Marantz PMD660 User manual

Media Loan The Evergreen State College
360.867.6253 Olympia, WA 98505
Operating Guide for
MARANTZ PMD660
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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
1. SPEAKER
2. MIC (internal microphones)
3. MARK button
Push the MARK button to add an EDL Mark manually during
pause, recording, or playback.
4. MENU / STORE / EDIT
Menu is acccessed in stop-mode(when the audio is stopped) by
pushing the MENU button. The MENU button will let you change
recording and playback parameters, such as changing inputs.
-STORE Push the STORE button while in preset menu to write menu
changes and return to stop mode.
-EDIT Accessed in stop-mode by pushing and holding down the
SHIFT button, and then pushing the MENU/EDIT button. Edit will let
you erase tracks and EDL marks.
5. COPY / USB
Push and hold the USB button while you turn on the POWER switch
6. DISPLAY / LOCK
7. LIGHT
Activates display light
8. PLAY / PAUSE / ENTER
9. TRACK SKIP
11. SHIFT Push and hold SHIFT button to activate other functions
12. DISPLAY Labels, icons, and alphanumeric messages on the
display.
13. RECORD
14. REC PAUSE
15. STOP / CANCEL
16. LEVEL METER
17. REC INDICATOR
18. HEADPHONES JACK (output)
19. REC. LEVEL CONTROLS
20. CF CARD COMPARTMENT
20-a Card eject button
20-b CF card slot
20-c CF card door
21. HP / SPK VOL CONTROL
22. CARRY STRAP SHAFT
23. DC IN JACK
24. USB PORT
25. POWER
26. LINE IN (a) / OUT JACK (b)
27 . REMOTE JACK
28. PHANTOM POWER
Switch on to provide +48V of power for a condensor mic
29. MIC IN JACK
30. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

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QUICK STEP REFERENCE
Plug recorder into wall and turn it on. Once it boots up press the menu/store button while holding down
SHIFT.
Troubleshooting tip: If the screen does not come on, check your power source. If you are using batteries
make sure they are in correctly and properly charged. Have extra batteries.
FORMATTING & ERASING TRACKS
Before recording you need to format the CF card. This will erase any previously recorded tracks and
prepares it for use in the Marantz. (If the CF card is formatted other than FAT16 or FAT 32 please format in
your computer).
1. Select the Format Edit menu choice. While in stop, push and hold the SHIFT button, then push MENU/
STORE EDIT.
2. Push the TRACK JUMP buttons until "Format" appears.
3. Push ENTER twice (if you need to cancel, push CANCEL instead of ENTER.)
SETTING UP TO RECORD (EDITING PRESETS)
Press MENU to access the preset menu. Use the following steps to adjust individual parameters:
EDITING A PRESET
1. In the presets menu use TRACK JUMP to move between presets and hit ENTER to edit a selected preset.
2. Use TRACK JUMP to move between preset parameters in the preset, hit ENTER to select the parameter
you want.
3. Use the TRACK JUMP buttons again to cycle through the options for the selected parameter, press ENTER
to select the desired option.
Preset Options Add. Info
Input Mic, Line, Int Mic Select either line for a mixer, stereo for microphones,
or mono left channel only.
Output Line, SP/HP, SP/HP +LINE SP/HP +LINE is recommended since if you plug
in headphones/speakers, the internal speaker
automatically turns off.
Rec Format PCM 48k & 44.1k, MP3-
48k & 44.1k
PCM 48k is highest, 44.1k is CD quality and will give
you more recording time.
Rec Channel Mono, Stereo Mono recording will allow you to record twice as
long
Prerecord On/Off This will record 2 seconds before you hit record,
recommended On
Manual Track On/Off Will create a new track with each press of REC.
Auto Track On/Off 1,5,10, etc. Sets a new track to be made on time increments
Auto Mark On/Off, dB level Sets a new mark automatically when paused or
silent during recording NOTE: dB levels for automark
and silent skip are the same
Silent Skip On/Off, dB level Pauses Rec if silent for 3 seconds, keep this Off as it
can ruin temporal placement
Level Control ALC, Manual, ALC &
Manual
Manual recommended
Meter Mode Peak, Average Average shows all meterings
Mic
Attenuation
0dB, -20dB Lets you reduce mic input sensitivity
Auto Power off On/Off Shut down after 15 mins of no activity

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Battery Ni-HM, Alkaline If you plan on using regular batteries you need to
select alkaline. If you plan on using rechargeable
batteries select Nihm. IT WILL NOT WORK unless this
is set properly. It is recommended to have extra
batteries and know how to switch this function.
Beep On/Off Controls trigger noises
Machine Id *** This will be added to the lename when saving
Defaults OK? Resets all presets to default settings
4. Once all parameters are set to your liking, press the MENU/STORE/EDIT button to save your changes into
the current preset. This is very important! If you forget to store your changes, you will have to start all over
again!
iNote: The Marantz's at Media Loan comes with a 512mb ash card to record. Do NOT remove or
replace the card. For approximate recording times, see chart below.
MP3 128 kbps PCM 44.1k Mono PCM 44.1k Stereo PCM 48k Stereo
512MB 8:52:00 1:36:00 0:48:00 0:44:00
Once out of MENU, you are able to record. If Manual Track is on, a new track is created every time you hit
REC.
RECORDING
Once you have stored your settings (see previous section), you are now ready to set the input level(s).
Connect your source (microphone), press REC PAUSE and set your input levels using the dial and meters on
the front edge of the Marantz. Press REC to begin recording.
GETTING YOUR DATA
1. Turn off the Marantz and turn on the computer.
2. Connect the USB cable from the Marantz to your computer.
3. Connect the AC power adapter to the Marantz. You cannot copy les using battery power.
4. Press and hold the COPY button while turning the ash recorder on. Hold COPY until it boots up. The
Marantz screen will display USB and you should see a drive on your desktop. Open it and only drag the
audio les into your folder. Once you are done, format the CF card.
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PROFICIENCY QUESTIONS
WRITTEN TEST: ANSWER MAY BE FOUND IN THE MARANTZ PMD660 OPERATING GUIDE PUBLICATION
ATTACHED TO THIS SHEET.
Complete this written portion on a separate sheet of paper before arriving for your operational prociency.
Good luck!
1. What is the point of formatting the recorder before you record audio?
2. What are the steps you take in order to format the recorder correctly?
3. How do you access the EDIT mode?
4. Why do you want to make sure to turn off the "silent skip" option?
5. Why is it not unnecessary to turn off the internal mic for input?
6. What are the steps you must follow in order to import your les onto a computer for editing?
7. If you are using alkaline batteries rather than rechargeable, what must you change on the
recorder in order for the recorder to work?
OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY
(TO BE DONE DURING YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT )
A. Turn the recorder on.
B. Format the recorder correctly and prepare for recording.
C. Plug preferred mic to correct input. Select input setup from the menu.
D. Record 30 seconds of audio.
E. Connect headphones or speakers to line-out and playback your track.
F. Add another track manually.
G, Erase track.
H. Connect USB from the recorder to a laptop provided by Media Loan.
I. Show that you understand how to import your audio les from the recorder to the computer.