Marantz PMD201 User manual

Model PMD20I/PMD22I
OWNER'S MANUAL
PORTABLE
CASSETTE RECORDER
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MARANTZ PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS, 700 NORTH COMMERCE, AURORA, ILLINOIS 60504

Model PMD201/PMD221
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FOREWARD QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
To obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your
Portable Cassette Recorder, please study these instructions
carefully. Installing and operating your unit it not compli-
cated, but the flexibility provided by its numerous operating
features merit your becoming familiar with its controls and
connections. Our recommended procedure will assure you of
securing the superb performance for which your Cassette
Recorder was designed.
For convenience, this manual is divided into two parts. The
first part outlines asimplified operating procedure. The
second part provides amore detailed description of the
features of your Cassette Recorder, and explains some of the
finer points of recording techniques.
For quick identification of the many controls, connections,
and adjustment? on your unit, all references to them in this
manual are printed in BOLDFACE type.
AFTER UNPACKING
It is advisable to retain all original packing material to pre-
vent damage should you wish to transport your unit (refer
to page 7for Repacking and Shipping instructions). Be care-
ful that you do not inadvertently throw away or lose the
parts packed with the unit. Please inspect your Cassette
Recorder carefully. Our very strict quality control and
professional pride ensure that each unit leaves the factory
in perfect condition. If the unit is damaged or fails to
operate, immediately notify your dealer. If the unit was
shipped to you directly, notify the transportation company
without delay. Only you, the consignee, may institute a
claim against the carrier for shipping damage. Save the carton
and all packing material as evidence of damage for their
inspection. Should assistance be required, the Marantz
Company will cooperate fully in assisting your claim.
PURCHASER'S RECORD
MODEL NO.
.
SERIAL NO.
.
Cost
(Located on Front of Unit)
(Located on Rear of Unit)
Date
This information becomes your permanent record of a
valuable purchase. It should be filled in promptly then
kept in asafe place along with your purchase receipt to
be referred to as necessary for insurance purposes or when
corresponding with Marantz.
IMPORTANT
WHEN SEEKING WARRANTY SERVICE, IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSUMER TO ESTAB-
LISH PROOF AND DATE OF PURCHASE. (YOUR
PURCHASE RECEIPT OR INVOICE IS ADEQUATE
FOR SUCH PROOF.)
WARNING
RECORDING OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS
OR COMMUNICATIONS WITHOUT THE CON-
SENT OF ALL PARTIES THERETO MAY BE A
VIOLATION OF LAW.
The drawings in Figure 1provide areference number for
each of the panel features. These numbers reference ades-
criptive paragraph about the feature and may be located in
the PANEL FEATURES section.
Before operating your new unit, take afew moments to
acquaint yourself with some of the features and termi-
nology you will encounter in this book.
PANEL FEATURES
(J) SPEAKER
(2) CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
TAPE COUNTER
Used for easy reference and indexing. To return the numbers
to "000" depress the RESET button.
(4) TAPE SELECTOR
Selects the proper bias and equalization to suit the most
common types of cassette tapes.
NORM —for normal ferric oxide tapes
CrOj —for chromium dioxide and other tapes requiring
70 us equalization and high bias
METAL— for metal tapes
©STOP/EJECT BUTTON
The STOP/EJECT button serves adual purpose. To stop the
tape in any mode, depress the button lightly. To open the
cassette compartment lid, release the button and depress
again firmly.
©PLAY BUTTON
When depressed, the PLAY button engages the playback cir-
cuitry for flawless reproduction of previously recorded tapes.
®FAST FORWARD/CUE BUTTON (FF/CUE)
Depress this button for rapid advancement to any desired
point on the tape. If depressed during playback, the tape will
advance until the button is released, at which point tape play
resumes automatically.
REWIND/REVIEW BUTTON (REW/REVIEW)
Depress this button to rapidly rewind atape. If depressed
during playback, the tape will rewind until the button is
released, at which point tape play resumes automatically.
©RECORD BUTTON (REC)
Press this button together with the PLAY button to begin
recording.
PAUSE BUTTON
To stop atape in play or record modes.
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(Jj) RECORD LEVEL CONTROLS
To increase The recording levels, turn the knob to the right.
REC INDICATOR
When your unit is recording, this indicator will light up red.
1LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
When the batteries are exhausted, this indicator lights. When
the battery condition is satisfactory, this indicator remains
off.
Z) MEMORY REW SWITCH (For Model PMD221)
When the tape is rewound with the MEMORY REW switch
set to ON, tape travel stops when the counter reaches "999".
PITCH CONTROL
When the PITCH control knob is at the "0" position, it is
set at normal speed. Turn it in the Hdirection to increase
the tape speed. Turn it in the Ldirection to decrease the tape
speed.
IVU METER
The VU meter indicates the average recording/playback level.
(f|) REC MODE SWITCH
MANUAL: At this setting, the recording level can be
adjusted manually to your preference.
LIMITER: At this setting, the transient high level input
signals are automatically decreased to asafe
recording level.
ALC: At this setting, the recording level is automati-
cally set to optimum level.
LEVEL CONTROL
The LEVEL control regulates the sound volume heard
through the speaker or headphone.
PHONE JACK
Accepts headphones (optional) utilizing astandard stereo or
mono phone plug.
MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR SWITCH
For extremely loud volume microphone recordings, depress-
ing this switch prevents input overload and better record
level adjustment. .
This switch also functions for direct telephone or built-in
microphone recording.
MICROPHONE JACKS
Will accept any low impedance microphone (optional)
utilizing a3.5 mm phone plug.
NOTE:
When microphones are selected for recording do not monitor
through speakers as this will cause howling (acoustic feed-
back) which could damage your audio equipment. Use head-
phones for monitoring.
LINE INPUT
Should be connected to the tape output jacks of your ampli-
fier.
LINE OUTPUT
Should be connected to the tape monitor inputs of your
amplifier.
SPEAKER ON/OFF SWITCH (SPKR MON)
Place this switch in the ON position to monitor recordings
through the built-in speaker.
EXTERNAL DC POWER INPUT JACK (DC 4.5 V)
This jack is provided to operate your portable cassette
recorder from an external 4.5 volt DC power source.
!EXT SP JACK
Accesses the 3.5 mm plug of an external speaker.
ITONE CONTROL
Used to adjust the sound quality heard through the speaker,
headphone or direct telephone system. When the knob «
turned counterclockwise, the low frequency sound .s de-
creased. When the knob is turned clockwise, the high fre-
quency "sound is increased.
MONITOR SWITCH (For Model PMD221)
When recording, this switch may be placed in the SOURCE
position to monitor the signal before it is recorded or the
TAPE position to monitor the signal actually recorded on the
tape.
NOTE:
When the MONITOR switch is set to SOURCE, howling may
occur. At that time, lower the monitoring volume.
TAPE SPEED SELECTOR
STANDARD: The tape travels at normal speed: 1-7/8 ips
(4.75 cm /sec).
LOW: The tape travels are slower speed: 15/16 ips
(2.38 cm/sec).
REMOTE JACK
This jack accesses a2.5 mm plug. With amicrophone
equipped with aremote switch, playback or recording can be
stopped temporarily.
@TELEPHONE PICK-UP JACK
This jack accesses the telephone pick-up for telephone
recording.
DIRECT TELEPHONE MODULAR JACK
With atelephone line connected to the direct telephone
modular jack, it is possible to record messages and play pre-
recorded messages back through the telephone line.
ANC SELECTOR
Used to select flat (NORMAL), low cut If~ )or high and
tow cut (r\ )modes for amicrophone, telephone pick-up or
direct telephone recording according to the signal condition.
INPUT SELECTOR
Used to select an input signal between LINE, MIC/TEL and
DIRECT TELEPHONE.

ECM
Stands for abuilt-in electret condenser microphone. Use this
microphone with the INPUT SELECTOR set to MIC/TEL.
SHOULDER STRAP
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Accepts three "D" size batteries or the Marantz Rechargeable
Battery Pack (RB430).
AC POWER
The AC adaptor accessory makes it possible to operate the
recorder on AC power. Before plugging the adaptor into an
AC outlet, check the outlet voltage and set the AC adaptor
for that voltage. After wards, insert the AC adaptor's output
plug into the 4.5 VDC jack in the recorder.
NOTE:
The RB430 Battery Pack is automatically recharged, and
the batteries disconnected, when the power cord is connected
to the AC receptacle.
POWER SOURCES
Your Cassette Recorder may be operated using any of three
power sources:
BATTERY OPERATION {BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)
•Open the Battery Compartment cover by depressing the
finger grip and pulling out (See Figure 2on Page15 ).
•Install three "D" size batteries.
IMPORTANT:
Each battery should be installed observing the correct polar-
ity as shown in Figure 2on page 15.
• Close the battery compartment cover.
NOTE:
When the LOW battery indicator lights with the power sup-
plied, replace all the batteries.
Label (+) terminal for
ordinary battery
\
(+) terminal for
Contact rechargeable
battery
Figure 3
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
The RB430 can be recharged again and again, thereby elimi-
nating the need for frequent battery replacement.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION
Open the battery compartment cover, then install the battery
pack by pressing the flat negative (— )side of the pack against
the spring and positioning the positive (+) side of the pack
against the charging terminal of the recorder. Make sure that
the label side of the battery pack is facing up.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the AC
adaptor. (There is no need to operate the recorder at this
time.)
CAUTION:
When not using the recorder, unplug the AC adaptor from
the wall outlet and the DC jack on the recorder.
CAUTION FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
It takes approximately 16 to 24 hours to recharge the RB430
Battery Pack. Charging for alonger period of time will over-
charge the RB430, and will shorten the life of your battery
pack.
The battery can be destroyed if shorting, so be careful to
avoid shortage.
OPERATION DURING CHARGING
It is advisable not to operate the unit during charging as it
could cause problems with the AC adaptor.
CAUTION UPON USING THE AC ADAPTOR
If the AC adaptor is detached from the AC outlet but is
still plugged into the PMD201 or PMD221, the unit cannot
operate even if power is supplied from another source
(batteries for example).
AC ADAPTOR
The AC adaptor accessory can only be used with the
PMD201 or the PMD221.
Do not use this AC adaptor for other units or purposes as
this could cause problems.
POWER FROM AN EXTERNAL DE SOURCE
This unit can also be operated with an external DC power
source of 4.5 Vand 700 mA. A"DC to DC" converter must
be used to operate the unit with DC power sources other
than 4.5 volts, such as a12 volt automobile battery. DC to
DC converters for this purpose may be purchased at many
retail electronics stores. To operate this unit, the DC to DC
converter must have aplug that will fit the DC "4.5V" Input
jack on the side of the unit. This plug must be the same type
of coaxial sleeve power plug found on the AC adaptor
supplied with your unit. Note that this plug has an outer
diameter of 0.217 inch, an inner diameter of 0.080 inch,
and alength of 0.375 inch. The converter output must pro-
duce 4.5 VDC and 700 mA. Connect the 4.5 VDC output
plug of the DC to DC converter to the Input jack labeled
"4.5 V" on the side of the unit, and follow the DC to DC
converter manufacturers' instructions for connection to a
12Vor other power source.
NOTE:
The outer sleeve of the DC to DC converter plug must be
positive (+), and the inner sleeve must be negative (—).
It is very important that any DC to PC converter used with
this unit must confirm to these specifications, or serious
damage to your unit may be caused.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRELIMINARY CONTROL SETTINGS
REC MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
ANC
Rec Level
Volume
Monitor
{PMD221 Only)
Tape Select
SPKR MON
MIC ATT
MANUAL
Set to the position which corresponds
to the desired input signal.
FLAT
Minimum (to left)
Minimum (to left)
Source
Set EQ and BIAS to match the type of
tape you are using
ON
0dB
RECORDING CONNECTIONS
You may record through the Microphone or Line Input jacks.
For microphone recording, connect the individual micro-
phone to the MIC jack of your cassette recorder. Please
note that only microphones with a3.5 mm phone plug may
be used.
The line input jack is used to record line level signals from an
external source such as areceiver or another tape recorder.
Connect an audio cable (with aphono plug termination) to
the LINE IN jack of your cassette recorder, and the other
end of the cable {terminated with an appropriate plug) to the
output jack of the external source.
TO RECORD
1.Insert ablank cassette.
2. Push the REC button and the PLAY button together.
Your Cassette Recorder is now in the record mode.
TAPE AND BRAND OF TAPES TO USE
In cassette recording, the type and brands of cassettes you
use have agreat influence on the quality of your recordings.
Therefore, it is advantageous to purchase the highest quality
cassettes available. Chromium dioxide (Cr0 2)and metal
tapes generally provide better fidelity than normal ferric
oxide tapes. When using these kinds of tapes, set the TAPE
SELECTOR switch on the unit to the correct position to
suit the characteristics of the tape.
We recommend the use of cassettes with arecording capacity
of 90 minutes or less. In production, the performance of our
cassette decks is tested using the following tapes:
NORMAL BASF Performance Series
Studio Series
Professional I
FUJI FX-1
FL
MAXELL LN
UD-XL 1
UD
MEMOREX MRX 3
SCOTCH Master 1
Dynarange
Highlander
SONY Low Noise
'High Fidelity
TDK AD Series
D
M
CrO jBASF Professional II
Chromium Dioxide
FUJI FX-11
MAXELL UD-XL11
MEMOREX High Bias
SCOTCH Master II
SONY Chrome
SA Series
METAL SCOTCH Metaf ine
TDK MA Series
MONITORING DURING RECORD
SOURCE MONITORING (for PMD221 only)
With the MONITOR switch is in the SOURCE position and
the SPKR MON is switched ON, you will be able to monitor
the source being recorded by simply turning up the LEVEL
control.
SOURCE MONITORING (PMD201 only)
With the SPKR MON switched ON, you will be able to
monitor the source being recorded by simply turning up the
LEVEL control. Monitoring may be accomplished through
the use of the internal speaker, or aheadphone.
TAPE MONITORING (PMD221 only)
In addition to source monitoring, the PMD221 contains a
third head which enables you to monitor directly from the
tape as arecording is made. To use this feature, place the
MONITOR switch in the TAPE position and turn up the
LEVEL control.
Source and tape monitoring may be accomplished through
the use of the internal speaker, external speakers, line output
connections or aheadphone.
NOTE:
Astereo headphone can also be used.
CAUTION:
To avoid audio feedback when making amicrophone record-
ing, place the microphone asuitable distance away from the
speaker. If desired, the internal speaker may be disconnected
by placing the SPKR MON switch to the OFF position.
ADVANCED RECORDING TECHNIQUES
CONTROLLING THE RECORDING LEVEL
The best method of controlling the recording level is deter-
mined by the content of the particular program source. Use
the guidelines below to obtain the desired recording results.
REC MODE
LIMITER:
MANUAL:
ALC:
Allows you to manually set the recording level
of the REC LEVEL control while an internal
Itmiter circuit automatically prevents overload
distortion resulting from sudden level peaks.
Permits manual control of the recording level
for maximum dynamic range.
At this setting, the recording level is auto-
matically set to the optimum level regardless of
the REC LEVEL control setting.
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SETTING THE RECORD LEVEL REVIEW
PROCEDURES FOR RECORDING WITH THE LIM1TER
Turn on the LIMITER after setting the recording level. To set
the level, switch to MANUAL, then adjust the REC LEVEL
control while watching the VU meter.
Ordinarily, the VU meter needle deflection should be as large
as possible. If the VU meter needle stays on the right side
of the scale, the level is too high and results in distorted
sound. Conversely, if the VU meter needle stays on the left
side of the scale, the level is too low and apoor S/N ratio
will result.
HIGH VOLUME MICROPHONE RECORDINGS
Certain microphone recording situations may result in
extremely high microphone input levels. In such cases the
REC LEVEL control cannot be set to the desired position
without VU meter deflection far into the red zone. Agreater
range of REC LEVEL control rotation can be obtained by
the MIC ATT switch. This switch will attenuate the input
level by 10 dB or 20 dB. In normal recording, leave the MIC
ATT switch in the "0 dB" position.
LONG PLAY
When the SPEED selector is set to LOW, the tape speed is
halved and the recording time doubles.
NOTE:
Do not change the SPEED selector setting during recording.
TO PROTECT VALUABLE RECORDINGS
You can prevent your valuable recordings from being erased
by removing the safety tabs on your cassette tape.
Use asmall screwdriver to breakout one or both safety tabs.
(Figure 4on Page 15 shows how to remove the side "A"
safety tab.)
The recording capability of either side of acassette can be
restored by covering the appropriate opening where the tab
was removed with cellophane tape. (Figure 5on Page 15
shows cellophane tape applied to side "A" safety tab
opening.)
TO PLAYBACK
1. Insert apre-recorded cassette, or playback atape just
recorded —rewind the tape to the beginning.
2. Be sure the EQ setting of the TAPE SELECTOR switch
matches the type of tape you are using.
•METAL 70 ms
•CrOj 70 ms
•NORMAL 120 ms
3. Place the MONITOR switch in the TAPE position.
(PMD221 only)
4. Depress the PLAY button.
5. Adjust the LEVEL control for acomfortable listening
level.
NOTE:
For playback through an optional headphone, or line output
connections, refer to the SPECIAL FEATURES SECTION.
REWIND
Check that the MEMORY REW switch is in the OFF posi-
tion. (PMD221 only) To rewind atape, depress the REW/
REVIEW button. The tape will rewind to the beginning. To
stop at other desired points, depress the STOP/EJECT
button.
Check that the MEMORY REWIND switch is in OFF posi-
tion (PMD221 only). Partially depressing the REW/REVIEW
button during playback operation permits you to monitor
information on the tape as it rewinds. When fully depressed,
no sound will be heard. When the desired portion of the tape
is reached, release the button to automatical^ resume tape
play.
FAST FORWARD
To rapidly advance the tape in aforward direction, depress
the FF/CUE button. When the desired point is reached,
depress the STOP/EJECT button.
CUE
Check that the MEMORY REW switch is in the OFF position
(PMD221 only). Partially depressing the FF/CUE button
during playback operation permits you to monitor informa-
tion on the tape as it is rapidly advanced. When fully de-
pressed, no sound will be heard. When the desired portion of
the tape is reached, release the button to automatically
resume tape play.
PAUSE
Depress the PAUSE button to momentarily stop the tape in
the record or playback modes. Depress the button asecond
time to resume tape motion.
The pause feature provides for the convenient editing of
material while recording or playing back individual short
segments of tape.
CAUTION:
The FF and REW buttons will not lock if no battery
or AC power is supplied. This is not an indication of trouble
with the unit.
With the MEMORY REW switch set to ON, the REW and FF
button cannot be locked when the tape counter reads 900 —
999 (PMD221 only).
PITCH CONTROL
The PITCH control operates only during playback. Normal
speed is indicated when the PITCH control is set to the
center (click) position.
CAUTION:
•When recording using amicrophone, howling may result
with the SPKR MON switch set to ON. At that time, use
headhones or set the SPKR MON switch to OFF.
•At the beginning or end of arecording, popping noises are
sometimes recorded on the tape. To prevent this, proceed
as follows.
1. Press the PAUSE button.
2. Press the RECORD and PLAY button.
3. Press the PAUSE button again to start recording.
4. Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape.
5. Press the STOP button to stop recording.
•When recording with batteries, using the speaker or head-
phones to monitor may exhaust the batteries.
Set the monitor control to zero except when necessary.
•When the batteries are exhausted, the tape moves, but
recording is not possible. Refer to the battery indicator to
see if your batteries need to be replaced.
•When the unit is used at low temperatures, the power
consumption of the unit increases and the battery voltage
decreases. In low temperatures, the battery life may be
shortened.
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