Model PMD580 User Guide Network Solid State Recorder
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Table of Contents Package Contents................................... 2 General Information ............................... 3 Introduction .............................................................3 Computer compatible ..............................................3 Setup ......................................................................3 External control .......................................................3 Security - CF cards .................................................
Package Contents • PMD580 • Audio cable (2) • CD-ROM PDF format manuals • Power cord (for US) • CF door screw (2) • Retainer (1) • Power cord (2 pieces for Europe) • Customer Registration Document (1) (only for US) (for Europe) • USB cable • This User Guide 2 (for UK)
General Information ■ Introduction ■ Setup Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD580 Network Recorder. The PMD580 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto a Compact Flash™ memory card (CF card) or Microdrive™. Audio inputs may be from: The PMD580 is an audio recorder. It accepts audio inputs from your audio equipment, standard line level analog audio inputs or a digital input, and records in digital audio formats onto a removable flash memory card.
■ Playback aids ■ Features A common problem with lengthy recordings is difficulty in locating one or more specific passages for playback. The PMD580 has several ways to mark or tag specific record starting and/or ending points. • Date and time A built-in date and time generator marks the beginning of each track. • Tracks – A new track (file) is automatically started each time you begin a recording. – It is not possible to record over a previously recorded track unless it is first erased.
Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD580 Network CF card Recorder and begin recording. ■ Quick Start Basic Instructions a. Plug the power cord in. ■ Quick Start Detailed Instruction The PMD580 comes factory preset for recording balanced analog inputs. These are settings for recording a line level stereo balanced inputs. Quick Start ignores your changing any of these presets. 1. Unpack the PMD580. a. Plug the power cord into household power.
2. Press the POWER switch. On first power up, wait for the PMD580 to boot. 5. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording and end the track (close the audio file). The display will show the remaining recording time at current settings for the CF card. The display will change to Initialize. The display will change to Loading. The display change to No Card. 3. Insert a CF card. See page “CF cards”. 4. Press the REC button. Recording begins. The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording.
Part Names and Functions ■ Front Panel q ert w o !0 !1 !2 y u i !3 !4!5 !6 q POWER ON/OFF switch and indicator (Blue) • Press this to turn the Power ON or OFF. • The indicator lights when the power is turned on. o PHONES Jack For private listening, you can connect the headphones to this jack. w LEVEL Control Use this to adjust the level of the headphones. !0 Card compartment Pull the Card door open to access the CF card.
■ Rear Panel z x ANALOG IN R BALANCED c vb ANALOG OUT L L R R , R BALANCED L UNBALANCED IN OUT IN AES / EBU . z ANALOG (Balanced) INPUT These are balanced inputs using XLR type connections. Pin layout : 1. GND / 2. Hot / 3. Cold Applicable connector : XLR-3-32 or equivalent. Input attenuator (+4 dB /–20 dB) (See Preset Menu) x ANALOG (Balanced) OUTPUT These are active balanced outputs using XLR type connections. Pin layout : 1. GND / 2. Hot / 3.
■ Display Unit a s [Basic Operation] d s f gh j k [Playback features] [Recording] sa l ¡0 ¡1 ¡2 ¡3 [Basic Operation] [Playback features] a kHz/kbps Lights when the sampling frequency or bit rate of the file playing is available and displayed. g RANDOM Lights in random playback mode. s H/M/S Lights when the time is displayed in the letter display.
[Display Control] 1) During Stop • Total Track, Remaining recordable time 3) During Play or Play-pause • Track, Elapsed time • Total Track, Rec format • Track, Remaining playback time • Current Date • Track, File name • Current Time • Track, File information • Total Track, Channel : “Stereo” or “Mono” • Recorded date 2) During Record or Record-pause • Track, Recording elapsed time (HHH:MM:SS) • Recorded time • Track, Remaining recordable time (HHH:MM:SS) • Track, Channel : “Stereo” or “Mono” PL
Preparation for Use ■ Installation ■ Connections How to mount in a rack Follow the instructions on this page to install your new PMD580 CF Recorder and begin recording. The PMD580 comes factory preset for recording in stereo with MP3 compression, recommended quality for music recording. • The PMD580 is of 1U size, allowing it to be mounted in EIA standard 19-inch racks. When mounting the PMD580 in a rack, use guide rails or shelf boards, etc.
2. Connect to your computer via Local Area Network. 4. Connect external (remote) control (optional). • RS-232C host equipment. DIGITAL IN Full control and setup of the PMD580 is available via RS-232C external control. See page “RS232C” for RS-232C control codes. OUT UNBALANCED IN AES / EBU OUT SPDIF REMOTE LAN RS232C Control and setup of the PMD580 is available via network web remote control. See page “Network and Operations”. • Connect a wired remote switch with mono phone jack to REMOTE. 3.
CF cards To insert a CF card: To eject a CF card: 1. Pull the CF card door to open. 1. Open the CF card door. CF card door 2. Fully insert the CF card. CF card Note: If recording is in progress, opening the CF card door automatically stops recording and writes critical track information to properly close the file. 2. Press the Card eject button so it is in click out position. Card eject button 3. Close the CF card door. 3.
CF card security (3 mm × 10 mm long) The supplied CF card compartment security screw requires a small Phillips screwdriver to open the CF card compartment door. That reduces the possibility of the CF card being misplaced or stolen. 1. Remove the plastic pin and then the retainer. 2. Add the screw. Tighten the screw with a small Phillips screwdriver enough so that the screw cannot be removed with a fingernail.
Recording ■ Recording Procedure 1. Press the POWER switch to turn on the power. • “Booting” appears in the display. • “Initialize” appears after “Booting”. • Remain time appears in the display. 6. Press the REC PAUSE button to set the unit in record-pause mode. • The REC PAUSE button is flashing and the record level control is available. • Margin level display will be reset automatically within 3 seconds in record pause mode. 7. Press the STOP/CANCEL button during record or record-pause mode.
■ How to adjust Record Level ■ How to set Scheduled Recording Only in record or record pause mode, turn the Jog wheel to change the record level setting for analog input sources. With Rec scheduler on in the Utility Menu, a recording starts automatically according to the schedule. 1. Set the Rec Schedule On in the Utility Menu. • Clockwise increases the level setting, counterclockwise decreases the level setting. • The last setting value is memorized on non-volatile memory.
Record status and Operation Status STOP PLAY /REC STOP Operation • From 10 seconds before Scheduled start time, 1) “Rec Scheduled” is displayed. 2) Countdown starts. 3) Front keys are locked.(Unlocked by SHIFT+DISPLAY) • The Record starts when the scheduled time comes. Rec Standby • From 10 seconds before Scheduled start time, 1) “Rec Scheduled” is displayed. 2) Countdown starts. 3) Front keys are locked.(Unlocked by SHIFT+DISPLAY) • The Recorded starts when the scheduled time comes.
Playback ■ Playback Procedure 5. Press the STOP/CANCEL button. 1. In stop mode, turn the Jog wheel to select the track you want to listen to. • The PMD580 waits at the beginning of the last playback track. • Press the STOP/CANCEL button again to go back to the stop mode. ■ Track jump • Track number and the file name appear in the display. (When file name is selected as a display mode.) The PLAY/PAUSE button flashes. 1. Turn the Jog wheel clockwise during playback.
■ Search ■ Audible search Search in reverse Manual search forward 1. During stop or play-pause, press and turn left the Jog wheel one click, The PMD580 play-pause in the first click. 1. Press the Jog wheel and turn clockwise during playback. 2. Press and turn left the Jog wheel to rewind quickly. The rewind is at 10x speed in the second click. Then it speeds up to 60x speed in the 3rd click, 600x speed in the 4th click. • Playback of the track is sped up while the Jog wheel is pressed.
Preset & Utility ■ Preset function and operation Presets lets you set or change recording and playback parameters, such as changing inputs and setting the Date/ Time and the IP address. (1) General menu procedure 1. With the PMD580 at stop, press the MENU/STORE/ UTILITY button. 3. When displayed, press the Jog wheel to select that Menu choice. • Preset setting data appears in the display. You will now be able to edit the preset item. 4. Turn the Jog wheel to scroll through the submenu displays. 5.
(2) Table of preset items Defaults are different by an area. (US, Europe and Japan) Default No. Display Selection Range US Europe Japan Input Select Analog Bal., Analog Unb., Digital Bal., Digital Unb. Analog Bal. Analog Bal. Analog Bal. R02 Rec Format PCM / MP3 44.1kHz / 48kHz (MP3 Stereo) 32, 64, 96, 128,160kHz (MP3 Mono) 16/24bit (PCM) Stereo/L-Mono/LR-Mono 64,128,192,256,320kHz MP3 44.
Default No. Display Selection Range US 22 Europe Japan S10 DNS Server Disable / 000 000 000 000 – 255 255 255 255 Disable Disable Disable S11 NTP Server Disable / 000 000 000 000 – 255 255 255 255 Disable Disable Disable S12 Time Zone 00:00 - 13:00 -12:00 - 00:00 (15min step) 00:00 00:00 00:00 S13 Password None/ or up to 12 characters 0-9, A-Z, a-z None None None S14 Archive Auto/ Schedule/ Off Off Off Off S15 Archive IP 000 000 000 000 – 255 255 255 255 000.000.000.
(R02) Rec Format (3) Description (R01) Input Select Selection Range (PCM) Audio input(s) and audio channels for recording are selected using the Input Select. Selection Range Description Analog Bal. Selects Analog Balance Inputs. Analog Unb. Selects Analog Unbalanced Inputs. Digital Bal. Selects Digital Balanced Inputs. Digital Unb. Selects Digital Unbalanced Inputs. Channel Sampling (KHz) Resolution Stereo L-Mono LR-Mono 44.1 48 24bit 16bit Selection Range (MP3) Channel 1.
(R03) Pre Record (R04) Input Ref When Pre Record is on and the PMD580 is in record-pause, it ’listens’ to the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. When recording begins, the 2 second pre record buffer is written at the beginning of the new track. The 2 seconds give you time to start recording without missing the first seconds of audio. The Input Ref menu allows you to select the reference level for Analog Balanced Inputs.
(R05) Manual Track (R06) Auto track When Manual Track is On during recording, press the REC button to increment the track. A new track is created at that point. A slight break might be heard during playback. With Auto Track on, a new track begins automatically at specified intervals of recording time. Selection Range On Note Default Selection Range Note 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 min., 1, 2, 6, 12, 24 hours Off Default Off 1. From stop press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 1.
(R07) Silent skip (R08) Output Ref Silent skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. Sometimes this feature is referred to as voiceactivated recording. Silent Skip looks for sound below a preset level for a preset period of time. When that occurs, the PMD580 switches to record pause. When a signal is input, recording resumes. Reference for Analog Balanced Outputs.
(R09) Rec Level (P01) Digi Out Form Before recording an analog source, perform the following steps to obtain the appropriate recording level. The digital output format is selectable from Broadcast or Consumer using Digi Out Form. Selection Range Manual Selection Range Note Default ALC Broadcast Note Default Consumer Manual: Recording level must be adjusted manually using the Jog wheel on the front panel. 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 1.
(P02) Digi Out FS (P03) Play mode Select the sampling frequency of digital output. Play Mode lets you choose what happens when the end of a track is reached during playback. Selection Range Note Selection Range 44.1 kHz Normal 48 kHz Auto Default Note Default Repeat All Repeat One 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel so Digi Out FS is displayed. Single Random 4. Turn the Jog wheel to toggle among 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and Auto.
Repeat One (Single track repeat) When playback reaches the end of the track it automatically starts playing again at the beginning of the same track. Random (Random Playback) This function rearranges the tracks into a random sequence and it then plays all the tracks in this random sequence. 1. Select the Play Mode menu choice: 1. Select the Play Mode menu choice: While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2.
(P04) Single mode (P05) Auto Cue Single mode set the operation after completing the playback of a track in single playback mode. Auto Cue skips the silence at the beginning of an audio track and pauses playback at the point where the audio begins (sound is loud enough). You can adjust how loud (dB’s) the audio has to be before playback is cued. Selection Range Note Stop Next Default Recue Stop: The PMD580 returns to stop mode after the track has played.
(C01) Remote (S01) Date The Remote Menu setting is for a wired remote (not supplied) plugged into the REMOTE Phone jack. There are three remote modes. The date is written on each audio track (file) when the track is started. When an audio track is viewed on a computer, this date appears as when the file was “Created”. Selection Range Start Pause Note Default Start Pause TR Manual Track Start Pause: During recording or playback, close to start, open to pause.
(S02) Time (S03) Date form The time is written on each audio track (file) when the track is started. When an audio track is viewed on a computer, this time appears as when the file was “Created”. The date form is the date order month/day/year, day/month/ year or year/month/day. Selection Range Item Time Selection Range 00:00 - 23:59 or 12:00 - 11:59am /11:59pm 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until Time appears in the display. 3.
(S04) Time Form (S05) Machine Name The time form menu selects the 12 hour time display with am (or pm) or 24 hour time display. Machine Name allows you to set the name of the PMD580. Selection Range Selection Range Description 12h 12:00 - 11:59 am 12:00 - 11:59 pm 24h 00:00 - 23:59 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 5 to 12 characters (0 – 9, A – Z, a – z) Description “PMD580A000000” = Default 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2.
6. When correct, press the Jog wheel. The right most position will flash. Repeat steps from 4 to 6 until all Machine Name characters are correct. Press the SHIFT button and then press the Jog wheel to delete the characters. Pressing the SHIFT button again enables you to insert characters. (S06) IP address The IP address of the PMD580 is automatically assigned by the DHCP server or device when the IP address menu is set “Auto”(Default).
(S07) Show IP (S08) Subnet mask The Show IP menu allows you to display the IP address of the PMD580. The Subnet mask menu allows you to set the subnet mask to identify the subnetwork. 1. While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “Show IP” appear in the display. Selection Range 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.000 Description • Turn the Jog wheel to up or down 1 step. • Turn with Press the Jog wheel to up or down 10 steps. 1.
(S09) Gateway (S10) DNS Server The Gateway menu allows you to set the default gateway Server that serves as an entrance to another network, and vice-versa. The DNS Server menu allows you to set the DNS (Domain Name System) Server. The DNS server translates the Server name into the IP address in the network. Selection Range Disable / 000.000.000.000 – 255.255.255.255 Description • Turn the Jog wheel to up or down 1 step. • Turn with Press the Jog wheel to up or down 10 steps.
(S11) NTP Server (S12) Time Zone The NTP Server menu allows you to set the NTP(Network Time Protocol) server. The PMD580 gets the time information from the NTP server. The Time Zone menu allows you to set the NTP (Network Time Protocol) Time Zone. Selection Range Selection Range Disable / 000.000.000.000 – 255.255.255.255 Description • Turn the Jog wheel to up or down 1 step. • Turn with Press the Jog wheel to up or down 10 steps. 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button.
10. When correct, press the Jog wheel. (S13) Password The Password menu allows you to set the password to access to the PMD580 while the user use the Web remote function in the user’s computer. Item Password Description 0 to 9, A to Z, a to z, 6 to 12 characters 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “Password” is displayed. The next position will flash. Repeat steps from 8 to 10 until all password characters are correct.
(S14) Archive (S15) Archive IP(Archive Server) The Archive menu allows you to select the way to archive the recorded files. The Archive IP menu allows you to set the IP address or Server name to save the archive files. Selection Range Note Auto Schedule Off Default Auto: The archive will be made during Rec stop mode. Schedule: The archive will be made according to the archive schedule. Off: The archive will not be made. The input of Archive time will be required after “Schedule” is selected.
(S16) Archive Folder (Archive folder name) (S17) Arch UserName (Archive User Name) The Archive Folder menu allows you to set the shared folder to save the archive files. The Archive User Name menu allows you to set the user name to access to the archive server. Item Folder name Selection Range Up to 64 characters “-“, “ “, “.”, “_”, “\”, 0 to 9, A to Z, a to z 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “ArchiveFolder” is displayed. 3.
(S18) Archive Password The Archive password menu allows you to set the password to access to the archive server. • The input password will not be displayed. Item Archive Password 11. Press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button to save the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit MENU mode without saving any changes. 12. Display returns to stop mode. Description 0 to 9, A to Z, a to z, Up to 12 characters 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button. 2.
(S19) Auto Deletion (S20) Default The auto deletion process will run in the background while recording. The PMD580 will delete recorded files when free space is getting low. The Default menu choice resets all menu items to their defaults. This is handy if you are setting up a new setting configuration because you don’t have to check all the settings, you know they are at the default. The PMD580 checks if free CF space is less than 30 sec or not.
■ Utility Menu Utility menu, accessed from stop by pressing both the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button and the SHIFT button , lets you edit a folder or file, set Rec scheduler and use other utility functions. Utility Menu function table No. Display Meaning Note Default = “Off” ✽1 More than 0 letters automatically include “_” in the right end of the User area. On U01 User area : Letters will be added to the User area of the file name. Off : Letters will not be added.
Description (U01) User Area The User Area menu allows you to have a user area in a file name. The User Area is assigned in a top of a file name. For example, if the User Area is “abcdefghijklm”, the file is numbered “abcdefghijklm_070312_MZ001.wav”. 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “User Area” is displayed. 5. Turn the Jog wheel to select the character. • Following characters can be used.
(U02) Machine ID (U03) File Order The Machine ID menu allows you to have a Machine ID information in a file name. The Machine ID is assigned in the last of a file name. For example, if the Machine ID is “MZ001”, the first file is numbered “abcdefghijklm_070312_MZ001. wav”. The File Order menu allows you to select the way to sort the files by name (aphabetical) or by time (Date). 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2.
(U04) Rec Schedule (Recording scheduler SW) (U05) Rec Schedule Time The Rec schedule menu set the Rec schedule function On or Off. The Rec Schedule Time menu allows you to set or change recording start time, stop time and the user area of the filename. 1. Press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 1. Select the Rec Scheduler Time menu. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “Rec Schedule” appears in the display.
4. Set the week or day. • While the “REPEAT” is selected, week appears in the display. • While the “1” is selected, date appears in the display. – The date order depends on the date form in the Preset Menu. – Press the Jog wheel to accept the selection. 5. Set the start and end time. [Week] [Start ] [ End ] [Day] [ Start ] [End ] 6. Input the filename User Area. • User area can be set for each event. 7. Write the schedules. • Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to write the schedules.
(U06) All Sched CLR (All Rec Scheduled Clear) (U07) Make Folder The All Sched CLR menu allows you to delete all contents in Rec schedule. The Make folder menu allows you to create a folder in a root directory. 1. While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. How to create a folder: 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “All Sched CLR” appears in the display. 1. While in stop, press both the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button and SHIFT button. 2.
(U08) Select Folder (U09) Rename File The Select Folder menu allows you to select a folder of record or playback files in the CF card. The Rename menu changes the name of a track(file). 1. While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “Select Folder” appears in the display. 1. While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2.
(U10) Rename Folder (U11) Track Delete The Rename Folder menu changes the name of a folder. The Track Delete menu deletes a selected track. 1. While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 1. While in stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel to select the “Rename Folder”, then press the Jog wheel. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “Track Delete” appears in the display. 3.
(U13) Card check (U15) Menu Save The Card check menu does a sample read/write to check if a CF card has problems. This feature allows you to save preset data in a file named 580preset.cfg. 1. While in stop, press both MENU/STORE/UTILITY button and the SHIFT button. 1. From stop, press the MENU/STORE/UTILITY button while pressing the SHIFT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “Card Check” is displayed. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until “Menu Save” is displayed. 3. Press the Jog wheel. 3.
Network and Operations ■ Network functionality and Operation The network functionality of the Marantz Professional PMD580 allows you to archive recorded files in a shared folder in the network and provide you with a simple web-based user interface to control the PMD580 over your network. The PMD580 has following functions. 1. Archive recorded files in a network drive The PMD580 automatically archive the recorded audio files in a shared folder on a network computer.
3. Turn the unit on. ■ How to set up a Shared Folder on a Server or a Network Server [Using the Front Panel] The PMD580 archives the recorded files in a shared folder of a server or a network server. The PMD580 automatically configures its network settings and communications with the network or computer without you having to do anything further.
Control Functions ■ Web Remote The Web Remote controls the unit and configure settings from the computer. The PMD580 supports common web browsing software applications. The Web Remote has following pages and functions. Pages Functions Password screen Type your user name and password. Main screen Rec Control and data download. Setting screen Preset and Utility Record Schedule screen How to hook up and use this Web Remote.
Main screen q w t e r q Status Indicator The status of the PMD580, file name and the time information is shown in this area. w Page buttons The display jumps to the other pages using these buttons. e Rec control REC, REC-PAUSE and STOP allow you to control the PMD580 in the same way as operating front panel. r File List The list of files in a CF card is shown in this area. t Record settings The record format and settings are shown in this area.
Record Settings The record settings screen allows you to modify the record settings in the preset menu. Select an item from the list box. Buttons and Functions • Main button The display changes to the main page. Changed settings are not stored. • Settings button Nothing happens. • Schedule button The display changes to the Schedule page. • Record Settings button Nothing happens screen. • Play Settings button The display changes to the Play Settings page.
Playback Settings The playback settings screen allows you to modify the playback settings in the preset menu. Select an item from the list box. Buttons and Functions • Main button The display changes to the main page. Changed settings are not stored. • Settings button Nothing happens. • Schedule button The display changes to the Schedule page. • Record Settings button The display changes to the Rec Settings page. • Play Settings button Nothing happens.
System Settings The system settings screen allows you to modify the system settings in the preset menu. Select an item from the list box. Buttons and Functions • Main button The display changes to the main page. Changed settings are not stored. • Settings button Nothing happens. • Schedule button The display changes to the Schedule page. • Record Settings button The display changes to the Rec Settings page. • Play Settings button The display changes to the Playback settings page.
Utility Settings The Utility screen allows you to modify the utility settings in the utility menu. Buttons and Functions • Main button The display changes to the main page. Changed settings are not stored. • Settings button Nothing happens. • Schedule button The display changes to the Schedule page. • Record Settings button The display changes to the Rec Settings page. • Play Settings button The display changes to the Playback settings page.
Record Schedule The Record Schedule screen allows you to modify the record schedule. Buttons and Functions • Main button The display changes to the main page. Changed settings are not stored. • Settings button Nothing happens. • Schedule button The display changes to the Schedule page. 60 • SAVE button The changed settings are stored. • Delete button The selected schedule data are erased. • CANCEL button The changed settings are cancelled and returns to the stored value.
■ REMOTE Jack ■ USB (Universal Serial Bus) A connected switch on closing and opening does the following depending on the Remote Menu setting. The PMD580 records directly onto your CF cards. Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the CF card from the PMD580, or by connecting the PMD580 to your computer via the LAN port or the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing.
How to connect via USB port The CF card in the PMD580 appears as an external drive on a connected computer. 1. Power up the computer Note: Check the operating system of your computer. Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista., MAC OS 10 2. Insert a CF card. 3. Power up the PMD580. 4. During STOP mode, connect the USB cable attached to the PMD580 and your computer. How to disconnect via USB port 1. Disconnect the cable to the PMD580 and your computer. • An archive function resumes if it is set to be active.
(2) Control Command You send a command via RS232C from a PC or a jig.
Code Command Note “@0CHST”+CR Channel:Stereo “@0CHML”+CR Channel:L-Mono “@0CHMX”+CR Channel:LR-Mono “@0AFPM”+CR File Format:WAV Preset: R02 Algo/File “@0AFM3”+CR File Format:MP3 “@0BRXXX”+CR BPS “@0BIXX”+CR Bit “@0FSXX”+CR FS:44=44.1kHz, 48=48kHz “@0PRXS”+CR X (sec) Preset: R03 PreRec “@0PR01”+CR OFF “@0IF20”+CR –20dB Preset: R04 Input Reference “@0IF+4”+CR +4dB “@0MT00”+CR ON Preset: R05 M.Track “@0MT01”+CR OFF “@0AT0000”+CR OFF Preset: R06 A.
Code Command “@0TF12”+CR Note 12h Preset: S04 Time Form “@0TF24”+CR 24h “@0MNxxxxxxxxxxxx”+CR Preset: S05 Machine Name xxx:5 to 12 characters “@0IPxxxxxxxxxxxx”+CR Preset: S06 IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx “@0SMxxxxxxxxxxxx”+CR Preset: S08 Sub net mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx “@0GWxxxxxxxxxxxx”+CR Preset: S09 Gateway xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx “@0DNxxxxxxxxxxxx”+CR Preset: S10 DNS xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx “@0NPxxxxxxxxxxxx”+CR Preset: S11 NTP Server xxx.xxx.xxx.
(3) Status Information When status of PMD580 changes, it is transmitted a message automatically to a host. When PMD580 sends a message whenever time information changes, the exchanges of data become too frequent. Therefore, PMD580 sends time information data and presetting value, when requested it. Status Request command (to PMD580) Status Information (PMD580) Note Request.
Status Request command (to PMD580) Status Information (PMD580) Note Request.
Status Request command (to PMD580) Status Information (PMD580) Note Request. Preset Preset P03 P04 Command Playmode “@0?PM”+CR Finish Mode (Single Mode) ON/OFF Preset P05 Preset Preset C01 S03 S04 “@0?AC”+CR Playmode Finish Mode (Single Mode) Remote DateForm Time Form “@0?CL”+CR “@0?RC”+CR “@0?DF”+CR “@0?TF”+CR Command OFF “@0PMOF”+CR ALL “@0PMAL”+CR Repeat One “@0PMAR”+CR S.
Status Request command (to PMD580) Status Information (PMD580) Note Request.
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. Rec Format PCM-16 Sampling Rate 44.1KHz 48KHz PCM-24 44.1KHz 48KHz MP3 70 Channel Bitrates Redording Time (hour:minute) 256MB 1GB 4GB Stereo 1411 kbps 0 : 24 1 : 36 6 : 24 Mono 705.
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 PMD580 does not turn on. • Check AC power cord connections. The PMD580 seems to record, but there is no sound on playback. • Check input settings.
Specifications Digital Audio System System ................................................... Solid State Recorder Usable Media ................CF memory cards, Microdrive cards Recording and media methods MP3 ....................................MPEG1 Layer III compression WAV ...................................................16/24 bit linear PCM Recording MP3 bit rate (selectable) Mono ........................................ 160, 128, 96, 64, 32 kbps Stereo ...................................
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.
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