THE EDL

Erasing all the EDL Marks

ERASE

JUMP TO MARK

ENGLISH

From the STOP mode, hold the JUMP TO MARK button and press the ERASE button so that the display flashes the "EdL Erase" message. Continue to hold the JUMP TO MARK button and press the ERASE button again to confirm the EDL Erase function (or press the STOP button to cancel). When the erase operation is complete, the "done" message will be displayed.

The complete procedure is displayed as follows.

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Waiting for confirmation. Press the ERASE button while holding down the JUMP TO MARK button to confirm. Press the STOP button to cancel.

EDL Erase operation executing.

EDL Erase complete.

EDL Playback

The EDL playback mode will start playing back from the current position but will observe the direction of the programmed EDL marks.

EDL PLAY

PLAY / PAUSE

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To start EDL playback, hold the EDL PLAY button and press the PLAY/PAUSE button. EDL playback will then start playing the audio on the card starting from the first track (unless it is skipped). An example of a programmed EDL playback is as follows.

Current Position

JUMPJUMP

Recorded Contents

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Play Back Part of Recorded Contents

Skipped Part of Recorded Contents

EDL playback can be paused at any time by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback is resumed by again pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.

To exit from EDL playback, hold the EDL playback and press the PLAY/PAUSE button during EDL playback or EDL play pause. The PMD690 will returns to the normal playback mode, and starts playback from current position.

EDL playback can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP button. The PMD690 will return to the normal stop mode after EDL playback is stopped.

Notes

If a Skip ("S") mark is the last mark on a card, then the audio after the mark until the end of the card is skipped.

Searching and track selection via the 1˜4 and ¢˜¡ buttons is not available during EDL playback.

If EDL playback is started but there are no EDL marks on the card, the following message will be displayed:

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Marantz PMD690 manual EDL Playback, Erasing all the EDL Marks

PMD690 specifications

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The PMD690 is equipped with dual XLR/TRS combo inputs, allowing for a range of connectivity options. This flexibility enables users to connect various microphones and line-level devices, providing them with the freedom to adapt to different recording scenarios. The included phantom power supports condenser microphones, expanding the range of possible setups for professional recordings.

An intuitive interface is another hallmark of the PMD690. The device features a large, backlit LCD screen that provides clear visibility of recording levels, battery life, and remaining recording time. Navigating through the menu is straightforward, and the inclusion of dedicated control buttons enhances the overall user experience. Many users appreciate the quick access to essential functions, which is crucial in fast-paced recording environments.

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