PMD620 - Portable audio recorder MARANTZ - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PMD620 MARANTZ

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. 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 products 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. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR AD} USTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. 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

IMPO RTANT SAF E TY 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. INSTRUCTIONS 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cartis used, READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT use caution when moving the cartapparatus combination to avoid This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and injury from tip-over. safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation 1 precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

1. Read these instructions. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

2. Keep these instructions. as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

3. Heed all warnings. exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been

4. Follow all instructions. dropped

5. Do notuse this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance withthe Additional Safety Information!

manufacture instructions. +_ This product should not be placed in a builtin installation such 8. Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators, heat as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. produce heat. + Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that 9. Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarized or no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the grounding-type plug. À polarized plug has two blades apparatus: with one wider than the other. À grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug does not ft into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. +_ The AC adaptor shall be installed near the Socket-Outiet and shall be easily accessible

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus

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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe 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 connected. + Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules and may void the users authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme 4 la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Table of Contents Package Contents. Introduction. Quick Start Guide Names and Functions . Rear Back... nee 13 Preparations Before Use. AC adapter connection .… Using batteries Installing a memory card Removing a memory card Clock Setting...........… . Font Size... tt) Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram Recording Procedure … Audio Input for Recording Recording Format Recording Time Chart . Recording Level Control 25 Basic Playback Operation Connection Diagram Playback Procedure Access from File List. Search. Skip Back. Display Advanced Features Microphone(s) Low Cut Filter. Silent Skip... Manual Track. Auto Track... Copy Segment Key Lock Remote . USB mode … How to connect via the USB port. Diagram of file structure Menu … Menu List. Preset Load. Preset Save

Troubleshooting.. Error Message Specifications Limited Warranty.

Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620 | Features } Handheld Solid State Recorder. The PMD620 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto a SD (Secure Digital) memory card SD cards, also used in digital cameras, are widely available at consumer electronics retailers and computer resellers - Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and playback. - Audio inputs may be from : + the built-in microphone(s),

• condenser or dynamic microphone(s) connected to the MIC IN jack, or + line level audio sources connected to the LINE IN jack. - Audio outputs may be from : + the built-in speaker, + headphones connected to the PHONES jack, or + analog audio devices such as an amplifier or other devices connected to the LINE OUT jack. - Records onto various types of SD cards

- Computer compatible The PMD620 records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620 or by connecting the PMD620 to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing MS-DOS" and Windows compatible file system. Easy one control recording Simply press the REC button Automatic recording The PMD620 can be set to stop recording when there is silence (Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound resumes. Manual and automatic record level control (ALC). Different recording formats : + Compressed recording using MP3 (MPEG1 Layer Ill) mono and stereo. MP3 compressed at 64/128/192kbps (Stereo) or 32/64/96kbps (Mono). + Uncompressed recording using 16/24-bit linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). - Copy Segment Copy Segment works just like the copy and paste function of your standard word processing program. It allows you to “highlight” a section of a file by setting an in point and an out point, and then paste that section into a new file without destroying the original file(s). - Data secured The recorded audio data until the recording stops is kept even ifthe power is interrupted suddenly during recording.

Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new 3, Slide and hold the POWER switch PMD620 Solid State Recorder and begin recording. The PMD620 comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones

4. Press the REC button to begin recording 8. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop playback

N © + For other recording condition, see page 20. + Forthe clock setting, see page 18. REC 00: 00: 08 :: Eu + For to select the display font size or brightness of the 1.ne display, see page 45.

Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording

6. Press the >/H/ENTER button to play the just recorded file via

headphones or speaker.

ENTER button again to pause playback.

Names and Functions aranliz LEVEL OVER

@ LEVEL LED (Green) When a sound is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, it turns on. A level to turn on is decided in presetting. (rx P.53) @ OVER LED (Red) When a sound is over peak level during Record or Rec- Pause mode, itturns on. @ DISPLAY The display shows information of the PMD620. (æ P.29) @ REC PAUSE button Press to enter the Rec-Pause mode from Stop or Record mode. @® REC button Press to start recording from Stop or Rec-Pause mode. The REC button also works to create new file during recording if the “Manual Track” in the menu is placed in “On”. Press to set IN/OUT point for Copy Segment function during Playback or Play-Pause mode. (ræ P.34)

Press to change the display contents like the time information with toggle operation. The content is different depending on each operation mode. (ræ P.29) From Stop mode press and hold to access the menu. The menu lets you set or change recording and playback parameters, such as changing inputs and setting the Date and Time. During the menu mode, press to exit the menu mode with saving preset changes. (ræ P.39) SKIP BACK button Press to skip back during Playback or Play-Pause mode. STOP/CANCEL button Press to stop the Playback or Record mode and to release the Play-Pause or Rec-Pause mode. During menu mode, press to exit menu mode without saving preset changes. VOL + button Press to make a level big of both headphones and speaker. During menu mode, this button is used to change item. @ »/M/ENTER button From stop, press to begin playback. During Playback mode, press to pause playback. Also, if this button is pressed when playback is paused, playback restarts. During Menu mode, this is used to decide the choice. D r« button + In Stop, Playback or Play-Pause mode, press to choose the file (jump to previous file) + In Play-Pause mode, press and hold this for high speed reverse searching without audio.(Search -) + In Playback mode, press and hold this to “rewind” and do a 2X speed search. (Audible Search -) >>: button Same as H&<« button except a difference of a direction. 4 VOL - button Press to make a level small of both headphones and speaker. During menu mode, this button is used to change item.

Ars A'Ë ®—1—24) À & Si @ LINE IN jack Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into this jack to input the signals output from the external device into the recorder. @ LINE OUT jack Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into this jack to output audio signals to an external device (amp, etc.). @ REMOTE jack Connect microphone remote RC600PMD (sold separately) to this jack. There is a recording indicator lamp on the RC600PMD. @ DC IN jack Insert the provided AC adapter plug. The power supply is DC5SV, 1.5A. If the AC adapter plug is inserted while using the recorder on battery power, the recorder will automatically switch to adapter power. Also, if the AC adapter plug is removed, the recorder will automatically switch to battery power.

@ REC LEVEL +button Press to make a level big of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. &E @ REC LEVEL - button Press to make a level small of input audio during ——— - Record or Rec-Pause mode. @® KEY LOCK switch a\ Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off control. é|l* ® & POWER slide switch mn A Slide and hold to turn power On or Off. “UT 2 During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER DA switch is invalid. j AN 3

@ PHONES jack @ USB compartment Insert the stereo headphones plug here. Pull the lid to connect PC via USB cable. @ MIC jack ® Card compartment Insert the external microphones plug. Pull the lid to access the SD card. @ Internal MIC ® Strap hole Stereo internal microphones. This hole is for handy strap.

D Step hot This hole is for handy strap. = _ @ Speaker G É . q D Monaural build-in speaker. nr ie A @ Battery compartment O Slide and pull the lid to open the Battery compartment.

Preparations Before Use AC ada connection When using the recorder with the provided AC adapter, follow the procedure below to connectthe AC adapter. If you wish to use batteries, please refer to the Using batteries section. Notes: + Only use the AC adapter that is provided with the recorder. + Running the recorder on DC power without using the provided AC adapter will cause damage to the recorder.

1. Connect the plug of AC power pack into the DC IN jack on the

2. Connect the Power cord to a regular household plug socket.

If you wish to run the recorder on battery power, follow the procedure below to install batteries into the recorder. The following types of battery can be used + Alkaline batteries (AA type) + Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (AA type) Notes: + When alkaline batteries (1450mA h type) are used recording: about 4 hours + When running the recorder on batteries, always set the battery type in the preset menu to the correct setting for the batteries used. (E& P.56) + If the batteries run out during recording, recording automatically stops and the file information is updated before the recorder shuts down. + AC adapter is priority than battery. In both power driven, when the AC adapter is taken off, the battery can backup and keep the all behavior on the PMD620.

1. Check that the power is tumed off.

2. Slide and pull the battery compartment.

3. Insert 2 batteries into the recorder correctly as shown in the 5. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on.

diagram below, while paying attention to the polarity displays (@: plus, and @: minus) L_2

6. Set the battery type for the recorder to match the type of

batteries you are using. (5 P.56)

4. Close the battery compartment.

Safety cautions on handling batteries Always follow the points below when using batteries to avoid electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, rupturing, ingestion, etc Electrolyte leakage or corrosion may occur if batteries are kept inside the recorder for prolonged periods of time. lfthe recorder is not to be used for a prolonged period, remove the batteries to prevent electrolyte leakage Make sure that the + and - markings on the batteries are aligned with the corresponding markings in the battery case and the battery holder. Do notinsert old or exhausted batteries into the recorder. Do not mix the type of battery, and do not use both old and new batteries together. If the recorder does not operate correctly, replace the old batteries with new ones. If electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the inside of the battery holder, and then insert new batteries Battery remaining indicator The recorder operates using commercially available AA size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. During operation, the battery remaining indicator is as follows. Indicator Meaning There is still ample battery power remaining. The amount of battery power remaining has decreased to approximately half. Only a small amount of battery power remaining. There is not enough battery power remaining to record or playback. Either replace the batteries with new ones, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. If you continue recording while this indicator is flashing, recording/playback will stop, and the recorder will shut down. The AC adapter is being used. The adapter power supply is valid. 4 [ ÊBÉ

The PMD620 records onto various types of SD cards. 1. Check that the power is tumed off.

1. Check thatthe power is turned off. 2. Pullthe SD card id.

2. Pullthe SD card lid. 3. Push the card, then pull itto remove it.

Notes: + Ifthe SD card lid opens while power is on, “Door Open” is displayed. + If recording is in progress, opening the SD card lid automatically stops recording and writes critical file information to property close the file.

Clock Setting 3. Setthe current time (year, month, day, hour, minute).

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for three

+ TOP M Press the >/H/ENTER button to enter the Time/Date setting. Note: If it happens to be the date which does not exist such as Feb, 31, it gets revised as back to Feb, 28. <+»TOP MENU Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel Press the @-« or ææ1 button to select the item. When the hour is set, press the læ« button to return to the Top Menu. When the year is selected, the »»1 button does not work. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the value.

4. Press the DISPLAY button to write on the Real Time Clock.

You 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 button for 3 seconds.

5. Press the DISPLAY button to store the changes.

Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram Recording Procedure

1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on.

2. Press the REC button to begin recording.

SronANCEL REC PAUSE O0C>) + The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording. REMOTE oc AMPLIFIER

3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording.

Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording and end the file (close the audio file).

The display switches to information about the just recorded file. You can press the /H/ENTER button to play the just recorded file, or push the STOP/CANCEL button again to enter Stop mode. Then pressing the w/N/ENTER button will play the beginning of the first audio file.

Audio Input for Record The audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. (1 P.47) If “Input” of menu is Auto and External MIC is connected, Recording source is External MIC. When LINE jack is connected, Recording source is LINE audio. When the both connected at the same time the External MIC is active as priority. You can perform 4 types of recording using combinations of the Preset “Rec Channel” (1 P.48) and “Input] ack” (r# P.48). Rec Channel Setting Input J ack Setting Description Stereo Stereo The L channel and R channel input is recorded to a stereo file. This is standard stereo recording. Mono The input audio is recorded to the L channel and R channel of the stereo file. The same audio is recorded into the L channel and R channel of the stereo file. When the input is stereo, the input is only recorded to the L channel. Mono Stereo Audio mixed from the L channel and R channel is recorded to a monaural file. Mono The input audio is recorded to a monaural file. When the input is stereo, it is only recorded to the L channel.

Recording Level Contro The recording level control lets you select the type of input level control - Atthe Manual Level Control When Manual is set in the Level Control setting, press the REC LEVEL + or REC LEVEL - button to control the audio input level. The optimum record level is when the level meter goes as close to OdB as possible but does not go OVER. When Level display is off, press the REC LEVEL +or REC LEVEL - button to display the level information for 1 seconds without changing recording level REC LEVEL — Lun

RU l AtALC (Automatic Level Control) The PMD620 automatically responds to changes in input level. The REC LEVEL controls do not work when the ALC is selected. Set the Level Control of the preset menu “ALC” (> P.51).

1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on.

You can press the >/N/ENTER button to play the just played file, or push the STOP button again to enter Stop mode. Then pressing the >/H/ENTER button will play the beginning of the first audio file. Note: The file sort order can be changed using the preset “File Sort”. (82 P.54) When set to Alphabet, files are sorted in order of symbol, number, and alphabet, When set to Time/Date, audio files are sorted into the order in which they were created Access from File List There are 2 ways to select the file you want to playback. Either use the Hæ-« or »»1 buttons during Stop mode, or select the files from the File List.

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for three

seconds. NTER button to display the file list.

3. Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select the audio file.

• Press the STOP/CANCEL button to exitthe menu. Note: If the text is small and difficult to see, you can increase the font size using the preset “Font Size”. (0 P.55) EXD

In Play-Pause mode, press and hold the H@<« or #1 button for high speed searching without audio. 10X searching speed from beginning to 3 seconds, and 140X speed over 3 seconds until release the button. When you release the button, the recorder returns to playback paused.

If the end of the file is passed with #1 button still held down, search moves to the next file and continues searching in the forward direction. If the tip of the file is passed with H&« button still held down, search moves to the previous file and continues searching in the reserve direction. During playback, press and hold the -@« button to “rewind” and do a 2X speed audible search in the reverse direction During playback, press and hold the m1 button to “fast forward” and do a 2X speed audible search in the forward direction. Release to return to normal forward playback Press the SKIP BACK button during playback or pause to return the amount of time set in the preset Skip Back from the current playback point. (r P.53)

Display Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode. During Stop mode: D Total Remain AL REMAIN Total remain time 12 : 4 : 56 EM) — input source M GNT MIC/MIC/LINE)

Number of files Battery icon es — Status @ Current Time/Date TIME/DATE

m0? AN Current date +_If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. If“Date Form" setting is D/MIY, the date field shows DDMMM/YYY. (EF P.54) @ Record Setup Input source C SETI (NT MIC/MIC/LINE) MIC mn Chennel Record Format 3-H 2 MP3 bitrate Quantization bit . eu Sample rate AUTO TRK icon +_ The MP3 bitrate is disappeared ifthe “Rec Format” setting is PCM +_ The ALC icon is disappeared ifthe “Level Con" setting is Manual. +_The AUTO TRK icon is disappeared ifthe “Auto Track” setting is Off. D Total Remain (Default display)

During Record mode: (DRecord Time @ Total Remain (S] @Record Setup [CS] @Record Level Record Time (Default display)

se — A EMainINg Space on the Card: Recon de : DD File name aa. Battery icon i Status Total remain time Input source EC > (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) MIC Channel “ MP3 bitrate Sample rate AUTO TRK icon +_ The MP3 bitrate is disappeared ifthe “Rec Format” setting is PCM +_ The ALC icon is disappeared ifthe “Level Cont setting is Manual. +_ The AUTO TRK icon is disappeared ifthe “Auto Track” setting is Off. PE — Record level setting(0 to 30) L HN. à 4i 1 Input audio level —ÆS

During Playback mode: (D Elapsed Time @Remain Time @ File Properties (D Elapsed Time (Default display) Current position on the file Elapsed time File name aa. Battery icon 4 Status Remaining time Created time Channel mn Same rte MP3 bitrate t Quantization *_If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. If “Date Form” setting is D/MY, the date field shows DDMMM/YYY. (EF P.54)

Advanced Features - Attenuator The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity. + OdB : No microphone attenuation + -12dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cutby 12dB. + -24dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cutby 24dB. Setup the “Mic Attenuator” of the preset menu. ( P.51) - Mic Power Switch “Mic Power” setting to On to provide +5V of power for a condenser microphone(s). (e) +5V is supplied to power condenser microphone(s). Off : No microphone power is supplied. Setup the “Mic Power” of the preset menu. (1 P.52)

Microphone recommendations Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD620's phantom power or from another source) are recommended because they provide greater sensitivity and higher quality audio recording. Dynamic microphone(s) can be used, but they do not yield optimum audio quality recordings in some applications. 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.

Low Cut Filter The 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 recording outdoors. Setup the “Low Cut” of the preset menu. (5& P.52) The Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. “Silent Skip” menu setting permits: + Adjusting the margin sound level that defines silence in Off, -60dB,-54dB, -38dB, -20dB. Setup the “Silent Skip” of the preset menu. (r P.50) Manual Track When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is On during recording, press the REC button to increment the audio file. À new audio file is created at that point. The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the audio file size. Setup the “Manual Track” of the preset menu. (5 P.49) With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) On, a new audio file is begun automatically at specified intervals of recording time. The Auto Track can be set to increment every 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. The Auto Track makes finding a particular point in a recording easier. For example, if a new audio file begins every minute during playback, the Auto Track makes finding a particular passage easier because of the relationship between file numbers and time. During playback, you can select file number 3 to play approximately the 3rd minute of recording. To go directly to the beginning of the 10th minute, select file number 10, etc. Recording time # minutes:seconds 001 :00 - 1:00 002 1-2:00

The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card orthe file size. Setup the “Auto Track” of the preset menu. (5 P.50)

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

1. During playback, press the REC button when the audio

reaches your desired In Point.

2. Press the >/H/ENTER button to store the In point. “IN-" will

flash in the display to indicate the In point has been stored and playback of the file resumes. . Continue to let the PMD620 play to your desired Out point, or use the standard transport controls like the »-»1 or H@-<@ button to span greater time lengths. . When you have reached your desired Out point, press the REC button. “Set as OUT?"is displayed. DOTIME

“Copy Segment?"is displayed.

6. Press the >/N/ENTER button to start the Copy process.

“Executing...” will be shown on the display. When the copy procedure is completed, the display will show “Completed” for 1 sec. and then returns to stop mode with your new file as the current file. Notes: + When a Copy area pans across two or more files, a file is connected and copied. + When the copy area spans across files of different “Rec Format” or “Rec Channel” setting, it can not copy. + The copy area can not exceed 80 minutes Slide the Key Lock switch to lock the keys. The key lock secures the PMD620 in the state it is in during recording, playback or stop. During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER switch is always invalid. Notes: + If “Key Lock” setting is All, only the optional remote controller RC600PMD is accepted. *If “Key Lock” setting is Partial, the REC, REC PAUSE and STOP/ CANCEL buttons on the panel, and RC600PMD are accepted. Setup the “Key Lock” of the preset menu. (15 P.56) + “Key Locked” is displayed for 1 seconds when the key is pressed during key lock. D TUE Key Locked » PLAY

Remote The RC600PMD includes: The PMD620 allows you to use an optional remote controller RC600PMD. (sold separately). The RC600PMD is designed for microphone interviews. It attaches to your microphone The remote’ five feet cord with a four contact mini plug, plugs into the PMD620. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use. \ IN-UNE-OUT REMOTE a Anindicator light: + (green) lit and steady during standby or stop + (red) lit and steady while recording + (flashing red) during Rec-Pause mode

• (orange) flashes for 1/2 second when an over peak level REMOTE signal is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, then it goes back to red. b push to pause recording € push to start/resume recording and to manually increment files d Invalid RC600PMD

USB mode The PMD620 records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620, or by connecting the PMD620 to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing. Computer compatible On your computer you can then: + log and archive audio files + play audio files + save audio files to your drive ow to connect via the USB port The SD card in the PMD620 appears as an external drive on a connected computer.

1. Power up the computer.

. During Stop mode, connect the cable to the PMD620 and your computer.

+ 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 folder that is named MPGLANG1. Notes: + Check the operating system of your computer Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista, MAC OS 10 + USB Bus Power activates. + No buttons other than the POWER switch function. Caution: + Do not remove a SD card during USB mode. The Data and the SD card may be damaged. + During recording and playback, do not connect the cable to the PMD620 and

your computer The PMD620 may tum itself off or stop, by the USB Bus Power condition. A folder (directory) titled MPGLANG1 will appear on your computer. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are numbered from aaaaa001 through the number of files recorded to a maximum of aaaaa999. (“aaaaa” depends on the “Machine ID" parameter. The default setting of “Machine ID” is 1) The file extension will be .mp3 or .wav depending on the “Rec Format” parameter that is set for the recording Root MPGLANG1 1001.mp3 1002 m3 1003.mp3 Changes made to file names or structures on your computer will prevent file recognition and playback in the PMD620. Machine ID An audio file has Machine ID information. This information is included in a file name. For example, if the Machine ID is “1”, the first file is numbered “1001.wav” or “1001.mp3”. Setup the “Machine ID" of the preset menu. (1 P.58)

in] Menu MENU + Menu List appears in the display. + The selected item is highlighted. + When the first item is selected, press VOL + button to jump to the last item. + When the last item is selected, press VOL - button to jump to the first item.

Preset 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 preset contents from Preset Save (&# P.41) are stored. This function is particularly useful when setting multiple PMD620s with the same settings. SD Card PMD620 PMD620

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.

. Press the >/H/ENTER button. ‘Preset Load?" message is displayed. Preset Load + TOP MENU + Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel loading items and return to Stop mode. . While “Preset Load?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and press >/H/ENTER button to load the preset value in text format from the file in a route folder on card. The title of the file load is “620preset.cfg”. During preset loading it displays “Executing...”. After the file load is completed, “Completed” is displayed for 1 second and returns to Stop mode.

Preset Save 4. While “Preset Save?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and press >/H/ENTER button to output preset value in text Preset Save saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To format into the file in a route folder on card. The title of the set the saved files onto the PMD620, perform Preset Load (1 file output is “620preset.cfg”. During preset output it displays P.40). “Executing...”. After the file output is completed, “Completed” is displayed for 1 second and returns to Stop mode.

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.

Utility Menu Utility menu lets you rename files, erase files and format the SD card.

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.

• During Utility menu mode, press the STOP/CANCEL button to return to Stop mode. Utility Functions # Display Description Reference 1 |File Rename Edit the name of audio file Page 42 2 |File Delete Delete a audio file Page 43 3 |Card Format Delete all files Page 44

3. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select ‘File Rename”.

Then press the >/N/ENTER button 4 RENANE + File List appears in the display. + Press the H&<« button to return to the Utility Menu. + Press the STOP/CANCEL button to return to Stop mode.

4. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the file you want

5. Rename the file title le Delete

Text can be inserted and deleted. Press the -@-« or »1 button to move the cursor to the place you wish to insert text into or 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds delete text from. ° : To inserttext 2. Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select ‘Utility Menu”. Then Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the character press the ENTER bution you want to insert. When the character that you want 3. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select ‘File Delete”. Then to insert is displayed, press the m/N/ENTER button to press the »-, NTER button enter the character. The selected character for insertion is highlighted. To delete text Press the SKIP BACK button to delete the selected character. 4$ DELETE

6. Press the >/H/ENTER button to enter the changes.

+ File List appears in the display. Notes: + Press the @< button to return to the Utility List. + If there has been a file with the title changed with the >/N/ENTER button + Press the STOP/CANCEL button to return to Stop mode exists, "Exist Title” is displayed for 1 seconds. + If Last letter of the file title is Space(SP) character, the changed title do not include the last letter. + Extensions are not displayed. + If number of file title letter is more than 60, last letter is deleted when a new letter is added. + The characters which you can insert are À aBbCcDdEeFfGgHhli] jKkLIMmNnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwX xY yZz (Space) ! "#$S%&'()+,-.:=@]" {}-0123456789

.« Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the file you want to delete. Then press the /H/ENTER button. ‘File Delete?” message is displayed. ile Delete? mn 4 DELETE

• Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel a File Delete item and return to STOP. . While “File Delete?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and press the >/H/ENTER button to delete the selected file. While deleting “Executing...” is displayed. “Completed” is displayed for 1 second.

• Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel a Card Format item and return to STOP. . While “Card Format?" message is displayed, select “Yes” and press the >/H/ENTER button to format the SD card. While formatting “Executing...” is displayed. After displaying “Completed" for a second, PMD620 return to Stop mode.

Preset Menu You can store to 3 detailed presets on the recorder for such settings as recording input, recording format, playback mode, etc. There are 23 setting items in the preset menu, and 3 presets can be set with the desired conditions. Preset Select allows you to select a preset number.

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.

Audio input for recording are selected using the Input Menu. If Input of menu is Auto and External MIC is connected, Recording source is External MIC. When LINE jack is connected, Recording source is LINE audio. When the both connected atthe same time the External MIC is active as priority.

The PMD620 can record in several compression algorithms. See explanation and chart below. MP3-H : MP3 compression with 192kbps (Mono:96kbps) MP3-M : MP3 compression with 128kbps (Mono:64kbps) MP3-L : MP3 compression with 64kbps (Mono:32kbps) PCM-16 : Linear PCM with 16-bit depth PCM-24 : Linear PCM with 24-bit depth

The Rec Channel menu choice allows you to select the channel ofthe audio file.

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.

4. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the Sample Rate

item. Then press the m1 or #4 button to tab through the Sample Rate choices (44.1kKHz or 48kHz).

5. Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices

When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes. Manual Track When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is On during recording, press the REC button to increment the audio file. A new audio file is created at that point.

4. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the Manual Track

item. Then press the mæ1 or H#« button to tab through the Manual Track choices (On or Off).

5. Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices.

When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes.

Auto Track With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) on, a new file begins automatically at specified intervals of recording time. The Auto Track can be set to increment every 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours.

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.

Then press the m1 or #4 button to tab through the Auto Track choices (Off, 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30min, or 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24hours).

5. Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices

When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes. The Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. This feature is often referred to as voice activated recording. Silent Skip looks for sound below a preset level for three seconds time. When that occurs, the PMD620 switches to record pause. When a signal above the preset level is input, recording resumes.

5. Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices.

When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes.

The Level Control allows you to select the type of input level control for recording.

From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset Menu. Then press the >/N/ENTER button to accept. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3 Then press the >/N/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the “Level Cont” item. Then press the m1 or #4 button to tab through the “Level Cont.” choices (Manual or ALC). Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes. The Mic Attenuator let you select the direct use of microphone(s) that differ in sensitivity.

The 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 recording outdoors.

From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset Menu. Then press the >/N/ENTER button to accept. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3 Then press the/n/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the Low Cut item. Then press the 1 or #4 button to tab through the Low Cut choices (On or Off). Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes. The Mic Power allows you to switch the power on or off so supply to the external condenser microphone from the MIC jack of the PMD620.

From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset Menu. Then press the >/N/ENTER button to accept. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Then press the /N/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the Mic Power item. Then press the m1 or #4 button to tab through the Mic Power choices (On or Off). Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices. When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes.

When 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

The File Sort menu choice allows you to select the file order in the list by name (Alphabetical) or time (Time/Date).

The Date form is the date order month/day/year (M/D/Y) or day/ month/year (D/M/Y).

You can increase the font size of the text on the file list screen and preset setting screen

Ifthe PMD620 is not operated for 15 minutes during Stop or Play- Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to conserve battery life.

The PMD620 operates on 2 standard AA size Alkaline, or Ni-MH batteries.

The key lock secures the PMD620 in the state it is in during Record, Playback or Stop. If this setting is All, all buttons on PMD620 are invalid If this setting is Partial, the REC, REC PAUSE and STOP/CANCEL buttons are accepted.

The LED menu choice allows you to turn off the light of all LEDs.

From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset Menu. Then press the >/N/ENTER button to accept. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3 Then press the >/N/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the LED item. Then press the m1 or H#« button to tab through the LED choices (On or Off). Press the VOL +or VOL - button to select other Menu choices When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes.

The Brightness menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the PMD620.

An audio file has Machine ID information. This information is included in the file name. For example, if the Machine ID is “aaaaa”, the first file is numbered “aaaaa001.wav” or “aaaaa001.mp3". The Machine ID setting applies to all three presets.

1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds.

4. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the “MachinelD"

Text can be inserted and deleted. Press the -@-« or »1 button to move the cursor to the place you wish to insert text into or delete text from. To insert text Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the character you want to insert. When the character that you wish to insert is displayed, press the /H/ENTER button to enter the character. The selected character for insertion is highlighted. To delete text Press the SKIP BACK button to delete the selected character.

6. Press the JENTER button to enter the changes. When

changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes. Notes: + If Last letter of the Machine ID is Space(SP) character, the changed ID do not include the last letter. + If number of letter is more than 8, last letter is deleted when a new letter is added. + The characters which you can insert are A aBbCcDdEeFfGgHhli] jKKLIMmNnOoPpQqRrSsTtUuVvWwX xY yZz (Space)! “#$%&'()+,-.:=@]" {}-0123456780.

Troubleshooting Should 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. The PMD620 does not turn on. + Install fresh batteries + Check AC adapter connections The PMD620 turns on then turns itself off. + Install fresh batteries The PMD620 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 jack, the PMD620 will record silence. The PMD620 will not playback.) There is no audio playback through headphones or internal speaker. + Check VOL+/- control setting. + Check a different audio file or the card The PMD620 will not record. + Check that the maximum of 999 files have not been recorded. + Check thatthe PMD620 acknowledges the 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 PMD620. + 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 PMD620 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. Ifthe PMD620 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

Error Message Details of error processsing Display Description No Card Card cannot be found Unformat Format other than FAT16/32, or card format error Full Card Memory is not enough Full 999 Files are more than 999 No File No file found Key Locked Operation during Key Lock Card Locked Prohibition of writing into the card ALC REC LEVEL operation during ALC On VBR FWD or RWD of VBR file Can not... Command is invalid Need DC IN No DC input Low Battery (flashing highlighted) Remaining battery is below set value Low Battery automatic power down in low battery level last time. No PresetFile No preset setting file is found ErrPresetFile File contents of preset setting has errors ErrUpdateFile Version up file or flle system does not function normally Door Open CF dooris open Err Format Error in file format of MP3 or PCM Exist Title Same file title is found Limit 80m Over 80 minutes in Copy segment process Long Title File tite exceeds 64 Bytes Err Card Error is found in the card Err RTC Error is found in RTC Err SRAM Error is found in SRAM Err FlashROM Error is found in Flash ROM

Headphone TYPE. 1/8" stereo jack 16 mW/16 ohms Speaker Standard level. 150 mW/8 ohms General Power consumption Recording/Playback … 4.0 W (DC) Battery life (Alkaline) 4 hours (typical) Phantom power. SV, 1mA Environmental conditions Operational temperature Operational humidity Storage temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) 25 to 85% (no condensation) ..20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Dimensions 102 mm (4) Height - 62 mm (2.5) Depth 25 mm (1) .11 kg (0.3 lbs.) Included accessories Audio cable USB cable AC adapter User guide CD-ROM Handy Strap Customer Registration Document (USA only) Tripod Adapter SD Card + Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Limited Warranty Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year parts and labor. 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. . 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

Non-transferable warranty This Warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser. WhatWe Will Pay For We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. How You Can Get Service (Americas only)

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 ifitis 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 orits territories.

3. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present the

original dated sales receipt or other proof of date purchased. 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 (Americas only) Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product 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 (Americas only) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from State to State. Marantz Professional Service Number (Americas only): Marantz Professional Factory Service (630) 741-0330, toll free within the US (866) 405-2154. Products purchased outside of the United States, its possessions or territories This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and its possessions or territories.

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