Sony MZ-E700 MiniDisc Player

Sony MZ-E700 MiniDisc PlayerSony MZ E700 MiniDisc player (silver). Quantity 1. Used. * Player 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:

Sony MZ-E700 MiniDisc player (silver). Quantity 1. Used.
* Player 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.
Power with a gumstick battery but it doesn't read discs. Will detect if a disc is present or not, but endlessly spins the disc.
Cosmetic condition is almost perfect.

Product Condition (Appearance):
Front Face : A tiny mark next to the WALKMAN logo.
Sides : A few tiny marks.
Rear Face : No callouts.
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
No noticeable dents or signs of crushing.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Power with a gumstick battery but it doesn't read discs. Will detect if a disc is present or not, but endlessly spins the disc.
See test results and photographs for detail.

Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-E700

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 ***

Audio Playback : Not Tested
Audio Output : Not Tested

Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Stop : Not Tested (Button Responds)
Previous Track : Not Tested (Button Responds)
Play / Next Track : Not Tested (Button Responds)
AVLS : OK
Hold : OK

Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK

Product Information:
The Sony MZ-E700 is the first iteration of the 7xx series of MiniDisc players (700,707,710,720,and 730). 
It is dedicated to disc playback, and does not have disc recording functionality. 
Released in 2000, it features MDLP, and playback speed controllable from 80% to 110% in 5% steps. 
Eight treble and eight bass sound settings (64 possible settings in total). 
PERSONAL DISC MEMORY associates program play settings, playback speed, sound settings, and volume level with each disc.
It weighs 85 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.