Marantz PMD670 User Manual

Model PMD670 User Guide

Portable Solid State Recorder

Warnings and Cautions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

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 that 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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE 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.

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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 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, in a wet basement, and the like.

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 child or adult, and serious 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 and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These

openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings 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, paying 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. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

15. Lightning – Lightning – Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system for added protection during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.

16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as 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.

19. 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.

20. 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, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require 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, and

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –

this indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. 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.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 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.

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.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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.

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CE marking (only EU version)

English

This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.

Français

Cet appareil est cnforme á la directive EMC et á la de directive sur les basses tensions.

Deutsch

Dieses Greät entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte.

Nederlands

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de EMC-richtlijnene en de richtlijnen vooor apparatuur met laag voltage.

Italiano

Quest' unitá è conforme alle diretive 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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 ls limites que se estableren 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)."

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Quick Start

STOP

REC PAUSE

DC IN 13V

2. Slide the POWER switch to the right and release.

Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder and begin recording.

Note: Outside of the USA a CF card is not included. See page 41 for installing a CF card and page 22 to format a CF card.

Quick Start Basic Instructions

CANCEL

REC

POWER

c. e.

a. Plug the AC adapter in. b. Slide the POWER switch to turn on. c. Slide the REC switch to start recording. d. Push and release REC PAUSE when record-

ing is not necessary. e. Slide the REC switch to resume recording. f. Push the STOP button to stop recording.

Quick Start Detailed Instructions

The PMD670 comes factory preset for recording voice using its built-in (internal) microphone. These are settings for recording a meeting, not settings for recording a vocal performance. Quick Start ignores your changing any of these presets, it even ignores installing batteries.

POWER

On first power up, wait for the PMD670 to initialize.

A full display will appear momentarily.

The display will change

TOTALTRACKTIME REC REMAIN kbps

TRACK MARK

A-B

-dB

kHz

AM PM

INT MIC LINE

-dB R

S.SKIP

204000

to Loading then to Reading.

The display will change to this display for a newly formatted CF

12204000

-dB

INT MIC

card.

3. Slide the REC button to the right and release. Recording begins.

REC

The Rec indicator (a) will be lit and steady while recording.

The display will show the recording

TRACK

TRACKTIME

12204000

-dB

INT MIC

time (b) of the current track (c).

4. Push and release the STOP button to stop recording and end the track (close the audio file).

over

-dB

over

-dB

over

-dB

over

-dB

1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD670.

a. Plug AC adapter into

household power.

DC IN 13V

b. Plug the adaptor jack into the PMD670 at DC IN

13V.

The display will show the remaining recording time at current settings for the CF card.

To transfer audio files to your computer: transfer the CF card, see page 37, or connect via I/O, see page 43.

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TIME

REC REMAIN

example shows 4 hours 21 minutes and 02 seconds

remaining

-dB R

12204000

INT MIC

over

-dB

Table of Contents

Precautions

Warnings and Cautions ........................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ................... 3

Regulatory Compliance ........................... 4

Quick Start ................................................... 6

Table of Contents ......................................... 7

US/Europe models ....................................... 8

Package Contents ........................................ 8

Control and Connection Diagrams

Top ........................................................... 9

Front ........................................................ 10

Left side ................................................... 10

Right side ................................................. 10

Bottom ..................................................... 10

Display ..................................................... 11

Introduction .................................................. 12

Features ....................................................... 13

Controls and Connections

Top ............................................................ 14

Speaker .................................................. 14

MIC (internal microphone)...................... 14

POWER switch ....................................... 14

Security cover ........................................ 14

Recording setup controls

AUTO MARK switch ............................... 14

PRE REC switch .................................... 15

INPUT LOCK switch ............................... 15

ANALOG OUT switch ............................. 15

MIC ATTEN switch ................................. 15

REPEAT switch ...................................... 16

ANC switch ............................................. 16

EDL PLAY switch ................................... 16

LEVEL CONT. switch ............................. 16

INPUT button ......................................... 17

What the Input selections do: .......... 17

Recording (file) parameters ............. 17

Input device(s) and channels........... 18

A-B REPEAT button ............................... 18

A-B Repeat playback ........................ 18

MARK/

EDL Marks .......................................... 19

Edit mode ........................................... 20

How to erase all EDL marks

wihin one track .................................... 21

EDIT buttons ........................... 19

Adding EDL Marks ........................... 19

Locating EDL Marks ........................ 19

Custom playback sequences........... 19

Editing EDL Marks ........................... 19

EDL A-B looping .............................. 20

How to renumber tracks ................... 20

How to erase tracks ......................... 20

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How to erase all track EDL marks ....... 21

How to format a CF card ..................... 22

TRACK JUMP buttons ........................... 23

TRACK JUMP reverse button

REC UNDO button .............................. 23

TRACK JUMP forward button

-/REW button FWD/+ button

MARGIN RESET/ I/O

MENU/STORE button ..................... 24

MARGIN RESET button ......................... 24

I/O button ............................................... 24

MENU/STORE button ........................ 24

MENU operations .............................. 24

The Menu choices are: ........................ 25

How to set or change the

Date and time ..................................... 25

Date Format ........................................ 27

Algor/File ............................................ 28

How to set or change the

Algor/file parameters ........................ 29

Other menu choices:

Manual track incrementing ............... 31

Seamless play .................................. 31

Silent Skip ........................................ 32

Auto Cue .......................................... 33

Single Play ....................................... 34

Beep ................................................. 34

Automatic Power Off ........................ 35

Battery Type ..................................... 35

Remote Mode ................................... 36

bwf ID numbers ................................ 36

Menu Default .................................... 37

PLAY/PAUSE / ENTER button

PLAY/PAUSE button ENTER button

STOP/CANCEL button

Front

HP/SP VOLUME control ........................... 39

Display ...................................................... 39

REC PAUSE button................................... 39

REC indicator ............................................ 39

REC switch................................................ 39

REC LEVEL controls ................................. 39

PHONES jack............................................ 40

DISPLAY button ........................................ 40

LIGHT button ............................................. 40

KEY LOCK switch ..................................... 41

...................................... 23

..................................... 23

.................................... 38

....................... 38

................................. 38

......................... 38

....... 23

Left side

CHARGE indicator .................................... 41

CF card compartment ............................... 41

To eject a CF card .................................. 41

To insert a CF card ................................. 41

DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks .............................. 42

DC IN 13V jack.......................................... 42

I/O port ...................................................... 42

How to connect via I/O port................. 43

Right side

Remote jack .............................................. 44

Remote Mode ........................................ 44

LINE OUT/IN jacks .................................... 44

MIC IN jacks .............................................. 44

PHANTOM +48V switch ............................ 45

Microphone recommendations ........... 45

Carry studs ................................................ 45

Installing the carry strap ..................... 45

Bottom

Battery compartment ................................. 46

Battery power ....................................... 46

Installing AA size batteries ............... 46

Installing an optional

Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery ...................... 46

Display ........................................................ 47

Care and maintenance ................................. 48

Recording time chart .................................... 49

Troubleshooting ........................................... 50

Record setting recommendations ................ 50

Specifications ............................................... 51

Optional accessories .................................... 51

Menu defaults............................................... 51

Warranty....................................................... 52

Package contents

• PMD670

• 64MB CF card (US only) (shipped formatted and installed)

• AC adapter

• I/O cable (3 ft)

• AA battery holder

• Carry strap

• Carry strap retainers (2)

• Security screws (3) ISO 3x10 (3mm x 10mm long) For Memory compartment door (1) or Security cover (2 spares).

• Plastic pin and retainer (spare for Memory compartment door)

US/Europe models

The US model, PMD670/UIB distributed in the USA, and European model, PMD670/W1B distributed elsewhere, differ slightly in supplied accessories and default settings. Those differences are noted in this User Guide.

MODEL NO. PMD670/UIB or MODEL NO. PMD670/W1B

MODEL NO. PMD670/U1B

•CD Contents of the CD may vary. Contents usually include:

• PDF format manual(s)

Several languages may be included.

• Demonstration copy of PMD Edit software

• Instructions for obtaining full copy of PMD Edit

• This User Guide

• Customer Registration Document

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Control and Connection Diagrams

1 2

STEREO

ANALOG OUT

SINGLE

OFF

EDL PLAY

PLAY / PAUSE STOP

EDIT

0dB

MIC ATTEN

LIMITER

ALC

LEVEL CONT.

FLAT

ANC

0dB -20dB

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

ALL

ANC

LIMITER

ALC MANUAL

LEVEL CONT.

EDIT

MARK

REW

FWD

-20dB

MANUAL

FWD

OFF

SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670

POWER

AUTO MARK

OFF ON

PRE REC OFF

INPUT LOCK

INPUT

A-B REPEAT

TRACK JUMP

REC

UNDO

MARGIN RESET

I / O

MENU/STORE ENTER CANCEL

INPUT

A-B REPEAT

OFF

AUTO MARK

OFF

ANALOG OUT

OFF

STEREO L

SINGLE

MARK

ALL

PRE REC

OFF

INPUT LOCK

A-B REPEATINPUT

OFF

EDL PLAY

EDIT

MARK

14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22

REW

PLAY / PAUSE STOP

UNDO

REC

TRACK JUMP

MARGIN RESET

# Control Page

Top

1 Speaker ..................................................... 14

2 MIC (internal microphone)......................... 14

3 POWER switch .......................................... 14

4 Security cover ........................................... 14

Setup controls

5 AUTO MARK switch .................................. 14

6 PRE REC switch ....................................... 14

7 INPUT LOCK switch .................................. 15

8 ANALOG OUT switch ................................ 15

9 MIC ATTEN switch .................................... 15

10 REPEAT switch ......................................... 15

11 ANC switch ................................................ 16

12 EDL PLAY switch ...................................... 16

13 LEVEL CONT. ........................................... 16

14 INPUT button ............................................ 17

15 A-B REPEAT button .................................. 18

MARK/

EDIT controls

16 Mark reverse button .................................. 18

17 MARK/

EDIT button ............................... 18

18 Mark forward button .................................. 18

Record/Playback controls 19 TRACK JUMP reverse button

(playback) .................................................. 23

REC UNDO button (record) ...................... 23

20 TRACK JUMP forward button

(playback) .................................................. 23

21 -/REW button 22 FWD/+ button

....................................... 23

..................................... 23

23 MARGIN RESET/

I/O

MENU/STORE button

MARGIN RESET button (playback) .......... 24

I/O button .................................................. 24

MENU/STORE button ........................... 24

24 PLAY/PAUSE button

(playback) ......... 38

PAUSE button (record) .............................. 38

ENTER button

25 STOP/CANCEL button

(menu) ........................ 38

.......................... 38

I / O

MENU/STORE

ENTER

CANCEL

23 24 25

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# Control Page

1 2 3 4 5 6

HP/SPK VOLUME

PHONES

REC PAUSE

DISPLAY LIGHT

REC

KEY LOCK

7 8 9 10

11 12 13

CHARGE

DC IN 13V

I/O

DIGITAL

OUT

14 15

16 17 18 19

LINE

REMOTE

LINE OUT

PHANTOM

MIC

GND

+48V ON

OFF

COLD2HOT

LEVEL

Front

1 HP/SPK VOLUME control ...................... 39

2 Display (see next page) ......................... 39

REC

3 REC PAUSE button ................................ 39

4 REC indicator. ........................................ 39

5 REC switch

......................................... 39

6 REC LEVEL controls .............................. 39

7 PHONES jack ......................................... 40

8 DISPLAY button ..................................... 40

9 LIGHT button .......................................... 40

10 KEY LOCK switch .................................. 41

Left side

11 CHARGE indicator ................................. 41

12 CF card compartment ............................ 41

13 DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks ........................... 42

14 DC IN 13V jack ....................................... 42

15 I/O port ................................................... 42

Right side

16 REMOTE jack ........................................ 44

17 LINE IN/OUT jacks ................................. 44

18 MIC IN jacks ........................................... 44

19 PHANTOM power switch ....................... 45

20 Carry studs ............................................. 45

Bottom

21 Battery compartment .............................. 46

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

TOTALTRACKTIME REC REMAIN kbps

TRACK MARK

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

A-B

# Control Page

Display

1 REC label .......................................... 47

2 TOTAL label ...................................... 47

3 REMAIN label .................................. 47

4 TRACK label ..................................... 47

5 TIME label ......................................... 47

6 kbps label .......................................... 47

7 A-B label ........................................... 47

8 Upper alphanumeric display ............. 47

9 AM/PM label...................................... 47

10 kHz label ........................................... 47

11 L -dB R level meter labels ................ 47

12 Left level meter ................................. 47

13 -dB over scale .................................. 47

14 Right level meter ............................... 47

15 TRACK label .................................... 47

16 MARK label ....................................... 47

17 Lower alphanumeric display ............. 47

18 INT MIC label .................................... 48

19 LINE label ......................................... 48

20 Record

......................................... 48

21 Play .............................................. 48

22 Pause .......................................... 48

23 Battery ...................................... 48

24 S. SKIP label ..................................... 48

25 Peak level ......................................... 48

26 -dB label ............................................ 48

kHz AM

-dB

INT MIC LINE

S.SKIP

over

-dB

Hint:

When making major changes to your recording setup we suggest the following procedure:

1. Identify the appropriate input device (internal microphone, microphone(s), Line input).

2. Select the input menu choice corresponding to your input device selection. (See page 17.)

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3. If necessary, set or change the default Algor/File parameters for your recording situation. (See page 28.)

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder. The PMD670 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto a Compact Flash™ memory card (CF card) or Microdrive™.

Compact flash memory cards, also used in digital cameras, are widely available at consumer electronics retailers and computer resellers.

Audio inputs may be from:

• the built-in microphone,

• condenser or dynamic microphone(s) connected to the XLR jacks,

• line level audio sources connected to the LINE IN jacks, or

• digital audio sources in SP/DIF format connected to the DIGITAL IN jack.

Audio outputs may be from:

• the built-in speaker,

• headphones connected to the PHONES jack,

• analog audio devices such as an amplifier or other device connected to the LINE OUT jacks, and/or

• digital audio devices using SP/DIF format connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack.

convert and edit audio files that were recorded on the PMD670.

Voice recording

The PMD670 has several helpful features for voice recording in situations such as meetings, conferences or other events.

• Use less memory (longer recording time)

For voice recording the recording quality level (bit rate recorded and/or sampling frequency) can be set to the lowest levels permitting more time recorded on the CF card.

• Easy to use for recording

One control begins recording. Simply slide and release the red REC switch.

• Security – Input settings

After you have set up the input settings* for your application the settings can be set to ON with the INPUT LOCK switch.

As an added precaution the input setting switches (including the ability to change input devices) can be protected with the supplied screw-on cover preventing unintentional changes.

Computer compatible

The PMD670 records directly onto CF cards. Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the CF card from the PMD670 or by using the supplied cable to connect the PMD670 to your computer via the I/O port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing.

• log and archive audio files

• play audio files on your computer

• save audio files to:

• your hard drive

• a floppy

• a CD-R disc

• post streaming audio files on your web site

• use software and your computer to transcribe digital recordings

• An editing program (PMD Edit, available from Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you

*Settings for recording meetings for example, will usually be the same from meeting to meeting.

• Security – CF cards

For added security the CF card compartment door can be secured with a screw. This is especially recommended if you transfer audio files via the I/O cable.

Playback aids

A common problem with lengthy voice or other recordings is difficulty in locating one or more specific passages for playback. The PMD670 has several ways to mark or tag specific record starting points.

• Date and time

A built-in date and time generator marks the beginning of each track.

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• Tracks

A new track (file) is automatically started each time recording is stopped using the STOP button.

• Automatic recording

The PMD670 can be set to stop recording when there is silence (Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound resumes. The PMD670 can be set to automatically add an EDL mark to the track at each such starting point.

• EDL marks*

EDL (Edit Decision List) marks can be created during recording manually or automatically. EDL marks help you find those specific points in the recording.

*The EDL marking system is proprietary to Marantz Professional solid state recorders.

• During playback you can search for EDL marks in forward or reverse.

• You can change an EDL mark into a skip mark or an A-B repeating point. That lets you create custom playback sequences which include skipping audio between EDL marks or repeating audio between 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 pressing MARK. EDL marks can be added automatically, for example at the beginning of each track.

• PMD Edit computer software, is specifically designed for the PMD670. PMD Edit recognizes EDL marks generated by the PMD670. This is especially useful for editing audio files on your PC. For more information visit www.marantzpro.com/Products/ PMDEdit.html.

Features

• Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and playback.

• Records onto various types of CF cards.

(Please refer to the Marantz Professional web site at www.marantzpro.com for a complete updated list of approved cards.)

• Two different recording formats.

• Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer

II (MP2) or MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono and stereo.

• Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM).

• MS-DOS™ and Windows compatible file system.

• Selectable file types:

• Wave (.wav)

• Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf)

• RAW MP2 (.mpg)/MP3 (.mp3).

• recording bit rate is selectable

• .mpg/mp3 compressed at 32kbps (recom-

mended for dictation), 32, 48, or 64kbps (recommended for voice recording), or

128, or 192 kbs (recommended for recording

music)

• PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 768kbps

(mono) (very high quality mono audio recording)

• PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 1536kbps

(stereo) (recommended for very high quality audio recording)

• Manual, manual with limiter and automatic record level control (ALC).

• An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for reducing unwanted background noise.

• Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 seconds of audio before recording is started.

• Portions of multiple recordings can be played back in sequence using EDL marks.

• There are four ways to power the PMD670:

• Included AC adapter

• AA Alkaline batteries (~ 6 hours)

• Optional rechargeable Ni-Cd battery pack

RB1100 (~ 5 hours).

• Optional rechargeable Ni-MH battery

RB1650 (~ 7 hours).

• Built-in Time and Date generator marks the beginning of each track.

• REMOTE jack permits a wired remote button for controlling the recording process.

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Controls and Connections

OFF ON

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SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670

EDIT

A-B REPEATiNPUT

MARK

TRACK JUMP

- / REW FWD / +

REC UNDO

PLAY / PAUSE

POWER

MARGIN RESET

I / O

STOP

CANCEL

MENU/STORE

ENTER

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1. Speaker

The played back audio signal is simultaneously output to the built-in speaker, the PHONES jack, LINE OUT jacks and DIGITAL OUT jack. Headphones plugged into the PHONES jack mutes the internal speaker. The HP/SPK VOLUME control controls the built-in Speaker and Headphone volume.

2. MIC (internal microphone)

4. Security cover

Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove or replace the Security cover. The Security cover makes

setup controls relatively unavailable. The setup controls allow you to setup the PMD670 for your unique application. You can then have someone operate the PMD670 without concern that they might change something that could cause failure to record.

Note: Two 3mm machine screws 10mm long are used for the security cover.

Recording setup controls

OFF

AUTO MARK

OFF

PRE REC

OFF

INPUT LOCK

STEREO

ANALOG OUT

SINGLE

OFF

EDL PLAY

A-B REPEATINPUT

0dB

MARK

ALC

EDIT

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

ANC

LIMITER

LEVEL CONT.

-20dB

MANUAL

ALL

POWER

3. POWER switch

Slide to the right and release to turn Power on or off. If the AC adaptor is con-

nected at DC IN and plugged in, it powers the PMD670.

If power is not detected at DC IN, battery power is automatically used if available.

When first powered up the PMD670 takes some time to initialize.

Loading is dis-

204000

-dB R

played, then a blank screen for a while.

Reading is dis-

204000

-dB

played while the CF card is read.

5. AUTO MARK switch

Turns the automatic EDL

AUTO MARK

mark feature on or off.

ON: During record, a pause (pushing the REC PAUSE button) adds an EDL mark to the track. During record an EDL mark is added to the track if a remote device (plugged into the REMOTE jack) is used to pause recording.

OFF: Pausing during record does not add an EDL mark to the track.

Factory default: AUTO MARK switch ON.

over

-dB

over

-dB

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OFF ON

STEREO

0dB

OFF

AUTO MARK

OFF

PRE REC

OFF

INPUT LOCK

STEREO

ANALOG OUT

SINGLE

OFF

EDL PLAY

A-B REPEATINPUT

0dB

MARK

ALC

EDIT

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

ANC

LIMITER

LEVEL CONT.

-20dB

MANUAL

ALL

6. PRE REC switch

Lets you turn off pre

PRE REC

record cache if it is not desired.

When power is on the PMD670 is constantly saving 2 seconds of audio input. This is called pre record cache. When recording is started by sliding the REC switch, or resumed from REC PAUSE by sliding the REC switch the pre-recorded 2 seconds is recorded.

OFF: Turns the 2 second pre-record cache off.

ON: Leaves the 2 second pre-record cache on.

8. ANALOG OUT switch

Selects the audio output

ANALOG OUT

channel for playback.

Applies to playback output to LINE OUT, and Internal speaker or headphones.

L: Audio recorded on the Left channel is output to both the left and right output channels.

If the recording is dual level mono (a mono input was recorded onto both the right and left channels) the L setting outputs the audio at a normal level while the right is reduced -15dB.

STEREO: Audio recorded on the Left channel is output to the left output channel, and audio recorded on the Right channel is output to the right output channel. Both channels are output to the internal speaker.

Factory default: PRE REC switch at ON.

7. INPUT LOCK switch

OFF

The INPUT LOCK switch lets you lock your selected

INPUT LOCK

input settings with a switch covered by the Security cover.

OFF: When the INPUT LOCK switch is at OFF push and release the INPUT button (a) to tab through the input choices. The selection “times out” to the displayed input choice in 5 seconds.

Example

REC REMAIN

TIME

-dB R

12204000

INT MIC

display:

mono with INT MIC

ON: When the INPUT LOCK switch is at ON pushing the INPUT button (a) does nothing (skips the input selection choices).

R: Audio recorded on the Right stereo channel is output to both the left and right output channels.

Factory default: ANALOG OUT switch at STEREO.

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9. MIC ATTEN switch

The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use

MIC ATTEN

of microphones that differ in sensitivity.

0dB: No microphone attenuation.

over

-dB

-20dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to the XLR MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB.

Factory default: MIC ATTEN switch at 0dB.

Factory default: INPUT LOCK switch at OFF.

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SINGLE

OFF

FLAT

OFF ON

LIMITER

AUTO MARK

OFF

PRE REC

OFF

INPUT LOCK

OFF ALL

REPEAT

OFF: No repeat.

STEREO

ANALOG OUT

SINGLE

OFF

EDL PLAY

A-B REPEATINPUT

0dB

MARK

EDIT

MIC ATTEN

LIMITER

ALC

LEVEL CONT.

-20dB

FLAT

ANC

MANUAL

ALL

10. REPEAT switch

Lets you endlessly repeat playback of a track or entire memory card.

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High pass position reduces low fre-

quency ambient noise only.

US default: ANC switch at Band pass Europe default: ANC switch at FLAT.

2. EDL PLAY switch

The EDL PLAY switch

EDL PLAY

turns EDL PLAY off or on.

OFF: When the EDL PLAY switch is at OFF PMD670 playback does not respond to EDL mark instructions.

SINGLE: During playback the current track is repeated. When playback reaches the end of the track it automatically starts playback from the beginning of that track.

ALL: During playback all tracks are repeated. When playback reaches the end of the last track it automatically starts playback from the beginning of the first track.

Factory default: REPEAT switch at OFF.

Note: For other methods of repeat playback see the AB REPEAT button and/or EDL A-B looping.

11. ANC switch

The ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch lets you

ANC

choose to reduce ambient noise before recording on the internal microphone or MIC inputs.

Ambient Noise Cancel positions do not change the memory used in recording. Examples of low ambient noise sources include: traffic, air conditioning hum, and wind noise.

Band pass position reduces the lows

and highs and passes (records) the center (voice level) audio frequencies. This reduces the recording of high and low frequency ambient noise.

FLAT: No filtering applied.

ON: When EDL PLAY is ON PMD670 playback

follows EDL mark instructions regarding playback order, skipping sections of recording on the memory card, or repeating a section of recording on the memory card.

Note: If the EDL PLAY switch is at ON and there are no EDL marks on the CF card (recording was done with the AUTO MARK switch at OFF) playback is not available. Switch to OFF for playback.

Factory default: EDL PLAY switch at OFF.

ALC MANUA

13. LEVEL CONT. switch

The LEVEL CONT(rol) switch lets you select the

LEVEL CONT.

type of input level control.

MANUAL: At MANUAL you control the input level with the REC LEVEL controls.

LIMITER: At LIMITER peak sound levels that would distort the recording are limited.

ALC: At ALC (Automatic Level Control = Automatic Gain Control) the PMD670 automatically responds to changes in input level. If recording is quiet the input level is increased. If recording is loud the input level is decreased. This is a desirable feature when recording a meeting with several speakers, because a speaker close to the microphone and/or with a loud voice will be automatically recorded at a reduced level and a quiet speaker will be recorded at an increased level and is less likely to have their input missed.

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