Marantz PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder User Manual

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REC PAUSE
DISPLAY LIGHT
REC
LEVELL
R
REC
HP/SPK VOLUME
PHONES
KEY LOCK
10
Front continued
10. KEY LOCK switch
The KEY LOCK switch
secures the PMD670 in the
state it is in during Record,
Playback or Stop.
KEY LOCK
Slide the switch to the right to turn KEY LOCK on.
Only these controls will work:
Display LIGHT button.
POWER switch - Works during Playback or Stop.
PRE REC switch.
If you try to operate a button or switch that is
locked, "HOLD" appears briefly in the display.
Example display:
L
R -dBover 0
2 6 12 20
40 00-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK TIME
TRACK
DIGITAL
IN
OUTCHARGE
DC IN 13V
I/O
11          12
CHARGE
a
b
Left side
11. CHARGE indicator
Lit when optional Ni-Cd
battery is charging.
12. CF card compartment
Pull to open to access the CF card.OpenDoor Power Down is displayed for about
one second.
Card eject
buttonCF card slot
CF card door
Card eject button
The Card eject button has two positions: click
out (a) and click in (b).
To eject a CF card:
1. If recording or in playback push STOP 
.
If other operations are in progress cancel them
by pushing STOP 
 or wait for them to
complete.
2. Open the CF card door*.
3. Push and release the Card eject button so it is
in click out position (a).
4. Push the Card eject button from the click out
position to the click in position (b).
*Opening the CF card door turns power off. If
recording is in progress, opening the Memory card
door automatically stops recording and writes
critical track information to properly close the file
before powering off.
To insert a CF card:
1. Push and release the Card eject button so it is
in the click in position (b above).
2. Fully insert the CF
card.
3. Close the CF card
door.
Note: If the CF card door won't latch, check that
the Card eject button is in the click in position (b
above). 
						

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d
c
DIGITAL
IN
OUTCHARGE
DC IN 13V
I/O
13
14  15
DIGITAL
OUTIN
DC IN 13V
I/O
(3mm x
10mm long)
The supplied Memory compart-
ment security screw requires
using a small Phillips screwdriver
to open the Memory compartment
door. That reduces the possibility that the CF card will
be misplaced or stolen.
1. Remove the plastic pin (c) and then the
retainer (d).
2. Add the screw. Tighten the screw with a small
Phillips screwdriver tight enough so the screw
cannot be removed with a fingernail. Security
Left side continued
13. DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks
RCA jacks for connect-
ing the PMD670 to an
audio component that
accepts or outputs digital
audio signals.IN: Connect to the digital out of a digital audio
component. PCM audio data input at  44.1 and 48
kHz can be recorded.
This input has to be selected in the Input menu for
the signal to be recorded. See INPUT button.
OUT:  Connect to the digital in of a digital audio
component.
• Only files with sample frequencies of 48 or
44.1kHz can be output.
• Digital audio is only output during normal or
EDL playback.
• The receiving component must be able to
accept audio in SPDIF (IEC-958-II) format.
• The receiving component must be able to
accept a sampling frequency of 48 or
44.1kHz.
14. DC IN 13V jack
Plug the supplied AC
adapter in here. The power
supplied is 1.0A at 13V AC.
The PMD670 automatically
switches to adapter power
if it was running on battery power.  If AC power is
interrupted by a power outage or unplugging the
adapter the PMD670 automatically switches to
battery  power.
15. I/O port
Plug the supplied I/O cable in
here and connect the other end
to your computer (PC or MAC).
The connection makes it easy to copy audio files
to your computer's hard drive or a CD. The I/O
connection can only be made active when the
PMD670 is off (neither recording or during play-
back). 
						

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1. Connect the cable to the PMD670 and your
computer.
2. Slide the POWER switch on the PMD670 to
the right and release to power off.
3. Press and hold the I/O MENU/STORE button
while you slide the POWER switch on the
PMD670 to the right and release to power on.
This display appears:
The CF card in the PMD670 appears as a re-
movable device on your computer. The audio
files are in a MPGLANG1 folder.
CAUTION:Only copy audio files (tracks) to other
volumes. Do not modify or delete the EDL file. If
the EDL file is missing or damaged PMD670 will
not be able to recognize one or more recorded
tracks or all tracks.
See the enclosed CD for demo PMDEdit soft-
ware for computer audio file manipulation.
PMDEdit is a full featured software suite de-
signed for Marantz Professional digital recorders
available for purchase at www.marantzpro.com/
Products/PMDEdit.html or at (630) 741-0330.
Power off and power the PMD670 back on to
resume recording or playback.
POWERMARGIN RESET
 MENU/STOREi / O
How to connect via the I/O port
1
23
Root
PMD670.EDL
MPGLANG1
1001.MP
3
1002.MP3
1003.MP3
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
1999.MP
3
What will appear on your computer is a file titled
PMD670.EDL and a folder (directory) titled
MPGLANG1.  Files within the MPGLANG1 folder
are numbered from 1001 through the number of
tracks recorded to a maximum of 1999. The file
extension will be .mp3, .wav, .bwf or .mpg de-
pending on the Algor/File parameters that were
set for the recording.
Diagram of file structure (assuming .mp3 files).
Changes made to file names or file structure
made on your computer will prevent file
recognitiion and therefore playback in the
PMD670.
However audio files from your computer that are
renamed using the file names above and put into
the structure above may be playable on the
PMD670. For example, if you name an mp3 audio
file 1234.MP3 and place it in MPGLANG1 folder
the PMD670 may play it. 
						

							3COLD2HOT
2
312
31
1GND
LRMICL
R
LINE
IN
REMOTELINE
OUT
PHA NTOM
+48V
ON
OFF
16. Remote jack
Plug a wired remote (not
supplied) in here.REMOTE
Right side
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L
R
LINEINLINE
OUT
LINE OUT jacks
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to
connect to the input of an amplifier or other
external unit.
During playback what is output on the L or R
channel depends on the recording and for a
Stereo or Dual Mono recording, the setting of the
ANALOG OUT switch.
LINE IN jacks
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to
connect to the output of an external unit.17. LINE OUT/IN
jacks
Plug external line
level audio devices
in here.
18. MIC IN jacks
Plug external micro-
phones in here.
For mono recording
use the Left jack.
3COLD2
HOT
2
312
31
1
GND
LR
MIC
To record, stereo with MIC input, DLmono with
MIC input, mono with MIC input, or LRmono with
MIC input  must be selected in the input select
menu. See INPUT button.
Notes:
XLR pinout is 1 ground, 2 hot and 3 cold.
Microphones with a PHONE jack can be used
with an adapter (not supplied) from PHONE to
XLR. To record, mono, stereo, or LR mono LINE input
must be selected in the input select menu. See
INPUT button.
16     17            18
Wiring
diagram
2.5 mm jack
A switch connected to the 2.5mm mini jack off
(open) and on (closed) does the following de-
pending on the RemoteMode setting:
RemoteMode:
Start Stop
During record or playback switch remote off to
pause, on to resume.
EDL Mark
During record or playback switch remote to on
to add an EDL mark.
PWR REC
During POWER off, switch remote to on to
turn power on and begin recording.
During recording, switch remote to off to stop
recording and power off.
M.Track
During recording, switch remote to on to
increment the track. A new track is created at
that point. There is no break in recording.
See Remote Mode on page 36 to set or change
the Remote Mode. 
						

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Right side continued
OFF: No microphone power is supplied.
Microphone recommendations
Professional condenser microphone(s) (which
require additional power either phantom power
from the PMD670 or from another source) are
recommended because they provide greater
sensitivity, and higher quality audio recording.
Dynamic microphone(s) can be used but do not
yield optimum audio quality recordings.
Consult with your local dealer to select the
appropriate microphone(s) for your specific
application. In many cases they can demonstrate
the various performances and characteristics of
microphones for your use.
PHANTOM
+48V
ON
OFF
19
3COLD2HOT
2
312
31
1GND
LRMICL
R
LINE
IN
REMOTELINE
OUT
PHA NTOM
+48V
ON
OFF
20
20 . Carry studs
Attach the supplied carry
strap here.
LINE
OUT
REMOTE
LINE
OUT
REMOTE1.  Attach a strap
retainer through the
round hole.
2.  Add carry strap.
LINE
OUT
REMOTE
LINE
OUT
REMOTE
Installing the carry strap
3. Close strap
retainer.
21
19. PHANTOM +48V switch
Switch to ON to provide 48V
of power for a condenser
microphone(s).
ON: +48V is supplied to
power condenser
microphone(s).
Bottom
21. Battery com-
partment
Press and slide
at arrow to open
the Battery
compartment. 
						

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Battery power
The PMD670 can operate on several types of
battery power.
Hint:
Keep fully charged batteries in the PMD670
when recording using AC power. Otherwise if AC
power is interrupted, as much as 30 minutes of
your recording could be lost.
Eight AA alkaline batteries and the supplied
battery carrier can be used.  Alkaline batteries
can power recording or playback for about *6
hours.
AA size rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries
can be used in the supplied battery carrier, but
those cannot be recharged with the PMD670's
built in charger.
An optional Ni-Cd battery model RB1100 can be
charged in the PMD670. The RB1100 can also
be charged with an optional charger model
BC600. Ni-Cd batteries can power recording or
playback for about *5 hours.
An optional Ni-MH (Nickel metal hydride) battery
model RB1650 can be used, but cannot be
recharged with the PMD670's built-in charger. It
requires charger model BC600. Ni-MH batteries
can power recording or playback for about *7
hours.
*Using compact flash media.
Installing AA size batteries:
Power off, turn the PMD670 over.
Press and push in
the direction of the
arrow to remove
the battery com-
partment cover.
Install 8 AA size batter-
ies to the battery carrier
with the 
- ends towards
the springs.
Install the battery carrier with tab as shown and
over the ribbon for easy battery carrier removal.
Replace the battery compartment cover*.
 tab
 ribbon
Installing an optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery
Install the battery with tab as shown and over the
ribbon for easy battery removal*.
*When changing battery type, for optimal battery
performance, be sure you  change the Batt_Type
menu setting.
The optional Ni-Cd battery is charged only when:
• The AC adaptor is connected.
• The Ni-Cd battery is loaded correctly in the
battery compartment.
• The power to the PMD670 is off.
While charging (about 3 hours) the CHARGE
indicator will blink.
When the Ni-Cd battery charge cycle is complete
the CHARGE indicator will be lit and steady.
 tab
 ribbon 
						

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Display
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
1       2   3    4 5 6 78     9  10  11    12    13     14
15     16        17                 18      19  20   21 22   23
1. REC label
The REC label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate TOTAL REC TIME or
REC TIME REMAINING displayed on the
upper alphanumeric display.
2. TOTAL label
The TOTAL label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate TOTAL REC TIME, or
TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING displayed on
the upper alphanumeric display.
3. TRACK label
The TRACK label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate TRACK TIME displayed
on the upper alphanumeric display.
4. REMAIN label
The REMAIN label appears with other labels
in this area to indicate REC TIME REMAIN-
ING, or TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING
displayed on the upper alphanumeric display.
5. TIME label
The TIME label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate REC TIME REMAINING,
TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING, or TRACK
TIME displayed on the upper alphanumeric
display.
6. kbps label
The kbps label appears to indicate that the
first five places in the upper alphanumeric
display are kilobytes per second.
7. A-B label
A- indicates that the beginning (A point) of an
A-B loop has been set.
A-B indicates that the ending (B point) of an
A-B loop has also been set.8. Upper alphanumeric display
Displays a variety of information including
remaining recording time, clock time, menu
settings etc. Associated labels are display
items 1-7 and 9-10.
9. AM / PM label
Displays AM or PM when clock time is dis-
played.
10. kHz label
The kHz label appears to indicate that the
last five places in the Upper alphanumeric
display is frequency in kiloHertz.
11. L -dB R level meter labels
L is the label for the upper (Left) level meter.
-dB is the label for the center level meter
scale in decibels.
R is the label for the lower (Right) level
meter.
12. Upper level meter
The louder the sound input to the recorder on
the Left channel the more bars are displayed.
13. Decibel scale
The scale in dB (decibels) for the upper and
lower level meters.
14. Lower level meter
The louder the sound input to the recorder on
the Right channel the more bars are dis-
played.
15. TRACK label
The TRACK label appears to indicate that the
number displayed on the left of the lower
alphanumeric display is the track number.
16. MARK label
The MARK label appears to indicate that the
number displayed on the left of the lower
alphanumeric display is the EDL Mark num-
ber.
17. Lower alphanumeric display
Displays a variety of information including
remaining recording algorithm, date, track
number, number of tracks on CF card, EDL 
						

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Mark number, number of EDL Marks on CF card
etc. Associated labels are display items 15
and 16.
18. MIC/INT MIC label
The MIC label appears when external micro-
phones are selected.
The INT MIC label appears when input se-
lected for recording is the internal micro-
phone.
19. LINE label
The LINE label appears when input(s) se-
lected for recording is (are) the LINE IN jacks.
20. Record 
The Record symbol appears when the
PMD670 is in record mode. Appears with the
Play symbol when recording. Appears flashing
when in record pause.
21. Play 
The Play symbol appears when the PMD670
is in playback, playback pause, recording,
record pause.
22. Pause 
The Pause symbol appears when the
PMD670 is in playback pause, or record
pause.
23. Battery 
The Battery symbol appears in most displays
to indicate battery charge.
 indicates that battery charge is okay.
indicates that battery charge is getting low
and there is approximately 5 to 10 minutes of
record or playback time available.
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
18     19  20  21 22 23 24 25   26
 flashing indicates that battery has ap-
proximately 1 to 3 minutes of record or
playback time remaining.
The REC indicator light will flash. If BEEP is
set to On the PMD670 will also beep.
If the PMD670 continues to operate it will
automatically shut down. If recording it will
write track information, stop recording and
power off. If in playback it will stop playback
and power off.
 indicates that battery charge is depleted or
no battery is installed.
24. S.SKIP label
The Silent Skip label appears when Silent
Skip is enabled.
25. Margin level
The Margin level is displayed. The PMD670
holds this display at the highest level
achieved during the current recording. If
more than 0 dB, OV is displayed. To reset
the Margin level press and release the
MARGIN RESET button.
26. -dB label
The -dB label applies to the Peak level
display.
Care and Maintenance
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution. 
						

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bitrate32 kbps 64 kbps 40 kbps 80 kbps 64 kbps 128 kbps 80 kbps 160 kbps 128kbps 256 kbps 160 kbps 320 kbps.mp3
mono stereo mono stereo mono stereo mono stereo mono stereo mono stereo
32 MB  2:13:00 1:06:30 1:46:24  0:53:12 1:06:30 0:33:15 0:53:12 0:26:36  0:33:15 0:16:38 0:26:36 0:13:18
64 MB  4:26:00 2:13:00 3:32:48  1:46:24 2:13:00 1:06:30 1:46:24 0:53:12  1:06:30 0:33:15 0:53:12 0:26:36
CARD  128 MB  8:52:00 4:26:00 7:05:36  3:32:48 4:26:00 2:13:00 3:32:48 1:46:24  2:13:00 1:06:30 1:46:24 0:53:12
SIZE  256 MB  17:44:00 8:52:00 14:11:12 7:05:36 8:52:00 4:26:00 7:05:36 3:32:48  4:26:00 2:13:00 3:32:48 1:46:24
340 MB  23:33:08 11:46:34 18:50:30  9:25:15 11:46:34 5:53:17  9:25:15  4:42:38  5:53:17 2:56:38 4:42:38 2:21:19
512 MB  35:28:00 17:44:00 28:22:24  14:11:12 17:44:00  8:52:00  14:11:12 7:05:36  8:52:00  4:26:00 7:05:36  3:32:48
(1 GB)  1024 MB  70:56:00  35:28:00  56:44:48  28:22:24  35:28:00  17:44:00  28:22:24  14:11:12  17:44:00  8:52:00  14:11:12  7:05:36
bitrate32 kbps  64 kbps  48 kbps  96 kbps  64 kbps  128 kbps  96 kbps  192 kbps  128 kbps  256 kbps  192 kbps  384 kbps
.mp2
mono stereo mono  stereo mono  stereo mono  stereo  mono stereo mono stereo
32 MB  2:13:00 1:06:30 1:39:45  0:49:53 1:06:30 0:33:15 0:49:53 0:24:56  0:33:15 0:16:38 0:24:56 0:12:28
64 MB  4:26:00 2:13:00 3:19:30  1:39:45 2:13:00 1:06:30 1:39:45 0:49:53  1:06:30 0:33:15 0:49:53 0:24:56
CARD  128 MB  8:52:00 4:26:00 6:39:00  3:19:30 4:26:00 2:13:00 3:19:30 1:39:45  2:13:00 1:06:30 1:39:45 0:49:53
SIZE  256 MB  17:44:00 8:52:00 13:18:00 6:39:00 8:52:00 4:26:00 6:39:00 3:19:30  4:26:00 2:13:00 3:19:30 1:39:45
340 MB  23:33:08 11:46:34 17:39:51  8:49:55 11:46:34 5:53:17  8:49:55  4:24:58  5:53:17 2:56:38 4:24:58 2:12:29
512 MB  35:28:00 17:44:00 26:36:00  13:18:00 17:44:00  8:52:00  13:18:00 6:39:00  8:52:00  4:26:00 6:39:00  3:19:30
(1 GB)  1024 MB  70:56:00  35:28:00  53:12:00  26:36:00  35:28:00  17:44:00  26:36:00  13:18:00  17:44:00  8:52:00  13:18:00  6:39:00
fs                 32 kHz            44.1 kHz         48 kHz
PCM
 mono  stereo mono  stereo mono  stereo
32 MB  0:08:20  0:04:10  0:06:03  0:03:01  0:05:33  0:02:47
64 MB  0:16:40  0:08:20  0:12:06  0:06:03  0:11:07  0:05:33
CARD 128 MB 0:33:20 0:16:40 0:24:11 0:12:06 0:22:13 0:11:07
SIZE 256 MB 1:06:40 0:33:20 0:48:23 0:24:11 0:44:27 0:22:13
340 MB  1:28:33  0:44:16  1:04:15  0:32:07  0:59:02  0:29:31
512 MB  2:13:20  1:06:40  1:36:45  0:48:23  1:28:54  0:44:27
(1 GB)  1024 MB  4:26:41  2:13:20  3:13:30  1:36:45  2:57:47  1:28:54
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
Recording time chart
Recording time chart
The recording time available on a CF card depends on the size of the card in MB, the recording type (.mp3, .mp2 or PCM), the
bitrate of the recording and if recording in mono or stereo.
This Recording time chart lists approximate recording times based on those factors. 
						

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Should faults occur, it is in many cases not necessary
to consult your dealer or technical service department.
On the basis of the following checks, you will 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 630 741 0330.
The PMD670 does not turn on
Check power
• install fresh batteries
• check AC adaptor connections
The PMD670 turns on then turns itself off
• install fresh batteries
The PMD670 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
jacks the PMD670 will record silence.)
The PMD670 will not playback
• check EDL switch, if ON switch to OFF
No audio playback through headphones or internal
speaker
• check HP/SPK VOLUME control setting
• check a different track or CF card
The PMD670 will not record
• check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not
been recorded
• check that the PMD670 acknowledges the CF
card
No signal from microphone input
• chedk input selection
• check REC level control settings
• check if microphone(s) require Phantom power
Excessive noise
• check cable connections
Playback on a PC results in poor sound
• check quality of PC sound card and program
• check frequency conversion program*
*The PMD670 records audio files with a sampling
frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert
the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate con-
verter). Only high quality sample rate converters
should be used.
PC cannot read files
• check if the files are MP2 or MP2 with a .wav file
extension Some PC's cannot interpret this combi-
nation. Try renaming the MP2 file so it has a .mp2
or .mp3 file extension.
• check the capability of the PC programSome playback and editing programs do not
support MP2/MP3 or Broadcast Wave (.bwf)
formats. Consult the Marantz Professional
website at www.marantzpro.com for links to
programs that support MP2/MP3 and Broadcast
Wave Format.
The rechargeable battery not recharging
• check that the CHARGE indicator is flashing
during charging and lit and steady when charging
is complete.
• check AC adaptor connections
• check that Power is turned off on the PMD670
Rechargeable battery life low
• make sure you fully charge and discharge the Ni-
Cd battery during each charge cycle
• replace battery
Media cards that are heavily used should be occa-
sionally reformatted to avoid audio problems due to
fragmentation.
If the PMD670 exhibits erratic behavior, the micropro-
cessor can be reset by, powering off, disconnecting
AC power and removing batteries.
Record setting recommendations
Recording a meeting
LEVEL CONT. switch at ALC.
ANC switch at 
.
Factory default settings.
Input: INT MIC mono or MIC mono
Menu settings:
Algor/File: mono, MP3, 44.1kHz, 32 kbps, .mp3.
M.Track: On
S.Skip: On
Beep: On
A.PowOff: Yes
Recording music
LEVEL CONT. switch at  MANUAL.
ANC switch at FLAT.
Input: MIC stereo
Menu settings:
Algor/File: Stereo, MP3,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .mp3.
M.Track: Off
S.Skip: Off
Beep: Off
A.PowOff: Yes
Menu settings (highest quality):
Algor/File: Stereo, PCM,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .wav.
M.Track: Off
S.Skip: Off
Beep: Off
A.PowOff: Yes