Marantz PMD340, PMD331, PMD330 manual Name and Operation of Each Part

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Name and Operation of Each Part *

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zANALOG OUTPUT

(Analog output jacks)

These are the analog signal output jacks. The red jack is the right channel audio output, and the white jack is the left chan- nel audio output jack.

Caution

Do not connect these jacks to the PHONO jacks on an ampli- fier.

xDIGITAL OUTPUT (SPDIF)

(Digital output jack)

The digital signal from the compact disc that is being played is output through this jack.

Connect a device with a digital input jack (such as recording equipment, an amp, or a D/A converter) to this jack through a RCA cable.

Note:

When outputting a digital signal from the PMD331/PMD340, set “D.OUT” in the Preset menu to “On”.

For details on how to make this setting. (See also page 17.)

cFADER START

(Fader start input jack)

An external switch connected to this jack can be used to con- trol disc pause and playback.

(See also page 19.)

On the PMD331/PMD340, this feature is in the CONTROL I/O connector ⁄0.

(See also page18.)

vREMOTE INT/EXT

(RC5 remote control internal/external switch)

When using an infrared remote control transmitter to control this CD player, set this switch to “INT”. When incorporating this CD player into a system by connecting this CD player (for re- mote control) to equipment that is equipped with a RC5 com- patible output, set this switch to “EXT”.

Note:

Please set to “EXT” when you are using this CD player with- out a remote control. The CD player will then not be able to receive signals from another infrared remote control transmit- ter.

-If this CD player is to be connected to equipment that is equipped with a RC5 remote control jack, be certain to connect the “REMOTE CONTROL IN” jack on this unit with the “REMOTE CONTROL OUT” jack on the other unit.

-When this CD player is connected to a cassette recorder or a disc recorder (CD-R, CD-RW, etc.), RC5 provides synchro re cording capabilities. (See also page 15.)

nANALOG BALANCED OUTPUT LEVEL

(Analog balanced output level adjustment)

(PMD331/PMD340 only)

Use a Phillips type screwdriver to adjust the analog balanced output level. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to increase the output level, and turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to de- crease the output level. (Min. level = -11 dBu)

Caution

-Do not use excessive force when turning the screwdriver.

-The output level and channel balance are adjusted when the unit is shipped from the factory. Do not change these adjust- ments inadvertently.

mANALOG BALANCED OUTPUT

(Analog balanced output jacks)

(PMD331/PMD340 only)

Connect a device with analog balanced inputs to these jacks through a cable with XLR connectors.

Note:

When connecting another device to this CD player through these jacks, confirm that the pin assignments of the XLR con- nectors match before making the connection.

If the pin assignments are different, change the connections in the XLR connector cable so that the pin assignments match.

XLR Connector Pin Assignments for this CD Player

1GND

1 2 2 HOT(+)

33 COLD(-)

,DIGITAL OUTPUT (SPDIF)

(Digital balanced output jack) (PMD331/PMD340 only)

Connect a device with a digital balanced input to this jack through a cable with XLR connectors.

Note:

b REMOTE RC5 IN/OUT

The digital format output on this balanced connectors is SPDIF.

(RC5 remote control input/output jack)

Most products that contain an XLR digital input are designed

This CD player can be controlled remotely by connecting this

to accept an AES/EBU format signal. Be aware that the AES/

CD player via a remote control cable to other equipment that

EBU input on some products will not accept SPDIF, even

support RC5.

though the audio data is identical.

*Refer to the figures on the pages at the back of this user’s guide. The callout numbers on the figures correspond to those found in the text.

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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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