Marantz PMD660 Portable Solid State Recorder User Manual

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Displaya. MARK
The MARK label appears when the number displayed
on the upper alphanumeric display refers to EDL marks.
b. IN-
The IN- label appears when the beginning (start point)
of Copy segment function has been set.
c. REMAIN
The REMAIN label appears to indicate remaining time.
d. Upper alphanumeric display
Displays track number, number of tracks on CF card,
EDL mark number, number of EDLs on CF card.
e. S.SKIP
The S.SKIP label appears when Silent Skip is enabled.
f. STEREO
The STEREO label appears when the recording channel is
stereo.
g. MP3
The MP3 label appears when the audio file is MP3.
h. ALC
The ALC label appears when the PMD660 automatically
responds to changes in recording input level.i. 44.1K
The 44.1K label appears when the recording audio
wave(s) is 44,100 samples per second.
j. 48K
The 48K label appears when the recording audio
wave(s) is 48,000 samples per second.
k. ATT
The ATT label appears when input from a microphone(s)
connected to the MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB.
l. I.MIC/MIC
The I.MIC label appears when input selected for
recording is the internal microphone. The MIC label
appears when external microphone(s) is selected.
m. LINE
The LINE label appears when input selected for
recording is the LINE IN jack.
n. Record
The Record symbol appears when the PMD660 is in
record mode. It appears with the Play symbol when
recording and appears flashing when in record - pause.
o. Play
The Play symbol appears when the PMD660 is in
playback, playback pause, recording, or recording pause.
p. Pause
The Pause symbol appears when the PMD660 is in
playback pause or recording pause.
q. LOCK
The Lock symbol appears when the PMD660 is in key lock.
r. Battery
The Battery symbol appears in most displays to indicate
battery usage.
s. Lower alphanumeric display
Displays a variety of information including remaining
time, clock time, menu settings, etc.
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Basic operationThe PMD660 comes factory preset for recording voice
using its built-in (internal) microphone. 
These are settings for recording a meeting, not settings for
recording a vocal performance. 
1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD660.
a. Plug AC adapter into 100 - 240VAC power.
b. Plug the adapter jack into the PMD660 at DC IN.
2. Install a CF card. 
See page 17 for installing a CF card.
Note: Outside of the USA, a CF card is not included.
OFF
ON
POWER
3. Slide the POWER switch to turn on.
a. A full display will appear. Wait for the PMD660 to 
initialize.
b. The display will change to this display for a newly 
formatted CF card.
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CF cardsThe PMD660 records onto various types of CF (Compact
Flash) cards.
Please refer to the Marantz Professional web site atwww.d-mpro.com for what kinds of media are recommended.To insert a CF carda. Open the CF card door.
b. Fully insert the CF card.
c. Close the CF card door.
Note: 
If the CF card door wont latch, check that the Card
eject button is in the click in position.
To eject a CF carda. Slide the POWER switch to turn off.
b. Open the CF card door.
c. Push the card eject button so it is in click out position.
d. Push the Card eject button and remove the CF card.
•  If the CF card door opens while power is on, Door
Open is displayed and the PMD660 turns off.
•  If recording is in progress, opening the CF card door
automatically stops recording and writes critical track
information to properly close the file before powering off.
OFF
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CF card securityThe supplied CF cardcompartment security screw
requires using a small Phillips screwdriver to open the CF
cardcompartment door. This reduces the possibility that
the CF card will be misplaced or stolen.
a. Remove the plastic pin and then the retainer.
b. Insert the screw.
c. Tighten the screw with a small Phillips screwdriver tight
enough so the screw cannot be removed with a fingernail.
CF card Format Formatting a CF card erases all audio files on the CF
cardand prepares it for use in the PMD660.
If the CF card is formatted other than FAT16 or FAT32
(FAT=file allocation table), please format in your computer.
Setup the Format in the Edit menu. (page 28) 
						

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RecordingConnection Diagram
MIC IN
LINE
IN
LR
Recording Procedure1. Slide the POWER switch to turn on.
2. Push 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.
(page 40)
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Audio inputs for recordingAudio inputs for recording are selected using the Input Menu.
Channel : Stereo
Display Input Menu
I. MIC Internal Mic Recording (Stereo, L/R ch)
MIC External Mic Recording (Stereo, L/R ch)
LINE LINE Recording (Stereo, L/R ch)
Channel : Mono
Display Input Menu
I. MIC Internal Mic Recording (Mono, L ch)
MIC External Mic Recording (Mono, L ch)
LINE LINE Recording (Mono, L ch)
Setup the Input (page 44) and RecChannel (page 46)
of the preset menu. 
3. Push the REC PAUSE button to pause recording.
4. Push the STOP button to stop recording and end the
track (close the audio file).
The display will show the information display of stop.
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Recording time chartAll times are approximated record times.
Different media manufacturers allow more or less space for
error correction and the like on their respective products.
Recording Format parametersThe PMD660 can record in several compression algorithms.
•  Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer III (MP3)
mono and stereo.
•  Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear Pulse Code
Modulation (PCM).
Channel : Stereo
RecFormat Sampling Rate Bitrate File Extension
MP3-44.1kHz 44.1kHz 128 kbps .mp3
MP3-48kHz 48kHz 128 kbps .mp3
PCM-44.1kHz 44.1kHz 1412 kbps .wav
PCM-48kHz 48kHz 1536 kbps .wav
Channel : Mono
RecFormat Sampling Rate Bitrate File Extension
MP3-44.1kHz 44.1kHz 64 kbps .mp3
MP3-48kHz 48kHz 64 kbps .mp3
PCM-44.1kHz 44.1kHz 705.5 kbps .wav
PCM-48kHz 48kHz 768 kbps .wav
The record file of PCM is BWF (Broadcast Wave Format).
(Europe only)
Setup the Rec Format and RecChannel of the preset
menu. (page 46)
mono stereo 
1:06 0:33 
2:13 1:06
4:26 2:13
8:52 4:26
11:46 5:53
17:44 8:52
35:28 17:44
70:56 35:28
141:52 70:56 bit rate 
32 MB 
64 MB 
128 MB 
256 MB 
340 MB 
512 MB 
(1 GB)  1024 MB 
(2GB)   2048MB
(4GB)   4096MB
mono stereo
0:06 0:03 
0:12 0:06 
0:24 0:12 
0:48 0:24 
1:04 0:32 
1:36 0:48 
3:13 1:36
6:27 3:13
12:54 6:27 fs
32 MB 
64 MB 
128 MB 
256 MB 
340 MB 
512 MB 
(1 GB)  1024 MB 
(2GB)   2048MB
(4GB)   4096MB
fs
32 MB 
64 MB 
128 MB 
256 MB 
340 MB 
512 MB 
(1 GB)  1024 MB 
(2GB)   2048MB
(4GB)   4096MBmono stereo
0:05 0:02
0:11 0:05
0:22 0:11
0:44 0:22
0:59 0:29
1:28 0:44
2:57 1:28
5:55 2:57
11:51 5:55 64 kbps 128 kbps
.mp3
CARD
SIZE
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PCM
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Pre RecordWhen PreRecord is on and the PMD660 is in record pause,
it listens to the selected audio input(s) and continuously
buffers 2 seconds of audio. 
Then, when record is started, the PMD660 writes the
previously buffered 2 seconds of audio to the card &
continues to record from there.
Setup the PreRecord of the preset menu. (page 47)Silent Skip (Automatic Pause Recording)Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a
period of silence and resumes recording when sound
resumes. 
The Silent Skip Menu setting permits:
•  Turning Silent Skip On or Off.
•  Adjusting the margin sound level that defines silence in
-60dB, -54dB, -38dB or -20dB.
Setup the Silent Skip of the preset menu. (page 50)Add a Track manuallyWhen Manual Trk (Manual Track incrementing) is On during
recording, push the REC button to increment the track. 
A new track is created at that point. The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on
the speed of a card or the file size. Setup the Manual Trk of the preset menu. (page 47)
Recording Level ControlThe recording level control lets you select the type of input
level control.
•  At Manual, you control the input level with the REC
LEVEL controls.
•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 0dB as possible but does not go OVER.
•  At ALC (Automatic Level Control), the PMD660
automatically responds to changes in input level. 
Setup the LevelCont. of the preset menu. (page 51)Microphone AttenuatorThe microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use
of microphones that differ in sensitivity.
•  At 0dB, No microphone attenuation.
•  At -20dB, Input from a microphone(s) connected to the
MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB.
Setup the Mic Atten. of the preset menu. (page 52) 
						

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Add a Track automaticallyWith Auto Trk(Automatic Track incrementing) on, a new
track is begun automatically at specified intervals of
recording time.
Automatic Track can be set to increment every 1, 5, 10, 15
or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours.
Automatic Track makes finding a particular point in a
recording easier. For example, if a new track begins every
minute during playback, the Minute Track makes finding a
particular passage easier because of the relationship
between track numbers and time. During playback, you
can select track 3 to play approximately the 3rd minute of
recording. To go directly to the beginning of the 10th
minute, select track 10, etc.
Track             Recording time
#                minutes:seconds
1…………………….0:00 – 1:00
2…………………….1:01 – 2:00
3…………………….2:01 – 3:00The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on
the speed of a card or the file size. Setup the Auto Trk of the preset menu. (page 48) 
						

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Track Access• TRACK JUMP 
During playback, push to jump to the previous track.
If pushed while playing the first track, it jumps to the last
track on the CF card. 
• TRACK JUMP 
During playback, push to jump to the next track. 
If pushed while playing the last track, it jumps to the first
track on the CF card.Search•  During play - pause, push and hold the
button to rewind quickly. The rewind is at 10X
speed for three seconds, then it automatically
speeds up to 140X speed.
•  During play - pause, push and hold the
button to fast forward quickly. The fast forward
is at 10X speed for three seconds, then it
automatically speeds up to 140X speed.
Notes:
•  If the  button is held past the end of a track, the
fast forward will continue into the next track. 
•  If the  button is held past the beginning of a track,
the rewind will continue into the previous track.
Playback Procedure1. Slide the POWER switch to ON.
2. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.
The PLAY indicator will be lit and steady while in
playback.
3. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button again to pause playback.
4. Push the STOP button to stop playback.
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