Marantz PMD690 User Manual
Model PMD690 User Guide
Portable PC Card Recorder
CAUTION
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure 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
appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
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JUSQU’AU FOND.
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 appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be
used near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
7. An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
9. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
10. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
11. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
12. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that
should be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of an appliance is not defeated.
AC POLARIZED PLUG
13. 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
appliance.
14. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Power Lines— An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 701984, provides information with respect 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 antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. 1.
17. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.
18. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
19. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-
aged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the ap-
pliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
20. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
FIGURE 1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCYIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 -"RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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.
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.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SETTING UP
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the Marantz Professional
PMD690 PC Card Recorder. The PMD690 is the next
generation of portable digital recorders that bridge the
gap between real-time audio recording and computers —
while keeping the size and functionality of our renowned
portable cassette and MiniDisc recorders.
The PMD690 has been designed as a field acquisition tool.
This means that the unit itself is designed to record audio
in a computer compatible file format. The audio files are
then meant to be transferred to a computer for editing or
transmission.
The recording medium of the PMD690, PCMCIA
compatible PC Cards, allows plug-and-play compatibility
with desktop and laptop computers. Flash PC Cards are
based on flash memory technology that features no
moving parts and is not affected by movement and
temperature. Flash memory cards are available through
most computer and digital photography products
resellers. For a complete list of approved cards for the
PMD690, please refer to the Marantz Professional website
at www.marantz.com.
The MP2 (MPEG1 layer2) file format that is supported by
the PMD690 is a worldwide standard for compressed
digital audio storage and transmission. Many playback
and editing systems are available commercially and
through the Internet. For more information on MP2 based
playback and editing systems, please consult your dealer.
Also supported by the PMD690, PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) is the most widely used format for coding
uncompressed digital audio. The PCM system is used on
CD players, DAT recorders, and on computer editing
programs that support Wave (.wav) files. Recording in
the PCM format will provide the most universally
accepted storage format but comes with the limitation that
it uses a lot of memory very quickly.
USING THIS MANUAL
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.
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.
COPYRIGHT
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
PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be considered when
operating the equipment.
When setting the equipment ensure that :
– 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 object or water does enter the equipment, contact
your nearest dealer or service center.
Features
• Stereo (2 channels) and monaural (1 channel) audio
recording and playback
• Recording onto various types of approved PC Cards
– Please refer to the Marantz Professional website at
www.marantz.com for the complete list of approved
cards
• Two different recording formats:
– Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer2 (MP2),
mono and stereo
– Uncompressed recording using 16-bit/48kHz Pulse
Code Modulation (PCM)
TM
• MS-DOS
• Selectable file types:
– Wave (.wav)
– Broadcast Wave (.bwf)
– Raw MP2 (.mp2)
• Manual, manual with limiter, and automatic (ALC)
record level control
• An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for reducing
unwanted background noises
• Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 seconds
prior to when recording is started
• Portions of multiple recordings can be played back in
sequence using the EDL (Edit Decision List) system
• Three different ways to power the unit:
– Included AC adaptor
– 8 Alkaline AA batteries
– Optional rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack
• Built-in Time and Date generator marks each recording
• Remote input for pausing and un-pausing during
recording or playback
and Windows compatible file system
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SETTING UP
How to Use this Manual
This manual is divided into the 7 sections described
below. To find out how to use a specific control, refer to
the section "Index of Parts, Controls, and Display" on page
1– 4.
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SETTING UP
This section describes how to set up the unit in
preparation for recording and playback.
PRESET MENU
This section provides information about the various preset
menu options.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
This section provides information about the functions and
operations that are common for recording and playback.
RECORDING
This section describes the various input controls, record
settings, and the basic recording procedure.
PLAYBACK AND EDITING
This section describes the basic playback procedure and
options, and details the editing options availble to
recorded tracks.
THE EDL
This section describes the EDL (Edit Decision List) system
and how to configure and manipulate EDL marks in a
recording to create a custom playback sequence.
Contents
SETTING UP
AC Adaptor and Batteries ........................................................ 3
Power On/Off .............................................................................4
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................ 4
Understanding PC Card ........................................................... 5
Capacity of Files and Card .......................................................6
Connecting Microphones.......................................................... 7
Connecting Analog Components ............................................ 7
Connecting Digital Components.............................................8
Other Connections ..................................................................... 8
PRESET MENU
Preset Items..................................................................................9
Recording Time........................................................................... 9
Preset Operation .........................................................................9
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Low Battery Warning and Auto Power Off........................ 12
Display Selections .................................................................... 12
Display Backlight ..................................................................... 13
Key (Button) Lock .................................................................... 13
RECORDING
Input Controls ...........................................................................14
Record Settings ......................................................................... 15
Recording Operation ............................................................... 16
PLAYBACK and EDITING
Playback ..................................................................................... 18
Auto Power Off ......................................................................... 19
Track Editing .............................................................................19
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This section includes detailed information about error
handling, the PC Card recording system, troubleshooting,
specifications, and the "Index of Parts, Controls, and
Display", which allows you to look up operations of
specific controls.
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THE EDL
EDL Marking .............................................................................21
Searching for EDL Marks ....................................................... 22
Editing EDL Marks .................................................................. 23
EDL Playback ............................................................................ 24
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Error Messages .......................................................................... 26
File Structure ............................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting........................................................................27
Care and Maintenance.............................................................27
Specifications ............................................................................. 28
Index of Parts, Controls, and Display ........................... 1~4
AC Adaptor and Batteries
AC Adaptor
When recording for extended periods, or using this unit in
a fixed environment, it is recommended to supply power
to the unit via the included AC adaptor.
to AC outlet
SETTING UP
• If batteries leak, dispose of 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.
• For optimum life and accurate battery display, make sure the
battery ("bat") preset is set to "al". See page 9 for more
information on the preset menu.
Ni-Cad Rechargeable Battery (optional)
An optional Ni-Cad battery (model RB1100) is available
for use with the PMD690.
Refer to the following illustration to load the battery.
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Note
• It is recommended to only use the Marantz Professional brand
AC adaptor (model DA600) for use with the PMD690.
Alkaline Batteries
The PMD690 can operate using 8 standard AA size
alkaline batteries.
First load the batteries into the battery holder and then
load the holder as shown in the following illustration.
Battery Replacement
When the battery alert indicator (
the display, replace all batteries with new ones. For the
complete description of the battery alert indiactor, please
refer to page 12.
Fresh alkaline batteries will provide 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours
of record or playback time (display backlight off)
depending on the type of batteries used.
Different brands of alkaline batteries provide very
different levels of performance in the PMD690. For a list
of the best performing alkaline batteries please see the
Marantz Professional website at www.marantz.com.
Notes
• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of battery
power, it is recommended to always use new alkaline batteries.
• Use only AA size batteries for replacement.
• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct polarity (as
illustrated on the battery holder).
• 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.).
) appears steadily in
Battery Replacement
When the battery alert indicator ( ) appears steadily in
the display, charge the battery or replace the rechargeable
battery with a fully charged one.
A fully charged battery should provide 1-1/2 to 2 hours of
record or playback time (backlight off).
Charging Battery
The optional Ni-Cad battery is charged only when:
• The AC adaptor is connected
• The Ni-Cad battery is loaded correctly in the battery
compartment
• The CHARGE slide switch is set to ON
• The power to the unit is off
While charging, the CHARGE LED will blink.
When the charge cycle is complete, the CHARGE LED will
stay steadily on.
Notes
• The battery will not charge when the power to the unit is on.
Charging Time
Approximately 3 hours.
Notes
• Make sure to fully charge the battery before first use.
• 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 Professional brand
AC adaptor (model DA600) for use with the PMD690.
• For optimum life and accurate battery display, make sure the
battery ("bat") preset is set to "nc". See page 9 for more
information on the preset menu.
• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of battery
power, it is recommended to always use a fully charged
battery.
• Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for an extended
period of time.
• If the charge LED does not blink when charging should be
taking place, remove and then restore power.
• The battery power should be completely used before it is recharged because Ni-Cad type batteries have a memory effect
which will reduce the total power of the battery if it is only
partially used and re-charged.
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SETTING UP
Power On/Off
Power On
Sliding the power switch to the right turns the power on.
If a correctly formatted card is in the slot, the messages
below will be displayed.
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Card Check
Note
• TOC stands for Table of Contents and it is a reference to the
beggining of the card that contains the information on all the
audio tracks on the card.
If the card in the slot has not been formatted to the
specifications of the PMD690, the Un-Format display will
appear as indiacted below:
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Setting the Date and Time
Before operating your PMD690, 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 the DISPLAY (TIME/
DATE) button.
The unit turns on and enters the date/time setup
mode.
2 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the month, then
press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.
3 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the day, then
press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.
4 Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the year, 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 To save the input time/date information, press
the DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) button. The
seconds will start counting from 00 and the unit
will enter the stop mode.
8 To return to the date setting display (step #2),
press the PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) instead of the
DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) button.
Notes
• Pressing the STOP (7) button at any time during the time/date
setting mode will cancel any changes and return the unit to the
stop mode.
• The time is always displayed in 24-hour time. So for example,
23:59:59 is equivalent to 11:59:59 PM.
• The clock runs on an internal large capacitor. While the power
is not applied, the clock runs for approximately one month.
If there is no card in the slot, then the following message
will be displayed:
Power Off
Sliding the power switch to the right while the power is
on will turn the power off.
Note
• While the unit is recording or in the record-pause mode, the
power switch is disabled.
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Understanding PC Cards
The PMD690 records digital audio directly to PCMCIA
and ATA compatable PC Cards. The PC Card storage
system allows direct plug-and-play compatibility with
conputers equipped with a PC Card slot.
PC Cards come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The
PMD690 is compatible with all types as long as they are
PCMCIA compatible (flash memory and hard disk cards).
SETTING UP
Ejecting a Card
Push the EJECT button as indicated to eject the PC Card
from the PMD690.
Even though most PCMCIA compatible PC Card can be
read by the PMD690, only certain types of cards can
sustain the record speeds required. Therefore, only cards
tested and approved by Marantz Professional should be
used with the PMD690.
The recommended card list for the PMD690 can be found
on the Marantz Professional website at
www.marantz.com.
Inserting a Card
Push the PC Card into the PMD690 as follows.
Note
• Make sure the card is inserted with the correct side facing up.
PUSH
Notes
• 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). Though a secure file storage scheme is used, this may
result in the loss of all data on the PC Card.
• Also do not eject the card when the unit is checking the card
("CHE card" display) or when the TOC is being read ("toc"
display).
Formatting a 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.
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SETTING UP
Operation
1 Make sure the power is off.
2 Insert the PC Card to be formatted.
3 Slide the POWER switch to the right while
holding down the ERASE (FORMAT) button.
4 The format message below will be displayed.
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5 After formatting the card and generating the
EDL file, the "done" message below is displayed
for 3 seconds.
Capacity of Files and Card
Due to limitations in the MS-DOS compatable file
structure system, the maximum size of all the recorded
tracks on a card is 1,200MB (MegaBytes) or 1.2GB
(GigaBytes).
The maximum card size that can be read by the PMD690 is
2,150MB (MegaBytes) or 2.15GB (GigaBytes). Cards larger
than 2.15GB may not work correctly in the PMD690.
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OVER
6 The unit then enters the stop mode
Notes
• Even if a PC Card was formatted in a Windows compatible PC,
formatting by the PMD690 is neccessary.
• After recording and erasing a card many times, it is
recommended to format the card so that new recording can be
stored in the optimum way.
• Do not eject the PC Card or turn this unit’s power off while
formatting is in progress.
7 When a card is in the PMD690 that has been
correctly formatted or had all the tracks erased,
the blank card message below will be displayed
in the stop mode.
The blank card message indicates that the card
contains no audio tracks and is ready to be
recorded onto.
Note
• The DISPLAY button can be used to check the amount of
recording time available on the card based on the selected REC
MODE.
Care of PC Cards
Please refer to the documentation included with your PC
card for proper care.
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SETTING UP
Connecting Microphones
Connect microphones as shown below.
You can connect two microphones for stereo to the MIC/
LINE L and R (XLR) jacks.
Alternatively, you can connect just one microphone (for
mono recording or dual level mono recording) to the
MIC/LINE IN L jack.
MIC (L)
MIC (R)
R
L
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 the PMD690's MIC/LINE IN (XLR) jack.
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MIXER, etc.
LINE OUT
R
L
Notes
• Take care not to connect or disconnect microphones while
recording. This may result in unwanted sounds in the
recording.
Powering the microphone(s)
This unit can supply +48 V of phantom power to the
connected microphone(s). If your microphone(s) require
phantom power, set PHANTOM +48V to ON.
Notes
• Phantom power is only applicable to condenser microphones.
See the instruction manual of your microphones if phantom
power is required.
• Do not use phantom power in combination with dynamic
microphones to avoid damage to the unit or the microphones.
• You can also compensate for different microphones and/or
environments. (See “ANC” and “MIC ATTENUATION” on
page 14 for details.)
To output analog audio signals to another audio
component
Connect the LINE OUT (RCA) jack on the PMD690 to the
analog input on the destination component.
MIXER, TAPE DECK, etc.
LINE IN
R
L
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SETTING UP
Connecting Digital Components
The following illustrations show you how to connect
digital audio components.
To output digital audio signals to another audio
component
Connect the DIGITAL OUT (RCA) jack on the PMD690 to
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the digital input jack on the destination component. Turn
the output on by placing the switch (next to the output
jack) in the ON position.
DAT, etc.
DIGITAL IN
Remote Control
Contact closure
switch
Available Functions
The remote Pauses or Un-Pauses the unit during playback
and recording.
Notes
• Digital audio is only output during normal playback and EDL
playback. Digital audio is not output during recording even if
the output is turned on.
• When the digital output is not used, make sure to keep the
DIGITAL OUT switch OFF to save battery life.
• Make sure the destination component accepts the SPDIF (or
IEC-958-II) type digital audio format.
• Make sure the destination component accepts a sampling
frequency of 48kHz or contains a digital sample rate converter.
Other Connections
Headphones
Connect headphones to the HEADPHONE output as
indicated below. Both recording and playback can be
monitored through connected headphones.
Polarity of the REMOTE jack
Open Close
Recording Pause recording Resume recording
Playback Resume playback Pause playback
REMOTE
2.5 mm Jack
Notes
• Use the HP/SPK VOLUME knob to control the volume of the
headphone.
• The sound from the internal speaker is muted automatically
when headphones are connected.
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