Marantz PMD670 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Should faults occur, it is in many cases not necessary to consult your dealer or technical service department. On the basis of the following checks, you will 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 or contact Marantz Professional at 630 741 0330.

The PMD670 does not turn on

Check power

•install fresh batteries

•check AC adaptor connections

The PMD670 turns on then turns itself off

• install fresh batteries

The PMD670 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 IN jacks the PMD670 will record silence.)

The PMD670 will not playback

• check EDL switch, if ON switch to OFF

No audio playback through headphones or internal speaker

•check HP/SPK VOLUME control setting

•check a different track or CF card

The PMD670 will not record

•check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not been recorded

•check that the PMD670 acknowledges the CF card

No signal from microphone input

•chedk input selection

•check REC level control settings

•check if microphone(s) require Phantom power

Excessive noise

• check cable connections

Playback on a PC results in poor sound

•check quality of PC sound card and program

•check frequency conversion program*

*The PMD670 records audio files with a sampling frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate con- verter). Only high quality sample rate converters should be used.

PC cannot read files

•check if the files are MP2 or MP2 with a .wav file extension Some PC's cannot interpret this combi- nation. Try renaming the MP2 file so it has a .mp2 or .mp3 file extension.

•check the capability of the PC program

Some playback and editing programs do not support MP2/MP3 or Broadcast Wave (.bwf) formats. Consult the Marantz Professional website at www.marantzpro.com for links to programs that support MP2/MP3 and Broadcast Wave Format.

The rechargeable battery not recharging

•check that the CHARGE indicator is flashing during charging and lit and steady when charging is complete.

•check AC adaptor connections

•check that Power is turned off on the PMD670

Rechargeable battery life low

•make sure you fully charge and discharge the Ni- Cd battery during each charge cycle

•replace battery

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

If the PMD670 exhibits erratic behavior, the micropro- cessor can be reset by, powering off, disconnecting AC power and removing batteries.

Record setting recommendations

Recording a meeting LEVEL CONT. switch at ALC. ANC switch at . Factory default settings.

Input: INT MIC mono or MIC mono Menu settings:

Algor/File: mono, MP3, 44.1kHz, 32 kbps, .mp3.

M.Track: On

S.Skip: On

Beep: On

A.PowOff: Yes

Recording music

LEVEL CONT. switch at MANUAL. ANC switch at FLAT.

Input: MIC stereo Menu settings:

Algor/File: Stereo, MP3,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .mp3.

M.Track: Off

S.Skip: Off

Beep: Off

A.PowOff: Yes

Menu settings (highest quality):

Algor/File: Stereo, PCM,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .wav.

M.Track: Off

S.Skip: Off

Beep: Off

A.PowOff: Yes

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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 What the Input selections do Table of ContentsRecording setup controls Package contents How to connect via I/O port Right sideInstalling the carry strap Bottom Left sideMIC internal microphone Control and Connection Diagrams TopSetup controls MARK/ Edit controlsBottom Battery compartment Control FrontControl Display Audio inputs may be from Security Input settingsIntroduction Audio outputs may be fromAutomatic recording FeaturesTracks EDL marksMark feature on or off Power switchAuto Mark switch Controls and ConnectionsSelects the audio output Analog OUT switch0dB -20dB9. MIC Atten switch Channel for playbackEDL Play switch Repeat switchANC switch Level CONT. switchDisplay Switch a to onInput button Mono With INT MICMono with Line input Input devices and channels Mono with INT MIC inputStereo with Line input LR mono with Line inputAdding EDL Marks Custom playback sequences16, 17, 18. MARK/ Edit buttons Locating EDL MarksHow to erase tracks Edit modeHow to renumber tracks SkipHow to erase all EDL marks within one track BlankCard will be How to erase all EDL marksHow to format a CF card DisplayedJump buttons Controls and Connections Top19, 20. Track Track Jump reverse buttonIng the Margin Reset button Margin RESET/ I/0 MENU/STORE buttonMargin Reset button MENU/STORE buttonMenu choices are Page How to set or change the Date Form Recording Type Chart of Algorithm/File ParametersAlgor/File AlgorithmHow to set or change the Algor/File parameter defaults How to set or change the Algor/File param- eters Other menu choices Manual track incrementing Seamless PlaySilent Skip Auto Cue Single Play BeepAutomatic Power Off Battery TypeRemote Mode Broadcast Wave ID numbersMenu Default PLAY/PAUSE button Enter buttonREC Level controls Turn to adjust REC 4. REC indicatorREC switch See Display onAfter the third Default displayDisplay button Press file paCF card compartment KEY Lock switchCharge 11. Charge indicator Card eject button15. I/O port SecurityDigital IN/OUT jacks How to connect via the I/O port Remote jack JacksLine OUT jacks RemoteModeInstalling the carry strap Installing an optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery Battery powerInstalling AA size batteries Track label REC labelTotal label Remain labelLine label BatteryMIC/INT MIC label RecordMp3 Troubleshooting Specifications Limited Warranty Marantz is a registered trademark 2003/6
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