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- Page 1 Model PMD620 User Guide Handheld Solid State Recorder...
- Page 2 Copyright CAUTION Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following US ordinances: • Copyright act of 1956 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK • Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958 DO NOT OPEN • Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 •...
- Page 3 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and injury from tip-over.
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 Declaration of Conformity English We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3 Following the provisions of 2004/108/EC Directive. Français Nous déclarons, sous notre responsabilité exclusive que ce produit, auquel cette déclaration se rapporte, est conforme aux normes suivantes : EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3 suivant les prescriptions de la directive 2004/108/ Español...
- Page 6 Português Declaramos sob nossa total responsabilidade que este produto, com o qual a presente declaração está relacionada, está em conformidade com as seguintes normas : EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3 de acordo com as disposições da Directiva 2004/108/EC. Svenska Vi förkunnar under vårt egna ansvar att denna produkt, för vilken detta tillkännagivande gäller, överrensstämmer med följande normer: EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3 Enligt villkor i direktiv 2004/108/EC.
- Page 7 English WARNINGS Do not handle the AC adaptor with wet hands. 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.
- Page 8 Español ADVERTENCIAS No manipule el adaptador de CA si tiene las manos mojadas. No cubra la ventilación con objetos como manteles, periódicos, cor-tinas, etc. No deben colocarse sobre el equipo elementos con fuego, porejemplo velas encendidas. Cuando se eliminen baterías usadas, deben cumplirse las regla-mentaciones oficiales o las normas de protección medioambientalaplicables en su país o en su zona.
- Page 9 Italiano AVVERTENZE Non maneggiare l’adattatore CA con le mani umide. Non coprire le fessure di ventilazione con tovaglie, giornali, tendeod oggetti analoghi. Non posare sull'apparecchio sorgenti di fiamme scoperte qualicandele accese. Smaltire le pile usate in conformità alle norme governative odisposizioni ambientali vigenti nel proprio paese o zona. Lasciare 0,1 metro liberi tutto intorno l'unità.
- Page 10 Svenska VARNINGAR Hantera inte nätadaptern med våta händer. Täck inte för ventilationsöppningarna med några föremål som tillexempel bordsdukar, dagstidningar, gardiner e.d. Inga föremål med öppen låga, som till exempel tända stearinljus,bör placeras på utrustningen. Följ de lagar och miljöskyddsråd som gäller i det land eller områdedär du bor när du gör dig av med batterier. Se till att det finns omkring 0,1 meter fri plats runt omkring enheten.
- Page 11 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: English This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste. This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive except batteries.
- Page 12 NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO: Italiano I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformementealle normative locali sul riciclaggio. Per smaltire l’unità, osservare la normativa in vigore nel luogo di utilizzo. Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici. Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione dellebatterie.
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents............3 Basic Playback Operation ........26 Connection Diagram .............26 Introduction ..............4 Playback Procedure ..............26 Quick Start Guide ............6 Access from File List .............27 Names and Functions ..........8 Search ..................28 Skip Back ................28 Front ..................8 Left ..................10 Display ..............29 Right .................. - Page 14 Utility Menu ............42 23. Machine ID ..............58 24. Default ................59 File Rename .................42 Troubleshooting .............60 File Delete ................43 Card Format ................44 Error Message ............61 Preset Menu ............45 Specifications ............62 Table of Preset ..............46 Limited Warranty ............63 1. Input ................47 2. Rec Format ..............47 3.
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Page 15: Package Contents
Package Contents • PMD620 • User Guide • CD-ROM • Handy Strap O V E R S TO P /C A N C E L R E C PA U S R E C VO L D IS P LA Y... -
Page 16: Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620 Features Handheld Solid State Recorder. The PMD620 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio – Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and formats onto a SD (Secure Digital) memory card. - Page 17 Simply press the REC button. – Automatic recording The PMD620 can be set to stop recording when there is silence (Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound resumes. – Manual and automatic record level control (ALC).
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Page 18: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new Slide and hold the POWER switch PMD620 Solid State Recorder and begin recording. The PMD620 comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones. POWER KEYLOCK... - Page 19 Press the REC button to begin recording Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop playback STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE DISPLAY DISPLAY • For other recording condition, see page 20. • For the clock setting, see page 18. • For to select the display font size or brightness of the display, see page 45.
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Page 20: Names And Functions
When a sound is over peak level during Record or Rec- Pause mode, it turns on. e DISPLAY LEVEL OVER The display shows information of the PMD620. ☞ P.29) r REC PAUSE button Press to enter the Rec-Pause mode from Stop or Record mode. - Page 21 !0 3/8/ENTER button y DISPLAY/MENU/STORE button Press to change the display contents like the time From stop, press to begin playback. information with toggle operation. The content is During Playback mode, press to pause playback. Also, ☞ different depending on each operation mode. ( P.29) if this button is pressed when playback is paused, From Stop mode press and hold to access the menu.
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Page 22: Left
q LINE IN jack Left 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. w LINE OUT jack Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into this jack to output audio signals to an external device (amp, etc.). -
Page 23: Right
q REC LEVEL + button Right Press to make a level big of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. w REC LEVEL – button Press to make a level small of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. e KEY LOCK switch Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off control. -
Page 24: Top
Bottom PHONES r USB compartment q PHONES jack Pull the lid to connect PC via USB cable. Insert the stereo headphones plug here. t Card compartment w MIC jack Pull the lid to access the SD card. Insert the external microphones plug. y Strap hole e Internal MIC This hole is for handy strap. -
Page 25: Rear Back
q Strap hole Rear Back This hole is for handy strap. w Speaker Monaural build-in speaker. e Battery compartment Slide and pull the lid to open the Battery compartment. -
Page 26: Preparations Before Use
AC adapter is priority than battery. In both power driven, when the AC Connect the Power cord to a regular household plug socket. adapter is taken off, the battery can backup and keep the all behavior on the PMD620. Check that the power is turned off. Slide and pull the battery compartment. - Page 27 Insert 2 batteries into the recorder correctly as shown in the Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. diagram below, while paying attention to the polarity displays ª · : plus, and : minus). POWER KEYLOCK Set the battery type for the recorder to match the type of ☞...
- Page 28 Safety cautions on handling batteries Battery remaining indicator Always follow the points below when using batteries to avoid The recorder operates using commercially available AA size electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, rupturing, ingestion, etc. alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. During operation, the battery •...
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Page 29: Installing A Memory Card
Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Check that the power is turned off. The PMD620 records onto various types of SD cards. Pull the SD card lid. Check that the power is turned off. Push the card, then pull it to remove it. -
Page 30: Clock Setting
Press the 3/8/ENTER button to enter the Time/Date setting. Clock Setting Set the current time (year, month, day, hour, minute). From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for three seconds. DISPLAY • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel. MENU/STORE •... -
Page 31: Font Size
Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Font Size item. Font Size Then press the ¢ or 4 button to tab through the Font Size choices (Large or Small). You can increase the font size of the text on the file list screen and preset setting screen. -
Page 32: Basic Recording Operation
Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram Recording Procedure Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. PHONES POWER KEYLOCK MIC IN MICROPHONE Press the REC button to begin recording. STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE IN-LINE-OUT REMOTE DC IN DISPLAY • The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording. LINE AMPLIFIER LINE... - Page 33 • The display will show the information display of recording. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording and end ☞ P.30) the file (close the audio file). STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE DISPLAY The display switches to information about the just recorded file. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording.
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Page 34: Audio Input For Recording
Audio Input for Recording ☞ The audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. ( P.47) If “Input” of menu is Auto and External MIC is connected, Recording source is External MIC. When LINE jack is connected, Recording source is LINE audio. -
Page 35: Recording Format
Recording Format The PMD620 can record in several compression algorithms. ☞ • Compressed recording using MP3 or uncompressed recording 16/24-bit linear PCM ( P.47). ☞ • Stereo or Mono format. ( P.48). Rec Format Sample Rate Channel Bitrates File Extension MP3-H 44.1KHz... -
Page 36: Recording Time Chart
Recording Time Chart All times are approximated record times. Different media manufacturers allow more or less space for error correction and the like on their respective products. Recording Time (hours : minutes) Stereo channel Card Size Settings 256MB 512MB MP3-H 2:57 5:54 11:48... -
Page 37: Recording Level Control
KEYLOCK REC LEVEL – At ALC (Automatic Level Control) The PMD620 automatically responds to changes in input level. The REC LEVEL controls do not work when the ALC is ☞ selected. Set the Level Control of the preset menu “ALC” (... -
Page 38: Basic Playback Operation
Basic Playback Operation Connection Diagram Playback Procedure Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. IN-LINE-OUT REMOTE DC IN POWER KEYLOCK LINE AMPLIFIER Press the 4 or ¢ button to choose the file. LINE DISPLAY MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK PHONES PHONES HEADPHONE... -
Page 39: Access From File List
Press the 3/8¥ENTER button to begin playback. Access from File List DISPLAY There are 2 ways to select the file you want to playback. Either use the 4 or ¢ buttons during Stop mode, or select the files MENU/STORE from the File List. ENTER SKIP BACK From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for three... -
Page 40: Search
If the end of the file is passed with ¢ button still held down, Press the 3/8/ENTER button to begin playback the selected search moves to the next file and continues searching in the file. forward direction. If the tip of the file is passed with 4 button still held down, DISPLAY search moves to the previous file and continues searching in the reserve direction. -
Page 41: Display
Display Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in DISPLAY Stop, Record and Playback mode. MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK During Stop mode: q Total Remain Remaining space of the card. Input source Total remain time (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Number of files Battery icon... - Page 42 During Record mode: q Record Time Remaining Space on the Card. Input source Recording time (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) File name Battery icon Status w Total Remain Total remain time e Record Setup Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Channel Record Format MP3 bitrate Quantization Sample rate ALC icon...
- Page 43 During Playback mode: q Elapsed Time Current position on the file Elapsed time File name Battery icon Status w Remain Time Remaining time e File Properties Created time Channel Sample rate MP3 bitrate Quantization • If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. ☞...
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Page 44: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Microphone recommendations Microphone(s) Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD620’s phantom power or from another – Attenuator source) are recommended because they provide greater The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of sensitivity and higher quality audio recording. -
Page 45: Low Cut Filter
Low Cut Filter Auto Track The bass region of the input audio is cut as the audio is recorded. With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) On, a Set to On to reduce noise, such as the sound of the wind when new audio file is begun automatically at specified intervals of recording outdoors. -
Page 46: Copy Segment
SKIP BACK reaches your desired In Point. STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE Continue to let the PMD620 play to your desired Out point, or use the standard transport controls like the ¢ or 4 button DISPLAY to span greater time lengths. When you have reached your desired Out point, press the “Set as IN?”... -
Page 47: Key Lock
Key Lock “Copy Segment?” is displayed. Slide the Key Lock switch to lock the keys. The key lock secures the PMD620 in the state it is in during recording, playback or stop. During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER switch is always invalid. -
Page 48: Remote
The RC600PMD includes: Remote The PMD620 allows you to use an optional remote controller RC600PMD. (sold separately). The RC600PMD is designed for microphone interviews. It attaches to your microphone. The remote’s five feet cord with a four contact mini plug, plugs into the PMD620. -
Page 49: Usb Mode
Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620, or by The SD card in the PMD620 appears as an external drive on a connecting the PMD620 to your computer via the USB port. -
Page 50: Diagram Of File Structure
During recording and playback, do not connect the cable to the PMD620 and An audio file has Machine ID information. This information is your computer. The PMD620 may turn itself off or stop, by the USB Bus included in a file name. For example, if the Machine ID is “1”, Power condition. -
Page 51: Menu
Menu Press the 3/8/ENTER button to confirm or execute the Menu List selected item. Items and functions DISPLAY Display Description Reference MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK 1 File List Browse audio files Page 27 2 Utility Menu Go to Utility menu Page 42 3 Preset Menu Go to Preset menu... -
Page 52: Preset Load
Press the 3/8/ENTER button. “Preset Load?” message is Preset Load displayed. Preset Load allows you to load the preset value from the SD card in the PMD620. When performing preset load, use a SD card in which the preset ☞ contents from Preset Save ( P.41) are stored. -
Page 53: Preset Save
Preset Save saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To ☞ file output is “620preset.cfg”. During preset output it displays set the saved files onto the PMD620, perform Preset Load ( “Executing...”. After the file output is completed, “Completed” is P.40). -
Page 54: Utility Menu
Utility Menu Utility menu lets you rename files, erase files and format the SD File Rename card. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility Menu”. Then Press the VOL + or VOL –... -
Page 55: File Delete
Rename the file title. File Delete Text can be inserted and deleted. Press the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the place you wish to insert text into or From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. delete text from. -
Page 56: Card Format
• Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel a Card Format item and return to STOP. While “Card Format?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and press the 3/8/ENTER button to format the SD card. While formatting “Executing...” is displayed. After displaying “Completed” for a second, PMD620 return to Stop mode. -
Page 57: Preset Menu
Preset Menu You can store to 3 detailed presets on the recorder for such Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. settings as recording input, recording format, playback mode, Press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. etc. -
Page 58: Table Of Preset
Table of Preset Default Order Display Settings Preset-1 Preset-2 Preset-3 Input Auto/INT MIC/MIC/LINE Auto Auto Auto Rec Format MP3-H/MP3-M/MP3-L/PCM-16/PCM-24 MP3-M MP3-H PCM-24 Rec Channel Stereo/Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo Input Jack Stereo/Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo Sample Rate 44.1kHz/48kHz 44.1kHz 44.1kHz 48kHz Manual Track On/Off Auto Track... -
Page 59: Input
1. Input 2. Rec Format Audio input for recording are selected using the Input Menu. The PMD620 can record in several compression algorithms. See If Input of menu is Auto and External MIC is connected, explanation and chart below. Recording source is External MIC. When LINE jack is connected, MP3-H : MP3 compression with 192kbps (Mono:96kbps) Recording source is LINE audio. -
Page 60: Rec Channel
3. Rec Channel 4. Input Jack The Rec Channel menu choice allows you to select the channel The Input Jack menu choice allows you to select the type of the of the audio file. Input Jack for Stereo or Mono. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. -
Page 61: Sample Rate
5. Sample Rate 6. Manual Track The Sample Rate menu choice allows you to select the sampling When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is On during rate 44.1kHz or 48kHz. recording, press the REC button to increment the audio file. A new audio file is created at that point. -
Page 62: Auto Track
1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. Silent Skip looks for sound below a preset level for three seconds time. When that occurs, the PMD620 switches to record From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. -
Page 63: Level Control
9. Level Control 10. Mic Attenuator The Level Control allows you to select the type of input level The Mic Attenuator let you select the direct use of microphone(s) control for recording. that differ in sensitivity. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. -
Page 64: Low Cut
Set to On to reduce noise, such as the sound of the to the external condenser microphone from the MIC jack of the wind when recording outdoors. PMD620. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. -
Page 65: Level Led
13. Level LED 14. Skip Back When a sound is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, the How to change the Skip Back parameters. LEVEL LED(Green) turns on. A level to turn on is decided in From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. presetting. -
Page 66: File Sort
15. File Sort 16. Date Form The File Sort menu choice allows you to select the file order in The Date form is the date order month/day/year (M/D/Y) or day/ the list by name (Alphabetical) or time (Time/Date). month/year (D/M/Y). From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. -
Page 67: Font Size
18. Auto Power Off You can increase the font size of the text on the file list screen If the PMD620 is not operated for 15 minutes during Stop or Play- and preset setting screen. Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to conserve battery life. -
Page 68: Battery
20. Key Lock The PMD620 operates on 2 standard AA size Alkaline, or Ni-MH The key lock secures the PMD620 in the state it is in during batteries. Record, Playback or Stop. If this setting is All, all buttons on PMD620 are invalid. -
Page 69: Led
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. PMD620. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. -
Page 70: Machine Id
Press the 3/8/ENTER button to enter the changes. When 23. Machine ID changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit An audio file has Machine ID information. This information is Menu mode without storing any changes. -
Page 71: Default
24. Default Returns the settings of the selected preset number to default. See page 44 for a table of menu defaults. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. -
Page 72: Troubleshooting
• Install fresh batteries. PC cannot read files The PMD620 seems to record, but there is no sound on • Check the capability of the PC program. Some playback and playback. editing programs do not support MP3 or Broadcast Wave •... -
Page 73: Error Message
Error Message Details of error processsing Display Description No Card Card cannot be found Unformat Format other than FAT16/32, or card format error Full Card Memory is not enough Full 999 Files are more than 999 No File No file found Key Locked Operation during Key Lock Card Locked... -
Page 74: Specifications
Specifications Digital audio system Outputs System ..............Solid State Recorder LINE Usable media ...............SD/SDHC cards Type ............... 1/8" stereo jack Recording format Standard level ............1.0 V/10 kohms MP3 ..........MPEG1 LayerIII Compression Headphone WAV ...............16/24 bit linear PCM Type ............... 1/8" stereo jack Recording MP3 bitrate Standard level ............ -
Page 75: Limited Warranty
Please do not return the unit directly to us. follow supplied instructions. 2. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the c) Repair or attempted repair by a non-Marantz authorized product for service. If the necessary repairs are covered by the agent. - Page 76 Exclusion of Damages (Americas only) Marantz Professional products Sales Office Site: For inquiries or information on repair service of Marantz Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product at manufacturer’s option. Professional Products, please contact our Sales Office or Tech Manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to other products Support Centre near you which are listed in D&M Professional...
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