I have the DR100, exact same case except for some minor changes. In regards to the wireless remote I covered up the sensor on the unit with black electrical tape. At some shows I recorded in the taper section there were 1 or 2 other DR100's. If someone messed with the wireless remote they could screw up other decks.
DR2d has a menu setting which enables/disables use of the IR remote. Not sure if that is the case with this machine.
Doesn't ring a bell, but I'll double check.
I got 5 1/2 hours run time from the internal Li-ion...backlight off, internal directional mics on, 24/48. Not bad at all, AFAIC.
I need to make a correction on my earlier response about having the ability to disable the remote. The menu has three choices that control what's going on with that 2.5mm jack. The choices are:
digi-in
RC-10 remote
footswitch
The first selection is made for digital input recording. The second selection is made to use the remote either in wireless or wired mode. The final selection is for an optional footswitch.
Even though it's not specifically identified in the menu as such, if you choose the third selection, you can disable the remote. Confirmed through testing.
I'll update the review to address this.