Model PMD661 User Guide Handheld Solid State Recorder
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Declaration of Conformity English We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3 Following the provisions of 2004/108/EC Directive.
English Español WARNINGS ADVERTENCIAS Do not handle the AC adaptor with wet hands. Do not cover the ventilation with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area. Make a space of about 0.1 meter around the unit.
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Table of Contents Package Contents............................2 Basic Playback Operation ............21 Menu ...............................................37 Introduction......................................3 Connection Diagram ................................ 21 Menu Structure......................................... 37 Features ..................................................... 3 Playback Procedure ................................. 21 Top Menu .................................................
Package Contents • PMD661 • User guide • CD-ROM • Carry strap • Audio cable • Customer registration document (US only) • SD card • USB cable • AC adapter 2
Introduction Thank you for selecting the Marantz Professional PMD661 Portable Solid State Recorder. The PMD661 is an audio recorder that records in digital audio formats onto an SD (Secure Digital) card. SD cards, also used in digital cameras, are widely available at consumer electronics retailers and computer resellers. Features • Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel) audio recording and playback.
Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions on this page to Quick Start your new PMD661 Solid State Recorder and begin recording. The PMD661 comes with factory preset defaults for MP3 recording using internal microphones. 1. Unpack the AC adapter and the PMD661. 2. Setup the power supply. • Use either the provided AC adapter or batteries. • You can use 4 AA type batteries of Alkaline, or Nickel-Metal Hydride. 4 3. Slide and hold the POWER switch.
4. Press the REC button to start recording. 8. Press the STOP button to stop playback. • For other recording condition, ☞ P.41. • For the clock setting, ☞ P.14. 5. Press the STOP button to stop recording. 6. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button to play the just recorded file via headphones or speaker. 7. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button again to pause playback.
Names and Functions q Internal Microphones Top Stereo condenser microphones. q w DISPLAY The display shows the information of the PMD661. (☞ P.10) e FUNCTION button Press the FUNCTION button to change the functions on (F1) and (F2) buttons with toggle operation. The functions are different depending on each operation mode. w r !1 e r r !2 t y y !3 u !4 i o !0 6 (F1) / (F2) buttons The functions of the (F1) and (F2) buttons depend on each operation mode and the FUNCTION button.
t DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button to change the display contents like the time information with toggle operation. The content is different depending on each operation mode. y 4 / ¢ button • While in Stop, Playback, or Play-Pause mode, press this button to choose the file (Jump to previous/next file). • In Play-Pause mode, press and hold this for high speed Reverse/Forward searching without audio.
Left Side Right Side q w e r t q Speaker Internal speaker of R channel. w POWER slide switch Slide and hold for a little time to turn power On. Slide to turn power Off. During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER switch is invalid. e KEY LOCK slide switch Slide switch for the Key Lock On and Off control. r LINE OUT Jacks Insert an audio cable plug connected to an external audio device into these jacks to output audio signals to an external device (amp, etc.
Front Back w q w e q PHONES Jack For monitoring and private listening, you can connect your headphones to this jack. w HP/SPK VOL Control Use this to adjust the output level of the headphones or internal speakers. Warning! When using headphones, take care not to turn the volume too high. Listening at high volumes for extended periods of time may result in permanent hearing damage. q e q REMOTE Control Jack The Jack for the optional remote RC600PMD and the external remote controller.
Bottom Display q q o w i u e y t r q Remaining space of the card w w Input source e F2 function r Status t Battery icon y Timer icon This icon appears if the Timer Record/Playback is set. During the Timer Record/Playback, it blinks. q Tripod Hole Threaded screw hole for Tripod mount. w Battery compartment For 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
Preparation Before Use Installing the carry strap Installing batteries 1. Put the carry strap through the shaft of the PMD661. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Put the carry strap through the stopper of the PMD661. 2. Insert the new batteries (AA type) with correct +/– polarity. 3. Secure the carry strap by putting it through the second stopper. 3. Close the battery compartment.
Removing batteries Battery compartment is located in the bottom of the unit. 1. Remove the battery compartment door. 2. Remove four AA type batteries. 3. Close the battery compartment door. Safety cautions on handling batteries Always follow the points below when using batteries to avoid electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, rupturing, ingestion, etc. • Electrolyte leakage or corrosion may occur if batteries are kept inside the recorder for prolonged periods of time.
Installing a memory card The PMD661 records onto various types of SD cards. Removing a memory card 1. Check that the power is turned off. 1. Check that the power is turned off. 2. Pull the SD card lid. 2. Pull the SD card lid. 3. Push the card, then pull it to remove it. 3. Fully insert the SD card. 4. Close the SD card lid. Note: If the SD card lid opens while the power is on, “Door Open” message is displayed.
3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to enter the Time/Date setting. Clock Setting 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'. 1. From Stop, press the (F1: MENU) button. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Time/Date”. • Press the STOP button to cancel. • Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the item.
3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to enter the Language setting. Language The Language menu item allows you to choose a display language (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Swedish). 1. From Stop, press the (F1: MENU) button. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Language”. • Press the STOP button to cancel. • Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the item. • When “English” is selected, press the PITCH + button to select “Swedish”.
Basic Recording Operation Connection Diagram Recording Procedure 1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. MIC IN MICROPHONE 2. Press the REC button to begin recording. • The Rec indicator will be lit and steady while recording. • The display will show the information display of recording.
3. Press the REC PAUSE button to pause recording. 4. Press the STOP button to stop recording and end the file (close the audio file). You can press the 3/8/ENTER button to play the just recorded file or press the STOP button again to enter the Stop mode. Then pressing the 3/8/ENTER button will play the beginning of the first audio file.
Audio Input for Recording The audio input for recording can be set from the “Input” menu. (☞ P.43) Set the “Rec Channel” menu to “stereo” to create a stereo (2-channel) sound file. Or set it to “D.Mono” to create a stereo sound file. The left channel input is recorded in both left and right channels. Or set it to “mono” to create a monaural (1-channel) sound file. The monaural file will be almost half the size of the stereo file.
Recording Time Chart All times are approximated record times. Different media manufacturers allow more or less space for error correction and the like on their respective products. Recording Time Stereo channel Settings Bitrates PCM-16 (44.1KHz) PCM-16 (48KHz) PCM-16 (96kHz) PCM-24 (44.
Recording Level Control The recording level control lets you select the type of input level Control. – At the Manual Level Control When Manual is set in the Level Control setting, adjust the REC LEVEL Control on the front panel of the PMD661 to control the audio input level. The optimum record level is when the level meter goes as close to 0dB as possible but does not go OVER. – At ALC (Automatic Level Control) The PMD661 automatically responds to changes in input level.
Basic Playback Operation Connection Diagram Playback Procedure 1. Slide and hold the POWER switch to turn on. 2. Press the 4 or ¢ button to choose the file you wish to play. LINE OUT AMPLIFIER LINE IN 3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to begin playback. 4. Press the 3/8/ENTER button again to pause playback.
5. Press the STOP button to stop playback. Access from File List There are two ways to select the file you want to play. Either use the 4 or ¢ buttons during Stop mode, or select the files from the File List. You can press the 3/8/ENTER button to play the just played file, or press the STOP button again to enter the Stop mode. Then pressing the 3/8/ENTER button will play the beginning of the first audio file. 1. From Stop, press the (F2: LIST) button.
Search In Play-Pause mode, press and hold the 4 or ¢ button for high speed searching without audio. 10X searching speed from 1 second to 4 seconds, and 140X speed over 4 seconds until release the button. When you release the button, the recorder returns to playback paused. If the end of the file is passed with ¢ button still held down, search moves to the next file and continues searching in the forward direction.
Advanced Features Microphone(s) – Attenuator The microphone attenuation switch permits the direct use of microphones that differ in sensitivity. • 0dB : No microphone attenuation. • –6dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 6dB. • –12dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 12dB. • –18dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 18dB. Setup the “Mic Atten.” of the preset menu. (☞ P.
Pre Record When PreRecord is on and the PMD661 is in record pause, it listens to the selected audio input(s) and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. Then, when record is started, the PMD661 writes the previously buffered 2 seconds of audio to the card and continues to record from there. Setup the “PreRecord” of the preset menu. (☞ P.44) Audio Filter Silent Skip The Silent Skip automatically pauses recording when there is a period of silence and resumes recording when sound resumes.
Auto Track Copy Segment With the Auto Track (Automatic Track incrementing) On, a new audio file is begun automatically at specified intervals of recording time. The Auto Track can be set to increment every 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes, or every 1, 2, 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. The Auto Track makes finding a particular point in a recording easier.
3. Continue to let the PMD661 play to your desired OUT-point, or use the standard transport controls like the 4 or ¢ button to span greater time lengths. 4. When you have reached your desired OUT-point, press the (F1: COPY) button. File Divide The File divide allows you to divide a file at the position you want to divide. 1. During playback, press the FUNCTION button until “DIV” appears on the display. Then press the (F1: DIV) button. • “Divide?” appears on the display.
Marking Marks can be added during recording or playback manually or automatically. The marking information is stored as an ID3 tag (Ver 2) in MP3 file or chunk in WAVE file. Marks help you find specific points in the recording. • • • • During playback, you can instantly locate marks. Up to 30 marks can be added to a file. Marks are numbered consecutively starting at one. During recording or playback, you can manually add a mark by pressing the (F2: MARK) button.
Additional Features Key Lock • “Key Locked” is displayed for one second when the key is pressed during key lock. Slide the KEY LOCK switch to lock the keys. The key lock secures the PMD661 in the state it is in during recording, playback or stop. During Record and Rec-Pause mode, the POWER switch is always invalid. Notes: • If “Key Lock” setting is “All”, only the optional remote controller RC600PMD is accepted.
The RC600PMD includes: Remote a The PMD661 allows you to use an optional remote controller RC600PMD. (sold separately). The RC600PMD is designed for microphone interviews. It attaches to your microphone. The remote’s five feet cord with a four contact mini plug, plugs into the PMD661. The RC600PMD does not require any menu changes for use.
Plug Type (1/8” T-R-R-S Mini Plug) Extended Remote Jack The PLAY, FF and REW keys can be added to the remote control functions by using the equivalent circuit showing below. ø3.5/4P (TMP-B66) 1 2 3 4 Circuit diagram: R1 1k R2 3.9k R3 6.8k R4 11k R5 15k R6 30k R7 220 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 R8 220 S6 1: Tip 2: Ring 3: Ring 4: Sleeve 4 3 2 1 REC PLAY REW REC MARK PAUSE FF Notes: • The PMD661 plays during closing and holding the PLAY switch, and skip back then pause at the point when It opened.
Display Control Press the DISPLAY button to alternate information displays. Displays are slightly different in Stop, Record and Playback mode.
During Record mode: q Record Time Remaining space on the card Record time Input source File name F1 function F2 function w Total Remain Time Total remain time e Record Level Input audio level r Record Setup Input source Rec format Quantization ALC icon Preset Rec Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate AUTO TRACK icon q Record Time (Default display) 33
During Playback mode: q Elapsed Time Current position on the file Elapsed time File name F1 function F2 function w Remain Time Remaining time e Output Level Output audio level r File Properties Created time Rec channel MP3 bitrate q Elapsed Time (Default display) 34 Sample rate Quantization
USB Mode The PMD661 records directly onto SD cards. Recordings can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD661, or by connecting the PMD661 to your computer via the USB port. Audio recorded in the popular MP3 compression format is directly available for intranet or internet file sharing. How to connect via the USB port The SD card in the PMD661 appears as an external drive on a connected computer. 1. Power up the computer. 2. Insert an SD card.
• While USB is on, a set screen is displayed. • The SD card in the PMD661 appears as a removable device on your computer. Diagram of file structure A folder (directory) titled MPGLANG1 (Default) will appear on your computer. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are numbered from aaaaa001 through the number of files recorded to a maximum of aaaaa999. (“aaaaa” depends on the Machine ID parameter.) The default setting of the Machine ID is “1”. The file extension will be .MP3 or .
Menu Menu Structure 1 Presets ..............................................................................................................Preset-1 ................... 1 Select 2 Display.....................................................................01 Brightness Preset-2 2 Edit ...................... 01 Input 3 Time/Date 02 Timer Preset-3 3 Rename 02 Rec Format 4 Utility ..............................
3. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to confirm or execute the selected Top Menu 1. From Stop, press the item. (F1: MENU) button. Items and functions # • The menu list appears on the display. • The selected item is highlighted. • When the first item is selected, press the PITCH + button to jump to the last item. • When the last item is selected, press the PITCH – button to jump to the first item. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the item.
4. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. Preset Menu You can stores 3 detailed presets on the recorder for such settings as recording input, recording format, playback mode, etc. There are 20 setting items in the preset menu, and 3 presets can be set with the desired conditions. “Preset Select” allows you to select a preset number. 1. From Stop, press the • Action Menu appears on the display.
Preset Rename 1. From Stop, press the 5. Rename the preset title. (F1: MENU) button. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select Preset Menu. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select Preset 1, 2, 3 or renamed Preset. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept the selected Preset. 4. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Rename” and press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. Text can be changed and deleted.
Preset Menu List # Display Selectable Value 1 Input INT MIC / MIC/LINE / LINE2 / D.IN 2 Rec Format MP3-320 / MP3-256 / MP3-192 / MP3-128 / MP3-64 / PCM-16 / PCM-24 3 Rec Channel Stereo / Mono / D.Mono 4 Sample Rate 44.1k / 48k / 96k 5 PreRecord On / Off 6 Level Cont.
Default Value List # Display Preset-1 Preset-2 Preset-3 1 Input INT MIC INT MIC INT MIC 2 Rec Format MP3-128 MP3-320 PCM-24 3 Rec Channel Stereo Stereo Stereo 4 Sample Rate 44.1k 44.1k 96k 5 PreRecord On Off Off 6 Level Cont. ALC Manual Manual 7 Auto Track Off Off Off 8 Auto Mark Off Off Off 9 Silent Skip Off Off Off 10 Mic Atten.
General Procedure in the edit mode 2) Rec Format 1. In the Preset Action Menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to The “Rec Format” allows you to select the record audio format MP3 compression or high-fidelity PCM, the bitrate of the MP3 (320, 256, 192, 128 or 64 kbps) and the quantization of the PCM (16-bits or 24bits). select “Edit” then press the 3/8/ENTER button. • Action Menu list appears on the display. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the menu item.
4) Sample Rate 7) Auto Track The “Sample Rate” allows you to select the sampling frequency of the recording. The “Auto Track” allows you to set the Auto Track function off or on and select a time interval to create a new track automatically. Set Value Description Set Value Description 44.1k Sampling frequency for both PCM and MP3. Off Set the Auto Track function off. 48k Sampling frequency for both PCM and MP3. 96k Sampling frequency for PCM.
9) Silent Skip 12) High Cut The “Silent Skip” menu item allows you to turn the silent skip feature on and set the silent level or turn the silent skip feature Off. While the silent skip feature is on, the record is automatically paused when the input level is below the preset value –60, –54, –38 or –20 (dB) for more than 3 seconds. The “High Cut” menu item turns the high cut feature Off or On. Set Value Set Value Description Off High cut filter off. On High cut filter on.
15) Battery 17) Beep The “Battery” menu item allows you to set the battery type. The PMD661 operates on 4 standard AA sizes Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. The Battery setting is used for the battery remaining indicator in the display and "Low Battery" warning. If the setting does not match installed batteries the PMD661 will not show the appropriate battery status. The “Beep” menu item allows you to turn the Beep alarm feature On or Off.
19) Play Mode 21) Preset Default The “Play Mode” menu item allows you to select the single playback mode or continuous playback mode. The “Preset Default” allows you to return the settings of the selected preset to default. ☞ Page 42 for a table of menu defaults. Set Value Description Single Single playback mode Cont. Continuous playback mode 1. In the preset edit mode, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the “Preset Default” item. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to initialize. 2.
Display Menu You can store presets on the display menu for such settings as Brightness, Timer, LED, Time form, Date form and File sort. 4. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select an item. Then press the 4 or ¢ button to tab through the choices. 5. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select other menu choices. When changing the display menu is complete, press the (F1: EXIT) button to store the changes, or press the STOP button to exit menu mode without storing any changes. 1.
1) Brightness 4) Time Form The “Brightness” menu choice allows you to adjust the brightness of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display on the PMD661. The “Time Form” item allows you to select the format of the current time, 12-hour format with AM/PM (12H) or 24-hour format (24H).
7) Default Utility Menu The “Default” menu item allows you to return the settings of the Display Menu to the default. See the table of Display Menu Functions. The “Utility” menu lets you set the time of recording or playback, load settings, save settings and format an SD Card. 1. From Stop, press the 1. From Stop, press the (F1: MENU) button. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select Display Menu. Then (F1: MENU) button. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Utility”.
Utility Functions # 1) Record Timer Display Description 1 Record Timer Set a start time and the duration for recording. 2 Play Timer 1 Set a start time of playback 1. 3 Play Timer 2 Set a start time of playback 2. 4 Play Timer 3 Set a start time of playback 3. 5 Load Settings Load setting data from an SD card 6 Save Settings Save setting data to an SD card 7 Card Format Delete all files. The Record Timer menu allows you to set or change a recording start time and the duration. 1.
2/3/4) Play Timer (1/2/3) 3. Set the start time. • While the “Start Time” is highlighted, press the 3/8/ENTER button. • Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the item. • Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the value. • Press the ENTER button to finish setting the time. 4. Set the duration. • While the “Duration” is highlighted, press the 3/8/ENTER button. • Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the hour or minute.
3. Set the start time. • While the “Start Time” is highlighted, press the 3/8/ENTER button. • Press the 4 or ¢ button to select AM/PM, hour or minute. • Press the 4 or ¢ button to select the item. • Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the value. • Press the ENTER button to finish setting the time. 5) Load Settings The “Load Settings” menu allows you to load all of the preset value from an SD card in the PMD661.
1. From Stop, press the (F1: MENU) button. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Utility”. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to accept. 6) Save Settings “Save Settings” saves all of the preset values onto the SD card. To set the saved files onto the PMD661, perform Load Settings. 3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Load Settings”. 1. From Stop, press the 4. Press the 3/8/ENTER button. “Load?” message is displayed. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Utility”.
File format of the 661preset.txt 7) Card Format 1. From Stop, press the (F1: MENU) button. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Utility”. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button. 3. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Card Format”. Break 0D0Ah = 0D0Ah Input = 0D0Ah [Preset-2] 0D0A0D0A h Fixed value Name Input 0D0Ah 0D0Ah = [Preset-3] ... = 0D0Ah ... ... Play Mode 0D0A0D0A h Fixed value Name Input ... = ... Play Mode ...
2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the file you want File List Menu to access. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to enter the File list Menu. The file list displays a list of file titles, MP3 and WAV in ‘MPGLANG1’ or other folders. The list can be used to play, rename or delete the selected file or check the information of the file. 1. From Stop, press the (F2: LIST) button. • During file list menu mode, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode.
1) Play 2) Information The “Play” menu item allows you to play the selected file. The “Information” menu item allows you to display the information of the selected file. 1. In the file list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Play”. 1. In the file list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Information”. 2. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to start playback. • Press the STOP button to stop playback and return to File List. 2.
3) File Rename 4) Delete The “Rename” menu item allows you to change the file name of the selected file. The “Delete” menu item allows you to delete the selected file. 1. In the file list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select 1. In the file list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Rename”. 2. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to access the rename window. 3. Rename the file title. Refer to the procedure of the “Preset Rename (☞ P. 40). 4.
6) Move The “Move” menu item allows you to move a file from the current folder to another folder. 1. In the file list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select “Move”. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button. • The folder list appears on the display. 2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the folder you wish Folder List Menu The folder list menu item allows you to display a list of folder titles.
2. Press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to select the folder you want to access. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button or the MENU) button to enter the Folder list Menu. (F1: 1) Select The “Select” menu item allows you to set the selected folder as the current folder. 1. In the folder list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to choose “Select”. • Press the 4 or (F1: EXIT) button to return to the Folder list. • During Folder list Menu mode, press the STOP button to return to the stop mode. 3.
3) Rename 4) Delete 1. In the folder list menu, press the PITCH + or PITCH – button to The “Delete” menu item allows you to delete the selected folder. select “Rename”. 2. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to access the rename window. 3. Rename the file title. Refer to the procedure of the “Preset Rename” (☞ P. 40). 4. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to return to the folder list menu.
Troubleshooting Should problems 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 difficulty. If the condition cannot be remedied after the following check, please consult your dealer. The PMD661 does not turn on. • Install fresh batteries. • Check AC adapter connections. The PMD661 turns on then turns itself off. • Install fresh batteries.
Error Message Details of error processing Display No Card Unformat Full Card Full 999 Full MARK No File Key Locked Card Locked VBR Can not...
Specifications Digital Audio System System ......................................................................... Solid State Recorder Usable media ...................................................................... SD/SDHC cards Recording format MP3 .......................................................MPEG1 Layer III Compression WAV.......................................................................16/24 bit linear PCM Recording MP3 bit-rate ........................................
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