1Getting Started

Main Features

This product is equipped with the following features.

This “IC recorder” is optimally suited for playing back audio recordings, such as conferences or business scenes, language studies, Podcasts, and other audible content.

The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (P22)

It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (P46, 140)

Supports the linear PCM format, which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to CD-level. Capable of realistically recording various different sound sources. (DS-71 only)

High resolution recording at a high sampling frequency and bit count equivalent to that of a music CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible.

Several recording modes can be selected including stereo recording modes ST XQ (Stereo Extra High Quality Sound Recording), ST HQ (Stereo High Quality Recording) or ST SP (Stereo Standard Recording), and three types of monaural recording modes including HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and LP (Long-tern Recording). (P32)

The recording level can be adjusted automatically or manually. (DS-71 only)

An exclusive remote control can be attached to the recorder to control recording and stop operations. (P24)

It uses a removable stereo microphone. (P23)

The stereo microphone can be removed when it is not necessary during playback, offering excellent portability.

If the stereo microphone is removed and attached to the exclusive remote control, it can be used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone.

Even if the stereo microphone is removed, the unit uses a built-in monaural microphone for recording.

This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as external memory to read and save the data. (P163)

By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and utilized to carry data.

The guidance feature (in English and other languages) gives audio notification of operating conditions. It ensures seamless operation of various complex functions. (P93)

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