Marantz PMD671 Portable Solid State Recorder User Manual

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1. Connect the cable to the PMD671 and your
computer.
2. Slide the PMD671's POWER switch to the
right and release to power off.
3. Press and hold the USB MENU/STORE
button while you slide the POWER switch to
the right and release to power on.
The CF card in the PMD671 appears as a re-
movable device on your computer. The audio
files are in a folder named MPGLANG1.
CAUTION: Only copy audio files (tracks) to other
volumes. Do not modify or delete the EDL file. If
the EDL file is missing or damaged the PMD671
will be unable to recognize recorded tracks.
See the enclosed CD for demo PMDEdit soft-
ware for computer audio file manipulation.
PMDEdit is a full featured software suite de-
signed for Marantz Professional digital recorders.
It is available for purchase at www.d-mpro.com
or by calling toll free (866) 405-2154.
Power off and power the PMD671 back on to
resume recording or playback.
POWERMARGIN RESET
 MENU/STORE
i / O
How to connect via the USB port
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1999.MP3     .     .
    .
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1003.MP3 1002.MP3 1001.MP3 MPGLANG1 PMD670.EDL Root
A file titled PMD670.EDL and a folder (directory)
titled MPGLANG1 will appear on your computer.
Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are numbered
from 1001 through the number of tracks recorded
to a maximum of 1999. The file extension will be
.mp3, .wav, .bwf or .mpg depending on the Rec
Format parameters that were set for the record-
ing.
Diagram of file structure (assuming .mp3 files).
Changes made to file names or file structure  on
your computer will prevent file recognition and
therefore playback in the PMD671.
However, audio files from your computer that are
renamed using the file names and file structure
above may be playable on the PMD671. For
example, if you name an mp3 audio file
1234.MP3 and place it in the MPGLANG1 folder,
the PMD671 may play it. This display
appears: 
						

							PUSH PUSHMIC
GND HOT
COLDOFFON+48V PHANTOM
REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2
IN LINE
1
3 21
3 2
RR
RR
LLLL
112233
REMOTE 1
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16             17     18
REMOTE 2
PUSH PUSHMIC
GND HOT
COLDOFFON+48V PHANTOM
REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2
IN LINE1
3 21
3 2RR
RRLLLL
112233
a
b
c
d
L
R LINE
IN
LINE
OUT
16. REMOTE1 jack
Plug a wired remote (not
supplied) in this jack. Right side
Wiring
diagram
2.5 mm jack
the RemoteMode setting:
RemoteMode:
StartPause
From Rec or Playback Pause, switch remote
on to start recording. During record or play-
back, switch remote off to pause and on to
resume. If Auto Mark is On, an EDL mark is
added when recording resumes.
StrtStp TR
Start or stop recording. When re-started, a
new track is begun.
EDL Mark
During record or playback, switch remote to
on to add an EDL mark.
PWR REC
During POWER off, switch remote to on to
turn power on and begin recording.
During recording, switch remote to off to stop
recording and power off.
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 44 for instructions on how to set or
change the Remote Mode.
17. REMOTE2 jack
The REMOTE2 jack is for the
optional RC600 remote.
The RC600 is designed formicrophone interviews. It attaches to
your microphone.
The remote's four foot cord with a four contact
mini plug, plugs into the PMD671 while you carry
the PMD671 via its carry strap.
The RC600 does not require any menu changes
for use. The RC600 includes:
aAn 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 record-
ing or rec pause, then it goes back to red
• (green flash) for 2 seconds when an EDL
mark is added during recording
bpress to pause recording
cpress to start/resume recording and to
manually increment tracks
dpress to add an EDL mark while recording
18. LINE IN/OUT
jacks A switch
connected to
the 2.5mm mini
jack off (open)
and on
(closed) does
the following,
depending on
Plug external line
level audio devices
in these jacks.
LINE IN jacks
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to
connect to the output of an external unit.
To record, mono, stereo, or LR mono LINE input
must be selected in the input select menu. See
INPUT button. 
						

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Right side continued
OFF: No microphone power is supplied.
Microphone recommendations
Professional condenser microphone(s) (which
require additional power either from phantom
power from the PMD671 or another source) are
recommended because they provide greater
sensitivity and higher quality audio recording.
PHANTOM
+48V
ON
OFF
19         20
PUSH PUSHMIC
GND HOT
COLDOFFON+48V PHANTOM
REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2
IN LINE
1
3 21
3 2
RR
RR
LLLL
11223321
21. Carry studs
Attach the supplied carry
strap to these studs.
REMOTE 2
REMOTE
1. Push the end of a strap
retainer with a round hole
onto a carry stud. Installing the carry strap
2. Attach  the  carry
strap.
22
adapter (not supplied) from
PHONE to XLR.
20. PHANTOM +48V switch
Switch to ON to provide 48V
of power for a condenser
microphone(s).
ON: +48V is supplied to
power condenser
microphone(s).3. Close the strap
retainer by 'buttoning'
the other end of strap
retainer over the
carry stud.
Bottom
22. Battery com-
partment
Press and slide
at arrow to open
the Battery
compartment.
REMOTE 2
REMOTE
REMOTE 2
REMOTE
REMOTE 2
REMOTE
3COLD2
HOT
2
312
31
1
GND
LR
MIC
Dynamic microphone(s) can be used but do not
yield optimum audio quality recordings.
Consult with your local dealer to select the
appropriate microphone(s) for your specific
application. They can demonstrate the various
performances and characteristics of microphones
for your use.
.
19. MIC IN jacks
Plug external micro-
phones in these jacks.
MIC must be selected
using the  INPUT
button.
For mono recording. use the Left jack.
To record stereo with MIC input or LRmono with
MIC input, use both jacks.
Notes:
• XLR pin out is 1 ground, 2 hot and 3 cold.
• Microphones with a PHONE jack can be used with an
4. Repeat 1-3 for other carry stud. LINE OUT jacks
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables into these
jacks to connect to the input of an amplifier or
other external unit.
During playback, the output on the L or R channel
depends on the recording. For a Stereo or Dual
Mono recording, the setting of the AUDIO OUT
switch determines the output channel(s). 
						

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Battery power
The PMD671 can operate on several types of
battery power.
Hint:
Keep fully charged batteries in the PMD671
when recording using AC power because as
much as 30 seconds of your recording could be
lost if AC power is interrupted.
Eight AA alkaline batteries and the supplied
battery holder can be used.  Alkaline batteries
can power recording or playback for about *6
hours.
AA size rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries
can be used in the supplied battery holder, but
they cannot be recharged with the PMD671's
built in charger.
An optional Ni-Cd battery model RB1100 can be
charged in the PMD671. Ni-Cd batteries can
power recording or playback for about *5 hours.
An optional Ni-MH (Nickel metal hydride) battery
model RB1651 can be used and recharged with
the PMD671's built-in charger. Ni-MH batteries
can power recording or playback for about *7
hours.
*Using compact flash media.
Installing AA size batteries:
Power off and turn the PMD671 upside down.
Press and push in the direction of the arrow to
remove the battery
compartment
cover.
Install 8 AA size
batteries to the
battery holder with the 
-
ends towards the
springs.
Install the battery holder with tab as shown and
over the ribbon for easy battery holder removal.
 tab
 ribbon
Installing an optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery
 tab
 ribbon
Replace the battery compartment cover**.
Install the battery with tab as shown and over
the ribbon for easy battery removal**.
Charging the optional Ni-Cd battery
• Load the Ni-Cd battery correctly in the
battery compartment.
• Connect the AC power pack and plug into
power supply.
• Select Ni-Cd in the Batt type menu (page
30).
• Power the PMD671 on, then off for the
charging cycle to begin.
• The PMD671 must be off during battery
charging.
While charging (about 3 hours), the CHARGE
indicator will be lit and steady.
When the Ni-Cd battery charge cycle is com-
plete, the CHARGE indicator will be off.
**When changing battery type,  be sure you change
the Batt type menu setting for optimal battery
performance. 
						

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MARK TRACK TOTAL TRACK TIME
REC REMAIN kbpsA-B
L
R -dB
PM kHz
AM
INT
MIC
LINES.SKIP-dB
over 0
2 6 12
20
40 00
1       2   3    4 5 6 78     9  10  11    12    13     14
15     16        17
Displaysettings etc. Associated labels are display
items 1-7, 9 and 10.
9. AM / PM label
Displays AM or PM when clock time is dis-
played.
10. kHz label
The kHz label appears to indicate that the
last five places in the upper alphanumeric
display show frequency in kilohertz.
11. L -dB R level meter labels
L is the label for the Left (upper) level meter.
-dB is the label for the center level meter
scale in decibels.
R is the label for the Right (lower) level
meter.
12. Upper level meter
The louder the sound input to the recorder on
the Left channel, the more bars are dis-
played.
13. Decibel scale
The scale in dB (decibels) for the upper and
lower level meters.
14. Lower level meter
The louder the sound input to the recorder on
the Right channel, the more bars are dis-
played.
15. TRACK label
The TRACK label appears to indicate that the
number displayed on the left of the lower
alphanumeric display is the track number.
16. MARK label
The MARK label appears to indicate that the
number displayed on the left of the lower
alphanumeric display is the EDL Mark num-
ber.
17. Lower alphanumeric display
Displays a variety of information including
remaining recording algorithm, date, track
number, number of tracks on CF card, EDL
Mark number, number of EDL Marks on CF
card etc. Associated labels are display items
15 and 16. 1. REC label
The REC label appears to indicate TOTAL
REC TIME or REC TIME REMAINING dis-
played on the upper alphanumeric display.
2. TOTAL label
The TOTAL label appears to indicate TOTAL
REC TIME or TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING
displayed on the upper alphanumeric display.
3. TRACK label
The TRACK label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate TRACK TIME displayed
on the upper alphanumeric display.
4. REMAIN label
The REMAIN label appears to indicate REC
TIME REMAINING or TOTAL REC TIME
REMAINING displayed on the upper alphanu-
meric display.
5. TIME label
The TIME label appears to indicate REC TIME
REMAINING,  TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING
or TRACK TIME displayed on the upper
alphanumeric display.
6. kbps label
The kbps label appears to indicate that the
first five places in the upper alphanumeric
display are kilobytes per second.
7. A-B label
A- indicates that the beginning (A point) of an
A-B loop has been set.
A-B indicates that the ending (B point) of an
A-B loop has also been set.
8. Upper alphanumeric display
Displays a variety of information including
remaining recording time, clock time, menu 
						

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18. MIC / INT MIC label
The MIC label appears when external micro-
phones are selected.
The INT MIC label appears when input se-
lected for recording is the internal micro-
phone.
19. LINE label
The LINE label appears when input(s) se-
lected for recording is (are) the LINE IN jacks.
20. Record 
The Record symbol appears when the
PMD671 is in record mode. It appears with
the Play symbol when recording. It appears
with the pause symbol and flashing when in
record pause.
21. Play 
The Play symbol appears when the PMD671
is in playback, playback pause, recording or
record pause.
22. Pause 
The Pause symbol appears when the
PMD671 is in playback pause or record
pause.
23. Battery 
When on battery power, the Battery symbol
appears in most displays to indicate battery
charge.
 indicates that the battery charge is good.
indicates that the battery charge is getting
low and there is approximately 5 to 10 min-
utes of record or playback time available.
18     19  20  21 22 23 24 25   26
 flashing indicates that the battery has
approximately 1 to 3 minutes of record or
playback time remaining.
The CHARGE indicator light will flash. If
BEEP is set to On, the PMD671 will also
beep.
If the PMD671 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.
 indicates that the battery charge is de-
pleted.
24. S.SKIP label
The S.Skip label appears when Silent Skip is
enabled.
25. Margin level
The Margin level is displayed. The PMD671
holds this display at the highest level
achieved during the current recording. If
more than 0 dB, OV is displayed. To reset
the Margin level, press and release the
MARGIN RESET button.
26. -dB label
The -dB label applies to the Peak level
display.
Care and Maintenance
MARK TRACK TOTAL TRACK TIME
REC REMAIN kbpsA-B
L
R -dB
PM kHz
AM
INT
MIC
LINES.SKIP-dB
over 0
2 6 12
20
40 00
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution. 
						

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Recording time chart
The recording time available (Hours:Minutes:Seconds) on a CF card depends on the size of the card in mega-
bytes (MB), the recording type (PCM, MP2 or MP3), mono or stereo, bit rate, sample rate, and byte size (8, 16, or
24). This recording time chart lists approximate recording times based on those factors.
All times are approximate. 
						

							Rec Format charts
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16 bit PCM24 bit 16 bit
mp3/bwf
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)24, 22.05, 16mp3/bwf
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)48, 44.1, 32
MP3mpg/bwf
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)48, 44.1, 32
MP216, 12, 11.025, 8 48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,wav/bwf 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1
MonoBWF ext.
wav/bwf mp3/bwf mp3/bwf mpg/bwf
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)24, 22.05, 16 (320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)48, 44.1, 32
MP3(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)48, 44.1, 32
MP2 PCM
Stereo24 bit
wav/bwf
16, 12, 11.025, 8 48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,96, 88.2, 48, 44.1File ext. Fs kHz and
(Bit rate kbps) Audio
Format Channel(s)
16 bit PCM24 bit16 bit PCM24 bit
mp3/bwf
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32) 48, 44.1
MP3mpg/bwf
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32) 48, 44.1
MP2wav/bwf
Monowav/bwf mp3/bwf
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64) 48, 44.1mpg/bwf
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64) 48, 44.1wav/bwf
48 , 44.1 96, 88.2, 44, 44.1
MP3 MP2 Stereo
96, 88.2, 44, 44.1
48 , 44.1BWF ext. File ext. Fs kHz and
(Bit rate kbps) Audio
Format Channel(s)
Analog inputs
Digital input (shaded values set by input source) 
						

							Menu defaults
*Default when the function has been set to On.Compressed Uncompressed Uncompressed Uncompressed Compressed Compressed Music Highest Quality High Quality Highest Quality Meeting Audio  Application: -- -- -- -- -- -- --- Default000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 6-digit ASCII code ID3OrgRef000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 6-digit ASCII code ID2Origin000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 6-digit ASCII code ID1DscrptStartPause StartPause StartPause Manual TRK EDL Mark StartPause PWR REC/Manual TRK StartPause/StrtPausTR/EDL Mark/ RemoteOn On On On On On On/Off SinglePlyOff Off Off Off Off Off On/Off S.Monitor-40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -60 - -20dB (5dB steps)20 msec* 20 msec* 20 msec* 20 msec* 20 msec* 20 msec* 5 - 95 msec (5 msec steps)Off Off Off Off Off Off On/Off Auto Cue-40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -40dB* -60 - -20dB (5dB steps)3 sec*
3 sec* 3 sec* 3 sec* 3 sec* 3 sec* 1 - 5 sec (1 sec steps)Off Off Off Off Off Off On/Off SilentSkpOff Off Off Off Off Off On/Off Seamls Ply5 min* 5 min* 5 min* 5 min* 5 min* 5 min* 1/5/10/15/30 min, 1/2/6/8/12/24 hrsOff Off Off Off Off Off On/Off Auto TRKOn On On On On On On/Off ManualTROn On On On On On On/Off Auto MarkMono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono/LRmono Mono ModeStereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo/L-Stereo/0-20dB St ModeOff Off Off Off Off Off On/Off PupPreRecOff Off Off Off Off Off On/Off VerifyMonitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor, TimeShft RAW Modewav wav wav wav wav wav wav/bwf (BWF Extension)mp3wave wave wave mp3 mp3 wave/BWF/mp2/mp3 (File Format)160 N/A N/A N/A 32 128 bit rate (kbps)44.1 48 44.1 44.1 44.1 44.1 Fs (kHz)MP3 PCM PCM PCM MP3 MP3 PCM/MP2/MP3Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Mono Stereo Stereo/Mono RecFormatPreset 3 Preset 2 Preset 1 Preset 3 Preset 2 Preset 11 1
1/2/3 PresetAlkaline Alkaline Aklaline/Ni-Cd/Ni-Mh Batt typeOn
On On/Off BeepD/M/Y
M/D/Y M/D/Y, D/M/Y
DateFormAM 0:00 AM 0:00 AM/PM 0:00 - 11:591 1 1 - 31JAN JAN JAN - DEC2005 2005 2003 - 2099 Date Time          Default Setting (Europe)
                  Default Setting (America) Selection range Display
A.PowOff
Yes/No
Yes Yes
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Should faults occur, it is often unnecessary to consult
your dealer or technical service department. On the
basis of the following checks, you may be able to
rectify a number of conditions yourself without diffi-
culty. If the condition cannot be remedied after the
following check, please consult your dealer or contact
Marantz Professional toll free at (866) 405-2154.
The PMD671 does not turn on
Check power
• install fresh batteries
• check AC adaptor connections
The PMD671 turns on then turns itself off
• install fresh batteries
The PMD671 seems to record, but there is no sound
on playback
• check input setting (For example, if LINE input is
selected and no input is connected to the LINE IN
jacks, the PMD671 will record silence.)
The PMD671 will not playback
• check EDL switch, if ON switch to OFF
No audio playback through headphones or internal
speaker
• check HP/SPK VOLUME control setting
• check a different track or CF card
The PMD671 will not record
• try a different CF card
• check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not
been recorded
• check that the PMD671 acknowledges the CF
card
No signal from microphone input
• check input selection
• check REC level control settings
• check if microphone(s) require Phantom power
Excessive noise
• check cable connections
• turn off power to the PMD671, unplug the AC
adapter, remove batteries, and then reinstate
power to the unit (Complete Reset).
Playback on a PC results in poor sound
• check quality of PC sound card and program
• check frequency conversion program*
*The PMD671 records audio files with a sampling
frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert
the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate con-
verter). Only high quality sample rate converters
should be used.
Cannot Read After Write (display says Cannot . . ,)Cannot Time Shift (display says Cannot . . .)
• Read After Write/Time Shift features are not
available in 24 bit recording
PC cannot read files
• check if the files are MP2 or MP2 with a .wav file
extension. Some PC's cannot interpret this
combination. Try renaming the MP2 file so it has
a .mp2 or .mp3 file extension.
• check the capability of the PC program
Some playback and editing programs do not
support MP2/MP3, Broadcast Wave (.bwf) or 24-
bit formats. Consult the Marantz Professional web
site at www.d-mpro.com for links to programs that
support MP2/MP3 and Broadcast Wave Format.
The rechargeable battery is not recharging
• check that the CHARGE indicator is lit and steady
during charging and off when charging is com-
plete
• check AC power pack connections
• check that Power is turned off on the PMD671
The rechargeable battery life is low
• make sure you fully charge and discharge the Ni-
Cd battery during each charge cycle
• replace battery
Media cards that are heavily used should be occa-
sionally reformatted to avoid audio problems due to
fragmentation.
If the PMD671 exhibits erratic behavior, the micropro-
cessor can be reset by, powering off, disconnecting
AC power and removing batteries.
Error Messages
Wave format error was detected during PCM file playback. Can not…   E7Cannot Card Check because there is too little remaining card capacity. Can not…   E6F.FWD/F.REV or Seek+/- search is not available on the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) file. Can not…   E5Verify is not available during recording with MP2, or 24 bits and 96/88.2kHz PCM
Can not…   E496/88.2 kHz PCM. Read After Write is not available during recording with MP2, or 24 bits and 
Can not…   E3or audio formats i.e. MP2 and MP3. Time Shift Playback is not available between tracks having different sampling frequencies Can not…   E2Time Shift Playback is not available on the CF card which was recorded on the PMD660. Can not…   E1DSP processing error. DSP ERRORA verify error was detected during recording while the menu choice Verify is "On". Verify ErrEDLERROR-A"A or B point for EDL A-B loop was not found. "NO_EDLdigital input, or a corrupt file format is set up. A digital audio signal with a corrupt sample rate was received during recording with  UnsupportA corrupt digital audio signal was received during recording with digital input.
UnLock OthersAccessing speed of the CF card is not suitable. No_GoodThe number of EDL marks on the card has reached the 255 maximum. Mark_255A track for which playback is not available was output. Can not…The number of tracks on the CF card has reached the 999 maximum. FULL_999Correct file does not exist. NO_FILEFormatting failure. Format Fail FormatOnPC"CF card is not formatted. "You NeedRemaining capacity of CF card is less than a few kbytes. FULL_CARDInitializing of CF card failure or track information renewal failure. UNFORMATNo CF card inserted, or card is not detected. NO_CARD CF Card     Description   Display