INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the Marantz Professional PMD690 PC Card Recorder. The PMD690 is the next generation of portable digital recorders that bridge the gap between
The PMD690 has been designed as a field acquisition tool. This means that the unit itself is designed to record audio in a computer compatible file format. The audio files are then meant to be transferred to a computer for editing or transmission.
The recording medium of the PMD690, PCMCIA compatible PC Cards, allows
The MP2 (MPEG1 layer2) file format that is supported by the PMD690 is a worldwide standard for compressed digital audio storage and transmission. Many playback and editing systems are available commercially and through the Internet. For more information on MP2 based playback and editing systems, please consult your dealer.
Also supported by the PMD690, PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the most widely used format for coding uncompressed digital audio. The PCM system is used on CD players, DAT recorders, and on computer editing programs that support Wave (.wav) files. Recording in the PCM format will provide the most universally accepted storage format but comes with the limitation that it uses a lot of memory very quickly.
USING THIS MANUAL
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.
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.
SETTING UP
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
PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be considered when operating the equipment.
When setting the equipment ensure that :
–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 object or water does enter the equipment, contact your nearest dealer or service center.
Features
•Stereo (2 channels) and monaural (1 channel) audio recording and playback
•Recording onto various types of approved PC Cards
–Please refer to the Marantz Professional website at www.marantz.com for the complete list of approved cards
•Two different recording formats:
–Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer2 (MP2), mono and stereo
–Uncompressed recording using
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•Selectable file types:
–Wave (.wav)
–Broadcast Wave (.bwf)
–Raw MP2 (.mp2)
•Manual, manual with limiter, and automatic (ALC) record level control
•An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for reducing unwanted background noises
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•Portions of multiple recordings can be played back in sequence using the EDL (Edit Decision List) system
•Three different ways to power the unit:
–Included AC adaptor
–8 Alkaline AA batteries
–Optional rechargeable
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•Remote input for pausing and
ENGLISH
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