Marantz PMD660 Portable Solid State Recorder User Manual

							Model  PMD660   User Guide
Portable Solid State Recorder 
						

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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
products 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.
WARNINGTO 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.
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 disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental
regulations or environmental public instructions rules that apply in
your country or area.
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.CopyrightRecording 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 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSREAD 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 cleaners 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 water-for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool, or in a wet basement.
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 person and 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. They 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, or 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. 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 has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer
that has the same overload protection as the original plug.
14. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings. 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. 
						

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17. 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.
18. 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 often requires 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.
19. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
20. 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.
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
22. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for
proper grounding. In particular, it 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.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at this own expense.NOTE:Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and may void the users authority to operate the equipment. 
						

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CE marking (only EU version)
English
This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.
Français
Cet appareil est conforme á la directive EMC et á la de directive sur les basses tensions.
Deutsch
Dieses Gerät entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für Niederspannungsgeräte.
Nederlands
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de EMC-richtlijnene en de richtlijnen voor apparatuur met laag voltage.
Italiano
Quest unitá è conforme alle direttive EMC ed alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni.
Português
Esta unidade está em conformidade com as directivas EMC e as directivas de baixa voltagem.
Español
Esta unidad estáde acuerdo con las normas EMC y las relacionadas con baja tensión.
Equipment mains working system
This product complies with household power and safety requirements in your area. 
						

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This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SI DICHIARA CHE LAPPARECCHIO SINTO-AMPLIFACATORE SR-39 
RISPONDE ALLE PRESCRIZIONI DELLART. 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 NETHERLANDSEste 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). 
						

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Package contents  ................................ 3
Introduction .......................................... 4
Features .............................................................. 4
Preparation ........................................... 6
Installing  the carry strap  ..................................... 6
Installing  batteries  .............................................. 6
Controls and Connections .................. 7
Top side  ............................................................... 7
Front side  .......................................................... 12
Left / Right side  ................................................. 13
Rear side  ........................................................... 14
Display .............................................................. 15
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
Recording ........................................... 19
Connection Diagram  ......................................... 19
Recording Procedure  ........................................ 19
Audio input for recording   .................................. 20Recording Format parameters  .......................... 21
Recording time chart  ......................................... 21
Recording Level Control .................................... 22
Microphone Attenuator  ...................................... 22
Pre Record  ........................................................ 22
Silent Skip (Automatic Pause Recording)  ......... 22
Add a Track manually ........................................ 22
Add a Track automatically  ................................. 23
Playback ............................................. 23
Connection Diagram  ......................................... 23
Playback Procedure  .......................................... 24
Track Access  ..................................................... 24
Search ............................................................... 24
Audible Search  .................................................. 25
Audio output for playback  ................................. 25
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
Table of Contents 
						

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Virtual Track and Copy Segment  ......29
Virtual Track  .......................................................29
Copy Segment  ...................................................29
Virtual Track Edit Mode  ......................................29
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
USB mode  .......................................... 36
Computer compatible  ........................................ 36
How to connect via the USB port  ...................... 36
Diagram of file structure  .................................... 37
Machine ID  ........................................................ 37
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
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 
						

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Package contents• PMD660
•  64MB CF card (US only) 
(shipped formatted and installed)
• AC adapter
• USB cable
• Audio cable
• Carry strap
•  Security screws (2)
ISO 3x10 (3mm x 10mm long) For CF card door.
•  Plastic pin and retainer 
(spare - for Memory compartment door)
• 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 
						

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IntroductionThank 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.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.)
• Computer compatible
The PMD660 records directly onto CF cards.
Recordings can 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.
•  An editing program (Marantz Professional’s PMDEdit
application software, available from Marantz
Professional for PC users) lets you convert and edit
audio files that were recorded on the PMD660.
•  MS-DOS™ and Windows compatible file system.
• Easy one control recording
Simply push the REC button.
• Automatic recording
The PMD660 can be set to stop recording when there is
silence (Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound
resumes. The PMD660 can be set to automatically add
an EDL mark to the track at each such starting point.
•  Manual and automatic record level control (ALC).
• Two different recording formats :
•  Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer III (MP3)
mono and stereo.
•  MP3 compressed at 128kbps (stereo) or 64kbps (mono).
•  Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear Pulse
Code Modulation (PCM).