Marantz PMD680 manual Features, Foreword, Introduction, Precautions

FOREWORD

This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.

WARNINGS

Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

Do not remove the cover from the equipment.

Do not push anything inside the equipment through the ventilation holes.

COPYRIGHT

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following:

—Copyright Act 1956

—Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 —Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 —any subsequent statutory enactments and orders

INTRODUCTION

Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that you read the entire user guide before you connect or operate the unit.

After you have reviewed the contents this manual, we suggest that you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the unit.

PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions should be considered when operating the equipment.

When setting the equipment ensure that :

–air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment

–the equipment is on a vibration free surface

–the equipment will not be exposed to interference from an external source

–the equipment will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or dust

–the equipment will not be exposed to direct sunlight

–the equipment will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges

• In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.

• If a foreign body or water does enter the equipment, contact your nearest dealer or service center.

SETTING UP

Features

•MPEG I Layer 2 compression technology for recording and playback of mono MPEG audio.

•Recording and playback to and from approved PCMCIA PC Cards (ATA flash or hard disk card).

•MS-DOS compatible file system.

–MPEG Files in .wav, .mpg, and .bwf.

–PCM files in broadcast .wav and .bwf.

•A wide variety of input and output jacks.

–Microphone input jacks (XLR and 1/4”).

–Line level RCA input and output jacks.

–Digital coaxial output jack (SPDIF, 48kHz).

–Telephone jack (input/output).

•Three recording modes; LP, MP, and SP.

•Bit rate is assigned to each mode by presetting.

•Three record level options: manual, manual with limiter, and automatic level control (ALC).

•Skip playback and repeat playback using a built-in EDL (Edit Decision List).

•In pre-recording mode, 2 seconds recording prior to the recording start is done.

Unexpected chance of starting recording is not missed.

•3-way power supply:

–8 Alkaline AA (R6) batteries

–AC adaptor (supplied)

–Rechargeable Ni-Cad pack (optional)

•ANC (Ambient Noise Control) switch for eliminating unwanted background noise.

•Built in clock automatically imprints each file with the date and time of creation.

•Built-in mono condenser microphone.

•Built-in speaker.

•Backlit LCD display.

•Remote jack for external start/stop control.

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