Marantz PMD660 Portable Solid State Recorder User Manual

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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  or  button until “AVT Erase?” is
displayed.
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. 
						

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USB modeThe 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.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 Professional’s PMD Edit
application software, available from Marantz
Professional for PC users) lets you convert and edit
audio files that were recorded on the PMD660.
How to connect via the USB portThe CF card in the PMD660 appears as an external drive
on a connected computer.
1. Connect the cable to the PMD660 and your computer.
2. From power off, push and hold the COPY/USB button
while turning on the PMD660s POWER switch.
USB is displayed.
USBUSBCOPY
OFF
ON
POWER 
						

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•  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.
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.
Diagram of file structureA 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. 
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 IDAn 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) 
						

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Additional FunctionsBatteryBattery 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.
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.
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 offIf 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)Beep AlarmWhen 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) 
						

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Key lockThe 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.Set Date and TimeThe 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. (US date form is illustrated.)
Setup the Date/Time of the preset menu. (page 45)LED level meterThe Level LED lets you select the type of level meters.
•  At Normal, the level meter(s) display is normal.
•  At Peak Only, the level meter(s) displays only a peak
level. 
Setup the Meter Mode of the preset menu. (page 52)


Phantom PowerSwitch Phantom to ON to provide +48V of power for a
condenser microphone(s).
ON: +48V is supplied to power condenser microphone(s).
OFF: No microphone power is supplied.
It takes a few seconds to begin recording audio after
switching ON/OFF.
Microphone recommendations
Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require
additional power from either the PMD660s phantom power
or from another source) are recommended because they
provide greater sensitivity and higher quality audio recording.
Dynamic microphone(s) can be used, but they do not yield
optimum audio quality recordings in some applications.
Consult with your local dealer to select the appropriate
microphone(s) for your specific application. In many cases,
they can demonstrate the various performances and
characteristics of microphones for your use. 
						

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Display
Push the DISPLAY / LOCK button to alternate
information displays.
Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Play.
• 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) 
						

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Preset SetupPresets 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.


General Menu procedure
1. With the PMD660 at Stop, Push the MENU/STORE
EDIT button. 
2. Push the orbutton t o  choose the Preset number.
3. When displayed, push the ENTER button to select that
Preset number choice.
4. Push the orbutton t o  tab through the sub menu
display.
5. When the desired parameter or value is displayed and
flashing, push the ENTER button to select it.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 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. (pages 42 and 43.) 
						

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Table of Preset defaults (USA)
Display Selection range Default Setting
Preset1 Preset2 Preset3
1. Input INT MIC/ MIC/ LINE INT MIC MIC MIC2. Output LINE, SP/HP SP/HP SP/HP SP/HP
3.  Date/Time 2004 - 2099
Jan - Dec
1 - 31
AM/PM 00:00 - 11:59
4. Rec Format MP3-44.1K/ MP3-48K/ MP3-44.1K MP3-44.1K PCM-48KPCM-44.1K/ PCM-48K
5. RecChannel Stereo/Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo6. PreRecord On/Off On On Off7. Manual Trk On/Off On On On
8. Auto Trk Off/1/5/10/15/30min, 5min Off Off
1/2/6/8/12/24 hrs
9. Auto Mark On/Off Off Off Off-60/-54/-38/-20dB -38dB -38dB -38dB
10. Silent Skip On/Off Off Off Off-60/-54/-38/-20dB -38dB -38dB -38dB
11. LevelCont. Manual/ALC ALC Manual Manual12. Meter Mode Normal/Peak Only Normal Normal Normal13. Mic Atten. 0/-20dB 0dB 0dB 0dB14. AutoPowoff On/Off On On On15. Battery Alkaline/NiMH Alkaline Alkaline Alkaline16. Beep On/Off On On On17. Machine ID 5-digit ASCII code MZ000 MZ000 MZ00018. Default ---19. Version ---
Application: Meeting compressed Music compressed Highest Quality 
Uncompressed 
						

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Table of Preset defaults (Europe) 
Display Selection range Default Setting
Preset1 Preset2 Preset3
1. Input INT MIC/ MIC/ LINE INT MIC MIC INT MIC2. Output LINE, SP/HP SP/HP SP/HP SP/HP
3.  Data/Time 2004 - 2099
Jan - Dec
1 - 31
00:00 - 23:59
4. RecFormat MP3-44.1K/ MP3-48K/ PCM-44.1K PCM-48K MP3-44.1KPCM-44.1K/ PCM-48K
5. RecChannel Stereo/Mono Stereo Stereo Stereo6. PreRecord On/Off On On On7. Manual Trk On/Off On On On
8. Auto Trk Off/1/5/10/15/30min, Off Off Off
1/2/6/8/12/24 hrs
9. Auto Mark On/Off Off Off Off-60/-54/-38/-20dB -38dB -38dB -38dB
10. Silent Skip On/Off Off Off Off-60/-54/-38/-20dB -38dB -38dB -38dB
11. LevelCont. Manual/ALC Manual Manual Manual12. Meter Mode Normat/Peak Only Normal Normal Normal13. Mic Atten. 0/-20dB 0dB 0dB 0dB14. AutoPowoff On/Off On On On15. Battery Alkaline/NiMH Alkaline Alkaline Alkaline16. Beep On/Off On On On17. Machine ID 5-digit ASCII code MZ000 MZ000 MZ00018. Default ---19. Version ---
Application: High Quality Highest Quality Music 
Uncompressed Uncompressed Compressed 
						

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1. Input (How to select input(s) for recording)
Audio input(s) for recording are selected using the Input
Menu.
1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button.
2. Push the orbutton t o  select Preset 1, 2 or 3.
3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset.
4. Push the orbuttonuntil Input is displayed.
5. Push the ENTER button while Input is displayed. 
The input choice( INT MIC, MIC or LINE ) is flashing.
6. Push the or button to tab through the input
choices.
7. When correct, push the ENTER button. 
Display returns to Input.
8. Push the orbutton t o  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.
Notes:
When you choose the INT MIC input, the I.MIC label is
displayed. When you choose the MIC input, the MIC
label is displayed. When you choose the LINE input, 
the LINE label is displayed.
The PMD660 records only from the selected input. For
example, if the input selected is LINE and no input
source is connected to the LINE IN jacks, the PMD660
will record silence. Watch the level meters while in
record pause. If the level stays at one display bar,
check for the proper input selection.
2. Output (How to select output for playback)
Audio output for playback is selected using the Output
Menu.
1. From stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button.
2. Push the orbutton t o  select Preset 1, 2 or 3.
3. Push the ENTER button to accept the selected Preset.
4. Push the orbuttonuntil Output is displayed.
5. Push the ENTER button while Output is displayed. 
The output choice( LINE or SP/HP ) is flashing.
6. Push the or button to tab through the output
choices.
7. When correct, push the ENTER button. 
Display returns to Output.
8. Push the orbutton t o  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.
Notes: 
The PMD660 plays back only through the selected
output. For example, if the output selected is LINE, no
sound output is available in the speaker or
headphones (SP/HP) or vice versa.