Marantz PMD561 operation manual

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User Guide (English)

Introduction

Features:

• Record professional-grade audio directly to stable and reliable SD/SDHC flash media

• Selectable stereo/mono/WAV/MP3 recording

• 44.1, 48 and 96kHz sample rates (WAV)

• Selectable 16- and 24-bit recording depths

• Six selectable bit rates from 32 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3)

• S/PDIF digital input for connecting to studio interfaces and more

• (2) Balanced Combo XLR-1/4” (6.35 mm) mic inputs with +48V phantom power

Box Contents

PMD561

Power Adapter

SD Card

RCA-to-1/8” (3.5 mm) Audio Cable

USB Cable

Quickstart Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Support

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Features

Front Panel

1. Microphones: Internal stereo condenser microphones.

2. Display: The display shows the status and information

of PMD561. See Display below for more information.

3. Function Button: Press the Function button to change the functions of the F1 and F2 buttons with toggle operation. The functions are different depending on each operation mode.

4. F1/F2 Buttons: The functions of the F1 and F2 buttons depend on each operation mode and the Function button. The function of F1/F2 is indicated on the bottom corners of the display. The functions change automatically when the status changes. The 2nd or 3rd function in the same operation mode can be selected by pressing the Function button.

5. Display Button: Press the Display button to toggle the display contents such as the time information. The content is different depending on each operation mode.

/ Button:

• While in Stop, Playback, or Play-Pause Mode, press this button to choose the file (jump to previous or next file).

• In Play-Pause Mode, press and hold this for high speed Reverse/Forward searching without audio (Search –/+).

• In Playback Mode, press and hold this to “rewind”/”fast forward” and do a 2X speed search (Audible Search –/+).

7. Pitch– Button: Press this button to slow down playback. During Menu Mode, this button is

used to move down or change an item.

8. Pitch+ Button: Press this button to speed up playback. During Menu Mode, this button is

used to move up or change an item.

9. Rec Button: Press this button to start recording from Stop or Rec-Pause Mode.

10. Rec Pause Button: Press this button to enter the Rec-Pause Mode from Stop or Record Mode.

11. Level LED (green, orange, red): When a sound is input during Record, Rec-Pause or

Playabck Mode, these LED turn on.

12. Skip Back Button: Press the Skip Back button to skip back during Playback or Play-Pause

Modes. Also, the Retake Record Mode is set when this button is pressed during the RecPause Mode.

13.

/Enter Button: Toggles between Playback and Play-Pause Modes. During Menu Mode,

this is used to select an option.

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14. Stop Button: Press this button to stop the playback or recording (Stop Mode) and to exit the

Play-Pause or Rec-Pause Mode. During Menu Mode, press this button to exit Menu Mode without storing to memory.

15. Remote Control Jack: This jack is for the optional remote RC600PMD and the external

remote controller.

16. Mic/Line In Jacks: Combo XLR-1/4” for mic/line level inputs.

17. Phantom/Mic Slide Switch: 3-position slide switch: Phantom on, off or line. Phantom

power supplies +48V to external microphones.

18. Phones Jack (1/4” / 6.35 mm): For monitoring and private listening, you can connect your

headphones to this jack.

19. Hp/Spk Vol Control: Use this to adjust the output level of the headphones or internal speakers.

Warning: When using headphones, take care not to turn the volume too high. Listening at high volumes for extended periods of time may result in permanent hearing damage.

Display

1. Remaining space of the card

2. Input source

3. F2 function

4. Status

5. Battery or AC icon

6. Timer icon

Record/Playback is set. During the Timer Record/Playback, it blinks.)

7. F1 function

8. Number of files

9. Total remain time

See Operation > Display Control for more information on the various Display screens.

(This icon appears if the Timer

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1 2

Side Panels

Left Right

Left

1. Digital In Jack: Connect a digital audio cable with an RCA jack from an external device

providing S/PDIF digital output.

2. DC In Jack: Insert the provided AC adapter plug. If the AC adapter plug is inserted while using

the recorder on battery power, the recorder will automatically switch to adapter power. Also, if the AC adapter plug is removed, the recorder will automatically switch to battery power.

3. USB Port (Mini-B): While playback is stopped, connect the included USB Cable to a

computer from this port to enter USB mode.

4. Card Compartment: Open the lid to access an SD card.

5. Speaker: Internal speaker of L channel.

Right

6. Speaker: Internal speaker of R channel.

7. Power Slide Switch: Slide and hold for a short time to turn power on. Slide to turn power off. During Record and Rec-Pause Mode, the Power switch is not operational.

8. Key Lock Slide Switch: Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off control.

9. Line Out Jacks (RCA): Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into these jacks to output audio signals to an external device (amp, etc.).

10. Line In 2 Jack (1/8” / 3.5 mm): Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into this jack to input the signals from the external device into the recorder.

11. Rec Level Control: Turn to adjust the record level when the Level Cont. in the preset menu is set to Manual. The inside control (Right channel) and outside control (Left channel) turn together unless you hold one while turning the other. The optimum recording level is when the level meter goes as close to 0 dB as possible but does not go over.

Setup

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

Connection Diagrams

Recording

Example A Example B

Microphone

mplifier,

receiver, etc.

SOURCE SELECT

MASTER VOLUME

Playback

ZONE 2

ZONE 3 ZONE 3

INFO

SOURCE

ON/OFF

AUX 1

HDMI 7 5V/1A

OPTION

SOURCE STATUS DIMMER

ENTER

PHONES BACK

SETUP

Example A Example B

Headphones

mplifier,

receiver, etc.

SOURCE SELECT

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE 2

ZONE 3 ZONE 3

SOURCE

SOURCE STATUS DIMMER

ON/OFF

AUX 1 HDMI 7 5V/1A

PHONES BACK

INFO

OPTION

ENTER

SETUP

1 CBL/SAT 3 GAME 4 NETWORK

2 Blu-ray

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO

AUX 1

1 CBL/SAT 3 GAME 4 NETWORK

2 Blu-ray

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO

AUX 1

QUICK SELECT

SETUP MIC

IN-Command

SSEERI

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER

AVR-X4000

MASTER VOLUME

QUICK SELECT

SETUP MIC

IN-Command

SSEERI

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER

AVR-X4000

Clock Setting

The date and time are written on each audio track (file) when the track is started. When an audio track is viewed on a computer, this date and time appears as when the file was “modified.”

1. While stopped, press the F1 (Menu) button.

2. Press the Pitch– or Pitch– button to select Time/Date.

3. Press the

• Press the Stop button to cancel.

• Press the

• When the hour is set, press the

• When the year is selected, the

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the value.

4. Press the F1 (Exit) button.

• Store? appears on the display.

• Select Yes and press the

Note: If it happens to be the date which does not exist such as Feb. 31, it will be revised as Feb. 28.

/Enter button to enter the Time/Date setting.

or button to select the item.

button to return to the top menu.

button is invalid.

/Enter button to write on the Real Time Clock.

Language

The Language menu item allows you to choose a display language.

1. While stopped, press the F1 (Menu) button.

2. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select Language.

3. Press the

• Press the Stop button to cancel.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the item.

• Press the

4. Press the F1 (Exit) button.

• Store? appears on the display.

• Select Yes and press the

/Enter button to enter the Language setting.

button to return to the top menu.

/Enter button to store the change.

Operation

Recording

Normal Recording

1. Slide and hold the Power switch to turn on.

2. Press the Rec button to begin recording.

• The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording.

• The display will show the information display of recording.

• Press the Rec Pause button to pause recording.

3. Press the Stop button to stop recording and end the file (close the audio file). You can press the

again to enter the Stop Mode. Then pressing the the first audio file.

Retake Recording

The PMD561 has a retake recording function for recording over from any position in a file.

Retake recording operation during recording:

1. Press the Rec button to begin normal recording.

2. Press the Rec Pause button to pause recording.

3. Press the Skip Back button to set the Retake Record Mode. The recording position skips back the amount of time set at Skip Back on the preset menu and playback starts.

4. While monitoring the sound being played, find the position at which you want to start retake recording.

• Press the

• Press the Skip Back,

• The playing speed can be changed using the Pitch+ and Pitch– buttons.

Press the Rec Pause button to set the retake starting position.

5. Press the Rec button to start retake recording. The unneeded data (Take 1) is deleted and Take 2 is recorded in its place.

When recording of Take 2 starts, 0.5 seconds or the time set at PreRecord on the preset menu is prerecorded.

Retake recording operation during playback:

1. Press the

2. Press the

3. While monitoring the sound being played, find the position at which you want to start retake recording.

• Press the

• Press the Skip Back,

• The playing speed can be changed using the Pitch+ and Pitch– buttons.

Press the Rec Pause button to set the retake starting position.

4. Press the Rec button to start retake recording. The unneeded data (Take 1) is deleted and Take 2 is recorded in its place.

When recording of Take 2 starts, 0.5 seconds or the time set at PreRecord on the preset menu is prerecorded.

or button to choose the file you wish to play.

/Enter button to begin playback.

/Enter button to play the just recorded file or press the Stop button

/Enter button will play the beginning of

/Enter button to pause playback.

or button to search for the desired playback position.

/Enter button to pause playback.

or button to search for the desired playback position.

Audio Input for Recording

The audio input for recording is set from the Input menu. Set the Rec Channel menu to Stereo to create a stereo (2-channel) sound file. Set it to D.Mono to

create a “dual mono” sound file. In this mode, the left channel input is recorded to both left and right channels, but the right channel is attenuated by 20dB–useful in situations where an unexpected increase in sound level may distort the non-attenuated input. Set it to Mono to create a monaural (1channel) sound file. Note that all Mono settings use the left channel input only. The monaural file will be almost half the size of the stereo file.

Set the Phantom/Mic slide switch to ON to supply +48V phantom power to condenser microphones, and adjust the level sensitivity. For dynamic microphones, set it to OFF to adjust the microphone level sensitivity. Set it to Line to select the input sensitivity of line level sources.

# Input Rec

Channel

1 INT MIC Stereo Invalid Left/Right channel stereo recording. 2 D.Mono Left/Left channel stereo recording. The Right channel is

3 Mono Left channel monaural recording. 4 MIC/LINE Stereo On Left/Right channel microphone level stereo redcording.

5 Off Left/Right channel microphone level stereo recording. 6 Line Left/Right channel line level stereo recording. 7 D.Mono On Left/Left channel microphone level stereo recording.

8 Off Left/Left channel stereo recording. The Right channel is

9 Line Left/Left channel line level stereo recording. The Right

10 Mono On Left channel microphone level monaural recording.

11 Off Left channel microphone level stereo recording. 12 Line Left channel line level monaural recording. 13 LINE2 Stereo Invalid Left/Right channel stereo recording. 14 D.Mono Left/Left channel stereo recording. The Right channel is

15 Mono Left channel monaural recording. 16 D.IN Stereo Invalid Left/Right channel stereo recording. 17 D.Mono Left/Left channel stereo recording. 18 Mono Left channel monaural recording.

Phantom/Mic Switch

Description

attenuated by 20 dB.

+48V phantom power is supplied for XLR inputs.

The Right channel is attenuated by 20 dB. +48V phantom power is supplied for XLR inputs.

attenuated by 20 dB.

channel is attenuated by 20 dB.

+48 V phantom power is supplied for XLR inputs.

attenuated by 20dB.

Playback

1. Slide and hold the Power switch to turn on.

2. Press the

3. Press the Press the

4. Press the Stop button to stop playback. You can press the

again to enter the Stop Mode. Then pressing the the first audio file.

Note: The file sort order can be changed using the preset File Sort. When set to Alphabet, files are sorted in order of symbol, number, and alphabet. When set to Time/Date, audio files are sorted in the order in which they were created.

There are two ways to select the file you want to play. Either use the Stop Mode, or select the files from the File List:

1. While stopped, press the F2 (List) button. The file list appears on the display.

2. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the audio file. Then press the enter the File List Menu.

3. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select Play. Then press the playback.

During playback, press the Stop button to return to the File list.

USB Mode

The PMD561 records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD561, or by connecting the PMD561 to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing. The SD card in the PMD561 appears as an external drive on a connected computer.

1. Power up the computer.

2. Insert an SD card.

3. Power up the PMD561.

4. While stopped, connect the cable to the PMD561 and your computer.

• The SD card in the PMD561 appears as a removable device on your computer.

Notes:

• USB power activates this function even without the AC adapter or batteries.

• No buttons other than the Power switch will function.

Caution:

• Do not remove the SD card during USB Mode. The data and the SD card may be damaged.

• During recording and playback, do not connect the cable to the PMD561 and your computer.

The PMD561 may turn itself off or stop, by the USB power condition.

or button to choose the file you wish to play.

/Enter button to begin playback. /Enter button again to pause playback.

/Enter button to play the just played file, or press the Stop button

/Enter button will play the beginning of

or buttons during

/Enter button to

/Enter button to begin

Advanced Features

Microphone(s)

Attenuator

The microphone attenuation setting permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity.

• 0 db: No microphone attenuation.

• -6 dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to the Mic jack is cut by 6 dB.

• -12 dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to the Mic jack is cut by 12 dB.

• -18 dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to the Mic jack is cut by 18 dB.

Setup Mic Atten. in the preset menu.

Phantom Power

Slide the Phantom/Mic switch to On to provide +48V of power for a condenser microphone(s).

• On: +48V is supplied to power condenser microphone(s)

• Off: No microphone power is supplied.

Microhone Recommendations:

Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD561’s phantom power or from another source) are recommended because they provide greater sensitivity and higher quality audio recording.

Dynamic microphone(s) can be used, but they do not yield optimum audio quality recordings in some applications.

Consult with your local dealer to select the appropriate microphone(s) for your specific application. In many cases, they can demonstrate the various performances and characteristics of microphones for your use.

Pre Record

When PreRecord is on and the PMD561 is in record pause, it listens to the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. Then, when record is started, the PMD561 writes the previously buffered 2 seconds of audio to the card and continues to record from there.

Setup PreRecord in the preset menu.

Audio Filter

Low Cut Filter

The bass region of the input audio is cut as the audio is recorded. Set to On to reduce noise, such as the sound of the wind when recording outdoors.

Setup Low Cut in the preset menu.

High Cut Filter

The treble region of the input audio is cut as the audio is recorded. Set to On to reduce high frequency noise from the ambient environment.

Setup High Cut in the preset menu.

Silent Skip

The Silent Skip function automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes.

Silent Skip menu setting permits adjusting the sound level that defines silence as Off, –60dB, –54dB, –38dB, –20dB.

Setup the Silent Skip in the preset menu.

Manual Track

When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is on during recording, press the Function button until “TR” appears on the display, then press the F1 (TR) button to increment the audio file.

A new audio file is created at that point. The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the audio file size.

Auto Track

With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) On, a new audio file is begun automatically at specified intervals of recording time. The Auto Track can be set to increment every 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. The Auto Track makes finding a particular point in a recording easier. For example, if a new audio file begins every minute during playback, the Auto Track makes finding a particular passage easier because of the relationship between file numbers and time. During playback, you can select file number 3 to play approximately the 3rd minute of recording. To go directly to the beginning of the 10th minute, select file number 10, etc.

The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the file size. Setup Auto Track in the preset menu.

Note: New audio file starts automatically when the recorded file size reaches 4GB.

Copy Segment

Copy Segment physically turns your “highlighted” section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s).

1. “COPY” is displayed during playback. Press the F1 (Copy) button when the audio reaches your desired IN-point. “Set as IN?” is displayed.

2. Press the Enter button to store the IN-point. “IN-” will flash on the display to indicate the INpoint has been stored and playback of the file resumes.

3. Continue to let the PMD561 play to your desired OUT-point, or use the standard transport controls like the

or buttons to span greater time lengths.

4. When you have reached your desired OUT-point, press the F1 (Copy) button. “Set as OUT?” is displayed.

5. Press the Enter button to store the OUT-point. “Copy Segment?” is displayed.

6. Press the Enter button to start the Copy process. “Executing…” will be shown on the display. When the procedure is completed, the display will show “Completed” for one second, and then return to stop mode with your new file as the current file.

Notes:

• “_1” is added to the end of the file name of the new file. For example, the original file = “aaa.mp3”, the new file = “aaa_1.mp3”

• When a copy area spans across two or more files, the files are connected and copied.

• When the copy area spans across files of different Rec Format or Rec Channel settings, it

cannot be copied.

• The copy area cannot exceed 80 minutes.

File Divide

The file divide allows you to divide a file at the position you want to divide.

1. During playback, press the Function button until “DIV” appears on the display. Then press the F1 (Div) button.

“Divide?” appears on the display. Select No and press the Enter button to pause the playback.

2. Select Yes and press the Enter button to start the Divide process. “Executing…” will be shown on the display. When the divide process is completed, the

display will show “Completed” for one second and the unit stops at the beginning of the second file of the divided files.

Notes:

• “_A” is added to the end of the file name of the first new file. For example, the original file = “aaa.mp3”, the new file = “aaa_A.mp3”

• “_B” is added to the end of the file name of the second new file.

• If the length of the file name with extension is already 63 characters or more, the Divide

process cannot be executed. LongTitle message appears on the display and the playback is paused at the position you pressed the Enter button.

Marking

Marks can be added during recording or playback manually or automatically. The marking information is stored as an ID3 tag (Ver 2) in MP3 file or chunk in WAVE file. Marks help you find specific points in the recording.

• During playback, you can instantly locate marks.

• Up to 30 marks can be added to a file.

• Marks are numbered consecutively starting at one.

• During recording or playback, you can manually add a mark by pressing the F2 (Mark)

button.

Add a mark manually

During recording or playback, press the Function button until “MARK” appears on the display. Then press the F2 (Mark) button to add a mark manually.

Add a mark automatically

The Auto Mark Menu item turns the automatic marking feature off or on.

• If Auto Mark is on and the machine is in Rec–Pause mode, a mark will be added when recording is resumed.

• If Auto Mark is on and the PMD561 is recording audio below the sound threshold for more than three seconds, audio that crosses the threshold will cause a mark to be added.

The Auto Mark Menu setting permits:

• Turning Auto Mark on or off.

• Adjusting the sound level that defines silence as –60dB, –54dB, –38dB or –20dB.

Setup Auto Mark in the preset menu.

Search the marks

During play-pause or playback, press the Function button until “MK–” and “MK+” appear on the display. Then press the F1 (MK–) or F2 (MK+) button to select the mark you wish to access.

The PMD561 is paused at the mark you selected. To start playback, press the Enter button.

Pitch Control

The Pitch Control enables the playback speed (pitch) to be varied over a –40% to +20% range in 5% increments.

During playback, press the Pitch+ button to increase the playback speed by 5%. The playback speed is increased up to +20%. Or press the Pitch– button to reduce the playback speed by 5%. The playback speed is reduced down to –40%.

Additional Features

Key Lock

Slide the Key Lock switch to lock the keys. The key lock secures the PMD561 in the state it is in during recording, playback or stop.

During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the Power switch is always invalid.

Notes:

• If Key Lock setting is All, only the optional remote controller RC600PMD is accepted.

• If Key Lock setting is Partial, the Rec, Rec-Pause and Stop buttons on the panel and

RC600PMD are accepted.

• Key Locked is displayed for one second when any key is pressed during key lock.

Setup Key Lock in the preset menu.

Remote

The PMD561 allows you to use an optional remote controller RC600PMD (sold separately). The RC600PMD is designed for microphone interviews. It attaches to your microphone.

The remote’s five feet cord with a four contact mini plug connects to the PMD561. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use.

The RC600PMD includes:

1. Indicator Light

• Green: Lit and steady during standby or stop

• Red: Lit and steady while recording

• Flashing Red: During Rec-Pause mode

• Orange: Flashes for 1/2 second when an over peak signal is input during

Record or Rec-Pause mode, then goes back to Red.

2. Press to pause recording

3. Press to start/resume recording and to manually increment files

4. Press to add a marking during Record or Playback

Extended Remote Jack

The Play, FF and Rew keys can be added to the remote control functions by using the equivalent circuit shown below:

3.9kR36.8kR411kR515kR630k

S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

REC PLAY REW MARK FFREC

PAUSE

Notes:

• We recommend using 1% or better resistors when building a remote to ensure correct functionality.

• The PMD561 plays during closing and holding the Play switch, and skips back then pauses at the point

when it is opened.

• Resistance error = within 5%.

• Never apply external voltage. Doing so will result in malfunction.

• Insulate the circuit so that it cannot be touched directly. Use a structure that protects the circuit from static

electricity, which will cause malfunction.

• Do not operate the switches at the same time as the buttons on the unit.

• Marantz Professional accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damages or infringements of patents or

other rights resulting from the use of the circuits.

• This does not sanction patents or other rights of Marantz Professional or third parties.

• It is strictly forbidden to reprint or reproduce the circuit diagrams in part or in whole.

Plug Type (1/8” T-R-R-S Mini Plug) ø3.5/4P (TMP-B66)

1. Tip

2. Ring

3. Ring

4. Sleeve

R7 47k

SKIP

BACK

R8 220R9220

Display Control

Press the Display button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record, and Playback modes.

Stop Mode

1. Total Remain

Remaining space of the card

Total remain time

Number of files

F1 function

2. Current Time/Date

Current time

Current date

3. Record Setup

Input Source

Rec format

Quantization

ALC icon

Record Mode

1. Record Time

Record time

File name

F1 function

2. Total Remain Time

Input source

F2 function

Preset Rec Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate

AUTO TRACK icon

Remainin

Input source

F2 function

space of the card

Total remain time

3. Record Level

Input audio level

4. Record Setup

Playback Mode

1. Elapsed Time

2. Remain Time

Input Source

Rec format

Quantization

ALC icon

Elapsed time

File name

F1 function

Preset Rec Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate

AUTO TRACK icon

Current position on the file

F2 function

3. Output Level

4. File Properties

Remainin

Output audio level

time

Created time

Rec channel

MP3 bitrate

Sample rate Quantization

The “Auto Mark” menu item allows you to turn the auto mark function on and set the silent level, or turn the auto mark feature Off. The Mark is automatically added after the end of the silent period in which the input level is below the preset value (–60, –54, –38 or –20 dB) for more than 3 seconds.

Set Value Description

Off Auto mark function off. –60dB / –54dB / –38dB / –20dB Silent Level

9. Silent Skip

The “Silent Skip” menu item allows you to turn the silent skip feature on and set the silent level, or turn the silent skip feature Off. While the silent skip feature is on, the recording is automatically paused when the input level is below the preset value (–60, –54, –38 or –20 dB) for more than 3 seconds.

Set Value Description

Off Set the Silent Skip feature off. –60dB / –54dB / –38dB / –20dB Set the Silent Skip feature on and select the silent level.

Set the Auto Track function on and the time interval to create a new file.

10. Mic Atten. (Mic Attenuator)

The “Mic Atten.” menu item allows you to select the level of the Microphone Attenuator.

Set Value Description

0dB Set the Mic Attenuator feature off. –6dB / –12dB / –18dB Set the Mic Attenuator.

11. Low Cut

The “Low Cut” menu item turns the low cut feature Off or On.

Set Value Description

Off Low cut filter off. On Low cut filter on.

12. High Cut

The “High Cut” menu item turns the high cut feature Off or On.

Set Value Description

Off High cut filter off. On High cut filter on.

13. Skip Back

The “Skip Back” menu item allows you to select the skip back time from 0.5 second to 60 seconds.

Set Value

0.5sec / 1sec / 1.5sec / 2sec / 2.5sec / 3sec / 3.5sec / 4sec / 4.5sec / 5sec / 5.5sec / 6sec /

6.5sec / 7sec / 7.5sec / 8sec / 8.5sec / 9sec / 9.5sec / 10sec / 15sec / 20sec / 25sec / 30sec / 35sec / 40sec / 45sec / 50sec / 55sec / 60sec

14. Key Lock

The Key Lock secures the PMD561 in the state it is in during Record, Playback or Stop.

Set Value Description

All All buttons are invalid. Partial

All buttons are invalid. But the Rec, Rec Pause and Stop/Cancel buttons are accepted.

15. Battery

The “Battery” menu item allows you to set the battery type. The PMD561 operates on 4 standard AA size Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. The Battery setting is used for the battery remaining indicator in the display and “Low Battery” warning. If the setting does not match installed batteries the PMD561 will not show the appropriate battery status.

Set Value Description

Alkaline Set the battery type to Alkaline battery. Ni-MH Set the battery type to Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.

16. Auto Power Off

If the PMD561 is not operated for a long period of time during Stop or Play-Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to conserve battery life.

Set Value Description

Off Set the auto power off feature off. 5m / 15m / 30m / 60m Set the feature on and select the time until the PMD561 turns power off

17. Beep

The “Beep” menu item allows you to turn the Beep alarm feature On or Off. When the feature is on, the unit beeps when the battery power becomes low (“Low Battery”) or when there is no more recording space on the SD card.

Set Value Description

On Set the Beep feature on. Off Set the Beep feature off.

18. Menu Lock

The “Menu Lock” menu item allows you to protect the settings below the top menu by password.

Set Value Description

On Enables protection by password. Off Disables protection by password.

19. Passcode

When the Menu Lock is turned on, this is used as the password.

Set Value

4-digit number from 0000 to 9999 (initially set to 0000)

automatically.

20. SP Mute

The “SP Mute” menu item allows you to set the speaker mute function On or Off. When SP Mute is set to On, the sound being recorded is not output from the speaker. When set to Off, the sound is output from the speaker except when the sound is being recorded by the built-in microphone.

Set Value Description

On Speaker Mute On. Off Speaker Mute Off.

21. Play Mode

The “Play Mode” menu item allows you to select the single playback mode or continuous playback mode.

Set Value Description

Single Single playback mode Cont. Continuous playback mode

22. Machine ID

An audio file created by the PMD561 has Machine ID information. The information is included in the file name. For example, if the Machine ID is “aaaaa”, the first file is numbered “aaaaa001.wav” or “aaaaa001.mp3”. The Machine ID setting applies to all three presets.

1. In the preset edit mode, press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the “MachineID” item. Then press the Enter button to rename.

2. Rename the Machine ID. Refer to the procedure of the Preset Rename.

3. Press the Enter button to return to the preset select menu then press the F1 (Exit) button to store the changes.

Notes:

• If the last letter of the Machine ID is a space character, the changed ID does not include the last letter.

• If number of letter is more than 8, last letter is deleted when a new letter is added.

23. Preset Default

The “Preset Default” menu item allows you to return the settings of the selected preset to default.

1. In the preset edit mode, press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the “Preset Default” item. Then press the Enter button to initialize.

2. While “Default?” message is displayed, select Yes and then press the Enter button. Preset values return to the default and the PMD561 starts writing on non-volatile memory.

Preset Default Value List

# Display Preset-1 Preset-2 Preset-3

1 Input INT MIC INT MIC INT MIC 2 Rec Format MP3-128 MP3-320 PCM-24 3 Rec Channel Stereo Stereo Stereo 4 Sample Rate 44.1k 44.1k 96k 5 PreRecord On Off Off 6 Level Cont. ALC Manual Manual 7 Auto Track Off Off Off 8 Auto Mark Off Off Off 9 Silent Skip Off Off Off 10 Mic Atten. 0dB 0dB 0dB 11 Low Cut On Off Off 12 High Cut On Off Off 13 Skip Back 3sec 3sec 3sec 14 Key Lock All All All 15 Battery Alkaline Alkaline Alkaline 16 Auto Power Off 15m 15m 15m 17 Beep On On On 18 Menu Lock Off Off Off 19 Passcode 0000 0000 0000 20 SP Mute Off Off Off 21 Play Mode Cont. Cont. Cont. 22 MachineID 1 1 1 23 Preset Default Meeting Compressed Music Compressed Highest Quality

Uncompressed

Display Menu

You can store presets on the Display Menu for such settings as Brightness, Timer, LED, Time Format, Date Format, and File Sort.

1. From Stop, press the F1 (Menu) button.

• The menu list appears on the display.

• The selected item is highlighted.

• When the first item is selected, press the Pitch+ button to jump to the last item.

• When the last item is selected, press the Pitch– button to jump to the first item.

2. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select “Display”.

3. Press the Enter button.

• The number of a selected item blinks.

• The choice of the selected item is highlighted.

• During Display menu mode, press the Stop button to return to the Stop mode.

4. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select an item. Then press the scroll through the choices.

5. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select other menu choices. When changing the display menu is complete, press the F1 (Exit) button to store the changes, or press the Stop button to exit menu mode without storing any changes.

6. While “Store?” is displayed, select Yes and press the Enter button to store the changes; or, select No and press the Enter button to return to top menu without storing any changes.

Display Menu Functions

# Display Selection Items Default

1 Brightness 1 to 8 5 2 Timer Off / 30sec / 60sec / 90sec Off 3 LED On / Off On 4 Time Form 12H / 24H 12H 5 Date Form M/D/Y / D/M/Y

M/D/Y *

6 File Sort Alphabet / Time/Date Time/Date 7 Default -- --

or button to

* Factory default of “Date Form” setting for Europe is “D/M/Y”.

1. Brightness

The “Brightness” menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness of the OLED (Organic LightEmitting Diode) display on the PMD561.

Set Value Description

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (Dark) 1 – 8 (Bright)

2. Timer

The “Timer” menu item allows you to set the timer function off or on with a selected time. While the Timer is on, the display will be turned off automatically when no button is pressed for the selected time (30, 60 or 90 seconds). The battery life will be extended if it is on.

Set Value Description

Off Set the Timer Off. 30sec / 60sec / 90sec Set the Timer On and time.

3. LED

The “LED” menu choice allows you to turn on or off the light of all LEDs.

Set Value Description

On Turn the LED On. Off Turn the LED Off.

4. Time Form

The “Time Form” item allows you to select the format of the current time, 12-hour format with AM/PM (12H) or 24-hour format (24H).

Set Value Description

12H 12-hour format (12:00AM – 11:59PM) 24H 24-hour format (00:00 – 23:59)

5. Date Form

The “Date Form” item allows you to set the date order as month/day/year (M/D/Y) or day/month/year (D/M/Y).

Set Value Description

M/D/Y Month / Day / Year D/M/Y Day / Month / Year

6. File Sort

The “File Sort” menu choice allows you to select the file order in the list by name (Alphabet) or time (Time/Date).

Set Value

Alphabet or Time/Date

7. Default

The “Default” menu item allows you to return the settings of the Display Menu to the default.

1. From Stop, press the F1 (Menu) button.

2. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select “Display”. Then press the Enter button to accept.

3. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the Default item. Then press the Enter button to initialize.

4. While Default? message is displayed, select Yes and then press the Enter button, then preset values return to the default and start writing on non-volatile memory.

Utility Menu

The record and play timer settings, the settings data load and save functions and the SD card format and card writing performance can be checked on the Utility menu.

1. From Stop, press the F1 (Menu) button.

2. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select “Utility”.

3. Press the Enter button. During Utility menu mode, press the Stop button to return to the stop mode.

4. Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the menu item. Press the Enter button to enter the menu item.

Utility Functions

# Display Description

1 Record Timer Set a start time and the duration for recording. 2 Play Timer 1 Set a start time of playback 1. 3 Play Timer 2 Set a start time of playback 2. 4 Play Timer 3 Set a start time of playback 3. 5 Load Settings Load setting data from an SD card. 6 Save Settings Save setting data to an SD card. 7 Card Check Check the SD card writing performance. 8 Card Format Delete all files.

1. Record Timer

The “Record Timer” menu allows you to set or change a recording start time and the duration.

1. Select the Record Timer menu.

• When in Stop, press the F1 (Menu) button.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button until “Utility” appears, then press the Enter button.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button until “Record Timer” appears, then press the Enter

button.

2. Set the Record Timer On or Off.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button until On or Off is highlighted. Then press the or button until On is highlighted to turn on the Record Timer function. Press the or button until Off is highlighted to turn off the Record Timer function.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to move to the other item. The selected item is highlighted.

3. Set the start time.

• While “Start Time” is highlighted, press the Enter button.

• Press the or button to select the item.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the value.

• Press the Enter button to finish setting the time.

4. Set the duration.

• While “Duration” is highlighted, press the Enter button.

• Press the or button to select the hour or minute.

• While the hour is highlighted press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the hour from 000 to

999.

• While the minute is highlighted press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the minute from 00 to 59.

5. Store the changes.

• During setting, press the F1 (Exit) button. “Store?” appears on the display. Select Yes to store the setting and return to Utility menu. Or, select No to return to the Utility menu without storing any changes.

• During setting, press the Stop button to return to stop mode without storing any changes.

2./3./4. Play Timer (1/2/3)

The “Play Timer” menus allow you to set or change a start time for playback and the filename of the playback file.

1. Select the Record Timer menu.

• When in Stop, press the F1 (Menu) button.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button until “Utility” appears, then press the Enter button.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button until “Play Timer 1” (or 2 or 3) appears, then press the Enter

button.

2. Set the Play Timer.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button until “Everyday,” “Weekday,” or “Weekend” is highlighted.

• Press the or button until Weekday is highlighted to set the playback from Monday to

Friday.

• Press the or button until Weekend is highlighted to set the playback on Saturday and Sunday.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to move to the other item. The selected item is highlighted.

3. Set the start time.

• While the “Start Time” is highlighted, press the Enter button.

• Press the or button to select AM/PM, hour or minute.

• Press the or button to select the item.

• Press the Pitch+ or Pitch– button to select the value.

• Press the Enter button to finish setting the time.

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Marantz PMD561 operation manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

Support

Features

Front Panel

Display

Side Panels

Left

Right

Setup

Connection Diagrams

Recording

Playback

Clock Setting

Language

Operation

Recording

Normal Recording

Retake Recording

Audio Input for Recording

Playback

USB Mode

Advanced Features

Microphone(s)

Pre Record

Audio Filter

Silent Skip

Manual Track

Auto Track

Copy Segment

File Divide

Marking

Pitch Control

Additional Features

Key Lock

Remote

Extended Remote Jack

Display Control

Stop Mode

Record Mode

Playback Mode

Menu

Top Menu

Preset Menu

Display Menu

Utility Menu