・MZ-R30

038　｜　Sony　｜　'96  10.21

新型新色新亮點

更簡斂的形色，更為聚焦的布局，比起前作MZ-R3的厚實沉重MZ-R30簡直是恍若隔世地重生~

煥然一新的簡潔同樣繼承了分割式設計語言，在選曲、文字輸入、編輯等操作上既直覺又高效的Jog Dial，在此重新設計優化，原本的水平向旋轉滾動變更優化為垂直的滾輪配置，僅需單指滾動瀏覽資訊並下壓確認。整體來說與滑鼠滾輪相同的操作邏輯~(此時Jog Dial形式的滑鼠可能尚未誕生)。

比起主對手的Sharp顯得遲鈍擠牙膏的Sony，晚了近一年半後也終於內建頻率取樣並將其定義為MD Link，簡單來說過往Optical介面的數位錄製僅44.1khz取樣音源的CD與MD的限制，在此擴展至不同的數位音源如：CS 48kHz、BS 32kHz、DAT 48kHz等不再受限皆可對應。

本次採用方正的液晶螢幕，資訊呈現上更為集約：曲名、曲目、時間、REC Level、電量等無須切換即一目了然。Position Pointer可顯示錄音 / 播放 / 位置總體進度。

本次新增貼心的自動同步錄音，使用Optical介面時可連動音樂信號的有無而啟動 / 暫停錄音，避免樂曲開頭、暫停時機的操作失誤等狀況。

配備基本線控操作，並採分離式特規耳機(Micro Plug)設計讓用戶可自行購入替換，但僅限Sony對應的耳機。

新型充電池多達長效錄5 / 放12的年度續航冠軍，不過充電時間也暴增至5小時之久。

New Design New Color New Points

With a more refined form and a more focused layout, the MZ-R30, compared to its bulkier and heavier predecessor, the MZ-R3, feels like a complete reincarnation.

The revamped simplicity retains the segmented design language while enhancing the intuitive and efficient Jog Dial for functions like track selection, text input, and editing. It has been redesigned and optimized: the horizontal scroll has been transformed into a vertical wheel configuration, enabling single-finger scrolling to browse information and confirming selections with a press. Essentially, it operates similarly to a mouse scroll wheel (though the Jog Dial-shaped mouse wheel might not have existed at this time).

Though appearing sluggish compared to its main rival, Sharp, and lagging behind Sony's drawn-out strategies, it finally incorporated frequency sampling almost a year and a half later, defining it as MD Link. In simple terms, it expanded the previous restrictions of digital recording via the Optical interface, limited to 44.1kHz sampling for CD and MD, to accommodate different digital sources like CS 48kHz, BS 32kHz, DAT 48kHz, removing the prior limitations.

This model adopts a square-shaped LCD screen, consolidating information display: track names, track numbers, time, REC Level, battery life, all available at a glance without the need for toggling. The Position Pointer indicates the overall progress of recording/playback positions.

A thoughtful addition is the automatic sync recording feature when using the optical interface. It automatically starts or pauses recording based on the presence of music signals, preventing errors during song starts or pauses.

Equipped with basic remote control functions, it features a detachable special plug headphone (Micro Plug) design, allowing users to purchase replacements, albeit restricted to Sony-compatible headphones.

The new rechargeable battery boasts an annual endurance record of up to 5 hrs for recording and 12 hrs for playback. However, the charging time has significantly increased to a lengthy 5hrs.

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