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iii IMPORTANT TO SAFETY WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER ...
iv IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep thes...
v CAUTION 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord. 2. Do n...
vi NOTE ON USE English WARNINGS • Handle the power cord carefully. • Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. • Do not let foreign ob...
vii NOTE SULL’USO Italiano AVVERTENZE • Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione. • Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla presa. • Tenete l’unità lontana dall’umidità, dall’acqua e dalla polvere. • Scollegate il cavo di alimentazione quando prevedete di non utilizzare l’un...
ix CAUTION: English To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user. PRECAUTION: Français Pour déconnecter complètement ce pro...
x A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: English This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incine...
xi NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO: Italiano I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformemente alle normative locali sul riciclaggio. Per lo smaltimento dell’unità, osservare le normative o le leggi locali in vigore. Non gettare le batte...
1 Package Contents.................................................... 4Introduction .............................................................. 5Quick Start Guide .................................................... 7Names and Functions ............................................. 9 Front ........
4 Package Contents • PMD620MK II LEVEL OVER REC DISPL AY MENU/S TORE SKIP PO WER KEY LOCK REC LEVEL BACK VOL ENTER SOLID STATE RECORDE R PMD620 VOL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL LINE IN MIC RETAKE • Audio cable • USB cable • AC adapter • User guide • CD-ROM • Handy strap • Tripod/Belt clip adapter • SD card
5 Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620MK II Handheld Solid State Recorder. The PMD620MK II 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 elect...
6 – Computer compatible The PMD620MK II records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620MK II or by connecting the PMD620MK II to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression form...
7 Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD620MK II Solid State Recorder and begin recording. The PMD620MK II comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones. 1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD620MK II . 2. Setup the power su...
8 4. Press the REC button to begin recording. REC DISPLAY VOL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL 5. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording. 6. Press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to play the just recorded file via headphones or speaker. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK VOL ENTER VOL RETAKE 7. Press the 1 / 3 / EN...
9 Names and Functions Front LEVEL OVER REC DISPL RETAKE AY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK VOL ENTER SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD620 VOL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL q w e r t y u Q2 Q1 Q0 o i q 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 presetti...
10 y DISPLAY/MENU/STORE button Press to change the display contents like the time infor mation with toggle operation. The content is different depending on each operation mode. ( v P.34) From Stop mode press and hold to access the menu. The menu lets you set or change recording and playback paramete...
11 Left PHONES LINE OUT REMO TE DC IN q w e r q PHONES jack Insert the stereo headphones plug here. w 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.). e REMOTE jack C o n n e c t m i c ro p h o n ...
12 Right PO WE R KEYLOCK REC LEVEL q e r w q REC LEVEL + button Press to make a level big of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. w REC LEVEL – button Press to make a level small of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. e KEY LOCK switch Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off contro...
13 Top LINE IN MIC q w e q 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. w MIC jack Insert the external microphones plug. e Internal MIC Stereo internal microphones. Bottom r t y r ...
14 Rear Back q w e q Strap hole This hole is for handy strap. w Speaker Monaural build-in speaker. e Battery compartment Slide and pull the lid to open the Battery compartment.
15 Preparations Before Use AC adapter connection When using the recorder with the provided AC adapter, follow the procedure below to connect the 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....
16 3. Insert 2 batteries into the recorder correctly as shown in the diagram below, while paying attention to the polarity displays ( q : plus, and w : minus). 4. Close the battery compartment. 5. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. POWER KEYLOCK 6. Set the battery type for the recorder to m...
17 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. If the record...
18 Installing a memory card The PMD620MK II records onto various types of SD cards. 1. Check that the power is turned off. 2. Pull the SD card lid. DC IN MENU/ ST SKIP BA CK VO L ENTER VOL RE TA KE SOLID ST ATE RECORDE R PMD620 3. Fully insert the SD card. DC IN MENU/S T SKIP BA CK VO L ENTER VO L S...
19 Clock Setting Set the current time (year, month, day, hour, minute). 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP RETAKE BACK VOL ENTER VOL 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Time/Date”. 3. Press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to enter the Time/Date...
20 Font Size 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 one second. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP RETAKE BACK VOL ENTER VOL 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Display”. Then press the 1 / 3 / ...
21 Tripod/Belt Clip Adapter You can use a tripod to fix the PMD620MK II in the case of the record for a long period of time. To use the tripod, follow these steps to attach the tripod adaptor to the PMD620MK II . How to use a tripod 1. Attach the tripod adaptor to the PMD620MK II . 2. Fit the thread...
22 Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram LINE IN MIC MIC IN MICROPHONE LINE IN LINE OUT AMPLIFIER Recording Procedure 1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. POWER KEYLOCK 2. Press the REC button to begin recording. REC DISPLAY VOL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL • The Rec indicator will be lit ...
23 • The display will show the information display of recording. ( v P.35) 3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording. REC DISPLAY VOL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL 4. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording and end the file (close the audio file). REC DISPLAY VOL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL The disp...
24 Audio Input for Recording The audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. ( v P.58) 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...
25 Recording Format The PMD620MK II can record in several compression algorithms. • Compressed recording using MP3 or uncompressed recording 16/24-bit linear PCM ( v P.58). • Stereo or Mono format. ( v P.59). Rec Format Sample Rate Channel Bitrates File Extension MP3-H 44.1KHz Stereo 192 kbps mp3/mp...
26 Recording Time Chart All times are approximated record times. Different media manufacturers allow more or less space for error correction and the like on their respective products. Recording Time (hours : minutes) Stereo channel Settings Bit Rate Card Size 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB PCM-24 (48kHz)...
27 Recording Level Control The recording level control lets you select the type of input level control. – At the 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 le...
28 Retake Recording The PMD620MK II is equipped with a retake recording function for recording over from any position in a file. – Retake recording operation during recording 1. Press the REC button to begin recording. Recorded data (Take 1) Current position Normal recording 2. Press the REC PAUSE b...
30 Basic Playback Operation Connection Diagram PHONES LINE OUT REMOTE DC IN LINE IN LINE OUT PHONES AMPLIFIER HEADPHONE Caution: To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones. Playback Procedure 1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. POWER KEYLOCK 2...
31 3. Press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to begin playback. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK VOL ENTER VOL RETAKE • When the selected file has been recorded with encrypted recording, the correct passcode must be input. ( v P . 33 ) • Files recorded with encrypted recording have the extension WAS for WAV fil...
32 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the audio file. • When the selected file has been recorded with encrypted recording, the correct passcode must be input. ( v P . 33 ) • Files recorded with encrypted recording have the extension WAS for WAV files or MPS for MP3 files. • If an incorrect...
34 Display Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP RETAKE BACK VOL ENTER VOL During Stop mode: q Total Remain Remaining space of the card. Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Total remain time ...
35 During Record mode: q Record Time Remaining Space on the Card. Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Recording time File name Battery icon Status w Total Remain Time Total remain time e Record Setup Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Quantization ALC icon AUTO TRK icon Sample rate MP3 bitrate Channel Reco...
36 During Playback mode: q Elapsed Time Current position on the file Elapsed time File name Battery icon Status w Remain Time Remaining time e File Properties Created time MP3 bitrate Quantization Sample rate Channel • If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. ...
37 Advanced Features Microphone(s) – Attenuator The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity. • 0dB : No microphone attenuation. • –12dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 12dB. • –24dB : Input from a microphone(s) c...
38 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. ( v P.63) Silent Skip The Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period o...
39 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. REC DISPLAY VOL REC PAUSE STOP/CANCEL “Set as IN?” is displaye...
40 5. Press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to store the Out point. “Copy Segment?” is displayed. 6. Press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to star t the copy process. “Executing...” will be shown on the display. When the copy procedure is completed, the display will show “Completed” for 1 second and then returns ...
41 Remote The PMD620MK II 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’s five feet cord with a four contact mini plug, plugs into the PMD620MK II . The RC600PMD does not req...
42 Extended Remote Jack The play, FF, RWD keys can be added to the remote control functions by using the equivalent circuit showing below. Circuit diagram: R1 1k S1 4 REC PLAY REW MARK FF REC PAUSE S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 R2 3.9k R3 6.8k R4 11k R5 15k R6 30k R8 220 R9 220 SKIP BACK S7 R7 470k 3 2 1 Notes: • ...
43 USB mode The PMD620MK II records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620MK II , or by connecting the PMD620MK II to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is...
44 • While USB is on, a set screen is displayed. • The SD card in the PMD620MK II 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 XP, Vista, 7, MAC OS 10• USB Bus Power activates t...
45 Menu Menu Structure 1 File List 2 Presets 3 Display 4 Time/Date 5 Utility 6 Language 7 F/W Version 1 Load Settings 2 Save Settings 3 Card Check 4 Card Format 01 Brightness 02 Font Size 03 LED 04 Time Form 05 Date Form 06 File Sort 07 Default Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 1 Select 2 Edit 3 Rename 1 P...
46 Menu List 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP RETAKE BACK VOL ENTER VOL • 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 ...
47 File list displays a list of file titles, MP3 and WAV in ‘MPGLANG1’ folder. The selected file can be played, renamed and deleted. The file information can be displayed. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “File List”. Then p...
49 File Rename 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP RETAKE BACK VOL ENTER VOL 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “File List”. Then press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button. • File list appears in the display. • Press the STOP / CANCEL button to retu...
50 6. Press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to enter the changes. Notes: • If there has been a file with the title changed with the 1 / 3 / ENTER button exists, “Exist Title” is displayed for one second. • If the last letter of the file title is Space(SP) character, the changed title does not include the l...
51 The setting data load and save functions and the SD card format and card writing performance can be checked on the “Utility” menu. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility Menu”. 3. Press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button. • Duri...
52 Load Settings Load Settings allows you to load all of the preset value from the SD card in the PMD620MK II . When performing load settings, use a SD card in which the preset contents from Save Settings are stored. This function is par ticularly useful when setting multiple PMD620MK II s with the ...
53 Save Settings Save Settings saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To set the saved files onto the PMD620MK II , perform Load Settings. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility”. Then press the 1 / 3 / ENTER bu...
54 Card Format 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility”. Then press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button. 3. Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to select “Card Format”. Then press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button. • “Card Format?” message is displ...
55 Preset Menu You can store up to 3 detailed preset settings such as recording input, recording format, playback mode on the recorder. There are 18 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 Sto...
56 Preset Rename 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2, 3 or renamed Preset.Then press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button ...
57 Table of Preset Order Display Settings Default Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 1 Input Auto/ INT MIC/ MIC/ LINE Auto Auto Auto 2 Rec Format MP3-H/ MP3-M/ MP3-L/ PCM-16/ PCM-24 MP3-M MP3-H PCM-24 3 Rec Channel Stereo/ Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo 4 Sample Rate 44.1k/ 48k 44.1k 44.1k 48k 5 Level Cont. Manu...
66 17. Auto Power Off If the PMD620MK II is not operated for 15 minutes during Stop or Play-Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to conserve battery life. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then pre...
71 Display Menu You can store presets on the display menu for such settings as brightness, Font size, LED, Time form etc. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. • Menu list appears in the display. • The selected item is highlighted. • When the first item is selected, press V...
72 1. Brightness The Brightness menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the PMD620MK II . 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Display Menu. Then press the 1 / 3 / EN...
74 5. Date Form The Date form is the date order month/day/year (M/D/Y) or day/ month/year (D/M/Y). 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Display Menu. Then press the 1 / 3 / ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – but...
76 Select Language The Language menu item allows you to choose a display language (English, French, Spanish, Ger man, Italian and Swedish). 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP RETAKE BACK VOL ENTER VOL 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “...
77 Troubleshooting Should problems occur, it is often unnecessar y 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 chec...
78 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 ...
79 Perform the procedure below to restore the menu settings, passcode, etc., to their factory defaults. 1. Press the DISPLAY button and REC PAUSE button at the same time, and turn the POWER switch ON. At this time, the service menu list is displayed in the display section. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL ...
80 Specifications Digital Audio System System .................................................................. Solid State Recorder Usable media ...............................................................SD/SDHC cards Recording format MP3 ................................................. MPEG1...
81 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. Da...
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