Marantz PMD680 User Manual

FOREWORD

This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.

WARNINGS

Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

Do not remove the cover from the equipment.

Do not push anything inside the equipment through the ventilation holes.

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following:

—Copyright Act 1956 —Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 —Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 —any subsequent statutory enactments and orders

INTRODUCTION

Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you connect or operate the unit. After you have reviewed the contents this manual, we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit.

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be considered when operating the equipment.

When setting the equipment ensure that :

– air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment – the equipment is on a vibration free surface – the equipment will not be exposed to interference from an external source – the equipment will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or dust – the equipment will not be exposed to direct sunlight – the equipment will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges

• In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.

• If a foreign body or water does enter the equipment, contact your nearest dealer or service center.

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Features

• MPEG I Layer 2 compression technology for recording and playback of mono MPEG audio.

• Recording and playback to and from approved PCMCIA PC Cards (ATA flash or hard disk card).

• MS-DOS compatible file system. – MPEG Files in .wav, .mpg, and .bwf. – PCM files in broadcast .wav and .bwf.

• A wide variety of input and output jacks. – Microphone input jacks (XLR and 1/4”). – Line level RCA input and output jacks. – Digital coaxial output jack (SPDIF, 48kHz). – Telephone jack (input/output).

• Three recording modes; LP, MP, and SP.

• Bit rate is assigned to each mode by presetting.

• Three record level options: manual, manual with limiter, and automatic level control (ALC).

• Skip playback and repeat playback using a built-in EDL (Edit Decision List).

• In pre-recording mode, 2 seconds recording prior to the recording start is done. Unexpected chance of starting recording is not missed.

• 3-way power supply: – 8 Alkaline AA (R6) batteries – AC adaptor (supplied) – Rechargeable Ni-Cad pack (optional)

• ANC (Ambient Noise Control) switch for eliminating unwanted background noise.

• Built in clock automatically imprints each file with the date and time of creation.

• Built-in mono condenser microphone.

• Built-in speaker.

• Backlit LCD display.

• Remote jack for external start/stop control.

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How to Use this Manual

This manual is divided into the 6 sections described below. To find out how to use a specific control, refer to the “Index of Parts, Controls, and Display" on page xxx.

SETTING UP

This section provides information you need to prepare to use the unit to begin with.

GENERAL FUNCTION

This section provides information about functions and operations which are common between recording and playback.

RECORDING

This section provides information about how to select various recording sources, how the selected source is manipulated, and how each of recording behavior works. These are useful to make the best use of variety of recording function which the unit provides according to your recording purpose.

PLAYBACK and EDITING

This section provides information about playback and editing. There are various ways to access where you like to listen. There are various ways of repeat playback. You can put mark where you like to access. Further, you can program the playback to skip or repeat based on the marks you put.

PRESETTING

This section provides information about presetting of various parameters. Thus, you can tailor the units to match best to your style of using the unit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This section includes detailed information about error handling, PC card recording system, trouble shooting, the specifications, and the “Index of Parts, Controls, and Display”, which allows you look up operations of specific controls.

Contents

SETTING UP

Batteries and AC Adapter .................................................. xx

Power On/Off .......................................................................xx

Setting the Date and Time .................................................. xx

Understanding PC Card ..................................................... xx

Connecting Microphones.................................................... xx

Connecting Analog Components ...................................... xx

Other Connections ............................................................... xx

GENERAL FUNCTION

Charging Battery .................................................................. xx

Low Battery Warning and Auto Power Off.................... xx

Data Display .......................................................................... xx

Key Lock ................................................................................. xx

RECORDING

Selection and Manipulation of Input Source.................. xx

Recording Behavior Settings .............................................. xx

Operation ............................................................................... xx

PLAYBACK and EDITING

Basic Operation ..................................................................... xx

Repeat Play ............................................................................ xx

Marking and EDL Playback ............................................... xx

Track Handling .....................................................................xx

PRESETTING

Presetting Parameters.......................................................... xx

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Error Handling...................................................................... xx

Requirement for Card.......................................................... xx

File Structure ......................................................................... xx

System Limitations............................................................... xx

Troubleshooting.................................................................... xx

Specifications ......................................................................... xx

Index of Parts, Controls, and Display.............................. xx

Batteries and AC Adaptor

Alkaline Batteries

The PMD680 uses 8 standard AA-type alkaline batteries. Load as shown in the following illustration.

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AC adaptor

When recording for extended periods, or using this unit in a studio environment we recommend using the AC adaptor.

to AC outlet

Battery replacement

When the battery alert indicator ( ) appears in the display, replace all batteries with new ones. Once this indicator appears there are approximately XXX hours of battery life remaining. Fresh alkaline batteries can provide up to XXX hours of continuous recording or playback.

Notes

• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of battery power it is recommended to always use new alkaline batteries.

• Use only AA batteries for replacement.

• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct polarity (as illustrated on the battery compartment).

• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for an extended period of time.

• Battery life may vary depending on the conditions under which the unit is operated (environmental temperature, humidity, speaker usage, etc.).

• If batteries leak, dispose them immediately. Avoid touching the leaking material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

Notes

• It is recommended to always use a Marantz AC adaptor (DA740PMDU).

Ni-Cad Rechargeable Battery (optional)

The PMD680 can use an optional Ni-Cad rechargeable battery. Be sure batteries are fully charged before use. These batteries have a longer operating life than standard alkaline batteries, reducing the number of battery changes required under heavy usage (see below). Refer to the following illustrations to load the battery.

Battery replacement

When the battery alert indicator ( display, charge the battery or replace the rechargeable battery with a fully charged one. Once this indicator appears there are approximately (???) hours of battery life remaining. Fully charged Ni-Cad batteries can provide up to 3 hours of continuous recording or playback.

Charging time

Approximately 3 hours.

Notes

• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of battery power it is recommend to always use fully charged batteries.

• Battery life may vary depending on the conditions under which the unit is operated (environmental temperature, humidity, speaker usage, etc.).

• It is recommended to only use the Marantz AC adaptor (DA740PMDU) for charging the rechargeable battery.

) appears in the

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Power On/Off

Power on

Sliding the power switch rightward makes power on and off in turn. When power is applied from the battery or the AC adapter, sliding the power switch make the unit enter standby status. Sliding the power switch rightward in standby status, the main power is put on and the unit detects existence of the card in the card slot. If the card in the slot is formatted complying with the units specification, the display blinks showing TOC (Tabel Of Contents) creating message, then enters stop status.

About the display in stop status, please refer to the chapter of "Data Display" on page xxx.

If the card is not formatted complying with the unit specification, the display shows unformat message.

OVER

Setting the Date and Time

Before operating your PMD680, perform the following operations to set the current date and time. The current date and time are recorded automatically at the beginning of each recording.

1 With the power off, slide POWER to the right

while holding down DISPLAY (TIME/DATE). The unit turns on and enters the date/time setup mode.

2 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the year, then

press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.

3 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the month,

then press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.

4 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the day, then

press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.

5 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the hour, then

press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.

6 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the minute,

then press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.

7 The seconds start counting from 00 and the

unit automatically returns to its normal operation mode (stop status) immediately after you press DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) key. Pressing PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) instead of DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) key, the minute setting is entered and the menu returns to year setting menu (step 2).

8 Pressing STOP (7) before setting minute

cancels all the date/time setting.

If the card does not exist in the card slot, the display shows no card message.

Power Off

Sliding the power switch rightward while main power is on, the main power is put off after necessary process for shutdown, and the unit enters standby status. While recording or rec-pause, the main power is not put off even if the power switch is operated.

Understanding PC Cards

The model PMD680 records directly to Flash or Hard Disk-type PC cards. One of the many advantages is that it allows you to transfer audio data to a computer immediately after recording.

Recommended media

SanDisk® PC Card SanDisk

SanDisk and Compact Flash are trademarks of SanDisk.

Inserting the card

Compact Flash (with PC card adapter)

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Formatting the PC card

Before using a PC Card for the first time, perform the following operations to format the PC card so that it can be used to record audio. This operation completely erases any information stored on the card. Be sure to backup any important information before formatting.

Note

You can also use this operation to completely erase a previously used PC card containing audio data you no longer need.

Operation

1 Start operation in standby mode. 2 Insert card you want to format. 3 Slide the POWER to the right while holding

down ERASE (FORMAT). 4 The format message is displayed. 5 After formatting the card and generate the EDL

file, "done" message is displayed for 3 seconds. 6 The unit enters the stop status.

Notes

• Make sure the card is inserted with the correct side facing up.

Ejecting the card

PUSH

Note

The EJECT button is mechanical and ejects the PC card regardless of the unit’s power or operating status. Do not press EJECT while recording (when the REC indicator is lit). This may result in the loss of all data on the PC card.

Display while formatting

OVER

Display when the formatting was done (for S seconds)

OVER

Notes

• Even the PC card was formatted by MSDOS PC, formatting by the unit is neccessary to format it in the unit's format. After this formatting, the PC card is still readable by PC as MSDOS file. After using the card many times, it is recommended to do this formatting operation to streamline the fragmentation.

• Do not eject the PC card or turn this unit’s power off while formatting is in progress.

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Connecting Microphones

Connect the microphones as shown below.

With the PMD680, you can connect a microphone (for mono recording) to either the MIC 1 (XLR) jack or the MIC 2 (1/4" phone) jack.

MIC (1/4")

MIC (XLR)

To output analog audio signals to another audio component

Connect the source component’s analog line input jacks to this unit’s LINE OUT (RCA) jack.

TAPE DECK, etc.

LINE IN

Notes

• To connect the mono PMD680 LINE OUT to a stereo input, a Y-adaptor cable can be used.

Notes

• Take care to not connect or disconnect microphones while recording. This may result in unwanted sounds in the recording.

Connecting Analog Components

The following illustrations show you how to connect analog audio components for recording or playback.

To record from analog audio components

Connect the source component’s analog line output jacks to this unit’s LINE IN (RCA) jack.

TAPE DECK, etc.

LINE OUT

To record from or output through a telephone wire

Connect the phone line to the TELEPHONE IN/OUT jack.

RJ-11 splitter

Wall jack

Notes

• To connect a stereo source to the mono PMD680 LINE IN, a Y-adaptor cable can be used.

Phone

Notes

• Do not start recording until the telephone connects with the dialed telephone number.

• Please be advised that connecting the PMD680 to a telephone line is illegal in some countries.

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Connecting Digital Components

The following illustrations show you how to connect digital audio components for recording.

To output digital audio signals to another audio component

Connect the source component’s digital input jacks to this unit’s DIGITAL OUT (coaxial) jack, and set the DIGITAL OUT switch ON.

DAT, etc.

DIGITAL IN

Other Connections

Remote control

Contact closure

switch

Available Functions

The remote Pauses or Un-Pauses the unit when Play status.

Notes

• The unit must first be put in Play status manually before the remote connector will work.

Notes

When digital output is not used, turn the DIGITAL OUT switch OFF.

Headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES output to monitor the sound during recording and playback.

Use the HP/SPK VOLUME knob to control the volume of the headphones. The sound from the internal speaker is muted automatically when headphones are connected.

GENERAL FUNCTION

Charging Battery

Charging Battery is done while,

• power is supplied from AC adaptor.

• Ni-Cad battery is loaded.

• presetting of battery is Ni-Cad battery (refer to page xxx, PRESETTING).

• CHARGE slide switch setting is ON

While charging, charge LED blinks. After charge is completed, charge LED becomes stably on.

Note

• Charge does not happen and charge LED turns off while power is on. Charge occurs only in standby (power off) status.

Low Battery Warning and Auto Power Off

When the remaining battery energy is anticipated to last in about xxx minutes, battery warning indicator turns on in the display (1st warning).

Data Display

Changing Display Information

Pressing DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) key changes the display information as follows.

During stop mode

q Total Track No Total Track Time

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

w Total Track No Remain Time

(time available for recording at the selected bit rate)

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

TOTAL TIME

REMAIN TIME

OVER

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

TIME

OVER

After that, when the remaining battery energy is anticipated to last soon, battery warning indicator in the display and REC LED start to blink, and beep sound turns on and off in 1 second interval (2nd warning).

-dB

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

TIME

OVER

After 2nd warning, when the battery voltage goes down lower than operating voltage, the unit enters auto power off process. If the unit is working (playback, recording, editing), necessary shut down process (file update and closing) takes place. Then the power is turned off and the unit enters standby status.

e Current Time

-dB

r Current Date

-dB

TIME

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

OVER

TIME

OVER

GENERAL FUNCTION

During playback

q Current Track No Time elapsed on current

playing track

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

w Current Track No Remain time of current

playing track

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

e Current Track No Accumulated time elapsed

(Total time of exiting tracks previous to the current track + time elapsed on current playing track)

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

TOTAL TIME

TIME

OVER

REMAIN TIME

OVER

During Recording

q Current Track No Recording elapsed time on

REC

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

w Current Track No Remain recording time

REC

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

e Current Track No Accumulated recording time

REC

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

current track

TRACK

(Time available for recording)

TRACK

REMAIN TIME

elapsed (Total time of exiting tracks previous to the current track + recording time elapsed on the current track)

TRACK

TOTAL TIME

TIME

OVER

r Current Track No Total playback remain time

(Total time of exiting tracks after the current track + Remain time of current playing track)

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

TOTAL REMAIN TIME

OVER

t Recorded Bit Rate Time when the current track

recording was started

RECORDED

TIME

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

OVER

y Recorded Bit Rate Date when the current track

recording was started

RECORDED

To Illuminate the Display Panel

• Pressing LIGHT key for less than 1 second, the back light of the display panel turns on for 3 seconds and turns off.

• Pressing the LIGHT key for 1 second or more, the back light turns on and keeps on. Pressing the LIGHT key again, the back light turns off.

Keylock

To avoid accident by unintentionally hitting the key, keylock function is provided. While the KEYLOCK slide switch is set to LOCK position, any other key operation is neglected except that;

LIGHT key while power on status. POWER key while power off (standby) status.

If you operate the other keys, "Hold" message is displayed for 1 second.

TRACK

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

50 40 24 6 2 0∞

-dB

OVER

Note

Keylock effects on PRE REC (slide switch), REC MODE (slide

OVER

switch), and all push buttons except LIGHT key. Keylock does not effect on other slide switches.

RECORDING

Selection and Manipulation of Input Source

Input Source Selection

Input source is selected from external XLR microphone connector input, 1/4" microphone connector input, internal microphone input, line input, and telephone input.

OFF

ON 1

2/INT SP LP

Ambient Noise Control

ANC (Ambient Noise Control) is effective for all microphone input and telephone input, but is not effective for line input.

ON 1

OFF

SPEAKER

LIMITER

ALC

MANUAL

REC LEVEL

LOCKOFF

2/INT

MIC

TEL LINE

INPUT

OFF ON

SP LP

REC MODE

-15dB

0dB

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

-30dB

SPEAKER

LIMITER

ALC

REC LEVEL

KEY LOCK

MANUAL

LOCKOFF

MIC

TEL LINE

INPUT

OFF ON

PRE REC

REC MODE

-15dB

0dB

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

ANC

-30dB

INPUT LEVEL switch selects from telephone input, microphone input, and line input. Only when INPUT LEVEL switch is at the MIC INPUT position, MIC INPUT switch becomes effective. XLR microphone connector input is assigned to "1" position of MIC INPUT switch. 1/4" microphone connector input and internal microphone input are assigned to "2 / INT MIC" position of MIC INPUT switch. If a microphone plug is inserted into the 1/4" microphone connector, the input from the 1/4" microphone connector becomes effective. If a microphone plug is not inserted into the 1/4" microphone connector, the input from the internal microphone becomes effective.

Effective microphone input

MIC INPUT

1/4" connector

Inserted

Not inserted

switch position

1 2 / INT MIC

XLR microphone connector input

1/4" microphone connector input

Internal Microphone Input

KEY LOCK

PRE REC

ANC

This function filters out unwanted frequencies for recording.

• Band-pass (

) : Cuts low frequency (150Hz and

lower) and high frequency (3KHz and higher)

• Flat : No filtering

• Low-cut (

) : Cuts low frequency (150Hz and

lower)

REC LEVEL

For all inputs (external microphone, internal microphone, line), three ways of level control are selected by REC LEVEL switch

• ALC (Automatic Level Control): Automated recording level adjustment based on the level of the input signal (REC LEVEL knob does not effect the recording). Time constant is long to prevent sudden fluctuations in the recording level.

• LIMITER: Although the recording level must be adjusted by REC LEVEL knob, signals over 0VU trigger an automatic reduction of the recording level. Time constant is short to provide quick restoration of the manually set recording level. When limitter works (at signals over 0VU), REC LED also dimms as a noticeable warning. (Refer to Recording Indication on page xx)

• MANUAL: Recording level must be adjusted manually using the REC LEVEL knob.

Effective Manipulation for Inputs

MIC ATTENUATION

MIC ATTENUATION is effective only for the signal from external microphone inputs, i.e. XLR microphone connector input and 1/4" microphone connector input. MIC ATTENUATION is NOT effective for the signal from internal microphone inputs and line input.

OFF

SPEAKER

LIMITER

ALC

REC LEVEL

KEY LOCK

ON 1

MANUAL

LOCKOFF

2/INT

MIC

TEL LINE

INPUT

OFF ON

PRE REC

SP LP

REC MODE

-15dB

0dB

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

ANC

-30dB

0dB (no attenuation), -15dB attenuation, and -30dB attenuation of the microphone input is selected by MIC ATTENUATION switch. Mic attenuation is used to normalize the difference in sensitivity of the external microphones and realize the best S/N ratio in recording.

Manipulation

Input

Telephone Input

XLR microphone connector input

1/4" microphone

MIC

connector input Internal

microphone Input

Line Input

MIC ANC REC LEVEL ATTENUATION

Not effective Not effective Effective Effective Effective Effective

Effective Effective Effective

Not effective Effective Effective

Not effective Not effective Effective

(Ambieent Noise Control) MANUAL)

(ALC, LIMITTER,

Recording Level Adjustment

For the input on which REC LEVEL is effective (refer to the above table), recording level should be adjusted using LEVEL KNOB. Watching the audio level meter and monitoring the input sound, use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level meter so that the 0dB indicator just barely flicker at the highest peak of the input sound level. The OVER indicator should not light (this would result in clipping).

Recording Behavior Setting

REC MODE

Three recording modes are selectable

• LP (Long Play mode): Long playback/recording time, Low sound quality. (Icon LP is showed on the display during recording status and rec-pause status.)

• MP (Medium Play Mode): Medium playback recording time, Medium sound quality. (Icon LP and SP turn off on the display during recording status and rec-pause status.)

• SP (Short Play mode) Short playback/recording time, High sound quality. (Icon SP is showed on the display during recording status and rec-pause status.)

OFF

SPEAKER

LIMITER

ALC

REC LEVEL

ON 1

MANUAL

TEL LINE

LOCKOFF

2/INT

MIC

INPUT

OFF ON

SP LP

REC MODE

-15dB

0dB

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

-30dB

RECORDING

SILENT SKIP

After detecting continuous certain length of silence, the unit enters rec-pause status and stays in that status as long as silence continues. When sound input is detected, the unit resumes recording. This function saves the card memory by skipping the silent part. Silent skip mode is set and reset in toggle manner by pushing the SILENT SKIP button. While silent skip mode is set, the icon S.SKIP turns on in the display.

REPEAT RENUMBER ERASE SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK

FORMAT PRESET

The level and the length of sound to enter the rec-pause status are preset by preset operation (refer to Presetting Parameters on page xx). The factory setting (default) value is three seconds, -40 dB. The sound level to resume recording is always -24dB. SILENT SKIP always works with pre-recording function (PRE-REC) regardless of PRE-REC switch setting, to prevent dropping of recorded sound when the recording is resumed.

KEY LOCK

PRE REC

ANC

The bit rate is assigned to each recording mode by preset operation (Refer to the chapter of Presetting Parameters on page xx).

PRE REC

While PRE REC switch is on, pre-recording function becomes active. While REC PAUSE status, 2 seconds sound data is recorded in a buffer memory in the unit in first-in-first-out manner. So, 2 seconds of recording is added prior to the recording made after the recording operation is started. This function saves from missing the unexpected recording chance which occurs suddenly.

OFF

SPEAKER

LIMITER

ALC

REC LEVEL

KEY LOCK

ON 1

MANUAL

LOCKOFF

2/INT

MIC

TEL LINE

INPUT

OFF ON

PRE REC

Note

• If REC PAUSE status was less than 2 seconds, the sound during REC PAUSE is pre-recorded.

• When pre-recording is started, recording elapsed time shown in the display starts counting up. If the prerecording status exceeds 2 seconds, the recording elapsed time in the display keeps blinking showing 2 seconds.

• When recording is started, pre-recorded time (2 seconds in maximum) is added to the time after recording is started, and so displayed.

• If STOP is pressed while REC PUASE status, prerecorded data is lost and the unit enters STOP status.

SP LP

REC MODE

-15dB

0dB

MIC ATTEN

FLAT

ANC

-30dB

Note

Silent skip works while recording status. So, once you have to start recording. In rec-pause status made manually (by pressing REC/ MARK button once in stop status, or by pressing PLAY/ PAUSE button while recording), the recording does not start even if the sound is detected.

AUTO MARK

A mark is put automatically every time rec-pause status changes to REC status.

REPEAT RENUMBER ERASE SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK

FORMAT PRESET

AUTO MARK mode is set and reset in toggle manner by pushing the AUTO MARK button. While AUTO MARK mode is set, the icon A. MARK turns on in the display. While silent skip (S.SKIP) mode is set, the unit automatically put a mark when the recording is resumed at the sound detected after the silence. For mark, refer to "Marking and EDL Playback" on page xxx.

Note

• AUTO MARK mode can be set/reset whether in recording status or in rec-pause status.

• Maximum quantity of mark in a card is 255. If the quantity of the mark is already 255, the unit does not enter the AUTO MARK mode even pushing the AUTO MARK button.

• When the the unit enters rec-pause status with the 255 marks, AUTO MARK mode is reset and shows mark full message "FULL -P 255" in 3 seconds, staying in recording standby (rec-pause) status. Recording function other than AUTO MARK works normally.

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