Marantz PMD680 Operations Instructions

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SETTING UP
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the Marantz
Professional PMD680 PC Card Recorder. The PMD680 is
the next generation of portable digital recorders that
bridge the gap between real-time audio recording and
computers — while keeping the size and functionality of
our renowned portable cassette and MiniDisc recorders.
The PMD680 has been designed as a field acquisition
tool. This means that the unit itself is designed to record
audio in a computer compatible file format. The audio
files are then meant to be transferred to a computer for
editing or transmission.
The recording medium of the PMD680, PCMCIA
compatible PC Cards, allows plug-and-play
compatibility with desktop and laptop computers. Flash
PC Cards are based on flash memory technology that
features no moving parts and is not affected by
movement and temperature. Flash memory cards are
available through most computer and digital
photography products resellers. For a complete list of
approved cards for the PMD680, please refer to the
Marantz Professional website at www.marantz.com.
The MP2 (MPEG1 layer2) file format that is supported
by the PMD680 is a worldwide standard for compressed
digital audio storage and transmission. Many playback
and editing systems are available commercially and
through the Internet. For more information on MP2
based playback and editing systems, please consult your
dealer.
Also supported by the PMD680, PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) is the most widely used format for coding
uncompressed digital audio. The PCM system is used
on CD players, DAT recorders, and on computer editing
programs that support Wave (.wav) files. Recording in
the PCM format will provide the most universally
accepted storage format but comes with the limitation
that it uses a lot of memory very quickly.
USING THIS MANUAL
Please read these operating instructions carefully. We
recommend that you read the entire user guide before
you connect or operate the unit.
After you have reviewed the contents this manual, we
suggest that you make all system connections before you
attempt to operate the unit.
FOREWORD
This section must be read before any connection is made
to the mains supply.
WARNINGS
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
Do not push anything inside the equipment through
the ventilation holes.
COPYRIGHT
Recording and playback of any material may require
consent. For further information refer to the following:
—Copyright Act 1956
—Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958
—Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
—any subsequent statutory enactments and orders
PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be considered when
operating the equipment.
When setting the equipment ensure that :
air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment
the equipment is on a vibration free surface
the equipment will not be exposed to interference from an
external source
the equipment will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold,
moisture or dust
the equipment will not be exposed to direct sunlight
the equipment will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges
In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.
If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact
your nearest dealer or service center.
Features
Monaural (1 track) audio recording and playback
Recording onto various types of approved PC Cards
- Please refer to the Marantz Professional website at
www.marantz.com for the complete list of approved
cards
Two different recording formats:
- Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer2 (MP2)
- Uncompressed recording using 16-bit/48kHz Pulse
Code Modulation (PCM)
MS-DOS and Windows compatible file system
Selectable file types:
- Wave (.wav)
- Broadcast Wave (.bwf)
- Raw MP2 (.mp2)
Manual, manual with limiter, and automatic (ALC)
record level control
An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for
eliminating unwanted background noises
Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 seconds
prior to when recording is started
Portions of multiple recordings can be played back in
sequence using the EDL (Edit Decision List) system
Three different ways to power the unit:
- Included AC adaptor
- 8 Alkaline AA batteries
- Optional rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack
Built-in Time and Date generator marks each
recording
Telephone jack for recording and playback using
standard analog telephone lines
Remote input for pausing and un-pausing during
recording or playback
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Features

1SETTING UPINTRODUCTIONThank you for your purchase of the MarantzProfessional PMD680 PC Card Recorder. The PMD680 isthe next generation of portable d

Page 2 - Contents

GENERAL FUNCTION10-dB50 40 24 6 2 0∞TRACKTIME12OVER55555555Display SelectionsChanging the Displayed InformationPressing the DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) butto

Page 3 - AC Adaptor and Batteries

GENERAL FUNCTION11During Playback and Play-Pauseq Current Track # Time elapsed on currentplaying trackw Current Track # Remaining time of currentplayi

Page 4 - Setting the Date and Time

12RECORDINGInput ControlsINPUT SelectionThe PMD680 can record from a variety of inputs:• XLR micorphone connection• 1/4" microphone connection• I

Page 5 - Capacity of Files and Card

13RECORDINGRecord SettingsREC MODEThree programmable record modes are available foreach track that is recorded. See the Preset Menu sectionfor inform

Page 6 - Components

14RECORDINGRecording OperationBasic Procedure1. Make sure all input selection and recordsettings are made correctly.2. Press the RECORD/MARK button to

Page 7 - Other Connections

15PLAYBACK and EDITINGPlaybackThe standard playback mode will play all the tracks ona card in order. Alternative playback options are theEDL playback

Page 8 - Preset Operation

16PLAYBACK and EDITINGSelecting TracksIn the stop, play, or play-pause modes, tracks previousor next are selected by pressing the 1/4 and ¢/¡ buttons

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17PLAYBACK and EDITINGTrack Erase1. From the stop mode, use the 1/4 and¢/¡ buttons to select the track that is to bedeleted.2. Press the ERASE (FORMAT

Page 10 - Auto Power Off

THE EDL18EDL MarkingThe EDL marking and playback system of the PMD680allows either a custom playback sequence to beprogrammed or the audio between two

Page 11 - Key (Button) Lock

THE EDL19Auto MarkThe Auto Mark function automatically places an EDLmark on the card when the PMD680 enters the record-pause mode from the record mode

Page 12 - Input Controls

2SETTING UPHow to Use this ManualThis manual is divided into the 7 sections describedbelow. To find out how to use a specific control, refer tothe se

Page 13 - Record Settings

THE EDL20Editing EDL MarksAfter all the EDL marks are placed in the audio tracks ofa card, they can be edited by changing the mark types,erasing speci

Page 14 - Recording Operation

THE EDL21EDL PlaybackThe EDL playback mode will start playing back fromthe beginning of the first audio track but will observethe direction of the pro

Page 15 - Playback

THE EDL22EDL Repeat PlaybackEDL repeat playback works the same way as normalEDL playback except that playback will start at theprogrammed A ("a&q

Page 16 - PLAYBACK and EDITING

23ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CHEcking Card)(CHEck done)(broken Card)File StructureFile FormatThe PMD680 records files onto PC Cards in an MS-DOSand Windo

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24ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTroubleshootingIf your unit fails to operate normally, check thesymptoms and solutions described below. If theproblem persist

Page 18 - EDL Marking

25ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSpecificationsDigital audio systemSystemDigital audio recorderUsable MediaApproved PCMCIA PC CardsRecording and reading method

Page 19 - Searching for EDL Marks

26ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIndex of Parts, Controls, and DisplayTop PanelFront PanelMARK SELECTTOTAL MARKEDL PLAYJUMP TO MARKREC/MARK PLAY/PAUSE STOPMICP

Page 20 - Editing EDL Marks

27ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTop Pannelq SPEAKER switch (page 15)w MIC switch (page 12)e REC MODE switch (page 13)r REC LEVEL switch (page 12)t INPUT switc

Page 21 - EDL Playback

28ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOUTLINEINq GNDw HOT e COLDPUSHweq1qwe2MICLeft Panelq DC IN 13V (page 3)w CHARGE LED (page 3)e CHARGE switch (page 3)r REMOTE I

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29ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNo Item Type Explanation.q TRACK Turns on while track number is displayed.w Track Number 7 Seg x 3 digits Displays track numbe

Page 23 - Error Messages

3SETTING UPAC Adaptor and BatteriesAC AdaptorWhen recording for extended periods, or using this unitin a fixed environment, it is recommended to suppl

Page 24 - Care and Maintenance

4SETTING UP Power On/OffPower OnSliding the power switch to the right turns the poweron. If a correctly formatted card is in the slot, themessage bel

Page 25 - Specifications

5SETTING UPUnderstanding PC CardsThe PMD680 records digital audio directly to PCMCIAand ATA compatable PC Cards. The PC Card storagesystem allows dir

Page 26 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6SETTING UPTo output analog audio signals to anotheraudio componentConnect the LINE OUT (RCA) jack on the PMD680 tothe analog input on the destination

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7SETTING UPConnecting Digital ComponentsThe following illustrations show you how to connectdigital audio components.To output digital audio signals to

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PRESET MENU8Preset ItemsThe preset menu of the PMD680 allows many featuresand functions of the unit to be customized forindividual requirements.The fo

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PRESET MENU9OVEROVEROVER555555555555555555555555555555555555ID Number PresetsThe ID numbers are saved in the 'Extension Chunk' ofthe Broadca

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