POWERING & SETUP• Check the HOLD switch is not engaged.• Press and hold the POWER/HOME button.• RESET to DEFAULT settings by pressingMENU > OTHERS > SYSTEM > INITIALIZE > EXEC• Insert headphones into to monitor sound.CONFIGURING RECORD SETTINGS• The recommended recording format is:WAV 24bit / 48khz• Press MENU > REC SETTING and choose:FORMAT = WAV 24bitSAMPLE = 48kPRE-RECORD & RECORD• Press RECORD once to initiate ‘PRE-RECORD’(indicated by flashing LED)• In PRE-RECORD mode, press:QUICK > LEVEL CTRL > AUTO LEVEL thenpress ENTER to confirm.• Press RECORD again to begin recording.TOP TIPS!• Make sure you are monitoring your audio withheadphones.• Use the supplied windshield if outside.• Remember, PRE-RECORD mode is NOT recording.• Whilst RECORDING, you can press RECORD againto pause.TRANSFERRING FILES• Connect recorder to computer via supplied USB• Select STORAGE on the recorder, navigate to fileson the PC and COPY and PASTE files.• Then, to DELETE ALL DATA, disconnect USB andon recorder press:MENU > OTHERS > SYSTEM > QUICK FORMAT >EXECCREATIVEMEDIAC i C STASCAM DR-05Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D EAn audio recorder that’s suitable for beginners to intermediate users