Marantz 661 User Manual

Marantz 661 – User Guide
This unit records on SD cards and records audio into .wav files. You will need to provide an SD card
for recording (nothing larger than a 16GB card is recommended), four AA batteries and headphones
with a ¼ to mini headphone adapter.
SETTING UP:
-The deck takes 4 x AA batteries or plug in the AC adaptor into the ‘DC in’ plug on the right side of the
unit. The batteries go into the compartment on the back of the unit. The SD card slot is also on this
side of the unit.
-Plug the microphone into the L (left) mic in XLR jack on the bottom of the unit (it has MONO
marked on the side of the input). Make sure the MIC/LINE switch is set to MIC.
-Plug your headphones into the Phones jack on the top left of the unit. There is a HP/SPK volume
dial on the front of the unit beside the Phones jack. This allows you to control the volume of your
headphones or the speakers on the unit. You will need a mini to ¼ inch adaptor for your headphones
(like this one). Please keep in mind it only controls how loud the sound is in your ears, it does not
affect the recording level. If you do not have headphones plugged in to the unit, make sure the level
for the speakers is turned down before you start to record.

Marantz 661 Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Motor	DC servo motor
Media	Cassette tape
Heads	Record/playback, erase
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	58dB (Dolby NR on)
Wow and Flutter	0.08% (WRMS)
Inputs	Line
Outputs	Line, headphones

Summary

Setting Up Your Marantz 661

Power and Battery Setup

Details on using AA batteries or AC adapter for power and battery compartment location.

Microphone Connection

Headphone Connection and Volume Control

Getting Started with Recording

Starting and Pausing Recording

Instructions on how to initiate recording with the 'REC' button and pause it.

Recording and Playback Operations

Setting Audio Recording Levels

Guide to using the REC Level dial to set audio levels between -10 and -6db.

Playback Controls

How to use track jump and play/pause buttons for playback.

Advanced Operations and Troubleshooting

Deleting a Track

Formatting the SD Card

Instructions for formatting the SD card via the Utility menu to erase all data.

Troubleshooting: Freezing and Power Issues

Solutions for a frozen unit, including removing batteries and waiting.

Troubleshooting: Feedback and Mic/Line Switch

Addressing audio feedback by checking headphone connection and the MIC/LINE switch.

Troubleshooting: No Incoming Sound and MIC Setting

Diagnosing no sound issues by checking mic input, VU meter, and display MIC setting.

Marantz 661 MkIII Controls and Settings

Rec Level Dial Location and Adjustment

Phantom Power Switch Setting

Menu Button Functionality

Play/Pause/Enter Button Functionality

Record Button Functionality

Instructions for using the Record button to start and indicate recording status.

VU Meter Functionality

Troubleshooting: SD Card Recognition

Ensuring the SD card is inserted before powering on for proper recognition.

Troubleshooting: Presets and MIC Display

Addressing issues with preset saving and ensuring the MIC setting is displayed.

Setting Internal Controls and Presets

Reloading Presets

Editing Presets