Model PMD670 User Guide
Portable Solid State Recorder
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Important Safety Instructions
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
15. Lightning – Lightning – Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system for added protection
during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power line surges.
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water–for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool, in a wet basement, and the like.
19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's
20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
instructions, and should use
recommended by the manufacturer.
a
mounting accessory
9. A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to
overturn.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in
the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –
this indicates a need for service.
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
12. 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 receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
13. Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an
attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety
feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of
protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure
the service technician has used a replacement plug specified
by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as
the original plug.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard 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 Figure 1.
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ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
WARNINGS
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
GROUND
CLAMP
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
Do not insert anything into the equipment through
the ventilation holes.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
Do not cover the ventilation with any items such
as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the equipment.
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction's rules that apply in your country
or area.
FIGURE 1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
When setting up the recorder ensure that:
• it will not be exposed to interference from
external equipment.
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.
• it will not be exposed to electrostatic dis-
charges.
• it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• heavy objects are not placed on the recorder.
Copyright
NOTE:
Recording and playback of any material may require
consent. For further information refer to the following
US ordinances:
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 inter-
ference 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, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Copyright act of 1956
• Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958
• Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
• any subsequent statutory enactments and orders
• 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
NOTE:Changes or modifications may cause this
unittofailtocomplywithPart15oftheFCCRulesand
may void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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CE marking (only EU version)
English
This product is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.
Français
Cet appareil est cnforme á la directive EMC et á la de directive sur les basses
tensions.
Deutsch
Dieses Greät entspricht den EMC-Richtlinien und den Richtlinien für
Niederspannungsgeräte.
Nederlands
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de EMC-richtlijnene en de richtlijnen vooor apparatuur
met laag voltage.
Italiano
Quest' unitá è conforme alle diretive EMC ed alla direttiva sulle basse tensioni.
Português
Esta unidade está em conformidade com as directivas EMC e as directivas de
baixa voltagem.
Español
Esta unidad estáde acuerdo con las normas EMC y las relacionadas con baja
tensión.
Equipment mains working system
This product complies with household power and safety requirements in your area.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SI DICHIARA CHE L'APPARECCHIO SINTO-AMPLIFACATORE SR-39
RISPONDE ALLE PRESCRIZIONI DELL'ART. 2 COMMA 1 DEL D.M. 28
AGOSTO 1995 N° 548.
MARANTZ EUROPE B.V.
5600 EINDHOVEN
THE NETHERLANDS
FATTO A EINDHOVEN, IL 1/1/1997.
"Este aparato lleva elementos antiparasitarios necesarios para cumplir con ls
limites que se estableren en el Anexo V del Reglamento sobre Pertubaciones
Radioelectricas e Interferencias aprobado en el Real Decreto 138/1989. (B.O.E.
de 9 Febrero 1989)."
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Quick Start
2. Slide the POWER switch to the right and release.
Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your
new PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder and begin
recording.
POWER
Note: Outside of the USA a CF card is not included.
See page 41 for installing a CF card and page 22 to
format a CF card.
On first power up, wait
for the PMD670 to
initialize.
TOTALTRACKTIME
REC REMAIN kbps
A-B
Quick Start Basic Instructions
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
kHz
AM
PM
A full display will
appear momentarily.
S.SKIP
-dB
INT
TRACK
MARK
MIC
LINE
STOP
DC IN 13V
L
-dB
R
The display will change
to Loading then to
Reading.
00
40
20
12
6
2
0
over
f.
CANCEL
-dB
a.
The display will change
to this display for a
newly formatted CF
card.
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
REC
-dB
INT
MIC
d.
POWER
b.
REC PAUSE
c. e.
3. Slide the REC button to the right and release.
Recording begins.
a. Plug the AC adapter in.
REC
b. Slide the POWER switch to turn on.
c. Slide the REC switch to start recording.
d. Push and release REC PAUSE when record-
ing is not necessary.
a
The Rec indicator (a)
will be lit and steady
while recording.
e. Slide the REC switch to resume recording.
f. Push the STOP button to stop recording.
b
c
TRACKTIME
L
The display will
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
R
Quick Start Detailed Instructions
-dB
show the recording
time (b) of the
current track (c).
INT
MIC
TRACK
The PMD670 comes factory preset for recording voice
using its built-in (internal) microphone. These are
settings for recording a meeting, not settings for
recording a vocal performance. Quick Start ignores
your changing any of these presets, it even ignores
installing batteries.
4. Push and release the STOP button to stop record-
ing and end the track (close the audio file).
STOP
1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD670.
The display will
a. Plug AC adapter into
household power.
TIME
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
show the remaining
recording time at
current settings for
the CF
-dB
INT
MIC
example shows 4 hours 21 minutes and 02 seconds
remaining
DC IN 13V
card.
To transfer audio files to your computer:
transfer the CF card, see page 37,
or
b. Plug the adaptor jack into the PMD670 at DC IN
13V.
connect via I/O, see page 43.
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Table of Contents
How to erase all track EDL marks ....... 21
How to format a CF card ..................... 22
TRACK JUMP buttons ........................... 23
Precautions
Warnings and Cautions ........................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ................... 3
Regulatory Compliance ........................... 4
Quick Start ................................................... 6
Table of Contents ......................................... 7
US/Europe models ....................................... 8
Package Contents........................................ 8
Control and Connection Diagrams
TRACK JUMP reverse button
REC UNDO button .............................. 23
TRACK JUMP forward button ....... 23
....... 23
-/REW button
...................................... 23
..................................... 23
FWD/+ button
MARGIN RESET/
I/O MENU/STORE button ..................... 24
MARGIN RESET button ......................... 24
I/O button ............................................... 24
MENU/STORE button ........................ 24
MENU operations .............................. 24
The Menu choices are:........................ 25
How to set or change the
Top ........................................................... 9
Front ........................................................ 10
Left side ................................................... 10
Right side................................................. 10
Bottom ..................................................... 10
Display ..................................................... 11
Introduction .................................................. 12
Features ....................................................... 13
Controls and Connections
Date and time..................................... 25
Date Format ........................................ 27
Algor/File............................................ 28
How to set or change the
Top ............................................................ 14
Speaker .................................................. 14
MIC (internal microphone)...................... 14
POWER switch....................................... 14
Security cover ........................................ 14
Recording setup controls
Algor/file parameters ........................ 29
Other menu choices:
Manual track incrementing ............... 31
Seamless play .................................. 31
Silent Skip ........................................ 32
Auto Cue .......................................... 33
Single Play ....................................... 34
Beep ................................................. 34
Automatic Power Off ........................ 35
Battery Type ..................................... 35
Remote Mode................................... 36
bwf ID numbers ................................ 36
Menu Default .................................... 37
PLAY/PAUSE /
AUTO MARK switch ............................... 14
PRE REC switch .................................... 15
INPUT LOCK switch............................... 15
ANALOG OUT switch............................. 15
MIC ATTEN switch ................................. 15
REPEAT switch ...................................... 16
ANC switch............................................. 16
EDL PLAY switch ................................... 16
LEVEL CONT. switch ............................. 16
INPUT button ......................................... 17
What the Input selections do: .......... 17
Recording (file) parameters ............. 17
Input device(s) and channels........... 18
A-B REPEAT button ............................... 18
A-B Repeat playback ........................ 18
MARK/ EDIT buttons ........................... 19
EDL Marks.......................................... 19
Adding EDL Marks........................... 19
Locating EDL Marks ........................ 19
Custom playback sequences........... 19
Editing EDL Marks ........................... 19
EDL A-B looping .............................. 20
Edit mode ........................................... 20
How to renumber tracks ................... 20
How to erase tracks ......................... 20
How to erase all EDL marks
ENTER button
PLAY/PAUSE button
ENTER button ................................. 38
STOP/CANCEL button ......................... 38
Front
.................................... 38
....................... 38
HP/SP VOLUME control ........................... 39
Display ...................................................... 39
REC PAUSE button................................... 39
REC indicator ............................................ 39
REC switch................................................ 39
REC LEVEL controls ................................. 39
PHONES jack............................................ 40
DISPLAY button ........................................ 40
LIGHT button............................................. 40
KEY LOCK switch ..................................... 41
wihin one track .................................... 21
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Left side
CHARGE indicator .................................... 41
CF card compartment ............................... 41
To eject a CF card .................................. 41
To insert a CF card ................................. 41
DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks .............................. 42
DC IN 13V jack.......................................... 42
I/O port ...................................................... 42
How to connect via I/O port................. 43
Right side
Package contents
• PMD670
• 64MB CF card (US only)
(shipped formatted and
installed)
Remote jack .............................................. 44
Remote Mode........................................ 44
LINE OUT/IN jacks.................................... 44
MIC IN jacks.............................................. 44
PHANTOM +48V switch............................ 45
Microphone recommendations........... 45
Carry studs................................................ 45
Installing the carry strap ..................... 45
Bottom
• AC adapter
• I/O cable (3 ft)
• AA battery holder
Battery compartment................................. 46
Battery power ....................................... 46
Installing AA size batteries............... 46
Installing an optional
• Carry strap
Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery...................... 46
Display ........................................................ 47
Care and maintenance................................. 48
Recording time chart .................................... 49
Troubleshooting ........................................... 50
Record setting recommendations ................ 50
Specifications ............................................... 51
Optional accessories.................................... 51
Menu defaults............................................... 51
Warranty....................................................... 52
• Carry strap retainers (2)
• Security screws (3)
ISO 3x10 (3mm x 10mm long)
For Memory compartment door (1)
or Security cover (2 spares).
• Plastic pin and retainer
(spare -
for Memory compartment door)
• CD
Contents of the CD may vary.
Contents usually include:
• PDF format manual(s)
US/Europe models
Several languages may be included.
• Demonstration copy of PMD Edit software
• Instructions for obtaining full copy of PMD Edit
The US model, PMD670/UIB distributed in the
USA, and European model, PMD670/W1B
distributed elsewhere, differ slightly in supplied
accessories and default settings. Those differ-
ences are noted in this User Guide.
• This User Guide
• Customer Registration Document
MODEL NO. PMD670/UIB
or
MODEL NO. PMD670/W1B
MODEL NO. PMD670/U1B
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Control and Connection Diagrams
#
Control
Page
Top
1
2
3
4
Speaker ..................................................... 14
MIC (internal microphone)......................... 14
POWER switch.......................................... 14
Security cover ........................................... 14
1
2
Setup controls
STEREO
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
L
R
5
6
7
8
9
AUTO MARK switch .................................. 14
PRE REC switch ....................................... 14
INPUT LOCK switch.................................. 15
ANALOG OUT switch................................ 15
MIC ATTEN switch .................................... 15
AUTO MARK
OFF ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670
ALL
OFF
PRE REC
OFF
ANC
LIMITER
OFF
ON
ON
ALC
MANUAL
EDL PLAY
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDIT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
-
/
REW
TRACK JUMP
FWD
/
+
REC
UNDO
MARGIN RESET
PLAY
/
PAUSE
STOP
POWER
I
/
O
MENU/STORE
ENTER
CANCEL
10 REPEAT switch ......................................... 15
11 ANC switch................................................ 16
12 EDL PLAY switch ...................................... 16
13 LEVEL CONT. ........................................... 16
14 INPUT button ............................................ 17
15 A-B REPEAT button .................................. 18
MARK/ EDIT controls
3
4
16 Mark reverse button .................................. 18
17 MARK/ EDIT button............................... 18
18 Mark forward button .................................. 18
Record/Playback controls
EDIT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
19 TRACK JUMP reverse button
(playback).................................................. 23
REC UNDO button (record) ...................... 23
20 TRACK JUMP forward button
8
STEREO
L
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
R
9
10
11
12
5
6
(playback).................................................. 23
AUTO MARK
ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
OFF
ALL
OFF
21 -/REW button
22 FWD/+ button
23 MARGIN RESET/
....................................... 23
ANC
LIMITER
PRE REC
..................................... 23
ALC
MANUAL
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
13
7
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDL PLAY
I/O MENU/STORE button
EDIT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARGIN RESET button (playback) .......... 24
I/O button .................................................. 24
MENU/STORE button ........................... 24
MARK
14 15
16 17
18
22
24 PLAY/PAUSE button
PAUSE button (record).............................. 38
ENTER button (menu)........................ 38
25 STOP/CANCEL button .......................... 38
(playback)......... 38
19 20
21
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
TRACK JUMP
MARGIN RESET
REC
UNDO
PLAY / PAUSE
STOP
ENTER
CANCEL
I / O MENU/STORE
23
24
25
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Control
Page
Front
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
HP/SPK VOLUME control ...................... 39
Display (see next page) ......................... 39
REC PAUSE button................................ 39
REC indicator. ........................................ 39
REC switch ......................................... 39
REC LEVEL controls .............................. 39
PHONES jack......................................... 40
DISPLAY button ..................................... 40
LIGHT button.......................................... 40
REC PAUSE
DISPLAY
REC
L
HP/SPK VOLUME
PHONES
R
REC
LEVEL
LIGHT
KEY LOCK
7
8
9
10
10 KEY LOCK switch .................................. 41
Left side
11
12
13
11 CHARGE indicator ................................. 41
12 CF card compartment ............................ 41
13 DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks ........................... 42
14 DC IN 13V jack....................................... 42
15 I/O port ................................................... 42
CHARGE
DIGITAL
IN
DC IN 13V
I/O
OUT
14 15
Right side
16 REMOTE jack ........................................ 44
17 LINE IN/OUT jacks ................................. 44
18 MIC IN jacks ........................................... 44
19 PHANTOM power switch ....................... 45
20 Carry studs ............................................. 45
16 17
18
19
L
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
L
R
PHANTOM
+48V
ON
MIC
REMOTE
2
2
1
1
3
3
R
OFF
1
GND
2
HOT
COLD
3
20
Bottom
21 Battery compartment.............................. 46
21
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
10 11 12 13 14
TOTALTRACKTIME
REC REMAIN kbps
A-B
L
-dB
R
00
12
0
20
over
40
6
2
kHz
AM
PM
-dB
S.SKIP
INT
TRACK
MARK
MIC
LINE
15 16
17
18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
#
Control
Page
Display
1 REC label.......................................... 47
2 TOTAL label ...................................... 47
3 REMAIN label .................................. 47
4 TRACK label ..................................... 47
5 TIME label......................................... 47
6 kbps label.......................................... 47
7 A-B label ........................................... 47
8 Upper alphanumeric display ............. 47
9 AM/PM label...................................... 47
10 kHz label ........................................... 47
11 L -dB R level meter labels ................ 47
12 Left level meter ................................. 47
13 -dB over scale .................................. 47
14 Right level meter ............................... 47
15 TRACK label .................................... 47
16 MARK label ....................................... 47
17 Lower alphanumeric display ............. 47
18 INT MIC label .................................... 48
19 LINE label ......................................... 48
Hint:
When making major changes to your re-
cording setup we suggest the following
procedure:
20 Record
21 Play
......................................... 48
.............................................. 48
.......................................... 48
...................................... 48
1. Identify the appropriate input device
(internal microphone, microphone(s),
Line input).
22 Pause
23 Battery
2. Select the input menu choice corre-
sponding to your input device selection.
(See page 17.)
24 S. SKIP label ..................................... 48
25 Peak level ......................................... 48
26 -dB label............................................ 48
3. If necessary, set or change the default
Algor/File parameters for your recording
situation. (See page 28.)
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Introduction
convert and edit audio files that were recorded
on the PMD670.
Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional
PMD670 Portable Solid State Recorder. The
PMD670 is an audio recorder that records in
digital audio formats onto a Compact Flash™
memory card (CF card) or Microdrive™.
Voice recording
The PMD670 has several helpful features for
voice recording in situations such as meetings,
conferences or other events.
Compact flash memory cards, also used in digital
cameras, are widely available at consumer
electronics retailers and computer resellers.
• Use less memory (longer recording time)
For voice recording the recording quality level
(bit rate recorded and/or sampling frequency)
can be set to the lowest levels permitting more
time recorded on the CF card.
Audio inputs may be from:
• the built-in microphone,
• condenser or dynamic microphone(s) con-
nected to the XLR jacks,
• Easy to use for recording
One control begins recording. Simply slide and
release the red REC switch.
• line level audio sources connected to the
LINE IN jacks, or
• digital audio sources in SP/DIF format con-
nected to the DIGITAL IN jack.
• Security – Input settings
After you have set up the input settings* for
your application the settings can be set to ON
with the INPUT LOCK switch.
Audio outputs may be from:
• the built-in speaker,
• headphones connected to the PHONES jack,
• analog audio devices such as an amplifier or
other device connected to the LINE OUT
jacks, and/or
As an added precaution the input setting
switches (including the ability to change input
devices) can be protected with the supplied
screw-on cover preventing unintentional
changes.
• digital audio devices using SP/DIF format
connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack.
Computer compatible
*Settings for recording meetings for example,
will usually be the same from meeting to meet-
ing.
The PMD670 records directly onto CF cards.
Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or
laptop computer by removing the CF card from
the PMD670 or by using the supplied cable to
connect the PMD670 to your computer via the I/O
port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 com-
pression format is directly available for intranet or
internet file sharing.
• Security – CF cards
For added security the CF card compartment
door can be secured with a screw. This is
especially recommended if you transfer audio
files via the I/O cable.
• log and archive audio files
• play audio files on your computer
• save audio files to:
Playback aids
A common problem with lengthy voice or other
recordings is difficulty in locating one or more
specific passages for playback. The PMD670 has
several ways to mark or tag specific record
starting points.
• your hard drive
• a floppy
• a CD-R disc
• post streaming audio files on your web site
• use software and your computer to transcribe
digital recordings
• Date and time
A built-in date and time generator marks the
beginning of each track.
• An editing program (PMD Edit, available from
Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you
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Features
• Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel)
audio recording and playback.
• Tracks
A new track (file) is automatically started each
time recording is stopped using the STOP
button.
• Records onto various types of CF cards.
(Please refer to the Marantz Professional
complete updated list of approved cards.)
• Two different recording formats.
• Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer
II (MP2) or MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono
and stereo.
• Automatic recording
The PMD670 can be set to stop recording
when there is silence (Silent Skip) and auto-
matically start when sound resumes. The
PMD670 can be set to automatically add an
EDL mark to the track at each such starting
point.
• Uncompressed recording using 16-bit linear
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM).
• MS-DOS™ and Windows compatible file
system.
• EDL marks*
• Selectable file types:
• Wave (.wav)
EDL (Edit Decision List) marks can be created
during recording manually or automatically.
EDL marks help you find those specific points
in the recording.
• Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf)
• RAW MP2 (.mpg)/MP3 (.mp3).
• recording bit rate is selectable
• .mpg/mp3 compressed at 32kbps (recom-
mended for dictation),
*The EDL marking system is proprietary to Marantz
Professional solid state recorders.
32, 48, or 64kbps (recommended for voice
recording), or
• During playback you can search for EDL
marks in forward or reverse.
128, or 192 kbs (recommended for recording
music)
• You can change an EDL mark into a skip
mark or an A-B repeating point. That lets you
create custom playback sequences which
include skipping audio between EDL marks
or repeating audio between EDL marks.
• PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 768kbps
(mono) (very high quality mono audio record-
ing)
• PCM (.wav) uncompressed at 1536kbps
(stereo) (recommended for very high quality
audio recording)
• Up to 255 EDL marks can be added to a CF
card. EDL marks are numbered consecu-
tively starting at one. During recording you
can manually add an EDL mark by pressing
MARK. EDL marks can be added automati-
cally, for example at the beginning of each
track.
• Manual, manual with limiter and automatic
record level control (ALC).
• An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for
reducing unwanted background noise.
• Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2
seconds of audio before recording is started.
• Portions of multiple recordings can be played
back in sequence using EDL marks.
• There are four ways to power the PMD670:
• Included AC adapter
• PMD Edit computer software, is specifically
designed for the PMD670. PMD Edit recog-
nizes EDL marks generated by the PMD670.
This is especially useful for editing audio files
on your PC. For more information visit
• AA Alkaline batteries (~ 6 hours)
• Optional rechargeable Ni-Cd battery pack
RB1100 (~ 5 hours).
• Optional rechargeable Ni-MH battery
RB1650 (~ 7 hours).
PMDEdit.html.
• Built-in Time and Date generator marks the
beginning of each track.
• REMOTE jack permits a wired remote button
for controlling the recording process.
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Controls and Connections
4. Security cover
Use a small Phillips screw-
driver to remove or replace
the Security cover.
1
2
The Security cover makes
setup controls relatively unavailable. The setup
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670
controls allow you to setup the PMD670 for your
unique application. You can then have someone
operate the PMD670 without concern that they
might change something that could cause failure
to record.
EDIT
iNPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
TRACK JUMP
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
REC
UNDO
PLAY / PAUSE
MARGIN RESET
STOP
POWER
I
/
O
CANCEL
MENU/STORE
ENTER
3
4
Note: Two 3mm machine
screws 10mm long are used for
the security cover.
Top
1. Speaker
The played back audio signal is simulta-
neously output to the built-in speaker, the
PHONES jack, LINE OUT jacks and DIGITAL
OUT jack. Headphones plugged into the
PHONES jack mutes the internal speaker.
The HP/SPK VOLUME control controls the
built-in Speaker and Headphone volume.
Recording setup controls
STEREO
L
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
R
5
AUTO MARK
ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
OFF
ALL
OFF
ANC
LIMITER
ALC
PRE REC
MANUAL
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDL PLAY
EDIT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
2. MIC (internal microphone)
OFF
ON
5. AUTO MARK switch
Turns the automatic EDL
mark feature on or off.
POWER
AUTO MARK
3. POWER switch
Slide to the right and release
to turn Power on or off.
If the AC adaptor is con-
ON: During record, a pause (pushing the REC
PAUSE button) adds an EDL mark to the track.
During record an EDL mark is added to the track
if a remote device (plugged into the REMOTE
jack) is used to pause recording.
nected at DC IN and plugged in, it powers the
PMD670.
If power is not detected at DC IN, battery power is
automatically used if available.
OFF: Pausing during record does not add an
EDL mark to the track.
When first powered up the PMD670 takes some
time to initialize.
Factory default: AUTO MARK switch ON.
L
-dB
R
Loading is dis-
00
40
20
12
6
2
0
over
-dB
played, then a blank
screen for a while.
L
-dB
R
Reading is dis-
played while the CF
card is read.
12
0
00
40
20
6
2
over
-dB
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9
STEREO
L
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
R
AUTO MARK
ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
OFF
OFF
ALL
ON
STEREO
6
L
R
8. ANALOG OUT switch
Selects the audio output
channel for playback.
ANC
LIMITER
ALC
PRE REC
MANUAL
OFF
ON
OFF
7
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDL PLAY
EDIT
ANALOG OUT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
a
Applies to playback output to LINE OUT, and
Internal speaker or headphones.
OFF
ON
6. PRE REC switch
Lets you turn off pre
record cache if it is not
desired.
L: Audio recorded on the Left channel is output to
both the left and right output channels.
PRE REC
When power is on the PMD670 is constantly
saving 2 seconds of audio input. This is called
pre record cache. When recording is started by
sliding the REC switch, or resumed from REC
PAUSE by sliding the REC switch the pre-re-
corded 2 seconds is recorded.
If the recording is dual level mono (a mono input
was recorded onto both the right and left channels)
the L setting outputs the audio at a normal level
while the right is reduced -15dB.
STEREO: Audio recorded on the Left channel is
output to the left output channel, and audio re-
corded on the Right channel is output to the right
output channel. Both channels are output to the
internal speaker.
OFF: Turns the 2 second pre-record cache off.
ON: Leaves the 2 second pre-record cache on.
Factory default: PRE REC switch at ON.
R: Audio recorded on the Right stereo channel is
output to both the left and right output channels.
7. INPUT LOCK switch
Factory default: ANALOG OUT switch at STEREO.
OFF
ON
The INPUT LOCK switch
lets you lock your selected
input settings with a switch
covered by the Security
cover.
INPUT LOCK
9. MIC ATTEN switch
The microphone attenuation
switch permits the direct use
of microphones that differ in
sensitivity.
0dB
-20dB
MIC ATTEN
OFF: When the INPUT LOCK switch is at OFF
push and release the INPUT button (a) to tab
through the input choices. The selection “times
out” to the displayed input choice in 5 seconds.
0dB: No microphone attenuation.
TIME
-20dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to
the XLR MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB.
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
INT
MIC
Example
display:
Factory default: MIC ATTEN switch at 0dB.
mono
with INT MIC
ON: When the INPUT LOCK switch is at ON
pushing the INPUT button (a) does nothing
(skips the input selection choices).
Factory default: INPUT LOCK switch at OFF.
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STEREO
L
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
High pass position reduces low fre-
R
:
quency ambient noise only.
AUTO MARK
ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
OFF
10
11
12
13
OFF
ALL
ON
ANC
LIMITER
ALC
PRE REC
US default: ANC switch at Band pass
Europe default: ANC switch at FLAT.
.
MANUAL
OFF
ON
OFF
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDL PLAY
EDIT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
OFF
ON
2. EDL PLAY switch
The EDL PLAY switch
turns EDL PLAY off or on.
SINGLE
OFF ALL
10. REPEAT switch
EDL PLAY
Lets you endlessly repeat
playback of a track or entire
memory card.
OFF: When the EDL PLAY switch is at OFF
PMD670 playback does not respond to EDL
mark instructions.
REPEAT
OFF: No repeat.
ON: When EDL PLAY is ON PMD670 playback
follows EDL mark instructions regarding play-
back order, skipping sections of recording on the
memory card, or repeating a section of recording
on the memory card.
SINGLE: During playback the current track is
repeated. When playback reaches the end of the
track it automatically starts playback from the
beginning of that track.
ALL: During playback all tracks are repeated.
When playback reaches the end of the last track
it automatically starts playback from the begin-
ning of the first track.
Note: If the EDL PLAY switch is at ON and there
are no EDL marks on the CF card (recording
was done with the AUTO MARK switch at OFF)
playback is not available. Switch to OFF for
playback.
Factory default: REPEAT switch at OFF.
Factory default: EDL PLAY switch at OFF.
Note:
For other methods of repeat playback see the A-
B REPEAT button and/or EDL A-B looping.
LIMITER
13. LEVEL CONT. switch
ALC
MANUAL
The LEVEL CONT(rol)
switch lets you select the
type of input level control.
11. ANC switch
The ANC (Ambient Noise
FLAT
LEVEL CONT.
Cancel) switch lets you
choose to reduce ambi-
ent noise before recording on the internal micro-
phone or MIC inputs.
MANUAL: At MANUAL you control the input level
with the REC LEVEL controls.
ANC
LIMITER: At LIMITER peak sound levels that
would distort the recording are limited.
Ambient Noise Cancel positions do not change
the memory used in recording. Examples of low
ambient noise sources include: traffic, air condi-
tioning hum, and wind noise.
ALC: At ALC (Automatic Level Control = Auto-
matic Gain Control) the PMD670 automatically
responds to changes in input level. If recording is
quiet the input level is increased. If recording is
loud the input level is decreased. This is a desir-
able feature when recording a meeting with several
speakers, because a speaker close to the micro-
phone and/or with a loud voice will be automati-
cally recorded at a reduced level and a quiet
speaker will be recorded at an increased level and
is less likely to have their input missed.
:
Band pass position reduces the lows
and highs and passes (records) the center (voice
level) audio frequencies. This reduces the re-
cording of high and low frequency ambient noise.
FLAT: No filtering applied.
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STEREO
L
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
R
Note: The PMD670 'listens' only to the selected
input. For example if the input selected is
LRmono with LINE input, and no input source is
connected to the LINE IN jacks the PMD670 will
record silence.
AUTO MARK
ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
OFF
OFF
ALL
ANC
LIMITER
ALC
PRE REC
MANUAL
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDL PLAY
EDIT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
a
US default: mono with INT MIC input.
Europe default: stereo with MIC input.
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What the input selections do:
ALC is usually not desired when recording music
(voice or instrument) because the transitions in
input level may be audible in the recording, and
can make the recording ‘hissy’ by raising the level
during quiet passages and recording ambient
noise.
Selects the input device(s) and channels
The input selection chooses which input(s) the
PMD670 is using for recording and how many
channels are recorded.
Selects the recording (file) parameters
The input selection also determines which set of
algorithm/file parameters are used (stereo file,
mono file, or digital file).
The REC LEVEL controls do not work when the
LEVEL CONT. switch is set at ALC.
US default: LEVEL CONT. switch at ALC.
Europe default: LEVEL CONT. switch at
MANUAL.
Recording (file) parameters:
stereo (recorded as a stereo file): stereo with
LINE input, stereo with MIC input, DLmono with
MIC input.
14. INPUT button
The INPUT button lets you
INPUT
select the audio input and
audio channels for record-
ing.
mono (recorded as a mono file): mono with INT
MIC input, mono with LINE input, LR mono with
LINE input, mono with MIC input, LRmono with
MIC input.
When the INPUT LOCK switch (a) is at OFF,
press and release the INPUT button to tab
through the input choices. When the desired
input is displayed switch the INPUT LOCK
digital (recorded as a digital file): DIGITAL IN
input.
switch (a) to ON.
TIME
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
Example
display:
INT
MIC
The default algorithm/file parameters are:
mono
with INT MIC
stereo file: MP2, 48kHz sample frequency,
128kbps per channel, and file extension .mpg.
The nine input choices are:
mono file: MP3, 44.1kHz sample frequency,
32kbps, and file extension .mp3.
mono with INT MIC input
stereo with LINE input
mono with LINE input (L only)
LR mono with LINE input (L + R mix)
DigiIn (digital input)
digital file: MP2, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sample
frequency (dependent on input source rather than
default or PMD670 menu selection), 128kbps,
and file extension .mpg.
stereo with MIC input
DLmono with MIC input (dual level mono, L
only)
Via the Algor/File Menu choice, the algorithm/file
parameters for stereo, mono or digital files can
be changed. See Algor/File Menu choice on page
29.
mono with MIC input (L only)
LRmono with MIC input (L + R mix)
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STEREO
L
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
R
Input device(s) and channels:
AUTO MARK
ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
OFF
ALL
OFF
mono with INT MIC input
Mono audio input from the internal microphone is
recorded as a mono file.
ANC
LIMITER
PRE REC
ALC
MANUAL
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDL PLAY
EDIT
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
stereo with LINE input
Audio input from the L LINE IN jack is recorded
on the Left channel.
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15. A-B REPEAT button
While in playback press and
Audio input from the R LINE IN jack is recorded
on the Right channel.
release to start point A to point
B repeat playback.
A-B REPEAT
mono with LINE input
Audio input from the L LINE IN jack is recorded
as a mono file.
A-B Repeat playback
Point A (starting point) is set when the A-B RE-
PEAT button is pressed and released. The next
press and release sets point B (ending point).
Playback repeats between A and B.
LR mono with LINE input
Audio input from the L LINE IN jack and the R
LINE IN jack are combined and recorded as a
mono file.
Note:
You can use the -/REW or FWD/+ buttons be-
tween setting the A and B points.
You cannot use the TRACK JUMP forward or
reverse buttons.
DigiIn
Digital audio data at 44.1kHz or 48kHz input
through the DIGITAL IN jack can be recorded.
You can pause during A-B repeat playback by
pressing and releasing the PLAY/PAUSE button
. Resume A-B playback by pressing the
stereo with MIC input
The microphone connected to the L MIC IN XLR
jack is recorded on the Left channel and the
microphone connected to the R MIC IN XLR jack
is recorded on the Right channel.
PLAY/PAUSE button
again.
Exit and cancel A-B repeat by pressing the STOP
button
or pressing the A-B REPEAT button.
DLmono with MIC input
In Dual Level mono with MIC input the micro-
phone input from the L MIC IN XLR jack is re-
corded on both the Left and Right channels. The
Right channel is reduced -15dB.
A-
TRACKTIME
A
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Example display
when an A point
has been set.
-dB
TRACK
mono with MIC input
A-B
In mono with MIC input the microphone input
from the L MIC IN XLR jack is recorded as a
mono file.
TRACKTIME
A-B
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Example display
during A-B repeat.
-dB
TRACK
LRmono with MIC input
Note:
For other methods of repeat playback see the
REPEAT switch and/or EDL A-B looping.
In LR mono with MIC input the microphone input
from the L MIC IN XLR jack and the R MIC IN
XLR are combined and recorded as a mono file.
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STEREO
L
0dB
-20dB
OFF
ON
R
Edit functions: editing EDL Marks to create
custom playback sequences, erasing and renum-
bering Tracks, and formatting the CF card.
AUTO MARK
ON
MIC ATTEN
FLAT
ANALOG OUT
SINGLE
OFF
ALL
OFF
ANC
LIMITER
PRE REC
ALC
MANUAL
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Custom playback sequences
INPUT LOCK
LEVEL CONT.
EDL PLAY
EDIT
EDL Marks are numbered consecutively from 001
and automatically renumbered when an EDL
Mark is added or erased. Playback is also con-
secutive from the point that playback begins.
INPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
16 17 18
EDIT
16, 17, 18. MARK/
EDIT buttons
EDL Mark custom playback can:
MARK
This button group
controls EDL Marks and Editing functions.
Skip playback from the beginning of a 'Skip' EDL
Mark to the beginning of the next EDL Mark.
EDL Marks
Mark functions: manually adding Marks, and
locating Marks.
A-B loop from a 'Loop_A' EDL Mark to a 'Loop_B'
EDL Mark.
Note: EDL Marks are not automatically placed at
the beginning of tracks. If you want your custom
playback sequence to include track beginning
points add EDL Marks to coincide with track
beginning points by:
Adding EDL Marks
Press and release the MARK/ EDIT button to
manually add an EDL Mark during recording.
Press the MARK/ EDIT button during pause,
recording, or playback to add an EDL Mark.
During recording adding an EDL Mark introduces
an audible click in the recording when using the
internal microphone.
a. Start playback by pressing and releasing
PLAY/Pause
and then pause playback by
pressing and releasing PLAY/Pause
again.
b. Press and release TRACK JUMP forward
or TRACK JUMP reverse
until the desired
Locating EDL Marks
From Stop press and release the Mark forward
button (18) or Mark reverse button (16) to tab
through the EDL marks on the CF card.
track number is displayed.
c. Press and release the MARK/ EDIT button.
Editing EDL Marks:
EDL Mark location as recording time
from the beginning of the track.
All EDL Marks are initially entered as 'Point'
marks.
Example display.
TRACKTIME
L
-dB
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
R
-dB
From Stop display the EDL Mark by pressing and
releasing the Mark forward button (18) or Mark
reverse button (16) to tab through the EDL marks
on the CF card.
MARK
MARK dis-
played (instead
of TRACK)
EDL Mark
number
EDL Mark type
When the EDL mark to be edited is displayed
press and release the MARK/ EDIT button. The
current EDL Mark type will be flashing.
To start playback from the displayed EDL Mark
press and release the PLAY/PAUSE button.
TRACKTIME
L
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
R
Example
display.
-dB
MARK
19
19
19
19
-
-
-
-
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Edit mode
Press and release the MARK/ EDIT button to
tab through the EDL Mark types: Point, Skip,
Loop_A, Loop_B, and Erase. When the type you
want to change the EDL Mark to is flashing press
Edit mode includes: Renumber (renumber
tracks), TrkERASE (erase a track),
TrkMkERASE (erase an EDL mark),
AllMkERASE (erase all EDL marks), and FOR-
MAT (format the CF card).
and release the ENTER button
.
TRACKTIME
L
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
R
How to renumber tracks
-dB
If you have erased tracks from the CF card it is
easier to locate recordings if the tracks are
renumbered.
MARK
Writing will be displayed briefly and the PMD670
will return to stop mode.
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.
Skip
An EDL Mark changed to 'Skip' will be skipped
during EDL playback (playback with EDL PLAY
switch at ON). Playback will skip to the beginning
of the next EDL Mark.
Renumber flash-
ing in the display.
While Renumber is flashing (5 seconds) press
and release the ENTER button
and release the STOP button
A skipped EDL recording is not erased. The
recording is still on the CF card. The skipped EDL
recording will play if the EDL PLAY switch is at
OFF. You can change the type later.
. (Or press
to cancel.)
EDL A-B looping
To playback an EDL A-B loop press the PLAY/
EXECUTING will be displayed and the percent-
age executing will increase to 100%.
PAUSE button to begin playback then press
and release the A-B REPEAT button.
If there is an error, for example there is an EDL
Mark of type Loop_A but no EDL Mark of type
Loop_B an error message is displayed.
100% done will be displayed momentarily. Then
the PMD670 and the display will return to stop
mode.
TRACKTIME
L
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
R
Example
display.
-dB
TRACK
How to erase tracks
Only one EDL A-B loop can programmed. When
a 'Loop_A' or 'Loop_B' exists on a CF card and
another is created the old mark automatically
changes to a 'Skip'.
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.
Renumber flashing
in the display.
Erase
When an EDL mark is erased the remaining EDL
marks are automatically renumbered from 1
through the number of EDL marks on the CF
card.
While Renumber is flashing (5 seconds) press
and release the MARK/ EDIT button again.
TrkERASE flashing
in the display.
While TrkERASE is flashing (5 seconds) press
and release the ENTER button
.
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How to erase all EDL marks within one track
Track number flash-
ing in the ERASE
display.
TRACK
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.
Renumber flashing in the display.
Press and release the FWD/+ button
or the
-/REW button
to select the track number
you want to erase.
While the display is
flashing (5 seconds)
Example track
34.
TRACK
press and release the MARK/ EDIT button two
more times.
While the track to be erased is flashing (5 sec-
onds) press and release the ENTER button
TrkMkErase flashing
in the display.
.
(Or press and release the STOP button
cancel.)
to
While TrkMkERASE is flashing (5 seconds) press
and release the ENTER button
EXECUTING will
be displayed
momentarily.
.
TRACK
Done will be dis-
played momen-
tarily.
TRACK
TRACK
Press and release the FWD/+ button
or the
The PMD670 and the display will return to stop
mode.
-/REW button to select the track that con-
tains the EDL Marks you want to erase.
The recording time (file space on the CF card)
used by the erased track is available for record
ing.
Example Track 12.
TRACK
While the track number is flashing (5 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
press and release the STOP button
cel.)
. (Or
to can-
EXECUTING
will be displayed
momentarily.
TRACK
Done will be
displayed mo-
TRACK
mentarily.
The PMD670 and the display will return to stop
mode.
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FORMAT flashing
in the display.
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.
While FORMAT is flashing (5 seconds) press and
release the ENTER button
Renumber flashing
in the display.
.
FORMAT OK?
flashing in the
display.
While the display is flashing (5 seconds) press
and release the MARK/ EDIT button three more
times.
The display asks you to confirm that you want to
format the CF card. Formatting the CF card will
erase all recordings on the card.
AllMkErase flash-
ing in the display.
While AllMkERASE is flashing (5 seconds) press
.
While FORMAT OK? is flashing press and re-
lease the ENTER button
and release the ENTER button
to confirm. (Or
press and release the STOP button
to cancel.)
AllMkErOK?
flashing in the
display.
EXECUTING will be
displayed momen-
tarily.
The display asks you to confirm that you want to
erase all EDL Marks on the CF card. While
AllMkErOK? is flashing press and release the
Done will be dis-
played momentarily.
ENTER button
to confirm. (Or press and
release the STOP button
to cancel.)
The PMD670 returns to stop mode.
EXECUTING will be
displayed momen-
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
MARK
BlankCard will be
displayed.
-dB
tarily.
INT
MIC
Done will be dis-
played momentarily.
The CF card formats used by the PMD670 are
Windows compatible. You can copy audio files
MARK
using a Windows compatible computer* that can
read a CF card or be connected via the I/O port.
The PMD670 and the display will return to stop
mode.
*Or a Macintosh computer that can recognize
Windows compatible removable drives.
How to format a CF card
From stop press and hold the MARK/ EDIT
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.
CF cards with less than 2 GB capacity are auto-
matically formatted FAT16 (FAT = File Allocation
Table).
Renumber flashing
in the display.
CF cards with 2 - 8 GB capacity are automatically
formatted FAT32.
While the display is flashing (5 seconds) press
and release the MARK/ EDIT button four more
times.
The maximum CF card that can be formatted in
the PMD670 is 8 GB. If larger cards are used
please format in your computer.
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20. TRACK JUMP forward button
Controls and Connections
Top continued
During playback press and release to jump to the
next track. If pressed while playing the last track
jumps to the first track on the CF card.
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670
EDIT
iNPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
TRACK JUMP
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
REC
UNDO
MARGIN RESET
PLAY
/
PAUSE
STOP
POWER
I
/
O
MENU/STORE
ENTER
CANCEL
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
19
20
21
22
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
TRACK JUMP
REC
UNDO
21. - /REW button
22. FWD/+ button
MARGIN RESET
PLAY / PAUSE
STOP
During playback press and hold the -/REW button
to "rewind", do an audible search in the
ENTER
CANCEL
I / O MENU/STORE
reverse direction. Press and hold the FWD/+
button
to "forward", do a 2X speed audible
TRACK JUMP
19, 20. TRACK
JUMP buttons
search in the forward direction. Release to
return to normal forward playback.
REC
UNDO
During play pause, press and hold the -/REW
TRACK JUMP reverse button
REC UNDO button
TRACK JUMP forward button
button
or the FWD/+ button
to rewind or
fast forward quickly. The rewind or fast forward is
at 10X speed for three seconds, then automati-
cally speeds up to 140X speed.
19. TRACK JUMP reverse button
During playback press and release to jump to the
previous track. If pressed while playing the first
track jumps to the last track on the CF card.
Notes:
If the -/REW button
or the FWD/+ button
is held past the beginning or end of a track the
rewind or fast forward will continue onto the
previous or next track.
19. REC UNDO button
During recording press and release twice to undo
(erase) the recording and pause recording at the
beginning of the track.
If REPEAT SINGLE or REPEAT ALL is on, the
rewind or fast forward will follow the repeat order.
Does not function in EDL playback or EDL A-B
repeat.
TRACKTIME
L
-dB
R
Example display
during record.
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK
During Editing and Menu functions press and
release the -/REW button
to increment a
Example display for
3 seconds after
REC UNDO button
is pressed.
TRACKTIME
parameter in the - direction and press and re-
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
lease the FWD/+ button
to increment a
-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK
parameter in the + direction.
Example if REC
UNDO button is
pressed again
within the 3 sec-
onds.
TRACKTIME
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK
Recording is at REC pause at the beginning of
the track.
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Controls and Connections
Top continued
MENU/STORE button
The PMD670 Menu lets you preset various
parameters. To access the Menu with POWER
on and the PMD670 in Stop:
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670
EDIT
iNPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
TRACK JUMP
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
REC
UNDO
MARGIN RESET
PLAY
/
PAUSE
STOP
POWER
I
/
O
MENU/STORE
ENTER
CANCEL
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
TRACK JUMP
MARGIN RESET
4
3
EDIT
iNPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
TRACK JUMP
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
REC
UNDO
REC
UNDO
MARGIN RESET
PLAY
/
PAUSE
STOP
POWER
PLAY / PAUSE
STOP
I
/
O
MENU/STORE
ENTER
CANCEL
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
TRACK JUMP
REC
UNDO
MARGIN RESET
PLAY / PAUSE
STOP
ENTER
CANCEL
I / O MENU/STORE
ENTER
CANCEL
I / O MENU/STORE
23
1
2, 5
Menu operations
MARGIN RESET
23. MARGIN RESET/
I/0 MENU/STORE
button
1. Press and hold the MENU/STORE button
for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear
(flashing) in the display.
Several functions depend-
ing on state of the
PMD670.
i / O MENU/STORE
TIME
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Example
display:
-dB
INT
MIC
MARGIN RESET button
During record press and release to reset the
peak level margin.
2. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button . The
Example display
Menu choice will appear. If the flashing MENU
times out start over at 1.
TRACKTIME
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
with level margin at
-02dB before press-
ing the MARGIN
RESET button.
-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK
The last Menu choice entered appears, the
following starts from the Date/Time menu
choice.
level margin
The level margin displays the highest level
achieved since the track began or the MARGIN
RESET button was pressed and released. OV
indicates a margin over 0dB.
3. Press and release the FWD/+ button
I/O button
Connects the CF card via the I/O port to a con-
nected device (usually a computer).
4. or the -/REW button
menu choices.
to tab through the
From power off press and hold the I/O button
while you slide the POWER switch on the
PMD670 to the right to power on.
The rest of the menu setting procedure differs
slightly depending on the menu item. In
general you:
This display
appears.
5. Press and release the ENTER button
select a menu choice.
to
The CF card in the PMD670 appears as an
external drive on a connected computer.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
setting.
to change the menu
Power off to disconnect.
See page 43, How to connect via the I/O port.
7. Press and release the ENTER button
confirm the menu setting.
to
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Then either:
RemoteMode – Set the effect of the optional
wired remote switch.
8a. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
ID1 – Set the description ID code for broadcast
wave file recordings.
the -/REW button
choice, or
to tab to another menu
ID2 – Set the origin ID code for broadcast wave
file recordings.
8b. Press and release the
MENU/STORE
button to write the menu changes and return
to stop mode, or
ID3 – Set the origin reference ID code for broad-
cast wave file recordings.
8c. Press and release the CANCEL button
to
cancel any menu changes and return to stop
mode.
Default – Reset all Menu settings to factory
default settings.
The Menu choices are:
How to set or change the Date and time
The date and time are written on each audio
track (file) when the track is started. When an
audio track is viewed on a computer this date
and time appears as when the file was 'modi-
fied'. (US date format is illustrated.)
Date/Time – For setting or changing the Date and
Time associated with when an audio track (file)
was created.
DateForm – For selecting the date order.
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/
STORE button for about 2 seconds. MENU
will appear (flashing) in the display.
Algor/File – For setting or changing the recording
compression algorithm, associated bit rate, audio
file type, and channels recorded.
TIME
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Example
display:
M. Track – Turn manual track incrementing
feature on or off.
-dB
INT
MIC
SeamlsPly – Turn the Seampless play feature on
or off.
2. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
.
S.Skip – Turn Silent Skip feature on or off, set the
number of seconds the dB level must meet or
exceed the set threshold, and set the dB threshold
level.
The Date/Time
Menu choice
will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at 1.)
A.Cue – Turn the Auto Cue feature on or off, set
the number of micro-seconds the dB level must
meet or exceed the set threshold, and set the dB
threshold level.
3. Press and release the ENTER button
again. The current date and time information
will be displayed with the month flashing.
PM
Example
display.
S.Play – Turn the single track play feature on or
off.
Beep – Turn the beep on or off.
4. With the month flashing press and release
the FWD/+ button
ton to tab through the months. When the
month is correct, Press and release the
ENTER button
or the -/REW but-
A.PowOff – Enable or disable the Automatic
Power Off feature.
.
Batt_Type – Set the battery type.
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The day will be flashing.
Example
display.
PM
The display will return to stop mode.
Note:
5. With the day flashing press and release the
FWD/+ button or the -/REW button to
tab through days. When the day is correct,
The date and time settings will remain for about
a month if the AC Adapter is not plugged in and
no batteries are installed.
press and release the ENTER button
The year will be flashing.
.
Example
Display
PM
6. With the year flashing press and release the
FWD/+ button or the -/REW button to
tab through years (2003 - 2099). When the
year is correct, press and release the ENTER
button
.
The hour will be flashing.
Example
display.
PM
7. With the hour flashing press and release the
FWD/+ button or the -/REW button to
tab through hours. AM, PM will change when
you pass 12, check that it is correct. When
the hour and AM/PM is correct, Press and
release the ENTER button
The minute will be flashing.
.
Example
display.
PM
8. With the minute flashing press and release
the FWD/+ button or the -/REW but-
ton to tab through minutes. When the
minute is correct, Press and release the
ENTER button
.
Date/Time will be
flashing.
9. Press and release the MENU/STORE
button. If you have made changes to the date
and/or time Stored will be displayed briefly.
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How to set or change the Date Form
The date form is the date order month/day/year or
day/month/year.
7. Press and release the
MENU/STORE
button to write the menu changes and return
to stop mode, or
The US default is M/D/Y (month/day/year).
The Europe default is D/M/Y (day/month/year).
8. Press and release the CANCEL button
to
cancel all menu changes and return to stop
mode.
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/
STORE button for about 2 seconds. MENU
will appear (flashing) in the display.
TIME
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Example
display:
-dB
INT
MIC
2. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
The Date/Time Menu choice will appear.
.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at 1.)
3. While Date/Time is flashing (for about 3
seconds) press and release the FWD/+ button
. The DateForm Menu choice will appear
4. Press and r lease the ENTER button
again. TheM/D/Y choice will flash.
Example
display.
5. Press and release the FWD/+ button
the -/REW button to toggle between
or
M/D/Y and D/M/Y. When the desired form
appears press and release the ENTER button
.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
choice, or
to tab to another menu
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Algor/File
Bit Rate
The PMD670 can record in a variety of compres-
sion algorithm, associated bit rate, file format, and
recording type (channels recorded) parameters.
See explanations below and chart in right column.
The bit rate for PCM is constant at 768kbps/ch.
MP2 and MP3 can be recorded at a number of
different bit rates.
File Format
First select your input device (internal micro-
phone, microphone(s), Line in, or digital input).
The file format (3 character computer file exten-
sion) might be .wav, .bwf, .mpg or .mp3. Broad-
cast Wave Files (.bwf) include identification codes
in the file header.
Second select your input channel choice with the
INPUT button, see page 17.
Algor/File
1
default
Recording Type
2
4
5
6
3
The recording type can be stereo (two channels
of recording) mono (one channel of recording) or
digital. This is set by your choice of input device
and input channel choice.
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32
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44.1
32
48
44.1
32
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PCM
MP2
MP3
Algorithm
The PMD670 can record using three methods two
of which are compression algorithms: PCM, MP3,
and MP2.
384,256,192,128,96,64 .mpg/.bwf
Stereo
320,256,160,128,80,64
.mp3/.bwf
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is
uncompressed. These are high quality audio
files used in the recording industry. For ex-
ample, for recording CD quality music. PMD
Edit and other professional level computer
applications are available for computer process-
ing of PCM files.
160,128,80,64,40,32
.wav/.bwf
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44.1
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MP3 (MPEG1 Layer III) is highly compressed,
and creates relatively small files that are com-
monly used to transfer files on the internet.
.mpg/.bwf
.mp3/.bwf
192,128,96,64,48,32
160,128,80,64,40,32
MP2
MP3
Mono
MP2 (MPEG1 Layer II) is a compressed file
format that is commonly used in broadcasting.
MP2 audio is a higher quality than MP3. This is
especially useful when lower bitrates are used.
If you are a news reporter you will probably
want to record in MP2 format using the .bwf
extension.
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.mpg/.bwf
PCM
MP2
MP3
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.mp3/.bwf
320,256,160,128,80,64
Sample Frequency
Chart of Algorithm/File Parameters
Column
Sample frequency is measured in kHz (kilo
Hertz). The sample frequency is the number of
samples of the audio wave(s) per second. For
example, the PMD670 can record PCM at 48 kHz
that is 48,000 samples per second.
2. selected by input device and input channel
choice
3. file choice
4. sample frequency
5. bit rate
6
file extension
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Algor/File
1
default
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button . The
2
4
5
6
3
Date/Time Menu choice, or the last menu
choice, will appear.
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44.1
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44.1
32
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a.)
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MP2
384,256,192,128,96,64 .mpg/.bwf
Stereo
c. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until the Algor/File is flashing.
320,256,160,128,80,64
.mp3/.bwf
MP3
PCM
160,128,80,64,40,32
d. Press and release the ENTER button
You are now at column 2 of the chart of
.
.wav/.bwf
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Algorithm File Parameters where you choose
between the parameters for Stereo, Mono, or
Dig-in input selections.
48
.mpg/.bwf
.mp3/.bwf
192,128,96,64,48,32
160,128,80,64,40,32
MP2
MP3
44.1
32
48
44.1
32
24
kbps
kHz
Mono
Mono flashing
in display.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
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ing type choice.
to tab to your record-
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.mpg/.bwf
PCM
MP2
MP3
Dig-In
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kbps
Example
display with
Stereo chosen.
kHz
.mp3/.bwf
320,256,160,128,80,64
How to set or change the Algor/File parameter
defaults.
Press and release the ENTER button
accept the Stereo choice and switch to
column 3.
to
or
The Chart of Algorithm/File Parameters reflects
the menu setting procedure of those parameters.
The factory defaults are circled.
3. Press and release the FWD/+ button
1. Select the Algor/File menu choice:
the -/REW button
choice.
to tab to your algorithm
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will ap-
pear (flashing) in the display.
kbps
kHz
Example display
with MP2 cho-
sen.
TIME
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Example
display:
-dB
INT
MIC
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eters continued
5. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
choice.
to tab to your bit rate
Algor/File
1
default
2
4
5
6
3
Example
display with
128 chosen.
kbps
kHz
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PCM
MP2
MP3
In our example we press and release the
ENTER button to accept the 128 choice
and switch to column 6.
384,256,192,128,96,64 .mpg/.bwf
Stereo
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
320,256,160,128,80,64
.mp3/.bwf
the -/REW button
format choice.
to tab to your file
160,128,80,64,40,32
Example
display with
.bwf chosen.
.wav/.bwf
PCM
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44.1
32
48
In our example we press and release the
ENTER button to accept the .bwf choice
and switch to Algor/File.
.mpg/.bwf
.mp3/.bwf
192,128,96,64,48,32
160,128,80,64,40,32
MP2
MP3
Mono
44.1
32
24
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In this example we press and release the
MENU/STORE button to save the change
and exit menu. Stored is displayed briefly.
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.mpg/.bwf
PCM
MP2
MP3
Dig-In
- -
384,256,192,128,96,64
.mp3/.bwf
320,256,160,128,80,64
In our example we press and release the
ENTER button to accept the MP2 choice
The display returns to stop mode.
Note:
and switch to column 4.
Changes to Algor/File usually also mean hard-
ware and INPUT menu changes. In our example
we changed the default MP2 Stereo.mpg with to
MP2 Stereo .bwf. We would expect to connect
microphones, change the INPUT settings from
mono with INT MIC input to stereo with MIC
input, and enter ID numbers for the .bwf file
header.
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
frequency choice.
to tab to your sample
kbps
Example
display with
44.1 chosen.
kHz
In our example we press and release the
ENTER button to accept the 44.1 choice
and switch to column 5.
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Other menu choices:
Seamless Play.
Manual track incrementing.
When Seamless Play is On, during playback
multiple tracks will be played back in sequence
without any break (space) between the tracks.
When Seamless Play is Off, during playback
multiple tracks will be played back in sequence
with breaks (brief periods of silence) between the
tracks.
When Manual track incrementing is on, during
recording slide and release the REC switch to
increment the track. A new track is created at that
point. There is no break in recording. When
Manual track incrementing is off, sliding and
releasing REC switch during recording does
nothing.
Default setting is Off.
Default setting is On.
1. Select the Seamls Ply menu choice:
1. Select the M. Track menu choice:
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will
appear (flashing) in the display.
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear
(flashing) in the display.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
The last Menu choice selected will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until Seamls Ply is displayed and
flashing.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until M. Track is displayed and
flashing.
3. Press and release the ENTER button
to
accept the SeamlsPly choice and switch to
Off or On.
3. Press and release the ENTER button
to
accept the M. Track choice and switch to ON
or OFF.
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
and On.
to toggle between Off
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
and Off.
to toggle between On
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button
.
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button
.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
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Silent Skip.
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
Silent skip automatically pauses recording when
there is a period of silence and continues record-
ing when sound resumes. Silent Skip looks for
sound below a preset level for a preset period of
time. When that occurs the PMD670 switches to
record pause. When a signal of about -30 dB is
input recording resumes.
button
onds.
to switch to set or change sec-
-dB
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
to change the number
of seconds of silence. The range is 1 to 5.
For example, if you are both the recorder and
master of ceremonies for an event, you can
preset the PMD670 for recording and automati-
cally start recording when you start speaking into
the microphone.
7. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button
level.
to switch to the decibel threshold
-dB
When the AUTO MARK switch is at ON resump-
tion of recording after a record pause by Silent
Skip adds an EDL mark.
8. Press and release the FWD/+ button
the -/REW button to change the (-dB)
or
Default settings are Off, 03 seconds, and -40 dB.
1. Select the S.Skip menu choice:
decibel threshold level. The range is 20 to 60
in 5 dB increments.
9. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will
appear (flashing) in the display.
to switch to S.Skip flashing.
-dB
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-
onds) press and release the ENTER button
. The last Menu choice selected will
appear.
10. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until S.Skip is displayed and
flashing.
-dB
3. Press and release the ENTER button
to
accept the S.Skip choice and switch to On or
Off.
-dB
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
and OFF.
to toggle between ON
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Auto Cue
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
Auto Cue skips the silence at the beginning of an
audio track and pauses playback at the point
where the sound is loud enough for long enough.
You can adjust how loud (how many dB) and how
long (milliseconds) the audio has to be before
playback is cued.
the -/REW button
to change the number
of milliseconds of sound exceeding the
threshold. The range is 5 to 60 in five milli-
second increments.
7. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button
level.
to switch to the decibel threshold
If S.Play is selected (see next page), when the
end of the track is reached Auto Cue pauses
playback cued to the sound of the next track.
-dB
Default settings are Off, 20 milliseconds, and -40
dB.
8. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button to change the decibel
threshold level. The range is -60dB to -20dB
in 5dB increments.
1. Select the A.Cue menu choice:
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will ap-
pear (flashing) in the display.
9. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button
to switch to A.Cue flashing.
-dB
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
10. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until A.Cue is displayed and
flashing.
-dB
3. Press and release the ENTER button
to
accept the A.Cue choice and switch to On or
Off.
-dB
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
and Off.
to toggle between On
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button
onds.
to switch to set or change millisec-
-dB
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Beep
Single Play
When battery charge can provide no more than
1-3 minutes of recording or playback and Beep is
set to On, the battery indicator will flash, the REC
indicator will flash and the PMD670 will beep.
During playback, when Single Play and Auto Cue
are Off, and the end of a track is reached the
next track automatically starts playing.
During playback, when Single Play is On, and
the end of a track is reached the PMD670 auto-
matically pauses. This differs from Auto Cue in
that Single Play does not cue to start of audio.
If the PMD670 is not operated for 30 minutes
during stop or play pause, power can be auto-
matically shut off to conserve battery life. (See
A.PowOFF next page.) If A.PowOFF is set to Y,
and Beep is set to ON, the PMD670 will beep to
alert you that the power is shutting off.
Default is S.Play Off.
1. Select the S.Play menu choice:
Default is Beep On.
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will
appear (flashing) in the display.
1. Select the Beep menu choice:
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will
appear (flashing) in the display.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-
onds) press and release the ENTER button
. The last Menu choice selected will
appear.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until S.Play is displayed and
flashing.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until Beep is displayed and flash-
ing.
3. Press and release the ENTER button
to
accept the S.Play choice and switch to On or
Off.
3. Press and release the ENTER button
to
accept the Beep choice and switch to On or
Off.
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
and OFF.
to toggle between ON
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
and OFF.
to toggle between ON
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button to switch to S.Play flashing.
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button to switch to Beep flashing.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
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6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop
mode.
Battery Type
The PMD670 can operate on 8 store bought AA
size Alkaline, Ni-Cd* or Ni-MH* batteries.
*Not charged by the built-in charger.
Automatic Power Off
If the PMD670 is not operated for 30 minutes
during stop or play pause, power can be auto-
matically shut off to conserve battery life.
An optional Ni-Cd battery pack (Model RB1100
available from Marantz Professional) will be
charged by the built-in charger when the AC
adaptor is plugged in.
Default is A.PowOFF Y (on).
1. Select the A.PowOFF menu choice:
An optional Ni-MH battery pack (Model RB1650
available from Marantz Professional) can be used
but is not charged by the built in charger and
requires Marantz Professional charger model
BC600.
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will
appear (flashing) in the display.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-
onds) press and release the ENTER button
. The last Menu choice selected will
appear.
Default is Alkaline.
1. Select the Batt_Type menu choice:
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear
(flashing) in the display.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until A.PowOff is displayed and
flashing.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
3. Press and release the ENTER button
to
accept the A.PowOff choice and switch to Y
or N.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until Batt_Type is displayed and
flashing.
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
and N.
to toggle between Y
3. Press and release the ENTER button
accept the Batt_Type choice and switch to
the type of battery.
to
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button to switch to A.PowOff flashing.
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
the -/REW button
to tab between Alka-
line, Ni-Cd, and Ni-MH.
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5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button to switch to Batt_Type flashing.
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
the -/REW button to tab through the
or
RemoteMode choices: StartStop, EDL Mark,
PWR REC, or M.Track
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
Remote Mode
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
Use a wired remote, not supplied, to control the
PMD670. There are four remote modes:
• StartStop – during recording or playback
switch the remote off to pause, on to resume.
• EDL Mark – during recording or playback
switch remote to on to add an EDL mark.
• PWR REC – during power off, switch remote
to on to turn power on and begin recording.
During recording switch remote to off to stop
recording and power off.
button
to switch to RemoteMode flashing.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
Broadcast Wave ID numbers
Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf) has three identifi-
cation numbers in the header (Extension Chunk):
Description, Originator, and Originator Refer-
ence.
• M.Track – during recording, switch remote to
on to increment the track. A new track is
created at that point.
For example, if the IDs are used for a broadcast
station ID1 could be the identifier of the station,
ID2 could be used for the department code, and
ID3 for the badge number of the reporter.
Default is StartStop.
1. Select the RemoteMode menu choice:
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will
appear (flashing) in the display.
Default is all ID number at 000000.
1. Select the ID1 menu choice:
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will
appear (flashing) in the display.
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 sec-
onds) press and release the ENTER button
. The last Menu choice selected will
appear.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until RemoteMode is displayed
and flashing.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until ID1 is displayed and flashing.
3. Press and release the ENTER button
accept the RemoteMode choice and switch
to RemoteMode choices.
to
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3. Press and release the ENTER button
accept the ID# choice and switch to the
highest number position.
to
Menu Default
The Default menu choice resets all menu items to
their defaults. This is handy if you are setting up a
new setting configuration because you don't have
to check all the settings, you know they are at the
default.
Defaults are listed for each menu item.
4. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
Note:
US defaults are used for illustration. See page 51
for a table of menu defaults.
the -/REW button
0 through 9.
to tab through the digits
5. When correct Press and release the ENTER
button to switch to the next digit.
1. Select the Default menu choice:
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU
button for about 2 seconds. MENU will appear
(flashing) in the display.
6. Press and release the FWD/+ button
or
b. While MENU is flashing (for about 3 seconds)
press and release the ENTER button
the -/REW button
0 through 9.
to tab through the digits
.
The last Menu choice selected will appear.
(If the flashing MENU times out start over at
a.)
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all six digits are
set.
2. Press and release the FWD/+ button
repeatedly until Default is displayed and
flashing.
7. Press and release the ENTER button
switch to ID# flashing.
to
8. Press and release the FWD/+ button
switch to the next ID#.
to
3a Press and release the ENTER button
write the defaults. EXECUTING will be
displayed,
to
9. Repeat 5 - 8 for all three ID numbers. When
ID3 is flashing,
then Done will be displayed briefly.
10. Press and release the FWD/+ button
to
switch to another menu choice, or press and
release the MENU/STORE button to write
the menu change(s) and return to stop mode.
3b. Or, press and release the CANCEL button
to exit menu mode without changing menu
settings.
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Controls and Connections
Top continued
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD670
EDIT
iNPUT
A-B REPEAT
MARK
TRACK JUMP
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
REC
UNDO
MARGIN RESET
PLAY
/
PAUSE
STOP
POWER
I
/
O
MENU/STORE
ENTER
CANCEL
-
/
REW
FWD
/
+
TRACK JUMP
MARGIN RESET
REC
UNDO
PLAY / PAUSE
STOP
ENTER
CANCEL
I / O MENU/STORE
24
25
PLAY / PAUSE
24. PLAY/PAUSE but-
ton (playback)
ENTER button
(menu)
ENTER
PLAY/PAUSE button
From stop press and release to begin playback.
During playback press and release to pause
playback.
During playback pause, press and release to
resume playback.
PLAY / PAUSE
ENTER button
During menu functions press
and release to accept the
current setting and switch to
ENTER
the next menu item to be set.
STOP
25. STOP/CANCEL button
During recording, press and
release to stop recording and
end the track (file).
CANCEL
During playback, press and release to stop
playback and end the playback session. When
you resume playback starts at the beginning of
the first track.
During menu operations press and release to
cancel all entries made and return to stop mode.
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A REC PAUSE does not increment the track.
1
2
3 4
5
6
If the AUTO MARK switch is at ON, a REC
PAUSE adds an EDL mark. When recording is
resumed the following is displayed for a couple of
seconds.
REC PAUSE
REC
L
HP/SPK VOLUME
PHONES
R
REC
LEVEL
DISPLAY
LIGHT
KEY LOCK
TRACKTIME
L
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
R
-dB
MARK
1. HP/SPK VOLUME control
Turn to adjust the volume of
headphones plugged into the
PHONE jack or the built-in
speaker.
d
e
f
HP/SPK VOLUME
MARK (d) is displayed to indicate that the num-
ber (e) indicates the count of EDL marks.
"inTotal" (f) reminds you that EDL marks are
counted from the beginning the Flash memory
card not the beginning of the current track.
Audio on the built-in speaker is automatically
interrupted when recording with the internal
microphone.
4. REC indicator
Red indicator light is lit
and steady during
During playback what is heard on the L or R
headphone depends on the recording and for a
Stereo or Dual Mono recording, the setting of the
ANALOG OUT switch.
REC
Record, flashing during Record pause.
REC
5. REC switch
TOTALTRACKTIME
REC REMAIN kbps
A-B
2. Display
See Display on
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
kHz
AM
PM
From Stop slide to the
right and release to start
S.SKIP
-dB
INT
TRACK
MARK
MIC
LINE
page 43 for
details.
recording.
From REC PAUSE slide to the right and release
to resume recording.
REC PAUSE
During recording slide to the right and release to
increment the track (start a new audio file).
3. REC PAUSE button
During recording push and
release to pause.
To stop recording press and release STOP
.
When paused the REC indicator will flash.
6. REC LEVEL controls
Turn to adjust the
TRACKTIME
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Example
display.
L
-dB
record level when the
LEVEL CONT. switch
is at MANUAL.
INT
MIC
TRACK
R
b
a
c
REC
LEVEL
The Pause symbol (a) will be displayed.
The Record symbol (b) will flash in the display
The inside control (Right channel) and outside
control (Left channel) turn together unless you
hold one while turning the other.
The Level meter (c) will remain active.
The optimum record level is when the level meter
goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go
OVER.
To resume recording slide the REC switch to the
right and release.
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sampling frequency
bit rate
After the third
press file pa-
rameters are
displayed.
L
-dB
R
kbps
REC PAUSE
DISPLAY
00
20
12
0
40
6
2
over
REC
kHz
L
-dB
HP/SPK VOLUME
PHONES
R
REC
LEVEL
LIGHT
KEY LOCK
compression
algorithm
recording type
7
8
9
PHONES
7. PHONES jack
Plug stereo head-
phones in here.
Current clock time
hours:minutes:seconds
After the fourth
press Date and
Time informa-
tion is dis-
TIME
L
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
R
PM
-dB
Adjust headphone volume with the HP/SPK
volume control.
played.
After the fifth press the display returns to the
default: remaining record time on the card.
Headphones are active during recording and
playback.
Record time on track
During Record
During playback plugging in headphones mutes
the internal speaker.
TRACKTIME
the default display
is Record time on
the current track.
L
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
R
-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK
DISPLAY
8. DISPLAY button
Press and release to tab
through alternate infor-
mation displays.
The first press of the DISPLAY button switches
to remaining record time for the card.
The second press switches to file parameters.
The third press switches to date and time.
The fourth press returns to the default.
Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and
Play.
remaining record time on card
During Stop:
TIME
L
-dB
R
REC REMAIN
Default display is
Remaining
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
INT
MIC
playing time
During Playback
the default display
record time for
the card.
Example display.
TRACKTIME
L
-dB
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
R
is playing time on
the current track.
-dB
TRACK
L
-dB
R
After the first press
track information
is displayed.
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
The first press switches to file parameters.
-dB
INT
MIC
TRACK
The second press switches to date and time.
The third press returns to the default.
Total tracks on CF card.
After the second
press EDL mark
information is
displayed.
LIGHT
9. LIGHT button
L
-dB
R
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
Press and release to
momentarily turn the Dis-
play light on.
-dB
MARK
Total EDL marks on CF card.
Press and hold for three seconds to switch the
Display light on.
Press and release to switch the Display light
off.
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OpenDoor Power Down is displayed for about
one second.
Front continued
REC PAUSE
DISPLAY
REC
L
HP/SPK VOLUME
PHONES
R
REC
LEVEL
LIGHT
KEY LOCK
10
CF card slot
Card eject
button
KEY LOCK
10. KEY LOCK switch
The KEY LOCK switch
CF card door
secures the PMD670 in the
state it is in during Record,
Playback or Stop.
Card eject button
The Card eject button has two positions: click
out (a) and click in (b).
Slide the switch to the right to turn KEY LOCK on.
a
b
Only these controls will work:
Display LIGHT button.
POWER switch - Works during Playback or Stop.
PRE REC switch.
If you try to operate a button or switch that is
locked, "HOLD" appears briefly in the display.
To eject a CF card:
1. If recording or in playback push STOP
TRACKTIME
L
-dB
R
.
Example display:
00
20
12
0
over
40
6
2
-dB
If other operations are in progress cancel them
INT
MIC
TRACK
by pushing STOP
complete.
2. Open the CF card door*.
or wait for them to
Left side
11
12
3. Push and release the Card eject button so it is
in click out position (a).
4. Push the Card eject button from the click out
position to the click in position (b).
CHARGE
DIGITAL
IN
DC IN 13V
I/O
OUT
*Opening the CF card door turns power off. If
recording is in progress, opening the Memory card
door automatically stops recording and writes
critical track information to properly close the file
before powering off.
CHARGE
11. CHARGE indicator
Lit when optional Ni-Cd
battery is charging.
To insert a CF card:
1. Push and release the Card eject button so it is
in the click in position (b above).
2. Fully insert the CF
card.
12. CF card compartment
Pull to open to access the CF card.
3. Close the CF card
door.
Note: If the CF card door won't latch, check that
the Card eject button is in the click in position (b
above).
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Security
IN: Connect to the digital out of a digital audio
component. PCM audio data input at 44.1 and 48
kHz can be recorded.
The supplied Memory compart-
ment security screw requires
(3mm x
using a small Phillips screwdriver
to open the Memory compartment
This input has to be selected in the Input menu for
the signal to be recorded. See INPUT button.
10mm long)
door. That reduces the possibility that the CF card will
be misplaced or stolen.
OUT: Connect to the digital in of a digital audio
component.
• Only files with sample frequencies of 48 or
44.1kHz can be output.
• Digital audio is only output during normal or
EDL playback.
• The receiving component must be able to
accept audio in SPDIF (IEC-958-II) format.
• The receiving component must be able to
accept a sampling frequency of 48 or
44.1kHz.
d
c
1. Remove the plastic pin (c) and then the
retainer (d).
DC IN 13V
2. Add the screw. Tighten the screw with a small
Phillips screwdriver tight enough so the screw
cannot be removed with a fingernail.
14. DC IN 13V jack
Plug the supplied AC
adapter in here. The power
supplied is 1.0A at 13V AC.
The PMD670 automatically
switches to adapter power
if it was running on battery power. If AC power is
interrupted by a power outage or unplugging the
adapter the PMD670 automatically switches to
battery power.
Left side continued
I/O
13
15. I/O port
Plug the supplied I/O cable in
here and connect the other end
to your computer (PC or MAC).
CHARGE
DIGITAL
IN
DC IN 13V
I/O
OUT
The connection makes it easy to copy audio files
to your computer's hard drive or a CD. The I/O
connection can only be made active when the
PMD670 is off (neither recording or during play-
back).
14 15
13. DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks
RCA jacks for connect-
DIGITAL
IN
ing the PMD670 to an
audio component that
accepts or outputs digital
audio signals.
OUT
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How to connect via the I/O port
What will appear on your computer is a file titled
PMD670.EDL and a folder (directory) titled
MPGLANG1. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder
are numbered from 1001 through the number of
tracks recorded to a maximum of 1999. The file
extension will be .mp3, .wav, .bwf or .mpg de-
pending on the Algor/File parameters that were
set for the recording.
1
3
MARGIN RESET
2
POWER
i / O MENU/STORE
Diagram of file structure (assuming .mp3 files).
Root
PMD670.EDL
1. Connect the cable to the PMD670 and your
computer.
MPGLANG1
2. Slide the POWER switch on the PMD670 to
the right and release to power off.
1001.MP3
1002.MP3
3. Press and hold the I/O MENU/STORE button
while you slide the POWER switch on the
PMD670 to the right and release to power on.
1003.MP3
.
.
.
.
.
.
This display appears:
1999.MP3
The CF card in the PMD670 appears as a re-
movable device on your computer. The audio
files are in a MPGLANG1 folder.
Changes made to file names or file structure
made on your computer will prevent file
recognitiion and therefore playback in the
PMD670.
CAUTION: Only copy audio files (tracks) to other
volumes. Do not modify or delete the EDL file. If
the EDL file is missing or damaged PMD670 will
not be able to recognize one or more recorded
tracks or all tracks.
However audio files from your computer that are
renamed using the file names above and put into
the structure above may be playable on the
PMD670. For example, if you name an mp3 audio
file 1234.MP3 and place it in MPGLANG1 folder
the PMD670 may play it.
See the enclosed CD for demo PMDEdit soft-
ware for computer audio file manipulation.
PMDEdit is a full featured software suite de-
signed for Marantz Professional digital recorders
Products/PMDEdit.html or at (630) 741-0330.
Power off and power the PMD670 back on to
resume recording or playback.
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LINE
IN
Right side
LINE
OUT
17. LINE OUT/IN
jacks
16 17
18
L
Plug external line
level audio devices
in here.
L
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
L
R
PHANTOM
+48V
ON
MIC
REMOTE
2
2
1
1
3
3
R
R
OFF
1
GND
2
HOT
COLD
3
LINE OUT jacks
REMOTE
16. Remote jack
Plug a wired remote (not
supplied) in here.
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to
connect to the input of an amplifier or other
external unit.
During playback what is output on the L or R
channel depends on the recording and for a
Stereo or Dual Mono recording, the setting of the
ANALOG OUT switch.
Wiring
diagram
LINE IN jacks
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to
connect to the output of an external unit.
2.5 mm jack
A switch connected to the 2.5mm mini jack off
(open) and on (closed) does the following de-
pending on the RemoteMode setting:
To record, mono, stereo, or LR mono LINE input
must be selected in the input select menu. See
INPUT button.
RemoteMode:
L
R
MIC
18. MIC IN jacks
Plug external micro-
phones in here.
Start Stop
During record or playback switch remote off to
pause, on to resume.
2
2
1
1
3
3
For mono recording
use the Left jack.
1
2
COLD
GND
3
HOT
EDL Mark
During record or playback switch remote to on
to add an EDL mark.
To record, stereo with MIC input, DLmono with
MIC input, mono with MIC input, or LRmono with
MIC input must be selected in the input select
menu. See INPUT button.
PWR REC
During POWER off, switch remote to on to
turn power on and begin recording.
During recording, switch remote to off to stop
recording and power off.
Notes:
XLR pinout is 1 ground, 2 hot and 3 cold.
Microphones with a PHONE jack can be used
with an adapter (not supplied) from PHONE to
XLR.
M.Track
During recording, switch remote to on to
increment the track. A new track is created at
that point. There is no break in recording.
See Remote Mode on page 36 to set or change
the Remote Mode.
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Right side continued
19
LINE
OUT
1. Attach a strap
retainer through the
round hole.
L
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
R
PHANTOM
+48V
MIC
L
ON
REMOTE
REMOTE
2
2
1
1
3
3
R
OFF
1
GND
2
HOT
COLD
3
20
LINE
OUT
19. PHANTOM +48V switch
Switch to ON to provide 48V
of power for a condenser
microphone(s).
PHANTOM
+48V
REMOTE
2. Add carry strap.
ON
ON: +48V is supplied to
power condenser
microphone(s).
LINE
3. Close strap
retainer.
OUT
OFF
REMOTE
OFF: No microphone power is supplied.
Microphone recommendations
Professional condenser microphone(s) (which
require additional power either phantom power
from the PMD670 or from another source) are
recommended because they provide greater
sensitivity, and higher quality audio recording.
Bottom
21
Dynamic microphone(s) can be used but do not
yield optimum audio quality recordings.
Consult with your local dealer to select the
appropriate microphone(s) for your specific
application. In many cases they can demonstrate
the various performances and characteristics of
microphones for your use.
21. Battery com-
partment
Press and slide
at arrow to open
the Battery
20 .
Carry studs
compartment.
Attach the supplied carry
strap here.
LINE
OUT
REMOTE
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Battery power
The PMD670 can operate on several types of
battery power.
Hint:
Keep fully charged batteries in the PMD670
when recording using AC power. Otherwise if AC
power is interrupted, as much as 30 minutes of
your recording could be lost.
tab
Eight AA alkaline batteries and the supplied
battery carrier can be used. Alkaline batteries
can power recording or playback for about *6
hours.
ribbon
Install the battery carrier with tab as shown and
over the ribbon for easy battery carrier removal.
AA size rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries
can be used in the supplied battery carrier, but
those cannot be recharged with the PMD670's
built in charger.
Replace the battery compartment cover*.
An optional Ni-Cd battery model RB1100 can be
charged in the PMD670. The RB1100 can also
be charged with an optional charger model
BC600. Ni-Cd batteries can power recording or
playback for about *5 hours.
tab
An optional Ni-MH (Nickel metal hydride) battery
model RB1650 can be used, but cannot be
recharged with the PMD670's built-in charger. It
requires charger model BC600. Ni-MH batteries
can power recording or playback for about *7
hours.
ribbon
Installing an optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery
*Using compact flash media.
Installing AA size batteries:
Power off, turn the PMD670 over.
Install the battery with tab as shown and over the
ribbon for easy battery removal*.
*When changing battery type, for optimal battery
performance, be sure you change the Batt_Type
menu setting.
Press and push in
the direction of the
arrow to remove
the battery com-
partment cover.
The optional Ni-Cd battery is charged only when:
• The AC adaptor is connected.
• The Ni-Cd battery is loaded correctly in the
battery compartment.
• The power to the PMD670 is off.
While charging (about 3 hours) the CHARGE
indicator will blink.
Install 8 AA size batter-
ies to the battery carrier
with the - ends towards
the springs.
When the Ni-Cd battery charge cycle is complete
the CHARGE indicator will be lit and steady.
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Display
8. Upper alphanumeric display
Displays a variety of information including
remaining recording time, clock time, menu
settings etc. Associated labels are display
items 1-7 and 9-10.
8
9 10 11 12 13 14
1
2 3 4 5 6 7
TOTALTRACKTIME
REC REMAIN kbps
A-B
L
-dB
R
00
12
0
20
over
40
6
2
kHz
AM
PM
-dB
S.SKIP
INT
TRACK
MARK
MIC
LINE
9. AM / PM label
Displays AM or PM when clock time is dis-
played.
15 16
17
18
19 20 21 22 23
1. REC label
10. kHz label
The REC label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate TOTAL REC TIME or
REC TIME REMAINING displayed on the
upper alphanumeric display.
The kHz label appears to indicate that the
last five places in the Upper alphanumeric
display is frequency in kiloHertz.
11. L -dB R level meter labels
L is the label for the upper (Left) level meter.
-dB is the label for the center level meter
scale in decibels.
2. TOTAL label
The TOTAL label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate TOTAL REC TIME, or
TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING displayed on
the upper alphanumeric display.
R is the label for the lower (Right) level
meter.
3. TRACK label
12. Upper level meter
The louder the sound input to the recorder on
the Left channel the more bars are displayed.
The TRACK label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate TRACK TIME displayed
on the upper alphanumeric display.
13. Decibel scale
The scale in dB (decibels) for the upper and
lower level meters.
4. REMAIN label
The REMAIN label appears with other labels
in this area to indicate REC TIME REMAIN-
ING, or TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING
displayed on the upper alphanumeric display.
14. Lower level meter
The louder the sound input to the recorder on
the Right channel the more bars are dis-
played.
5. TIME label
The TIME label appears with other labels in
this area to indicate REC TIME REMAINING,
TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING, or TRACK
TIME displayed on the upper alphanumeric
display.
15. TRACK label
The TRACK label appears to indicate that the
number displayed on the left of the lower
alphanumeric display is the track number.
6. kbps label
16. MARK label
The kbps label appears to indicate that the
first five places in the upper alphanumeric
display are kilobytes per second.
The MARK label appears to indicate that the
number displayed on the left of the lower
alphanumeric display is the EDL Mark num-
ber.
7. A-B label
A- indicates that the beginning (A point) of an
A-B loop has been set.
17. Lower alphanumeric display
Displays a variety of information including
remaining recording algorithm, date, track
number, number of tracks on CF card, EDL
A-B indicates that the ending (B point) of an
A-B loop has also been set.
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TOTALTRACKTIME
REC REMAIN kbps
A-B
L
-dB
R
00
12
0
20
over
40
6
2
kHz
AM
PM
-dB
S.SKIP
INT
TRACK
MARK
MIC
LINE
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Mark number, number of EDL Marks on CF card
etc. Associated labels are display items 15
and 16.
flashing indicates that battery has ap-
proximately 1 to 3 minutes of record or
playback time remaining.
18. MIC/INT MIC label
The MIC label appears when external micro-
phones are selected.
The REC indicator light will flash. If BEEP is
set to On the PMD670 will also beep.
The INT MIC label appears when input se-
lected for recording is the internal micro-
phone.
If the PMD670 continues to operate it will
automatically shut down. If recording it will
write track information, stop recording and
power off. If in playback it will stop playback
and power off.
19. LINE label
The LINE label appears when input(s) se-
lected for recording is (are) the LINE IN jacks.
indicates that battery charge is depleted or
no battery is installed.
20. Record
The Record symbol appears when the
PMD670 is in record mode. Appears with the
Play symbol when recording. Appears flashing
when in record pause.
24. S.SKIP label
The Silent Skip label appears when Silent
Skip is enabled.
21. Play
25. Margin level
The Play symbol appears when the PMD670
is in playback, playback pause, recording,
record pause.
The Margin level is displayed. The PMD670
holds this display at the highest level
achieved during the current recording. If
more than 0 dB, OV is displayed. To reset
the Margin level press and release the
MARGIN RESET button.
22. Pause
The Pause symbol appears when the
PMD670 is in playback pause, or record
pause.
26. -dB label
The -dB label applies to the Peak level
display.
23. Battery
The Battery symbol appears in most displays
to indicate battery charge.
indicates that battery charge is okay.
Care and Maintenance
indicates that battery charge is getting low
and there is approximately 5 to 10 minutes of
record or playback time available.
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
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Recording time chart
The recording time available on a CF card depends on the size of the card in MB, the recording type (.mp3, .mp2 or PCM), the
bitrate of the recording and if recording in mono or stereo.
This Recording time chart lists approximate recording times based on those factors.
bitrate
.mp3
32 MB
32 kbps
mono
64 kbps
stereo
40 kbps
mono
80 kbps
stereo
64 kbps
mono
128 kbps
stereo
80 kbps
mono
160 kbps
stereo
128kbps
mono
256 kbps 160 kbps
320 kbps
stereo
stereo
mono
2:13:00
4:26:00
8:52:00
17:44:00
23:33:08
35:28:00
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
8:52:00
11:46:34
17:44:00
35:28:00
1:46:24
3:32:48
7:05:36
14:11:12
18:50:30
28:22:24
56:44:48
0:53:12
1:46:24
3:32:48
7:05:36
9:25:15
14:11:12
28:22:24
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
8:52:00
11:46:34
17:44:00
35:28:00
0:33:15
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
5:53:17
8:52:00
17:44:00
0:53:12
1:46:24
3:32:48
7:05:36
9:25:15
14:11:12
28:22:24
0:26:36
0:53:12
1:46:24
3:32:48
4:42:38
7:05:36
14:11:12
0:33:15
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
5:53:17
8:52:00
17:44:00
0:16:38
0:33:15
1:06:30
2:13:00
2:56:38
4:26:00
8:52:00
0:26:36
0:53:12
1:46:24
3:32:48
4:42:38
7:05:36
14:11:12
0:13:18
0:26:36
0:53:12
1:46:24
2:21:19
3:32:48
7:05:36
64 MB
CARD
SIZE
128 MB
256 MB
340 MB
512 MB
(1 GB) 1024 MB 70:56:00
bitrate
.mp2
32 MB
32 kbps
mono
64 kbps
stereo
48 kbps
mono
96 kbps
stereo
64 kbps
mono
128 kbps
stereo
96 kbps
mono
192 kbps
stereo
128 kbps 256 kbps 192 kbps
384 kbps
stereo
mono
stereo
mono
2:13:00
4:26:00
8:52:00
17:44:00
23:33:08
35:28:00
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
8:52:00
11:46:34
17:44:00
35:28:00
1:39:45
3:19:30
6:39:00
13:18:00
17:39:51
26:36:00
53:12:00
0:49:53
1:39:45
3:19:30
6:39:00
8:49:55
13:18:00
26:36:00
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
8:52:00
11:46:34
17:44:00
35:28:00
0:33:15
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
5:53:17
8:52:00
17:44:00
0:49:53
1:39:45
3:19:30
6:39:00
8:49:55
13:18:00
26:36:00
0:24:56
0:49:53
1:39:45
3:19:30
4:24:58
6:39:00
13:18:00
0:33:15
1:06:30
2:13:00
4:26:00
5:53:17
8:52:00
17:44:00
0:16:38
0:33:15
1:06:30
2:13:00
2:56:38
4:26:00
8:52:00
0:24:56
0:49:53
1:39:45
3:19:30
4:24:58
6:39:00
13:18:00
0:12:28
0:24:56
0:49:53
1:39:45
2:12:29
3:19:30
6:39:00
64 MB
CARD
SIZE
128 MB
256 MB
340 MB
512 MB
(1 GB) 1024 MB 70:56:00
fs
32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
PCM
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
340 MB
512 MB
mono
stereo
mono
stereo
mono
stereo
0:08:20
0:16:40
0:33:20
1:06:40
1:28:33
2:13:20
0:04:10
0:08:20
0:16:40
0:33:20
0:44:16
1:06:40
2:13:20
0:06:03
0:12:06
0:24:11
0:48:23
1:04:15
1:36:45
3:13:30
0:03:01
0:06:03
0:12:06
0:24:11
0:32:07
0:48:23
1:36:45
0:05:33
0:11:07
0:22:13
0:44:27
0:59:02
1:28:54
2:57:47
0:02:47
0:05:33
0:11:07
0:22:13
0:29:31
0:44:27
1:28:54
CARD
SIZE
(1 GB) 1024 MB 4:26:41
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Some playback and editing programs do not
support MP2/MP3 or Broadcast Wave (.bwf)
formats. Consult the Marantz Professional
programs that support MP2/MP3 and Broadcast
Wave Format.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should faults occur, it is in many cases not necessary
to consult your dealer or technical service department.
On the basis of the following checks, you will be able
to rectify a number of conditions yourself without
difficulty. If the condition cannot be remedied after the
following check, please consult your dealer or contact
Marantz Professional at 630 741 0330.
The rechargeable battery not recharging
• check that the CHARGE indicator is flashing
during charging and lit and steady when charging
is complete.
The PMD670 does not turn on
Check power
• check AC adaptor connections
• check that Power is turned off on the PMD670
• install fresh batteries
• check AC adaptor connections
Rechargeable battery life low
The PMD670 turns on then turns itself off
• install fresh batteries
• make sure you fully charge and discharge the Ni-
Cd battery during each charge cycle
• replace battery
The PMD670 seems to record but there is no sound
on playback
Media cards that are heavily used should be occa-
sionally reformatted to avoid audio problems due to
fragmentation.
• check input settings (For example, if LINE input is
selected and no input is connected to the LINE IN
jacks the PMD670 will record silence.)
If the PMD670 exhibits erratic behavior, the micropro-
cessor can be reset by, powering off, disconnecting
AC power and removing batteries.
The PMD670 will not playback
• check EDL switch, if ON switch to OFF
No audio playback through headphones or internal
speaker
Record setting recommendations
• check HP/SPK VOLUME control setting
• check a different track or CF card
Recording a meeting
LEVEL CONT. switch at ALC.
The PMD670 will not record
• check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not
been recorded
ANC switch at
.
Factory default settings.
Input: INT MIC mono or MIC mono
Menu settings:
• check that the PMD670 acknowledges the CF
card
Algor/File: mono, MP3, 44.1kHz, 32 kbps, .mp3.
M.Track: On
S.Skip: On
No signal from microphone input
• chedk input selection
• check REC level control settings
• check if microphone(s) require Phantom power
Beep: On
A.PowOff: Yes
Excessive noise
• check cable connections
Recording music
LEVEL CONT. switch at MANUAL.
ANC switch at FLAT.
Input: MIC stereo
Playback on a PC results in poor sound
• check quality of PC sound card and program
• check frequency conversion program*
Menu settings:
Algor/File: Stereo, MP3,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .mp3.
M.Track: Off
S.Skip: Off
*The PMD670 records audio files with a sampling
frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert
the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate con-
verter). Only high quality sample rate converters
should be used.
Beep: Off
A.PowOff: Yes
Menu settings (highest quality):
Algor/File: Stereo, PCM,44.1kHz, 128kbps, .wav.
M.Track: Off
PC cannot read files
• check if the files are MP2 or MP2 with a .wav file
extension Some PC's cannot interpret this combi-
nation. Try renaming the MP2 file so it has a .mp2
or .mp3 file extension.
S.Skip: Off
Beep: Off
A.PowOff: Yes
• check the capability of the PC program
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SPECIFICATIONS*
Digital audio system
General
Headphone Output power ............... 20 mW/32 ohms
Speaker Output power .................... 100 mW/4 ohms
Phantom power ......................................+48V, 10mA
Power consumption
System ........................................ Solid State Recorder
Usable Media ...................................CF memory cards
(Microdrive) cards
Recording/Playback ......................................5.2 W
Charging ................................................ 12 W max
Standby (battery driven).............................2.2 mW
Battery life (Alkaline) ........................6 hours (typical)
Dimensions
Recording and media methods
.mp2 ........................ MPEG1 Layer II compression
.mp3 ....................... MPEG1 Layer III compression
.mp3 ...................... MPEG2 Layer III compression*
*for all half sample rates.
Width............................................. 264 mm (10.4")
Height ............................................... 55 mm (2.0")
Depth .............................................. 185 mm (7.3")
Weight .......................................1.3 kg (2 lbs. 14 oz.)
Included accessories
PCM ............................................16 bit linear PCM
Recording bit rate (selectable)
MP2 mono...................192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32 kbps
MP2 stereo................ 384, 256,192,128, 96, 64 kbps
MP3 mono...................160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32 kbps
MP3 stereo................ 320, 256,160,128, 80, 64 kbps
AC adapter........................................................... 1
Battery carrier ...................................................... 1
Carry strap ........................................................... 1
Carry strap retainers ............................................ 2
Screws (ISO 3x10 mm) ........................................ 3
Plastic pin and retainer ........................................ 1
I/O cable .............................................................. 1
User Guide........................................................... 1
Optional accessories**
Sampling frequency
Analog .................. 48, 44.1, 32, 24*, 22.05*, 16* kHz
*except MP2
Digital .................................................... 48, 44.1 kHz
Number of channels ..................... 2 (stereo), 1 (mono)
Frequency response....................... 20,000 Hz (-0.5dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
IEC-A weighted .......................................LINE 86 dB
MIC 65 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
Ni-Cd battery pack .................................... RB1100
Ni-MH battery pack ................................... RB1650
Battery charger ........................................... BC600
Carrying cover (vinyl) ................................ CLC670
Carrying bag ............................................ PRC300
Professional reporter's bag ...................... PRC600
Attache carrying case ................................. CA200
at 0 VU (PCM)........................................ LINE 0.03%
MIC 0.08%
Dynamic Range ...................................................86 dB
Inputs
MIC IN L/R
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
Type ....................... XLR (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD)
Input Sensitivity (MIC) ......... 1.2 mVrms/6.5 kohms
LINE IN L/R
Menu defaults
Menu
default
selecion
Date/Time
2003-2099
US
Europe
Type ........................................................ RCA jack
Input Sensitivity................... 300 mVrms/20 kohms
DIGITAL IN
2003
JAN
1
2003
JAN
1
JAN-DEC
1-31
Type ........................................................ RCA jack
Input impedance ...................................... 75 ohms
Standard input level ................................. 0.5 Vp-p
Sampling frequency ............................ 44.1/48 kHz
Format ............................. SPDIF (IEC 958 TypeII)
AM/PM 0:00-11:59
AM 0:00
M/D/Y
AM 0:00
D/M/Y
DateForm
Algor/File
stereo/mono
PCM/MP2/MP3
kHz
Mono
MP3
44.1
32
.mp3
On
Off
Off
03
-40
Off
20
-40
Off
On
Y
Alkaline
Start/Stop
0000000
0000000
0000000
Stereo
MP2
48
128
.mpg
On
Off
Off
03
-40
Off
20
-40
Off
On
Y
Alkaline
Start/Stop
0000000
0000000
0000000
bit rate kbps
extension
Outputs
LINE OUT L/R
M.Track
SeamlsPly
S.Skip
Type ........................................................ RCA jack
Standard level ......................2 Vrms max./2 kohms
DIGITAL OUT
seconds
dB
A.Cue
milliseconds
dB
Type ........................................................ RCA jack
Output impedance.................................... 75 ohms
Standard output level ............................... 0.5 Vp-p
Sampling frequency ............................ 44.1/48 kHz
Format ............................ SPDIF (IEC-958 Type II)
S.Play
Beep
A.PowOFF
Batt_Type
RemoteMode
ID1
ID2
ID3
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LIMITED WARRANTY
How You Can Get Service
Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against
manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year parts and labor.
1.
If your unit needs service in the USA, contact our
service referral at the appropriate telephone number
indicated below. We will advise you of the name and
location of one or more authorized service centers
from which service may be obtained. Please do not
return the unit directly to us.
Except as specified below, this warranty covers defects in
material and workmanship. The following are not covered
under warranty:
2.
3.
You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to
ship the product for service. If the necessary repairs
are covered by the warranty, we will pay return
shipping charges to your location anywhere in the
United States or its territories.
1. Damage, deterioration, malfunction or failure to meet
performance specifications resulting from:
a) Accidents, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect or
unauthorized product modification.
Whenever warranty service is required, you must
present the original dated sales receipt or other proof
of date purchased.
b) Improper installation, removal or maintenance, or
failure to follow supplied instructions.
c) Repair or attempted repair by a non-Marantz
authorized agent.
Limitation of Implied Warranties
d) Any shipment (claims must be presented to the
carrier).
e) Any cause other than a defect of manufacturing.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantabil-
ity and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in
duration to the length of this warranty.
2. Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found or changes
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the
product.
Exclusion of Damages
Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or
replacement of the product at manufacturer’s option.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to other
products caused by any defects in Marantz products,
damages based on inconvenience or loss of use of the
product, or any other damages, whether incidental, conse-
quential, or otherwise.
3. Any serialized product on which the serial number has
been defaced, modified or removed.
4. Batteries and battery chargers.
5. Accessories, including but not limited to: cables, mount-
ing hardware and brackets, cleaning accessories, power
cords and adapters, and carry cases.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
6. Products purchased outside of the United States, its
possessions or territories.
Non-transferable warranty
How State Law Relates to the Warranty
This Warranty may be enforced only by the original pur-
chaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which may vary from State to State.
What We Will Pay For
Marantz Professional Service Number:
We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items
covered by the warranty.
Marantz Professional Factory Service (630) 741-0330
This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and
its possessions or territories.
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