Marantz PMD661MK II User guide

Model PMD661 User Guide

Handheld Solid State Recorder

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE

OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

Copyright

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following US ordinances:

• Copyright act of 1956

• Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958

• Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972

• Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders iii

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. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information!

• This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• The AC adaptor shall be installed near the Socket-Outlet and shall be easily accessible.

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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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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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.

Français

Nous déclarons, sous notre responsabilité exclusive que ce produit, auquel cette déclaration se rapporte, est conforme aux normes suivantes :

EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 et EN61000-3-3 suivant les prescriptions de la directive 2004/108/EC.

Español

Declaramos bajo nuestra responsabilidad que el producto al que se refiere esta declaración cumple con las siguientes normas:

EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 y EN61000-3-3, siguiendo las disposiciones de la Directiva 2004/108/CE.

Deutsch

Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass dieses Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit den folgenden Normen

übereinstimmt:

EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3 Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2004/108/EG.

Italiano

Il produttore dichiara, sotto la propria esclusiva responsabilità, che il presente prodotto, al quale la dichiarazione fa riferimento, è conforme ai seguenti standard:

EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 e EN61000-3-3 secondo le disposizioni della Direttiva 2004/108/EC.

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.

Nederlands

Wij verklaren uitsluitend op onze verantwoordelijkheid dat dit product, waarop deze verklaring betrekking heeft, in overeenstemming is met de volgende normen:

EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 en EN61000-3-3. Volgens de bepalingen van Richtlijn 2004/108/EC.

DMi D&M Installation Europe

Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks Longford

Middlesex UB7 0EH UK

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.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

When the switch is in the OFF position, the equipment is not completely switched off from MAINS.

To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.

When setting up this product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily acceptable.

Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

Français

AVERTISSEMENTS

Ne manipulez pas l’adaptateur AC avec les mains mouillées.

Ne pas recouvrir les ouïes de ventilation avec un objet quelconquecomme une nappe, un journal, un rideau, etc.

Ne placer aucune source de flamme nue, comme une bougieallumée, sur l'appareil.

Pour mettre au rebut les piles usées, respecter les loisgouvernementales ou les règlements officiels concernantl’environnement qui s'appliquent à votre pays ou région.

Veiller à ce qu’aucun objet ne soit à moins de 0,1 mètre des côtésde l'appareil.

Aucun objet rempli de liquide, un vase par exemple, ne doit êtreplacé sur l'appareil.

Lorsque l'interrupteur est sur la position OFF, l'appareil n'est pascomplètement déconnecté du SECTEUR (MAINS).

Pour déconnecter complètement ce produit du courant secteur, débranchez la prise de la prise murale.

Lors de l’installation de ce produit, assurez-vous que la prise CA que vous utilisez est compatible.

N'exposez pas les piles à une source de chaleur excessive, aux rayons du soleil ou à une flamme par exemple.

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.

No se deben colocar sobre el aparato recipientes que contenganlíquidos, como por ejemplo jarrones.

Cuando el interruptor está en la posición OFF, el equipo no estácompletamente desconectado de la alimentación MAINS.

Para desconectar completamente este producto de la alimentación eléctrica, desconecte el enchufe del enchufe de la pared.

Al ajustar este producto, asegúrese de que la toma de salida de CA que esté utilizando sea fácilmente aceptable.

No exponga las pilas a calor excesivo, como a la luz solar directa, el fuego, etc.

Deutsch

WARNHINWEISE

Fassen Sie das Netzgerät nicht mit nassen Händen an.

Decken Sie die Lüftungsöffnungen nicht mit einem Tischtuch, einerZeitung, einem

Vorhang usw. ab.

Es dürfen keine Gegenstände mit offener Flamme, wie etwabrennende Kerzen, auf dem Gerät aufgestellt werden.

Beachten Sie bei der Entsorgung der verbrauchten Batterien allegeltenden lokalen und überregionalen Regelungen.

Auf allen Geräteseiten muß ein Zwischenraum von ungefähr 0,1meter vorhanden sein.

Auf das Gerät dürfen keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllte Behälter, wieetwa eine Vase, gestellt werden.

Wenn der Schalter ausgeschaltet ist (OFF-Position), ist das Gerätnicht vollständig vom Stromnetz (MAINS) abgetrennt.

Um dieses Gerät vollständig von der Stromversorgung abzutrennen, ziehen Sie bitte den Netzstecker von der Wandsteckdose ab.

Stellen Sie bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes sicher, dass die zu verwendende

Wechselstrom-Steckdose leicht zugänglich ist.

Die Batterien dürfen nicht extremer Hitze wie direkter Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o.ä. ausgesetzt werden.

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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.

Quando l'interruttore è nella posizione OFF, l'apparecchiatura non

ècompletamente scollegata da MAINS.

Per scollegare definitivamente questo prodotto dalla rete di alimentazione elettrica, togliere la spina dalla relativa presa.

Durante l’installazione, assicurarsi che la presa in CA utilizzata sia facilmente raggiungibile.

Non esporre le batterie a fonti di calore eccessivo, ad esempio alla luce diretta del sole, in prossimità del fuoco o simili.

Português

ADVERTÊNCIAS

Não toque no adaptador de AC com as mãos molhadas.

Não cobrir os orifícios de ventilação com objectos tais como toalhas de mesa, jornais, cortinas, etc.

Não colocar chamas abertas tais como velas acesas, sobre o aparelho.

Ao deitar fora as pilhas usadas, favor observar os regulamentos governamentais ou as regras com respeito ao meio ambiente quese aplicam no seu país ou área de residência.

Deixar um espaço de cerca de 0,1 metro ao redor do aparelho.

Não colocar recipientes com água, tal como vasos, sobre o aparelho.

Quando o interruptor está na posição OFF, o equipamento não fica totalmente desligado de MAINS.

Para desligar totalmente este produto da corrente, desligue a ficha da tomada de parede.

Quando instalar este produto, certifique-se de que a tomada AC que está a utilizar pode ser facilmente acedida.

Não exponha as pilhas a calor excessivo como luz do sol, incêndio ou afi ns.

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.

Inga objekt som är fyllda med någon vätska, till exempelblomstervaser, bör placeras på apparaten.

Även om strömbrytaren står i det avstängda läget OFF, så ärutrustningen inte helt bortkopplad från det elektriska nätet (MAINS).

Koppla loss stickproppen från eluttaget för att helt skilja produkten från nätet.

Vid installationen av produkten ska du se till att eluttaget den ansluts till är nära utrustningen.

Utsätt inte batterierna för stark värme som solsken, eld eller liknande.

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WAARSCHUWINGEN

Raak de netspanningsadapter niet met natte handen aan.

Bedek de ventilatieopeningen niet met enige voorwerpen, zoalstafelkleden, kranten, gordijnen, enz.

Plaats geen brandende voorwerpen, zoals kaarsen, op hetapparaat.

Volg bij het weggooien van verbruikte batterijen deoverheidswetgeving of milieuvoorschriften op die van kracht zijn inhet land of de regio waarin u zich bevindt.

Zorg dat er 0,1 meter vrije ruimte rond het toestel is.

Plaats geen voorwerpen met een vloeistof erin, zoals eenbloemenvaas, op het apparaat.

Als de schakelaar op OFF staat, is het apparaat niet vollediglosgekoppeld van de netspanning (MAINS).

Om de voeding van dit product volledig te onderbreken moet de stekker uit het stopcontact worden getrokken.

Let er bij het plaatsen van dit product op dat het te gebruiken stopcontact goed bereikbaar is.

Stel de batterijen niet bloot aan overmatige warmtebronnen, zoals zonlicht of vuur.

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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.

This product and the accessories packed together constitute the applicable product according to the WEEE directive except batteries.

UNE REMARQUE CONCERNANT LE RECYCLAGE:

Français

Les matériaux d’emballage de ce produit sont recyclables et peuvent être réutilisés. Veuillez disposer de toutmatériau conformément aux réglements de recylage locaux.

Lorsque vous mettez cet appareil au rebut, respectez les lois ou réglementations locales.

Les piles ne doivent jamais être jetées ou incinérées, mais mises au rebut conformément aux réglementslocaux concernant les déchets chimiques.

Ce produit et les accessoires emballés ensemble sont des produits conformes à la directive DEEE sauf pourles piles.

ACERCA DEL RECICLAJE:

Español

Los materiales de embalaje de este producto son reciclables y se pueden volver a utilizar. Disponga de estos materiales siguiendo los reglamentos de reciclaje de su localidad.

Cuando se deshaga de la unidad, cumpla con las reglas o reglamentos locales.

Las pilas nunca deberán tirarse ni incinerarse. Deberá disponer de ellas siguiendo los reglamentos de su localidadrelacionados con los desperdicios químicos.

Este producto junto con los accesorios empaquetados es el producto aplicable a la directiva RAEE excepto pilas.

HINWEIS ZUM RECYCLING:

Deutsch

Das Verpackungsmaterial dieses Produktes ist für zum Recyceln geeignet und kann wieder verwendetwerden. Bitte entsorgen Sie alle

Materialien entsprechend der örtlichen Recycling-Vorschriften.

Beachten Siebei der Entsorgung des Gerätes die örtlichen Vorschriften und Bestimmungen.

Die Batterien dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll geworfen oder verbrannt werden; bitte geben Sie die Batteriengemäß örtlichen Bestimmungen an den Sammelstellen oder Sondermüllplätzen ab.

Dieses Produkt zusammen mit den Zubehörteilen ist das geltende Produkt der WEEE-Direktive, davonausgenommen sind die Batterien.

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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.

UMA NOTA SOBRE A RECICLAGEM:

Português

Os materiais de embalagem deste produto são recicláveis e podem ser reutilizados. Elimine quaisquer materiais de acordo com as normas de reciclagem locais.

Quando eliminar a unidade, obedeça às regras ou normas locais.

As pilhas nunca devem ser deitadas fora ou incineradas, mas sim eliminadas de acordo com as normais locais relativas aos resíduos químicos.

Este produto e os respectivos acessórios embalados em conjunto constituem o produto aplicável de acordo com a directiva WEEE, excepto as pilhas.

EN KOMMENTAR OM ÅTERVINNING:

Produktens emballage är återvinningsbart och kan återanvändas. Kassera det enligt lokalaåtervinningsbestämmelser.

När du kasserar enheten ska du göra det i överensstämmelse med lokala regler och bestämmelser.

Batterier får absolut inte kastas i soporna eller brännas. Kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser för kemisktavfall.

Denna apparat och de tillbehör som levereras med den är de som uppfyller gällande WEEE-direktiv, medundantag av batterierna.

Svenska

EEN AANTEKENING WAT BETREFT HET RECYCLEREN:

Nederlands

Het inpakmateriaal van dit product is recycleerbaar en kan opnieuw gebruikt worden. Er wordt verzocht omzich van elk afvalmateriaal te ontdoen volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften.

Volg voor het wegdoen van despeler de voorschriften voor de verwijdering van wit- en bruingoed op.

Batterijen mogen nooit wordenweggegooid of verbrand, maar moeten volgens de plaatselijke voorschriften betreffende chemisch afvalworden verwijderd.

Op dit product en de meegeleverde accessoires, m.u.v. de batterijen is de richtlijn voor afgedankteelektrische en elektronische apparaten

(WEEE) van toepassing.

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Table of Contents

Package Contents............................2

Introduction ......................................3

Features ..................................................... 3

Quick Start Guide ............................4

Names and Functions .....................6

Top ............................................................. 6

Right Side ................................................... 8

Left Side ..................................................... 8

Front ........................................................... 9

Back ........................................................... 9

Bottom ...................................................... 10

Display ..................................................... 10

Preparation Before Use .................11

Installing the carry strap ........................... 11

Installing batteries .................................... 11

Removing batteries ................................. 12

Installing a memory card .......................... 13

Removing a memory card ........................ 13

Clock Setting ............................................ 14

Language ................................................. 15

Basic Recording Operation ..........16

Connection Diagram ................................ 16

Recording Procedure ............................... 16

Audio Input for Recording ........................ 18

Recording Time Chart .............................. 19

Recording Level Control ........................... 20

Basic Playback Operation ............21

Connection Diagram ................................ 21

Playback Procedure ................................. 21

Access from File List ................................ 22

Search ...................................................... 23

Skip Back ................................................. 23

Advanced Features .......................24

Microphone(s) .......................................... 24

Pre Record ............................................... 25

Audio Filter ............................................... 25

Silent Skip ................................................ 25

Manual Track ............................................ 25

Auto Track ................................................ 26

Copy Segment ......................................... 26

File Divide ................................................ 27

Marking .................................................... 28

Pitch Control ............................................. 28

Additional Features .......................29

Key Lock .................................................. 29

Remote ..................................................... 30

Extended Remote Jack ............................ 31

Display Control ..............................32

USB Mode .......................................35

Computer compatible ............................... 35

How to connect via the USB port ............. 35

Diagram of file structure ........................... 36

Menu ...............................................37

Menu Structure ......................................... 37

Top Menu ................................................. 38

Preset Menu ............................................. 39

Display Menu ........................................... 48

Utility Menu .............................................. 50

File List Menu ........................................... 56

Folder List Menu ...................................... 59

Troubleshooting .............................62

Error Message ................................63

Specifications ................................64

Limited Warranty ............................65

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Package Contents

• PMD661

• Audio cable

• USB cable

• AC adapter

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• User guide

• CD-ROM

• Carry strap

• Customer registration document (US only)

• SD card

Introduction

Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD661 Portable

Solid State Recorder.

The PMD661 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto an SD (Secure Digital) 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.

• Audio inputs maybe from :

– the built-in microphone(s),

– condenser or dynamic microphone(s) connected to the XLR stereo jacks, or

– line level audio sources connected to the XLR jacks or LINE 2 jack.

• Audio outputs may be from :

– the built-in speakers,

– headphones connected to the PHONES jack, or

– analog audio devices such as an amplifier or other devices connected to the LINE OUT jack.

• Records onto various types of SD cards.

• Computer compatible

The PMD661 records directly onto SD cards.

Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD661 or by connecting the

PMD661 to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing.

• Easy one control recording

Simply push the REC button.

• Automatic recording

The PMD661 can be set to stop recording when there is silence

(Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound resumes.

• Manual and automatic record level control (ALC).

• Two different recording formats :

– Compressed recording using MP3 (MPEG1 Layer III) mono and stereo. MP3 compressed at 64/128/192/256/320 kbps.

– Uncompressed recording using 16/24-bit linear Pulse Code

Modulation (PCM).

• Copy Segment

Copy Segment works just like the copy and paste function of your standard word processing program. It allows you to “highlight” a section of a file by setting an in point and an out point, and then paste that section into a new file without destroying the original file(s).

• Timer Recording/Playback

Record start time and duration can be scheduled. Playback start time can be scheduled. (

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• Data secured

The recorded audio data until the recording stops is kept even if the power is interrupted suddenly during recording.

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Quick Start Guide

Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD661

Solid State Recorder and begin recording.

The PMD661 comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones.

3. Slide and hold the POWER switch.

1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD661.

2. Setup the power supply.

• Use either the provided AC adapter or batteries.

• You can use 4 AA type batteries of Alkaline, or Nickel-Metal

Hydride.

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4. Press the REC button to start recording.

5. Press the STOP button to stop recording.

6. Press the

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ENTER button to play the just recorded file via headphones or speaker.

8. Press the STOP button to stop playback.

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• For the clock setting,

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Names and Functions

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Internal Microphones

Stereo condenser microphones.

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DISPLAY

The display shows the information of the PMD661. (

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FUNCTION button

Press the FUNCTION button to change the functions on (F1) and (F2) buttons with toggle operation. The functions are different depending on each operation mode.

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(F1) / (F2) buttons

The functions of the (F1) and (F2) buttons depend on each operation mode and the FUNCTION button. Function (F1/F2) is indicated on the bottom corner of the display. The functions change automatically when the status changes. The 2nd or 3rd function in the same status can be selected by pressing the

FUNCTION button.

Functions of (F1) / (F2) buttons

Operation mode (F1) function (F2) function

Stop 1. MENU

1. TR (Manual Track)

1. LIST ( File List )

1. MARK Record or

Rec-Pause 2. UNDO ( Record Undo) 2. MARK

Stop after Record or Playback

1. MENU 1. LIST ( File List )

2. MK– (Mark Search – ) 2. MK+ (Mark Search + )

Playback or

Play-Pause

1. COPY (Copy Segment ) 1. MARK

2. DIV (Divide ) 2. LIST ( File List)

3. MK– (Mark Search – ) 3. MK+ (Mark Search + )

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DISPLAY button

Press the DISPLAY button to change the display contents like the time information with toggle operation. The content is different depending on each operation mode.

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button

• While in Stop, Playback, or Play-Pause mode, press this button to choose the file (Jump to previous/next file).

• In Play-Pause mode, press and hold this for high speed

Reverse/Forward searching without audio. (Search –/Search +)

• In Playback mode, press and hold this to “rewind”/“fast forward” and do a 2X speed search. (Audible Search –/

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PITCH– button

Press this button to make a speed down of playback.

During menu mode, this button is used to change item.

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PITCH+ button

Press this button to make a speed up of playback.

During menu mode, this button is used to change item.

!2

SKIP BACK button

Press the SKIP BACK button to skip back during playback or

Play-Pause.

!3

3

/

8

/ENTER button

Toggles Playback and Play Pause.

During Menu mode, this is used to decide the choice.

!4

STOP button

Press this button to stop the playback or recording and to release the Play-Pause or Rec-Pause mode.

During menu mode, press this button to exit menu mode without to store memory.

i

REC button

Press this button to start recording from Stop or Rec-Pause mode.

o

REC PAUSE button

Press this button to enter the Rec-Pause mode from Stop or

Record mode.

!0

Level LED (Green, Orange, Red)

When a sound is input during Record, Rec-Pause or Playabck mode, it turns on.

7

Right Side Left Side

q w e r t q w e r t q

Speaker

Internal speaker of R channel.

w

POWER slide switch

Slide and hold for a little time to turn power On.

Slide to turn power Off. During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the

POWER switch is invalid.

e

KEY LOCK slide switch

Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off control.

r

LINE OUT Jacks

Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into these jacks to output audio signals to an external device

(amp, etc.) t

LINE IN 2 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.

q

DC IN Jack

Insert the provided AC adapter plug.

If the AC adapter plug is inserted while using the recorder on battery power, the recorder will automatically switch to adapter power. Also, if the AC adapter plug is removed, the recorder will automatically switch to battery power.

w

DIGITAL IN Jack

Connect a digital audio cable with an RCA jack from an external device providing SPDIF digital output.

e

USB port (mini-B)

The USB mode is started by connecting a USB cable while stopped. r

Card compartment

Pull the lid to access an SD card.

t

Speaker

Internal speaker of L channel.

8

Front Back

w q e q w e q

PHONES Jack

For monitoring and private listening, you can connect your headphones to this jack.

w

HP/SPK VOL Control

Use this to adjust the output level of the headphones or internal speakers.

Warning!

When using headphones, take care not to turn the volume too high. Listening at high volumes for extended periods of time may result in permanent hearing damage.

e

REC LEVEL Control

Turn to adjust the record level when the “Level Cont.” of preset menu is “Manual”.

The inside control (Right channel) and outside control (Left channel) turn together, unless you hold one while turning the other.

The optimum record level is when the level meter goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go OVER.

q

REMOTE Control Jack

The Jack for the optional remote RC600PMD and the external remote controller.

w

MIC/LINE IN Jacks

XLR stereo for MIC/LINE level.

e

PHANTOM/MIC slide switch

3 position slide switch. Phantom on, off or line. Phantom works to supply +48V to external microphones.

9

Bottom

q

Tripod Hole

Threaded screw hole for Tripod mount.

w

Battery compartment

For 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

10 q w

Display

q w o i u e y t r q

Remaining space of the card

w

Input source

e

F2 function

r

Status

t

Battery icon

y

Timer icon

This icon appears if the Timer Record/Playback is set. During the

Timer Record/Playback, it blinks.

u

F1 function

i

Number of files

o

Total remain time

Preparation Before Use

Installing the carry strap

1. Put the carry strap through the shaft of the PMD661.

Installing batteries

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Put the carry strap through the stopper of the PMD661.

2. Insert the new batteries (AA type) with correct +/– polarity.

3. Secure the carry strap by putting it through the second stopper.

3. Close the battery compartment.

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Removing batteries

Battery compartment is located in the bottom of the unit.

1. Remove the battery compartment door.

2. Remove four AA type batteries.

3. Close the battery compartment door.

Safety cautions on handling batteries

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.

• Make sure that the + and – markings on the batteries are aligned with the corresponding markings in the battery case and the battery holder.

• Do not insert old or exhausted batteries into the recorder.

• Do not mix the type of battery, and do not use both old and new batteries together.

• If the recorder does not operate correctly, replace the old batteries with new ones.

• If electrolyte has leaked, thoroughly wipe the inside of the battery holder, and then insert new batteries.

Battery remaining indicator

The recorder operates using commercially available AA size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. During operation, the battery remaining indicator is as follows.

Indicator Meaning

There is still ample battery power remaining.

The amount of battery power remaining has decreased to approximately half.

Only a small amount of battery power remaining.

There is not enough battery power remaining to record or playback. Either replace the batteries with new ones, or recharge the rechargeable batteries.

If you continue recording while this indicator is flashing, recording/playback will stop, and the recorder will shut down.

The AC adapter is being used. The adapter power supply is valid.

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Installing a memory card

The PMD661 records onto various types of SD cards.

1. Check that the power is turned off.

2. Pull the SD card lid.

Removing a memory card

1. Check that the power is turned off.

2. Pull the SD card lid.

3. Push the card, then pull it to remove it.

3. Fully insert the SD card.

4. Close the SD card lid.

Note:

If the SD card lid opens while the power is on, “Door Open” message is displayed.

While recording is in progress, opening the SD card lid automatically stops recording and writes critical file information to properly close the file.

4. Close the SD card lid.

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Clock Setting

The date and time are written on each audio track (file) when the track is started. When an audio track is viewed on a computer, this date and time appears as when the file was 'modified'.

3. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to enter the Time/Date setting.

1. From Stop, press the (F1: MENU) button.

2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Time/Date”.

• Press the STOP 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.

• When the year is selected, the

¢ button is invalid.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the value.

4. Press the (F1: EXIT) button.

• “Store?” appears on the display.

• Select “Yes” and press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button to write on the

Real Time Clock.

Note:

If it happens to be the date which does not exist such as Feb. 31, it gets revised as back to Feb. 28.

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Language

The Language menu item allows you to choose a display language

(English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Swedish).

3. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to enter the Language setting.


2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Language”.

• Press the STOP button to cancel.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the item.

• When “English” is selected, press the PITCH + button to select

“Swedish”.

• When “Swedish” is selected, press the PITCH – button to select

“English”.

• Press the

4 button to return to the Top Menu.

4. Press the (F1: EXIT) button.



3

/

8/

ENTER button to store the change.

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Basic Recording Operation

Connection Diagram

MIC IN

MICROPHONE

Recording Procedure

1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on.

2. Press the REC button to begin recording.

• The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording.

• The display will show the information display of recording.

LINE

IN

16

AMPLIFIER

LINE

OUT

3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording.

4. Press the STOP button to stop recording and end the file (close the audio file).

You can press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to play the just recorded file or press the STOP button again to enter the Stop mode. Then pressing the

3

/

8

/ENTER button will play the beginning of the first audio file.

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Audio Input for Recording

The audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. (

☞

P.43)

Set the “Rec Channel” menu to “stereo” to create a stereo (2-channel) sound file. Or set it to “D.Mono” to create a stereo sound file. The left channel input is recorded in both left and right channels. Or set it to “mono” to create a monaural (1-channel) sound file. The monaural file will be almost half the size of the stereo file.

Set the PHANTOM/MIC switch to “ON” to select the microphone level sensitivity with phantom power 48 volts. Or set it to “OFF” to select the microphone level sensitivity without phantom power. Or set it to “LINE” to select the line level sensitivity.

# INPUT Rec Channel

1 INT MIC Stereo

2 D.Mono

PHANTOM/

MIC switch

Invalid

Description

5

6

7

3 Mono

4 MIC/LINE Stereo

8

9

10

11

12

13 LINE2

14

15

16 D.IN

17

18

18

D.Mono

Mono

Stereo

D.Mono

Mono

Stereo

D.Mono

Mono

ON

OFF

LINE

ON

OFF

LINE

ON

OFF

LINE

Invalid

Invalid

Left/Right channel stereo recording.

Left/Left channel stereo recording. The Right channel is attenuated by 20dB.

• The Left channel input is recorded in both Left and Right channels.

Left channel monaural recording.

Left/Right channel microphone level stereo recording.

48 volt phantom power is supplied for XLR inputs.

Left/Right channel microphone level stereo recording.

Left/Right channel line level stereo recording.

Left/Left channel microphone level stereo recording.

• The Left channel input is recorded in both Left and Right channels. The Right channel is attenuated by 20dB.


Left/Left channel microphone level stereo recording.


Left/Left channel line level stereo recording.


Left channel microphone level monaural recording.


Left channel microphone level stereo recording.

Left channel line level monaural recording.

Left /Right channel stereo recording.

Left/Left channel stereo recording. The Right channel is attenuated by 20dB.



Left/Right channel stereo recording.

Left/Left channel stereo recording.



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

Stereo channel

Settings

PCM-16 (44.1KHz)

PCM-16 (48KHz)

PCM-16 (96kHz)

PCM-24 (44.1KHz)

PCM-24 (48KHz)

PCM-24 (96KHz)

MP3-320

MP3-256

MP3-192

MP3-128

MP3-64

Monaural channel

Settings Bitrates

PCM-16 (44.1KHz) 705 kbps

PCM-16 (48KHz) 768 kbps

PCM-16 (96kHz) 1536 kbps

PCM-24 (44.1KHz) 1058 kbps



MP3-320 160 kpbs

MP3-256 128 kpbs

MP3-192

MP3-128

MP3-64

96 kpbs

64 kbps

32 kbps

Bitrates

1411 kbps

1536 kbps

3072 kbps

2117 kbps

2304 kbps

4608 kbps

320 kbps

256 kbps

192 kbps

128 kbps

64 kbps

256MB

0:48

0:44

0:22

0:32

0:28

0:14

3:33

4:26

5:54

8:52

17:44

256MB

0:24

0:22

0:11

0:16

0:14

0:07

1:46

2:13

2:57

4:26

8:52

Recording Times (hours : minutes)

512MB 1GB 2GB

0:48 1:36 3:12

0:44

0:22

0:32

0:28

0:14

3:33

4:26

1:28

0:44

1:04

0:56

0:28

7:06

8:52

2:56

1:28

2:08

1:52

0:56

14:12

17:44

5:54

8:52

17:44

11:48

17:44

35:28

23:36

35:28

70:56

Recording Times (hours : minutes)

512MB 1GB 2GB

1:36

1:28

0:44

1:04

0:56

3:12

2:56

1:28

2:08

1:52

6:24

5:52

2:56

4:16

3:44

0:28

7:06

8:52

11:48

17:44

35:28

0:56

14:12

17:44

23:36

35:28

70:56

1:52

28:24

35:28

47:12

70:56

141:52

4GB

6:24

5:52

2:56

4:16

3:44

1:52

28:24

35:28

47:12

70:58

141:52

4GB

12:48

11:04

5:52

8.32

7:28

3:44

56:48

70:56

94:24

141:52

283:44

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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, adjust the REC

LEVEL Control on the front panel of the PMD661 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.

– At ALC (Automatic Level Control)

The PMD661 automatically responds to changes in input level. The

REC LEVEL control does not work when the ALC is selected. Set the

Level Control of the preset menu “ALC” (

☞

P.44).

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Basic Playback Operation

Connection Diagram

LINE

IN

AMPLIFIER

LINE

OUT

Playback Procedure

1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on.

2. Press the

4

or

¢

button to choose the file you wish to play.

3. Press the

3/8

/ENTER button to begin playback.

4. Press the

3/8

/ENTER button again to pause playback.

PHONES

HEADPHONE

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5. Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Access from File List

There are two ways to select the file you want to play. Either use the

4 or ¢ buttons during Stop mode, or select the files from the File

List.

You can press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to play the just played file, or press the STOP button again to enter the Stop mode. Then pressing the

3

/

8

/ENTER button will play the beginning of the first audio file.

1. From Stop, press the (F2: LIST) button.

Note:

The file sort order can be changed using the preset “File Sort”. (

☞

P.49)

When set to Alphabet, files are sorted in order of symbol, number, and alphabet. When set to “Time/Date”, audio files are sorted into the order in which they were created.

The file list appears on the display.

2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the audio file. Then press the

3/8

/ENTER button to enter the File list Menu.

3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Play”. Then press the

3/8

/ENTER button to begin playback.

• During playback, press the STOP button to return to the File list.

For accessing the files of other folder. (

☞

P.59)

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Search Skip Back

In Play-Pause mode, press and hold the

4 or ¢ button for high speed searching without audio. 10X searching speed from 1 second to 4 seconds, and 140X speed over 4 seconds until release the button. When you release the button, the recorder returns to playback paused.

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 reverse direction.

During playback, press and hold the

4 button to “rewind” and do a 2X speed audible search in the reverse direction. During playback, press and hold the

¢ button to “fast forward” and do a 2X speed audible search in the forward direction. Release to return to normal forward playback.

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 or pause point. (

☞

P.45)

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Advanced Features

Microphone(s)

– Attenuator

The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity.

• 0dB : No microphone attenuation.

is cut by 6dB.

is cut by 12dB.

Microphone recommendations

Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD661’s phantom power or from another source) are recommended because they provide greater sensitivity and higher quality audio recording.

Dynamic microphone(s) can be used, but they do not yield optimum audio quality recordings in some applications.

Consult with your local dealer to select the appropriate microphone(s) for your specific application. In many cases, they can demonstrate the various performances and characteristics of microphones for your use.

is cut by 18dB.

Setup the “Mic Atten.” of the preset menu. (

☞

P.45)

– Phantom Power

Slide the PHANTOM/MIC switch to on to provide +48V of power for a condenser microphone(s).

ON : +48V is supplied to power condenser microphone(s).

OFF : No microphone power is supplied.

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Pre Record Silent Skip

When PreRecord is on and the PMD661 is in record pause, it listens to the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. Then, when record is started, the PMD661 writes the previously buffered 2 seconds of audio to the card and continues to record from there.

Setup the “PreRecord” of the preset menu. (

☞

P.44)

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.

Setup the “Silent Skip” of the preset menu. (

☞

P.45)

Audio Filter

Manual Track

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.45)

When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is on during recording, press the FUNCTION button until “TR” appears on the display, then press the (F1: TR) button to increment the audio file.

A new audio file is created at that point. The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the audio file size.

High Cut Filter

The treble region of the input audio is cut as the audio is recorded.

Set to On to reduce high frequency noise from the ambient environment.

Setup the “High Cut” of the preset menu. (

☞

P.45)

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Auto Track Copy Segment

With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) On, a new audio file is begun 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. The Auto Track makes finding a particular point in a recording easier. For example, if a new audio file begins every minute during playback, the Auto

Track makes finding a particular passage easier because of the relationship between file numbers and time. During playback, you can select file number 3 to play approximately the 3rd minute of recording. To go directly to the beginning of the 10th minute, select file number 10, etc.

Copy Segment physically turns your “highlighted” section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s).

1. “COPY” is displayed during playback. Press the button when the audio reaches your desired IN-point.

(F1: COPY)

“Set as IN?” is displayed.

2. Press the

3/8

/ENTER button to store the IN-point. “IN-” will flash on the display to indicate the IN-point has been stored and playback of the file resumes.

001.................................0:00 – 0:59

002.................................1:00 – 1:59

003.................................2:00 – 2:59

The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the file size.

Setup the “Auto Track” of the preset menu. (

☞

P.44)

Note:

New audio file starts automatically when the recorded file size reaches 4GB.

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3. Continue to let the PMD661 play to your desired OUT-point, or use the standard transport controls like the

4

or

¢

button to span greater time lengths.

4. When you have reached your desired OUT-point, press the (F1:

COPY) button.

File Divide

The File divide allows you to divide a file at the position you want to divide.

“Set as OUT?” is displayed.

5.

Press the

3/8

/ENTER button to store the OUT-point.

“Copy Segment?” is displayed.

6. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to start the Copy process.

“Executing...” will be shown on the display. When the copy procedure is completed, the display will show “Completed” for one second and then returns to stop mode with your new file as the current file.

Notes:

• When a copy area spans across two or more files, a file is connected and copied.

• When the copy area spans across files of different “Rec Format” or “Rec

Channel” setting, it cannot be copied.

• The copy area cannot exceed 80 minutes.

1. During playback, press the FUNCTION button until “DIV” appears on the display. Then press the (F1: DIV) button.

• “Divide?” appears on the display.

• Select “No” and press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button to pause the playback.

2. Select “Yes” and press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to start Divide process.

“Executing...” will be shown on the display. When the divide process is completed, the display will show “Completed” for one second and the unit stops at the beginning of the second file of the divided files.

Notes:

•

•

• “_A” is added to the end of the file name of the first new file.

(For example; the original file=”aaa.mp3”, the first new file=”aaa_A.mp3”)

“_B” is added to the end of the file name of the second new file.

If the length of the file name with extension is already 63 or more, Divide process cannot be executed. “Long Title” message appears on the display and the playback is paused at the position you press the

3/8/ENTER button.

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Marking

Marks can be added during recording or playback manually or automatically. The marking information is stored as an ID3 tag (Ver 2) in MP3 file or chunk in WAVE file. Marks help you find specific points in the recording.

• During playback, you can instantly locate marks.

• Up to 30 marks can be added to a file.

• Marks are numbered consecutively starting at one.

• During recording or playback, you can manually add a mark by pressing the (F2: MARK) button.

Search the marks

During play-pause or playback, press the FUNCTION button until

“MK–” and “MK+“ appear on the display. Then press the (F1:

MK–) or (F2: MK+) button to select the mark you wish to access.

The PMD661 is paused at the mark you selected.

To start playback, press the

3/8/

ENTER button.

Pitch Control

The Pitch Control enables the playback speed (pitch) to be varied over a –40% to +20% ranges.

Add a mark manually

During recording or playback, press the FUNCTION button until

“MARK” appears on the display. Then press the (F2: MARK) button to add a mark manually.

Add a mark automatically

The Auto Mark Menu item turns the automatic marking feature off or on. (

☞

P.44)

• If Auto Mark is on and the machine is in Rec - Pause, when recording is resumed a mark will be added.

• If Auto Mark is on and the PMD661 is recording audio below the sound threshold for more than three seconds, audio that crosses the threshold will cause a mark to be added.

The Auto Mark Menu setting permits:

• Turning Auto Mark on or off.

• Adjusting the margin sound level that defines silence in –60dB,

–54dB, –38dB or –20dB.

Setup the "Auto Mark" of the preset menu. (

☞

P.44)

During playback, press the PITCH + button to increase the playback speed by 5%. The playback speed is increased up to +20%. Or press the PITCH – button to reduce the playback speed by 5%. The playback speed is reduced to –40%.

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Additional Features

Key Lock

Slide the KEY LOCK switch to lock the keys.

The key lock secures the PMD661 in the state it is in during recording, playback or stop.

During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER switch is always invalid.

• “Key Locked” is displayed for one second when the key is pressed during key lock.

Notes:

• If “Key Lock” setting is “All”, only the optional remote controller

RC600PMD is accepted.

• If “Key Lock” setting is “Partial”, the REC, REC PAUSE and STOP buttons on the panel, and RC600PMD are accepted.

Setup the “Key Lock” of the preset menu. (

☞

P.45)

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Remote

The PMD661 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 PMD661. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use.

The RC600PMD includes:

RC600PMD

REMOTE

a b c d

a An indicator light:

• (green) lit and steady during standby or stop

• (red) lit and steady while recording

• (flashing red) during Rec-Pause mode

• (orange) flashes for 1/2 second when an over peak level signal is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, then it goes back to red.

b Press to pause recording c Press to start/resume recording and to manually increment files d Press to add a marking while Record or Playback.

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Extended Remote Jack

The PLAY, FF and REW keys can be added to the remote control functions by using the equivalent circuit showing below.

Circuit diagram:

Plug Type (1/8” T-R-R-S Mini Plug)

ø3.5/4P (TMP-B66)

1

2 3

4

R1

1k

R2

3.9k

R3

6.8k

R4

11k

R5

15k

R6

30k

R7

220

R8

220

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

4

3

2

1

REC PLAY REW REC

PAUSE

MARK FF

Notes:

• The PMD661 plays during closing and holding the PLAY switch, and skip back then pause at the point when It opened.

•

•

•

Resistance error - Within 5%.

Never apply external voltage. Doing so will result in malfunction.

Insulate the circuit so that it cannot be touched directly. Use a structure that protects the circuit from static electricity, which will cause malfunction.

•

•

•

Do not operate the switches at the same time as the buttons on the unit.

D&M professional accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damages or infringements of patents or other rights resulting from the use of the circuits.

This does not sanction patents or other rights of D&M professional or third

• parties.

It is strictly forbidden to reprint or reproduce the circuit diagrams in part or in whole.

1 : Tip

2 : Ring

3 : Ring

4 : Sleeve

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Display Control

Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in

Stop, Record and Playback mode.

During Stop mode:

q

Total Remain

Total remain time

Number of files

F1 function

Remaining space of the card

Input source

F2 function w

Current Time/Date

Current time

Current date e

Record Setup

Input source

Rec format

Quantization

ALC icon

Preset

Rec channel

MP3 bitrate

Sample rate

AUTO TRACK icon q

Total Remain (Default display)

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During Record mode:

q

Record Time

w

Total Remain Time

e

Record Level

Record time

File name

F1 function

Total remain time

Input audio level r

Record Setup

q

Record Time (Default display)

Input source

Rec format

Quantization

ALC icon

Remaining space on the card

Input source

F2 function

Preset

Rec Channel

MP3 bitrate

Sample rate

AUTO TRACK icon

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During Playback mode:

q

Elapsed Time

w

Remain Time

Elapsed time

File name

F1 function

Remaining time e

Output Level

Output audio level r

File Properties

Created time

Rec channel

MP3 bitrate q

Elapsed Time (Default display)

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Current position on the file

F2 function

Sample rate

Quantization

USB Mode

The PMD661 records directly onto SD cards.

Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD661, or by connecting the PMD661 to your computer via the USB port.

Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing.

Computer compatible

On your computer you can then:

• log and archive audio files

• play audio files

• save audio files to your drive

How to connect via the USB port

The SD card in the PMD661 appears as an external drive on a connected computer.

1. Power up the computer.

2. Insert an SD card.

3. Power up the PMD661.

4. During Stop mode, connect the cable to the PMD661 and your computer.

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• While USB is on, a set screen is displayed.

Diagram of file structure

• The SD card in the PMD661 appears as a removable device on your computer.

Notes:

•

• Check the operating system of your computer.

Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 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.

A folder (directory) titled MPGLANG1 (Default) will appear on your computer. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are numbered from aaaaa001 through the number of files recorded to a maximum of aaaaa999. (“aaaaa” depends on the Machine ID parameter.)

The default setting of the Machine ID is “1”. The file extension will be

.MP3 or .WAV depending on the “Rec Format” parameter that is set for the recording.

Root

MPGLANG1

1001.MP3

1002.MP3

1003.MP3

Caution:

• Do not remove the SD card during USB mode. The Data and the SD card may be damaged.

• During recording and playback, do not connect the cable to the PMD661 and your computer. The PMD661 may turn itself off or stop, by the USB Bus

Power condition.

Changes made to file names or structures on your computer will prevent file recognition and playback in the PMD661.

Machine ID

An audio file created by the PMD661 has Machine ID information.

The information is included in a file name. For example, if the

Machine ID is “1”, the first file is numbered “1001.WAV” or “1001.

MP3”. Setup the “Machine ID” of the preset menu. (

☞

P.47)

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Menu

Menu Structure

1 Presets ..............................................................................................................Preset-1 ................... 1 Select

2 Display .....................................................................01 Brightness Preset-2 2 Edit ...................... 01 Input

3 Time/Date

4 Utility ..............................1 Record Timer

02 Timer

03 LED

Preset-3 3 Rename 02 Rec Format

03 Rec Channel

5 Language

6 F/W Version

2 Play Timer1

3 Play Timer2

4 Play Timer3

5 Load Settings

6 Save Settings

7 Card Format

04 Time Form

05 Date Form

06 File Sort

07 Default

04 Sample Rate

05 PreRecord

06 Level Cont.

07 Auto Track

08 Auto Mark

09 Silent Skip

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Top Menu

3. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to confirm or execute the selected item.


• The menu list appears on the display.

• The selected item is highlighted.

• When the first item is selected, press the PITCH + button to jump to the last item.

• When the last item is selected, press the PITCH – button to jump to the first item.

2.

Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the item.

Items and functions

# Display Description

1 Presets Go to the Preset Menu.

2 Display

3 Time/Date

Go to the Display Menu.

Adjust the date and time.

4 Utility

5 Language

6 F/W Version

Go to the Utility Menu.

Choose the display language.

Display the software version.

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Preset Menu

You can stores 3 detailed presets on the recorder for such settings as recording input, recording format, playback mode, etc. There are

20 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.

4. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset.


2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Presets”. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• Action Menu appears on the display.

• Select “Select” item and press the

3/8/

ENTER button to store the settings of the selected preset.

• Select “Edit” item and press the

3/8/

ENTER button to set or change the selected preset.

• Select “Rename” item and press the

3/8/

ENTER button to change the name of the selected preset.

3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select Preset 1, 2, 3 or renamed Preset.

Action Menu Functions

# Display

1 Select

2 Edit

3 Rename

Description

Store the settings of the selected preset.

Set or change the selected preset.

Change the title of the selected preset.

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Preset Rename


2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to accept.

3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select Preset 1, 2, 3 or renamed Preset.

Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset.

4. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Rename” and press the

3

/

8


5. Rename the preset title.

Text can be changed and deleted. Press the

4

or

¢

button to move the cursor to the place you wish to change text or delete text from.

To change the letter

Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the character you want to change.

To insert a letter

Press the (F1: INS) button. A character is inserted into the left of the highlighted character and then it will be highlighted.

To delete the letter

Press the (F2: DEL) button to delete the selected character.

6. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to store the changes.

Press the

4

button to go back the previous page without store the changes when the first letter of the preset title is highlighted.

Notes:

•

•

•

If the last letter of the preset title is Space(SP) character, the changed title does not include the last letter.

The maximum length of a preset title is limited to 8 letters. When the 9th letter is inserted the last letter is deleted.

The characters which you can insert are A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z (Space) !

“ # $ % & ’ ( ) + , – . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.

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Preset Menu List

#

1 Input

Display

2 Rec Format

3 Rec Channel

4 Sample Rate

5 PreRecord

6 Level Cont.

7 Auto Track

8 Auto Mark

9 Silent Skip

10 Mic Atten.

11 Low Cut

12 High Cut

13 Skip Back

14 Key Lock

15 Battery

16 Auto Power Off

17 Beep

18 SP Mute

19 Play Mode

20 MachineID

21 Preset Default

Selectable Value

INT MIC / MIC/LINE / LINE2 / D.IN

MP3-320 / MP3-256 / MP3-192 / MP3-128 / MP3-64 / PCM-16 / PCM-24

Stereo / Mono / D.Mono

44.1k / 48k / 96k

On / Off

Manual / ALC

Off / 1min / 5min / 10min / 15min / 30min / 1hour / 2hour / 6hour / 8hour / 12hour / 24hour

Off / –60dB / –54dB / –38dB / –20dB

Off / –60dB / –54dB / –38dB / –20dB

0dB / –6dB / –12dB / –18dB

On / Off

On / Off

0.5sec / 1sec / 1.5sec / 2sec / 2.5sec / 3sec / 3.5sec / 4sec/ 4.5sec / 5sec / 5.5sec / 6sec / 6.5sec / 7sec / 7.5sec / 8sec /

8.5sec / 9sec / 9.5sec / 10sec / 15sec / 20sec / 25sec / 30sec / 35sec / 40sec / 45sec / 50sec / 55sec/ 60sec

All / Partial

Alkaline / Ni-MH

Off / 5m / 15m / 30m / 60m

On / Off

On / Off

Single / Cont.

Max 8 letters

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Default Value List

#

1 Input

Display

2 Rec Format

3 Rec Channel

4 Sample Rate

5 PreRecord

6 Level Cont.

7 Auto Track

8 Auto Mark

9 Silent Skip

10 Mic Atten.

11 Low Cut

12 High Cut

13 Skip Back

14 Key Lock

15 Battery

16 Auto Power Off

17 Beep

18 SP Mute

19 Play Mode

20 MachineID

21 Preset Default

Preset-1

INT MIC

MP3-128

Stereo

44.1k

On

ALC

Off

Off

Off

0dB

On

On

3sec

All

Alkaline

15m

On

Off

Cont.

1

Meeting Compressed

Preset-2

INT MIC

MP3-320

Stereo

44.1k

Off

Manual

Off

Off

Off

0dB

Off

Off

3sec

All

Alkaline

15m

On

Off

Cont.

1

Music Compressed

Preset-3

INT MIC

PCM-24

Stereo

96k

Off

Manual

Off

Off

Off

0dB

Off

Off

3sec

All

Alkaline

15m

On

Off

Cont.

1

Highest Quality Uncompressed

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General Procedure in the edit mode

1. In the Preset Action Menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Edit” then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• Action Menu list appears on the display.

2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the menu item. Then press the

4

or

¢

button to select the input choices.

3. When changing the preset is completed, press the (F1: EXIT) button.


4. Select “Yes” and press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to store the changes or select “No” and press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to exit Menu Mode without storing any changes.

The “Rec Format” allows you to select the record audio format MP3 compression or high-fidelity PCM, the bitrate of the MP3 (320, 256,

192, 128 or 64 kbps) and the quantization of the PCM (16-bits or 24bits).

Set Value

MP3-320 / MP3-256 /

MP3-192 / MP3-128 /

MP3-64

PCM-16 / PCM-24

Description

(MP3)

Mono : 160, 128, 96, 64, 32kbps

Stereo: 320, 256, 192, 128, 64kbps

(PCM)

Quantization: 16bits, 24bits

1) Input

Use this menu to select the audio input for recording.

Set Value

INT MIC

MIC/LINE

LINE2

D.IN

Description

Internal stereo microphones

External microphone(s) (MIC/LINE Jack)

Line Level Input (LINE 2 Jack)

Digital Input

The “Rec channel” allows you to select the record channel(s) from stereo 2-channel or monaural 1-channel or stereo 2-channel with dual mono.

Stereo

Set Value

Mono

D.Mono

Description

Stereo 2-channel audio file

Monaural audio file

Stereo 2-channel audio file. The left channel input is recorded in both channels.

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The “Sample Rate” allows you to select the sampling frequency of the recording.

The “Auto Track” allows you to set the Auto Track function off or on and select a time interval to create a new track automatically.

44.1k

48k

96k

Set Value Description

Sampling frequency for both PCM and MP3.

Sampling frequency for both PCM and MP3.

Sampling frequency for PCM.

Set Value

Off

1min / 5min / 10min /

15min / 30min / 1hour /

2hour / 6hour / 8hour /

12hour / 24hour

Description

Set the Auto Track function off.

Set the Auto Track function on and the time interval to create a new file.

5) PreRecord

The “PreRecord” allows you to turn on or off the pre record function.

On

Off


Set the PreRecord on.

Set the PreRecord off.

6) Level Cont. (Level Control)

The “Level Cont.” allows you to select the type of recording level control, Manual or ALC.

The “Auto Mark” menu item allows you to turn the auto mark function on and set the silent level or turn the auto mark feature Off. The Mark is automatically added after the end of the silent period of which the input level is below the preset value –60, –54, –38 or –20 (dB) for more than 3 seconds.

Set Value

Off

–60dB / –54dB / –38dB /

–20dB

Silent level

Description

Auto mark function off.

Set Value

Manual

ALC

Description

Manual Level Control

Automatic Level Control

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The “Silent Skip” menu item allows you to turn the silent skip feature on and set the silent level or turn the silent skip feature Off. While the silent skip feature is on, the record is automatically paused when the input level is below the preset value –60, –54, –38 or –20 (dB) for more than 3 seconds.

12) High Cut

The “High Cut” menu item turns the high cut feature Off or On.

Off

On

Set Value

High cut filter off.

High cut filter on.

Description

Set Value

Off

–60dB / –54dB / –38dB /

–20dB

Description

Set the Silent Skip feature off.

Set the Silent Skip feature on and select the silent level.

10) Mic Atten. (Mic Attenuator)

The “Mic Atten.” menu item allows you to select the level of the

Microphone Attenuator.

Set Value

0dB

–6dB / –12dB / –18dB

Description

Set the Mic Attenuator feature off.

Set the Mic Attenuator.

13) Skip Back

The “Skip Back” menu item allows you to select the skip back time from 0.5 second to 60 seconds.

Set Value

0.5sec / 1sec / 1.5sec / 2sec / 2.5sec / 3sec / 3.5sec / 4sec/ 4.5sec /

5sec / 5.5sec / 6sec / 6.5sec / 7sec / 7.5sec / 8sec / 8.5sec / 9sec /

9.5sec / 10sec / 15sec / 20sec / 25sec / 30sec / 35sec / 40sec / 45sec /

50sec / 55sec/ 60sec

14) Key Lock

The key lock secures the PMD661 in the state it is in during Record,

Playback or Stop.

11) Low Cut

The “Low Cut” menu item turns the low cut feature Off or On.

Set Value

Off

On

Set Value

Low cut filter off.

Low cut filter on.

Description

All

Partial

Description

All buttons are invalid.

All buttons are invalid. But the REC , REC

PAUSE and STOP/CANCEL buttons are accepted.

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15) Battery

The “Battery” menu item allows you to set the battery type. The

PMD661 operates on 4 standard AA sizes Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. The Battery setting is used for the battery remaining indicator in the display and "Low Battery" warning. If the setting does not match installed batteries the PMD661 will not show the appropriate battery status.

17) Beep

The “Beep” menu item allows you to turn the Beep alarm feature On or Off. While the feature is on, the unit beeps when the battery power becomes low (low battery) or recording space is not remained in the

SD card.

Set Value

On

Off

Description

Set the Beep feature on.

Set the Beep feature off.

Set Value

Alkaline

Ni-MH

Description

Set the battery type to Alkaline battery.

Set the battery type to Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.

16) Auto Power Off

If the PMD661 is not operated for a long period of time during Stop or Play-Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to conserve battery life.

18) SP Mute

The “SP Mute” allows you to select speaker mute function On or Off.

When “SP Mute” is set to On, the sound being recorded is not output from the speaker. When set to Off, the sound is output from the speaker except when the sound is being recorded by the built-in microphone.

Set Value

Off

Set Value

5m / 15m / 30m / 60m

Description

Set the auto power off feature off.

Set the feature on and select the time until the

PMD661 turns power off automatically.

On

Off

Speaker Mute On.

Description

Speaker Mute Off.

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19) Play Mode

The “Play Mode” menu item allows you to select the single playback mode or continuous playback mode.

Single

Cont.


Single playback mode

Continuous playback mode

20) Machine ID

An audio file created by the PMD661 has Machine ID information.

The 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.

21) Preset Default

The “Preset Default” allows you to return the settings of the selected preset to default.

☞

Page 42 for a table of menu defaults.

1. In the preset edit mode, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the “Preset Default” item. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to initialize.

2. While “Default?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button. Preset value returns to the default and the

PMD661 starts writing on non-volatile memory.

1. In the preset edit mode, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the “MachineID” item. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to rename.

2. Rename the Machine ID.

Refer to the procedure of the “Preset Rename” (

☞

P. 40).

3. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to return to the preset select menu then press the (F1: EXIT) button to store the changes.

Notes:

• If Last letter of the Machine ID is Space(SP) character, the changed ID does not include the last letter.

• If number of letter is more than 8, last letter is deleted when a new letter is added.

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Display Menu

You can store presets on the display menu for such settings as

Brightness, Timer, LED, Time form, Date form and File sort.


• Menu list appears on the display.




2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Display”.

3. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• The number of a selected item blinks.

• The choice of the selected item is highlighted.

• During display menu mode, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode.

4. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select an item.

Then press the

4

or

¢

button to tab through the choices.

5. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select other menu choices. When changing the display menu is complete, press the

(F1: EXIT) button to store the changes, or press the STOP button to exit menu mode without storing any changes.

6. While “Store?” is displayed, select “Yes” and press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to store the changes or select “No” and press the

3

/

8

/

ENTER button to return to top menu without storing any changes.

Display Menu Functions

# Display

1 Brightness

2 Timer

3 LED

4 Time Form

5 Date Form

6 File Sort

7 Default

Selection items

1 to 8

Off/30sec/60sec/90sec

On/Off

12H/24H

M/D/Y, D/M/Y

Alphabet, Time/Date

--

Default

5

Off

On

12H

M/D/Y

Time/Date

--

* Factory default of “Date Form” setting for Europe is “D/M/Y”.

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1) Brightness

The “Brightness” menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the PMD661.

Set Value

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Description

(Dark) 1 – 8 (Bright)

The “Time Form” item allows you to select the format of the current time, 12-hour format with AM/PM (12H) or 24-hour format (24H).

Set Value

12H

24H

Description

12-hour format (12:00AM – 11:59PM)

24-hour format (00:00 – 23:59)

2) Timer

The “Timer” menu item allows you to set the timer function off or on with preset time. While the Timer is on, the part of display items will be turned off automatically when no button is pressed for preset time

(30, 60 or 90 seconds). The battery life will be extended if it is on.

Set Value

Off

30sec/60sec/90sec

Description

Set the Timer Off.

Set the Timer On and time.

The “Date Form” item allows you to set the date order month/day/ year (M/D/Y) or day/month/year (D/M/Y).

M/D/Y

Set Value

D/M/Y

Month /Day /Year

Day /Month /Year

Description

3) LED

The “LED” menu choice allows you to turn on or off the light of all

LEDs.

On

Off

Set Value

Turn the LED On.

Turn the LED Off.

Description

The “File Sort” menu choice allows you to select the file order in the list by name (Alphabet) or time (Time/Date).

Set Value

Alphabet

Time/Date

Description

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7) Default

The “Default” menu item allows you to return the settings of the

Display Menu to the default.

See the table of Display Menu Functions.

Utility Menu

The “Utility” menu lets you set the time of recording or playback, load settings, save settings and format an SD Card.


2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select Display Menu. Then press the

3

/

8


3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the Default item.

Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to initialize.

4. While “Default?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button, then preset value returns to the default and to start writing on non-volatile memory.


2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Utility”.

3. Press the 3 / 8 /ENTER button.

• During Utility menu mode, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode.

4. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the menu item.

Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to enter the menu item.

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Utility Functions

# Display

1 Record Timer

2 Play Timer 1

3 Play Timer 2

4 Play Timer 3

5 Load Settings

6 Save Settings

7 Card Format

Description

Set a start time and the duration for recording.

Set a start time of playback 1.



Load setting data from an SD card

Save setting data to an SD card

Delete all files.

The Record Timer menu allows you to set or change a recording start time and the duration.

1. Select the Record Timer menu.

• When in stop, press the (F1: MENU) button.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button until “Utility” appears, then press the

3/8/

ENTER button.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button until “Record Timer” appears, then press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button.

2. Set the Record Timer On or Off.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button until “On” or “Off” is highlighted. Then press the

4 or ¢ button until “On” is highlighted to turn on the Record Timer function. Press the

4 or

¢ button until “Off” is highlighted to turn off the Record

Timer function.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to move to the other item.

The selected item is highlighted.

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3. Set the start time.

• While the “Start Time” is highlighted, press the

3/8/

ENTER button.

• Press the

4 or ¢ button to select the item.


• Press the ENTER button to finish setting the time.

4. Set the duration.

• While the “Duration” is highlighted, press the 3 / 8/ ENTER button.

• Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the hour or minute.

• While the hour is highlighted press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the hour from 000 to 999.

• While the minute is highlighted press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the minute from 00 to 59.

5. Store the changes.

• During setting, press the (F1: EXIT) button. “Store?” appears on the display. Select “Yes” to store the setting and return to

Utility menu. Or select “No” to return to the Utility menu without storing any changes.

• During setting, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode without storing any changes.

• While the timer is set, “T” icon appears on the display.

The “Play Timer” menu allows you to set or change a start time for playback and the filename of the playback file.

1.

Select the Play Timer menu.

• When in stop, press the (F1: MENU) button.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button until “Utility” appears, then press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button until “Play Timer 1 (or 2 or

3)” appears and then press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button.

2. Set the Play Timer.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button until “Everyday”,

“Weekday” or “Weekend” is highlighted.

• Press the

4 or ¢ button until “Weekday” is highlighted to set the playback from Monday to Friday.

• Press the

4 or ¢ button until “Weekend” is highlighted to set the playback on Saturday and Sunday.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to move to the other item.

The selected item is highlighted.

“T” icon

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3. Set the start time.

• While the “Start Time” is highlighted, press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button.

• Press the

4 or ¢ button to select AM/PM, hour or minute.

• Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the item.


• Press the ENTER button to finish setting the time.

4. Select the file.

• While the “File Name” is highlighted, press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button.

The “Load Settings” menu allows you to load all of the preset value from an SD card in the PMD661.

When performing load settings, use an SD card in which the preset contents from Save Settings are stored.

This function is particularly useful when setting multiple PMD661s with the same settings.

PMD661

• The file list appears on the display.

• Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the file you wish to play. Then press the

3

/

8/

ENTER button.

5. Store the changes.

• During setting, press the (F1: EXIT) button. “Store?” appears on the display. Select “Yes” to store the setting and return to

Utility menu. Or select “No” to return to the Utility menu without storing any changes.

• During setting, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode without storing any changes.

SD Card

Preset Save

Preset Load

PMD661

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Then press the

3

/

8


3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Load Settings”.

4. Press the

3/8

/ENTER button. “Load?” message is displayed.

• Press the STOP button to cancel loading items and return to the stop mode.

5. While “Load?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to load the setting value in text format from the file in a route folder on card. The title of the file load is “661preset.

txt”. During load settings, it displays “Executing...”. After the file load is completed, “Completed” is displayed for one second and returns to Stop mode.

“Save Settings” saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To set the saved files onto the PMD661, perform Load Settings.



Then press the

3/8


3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Save Settings”.

4.

Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button. “Save?” message is displayed.

• P ress the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel saving item and ret urn to the stop mode.

5. While “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 “661preset.txt”.

During preset output, “Executing...” is displayed. After the file output is completed, “Completed” is displayed for one second and returns to Stop mode.

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Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Card Format”.

Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• “Card Format?” message is displayed.

• Press the STOP button to cancel a Card Format item and return to STOP.

4.

While “Card Format?” message is displayed, select “Yes” and press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to format the SD card.

During formatting, “Executing...” is displayed. After displaying

“Completed” for a second, PMD661 return to the stop mode.

File format of the 661preset.txt

Item

[Preset-1]

Name

Input

Separator

=

=

Play Mode

[Preset-2]

Name

Input

=

=

= Play Mode

[Preset-3]

Name

Input =

Set Value

Fixed value

Fixed value

Fixed value

= Play Mode

[Display]

Brightness

File Sort

[Common]

Machine ID

Version

=

=

Fixed value

Fixed value

Break

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0A0D0A h

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0A0D0A h

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0A0D0A h

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0A0D0A h

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

0D0Ah

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File List Menu

The file list displays a list of file titles, MP3 and WAV in ‘MPGLANG1’ or other folders. The list can be used to play, rename or delete the selected file or check the information of the file.

2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the file you want to access. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to enter the File list

Menu.

1. From Stop, press the (F2: LIST) button.

• During file list menu mode, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode.

• The file list appears on the display.




• Press the

4 button to enter the Folder list.

File List Menu Functions

# Display

1 Play

2 Information

3 Rename

4 Delete

5 Copy

6 Move

7 Delete Marks

Description

Play the file.

Display information of the file.

Rename the file title.

Delete the file.

Make a copy of a file in another folder.

Move the from the current folder to another folder.

Delete mark(s) in the selected file.

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1) Play

The “Play” menu item allows you to play the selected file.

2) Information

The “Information” menu item allows you to display the information of the selected file.

1. In the file list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select

“Play”.


“Information”.

2. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to start playback.

• Press the STOP button to stop playback and return to File List.

2. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to display the information.

• Press the

4 button to return to the File list Menu.

• Press the STOP button to return to the stop mode.

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The “Rename” menu item allows you to change the file name of the selected file.

4) Delete

The “Delete” menu item allows you to delete the selected file.


“Rename”.

1.

In the file list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select

“Delete”. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• “File Delete?” appears on the display.


3

/

8/

ENTER button to delete the file.


3

/

8/

ENTER button to return to File

List Menu.


2.

Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to access the rename window.

3. Rename the file title.

Refer to the procedure of the “Preset Rename (

☞

P. 40).

4. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to store the changes.

Press the

1

button to go back the previous page without store the changes when the first letter of the file title is highlighted.

Notes:

• If the last letter of the file name is Space(SP) character, the file name does not include the last letter.

• If number of letter is more than 60, last letter is deleted when a new letter is added.

5) Copy

The “Copy” menu item allows you to make a copy of a file from the current folder to another folder.


“Copy”. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• The folder list appears on the display.

2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the folder you wish to copy to. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• The copy starts. “Executing…” appear during copy process.


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6) Move

The “Move” menu item allows you to move a file from the current folder to another folder.


“Move”. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.


2.

Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the folder you wish to move to. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• The move starts. “Executing…” appear during moving.


Folder List Menu

The folder list menu item allows you to display a list of folder titles.

And you can set the selected folder as a current directory, change the folder title, delete the folder and create a new folder.

1. While the file list is displayed in the “LIST” status, press the

4 button.

The “Delete Marks” menu item allows you to delete all marks in the selected file.


“Delete Marks”. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• “MARK Delete?” message appears on the display.


3

/

8/

ENTER button to delete marks.


3

/

8/

ENTER button to return to the

File List Menu.






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2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the folder you want to access. Then press the

3/8

/ENTER button or the (F1:

MENU) button to enter the Folder list Menu.

1) Select

The “Select” menu item allows you to set the selected folder as the current folder.

1. In the folder list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to choose “Select”.

• Press the

4 or

(F1: EXIT) button to return to the Folder list.

• During Folder list Menu mode, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode.

3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the item to access.

Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to jump to the item or execute.

2. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to set the selected folder to the current folder.

Folder list Menu Functions

# Display

1 Select

2 Make Folder

3 Rename

4 Delete

Description

Set the selected folder as the current folder.

Create a new folder.

Change the selected folder title.

Delete the selected folder.

The “Make Folder” menu item allows you to create a new folder.

1. In the folder list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Make Folder”. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• A new folder titled “NewFolder” is created.

• The folder list appears and the new folder is highlighted.

Notes:

•

• If the “NewFolder” already exists, “Already Exists” message appears for one second.

If the number of folders is already 32, “Full Folder” message appears for one second.

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3) Rename

1. In the folder list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Rename”.

2. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to access the rename window.

3. Rename the file title.

Refer to the procedure of the “Preset Rename” (

☞

P. 40).

4. Press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button to return to the folder list menu.

Press the

1

button to go back to the previous page without store the changes when the first letter of the folder title is highlighted.

Notes:

• If the Last letter of the folder name is Space(SP) character, the folder name does not include the last letter.

• If the number of letter exceeds the limit of 32, last letter is deleted when a new letter is added.

4) Delete

The “Delete” menu item allows you to delete the selected folder.

1.

In the folder list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Delete”. Then press the

3

/

8

/ENTER button.

• “Delete?” message appears on the display.


3

/

8/

ENTER button to delete the folder.


3

/

8/

ENTER button to return to the folder list menu.


Note:

You cannot delete the last folder remained in an SD card. When the last folder remains, “Can not…” appears for one second.

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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 PMD661 does not turn on.

• Install fresh batteries.

• Check AC adapter connections.

The PMD661 turns on then turns itself off.

• Install fresh batteries.

The PMD661 seems to record, but there is no sound on playback.

• Check input settings.

(For example, if LINE input is selected and no input is connected to the LINE jack, the PMD661 will record silence. The PMD661 will not playback.)

There is no audio playback through headphones or internal speaker.

• Check VOL+/– control setting.

• Check a different audio file or the card.

The PMD661 will not record.

• Check that the maximum of 999 files have not been recorded.

• Check that the PMD661 acknowledges the card.

No signal from microphone input.

• Check input selection.

• Check REC LEVEL control settings.

• Check if microphone(s) require(s) Phantom power.

There is excessive noise on the PMD661.

• Check cable connections and/or replace cable.

• Check for proper gain levels.

Playback on a PC results in poor sound.

• Check quality of PC sound card and program.

• Check frequency conversion program.*

* The PMD661 records audio files with a sampling frequency of

48kHz. Some PC programs convert the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate converter). Only high quality sample rate converters should be used.

PC cannot read files

• Check the capability of the PC program. Some playback and editing programs do not support MP3 or Broadcast Wave (.wav) formats.

If the PMD661 exhibits erratic behavior, the microprocessor can be reset by powering off, disconnecting AC power and removing batteries.

Care and Maintenance

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

Media cards that are heavily used should be occasionally reformatted to avoid audio problems due to fragmentation.

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Error Message

Details of error processing

No Card

Unformat

Full Card

Full 999

Full MARK

No File

Key Locked

Card Locked

VBR

Can not...

Need DC IN

Display Description

Card cannot be found

Format other than FAT16/32, or card format error

Memory is not enough

Number of files is already 999 (maximum)

Number of marks in the current file is already 30 (maximum)

No file found

Operation during Key Lock

Prohibition of writing into the card

FWD or RWD of VBR file

Command is invalid

No DC input

Low Battery (flashing highlighted)

Low Battery

No PresetFile

ErrPresetFile

ErrUpdateFile

Door Open

Err Format

Already Exists

Limit 80m

Long Title

Err Card

Err RTC

Err SRAM

Err FlashROM

Need Update

Unmatched

Remaining battery is below set value

Automatic power down in low battery level last time.

No preset setting file is found

File contents of preset setting has errors

Version up file or file system does not function normally

SD card door is open

Error in file format of MP3 or PCM

Same file title is found

Over 80 minutes in copy segment process

File title exceeds 64 Bytes

Error is found in the card

Error is found in RTC

Error is found in SRAM

Error is found in Flash ROM

Update is not completed

Setting of the preset is not correct

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Specifications

Digital Audio System

System ......................................................................... Solid State Recorder

Usable media ...................................................................... SD/SDHC cards

Recording format

MP3 .......................................................MPEG1 Layer III Compression

WAV .......................................................................16/24 bit linear PCM

Recording MP3 bit-rate ........................................ 320/256/192/128/64 kbps

Sample rate ........................................................................... 44.1/48/96 kHz

Number of channels....................................................... 2 (Stereo)/1 (Mono)

Audio Performance

Frequency response ................................................. 20 Hz - 24 kHz (±1dB)

S/N ratio IEC-A weighted

MIC ..............................................................................................65 dB

LINE .............................................................................................85 dB

Total harmonic distortion at 0 VU

MIC ............................................................................................. 0.08%

LINE ............................................................................................ 0.02%

Dynamic range.....................................................................................85 dB

Inputs

External MIC

Type ............................................................................. XLR stereo jack

Input sensitivity ...................................................1.2 mVrms/4.2 kohms

LINE

Type ............................................................................. XLR stereo jack

Input sensitivity .......................................................... 0 dBu/4.2 kohms

LINE2

Type ..............................................................................1/8" stereo jack

Input sensitivity ...................................................500 mVrms/20 kohms

Outputs

LINE

Type ............................................................................ RCA stereo jack

Standard level .............................................................. 2.0 V/10 kohms

Headphone

Type ..............................................................................1/4" stereo jack

Standard level ............................................................. 16 mW/32 ohms

Speaker

Standard level ............................................................. 450 mW/8 ohms

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General

Power consumption

Recording/Playback ........................................................... 4.2 W (DC)

Battery life (Alkaline) ...................................................5 hours (Typical)

Phantom power ......................................................... 48V, 10mA (Max.)

Power

AC adaptor ......................................................... DA620PMD included

Batteries ................................ 4

× AA type alkaline dry cell batteries or

4 × AA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

Backup battery ............................... Lithium battery for real-time clock

Environmental conditions

Operational temperature ...................................... 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F)

Operational humidity .................................25 - 85% (no condensation)

Storage temperature ........................................ –20 - 60°C (–4 - 140°F)

Dimensions

Width .................................................................................93 mm (3.7")

Height .............................................................................165 mm (6.5")

Depth ................................................................................36 mm (1.4")

Weight (Excl. batteries) ....................................................410 g (14 oz)

Included Accessories

Audio cable (RCA – 1/8” stereo type)

USB cable (Type mini-B – Type A)

AC adapter (DA620PMD)

User guide

CD-ROM

Carry strap

Customer Registration Document (US only)

SD card

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

b) Improper installation, removal or maintenance, or failure to follow supplied instructions.

c) Repair or attempted repair by a non-Marantz authorized agent.

d) Any shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier).

e) Any cause other than a defect of manufacturing.

2. Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found or changes incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product.

3. Any serialized product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

4. Batteries and battery chargers.

5. Accessories, including but not limited to: cables, mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, power cords and adapters, and carry cases.

Non-transferable warranty

This Warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser.

What We Will Pay For

We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty.

How You Can Get Service (Americas only)

1. If your unit needs service in the USA, contact our service referral at the appropriate telephone number indicated below. We will advise you of the name and location of one or more authorized service centers from which service may be obtained. Please do not return the unit directly to us.

2. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service. If the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay return shipping charges to your location anywhere in the United States or its territories.

3. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present the original dated sales receipt or other proof of date purchased.

Limitation of Implied Warranties

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

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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.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

How State Law Relates to the Warranty (Americas only)

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from State to State.

Marantz Professional Service Number (Americas only):

Marantz Professional Factory Service (630) 741-0330

Marantz Professional products Sales Office Site:

For inquiries or information on repair service of Marantz Professional

Products, please contact our Sales Office or Tech Support Centre near you which are listed in D&M Professional website below.

AMERICA

D&M Professional America http://www.d-mpro.com

EUROPE

D&M Professional Europe

ASIA/OTHERS

D&M Professional Asia http://www.d-mpro.eu.com

http://www.d-mproasia.com

Products purchased outside of the United States, its possessions or territories.

This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and its possessions or territories.

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&

M Holdings Inc.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY

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