User manual MARANTZ PMD650

[. . . ] SETTING UP FOREWORD This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply. Features · A full compliment of input and output jacks: ­ XLR stereo input jacks for microphone or line level signals. · Professional microphone specifications: ­ Phantom power (+48V). ­ ANC (Ambient Noise Control) switch for eliminating unwanted background noise. · Professional system specifications ensure safe recording: ­ Automatic UTOC (User Table Of Contents) updates whenever STOP (7) is pressed. [. . . ] Time constant is short to provide quick restoration of the manually set recording level. MANUAL: Recording level must be adjusted manually using the REC LEVEL knob on the front panel. Preparation REC MODE LSR 1 REC LEVEL ENGLISH REC PAUSE (8) 2 Adjust the REC LEVEL knobs (If you set the REC LEVEL switch to LIMITER or MANUAL. ) First, press REC PAUSE (8) to activate rec-pause mode. Then watch the audio level meter(s) and monitor the sound source you want to record. Use the REC LEVEL knob(s) to adjust the audio level meter(s) so that the 0 dB indicator(s) just barely flicker at the highest peak from the input signal. The OVER indicator should not light (this would result in clipping). 2 REC LEVEL General Make sure the date and time are set correctly. (See "Setting the Date and Time" on page 8 for details. ) TOTAL REC REMAIN L -dB R REC 40 20 12 SP 6 2 0 OVER REC MODE Choose the recording mode you desire based on the length and type of recording you wish to make. For up to 74 minutes of two channel stereo or dual level mono recording (when using a 74 minute MD). When SOURCE is set to STEREO The L (left) and R (right) channels are recorded in stereo. When SOURCE is set to MONO (Lch) The L (left) channel is recorded in dual level mono (with L (left) channel at normal sound level and R (right) channel at ­15 dB) in MIC INPUT LEVEL mode. When SOURCE is set to INT MIC The source is recorded in dual level mono (with L (left) channel at normal sound level and R (right) channel at ­15 dB). When recording in stereo In most cases, adjust the left and right channels so the left and right indicators are nearly equal. LSR (for analog sources only) The LSR (Level Sync Recording) function can start recording automatically (from rec-pause mode) when source signal exceeds a certain level. (See "Adjusting the System Presets" on page 7 to set the LSR Level. ) · LP (Long Play mode). For up to 148 minutes of mono recording (when using a 74 minute MD). When SOURCE is set to STEREO The L (left) and R (right) channels are mixed together and recorded in mono. When SOURCE is set to MONO (Lch) Only the L (left) channel is recorded in mono. Even if these switches are set during recording or recpause, the settings may not function. · When the source is recorded in dual level mono, -15dB lower level is heard from R channel. · ON (LSR indicator on): When the unit is set to recpause mode, recording starts automatically when the source signal exceeds the LSR level. · OFF (LSR indicator off): LSR function is off. Note Set the LSR switch in stop mode. The function does not switch when the LSR switch is set during recording or playing back. In this case, the function switches in stop mode. 14 RECORDING Operation BACK SPACE 1 2, 4 STOP To pause during recording Press REC PAUSE (8). Slide REC/MARK (¶) to the right to resume recording (the track number changes). To mark a track during recording Slide REC/MARK (¶) to the right. The current location is marked and the track number increases by one for the subsequent material. To switch the information shown in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. REC PAUSE (8) DISPLAY LIGHT 3 REC MARK (¶) KEY LOCK (See "Viewing the date and time" on page 9 for details. ) 1 Make sure the INPUT SELECT, INPUT LEVEL, SOURCE, MIC ATTEN, and ANC switches are set appropriately. For the built-in microphone : See page 12. For digital sources : See page 13. To prevent misoperation during recording Slide KEY LOCK to the right (LOCK) to activate the key lock function. To release, slide KEY LOCK back to the left (OFF). · Key lock can also be used during stop or play mode (etc. ). To stop recording Press STOP (7). Notes · No sound is output from the internal speaker during recording or the rec-pause mode. · The unit stops recording automatically when it reaches the end of the disc. [. . . ] Also, when recording with the internal microphone in an extremely quiet environment, there is a possibility of recording the sound of this unit operating. About condensation If this unit is brought directly from a cold location to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may form on the lenses inside the deck. In this state, not only is the normal operation impossible, operation may cause damage to the MD or the unit itself. If condensation occurs, leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates (do not perform any operations during this time). [. . . ]