Model PMD620MKII 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. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
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 not open the rear cover In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. If problems occur, contact your Marantz DEALER. 3.
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 objects into the unit. Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the unit. Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
NOTE SULL’USO Italiano OBSERVERA 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’unità per un lungo periodo di tempo. Non coprite i fori di ventilazione. Non inserite corpi estranei all’interno dell’unità.
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: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3. Following the provisions of Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the EC regulation 1275/2008 and its frame work Directive 2009/125/EC for Energy-related Products (ErP).
CAUTION: English ATTENZIONE: Italiano 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. Per scollegare definitivamente questo prodotto dalla rete di alimentazione elettrica, togliere la spina dalla relativa presa.
English A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: 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 battery disposal.
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 batterie, né incenerirle, ma smaltirle conformemente alla normativa locale sui rifiuti chimici.
Table of Contents Package Contents....................................................4 Introduction...............................................................5 Quick Start Guide.....................................................7 Names and Functions..............................................9 Front.........................................................................................9 Left.........................................................................................11 Right...........
Menu........................................................................45 Menu Structure......................................................................45 Menu List...............................................................................46 Protecting the Menu Settings.................................................46 File List....................................................................47 Play........................................................................................
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Package Contents • PMD620MKII LINE IN LEVE L • User guide • CD-ROM • Handy strap MIC REC PAUS E REC VOL DISPL AY ENTE R MENU /STOR E SKIP BACK VOL SOLI D ST ATE RETA RECO RDER POWER NCEL KEY LOCK STOP /CA REC LEVEL OVER • Tripod/Belt clip adapter KE PMD 620 • Audio cable • USB cable • AC adapter 4 • SD card
Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620MKII Handheld Solid State Recorder. The PMD620MKII 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 PMD620MKII records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620MKII or by connecting the PMD620MKII 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 PMD620MKII Solid State Recorder and begin recording. The PMD620MKII comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones. 3. Slide and hold the POWER switch. POWER Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD620MKII. 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. STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC 8. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop playback. STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE DISPLAY VOL REC DISPLAY VOL • For other recording condition, see page 22. • For the clock setting, see page 19. • For to select the display font size or brightness of the display, see page 72. 5. 6. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to play the just recorded file via headphones or speaker.
Names and Functions Front q LEVEL 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. (v P.60) w w OVER LED (Red) When a sound is over peak level during Record or RecPause mode, it turns on. OVER e STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC t i o Q0 r DISPLAY VOL y MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK Q1 u VOL e DISPLAY The display shows PMD620 MKII. (v 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. (v P.34) 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. (v P.
Left q PHONES jack Insert the stereo headphones plug here. q PHONES w LINE OUT e REMOTE r DC IN 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 Connect microphone remote RC600PMD (sold separately) to this jack. There is a recording indicator lamp on the RC600PMD. r DC IN jack Insert the provided AC adapter plug. The power supply is DC5V, 1.5A.
Right q REC LEVEL + button Press to make a level big of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. 12 q KEYLOCK w e POWER REC LEVEL w REC LEVEL – button Press to make a level small of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode. r e KEY LOCK switch Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off control. 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 LINE IN MIC r t y 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. r USB compartment Pull the lid to connect PC via USB cable. t Card compartment Pull the lid to access the SD card. y Strap hole This hole is for handy strap.
Rear Back q q Strap hole This hole is for handy strap. w Speaker Monaural build-in speaker. w e 14 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. Notes: • Only use the AC adapter that is provided with the recorder. • Running the recorder on DC power without using the provided AC adapter will cause damage to the recorder. 1. Connect the plug of AC power pack into the DC IN jack on the recorder. 2.
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). 5. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. POWER 6. 4. 16 Close the battery compartment. KEYLOCK Set the battery type for the recorder to match the type of batteries you are using. (v P.
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 PMD620MKII records onto various types of SD cards. Check that the power is turned off. Pull the SD card lid. Check that the power is turned off. Pull the SD card lid. Push the card, then pull it to remove it. /ST ACK B NU IP SK ME 3. IN 4. Fully insert the SD card. /ST ACK B NU IP SK E K TA 2 6 P M D T 4. 18 IN O L ID S T A T E R E C O R D E R L VO S DC 0 RE ER Close the SD card lid.
3. Clock Setting Press the 1/3/ENTER button to enter the Time/Date setting. Set the current time (year, month, day, hour, minute). 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY VOL • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel. • Press the 8 or 9 button to select the item. • When the hour is set, press the 8 button to return to the Top Menu. • When the year is selected, the 9 button does not work. • Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the value.
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. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the Font Size item. Then press the 8 or 9 button to tab through the Font Size choices (Large or Small). 4. Press the DISPLAY button to store the changes. • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel. Note: For example, the file list screens are follows.
Tripod/Belt Clip Adapter You can use a tripod to fix the PMD620MKII 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 PMD620MKII. How to clip to your belt Use this clip to attach the PMD620MKII to your belt. How to use a tripod 1. Attach the tripod adaptor to the PMD620MKII. Notes: 2. Fit the threaded hole in the bottom of the tripod adaptor to the screw on the tripod.
Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram Recording Procedure 1. LINE IN LINE IN AMPLIFIER LINE OUT Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. MIC POWER KEYLOCK MIC IN 2. Press the REC button to begin recording. MICROPHONE STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC DISPLAY VOL • The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording.
• The display will show the information display of recording. (v P.35) 4. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording and end the file (close the audio file). STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC DISPLAY VOL 3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording. STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC The display switches to information about the just recorded file. You can press the 1/3/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. (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 External MIC is active as priority. You can perform 4 types of recording using combinations of the Preset “Rec Channel” (v P.59) and “Input Jack” (v P.64).
Recording Format The PMD620MKII 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 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 Settings Bit Rate Card Size 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB PCM-24 (48kHz) 2304kbps 0:59 1:59 3:57 7:54 15:48 31:36 PCM-24 (44.1kHz) 2117kbps 1:04 2:09 4:18 8:36 17:12 34:24 PCM-16 (48kHz) 1536kbps 1:29 2:58 5:56 11:51 23:42 47:24 PCM-16 (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. When Level display is off, press the REC LEVEL + or REC LEVEL – button to display the level information for 1 second without changing recording level.
4. Retake Recording The PMD620MKII is equipped with a retake recording function for recording over from any position in a file. While monitoring the sound being played, find the position at which you want to start retake recording. • Press the 1/3/ENTER button to pause playback. • Press the SKIP BACK, 8 or 9 button to search for the desired playback position. – Retake recording operation during recording 1. Press the REC button to begin recording. Search for the desired retake starting position.
5. Press the REC button to start retake recording. The unneeded data (Take 1) is deleted and Take 2 is recorded in its place. Played data (Take 1) Search for the desired retake starting position. DISPLAY VOL Press the REC PAUSE button to set the retake starting position. MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE Recorded data (Take 1) STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC Take 2 DISPLAY Retake recording Current position VOL Played data (Take 1) • When recording of Take 2 starts, 0.
Basic Playback Operation Connection Diagram PHONES LINE OUT Playback Procedure REMOTE 1. DC IN Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. POWER PHONES KEYLOCK LINE OUT AMPLIFIER LINE IN 2. Press the 8 or 9 button to choose the file. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE HEADPHONE Caution: To prevent hearing loss, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.
3. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to begin playback. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE Access from File List There are 2 ways to select the file you want to playback. Either use the 8 or 9 buttons during Stop mode, or select the files from the File List. 1. • 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.
3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the audio file. Search DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL • 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 passcode is input, the file is not played. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Play”. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button to begin playback.
Skip Back Passcode Input DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE Press the SKIP BACK button during playback or pause to return the amount of time set in the preset Skip Back from the current playback point. (v P.64) When this button is pressed during the Rec-Pause mode, the Retake Record mode is set. The passcode between 0000 and 9999 that is set at “Passcode” must be input to make the “Menu Lock” and “Passcode” settings on the preset menu and to play files recorded with encrypted recording.
Display Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER During Stop mode: SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE 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 e Record Setup • If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY.
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 Time Total remain time e Record Setup Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Record Format Quantization ALC icon Preset 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 q Elapsed Time (Default display) 36 Sample rate Quantization • If “Date Form” setting in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. If “Date Form” setting is D/M/Y, the date field shows DDMMM/YYYY. (v P.
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. (v P.
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 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. Copy Segment Copy Segment physically turns your “highlighted” section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s). 1. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to store the In point. “IN-” will flash in the display to indicate the In point has been stored and playback of the file resumes. DISPLAY VOL During playback, press the REC button when the audio reaches your desired In Point. MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC 3.
5. Press the 1/3/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 PMD620MKII 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 1/3/ENTER button to start the copy process. “Executing...” will be shown on the display.
The RC600PMD includes: Remote The PMD620MKII 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 PMD620MKII. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use.
Extended Remote Jack Plug Type (1/8” T-R-R-S Mini Plug) The play, FF, RWD keys can be added to the remote control functions by using the equivalent circuit showing below. 1 Circuit diagram: R1 1k R2 3.9k S1 S2 R3 6.8k S3 R4 11k S4 R5 15k R6 30k S5 R7 470k S6 R8 220 R9 220 S7 4 3 2 1 REC PLAY REW REC MARK PAUSE FF SKIP BACK Notes: • Playback during closing and holding the PLAY switch, and skip back then pause at the point when it opened.
USB mode Power up the computer. Insert an SD card. Power up the PMD620MKII. During Stop mode, connect the cable to the PMD620MKII and your computer. POWER R OVE EL C V E US C PA L CE AN Y PLA RE DIS P/C RE /STO ACK B NU IP SK ME STO RE VO 2 R 6 RE M P L R MO TE D TE EN R D E VO C E R E T A T UT KE TA L EO O LIN S ES DC ID ON L PH 0 LE E 1. 2. 3. 4.
• While USB is on, a set screen is displayed. • The SD card in the PMD620MKII 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 this function even no service of AC adapter or batteries. • 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 Menu Structure 1 Play 1 File List 2 Presets 01 Brightness 3 Display 02 Font Size 4 Time/Date 2 Information Preset 1 1 Select Preset 2 2 Edit 01 Input 3 Rename 3 Rename 02 Rec Format 4 Delete Preset 3 5 Utility 1 Load Settings 03 LED 03 Rec Channel 6 Language 2 Save Settings 04 Time Form 04 Sample Rate 7 F/W Version 3 Card Check 05 Date Form 05 Level Cont. 4 Card Format 06 File Sort 06 Level LED 07 Default 07 Manual Track 08 Auto Track 09 Silent Skip 10 Mic Atten.
Menu List 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE 2. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the item. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to confirm or execute the selected item.
File List 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 press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the file you want to access. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button to enter the File list Menu.
Play 1. Information From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY DISPLAY VOL VOL MENU/STORE ENTER MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE RETAKE 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 return to Stop mode. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “File List”.
File Rename 1. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Rename”. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button to access the rename window. 5. Rename the file title. Text can be inserted and deleted. Press the 8 or 9 button to move the cursor to the place you wish to insert text into or delete text from. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “File List”. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button.
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 last letter. • Extensions are not displayed. • If number of file title letter is more than 60, last letter is deleted when a new letter is added.
Utility Menu The setting data load and save functions and the SD card format and card writing performance can be checked on the “Utility” menu. 1. 2. 3. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility Menu”. Utility Functions # Display Description 1 Load Settings Load setting data from SD card. 2 Save Settings Save setting data to SD card. 3 Card Check Check the SD card writing performance.
Load Settings Load Settings allows you to load all of the preset value from the SD card in the PMD620MKII. When performing load settings, use a SD card in which the preset contents from Save Settings are stored. This function is particularly useful when setting multiple PMD620MKIIs with the same settings.
Save Settings Save Settings saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To set the saved files onto the PMD620MKII, perform Load Settings. Card Check The “Card Check” checks the writing performance of the SD card being used and displays the results, as shown below. Display 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 to accept. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Save Settings”.
Card Format 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. Break Fixed value 0D0Ah Name = 0D0Ah Input = 0D0Ah Auto Power Off = [Preset-2] 0D0A0D0A h Fixed value Name Input = = 0D0Ah = [Display] 0D0A0D0A h Fixed value Brightness 0D0Ah 0D0Ah ... ... ... ... File Sort 0D0A0D0A h [Common] Fixed value 0D0Ah Machine ID = 0D0Ah Version = 0D0Ah Note: 54 ... ... Auto Power Off ... ... Input 0D0Ah 0D0Ah ...
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 Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL+ or VOL – button to select “Presets”. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button. 4. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset.
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 to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Rename” and press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept. 5. Rename the preset title. Text can be inserted and deleted.
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 Stereo 3 Rec Channel Stereo/ Mono Stereo Stereo 4 Sample Rate 44.1k/ 48k 44.1k 44.1k 48k 5 Level Cont.
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. 2. Rec Format The PMD620MKII can record in several compression algorithms. See explanation and chart below.
3. Rec Channel 4. Sample Rate The Rec Channel menu choice allows you to select the channel of the audio file. 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 one second. 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. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu.
5. Level Control The Level Control allows you to select the type of input level control for recording. 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 to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Edit” and press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept.
7. Manual Track 8. Auto Track When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is On during recording, press the REC button to increment the audio file. A new audio file is created at that point. 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 one second. 1.
9. Silent Skip 10. Mic Attenuator The Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. This feature is often referred to as voice activated recording. Silent Skip looks for sound below a preset level for three seconds time. When that occurs, the PMD620MKII switches to record pause. When a signal above the preset level is input, recording resumes.
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 in outdoor. 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 PMD620MKII. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu.
13. Input Jack 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 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 to accept the selected Preset. 4.
15. Key Lock The key lock secures the PMD620MKII in the state it is in during Record, Playback or Stop. If this setting is All, all buttons on PMD620MKII are invalid. If this setting is Partial, the REC, REC PAUSE and STOP/CANCEL buttons are accepted. 16. Battery The PMD620MKII operates on 2 standard AA size Alkaline, or Ni-MH batteries. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. 2.
17. Auto Power Off 18. Encrypt Rec If the PMD620MKII is not operated for 15 minutes during Stop or Play-Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to conserve battery life. The “Encrypt Rec” menu item allows you to set encrypted recording. When the “Encrypt Rec” is turned on, recorded files are encrypted. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu.
19. Menu Lock 20. Passcode The “Menu Lock” menu item allows you to protect the setting items below the top menu by password. This is the encryption key used for encrypted recording. When the “Menu Lock” is turned on, it is also used as the password. 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 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. 2.
7. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select other Menu choices. When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/ CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without storing any changes. Note: If you have forgotten the passcode, you can change it to “0000” by restoring the PMD620MKII to the factory defaults. (v P.79) 68 21. SP Mute When “SP Mute” is set to On, the sound being recorded is not output from the speaker.
To delete text Press the SKIP BACK button to delete the selected character. 22. 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 one second. 2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button to accept. 3.
23. Default Returns the settings of the selected preset number to default. See page 53 for a table of menu defaults. 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 to accept the selected Preset. 4.
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. 3. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select an item. Then press the 8 or 9 button to tab through the choices. 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select other Menu choices.
1. Brightness The Brightness menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the PMD620MKII. 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 – button to select the Brightness item. Then press the 8 or 9 button to tab through the Brightness choices (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10). 4.
3. 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 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 – button to select the LED item. Then press the 8 or 9 button to tab through the LED choices (On or Off). 4. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select other Menu choices.
5. Date Form 6. File Sort The Date form is the date order month/day/year (M/D/Y) or day/ month/year (D/M/Y). The File Sort menu choice allows you to select the file order in the list by name (Alphabet) or time (Time/Date). 1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. 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. 2.
7. Default Returns the settings of the Display Menu to default. See the table of Display Menu Functions. 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 – button to select the Default item. Then press the 1/3/ENTER button to initialize. 4.
Select Language The Language menu item allows you to choose a display language (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Swedish). 1. 3. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second. DISPLAY • Press the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel. • Press the VOL + or VOL − button to select the item. • The display language switches as shown below each time the VOL + button is pressed. VOL MENU/STORE ENTER SKIP BACK VOL RETAKE 2. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to enter the Language setting.
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 or service centers. Service centers are listed at http://www.d-mpro.com. • Check REC LEVEL control settings. • Check if microphone(s) require(s) Phantom power.
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...
Factory Default 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 – buttons to select “Factory Default?”. At this time, the selected menu item is highlighted. 3. If the 1/3/ENTER button is pressed “Default?” is displayed in the display section. 4.
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 bit-rate 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.
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