Sony MZ-R909L MiniDisc Recorder

Sony MZ-R909L MiniDisc RecorderSony MZ R909 L MiniDisc player recorder (blue). Quantity 1. Used. * 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:

Sony MZ-R909/L MiniDisc player/recorder (blue). Quantity 1. Used.
* 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:
Tested and functional with a minor issue: the GROUP / CANCEL button is unresponsive. 
Minor callouts regarding the appearance.

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No callouts.
Front Face : No callouts.
Sides: Some discolouration on the bottom face.
Rear Face : Some discolouration near the bottom.
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional with a minor issue: the GROUP / CANCEL button is unresponsive. If you press it from above it does not respond, but it can respond if you press it from the lower-half of the button. Difficult to explain in words but there is a sweet spot.
See test results and photographs for detail.

Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-R909

Power Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery : OK *** Rechargeable gumstick battery is not included in the sale ***
Power Via External AA Battery Case : OK *** External AA battery case is not included in the sale ***
Power Via AC Adapter (AC-ES305, 3V, 500mA) : OK *** AC adapter is not included in the sale ***
Battery Charging Via AC Adapter (AC-ES305, 3V, 500mA) : OK *** Neither AC adapter nor rechargeable gumstick battery are included in the sale ***
Battery Charging Via Battery Charging Stand (BCA-WM10) : NOT TESTED *** Neither battery charging stand nor AC adapter nor rechargeable gumstick battery are included in the sale ***

Audio Playback : OK - Listened to over three hours of audio with no issues
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : OK

Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) : OK
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) : OK
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) : OK

Group / Cancel : UNRESPONSIVE. If you press it from above it does not respond, but it can respond if you press it from the lower-half of the button. Difficult to explain in words but there is a sweet spot.
REC : OK
Pause : OK
Previous Track : OK
Next Track : OK
Stop : OK
Play : OK
Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Track Mark : OK
End Search : OK
Menu / Enter : OK
Hold : OK

Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK

Device Setting Details:
AVLS set to OFF
Beep set to ON
Sound set to OFF
Rec Mode set to SP
Synchro Rec set to ON
Group set to OFF
Personal Disc Memory erased

Product Information:
Released in 2001, the Sony MZ-R909 is the successor to the MZ-R900. It has both playback and recording functionality. 
It weighs 110 grams without a battery or disc installed. 
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
It features support for:
- MDLP
- ATRAC type R
- Group functionality
- Anti-shock G-PROTECTION
- Personal disc memory
- Program play mode
- Two configurable sound (bass and treble) preset settings
- Melody timer 

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