Marantz PMD620 User's Guide

Model PMD620 User GuideHandheld Solid State Recorder

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2Utility Menu ...42File Rename ...

3Package Contents• PMD620LEVELOVERRECDISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP POWERKEY LOCKREC LEVELBACKVOLENTERSOLID STATE RECORDERPMD620VOLREC PAUSESTOP/CANCELPHONESMI

4IntroductionThank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620 Handheld Solid State Recorder.The PMD620 is an audio recorder that records in dig

5– Computer compatible The PMD620 records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the S

6Quick Start GuideFollow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD620 Solid State Recorder and begin recording.The PMD620 comes with f

74. Press the REC button to begin recordingRECDISPLAYVOLREC PAUSESTOP/CANCEL5. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording6. Press the 3/8¥ENTER bu

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8Names and FunctionsFrontLEVEL OVERRECDISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP BACKVOLENTERSOLID STATE RECORDERPMD620VOLREC PAUSESTOP/CANCELqwertyu!2!1!0oiq LEVEL LED (G

9y DISPLAY/MENU/STORE buttonPress to change the display contents like the time information with toggle operation. The content is different depending o

10LeftIN-LINE-OUT REMOTE DC INqwerq LINE IN jackInsert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into this jack to input the signals o

11RightPOWER KEYLOCK REC LEVELqerwq REC LEVEL + buttonPress to make a level big of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode.w REC LEVEL – buttonPre

12TopPHONES MICqweq PHONES jackInsert the stereo headphones plug here.w MIC jackInsert the external microphones plug.e Internal MICStereo internal mic

13Rear Backqweq Strap holeThis hole is for handy strap.w SpeakerMonaural build-in speaker.e Battery compartmentSlide and pull the lid to open the Batt

14Preparations Before UseAC adapter connectionWhen using the recorder with the provided AC adapter, follow the procedure below to connect the AC adapt

153. Insert 2 batteries into the recorder correctly as shown in the diagram below, while paying attention to the polarity displays (ª: plus, and · : m

16Safety cautions on handling batteriesAlways follow the points below when using batteries to avoid electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, rupturing,

17Installing a memory cardThe PMD620 records onto various types of SD cards.1. Check that the power is turned off.2. Pull the SD card lid.DC INMENU/ST

iiiIMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSREAD BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENTThis product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.

18Clock SettingSet the current time (year, month, day, hour, minute).1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for three seconds.DISPLAYMENU/STO

19Font SizeYou can increase the font size of the text on the file list screen and preset setting screen.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY butto

20Basic Recording OperationConnection DiagramPHONES MICMIC INMICROPHONEIN-LINE-OUT REMOTE DC INLINEINLINEOUTAMPLIFIERRecording Procedure1. Slide and h

21• The display will show the information display of recording. (☞ P.30)3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording.RECDISPLAYVOLREC PAUSESTOP/CA

22Audio Input for RecordingThe audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. (☞ P.47)If “Input” of menu is Auto and External MIC is conn

23Recording FormatThe PMD620 can record in several compression algorithms.• Compressed recording using MP3 or uncompressed recording 16/24-bit linear

24Recording Time ChartAll times are approximated record times.Different media manufacturers allow more or less space for error correction and the like

25Recording Level ControlThe recording level control lets you select the type of input level control.– At the Manual Level Control When Manual is set

26Basic Playback OperationConnection DiagramIN-LINE-OUT REMOTE DC INLINEINLINEOUTAMPLIFIERPHONES MICPHONESHEADPHONEPlayback Procedure1. Slide and hold

273. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button to begin playback.DISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP BACKVOLENTERVOL4. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button again to pause playback.5. Press

ivNOTE: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 li

284. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to begin playback the selected file.DISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP BACKVOLENTERVOL• Press the 4 button to return to the Menu li

29DisplayPress the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode.DISPLAYMENU/STO

30During Record mode:q Record TimeRemaining Space on the Card.Input source(INT MIC/MIC/LINE)Recording timeFile nameBattery icon Statusw Total RemainTo

31During Playback mode:q Elapsed TimeCurrent position on the fileElapsed timeFile nameBattery iconStatusw Remain TimeRemaining timee File PropertiesCr

32Advanced FeaturesMicrophone(s)– Attenuator The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity.• 0dB

33Low Cut FilterThe bass region of the input audio is cut as the audio is recorded. Set to On to reduce noise, such as the sound of the wind when reco

34Copy SegmentCopy Segment physically turns your “highlighted” section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s).1.

355. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to store the Out point.“Copy Segment?” is displayed.6. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to start the Copy process. “Executin

36RemoteThe PMD620 allows you to use an optional remote controller RC600PMD. (sold separately). The RC600PMD is designed for microphone interviews. It

37USB modeThe PMD620 records directly onto SD cards.Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from

vDeclaration of Conformity EnglishWe declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with

38• While USB is on, a set screen is displayed.• The SD card in the PMD620 appears as a removable device on your computer.• The audio files are in a f

39MenuMenu ListDISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP BACKVOLENTERVOL1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. • Menu List appears in the display.

40Preset LoadPreset Load allows you to load the preset value from the SD card in the PMD620. When performing preset load, use a SD card in which the p

41Preset SavePreset Save saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To set the saved files onto the PMD620, perform Preset Load (☞ P.40). 1. Fro

42Utility MenuUtility menu lets you rename files, erase files and format the SD card.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.2.

435. Rename the file title. Text can be inserted and deleted. Press the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the place you wish to insert text into or

444. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the file you want to delete. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button. “File Delete?” message is displayed.• Pre

45Preset MenuYou can store to 3 detailed presets on the recorder for such settings as recording input, recording format, playback mode, etc. There are

46Table of PresetOrder Display SettingsDefaultPreset-1 Preset-2 Preset-31 Input Auto/INT MIC/MIC/LINE Auto Auto Auto2 Rec Format MP3-H/MP3-M/MP3-L/PCM

47 1. InputAudio input for recording are selected using the Input Menu.If Input of menu is Auto and External MIC is connected, Recording source is Ext

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48 3. Rec ChannelThe Rec Channel menu choice allows you to select the channel of the audio file.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3

49 5. Sample RateThe Sample Rate menu choice allows you to select the sampling rate 44.1kHz or 48kHz.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button f

50 7. Auto TrackWith the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) on, a new file begins automatically at specified intervals of recording time.The Au

51 9. Level ControlThe Level Control allows you to select the type of input level control for recording.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY butto

52 11. Low CutThe bass region of the input audio is cut and the audio is recorded. Set to On to reduce noise, such as the sound of the wind when recor

53 13. Level LEDWhen a sound is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, the LEVEL LED(Green) turns on. A level to turn on is decided in presetting.1. F

54 15. File SortThe File Sort menu choice allows you to select the file order in the list by name (Alphabetical) or time (Time/Date).1. From Stop, pre

55 17. Font SizeYou can increase the font size of the text on the file list screen and preset setting screen. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY

56 19. BatteryThe PMD620 operates on 2 standard AA size Alkaline, or Ni-MH batteries.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.2.

57 21. LEDThe LED menu choice allows you to turn off the light of all LEDs.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.2. Press the

viiEnglishWARNINGSDo not handle the AC adaptor with wet hands.Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, e

58 23. Machine IDAn audio file has Machine ID information. This information is included in the file name.For example, if the Machine ID is “aaaaa”, th

59 24. DefaultReturns the settings of the selected preset number to default. See page 44 for a table of menu defaults.1. From Stop, press and hold the

60TroubleshootingShould problems occur, it is often unnecessary to consult your dealer or technical service department. On the basis of the following

61Error MessageDetails of error processsingDisplay DescriptionNo Card Card cannot be foundUnformat Format other than FAT16/32, or card format error Fu

62SpecificationsDigital audio systemSystem ... Solid State RecorderUsable media ...

63Limited WarrantyYour Marantz Professional product is warranted against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year par

64Exclusion of Damages (Americas only)Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product at manufacturer’s option.

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