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Presenter #1
Tatsuo Nishizawa
Shinano Kenshi/Plextor
6-15-26, Chuo
Ueda
Nagano
386-0012
Japan
Day Phone: +81 268 28 8009
Fax: +81 268 22 5476
Email: tnishizawa@skcj.co.jp
Plextor introduced second generation of
portable DAISY recorder by utilize direct CD recording technology with
simplified operation and durability. (DAISY Related)
Complete Paper: PTR2 is designed to be a high quality recorder with the
ability to create DAISY 2.02, audio only, books and Music CDs. It can
play DAISY titles, Music CDs and Audio File CDs and CF cards. It can be
used as a CD-RW or memory card drive when connected to a computer. For
quicker and easier editing of your DAISY content, the PTR2 is supplied with the
Plextalk Recording Software (PRS). This package gives you all the necessary tools to record, edit and
finalize your own audio only DAISY 2.02 books.
PTR2 can be operated in 2 main modes called "
Normal mode gives you a simplified interface and makes the process of
creating a recording very straightforward. This mode of operation is
ideal for a beginner or for someone who wants to make a recording quickly and
easily. Some of the more advanced recording and editing features are not
available to you in this mode.
Book Creator mode gives you all the necessary tools to create a fully
structured, audio only, DAISY 2.02 book including insert, punch in and
overwrite recording, phrase editing and the ability to set heading levels.
The main body of PTR2 is surrounded by soft plastic material not only to
absorb shocks, but also to prevent CDs from being scratched when inserting.
Also, the main body has the drip-proof structure in order to protect from
accidental splash.
Also PTR2 complied with RoHS, The environmental directive called RoHS
(The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment
directive) will be enforced in EU from July 2006.
About Shinano Kenshi / Plextor
In 1998, Shinano Kenshi
/ Plextor became the first company to ship a CD based
DAISY player for the visually impaired. Since 1993, Shinano
Kenshi/Plextor has been deeply involved in the
project to develop a special CD player for the visually handicapped, with
worldwide field trials held in 1996. Also in 2002 the first portable
DAISY recorder PTR1 was launched.
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