Marantz PMD670 - Manual (Page 12)

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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional
PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder. The
PMD670 is an audio recorder that records in
digital audio formats onto a Compact Flash™
memory card (CF card) or Microdrive™.
Compact flash memory cards, also used in digital
cameras, are widely available at consumer
electronics retailers and computer resellers.
Audio inputs may be from:
• the built-in microphone,
• condenser or dynamic microphone(s) con-
nected to the XLR jacks,
• line level audio sources connected to the
LINE IN jacks, or
• digital audio sources in SP/DIF format con-
nected to the DIGITAL IN jack.
Audio outputs may be from:
• the built-in speaker,
• headphones connected to the PHONES jack,
• analog audio devices such as an amplifier or
other device connected to the LINE OUT
jacks, and/or
• digital audio devices using SP/DIF format
connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack.
Computer compatible
The PMD670 records directly onto CF cards.
Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or
laptop computer by removing the CF card from
the PMD670 or by using the supplied cable to
connect the PMD670 to your computer via the I/O
port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 com-
pression format is directly available for intranet or
internet file sharing.
• log and archive audio files
• play audio files on your computer
• save audio files to:
• your hard drive
• a floppy
• a CD-R disc
• post streaming audio files on your web site
• use software and your computer to transcribe
digital recordings
• An editing program (PMD Edit, available from
Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you
convert and edit audio files that were recorded
on the PMD670.
Voice recording
The PMD670 has several helpful features for
voice recording in situations such as meetings,
conferences or other events.
• Use less memory (longer recording time)
For voice recording the recording quality level
(bit rate recorded and/or sampling frequency)
can be set to the lowest levels permitting more
time recorded on the CF card.
• Easy to use for recording
One control begins recording. Simply slide and
release the red REC switch.
• Security – Input settings
After you have set up the input settings* for
your application the settings can be set to ON
with the INPUT LOCK switch.
As an added precaution the input setting
switches (including the ability to change input
devices) can be protected with the supplied
screw-on cover preventing unintentional
changes.
*Settings for recording meetings for example,
will usually be the same from meeting to meet-
ing.
• Security – CF cards
For added security the CF card compartment
door can be secured with a screw. This is
especially recommended if you transfer audio
files via the I/O cable.
Playback aids
A common problem with lengthy voice or other
recordings is difficulty in locating one or more
specific passages for playback. The PMD670 has
several ways to mark or tag specific record
starting points.
• Date and time
A built-in date and time generator marks the
beginning of each track.