Model PMD660 User Guide Portable Solid State Recorder CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure. It may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNINGS Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover from the equipment. Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. When setting up the recorder ensure that: · it will not be exposed to interference from external equipment. · it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges. · it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. · heavy objects are not placed on the recorder. ENGLISH Copyright WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following US ordinances: · Copyright act of 1956 · Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958 · Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 · any subsequent statutory enactments and orders IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture ­ Do not use this product near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, or in a wet basement. 8. Accessories ­ Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a person and damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. They should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided, or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources ­ This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 13. Protective Attachment Plug ­ The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. 14. Lightning ­ For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Object and Liquid Entry ­ Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. ENGLISH 17. Servicing ­ Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18. Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 19. Replacement Parts ­ When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 20. Safety Check ­ Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 22. Heat ­ The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. ENGLISH NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at this own expense. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CE marking (only EU version) Français Cet appareil est conforme á la directive EMC et á la de directive sur les basses tensions. Deutsch Dieses Gerät entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte. Nederlands Dit apparaat voldoet aan de EMC-richtlijnene en de richtlijnen voor apparatuur met laag voltage. Italiano Quest' unitá è conforme alle direttive EMC ed alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni. Português Esta unidade está em conformidade com as directivas EMC e as directivas de baixa voltagem. Español Esta unidad estáde acuerdo con las normas EMC y las relacionadas con baja tensión. Equipment mains working system This product complies with household power and safety requirements in your area. ENGLISH English This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ENGLISH SI DICHIARA CHE L'APPARECCHIO SINTO-AMPLIFACATORE SR-39 RISPONDE ALLE PRESCRIZIONI DELL'ART. 2 COMMA 1 DEL D.M. 28 AGOSTO 1995 N° 548. FATTO A EINDHOVEN, IL 1/1/1997. MARANTZ EUROPE B.V. 5600 EINDHOVEN THE NETHERLANDS "Este aparato lleva elementos antiparasitarios necesarios para cumplir con los limites que se establecen en el Anexo V del Reglamento sobre Pertubaciones Radioelectricas e Interferencias aprobado en el Real Decreto 138/1989. (B.O.E. de 9 Febrero 1989)." Table of Contents Features .............................................................. 4 ENGLISH Package contents ................................ 3 Introduction .......................................... 4 Preparation ........................................... 6 Installing the carry strap ..................................... 6 Installing batteries .............................................. 6 Recording Format parameters .......................... 21 Recording time chart ......................................... 21 Recording Level Control .................................... 22 Microphone Attenuator ...................................... 22 Pre Record ........................................................ 22 Silent Skip (Automatic Pause Recording) ......... 22 Add a Track manually ........................................ 22 Add a Track automatically ................................. 23 Controls and Connections .................. 7 Top side ............................................................... 7 Front side .......................................................... 12 Left / Right side ................................................. 13 Rear side ........................................................... 14 Display .............................................................. 15 Playback ............................................. 23 Connection Diagram ......................................... 23 Playback Procedure .......................................... 24 Track Access ..................................................... 24 Search ............................................................... 24 Audible Search .................................................. 25 Audio output for playback ................................. 25 Basic operation .................................. 16 CF cards ............................................. 17 To insert a CF card ............................................ 17 To eject a CF card ............................................. 17 CF card security ................................................ 18 CF card Format ................................................. 18 EDL Mark ............................................ 25 Add an EDL mark manually .............................. 25 Search the EDL mark ........................................ 25 Add an EDL mark automatically ........................ 26 Edit ...................................................... 26 1. Trk Erase (How to erase tracks) .................... 27 2. TrkMkErase (How to erase all EDL marks wi ...