This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification not expressly approved by Marantz product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the INSTRUCTIONS apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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2. Do not open the rear cover In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. If problems occur, contact your Marantz DEALER. 3. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the system.
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NOTE ON USE NOTAS SOBRE EL USO English Español WARNINGS ADVERTENCIAS • Handle the power cord carefully. • Maneje el cordón de energía con cuidado. • Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cordón de energía. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo.
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NOTE SULL’USO OBSERVERA Italiano Svenska AVVERTENZE VARNINGAR • Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione. • Hantera nätkabeln varsamt. • Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa. • Håll i kabeln när den kopplas från el-uttaget. • Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla polvere. • Utsätt inte apparaten för fukt, vatten och damm.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ English Italiano We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration Dichiariamo con piena responsabilità che questo prodotto, al quale la nostra relates, is in conformity with the following standards: dichiarazione si riferisce, è...
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CAUTION: ATTENZIONE: English Italiano To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the Per scollegare definitivamente questo prodotto dalla rete di alimentazione elettrica, wall socket outlet. togliere la spina dalla relativa presa. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must La spina di rete viene utilizzata per interrompere completamente l’alimentazione be within easy access by the user.
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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 battery disposal. This product and the supplied accessories, excluding the batteries, constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive.
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NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO: Italiano I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle normative locali sul riciclaggio. Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore. 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 delle batterie.
Table of Contents Package Contents............4 Recording Format ..............25 Recording Time Chart ............26 Introduction ..............5 Recording Level Control ............27 Quick Start Guide ............7 Encrypted Recording ............27 Retake Recording ..............28 Names and Functions ..........9 Basic Playback Operation ........30 Front ..................9 Left ..................11 Connection Diagram .............30 Right ..................12 Playback Procedure ..............30...
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Menu ...............45 11. Low Cut ................63 12. Mic Power ...............63 Menu Structure ..............45 13. Input Jack ...............64 Menu List ................46 14. Skip Back ...............64 Protecting the Menu Settings ..........46 15. Key Lock .................65 File List ..............47 16. Battery ................65 Play ..................48 17.
Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620MK Features Handheld Solid State Recorder. The PMD620MK is an audio recorder that records in digital – Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and audio formats onto a SD (Secure Digital) memory card.
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– Computer compatible – Copy Segment The PMD620MK records directly onto SD cards. Copy Segment works just like the copy and paste function Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop of your standard word processing program. It allows you to computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620MK “highlight”...
Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new Slide and hold the POWER switch. PMD620MK Solid State Recorder and begin recording. The PMD620MK comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones. POWER KEYLOCK Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD620MK...
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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 22. • For the clock setting, see page 19. • For to select the display font size or brightness of the display, see page 72.
Names and Functions Front q LEVEL LED (Green) When a sound is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, it turns on. A level to turn on is decided in presetting. ( v P.60) w OVER LED (Red) When a sound is over peak level during Record or Rec- Pause mode, it turns on.
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y DISPLAY/MENU/STORE button Q0 1/3/ENTER 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. ( v if this button is pressed when playback is paused, P.34) playback restarts.
Left q PHONES jack Insert the stereo headphones plug here. 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.). e REMOTE jack Connect microphone remote RC600PMD (sold separately) to this jack.
Right q REC LEVEL + button 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.
Bottom LINE IN r USB compartment q LINE IN jack Pull the lid to connect PC via USB cable. Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into this jack to input the signals output t Card compartment from the external device into the recorder.
Rear Back q Strap hole 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.
Preparations Before Use AC adapter connection Using batteries When using the recorder with the provided AC adapter, follow If you wish to run the recorder on battery power, follow the the procedure below to connect the AC adapter. procedure below to install batteries into the recorder. The If you wish to use batteries, please refer to the Using batteries following types of battery can be used.
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Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. Insert 2 batteries into the recorder correctly as shown in the diagram below, while paying attention to the polarity displays : plus, and : minus). POWER KEYLOCK Set the battery type for the recorder to match the type of batteries you are using.
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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 •...
Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Check that the power is turned off. The PMD620MK 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. Pull the SD card lid.
Press the 1/3/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 one second. DISPLAY • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel. MENU/STORE •...
Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Font Size item. Font Size Then press the 8 or 9 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.
Tripod/Belt Clip Adapter You can use a tripod to fix the PMD620MK in the case of the How to clip to your belt record for a long period of time. To use the tripod, follow these steps to attach the tripod adaptor to the PMD620MK Use this clip to attach the PMD620MK to your belt.
Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram Recording Procedure Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. LINE IN POWER KEYLOCK LINE MIC IN AMPLIFIER Press the REC button to begin recording. LINE MICROPHONE STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE DISPLAY • The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording.
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• The display will show the information display of recording. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording and end P.35) the file (close the audio file). STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE DISPLAY The display switches to information about the just recorded Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording. file.
Audio Input for Recording The audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. ( P.58) 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.
Recording Format The PMD620MK can record in several compression algorithms. • Compressed recording using MP3 or uncompressed recording 16/24-bit linear PCM ( P.58). • Stereo or Mono format. ( P.59). Rec Format Sample Rate Channel Bitrates File Extension MP3-H 44.1KHz Stereo 192 kbps mp3/mps...
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 Bit Rate 16GB 32GB PCM-24 (48kHz) 2304kbps...
Recording Level Control Encrypted Recording The recording level control lets you select the type of input level When “Encrypt Rec” on the preset menu is set to “On”, files control. recorded on SD cards are encrypted. Encryption is performed based on the passcode (0000 to 9999) –...
While monitoring the sound being played, find the position at Retake Recording which you want to start retake recording. • Press the 1/3/ENTER button to pause playback. The PMD620MKII is equipped with a retake recording function • Press the SKIP BACK, 8 or 9 button to search for for recording over from any position in a file.
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Press the REC button to start retake recording. Played data (Take 1) The unneeded data (Take 1) is deleted and Take 2 is recorded in its place. Search for the desired retake starting position. DISPLAY Press the REC PAUSE button to set the retake starting MENU/STORE ENTER position.
Basic Playback Operation Connection Diagram Playback Procedure Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. PHONES LINE OUT REMOTE DC IN POWER KEYLOCK LINE PHONES AMPLIFIER Press the 8 or 9 button to choose the file. LINE DISPLAY MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK RETAKE...
Press the 1/3/ENTER button to begin playback. Access from File List There are 2 ways to select the file you want to playback. Either DISPLAY use the 8 or 9 buttons during Stop mode, or select the MENU/STORE files from the File List. ENTER SKIP BACK From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one...
Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the audio file. Search DISPLAY MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK RETAKE • When the selected file has been recorded with encrypted recording, the correct passcode must be input. ( P.33) In Play-Pause mode, press and hold the 8 or 9 button for •...
Skip Back Passcode Input The passcode between 0000 and 9999 that is set at “Passcode” must be input to make the “Menu Lock” and “Passcode” settings DISPLAY on the preset menu and to play files recorded with encrypted recording. MENU/STORE ENTER When starting to make these settings or to play such files, the SKIP BACK...
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: RETAKE q Total Remain Remaining space of the card. Input source Total remain time (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Number of files Battery icon...
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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 Time Total remain time e Record Setup Input source Preset (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Channel Record Format MP3 bitrate Quantization Sample rate...
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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. If “Date Form”...
Advanced Features Microphone recommendations Microphone(s) Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD620MK ’s phantom power or from – Attenuator another source) are recommended because they provide greater The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of sensitivity and higher quality audio recording.
Low Cut Filter Auto Track The bass region of the input audio is cut as the audio is With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) On, a recorded. Set to On to reduce noise, such as the sound of the new audio file is begun automatically at specified intervals of wind when recording outdoors.
Press the 1/3/ENTER button to store the In point. “IN-” will Copy Segment flash in the display to indicate the In point has been stored and playback of the file resumes. Copy Segment physically turns your “highlighted” section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s).
Press the 1/3/ENTER button to store the Out point. Key Lock “Copy Segment?” is displayed. Slide the Key Lock switch to lock the keys. The key lock secures the PMD620MK in the state it is in during recording, playback or stop. During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER switch is always invalid.
The RC600PMD includes: Remote The PMD620MK 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 PMD620MK .
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Extended Remote Jack Plug Type (1/8” T-R-R-S Mini Plug) The play, FF, RWD keys can be added to the remote control ø3.5/4P (TMP-B66) functions by using the equivalent circuit showing below. Circuit diagram: 1: Tip 3.9k 6.8k 470k 2: Ring 3: Ring 4: Sleeve REC PLAY REW...
USB mode The PMD620MK records directly onto SD cards. How to connect via the USB port Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620MK , or by The SD card in the PMD620MK appears as an external drive on connecting the PMD620MK to your computer via the USB port.
• While USB is on, a set screen is displayed. Diagram of file structure A folder (directory) titled MPGLANG1 will appear on your computer. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are numbered from aaaaa001 through the number of files recorded to a maximum of aaaaa999.
Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the item. Menu List Press the 1/3/ENTER button to confirm or execute the selected item. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. Items and functions Display Description DISPLAY File List...
File List File list displays a list of file titles, MP3 and WAV in ‘MPGLANG1’ Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the file you want to folder. The selected file can be played, renamed and deleted. access.
Play Information From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. second. DISPLAY DISPLAY MENU/STORE MENU/STORE ENTER ENTER SKIP BACK SKIP BACK RETAKE RETAKE Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “File List”. Then Press the VOL + or VOL –...
Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Rename”. Then File Rename press the 1/3/ENTER button to access the rename window. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK Rename the file title. RETAKE Text can be inserted and deleted.
Press the 1/3/ENTER button to enter the changes. File Delete Notes: From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one • If there has been a file with the title changed with the 1/3/ENTER button second. exists, “Exist Title” is displayed for one second. •...
Utility Menu The setting data load and save functions and the SD card format Utility Functions and card writing performance can be checked on the “Utility” Display Description menu. Load Settings Load setting data from SD card. Save Settings Save setting data to SD card. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one Check the SD card writing second.
Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Load Settings”. Load Settings Load Settings allows you to load all of the preset value from the SD card in the PMD620MK When performing load settings, use a SD card in which the preset contents from Save Settings are stored.
Save Settings Card Check The “Card Check” checks the writing performance of the SD Save Settings saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To card being used and displays the results, as shown below. set the saved files onto the PMD620MK , perform Load Settings.
File format of the 620preset2.txt Card Format Item Separator Set value Break From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one [Preset-1] Fixed value 0D0Ah second. Name 0D0Ah Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility”. Input 0D0Ah Then press the 1/3/ENTER button.
Preset Menu You can store up to 3 detailed preset settings such as recording Press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. input, recording format, playback mode on the recorder. There are 18 setting items in the preset menu, and 3 presets can be set with the desired conditions.
Rename the preset title. Preset Rename Text can be inserted and deleted. Press the 8 or 9 From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one button to move the cursor to the place you wish to insert text second.
1. Input 2. Rec Format Audio input for recording are selected using the Input Menu. The PMD620MK can record in several compression algorithms. If Input of menu is Auto and External MIC is connected, See 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.
3. Rec Channel 4. Sample Rate The Rec Channel menu choice allows you to select the channel The Sample Rate menu choice allows you to select the sampling of the audio file. rate 44.1kHz or 48kHz. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.
5. Level Control 6. Level LED The Level Control allows you to select the type of input level When a sound is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, the control for recording. LEVEL LED (Green) turns on. A level to turn on is decided in presetting.
7. Manual Track 8. Auto Track When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is On With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) on, a new file during recording, press the REC button to increment the audio begins automatically at specified intervals of recording time. file.
9. Silent Skip 10. Mic Attenuator The Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a The Mic Attenuator let you select the direct use of microphone(s) period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. that differ in sensitivity. This feature is often referred to as voice activated recording.
11. Low Cut 12. Mic Power The bass region of the input audio is cut and the audio is The Mic Power allows you to switch the power on or off so supply recorded. 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 in outdoor.
13. Input Jack 14. Skip Back The Input Jack menu choice allows you to select the type of the How to change the Skip Back parameters. Input Jack for Stereo or Mono. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.
15. Key Lock 16. Battery The key lock secures the PMD620MK in the state it is in during The PMD620MK operates on 2 standard AA size Alkaline, or Record, Playback or Stop. If this setting is All, all buttons on Ni-MH batteries.
17. Auto Power Off 18. Encrypt Rec If the PMD620MK is not operated for 15 minutes during Stop The “Encrypt Rec” menu item allows you to set encrypted or Play-Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to recording. When the “Encrypt Rec” is turned on, recorded files conserve battery life.
19. Menu Lock 20. Passcode The “Menu Lock” menu item allows you to protect the setting This is the encryption key used for encrypted recording. When items below the top menu by password. the “Menu Lock” is turned on, it is also used as the password. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.
Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select other Menu 21. SP Mute choices. When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/ When “SP Mute” is set to On, the sound being recorded is not CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any output from the speaker.
To delete text 22. Machine ID Press the SKIP BACK button to delete the selected character. An audio file has Machine ID information. This information is included in the file name. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to enter the changes. When For example, if the Machine ID is “aaaaa”, the first file is changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to numbered “aaaaa001.wav”...
23. Default Returns the settings of the selected preset number to default. See page 53 for a table of menu defaults. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept.
Display Menu You can store presets on the display menu for such settings as Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select an item. brightness, Font size, LED, Time form etc. Then press the 8 or 9 button to tab through the choices. Press the VOL + or VOL –...
1. Brightness 2. Font Size The Brightness menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness You can increase the font size of the text on the file list screen of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the and preset setting screen. PMD620MK From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one...
3. LED 4. Time Form The LED menu choice allows you to turn off the light of all LEDs. The Time Form allows you to select the format of the current time, 12h format with AM/PM (12H) or 24h format (24H). From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.
5. Date Form 6. File Sort The Date form is the date order month/day/year (M/D/Y) or day/ The File Sort menu choice allows you to select the file order in month/year (D/M/Y). the list by name (Alphabet) or time (Time/Date). From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.
7. Default Returns the settings of the Display Menu to default. See the table of Display Menu Functions. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Display Menu. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept.
Select Language The Language menu item allows you to choose a display Press the 1/3/ENTER button to enter the Language setting. language (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Swedish). From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY •...
Troubleshooting Should problems occur, it is often unnecessary to consult • Check REC LEVEL control settings. your dealer or technical service department. On the basis of • Check if microphone(s) require(s) Phantom power. the following checks, you may be able to rectify a number of There is excessive noise on the PMD620MK conditions yourself without difficulty.
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...
Factory Default Perform the procedure below to restore the menu settings, If the 1/3/ENTER button is pressed “Executing ...” flashes in passcode, etc., to their factory defaults. the display section. • When the settings have returned to the factory default settings, “Completed”...
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 bit-rate Standard level ............
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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.
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Marantz Professional products Sales Office Site: Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or For inquiries or information on repair service of Marantz Professional Products, please contact our Sales Office or Tech replacement of the product at manufacturer’s option.
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