User manual MARANTZ PMD661

[. . . ] Model PMD661 User Guide Handheld Solid State Recorder CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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 product. Copyright Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following US ordinances: · Copyright act of 1956 · Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958 · Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 · Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. [. . . ] Then press the (F1: MK­) or (F2: MK+) button to select the mark you wish to access. To start playback, press the 3/8/ENTER button. Pitch Control The Pitch Control enables the playback speed (pitch) to be varied over a ­40% to +20% ranges. Add a mark manually During recording or playback, press the FUNCTION button until "MARK" appears on the display. Then press the (F2: MARK) button to add a mark manually. Add a mark automatically The Auto Mark Menu item turns the automatic marking feature off or on. ( P. 44) · If Auto Mark is on and the machine is in Rec - Pause, when recording is resumed a mark will be added. · If Auto Mark is on and the PMD661 is recording audio below the sound threshold for more than three seconds, audio that crosses the threshold will cause a mark to be added. The Auto Mark Menu setting permits: · Turning Auto Mark on or off. · Adjusting the margin sound level that defines silence in ­60dB, ­54dB, ­38dB or ­20dB. ( P. 44) During playback, press the PITCH + button to increase the playback speed by 5%. The playback speed is reduced to ­40%. 28 Additional Features Key Lock Slide the KEY LOCK switch to lock the keys. The key lock secures the PMD661 in the state it is in during recording, playback or stop. · "Key Locked" is displayed for one second when the key is pressed during key lock. Notes: · If "Key Lock" setting is "All", only the optional remote controller RC600PMD is accepted. · If "Key Lock" setting is "Partial", the REC, REC PAUSE and STOP buttons on the panel, and RC600PMD are accepted. Setup the "Key Lock" of the preset menu. ( P. 45) 29 Remote The PMD661 allows you to use an optional remote controller RC600PMD. The remote's five feet cord with a four contact mini plug, plugs into the PMD661. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use. The RC600PMD includes: a b c d a An indicator light: · (green) lit and steady during standby or stop · (red) lit and steady while recording · (flashing red) during Rec-Pause mode · (orange) flashes for 1/2 second when an over peak level signal is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, then it goes back to red. b Press to pause recording c Press to start/resume recording and to manually increment files d Press to add a marking while Record or Playback. RC600PMD REMOTE 30 Extended Remote Jack The PLAY, FF and REW keys can be added to the remote control functions by using the equivalent circuit showing below. Plug Type (1/8" T-R-R-S Mini Plug) ø3. 5/4P (TMP-B66) 1 2 3 4 Circuit diagram: R1 1k R2 3. 9k R3 6. 8k R4 11k R5 15k R6 30k R7 220 R8 220 S1 4 3 2 1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 1: Tip 2: Ring 3: Ring 4: Sleeve REC PLAY REW REC MARK PAUSE FF Notes: · The PMD661 plays during closing and holding the PLAY switch, and skip back then pause at the point when It opened. Use a structure that protects the circuit from static electricity, which will cause malfunction. · Do not operate the switches at the same time as the buttons on the unit. · D&M professional accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damages or infringements of patents or other rights resulting from the use of the circuits. · This does not sanction patents or other rights of D&M professional or third parties. · It is strictly forbidden to reprint or reproduce the circuit diagrams in part or in whole. 31 Display Control Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode. During Stop mode: q Total Remain Total remain time Number of files F1 function Remaining space of the card Input source F2 function w Current Time/Date Current time Current date e Record Setup Input source Rec format Quantization ALC icon Preset Rec channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate AUTO TRACK icon q Total Remain (Default display) 32 During Record mode: q Record Time Record time File name F1 function Remaining space on the card Input source F2 function w Total Remain Time Total remain time e Record Level Input audio level r Record Setup Input source Rec format Quantization ALC icon Preset Rec Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate AUTO TRACK icon q Record Time (Default display) 33 During Playback mode: q Elapsed Time Elapsed time File name F1 function F2 function Current position on the file w Remain Time Remaining time e Output Level Output audio level r File Properties Created time Rec channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate Quantization q Elapsed Time (Default display) 34 USB Mode The PMD661 records directly onto SD cards. [. . . ] 20 Hz - 24 kHz (±1dB) S/N ratio IEC-A weighted MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 dB LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 dB Total harmonic distortion at 0 VU MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 08% LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 02% Dynamic range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 dB Inputs External MIC Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR stereo jack Input sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 2 mVrms/4. 2 kohms LINE Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]