・DMC-F5R

029　｜　Kenwood　｜　'95

自成一格的形色

以簡單・多功能・高音質訴求的DMC-F5R。採用Slot in機構，有別於一般貝殼機構繁瑣的機蓋開開關關，僅需One Touch以水平向滑順快速地入 / 出光碟。不過Slot In需要較多的空間占比機身也較厚重些。

為了搭配Slot In採用橫向設計，大占比的留白及曲線的運用，整體依然是Kenwood特有的高辨識度異色風格。長型的液晶螢幕曲名、REC Level、電量、光碟一目了解，並支援英、數、片假名最大10文字顯示。頗可惜是並未隨著主機一新僅配備了無螢幕的線控操作。

搭載貼心的"Synchro REC"，錄音時偵測音訊的有無而連動錄音的啟動 / 暫停(4秒以上空白自動刪除、無音訊處自動標示曲目等)，讓錄音編輯更為輕鬆簡便。

擁有充電池錄3.5 /  放4.5小時續航。可能由於機身尺寸有"份量"之故，加上極具分量的AAx 6才得以供電，本次外接電池盒為¥2,000大洋的加購品，在當時甚麼都貴的MD系列來說算是比較"平易近人"吧...

Distinctive Design

The DMC-F5R, emphasizing simplicity, versatility, and high sound quality, appears to have its prototype inspired by the Sharp MD-ST500. Featuring a Slot-In mechanism, it diverges from the complex shell mechanism, allowing for a smooth one-touch horizontal insertion and removal of discs. However, the Slot-In design requires more space, resulting in a slightly bulkier body.

To complement the Slot-In mechanism, the device adopts a horizontal design, utilizing a significant amount of white space and curves. The overall look maintains Kenwood's unique high-visibility distinctive style. The elongated LCD screen provides information such as track names, REC Level, battery status, and disc details at a glance, supporting English, numbers, and katakana with a maximum of 10 characters. Unfortunately, the remote control, which lacks a screen, was not updated with the main unit.

Equipped with the considerate "Synchro REC," it detects the presence of audio during recording, synchronizing the start/pause of recording accordingly (automatically deleting silence longer than 4 seconds, automatically marking tracks in silent areas), making recording and editing more convenient.

The rechargeable battery provides play 3.5 / REC 4.5 hr. Perhaps due to the substantial size of the device, powered by a significant AAx6, an additional purchase of the external battery box for ¥2,000 was necessary. In the context of the generally expensive MD series at the time, it can be considered relatively budget-friendly.

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