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Marantz professional PMD661MKIII User Manual

Marantz professional PMD661MKIII
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User Guide
English (2–39)
Guía del usuario
Español (40–77)
Guide d’utilisation
Français (78–115)
Guida per l’uso
Italiano (116–153)
Benutzerhandbuch
Deutsch (154–191)
Appendix
English (192)

Table of Contents

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Marantz professional PMD661MKIII Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMarantz professional
ModelPMD661MKIII
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

User Guide

Introduction

Overview of the PMD661MKIII features and contents.

Product Features

Lists the key features of the PMD661MKIII recorder.

Box Contents

Details all items included in the PMD661MKIII package.

Support Information

Provides information on obtaining product support and resources.

Product Features

Front Panel Controls

Describes the controls and indicators on the front panel of the PMD661MKIII.

Display Screen

Explains the information shown on the PMD661MKIII display screen.

Device Side Panels

Left Panel Ports

Details the ports and features on the left side of the PMD661MKIII.

Right Panel Ports

Details the ports and features on the right side of the PMD661MKIII.

Device Setup and Connections

Connection Diagrams

Illustrates how to connect external devices for recording and playback.

Device Operation

Clock Setting

Instructions for setting the device's internal clock and date.

Language Selection

Guide to changing the display language of the PMD661MKIII.

Recording Overview

Explains the process and settings for recording audio on the PMD661MKIII.

Audio Input Configuration

Details the various audio input options and their configurations for recording.

Normal Recording Procedure

Step-by-step guide to performing standard audio recording.

Retake Recording Function

How to use the retake function to overwrite previous recordings.

Encrypted Recording

Information on how to encrypt and decrypt recorded audio files.

Playback Functionality

Instructions for playing back recorded audio files on the PMD661MKIII.

Passcode Management

How to set and manage passcodes for security and file access.

USB Mode Connectivity

Connecting the PMD661MKIII to a computer via USB for file transfer.

Advanced Device Features

Microphone Setup

Covers microphone sensitivity, attenuation, and recommendations for use.

Phantom Power

Explains how to enable +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.

Pre Record Function

Details the Pre Record function for capturing audio before the record button is pressed.

Audio Filter Options

Describes the Low Cut filter for reducing unwanted low-frequency noise.

High Cut Filter

Explains the High Cut filter for reducing high-frequency ambient noise.

Silent Skip Feature

How the Silent Skip feature pauses recording during silence.

Manual Track Creation

Using the Function button to manually create new tracks during recording.

Automatic Track Creation

Automatic creation of new tracks based on time intervals or file size.

Copy Segment Function

Creating a new file from a specific portion of an existing recording.

File Division

Splitting a single audio file into multiple segments.

Marking Features

Covers manual/auto marking and searching within recordings.

Pitch Control

Adjusting playback speed and pitch during playback.

Key Lock Security

Securing the device's buttons to prevent accidental changes.

Remote Control Options

RC600PMD Remote

Details the features and usage of the optional RC600PMD remote controller.

Extended Remote Jack

Information on custom remote control circuits and plug types.

Display Screen Management

Stop Mode Displays

Explains display information available when the device is in Stop mode.

Record Mode Displays

Describes the display information shown during recording operations.

Record Level Display

Shows the input audio level meter during recording.

Record Setup Display

Displays current recording settings like input source and format.

Playback Mode Displays

Information displayed during playback, including elapsed and remaining time.

Menu Navigation and Settings

Top Menu Navigation

Navigation guide for accessing the main menu options.

Menu Items and Functions

List and description of available menu options like Display, Time/Date, Language.

Menu Settings Protection

How to use passcode and Menu Lock to secure device settings.

Preset Menu Management

Managing and selecting user-defined presets for various settings.

Action Menu Functions

Functions available within the Action Menu for preset management.

Preset Title Renaming

How to rename custom presets for easier identification.

Preset Configuration Details

Preset Menu List

A comprehensive list of all selectable parameters within the preset menu.

Edit Mode Procedures

Steps for editing and saving preset configurations.

Preset Settings

Input Source Settings

Configuration options for selecting audio input sources.

Recording Format Options

Choosing between MP3 and PCM formats and their quality settings.

Recording Channel Selection

Selecting stereo, mono, or dual mono recording channels.

Sample Rate Selection

Setting the audio sampling frequency for recordings.

PreRecord Settings

Enabling or disabling the PreRecord function.

Level Control Settings

Selecting between Manual and Automatic Level Control (ALC).

Auto Track Settings

Configuring automatic track creation based on time or file size.

Auto Mark Settings

Enabling automatic marking based on silence detection.

Silent Skip Settings

Activating the Silent Skip feature to pause during silence.

Microphone Attenuation

Adjusting the microphone input attenuation levels.

Low Cut Filter Settings

Configuring the low cut filter to reduce bass frequencies.

High Cut Filter Settings

Configuring the high cut filter to reduce treble frequencies.

Skip Back Function

Setting the duration for the Skip Back function.

Key Lock Configuration

Configuring the Key Lock function for button security.

Battery Management

Selecting the battery type for accurate status indication.

Auto Power Off

Enabling automatic power shut-off to conserve battery life.

Beep Alarm Settings

Turning the beep alarm for low battery or full memory on or off.

Menu Lock Settings

Enabling password protection for menu settings.

Passcode Settings

Setting the 4-digit passcode for encryption and menu lock.

Speaker Mute Settings

Muting the speaker output during recording or playback.

Playback Mode Selection

Selecting between single or continuous playback modes.

Machine ID Settings

Setting the Machine ID for file naming conventions.

Encrypt Recording Setting

Enabling or disabling encrypted recording for files.

Preset Default Reset

Restoring selected presets to their factory default values.

Preset Default Values

A table showing the default values for all presets.

Display Settings Menu

Display Menu Functions

Overview of settings adjustable in the Display Menu.

Brightness Adjustment

Adjusting the brightness of the OLED display screen.

Display Timer Settings

Setting the display timer to turn off automatically.

LED Indicator Settings

Turning the device's LEDs on or off.

Time Format Settings

Selecting the display format for time (12H/24H).

Date Format Settings

Selecting the display format for date (M/D/Y or D/M/Y).

File Sort Order

Choosing the order in which files are listed (Alphabet or Time/Date).

Default Display Settings

Returning Display Menu settings to their factory defaults.

Utility Functions Menu

Utility Functions Overview

Overview of functions available in the Utility Menu.

Record Timer Settings

Setting a start time and duration for automatic recording.

Play Timer Settings

Setting scheduled start times for playback of specific files.

Load Settings from SD

Loading saved preset configurations from an SD card.

Save Settings to SD

Saving current preset configurations to an SD card.

SD Card Check

Checking the writing performance of the SD card.

SD Card Formatting

Formatting the SD card to erase all data.

File Management Menu

File List Overview

Displaying a list of files for playback, renaming, or deletion.

Play Selected File

Playing back a selected audio file from the list.

File Information Display

Displaying detailed information about a selected file.

File Renaming

Changing the name of a selected audio file.

Delete Selected File

Removing selected files from the SD card.

Copy File to Folder

Making a copy of a file to another folder or location.

Move File Between Folders

Relocating a file from one folder to another.

Delete File Marks

Removing marks from a selected audio file.

Folder Management Menu

Folder List Overview

Managing folders on the SD card for file organization.

Select Current Folder

Setting a specific folder as the current directory.

Create New Folder

Creating a new folder on the SD card.

Rename Folder Title

Changing the name of an existing folder.

Delete Selected Folder

Removing selected folders and their contents from the SD card.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems and Solutions

Table of issues and their corresponding solutions for the PMD661MKIII.

Error Message Reference

Explains various error messages displayed by the device.

Technical Appendix

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data and specifications of the PMD661MKIII recorder.

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