Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PMD690 Marantz
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Model PMD690 User Guide Portable PC Card Recorder.
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SETTING UP ENGLISH 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the Marantz Professional PMD690 PC Card Recorder. The PMD690 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.
SETTING UP ENGLISH 2 How to Use this Manual This manual is divided into the 7 sections described below. To find out how to use a specific control, refer to the section "Index of Parts, Controls, and Display" on page 1 – 4 . SETTING UP This section describes how to set up the unit in preparation for recording and playback.
SETTING UP ENGLISH 3 AC Adaptor and Batteries AC Adaptor When recording for extended periods, or using this unit in a fixed environment, it is recommended to supply power to the unit via the included AC adaptor. to AC outlet Note • It is recommended to only use the Marantz Professional brand AC adaptor (model DA600) for use with the PMD690.
SETTING UP ENGLISH 4 Power On/Of f Power On Sliding the power switch to the right turns the power on. If a correctly formatted card is in the slot, the messages below will be displayed. Note • TOC stands for Table of Contents and it is a reference to the beggining of the card that contains the information on all the audio tracks on the card.
SETTING UP ENGLISH 5 Understanding PC Car ds The PMD690 records digital audio directly to PCMCIA and ATA compatable PC Cards. The PC Card storage system allows direct plug-and-play compatibility with conputers equipped with a PC Card slot. PC Cards come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
SETTING UP ENGLISH 6 Operation 1 Make sure the power is off. 2 Insert the PC Card to be formatted. 3 Slide the POWER switch to the right while holding down the ERASE (FORMAT) button. 4 The format message below will be displayed. 5 After formatting the card and generating the EDL file, the "done" message below is displayed for 3 seconds.
SETTING UP ENGLISH 7 Connecting Analog Components The following illustrations show you how to connect analog audio components for recording or playback. To record from analog audio components Connect the source component’s analog line output jacks to the PMD690's MIC/LINE IN (XLR) jack.
SETTING UP ENGLISH 8 Connecting Digital Components The following illustrations show you how to connect digital audio components. To output digital audio signals to another audio component Connect the DIGITAL OUT (RCA) jack on the PMD690 to the digital input jack on the destination component.
PRESET MENU ENGLISH 9 Pr eset Items The preset menu of the PMD690 allows many features and functions of the unit to be customized for individual requirements.
PRESET MENU ENGLISH 10 Example: Changing the bitrate preset SP SP 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 SP 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 SP LP 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5.
PRESET MENU ENGLISH 11 OVER OVER 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 OVER ID Number Presets The ID numbers are saved in the 'Extension Chunk' of the Broadcast WAVE (BWF) file format.
GENERAL FUNCTION ENGLISH 12 Low Battery W ar ning and Auto Power Of f The PMD690 has built-in power management and emergency shut-down system when batteries are used. To make sure this system operates correctly, make sure the battery preset ("bat") in the preset menu is set correctly.
GENERAL FUNCTION ENGLISH 13 During Playback and Play-Pause q Current Track # Time elapsed on current playing track w Current Track # Remaining time of current playing track e Current Track # Accumulat.
RECORDING ENGLISH 14 Input Contr ols INPUT Selection The PMD690 can record from a variety of inputs: • XLR micorphone connection (L/R, L) • Internal microphone • Line level source (L/R, L) The INPUT switch offers selection of microphone (MIC) or line level (LINE) input.
RECORDING ENGLISH 15 Recor d Settings REC MODE Three programmable record modes are available for each track that is recorded. See the Preset Menu section for information on how to change the value of each of the record modes. The three available modes are as follows.
RECORDING ENGLISH 16 Recording Operation Basic Procedure 1. Make sure all input selection and record settings are made correctly. 2. Press the RECORD/MARK button to enter the Record-Pause mode. The input signal will now appear in the level meter of the display and the REC LED and REC indicator in the display will flash.
RECORDING ENGLISH 17 Full Cards The following message will appear if the PC Card is filled during recording or if attempting to start recording with a full card. In order to re-use a full card, tracks need to be erased or the card needs to be re-formatted (erases all tracks).
PLA YBACK and EDITING ENGLISH 18 Playback The standard playback mode will play all the tracks on a card in order. Alternative playback options are the EDL playback mode, where the EDL marks in the tra.
PLA YBACK and EDITING ENGLISH 19 Repeat Play, Single Track Play The PMD690 can be set to repeatedly playback a single track or all the tracks on a card.
PLA YBACK and EDITING ENGLISH 20 Track Erase 1. From the stop mode, use the 1 / 4 and ¢ / ¡ buttons to select the track that is to be deleted. 2. Press the ERASE (FORMAT) button. The "Erase" message will flash in the display as follows. 3.
THE EDL ENGLISH 21 EDL Marking The EDL marking and playback system of the PMD690 allows either a custom playback sequence to be programmed or the audio between two specific points in the card to be repeatedly played back.
THE EDL ENGLISH 22 Auto Mark The Auto Mark function automatically places an EDL mark on the card when the PMD690 enters the record- pause mode from the record mode. The record-pause mode is entered either manually via the PLAY/PAUSE button or in an automated way via the Silent Skip system.
THE EDL ENGLISH 23 Editing EDL Marks After all the EDL marks are placed in the audio tracks of a card, they can be edited by changing the mark types, erasing specific marks, or erasing all the marks. Changing a Mark Type Locate the EDL mark to be changed by using the mark search functions.
THE EDL ENGLISH 24 EDL Playback The EDL playback mode will start playing back from the current position but will observe the direction of the programmed EDL marks.
THE EDL ENGLISH 25 EDL Repeat Playback EDL repeat playback works the same way as normal EDL playback except that playback will start at the programmed A ("a") mark and continue until the programmed B ("b") mark; and then return to A mark to repeat the loop.
ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION ENGLISH 26 Err or Messages The error message below will be displayed if the card is ejected during playback, recording, or editing. It will also be displayed upon power-up if power was suddenly lost during the previous recording, playback, or editing operation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION ENGLISH 27 T r oubleshooting If your unit fails to operate normally, check the symptoms and solutions described below. If the problem persists and cannot be corrected, please contact the Marantz Professional dealer from whom the product was purchased.
ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION ENGLISH 28 Specifications Digital audio system System Digital audio recorder Usable Media Approved PCMCIA PC Cards and HDD cards Recording and reading method MPEG1 Layer II com.
SETTING UP ENGLISH FRANÇAIS PORTUGU Ê S ESPA Ñ OL Index of Parts, Contr ols, and Display Top Panel Front Panel MIC R L STEREO ALC LIMITER MANUAL LINE REC MODE -30dB -15dB 0dB MARK SELECT TOTAL MARK.
SETTING UP ENGLISH FRAN Ç AIS PORTUGU Ê S ESPA Ñ OL Top Panel q ANALOG OUT switch (page 17, 18) w MIC switch (page 14) e REC MODE switch (page 15) r REC LEVEL switch (page 14) t INPUT switch (page .
SETTING UP ENGLISH FRAN Ç AIS PORTUGU Ê S ESPA Ñ OL LINE OUT LR q q GND w HOT e COLD MIC/LINE IN PHANTOM +48V L R OFF ON w e Left Panel q DC IN 13V (page 3) w CHARGE LED (page 3) e CHARGE switch (p.
SETTING UP ENGLISH FRAN Ç AIS PORTUGU Ê S ESPA Ñ OL Display REC SP LP L R -dB 50 40 24 6 2 0 ∞ S.SKIP A.MARK RECORDED TRACK TOTAL REMAIN TIME 12 OVER REPEAT 1 i !1 !2 !0 !3 o r! 6 q y ! 7 u w!.
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