Marantz PMD670 manual Tracks, Automatic recording, EDL marks, Features

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Tracks

A new track (file) is automatically started each time recording is stopped using the STOP button.

Automatic recording

The PMD670 can be set to stop recording when there is silence (Silent Skip) and auto- matically start when sound resumes. The PMD670 can be set to automatically add an EDL mark to the track at each such starting point.

EDL marks*

EDL (Edit Decision List) marks can be created during recording manually or automatically. EDL marks help you find those specific points in the recording.

*The EDL marking system is proprietary to Marantz Professional solid state recorders.

During playback you can search for EDL marks in forward or reverse.

You can change an EDL mark into a skip mark or an A-B repeating point. That lets you create custom playback sequences which include skipping audio between EDL marks or repeating audio between EDL marks.

Up to 255 EDL marks can be added to a CF card. EDL marks are numbered consecu- tively starting at one. During recording you can manually add an EDL mark by pressing MARK. EDL marks can be added automati- cally, for example at the beginning of each track.

PMD Edit computer software, is specifically designed for the PMD670. PMD Edit recog- nizes EDL marks generated by the PMD670. This is especially useful for editing audio files on your PC. For more information visit www.marantzpro.com/Products/ PMDEdit.html.

Features

Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and playback.

Records onto various types of CF cards. (Please refer to the Marantz Professional web site at www.marantzpro.com for a complete updated list of approved cards.)

Two different recording formats.

Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer II (MP2) or MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono and stereo.

Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear Pulse Code Modulation (PCM).

MS-DOS™ and Windows compatible file system.

Selectable file types:

Wave (.wav)

Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf)

RAW MP2 (.mpg)/MP3 (.mp3).

recording bit rate is selectable

.mpg/mp3 compressed at 32kbps (recom- mended for dictation),

32, 48, or 64kbps (recommended for voice recording), or

128, or 192 kbs (recommended for recording music)

PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 768kbps (mono) (very high quality mono audio record- ing)

PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 1536kbps (stereo) (recommended for very high quality audio recording)

Manual, manual with limiter and automatic record level control (ALC).

An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for reducing unwanted background noise.

Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 seconds of audio before recording is started.

Portions of multiple recordings can be played back in sequence using EDL marks.

There are four ways to power the PMD670:

Included AC adapter

AA Alkaline batteries (~ 6 hours)

Optional rechargeable Ni-Cd battery pack RB1100 (~ 5 hours).

Optional rechargeable Ni-MH battery RB1650 (~ 7 hours).

Built-in Time and Date generator marks the beginning of each track.

REMOTE jack permits a wired remote button for controlling the recording process.

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Contents Model PMD670 User Guide Risk of Electric Shock Important Safety Instructions Copyright CE marking only EU version English Quick Start Recording setup controls Table of ContentsWhat the Input selections do Installing the carry strap Bottom How to connect via I/O port Right sidePackage contents Left sideSetup controls Control and Connection Diagrams TopMIC internal microphone MARK/ Edit controlsControl Front Bottom Battery compartmentControl Display Introduction Security Input settingsAudio inputs may be from Audio outputs may be fromTracks FeaturesAutomatic recording EDL marksAuto Mark switch Power switchMark feature on or off Controls and Connections0dB -20dB9. MIC Atten switch Analog OUT switchSelects the audio output Channel for playbackANC switch Repeat switchEDL Play switch Level CONT. switchInput button Switch a to onDisplay Mono With INT MICStereo with Line input Input devices and channels Mono with INT MIC inputMono with Line input LR mono with Line input16, 17, 18. MARK/ Edit buttons Custom playback sequencesAdding EDL Marks Locating EDL MarksHow to renumber tracks Edit modeHow to erase tracks SkipHow to erase all EDL marks within one track How to format a CF card How to erase all EDL marksBlankCard will be Displayed19, 20. Track Controls and Connections TopJump buttons Track Jump reverse buttonMargin Reset button Margin RESET/ I/0 MENU/STORE buttonIng the Margin Reset button MENU/STORE buttonMenu choices are Page How to set or change the Date Form Algor/File Chart of Algorithm/File ParametersRecording Type AlgorithmHow to set or change the Algor/File parameter defaults How to set or change the Algor/File param- eters Seamless Play Other menu choices Manual track incrementingSilent Skip Auto Cue Beep Single PlayBattery Type Automatic Power OffBroadcast Wave ID numbers Remote ModeMenu Default Enter button PLAY/PAUSE buttonREC switch REC 4. REC indicatorREC Level controls Turn to adjust See Display onDisplay button Default displayAfter the third Press file paCharge 11. Charge indicator KEY Lock switchCF card compartment Card eject buttonDigital IN/OUT jacks Security15. I/O port How to connect via the I/O port Line OUT jacks JacksRemote jack RemoteModeInstalling the carry strap Installing AA size batteries Battery powerInstalling an optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery Total label REC labelTrack label Remain labelMIC/INT MIC label BatteryLine label RecordMp3 Troubleshooting Specifications Limited Warranty Marantz is a registered trademark 2003/6