Specifications

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SETTING UP

ENGLISH

Features

• A full compliment of input and output jacks:

– XLR stereo input jacks for microphone or line level

signals.

– Line level RCA output jacks.

– Digital coaxial (RCA) input jack.

– Digital XLR output jack (with ON/OFF switch).

• Professional microphone specifications:

– Phantom power (+48V).

– Microphone attenuation adjustment.

– ANC (Ambient Noise Control) switch for eliminating

unwanted background noise.

• Professional system specifications ensure safe recording:

– Automatic UTOC (User Table Of Contents) updates

whenever STOP (7) is pressed.

– Large (16MB) shock proof memory buffer can hold up

to 20 seconds of stereo (40 seconds of mono) sound

during playback or recording.

– On board backup of UTOC data, preset modes, and

date and time.

• Fully adjustable recording features:

– Three record level options: manual, manual with

limiter, and automatic (ALC).

– LSR (Level Sync Recording) allows you to start

recording automatically when the input signal reaches

a preset level.

– Adjustable PRE REC memory cache that monitors the

input signal (during rec-pause) to completely

eliminate lag time at start of recording.

– Various recording formats: two channel (stereo), dual

level mono, mixed mono, and mono.

– One touch recording with auto end search.

– Date and time information stored automatically with

each track.

• Edit functions allow you to divide, combine, move, and

delete a track, delete a whole disc. You can also title the

disc and the individual tracks.

• Internal sampling rate converter that lets you make

digital recordings from a wide variety of program

sources; 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz (CD, MD, etc.) and 48 kHz

(DAT, etc.).

• 3-way power supply.

• Power management control:

– Power turns off automatically after 5 minutes of non-

operation (alarm sounds 30 seconds before power off).

– Internal battery charger for (optional) NiCd pack.

• Built in (12 or 24 hour) clock automatically imprints the

date and time of recording on each track.

• Two recording modes; SP (Standard Play, stereo) and LP

(Long Play, mono).

• Built-in mono condenser microphone.

• Built-in speaker.

• Backlit LCD display.

• Remote jack for optional wired remote control (RC-5).

FOREWORD

This section must be read before any connection is made to the

mains supply.

WARNINGS

Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

Do not remove the cover from the equipment.

Do not push anything inside the equipment through the

ventilation holes.

Recording and playback of any material may require consent.

For further information refer to the following:

— Copyright Act 1956

— Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958

— Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972

— any subsequent statutory enactments and orders

INTRODUCTION

Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recom-

mend that you read the entire user guide before you connect

or operate the unit.

After you have reviewed the contents this manual, we suggest

that you make all system connections before you attempt to

operate the unit.

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be considered when operat-

ing the equipment.

When setting the equipment ensure that :

– air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment

– the equipment is on a vibration free surface

– the equipment will not be exposed to interference from an

external source

– the equipment will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold,

moisture or dust

– the equipment will not be exposed to direct sunlight

– the equipment will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges

• In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.

• If a foreign body or water does enter the equipment, contact

your nearest dealer or service center.

Summary of content (24 pages)

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SETTING UP FOREWORD This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply. WARNINGS Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture. ENGLISH Do not remove the cover from the equipment. Features • A full compliment of input and output jacks: – XLR stereo input jacks for microphone or line level signals. – Line level RCA output jacks. – Digital coaxial (RCA) input jack. – Digital XLR output jack (with ON/OFF switch).
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SETTING UP How to Use this Manual Contents This manual is divided into the five sections described below. To find out how to use a specific control, refer to the “Index of Parts and Controls” on page 100. SETTING UP RECORDING The first four parts of this section explain the settings necessary for each method of recording (built-in microphone, external microphones, analog, digital).
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SETTING UP Power supplies AC Adaptor When recording for extended periods, or using this unit in a studio environment, we recommend using the AC adaptor. Rechargeable NiCd Battery Pack (optional) The PMD650 can also use an optional NiCd rechargeable battery pack (RB1100). Be sure the battery pack is fully charged before use. Refer to the following illustration to install the battery pack.
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SETTING UP The PMD650 is equipped with a sliding POWER switch that toggles the unit between on and off (standby). It also incorporates a power management function that turns the power off automatically after 5 minutes of nonoperation when using battery power. The unit will beep 30 seconds before the power is automatically turned off. You can turn off the power management alarm, if necessary, by setting the ALARM preset to OFF as described in the following section “Adjusting the System Presets“.
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SETTING UP • Sampling rate converter (SRC) ENGLISH This preset lets you use this unit as a Sampling Rate Converter (SRC). When set to On, digital signals input to the DIGITAL IN jack are routed through the SRC, converted, and then simultaneously output from the DIGITAL OUT jack and recorded to the MD. When set to Off, digital signals input to the DIGITAL IN jack are output from the DIGITAL OUT jack as is.
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SETTING UP Viewing the date and time During playback During stop mode 1 Time elapsed on current track TRACK AM SP PM L -dB R ∞ 40 20 12 6 2 0 OVER 2 0 OVER 2 0 OVER 2 0 OVER ENGLISH Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches as shown below according to the state of operation. The display remains in the selected mode until the disc is ejected. The first display (1) is the default displays for the respective mode.
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SETTING UP Connecting Microphones Connect the microphones as shown below. ENGLISH You can connect two microphones for stereo to the MIC/ LINE IN L and R (XLR) jacks. Alternatively, you can connect just one microphone (for mono recording or dual level mono recording) to the MIC/LINE IN L jack. Connecting Analog Components The following illustrations show you how to connect analog audio components for recording or playback.
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SETTING UP Connecting Digital Components Other Connections The following illustrations show you how to connect digital audio components for recording or playback. An optional wired (RC-5) remote control can also be connected. Remote control RC-5 remote ENGLISH To record from digital audio components Connect the source component’s digital output jack to this unit’s coaxial DIGITAL IN (RCA) jack.
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RECORDING Recording with the Built-in Microphone Recording with External Microphones Before recording with the built-in mono microphone, make sure the following switches are set correctly. Before recording with microphone(s) connected to the MIC/LINE IN jack(s), make sure the following switches are set correctly.
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RECORDING Recording Line Sources Recording Digital Sources Before recording analog signals via the MIC/LINE IN jack(s), make sure the following switches are set correctly. Before recording digital signals via the DIGITAL IN jack, make sure the following switches are set correctly.
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RECORDING Recording Operation This unit can both record LINE or MIC level analog sound as well as a wide variety of digital sound sources (32, 44.1 and 48 kHz). Preparation ENGLISH REC MODE LSR 1 REC LEVEL REC LEVEL Before recording an analog source, perform the following steps to obtain the appropriate recording level. To have the PMD650 set the recording level automatically, simply set the REC LEVEL switch to ALC. 1 Set the REC LEVEL switch.
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RECORDING Operation BACK SPACE To pause during recording Press REC PAUSE (8). Slide REC/MARK (¶) to the right to resume recording (the track number changes). 1 2, 4 STOP ENGLISH To mark a track during recording Slide REC/MARK (¶) to the right. The current location is marked and the track number increases by one for the subsequent material. Marks must be set at least 1 second apart. To switch the information shown in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
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PLAYBACK Operation Basic Operation BACKSPACE PLAY/PAUSE (6) 1¥4 ¢¥¡ ENGLISH Playback can be monitored through the internal speaker or a pair of headphones. Use the HP/SPK VOLUME knob to adjust the level of the internal speaker or headphones. The audio signal is also output from the LINE OUT jacks and DIGITAL OUT jack (if DIGITAL OUT is ON). The signal level of these jacks is not effected by the HP/SPK VOLUME knob.
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PLAYBACK Searching To search forward during play or pause Press and hold FF/NEXT (¢˜¡). When the unit reaches the end of the last track while searching in play mode, the unit enters stop mode. When the end of the last track is reached while searching in pause mode, the unit remais in pause mode. Repeat Play You can have the unit play a single track, the full disc, or just part of a track repeatedly.
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PLAYBACK Repeating part of a track (A-B) REPEAT A-B/DEL ENGLISH 1 Start playback. 2 Press A-B/DEL at the beginning of the part you want to repeat. “REPEAT” lights up and “A-” blinks. REPEAT 1 A-B TRACK SP L -dB R ∞ 40 20 12 6 2 0 OVER 3 Press A-B/DEL again at the end of the part you want to repeat to start the A-B repeat. “REPEAT A-B” lights up. REPEAT 1 A-B TRACK SP L -dB R ∞ 40 20 12 6 2 0 OVER 4 Press A-B/DEL again to change the end point (point B) to the start point.
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EDITING Dividing a Track Combining Tracks This function will divide a track into two different tracks. After dividing the track, the total number of tracks increases by one and the tracks following the divided track are renumbered automatically. This function will combine two adjacent tracks into one track. After combining the tracks, the total number of tracks decreases by one and the tracks following the combined tracks are renumbered automatically.
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EDITING ENGLISH Moving a Track Erasing a Disc or Track This function will change the position of any track. First you select the track you want to move, then you specify the track number you want to move it to. After moving the track, the tracks are renumbered automatically. You can perform this operation repeatedly to completely reorder the disc. Use the following operations to erase an entire disc or an individual track. A A B B C C D D Please note, these operations cannot be undone.
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EDITING 5 Press ENTER to enter the selected character. Titling a Disc or Track The blinking moves into the position for the next character. 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to complete your title. Note The following operations can also be used to correct previously input titles on recordable MDs. 3 CHAR 2,7 TITLE 4 1¥4 ¢¥¡ 5 ENTER To correct a character (e.g., ABCD = ABTD) 1 Press EDIT < or > repeatedly to select the character you want to correct.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION System Limitations ENGLISH The recording system in this MD recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are inherent to the MD recording system and are not a result of mechanical trouble.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As a digital audio component, this MD recorder conforms with the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) standards. However, this function can be turned off using the “SCMS” system preset. The Serial Copy Management System restricts copies made by recording digital signals to first-generation copies only. Therefore, an MD recorded through a digital input cannot be used as a source for making another digital recording.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ENGLISH Rule 2 You can record a digital signal input from a digital satellite broadcast onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via the digital input jack on the DAT or MD recorder. (This unit is equipped with a sampling rate converter that allows you to make digital recordings from 32 kHz or 48 kHz digital program sources).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If your unit fails to operate normally, check the symptoms and solutions described below which you can take to correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, contact your authorized MARANTZ dealer or service center for help. The unit does not respond to operations. • Make sure you have installed fresh or fully charged batteries, or that the AC power adaptor is connected correctly. • Make sure the batteries are loaded with correct polarity (+ and –).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Display Messages Specifications Blank Disc The inserted disc is blank (nothing has been recorded on it). DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM No Disc There is no disc in the MD slot. ENGLISH Disc Error The disc loaded in the disc slot is not an audio MD. Play Only The inserted MD is designed for playback only (you cannot record on this disc). Protected The record protection on the inserted MD is set to “protect”. Can't Edit Edit operation is not possible.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency Response Power Supply 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IEC-A weighted) DC 13 V Power Consumption 0.02% Dynamic Range 85 dB Headphone Output Power 15 mW /32 ohms Speaker Output Power 200 mW Phantom Power +48V, 5 mA Inputs: Reference level: –12 dB (Full scale 0 dB) 0 dBu = 0.