Marantz PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder User Manual

							Model PMD670 User Guide
®
Portable Solid State Recorder 
						

							Warnings and Cautions
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.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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 PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE. 
						

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Important Safety Instructions
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water–for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool, in a wet basement, and the like.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to
overturn.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in
the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For  products intended
to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12. Power Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
13. Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of
protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure
the service technician has used a replacement plug specified
by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as
the original plug.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.15. Lightning – Lightning – Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system for added protection
during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power line surges.
16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –
this indicates a need for service.
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. 
						

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ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENTANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20) ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
FIGURE 1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70GROUND
CLAMP
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H) GROUND CLAMPS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV)
system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-
ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
NOTE:Changes or modifications may cause this
unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
may void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
WARNINGS
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
Do not insert anything into the equipment through
the ventilation holes.
Do not cover the ventilation with any items such
as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the equipment.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction's rules that apply in your country
or area.
When setting up the recorder ensure that:
• it will not be exposed to interference from
external equipment.
• it will not be exposed to electrostatic dis-
charges.
• it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• heavy objects are not placed on the recorder.
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 
						

							MARANTZ EUROPE B.V.
5600 EINDHOVEN
THE NETHERLANDS SI DICHIARA CHE L'APPARECCHIO SINTO-AMPLIFACATORE SR-39
RISPONDE ALLE PRESCRIZIONI DELL'ART. 2 COMMA 1 DEL D.M. 28
AGOSTO 1995 N° 548.
FATTO A EINDHOVEN, IL 1/1/1997.
CE marking (only EU version)
English
This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.
Français
Cet appareil est cnforme á la directive EMC et á la de directive sur les basses
tensions.
Deutsch
Dieses Greät entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für
Niederspannungsgeräte.
Nederlands
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de EMC-richtlijnene en de richtlijnen vooor apparatuur
met laag voltage.
Italiano
Quest' unitá è conforme alle diretive EMC ed alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni.
Português
Esta unidade está em conformidade com as directivas EMC e as directivas de
baixa voltagem.
Español
Esta unidad estáde acuerdo con las normas EMC y las relacionadas con baja
tensión.
Equipment mains working system
This product complies with household power and safety requirements in your area.
- 5 - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
"Este aparato lleva elementos antiparasitarios necesarios para cumplir con ls
limites que se estableren en el Anexo V del Reglamento sobre Pertubaciones
Radioelectricas e Interferencias aprobado en el Real Decreto 138/1989. (B.O.E.
de 9 Febrero 1989)." 
						

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Quick Start
Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your
new PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder and begin
recording.
Note: Outside of the USA a CF card is not included.
See page 41 for installing a CF card and page 22 to
format a CF card.
a. Plug AC adapter into
household power.
b. Plug the adaptor jack into the PMD670 at DC IN
13V.
2. Slide the POWER switch to the right and release.
On first power up, wait
for the PMD670 to
initialize.
A full display will
appear momentarily.
The display will change
to Loading then to
Reading.
The display will change
to this display for a
newly formatted  CF
card.
POWER
MARK TRACK TOTAL TRACK TIME
REC REMAIN kbpsA-B
L
R -dB
PM kHz
AM
INT
MIC
LINES.SKIP-dB
over 0
2 6 12
20
40 00
L
R -dBover 0
2 6 12
20
40 00-dB
L
R -dBover 0
2 6 12 20
40 00-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK TIME
TRACK
The Rec indicator (a)
will be lit and steady
while recording.
b
c
4.  Push and release the STOP button to stop record-
ing and end the track (close the audio file).
REC
The display will
show the recording
time (b) of the
current track (c).
The display will
show the remaining
recording time at
current settings for
the CF
card.
a
TIME
REC REMAINL
R -dBover 0
2 6 12 20
40 00-dB
INT
MIC
STOP
DC IN 13V
a. Plug the AC adapter in.
b. Slide the POWER switch to turn on.
c. Slide the REC switch to start recording.
d. Push and release REC PAUSE when record-
ing is not necessary.
e. Slide the REC switch to resume recording.
f. Push the STOP button to stop recording.
POWER
CANCEL
STOP
REC
REC PAUSE
DC IN 13V
a.
b.
c.  e. d.f.
Quick Start Basic Instructions
To transfer audio files to your computer:
transfer the CF card, see page 37,
or
connect via I/O, see page 43.
L
R -dBover 0
2 6 12 20
40 00-dB
INT
MIC
Quick Start Detailed Instructions
The PMD670 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. Quick Start ignores
your changing any of these presets, it even ignores
installing batteries.
1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD670.
example shows 4 hours 21 minutes and 02 seconds
remaining
3. Slide the REC button to the right and release.
   Recording begins. 
						

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Table of Contents
Precautions
Warnings and Cautions ........................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ................... 3
Regulatory Compliance ........................... 4
Quick Start ................................................... 6
Table of Contents ......................................... 7
US/Europe models ....................................... 8
Package Contents ........................................ 8
Control and Connection Diagrams
Top ........................................................... 9
Front ........................................................ 10
Left side ................................................... 10
Right side ................................................. 10
Bottom ..................................................... 10
Display ..................................................... 11
Introduction .................................................. 12
Features ....................................................... 13
Controls and Connections
To p............................................................ 14
Speaker .................................................. 14
MIC (internal microphone) ...................... 14
POWER switch ....................................... 14
Security cover ........................................ 14
Recording setup controls
AUTO MARK switch ............................... 14
PRE REC switch .................................... 15
INPUT LOCK switch ............................... 15
ANALOG OUT switch ............................. 15
MIC ATTEN  switch ................................. 15
REPEAT switch ...................................... 16
ANC switch ............................................. 16
EDL PLAY switch ................................... 16
LEVEL CONT. switch ............................. 16
INPUT button ......................................... 17
What the Input selections do:.......... 17
Recording (file) parameters ............. 17
Input device(s) and channels ........... 18
A-B REPEAT button ............................... 18
A-B Repeat playback........................ 18
MARK/
EDIT buttons ........................... 19
EDL Marks.......................................... 19
Adding EDL Marks ........................... 19
Locating EDL Marks ........................ 19
Custom playback sequences ........... 19
Editing EDL Marks ........................... 19
EDL A-B  looping .............................. 20
Edit mode........................................... 20
How to renumber tracks ................... 20
How to erase tracks ......................... 20
How to erase all EDL marks
wihin one track .................................... 21How to erase all track EDL marks ....... 21
How to format a CF card ..................... 22
TRACK JUMP buttons ........................... 23
TRACK JUMP reverse button 
....... 23
REC UNDO button .............................. 23
TRACK JUMP forward button 
....... 23
-/REW button 
...................................... 23
FWD/+ button 
..................................... 23
MARGIN RESET/
I/O
MENU/STORE button ..................... 24
MARGIN RESET button ......................... 24
I/O button ............................................... 24
MENU/STORE button ........................ 24
MENU operations.............................. 24
The Menu choices are: ........................ 25
How to set or change the
Date and time..................................... 25
Date Format ........................................ 27
Algor/File............................................ 28
How to set or change the
Algor/file parameters ........................ 29
Other menu choices:
Manual track incrementing ............... 31
Seamless play .................................. 31
Silent Skip ........................................ 32
Auto Cue .......................................... 33
Single Play ....................................... 34
Beep ................................................. 34
Automatic Power Off ........................ 35
Battery Type ..................................... 35
Remote Mode ................................... 36
bwf ID numbers ................................ 36
Menu Default .................................... 37
PLAY/PAUSE  /
ENTER button 
.................................... 38
PLAY/PAUSE button 
....................... 38
ENTER button 
................................. 38
STOP/CANCEL button 
......................... 38
Front
HP/SP VOLUME control ........................... 39
Display ...................................................... 39
REC PAUSE button ................................... 39
REC indicator ............................................ 39
REC switch ................................................ 39
REC LEVEL controls ................................. 39
PHONES jack ............................................ 40
DISPLAY button ........................................ 40
LIGHT button ............................................. 40
KEY LOCK switch ..................................... 41 
						

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Left side
CHARGE indicator .................................... 41
CF card compartment ............................... 41
To eject a CF card .................................. 41
To insert a CF card ................................. 41
DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks .............................. 42
DC IN 13V jack .......................................... 42
I/O port ...................................................... 42
How to connect via I/O port................. 43
Right side
Remote jack .............................................. 44
Remote Mode........................................ 44
LINE OUT/IN jacks .................................... 44
MIC IN jacks .............................................. 44
PHANTOM +48V switch ............................ 45
Microphone recommendations........... 45
Carry studs ................................................ 45
Installing the carry strap..................... 45
Bottom
Battery compartment ................................. 46
Battery power....................................... 46
Installing AA size batteries............... 46
Installing an optional
Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery...................... 46
Display........................................................ 47
Care and maintenance ................................. 48
Recording time chart .................................... 49
Troubleshooting ........................................... 50
Record setting recommendations ................ 50
Specifications ............................................... 51
Optional accessories .................................... 51
Menu defaults ............................................... 51
Warranty ....................................................... 52
US/Europe models
MODEL NO. PMD670/U1B
The US model, PMD670/UIB distributed in the
USA, and European model, PMD670/W1B
distributed elsewhere, differ slightly in supplied
accessories and default settings. Those differ-
ences are noted in this User Guide.
MODEL NO. PMD670/UIB
or
MODEL NO. PMD670/W1B
Package contents
• PMD670
• 64MB CF card (US only)
(shipped formatted and
installed)
• AC adapter
• I/O cable (3 ft)
• AA battery holder
• Carry strap
• Carry strap retainers (2)
• Security screws (3)
ISO 3x10 (3mm x 10mm long)
For Memory compartment door (1)
or Security cover  (2 spares).
• Plastic pin and retainer
(spare -
  for Memory compartment door)
•CD
Contents of the CD may vary.
Contents usually include:
• PDF format manual(s)
Several languages may be included.
• Demonstration copy of PMD Edit software
• Instructions for obtaining full copy of PMD Edit
• This User Guide
• Customer Registration Document 
						

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SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670
POWER
MIC ATTEN 0dB -20dBFLAT
ANC
LEVEL CONT.LIMITERALC MANUALOFF
ONEDL PLAY
STEREO
L
ANALOG  OUTROFF
ONAUTO MARKOFF ONPRE REC
MARK A-B REPEAT INPUTEDIT
SINGLE
OFFALL
OFF
ONINPUT LOCK
TRACK JUMP
MARGIN RESET REC
UNDO
 MENU/STORE ENTER CANCELPLAY / PAUSE STOP
I / O
-/REW
FWD/+
MIC ATTEN 0dB
-20dBFLAT
ANC
LEVEL CONT.LIMITER
ALC
MANUALOFFON
EDL PLAY
STEREO
L
ANALOG  OUTROFF
ON
AUTO MARKOFFON
PRE REC
MARK A-B REPEAT INPUT
EDIT
SINGLE
OFFALL
OFF
ON
INPUT LOCK
TRACK JUMP
MARGIN RESET REC
UNDO
 MENU/STOREENTERCANCELPLAY / PAUSE STOP
I / O
-/REW
FWD/+
Control and Connection Diagrams
1             2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14    15      16    17      18
19     20          21            22
23              24            25
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
EDIT
4
To p
1Speaker ..................................................... 14
2MIC (internal microphone) ......................... 14
3POWER switch .......................................... 14
4Security cover ........................................... 14
Setup controls
5AUTO MARK switch .................................. 14
6PRE REC switch ....................................... 14
7INPUT LOCK switch .................................. 15
8ANALOG OUT switch ................................ 15
9MIC ATTEN  switch .................................... 15
10REPEAT switch ......................................... 15
11ANC switch ................................................ 16
12EDL PLAY switch ...................................... 16
13LEVEL CONT. ........................................... 16
14INPUT button ............................................ 17
15A-B REPEAT button .................................. 18
MARK/
EDIT controls
16Mark reverse button .................................. 18
17MARK/
 EDIT button ............................... 18
18Mark forward button .................................. 18
Record/Playback controls
19TRACK JUMP reverse button
(playback) .................................................. 23
REC UNDO button (record) ...................... 23
20TRACK JUMP forward button
(playback) .................................................. 23
21-/REW button
....................................... 23
22FWD/+ button 
..................................... 23
23MARGIN RESET/
I/O
MENU/STORE button
MARGIN RESET button (playback) .......... 24
I/O button .................................................. 24
MENU/STORE button ........................... 24
24PLAY/PAUSE button 
 (playback) ......... 38
PAUSE button (record) .............................. 38
ENTER button 
 (menu) ........................ 38
25STOP/CANCEL button
.......................... 38 # Control Page 
						

							# Control Page
Front
1HP/SPK VOLUME control ...................... 39
2Display (see next page) ......................... 39
3REC PAUSE button ................................ 39
4REC indicator. ........................................ 39
5REC switch
......................................... 39
6REC LEVEL controls .............................. 39
7PHONES jack ......................................... 40
8DISPLAY button ..................................... 40
9LIGHT button .......................................... 40
10KEY LOCK switch .................................. 41
Left side
11CHARGE indicator ................................. 41
12CF card compartment ............................ 41
13DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks ........................... 42
14DC IN 13V jack ....................................... 42
15I/O port ................................................... 42
Right side
16REMOTE jack ........................................ 44
17LINE IN/OUT jacks ................................. 44
18MIC IN jacks ........................................... 44
19PHANTOM power switch ....................... 45
20Carry studs ............................................. 45
Bottom
21Battery compartment .............................. 46
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REC PAUSE
DISPLAY LIGHT
REC
LEVELL
R
REC
HP/SPK VOLUME
PHONES
KEY LOCK
1                   2                           3      4      5          6
7                                              8      9      10
DIGITAL
IN
OUTCHARGE
DC IN 13V
I/O
11          12                13
14  15
3COLD2HOT
2
312
31
1GND
LRMICL
R
LINE
IN
REMOTELINE
OUT
PHA NTOM
+48V
ON
OFF
16   17            18         19
21 20