Marantz MP3 Player PMD671 User Manual

Model PMD671 User Guide  
Portable Solid State Recorder  
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Important Safety Instructions  
WARNINGS  
Do not expose the equipment to rain or mois-  
ture.  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality  
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and op-  
eration precautions which you should be particularly aware of.  
Do not remove the cover from the equipment.  
Do not insert anything into the equipment  
through the ventilation holes.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with  
the manufacture’s instructions.  
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.  
Do not cover the ventilation with any items such  
as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat reg-  
isters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-  
duce heat.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles, should be placed on the equipment.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-  
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than  
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third  
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided  
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-  
larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they  
exit from the apparatus.  
When disposing of used batteries, please  
comply with governmental regulations or  
environmental public instruction's rules that  
apply in your country or area.  
Do not place anything about 0.1 meter above  
the top panel.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the  
unit.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the manu-  
facturer, or sold with the apparatus. When  
a cart is used, use caution when moving  
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,  
shall be placed on the apparatus.  
When the switch is in the OFF position, the  
equipment is not completely switched off from  
MAINS.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is re-  
quired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such  
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
When setting up the recorder ensure that:  
it will not be exposed to interference from  
external equipment.  
it will not be exposed to electrostatic dis-  
charges.  
Additional Safety Information!  
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.  
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that  
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on  
the apparatus.  
it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.  
heavy objects are not placed on the recorder.  
When the switch is in the OFF position, the apparatus isn’t com-  
pletely switched-off from the MAINS.  
Copyright  
Recording and playback of any material may require  
consent. For further information refer to the following  
US ordinances:  
• Copyright act of 1956  
• Dramatic and Musical Performance Act 1958  
• Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972  
• any subsequent statutory enactments and orders  
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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 conforme 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.  
SI DICHIARACHE L’APPARECCHIO SINTO-AMPLIFACATORE SR-39 RISPONDE  
ALLE PRESCRIZIONI DELL’ART. 2 COMMA1 DEL D.M. 28AGOSTO 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 elAnexo 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 PMD671 Portable Solid State Recorder and begin  
recording.  
POWER  
Note: Outside of the USA, a CF card is not included.  
See page 49 for installing a CF card and page 21 to  
format a CF card.  
On first power up, wait  
for the PMD671 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  
L
R
A full display will  
appear momentarily.  
MIC  
S.SKIP  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
LINE  
TRACK  
MARK  
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
GND  
2
3
COLD  
HOT  
DC IN 15V  
L
-dB  
R
The display will change  
to Loading then to  
Reading.  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
c.  
-dB  
STOP  
g.  
a.  
CANCEL  
The display will change  
to BlankCard for a  
newly formatted CF  
card.  
L
-dB  
R
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
REC  
-dB  
MIC  
e.  
POWER  
b.  
REC PAUSE  
d. f.  
3. Connect your microphones (see p 53), then slide  
the REC button to the right and release.  
Recording begins.  
a. Plug the AC adapter in.  
b. Slide the POWER switch to turn on.  
c. Connect your microphones.  
d. Slide the REC switch to start recording.  
e. Push and release REC PAUSE when record-  
ing is not necessary.  
REC  
a
The Rec indicator (a)  
will be lit and steady  
while recording.  
c
The display will  
show the recording  
time (b) of the  
f. Slide the REC switch to resume recording.  
g. Push the STOP button to stop recording.  
b
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
Quick Start Detailed Instructions  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
MIC  
TRACK  
The PMD671 comes with factory preset defaults for  
MP3 recording using external microphones. These  
settings are for recording a vocal or musical perfor-  
mance. Quick Start ignores changing any of these  
presets. Battery installation is not required.  
current track (c).  
4. Push and release the STOP button to stop record-  
ing and end the track (close the audio file).  
STOP  
1. Unpack the AC power pack, power cord and the  
PMD671.  
a. Plug the AC power pack  
into household power.  
The display will  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
show the remaining  
recording time at  
current settings for  
the CF  
-dB  
MIC  
example shows 4 hours 21 minutes and 02 seconds  
remaining  
DC IN 15V  
card.  
To transfer audio files to your computer:  
transfer the CF card, see page 49,  
or  
connect via USB, see page 51.  
b. Plug the power jack into the PMD671 at DC IN  
15V.  
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Table of Contents  
Precautions  
How to format a CF card ..................... 21  
How to check a CF card ...................... 22  
TRACK JUMP buttons............................ 23  
Warnings and Cautions ........................... 2  
Important Safety Instructions ................... 3  
CE markings ............................................ 4  
Quick Start ................................................... 5  
Table of Contents ......................................... 6  
US/Europe models ....................................... 7  
Package Contents........................................ 7  
Control and Connection Diagrams  
TRACK JUMP reverse button  
REC UNDO button .............................. 23  
TRACK JUMP forward button ....... 23  
....... 23  
-/F.REV button  
F.FWD/+ button  
MARGIN RESET/  
.................................... 23  
.................................. 23  
USB MENU/STORE button ................... 24  
MARGIN RESET button ............................ 24  
USB button ................................................ 24  
MENU/STORE button ........................... 24  
MENU operations ....................................... 24  
Select Preset ............................................. 24  
Menu settings ............................................ 25  
How to set or change the  
Top ........................................................... 8  
Front ........................................................ 9  
Left side ................................................... 9  
Right side................................................. 9  
Bottom ..................................................... 9  
Display ..................................................... 10  
Introduction .................................................. 10  
Features ....................................................... 12  
Controls and Connections  
Date / time ................................................. 26  
Date Form ................................................. 27  
Beep .......................................................... 28  
A.PowOff ................................................... 28  
Batt Type ................................................... 29  
RecFormat ................................................ 30  
Digi-IN Rec Format ................................... 34  
RAW Mode ................................................ 34  
Verify ......................................................... 35  
PupPreRec ................................................ 35  
St Mode ..................................................... 36  
Mono Mode ............................................... 37  
Auto Mark .................................................. 37  
Manual TR................................................. 38  
Auto TRK................................................... 39  
SeamlsPly ................................................. 40  
SilentSkp ................................................... 40  
Auto Cue ................................................... 41  
S.Monitor ................................................... 42  
SinglePly ................................................... 43  
Remote Mode............................................ 44  
Broadcast Wave ID numbers .................... 44  
Default ....................................................... 45  
PLAY/PAUSE /  
Top ............................................................ 13  
Speaker .................................................. 13  
MIC (internal microphone)...................... 13  
POWER switch....................................... 13  
Security cover ........................................ 13  
Recording setup controls  
MONITOR switch ................................... 13  
PRE REC switch .................................... 15  
INPUT LOCK switch............................... 15  
AUDIO OUT switch ................................ 15  
MIC ATTEN switch ................................. 15  
REPEAT switch ...................................... 15  
ANC switch............................................. 16  
EDL PLAY switch.................................... 16  
LEVEL CONT. switch ............................. 16  
INPUT button.......................................... 17  
What the Input selections do ............... 17  
Inputs / channels recorded .................. 17  
A-B REPEAT button ............................... 18  
A-B Repeat playback......................... 18  
MARK/ EDIT buttons ........................... 18  
EDL Marks .......................................... 18  
Adding EDL Marks ........................... 18  
Locating EDL Marks ........................ 18  
Custom playback sequences........... 19  
Editing EDL Marks ........................... 19  
EDL A-B looping .............................. 19  
EDIT button ..................................... 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 ................................. 46  
STOP/CANCEL button ......................... 46  
Front  
.................................... 46  
........................ 46  
HP/SP VOLUME control ........................... 47  
Display ...................................................... 47  
REC PAUSE button ............................... 47  
REC indicator ............................................ 47  
REC switch................................................ 47  
within one track ................................ 21  
How to erase all EDL marks ................ 21  
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Package contents  
REC LEVEL controls ................................. 47  
PHONES jack............................................ 48  
DISPLAY button ........................................ 48  
LIGHT button............................................. 48  
KEY LOCK switch ..................................... 49  
Left side  
• PMD671  
CHARGE indicator .................................... 49  
CF card compartment ............................... 49  
To eject a CF card .................................. 49  
To insert a CF card ................................. 49  
Security .................................................. 50  
DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks .............................. 50  
DC IN 15V jack.......................................... 50  
USB port.................................................... 50  
How to connect via USB port .............. 51  
Right side  
• 64MB CF card (US only)  
(shipped formatted and  
installed)  
• AC power pack  
• power cord  
REMOTE1 jack ......................................... 52  
Remote Mode........................................ 52  
REMOTE2 jack ......................................... 52  
LINE OUT/IN jacks .................................... 52  
MIC IN jacks .............................................. 53  
PHANTOM +48V switch ............................ 53  
Microphone recommendations ........... 53  
Carry studs ................................................ 53  
Installing the carry strap ..................... 53  
Bottom  
Europe models include 2 power cords  
CEE  
BS  
• USB cable (3 ft)  
Battery compartment ................................. 53  
Battery power ....................................... 54  
Installing AA size batteries ............... 54  
Installing/Changing an optional  
• AA battery carrier  
Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery...................... 54  
Display ........................................................ 55  
Care and maintenance................................. 56  
Recording time chart .................................... 57  
Rec Format charts........................................ 58  
Menu defaults............................................... 59  
Troubleshooting ........................................... 60  
Error Messages............................................ 60  
Specifications ............................................... 61  
Optional accessories.................................... 61  
Record setting recommendations ................ 61  
Warranty....................................................... 62  
• Carry strap  
• 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)  
US/Europe models  
• CD  
The US model PMD671/UIB distributed in the USA, and  
European model PMD671/N1B distributed elsewhere,  
differ slightly in supplied accessories and default  
settings. Those differences are noted in this User Guide.  
Contents of the CD may vary.  
Contents usually include:  
• PDF format manual(s)  
Several languages may be included.  
• Demonstration copy of PMDEdit software  
• Instructions for obtaining full copy of PMDEdit  
MODEL NO. PMD671/UIB  
or  
MODEL NO. PMD670/U1B  
• This User Guide  
MODEL NO. PMD671/N1B  
• Customer Registration Document  
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Control and Connection Diagrams  
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Top  
Control  
Page  
1
2
1
2
3
4
Speaker ..................................................... 13  
MIC (internal microphone)......................... 13  
POWER switch.......................................... 13  
Security cover ........................................... 13  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD671  
STEREO  
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
L
R
Setup controls  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
ALL  
OFF  
5
6
7
8
9
MONITOR switch ...................................... 13  
PRE REC switch ....................................... 15  
INPUT LOCK switch.................................. 15  
AUDIO OUT switch ................................... 15  
MIC ATTEN switch .................................... 15  
PRE REC  
OFF  
ANC  
LIMITER  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ALC  
INPUT LOCK  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
EDL PLAY  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
-
/
REW  
TRACK JUMP  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
USB  
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  
8
(playback).................................................. 23  
REC UNDO button (record) ...................... 23  
20 TRACK JUMP forward button  
STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
R
9
10  
11  
12  
5
6
MONITOR  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ALL  
(playback).................................................. 23  
21 -/F.REV button  
22 F.FWD/+ button  
23 MARGIN RESET/  
.................................... 23  
.................................. 23  
ANC  
PRE REC  
OFF  
REPEAT  
ON  
OFF  
LIMITER  
ALC  
MANUAL  
ON  
13  
7
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
USB MENU/STORE button  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
MARGIN RESET button (playback) .......... 24  
USB button ................................................ 24  
MENU/STORE button ........................... 24  
14 15  
16 17  
18  
22  
24 PLAY/PAUSE button  
(playback) ......... 46  
19 20  
21  
ENTER button  
(menu) ........................ 46  
25 STOP/CANCEL button .......................... 46  
-
/
F.REV  
F.FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
MARGIN RESET  
REC  
UNDO  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
USB 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 ...................... 47  
Display (see next page) ......................... 47  
REC PAUSE button ............................ 47  
REC indicator. ........................................ 47  
REC switch............................................. 47  
REC LEVEL controls .............................. 47  
PHONES jack......................................... 48  
DISPLAY button ..................................... 48  
LIGHT button.......................................... 48  
REC PAUSE  
DISPLAY  
REC  
L
HP/SPK VOLUME  
PHONES  
R
REC  
LEVEL  
LIGHT  
KEY LOCK  
7
8
9
10  
10 KEY LOCK switch .................................. 49  
Left side  
11  
12  
13  
11 CHARGE indicator ................................. 49  
12 CF card compartment ............................ 49  
13 DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks ........................... 50  
14 DC IN 15V jack....................................... 50  
15 USB port................................................. 50  
CHARGE  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DC IN 15V  
USB  
OUT  
14 15  
Right side  
16 REMOTE 1 jack ..................................... 52  
17 REMOTE 2 jack ..................................... 52  
18 LINE IN/OUT jacks ................................. 52  
19 MIC IN jacks ........................................... 53  
20 PHANTOM power switch........................ 53  
21 Carry studs ............................................. 53  
16  
17 18  
19  
20  
L
PUSH  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
2
LINE  
IN  
PUSH  
R
MIC  
PHANTOM  
+48V  
ON  
L
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
R
OFF  
1
2
3
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
21  
Bottom  
22 Battery compartment .............................. 53  
22  
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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  
MIC  
LINE  
TRACK  
MARK  
15 16  
17  
18  
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26  
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Page  
Introduction  
Display  
Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional  
PMD671 Portable Solid State Recorder. The  
PMD671 is an audio recorder that records in  
digital audio formats onto a Compact Flash™  
memory card (CF card) or Microdrive™.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
REC label ............................................... 55  
TOTAL label............................................ 55  
REMAIN label........................................ 55  
TRACK label .......................................... 55  
TIME label .............................................. 55  
kbps label ............................................... 55  
A-B label................................................. 55  
Upper alphanumeric display................... 55  
AM/PM label ........................................... 55  
Compact flash memory cards, also used in digital  
cameras, are widely available at consumer elec-  
tronics retailers and computer resellers.  
10 kHz label ................................................ 55  
11 L -dB R level meter labels ..................... 55  
12 Left level meter....................................... 55  
13 -dB over scale ....................................... 55  
14 Right level meter .................................... 55  
15 TRACK label ......................................... 55  
16 MARK label ............................................ 55  
17 Lower alphanumeric display................... 55  
18 INT MIC label ......................................... 56  
19 LINE label............................................... 56  
Audio inputs may be from:  
• the built-in microphone,  
• condenser or dynamic microphone(s) con-  
nected to the XLR jacks,  
• 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.  
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  
20 Record  
21 Play  
.............................................. 56  
................................................... 56  
............................................... 56  
.......................................... 56  
22 Pause  
23 Battery  
24 S. SKIP label .......................................... 56  
25 Margin level ............................................ 56  
26 -dB label ................................................. 56  
• digital audio devices using SP/DIF format  
connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack.  
Computer compatible  
Hint:  
When making major changes to your recording setup,  
we suggest the following procedure:  
The PMD671 records directly onto CF cards.  
Recordings can be transferred to your desktop or  
laptop computer by removing the CF card from  
the PMD671. You may also use the supplied cable  
to connect the PMD671 to your computer via the  
USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3  
compression format is directly available for intra-  
net or internet file sharing.  
1. Identify the appropriate input device (internal  
microphone, microphone(s), Line input, Digital  
input).  
2. Select the input menu choice corresponding to  
your input device selection. (See page 17.)  
3. If necessary, set or change the Rec Format  
parameters for your recording situation. (See  
page 30.)  
You can:  
• log and archive audio files  
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• play audio files on your computer  
• save audio files to:  
• your hard drive  
making 24 bit recordings. Simultaneous availability depends  
on recording conditions. See page 14.  
• Security – CF cards  
• a floppy  
• a CD-R disc  
• post streaming audio files on your web site  
• use software and your computer to transcribe  
digital recordings  
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 USB cable.  
An editing program (PMDEdit, available from  
Marantz Professional for PC users) lets you  
convert and edit audio files that were recorded  
on the PMD671.  
• 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.  
Presets  
The PMD671 has three selectable Presets for  
commonly used recording situations.  
Preset 1, MP3 Stereo using your microphones,  
for recording with relatively small files.  
Preset 2, MP3 Mono using the internal micro-  
phone, for recording meetings or voice with very  
small files.  
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.  
*Settings for recording meetings for example, will usually be  
the same from meeting to meeting.  
Preset 3, PCM Stereo using your microphones,  
for very high quality audio recording.  
Voice recording  
• Security – recording  
The PMD671 has several helpful features for  
voice recording in situations such as meetings,  
conferences or other events.  
The PMD671 has several security features, not  
previously available on Marantz Professional  
digital recorders, that confirm recording is  
accurately written to the CF card.  
• 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. This permits  
more time recorded on the CF card.  
Verify  
Verify is electronic file verification. When  
turned on in the Preset menu, Verify runs a  
check between the audio at the source and  
information written to the CF card.  
• Easy recording  
One control begins recording. Simply slide and  
release the red REC switch.  
RAW  
RAW (Read After Write / VTH - Virtual Third  
Head) digitally mimics the third head of a  
three head tape deck. While recording, audio  
at the PMD671's outputs is audio that has  
already been written to the CF card. With  
about a 2 second delay, you can listen to the  
audio written to the CF card, monitoring that  
recording is actually taking place.  
Playback aids  
A common problem with lengthy voice or other  
recordings is difficulty in locating one or more  
specific passages for playback. The PMD671  
has several ways to mark or tag specific record  
starting points.  
• Date and time  
A built-in date and time generator marks the  
beginning of each track.  
Time Shift Playback  
Time Shift Playback allows you to listen to  
audio from anywhere on the CF card while  
simultaneously recording the current source.  
• Tracks  
An audio recording is called a "track" when on  
the PMD671 and an audio "file" when on your  
computer.  
Note:  
These recording security features are not available when  
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Features  
Tracks are numbered from 01 to a maximum of  
999.  
• Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel)  
audio recording and playback.  
• Records onto various types of CF cards.  
(Please refer to the Marantz Professional  
recommended cards.)  
• Two different recording formats:  
• Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer  
II (MP2) or MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono  
and stereo.  
A new track (file) is automatically started each  
time recording is stopped using the STOP  
button.  
Using the "Auto TRK" feature, PMD671 can be  
set to start a new track at specific time intervals  
during recording (for example every minute).  
Using the "Manual TR" feature, you can start a  
new track during recording by sliding and re-  
leasing the REC switch.  
• Uncompressed recording using 16-bit or 24-  
bit linear Pulse Code Modulation (PCM).  
16-bit 44.1kHz PCM recordings are standard  
CD quality.  
24-bit 96kHz PCM recordings are high  
quality recordings used in professional audio  
and film studios.  
• MS-DOS™ and Windows compatible file  
system.  
• Selectable file types:  
• Automatic recording  
The PMD671 can be set to stop recording when  
there is silence (SilentSkp feature) and auto-  
matically start when sound resumes. The  
PMD671 can be set to automatically add an  
EDL mark (Auto Mark feature) to the track at  
each such starting point.  
• EDL marks*  
• Wave (.wav)  
• Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf or .wav)  
• MP2 (.mpg)/MP3 (.mp3).  
• Recording bit rate is selectable:  
• .mpg/mp3 compressed at 32kbps (recom-  
mended for dictation),  
EDL (Edit Decision List) marks can be created  
during recording manually or automatically. EDL  
marks help you find those specific points in the  
recording.  
*The EDL marking system is proprietary to Marantz Profes-  
sional solid state recorders.  
32, 48 or 64kbps (recommended for voice  
recording), or  
128 or 192 kbps (recommended for recording  
music)  
• During playback, you can search for EDL  
marks in forward or reverse.  
You can change an EDL mark into a skip mark  
or an A-B repeating point. That option allows  
you to create custom playback sequences  
which include skipping or repeating audio  
between EDL marks.  
• PCM (.wav) uncompressed (very high quality  
mono audio recording)  
• PCM (.wav) uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz  
(stereo) (recommended for very high quality  
audio recording)  
• Manual, manual with limiter and automatic  
record level control (ALC).  
• An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for  
reducing unwanted background noise.  
• Electronic 'Read After Write' monitoring (time  
shift) feature.  
• Automatic electronic file verification feature  
(Verify).  
• CF card compatibility check feature (Card  
Check).  
• Up to 255 EDL marks can be added to a CF  
card. EDL marks are numbered consecutively  
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.  
• PMDEdit computer software is specifically  
designed for the PMD671. PMDEdit recog-  
nizes EDL marks generated by the PMD671.  
This is especially useful for editing audio files  
information.  
• Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 to  
4 seconds* of audio before recording is  
started.  
*Normally 4 seconds. Depends on Rec Format settings.  
• Portions of multiple recordings can be played  
back in sequence using EDL marks.  
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• There are four ways to power the PMD671:  
• Included AC adapter  
• AA Alkaline batteries (~ 5 hours @ 1450 mAh  
usage)  
• Optional rechargeable Ni-Cd battery pack  
RB1100 (~ 4 hours @1100 mAh usage).  
• Optional rechargeable Ni-MH battery  
RB1651 (~ 6 hours @1650 mAh usage).  
• Built-in Time and Date generator marks the  
beginning of each track.  
When first powered up, the PMD671 takes some  
time to initialize.  
L
Loading is displayed,  
then the screen goes  
blank momentarily.  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
-dB  
L
-dB  
R
Reading is displayed  
while the CF card is  
read.  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
• REMOTE1 jack permits a wired remote button  
for controlling the recording process.  
• REMOTE2 jack permits using the optional  
RC600 remote for microphone interviews.  
Security cover  
Use a small Phillips screw-  
driver to remove or replace  
the Security cover.  
The Security cover makes  
setup controls relatively unavailable. The setup  
Controls and Connections  
1
2
controls allow you to setup the PMD671 for your  
unique application. You can then have someone  
operate the PMD671 without concern that they  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD671  
STEREO  
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
L
R
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
might change something that could cause failure  
to record.  
ALL  
OFF  
PRE REC  
OFF  
ANC  
LIMITER  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ALC  
ON  
ON  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
Note: Two 3mm machine screws  
10mm long are used for the  
security cover.  
USB MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
3
4
Top  
Recording setup controls  
STEREO  
L
1. Speaker  
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
R
5
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 mute the internal speaker. The  
HP/SPK VOLUME control controls the built-  
in Speaker and Headphone volume.  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
ANC  
PRE REC  
OFF  
REPEAT  
ON  
OFF  
LIMITER  
ALC  
MANUAL  
ON  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
SOURCE  
FILE  
5. MONITOR switch  
This switch turns the Read  
After Write or Time Shift  
Playback* feature on or off.  
2. MIC (internal microphone)  
MONITOR  
*Depending on the setting of RAW mode in the Menu.  
POWER  
3. POWER switch  
When RAW Mode is at MONITOR, and the  
MONITOR switch is at FILE when recording  
begins, Read After Write is on.  
Slide to the right and release  
to turn Power on or off.  
If the AC power pack is  
connected at DC IN and plugged in, it powers the  
PMD671.  
When RAW Mode is at TimeShft, and the MONI-  
TOR switch is at FILE when recording begins,  
the Time Shift feature is on.  
If power is not detected at DC IN, battery power is  
automatically used if available.  
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RAW (VTH - Virtual Third Head)  
When the Time Shift feature is on and the MONI-  
TOR switch is set to file, as you begin recording  
the outputs (for example headphones) monitor  
the source. While recording is in progress, you  
RAW (Read After Write / VTH - Virtual Third  
Head) digitally mimics the third head of a three  
head tape deck. When on and the PMD671 is  
recording, the audio that is output to the LINE  
OUT, DIGI OUT, PHONES and SPEAKER is  
audio that has already been written to the CF card  
and not audio from the source. This allows you to  
actually listen to audio written to the CF card,  
monitoring that the recording is actually taking  
place. When RAW is off, the audio to the LINE  
OUT, DIGI OUT, PHONES and SPEAKER is  
actually the source you are recording.  
can press and release the -/F.REV button  
to  
search back through and play the file that is being  
recorded (to the point you began the Time Shift).  
Audio played back through the headphones can  
be anywhere on the CF card. You can use the  
TRACK JUMP reverse  
or TRACK JUMP  
forward buttons to change tracks.  
Press and release the PLAY/PAUSE button  
to return to monitoring the current recording.  
Time Shift (Time Shift Playback)  
Time Shift Playback works just like RAW, in that it  
monitors audio that has already been recorded to  
the CF card. However, Time Shift allows you the  
ability to listen to audio from anywhere on the  
card while simultaneously recording the current  
audio source.  
Notes:  
In some instances, Verify and RAW or Time Shift are  
available simultaneously (see charts below).  
When using RAW (Read After Write) to monitor informa-  
tion already written to the CF card, the audio played  
back will be about 2 seconds behind current events.  
RAW and Time Shift are only available individually.  
Never at the same time.  
Not available when making 24-bit recordings. RAW  
and Time Shift are not available when making 24-bit  
recordings.  
FILE: During recording, output to the PHONES  
and LINE OUT jacks is read from the CF card.  
SOURCE: During recording, output to the  
PHONES and LINE OUT jacks is the audio  
source being recorded.  
The chart below details which features are avail-  
able during which RecFormats.  
PCM 16-bit PCM 24-bit  
MP3  
MP2  
n/a  
Factory defaults: MONITOR switch: SOURCE,  
Presets 1, 2, and 3: RAW at MONITOR.  
Verify  
n/a  
RAW, Time Shift  
n/a  
Notes:  
Additionally, Verify is available for use at the same  
time as RAW (Read After Write) or Time Shift  
(Time Shift Playback) in the following circum-  
stances:  
Active level meters verify that an audio source is being  
received by the PMD671.  
Another way to verify that audio is being recorded is to  
turn on the VERIFY menu choice (see page 35). When  
VERIFY is ON, the PMD671 constantly compares the  
recorded information to the source input. It verifies that  
the file written to the card is exactly what was input.  
MONITOR is not available in 24 bit recording, or  
available for MP2.  
PCM 16-bit with  
RAW / Time Shift  
MP3 with RAW /  
Time Shift  
PCM 24-bit  
Verify  
MONITOR is available for 16 bit PCM recording and  
MP3.  
An audio drop out may occur when using RAW at high  
bit rates in MP3.  
Time Shift lets you select the Read After Write  
time delay. Time Shift playback allows you to play  
audio that has already been recorded from any-  
where on the CF card while simultaneously  
recording the current audio. This is useful in  
applications such as court recording.  
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STEREO  
L
8
8. AUDIO OUT switch  
This switch selects the audio  
output channel for playback.  
R
STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
R
AUDIO OUT  
9
10  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
Applies to playback output to LINE OUT, DIGITAL  
OUT, and Internal speaker or headphones.  
6
ANC  
PRE REC  
OFF  
REPEAT  
ON  
OFF  
LIMITER  
ALC  
MANUAL  
ON  
7
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
L: Audio recorded on the Left channel is output to  
both the left and right output channels.  
a
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
STEREO: Audio recorded on the Left channel is  
output to the left output channel, and audio  
recorded on the Right channel is output to the  
right output channel. Both channels are output to  
the internal speaker.  
OFF  
ON  
6. PRE REC switch  
This switch lets you turn  
off pre record cache if it  
is not desired.  
PRE REC  
When power is on and the PMD671 is in REC/  
PAUSE the recorder is constantly saving about 4  
seconds* of audio input. This is called pre record  
cache. When recording is resumed from REC  
PAUSE by sliding the REC switch, the pre-  
recorded seconds are recorded.  
R: Audio recorded on the Right stereo channel is  
output to both the left and right output channels.  
Factory default: ANALOG OUT switch at STE-  
REO.  
0dB  
-20dB  
9. MIC ATTEN switch  
The microphone attenuation  
switch permits the direct use  
of microphones that differ in  
sensitivity.  
OFF: Turns the pre-record cache off.  
ON: Leaves the pre-record cache on.  
*Cache time varies with recording conditions:  
MIC ATTEN  
24-bit PCM – 1 second  
16-bit PCM, MP2, MP3 – 4 seconds  
16-bit PCM, MP3 with RAW – 2 seconds.  
0dB: No microphone attenuation.  
-20dB: Input from a microphone(s) connected to  
the XLR MIC IN jacks is cut by -20dB.  
Factory default: PRE REC switch at ON.  
OFF  
ON  
7. INPUT LOCK switch  
The INPUT LOCK switch  
lets you lock your selected  
input settings with a switch  
covered by the Security  
cover.  
Factory default: MIC ATTEN switch at 0dB.  
SINGLE  
INPUT LOCK  
OFF  
ALL  
10. REPEAT switch  
Lets you endlessly repeat  
playback of a track or entire  
memory card.  
REPEAT  
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 3 seconds.  
TIME  
OFF: No repeat.  
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.  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
MIC  
Example  
display  
ALL: During playback, all tracks are repeated.  
When playback reaches the end of the last track,  
it automatically starts playback from the beginning  
of the first track.  
MIC  
ON: When the INPUT LOCK switch is at ON,  
pushing the INPUT button (a) does nothing  
(skips the input selection choices).  
Factory default: REPEAT switch at OFF.  
Factory default: INPUT LOCK switch at OFF.  
Note:  
For other methods of repeat playback, see the A-B REPEAT  
button and/or EDL A-B looping (pages 18 and 19).  
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MARK switch at OFF, or no marks were placed manually),  
playback is not available. Switch to OFF for playback.  
STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
R
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
Factory default: EDL PLAY switch at OFF.  
11  
12  
13  
ANC  
PRE REC  
OFF  
REPEAT  
ON  
OFF  
LIMITER  
ALC  
MANUAL  
ON  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
LIMITER  
ALC  
MANUAL  
14  
13. LEVEL CONT. switch  
The LEVEL CONT(rol)  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
switch lets you select the  
type of input level control.  
LEVEL CONT.  
11. ANC switch  
FLAT  
The ANC (Ambient Noise  
Cancel) switch lets you  
reduce ambient noise  
MANUAL: At MANUAL, you control the input  
level with the REC LEVEL controls.  
ANC  
before recording on the internal microphone or  
MIC inputs.  
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 PMD671 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. 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.  
Both will be 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.  
High pass position reduces low fre-  
:
quency ambient noise only.  
ALC is usually undesirable when recording music  
(voice or instrument) because the transitions in  
input level may be audible in the recording. ALC  
can also make the recording ‘hissy’ by raising the  
level during quiet passages and recording ambi-  
ent noise.  
OFF  
ON  
12. EDL PLAY switch  
The EDL PLAY switch  
turns EDL PLAY off or on.  
The REC LEVEL controls do not work when the  
LEVEL CONT. switch is set at ALC.  
EDL PLAY  
OFF: When the EDL PLAY switch is at OFF,  
PMD671 playback does not respond to EDL  
mark instructions.  
14. INPUT button  
The INPUT button lets you  
INPUT  
select the audio input and  
audio channels for recording.  
ON: When EDL PLAY is ON, PMD671 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.  
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  
switch (a) to ON.  
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  
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STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
R
Use Preset 2 when using the internal micro-  
phone. Use Preset 3 for digital input.  
a
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
ANC  
PRE REC  
OFF  
Input device(s) and channels:  
REPEAT  
ON  
OFF  
LIMITER  
ALC  
MANUAL  
ON  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
Stereo with MIC input  
EDIT  
The microphone connected to the L MIC IN XLR  
jack is recorded on the Left channel. The micro-  
phone connected to the R MIC IN XLR jack is  
recorded on the Right channel.  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
REC REMAIN  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
Example  
display  
MIC  
L-Ste with INT MIC input  
Stereo*  
MIC  
Mono audio input from the internal microphone is  
recorded on the Left Channel, and the same  
audio input is recorded on the Right Channel as a  
"stereo" file.  
*The stereo or mono mode displayed and recorded depends  
on the St Mode and Mono Mode menu settings.  
Note:  
The PMD671 'listens' only to the selected input. For example  
if the input selected is LINE input, and no input source is  
connected to the LINE IN jacks, the PMD671 will record  
silence.  
Stereo with LINE input  
Audio input from the L LINE IN jack is recorded  
on the Left channel.  
Audio input from the R LINE IN jack is recorded  
on the Right channel.  
What the input selections do:  
Selects the input device(s)  
Digi-IN  
The input selection allows you to choose which  
input(s) the PMD671 uses for recording. You  
must select the Preset parameters that are  
appropriate to the input. The PMD671 will  
record with the Rec parameters you select, even  
if they are inappropriate for the input. You can  
use the default Presets for a quick and easy way  
to set up for recording. Use Preset 1 for Stereo  
recording using mic or line inputs.  
Digital audio data at 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz  
input through the DIGITAL IN jack can be re-  
corded. Digital input always includes two chan-  
nels. They are recorded as Left and Right stereo  
channels.  
Mono with MIC, INT MIC or LINE input  
The input from the Left channel or internal micro-  
phone is recorded as a mono file.  
Inputs / channels recorded  
Menu Selection  
Mono Mode  
INPUT Button  
Selection  
input (s)  
connected  
St. Mode  
L-Stereo  
Stereo  
0-20db  
Mono (L CH.)  
LR Mono (Mix)  
L
L
Internal  
Microphone  
INT MIC  
INT MIC  
N/A  
INT MIC  
INT MIC  
INT MIC  
INT MIC  
R
INT MIC defaults to L-Stereo  
R
L
L
L LINE IN  
L LINE IN  
N/A  
L LINE IN  
L LINE IN  
L + R LINE IN  
L LINE IN  
L&R LINE IN  
L LINE IN only  
R LINE IN only  
L&R MIC IN  
R LINE IN  
R
L LINE IN defaults to L-Stereo  
R
L
L
L LINE IN  
L LINE IN  
N/A  
Line  
R
L LINE IN defaults to L-Stereo  
R
L
L
N/A  
R LINE IN  
R LINE IN  
R
defaults to L-Stereo  
R
L
L
L
L MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
(-20db) R  
L MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
L + R MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
R MIC IN  
R
L MIC IN  
R
L
L
L
L MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
L MIC IN  
(-20db) R  
Mic  
L MIC IN only  
R MIC IN only  
DIGITAL IN  
R
L MIC IN  
R
L
L
L
R
R MIC IN  
R MIC IN  
R
R
L
L
L
L DIGI IN  
L DIGI IN  
L DIGI IN  
R DIGI IN  
R
L + R DIGI IN  
L + R DIGI IN  
Digi-in  
R DIGI IN  
R
R DIGI IN  
R
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STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
R
EDIT  
16, 17, 18. MARK/  
EDIT buttons  
This button group  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
OFF  
ALL  
MARK  
ANC  
PRE REC  
OFF  
REPEAT  
ON  
OFF  
LIMITER  
ALC  
MANUAL  
ON  
controls EDL Marks and Editing functions.  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
EDL Marks  
Mark functions: manually adding and locating  
Marks.  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
15 16 17 18  
15. A-B REPEAT button  
While in playback, press and  
release to start point A to point  
B repeat playback.  
Adding EDL Marks  
Press and release 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-B REPEAT  
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.  
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.  
Note:  
You can use the -/F.REV  
or F.FWD/+  
buttons  
EDL Mark location as recording time  
from the beginning of the track.  
between setting the A and B points.  
You cannot use the TRACK JUMP forward  
or reverse  
buttons.  
TRACK TIME  
Example display.  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
-dB  
R
-dB  
You can pause during A-B repeat playback by  
pressing and releasing the PLAY/PAUSE button  
. Resume A-B playback by pressing the  
MARK  
MARK dis-  
played (instead  
of TRACK)  
EDL Mark  
number  
EDL Mark type  
PLAY/PAUSE button  
again.  
Exit and cancel A-B repeat by pressing the STOP  
button  
To start playback from the displayed EDL Mark,  
press and release the PLAY/PAUSE button  
or pressing the A-B REPEAT button.  
.
A-  
TRACK TIME  
A
L
Example display  
when an A point  
has been set.  
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
-dB  
R
-dB  
TRACK  
A-B  
TRACK TIME  
A-B  
Example display  
during A-B repeat.  
L
-dB  
R
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
TRACK  
Note:  
For other methods of repeat playback, see the REPEAT  
switch and/or EDL A-B looping.  
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Edit functions: editing EDL Marks to create  
custom playback sequences, erasing and renum-  
bering Tracks, and formatting the CF card.  
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 is flashing, press and release the ENTER  
Custom playback sequences  
button  
.
EDL Marks are numbered consecutively from  
001 and automatically renumbered when an  
EDL Mark is added or erased. Playback is also  
consecutive from the point that playback begins.  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
MARK  
Writing will be displayed briefly, and the PMD671  
will return to stop mode.  
EDL Mark custom playback can:  
Skip playback from the beginning of a 'Skip' EDL  
Mark to the beginning of the next EDL Mark.  
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.  
A-B loop from a 'Loop_A' EDL Mark to a 'Loop_B'  
EDL Mark.  
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:  
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.  
a. Start playback by pressing and releasing  
PLAY/Pause  
EDL A-B looping  
To playback an EDL A-B loop, press the PLAY/  
, and then pause playback  
by pressing and releasing PLAY/Pause  
again.  
b. Press and release TRACK JUMP forward  
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.  
or TRACK JUMP reverse until the de-  
sired track number is displayed.  
c. Press and release the MARK/ EDIT button.  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
Example  
display  
Editing EDL Marks:  
-dB  
TRACK  
All EDL Marks are initially entered as 'Point'  
marks.  
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 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.  
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.  
When the EDL mark to be edited is displayed,  
press and release the MARK/ EDIT button. The  
current EDL Mark type will be flashing.  
TRACK TIME  
L
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
R
Example  
display  
-dB  
MARK  
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TrkERASE is flash-  
ing in the display.  
EDIT  
EDIT button  
Press and hold the  
EDIT button for  
MARK  
about 2 seconds to  
enter Edit mode.  
While TrkERASE is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the ENTER button  
.
Edit mode  
Track number is  
flashing in the  
ERASE display.  
Edit mode includes: Renumber (renumber  
tracks), TrkERASE (erase a track), TrkMkERASE  
(erase an EDL mark), AllMkERASE (erase all  
EDL marks), FORMAT (format the CF card), and  
CARD CHECK.  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
or the  
-/F.REV button  
to select the track number  
you want to erase.  
How to renumber tracks  
If you have erased tracks from the CF card it is  
easier to locate recordings if the tracks are  
renumbered.  
Example track  
34.  
While the track to be erased is flashing (3 sec-  
onds), press and release the ENTER button  
From stop, press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
.
(Or press and release the STOP button  
cancel.)  
to  
Renumber is flash-  
ing in the display.  
EXECUTING will be  
displayed momen-  
tarily.  
While Renumber is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the ENTER button  
and release the STOP button  
. (Or press  
to cancel.)  
Done will be dis-  
played momentarily.  
Renum OK? will  
be flashing. Press  
and release the  
The PMD671 and  
the display will  
return to the first  
ENTER button  
to confirm.  
EXECUTING will be  
displayed, and the  
percentage execut-  
track so you can choose to erase another track.  
ing will increase to 100%.  
The recording time (file space on the CF card)  
used by the erased track is available for record-  
ing.  
100% done will be  
displayed momen-  
tarily. The  
PMD671 and the  
display will return to stop mode.  
Press and release the STOP button  
to exit.  
How to erase tracks  
From stop, press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
Renumber is flash-  
ing in the display.  
While Renumber is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button again.  
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How to erase all EDL marks within one track  
How to erase all EDL marks  
From stop, press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
From stop, press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
Renumber is flash-  
ing in the display.  
Renumber is flash-  
ing in the display.  
While the display is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button three more  
times.  
While the display is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button two more  
times.  
AllMkERASE is  
flashing in the display.  
TrkMkERASE is  
flashing in the display.  
While AllMkERASE is flashing (3 seconds), press  
and release the ENTER button  
While TrkMkERASE is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the ENTER button  
.
.
AllMkErOK? is  
flashing in the  
display.  
Track number is  
flashing in the  
ERASE display  
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  
ENTER button to confirm. (Or press and  
release the STOP button to cancel.)  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
-/F.REV button to select the track that  
or the  
contains the EDL Marks to erase.  
Example to erase all  
EDL marks in Track  
12.  
EXECUTING will be  
displayed momen-  
tarily.  
While the track number is flashing, press and  
release the ENTER button  
release the STOP button  
Done will be dis-  
played momentarily.  
. (Or press and  
to cancel.)  
EXECUTING  
will be displayed  
momentarily.  
The PMD671 and the display will return to stop  
mode.  
How to format a CF card  
Done will be  
displayed mo-  
mentarily.  
From stop, press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
The PMD671 and the display will return to the  
Renumber is flash-  
ing in the display.  
first track, so you  
can choose an-  
other track to  
erase its EDL  
marks.  
While the display is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button four more  
times.  
Press and release the STOP button  
to exit.  
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How to check a CF card (CARD CHECK)  
FORMAT is flash-  
ing in the display.  
Although rare, manufacturing defects in CF cards  
occasionally prevent a CF card from being able  
to read and write at the speeds required by the  
PMD671. CARD CHECK does a sample read/  
write to check if a CF card has problems. If a  
CARD CHECK fails, you can usually return the  
CF card for a replacement.  
While FORMAT is flashing (3 seconds), press and  
release the ENTER button  
.
FORMAT OK? is  
flashing in the  
display.  
From stop, press and hold the MARK/ EDIT  
button for about 2 seconds to enter Edit mode.  
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.  
Renumber is flash-  
ing in the display.  
While FORMAT OK? is flashing, press and  
release the ENTER button  
to confirm. (Or  
While the display is flashing (3 seconds) press  
and release the MARK/ EDIT button five more  
times.  
press and release the STOP button  
to cancel.)  
EXECUTING will be  
displayed momen-  
tarily.  
CARD CHECK is  
flashing in the  
display.  
Done will be dis-  
played momentarily.  
While CARD CHECK is flashing (3 seconds)  
press and release the ENTER button  
.
The PMD671 returns to stop mode.  
EXECUTING will  
be displayed and  
the percentage will  
go to 100%.  
L
-dB  
R
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
BlankCard will be  
displayed.  
-dB  
LINE  
The CF card formats used by the PMD671 are  
Windows compatible. You can copy audio files  
Read: and Write:  
numbers will be  
using a Windows compatible computer* that can  
read a CF card or be connected via the USB port.  
displayed. If the  
Example display  
read and write  
numbers are the same, the CF card check is  
successful.  
*Or a Macintosh computer that can recognize Windows  
compatible removable drives.  
Note:  
CF cards with less than 2 GB capacity are auto-  
matically formatted FAT16 (FAT = File Allocation  
Table).  
The number times 2 equals the actual read and write speed  
in kbps. For the example card, the total speed of the  
PMD671 and CF card was thus 6646 kbps. To read and  
write audio at 24-bit 96 kHz requires at least 4680 kbps.  
CF cards with 2 - 8 GB capacity are automatically  
formatted FAT32.  
The maximum CF card that can be formatted in  
the PMD671 is 8 GB. If larger cards are used,  
please format in your computer.  
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Controls and Connections  
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20. TRACK JUMP forward button  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD671  
During playback, press and release to jump to the  
next track. If pressed while playing the last track,  
playback jumps to the first track on the CF card.  
STEREO  
L
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
R
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
ALL  
OFF  
PRE REC  
OFF  
ON  
ANC  
LIMITER  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
ALC  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
F.FWD  
/
+
-
/
F.REV  
USB MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
20  
21  
22  
19  
-
/
F.REV  
F.FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
MARGIN RESET  
REC  
UNDO  
21. - /F.REV button  
22. F.FWD/+ button  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
During playback, press and hold the -/F.REV  
button to Fast Reverse and, do an audible  
search in the reverse direction. Press and hold  
the F.FWD/+ button to Fast Forward and, do  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
USB MENU/STORE  
TRACK JUMP  
19, 20. TRACK  
JUMP buttons  
a 2X speed audible search in the forward direc-  
tion. Release to return to normal forward play-  
back.  
REC  
UNDO  
TRACK JUMP reverse button  
REC UNDO button  
TRACK JUMP forward button  
During play pause, press and hold the -/F.REV  
button  
or the F.FWD/+ button  
to Fast  
Reverse or Fast Forward quickly. The Fast  
Reverse or Fast Forward is at 10X speed for  
three seconds, then it automatically 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, playback jumps to the last track on the CF  
card.  
During Editing and Menu functions, press and  
release the -/F.REV button  
to increment a  
parameter in the - direction, and press and  
19. REC UNDO button  
release the F.FWD/+ button  
parameter in the + direction.  
to increment a  
During recording, press and release twice to undo  
(erase) the recording and pause recording at the  
beginning of the track.  
Notes:  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
Example display  
during record.  
If the -/F.REV button or the F.FWD/+ button  
held past the beginning or end of a track, the Fast  
is  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
TRACK  
LINE  
Reverse or Fast Forward will continue onto the previous  
or next track.  
If REPEAT SINGLE or REPEAT ALL is on, the Fast  
Reverse or Fast Forward will follow the repeat order.  
The buttons do not function in EDL playback or EDL A-B  
repeat.  
Example display for  
3 seconds after  
REC UNDO button  
is pressed.  
TRACK TIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
-dB  
R
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
Example if REC  
UNDO button is  
pressed again  
within the 3 sec-  
onds.  
TRACK TIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
-dB  
R
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
Recording is at REC pause at the beginning of  
the track.  
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Controls and Connections  
Top continued  
STEREO  
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
L
R
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
ALL  
OFF  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD671  
PRE REC  
OFF  
ON  
ANC  
LIMITER  
ALC  
OFF  
ON  
MANUAL  
d
c
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
STEREO  
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
L
R
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
USB MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
ALL  
OFF  
-
/
F.REV  
F.FWD  
/
+
PRE REC  
OFF  
ON  
ANC  
LIMITER  
MANUAL  
TRACK JUMP  
OFF  
ON  
ALC  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
REC  
UNDO  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
USB MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
USB MENU/STORE  
-
/
F.REV  
F.FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
MARGIN RESET  
REC  
UNDO  
a
b
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
Press and release during menu operations to  
store the changed values.  
23  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
USB MENU/STORE  
Menu operations  
23. MARGIN RESET/  
USB MENU/STORE  
buttons  
Several functions depending  
on state of the PMD671.  
MARGIN RESET  
Menu operations let you fine tune how the  
PMD671 is set up, including the recording pa-  
rameters for your specific recording situation.  
USB  
MENU/STORE  
The PMD671 is always recording using Preset1,  
2 or 3. To modify the recording setup, you modify  
one of those three presets.  
MARGIN RESET button  
During record, press and release to reset the  
peak level margin.  
Example display  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
The Menu procedure starts with selecting one of  
the Presets, then modifying either the settings  
within that Preset, or the General settings for  
Date and time, date format, beep and/or battery  
type.  
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
with level margin at  
OV before pressing  
the MARGIN RE-  
SET button.  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
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.  
Select Preset  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
USB button  
Connects the CF card via the USB port to a  
connected device (usually a computer).  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
................................... Preset#  
..................................... set #  
......save & switch to next item  
Press MENU/STORE .....................save & exit  
From power off, press and hold the USB button  
while you slide the PMD671's POWER switch to  
the right.  
1. Press and hold the MENU/STORE button  
(a) for about 2 seconds. Preset will appear  
(flashing) in the display.  
This display  
appears.  
Example  
display  
The CF card in the PMD671 appears as an  
external drive on a connected computer.  
2. While Preset is flashing, press and release  
the ENTER button  
Power off to disconnect.  
See page 51, How to connect via the USB port.  
(b).  
The flashing  
switches to the  
Preset choice.  
MENU/STORE button  
Press and hold for about 2 seconds to enter  
menu mode.  
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Date Form – For selecting the date order.  
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
(c)  
or the -/F.REV button  
(d) to tab through  
Beep – Turn the beep on or off.  
Preset1, Preset2 and Preset3.  
A.PowOff – Enable or disable the Automatic  
Power Off feature.  
Example display  
4. When the correct choice is displayed, press  
and release the ENTER button  
select your Preset choice.  
Batt type – Set the battery type.  
Preset - Choose 1, 2 or 3.  
Within Preset choice:  
(b) to  
The display  
switches to  
RecFormat flash-  
ing for your Preset choice.  
RecFormat – For setting or changing the re-  
cording compression algorithm, bit rate, sam-  
pling frequency, audio file type, and if one or two  
input channels are to be recorded.  
You can:  
Press and release the ENTER button  
to switch to  
editing the Rec Format parameters of your Preset  
choice.  
RAW Mode - Choose Monitor or TimeShft.  
Press and release the  
MENU/STORE button to store  
your Preset choice and exit Menu mode.  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
mode without changing your Preset.  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
Verify - Set the automatic recording verify  
feature on or off.  
to exit menu  
or the -/  
F.REV button  
to change menu settings that are not  
PupPreRec - Set the power up pre record  
feature on* or off.  
specific to a Preset. (The F.FWD/+ button  
to MONITOR Mode, and the -/F.REV button  
switches to Default.)  
switches  
*If PupPreRec is on in the preset menu, AutoTrk will not  
work, even if it is set to on.  
Menu settings  
St Mode - If Stereo is set in RecFormat this sets  
how Left and Right input channels are recorded  
(Stereo, L-Stereo or 0-20dB).  
1. Press and hold the MENU/STORE button  
(a) for about 2 seconds. Preset will appear  
(flashing) in the display.  
Mono Mode - If Mono is set in RecFormat this  
sets how the source is recorded onto the MONO  
channel (Mono or L/R mix mono).  
Example display  
Auto Mark - Turn the automatic EDL mark  
feature on or off.  
2. While Preset is flashing, press and release  
the F.FWD/+ button  
.
Manual TR – Turn manual track incrementing  
feature on or off.  
The display  
switches to Date/  
Time flashing.  
Auto TRK - Turn the automatic track  
incrementing feature on or off, and if on, set the  
time interval.  
The Menu choices are:  
General settings  
(common to Presets 1, 2 and 3)  
SeamlsPly – Turn the Seamless play feature on  
or off.  
Date/Time – For setting or changing the Date  
and Time associated with when an audio  
track (file) was created.  
SilentSkp – Turn Silent Skip feature ON, Off or  
ON with new track, set the number of seconds  
the dB level must meet or exceed the set thresh-  
old, and set the dB threshold level.  
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Auto Cue – Turn the Auto Cue feature on or off,  
set the number of milliseconds the dB level must  
meet or exceed the set threshold, and set the dB  
threshold level.  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. Preset  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
Example  
display  
S.Monitor - Turn the Stop Monitor feature on or  
off.  
2. With Preset flashing, press and release the  
SinglePly – Turn the single track play feature on  
or off.  
F.FWD/+ button  
.
The Date/Time  
Menu choice will  
most likely ap-  
pear.  
Remote – Set the effect of the optional wired  
remote contact closure switch plugged into the  
REMOTE 1 jack.  
ID1Dscrpt – Set the description ID code for  
broadcast wave file recordings.  
Note  
If another Menu choice appears (Date Form, Beep,  
A.PowOff, Batt type) press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until Date/Time is displayed.  
ID2Origin – Set the origin ID code for broadcast  
wave file recordings.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
The current date  
.
ID3OrgRef – Set the origin reference ID code for  
broadcast wave file recordings.  
PM  
and time informa-  
tion will be  
displayed with  
the month flashing.  
Default – Reset all Menu settings to factory  
default settings.  
Example display  
How to set or change the Date and time  
4. With the month flashing press and release the  
F.FWD/+ button or the -/F.REV button  
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 'modified'. (US date  
format is illustrated.)  
to tab through the months. When the month  
is correct, press  
and release the  
PM  
ENTER button  
.
Example display  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
The day will be flashing.  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
............................. Date/Time  
..................................... month  
repeatedly ..... correct month  
......................................... day  
repeatedly ......... correct day  
........................................ year  
repeatedly ........ correct year  
........................................ hour  
repeatedly ........ correct hour  
.................................... minute  
repeatedly .... correct minute  
...............................Date/Time  
5. With the day flashing press and release the  
F.FWD/+ button or the -/F.REV button  
to tab through days. When the day is correct,  
press and release the ENTER button  
The year will be flashing.  
.
Example  
display  
PM  
6. With the year flashing press and release the  
F.FWD/+ button or the -/F.REV button  
to tab through years (2005 - 2099). When the  
year is correct, press and release the ENTER  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
button  
.
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How to set or change the Date Form  
The hour will be flashing.  
Example  
display.  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
PM  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
2X....................... Date Form  
...................... M/D/Y or D/M/Y  
.................... M/D/Y or D/M/Y  
.............................. Date Form  
7. With the hour flashing, press and release the  
F.FWD/+ button or the -/F.REV 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  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
and release the ENTER button  
The minute will be flashing.  
.
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button  
for about 2  
Example  
display  
PM  
seconds.  
Preset will appear (flashing) in the display.  
8. With the minute flashing, press and release  
the F.FWD/+ button or the -/F.REV  
button to tab through minutes. When the  
minute is correct*, press and release the  
2. With Preset flashing, press and release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
repeatedly  
until Date Form  
is displayed.  
ENTER button  
.
Date/Time will  
be flashing.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
again. The M/D/  
Y choice will  
flash.  
*To set time correct to the second, set to the next minute and  
wait for that minute to begin before pressing the ENTER  
button  
.
4. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
the -/F.REV  
or  
9. Press and release the MENU/STORE  
button. If you have made changes to the  
button  
to  
toggle between  
M/D/Y and D/M/Y.  
date and/or time,  
Stored will be  
displayed briefly.  
5. When the desired form appears, press and  
release the ENTER button  
The display  
returns to Date  
.
The display will return to stop mode.  
Note:  
Form flashing.  
The date and time settings will remain for about 5 years if  
the AC Adapter is not plugged in and no batteries are  
installed.  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to  
write the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
Date Form  
to cancel all  
The Date Form is the date order month/day/year  
or day/month/year.  
The US default is M/D/Y (month/day/year).  
The Europe default is D/M/Y (day/month/year).  
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Beep  
5. When the desired state appears press and  
release the ENTER button  
The display returns to Beep flashing.  
When battery charge can provide no more than  
1-3 minutes of recording or playback and Beep is  
set to On, the CHARGE indicator, REC indicator  
and the battery indicator in the display will flash,  
and the PMD671 will beep through the head-  
phones or speaker.  
.
Example  
display  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
If the PMD671 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.) If A.PowOFF is set to Yes, and Beep  
is set to ON, the PMD671 will beep to alert you  
that the power is shutting off.  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
Automatic Power Off  
If the PMD671 is not operated for 30 minutes  
during stop or play pause, power is automatically  
shut off to conserve battery life when A.PowOff is  
set to Yes.  
Default is Beep On.  
How to set or change the Beep  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Default is A.PowOFF Yes  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
3X................................ Beep  
................................ Off or On  
.............................. Off or On  
....................................... Beep  
How to set or change Automatic Power Off  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
4X......................... A.PowOff  
................................Yes or No  
..............................Yes or No  
................................ A.PowOff  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. Preset  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
Example  
display  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. Preset  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
2. While Preset is flashing, press and release  
the F.FWD/+ button  
is displayed.  
repeatedly until Beep  
Example  
display  
Example  
display  
2. While Preset is flashing, press and release  
the F.FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
The On-Off choice will flash.  
.
A.PowOff is displayed.  
Example  
display  
Example  
display  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
The Yes-No choice will flash.  
.
4. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
or  
the -/F.REV button  
On and Off.  
to toggle between  
Example  
display  
Example  
display  
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1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. Preset  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
4. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
the -/F.REV  
or  
button  
to  
toggle between  
Yes and No.  
Example  
display  
5. When the desired state appears, press and  
release the ENTER button  
returns to  
A.PowOff  
.The display  
2. With Preset flashing, press and release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
repeatedly  
flashing.  
until Batt type is  
displayed.  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
3. Press and release the MENU button  
.
The Batt type  
choice will flash.  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
4. Press and release the F.FWD+ button  
to  
Battery Type  
tab through the  
Battery type  
choices.  
The PMD671 can operate on 8 standard AA size  
Alkaline, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries.  
5. With the desired battery type displayed, press  
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.  
and release the ENTER button  
display returns to  
Batt type flash-  
.The  
ing.  
An optional Ni-MH battery pack (Model RB1651  
available from Marantz Professional) will be  
charged by the built-in charger when the AC  
adaptor is plugged in.  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button  
Press and release the  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
to tab to another menu choice, or  
MENU/STORE button to write  
to cancel all  
The Battery Type setting is used for the battery  
indicator in the display and "Low Battery" warn-  
ing. If the setting does not match installed batter-  
ies the PMD671 will not show the appropriate  
battery status.  
Default is Alkaline.  
How to set or change Battery Type  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
5X.......................... Batt type  
............... battery type flashing  
........... tab thru battery types  
................................. Batt type  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
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Rec Format  
The PMD671 can record from analog or digital  
inputs, on one channel (mono) or two (stereo), in  
PCM at 24 or 16 bits, and in MP2 or MP3 com-  
pression formats.  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
PCM  
For given channels and formats the PMD671 can  
record at several bit rates and sample frequen-  
cies.  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
Stereo  
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
The file extension (.wav, .mpg, .mp3) is set by the  
file format chosen (PCM, MP2, MP3) except for  
BWF files (Broadcast Wave Format). The BWF  
file extension can be either .wav, or .bwf.  
MP3  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
24 bit  
16 bit  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
Mono  
As audio quality goes up (more bits, less com-  
pression, higher sampling frequency, greater bit  
rate), the amount of information recorded in-  
creases so the amount of time that can be re-  
corded on a CF card of a specific size goes  
down. See Recording time chart on page 57.  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
The RecFormat setting procedure is usually  
unnecessary for Digital Input. See page 34. The  
following applies to inputs from MIC, LINE IN,  
and the Internal mic.  
The PMD671 has a sizeable range of file format  
parameter choices available, but it does not  
present you with every possible combination.  
Channel(s)  
Your decisions about which File Format param-  
eters to use will depend on the quality level you  
need for the purpose(s) of your recording versus  
limitations in recording time.  
Choose between Stereo and Mono recording  
(two or one channel). For PCM recording, Stereo  
is about twice as time intensive as Mono.  
Format  
Choose between PCM (16 or 24 bit) or a com-  
pression format (MP2 or MP3).  
Note:  
At very high audio quality levels, processor power also  
becomes a limitation. The RAW (Read After Write) and Time  
Shift features are processor intensive, so in some instances  
the MONITOR and Verify features and 24-bit recording  
cannot be used simutaneously. See charts on page 14.  
Fs (Sampling Frequency)  
Choose the Sample Frequency (in kHz).  
The File Format chart below follows the PMD671  
File Format menu setting procedure as you read  
columns from left to right.  
Bit rate  
You can select a bit rate in kilobits per second  
(kbps) for a compression format (MP2 or MP3).  
Note  
A full size copy of this chart is on page 58.  
File ext. (File extension)  
In most cases, you have chosen the file exten-  
sion by choosing the Format. If you desire a  
BWF file choose between .wav and .bwf for the  
file extension.  
Rec Format Chart  
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How to set or change the Rec Format param-  
eters.  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
.
kbps  
Mono or Stereo  
will be flashing.  
kHz  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Note  
The circled items in the chart below reflect the settings in the  
example.  
Double Click ENTER  
.................. RecFormat  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
...................... Mono or Stereo  
.................... Mono or Stereo  
................. PCM, MP2 or MP3  
............... PCM, MP2 or MP3  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
If MP2 or MP3 ................................................khz  
PCM  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.......................... select khz  
.....................................kbps  
........................ select kbps  
............. select file extension  
.......... mp3, mpg, wav, bwf  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
Stereo  
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
MP3  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
If bwf....................................Exten (.bwf, wav)  
Press F.FWD/+ .......................... bwf, wav  
If PCM ............................................... 24 or 16 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
24 bit  
16 bit  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
........................ 24 or 16 bit  
.......................................khz  
.......................... select khz  
............. select file extension  
............................ wav, bwf  
Mono  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
continues  
If bwf....................................Exten (.bwf, wav)  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.......................... bwf, wav  
............................. RecFormat  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
1. Press and hold  
the MENU/  
STORE button.  
Preset flashing appears.  
2. Double click the  
ENTER button  
so  
RecFormat is  
flashing.  
Note  
If another menu item is flashing, press and release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until RecFormat is dis-  
played and flashing.  
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kbps  
4. Press and  
release the  
F.FWD/+  
kHz  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
button  
toggle between Mono and Stereo. When  
to  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
correct, press and release the ENTER button  
. The  
Stereo  
kbps  
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
kHz  
display  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
switches to  
Format flash-  
ing.  
MP3  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
24 bit  
16 bit  
Note  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
In the example, the change from Mono to Stereo automati-  
cally doubled the bit rate. The change is illustrated in the  
chart below.  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
Mono  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
PCM  
6. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
toggle between 16 bit and 24 bit PCM.  
When correct,  
to  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
Stereo  
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
kHz  
press and  
release the  
ENTER button  
.
The display  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
MP3  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
24 bit  
16 bit  
kHz  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
switches to the  
next  
Mono  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
RecFormat menu choice flashing.  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
Note  
The chart below reflects the settings change.  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
5. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
to  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
tab through MP3, MP2 and PCM. Note that  
other changes  
kHz  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
occur when the  
format  
changes.  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
Stereo  
When correct, press and release the ENTER  
.
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
button  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
The display  
switches to the  
next  
kHz  
MP3  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
24 bit  
16 bit  
wav/bwf  
RecFormat menu choice flashing.  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
Note  
In our example, we chose PCM. The chart below reflects the  
settings change.  
Mono  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
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7. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
tab through the  
to  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
kHz  
available bit  
rate settings.  
When correct,  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
press and release the ENTER button  
.
Stereo  
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
The display  
switches to the  
next  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
MP3  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
RecFormat  
menu choice flashing.  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
24 bit  
16 bit  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
Notes  
In the example there is no choice of sample frequency so the  
next RecFormat choice is displayed.  
The chart below reflects the settings change.  
Mono  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
9. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
toggle between  
to  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
a .wav and a  
.bwf file exten-  
sion.  
Stereo  
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
MP3  
When correct, press and release the ENTER  
button  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
.
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
The display  
returns to the  
RecFormat  
menu choice  
flashing.  
24 bit  
16 bit  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
Mono  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
You can:  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
8. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
toggle between  
a bwf file and  
to  
to cancel all  
the other avail-  
able file type.  
When correct, press and release the ENTER  
button  
The display  
.
switches to the  
next RecFormat  
menu choice flashing.  
Notes  
In the example bwf was chosen so the wav/bwf RecFormat  
choice is displayed.  
The chart below reflects this settings change.  
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Notes:  
Digi-IN Rec Format  
An audio drop out of the monitoring signal may occur  
during RAW during high bit rate MP3 recording.  
RAW and 24-bit recording requires high CF card access  
speed (see CARD CHECK page 22).  
RAW is not available for 24-bit recording.  
Verify is simultaneously available with RAW or Time  
Shift for appropriate files (see charts on page 14).  
Most of the RecFormat parameters recorded  
from a digital input source are determined by the  
input source. They are not changed because of  
settings made in the RecFormat menu.  
How to set or change the RAW Mode  
The shaded areas in the chart below are set by  
the input source and ignore RecFormat menu  
settings.  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
Digi-IN RecFormat chart  
........................... RAW Mode  
Fs kHz and  
Audio  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
BWF ext.  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.................... Monitor/TimeShft  
....... toggle Monitor/TimeShft  
............................. RAW Mode  
(Bit rate kbps)  
96, 88.2, 44, 44.1  
48 , 44.1  
Format  
24 bit  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
16 bit  
Stereo  
48, 44.1  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
wav/bwf  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. Preset  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
24 bit  
16 bit  
96, 88.2, 44, 44.1  
48 , 44.1  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
Mono  
48, 44.1  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
Example  
display  
48, 44.1  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
RAW Mode  
2. While Preset is flashing, double click the  
ENTER button  
.
RAW (Read After Write) mode sets the operation  
of the MONITOR switch.  
Example  
display  
RAW is an electronic Read After Write. In all  
modes except 24 bit recording, the PMD671 can  
read a recording on the CF Card while simulta-  
neously recording onto the CF Card.  
A menu choice will be flashing.  
3. Press and  
release the  
F.FWD/+  
When RAW Mode is at Monitor and if the MONI-  
TOR switch is at FILE when recording begins, the  
monitoring signal sent to the PHONES jack and  
LINE OUT jacks is read from the CF card a  
maximum of 2 seconds after it is recorded. Thus,  
the monitored signal is not the source but is the  
recording.  
button  
until RAW Mode is displayed.  
4. With RAW Mode flashing, press and release  
the ENTER  
button  
The RAW  
Mode menu choice is flashing.  
.
When RAW Mode is at TimeShft and if the MONI-  
TOR switch is at FILE when recording begins, the  
monitoring signal sent to the PHONES jack and  
LINE OUT jacks is the same as the source until a  
playback button is activated. (PLAY/PAUSE,  
TRACK JUMP, F.FWD or F.REV) The recording  
before the playback button was activated, and  
previously recorded tracks, can then be moni-  
tored and reviewed using normal playback con-  
trols while recording continues.  
5. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
to  
toggle between  
Monitor and  
TimeShft.  
6. When the desired state is displayed, press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
.
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3. Press and release  
the F.FWD/+  
The display returns to RAW Mode flashing.  
You can:  
button until  
Verify is displayed.  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to  
write the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
4. With Verify flash-  
ing, press and  
release the  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
ENTER button  
Verify menu choice is flashing.  
.
Verify  
5. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
Verify is an automatic, electronic, Read After  
Write check. With Verify On, the PMD671 con-  
tinually reads the CF card about one second  
after the recording. It compares what is recorded  
to the source signal. A mismatch results in an  
error message.  
+ button  
toggle between On and Off.  
to  
6. When the desired state is displayed, press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
.
Verify does not depend on the position of the  
MONITOR switch.  
The display returns to Verify flashing.  
Verify does not function during MP2 record-  
ing.  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to  
write the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
See charts on page 14.  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
How to set or change Verify  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
PupPreRec  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
Power Up Pre Record buffers (remembers) audio  
during REC PAUSE. When you slide the REC  
switch to engage record, CONT? is displayed.  
until ............................ Verify  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
...................................... Verify  
• Press and release the PLAY button  
record the buffered audio and continue  
recording.  
to  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
• Slide and release the REC switch again to  
discard the buffered audio and continue  
recording from that point.  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds. Preset  
will appear (flashing) in the display.  
• Press and release the STOP button  
to  
discard the buffered audio and stop record-  
ing.  
2. While Preset is  
flashing, double  
click the EN-  
Note:  
If there is less than 5 minutes of REC REMAIN time  
PupPreRec does not work.  
TER button  
Example display  
.
A menu choice will be flashing.  
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How to set or change PupPreRec  
St Mode  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Stereo Mode determines which input channels  
are recorded onto the Left and Right channels.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until ................... PupPreRec  
There are three Stereo Modes:  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
Stereo - The Left input channel is recorded onto  
the Left channel, and the Right input channel is  
recorded onto the Right channel.  
L-Stereo - The Left input channel is recorded  
onto the Left channel, and onto the Right channel.  
0-20dB - For secure recording, the Left channel is  
recorded at the normal record level and the Right  
channel is reduced by 20dB.  
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU/STORE  
button for about 2  
seconds.  
Example display  
Notes:  
If the input is set to INT MIC and St Mode is set to 0-  
20dB, the St Mode of the recording is automatically  
switched to L-Stereo.  
If a mono source input (INT MIC or L channel only) the  
mono input is also recorded on the R channel reduced  
by 20dB.  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display, double  
click the ENTER  
button  
.
How to set or change St Mode  
3. Press and release  
the F.FWD/+  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
button until  
PupPreRec is displayed.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until ........................ St Mode  
4. With PupPreRec  
flashing, press  
and release the  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
......... Stereo/L-Stereo/0-20dB  
..................... tab thru modes  
.................................. St Mode  
ENTER button  
.
PupPreRec menu choice is flashing.  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
5. Press and release  
the F.FWD/+  
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
button  
toggle between On and Off.  
to  
MENU/STORE  
button for about 2  
seconds.  
6. When the desired state is displayed, press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display, double click the ENTER button  
.
The display returns to PupPreRec flashing.  
.
You can:  
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until St Mode is  
displayed.  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
to cancel all  
4. With St Mode  
flashing, press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
St Mode menu choice is flashing.  
.
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3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until Mono Mode  
is displayed.  
5. Press and release  
the F.FWD/+  
button to tab  
through Stereo, L-Stereo and 0-20db.  
4. With Mono Mode  
flashing Press  
and release the  
6. When the desired  
mode is displayed,  
press and release  
ENTER button  
Mono Mode menu choice flashing.  
.
the ENTER button  
The display returns to St Mode flashing.  
.
5. Press and release  
the F.FWD/+  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
button  
to  
toggle between Mono and LRMono.  
to cancel all  
6. When the desired  
mode is dis-  
played, press and  
Mono Mode  
release the ENTER button .  
The display returns to Mono Mode flashing.  
Mono Mode determines which input channel(s)  
are recorded as the mono channel.  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
There are two Mono Modes:  
Mono - The Left input channel is recorded as the  
mono channel.  
LR Mono - The Left input channel and the Right  
input channel are mixed (combined) and recorded  
[(L+R)/2] as the mono channel.  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
Auto Mark  
How to set or change Mono Mode  
Auto Mark turns the automatic EDL mark feature  
on or off.  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
On - During record after a REC PAUSE, an EDL  
mark is added to the track.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
As recording is resumed and the EDL mark is  
added, the following appear for a few seconds.  
until .................. Mono Mode  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
........................Mono/LRmono  
..................... tab thru modes  
............................ Mono Mode  
TRACK TIME  
L
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
R
Example  
display  
-dB  
MARK  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
a
b
c
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU/STORE  
MARK (a) is displayed to indicate that the number  
(b) is the EDL mark number. "In Total" (c) reminds  
you that EDL marks are counted from the begin-  
ning of the CF card, not the beginning of the  
current track.  
button for about 2 seconds.  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display double  
Off - Pause during record does not add an EDL  
mark to the track.  
click the ENTER button  
.
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Manual TR  
How to set or change Auto Mark  
When Manual track incrementing is on, slide and  
release the REC switch during recording 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.  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until ..................... Auto Mark  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
............................... Auto Mark  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
Default setting is On.  
How to set or change Manual TR  
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU/STORE  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
button for about 2 seconds.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until ....................Manual TR  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display double  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
..............................Manual TR  
click the ENTER button  
.
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
3. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU/STORE  
+ button until  
Auto Mark is displayed.  
4. With Auto Mark  
flashing. press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
.
button for about 2 seconds.  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display, double  
click the ENTER button  
.
Auto Mark menu choice is flashing.  
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until Manual TR is  
displayed.  
5. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
+ button  
to  
toggle between  
On and Off.  
4. With Manual TR  
flashing, press  
and release the  
6. When correct,  
press and re-  
lease the ENTER  
ENTER button  
. Manual TR menu choice is flashing.  
button .  
The display returns to Auto Mark flashing.  
5. Press and release  
the F.FWD/+  
button  
toggle between On and Off.  
to  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to  
write the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
6. When correct,  
press and release  
the ENTER button  
to cancel all  
.
The display returns to Manual TR flashing.  
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You can:  
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU/STORE  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button  
Press and release the  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
to tab to another menu choice, or  
MENU/STORE button to write  
button for about 2 seconds.  
to cancel all  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display, double  
Auto TRK  
During recording, Auto Track Incrementing breaks  
the recording into multiple tracks of a preset  
length of time. At the preset time, the next track  
number is begun without stopping recording.  
click the ENTER button  
.
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until Auto TRK is  
displayed.  
Timed tracks are helpful when recording long  
sessions such as meetings, speeches, surveil-  
lance sessions, or recordings for transcription.  
During playback, timed tracks make finding a  
particular passage easy because of the relation-  
ship between track numbers and time.  
4. With Auto TRK  
flashing, press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
On/Off menu choice is flashing.  
.
Auto Track Incrementing can be On or Off. If On,  
the time interval can be set to: 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30  
minutes; or 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours.  
5. Press and  
release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
For example, if Minute Track is recorded (a new  
track every minute) you can select track 3 to play  
approximately the 3rd minute of recording. To go  
directly to the beginning of the 10th minute, select  
track 10, etc.  
to toggle between On and Off.  
6. When correct,  
press and  
release the  
ENTER button  
ing.  
. Duration choice is flash-  
The table below shows the relationship between  
time and tracks in Minute Track.  
Track  
#
Recording time  
minutes:seconds  
7. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
to  
tab through the  
duration  
choices.  
1 ............................... 0:00 - 0:59  
2 ................................ 1:00-1:59  
3 ................................ 2:00-2:59  
.
.
.
.
8. When correct,  
press and  
80 ............................. 79:00-79:56  
.
.
release the  
ENTER button  
How to set or change Auto TRK  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
.
The display returns to Auto TRK flashing.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
You can:  
until ......................Auto TRK  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button  
Press and release the  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
.................................. duration  
.......................... tab duration  
................................Auto TRK  
MENU/STORE button to write  
to cancel all  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
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Seamless Play.  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
to tab to another menu choice, or  
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.  
to cancel all  
Silent Skip.  
When set to On, Silent skip automatically pauses  
recording when there is a period of silence and  
continues recording when sound resumes. Silent  
Skip looks for sound below a preset level for a  
preset period of time. When that occurs, the  
PMD671 switches to record pause. When a  
signal exceeding the dB level you set is input,  
recording resumes. If set to TR, a new track is  
started when recording resumes.  
Default setting is Off.  
How to set or change SeamlsPly  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until .................... SeamlsPly  
You can set the preset time for 01, 02, 03, 04 or  
05 seconds.  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
.............................. SeamlsPly  
You can set the decibel level (dB) to- 20, -25, -30,  
-35, -40, -45, -50, -55 or -60 dB.  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
For example, if you are both the recorder and  
master of ceremonies for an event, you can  
preset the PMD671 for recording and automati-  
cally start recording when you start speaking into  
the microphone.  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button  
for about 2  
seconds.  
2. With Preset flashing in the display, double  
click the ENTER  
When the Auto Mark feature is at On, resumption  
of recording after a record pause by Silent Skip  
adds an EDL mark.  
button  
.
S.SKIP  
TRACK TIME  
The S.SKIP icon  
L
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until SeamlsPly  
is displayed.  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
appears in the  
display while Silent  
Skip is On.  
S.SKIP  
-dB  
TRACK  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
4. With SeamlsPly  
flashing, press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
On/Off menu choice is flashing.  
5. Press and  
The S.SKIP icon is  
flashing during a  
R
S.SKIP  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
Silent Skip record pause.  
.
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
Manual overrides:  
Pause During  
recording press and  
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
S.SKIP  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
release the REC PAUSE button to force a record-  
ing pause. S.SKIP icon is steady. Slide the REC  
Button to resume recording.  
to toggle between On and Off  
6. When correct,  
press and  
release the  
Resume During Silent Skip pause, slide the REC  
Button to resume recording. Silent Skip remains  
active.  
ENTER button  
.
The display returns to SeamlsPly flashing.  
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If you don't want to change the seconds or dB settings press  
How to set or change SilentSkp continued  
Default settings are Off, 03 seconds and -40 dB.  
How to set or change SilentSkp  
and release the ENTER button  
SilentSkp flashing.  
several times to tab to  
7. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
-dB  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
+ button  
tab through seconds.  
to  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until ...................... SilentSkp  
8. When correct, press and release the ENTER  
button  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
............................... Off/On/TR  
....................... tab Off/On/TR  
.................................. seconds  
.......................... tab seconds  
.................................. decibels  
.......................... tab decibels  
................................ SilentSkp  
.
-dB  
Decibel choice  
flashing.  
9. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
-dB  
+ button  
tab through decibel choices.  
to  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
10. When correct, press and release the ENTER  
button  
The display  
returns to  
SilentSkp flashing.  
.
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU/STORE  
-dB  
button for about 2 seconds.  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to  
write the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display, double  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
click the ENTER button  
.
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until SilentSkp is  
displayed.  
Auto Cue  
Auto Cue skips the silence at the beginning of an  
audio track and pauses playback at the point  
where the audio begins (sound is loud enough for  
long enough). You can adjust how loud (dB's) and  
how long (milliseconds) the audio has to be  
before playback is cued.  
-dB  
4. With SilentSkp  
flashing, press  
and release the  
-dB  
ENTER button .  
On/Off/TR menu choice is flashing.  
If Single Play is selected, Auto Cue pauses  
playback and cues to the sound of the next track  
when the end of the track is reached.  
5. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
-dB  
The Auto Cue Menu settings permit:  
• turning Auto Cue On or Off.  
+ button  
tab between On, Off and TR.  
to  
• adjusting the millisecond period in 5 millisec-  
ond intervals from 5 to 95 milliseconds.  
• adjusting the margin sound level that defines  
where audio begins in -5 dB increments from  
-20 to -60 dB.  
6. When correct,  
press and  
release the  
-dB  
ENTER button  
ing.  
. Seconds choice is flash-  
Default settings are Off, 20 milliseconds, and -40  
dB.  
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How to set or change Auto Cue  
7. Press and  
release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
-dB  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
to tab  
through milliseconds.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until ...................... Auto Cue  
8. When correct, press and release the ENTER  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
............................milliseconds  
....................tab milliseconds  
.................................. decibels  
.......................... tab decibels  
................................ Auto Cue  
button  
.
-dB  
Decibel choice  
flashing.  
9. Press and  
release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
-dB  
to tab through decibel choices.  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
1. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU/  
10. When correct,  
press and re-  
lease the EN-  
TER button  
-dB  
STORE button for about 2 seconds.  
.
The display returns to Auto Cue flashing.  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display, double  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button  
Press and release the  
or the -/  
to tab to another menu choice, or  
click the ENTER button  
.
MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until Auto Cue is  
displayed.  
-dB  
S.Monitor  
Stop Monitor lets you monitor the source signal  
when in stop as well as during record. The  
source signal is available at the PHONES jack  
or Internal Speaker.  
4. With Auto Cue  
flashing, press  
and release the  
-dB  
ENTER button  
On/Off menu choice is flashing.  
.
Default setting is Off.  
5. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
-dB  
How to set or change S.Monitor  
+ button  
toggle between On and Off.  
to  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
6. When correct,  
press and  
release the  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
-dB  
until ...................... S.Monitor  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
................................ S.Monitor  
ENTER button  
. Milliseconds choice flashing.  
Note  
If you don't want to change the Milliseconds or dB settings  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
press and release the ENTER button  
tab to Auto Cue flashing.  
several times to  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button  
for about 2  
seconds.  
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2. With Preset  
flashing, in the  
How to set or change SinglePly  
display, double  
click the ENTER button  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
.
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until S.Monitor is  
displayed.  
until ...................... SinglePly  
Press ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
.....................................Off/On  
........................ toggle Off/On  
................................ SinglePly  
4. With S.Monitor  
flashing, press  
and release the  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
1. From stop,  
ENTER button  
On/Off menu choice is flashing.  
.
press and hold  
the MENU/  
STORE button for about 2 seconds.  
5. Press and re-  
lease the F.FWD/  
+ button  
to  
2. With Preset  
flashing in the  
display, double  
toggle between On and Off.  
click the ENTER button  
.
6. When correct,  
press and  
release the  
3. Press and  
release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
ENTER button .  
The display returns to S.Monitor flashing.  
until SinglePly is displayed.  
You can:  
4. With SinglePly  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to  
write the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
or the -/  
flashing, press  
and release the  
ENTER button  
.
to cancel all  
On/Off menu choice flashing.  
5. Press and  
release the  
F.FWD/+ button  
SinglePly  
Off - During playback, when Single Play and  
Auto Cue are Off and the end of a track is  
reached, the next track automatically starts  
playing.  
to toggle  
between On and Off.  
6. When correct, press and release the ENTER  
On - During playback, when Single Play is On  
and the end of a track is reached, the PMD671  
automatically pauses. If Auto Cue is also On in  
play cues to start of audio.  
button  
The display  
returns to  
SinglePly flashing.  
.
You can:  
Default setting is Off.  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
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Remote Mode (REMOTE1 jack only)  
Use a wired remote (not supplied) to control the  
PMD671. There are five remote modes:  
• StartPause – during recording or playback,  
switch off to pause and on to resume (record-  
ing on the same track).  
3. Press and release the ENTER button  
accept the  
Remote choice  
to  
and switch to  
RemoteMode choices.  
• StrtStp TR - during recording, switch off to  
pause recording and on to start recording a  
new track.  
• EDL Mark – during recording, switch remote  
to on to add an EDL mark.  
• PWR REC – during power off, switch remote  
on to turn power on and begin recording.  
During recording, switch remote off to stop  
recording and power off.  
• Manual TRK – during recording, switch  
remote on to increment the track. Recording  
continues with a new track created at that  
point.  
4. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
the -/F.REV  
or  
button  
to tab  
through the  
RemoteMode choices: StartPause, StartStp  
TR, EDL Mark, PWR REC, or Manual TRK.  
5. When correct,  
press and release  
the ENTER  
button  
to switch to RemoteMode flashing.  
You can:  
Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
F.REV button to tab to another menu choice, or  
Press and release the MENU/STORE button to write  
the menu changes and return to stop mode, or  
or the -/  
Default is StartPause.  
How to set or change the Remote Mode  
Press and release the CANCEL button  
menu changes and return to stop mode.  
to cancel all  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
Broadcast Wave ID numbers  
Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf) has three identifi-  
cation numbers in the header (Extension Chunk):  
Description, Originator, and Originator Reference.  
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.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
until .........................Remote  
Press ENTER ...........StartPause/StrtStp TR/  
............... EDL Mark/PWR REC/Manual TRK  
Press F.FWD/+  
Press ENTER  
............... tab Remote Modes  
...................................Remote  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
Default is all ID numbers at 000000.  
1. Select the RemoteMode menu choice:  
How to set or change ID numbers  
a. From stop, press and hold the MENU  
button for about 2 seconds. Preset will appear  
(flashing) in the  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
display.  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
b. While Preset is flashing, double click the  
until ..................... ID1Dscrpt  
ENTER button  
The last Menu  
choice selected  
will appear.  
.
.................................ID2Origin or ID3OrgRef  
Press ENTER  
..................... 1st digit flashing  
.............................. tab 0-9  
................. save & next digit  
a Press F.FWD/+  
b Press ENTER  
2. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
Repeat a, b until ................................ 6th digit set  
Press ENTER ............................... ID1Dscrpt  
repeatedly until  
Remote is dis-  
played and  
.................................ID2Origin or ID3OrgRef  
Press MENU/STORE .................... store & exit  
flashing.  
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1. Select the ID1 menu choice:  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all six digits are  
set.  
a. From stop, press  
and hold the  
MENU button  
7. Press and release the ENTER button  
switch to ID#  
flashing.  
to  
for about 2 seconds. Preset will appear (flash-  
ing) in the display.  
b. While Preset is flashing, double click the  
8. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
switch to the next ID#.  
to  
ENTER button  
The last Menu  
choice selected  
will appear.  
.
9. Repeat 5 - 8 for all three ID numbers.  
10. When the upper display is flashing, press  
2. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
repeatedly until an  
ID choice is  
and release the F.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.  
displayed and  
flashing.  
Menu Default  
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
the -/F.REV  
or  
The Default menu choice resets all Menu items to  
their defaults. This is convenient if you are setting  
up a new configuration because you don't have to  
check all the settings, you know they are at the  
default.  
button  
tab through the  
ID choices.  
to  
When correct press and release the ENTER  
button to  
accept the ID#  
choice and  
switch to the highest number position.  
Defaults are listed for each menu item.  
Note:  
US defaults are used for illustration. See page 59 for a table  
of menu defaults.  
4. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
the -/F.REV  
or  
Quick instructions  
Press & hold MENU/STORE 2 sec ....... Preset  
button  
to tab  
Double Click ENTER  
Press F.FWD/+  
.................. RecFormat  
through the digits  
0 through 9.  
until .......................... Default  
Press ENTER  
Press ENTER  
.................................. Execute  
.......................... EXECUTING  
............................................................... exits  
5. When correct, press and release the ENTER  
button to  
switch to the  
next digit.  
1. From stop, press and hold the MENU/  
STORE button for  
about 2 seconds.  
Preset is flashing.  
6. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
the -/F.REV  
or  
2. With Preset flashing in the display, double  
click the ENTER  
button  
to  
tab through the  
digits 0 through  
9.  
button . Menu  
item is flashing.  
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Controls and Connections  
Top continued  
3. Press and release the F.FWD/+ button  
until Default is  
displayed.  
SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD671  
STEREO  
0dB  
-20dB  
SOURCE  
FILE  
L
R
MIC ATTEN  
FLAT  
MONITOR  
OFF ON  
AUDIO OUT  
SINGLE  
ALL  
OFF  
PRE REC  
OFF  
ON  
ANC  
LIMITER  
MANUAL  
OFF  
ON  
ALC  
INPUT LOCK  
EDL PLAY  
LEVEL CONT.  
EDIT  
4. With Default flashing, press and release the  
INPUT  
A-B REPEAT  
MARK  
TRACK JUMP  
-
/
REW  
FWD  
/
+
REC  
UNDO  
MARGIN RESET  
PLAY  
/
PAUSE  
STOP  
POWER  
USB MENU/STORE  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
ENTER button  
. Execute  
will be flashing*.  
-
/
F.REV  
F.FWD  
/
+
TRACK JUMP  
MARGIN RESET  
5. Press and release the ENTER button  
EXECUTING is  
displayed briefly.  
.
REC  
UNDO  
PLAY / PAUSE  
STOP  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
USB MENU/STORE  
The PMD671 returns to stop mode.  
24  
25  
*Press and release the STOP button  
changing your Menu settings.  
to exit without  
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.  
Front  
If the AUTO MARK switch is at ON, after a REC  
PAUSE an EDL mark is added when recording is  
resumed. The following is displayed for a couple  
of seconds.  
1
2
3 4  
5
6
REC PAUSE  
REC  
L
HP/SPK VOLUME  
PHONES  
R
REC  
LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
LIGHT  
KEY LOCK  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-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.  
During playback, what is heard on the L or R  
headphone depends on the recording. For a  
Stereo or Dual Mono recording, the setting of the  
AUDIO switch determines what is heard on  
headphones.  
4. REC indicator  
Red indicator light is lit  
and steady during  
REC  
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  
S.SKIP  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
LINE  
TRACK  
MARK  
Record and flashing during Record pause.  
page 55 for  
details.  
REC  
5. REC switch  
From Stop, slide to the  
right and release to start  
recording.  
REC PAUSE  
3. REC PAUSE button  
During recording, push and  
release to pause.  
From REC PAUSE, slide to the right and release  
to resume recording.  
If Manual TR is on during recording, slide to the  
right and release to increment the track (start a  
new audio file).  
When paused, the REC indicator will flash.  
TRACK TIME  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
40  
6
2
over  
-dB  
R
Example  
display  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
TRACK  
To stop recording, press and release STOP  
.
b
a
c
6. REC LEVEL controls  
Turn to adjust the  
The Pause symbol (a) will be displayed.  
The Record symbol (b) will flash in the display  
L
record level when the  
LEVEL CONT. switch  
is at MANUAL.  
R
The Level meter (c) will remain active.  
REC  
LEVEL  
To resume recording, slide the REC switch to the  
right and release.  
The inside control (Right channel) and outside  
control (Left channel) turn together unless you  
hold one while turning the other.  
The optimum record level is when the level meter  
goes as close to 0dB as possible but not OVER.  
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sampling frequency  
bit rate  
After the third  
press, file  
parameters are  
displayed.  
L
-dB  
R
kbps  
00  
20  
12  
0
REC PAUSE  
DISPLAY  
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 this jack.  
Current clock time  
hours:minutes:seconds  
After the fourth  
press, Date and  
Time informa-  
tion is dis-  
TIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
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 playback, plugging in headphones mutes  
the internal speaker.  
During Record:  
the default display  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
R
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
is Record time on  
the current track.  
TRACK  
LINE  
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  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
MIC  
playing time  
During Playback:  
the default display  
record time for  
the card.  
Example display.  
TRACK TIME  
L
-dB  
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
R
is playing time on  
the current track.  
-dB  
TRACK  
After the first press,  
track information  
is displayed.  
L
00  
20  
12  
0
over  
40  
6
2
-dB  
R
The first press switches to file parameters.  
-dB  
TRACK  
MIC  
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  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
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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Door Open is  
displayed.  
Front continued  
REC PAUSE  
DISPLAY  
REC  
L
HP/SPK VOLUME  
PHONES  
R
The PMD671 automatically turns off.  
REC  
LEVEL  
LIGHT  
KEY LOCK  
10  
CF card slot  
CF card door  
Card eject  
button  
KEY LOCK  
10. KEY LOCK switch  
The KEY LOCK switch  
secures the PMD671 in its  
present state 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.  
"Locked" is displayed for three seconds.  
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, "Locked" appears briefly in the display.  
To eject a CF card:  
1. If recording or in playback, push STOP  
If other operations are in progress, cancel  
.
TRACK TIME  
L
00  
40  
20  
12  
6
2
0
over  
-dB  
R
Example display:  
-dB  
INT  
MIC  
them by pushing STOP  
complete.  
2. Open the CF card door*.  
3. Push and release the Card eject button so it is  
in the click out position (a).  
or wait for them to  
TRACK  
Slide the switch to the right to turn KEY LOCK  
off. "Unlocked" is displayed for three seconds.  
4. Push the Card eject button from the click out  
position to the click in position (b).  
CHARGE  
Left side  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DC IN 15V  
USB  
OUT  
*Opening the CF card door turns the PMD671 off. If recording  
is in progress, opening the CF card door automatically stops  
recording and writes critical track information to properly  
close the file before turning off. Close the CF card door to re-  
start the PMD671.  
11  
12  
11. CHARGE indicator  
CHARGE  
The CHARGE indicator is  
lit when an optional Ni-Cd  
or  
To insert a CF card:  
1. Push and release the Card eject button so it is  
in the click in posi-  
tion (b above).  
2. Fully insert the CF  
card.  
Ni-MH battery is charging.  
12. CF card compartment  
Pull the compartment door 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. 48,  
88.2 and 96 kHz can be recorded.  
Digi-IN must be selected using the INPUT button.  
for the signal to be recorded. See page 18.  
The supplied security screw  
requires using a small Phillips  
screwdriver to open the Memory  
compartment door. The screw  
(3mm x  
10mm long)  
reduces the possibility that the CF card will be mis-  
placed or stolen.  
OUT: Connect to the digital in of a digital audio  
component.  
• Only files with sampling frequencies of 44.1,  
48, 88.2 or 96 kHz 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 44.1, 48, 88.2  
or 96 kHz.  
d
c
1. Remove the plastic pin (c) and then the  
retainer (d).  
DC IN 15V  
2. Add the screw. Tighten the screw enough so  
that the screw cannot be removed with a  
fingernail.  
14. DC IN 15V jack  
Plug the supplied AC power  
pack in this jack. The  
power supplied is 1.0A at  
15V AC.  
The PMD671 automatically switches to adapter  
power if it was running on battery power. If AC  
power is interrupted by a power outage or un-  
plugging the power pack, the PMD671 automati-  
cally switches to battery power.  
Left side continued  
USB  
13  
15. USB port  
Plug the supplied USB cable in  
this port and connect the other  
end to your computer (PC or  
MAC).  
CHARGE  
DIGITAL  
IN  
DC IN 15V  
USB  
OUT  
The USB (2.0) connection makes it easy to copy  
audio files to your computer's hard drive or a CD.  
This connection can only be made active when  
the PMD671 is off (neither recording nor during  
playback).  
14 15  
13. DIGITAL IN/OUT jacks  
RCA jacks for connect-  
DIGITAL  
IN  
ing the PMD671 to an  
audio component that  
accepts or outputs digital  
OUT  
audio signals.  
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A file titled PMD670.EDL and a folder (directory)  
titled MPGLANG1 will appear on your computer.  
Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are numbered  
from 1001 through the number of tracks recorded  
to a maximum of 1999. The file extension will be  
.mp3, .wav, .bwf or .mpg depending on the Rec  
Format parameters that were set for the record-  
ing.  
How to connect via the USB port  
1
3
MARGIN RESET  
2
POWER  
i / O MENU/STORE  
Root  
PMD670.EDL  
MPGLANG1  
1. Connect the cable to the PMD671 and your  
computer.  
1001.MP3  
2. Slide the PMD671's POWER switch to the  
right and release to power off.  
1002.MP3  
3. Press and hold the USB MENU/STORE  
button while you slide the POWER switch to  
the right and release to power on.  
1003.MP3  
.
.
.
.
.
.
This display  
appears:  
1999.MP3  
The CF card in the PMD671 appears as a re-  
movable device on your computer. The audio  
files are in a folder named MPGLANG1.  
Diagram of file structure (assuming .mp3 files).  
Changes made to file names or file structure on  
your computer will prevent file recognition and  
therefore playback in the PMD671.  
CAUTION: Only copy audio files (tracks) to other  
volumes. Do not modify or delete the EDL file. If  
the EDL file is missing or damaged the PMD671  
will be unable to recognize recorded tracks.  
However, audio files from your computer that are  
renamed using the file names and file structure  
above may be playable on the PMD671. For  
example, if you name an mp3 audio file  
1234.MP3 and place it in the MPGLANG1 folder,  
the PMD671 may play it.  
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.  
or by calling toll free (866) 405-2154.  
Power off and power the PMD671 back on to  
resume recording or playback.  
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microphone interviews. It attaches to  
your microphone.  
Right side  
16  
17 18  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
2
LINE  
IN  
L
PUSH  
PUSH  
R
MIC  
PHANTOM  
+48V  
ON  
REMOTE  
2
LINE  
IN  
L
PUSH  
PUSH  
R
MIC  
PHANTOM  
+48V  
ON  
L
L
REMOTE  
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
R
OFF  
1
2
3
R
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
OFF  
1
2
3
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
REMOTE 1  
16. REMOTE1 jack  
Plug a wired remote (not  
supplied) in this jack.  
The remote's four foot cord with a four contact  
mini plug, plugs into the PMD671 while you carry  
the PMD671 via its carry strap.  
Wiring  
diagram  
The RC600 does not require any menu changes  
for use. The RC600 includes:  
A switch  
connected to  
the 2.5mm mini  
jack off (open)  
and on  
(closed) does  
the following,  
depending on  
a
a
An indicator light:  
• (green) lit and steady  
during standby or stop  
• (red) lit and steady while  
recording  
b
c
d
2.5 mm jack  
• (flashing red) during rec  
pause  
the RemoteMode setting:  
• (orange) flashes for 1/2 second when an  
over peak level signal is input during record-  
ing or rec pause, then it goes back to red  
• (green flash) for 2 seconds when an EDL  
mark is added during recording  
RemoteMode:  
StartPause  
From Rec or Playback Pause, switch remote  
on to start recording. During record or play-  
back, switch remote off to pause and on to  
resume. If Auto Mark is On, an EDL mark is  
added when recording resumes.  
StrtStp TR  
b press to pause recording  
c
press to start/resume recording and to  
manually increment tracks  
d press to add an EDL mark while recording  
Start or stop recording. When re-started, a  
new track is begun.  
18. LINE IN/OUT  
jacks  
EDL Mark  
LINE  
IN  
LINE  
OUT  
During record or playback, switch remote to  
on to add an EDL mark.  
PWR REC  
L
Plug external line  
level audio devices  
in these jacks.  
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.  
R
LINE IN jacks  
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables in here to  
connect to the output of an external unit.  
Manual TRK  
During recording, switch remote to on to  
increment the track. A new track is created at  
that point. There is no break in recording.  
To record, mono, stereo, or LR mono LINE input  
must be selected in the input select menu. See  
INPUT button.  
See page 44 for instructions on how to set or  
change the Remote Mode.  
REMOTE 2  
17. REMOTE2 jack  
The REMOTE2 jack is for the  
optional RC600 remote.  
The RC600 is designed for  
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Dynamic microphone(s) can be used but do not  
yield optimum audio quality recordings.  
Right side continued  
19  
20  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
2
LINE  
IN  
L
PUSH  
PUSH  
R
MIC  
PHANTOM  
+48V  
ON  
Consult with your local dealer to select the  
appropriate microphone(s) for your specific  
application. They can demonstrate the various  
performances and characteristics of microphones  
for your use.  
L
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
21  
R
OFF  
1
2
3
GND  
HOT  
COLD  
LINE OUT jacks  
Plug Left and Right RCA audio cables into these  
jacks to connect to the input of an amplifier or  
other external unit.  
21. Carry studs  
Attach the supplied carry  
strap to these studs.  
REMOTE  
REMOTE  
2
During playback, the output on the L or R channel  
depends on the recording. For a Stereo or Dual  
Mono recording, the setting of the AUDIO OUT  
switch determines the output channel(s).  
.
19. MIC IN jacks  
REMOTE  
2
Installing the carry strap  
REMOTE  
L
R
MIC  
Plug external micro-  
phones in these jacks.  
MIC must be selected  
using the INPUT  
button.  
1. Push the end of a strap  
retainer with a round hole  
onto a carry stud.  
2
2
1
1
3
3
REMOTE  
2
1
2
COLD  
GND  
3
HOT  
2. Attach the carry  
strap.  
REMOTE  
For mono recording. use the Left jack.  
To record stereo with MIC input or LRmono with  
MIC input, use both jacks.  
3. Close the strap  
retainer by 'buttoning'  
the other end of strap  
retainer over the  
carry stud.  
REMOTE  
2
REMOTE  
Notes:  
XLR pin out 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.  
PHANTOM  
4. Repeat 1-3 for other carry stud.  
+48V  
ON  
20. PHANTOM +48V switch  
Switch to ON to provide 48V  
of power for a condenser  
microphone(s).  
22  
ON: +48V is supplied to  
OFF  
power condenser  
microphone(s).  
OFF: No microphone power is supplied.  
Bottom  
22. Battery com-  
partment  
Microphone recommendations  
Professional condenser microphone(s) (which  
require additional power either from phantom  
power from the PMD671 or another source) are  
recommended because they provide greater  
sensitivity and higher quality audio recording.  
Press and slide  
at arrow to open  
the Battery  
compartment.  
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Battery power  
The PMD671 can operate on several types of  
battery power.  
tab  
Hint:  
Keep fully charged batteries in the PMD671  
when recording using AC power because as  
much as 30 seconds of your recording could be  
lost if AC power is interrupted.  
ribbon  
Eight AA alkaline batteries and the supplied  
battery holder can be used. Alkaline batteries  
can power recording or playback for about *6  
hours.  
Install the battery holder with tab as shown and  
over the ribbon for easy battery holder removal.  
Replace the battery compartment cover**.  
AA size rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries  
can be used in the supplied battery holder, but  
they cannot be recharged with the PMD671's  
built in charger.  
Installing an optional Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery  
An optional Ni-Cd battery model RB1100 can be  
charged in the PMD671. Ni-Cd batteries can  
power recording or playback for about *5 hours.  
tab  
An optional Ni-MH (Nickel metal hydride) battery  
model RB1651 can be used and recharged with  
the PMD671's built-in charger. Ni-MH batteries  
can power recording or playback for about *7  
hours.  
ribbon  
*Using compact flash media.  
Install the battery with tab as shown and over  
the ribbon for easy battery removal**.  
Charging the optional Ni-Cd battery  
• Load the Ni-Cd battery correctly in the  
battery compartment.  
Installing AA size batteries:  
Power off and turn the PMD671 upside down.  
• Connect the AC power pack and plug into  
power supply.  
• Select Ni-Cd in the Batt type menu (page  
30).  
• Power the PMD671 on, then off for the  
charging cycle to begin.  
Press and push in the direction of the arrow to  
remove the battery  
compartment  
cover.  
• The PMD671 must be off during battery  
charging.  
Install 8 AA size  
batteries to the  
While charging (about 3 hours), the CHARGE  
indicator will be lit and steady.  
When the Ni-Cd battery charge cycle is com-  
plete, the CHARGE indicator will be off.  
battery holder with the -  
ends towards the  
springs.  
**When changing battery type, be sure you change  
the Batt type menu setting for optimal battery  
performance.  
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settings etc. Associated labels are display  
items 1-7, 9 and 10.  
Display  
8
9 10 11 12 13 14  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7  
9. AM / PM label  
Displays AM or PM when clock time is dis-  
played.  
TOTALTRACKTIME  
REC REMAIN kbps  
A-B  
L
-dB  
R
00  
12  
0
20  
over  
40  
6
2
kHz  
AM  
PM  
-dB  
S.SKIP  
INT  
MIC  
LINE  
TRACK  
MARK  
10. kHz label  
The kHz label appears to indicate that the  
last five places in the upper alphanumeric  
display show frequency in kilohertz.  
15 16  
17  
1. REC label  
The REC label appears to indicate TOTAL  
REC TIME or REC TIME REMAINING dis-  
played on the upper alphanumeric display.  
11. L -dB R level meter labels  
L is the label for the Left (upper) level meter.  
-dB is the label for the center level meter  
scale in decibels.  
2. TOTAL label  
R is the label for the Right (lower) level  
meter.  
The TOTAL label appears to indicate TOTAL  
REC TIME or TOTAL REC TIME REMAINING  
displayed on the upper alphanumeric display.  
12. Upper level meter  
The louder the sound input to the recorder on  
the Left channel, the more bars are dis-  
played.  
3. TRACK label  
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 to indicate REC  
TIME REMAINING or TOTAL REC TIME  
REMAINING displayed on the upper alphanu-  
meric 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 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.  
A-B indicates that the ending (B point) of an  
A-B loop has also 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  
Mark number, number of EDL Marks on CF  
card etc. Associated labels are display items  
15 and 16.  
8. Upper alphanumeric display  
Displays a variety of information including  
remaining recording time, clock time, menu  
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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  
MIC  
LINE  
TRACK  
MARK  
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26  
flashing indicates that the battery has  
18. MIC / INT MIC label  
The MIC label appears when external micro-  
phones are selected.  
approximately 1 to 3 minutes of record or  
playback time remaining.  
The INT MIC label appears when input se-  
lected for recording is the internal micro-  
phone.  
The CHARGE indicator light will flash. If  
BEEP is set to On, the PMD671 will also  
beep.  
19. LINE label  
The LINE label appears when input(s) se-  
lected for recording is (are) the LINE IN jacks.  
If the PMD671 continues to operate, it will  
automatically shut down. If recording, it will  
write track information, stop recording and  
power off. If in playback, it will stop playback  
and power off.  
20. Record  
The Record symbol appears when the  
PMD671 is in record mode. It appears with  
the Play symbol when recording. It appears  
with the pause symbol and flashing when in  
record pause.  
indicates that the battery charge is de-  
pleted.  
24. S.SKIP label  
The S.Skip label appears when Silent Skip is  
enabled.  
21. Play  
The Play symbol appears when the PMD671  
is in playback, playback pause, recording or  
record pause.  
25. Margin level  
The Margin level is displayed. The PMD671  
holds this display at the highest level  
achieved during the current recording. If  
more than 0 dB, OV is displayed. To reset  
the Margin level, press and release the  
MARGIN RESET button.  
22. Pause  
The Pause symbol appears when the  
PMD671 is in playback pause or record  
pause.  
26. -dB label  
23. Battery  
The -dB label applies to the Peak level  
display.  
When on battery power, the Battery symbol  
appears in most displays to indicate battery  
charge.  
Care and Maintenance  
indicates that the battery charge is good.  
indicates that the battery charge is getting  
low and there is approximately 5 to 10 min-  
utes of record or playback time available.  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild  
detergent solution.  
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Recording time chart  
The recording time available (Hours:Minutes:Seconds) on a CF card depends on the size of the card in mega-  
bytes (MB), the recording type (PCM, MP2 or MP3), mono or stereo, bit rate, sample rate, and byte size (8, 16, or  
24). This recording time chart lists approximate recording times based on those factors.  
All times are approximate.  
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Rec Format charts  
Analog inputs  
Fs kHz and  
(Bit rate kbps)  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
wav/bwf  
mpg/bwf  
BWF ext.  
24 bit  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
16 bit  
Stereo  
48, 44.1, 32  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
MP3  
48, 44.1, 32  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
24, 22.05, 16  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
wav/bwf  
96, 88.2, 48, 44.1  
24 bit  
16 bit  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05,  
16, 12, 11.025, 8  
Mono  
48, 44.1, 32  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1, 32  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
24, 22.05, 16  
(80, 64, 40, 32, 24, 16)  
Digital input (shaded values set by input source)  
Fs kHz and  
Audio  
Format  
Channel(s)  
File ext.  
BWF ext.  
(Bit rate kbps)  
96, 88.2, 44, 44.1  
48 , 44.1  
24 bit  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
16 bit  
Stereo  
48, 44.1  
(384, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1  
(320, 256, 160, 128, 80, 64)  
wav/bwf  
24 bit  
16 bit  
96, 88.2, 44, 44.1  
48 , 44.1  
wav/bwf  
PCM  
Mono  
48, 44.1  
(192, 128, 96, 64, 48, 32)  
MP2  
MP3  
mpg/bwf  
mp3/bwf  
48, 44.1  
(160, 128, 80, 64, 40, 32)  
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Cannot Time Shift (display says Cannot . . .)  
• Read After Write/Time Shift features are not  
available in 24 bit recording  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Should faults occur, it is often unnecessary to consult  
your dealer or technical service department. On the  
basis of the following checks, you may be able to  
rectify a number of conditions yourself without diffi-  
culty. If the condition cannot be remedied after the  
following check, please consult your dealer or contact  
Marantz Professional toll free at (866) 405-2154.  
PC cannot read files  
• check if the files are MP2 or MP2 with a .wav file  
extension. Some PC's cannot interpret this  
combination. Try renaming the MP2 file so it has  
a .mp2 or .mp3 file extension.  
• check the capability of the PC program  
Some playback and editing programs do not  
support MP2/MP3, Broadcast Wave (.bwf) or 24-  
bit formats. Consult the Marantz Professional web  
support MP2/MP3 and Broadcast Wave Format.  
The PMD671 does not turn on  
Check power  
• install fresh batteries  
• check AC adaptor connections  
The PMD671 turns on then turns itself off  
• install fresh batteries  
The rechargeable battery is not recharging  
• check that the CHARGE indicator is lit and steady  
during charging and off when charging is com-  
plete  
• check AC power pack connections  
• check that Power is turned off on the PMD671  
The PMD671 seems to record, but there is no sound  
on playback  
• check input setting (For example, if LINE input is  
selected and no input is connected to the LINE IN  
jacks, the PMD671 will record silence.)  
The PMD671 will not playback  
• check EDL switch, if ON switch to OFF  
The rechargeable battery life is low  
• make sure you fully charge and discharge the Ni-  
Cd battery during each charge cycle  
• replace battery  
No audio playback through headphones or internal  
speaker  
• check HP/SPK VOLUME control setting  
• check a different track or CF card  
Media cards that are heavily used should be occa-  
sionally reformatted to avoid audio problems due to  
fragmentation.  
The PMD671 will not record  
• try a different CF card  
• check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not  
been recorded  
• check that the PMD671 acknowledges the CF  
card  
If the PMD671 exhibits erratic behavior, the micropro-  
cessor can be reset by, powering off, disconnecting  
AC power and removing batteries.  
Error Messages  
Display  
Description  
No signal from microphone input  
• check input selection  
• check REC level control settings  
• check if microphone(s) require Phantom power  
CF Card  
NO_CARD  
UNFORMAT  
FULL_CARD  
No CF card inserted, or card is not detected.  
Initializing of CF card failure or track information renewal failure.  
Remaining capacity of CF card is less than a few kbytes.  
"You Need  
FormatOnPC"  
CF card is not formatted.  
Excessive noise  
• check cable connections  
• turn off power to the PMD671, unplug the AC  
adapter, remove batteries, and then reinstate  
power to the unit (Complete Reset).  
Format Fail  
NO_FILE  
FULL_999  
Can not…  
Mark_255  
No_Good  
Others  
Formatting failure.  
Correct file does not exist.  
The number of tracks on the CF card has reached the 999 maximum.  
A track for which playback is not available was output.  
The number of EDL marks on the card has reached the 255 maximum.  
Accessing speed of the CF card is not suitable.  
A corrupt digital audio signal was received during recording with digital input.  
UnLock  
Playback on a PC results in poor sound  
• check quality of PC sound card and program  
• check frequency conversion program*  
Unsupport  
A digital audio signal with a corrupt sample rate was received during recording with  
digital input, or a corrupt file format is set up.  
"NO_EDL  
EDLERROR-A"  
A or B point for EDL A-B loop was not found.  
Verify Err  
A verify error was detected during recording while the menu choice Verify is "On".  
DSP ERROR  
DSP processing error.  
*The PMD671 records audio files with a sampling  
frequency of 48kHz. Some PC programs convert  
the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate con-  
verter). Only high quality sample rate converters  
should be used.  
Can not… E1  
Time Shift Playback is not available on the CF card which was recorded on the PMD660.  
Can not… E2  
Can not… E3  
Time Shift Playback is not available between tracks having different sampling frequencies  
or audio formats i.e. MP2 and MP3.  
Read After Write is not available during recording with MP2, or 24 bits and  
96/88.2 kHz PCM.  
Verify is not available during recording with MP2, or 24 bits and 96/88.2kHz PCM  
F.FWD/F.REV or Seek+/- search is not available on the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) file.  
Cannot Card Check because there is too little remaining card capacity.  
Wave format error was detected during PCM file playback.  
Can not… E4  
Can not… E5  
Can not… E6  
Can not… E7  
Cannot Read After Write (display says Cannot . . ,)  
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SPECIFICATIONS*  
Digital audio system  
General  
Headphone Output power............... 20 mW/32 ohms  
Speaker Output power ...................... 70 mW/4 ohms  
Phantom power......................................... +48V/7mA  
Power consumption  
Recording/Playback......................................... 6 W  
Charging ................................................ 12 W max  
Standby (battery driven) ............................ 2.9 mW  
Battery life (Alkaline) ........................ 6 hours (typical)  
Dimensions  
System ........................................ Solid State Recorder  
Usable Media ................. CF memory/Microdrive cards  
Recording and media methods  
.mp2.........................MPEG1 Layer II compression  
.mp3........................MPEG1 Layer III compression  
.mp3...................... MPEG2 Layer III compression*  
*for all half sample rates.  
PCM....................................... 16/24 bit linear PCM  
Recording bit rate (selectable)  
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  
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, 24, 16 kbps  
MP3 stereo .. 320, 256, 160,128, 80, 64, 40, 32 kbps  
Sampling frequency  
AC adapter ...........................................................1  
Battery holder .......................................................1  
Carry strap ............................................................1  
Carry strap retainers .............................................2  
Screws (ISO 3x10 mm) ........................................3  
Plastic pin and retainer .........................................1  
USB cable.............................................................1  
User Guide ...........................................................1  
Analog  
24bit PCM ........................... 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz  
16bit PCM .....................................48, 44.1, 32, 24,  
....................................22.05, 16, 12, 11.025, 8 khz  
MP2 ............................................. 48, 44.1, 32 kHz  
MP3 ..................... 48, 44.1, 32 , 24, 22.05, 16 kHz  
Digital ..................................... 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz  
Number of channels ...................... 2 (stereo), 1 (mono)  
Frequency response ........... 44kHz (-0.5dB, fs=96kHz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
IEC-A weighted ....................................... LINE 92 dB  
MIC 65 dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
at 0 VU (PCM)........................................ LINE 0.01%  
MIC 0.03%  
Dynamic Range................................................... 94 dB  
Optional accessories** [availability]  
Ni-Cd battery pack ..................................... RB1100  
Ni-MH battery pack ....................................RB1651  
Carrying cover (vinyl)................................ CLC670  
Carrying bag [US, Europe, only] ............... PRC300  
Professional reporter's bag  
[US, Europe, only] .............................. PRC600  
Attache carrying case [US only] ..................CA200  
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/3 kohms  
LINE IN L/R  
Record setting recommendations  
Type ......................................................... RCA jack  
Input Sensitivity ................... 300 mVrms/22 kohms  
DIGITAL IN  
Recording a meeting  
LEVEL CONT. switch at ALC.  
ANC switch at  
.
Type ......................................................... RCA jack  
Input impedance ....................................... 75 ohms  
Standard input level .................................. 0.5 Vp-p  
Sampling frequency ............ 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz  
Format .............................. SPDIF (IEC 958 TypeII)  
Factory default settings.  
Input: INT MIC mono or MIC mono  
Menu settings:  
Preset 2  
Recording music  
LEVEL CONT. switch at MANUAL.  
ANC switch at FLAT.  
Input: MIC stereo  
Menu settings:  
Preset 1  
Outputs  
LINE OUT L/R  
Type ......................................................... RCA jack  
Standard level...................... 2 Vrms max./2 kohms  
DIGITAL OUT  
Type ......................................................... RCA jack  
Output impedance .................................... 75 ohms  
Standard output level................................ 0.5 Vp-p  
Sampling frequency ............ 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz  
Format .............................SPDIF (IEC-958 Type II)  
Menu settings (highest quality):  
Preset 3  
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How You Can Get Service  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
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.  
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.  
Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against  
manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for a  
period of one year parts and labor.  
Except as specified below, this warranty covers defects in  
material and workmanship. The following are not covered  
under warranty:  
2.  
3.  
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.  
How State Law Relates to the Warranty  
Non-transferable warranty  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
have other rights which may vary from State to State.  
This Warranty may be enforced only by the original pur-  
chaser.  
Marantz Professional Service Number:  
What We Will Pay For  
Marantz Professional Factory Service (630) 741-0330, toll  
free within the US (866) 405-2154.  
We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items  
covered by the warranty.  
This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and  
its possessions or territories.  
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