Marantz PMD620MKII Betriebsanweisung

Model PMD620MKII User GuideHandheld Solid State Recorder

xA NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING:EnglishThis product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with

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4Package Contents• PMD620MKIILEVELOVERRECDISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP POWERKEY LOCKREC LEVELBACKVOLENTERSOLID STATE RECORDERPMD620VOLREC PAUSESTOP/CANCEL LI

5IntroductionThank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD620MKII Handheld Solid State Recorder.The PMD620MKII is an audio recorder that record

6– Computer compatible The PMD620MKII records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing

7Quick Start GuideFollow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD620MKII Solid State Recorder and begin recording.The PMD620MKII come

84. Press the REC button to begin recording.RECDISPLAYVOLREC PAUSESTOP/CANCEL5. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording.6. Press the 1/3/ENTER

9Names and FunctionsFrontLEVEL OVERRECDISPLRETAKEAYMENU/STORESKIP BACKVOLENTERSOLID STATE RECORDERPMD620VOLREC PAUSESTOP/CANCELq wertyuQ2Q1Q0oiq LEVE

10y DISPLAY/MENU/STORE buttonPress to change the display contents like the time information with toggle operation. The content is different depending

11LeftPHONES LINE OUT REMOTE DC INqwerq PHONES jackInsert the stereo headphones plug here.w LINE OUT jackInsert an audio cable plug connected to an

12RightPOWER KEYLOCK REC LEVELqerwq REC LEVEL + buttonPress to make a level big of input audio during Record or Rec-Pause mode.w REC LEVEL – buttonP

13TopLINE IN MICq weq LINE IN jackInsert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into this jack to input the signals output from th

14Rear Backqweq Strap holeThis hole is for handy strap.w SpeakerMonaural build-in speaker.e Battery compartmentSlide and pull the lid to open the Ba

15Preparations Before UseAC adapter connectionWhen using the recorder with the provided AC adapter, follow the procedure below to connect the AC adapt

163. Insert 2 batteries into the recorder correctly as shown in the diagram below, while paying attention to the polarity displays (q: plus, and w: mi

17Safety cautions on handling batteriesAlways follow the points below when using batteries to avoid electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, rupturing,

iiiIMPORTANT TO SAFETYWARNING:To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects fill

18Installing a memory cardThe PMD620MKII records onto various types of SD cards.1. Check that the power is turned off.2. Pull the SD card lid.DC INMEN

19Clock SettingSet the current time (year, month, day, hour, minute).1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.DISPLAYMENU/STORES

20Font SizeYou can increase the font size of the text on the file list screenand preset setting screen.1. From Stop, press and hold the

21Tripod/Belt Clip AdapterYou can use a tripod to fix the PMD620MKII in the case of the record for a long period of time. To use the tripod, f

22Basic Recording OperationConnection DiagramLINE IN MICMIC INMICROPHONELINEINLINEOUTAMPLIFIERRecording Procedure1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to

23• The display will show the information display of recording.(v P.35)3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording.RECDISPLAYVOLREC PAU

24Audio Input for RecordingThe audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. (v P.58)If “Input” of menu is Auto and External MIC is conn

25Recording FormatThe PMD620MKII can record in several compression algorithms.• CompressedrecordingusingMP3oruncompressedrecording16/24-bitli

26Recording Time ChartAll times are approximated record times.Different media manufacturers allow more or less space for error correction and the like

27Recording Level ControlThe recording level control lets you select the type of input level control.– At the Manual Level Control When Manual is set

ivIMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSREAD BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENTThis product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. T

28Retake RecordingThe PMD620MKII is equipped with a retake recording function for recording over from any position in a file.– Retake recording operat

295. Press the REC button to start retake recording.The unneeded data (Take 1) is deleted and Take 2 is recorded in its place.DISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP BA

30Basic Playback OperationConnection DiagramPHONES LINE OUT REMOTE DC INLINEINLINEOUTPHONESAMPLIFIERHEADPHONECaution:Topreventhearingloss,donotr

313. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to begin playback.DISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP BACKVOLENTERVOLRETAKE• When the selected file has been recorded with

323. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select the audio file.• When the selected file has been recorded with encryptedrecording, the correc

33Skip BackDISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP BACKVOLENTERVOLRETAKEPress the SKIP BACK button during playback or pause to return the amount of time set in the pres

34DisplayPress the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode.DISPLAYMENU/STO

35During Record mode:q Record TimeRemaining Space on the Card.Input source(INT MIC/MIC/LINE)Recording timeFile nameBattery icon Statusw Total Remain T

36During Playback mode:q Elapsed TimeCurrent position on the fileElapsed timeFile nameBattery iconStatusw Remain TimeRemaining timee File PropertiesCr

37Advanced FeaturesMicrophone(s)– Attenuator The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity.• 0d

vCAUTION1. Handle the power supply cord carefullyDo not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric sh

38Low Cut FilterThe 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 reco

39Copy SegmentCopy Segment physically turns your “highlighted” section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s).1.

405. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to store the Out point.“Copy Segment?” is displayed.6. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to start the copy process. “Executin

41RemoteThe PMD620MKII allows you to use an optional remote controller RC600PMD. (sold separately). The RC600PMD is designed for microphone interviews

42Extended Remote JackThe play, FF, RWD keys can be added to the remote control functions by using the equivalent circuit showing below. Circuit diagr

43USB modeThe PMD620MKII records directly onto SD cards.Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card

44• WhileUSBison,asetscreenisdisplayed.• TheSDcard in thePMD620MKII appears as a removable device on your computer.• Theaudiofilesa

45MenuMenu Structure1 File List 2 Presets 3 Display 4 Time/Date 5 Utility 6 Language7 F/W Version 1 Load Settings 2 Save Settings

46Menu List1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.DISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP RETAKEBACKVOLENTERVOL• MenuListappearsinthedispl

47File list displays a list of file titles, MP3 and WAV in ‘MPGLANG1’ folder. The selected file can be played, renamed and deleted. The file informati

viNOTE ON USE EnglishWARNINGS• Handle the power cord carefully.• Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.• Keep the unit free from moisture, water,

48Play1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.DISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP RETAKEBACKVOLENTERVOL2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to

49File Rename1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.DISPLAYMENU/STORESKIP RETAKEBACKVOLENTERVOL2. Press the VOL + or VOL – but

506. Press the 1/3/ENTER button to enter the changes.Notes:• Iftherehasbeenafilewiththetitlechangedwiththe1/3/ENTERbuttonexists,“Exist

51The setting data load and save functions and the SD card format and card writing performance can be checked on the “Utility” menu.1. From Stop, pres

52Load SettingsLoad Settings allows you to load all of the preset value from the SD card in the PMD620MKII.When performing load settings, use a SD car

53Save SettingsSave Settings saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To set the saved files onto the PMD620MKII, perform Load Settings.1. Fro

54Card Format1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select “Utility”.Then press the 1/3/

55Preset MenuYoucanstoreupto3detailedpresetsettingssuchasrecordinginput, recording format, playback mode on the recorder. There are 18 set

56Preset Rename1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.2. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the

57Table of PresetOrder Display SettingsDefaultPreset 1 Preset 2 Preset 31 Input Auto/ INT MIC/ MIC/ LINE Auto Auto Auto2 Rec Format MP3-H/ MP3-M/ MP3-

viiNOTE SULL’USO ItalianoAVVERTENZE• Manneggiate il cavo di alimentazione con attenzione.• Tenete ferma la spina quando scollegate il cavo dalla pr

58 1. InputAudio input for recording are selected using the Input Menu.If Input of menu is Auto and External MIC is connected, Recording source is Ext

59 3. Rec ChannelThe Rec Channel menu choice allows you to select the channel of the audio file.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for on

60 5. Level ControlThe Level Control allows you to select the type of input level control for recording.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY butto

61 7. Manual Track When the Manual Track (Manual Track incrementing) is On during recording, press the REC button to increment the audio file.A new a

62 9. Silent SkipThe Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes.This featur

63 11. Low CutThe bass region of the input audio is cut and the audio is recorded. Set to On to reduce noise such as the sound of the wind when record

64 13. Input JackThe Input Jack menu choice allows you to select the type of the Input Jack for Stereo or Mono.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLA

65 15. Key LockThe key lock secures the PMD620MKII in the state it is in during Record, Playback or Stop. If this setting is All, all buttons on PMD62

66 17. Auto Power OffIf the PMD620MKII is not operated for 15 minutes during Stop or Play-Pause mode, the power can be automatically shut off to conse

67 19. Menu LockThe “Menu Lock” menu item allows you to protect the setting items below the top menu by password.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISP

viiiDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EnglishWe declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity

687. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to select other Menu choices. When changing the Preset is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes

69 22. Machine IDAn audio file has Machine ID information. This information is included in the file name.For example, if the Machine ID is “aaaaa”, th

70 23. DefaultReturns the settings of the selected preset number to default. See page 53 for a table of menu defaults.1. From Stop, press and hold the

71Display MenuYoucanstorepresets onthedisplay menuforsuch settingsasbrightness, Font size, LED, Time form etc. 1. From Stop, press and hol

72 1. BrightnessThe Brightness menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the PMD620MKII.1

73 3. LEDThe LED menu choice allows you to turn off the light of all LEDs.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for one second.2. Press the

74 5. Date FormTheDateformisthedateordermonth/day/year(M/D/Y)orday/month/year(D/M/Y).1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for o

75 7. DefaultReturns the settings of the Display Menu to default.See the table of Display Menu Functions.1. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY but

76Select Language The Language menu item allows you to choose a display language (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Swedish).1. From Stop,

77TroubleshootingShould problems occur, it is often unnecessary to consult your dealer or technical service department. On the basis of the following

ixCAUTION: EnglishTo completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet.The mains plug is used to com

78Error MessageDetails of error processsingDisplay DescriptionNo Card Card cannot be foundUnformat Format other than FAT16/32, or card format error Fu

79Perform the procedure below to restore the menu settings, passcode, etc., to their factory defaults.1. Press the DISPLAY button and REC PAUSE button

80SpecificationsDigital Audio SystemSystem ... Solid State RecorderUsable media ...

81Limited WarrantyYour Marantz Professional product is warranted againstmanufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a period of one ye

82Exclusion of Damages (Americas only)Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product at manufacturer’s option.

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