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 within one track) ..................... 27 3. AllMkErase (How to erase all EDL marks) .... 28 4. Format (How to format a CF card) ................ 28 1 Recording ........................................... 19 Connection Diagram ......................................... 19 Recording Procedure ........................................ 19 Audio input for recording .................................. 20 Virtual Track and Copy Segment ......29 Virtual Track .......................................................29 Copy Segment ...................................................29 Virtual Track Edit Mode ......................................29 ENGLISH Additional Functions ......................... 38 Battery ............................................................... 38 Auto power off ................................................... 38 Beep Alarm ....................................................... 38 Key lock ............................................................. 39 Set Date and Time ............................................ 39 LED level meter ................................................. 39 Phantom Power ................................................. 39 Display .............................................................. 40 Creating a Virtual Track .....................30 Using Copy Segment to create a new file ..................................31 Entering Virtual Playback mode ........32 Virtual Track EDIT mode ....................33 Copy SEG? [How to convert a Virtual Track to a new file] .....33 Copy SEG A? [How to convert all Virtual Tracks to new files] ...34 VT Erase? [How to erase a Virtual Track] ............................34 AVT Erase? [How to erase all Virtual Tracks] .........................35 Preset Setup ....................................... 41 Table of Preset defaults (USA) .......................... 42 Table of Preset defaults (Europe) ...................... 43 Troubleshooting ................................ 55 Error Message .................................... 57 Specifications .................................... 58 LIMITED WARRANTY - USA ............................ 59 USB mode .......................................... 36 Computer compatible ........................................ 36 How to connect via the USB port ...................... 36 Diagram of file structure .................................... 37 Machine ID ........................................................ 37 2 Package contents · PMD660 · Carry strap · Security screws (2) ISO 3x10 (3mm x 10mm long) For CF card door. · 64MB CF card (US only) (shipped formatted and installed) · Plastic pin and retainer (spare - for Memory compartment door) · AC adapter · USB cable · CD-ROM Contents of the CD may vary. Contents usually include: · PDF format manual(s) Several languages may be included. · Demonstration copy of PMDEdit software · Instructions for obtaining full copy of PMDEdit · This User Guide · Customer Registration Document · Audio cable 3 ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD660 Portable Solid State Recorder. The PMD660 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto a Compact FlashTM memory card (CF card) or MicrodriveTM. CF cards, also used in digital cameras, are widely available at consumer electronics retailers and computer resellers. ENGLISH Features · Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and playback. · Audio inputs may be from : · the built-in microphone(s), · condenser or dynamic microphone(s) connected to the MIC IN jacks, or · line level audio sources connected to the LINE IN jack. · Audio outputs may be from : · the built-in speaker, · headphones connected to the PHONES jack, or · analog audio devices such as an amplifier or other devices connected to the LINE OUT jack. · Records onto various types of CF cards. (Please refer to the Marantz Professional web site www.d-mpro.com for what kind of media are recommended.) · Computer compatible The PMD660 records directly onto CF cards. Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the CF card from the PMD660 or by connecting the PMD660 to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing. · An editing program (Marantz Professional's PMDEdit application software, available from Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you convert and edit audio files that were recorded on the PMD660. · MS-DOSTM and Windows compatible file system. · Easy one control recording Simply push the REC button. · Automatic recording The PMD660 can be set to stop recording when there is silence (Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound resumes. The PMD660 can be set to automatically add an EDL mark to the track at each such starting point. · Manual and automatic record level control (ALC). · Two different recording formats : · Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono and stereo. · MP3 compressed at 128kbps (stereo) or 64kbps (mono). · Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). 4 · Pre-Recording memory buffer records 2 seconds of audio before recording is started. · Playback aids A common problem with lengthy voice or other recordings is difficulty in locating one or more specific passages for playback. The PMD660 has several ways to mark specific record starting points. · Tracks · A new track (file) is automatically started each time you begin a recording. · It is not possible to record over a previously recorded track unless it is first erased. · An Auto Track feature can add tracks every minute or other selected recording intervals. (Minute track: Setting the interval to one minute provides a new track every minute of a recording. This permits navigation of a large audio recording by time.) · A new track can be started during recording by pressing the REC button (if the "Manual Trk" preset is turned On). · EDL marks* EDL (Edit Decision List) marks can be created during recording manually or automatically. EDL marks help you find specific points in the recording. * The EDL marking system is proprietary to Marantz Professional solid state recorders. · Virtual Track Virtual Track allows you to set an in point and an out point within a file for later immediate playback access. · Copy Segment Copy Segment works just like the copy and paste function of your standard word processing program. It allows you to "highlight" a section of a track(file) by setting an in point and an out point, and then paste that section into a new track(file) without destroying the original track(file). · Setup Three menu selectable Presets make it easy to switch between your commonly used input, recording format and other menu selections. · Time / Date stamp A built-in date and time generator marks (stamps) the beginning of each track. · There are three ways to power the PMD660 ; · Included AC adapter. · AA Alkaline batteries (~ 4 hours). · Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. · REMOTE jack for optional Marantz Model RC600PMD permits a wired remote for controlling the recording process. 5 ENGLISH · Security ­ CF cards For security, the CF card compartment door can be secured with a screw. Requiring a tool to open the CF card compartment reduces casual removal of the CF card. · During playback, you can instantly locate EDL marks. · Up to 255 EDL marks can be added to a CF card. EDL marks are numbered consecutively starting at one. During recording, you can manually add an EDL mark by pushing the MARK button. EDL marks can also be added automatically. Preparation Installing the carry strap ENGLISH 1. Put the carry strap through the shaft of PMD660. Installing batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment. 2. Insert the new batteries (AA type) with correct +/ -polarity. 2. Put the carry strap through the stopper of PMD660. 3. Secure the carry strap by putting it through the second stopper. 3. Close the battery compartment. 6 Controls and Connections Top side 2. MIC (internal microphones) 1 2 3 4 3. MARK button Push the MARK button to add an EDL Mark manually during pause, recording, or playback. Adding an EDL Mark during recording introduces an audible click in the recording when using the internal microphone. 4. MENU / STORE / EDIT button · MENU Menu, accessed from stop by pushing the MENU button, lets you set or change recording and playback parameters, such as changing inputs and setting the Date and Time. · STORE Push the STORE button while in the preset menu to write menu changes and return to stop mode. See page 41, How to set or change the preset parameters. · EDIT Edit menu, accessed from stop by pushing and holding the SHIFT button then pushing the EDIT button, lets you erase tracks, erase EDL marks and format the CF card. 7 ENGLISH 1. Speaker When "Output" in the preset menu is set to SP/HP, the played back audio signal is output the internal speaker. Headphones plugged into the PHONES jack mute the internal speaker. HP/SPK VOL controls the built-in Speaker and Headphone volume. See Page 44, How to select an output for playback. 5. COPY / USB button · Copy (Copy segment) During playback, push the COPY button to copy mode and setup the start point and end point. See page 29, How to Virtual Track and Copy Segment. · USB Push and hold the USB button while you turn on the PMD660's POWER switch. The CF card in the PMD660 appears as an external drive on a connected computer. It may also be removed for data transfer. See page 36, How to connect via the USB port. 6. DISPLAY / LOCK button · DISPLAY Push to tab through alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Play. See Page 40, Display, for more information. · LOCK Secures the PMD660 in its present state during Record, Playback or Stop. Push and hold the SHIFT button while pushing the DISPLAY/LOCK button to lock all functions except the LIGHT button. ENGLISH 5 6 7 8 9 8 8. PLAY/PAUSE / ENTER button · PLAY/PAUSE (playback) From stop, push to begin playback. During playback, push to pause playback. During play - pause, push to resume playback. · ENTER (menu) During menu functions, push to accept the current setting and switch to the next menu item to be set. · · During playback, push and hold the button to "rewind" and do a 2X speed audible search in the reverse direction. Release to return to normal forward playback. · During play - pause, push and hold the button to rewind quickly. The rewind is at 10X speed for three seconds, then it automatically speeds up to 140x speed. Notes: If the button is held past the beginning of a track, the rewind will continue into the previous track. During Edit menu and Menu functions, push the button to increment a parameter in the - direction. · MARKFrom Stop push and hold the SHIFT button while pushing the Mark- button to tab through the EDL marks on the CF card. To start playback from the displayed EDL Mark, push the PLAY/PAUSE button. 9 ENGLISH 7. LIGHT button Push the LIGHT button to momentarily turn the Display light on. Push and hold for one second to switch the Display light on. Push to switch the Display light off. 9. TRACK JUMP / / MARK- button · TRACK JUMP During playback, push to jump to the previous track. If pushed while playing, the first track jumps to the last track on the CF card. 10. TRACK JUMP / / MARK+ button · TRACK JUMP During playback, push to jump to the next track. If pushed while playing, the last track jumps to the first track on the CF card. · · During playback, push and hold the button to "fast forward" and do a 2X speed audible search in the forward direction. Release to return to normal forward playback. · During play - pause, push and hold the button to fast forward quickly. The fast forward is at 10X speed for three seconds, then it automatically speeds up to 140x speed. Notes: If the button is held past the end of a track, the fast forward will continue into the next track. During Edit menu and Menu functions, push the button to increment a parameter in the + direction. · MARK+ From Stop, push and hold the SHIFT button while pushing the Mark+ button to tab through the EDL marks on the CF card. To start playback from the displayed EDL Mark, push the PLAY/PAUSE button. ENGLISH 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11. SHIFT button Push and hold the SHIFT button while you push other buttons (white labels) to activate alternate functions. 12. Display Labels, icons and alphanumeric messages on the display communicate the status of PMD660. 13. REC button From Stop, push to start recording. From Record - pause, push to resume recording. During recording, push to increment the track (start a new audio file), if "Manual Trk" is turned on in the Preset menu. 14. REC PAUSE button From Stop, push to enter record - pause. This allows you to check your record level prior to recording. During recording, push to pause. The REC indicator will flash when paused. 15. STOP / CANCEL button · STOP During recording, push to stop recording and end the track (file). During playback, push to stop playback and end the playback session. When you resume, playback starts at the beginning of the current track. · CANCEL During menu operations, push to cancel all entries made and return to stop mode. 11 ENGLISH Front side 16. Level meter The louder the sound input to the recorder on the Left/Right channel, the more LED lights are displayed. When the "Meter Mode" of preset menu is "Peak Only", only a peak level is displayed. (page 52) 17. REC indicator Red indicator light is lit and steady during Record and flashing during Record pause. 18. PHONES jack Stereo headphones are plugged into this jack. Set "Output" of the preset menu to SP/HP (See Page 44). 19. REC LEVEL controls Turn to adjust the record level when the "LevelCont" of preset menu is "Manual". The inside control (Right channel) and outside control (Left channel) turn together, unless you hold one while turning the other. The optimum record level is when the level meter goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go OVER. 20. CF card compartment Pull the card door open to access the CF card. ENGLISH 16 17 18 19 20-a 20-b 20-c 20-a. Card eject button 20-b. CF card slot 20-c. CF card door 12 Left / Right side 22. Carry strap shaft Attach the supplied carry strap here. 21 22 23. DC IN jack Plug the supplied AC adapter in this jack. The power supplied is 2.0A at 5V DC. The PMD660 automatically switches to adapter power if it was running on battery power. If AC power is interrupted by a power outage or unplugging the adapter, the PMD660 automatically switches to battery power. 24. USB port Plug the supplied USB cable in this port and connect the other end to your computer. 25. POWER switch Slide to turn Power on or off. 23 24 25 13 ENGLISH 21. HP/SPK VOL control Turn to adjust the volume of headphones plugged into the PHONE jack or the built-in speaker. Audio on the built-in speaker is automatically interrupted when recording with the internal microphone. Rear side 26-a 26-b 27 28 29 26. LINE IN/OUT jack Plug external line level audio devices in this jack. a. LINE IN Plug stereo audio cable in this jack to record from the output of an external unit. b. LINE OUT Plug stereo audio cable in this jack to connect to the input of an amplifier or other external unit.. Set "Output" of the preset menu to LINE (See Page 44). 27. REMOTE jack This jack accepts the optional wired remote Marantz model RC600PMD. Model RC600PMD connects via a TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Sleeve) connector. Model RC600PMD permits: · Starting recording (Same as the REC button). · Pausing recording (Same as the REC PAUSE button). · Adding EDL marks (Same as the MARK button). 28. PHANTOM power switch Switch to on to provide +48V of power for a condenser microphone(s). 29. MIC IN jacks Plug external microphones in the MIC IN jacks. For mono recording, use the Left jack. ENGLISH 14 30 30. Battery compartment Pick and pull to open the Battery compartment.