Connection Diagram... 23 Playback Procedure.. 24 Track Access... 24 Search... 24 Audible Search.. 25 Audio output for playback.. 25
Basic operation.. 16 CF cards.. 17
To insert a CF card.. 17 To eject a CF card.. 17 CF card security.. 18 CF card Format.. 18

EDL Mark.. 25

Add an EDL mark manually.. 25 Search the EDL mark.. 25 Add an EDL mark automatically. 26

Edit.. 26

1. Trk Erase (How to erase tracks).. 27 2. TrkMkErase (How to erase all EDL marks within one track). 27 3. AllMkErase (How to erase all EDL marks). 28 4. Format (How to format a CF card). 28

Recording.. 19

Connection Diagram... 19 Recording Procedure.. 19 Audio input for recording.. 20
Virtual Track and Copy Segment.29
Virtual Track..29 Copy Segment...29 Virtual Track Edit Mode..29
Additional Functions.. 38
Battery... 38 Auto power off... 38 Beep Alarm.. 38 Key lock... 39 Set Date and Time.. 39 LED level meter.. 39 Phantom Power.. 39 Display.. 40
Creating a Virtual Track.30 Using Copy Segment to create a new file..31 Entering Virtual Playback mode.32 Virtual Track EDIT mode..33
Copy SEG? [How to convert a Virtual Track to a new file]..33 Copy SEG A? [How to convert all Virtual Tracks to new files].34 VT Erase? [How to erase a Virtual Track]..34 AVT Erase? [How to erase all Virtual Tracks]..35

Preset Setup.. 41

Table of Preset defaults (USA). 42 Table of Preset defaults (Europe).. 43
Troubleshooting.. 55 Error Message. 57 Specifications. 58
LIMITED WARRANTY - USA.. 59

USB mode.. 36

Computer compatible.. 36 How to connect via the USB port.. 36 Diagram of file structure. 37 Machine ID... 37

Package contents

PMD660

Carry strap

Security screws (2) ISO 3x10 (3mm x 10mm long) For CF card door.
64MB CF card (US only) (shipped formatted and installed)
Plastic pin and retainer (spare - for Memory compartment door)

AC adapter

USB cable
CD-ROM Contents of the CD may vary. Contents usually include: PDF format manual(s) Several languages may be included. Demonstration copy of PMDEdit software Instructions for obtaining full copy of PMDEdit This User Guide Customer Registration Document

Audio cable

Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD660 Portable Solid State Recorder. The PMD660 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto a Compact Flash memory card (CF card) or Microdrive. CF cards, also used in digital cameras, are widely available at consumer electronics retailers and computer resellers. ENGLISH

Features

Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and playback. Audio inputs may be from : the built-in microphone(s), condenser or dynamic microphone(s) connected to the MIC IN jacks, or line level audio sources connected to the LINE IN jack. Audio outputs may be from : the built-in speaker, headphones connected to the PHONES jack, or analog audio devices such as an amplifier or other devices connected to the LINE OUT jack. Records onto various types of CF cards. (Please refer to the Marantz Professional web site www.d-mpro.com for what kind of media are recommended.)

11. SHIFT button Push and hold the SHIFT button while you push other buttons (white labels) to activate alternate functions. 12. Display Labels, icons and alphanumeric messages on the display communicate the status of PMD660. 13. REC button From Stop, push to start recording. From Record - pause, push to resume recording. During recording, push to increment the track (start a new audio file), if "Manual Trk" is turned on in the Preset menu. 14. REC PAUSE button From Stop, push to enter record - pause. This allows you to check your record level prior to recording. During recording, push to pause. The REC indicator will flash when paused. 15. STOP / CANCEL button STOP During recording, push to stop recording and end the track (file). During playback, push to stop playback and end the playback session. When you resume, playback starts at the beginning of the current track. CANCEL During menu operations, push to cancel all entries made and return to stop mode.

Front side

16. Level meter The louder the sound input to the recorder on the Left/Right channel, the more LED lights are displayed. When the "Meter Mode" of preset menu is "Peak Only", only a peak level is displayed. (page 52) 17. REC indicator Red indicator light is lit and steady during Record and flashing during Record pause. 18. PHONES jack Stereo headphones are plugged into this jack. Set Output of the preset menu to SP/HP (See Page 44). 19. REC LEVEL controls Turn to adjust the record level when the "LevelCont" of preset menu is "Manual". The inside control (Right channel) and outside control (Left channel) turn together, unless you hold one while turning the other. The optimum record level is when the level meter goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go OVER. 20. CF card compartment Pull the card door open to access the CF card.

20-b 20-c

20-a. Card eject button 20-b. CF card slot 20-c. CF card door

Left / Right side

22. Carry strap shaft Attach the supplied carry strap here.
23. DC IN jack Plug the supplied AC adapter in this jack. The power supplied is 2.0A at 5V DC. The PMD660 automatically switches to adapter power if it was running on battery power. If AC power is interrupted by a power outage or unplugging the adapter, the PMD660 automatically switches to battery power. 24. USB port Plug the supplied USB cable in this port and connect the other end to your computer. 25. POWER switch Slide to turn Power on or off.

21. HP/SPK VOL control Turn to adjust the volume of headphones plugged into the PHONE jack or the built-in speaker. Audio on the built-in speaker is automatically interrupted when recording with the internal microphone.

Rear side

26-a 26-b 29
26. LINE IN/OUT jack Plug external line level audio devices in this jack. a. LINE IN Plug stereo audio cable in this jack to record from the output of an external unit. b. LINE OUT Plug stereo audio cable in this jack to connect to the input of an amplifier or other external unit. Set Output of the preset menu to LINE (See Page 44). 27. REMOTE jack This jack accepts the optional wired remote Marantz model RC600PMD. Model RC600PMD connects via a TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Sleeve) connector. Model RC600PMD permits: Starting recording (Same as the REC button). Pausing recording (Same as the REC PAUSE button). Adding EDL marks (Same as the MARK button). 28. PHANTOM power switch Switch to on to provide +48V of power for a condenser microphone(s). 29. MIC IN jacks Plug external microphones in the MIC IN jacks. For mono recording, use the Left jack.
30. Battery compartment Pick and pull to open the Battery compartment.

Display

a bc d

MARK IN REMAIN

j l n e fg h i k m o
ALC ATT S.SKIP STEREO 44.1K I.MIC 48K LINE MP3 LOCK
a. MARK The MARK label appears when the number displayed on the upper alphanumeric display refers to EDL marks. b. INThe IN- label appears when the beginning (start point) of Copy segment function has been set. c. REMAIN The REMAIN label appears to indicate remaining time. d. Upper alphanumeric display Displays track number, number of tracks on CF card, EDL mark number, number of EDL's on CF card. e. S.SKIP The S.SKIP label appears when Silent Skip is enabled. f. STEREO The STEREO label appears when the recording channel is stereo. g. MP3 The MP3 label appears when the audio file is MP3. h. ALC The ALC label appears when the PMD660 automatically responds to changes in recording input level.
i. 44.1K The 44.1K label appears when the recording audio wave(s) is 44,100 samples per second. j. 48K The 48K label appears when the recording audio wave(s) is 48,000 samples per second. k. ATT The ATT label appears when input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB. l. I.MIC/MIC The I.MIC label appears when input selected for recording is the internal microphone. The MIC label appears when external microphone(s) is selected. m. LINE The LINE label appears when input selected for recording is the LINE IN jack. n. Record The Record symbol appears when the PMD660 is in record mode. It appears with the Play symbol when recording and appears flashing when in record - pause. o. Play The Play symbol appears when the PMD660 is in playback, playback pause, recording, or recording pause. p. Pause The Pause symbol appears when the PMD660 is in playback pause or recording pause. q. LOCK The Lock symbol appears when the PMD660 is in key lock. r. Battery The Battery symbol appears in most displays to indicate battery usage. s. Lower alphanumeric display Displays a variety of information including remaining time, clock time, menu settings, etc.

Basic operation

The PMD660 comes factory preset for recording voice using its built-in (internal) microphone. These are settings for recording a meeting, not settings for recording a vocal performance. 1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD660. a. Plug AC adapter into 100 - 240VAC power. b. Plug the adapter jack into the PMD660 at DC IN. ENGLISH
3. Slide the POWER switch to turn on.

POWER OFF ON

a. A full display will appear. Wait for the PMD660 to initialize.

Load i ng

b. The display will change to this display for a newly formatted CF card.

REMAIN

STEREO 44.1K I.MIC MP3 LOCK
2. Install a CF card. See page 17 for installing a CF card.

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Note: Outside of the USA, a CF card is not included.

CF cards

The PMD660 records onto various types of CF (Compact Flash) cards. Please refer to the Marantz Professional web site at www.d-mpro.com for what kinds of media are recommended.

To eject a CF card

a. Slide the POWER switch to turn off.

To insert a CF card

a. Open the CF card door.
b. Open the CF card door.
c. Push the card eject button so it is in click out position. b. Fully insert the CF card.

in position

out position
d. Push the Card eject button and remove the CF card. c. Close the CF card door.
Note: If the CF card door won't latch, check that the Card eject button is in the click in position.
If the CF card door opens while power is on, "Door Open" is displayed and the PMD660 turns off. If recording is in progress, opening the CF card door automatically stops recording and writes critical track information to properly close the file before powering off.

CF card security

The supplied CF card compartment security screw requires using a small Phillips screwdriver to open the CF card compartment door. This reduces the possibility that the CF card will be misplaced or stolen. a. Remove the plastic pin and then the retainer.

CF card Format

Formatting a CF card erases all audio files on the CF card and prepares it for use in the PMD660. If the CF card is formatted other than FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT=file allocation table), please format in your computer. Setup the "Format" in the Edit menu. (page 28)

32 MB 64 MB 128 MB CARD 256 MB SIZE 340 MB 512 MB (1 GB) 1024 MB (2GB) 2048MB (4GB) 4096MB fs
44.1 kHz mono 0:06 0:12 0:24 0:48 1:04 1:36 3:13 6:27 12:54 stereo 0:03 0:06 0:12 0:24 0:32 0:48 1:36 3:13 6:kHz mono 0:05 0:11 0:22 0:44 0:59 1:28 2:57 5:55 11:51 stereo 0:02 0:05 0:11 0:22 0:29 0:44 1:28 2:57 5:55
The record file of PCM is BWF (Broadcast Wave Format). (Europe only) Setup the "Rec Format" and "RecChannel" of the preset menu. (page 46)
32 MB 64 MB 128 MB CARD 256 MB SIZE 340 MB 512 MB (1 GB) 1024 MB (2GB) 2048MB (4GB) 4096MB

Recording Level Control

The recording level control lets you select the type of input level control. ENGLISH At Manual, you control the input level with the REC LEVEL controls.

Pre Record

When PreRecord is on and the PMD660 is in record pause, it 'listens to' the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. Then, when record is started, the PMD660 writes the previously buffered 2 seconds of audio to the card & continues to record from there. Setup the "PreRecord" of the preset menu. (page 47)
Silent Skip (Automatic Pause Recording)
The inside control(Right Channel) and outside control (Left Channel) turn together unless you hold one while turning the other. The optimum record level is when the level meter goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go OVER. At ALC (Automatic Level Control), the PMD660 automatically responds to changes in input level. Setup the "LevelCont." of the preset menu. (page 51) Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. The Silent Skip Menu setting permits: Turning Silent Skip On or Off. Adjusting the margin sound level that defines silence in -60dB, -54dB, -38dB or -20dB. Setup the "Silent Skip" of the preset menu. (page 50)

Microphone Attenuator

The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity. At 0dB, No microphone attenuation. At -20dB, Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB. Setup the "Mic Atten." of the preset menu. (page 52)

Add a Track manually

When Manual Trk (Manual Track incrementing) is On during recording, push the REC button to increment the track. A new track is created at that point. The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the file size. Setup the "Manual Trk" of the preset menu. (page 47)

Add a Track automatically
With Auto Trk(Automatic Track incrementing) on, a new track is begun automatically at specified intervals of recording time. Automatic Track can be set to increment every 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. Automatic Track makes finding a particular point in a recording easier. For example, if a new track begins every minute during playback, the Minute Track makes finding a particular passage easier because of the relationship between track numbers and time. During playback, you can select track 3 to play approximately the 3rd minute of recording. To go directly to the beginning of the 10th minute, select track 10, etc. Track Recording time # minutes:seconds 1.0:00 1:00 2.1:01 2:00 3.2:01 3:00
The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the file size.

Playback

LINE OUT
Setup the "Auto Trk" of the preset menu. (page 48)

Playback Procedure

1. Slide the POWER switch to ON.

Track Access

2. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.
TRACK JUMP During playback, push to jump to the previous track. If pushed while playing the first track, it jumps to the last track on the CF card. TRACK JUMP During playback, push to jump to the next track. If pushed while playing the last track, it jumps to the first track on the CF card.
The PLAY indicator will be lit and steady while in playback.

Search

000 : 00 : 08
During play - pause, push and hold the button to rewind quickly. The rewind is at 10X speed for three seconds, then it automatically speeds up to 140X speed. During play - pause, push and hold the button to fast forward quickly. The fast forward is at 10X speed for three seconds, then it automatically speeds up to 140X speed.
3. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button again to pause playback. 4. Push the STOP button to stop playback.
Notes: If the button is held past the end of a track, the fast forward will continue into the next track. If the button is held past the beginning of a track, the rewind will continue into the previous track.

Audible Search

During playback, push and hold the button to "rewind" and do a 2X speed audible search in the reverse direction. Release to return to normal forward playback. During playback, push and hold the button to "fast forward" and do a 2X speed audible search in the forward direction. Release to return to normal forward playback.

Virtual Track

Virtual Track allows you to set an In point and an Out point within a file (or across multiple files of the same RecFormat and RecChannel) for later, immediate access. Files marked as Virtual Tracks are stored in the PMD660 and can be accessed quickly by entering the PMD660 in Virtual Playback mode. See Page 30, Creating a Virtual Track. See Page 32, Entering Virtual Track Playback mode. Note: Because Virtual Tracks are really just location information stored on the card, creating Virtual Tracks requires pratically no memory on your card reserving valuable space for actual recorded material.

Copy Segment

Copy Segment operates exactly like Virtual Track except, instead of storing In and Out points for immediate playback access, Copy Segment physically turns your highlighted section into a new and separate file, without destroying the original source file(s). See Page 31, Using Copy Segment to create a new file.

Creating a Virtual Track

1. During playback, push the COPY/USB button when the audio reaches your desired In Point.
4. When you have reached your desired Out point, push the COPY/USB button.
SetAs OUT? is displayed. SetAs IN? is displayed.

Se t As OUT?

Se t As I N?
2. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to store the In point.
5. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to store the Out point.
StoreV. Tr? is displayed. IN- will flash in the display to indicate the In point has been stored and playback of the file resumes.

IN IN -

StoreV. T r ?
3. Continue to let the PMD660 play to your desired Out point, or use the standard transport controls like the or buttons to span greater time lengths.
6. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to store your segment as a Virtual Track. Executing will be displayed momentarily, and then the display will read Completed. To playback your created Virtual Track, see page 32, Entering Virtual Playback.
Using Copy Segment to create a new file

6. Push the SEG?

button until the display reads Copy

Copy SEG?

7. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the Copy process.
Entering Virtual Playback mode
Now that you have created a Virtual Track, to play it back you must put the PMD660 into Virtual Track Playback mode.
Executing will be shown on the display.
1. From stop mode, push the COPY/USB button to enter Virtual Playback mode.
When the copy procedure is completed, the display will show Completed for 1 sec. and then returns to stop mode with your new file as the current track.
V. Tr Play will be shown on the display.
Notes: When a copy area spans across two or more tracks, a track is connected and copied. When the copy area spans across files of different RecFormat or RecChannel, it can not copy. The copy area can not exceed 80 minutes. When copying a PCM segment, processing time is real time. When copying an MP3 segment, processing time is at 8X speed.

2. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to play the first Virtual Track. If you have more than one Virtual Track, you can push the or button until the track you wish to play is displayed in the upper numeric display. Then push the PLAY/PAUSE button.
3. To exit Virtual Track Playback mode: If a Virtual Track is playing press the STOP button twice. If the PMD660 is in Virtual Track Playback mode and stopped, simply push the STOP button once.

Virtual Track EDIT mode

Just like regular playback mode, Virtual track has its own EDIT mode. Within this EDIT mode, you have the ability to turn one of your Virtual tracks into a new file, all Virtual Tracks into new files, erase a Virtual Track, and erase all Virtual Tracks. 1. To enter Virtual Track EDIT mode, push and hold the SHIFT button and then push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button, while in Virtual Track Playback mode.
Copy SEG? [How to convert a Virtual Track to a new file]
When in Virtual Track EDIT mode, Copy SEG? lets you copy a single Virtual Track to a new file. After indetifying the track to copy: 1. Select the Copy SEG? Edit menu choice: While in Virtual Track Play mode, push and hold the SHIFT button and then push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button.Copy SEG? will appear in the display. 2. Push the ENTER button. The display switches to the Track number blinking in the upper numeric display. 3. Push the or button until the Track number you want to copy is flashing. 4. Push the ENTER button. Executing will be displayed while the copy process works. Then Completed will be displayed for one second. The display returns to step 3 so you can erase another track. 5. Push the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel.
See next Frame, How to convert a Virtual Track to a new file. See Page 34, How to convert all Virtual Tracks to new files. See Page 34, How to erase a Virtual Track. See Page 35, How to erase all Virtual Tracks.
Copy SEG A? [How to convert all Virtual Tracks to new files]
When in Virtual Track EDIT mode, Copy SEG A? lets you copy all of your Virtual Tracks to new files. 1. Select the Copy SEG A? Edit menu choice: While in Virtual Track Play mode, push and hold the SHIFT button and then push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. Copy SEG? will appear in the display. 2. Push the SEG A? or button until the display readsCopy
VT Erase? [How to erase a Virtual Track]
When in Virtual Track EDIT mode, VT Erase? lets you erase a single Virtual Track. After indetifying the track to erase: 1. Select the VT Erase? Edit menu choice: While in Virtual Track Play mode, push and hold the SHIFT button and then push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. Copy SEG? will appear in the display. 2. Push the or button until VT Erase? is displayed.

3. Push the ENTER button. The display switches All blinking in the upper numeric display. 4. Push the ENTER button. Executing will be displayed while the copy process works. Then Completed will be displayed for one second. The PMD660 and display returns to stop mode. 5. Push the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel.
3. Push the ENTER button. The display switches to the Track number blinking in the upper numeric display. 4. Push the or button until the Track number you want to copy is flashing. 5. Push the ENTER button. Executing will be displayed while the copy process works. Then Completed will be displayed for one second. The display returns to step 4 so you can erase another track. 6. Push the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel.
AVT Erase? [How to erase all Virtual Tracks]
When in Virtual Track EDIT mode, AVT Erase? lets you erase all Virtual Tracks from memory. 1. Select the AVT Erase? Edit menu choice: While in Virtual Track Play mode, push and hold the SHIFT button and then push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. Copy SEG? will appear in the display. 2. Push the displayed. or button until AVT Erase? is
3. Push the ENTER button. The display switches to the All blinking in the upper numeric display. 4. Push the ENTER button. Executing will be displayed while the copy process works. Then Completed will be displayed for one second. The PMD660 and display returns to stop mode. 5. Push the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel.

USB mode

The PMD660 records directly onto CF cards. Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the CF card from the PMD660, or by connecting the PMD660, to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing. ENGLISH
How to connect via the USB port
The CF card in the PMD660 appears as an external drive on a connected computer. 1. Connect the cable to the PMD660 and your computer.

Computer compatible

On your computer you can then: log and archive audio files play audio files 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 (Marantz Professionals PMD Edit application software, available from Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you convert and edit audio files that were recorded on the PMD660.
2. From power off, push and hold the COPY/USB button while turning on the PMD660's POWER switch. "USB" is displayed.
Notes: If the PMD660 is not connected to the AC adapter, "Need DC IN" is displayed. The USB connection can only be made active when the PMD660 is off (neither during recording nor playback). CAUTION: Only copy audio files (tracks) to other volumes. Do not modify or delete the EDL file. If the EDL and Virtual Track file is missing or damaged PMD660 will not be able to recognize EDL marks and Virtual Tracks. Do not remove a CF card during USB mode. Data and the CF card can be damaged. See the enclosed CD-ROM for PMDEdit demo software for computer audio file manipulation. PMDEdit is a full featured software suite designed for Marantz Professional digital recorders available for purchase at www.d-mpro.com.

Root-----PMD660.EDL |-----PMD660.CPY |-----MPGLANG1 |---aaaaa001.MP3 |---aaaaa002.MP3 |---aaaaa003.MP3 Changes made to file names or structures on your computer will prevent file recognition and playback in the PMD660.

Machine ID

An audio track (file) has Machine ID information. This information is included in a file name. For example, if the Machine ID is "aaaaa", the first file is numbered "aaaaa001.wav" or "aaaaa001.mp3". Default setting is MZ000. Setup the "Machine ID" of the preset menu. (page 54)
The PMD660 cannot be used while in USB mode. The CF card in the PMD660 appears as a removable device on your computer. The audio files are in a folder that is named MPGLANG1. Power off and back on to resume recording or playback on the PMD660.
Diagram of file structure
A file titled PMD660 will appear on your computer. EDL,Virtual Track and a folder (directory) titled MPGLANG1 will also appear. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are numbered from aaaaa001 through the number of tracks recorded to a maximum of aaaaa999. ("aaaaa" depends on the Machine ID parameter). The file extension will be.mp3 or.wav depending on the "Rec Format" parameter that is set for the recording.

Additional Functions

Battery
ENGLISH Battery setup The PMD660 operates on 4 standard AA size Alkaline, or Ni-MH batteries. Setup the "Battery" of the preset menu. (page 53) Battery indicator The Battery symbol appears in most displays to indicate battery life. indicates that the battery is fully charged.
flashing indicates that the battery is very low! If Beep is set to On, the PMD660 will beep. If the PMD660 continues to operate, it will automatically shut down. If recording, it will write track information, stop recording and power off. If in playback, it will stop playback and power off.

Auto power off

If the PMD660 is not operated for 15 minutes during stop or play pause, power can be automatically shut off to conserve battery life. Setup the "AutoPowOff" of the preset menu. (page 53)
indicates that the battery, is half charged. Record or playback time is available. indicates that the battery charge is getting low. Battery charge is required as there is little record or playback time available.

Beep Alarm

When battery charge can provide no more Power and Beep is set to On, the battery indicator will flash and the PMD660 will beep and power off. Setup the "Beep" of the preset menu. (page 54)

Key lock

The key lock secures the PMD660 in the state it is in during Record, Playback or Stop. Push and hold the SHIFT button while pushing the DISPLAY/ LOCK button to turn KEY LOCK on. All buttons and functions will cease to operate with the exception of the LIGHT button.

1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button. 2. Push the or button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Push the or button so Rec Format is displayed. 5. Push the ENTER button while Rec Format is displayed and flashing. The Rec Format choice( PCM 44.1K, PCM-48K, MP3-44.1K or MP3-48K) is flashing. 6. Push the or button to tab through the Rec Format choices. 7. When correct, push the ENTER button. Display returns to Rec Format.
1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button. 2. Push the or button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Push the or button so Manual Trk is displayed. 5. Push the ENTER button while Manual Trk is displayed. The Manual Trk choice (On or Off) is flashing. 6. Push the or button to tab through the Manual Trk choices. 7. When correct, push the ENTER button. Display returns to Manual Trk. 8. Push the or button to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode.
1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button. 2. Push the or button to select Preset1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Push the or button so PreRecord is displayed. 5. Push the ENTER button while PreRecord is displayed. The PreRecord choice (On or Off) is flashing. 6. Push the or button to tab through the PreRecord choices. 7. When correct, push the ENTER button. Display returns to PreRecord. 8. Push the or button to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode.
6. PreRecord When PreRecord is on and the PMD660 is in record pause, it 'listens to' the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. When recording begins, the 2 second pre record buffer is written at the beginning of the new track. The 2 seconds give you time to start recording without missing the first seconds of audio.
7. Manual Trk When Manual Trk incrementing is On during recording, push the REC button to increment the track. A new track is created at that point. A slight break might be heard during playback.

12. Meter Mode The Meter Mode lets you select the type of level meters. At Normal, all the level meters are displayed. At Peak Only, the level meter(s) displays only a peak level. 1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button. 2. Push the or button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Push the or button so Meter Mode is displayed. 5. Push the ENTER button while Meter Mode is displayed. The Meter Mode choice (Normal or Peak only) is flashing. 6. Push the or button to tab through the Meter Mode choices. 7. When correct, push the ENTER button. Display returns to Meter Mode. 8. Push the or button to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode. Note: When Peak Only is set, the battery life will be extended.
13. Mic Atten. The Mic Atten. let you select the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity. At 0dB there is no microphone attenuation. At -20dB, Input from a microphone(s) connected to the XLR MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB. 1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button. 2. Push the or button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Push the or button so Mic Atten is displayed. 5. Push the ENTER button while Mic Atten is displayed. The Mic Atten choice (0dB or -20dB) is flashing. 6. Push the or button to tab through the Mic Atten choices. 7. When correct push the ENTER button. Display returns to Mic Atten. 8. Push the or button to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode.
1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button. 2. Push the or button to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Push the or button so AutoPowOff is displayed. 5. Push the ENTER button while AutoPowOff is displayed. The AutoPowOff choice (On or Off) is flashing. 6. Push the or button to tab through the AutoPowOff choices. 7. When correct, push the ENTER button. Display returns to AutoPowOff. 8. Push the or button to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button to accept the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode.

Included accessories CF card (64MB) (US only).. 1 AC adapter.. 1 USB cable.. 1 Audio cable... 1 Carry strap.. 1 Screws (ISO 3x10 mm).. 2 Plastic pin and retainer.. 1 CD-ROM... 1 User Guide.. 1 Optional accessories** (See www.d-mpro.com for description and/or ordering information) Wired remote..RC600PMD * Specifications subject to change without notice.

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA

Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year parts and labor. Marantz will pay for labor and material expenses for items covered by this limited warranty. Except as specified below, this warranty covers defects in material and workmanship. The following are not covered under warranty: 1. Damage, deterioration, malfunction or failure to meet performance specifications resulting from: a) Accidents, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect or unauthorized product modification. b) Improper installation, removal or maintenance, or failure to follow supplied instructions. c) Repair or attempted repair by a non-Marantz authorized agent. d) Any shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier). e) Any cause other than a defect of manufacturing. 2. Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found or changes incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product. 3. Any serialized product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. 4. Batteries and battery chargers. 5. Accessories, including but not limited to: cables, mounting hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, power cords and adapters, and carry cases. 6. Products purchased outside of the United States, its possessions or territories.
Non-transferable warranty This Warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser. ENGLISH Service Information 1. If your unit needs service in the USA, contact our service referral at the appropriate telephone number indicated below. We will advise you of the name and location of one or more authorized service centers from which service may be obtained. Please do not return the unit directly to us. 2. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service. If the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay return shipping charges to your location anywhere in the United States or its territories. 3. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present the original dated sales receipt or other proof of date purchased.
Limitation of Implied warranties All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Exclusion of Damages Liability for any defective product is limited to the product's repair or replacement at manufacturers option. Manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to other products caused by any defects in Marantz products, damages based on inconvenience or loss of use of the product, or any other damages, whether incidental, consequential, or otherwise. Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. How state law relates to the warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from State to State. Marantz Professional service number: Marantz Professional Factory Service (866)405-2154 This warranty is enforcable only in the United States and its possessions or territories.

Model PMD560 User Guide Solid State Recorder

ENGLISH

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure. It may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions, which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near waterfor example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool, in a wet basement, and the like. 8. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 11. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 13. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a grounded polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other and a ground prong). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 14. Protective Attachment Plug The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician uses a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer with the same overload protection as the original plug. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1. 16. Lightning Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system for added protection during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. 17. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 18. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points, or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 22. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 25. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Regulatory Compliance

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

WARNINGS

Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover from the equipment. Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. When setting up the recorder ensure that: it will not be exposed to interference from external equipment. it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges. it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. heavy objects are not placed on the recorder.
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS
FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC. This article provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Copyright

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to the following US ordinances: Copyright act of 1956 Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958 Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 any subsequent statutory enactments and orders
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CE marking (only EU version)
English This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. Franais Cet appareil est conforme la directive EMC et la de directive sur les basses tensions. Deutsch Dieses Gert entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien fr Niederspannungsgerte. Nederlands Dit apparaat voldoet aan de EMC-richtlijnene en de richtlijnen vooor apparatuur met laag voltage. Italiano Quest' unit conforme alle direttive EMC ed alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni. Portugus Esta unidade est em conformidade com as directivas EMC e as directivas de baixa voltagem. Espaol Esta unidad estde acuerdo con las normas EMC y las relacionadas con baja tensin. Svenska Produkten r tillverkad i enlighet med EMC-direktivet och direktivet fr lgspnningsutrustning. ENGLISH
Equipment mains working system This product complies with household power and safety requirements in your area.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SI DICHIARA CHE L'APPARECCHIO SINTO-AMPLIFACATORE SR-39 RISPONDE ALLE PRESCRIZIONI DELL'ART. 2 COMMA 1 DEL D.M. 28 AGOSTO 1995 N 548.
FATTO A EINDHOVEN, IL 1/1/1997.
MARANTZ EUROPE B.V. 5600 EINDHOVEN THE NETHERLANDS
"Este aparato lleva elementos antiparasitarios necesarios para cumplir con los limites que se establecen en el Anexo V del Reglamento sobre Pertubaciones Radioelectricas e Interferencias aprobado en el Real Decreto 138/1989. (B.O.E. de 9 Febrero 1989)."

Table of Contents

Features...3 Creating a Virtual Track..14 Using Copy Segment to create a new file..15 Entering Virtual Track Playback mode.16 Virtual Track Edit mode..16 Copy SEG? [How to convert a Virtual Track to a new file].16 Copy SEG A? [How to convert all Virtual Tracks to new files].16 VT Erase? [How to erase a Virtual Track].17 AVT Erase? [How to erase all Virtual Tracks].17
Package contents..2 Introduction..3 Controls and Connections.4
Front side..4 Rear side...5 Display...6
Virtual Track and Copy Segment.14
Basic operation..6 CF cards..7
To insert a CF card..7 To eject a CF card..7 CF card security...7 CF card Format...7

USB mode..18

Computer compatible...18 How to connect via the USB port..18 Diagram of file structure..19 Machine ID..19

Recording...8

Recording Procedure..8 Recording Format parameters..8 Recording time chart..8 How to adjust record level.9 How to adjust record balance.9 Pre Record...9 Silent Skip (Automatic Pause Recording).9 Add a Track manually..9 Add a Track automatically.9

Additional Functions.20

Key lock..20 Set Date and Time..20 REMOTE1 jack...20 REMOTE2 jack...20 Display...21

Playback...10

Playback Procedure..10 Track Access..10 Search...10 Audible Search...11

n AC IN jack

Plug the supplied power cord in this jack.
USB mode is started by connecting a USB cable while stopped. The CF card in the PMD560 appears as an external drive on a connected computer. It may also be removed for data transfer. See page 18, How to connect via the USB port.

!4 CF card compartment

Pull the card door open to access the CF card.

!5 LEVEL control

Turn to adjust the volume of headphones plugged into the HEADPHONE jack.

!6 HEADPHONE jack

Stereo headphones are plugged into this jack.

Rear side

Basic operation

Display

The PMD560 comes factory preset for recording in stereo. These are settings for recording a meeting, not settings for recording a vocal performance. ENGLISH

a bc d

MARK IN REMAIN

j k l m

S.SKIP STEREO 44.1K 48K MP3 LOCK
1. Rack mount the PMD560 or install on a stable cart or stand. 2.Connect line level analog inputs and/or outputs to the LINE IN/OUT jacks.
LINE L REMOTE2 REMOTE1 RC2332C MODEL NO. PMD560
a. MARK The MARK label appears when the number displayed on the upper alphanumeric display refers to EDL marks. b. INThe IN- label appears when the beginning (start point) of Copy segment function has been set. c. REMAIN The REMAIN label appears to indicate remaining time. d. Upper alphanumeric display Displays track number, number of tracks on CF card, EDL mark number, number of EDL's on CF card. e. S.SKIP The S.SKIP label appears when Silent Skip is enabled. f. STEREO The STEREO label appears when the recording channel is stereo. g. MP3 The MP3 label appears when the audio file is MP3. h. 44.1K The 44.1K label appears when the recording audio wave(s) is 44,100 samples per second. i. 48K The 48K label appears when the recording audio wave(s) is 48,000 samples per second. j. Record The Record symbol appears when the PMD560 is in record mode. It appears with the Play symbol when recording and appears flashing when in record - pause. k. Play The Play symbol appears when the PMD560 is in playback, playback pause, recording, or recording pause. l. Pause The Pause symbol appears when the PMD560 is in playback pause or recording pause. m. LOCK The Lock symbol appears when the PMD560 is in key lock. n. Lower alphanumeric display Displays a variety of information including remaining time, clock time, menu settings, etc.
For mono recording use either jack.

OUTPUT

Mixer or cassette player

Amp, Mixer / PreAmp

3. Install a CF card. See page 7 for installing a CF card. 4. Push the POWER switch to turn on.
a. A full display will appear. Wait for the PMD560 to initialize.

Load i ng

b. The display will change to this display for a newly formatted CF card.

REMAIN

STEREO 44.1K MP3 LOCK

: 05 : 32

CF cards
ENGLISH The PMD560 records onto various types of CF (Compact Flash) cards. Please refer to the Marantz Professional web site at www.dmpro.com for what kinds of media are recommended. d. Push the Card eject button and remove the CF card.

To insert a CF card

a. Open the CF card door. If the CF card door opens while power is on, "Door Open" is displayed. If recording is in progress, opening the CF card door automatically stops recording and writes critical track information to properly close the file. b. Fully insert the CF card.

CF card security

The supplied CF card compartment security screw requires using a small Phillips screwdriver to open the CF card compartment door. This reduces the possibility that the CF card will be misplaced or stolen. a. Remove the plastic pin and then the retainer. c. Close the CF card door.
Note: If the CF card door won't latch, check that the Card eject button is in the click in position.

b. Insert the screw.

To eject a CF card
a. Push the POWER switch to turn off. b. Open the CF card door. c. Tighten the screw with a small Phillips screwdriver tight enough so the screw cannot be removed with a fingernail.
c. Push the card eject button so it is in click out position.

CF card Format

in position out position
Formatting a CF card erases all audio files on the CF card and prepares it for use in the PMD560. If the CF card is formatted other than FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT=file allocation table), please format in your computer. Setup the "Format" in the Edit menu. (page 13)

Recording

Recording Procedure
1. Push the POWER switch to turn on.
Recording Format parameters
The PMD560 can record in several compression algorithms. Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono and stereo. Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). Channel : Stereo RecFormat Sampling Rate MP3-44.1kHz 44.1kHz MP3-48kHz 48kHz PCM-44.1kHz 44.1kHz PCM-48kHz 48kHz Channel : Mono RecFormat Sampling Rate MP3-44.1kHz 44.1kHz MP3-48kHz 48kHz PCM-44.1kHz 44.1kHz PCM-48kHz 48kHz Bitrate 128 kbps 128 kbps 1412 kbps 1536 kbps Bitrate 64 kbps 64 kbps 705.5 kbps 768 kbps File Extension.mp3.mp3.wav.wav File Extension.mp3.mp3.wav.wav

Add a Track automatically
With Auto Trk(Automatic Track incrementing) on, a new track is begun automatically at specified intervals of recording time. Automatic Track can be set to increment every 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. Automatic Track makes finding a particular point in a recording easier. For example, if a new track begins every minute during playback, the Minute Track makes finding a particular passage easier because of the relationship between track numbers and time. During playback, you can select track 3 to play approximately the 3rd minute of recording. To go directly to the beginning of the 10th minute, select track 10, etc. Track Recording time # minutes:seconds 1.0:00 1:00 2.1:01 2:00 3.2:01 3:00
The continuity of sound is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the file size.
How to adjust record balance
First check or adjust the record level (above). Push and hold the SHIFT button while you turn the Jog Wheel to set or adjust the record balance during recording or in recordpause. Record balance maintains the record level of the target channel and reduces the record level of the other channel in 1 dB increments. For example, if you push and hold the SHIFT button and turn the Jog Wheel 5 clicks to the right, the right channel record level is not changed, and the left channel record level is reduced 5dB. Example display

Bal. L-10dB

The record balance setting is remembered, even after power off, so you do not have to do anything else to confirm or store it.
Setup the "Auto Trk" of the preset menu. (page 24)

Pre Record

When PreRecord is on and the PMD560 is in record-pause, it 'listens to' the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. Then, when record is started, the PMD560 writes the previously buffered 2 seconds of audio to the card & continues to record from there. Setup the "PreRecord" of the preset menu. (page 24)
Silent Skip (Automatic Pause Recording)
Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. The Silent Skip Menu setting permits: Turning Silent Skip On or Off. Adjusting the margin sound level that defines silence in -60dB, -54dB, -38dB or -20dB. Setup the "Silent Skip" of the preset menu. (page 25)
How to adjust record level

Add a Track manually

Playback

Playback Procedure

1. Push the POWER switch to ON.

Track Access

2. Push the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. TRACK JUMP During playback or play-pause, turn left to jump to the previous track. If turned while playing the first track, it jumps to the last track on the CF card. TRACK JUMP During playback or play-pause, turn right to jump to the next track. If turned while playing the last track, it jumps to the first track on the CF card.

SetAs OUT? is displayed.

Se t As OUT?
5. Push the Jog wheel or the PLAY/PAUSE button to store the Out point.
StoreV. Tr? is displayed.

StoreV. T r ?

6. Push the Jog wheel or the PLAY/PAUSE button to store your segment as a Virtual Track. Executing will be displayed momentarily, and then the display will read Completed. To playback your created Virtual Track, see page 16, Entering Virtual Track Playback mode.
Using Copy Segment to create a new file
1. During playback, push the COPY button when the audio reaches your desired In Point. 6. Turn the Jog wheel until the display reads Copy SEG?

Copy SEG?

7. Push the Jog wheel or the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the Copy process.
Executing will be shown on the display.
When the copy procedure is completed, the display will show Completed for 1 sec. and then returns to stop mode with your new file as the current track. IN- will flash in the display to indicate the In point has been stored and playback of the file resumes.
Note: When a copy area spans across two or more tracks, a track is connected and copied. When the copy area spans across files of different RecFormat or RecChannel, it can not copy. The copy area can not exceed 80 minutes. When copying a PCM segment, processing time is real time. When copying an MP3 segment, processing time is at 8X speed.
Entering Virtual Track Playback mode
Now that you have created a Virtual Track, to play it back you must put the PMD560 into Virtual Track Playback mode. 1. From stop mode, push the COPY button to enter Virtual Track Playback mode.
Copy SEG? [How to convert a Virtual Track to a new file]
When in Virtual Track Edit mode, Copy SEG? lets you copy a single Virtual Track to a new file. After identifying the track to copy: 1. Select the Copy SEG? Edit menu choice: While in Virtual Track playback mode, push and hold the SHIFT button and then push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button.Copy SEG? will appear in the display.
V. Tr Play will be shown on the display.
2. Push the Jog wheel. The display switches to the Track number blinking in the upper numeric display. 3. Turn the Jog wheel until the Track number you want to copy is flashing. 4. Push the Jog wheel. Executing will be displayed while the copy process works. Then Completed will be displayed for one second. The display returns to step 3 so you can copy another track. 5. Push the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel.

Diagram of file structure

Additional Functions

Key lock
The key lock secures the PMD560 in the state it is in during Record, Playback or Stop. Push and hold the SHIFT button while pushing the DISPLAY/LOCK button to turn KEY LOCK on. All buttons and functions will cease to operate.

REMOTE2 jack

REMOTE2 REMOTE1
The REMOTE2 jack is for the optional RC600PMD remote. The RC600PMD is designed for microphone interviews. It attaches to your microphone.

RC2332C

RC2332C MODEL NO. PMD560

Set Date and Time

The date and time are written on each audio track (file) when the track is started. When an audio track is viewed on a computer, this date and time appears as when the file was 'created'. Setup the "Date/Time" of the preset menu. (page 23) The remote's five feet cord with a four contact mini plug, plugs into the PMD560. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use. The RC600PMD includes:

REMOTE1 jack

REMOTE2 REMOTE1 RC2332C
Plug a wired remote (not supplied) in this jack.

a b c d

a An indicator light: (green) lit and steady during standby or stop (red) lit and steady while recording (flashing red) during rec pause (orange) flashes for 1/2 second when an over peak level signal is input during recording or rec pause, then it goes back to red (green flash) for 2 seconds when an EDL mark is added during recording b push to pause recording c push to start/resume recording and to manually increment tracks d push to add an EDL mark while recording or playback
A switch connected to the 1/4 inch jack off (open) and on (closed) does the following, depending on the RemoteMode setting:

Wiring diagram

RemoteMode: StartPause From Record-Pause or Playback-Pause, switch remote on to start recording or playback. During recording or playback, switch remote off to pause and on to resume. If Auto Mark is On, an EDL mark is added when recording resumes. Start Pause Tr From Record-Pause or Playback-Pause, switch remote on to start recording or playback. During recording or playback, switch remote off to pause and on to resume. During recording ,switch remote off to create a new track. Mark During recording or playback, switch remote to on to add an EDL mark. Manual Trk During recording, switch remote to on to increment the track. A new track is created at that point. There is no break in recording. See page 26 for instructions on how to set or change the Remote Mode.

Preset Setup

Push the DISPLAY/LOCK button to alternate information displays. ENGLISH
Presets lets you set or change recording and playback parameters, such as changing inputs and setting the Date and Time. Three menu selectable Presets make it easy to switch between your commonly used input, recording format and other menu selections.

Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback. During Stop: Remaining record time for the CF card (Default display) Total EDL marks on CF card. Current clock date Current clock time Remaining record time for the CF card (Default display) During Record: Elapsed record time of the current track (Default display) Remaining record time for the CF card Recording date information Recording time information Recording track name (Machine ID) information Elapsed record time of the current track (Default display) During Playback: Elapsed play time of the current track (Default display) Remaining playing time on the current track Recorded date information Recorded time information Playing track name (Machine ID) information Elapsed play time of the current track (Default display)
General Menu procedure 1. With the PMD560 at Stop, Push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel to choose the Preset number. 3. When displayed, push the Jog wheel to select that Preset number choice. 4. Turn the Jog wheel to tab through the sub menu display. 5. When the desired parameter or value is displayed and flashing, push the Jog wheel to select it. 6. Repeat steps 4-5 as desired. 7. When finished, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to store your changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to cancel them. Preset defaults The default Menu settings for Preset 1, 2 and 3 can be restored by the Default Menu choice. (page 22)
Table of Preset defaults (Americas)
Display 1. Date/Time Selection range 2005 - 2099 Jan - Dec 1 - 31 AM/PM 00:00 - 11:59 MP3-44.1K/ MP3-48K/ PCM-44.1K/ PCM-48K On/Off Stereo/Mono On/Off On/Off Off/1/5/10/15/30min, 1/2/6/8/12/24 hrs On/Off -60/-54/-38/-20dB On/Off -60/-54/-38/-20dB StartPause / StrtPausTr Mark / Manual Trk 5-digit ASCII code ----PresetJan 01 AM 00:00 MP3-44.1K Off Stereo On On 5min Off -38dB Off -38dB Mark MZ000 Meeting compressed Default Setting PresetJan 01 AM 00:00 MP3-44.1K Off Stereo On On Off Off -38dB Off -38dB StartPause MZ000 Music compressed PresetJan 01 AM 00:00 PCM-48K Off Stereo Off On Off Off -38dB Off -38dB ManualTrk MZ000 Highest Quality Uncompressed
2. Rec Format 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. BWF RecChannel PreRecord Manual Trk Auto Trk
8. Auto Mark 9. Silent Skip 10. Remote 11. Machine ID 12. Default 13. Version Application:
Table of Preset defaults (Europe)
Display 1. Date/Time Selection range 2005 - 2099 Jan - Dec 1 - 31 00:00 - 23:59 MP3-44.1K/ MP3-48K/ PCM-44.1K/ PCM-48K On/Off Stereo/Mono On/Off On/Off Off/1/5/10/15/30min, 1/2/6/8/12/24 hrs On/Off -60/-54/-38/-20dB On/Off -60/-54/-38/-20dB StartPause / StrtPausTr Mark / Manual Trk 5-digit ASCII code ----PresetJan 01 ---00:00 PCM-44.1K On Stereo On On Off Off -38dB Off -38dB StartPause MZ000 High Quality Uncompressed Default Setting PresetJan 01 ---00:00 PCM-48K On Stereo On On Off Off -38dB Off -38dB StartPause MZ000 Highest Quality Uncompressed PresetJan 01 ---00:00 MP3-44.1K On Stereo On On Off Off -38dB Off -38dB StartPause MZ000 Music Compressed

1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the Jog wheel to accept the selected Preset. 4. Turn the Jog wheel so Rec Format is displayed. 5. Push the Jog wheel while Rec Format is displayed. The Rec Format choice( PCM-44.1K, PCM-48K, MP344.1K or MP3-48K) is flashing.
1. Date/Time (How to set or change the Date and Time) The date and time are written on each audio track(file) when the track is started. When an audio track is viewed on a computer, this date and time appears as when the file was 'created'.
6. Turn the Jog wheel to tab through the Rec Format choices. 7. When correct, Push the Jog wheel. Display returns to Rec Format. 8. Turn the Jog wheel to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode.
5. PreRecord When PreRecord is on and the PMD560 is in record-pause, it 'listens to' the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. When recording begins, the 2 second pre record buffer is written at the beginning of the new track. The 2 seconds give you time to start recording without missing the first seconds of audio. From stop, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. Turn the Jog wheel to select Preset1, 2 or 3. Push the Jog wheel to accept the selected Preset. Turn the Jog wheel so PreRecord is displayed. Push the Jog wheel while PreRecord is displayed. The PreRecord choice (On or Off) is flashing. 6. Turn the Jog wheel to tab through the PreRecord choices. 7. When correct, Push the Jog wheel. Display returns to PreRecord. 8. Turn the Jog wheel to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode. 6. Manual Trk When Manual Trk incrementing is On during recording, push the REC button to increment the track. A new track is created at that point. A slight break might be heard during playback. From stop, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. Turn the Jog wheel to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Push the Jog wheel to accept the selected Preset. Turn the Jog wheel so Manual Trk is displayed. Push the Jog wheel while Manual Trk is displayed. The Manual Trk choice (On or Off) is flashing. 6. Turn the Jog wheel to tab through the Manual Trk choices. 7. When correct, Push the Jog wheel. Display returns to Manual Trk. 8. Turn the Jog wheel to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The Silent Skip Menu setting permits : Turning Silent Skip On or Off. Adjusting the margin of sound level that defines silence in -60dB, -54dB, -38dB or -20dB. When the Auto Mark menu choice is at On, resumption of recording after a record pause by Silent Skip adds an EDL mark. 1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the Jog wheel to accept the selected Preset. 4. Turn the Jog wheel so Silent Skip is displayed. 5. Push the Jog wheel while Silent Skip is displayed. The On or Off will be flashing. 6. Turn the Jog wheel to toggle between On and Off. 7. When correct, Push the Jog wheel. The display switches to sound level flashing. 8. Turn the Jog wheel to change the margin sound level choices (-60dB, -54dB, -38dB or -20dB). 9. When correct, Push the Jog wheel. Display returns to Silent Skip. 10. Turn the Jog wheel to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 11. Display returns to stop mode. Note: The Auto Mark and Silent Skip features use the same level setting. As the level of Auto Mark is changed, that of Silent Skip also changes automatically.
8. Auto Mark The Auto Mark Menu item turns the automatic EDL mark feature Off or On. See page 11 to manually add EDL marks.
9. Silent Skip Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes. This feature is often referred to as voice activated recording. Silent Skip looks for sound below a preset level for three seconds time. When that occurs, the PMD560 switches to record pause. When a signal above the preset level is input, recording resumes.
10. Remote The Remote Menu setting is for a wired remote( not supplied) plugged into the REMOTE1 jack. From stop, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. Turn the Jog wheel to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. Push the Jog wheel to accept the selected Preset. Turn the Jog wheel so Remote is displayed. Push the Jog wheel while Remote is displayed. The Remote choice (StartPause, StrtPausTr, Mark or ManualTrk ) is flashing. 6. Turn the Jog wheel to tab through the Remote choices. 7. When correct, Push the Jog wheel. Display returns to Remote. 8. Turn the Jog wheel to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 9. Display returns to stop mode. 11. Machine ID An audio track (file) has Machine ID information. This information is included in the file name. For example, if the Machine ID is "aaaaa", the first file is numbered "aaaaa001.wav" or "aaaaa001.mp3". 1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the Jog wheel to accept the selected Preset. 4. Turn the Jog wheel until Machine ID is displayed. 5. Push the Jog wheel while Machine ID is displayed. The first character of the Machine ID will be flashing. 6. Turn the Jog wheel to select the characters. To end the machine ID, select the space character (fully lit and flashing). 7. When correct, Push the Jog wheel. The next position will be flashing. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all Machine ID characters are correct. When the space character is selected, the display returns to the Machine ID, so proceed to step 9. 8. After the last character, Push the Jog wheel. The display returns to the Machine ID. 9. Turn the Jog wheel to select other Menu choices for editing. When editing the Preset is complete, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to store the changes, or push the STOP/CANCEL button to exit Menu mode without making any changes. 10. Display returns to stop mode. Note: The Machine ID setting applies to all three presets. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

12. Default The Default menu choice resets all Menu (not Edit menu) items in the Preset to their default values. This is convenient if you are setting up a new Preset configuration because you do not have to check all the settings - you know they are at the default. Note: U.S. defaults are used for illustration. See page 22 for a table of menu defaults. Defaults are listed for each menu item. 1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE/EDIT button. 2. Turn the Jog wheel to select Preset 1, 2 or 3. 3. Push the Jog wheel to accept the selected Preset. 4. Turn the Jog wheel until Default is displayed. 5. Push the Jog wheel while Default is displayed. The OK? is flashing. 6. Push the Jog wheel. Display returns to stop mode.
RS-232C Control Windows Application
ENGLISH An RS-232C Windows Application for the PMD560 is available for free download (see www.d-mpro.com to download). The Application lets you control and setup the PMD560 from your PC. Connect your Windows compatible computer to the PMD560 via the REMOTE RS-232C connector on the PMD560 to your computer's RS-232C port. Install the software on your computer. The software is provided without warranty. From your computer you can then: control all functions of the PMD560. change setup/preset menu settings. read/write settings to/from PMD560. save setup/preset settings as a text file. convert a setup text file to a PMD560 Preset.
Control screen as it would appear on your computer.
Preset Menu screen as it would appear on your computer (example settings).

RS-232C control

Connect a male (D-Sub 9 Pin) to female (D-Sub 9 Pin) straight cable for RS-232C external control by host equipment. The RS-232C host can control functions of the PMD560 externally. The PMD560 automatically transmits status data when status is changed. The PMD560 will respond to status requests by transmitting the associated status data. RS-232C specifications:

Timing chart

Host PMD560

RTS CTS TX RX

Connector pin assignment
pin 9 use NC RX TX NC GND NC RTS CTS NC Typical Host Not Connected Receive Data Transmit Data Not Connected Ground Not connected RTS send CTS receive Not Connected D-Sub 9 pin (female) PMD560 Not Connected Transmit Data Receive Data Not Connected Ground Not connected RTS receive CTS send Not Connected D-Sub 9 pin (male)
1. The host requests data by setting RTS to H. 2. Upon data request by RTS, the PMD560 responds by setting CTS to H if not busy. 3. The host checks if CTS is H and starts data output on TX. 4. When data output finishes, the host sets RTS to L. 5. The PMD560 checks if RTS is L and sets CTS to L. Command format Start character: End character: Basic format
Header Addr Command code @ 0 Return 0Dh

"@" 0Dh

cable connector
Received okay and error codes Physical specifications

Error Message

CF Card No Card Unformat Full Card Full 999 Full Mark No Track VBR No Mark Can not. Bad File Err FS Full V99 No V.Track Limit 80m Err Format Others Err DSP Err Card Err RTC Err EEPROM Err SRAM Err Flash

Description

No CF card inserted, or card is not detected. CF card is formatted other than FAT16 or FAT32. Remaining capacity of CF card is less than a few kbytes. The number of tracks on the CF card has reached the 999 maximum. The number of EDL marks on the card has reached the 255 maximum. Track file is not detected. VBR file is forwarded or rewinded. Mark of track file is not detected. Invalid operation. The menu setting of the file setting is not detected or file error. Version up file or file system error. Copy track (Virtual Track) file is 99 track. Copy track (Virtual Track) file is not detected. Copy track (Virtual Track) time set to over 80 minutes. Not supported file format. DSP processing error. Card or File error. RTC processing error. EEPROM error. SRAM error. Flash ROM error.

Specifications

Digital audio system System... Solid State Recorder Compatible media.. CF memory cards Microdrive Recording and media methods mp3. MPEG1 Layer III compression PCM.. 16 bit linear PCM Recording bit rate MP3 mono.. 64 kbps MP3 stereo... 128 kbps Sampling frequency.. 44.1, 48 kHz Number of channels. 2 (stereo), 1 (mono) Frequency response (PCM)..20Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0dB,-2.0dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio IEC-A weighted... 86 dB Total harmonic distortion at 0 VU (PCM)... 0.01% Dynamic range... 86 dB Inputs LINE IN Type... RCA jack Input sensitivity.. 500 mVrms/22 kohms Outputs LINE OUT Type... RCA jack Standard level.. 2 Vrms /300 ohms General Headphone output power.. 20 mW/ 32 ohms Power requirement Americas model..AC 120/ 60Hz Europe model..AC 230/ 50Hz Power consumption..12 W Dimensions Width.. 482.6 mm (19.0") Height.. 52 mm (2.0") Depth.. 300.5 mm (11.8") Weight.. 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) Included accessories Power cord Americas model..1 Europe model...2 USB cable.. 1 Audio cable... 2 Screws (ISO 3x10 mm).. 2 Plastic pin and retainer.. 1 CD-ROM... 1 User Guide.. 1 Optional accessories (See www.d-mpro.com for description and/or ordering information) Wired remote..RC600PMD * Specifications subject to change without notice. ENGLISH
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