Sharp MD-MT77 MiniDisc Recorder

Sharp MD-MT77 MiniDisc RecorderSharp MD MT77 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: Sold

Sharp MD-MT77 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:
Sold for Parts Only / Not Working.
This is a DAMAGED device and may lose some or all of the functionality it had at the time of testing. Disc recording fails. Disc playback and all other functionality tested is OK.

Device:
MD-MT77

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No callouts.
Front Face : Faded colour.
Sides : Faded colour.
Rear Face : Faded colour. Some of the printed text has worn away. A shallow dent.
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Sold for Parts Only / Not Working.
Disc recording fails. Disc playback and all other functionality tested is OK.

See test results and photographs for detail.

Power Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery : OK *** Rechargeable gumstick battery is not included in the sale ***
Power Via External AA Battery Case : OK *** Battery Case is not included in the sale ***

Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : OK
Character Display : OK
Disc Playback : OK - listened to over two hours of audio with no issues

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

REC : BUTTON RESPONDS BUT RECORDING FAILS
MODE : OK
Volume Up : OK
Previous Track : OK
Next Track : OK
Volume Down : OK
Stop/Off/Hold : OK
Play/Pause : OK
DISP : OK
ENTER : OK
EDIT : BUTTON RESPONDS BUT EDITING FAILS
BASS : OK

Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK

Product Information:
Released in 2000, the Sharp MD-MT77 has both playback and recording functionality.
At the time of release it was the world's smallest portable MiniDisc recorder.
It supports MDLP.
It weighs 107 grams without a battery or disc installed. 
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.

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