Marantz PMD680 - Manual

Marantz PMD680

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – SETTING UP; How to Use this Manual
  • Page 3 – Batteries and AC Adaptor; Alkaline Batteries; AC adaptor; Battery replacement; Charging time
  • Page 4 – Power on; Power Off; Setting the Date and Time
  • Page 5 – Understanding PC Cards; Inserting the card; Ejecting the card; Formatting the PC card; Note; Operation; Start operation in standby mode.
  • Page 6 – Connecting Microphones; To record from analog audio components
  • Page 7 – Other Connections; Remote control; Available Functions; Headphones
  • Page 8 – GENERAL FUNCTION; Data Display; Changing Display Information; Charging Battery
  • Page 9 – During playback; To Illuminate the Display Panel; Keylock
  • Page 10 – RECORDING; Input Source Selection; MIC ATTENUATION; Recording Level Adjustment
  • Page 11 – Recording Behavior Setting; REC MODE; SILENT SKIP; AUTO MARK
  • Page 12 – Recording Operation
  • Page 13 – PLAYBACK and EDITING; Basic Operation; Preparation; SPEAKER MODE / SPEAKER; To start playback; Stop
  • Page 14 – Audible Seek; Seek; Un-audible Fast Access
  • Page 15 – Track Jump; Next Track Jump; Previous Track Jump; Track Count Up
  • Page 16 – Repeat Play; Repeating a Track; Use; Repeating the Entire card; To cancel
  • Page 17 – Summary of Accessing Behavior
  • Page 18 – Marking and EDL Playback; Marking Operation
  • Page 19 – Access to the Mark; Editing Mark; Point
  • Page 20 – Display during EDL playback; EDL Repeat Playback; Display during EDL Repeat playback; Meaning of Mark Definition; EDL Playback
  • Page 21 – Pause; Deleting Mark; Display at mark erase operation
  • Page 22 – Initialization of EDL; Displaying Total Number of Marks Placed
  • Page 23 – Track Handling; Track Erase; Display at Track Erase Operation EMBED; Renumbering Track Number; Display at renumbering operation
  • Page 24 – PRESETTING; Presseting Parameters; Presettable Parameters; Preset Operation
  • Page 25 – Example of Presetting Operation
  • Page 26 – ID Number Presetting
  • Page 27 – Display at Parameter Selection Menu
  • Page 28 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Error Handling; Error Detection; Approximate Recording Time / 100MB; File Management; File Format
  • Page 29 – Troubleshooting
  • Page 30 – SPECIFICATIONS; Digital audio system; Inputs
  • Page 31 – Top Panel; r t
  • Page 32 – Top Pannel
  • Page 33 – Left Panel
  • Page 34 – Display; o r
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SETTING UP

Features

• MPEG I Layer 2 compression technology for recording

and playback of mono MPEG audio.

• Recording and playback to and from approved

PCMCIA PC Cards (ATA flash or hard disk card).

• MS-DOS compatible file system.

– MPEG Files in .wav, .mpg, and .bwf.
– PCM files in broadcast .wav and .bwf.

• A wide variety of input and output jacks.

– Microphone input jacks (XLR and 1/4”).
– Line level RCA input and output jacks.
– Digital coaxial output jack (SPDIF, 48kHz).
– Telephone jack (input/output).

• Three recording modes; LP, MP, and SP.

• Bit rate is assigned to each mode by presetting.

• Three record level options: manual, manual with

limiter, and automatic level control (ALC).

• Skip playback and repeat playback using a built-in

EDL (Edit Decision List).

• In pre-recording mode, 2 seconds recording prior to

the recording start is done.
Unexpected chance of starting recording is not missed.

• 3-way power supply:

– 8 Alkaline AA (R6) batteries
– AC adaptor (supplied)
– Rechargeable Ni-Cad pack (optional)

• ANC (Ambient Noise Control) switch for eliminating

unwanted background noise.

• Built in clock automatically imprints each file with the

date and time of creation.

• Built-in mono condenser microphone.

• Built-in speaker.

• Backlit LCD display.

• Remote jack for external start/stop control.

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

INTRODUCTION

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.

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 body or water does enter the equipment, contact
your nearest dealer or service center.

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Summary

Page 2 - SETTING UP; How to Use this Manual

2 SETTING UP How to Use this Manual This manual is divided into the 6 sections describedbelow. To find out how to use a specific control, refer tothe “Index of Parts, Controls, and Display" on page xxx. SETTING UP This section provides information you need to prepareto use the unit to begin with...

Page 3 - Batteries and AC Adaptor; Alkaline Batteries; AC adaptor; Battery replacement; Charging time

3 SETTING UP Batteries and AC Adaptor Alkaline Batteries The PMD680 uses 8 standard AA-type alkaline batteries.Load as shown in the following illustration. Battery replacement When the battery alert indicator ( ) appears in the display, replace all batteries with new ones. Once thisindicator appears...

Page 4 - Power on; Power Off; Setting the Date and Time

4 SETTING UP Power On/Off Power on Sliding the power switch rightward makes power onand off in turn.When power is applied from the battery or the ACadapter, sliding the power switch make the unit enterstandby status.Sliding the power switch rightward in standby status,the main power is put on and th...

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