Marantz Explore Synchro Recording and Remote Control Features of CD Players

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Synchro Recording

ENGLISH

Using Synchro Recording

This CD player has a CD SYNC function that makes it easy to record for this CD player to be used in combination with a cas- sette recorder.

-The CD SYNC function works in combination with a cassette deck that is equipped with the synchro recording function.

-Connect the remote control jack (RC5) output b on this CD player to the (RC5) input on the cassette deck, and then prepare the cassette deck for synchro recording.

Refer to figure 2 for the connection method.

Procedure

1.Put the cassette recorder into the synchro recording mode.

2.With the CD player in the stopped state, press the button !7to start playing the CD.

The cassette recorder automatically begins recording.

3.When the CD player finishes playing, it stops and the cassette recorder enters the paused state.

4.To continue recording, repeat this procedure, starting from step 2.

Tips:

-When performing synchro recording with a non-cassette recorder, such as a CD-R or CD-RW recorder, the operation may differ, so check the instruction manual provided with your recorder.

-When performing synchro recording, set preset menu No.17 “CD sync” to “On” .

-Make sure to set preset menu item No.1 “Auto Cue” to “Off” and No.13 ”Start” to “Play” or “Stop” before utilizing CD Sync function.

( See also page 17.)

Using a Remote Control (Not Included)

-This CD player can receive signals directly from an infrared remote control transmitter within about 5 meters (15 feet.) Note that the CD player might not operate correctly if the remote control transmitter is not pointed in the direction of the sensor on the CD player, or if there is an obstacle between the transmitter and the sensor.

Area where an infrared remote control transmitter can be used

Approximately 5 meters 5m

(15 feet)

CD player (This unit)

60°

60°

The figure depicts the PMD331/PMD340.

Infrared remote control transmitter

RC5 Code chart

-This CD player can be controlled through its infrared sensor

@9on the front panel when it receives remote control signals that supports RC5 signals as shown in the table at right. These remote control codes can also be used if sent through the RC5 remote control jack b found on the rear panel of the CD player.

Tip:

Because the infrared remote sensor @9on the front panel of the CD player and the RC5 remote control input jack on the rear panel of the CD player both support the RC5 codes listed in the table at right, this CD player can be controlled through the infrared remote control sensor of any device that supports RC5 codes.

*Remote control codes that are marked with an asterisk are not supported by the PMD330.

INPUT

Command

Cord

Play

2053

 

 

Pause

2048

 

 

Cue

2059-10

 

 

Stop

2054

FF2052

FR(REW) 2050

Index +

2034

Index -

2035

 

 

Next

2032

 

 

Previous

2033

 

 

Pitch +

2038

 

 

Pitch -

2039

 

 

Pitch Bend +

2038-10*

 

 

Pitch Bend -

2039-10*

 

 

A - B

2059

 

 

Program

2041

 

 

Pitch On/Off

2037

 

 

Open/Close

2045

 

 

Time

2011

INPUT

OUTPUT

Command

Cord

Mode

2036-10

 

 

Preset

2041-12

 

 

END monitor

2043-10

 

 

CD-TEXT

2088

02000

12001

22002

32003

42004

52005

62006

72007

82008

92009

CD Sync start

1856

CD Sync stop

1857

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Contents Model PMD330/PMD331/PMD340 User Guide Laser Safety Inportant Safety Instructions Contents CD-RW Disc Playback FeaturesIntroduction PreparationName and Operation of Each Part To 9 Numeric buttons Level Headphone volume level adjustmentTime Time display Text CD text display9CONTRAST LCD contrast Track skip backExit Stop/Exit Track skip forwardDisplay Playing a CD Pausing PlaybackPlaying a CD Changing the Time Display Stopping PlaybackPlaying a CD Again from the First Track Removing a DiscUsing the Pitch Controls Clearing Points a and B Using the A-B Repeat FunctionPMD331/PMD340 Only Restoring the Normal Playback SpeedTo clear a registered Track Playback Using the Program FunctionSwitching Program Playback OFF RegistrationSetting the CUE Point Playback Using the CUE FunctionChecking the CUE Point Erasing the CUE Point Beginning playback from the CUE pointPlayback Modes Setting the Playback ModePlayback Mode Chart Checking the Playback ModeUsing Synchro Recording Using a Remote Control Not IncludedSynchro Recording CD-TEXT Information Display When stoppedDuring playback Changing the Preset Settings Using the Preset MenuHcmos INDEX#2/INDEX#3 Using the Control Port PMD331/PMD340 OnlyFader Start TroubleshootingSpecifications Rear and Front Views of the PMD331/PMD340 Rear and Front Views of the PMD330Connection External DimensionsIs a registered trademark

PMD330, PMD340, PMD331 specifications

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