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... Contents 3 Introduction 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Names and Functions 8 Front 8 Left 10 Right 11 Top 12 Bottom 12 Rear Back 13 Preparations Before Use 14 AC adapter connection 14 Using batteries 14 Installing a memory card 17 Removing a memory card 17 Clock Setting 18 Font Size 19 Basic Recording Operation 20 Connection Diagram 20 Recording Procedure 20 Audio Input for Recording 22 Recording Format 23 Recording Time Chart 24 Recording Level Control 25 Basic Playback Operation 26 Connection Diagram 26 Playback Procedure 26 Access from File List 27...
... Contents 3 Introduction 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Names and Functions 8 Front 8 Left 10 Right 11 Top 12 Bottom 12 Rear Back 13 Preparations Before Use 14 AC adapter connection 14 Using batteries 14 Installing a memory card 17 Removing a memory card 17 Clock Setting 18 Font Size 19 Basic Recording Operation 20 Connection Diagram 20 Recording Procedure 20 Audio Input for Recording 22 Recording Format 23 Recording Time Chart 24 Recording Level Control 25 Basic Playback Operation 26 Connection Diagram 26 Playback Procedure 26 Access from File List 27...
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... 9. Skip Back 53 15. LED 57 22. Sample Rate 49 6. File Sort 54 16. Utility Menu 42 File Rename 42 File Delete 43 Card Format 44 Preset Menu 45 Table of Preset 46 1. Rec Channel 48 4. Manual Track 49 7. Default 59 Troubleshooting 60 Error Message 61 Specifications 62 Limited Warranty 63 Input Jack 48 5. Mic Attenuator 51 11. Auto Power Off 55 19. Input 47 2. Level Control 51 10. Machine ID 58 24.
... 9. Skip Back 53 15. LED 57 22. Sample Rate 49 6. File Sort 54 16. Utility Menu 42 File Rename 42 File Delete 43 Card Format 44 Preset Menu 45 Table of Preset 46 1. Rec Channel 48 4. Manual Track 49 7. Default 59 Troubleshooting 60 Error Message 61 Specifications 62 Limited Warranty 63 Input Jack 48 5. Mic Attenuator 51 11. Auto Power Off 55 19. Input 47 2. Level Control 51 10. Machine ID 58 24.
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... Windows compatible file system. - Computer compatible The PMD620 records directly onto SD cards. Different recording formats : • Compressed recording using 16/24-bit linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). - Easy one control recording Simply press the REC button. - MP3 compressed at 64/128/192kbps (Stereo) or 32/64/96kbps (Mono). • Uncompressed recording using MP3 (MPEG1 Layer III) mono and stereo. Automatic recording The PMD620 can be set to stop recording when there is silence (Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound resumes...
... Windows compatible file system. - Computer compatible The PMD620 records directly onto SD cards. Different recording formats : • Compressed recording using 16/24-bit linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). - Easy one control recording Simply press the REC button. - MP3 compressed at 64/128/192kbps (Stereo) or 32/64/96kbps (Mono). • Uncompressed recording using MP3 (MPEG1 Layer III) mono and stereo. Automatic recording The PMD620 can be set to stop recording when there is silence (Silent Skip) and automatically start when sound resumes...
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... recording STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC VOL DISPLAY 8. Press the REC button to play the just recorded file via headphones or speaker. VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK 7. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button again to select the display font size or brightness of the display, see page 18. • For to pause playback. 7 Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording 6. 4. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop playback STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC VOL DISPLAY • For other recording...
... recording STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC VOL DISPLAY 8. Press the REC button to play the just recorded file via headphones or speaker. VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK 7. Press the 3/8¥ENTER button again to select the display font size or brightness of the display, see page 18. • For to pause playback. 7 Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop recording 6. 4. Press the STOP/CANCEL button to stop playback STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC VOL DISPLAY • For other recording...
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... REC button also works to start recording from Stop or r Record mode. y Press to enter the Rec-Pause mode from Stop or Rec-Pause mode. e DISPLAY The display shows information of the PMD620. (☞ P.29) e r REC PAUSE button Press to set IN/OUT point for Copy Segment function during Playback or Play-Pause mode. (☞ P.34) u Names and Functions Front qw LEVEL OVER i o !0 !1 !2 8 STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD620 q LEVEL LED (Green) When a sound is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, it turns...
... REC button also works to start recording from Stop or r Record mode. y Press to enter the Rec-Pause mode from Stop or Rec-Pause mode. e DISPLAY The display shows information of the PMD620. (☞ P.29) e r REC PAUSE button Press to set IN/OUT point for Copy Segment function during Playback or Play-Pause mode. (☞ P.34) u Names and Functions Front qw LEVEL OVER i o !0 !1 !2 8 STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE REC VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK SOLID STATE RECORDER PMD620 q LEVEL LED (Green) When a sound is input during Record or Rec-Pause mode, it turns...
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...) From Stop mode press and hold to exit menu mode without audio.(Search -) • In Playback mode, press and hold this for high speed reverse searching without saving preset changes. During Menu mode, this is used to change item. 9 During the menu mode, press to exit the menu mode with toggle operation. i STOP/CANCEL button Press to stop , press to release the Play-Pause or Rec-Pause mode. During menu mode, this to skip back during Playback or Play-Pause mode. During Playback mode, press to make a level big...
...) From Stop mode press and hold to exit menu mode without audio.(Search -) • In Playback mode, press and hold this for high speed reverse searching without saving preset changes. During Menu mode, this is used to change item. 9 During the menu mode, press to exit the menu mode with toggle operation. i STOP/CANCEL button Press to stop , press to release the Play-Pause or Rec-Pause mode. During menu mode, this to skip back during Playback or Play-Pause mode. During Playback mode, press to make a level big...
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... file information is updated before the recorder shuts down. • AC adapter is provided with the provided AC adapter, follow the procedure below to install batteries into the DC IN jack on the PMD620. 1. Slide and pull the battery compartment. Notes: • Only use batteries, please refer to a regular household plug socket. The following types of AC power pack into the recorder. OVER LEVEL REC IN-LINE-OUT STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE...
... file information is updated before the recorder shuts down. • AC adapter is provided with the provided AC adapter, follow the procedure below to install batteries into the DC IN jack on the PMD620. 1. Slide and pull the battery compartment. Notes: • Only use batteries, please refer to a regular household plug socket. The following types of AC power pack into the recorder. OVER LEVEL REC IN-LINE-OUT STOP/CANCEL REC PAUSE...
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...; Do not mix the type of battery, and do not use both old and new batteries together. • If the recorder does not operate correctly, replace the old batteries with new ones, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. The adapter power supply is still ample battery power remaining. There is not to be used . Battery remaining indicator The recorder operates using batteries to approximately half. Either replace the batteries with new ones. • If electrolyte...
...; Do not mix the type of battery, and do not use both old and new batteries together. • If the recorder does not operate correctly, replace the old batteries with new ones, or recharge the rechargeable batteries. The adapter power supply is still ample battery power remaining. There is not to be used . Battery remaining indicator The recorder operates using batteries to approximately half. Either replace the batteries with new ones. • If electrolyte...
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... file is passed with 4 button still held down , search moves to playback paused. If the tip of time set in the forward direction. 4. When you can increase the font size using the preset "Font Size". (☞ P.55) Search VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK In Play-Pause mode, press and hold the 4 or ¢ button for high speed searching without audio. 10X searching speed from the current playback...
... file is passed with 4 button still held down , search moves to playback paused. If the tip of time set in the forward direction. 4. When you can increase the font size using the preset "Font Size". (☞ P.55) Search VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK In Play-Pause mode, press and hold the 4 or ¢ button for high speed searching without audio. 10X searching speed from the current playback...
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... Stop mode: VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK q Total Remain Total remain time Number of files Battery icon Remaining space of the card. Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Status w Current Time/Date Current time Current date e Record Setup Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Record Format Quantization ALC icon • If "Date Form" setting in Stop, Record and Playback mode. Displays are slightly different in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. ☞ If "Date Form" setting...
... Stop mode: VOL ENTER VOL DISPLAY MENU/STORE SKIP BACK q Total Remain Total remain time Number of files Battery icon Remaining space of the card. Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Status w Current Time/Date Current time Current date e Record Setup Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Record Format Quantization ALC icon • If "Date Form" setting in Stop, Record and Playback mode. Displays are slightly different in preset menu is M/D/Y, the date field shows MMMDD/YYYY. ☞ If "Date Form" setting...
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... audio level Record level setting(0 to 30) During Record mode: q Record Time w Total Remain e Record Setup r Record Level q Record Time (Default display) 30 Recording time File name Battery icon Total remain time Remaining Space on the Card. Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Status Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Record Format Quantization ALC icon Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate AUTO TRK icon • The MP3 bitrate is disappeared if the "Rec Format" setting is PCM. • The ALC icon is Off. setting...
... audio level Record level setting(0 to 30) During Record mode: q Record Time w Total Remain e Record Setup r Record Level q Record Time (Default display) 30 Recording time File name Battery icon Total remain time Remaining Space on the Card. Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Status Input source (INT MIC/MIC/LINE) Record Format Quantization ALC icon Channel MP3 bitrate Sample rate AUTO TRK icon • The MP3 bitrate is disappeared if the "Rec Format" setting is PCM. • The ALC icon is Off. setting...
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... Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD620's phantom power or from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 12dB. • -24dB : Input from another source) are recommended because they do not yield optimum audio quality recordings in sensitivity. • 0dB : No microphone attenuation. • -12dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to select the appropriate microphone(s) for your use of power for your specific application. Mic Power Switch "Mic Power" setting...
... Professional condenser microphone(s) (which require additional power from either the PMD620's phantom power or from a microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack is cut by 12dB. • -24dB : Input from another source) are recommended because they do not yield optimum audio quality recordings in sensitivity. • 0dB : No microphone attenuation. • -12dB : Input from a microphone(s) connected to select the appropriate microphone(s) for your use of power for your specific application. Mic Power Switch "Mic Power" setting...
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... incrementing) is On during playback, the Auto Track makes finding a particular passage easier because of a card or the audio file size. A new audio file is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the file size. "Silent Skip" menu setting permits: • Adjusting the margin sound level that point. The continuity of sound is created at specified intervals of the preset menu. (☞ P.50) 33 Setup the "Auto Track" of recording time.
... incrementing) is On during playback, the Auto Track makes finding a particular passage easier because of a card or the audio file size. A new audio file is not guaranteed and depends on the speed of a card or the file size. "Silent Skip" menu setting permits: • Adjusting the margin sound level that point. The continuity of sound is created at specified intervals of the preset menu. (☞ P.50) 33 Setup the "Auto Track" of recording time.
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... Lock switch to start the Copy process. Notes: • When a copy area spans across two or more files, a file is connected and copied. • When the copy area spans across files of the preset menu. (☞ P.56) • "Key Locked" is pressed during recording, playback or stop mode with your new file as the current file. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to stop . is Partial, the REC, REC PAUSE and STOP/ CANCEL buttons on the display. and...
... Lock switch to start the Copy process. Notes: • When a copy area spans across two or more files, a file is connected and copied. • When the copy area spans across files of the preset menu. (☞ P.56) • "Key Locked" is pressed during recording, playback or stop mode with your new file as the current file. Press the 3/8/ENTER button to stop . is Partial, the REC, REC PAUSE and STOP/ CANCEL buttons on the display. and...
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USB mode The PMD620 records directly onto SD cards. Power up the PMD620. 4. Computer compatible On your computer you can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620, or by connecting the PMD620 to your computer. Insert an SD card. 3. During Stop mode, connect the cable to connect via the USB port. Recordings can then: • log and archive audio files • play audio files • save audio files to your drive How...
USB mode The PMD620 records directly onto SD cards. Power up the PMD620. 4. Computer compatible On your computer you can then be transferred to your desktop or laptop computer by removing the SD card from the PMD620, or by connecting the PMD620 to your computer. Insert an SD card. 3. During Stop mode, connect the cable to connect via the USB port. Recordings can then: • log and archive audio files • play audio files • save audio files to your drive How...
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... "Machine ID" parameter. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are in a folder that is set screen is displayed. The PMD620 may be .mp3 or .wav depending on your computer. This information is named MPGLANG1. Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista, MAC OS 10 • USB Bus Power activates. • No buttons other than the POWER switch function. The Data and the SD card may turn itself off or stop, by the USB Bus Power...
... "Machine ID" parameter. Files within the MPGLANG1 folder are in a folder that is set screen is displayed. The PMD620 may be .mp3 or .wav depending on your computer. This information is named MPGLANG1. Windows Me, 2000, XP, Vista, MAC OS 10 • USB Bus Power activates. • No buttons other than the POWER switch function. The Data and the SD card may turn itself off or stop, by the USB Bus Power...
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... Rec Format choices (MP3-H, MP3-M, MP3-L, PCM-16 or PCM-24). 5. button to accept. 3. Input 2. When LINE jack is connected, Recording source is External MIC. When the both connected at the same time the External MIC is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to select other Menu choices. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to select Preset Menu...
... Rec Format choices (MP3-H, MP3-M, MP3-L, PCM-16 or PCM-24). 5. button to accept. 3. Input 2. When LINE jack is connected, Recording source is External MIC. When the both connected at the same time the External MIC is complete, press the DISPLAY button to store the changes, or press the STOP/CANCEL button to select other Menu choices. From Stop, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds. 2. Then press the 3/8/ENTER button to select Preset Menu...
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.... Troubleshooting Should problems occur, it is excessive noise on the PMD620. • Check cable connections and/or replace cable. • Check for proper gain levels. The PMD620 will not playback.) There is no input is selected and no audio playback through headphones or internal speaker. • Check VOL+/- No signal from microphone input. • Check input selection. • Check REC LEVEL control settings. • Check if microphone(s) require(s) Phantom power...
.... Troubleshooting Should problems occur, it is excessive noise on the PMD620. • Check cable connections and/or replace cable. • Check for proper gain levels. The PMD620 will not playback.) There is no input is selected and no audio playback through headphones or internal speaker. • Check VOL+/- No signal from microphone input. • Check input selection. • Check REC LEVEL control settings. • Check if microphone(s) require(s) Phantom power...
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... error processsing Display No Card Unformat Full Card Full 999 No File Key Locked Card Locked ALC VBR Can not... Need DC IN Low Battery (flashing highlighted) Low Battery No PresetFile ErrPresetFile ErrUpdateFile Door Open Err Format Exist Title Limit 80m Long Title Err Card Err RTC Err SRAM Err FlashROM Description Card cannot be found Format other than FAT16/32, or card format error Memory is below set value automatic power down in Flash...
... error processsing Display No Card Unformat Full Card Full 999 No File Key Locked Card Locked ALC VBR Can not... Need DC IN Low Battery (flashing highlighted) Low Battery No PresetFile ErrPresetFile ErrUpdateFile Door Open Err Format Exist Title Limit 80m Long Title Err Card Err RTC Err SRAM Err FlashROM Description Card cannot be found Format other than FAT16/32, or card format error Memory is below set value automatic power down in Flash...
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Specifications Digital audio system System Solid State Recorder Usable media SD/SDHC cards Recording format MP3 MPEG1 LayerIII Compression WAV 16/24 bit linear PCM Recording MP3 bitrate Stereo 192/128/64 kbps mono 96/64/32 kbps Sample rate 44.1/48 kHz Number of channels 2 (Stereo)/1 (Mono) Frequency response 20 Hz (±0.5 dB) to 16 kHz (±0.5 dB) S/Noise Ratio IEC-A weighted MIC 65 dB LINE 80...
Specifications Digital audio system System Solid State Recorder Usable media SD/SDHC cards Recording format MP3 MPEG1 LayerIII Compression WAV 16/24 bit linear PCM Recording MP3 bitrate Stereo 192/128/64 kbps mono 96/64/32 kbps Sample rate 44.1/48 kHz Number of channels 2 (Stereo)/1 (Mono) Frequency response 20 Hz (±0.5 dB) to 16 kHz (±0.5 dB) S/Noise Ratio IEC-A weighted MIC 65 dB LINE 80...