Marantz PMD660 Portable Solid State Recorder User Manual

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TroubleshootingShould problems occur, it is often unnecessary to consult
your dealer or technical service department. On the basis
of the following checks, you may be able to rectify a
number of conditions yourself without difficulty. If the
condition cannot be remedied after the following check,
please consult your dealer, or contact Marantz
Professional at 866-405-2154(Toll Free).
The PMD660 does not turn on.
•  Install fresh batteries.
•  Check AC adapter connections.
The PMD660 turns on then turns itself off.
•  Install fresh batteries.
The PMD660 seems to record, but there is no sound
on playback.
•  Check input settings. 
(For example, if LINE input is selected and no input is
connected to the LINE IN jack, the PMD660 will record
silence. The PMD660 will not playback.)
•  Check output settings. 
(For example, if the output selected is LINE, no sound
output is available in the speaker or headphones
(SP/HP) or vice versa.)
There is no audio playback through headphones or
internal speaker.
•  Check HP/SPK VOL control setting.
•  Check a different track or CF card.
•  Check output setting.
18. Default
The Default menu choice resets all Menu (not Edit menu)
items in the Preset to their default values. 
This is convenient if you are setting up a new Preset
configuration because you do not have to check all the
settings - you know they are at the default.
Note:
US defaults are used for illustration. 
See page 42, 43 for a table of menu defaults.
Defaults are listed for each menu item.
1. From stop, push the MENU/EDIT button.
2. Push the or button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3.
3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset.
4. Push the or buttonuntil Default is displayed.
5. Push the ENTER button while Default is displayed.
The OK? is flashing.
6. Push the ENTER button. 
Display returns to stop mode. 
						

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The PMD660 will not record.
•  Check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not been
recorded.
•  Check that the PMD660 acknowledges the CF card. 
No signal from microphone input.
•  Check input selection.
•  Check REC level control settings.
•  Check if microphone(s) require(s) Phantom power.
There is excessive noise on the PMD660.
•  Check cable connections and/or replace cable.
•  Check for proper gain levels.
Playback on a PC results in poor sound.
•  Check quality of PC sound card and program.
•  Check frequency conversion program.*
* The PMD660 records audio files with a sampling
frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert the
files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate converter). Only
high quality sample rate converters should be used.
PC cannot read files
•  Check the capability of the PC program. Some playback
and editing programs do not support MP3 or Broadcast
Wave (.wav) formats. 
If the PMD660 exhibits erratic behavior, the
microprocessor can be reset by powering off,
disconnecting AC power and removing batteries.
Care and Maintenance
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent
solution.
Media cards that are heavily used should be occasionally
reformatted to avoid audio problems due to fragmentation. 
						

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Error Message
Display DescriptionCF CardNo Card 
No CF card inserted, or card is not detected.
Unformat 
CF card is formatted other than 
FAT16 or FAT32.
Full Card 
Remaining capacity of CF card is less than a few kbytes. 
Full 999 
The number of tracks on the CF card has reached the 999 maximum.
Full Mark 
The number of EDL marks on the card has reached the 255 maximum.
No Track Track file is not 
detected
.
VBR  VBR file is forwarded or rewinded.
No Mark  Mark of track file is not detected
.
Can not... 
Invalid operation.
LowBattery  Battery voltage is low.
Need DC IN  AC adapter is not connected to PMD660.
Bad File The menu setting of the file setting is not 
detected or 
file
 error.
Err FS  Version up file 
 or 
file
 system error.
Full V99 Copy track (Virtual Track) file is 99 track.
No V.Track Copy track (Virtual Track) file is not 
detected
.
Limit 80m Copy track (Virtual Track) time set to over 80 minutes.
Err Format Not supported file format.
OthersErr DSP 
DSP processing error.
Err Card  Card or File error.
Err RTC  RTC
 processing error.
Err EEPROM  EEPROM
 error. 
Err SRAM  SRAM
 error.
Err Flash  Flash ROM
 error.  
						

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Inputs
MIC IN L/R
Type  .................................. XLR (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)
Input sensitivity (MIC)  .................... 1.2 mVrms/6.5 kohms
LINE IN
Type ...................................................................\
. mini jack
Input sensitivity  .............................. 300 mVrms/20 kohms
Outputs
LINE OUT
Type ...................................................................\
. mini jack
Standard level  ................................ 2 Vrms max./2 kohms
General
Headphone output power ........................ 8 mW/ 16 ohms
Speaker output power.............................. 150 mW/ 8 ohms
Phantom power  ................................................ +48V, 5mA
Power consumption
Recording/Playback  ........................................ 4.0 W (DC)
Battery life (Alkaline)  ................................ 4 hours (typical)
Dimensions
Width  .......................................................... 113 mm (4.5)
Height  ............................................................ 47 mm (1.9)
Depth  ........................................................ 183.5 mm (7.2)
Weight  ...................................................... 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs.)
SpecificationsDigital audio system
System  .............................................. Solid State Recorder
Usable media  ........................................ CF memory cards Microdrive
Recording and media methods
.mp3  .................................. MPEG1 Layer III compression
PCM  ...................................................... 16 bit linear PCM
Recording bit rate
MP3 mono  ............................................................ 64 kbps
MP3 stereo  .......................................................... 128 kbps
Sampling frequency  ...................................... 44.1, 48 kHz
Number of channels  .......................... 2 (stereo), 1 (mono)
Frequency response  ............................ 16,000 Hz (-0.5dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
IEC-A weighted ................................................ LINE 80 dB MIC 60 dB
Total harmonic distortion
at 0 VU (PCM)  ................................................ LINE 0.06% MIC 0.15%
Dynamic range  ........................................................ 80 dB 
						

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LIMITED WARRANTY - USAYour Marantz Professional product is warranted against
manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year parts and labor. Marantz will pay for
labor and material expenses for items covered by this
limited warranty.
Except as specified below, this warranty covers defects in
material and workmanship. The following are not covered
under warranty:
1. Damage, deterioration, malfunction or failure to meet
performance specifications resulting from:
a) Accidents, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect or
unauthorized product modification.
b) Improper installation, removal or maintenance, or
failure to follow supplied instructions.
c) Repair or attempted repair by a non-Marantz
authorized agent.
d) Any shipment (claims must be presented to the
carrier).
e) Any cause other than a defect of manufacturing.
2. Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found or changes
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the
product.
3. Any serialized product on which the serial number has
been defaced, modified or removed.
4. Batteries and battery chargers.
5. Accessories, including but not limited to: cables,
mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories,
power cords and adapters, and carry cases.
6. Products purchased outside of the United States, its
possessions or territories.
Included accessories
CF card (64MB) (US only) ................................................ 1
AC adapter ........................................................................ 1
USB cable ........................................................................ 1
Audio cable ...................................................................... 1
Carry strap ........................................................................ 1
Screws (ISO 3x10 mm)  .................................................... 2
Plastic pin and retainer .................................................... 1
CD-ROM .......................................................................... 1
User Guide ........................................................................ 1
Optional accessories**
(See www.d-mpro.com for description and/or ordering
information)
Wired remote ....................................................RC600PMD
* Specifications subject to change without notice. 
						

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Limitation of Implied warranties
All implied warranties, including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are
limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Exclusion of Damages
Liability for any defective product is limited to the products
repair or replacement at manufacturer’s option.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to other
products caused by any defects in Marantz products,
damages based on inconvenience or loss of use of the
product, or any other damages, whether incidental,
consequential, or otherwise. 
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
How state law relates to the warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from State to State.
Marantz Professional service number:
Marantz Professional Factory Service (866)405-2154
This warranty is enforcable only in the United States and
its possessions or territories.
Non-transferable warranty
This Warranty may be enforced only by the original
purchaser.
Service Information
1. If your unit needs service in the USA, contact our
service referral at the appropriate telephone number
indicated below. We will advise you of the name and
location of one or more authorized service centers from
which service may be obtained. Please do not return
the unit directly to us.
2. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to
ship the product for service. If the necessary repairs are
covered by the warranty, we will pay return shipping
charges to your location anywhere in the United States
or its territories.
3. Whenever warranty service is required, you must
present the original dated sales receipt or other proof of
date purchased. 
						

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