Marantz PMD690 - Manual (Page 5)

SETTING UP
ENGLISH
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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 real-time audio recording and computers —
while keeping the size and functionality of our renowned
portable cassette and MiniDisc recorders.
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 plug-and-play compatibility
with desktop and laptop computers. Flash PC Cards are
based on flash memory technology that features no
moving parts and is not affected by movement and
temperature. Flash memory cards are available through
most computer and digital photography products
resellers. For a complete list of approved cards for the
PMD690, please refer to the Marantz Professional website
at www.marantz.com.
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.
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 16-bit/48kHz Pulse
Code Modulation (PCM)
• MS-DOS TM and Windows compatible file system
• 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
• Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 seconds
prior to when recording is started
• 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 Ni-Cad battery pack
• Built-in Time and Date generator marks each recording
• Remote input for pausing and un-pausing during
recording or playback