Sony MZ-N910 MiniDisc Recorder

Sony MZ-N910 MiniDisc RecorderSony MZ N910 MiniDisc player recorder (blue). Quantity 1. Used. * Player recorder only. No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale * ** This sale does not include any way of powering the device. Unless otherwise stated, this device requires a special kind of rechargeable 'gumstick' battery that is inserted into the device. Please either ensure you are familiar with this requirement in advance, or reach out to us if you are

Sony MZ-N910 MiniDisc player/recorder (blue). Quantity 1. Used.
* Player/recorder only. No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale *
** This sale does not include any way of powering the device. Unless otherwise stated, this device requires a special kind of rechargeable 'gumstick' battery that is inserted into the device. Please either ensure you are familiar with this requirement in advance, or reach out to us if you are unsure. **

Summary:
Sold for Parts Only/Not Working.
The device does not record and instead erases discs. Disc playback is fine.
Also, there's a screw present in the channel used to attach an external AA battery case, so it's not possible to attach a battery case in this state.

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No noticeable scratches.
Front Face : Lots of white marks below and to the side of the display panel.
Sides : No callouts.
Rear Face :  No callouts.
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
No dents or signs of crushing.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
The device does not record and instead erases discs. Disc playback is fine.
Also, there's a screw present in the channel used to attach an external AA battery case, so it's not possible to attach a battery case in this state.

Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-N910

Power Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery : OK *** Rechargeable gumstick battery is not included in the sale ***
Power Via External AA Battery Case : Not Tested *** External AA battery case is not included in the sale ***
Power Via Battery Charging Stand (BCA-MZN910) : Not Tested *** Battery charging stand is not included in the sale ***
Power Via AC Adapter (3V, 1A) : OK *** AC adapter is not included in the sale ***

Audio Playback : OK - Placed in a pocket and listened to over an hour of audio with no issues
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : OK
Character Display : OK

Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) : Fail
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) : Fail
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) : Fail
Recording Via PC and USB Cable : Not Tested

Track Mark : OK but Recording Fails
End Search : OK
Play : OK
Volume Up : OK
Volume Down : OK
Previous Track : OK
Next Track : OK
Group : OK
Stop / Charge : OK
Pause : OK
Record : OK but Recording Fails
Menu / Enter : OK
Hold : OK

Disk Insert : OK
Disk Eject : OK

Device Setting Details:
AVLS set to OFF
Beep set to ON
REC Posi set to From End
Power Mode set to Normal
Microphone Sensitivity set to High
Synchro Rec set to ON

Product Information:
Released in 2003, the Sony MZ-N910 is the successor to the MZ-N10. It has both playback and recording functionality. 
All of the menu items are displayed in English. For example, 'EDIT', 'DISPLAY', 'PLAY MODE', 'SOUND', and so on.
It was sold with the RM-MC35ELK inline remote control.
It weighs 93 grams without a battery or disc installed. 
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
It features support for:
- MDLP
- NetMD
- Anti-shock G-PROTECTION
- VPL Accoustic Engine
- Digital Amplifier 
- ATRAC type S

Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.