Marantz PMD690 User Manual

Model PMD690 User Guide  
Portable PC Card Recorder  
SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict  
12. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that  
should be taken so that the grounding or polarization  
means of an appliance is not defeated.  
quality and safety standards. There are, however, some in-  
stallation and operation precautions which you should be  
particularly aware of.  
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating in-  
structions should be read before the appliance is oper-  
ated.  
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instruc-  
tions should be retained for future reference.  
AC POLARIZED PLUG  
13. 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, paying  
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience re-  
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
appliance.  
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in  
the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions  
should be followed.  
5. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be  
used near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash-  
bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or  
near a swimming pool, etc.  
14. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
15. Power Lines— An outdoor antenna should be located  
away from power lines.  
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only  
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manu-  
facturer.  
16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is  
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system  
is grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810  
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-  
1984, provides information with respect to proper  
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,  
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge  
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-  
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. 1.  
7. An appliance and cart combination should be moved  
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven  
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina-  
tion to overturn.  
17. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance  
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused  
for a long period of time.  
8. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be  
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
18. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that  
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the en-  
closure through openings.  
9. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that  
its location or position does not interfere with its proper  
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be  
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may  
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in  
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may  
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.  
19. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be  
serviced by qualified service personnel when:  
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-  
aged; or  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the ap-  
pliance; or  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or  
10. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from  
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,  
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally  
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or  
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure  
damaged.  
11. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected  
to a power supply only of the type described in the oper-  
ating instructions or as marked on the appliance.  
20. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the  
appliance beyond that described in the operating in-  
structions. All other servicing should be referred to  
qualified service personnel.  
FIGURE 1  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCYIONS  
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 -"RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"  
ANTENNA LEAD  
IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC,  
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 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:  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-  
ence by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is con-  
nected.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful in-  
terference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-  
ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guaran-  
tee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
NOTE:Changes or modifications may cause this  
unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules  
and may void the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
SETTING UP  
COPYRIGHT  
INTRODUCTION  
Recording and playback of any material may require  
consent. For further information refer to the following:  
– Copyright Act 1956  
– Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958  
– Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972  
– any subsequent statutory enactments and orders  
Thank you for your purchase of the Marantz Professional  
PMD690 PC Card Recorder. The PMD690 is the next  
generation of portable digital recorders that bridge the  
gap between real-time audio recording and computers —  
while keeping the size and functionality of our renowned  
portable cassette and MiniDisc recorders.  
The PMD690 has been designed as a field acquisition tool.  
This means that the unit itself is designed to record audio  
in a computer compatible file format. The audio files are  
then meant to be transferred to a computer for editing or  
transmission.  
PRECAUTIONS  
The following precautions should be considered when  
operating the equipment.  
When setting the equipment ensure that :  
– the equipment will not be exposed to interference from an  
external source  
– the equipment will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold,  
moisture or dust  
– the equipment will not be exposed to direct sunlight  
– the equipment will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges  
• In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.  
• If a foreign object or water does enter the equipment, contact  
your nearest dealer or service center.  
The recording medium of the PMD690, PCMCIA  
compatible PC Cards, allows plug-and-play compatibility  
with desktop and laptop computers. Flash PC Cards are  
based on flash memory technology that features no  
moving parts and is not affected by movement and  
temperature. Flash memory cards are available through  
most computer and digital photography products  
resellers. For a complete list of approved cards for the  
PMD690, please refer to the Marantz Professional website  
Fe a t u re s  
The MP2 (MPEG1 layer2) file format that is supported by  
the PMD690 is a worldwide standard for compressed  
digital audio storage and transmission. Many playback  
and editing systems are available commercially and  
through the Internet. For more information on MP2 based  
playback and editing systems, please consult your dealer.  
• Stereo (2 channels) and monaural (1 channel) audio  
recording and playback  
• Recording onto various types of approved PC Cards  
– Please refer to the Marantz Professional website at  
cards  
• Two different recording formats:  
– Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer2 (MP2),  
mono and stereo  
– Uncompressed recording using 16-bit/48kHz Pulse  
Code Modulation (PCM)  
• MS-DOSTM and Windows compatible file system  
• Selectable file types:  
Also supported by the PMD690, PCM (Pulse Code  
Modulation) is the most widely used format for coding  
uncompressed digital audio. The PCM system is used on  
CD players, DAT recorders, and on computer editing  
programs that support Wave (.wav) files. Recording in  
the PCM format will provide the most universally  
accepted storage format but comes with the limitation that  
it uses a lot of memory very quickly.  
– Wave (.wav)  
– Broadcast Wave (.bwf)  
– Raw MP2 (.mp2)  
• Manual, manual with limiter, and automatic (ALC)  
record level control  
• An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for reducing  
unwanted background noises  
• Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 seconds  
prior to when recording is started  
USING THIS MANUAL  
Please read these operating instructions carefully. We  
recommend that you read the entire user guide before you  
connect or operate the unit.  
After you have reviewed the contents this manual, we  
suggest that you make all system connections before you  
attempt to operate the unit.  
• Portions of multiple recordings can be played back in  
sequence using the EDL (Edit Decision List) system  
FOREWORD  
This section must be read before any connection is made  
to the mains supply.  
• Three different ways to power the unit:  
– Included AC adaptor  
– 8 Alkaline AA batteries  
– Optional rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack  
• Built-in Time and Date generator marks each recording  
• Remote input for pausing and un-pausing during  
recording or playback  
WARNINGS  
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.  
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.  
Do not push anything inside the equipment through the  
ventilation holes.  
1
SETTING UP  
Ho w t o Use t h is Ma n u a l  
Co n t e n t s  
This manual is divided into the 7 sections described  
below. To find out how to use a specific control, refer to  
the section "Index of Parts, Controls, and Display" on page  
14.  
SETTING UP  
AC Adaptor and Batteries ........................................................ 3  
Power On/Off ............................................................................. 4  
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................ 4  
Understanding PC Card ........................................................... 5  
Capacity of Files and Card ....................................................... 6  
Connecting Microphones.......................................................... 7  
Connecting Analog Components ............................................ 7  
Connecting Digital Components............................................. 8  
Other Connections ..................................................................... 8  
SETTING UP  
This section describes how to set up the unit in  
preparation for recording and playback.  
PRESET MENU  
This section provides information about the various preset  
menu options.  
PRESET MENU  
Preset Items.................................................................................. 9  
Recording Time ........................................................................... 9  
Preset Operation ......................................................................... 9  
GENERAL FUNCTIONS  
This section provides information about the functions and  
operations that are common for recording and playback.  
GENERAL FUNCTIONS  
RECORDING  
This section describes the various input controls, record  
settings, and the basic recording procedure.  
Low Battery Warning and Auto Power Off........................ 12  
Display Selections .................................................................... 12  
Display Backlight ..................................................................... 13  
Key (Button) Lock .................................................................... 13  
PLAYBACK AND EDITING  
This section describes the basic playback procedure and  
options, and details the editing options availble to  
recorded tracks.  
RECORDING  
Input Controls ........................................................................... 14  
Record Settings ......................................................................... 15  
Recording Operation ............................................................... 16  
THE EDL  
PLAYBACK a n d EDITING  
This section describes the EDL (Edit Decision List) system  
and how to configure and manipulate EDL marks in a  
recording to create a custom playback sequence.  
Playback ..................................................................................... 18  
Auto Power Off ......................................................................... 19  
Track Editing ............................................................................. 19  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
THE EDL  
This section includes detailed information about error  
handling, the PC Card recording system, troubleshooting,  
specifications, and the "Index of Parts, Controls, and  
Display", which allows you to look up operations of  
specific controls.  
EDL Marking ............................................................................. 21  
Searching for EDL Marks ....................................................... 22  
Editing EDL Marks .................................................................. 23  
EDL Playback ............................................................................ 24  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Error Messages .......................................................................... 26  
File Structure ............................................................................. 26  
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 27  
Care and Maintenance............................................................. 27  
Specifications ............................................................................. 28  
Index of Parts, Controls, and Display ........................... 1~4  
2
SETTING UP  
• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching  
the leaking material or letting it come into contact with  
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before  
installing new batteries.  
AC Ad a p t o r a n d Ba t t e rie s  
• For optimum life and accurate battery display, make sure the  
battery ("bat") preset is set to "al". See page 9 for more  
information on the preset menu.  
AC Ad a p t o r  
When recording for extended periods, or using this unit in  
a fixed environment, it is recommended to supply power  
to the unit via the included AC adaptor.  
Ni-Ca d Re ch a rg e a b le Ba t t e ry (o p t io n a l)  
to AC outlet  
An optional Ni-Cad battery (model RB1100) is available  
for use with the PMD690.  
Refer to the following illustration to load the battery.  
Ba t t e ry Re p la ce m e n t  
Note  
When the battery alert indicator (  
) appears steadily in  
• It is recommended to only use the Marantz Professional brand  
AC adaptor (model DA600) for use with the PMD690.  
the display, charge the battery or replace the rechargeable  
battery with a fully charged one.  
A fully charged battery should provide 1-1/2 to 2 hours of  
record or playback time (backlight off).  
Alka lin e Ba t t e rie s  
The PMD690 can operate using 8 standard AA size  
alkaline batteries.  
Ch a rg in g Ba t t e ry  
First load the batteries into the battery holder and then  
load the holder as shown in the following illustration.  
The optional Ni-Cad battery is charged only when:  
• The AC adaptor is connected  
• The Ni-Cad battery is loaded correctly in the battery  
compartment  
• The CHARGE slide switch is set to ON  
• The power to the unit is off  
While charging, the CHARGE LED will blink.  
When the charge cycle is complete, the CHARGE LED will  
stay steadily on.  
Notes  
• The battery will not charge when the power to the unit is on.  
Ch a rg in g Tim e  
Ba t t e ry Re p la ce m e n t  
When the battery alert indicator (  
Approximately 3 hours.  
) appears steadily in  
Notes  
the display, replace all batteries with new ones. For the  
complete description of the battery alert indiactor, please  
refer to page 12.  
• Make sure to fully charge the battery before first use.  
• Battery life may vary depending on the conditions under  
which the unit is operated (environmental temperature,  
humidity, speaker usage, etc.).  
• It is recommended to only use the Marantz Professional brand  
AC adaptor (model DA600) for use with the PMD690.  
• For optimum life and accurate battery display, make sure the  
battery ("bat") preset is set to "nc". See page 9 for more  
information on the preset menu.  
• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of battery  
power, it is recommended to always use a fully charged  
battery.  
• Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for an extended  
period of time.  
• If the charge LED does not blink when charging should be  
taking place, remove and then restore power.  
• The battery power should be completely used before it is re-  
charged because Ni-Cad type batteries have a memory effect  
which will reduce the total power of the battery if it is only  
partially used and re-charged.  
Fresh alkaline batteries will provide 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours  
of record or playback time (display backlight off)  
depending on the type of batteries used.  
Different brands of alkaline batteries provide very  
different levels of performance in the PMD690. For a list  
of the best performing alkaline batteries please see the  
Notes  
• When recording, to avoid problems caused by loss of battery  
power, it is recommended to always use new alkaline batteries.  
• Use only AA size batteries for replacement.  
• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct polarity (as  
illustrated on the battery holder).  
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for an  
extended period of time.  
• Battery life may vary depending on the conditions under  
which the unit is operated (environmental temperature,  
humidity, speaker usage, etc.).  
3
SETTING UP  
Po w e r On /Off  
Se t t in g t h e Da t e a n d Tim e  
Before operating your PMD690, perform the following  
operations to set the current date and time.  
The current date and time are recorded automatically at  
the beginning of each recording.  
Po w e r On  
Sliding the power switch to the right turns the power on.  
If a correctly formatted card is in the slot, the messages  
below will be displayed.  
1
With the power off, slide POWER to the right  
while holding down the DISPLAY (TIME/  
DATE) button.  
The unit turns on and enters the date/time setup  
mode.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the month, then  
press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.  
Card Check  
Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the day, then  
press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.  
Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the year, then  
press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.  
Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the hour, then  
press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.  
OVER  
Press 1˜4 or ¢˜¡ to set the minute,  
then press PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) to enter.  
To save the input time/date information, press  
the DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) button. The  
seconds will start counting from 00 and the unit  
will enter the stop mode.  
Note  
• TOC stands for Table of Contents and it is a reference to the  
beggining of the card that contains the information on all the  
audio tracks on the card.  
8
To return to the date setting display (step #2),  
press the PLAY/PAUSE (3˜8) instead of the  
DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) button.  
If the card in the slot has not been formatted to the  
specifications of the PMD690, the Un-Format display will  
appear as indiacted below:  
Notes  
• Pressing the STOP (7) button at any time during the time/date  
setting mode will cancel any changes and return the unit to the  
stop mode.  
• The time is always displayed in 24-hour time. So for example,  
23:59:59 is equivalent to 11:59:59 PM.  
• The clock runs on an internal large capacitor. While the power  
is not applied, the clock runs for approximately one month.  
If there is no card in the slot, then the following message  
will be displayed:  
Po w e r Off  
Sliding the power switch to the right while the power is  
on will turn the power off.  
Note  
• While the unit is recording or in the record-pause mode, the  
power switch is disabled.  
4
SETTING UP  
Eje ct in g a Ca rd  
Push the EJECT button as indicated to eject the PC Card  
from the PMD690.  
Un d e rst a n d in g PC Ca rd s  
The PMD690 records digital audio directly to PCMCIA  
and ATA compatable PC Cards. The PC Card storage  
system allows direct plug-and-play compatibility with  
conputers equipped with a PC Card slot.  
PC Cards come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The  
PMD690 is compatible with all types as long as they are  
PCMCIA compatible (flash memory and hard disk cards).  
Even though most PCMCIA compatible PC Card can be  
read by the PMD690, only certain types of cards can  
sustain the record speeds required. Therefore, only cards  
tested and approved by Marantz Professional should be  
used with the PMD690.  
PUSH  
Notes  
The recommended card list for the PMD690 can be found  
on the Marantz Professional website at  
• The EJECT button is mechanical and ejects the PC Card  
regardless of the unit’s power or operating status.  
Do not press EJECT while recording (when the REC indicator  
is lit). Though a secure file storage scheme is used, this may  
result in the loss of all data on the PC Card.  
• Also do not eject the card when the unit is checking the card  
("CHE card" display) or when the TOC is being read ("toc"  
display).  
In se rt in g a Ca rd  
Push the PC Card into the PMD690 as follows.  
Fo rm a t t in g a PC Ca rd  
Before using a PC Card for the first time, perform the  
following operations to format the PC Card so that it can  
be used to record audio. This operation completely erases  
any information stored on the card. Be sure to backup any  
important information before formatting.  
Note  
You can also use this operation to completely erase a previously  
used PC Card containing audio data you no longer need.  
Note  
• Make sure the card is inserted with the correct side facing up.  
5
SETTING UP  
Op e ra t io n  
Ca p a cit y o f File s a n d Ca rd  
1
2
3
Make sure the power is off.  
Insert the PC Card to be formatted.  
Slide the POWER switch to the right while  
holding down the ERASE (FORMAT) button.  
Due to limitations in the MS-DOS compatable file  
structure system, the maximum size of all the recorded  
tracks on a card is 1,200MB (MegaBytes) or 1.2GB  
(GigaBytes).  
The maximum card size that can be read by the PMD690 is  
2,150MB (MegaBytes) or 2.15GB (GigaBytes). Cards larger  
than 2.15GB may not work correctly in the PMD690.  
4
The format message below will be displayed.  
OVER  
5
After formatting the card and generating the  
EDL file, the "done" message below is displayed  
for 3 seconds.  
OVER  
6
The unit then enters the stop mode  
Notes  
• Even if a PC Card was formatted in a Windows compatible PC,  
formatting by the PMD690 is neccessary.  
• After recording and erasing a card many times, it is  
recommended to format the card so that new recording can be  
stored in the optimum way.  
• Do not eject the PC Card or turn this unit’s power off while  
formatting is in progress.  
7
When a card is in the PMD690 that has been  
correctly formatted or had all the tracks erased,  
the blank card message below will be displayed  
in the stop mode.  
The blank card message indicates that the card  
contains no audio tracks and is ready to be  
recorded onto.  
Note  
• The DISPLAY button can be used to check the amount of  
recording time available on the card based on the selected REC  
MODE.  
Ca re o f PC Ca rd s  
Please refer to the documentation included with your PC  
card for proper care.  
6
SETTING UP  
Co n n e ct in g Micro p h o n e s  
Co n n e ct in g An a lo g  
Co m p o n e n t s  
Connect microphones as shown below.  
You can connect two microphones for stereo to the MIC/  
LINE L and R (XLR) jacks.  
Alternatively, you can connect just one microphone (for  
mono recording or dual level mono recording) to the  
MIC/LINE IN L jack.  
The following illustrations show you how to connect  
analog audio components for recording or playback.  
To re co rd fro m a n a lo g a u d io co m p o n e n t s  
Connect the source component’s analog line output jacks  
to the PMD690's MIC/LINE IN (XLR) jack.  
MIC (L)  
MIXER, etc.  
LINE OUT  
MIC (R)  
R
R
L
L
Notes  
• Take care not to connect or disconnect microphones while  
recording. This may result in unwanted sounds in the  
recording.  
To o u t p u t a n a lo g a u d io sig n a ls t o a n o t h e r a u d io  
co m p o n e n t  
Po w e rin g t h e m icro p h o n e (s)  
This unit can supply +48 V of phantom power to the  
connected microphone(s). If your microphone(s) require  
phantom power, set PHANTOM +48V to ON.  
Connect the LINE OUT (RCA) jack on the PMD690 to the  
analog input on the destination component.  
Notes  
MIXER, TAPE DECK, etc.  
LINE IN  
• Phantom power is only applicable to condenser microphones.  
See the instruction manual of your microphones if phantom  
power is required.  
• Do not use phantom power in combination with dynamic  
microphones to avoid damage to the unit or the microphones.  
• You can also compensate for different microphones and/or  
environments. (See “ANC” and “MIC ATTENUATION” on  
page 14 for details.)  
R
L
7
SETTING UP  
Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
Co n n e ct in g Dig it a l Co m p o n e n t s  
Contact closure  
sw itch  
The following illustrations show you how to connect  
digital audio components.  
To o u t p u t d ig it a l a u d io sig n a ls t o a n o t h e r a u d io  
co m p o n e n t  
Connect the DIGITAL OUT (RCA) jack on the PMD690 to  
the digital input jack on the destination component. Turn  
the output on by placing the switch (next to the output  
jack) in the ON position.  
DAT, etc.  
DIGITAL IN  
Ava ila b le Fu n ct io n s  
The remote Pauses or Un-Pauses the unit during playback  
and recording.  
Po la rit y o f t h e REMOTE ja ck  
Notes  
• Digital audio is only output during normal playback and EDL  
playback. Digital audio is not output during recording even if  
the output is turned on.  
Open  
Close  
• When the digital output is not used, make sure to keep the  
DIGITAL OUT switch OFF to save battery life.  
• Make sure the destination component accepts the SPDIF (or  
IEC-958-II) type digital audio format.  
• Make sure the destination component accepts a sampling  
frequency of 48kHz or contains a digital sample rate converter.  
Recording  
Playback  
Pause recording  
Resume playback  
Resume recording  
Pause playback  
REMOTE  
Ot h e r Co n n e ct io n s  
2.5 mm Jack  
He a d p h o n e s  
Connect headphones to the HEADPHONE output as  
indicated below. Both recording and playback can be  
monitored through connected headphones.  
Notes  
• Use the HP/SPK VOLUME knob to control the volume of the  
headphone.  
• The sound from the internal speaker is muted automatically  
when headphones are connected.  
8
PRESET MENU  
Pre se t It e m s  
Pre se t Op e ra t io n  
The preset menu of the PMD690 allows many features and  
functions of the unit to be customized for individual  
requirements.  
AUTO MARK  
PRESET  
The following items can be accessed in the preset menu:  
1 / 4 ¢ / ¡  
• Bitrates assigned to the SP/LP/MONO switch  
• Sound detection level of the silent skip function  
• Detection time of the silent skip function  
• Alarm beep on or off  
• Battery type used  
• File format of the recorded tracks  
• ID1  
• ID2  
• ID3  
PLAY / PAUSE  
(6)  
Preset  
Display Available Options  
Default  
Setting  
256 kbps  
STOP (7)  
1)  
Bit rate of STEREO SP br  
PCM: 1536 kbps (PC2)  
1)  
MPEG: 384, 256 kbps  
1. While power is off, press and hold the AUTO  
MARK (PRESET) button and then slide the  
power switch to the right.  
1)  
Bit rate of STEREO LP br  
Bit rate of MONO br  
MPEG: 192, 128, 96, 64 kbps  
1)  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
PCM:768 kbps (PC1)  
,
MPEG: 192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32 kbps 1)  
-50dB to -10dB, 5dB step  
1 to 5 second  
2. The unit should enter the preset setting mode  
and "Preset" should be indicated in the display.  
Sound level for silent skip SL  
Silent time for silent skip St  
-40 dB  
3 seconds  
on  
3. The unit will then automatically display  
(flashing) the first preset -- bitrate for the SP  
record mode.  
2)  
Alarm beep  
Battery type  
File format  
aLa  
on, off  
bat  
For  
Alkaline, Ni-Cad, Ni-MH,  
Alkaline  
Wave (.wav) 3), MP2 (.mp2), MP2  
4. Use 1˜4 and ¢˜¡ buttons select which  
preset item you would like to change. The order  
of the preset menu items is the same as indicated  
on a preset chart on this page.  
Broadcast Wave (.bwf)  
ID1,2,3  
Id1  
Id2  
Id3  
000000 to 999999  
000000  
5. Use the PLAY/PAUSE button to alternate  
between changing the preset item and the  
available options for the currently displayed  
preset (the preset item options will flash).  
Note 1)  
Please refer to the following section.  
6. Use 1˜4 and ¢˜¡ buttons to then select  
which option you would like for the current  
preset item.  
Note 2)  
On/off for alarm beep at auto power off and for low battery  
warning.  
See page 12 "Low Battery Warning and Auto Power Off", and  
page 19 "Auto Power Off".  
7. When finished making a change to a preset item,  
press the PLAY/PAUSE button to select another  
preset item to change (preset item will flash).  
Note 3)  
Wave (.wav) format files that contain MP2 recorded information  
may not be suitable for some computer systems.  
8. When finished setting all the presets, press the  
AUTO MARK (PRESET) button to save all the  
changes and exit the preset menu mode.  
Re co rd in g Tim e  
9. If you do not want to save the changes made to  
the preset menu, press the STOP button to exit  
without saving the changes.  
The amount of memory required per hour of recording is  
as follows.  
Bit Rate (kbps)  
MB/Hour  
16 MB  
10. After exiting the preset menu mode, the unit will  
return to normal operation in the stop mode.  
32  
48  
25 MB  
64  
33 MB  
Note  
96  
50 MB  
• The preset settings remain stored after the power is turned off.  
128  
67 MB  
192  
100 MB  
136 MB  
200 MB  
400 MB  
800 MB  
256  
384  
768 (PC1, PCM Mono)  
1536 (PC2, PCM Stereo)  
9
PRESET MENU  
Exa m p le : Ch a n g in g t h e b it ra t e p re se t  
5
5
SP  
LP  
5
5
Bit rate of STEREO LP  
(Long Play) REC MODE  
is 128 kbps.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
Bit rate of STEREO SP  
(Short Play) REC MODE  
6
5
5
SP  
5
5
Bit rate is 256 kbps in  
Stereo.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
Bit rate of MONO REC  
MODE.  
6
5
5
SP  
5
5
Bit rate of MONO REC  
MODE is 48 kbps.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
PCM Stereo (PC 2:  
PCM 2 channels, 1536 kbps)  
6
5
5
SP  
5
5
Bit rate of MONO REC  
MODE is 32 kbps.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
Bit rate of SP REC  
MODE is PCM stereo  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
5
5
Bit rate of MONO REC  
MODE is PCM. (PC1:  
PCM 1 channel, 768 kbps)  
6
5
5
Bit rate of MONO REC  
MODE is set to PCM  
mono.  
10  
PRESET MENU  
Exa m p le : Ch a n g in g t h e b a t t e ry t yp e p re se t  
Exa m p le : Ch a n g in g t h e file fo rm a t p re se t  
5
5
5
5
OVER  
OVER  
Display for Wave (.wav)  
file format.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
Display for internal  
Alkaline battery.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
5
5
5
5
OVER  
OVER  
Display for internal Ni-  
Cad battery.  
Display for MP2 (.mp2)  
file format.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
5
5
OVER  
OVER  
Display for internal Ni-  
MH battery.  
Display for Broadcast Wave (.bwf) file format.  
1 /4, ¢ / ¡  
Note  
ID Nu m b e r Pre se t s  
Ni-Cad (RB1100) is option of PMD690.  
The ID numbers are saved in the 'Extension Chunk' of the  
Broadcast WAVE (BWF) file format. The IDs are defined  
as follows:  
The Ni-MH battery preset ("nh") should be used in conjunction  
with the optional Marantz Ni-MH battery or if commercially  
available AA-sized Ni-MH batteries are used in conjunction with  
the alkaline battery holder.  
ID1 :Description  
ID2 :Originator  
ID3 :Originator Reference  
Exa m p le :  
If the IDs are used in a broadcast station situation:  
• ID1 could be used for the ID of the broadcasting station  
• ID2 could be used for the department code  
• ID3 could be used for the badge number of the reporter  
ID Nu m b e r Se t t in g Op e ra t io n  
• The PLAY/PAUSE button will cycle through each digit  
of the selected ID#.  
• The 1 /4 and ¢ / ¡ buttons will increase or  
decrease the digit that is flashing.  
11  
GENERAL FUNCTION  
Lo w Ba t t e ry Wa rn in g a n d  
Au t o Po w e r Off  
Disp la y Se le ct io n s  
Ch a n g in g t h e Disp la ye d In fo rm a t io n  
The PMD690 has built-in power management and  
emergency shut-down system when batteries are used.  
Pressing the DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) button will change  
the displayed information as follows.  
To make sure this system operates correctly, make sure  
the battery preset ("bat") in the preset menu is set  
correctly. Please refer to page 9 for more information on  
how to set the presets.  
Du rin g St o p Mo d e  
q Total Track #  
Total Track Time  
1st Wa rn in g  
When the remaining battery time starts running low, a 1st  
warning will appear. The 1st warning is when the low  
battery indicator appears in the display as follows.  
After the 1st warning appears, the battery has  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes of total record or playback  
time remaining.  
TRACK  
TOTAL  
TIME  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
w Total Track #  
Total Remain Time  
(time available for recording  
TRACK  
TIME  
at the selected bit rate)  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
TRACK  
TOTAL REMAIN TIME  
L
2n d Wa rn in g  
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
When the remaining battery time becomes extremely  
low, the 2nd warning will appear. The 2nd warning is  
when the battery indicator begins to flash as indicated in  
the diagram below.  
e Current Time  
After the second warning appears, the battery has  
approximately 1 to 3 minutes of recording or playback  
time remaining.  
TIME  
L
TRACK  
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
TIME  
R
5
Note  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
• The time is always displayed in 24-hour time. So for example,  
23:59:59 is equivalent to 11:59:59 PM.  
5
r Current Date (MM:DD:YY)  
Note  
If the alarm preset ["  
"] is set ON, the PMD690 will  
audibly beep to alert that the batteries life is nearing an  
end.  
When recording from microphone (INPUT switch position  
is at MIC), beep sounds only from headphone, not from  
speaker.  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
Sh u t -Do w n  
Note  
If the unit continues to operate after the 2nd warning  
appears, the unit will enter an automatic shut-down  
procedure before all power is lost. Recording or playback  
will stop and the unit will automatically power itself off.  
• The date is always displayed in Month, day, Year (MM:DD:YY)  
format.  
12  
GENERAL FUNCTION  
Du rin g Pla yb a ck a n d Pla y-Pa u se  
Du rin g Re co rd in g a n d Re co rd -Pa u se  
q Current Track #  
Time elapsed on current  
playing track  
q Current Track #  
Recording elapsed time on  
current track  
TRACK  
TRACK  
TIME  
TIME  
REC  
SP  
L
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
w Current Track #  
Remaining time of current  
playing track  
w Current Track #  
Remaining recording time  
(Time available for recording)  
TRACK  
REMAIN TIME  
TRACK  
REMAIN TIME  
REC  
SP  
L
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
e Current Track #  
Accumulated time elapsed  
(Total time of tracks previous  
to the current track + time elapsed  
on current playing track)  
e Current Track #  
Accumulated recording time elapsed  
(Total time of tracks previous to the  
current track + recording time  
elapsed on the current track)  
TRACK  
TOTAL  
TIME  
TRACK  
TOTAL  
TIME  
REC  
SP  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
r Current Track #  
Total playback remain time  
(Total time of tracks after the  
current track + remain time  
of current playing track)  
Disp la y Ba cklig h t  
To Illuminate the Display:  
• Press the LIGHT button:  
TRACK  
TOTAL REMAIN TIME  
The display backlight will turn on for 3 seconds and  
then turn off.  
• Press and hold the LIGHT button for more than 1  
second:  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
The display backlight will stay on until it is turned off  
by pressing the LIGHT button or if the power is turned off.  
t Recorded Mode of  
Time when the current track  
was recorded  
the Current track  
(
: Stereo,  
: Mono)  
Ke y (Bu t t o n ) Lo ck  
RECORDED  
TIME  
The KEY LOCK switch sets the unit in the mode at the  
time the switch was set. This locking function can prevent  
accidental changes in a set mode or lock the unit in  
recording or playback.  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
While the Key Lock is on, the only switches and functions  
available are as follows:  
Note  
• LIGHT  
• The time is always displayed in 24-hour time. So for example,  
13:21:03 is equivalent to 1:21:03 PM.  
• POWER (except during recording)  
• All the top panel slide switches except: PRE REC and  
REC MODE  
If a locked button is pressed, the following message will  
be displayed.  
y Recorded Bit Rate  
Date when the current track  
was recorded  
of the Current Track  
RECORDED  
TRACK  
L
L
OVER  
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
-dB  
R
13  
RECORDING  
ANC (Am b ie n t No ise Ca n ce l)  
The ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch is only  
applicable to microphone inputs but does not affect the  
line input.  
In p u t Co n t ro ls  
INPUT Se le ct io n  
The PMD690 can record from a variety of inputs:  
• XLR micorphone connection (L/R, L)  
• Internal microphone  
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
SP  
MONO  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
-30dB  
• Line level source (L/R, L)  
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
SP  
MONO  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
KEY LOCK  
PRE REC  
ANC  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
-30dB  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
This ANC feature allows the recorder to filter out  
unwanted backgraund noise. The available settings are as  
follows.  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
• Band-pass (  
) : Cuts low frequency (150Hz and  
KEY LOCK  
PRE REC  
ANC  
lower, ex : wind noise, proximity effect) and high  
frequency (3KHz and higher)  
• Flat : No filtering  
The INPUT switch offers selection of microphone (MIC) or  
line level (LINE) input.  
• Low-cut (  
) : Cuts low frequency (150Hz and lower,  
ex : wind noise, proximity effect)  
Notes  
• The MIC switch above the INPUT switch is only active when  
the INPUT switch is set to the middle (MIC) position.  
• When REC MODE is STEREO (SP or LP) and INPUT is LINE,  
the input is stereo (L and R of the line inputs).  
• When REC MODE is MONO and INPUT is LINE, the input is L  
channel of the line inputs.  
REC LEVEL Co n t ro l  
The PMD690 offers three ways to control the recording  
level: manual (MANUAL), manual with a limiter  
(LIMITER), and automatic (ALC).  
• MANUAL: The recording level is controlled by the REC  
LEVEL knob.  
• LIMITER: The recording level is controlled by the REC  
LEVEL knob but a limiting circuit in the PMD690 will  
not allow the input signal to overload (go past the -9dB  
mark on the level meter). The recover time is short so  
that the set record level is maintained as much as  
possible.  
MIC ATTEN (At t e n u a t io n )  
The MIC ATTEN switch adjusts the base input level for  
MIC L/R and MIC L inputs only.  
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
SP  
MONO  
The REC LED will dim when the Limiter is heavily  
limiting the input signal.  
• ALC (Automatic record Level Control): The recording  
level in this mode is controlled exclusively by the  
PMD690 and the REC LEVEL knob is disabled. The  
recover time of the system is long so that the recording  
level does not constantly fluctuate.  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
-30dB  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
Se t t in g t h e Re co rd Le ve l  
KEY LOCK  
PRE REC  
ANC  
• The optimum recording level is where the peak of the  
input sound just barely flickers past the -12dB point  
(highlighted in black in the display).  
• The recording level should never reach the overload  
point in the level meter (OVER symbol highlighted in  
black). Reaching that point will result in digital noise  
which is very uncomfortable for the ear.  
Adjusting the microphone attenuation allows  
microphones with higher sensitivity to be recorded and  
controlled the same way as microphones with lower  
sensitivity.  
In p u t Co n t ro ls Su m m a ry  
Switch  
MIC ATTEN  
Effective  
ANC  
Effective  
REC LEVEL  
Effective  
Input  
MIC  
XLR microphone  
connector input  
Internal  
Not effective  
Not effective  
Effective  
Effective  
microphone Input  
Not effective  
Effective  
Line Input  
14  
RECORDING  
Notes  
• For the pre-record function to operate correctly, the PMD690  
must be in the record-pause mode for at least 2 seconds. If the  
unit is in record-pause for less than 2 seconds, then the pre-  
record time will be shorter than 2 seconds.  
Re co rd Se t t in g s  
• When recording is started with the pre-record function active,  
the elapsed recording time in the display will start at the 2  
seconds mark.  
REC MODE  
Three programmable record modes are available for each track  
that is recorded. See the Preset Menu section for information  
on how to change the value of each of the record modes.  
• Pre-record is automatically activated when the Silent Skip  
feature is on.  
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
SP  
MONO  
SILENT SKIP  
The SILENT SKIP button activates the silent skip mode  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
and the “S.SKIP” icon will be displayed.  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
-30dB  
REPEAT  
RENUMBER  
ERASE  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
PRESET  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
FORMAT  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
The silent skip system operates during the record mode  
only and is based on the parameters set in the preset  
menu. Please refer to the Preset Menu section on page 9  
for information on setting the operational parameters of  
the silent skip system.  
KEY LOCK  
PRE REC  
ANC  
The three available modes are as follows.  
• MONO: Monaural recording (1 track).  
Neither “SP” nor “LP” icon will be displayed when in  
the record-pause or record modes.  
• LP (Long Play, Stereo): This setting offers lower sound  
quality than the SP mode but takes up less memory  
space. The “LP” icon will be displayed during the  
record-pause and record modes.  
When active during recording, the silent skip system will  
continually look for the preset sound level, for the preset  
amount of time. If the preset sound level is sensed for the  
preset time, the unit will enter the record-pause mode.  
• SP (Short Play, Stereo): The setting with the highest  
sound quality but the shortest record time. The “SP”  
icon will be displayed during the record-pause and  
record modes.  
The silent skip system will then stay in the record-pause  
mode until a signal of approximately -30dB is input. The  
unit will then re-enter the record mode and will continue  
to record until the preset parameters of the silent skip  
system are meet again.  
Du a l LEVEL MONO  
When the MIC switch is at L or at INT, and when the REC  
MODE switch is set to SP or LP, DUAL LEVEL MONO  
recording takes place.  
Notes  
• When first going into the record-pause mode from stop,  
recording must be started manually with the REC/MARK  
button. After recording is started, the silent skip system will  
control the recording.  
• If the silent skip system pauses a recording, recording can be  
re-started manually by pressing the REC/MARK or PLAY/  
PAUSE buttons.  
The L (left) channel is recorded at normal sound level, and  
R (right) channel at -15dB.  
Note  
DUAL LEVEL MONO works only for MIC input, not for LINE input.  
• The pre-record function is always active while the silent skip  
function is turned on. This is done to prevent audio from  
being cut-off when the system starts and stops.  
L/R MIX MONO  
When the MIC switch is set to L/R and the REC MODE  
switch is set to MONO, the L and R inputs will be  
combined and recorded onto a single track.  
The chart below indiactes the relation between the MIC  
switch and the REC MODE switch.  
AUTO MARK  
The AUTO MARK button activates the auto marking  
system and the “A.MARK” icon will be displayed.  
MIC Switch  
L/R  
L
INT  
REC MODE switch  
REPEAT  
RENUMBER  
ERASE  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
SP  
LP  
Stereo  
Dual Level Mono Recording  
Mono Recording  
recording  
FORMAT  
PRESET  
L/R Mix Mono  
Recording  
MONO  
When the auto mark feature is active, every time a  
recording is paused, manually or by the Silent Skip  
system, an EDL mark is placed at that point in the track.  
Please refer to the section titled "The EDL" on page 21 for  
information on the meaning and uses of the EDL marks.  
PRE REC  
The 2-second pre-record feature is active when the PRE  
REC switch is set to the ON position.  
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
SP  
MONO  
Notes  
• Auto mark can be switched on or off in any mode.  
• An EDL mark is automatically placed at the beginning of each  
track, regardless if the auto mark function is on or off.  
• Marks are automatically placed in the normal record mode and  
also in the silent skip record mode.  
• The maximum number of EDL marks on a card is 255. If the  
card reaches 255 marks, the auto mark function will  
automatically turn off and the AUTO MARK button will not  
allow the function to be re-activated.  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
-30dB  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
• If the maximum number of EDL marks (255) is reached, “FULL  
-P 255” will be indicated on the display for 3 seconds.  
• If the maximum number of EDL marks (255) is reached,  
individual EDL marks or all the EDL marks can be erased.  
Please refer to the Editing EDL Marks section on page 23 for  
information about erasing EDL marks.  
KEY LOCK  
PRE REC  
ANC  
When pre-record is active, the unit will record 2 seconds  
of audio before the record button is pressed to start  
recording. The benefit of the pre-record function is that it  
can prevent missed or delayed starts of a recording.  
15  
RECORDING  
5. To stop recording but then continue to record to  
the current track, recording must be paused and  
not stopped. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to  
enter the record-pause mode and then press  
REC/MARK to resume recording.  
Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n  
record settings  
1 / 4  
6. When ready to stop recording and complete the  
current track, press the STOP button. The TOC  
will be updated and the unit will enter the stop  
mode.  
REC CANCEL  
Notes  
• All record settings can be changed during recording except the  
REC MODE. If the REC MODE is changed during recording,  
the new setting takes effect for the next track.  
• If the Auto Mark feature is active during recording, every time  
a track is paused an EDL mark is added.  
• The REC LED will dim when the Limiter is heavily limiting the  
input signal.  
REC LED  
REC/MARK  
STOP  
• The minimum length of a track is 0.5 seconds. A track of less  
than 0.5 seconds will not be recorded on the card.  
Ba sic Pro ce d u re  
1. Make sure all input selection and record settings  
are made correctly.  
Re c Ca n ce l  
The Rec Cancel function allows a recording that is in  
progress to be started over in case there is a problem or  
the information recorded so far is not what was intended.  
Performing this function will result in all the information  
recorded up to that point in the track to be discarded.  
2. Press the RECORD/MARK button to enter the  
Record-Pause mode. The input signal will now  
appear in the level meter of the display and the  
REC LED and REC indicator in the display will  
flash.  
After performing the function, the unit will re-start at the  
beginning of the current track and wait for recording to be  
started again.  
REC  
5
5
5
TRACK  
TIME  
1. While recording press the 1/4 (REC  
REC  
CANCEL) button.  
5
5
The "can" message will flash as follows in the  
display.  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
REC  
3. If the REC LEVEL switch is set to MANUAL or  
LIMITER, the REC LEVEL knob will be active  
and allow you make adjustments to the  
recording level based on the input source. Refer  
to page 14 for information on setting the  
recording level.  
5
REC  
SP  
5
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
4. When ready to record, press the RECORD/  
MARK button to start recording. The REC LED  
and REC indicator in the display will stay  
steadily on and the current track number will  
quickly alternate with the next EDL mark  
number, showing that an EDL mark was placed  
at the beginning of the track.  
2. Press 1/4 (REC CANCEL) again within 3  
seconds to perform the Rec Cancel function.  
3. The PMD690 will discard the recording on the  
current track and re-enters the record-pause  
mode at the beginning of the track.  
4. If the 1/4 button is not pressed within 3  
seconds while the "can" message is flashing,  
recording will contonue as normal.  
REC  
TRACK  
Note  
TIME  
REC  
• Recording will continue while the "can" message is flashing.  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
Note  
• Pressing the REC/MARK button during recording will add an  
EDL mark at the point that the button was pressed.  
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RECORDING  
So u rce Mo n it o r  
For source monitor output and level meter, refer to the  
table below.  
So u rce m o n it o r o u t p u t a cco rd in g t o ANALOG OUT sw it ch (d u rin g Re c-Pa u se o r Re c)  
Recording Mode  
ANALOG OUT switch  
Stereo  
Stereo  
L
R
Dual Level Mono  
Stereo  
Mono  
Stereo  
L
L
R
R
L
R
L
R
Headphone (L channel)  
Headphone (R channel)  
Speaker  
Line Out (L channel)  
Line Out (R channel)  
Digital Out  
Mono -15dB  
Mono -15dB  
L=R=Mono  
L=R=Mono  
Output  
(Source  
Monitor  
Output)  
OFF  
Mono  
Mono -15dB  
Mono/Mono -15dB  
Mono  
L
R
L/R  
L
L=R=Mono  
L=R=Mono  
Mono  
Upper  
Lower  
Level meter  
R
Mono -15dB  
OFF  
Fu ll Ca rd s  
The following message will appear if the PC Card is filled  
during recording or if attempting to start recording with a  
full card.  
In order to re-use a full card, tracks need to be erased or  
the card needs to be re-formatted (erases all tracks).  
Ma xim u m Nu m b e r o f Tra cks  
Each PC Card can hold a maximum of 255 tracks. When  
attempting to start recording when the maximum number  
of tracks is reached, the following message will be  
displayed.  
In order to continue to use a full card, tracks need to be  
erased or the card needs to be re-formatted (erases all  
tracks).  
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PLAYBACK a n d EDITING  
4. Press the DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) button to  
alternate between the various track information  
display options. Refer to the Display Selections  
section on page 12 for more information.  
Pla yb a ck  
The standard playback mode will play all the tracks on a  
card in order. Alternative playback options are the EDL  
playback mode, where the EDL marks in the tracks  
control playback, and the Repeat playback mode where  
either a single track is continually repeated or all the  
tracks on a card are continually repeated.  
5. Playback will continue until the all the  
remaining tracks on the card have been played  
or the STOP button is pressed to stop playback.  
Re ve rse a n d Fo rw a rd Se a rch  
The played back audio signal is simultaneously output to  
the HEADPHONE jack, LINE OUT, DIGITAL OUT (if  
turned on), and speaker (if no headphones are connected).  
The HP/SPK VOLUME knob above the HEADPHONE  
jack controls the output volume through the headphones  
and speaker. All other outputs are a fixed level.  
For output and levelmeter, refer to the table at the bottom  
of this page.  
During playback, press and hold the 1/4 or ¢/¡  
button to perform an audible search (4 times normal  
speed) in the reverse or forward direction. Release the  
1/4 or ¢/¡ button to return to the normal  
playback speed.  
Notes  
• Reverse and forward searching will continue to the next or  
previous track if held down past the beginning or the end of a  
track.  
• If Repeat or Repeat 1 is on, the searching will follow the track  
order of the Repeat mode.  
ANALOG OUT  
EDL PLAY  
• These functions are not available during EDL playback and  
EDL repeat playback modes.  
1 / 4 ¢ / ¡  
Fa st Re ve rse a n d Fo rw a rd Se a rch  
For very large tracks, the normal reverse and forward  
search speeds are too slow if certain points later in the  
track need to be reached. Therefore, a 30 and 250 times  
normal speed search is possible.  
During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to enter  
the pause mode in the desired track you want to search.  
Then press and hold the 1/4 or ¢/¡ button to  
start fast search in the reverse or forward direction. The  
search speed will be 30 times normal for 3 seconds and  
then become 250 times normal for the rest of the time the  
button is held. Release the 1/4 or ¢/¡ button to  
return to the pause mode.  
DISPLAY  
PLAY / PAUSE  
(6)  
STOP (7)  
Ba sic Pro ce d u re  
1. From the stop mode, press the PLAY/PAUSE  
button to start playback from the first track on  
the card.  
2. Playback can be paused at any point by pressing  
the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback is resumed  
by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
3. Press the DISPLAY (TIME/DATE) button to  
alternate between the various track information  
display options. Refer to the Display Selections  
section on page for more information.  
4. Playback will continue until the all the tracks on  
the card have been played or the STOP button is  
pressed to stop playback.  
Notes  
• There is no sound output in either of the fast search speeds.  
• Reverse and forward searching will continue to the next or  
previous track if held down past the begging or the end of a  
track.  
• If Repeat or Repeat 1 is on, the searching will follow the track  
order of the Repeat mode.  
• These functions are not available during EDL playback and  
EDL repeat playback modes.  
Se le ct in g Tra cks  
In the stop, play, or pause modes, tracks previous or next  
are selected by pressing the 1/4 and ¢/¡  
buttons, corresponding the desired direction.  
If the 1/4 button is pressed while playing back a  
track or when paused at some point in a track, the  
beginning of the current track is selected. Quick  
subsequent presses of the 1/4 button will then select  
previous tracks.  
St a rt in g Pla yb a ck fro m a Se le ct e d Tra ck  
1. From the stop mode, press the 1/4 or ¢/  
¡ button until the desired playback track is  
indicated in the display.  
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback.  
Note  
• Erased tracks numbers are skipped when selecting tracks  
unless the Renumber function is performed. Please refer to  
page 20 for more information on the Renumber function.  
• These functions are not available during EDL playback and  
EDL repeat playback modes.  
3. Playback can be paused at any point by pressing  
the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback is resumed  
by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
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PLAYBACK a n d EDITING  
Re p e a t Pla y, Sin g le Tra ck Pla y  
Ou t p u t Se le ct io n  
The PMD690 can be set to repeatedly playback a single  
track or all the tracks on a card. The PMD690 also can be  
set to play a single track and pause.  
The ANALOG OUTPUT switch is used to select the  
output through the headphones, speaker, and line output.  
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
SP  
MONO  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
REPEAT  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
-30dB  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
KEY LOCK  
PRE REC  
ANC  
This switch has effect only on Stereo and Dual Mono  
recordings (not Mono recordings). The normal position is  
Stereo, which will playback the audio on card as it was  
recorded (left channel of the recording to the left channel  
of the headphone and line out and the right channel of the  
recording to the right channel of the headphone and line  
out).  
PLAY / PAUSE  
(6)  
To enter the single track repeat mode, press the REPEAT  
button so that the "REPEAT 1" is indicated in the display  
as shown below.  
If the L (left) or R (right) position is selected, that channel  
of the recording will be output to both the left and right  
channels of the headphones and line out jacks.  
REPEAT  
TRACK  
1
TIME  
Au t o Po w e r Off  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
If the PMD690 is not operated for 5 minutes during stop  
or play pause, the power is automatically shut off in oder  
to conserve battery life. The alarm beep sounds for 30  
seconds until the Auto Power Off.  
To enter the all track repeat mode, press the REPEAT  
button so that "REPEAT" is indicated in the display as  
shown below.  
If the alarm preset ["  
"] is set ON, the unit will beep to  
alart that the power is automatically shut off.  
REPEAT  
TRACK  
1
TIME  
Tra ck Ed it in g  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
The PMD690 allows only two ways to directly manipulate  
the recorded tracks on a card, Erase and Renumber.  
R
Erasing a track will permanently delete a recorded track  
from a card. The track number of the deleted file is  
eliminated but a higher number track does not take its  
place. The deleted track number remains gone until the  
Renumber function is performed.  
To enter single track play mode, press the REPEAT button  
so that the "1" is indicated in the display as shown below.  
After playing the track, the PMD690 pauses at the  
beginning of next track.  
1
Note  
TRACK  
• The next recorded track is always the last track on the card.  
Therefore, if a deleted track is the last track on a card or a  
deleted track is the last track on the card and other tracks  
directly previous have been deleted, then the next recorded  
track number will be a number of a track that has been deleted.  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
The Renumber function will re-order all the tracks on a  
card in a sequential order starting from number 1. For  
example, if a card has three tracks numbered 2, 4, and 6,  
the Renumber function will change the track numbers to  
1, 2, and 3. So the old track 2 becomes track 1, the old  
track 4 becomes track 2, and the old track 6 becomes track  
3.  
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PLAYBACK a n d EDITING  
Tra ck Era se  
Re n u m b e r  
REPEAT  
RENUMBER  
ERASE  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
REPEAT  
RENUMBER  
ERASE  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
PRESET  
FORMAT  
PRESET  
FORMAT  
1. From the stop mode, use the 1/4 and ¢/  
¡ buttons to select the track that is to be  
deleted.  
1. From the stop mode, press the RENUMBER  
button. The "re no" message will flash in the  
display as follows:  
2. Press the ERASE (FORMAT) button. The "Erase"  
message will flash in the display as follows.  
5
5
TRACK  
5
OVER  
5
OVER  
2. Press the RENUMBER button again to confirm  
the track renumbering. The "re no" message will  
stay steadily on in the display as follows to  
3. Press the ERASE button again to confirm the  
track erase. The "Erase" message will stay  
steadily on in the display as follows to indicate  
that the Erase function is executing.  
indicate that the Renumber function is executing.  
TRACK  
3. When the Renumber function is finished, the "re  
done" message is indicated in the display for 3  
seconds as follows.  
4. When the Erase function is finished, the "done"  
message is indicated in the display for 3 seconds  
as follows.  
TRACK  
4. The unit will then return to the stop mode.  
5. The unit will then return to the stop mode.  
Note  
• The STOP button can be used to cancel the Renumber function  
before it is confirmed.  
Notes  
• The STOP button can be used to cancel the Erase function  
before it is confirmed.  
• Use the Format function to erase all the tracks on a card.  
20  
THE EDL  
Every time an EDL mark is placed on a card, the total  
quantity of the EDL marks on the card is displayed for  
one second in the track number display area (see example  
below). This is meant to provide a reference of what  
number EDL mark is at that specific location and an  
indication of the remaining EDL marks on the card. The  
maximum number of EDL marks per card is 255.  
EDL Ma rkin g  
The EDL marking and playback system of the PMD690  
allows either a custom playback sequence to be  
programmed or the audio between two specific points in  
the card to be repeatedly played back.  
For the custom playback sequence, the process is  
completely linear, which means that the order of the  
programmed sequence must correspond to the order of  
the audio tracks on the card. So basically the EDL system  
allows portions of the audio data stored on the card to be  
skipped.  
TIME  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
When a mark is placed, the total  
quantity of mark is displayed  
(total mark quantity = 192)  
EDL marks are placed on the card in various ways.  
MARK SELECT  
JUMP TO MARK  
EDL PLAY  
TOTAL MARK  
ERASE  
REPEAT  
TRACK  
TIME  
1 / 4 ¢ / ¡  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
After one second, the display  
returns to the track number  
display  
(track number = 124)  
PLAY / PAUSE  
(6)  
When the maximum number of EDL marks has been  
placed, the following message will appear in the display.  
REC / MARK  
STOP (7)  
During recording, marks are placed:  
• At the beginning of each new track  
• When the REC/MARK button is pressed  
• When the AUTO MARK function is active and the  
PMD690 is placed in the record-pause mode manually  
or via the SILENT SKIP function  
In order to place EDL marks after the above message is  
displayed, either individual or all the EDL marks on the  
card need to be erased. Refer to page 23 in this section for  
more information on performing the EDL mark erase  
functions.  
During playback or play-pause, marks are placed:  
• When the REC/MARK button is pressed  
Each mark has the possibility to be defined as one of four  
types:  
Play Mark ("P") – The basic indication for an EDL mark  
and, during EDL playback, a marker to indicate that the  
audio after the mark is to be played until the next EDL  
mark.  
Notes  
• The EDL marks are stored as a separate EDL file on the card  
that is only readable by the PMD690. Do not attempt to edit or  
delete this file on a PC.  
• If all available EDL marks have been placed, the Auto Mark  
function will automatically be turned off and will not be  
available again until there are available EDL marks on the  
card.  
• There can be only one A and one B point on each card. If an A  
or B point exists on a card and a new A or B point is marked,  
the new A or B point replaces the old A or B point and the old  
A or B point becomes a P point.  
Skip Mark ("S") – During EDL playback, a marker to  
indicate that the audio after the mark is to be skipped  
until the next EDL mark.  
A Point Mark ("a") – The start point for a repeating loop.  
B Point Mark ("b") – The end point for a repeating loop.  
All new EDL marks are initially placed as Play marks.  
After recording or playback is complete, the definition of  
all the EDL marks on the card can be changed. Refer to  
page 23 in this section for more information on how to  
change a mark type.  
21  
THE EDL  
Disp la y o f Lo ca t e d EDL Ma rks  
Au t o Ma rk  
When an EDL mark is located, the number of that  
particular EDL mark is displayed for one second in the  
track mark display area. Then the track number where  
the mark is located is displayed as the example below  
indicates.  
The Auto Mark function automatically places an EDL  
mark on the card when the PMD690 enters the record-  
pause mode from the record mode. The record-pause  
mode is entered either manually via the PLAY/PAUSE  
button or in an automated way via the Silent Skip system.  
The Auto Mark function can be turned on and off at any  
time. When Auto Mark is on, the "A.MARK" icon in the  
display will light as follows.  
TIME  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
A.MARK  
TRACK  
TIME  
REC  
When a mark is located, the mark  
number accessed is displayed  
(mark number = 132)  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
TRACK  
TIME  
Please refer to the Record Settings section on page 15 for  
more information on the Auto Mark function.  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
After one second, the track  
number of where the mark was  
placed is displayed  
Se a rch in g fo r EDL Ma rks  
(track number = 121)  
The EDL marks on the card can be searched for in either  
the forward or reverse direction during STOP, PLAY, and  
PLAY PAUSE.  
Disp la yin g t h e To t a l Nu m b e r Of EDL Ma rks  
While in the stop mode, the total number of EDL marks  
on the card can be displayed by holding down the TOTAL  
MARK button and then pressing the REC/MARK button.  
The total number of EDL marks on the card will then be  
displayed for 3 seconds as indicated below.  
Fo rw a rd EDL Ma rk Se a rch  
EDL marks can be searched for in the forward direction  
by holding down the JUMP TO MARK button and  
pressing the ¢/¡ button. Every time the ¢/¡  
button is pressed, the PMD690 will search for the next  
mark on the card. If forward search is performed while at  
the last EDL mark on the card, the PMD690 will start  
searching from the beginning of the card (EDL mark 1).  
Re ve rse EDL Ma rk Se a rch  
EDL marks can searched for in the reverse direction by  
holding down the JUMP TO MARK button and pressing  
the 1/4 button. Every time the 1/4 button is  
pressed, the PMD690 will search for the previous mark on  
the card. If previous search is performed while at the first  
EDL mark on the card, the PMD690 will start searching  
from the end of the card (last EDL mark).  
22  
THE EDL  
Notes  
• The mark type can also be automatically saved by searching  
Ed it in g EDL Ma rks  
for the next or previous mark on the card.  
• There can be only one A and one B point on each card. If an A  
or B point exists on a card and a new A or B point is marked,  
the new A or B point replaces the old A or B point and the old  
A or B point becomes a P point.  
After all the EDL marks are placed in the audio tracks of a  
card, they can be edited by changing the mark types,  
erasing specific marks, or erasing all the marks.  
Era sin g a n EDL Ma rk  
REPEAT  
RENUMBER  
ERASE  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
Ch a n g in g a Ma rk Typ e  
Locate the EDL mark to be changed by using the mark  
search functions. When the desired EDL mark is located,  
press the MARK SELECT button to display the current  
mark type. Each subsequent press of the MARK SELECT  
button will then change the mark type in the following  
order.  
FORMAT  
PRESET  
Locate the EDL mark to be erased by using the mark  
search functions. When the desired EDL mark is located,  
press the ERASE button so that the display flashes the  
mark type of the selected mark followed by the "Erase"  
message. Press the ERASE button again to confirm the  
Erase function (or press the STOP button to cancel). When  
the erase operation is complete, the "done" message will  
be displayed and then the unit will return to the point  
where the mark was in the pause mode.  
The complete procedure is displayed as follows.  
5
OVER  
OVER  
OVER  
50  
50  
50  
50  
40  
40  
40  
40  
24  
24  
24  
24  
12  
12  
12  
12  
6
2
0
0
0
-dB  
-dB  
-dB  
-dB  
5
OVER  
P
: Play  
Waiting for confirmation.  
Press the ERASE button to confirm.  
Press the STOP button to cancel.  
6
2
S
: Skip  
Erase operation executing.  
6
2
-a : Repeat Point A  
Erase complete.  
TRACK  
OVER  
6
2
0
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
-b : Repeat Point B  
The PMD690 returns to the location of the erased mark.  
When the desired mark type is displayed, press the  
PLAY/PAUSE button to save the mark type. If you  
decide not to change the mark, press the STOP button to  
cancel the mark changing operation.  
Note  
• Erasing an EDL mark will automatically renumber all the EDL  
marks on the card. The result is similar to the track renumber  
function that is described on page 19 in the Track Editing section.  
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THE EDL  
Era sin g a ll t h e EDL Ma rks  
EDL Pla yb a ck  
ERASE  
The EDL playback mode will start playing back from the  
current position but will observe the direction of the  
programmed EDL marks.  
JUMP TO MARK  
EDL PLAY  
From the STOP mode, hold the JUMP TO MARK button  
and press the ERASE button so that the display flashes the  
"EdL Erase" message. Continue to hold the JUMP TO  
MARK button and press the ERASE button again to  
confirm the EDL Erase function (or press the STOP button  
to cancel). When the erase operation is complete, the  
"done" message will be displayed.  
PLAY / PAUSE  
(6)  
To start EDL playback, hold the EDL PLAY button and  
press the PLAY/PAUSE button. EDL playback will then  
start playing the audio on the card starting from the first  
track (unless it is skipped). An example of a programmed  
EDL playback is as follows.  
The complete procedure is displayed as follows.  
Current Position  
5
JUMP  
JUMP  
Recorded Contents  
5
OVER  
PLAY  
SKIP  
PLAY  
SKIP  
SKIP  
Waiting for confirmation.  
Press the ERASE button  
while holding down the JUMP  
TO MARK button to confirm.  
Press the STOP button to  
cancel.  
Play Back Part of Recorded Contents  
Skipped Part of Recorded Contents  
EDL playback can be paused at any time by pressing the  
PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback is resumed by again  
pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
To exit from EDL playback, hold the EDL playback and  
press the PLAY/PAUSE button during EDL playback or  
EDL play pause. The PMD690 will returns to the normal  
playback mode, and starts playback from current position.  
EDL playback can be stopped at any time by pressing the  
STOP button. The PMD690 will return to the normal stop  
mode after EDL playback is stopped.  
EDL Erase operation  
executing.  
Notes  
• If a Skip ("S") mark is the last mark on a card, then the audio  
after the mark until the end of the card is skipped.  
• Searching and track selection via the 1˜4 and ¢˜¡  
buttons is not available during EDL playback.  
• If EDL playback is started but there are no EDL marks on the  
card, the following message will be displayed:  
EDL Erase complete.  
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THE EDL  
EDL Re p e a t Pla yb a ck  
EDL Pla yb a ck a n d EDL Re p e a t  
Pla yb a ck Disp la y  
During EDL playback and EDL repeat playback, the Play  
icon (3) in the display will flash as follows:  
EDL repeat playback works the same way as normal EDL  
playback except that playback will start at the  
programmed A ("a") mark and continue until the  
programmed B ("b") mark; and then return to A mark to  
repeat the loop.  
5
5
REPEAT  
TRACK  
TIME  
5
REPEAT  
RENUMBER  
ERASE  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
FORMAT  
PRESET  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
To start EDL repeat playback, hold the EDL PLAY button  
and press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Once playback  
starts, press the RPT/SGL button. EDL repeat playback  
will then start playing the audio on the card starting from  
the A ("a") mark and continuing until the B ("b") mark.  
An example of EDL repeat playback is as follows.  
If EDL playback or EDL repeat playback is paused, both  
the Play (3) and Pause (8) icons will flash in the display  
as follows:  
JUMP  
5
TRACK  
JUMP  
JUMP  
TIME  
5
Recorded Contents  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
Repeat-a  
SKIP  
PLAY  
SKIP SKIP  
PLAY  
Repeat-b  
Play Back Part of Recorded Contents  
Skipped Part of Recorded Contents  
EDL repeat playback can be paused at any time by  
pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback is resumed  
by again pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
EDL repeat playback can be stopped at any time by  
pressing the STOP button. The PMD690 will return to the  
normal stop mode after EDL repeat playback is stopped.  
Notes  
• If a Skip ("S") mark is the last mark in the loop, then the audio  
after the mark until the end of the loop is skipped.  
• There can be only one A and one B point on each card. If an A  
or B point exists on a card and a new A or B point is marked,  
the new A or B point replaces the old A or B point and the old  
A or B point becomes a P point.  
• Searching and track selection via the 1˜4 and ¢˜¡  
buttons is not available during EDL repeat playback.  
• If EDL repeat playback is started but there is only one A or B  
mark on the card, the following message will be displayed:  
25  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Erro r Me ssa g e s  
File St ru ct u re  
The error message below will be displayed if the card is  
ejected during playback, recording, or editing. It will also  
be displayed upon power-up if power was suddenly lost  
during the previous recording, playback, or editing  
operation.  
File Fo rm a t  
The PMD690 records files onto PC Cards in an MS-DOSTM  
and WindowsTM compatible file format. Each track  
recorded on the card is stored in its own folder, which  
carries the same name as the track file. Below is an  
example of the file structure on a card.  
PMD690  
TRACK  
FOLDER  
TRACK FILE  
NUMBER  
\
MZ000001  
MZ000002  
MZ000003  
\
\
\
MZ000001.xxx  
MZ000002.xxx  
MZ000003.xxx  
1
2
3
(Error Card)  
After the card error message is displayed, the PMD690  
will display the following message to indicate that the  
PMD690 is attempting to recover the data on the card.  
MZ000nnn  
\
MZ000nnn.xxx  
nnn  
nnn: Last track number  
xxx: BWF (Brodcast Wave format* )  
WAV (Wave format*)  
MP2 (MPEG1 layer 2 format*)  
* File format is selected in the preset menu before  
recording. Refer to page 9 for more information on the  
different formats.  
(CHEcking Card)  
If the recovery is successful, the following message will be  
displayed and then the unit will enter the stop mode.  
Notes  
• Files on a card recorded by the PMD690 that are modified by a  
PC will no longer be able to be read by the PMD690.  
• Each PC Card formatted in the PMD690 will contain, in  
addition to the audio tracks, an EDL and TOC (mztoc.inf) file  
that can only be read by the PMD690. Do not attempt to edit or  
delete these files on a PC.  
(CHEck done)  
If the recovery is unsuccessful, the following message will  
be displayed to indicate that the data on the card is un-  
recoverable and that the card needs to be formatted to be  
used again.  
(broken Card)  
26  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Exce ssive n o ise .  
• Check all connected cables for proper connection.  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If your unit fails to operate normally, check the symptoms  
and solutions described below. If the problem persists  
and cannot be corrected, please contact the Marantz  
Professional dealer from whom the product was  
purchased.  
File p la yb a ck o n a PC re su lt s in p o o r so u n d .  
• Different PC sound cards and playback programs will  
result in different sound quality.  
• The PMD690 records all the audio files with a sampling  
frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert the  
files into 44.1kHz (using a sample rate converter) in  
order to play or edit the files, which may cause a  
degradation in the sound quality. Only high quality  
sample rate converters should be used.  
Th e u n it d o e s n o t re sp o n d t o o p e ra t io n s.  
• Make sure that fresh batteries are installed, or that the  
AC power adaptor is connected properly.  
• Make sure the PC Card is fully inserted.  
• Turn power OFF, then ON.  
File s re co rd e d o n t h e PMD690 a re n o t a b le t o b e  
re a d b y a PC.  
Th e u n it d o e s n o t w o rk n o rm a lly.  
• Some PCs may not be able to understand MP2 files  
recorded with the Wave (.wav) file extension. If you  
happen to have files in this situation, rename the files  
using a PC so that the file extension is changed to MP2  
(.mp2).  
• Some playback and editing programs do not support the  
MP2 or Broadcast Wave (.bwf) formats. If you are  
having trouble playing or editing MP2 or Broadcast  
Wave files, consult the Marantz Professional website at  
MP2 and Broadcast Wave.  
• Check all settings.  
Pla yb a ck is n o t p o ssib le .  
• Check to make sure the PMD690 acknowledges track  
information on the PC Card.  
Au d io is n o t o u t p u t t h ro u g h t h e h e a d p h o n e s o r  
sp e a ke r.  
• Check the HP/SPK VOLUME level.  
• Check a different track or card to see if the problem is  
consistent with other tracks or cards.  
Th e re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry is n o t ch a rg in g .  
• Check that the CHARGE switch is set to the ON  
position.  
Au d io is n o t o u t p u t t h ro u g h t h e Dig it a l Ou t .  
• Make sure the CHARGE LED is flashing during  
charging and then stays steadily on when charging is  
complete.  
• Make sure the AC Adaptor is correctly plugged in and  
the power on the unit is turned off.  
• Check that the DIGITAL OUT ON/OFF switch is set to  
the ON position.  
• Note that the Digital output is automatically disabled  
during recording.  
Re co rd in g is n o t p o ssib le .  
Re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry life is ve ry lo w .  
• Check that less than 255 tracks are recorded on the card  
(255 tracks are the maximum number of recorded  
tracks).  
• Check to make sure that the PMD690 acknowledges the  
PC Card.  
• Make sure to fully charge and discharge the battery  
with each use. NiCad batteries have a memory effect,  
which means that the life of the battery will become  
much lower if the battery is only partially discharged  
(used) and then re-charged.  
• If the battery has been heavily used or is old, it may  
need to be replaced with a new one. Contact your  
dealer directly to purchase a new battery.  
No sig n a l is re co rd e d fro m a m icro p h o n e in p u t .  
• Check that the INPUT switch is set to the middle  
position (MIC) and that the MIC switch is set to the  
correct microphone selection.  
• Check that the REC LEVEL switch is set to the correct  
position. In MANUAL and LIMITER modes, the REC  
LEVEL knob controls the recording level. During ALC,  
the recording level is controlled automatically by the  
PMD690.  
Ca re a n d Ma in t e n a n ce  
• Check if the microphones you are using require  
phantom power (condensor microphones). If they do,  
make sure the phantom power switch on the right side  
of the PMD690 is in the ON position.  
To cle a n t h e ca b in e t  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent  
solution.  
27  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
In p u t s  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
MIC/LINE IN L/R  
Type: XLR (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)  
Input Sensitivity (MIC): -68 dBu/9 kilohms  
Input Sensitivity (LINE): -20 dBu/47 kilohms  
Dig it a l a u d io syst e m  
System  
Digital audio recorder  
Usable Media  
Ou t p u t s  
Approved PCMCIA PC Cards and HDD cards  
Recording and reading method  
MPEG1 Layer II compression  
16 bit linear PCM  
LINE OUT L/R  
Type: RCA jack  
Standard level: 2 Vrms max./2 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT  
Recording Bit rate (Selectable by preset)  
Type: RCA jack  
MONO  
768 kbps (PCM), 192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32 kbps (MPEG)  
LP (Long Play mode, Stereo)  
192, 128, 96, 64 kbps (MPEG, Joint Stereo)  
SP (Standard Play mode, Stereo)  
1536 kbps (PCM), 384, 256 kbps (MPEG, Joint Stereo)  
Output impedance: 75 ohms  
Standard output level: 0.5 Vp-p  
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz  
Format: SPDIF (IEC-958 Type II)  
The amount of memory required per hour of recording:  
GENERAL  
Headphone Output pow er  
15 mW/32 ohms  
Speaker Output Pow er  
Bit Rate (kbps)  
MB/Hour  
16 MB  
32  
200 mW  
48  
25 MB  
Phantom Pow er  
64  
33 MB  
+48V, 5mA  
Pow er Requirement  
96  
50 MB  
13 V, 1.0 A  
128  
67 MB  
Pow er Consumption  
Recording: 5.2 W  
Charging: 12 W  
Power off: 10 mW  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
264 x 52 x 185 mm  
(10.4" x 2.0" x 7.3")  
Weight  
192  
100 MB  
136 MB  
200 MB  
400 MB  
800 MB  
256  
384  
768 (PC1, PCM Mono)  
1536 (PC2, PCM Stereo)  
1.3 kg (2 lbs. 14 oz.)  
Included Accessories  
AC adaptor: 1  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
Battery holder: 1  
Number of channels  
2/1 (stereo/mono)  
Frequency Response  
22,000 Hz ±0.5 dB (at digital)  
Carrying Strap: 1  
User Guide: 1  
Optional Accessories  
Ni-Cad Battery pack (RB1100PMD)  
Carrying Case (CLC690PMD)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IEC-A w eighted)  
80 dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion (at 0 VU)  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
0.03 %  
Dynamic Range  
85dB  
28  
SETTING UP  
In d e x o f Pa rt s, Co n t ro ls, a n d Disp la y  
To p Pa n e l  
PORTABLE PC CARD RECORDER PMD690  
@
@
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
SP MONO  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
q, w, e  
r, t, y  
u, i, o  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
-30dB  
MIC  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
JUMP TO MARK  
EDL PLAY  
TOTAL MARK  
MARK SELECT  
REC CANCEL  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
REC/MARK  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
KEY LOCK  
REPEAT  
PRE REC  
ERASE  
ANC  
RENUMBER  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
FORMAT  
PRESET  
POWER  
!
0
@
!
1
! ! !  
!
5
!
9
@
0
!
6
@
1
!
8
!
7
Fro n t Pa n e l  
e r t  
y
u
DISPLAY  
LIGHT  
EJECT  
REC  
HP/SPK VOLUME  
TIME/DATE  
w
q
L
R
HEADPHONE  
REC  
LEVEL  
o
i
1
SETTING UP  
To p Pa n e l  
Fro n t Pa n e l  
q ANALOG OUT switch (page 17, 18)  
w MIC switch (page 14)  
q HEADPHONE jack (page 8)  
w HP/SPK VOLUME knob (page 18)  
e DISPLAY, TIME/DATE key (page 4, 12)  
r LIGHT key (page 13)  
e REC MODE switch (page 15)  
r REC LEVEL switch (page 14)  
t INPUT switch (page 14)  
t REC LED (page 14, 16)  
y MIC ATTENUATION switch (page 14)  
u KEY LOCK switch (page 13)  
i PRE REC switch (page 15)  
y Display (page 12, 13)  
u REC LEVEL knob (page 14)  
i EJECT button (page 5)  
o Ambient Noise Cancel switch (page 14)  
o PC Card slot (page 5)  
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
REPEAT button (page 19)  
RENUMBER button (page 20)  
ERASE, FORMAT button (page 6, 20)  
SILENT SKIP button (page 15)  
AUTO MARK, PRESET button (page 9, 15)  
MARK SELECT button (page 23)  
JUMP TO MARK, EDL PLAY, TOTAL MARK  
button (page 22, 24)  
!
!
!
@
@
@
@
@
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
1 /4 REC CANCEL button (page 16, 18, 20)  
¢ /¡ button (page 18, 20)  
REC/MARK button (page 16, 21)  
PLAY/PAUSE button (page 16, 18, 19)  
STOP button (page 16, 18)  
POWER key (page 4)  
INT microphone (page 14)  
SPEAKER (page 18)  
2
SETTING UP  
Le ft Pa n e l  
DIGITAL OUT  
(SPDIF48kHz)  
DC IN 13V  
CHARGE  
OFF ON  
REMOTE  
OFF  
ON  
q
w
e
r
t
y
q DC IN 13V (page 3)  
w CHARGE LED (page 3)  
e CHARGE switch (page 3)  
r REMOTE IN jack (page 8)  
t DIGITAL OUT switch (page 8)  
y DIGITAL OUT jack (page 8)  
Rig h t Pa n e l  
L
MIC/LINE IN  
R
PHANTOM  
+48V  
L
LINE OUT  
R
ON  
OFF  
q
GND  
w
HOT  
e
COLD  
w
q
e
q LINE OUT jacks (page 7)  
w MIC/LINE IN jacks (page 7)  
e PHANTOM +48V switch (page 7)  
3
SETTING UP  
Disp la y  
i
o rw !  
6
q y  
!
7
u !  
4
e t  
!
5
S.SKIP REPEAT 1  
TRACK  
A.MARK  
RECORDED  
TOTAL REMAIN TIME  
REC  
SP LP  
L
OVER  
50  
40  
24  
12  
6
2
0
-dB  
R
!1  
!
!0  
!
No  
q
Item  
Type  
Explanation.  
Turns on while track number is displayed.  
TRACK  
w
Track Number  
7 Seg x 3 digits Displays track number, mark number, mark quantity (001~255),  
error messages, mode messages.  
e
r
t
y
u
i
TOTAL  
Turns on while Total Time is displayed.  
1
REC  
1
Blinks while in Record-Pause, Steadily on while Recording.  
Turns on while Remain Time is displayed.  
REMAIN  
REPEAT  
Time  
Turns on while in the REPEAT, REPEAT 1, and EDL repeat playback modes.  
7Seg x 6 digits  
Diplays time, date and messages.  
PLAY  
Blinks during the EDL playback, and record-pause modes. Steadily  
on while playing back and recording.  
o
PAUSE  
Turns on while in play-pause and record-pause modes.  
Turns on while in the Long Play mode recording mode.  
Turns on while in the Short Play mode recording mode.  
Turns on when Battery is half consumed, blinks when battery is near end.  
0dB=2V output.  
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
LP  
SP  
Battery Indicator  
Level Meter  
A.MARK  
14dots  
Turns on while the Auto Mark function is active.  
Turns on while recorded time or date is displayed.  
Turns on while the Silent Skip recording mode is active.  
Turns on while in the REPEAT 1 playback mode or Single Track Play mode.  
1
RECORDED1  
S.SKIP  
z
STEREO  
L
STEREO  
LP  
L
R
L/R  
INT  
SP  
MONO  
ANALOG OUT  
LIMITER  
MIC  
REC MODE  
-15dB  
MIC  
ALC  
MANUAL  
LINE  
ON  
0dB  
-30dB  
JUMP TO MARK  
EDL PLAY  
TOTAL MARK  
MARK SELECT  
REC CANCEL  
PLAY/PAUSE  
REC LEVEL  
INPUT  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
OFF  
OFF  
LOCK  
REC/MARK  
STOP  
KEY LOCK  
REPEAT  
PRE REC  
ERASE  
ANC  
RENUMBER  
SILENT SKIP AUTO MARK  
FORMAT  
PRESET  
4
is a registered trademark.  
Printed in Japan  
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