Model PMD620 User Guide Handheld Solid State Recorder
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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 these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12.
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.
Declaration of Conformity English We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3 Following the provisions of 2004/108/EC Directive.
Português Declaramos sob nossa total responsabilidade que este produto, com o qual a presente declaração está relacionada, está em conformidade com as seguintes normas : EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3 de acordo com as disposições da Directiva 2004/108/EC. Svenska Vi förkunnar under vårt egna ansvar att denna produkt, för vilken detta tillkännagivande gäller, överrensstämmer med följande normer: EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3 Enligt villkor i direktiv 2004/108/EC.
English WARNINGS Do not handle the AC adaptor with wet hands. Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area. Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the unit.
Español ADVERTENCIAS No manipule el adaptador de CA si tiene las manos mojadas. No cubra la ventilación con objetos como manteles, periódicos, cor-tinas, etc. No deben colocarse sobre el equipo elementos con fuego, porejemplo velas encendidas. Cuando se eliminen baterías usadas, deben cumplirse las regla-mentaciones oficiales o las normas de protección medioambientalaplicables en su país o en su zona. Deje un espacio de unos 0,1 metro alrededor de la unidad.
Italiano AVVERTENZE Non maneggiare l’adattatore CA con le mani umide. Non coprire le fessure di ventilazione con tovaglie, giornali, tendeod oggetti analoghi. Non posare sull'apparecchio sorgenti di fiamme scoperte qualicandele accese. Smaltire le pile usate in conformità alle norme governative odisposizioni ambientali vigenti nel proprio paese o zona. Lasciare 0,1 metro liberi tutto intorno l'unità. Non mettere sull'apparecchiatura alcun contenitore di liquido, comead esempio dei vasi.
Svenska VARNINGAR Hantera inte nätadaptern med våta händer. Täck inte för ventilationsöppningarna med några föremål som tillexempel bordsdukar, dagstidningar, gardiner e.d. Inga föremål med öppen låga, som till exempel tända stearinljus,bör placeras på utrustningen. Följ de lagar och miljöskyddsråd som gäller i det land eller områdedär du bor när du gör dig av med batterier. Se till att det finns omkring 0,1 meter fri plats runt omkring enheten.
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 incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste.
NOTA RELATIVA AL RICICLAGGIO: Italiano I materiali di imballaggio di questo prodotto sono riutilizzabili e riciclabili. Smaltire i materiali conformementealle normative locali sul riciclaggio. Per smaltire l’unità, osservare la normativa in vigore nel luogo di utilizzo. Non gettare le batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici. Questo prodotto e gli accessori inclusi nell’imballaggio sono applicabili alla direttiva RAEE, ad eccezione dellebatterie.
Table of Contents Package Contents....................................................3 Basic Playback Operation ....................................26 Introduction..............................................................4 Connection Diagram .............................................................26 Playback Procedure ..............................................................26 Access from File List .............................................................27 Search .....................
Utility Menu ............................................................42 File Rename .........................................................................42 File Delete .............................................................................43 Card Format ..........................................................................44 Preset Menu ...........................................................45 Table of Preset ......................................................................46 1.
Package Contents • PMD620 PHONES • User Guide • CD-ROM • Handy Strap MIC LEVE L PAUS E REC VOL DISPL AY ENTE R MENU SKIP VOL SOLI /STOR E BACK D ST ATE RE CORD ER PMD 620 REC LEVEL REC KEY LOCK NCEL POWER STOP /CA OVER • Customer Registration Document (USA only) • Tripod Adapter • Audio cable • USB cable • SD Card • AC adapter 3
Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620 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. Features – Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and playback.
– 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.
Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD620 Solid State Recorder and begin recording. The PMD620 comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones. 3. Slide and hold the POWER switch POWER 1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD620 2. Setup the power supply • Use either the provided AC adapter or batteries. • You can use 2 AA type batteries of Alkaline, or Nickel-Metal Hydride.
4. Press the REC button to begin recording 8. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop playback REC STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE DISPLAY VOL DISPLAY VOL • For other recording condition, see page 20. • For the clock setting, see page 18. • For to select the display font size or brightness of the display, see page 45. 5. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording 6. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button to play the just recorded file via headphones or speaker.
Names and Functions 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 presetting. (☞ P.53) Front q w w OVER LED (Red) When a sound is over peak level during Record or RecPause mode, it turns on. LEVEL e DISPLAY The display shows information of the PMD620. (☞ P.
y DISPLAY/MENU/STORE button Press to change the display contents like the time information with toggle operation. The content is different depending on each operation mode. (☞ 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. (☞ P.
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. Left 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.). w e REMOTE r DC IN 10 IN-LINE-OUT q e REMOTE jack Connect microphone remote RC600PMD (sold separately) to this jack. There is a recording indicator lamp on the RC600PMD.
q REC LEVEL + button Press to make a level big of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. Right w REC LEVEL – button Press to make a level small of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. REC LEVEL q KEYLOCK e POWER e KEY LOCK switch Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off control. r w r POWER slide switch Slide and hold to turn power On or Off. During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER switch is invalid.
Top Bottom q w PHONES MIC r t y e q PHONES jack Insert the stereo headphones plug here. r USB compartment Pull the lid to connect PC via USB cable. w MIC jack Insert the external microphones plug. t Card compartment Pull the lid to access the SD card. e Internal MIC Stereo internal microphones. y Strap hole This hole is for handy strap.
q Strap hole This hole is for handy strap. Rear Back q w Speaker Monaural build-in speaker. e Battery compartment Slide and pull the lid to open the Battery compartment.
Preparations Before Use AC adapter connection Using batteries 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. 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.
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 (ª : plus, and · : minus). POWER KEYLOCK 6. Set the battery type for the recorder to match the type of batteries you are using. (☞ P.56) 4. Close the battery compartment.
Safety cautions on handling batteries Battery remaining indicator 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 recorder is not to be used for a prolonged period, remove the batteries to prevent electrolyte leakage.
Installing a memory card Removing a memory card The PMD620 records onto various types of SD cards. 1. Check that the power is turned off. 1. Check that the power is turned off. 2. Pull the SD card lid. 2. Pull the SD card lid. 3. Push the card, then pull it to remove it. /ST ACK B NU ME KIP S CK BA R 2 6 S S T A T E O L ID R E IN S O L ID S DC IN 4. Close the SD card lid. 3. Fully insert the SD card.
3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to enter the Time/Date setting. Clock Setting Set the current time (year, month, day, hour, minute). 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for three seconds. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Time/Date”. • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel. • Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the item. • When the hour is set, press the 4 button to return to the Top Menu.
4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Font Size item. Font Size You can increase the font size of the text on the file list screen and preset setting screen. Then press the ¢ or 4 button to tab through the Font Size choices (Large or Small). 5. Press the DISPLAY button to store the changes. • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. Note: For example, the file list screens are follows.
Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram Recording Procedure 1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. PHONES MIC POWER KEYLOCK MIC IN MICROPHONE 2. Press the REC button to begin recording. REC STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE IN-LINE-OUT REMOTE DC IN DISPLAY VOL • The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording.
• The display will show the information display of recording. (☞ P.30) 4. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording and end the file (close the audio file). REC STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE DISPLAY VOL 3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording. REC STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE The display switches to information about the just recorded file. You can press the 3/8¥ENTER button to play the just recorded file, or push the STOP/CANCEL button again to enter Stop mode.
Audio Input for Recording The audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. (☞ 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” (☞ P.48) and “Input Jack” (☞ P.48).
Recording Format The PMD620 can record in several compression algorithms. • Compressed recording using MP3 or uncompressed recording 16/24-bit linear PCM (☞ P.47). • Stereo or Mono format. (☞ P.48). Rec Format MP3-H Sample Rate 44.1KHz 48KHz MP3-M 44.1KHz 48KHz MP3-L 44.1KHz 48KHz PCM-16 44.1KHz 48KHz PCM-24 44.
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 Card Size Settings 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB MP3-H 2:57 5:54 11:48 23:36 47:12 MP3-M 4:26 8:52 17:44 35:28 70:56 MP3-L 8:52 17:44 35:28 70:56 141:52 PCM-16(44.1kHz) 0:24 0:48 1:36 3:12 6:24 PCM-16(48kHz) 0:22 0:44 1:28 2:56 5:52 PCM-24(44.
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 level meter goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go OVER.
Basic Playback Operation Connection Diagram Playback Procedure 1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. IN-LINE-OUT REMOTE DC IN POWER KEYLOCK LINE OUT AMPLIFIER LINE IN 2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to choose the file.
3. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button to begin playback. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK Access from File List There are 2 ways to select the file you want to playback. Either use the 4 or ¢ buttons during Stop mode, or select the files from the File List. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for three VOL seconds. 4. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button again to pause playback. 5.
4. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to begin playback the selected file. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER If the end of the file is passed with ¢ 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 4 button still held down, search moves to the previous file and continues searching in the reserve direction. SKIP BACK VOL • Press the 4 button to return to the Menu list. • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to exit the menu.
Display Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL During Stop mode: q Total Remain Remaining space of the card. Total remain time Number of files Battery icon Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Status w Current Time/Date Current time Current date • If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. P.
During Record mode: q Record Time Remaining Space on the Card. Recording time File name Battery icon Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Status w Total Remain Total remain time e Record Setup Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Record Format Quantization ALC icon Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate AUTO TRK icon • The MP3 bitrate is disappeared if the “Rec Format” setting is PCM. • The ALC icon is disappeared if the “Level Cont.” setting is Manual.
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 Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate Quantization • If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. P.54) If “Date Form” setting is D/M/Y, the date field shows DDMMM/YYY.
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) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 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).
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. (☞ P.52) Silent Skip 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.
2. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to store the In point. “IN-” will Copy Segment Copy Segment physically turns your “highlighted” section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s). flash in the display to indicate the In point has been stored and playback of the file resumes. DISPLAY VOL 1. During playback, press the REC button when the audio MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK reaches your desired In Point. VOL REC STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE 3.
5. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to store the Out point. “Copy Segment?” is displayed. Key Lock 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. 6. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to start the Copy process. POWER KEYLOCK REC L “Executing...” will be shown on the display. When the copy procedure is completed, the display will show “Completed” for 1 sec.
The RC600PMD includes: Remote 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’s five feet cord with a four contact mini plug, plugs into the PMD620. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use.
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. How 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. 2. Insert an SD card. 4.
• 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.
Menu 3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to confirm or execute the Menu List selected item.
3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button. “Preset Load?” message is Preset Load displayed. 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.
Preset Save Preset Save saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To set the saved files onto the PMD620, perform Preset Load (☞ P.40). 4. While “Preset Save?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and press 3/8/ENTER button to output preset value in text format into the file in a route folder on card. The title of the file output is “620preset.cfg”. During preset output it displays “Executing...”. After the file output is completed, “Completed” is displayed for 1 second and returns to Stop mode. 1.
Utility Menu Utility menu lets you rename files, erase files and format the SD card. File Rename 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility Menu”. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility Menu”. Then 3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button. press the 3/8/ENTER button. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “File Rename”. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button.
5. Rename the file title. Text can be inserted and deleted. Press the 4 or ¢ 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 want to insert is displayed, press the 3/8/ENTER button to enter the character. The selected character for insertion is highlighted. File Delete 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2.
4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the file you want to delete. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button. “File Delete?” message is displayed. Card Format 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility Menu”. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button. 3. Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to select “Card Format”. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button. • “Card Format?” message is displayed.
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. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 4. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 5.
Table of Preset Order Display Settings Preset-1 Default Preset-2 Auto Auto Auto Preset-3 1 Input Auto/INT MIC/MIC/LINE 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 Input Jack Stereo/Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo 5 Sample Rate 44.1kHz/48kHz 44.1kHz 44.
1. Input 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 at the same time the External MIC is active as priority. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3.
3. Rec Channel 4. Input Jack The Rec Channel menu choice allows you to select the channel of the audio file. The Input Jack menu choice allows you to select the type of the Input Jack for Stereo or Mono. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then 3.
5. Sample Rate The Sample Rate menu choice allows you to select the sampling rate 44.1kHz or 48kHz. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Sample Rate item.
7. 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. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3.
9. Level Control 10. Mic Attenuator The Level Control allows you to select the type of input level control for recording. The Mic Attenuator let you select the direct use of microphone(s) that differ in sensitivity. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then 3.
11. Low Cut 12. Mic Power 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. 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. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then 2.
13. Level LED 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. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Level LED item.
15. File Sort 16. Date Form 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). 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then 3.
17. 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 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Font Size item.
19. Battery The PMD620 operates on 2 standard AA size Alkaline, or Ni-MH batteries. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Battery item.
21. LED The LED menu choice allows you to turn off the light of all LEDs. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the LED item. Then press the ¢ or 4 button to tab through the LED choices (On or Off). 5.
23. Machine ID 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. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3.
24. Default Returns the settings of the selected preset number to default. See page 44 for a table of menu defaults. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Preset Default item.
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.
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...
Specifications Digital audio system System .................................................................. Solid State Recorder Usable media ...............................................................SD/SDHC cards Recording format MP3................................................. MPEG1 LayerIII Compression WAV ...............................................................16/24 bit linear PCM Recording MP3 bitrate 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.
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.
D&M Holdings Inc.
