Marantz Pro PMD661MKIII Quick Start Guide

Quickstart Guide	English (2–10)
Guía de inicio rápido	Español (11–19)
Guide d’utilisation rapide	Français (20–28)
Guida rapida	Italiano (29–37)
Schnellstart-Anleitung	Deutsch (38–46)
Appendix	English (47)

Quickstart Guide (English)

Introduction

Features:

•Built-in studio-grade condenser microphones

•WAV recording at 44.1/48/96kHz, 16/24-bit

•MP3 recording at six selectable recording bit rates from 32 to 320 kbps

•Password-protected file encryption

•Dictation functions including Pitch Control and Skip Back

•(2) balanced XLR microphone inputs with +48V phantom power

•Up to 7 hours of continuous recording time from a set of batteries

Box Contents

PMD661MKIII

Power Adapter

SD Card

Boundary Microphone (mini-XLR)

XLR-to-Mini-XLR Cable

RCA-to-1/8” (3.5 mm) Audio Cable

USB Cable

Carrying Case

Quickstart Guide

Safety & Warranty Manual

Important: Visit marantzpro.com and find the webpage for PMD661MKIII to download the complete user guide.

Support

For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit marantzpro.com.

For additional product support, visit marantzpro.com/support.

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Features

Front Panel

1.Microphones: Internal condenser microphones.

2.Display: The display shows the status and information of PMD661MKIII. See Display below for more information.

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

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

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

6./ Button:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12.Skip Back Button: Press the Skip Back button to skip back during Playback or Play-Pause Modes. Also, the Retake Record Mode is set when this button is pressed during the RecPause Mode.

13./Enter Button: Toggles between Playback and Play-Pause Modes. During Menu Mode, this is used to selection an option.

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14.Stop Button: Press this button to stop the playback or recording (Stop Mode) and to release the Play-Pause or Rec-Pause Mode. During Menu Mode, press this button to exit Menu Mode without to store memory.

15.Remote Control Jack: The jack for the optional remote RC600PMD and the external remote controller.

16.Mic/Line In Jacks (XLR or 1/4” / 6.35 mm): Stereo inputs, mic/line level.

17.Phantom/Mic Slide Switch: 3-position slide switch: Phantom on, off or line. Phantom works to supply +48V to external microphones.

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

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

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

Display

1.Remaining space of the card

2.Input source

3.F2 function

4.Status

5.Battery icon

6.Timer icon (This icon appears if the Timer Record/Playback is set. During the Timer Record/Playback, it blinks.)

7.F1 function

8.Number of files

9.Total remain time

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Side Panels

Left

Right

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Left

1.Digital In Jack: Connect a digital audio cable with an RCA jack from an external device providing S/PDIF digital output.

2.DC In Jack: Insert the provided AC adapter plug. If the AC adapter plug is inserted while using the recorder on battery power, the recorder will automatically switch to adapter power. Also, if the AC adapter plug is removed, the recorder will automatically switch to battery power.

3.USB Port (Mini-B): The USB Mode is started by connecting a USB cable while stopped.

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

5.Speaker: Internal speaker of L channel.

Right

6.Speaker: Internal speaker of R channel.

7.Power Slide Switch: Slide and hold for a little time to turn power on. Slide to turn power off. During Record and Rec-Pause Mode, the Power switch is invalid.

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

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

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

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

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Setup

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

Connection Diagrams

Recording

Example A

Example B

Microphone

Amplifier, receiver, etc.

MASTER VOLUME

SOURCE SELECT

IN-Command

S E R I E S

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER AVR-X4000

Playback

Example A

Example B

	Amplifier,
Headphones	receiver, etc.
	MASTER VOLUME
	SOURCE SELECT
	IN-Command
	S E R I E S
	INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER AVR-X4000

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Clock Setting

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

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

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

3.Press the /Enter button to enter the Time/Date setting.

•Press the Stop button to cancel.

•Press the or button to select the item.

•When the hour is set, press the button to return to the top menu.

•When the year is selected, the button is invalid.

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

4.Press the F1 (Exit) button.

•Store? appears on the display.

•Select Yes and press the /Enter button to write on the Real Time Clock.

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

Language

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

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

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

3.Press the /Enter button to enter the Language setting.

•Press the Stop button to cancel.

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

•Press the button to return to the top menu.

4.Press the F1 (Exit) button.

•Store? appears on the display.

•Select Yes and press the /Enter button to store the change.

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Operation

Recording

Normal Recording

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

2.Press the Rec button to begin recording.

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

•The display will show the information display of recording.

•Press the Rec Pause button to pause recording.

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

You can press the /Enter button to play the just recorded file or press the Stop button again to enter the Stop Mode. Then pressing the /Enter button will play the beginning of the first audio file.

Retake Recording

The PMD661MKIII has a retake recording function for recording over from any position in a file.

Retake recording operation during recording:

1.Press the Rec button to begin normal recording.

2.Press the Rec Pause button to pause recording.

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

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

•Press the /Enter button to pause playback.

•Press the Skip Back, or button to search for the desired playback position.

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

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

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

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

Retake recording operation during playback:

1.Press the or button to choose the file you wish to play.

2.Press the /Enter button to begin playback.

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

•Press the /Enter button to pause playback.

•Press the Skip Back, or button to search for the desired playback position.

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

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

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

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

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Playback

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

2.Press the or button to choose the file you wish to play.

3.Press the /Enter button to begin playback.

Press the /Enter button again to pause playback.

4.Press the Stop button to stop playback.

You can press the				/Enter button to play the just played file, or press the Stop button
again to enter the Stop Mode. Then pressing the								/Enter button will play the beginning of
the first audio file.

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

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

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

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

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

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

USB Mode

The PMD661MKIII records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD661MKIII, or by connecting the PMD661MKIII to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing. The SD card in the PMD661MKIII appears as an external drive on a connected computer.

1.Power up the computer.

2.Insert an SD card.

3.Power up the PMD661MKIII.

4.While stopped, connect the cable to the PMD661MKIII and your computer.

•While USB is on, a set screen is displayed.

•The SD card in the PMD661MKIII appears as a removable device on your computer.

Notes:

•USB power activates this function even no service of AC adapter or batteries.

•No buttons other than the Power switch function.

Caution:

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

•During recording and playback, do not connect the cable to the PMD661MKIII and your computer. The PMD661MKIII may turn itself off or stop, by the USB power condition.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter a problem, try doing these things first:

•Make sure all cables and other connected devices are properly and securely connected.

•Make sure you are using PMD661MKIII as described in this quickstart guide.

•Make sure your other devices or media are working properly.

•If you believe PMD661MKIII is not working properly, check the following table for your problem and solution.

•If the PMD661MKIII exhibits erratic behavior, the microprocessor can be reset by powering off, disconnecting AC power and removing batteries.

Problem	Solution
PMD661MKIII does not turn on.	Install fresh batteries.
	Make sure PMD661MKIII’s power input is properly
	connected to a power outlet using the included power
	adapter.
PMD661MKIII turns on then turns	Install fresh batteries.
itself off.
PMD661MKIII seems to record, but	Check input settings. (For example, if the line input is
there is no sound on playback.	selected and no input is connected to the line jack, the
	PMD661MKIII will record silence. The PMD661MKIII will
	not playback.)
There is no audio playback through	Check Hp/Spk Vol control setting.
headphones or internal speaker.	Check a different audio file or the card.
PMD661MKIII will not record.	Check that the maximum of 999 files have not been
	recorded.
	Check that the PMD661MKIII acknowledges the card.
No signal from microphone input.	Check input selection.
	Check Rec Level control settings.
	Check if microphone(s) require(s) phantom power.
There is excessive noise on	Check cable connections and/or replace cable.
PMD661MKIII.	Check for proper gain levels.
Playback on a computer results in	Check quality of computer sound card and application.
poor sound.	Check frequency conversion application. (PMD661MKIII
	records audio files with a sampling frequency of 48kHz.
	Some applications convert the files to 44.1kHz using a
	sample rate converter. Only high quality sample rate
	converters should be used.)
Computer cannot read files.	Check the capability of the playback application. Some
	playback and editing applications do not support MP3 or
	Broadcast Wave (.wav) formats.
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Guía de inicio rápido (Español)

Introducción

Características:

•Micrófonos condensadores integrados de calidad de estudio

•Grabación en formato WAV a 44,1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bits

•Grabación de MP3 en seis tasas de bits de grabación seleccionables desde 32 at 220 kbps

•Encriptación de archivos protegida por contraseña

•Funciones de dictado incluyendo control de tono y salteo hacia atrás

•(2) entradas XLR para micrófono con alimentación fantasma de +48V

•Hasta 7 horas de grabación continua con un conjunto de baterías

Contenido de la caja

PMD661MKIII

Adaptador de alimentación

Tarjeta SD

Micrófono de zona de presión (XLR mini)

Cable XLR a XLR mini

Cable RCA a 3,5 mm (1/8 pulg.)

Cable USB

Estuche de transporte

Guía de inicio rápido

Manual sobre la seguridad y garantía

Importante: Visite en marantzpro.com la página correspondiente al PMD661MKIII para descargar la guía de usuario complete.

Soporte

Para obtener la información más reciente acerca de este producto (documentación, especificaciones técnicas, requisitos de sistema, información de compatibilidad, etc.) y registrarlo, visite marantzpro.com.

Para obtener soporte adicional del producto, visite marantzpro.com/support.

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Características

Panel frontal

1.Micrófonos: Micrófonos de condensador.

2.Pantalla: La pantalla muestra información sobre el PMD661MKIII. Consulte Pantalla para más información.

3.Botón Function: Pulse el botón Function para cambiar las funciones de los botones F1 y F2 con operación de conmutación. Las funciones son diferentes dependiendo de cada modo de operación.

4.Botones F1/F2: Las funciones de los botones F1 y F2 dependen de cada modo de operación y del botón Function. La función F1/F2 se indicará en la esquina inferior de la pantalla. Las funciones cambian automáticamente cuando cambia el estado. La segunda y tercera función en el mismo estado puede seleccionarse pulsando el botón Function.

5.Botón Display: Pulse el botón Display para y cambiar el contenido de la pantalla, como la información de tipo temporal con operación de conmutación. El contenido que aparece es distinto en función del modo de operación.

6.Botones /:

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•Durante el modo de parada, reproducción o reproducción-pausa, pulse este botón para seleccionar un archivo (ir al archivo anterior/siguiente).

•En modo de reproducción-pausa, mantenga pulsado este botón para realizar una búsqueda hacia atrás/adelante a gran velocidad sin audio. (búsqueda–/búsqueda+).

•En modo de reproducción, mantenga pulsado este botón para “rebobinar”/”avanzar rápidamente” y realizar una búsqueda a velocidad 2X. (búsqueda–/búsqueda+ con sonido).

7.Botón Pitch–: Pulse este botón para reducir la velocidad de la reproducción. En el modo de menú, este botón se utiliza para cambiar las opciones..

8.Botón Pitch+: Pulse este botón para aumentar la velocidad de la reproducción. En el modo de menú, este botón se utiliza para cambiar las opciones.

9.Botón Rec: Pulse este botón para iniciar la grabación desde el modo de parada o el de grabación-pausa.

10.Botón Rec Pause: Pulse este botón para entrar en el modo de grabación-pausa desde el modo de parada o el de grabación.

11.LED de nivel (verde, naranja, rojo): Se enciende cuando se graba un sonido durante el modo de grabación, el de grabación-pausa, o el de reproducción.

12.Botón Skip Back: Pulse el botón Skip Back para saltar hacia atrás durante la reproducción o la reproducción-pausa. Además, cuando se presione este botón durante el modo Grabación-pausa, se establecerá el modo Retomar grabación.

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13.Botón /Enter: Cambia la reproducción o reproducción-pausa En el modo de menú, este botón se utiliza para seleccionar las opciones.

14.Botón Stop: Pulse este botón para detener la reproducción o grabación y para cancelar el modo de reproducción-pausa o el de grabación-pausa. Durante el modo de menú, pulse este botón para salir de este modo sin guardar en la memoria.

15.Conector de control Remote: Conector para mando a distancia opcional RC600PMD y el mando a distancia externo.

16.Conectores Mic/Line In (XLR o 6,35 mm / 1/4 pulg.): Entradas estéreo para el nivel de micrófono/línea.

17.Interruptor deslizante Phantom/Mic Slide: Interruptor deslizante de 3 posiciones. Alimentación phantom conectada, desconectada, o línea. La alimentación phantom trabaja para suministrar +48V a micrófonos externos.

18.Conector Phones (6,35 mm / 1/4 pulg.): Para monitoreo y escuchar en privado, puede conectar unos auriculares a este conector.

19.Control Hp/Spk Vol: Utilice este control para ajustar el volumen de los auriculares o los altavoces internos.

Advertencia: Cuando utilice auriculares, tenga cuidado de no aumentar demasiado el volumen. La escucha a volumen alto durante mucho tiempo puede resultar en daño permanente de los oídos.

Pantalla

1.Espacio restante de la tarjeta

2.Fuente de entrada

3.Función F2

4.Estado

5.Icono de pilas

6.Icono de temporizador (Este icono aparecerá cuando se ajuste la grabación/reproducción con temporizador. Durante la grabación/reproducción con temporizador, parpadeará.)

7.Función F1

8.Número de archivos

9.Tiempo restante total

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Paneles laterales

Izquierda

Derecha

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Izquierda

1.Conector Digital In: Conecte un cable de audio digital con conector RCA de un dispositivo externo que suministre salida digital S/PDIF.

2.Conector DC In: Conecte la clavija del adaptador de CA incluido. Si la clavija del adaptador de CA se conecta mientras se utiliza el grabador con las pilas, éste pasa a utilizar la alimentación del adaptador de forma automática. Del mismo modo, si se desconecta la clavija del adaptador de CA, el grabador pasa a utilizar la alimentación de las pilas.

3.Puerto USB (Mini-B): El modo USB se inicia conectando un cable USB con el grabador parado.

4.Compartimento de la tarjeta: Levante la tapa para extraer o insertar una tarjeta SD.

5.Altavoz: Altavoz interno del canal izquierdo (L).

Derecha

6.Altavoz: Altavoz interno del canal derecho (R).

7.Interruptor deslizante Power: Manténgalo deslizado durante un momento para encender el grabador. Deslícelo para apagar el grabador. En modo de grabación o grabación-pausa, el interruptor Power no funciona.

8.Interruptor deslizante Key Lock: Conmutador deslizante que permite habilitar o inhabilitar el bloqueo de las teclas.

9.Conectores Line Out (RCA): Conecte la clavija de un cable de audio conectado a un dispositivo de audio externo en estos conectores para enviar las señales de audio a este dispositivo externo (amplificador, etc.).

10.Conector Line In 2 (3,5 mm / 1/8 pulg., TRS): Conecte la clavija de un cable de audio conectado a un dispositivo de audio externo en este conector para grabar las señales reproducidas por este dispositivo externo.

11.Control Rec Level: Gírelo para ajustar el nivel de grabación cuando Cont. Nivel del menú de preajustes sea Manual. El control interior (canal derecho) y el control exterior (canal izquierdo) giran juntos, a menos que sujete uno mientras gire el otro. El nivel de grabación óptimo se produce cuando el indicador del nivel se acerca al máximo a 0 dB pero no supera este valor.

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Ajustes

Los elementos que no se enumeran en Introducción > Contenido de la caja se venden por separado.

Diagramas de conexión

Grabación

Ejemplo A

Ejemplo B

Microfóno

Amplificador, receptor, etc.

MASTER VOLUME

SOURCE SELECT

IN-Command

S E R I E S

INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER AVR-X4000

Reproducción

Ejemplo A

Ejemplo B

	Amplificador,
Auriculares	receptor, etc.
	MASTER VOLUME
	SOURCE SELECT
	IN-Command
	S E R I E S
	INTEGRATED NETWORK AV RECEIVER AVR-X4000

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