Marantz PMD-511-G Service Manual

Pro-Installation Solid-State Recorder

PMD570

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for our cassette recorders!

For years, Marantz Professional has led the
industry in the recording and gathering of audio
for every application from Houses of Worship
to Corporate Boardrooms to Municipalities to
Courthouses and beyond. Not afraid of mov­ing forward with technology, the new PMD570
pro-installation solid state recorder from Marantz
Professional will lead the charge in audio data
acquisition. Replacing the traditional cassette
tape with readily available and affordable CF
(compact flash) cards may be scary; but after all
of the benefits of doing so have been realized,
you’ll know why Marantz Professional and the
PMD570 are out in front again.

Features RS-232

Key Features

— Record Directly to Compact Flash Cards
— RS-232c Control of Functions
— Easy One Touch Record
— No Moving Parts
— MP3, MP2, WAV, and BWF Format Compatible
— Over 40 Assignable Quality Settings
— Security for Media (Door)
— 16-48 kHz Sample Rate Selections
— 32-384 Bit Rate Selectable
— Menu Driven Contact Closure for Remote Operation:

Start-Pause, Mark EDL/Create New File/Start-Pause with New File/
Mark EDL

— Digital Input and Output
— Balanced XLR Line inputs with Trim
— Unbalanced Line In and Out

Extensive Capability

Designed with compatibility for MP3, MP2, BWF, and WAV formats,
the PMD570 boasts an impressive 40 assignable quality settings
as well as a FAT32 file allocation table for future multi-gig file
compatibility.

Simple Operation

With one button press, users can record audio files to affordable and
widely available microdrives or compact flash cards.

RS-232c Control of Functions and Presets

The PMD570 is the first installation solid-state recorder in a history of
innovative recorders to feature true installation quality and full two-way
RS-232 control. Users can also setup, change, and replace all preset
settings via RS-232 and their PC (see graphic on page 2), which is
ideal for install with multiple units. One can simply “flash” the units
with the desired settings, parameters, and recording algorithms.

On Demand Marking

Expanding on the marking capabilities of the Marantz Professional
PMD670, the PMD570 allows the end-user to mark and divide files
in many different manners. Just like the PMD670, one can make an
EDL mark or create a new file (track) either by the front panel or by a
contact closure signal. The PMD570 will also be able to mark a file
or create a new file by RS-232 control or by utilizing a new Marantz
Professional wired remote to be released in the near future. And just
like the PMD670, the PMD570’s files and EDL marks are recognized
by PMDEdit for those desiring easy file management, archiving, and
editing.

“Minute Track Mode” Recording

While recording, the PMD570 has the ability to create new files while
recording at a number user definable increments for easy navigation
through hours of audio. A new file (track increment) can be created by
the PMD570 at 1, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes as well as 1, 2, 6, 8,
12, and 24 hour intervals for long-term, unattended audio recording.

Transfer Audio Files to PC

The PMD570 features a computer I/O connection that allows it to be
easily linked for rapid file transfer to your PC or MAC computer. Users
can drag and drop recorded audio files to their computer’s hard drive
in minutes—without the real-time delay disadvantages of cassette,
mini disc, or DAT recording. The optional PMDEdit software (PC only)
enables easy file management and editing.

Compact Flash - the Media

Record it right the first time and avoid all of the timely transfers and
expensive conversions associated with cassette, mini disc, and DAT
recordings to your PC or server. Archiving meetings on cassettes
is expensive and space consuming. With the Marantz Professional
PMD570 and one inexpensive Compact Flash card, you can archive
over 50 hours on one 700MB compact disc. That’s over 33 - 90
minute cassettes worth of recording!!! And with compact flash media
being used in so many digital cameras, it is a format that is here to
stay.

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PMD570

Specifications

General

System Solid-state recorder
Number of Channels 2 (stereo), 1 (mono)
Usable Media CF memory cards, Microdrives
Recording and Media Methods
.mp2 MPEG1 layer II compression
.mp3 MPEG1 layer III compression
.mp3 MPEG2 layer III compression*

*for all half sample rates

PCM 16-bit linear PCM
Power Consumption 5.3 W
Headphone Output Power 20 mW/32 ohms
Dimensions (Maximum)
Width 483 mm
Height 52 mm
Depth 298 mm
Weight 3.0 kg

Audio

Recording Bit rate (Selectable)
MP2 Stereo 384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64 kbps
MP2 Mono 192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32 kbps
MP3 Stereo 320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64 kbps
MP3 Mono 160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32 kbps
Sampling Frequency Analog 48, 44.1, 32, 24*, 22.05*, 16* kHz

*except MP2

Digital 48, 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response (PCM 44.1 kHz) 20,000 Hz (-0.5 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio IEC-A Weighted 91 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion at
0 VU (PCM) 0.01%
Dynamic Range 94dB

Inputs/Outputs

Balanced LINE IN L/R
Type XLR (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)
Input Sensitivity +16dBu/@ 0dBFS (+4dBu/@-12dBFS)
/24 k ohms
0dB - +24dB Trim Control
Unbalanced LINE IN L/R
Type RCA jack
Input Sensitivity 500 mVrms/22 k ohms
LINE OUT L/R
Type RCA jack
Standard Level 2 Vrms max./300 ohms
DIGITAL IN/OUT
Type RCA jack
Impedance 75 ohms
Standard Level 0.5 Vp-p
Sampling Frequency 44.1/48 kHz
Format SPDIF (IEC-958 type II)

RS-232 Application/Preset screen for PC programming

PMDEdit for PC

PLEASE NOTE: Specifications are based on measurement conditions and proper care for the
machine, and are subject to change without notice.

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