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Victor初登場

在MD歷史中佔有一席之地的Vicotr，由於初期選擇MD的對手陣營DCC，近三年隨著規格戰勝負底定後也投入並推出首台MD隨身聽XM-R1。

縱長的機身呈現清楚明瞭的按鍵規劃，使用操作上雖然清楚明瞭，不過循規蹈矩且匠氣的設計造型與Victor一向美型具趣味性的產品特色有段距離...

比起外型設計也許穩扎穩打的內在才是R1的中心思想。大容量鋰充電池的採用達到錄3 / 放3.7小時，AAx 4併用則多達錄6.2 / 放8小時整體都往上一階的續航性能。

讓所有Recorder都嫉妒的MD　初Recorder雙螢幕設計，最大12文字顯示且極易辨識的大型主機螢幕，除了英 / 數文字也支援片假名的顯示 / 輸入。

大亮點液晶線線：曲目、使用狀態、音效、電量等資訊能同時顯示，遺憾的是線控為一體式設計，日後耳機使用的耗損上就得連同線控一起更換。

不知是否晚進場以致研發成本的高昂，比起同期的Sony多出約20%的售價，似乎也無法過於期待銷量...

Victor's Debut

Victor, a prominent player in the MD history, initially chose the DCC camp as its rival. However, in the past three years, as the specifications battle reached its conclusion, Victor also entered the fray and introduced its first model, the XM-R1.

The elongated device features a clearly laid-out button arrangement, making it easy to use, but its design deviates somewhat from Victor's usual stylish and whimsical product characteristics.

Perhaps it's the internal features that take center stage in the R1, rather than its external design. With the use of a high-capacity lithium rechargeable battery, it achieves a recording time of up to REC 3 / play 3.7hrs. When combined with AA x4 , it extends recording to as much as REC 6.2 / play 8hr, a significant improvement in overall battery life.

What might make other recorders jealous is the R1's dual LCD display design for the MD recorder. It boasts a large primary screen that displays up to 12 characters and is extremely easy to read. In addition to displaying English and numeric characters, it also supports the display and input of katakana characters.

One noteworthy feature is the bright LCD screen that can simultaneously display track information, usage status, sound effects, battery level, and more. However, it's worth noting that the remote control is integrated into the headphones, so any wear and tear on the control will require replacing the entire unit.

Perhaps due to entering the market later or the high development costs involved, the R1 is priced approximately 20% higher than Sony's offerings from the same period. It seems that expectations for its sales may need to be tempered.

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