Set Up Inserting a Compact Flash Card The PMD660 records onto CF or Compact Flash Cards. To insert a CF card: 1. Open the CF Card Door on the front side of the recorder. You should see a slot that looks like a miniature disc drive.
Steps for selecting Presets: 1. With the PMD 660 at Stop, Push the Menu/Store Edit button 2. Push the << or >> button to choose Preset-1 (or 2, or 3) 3. When the LCD reads Preset-1 with the “1” flashing Press the Menu/ Store Edit button.
Recording 1. When you are ready to record, press the REC (record) button to begin recording. The REC indicator will be lit and steady while recording. The display will show the information display of recording. 2. Each time you press the REC button a new track number is assigned to the recording.
<< or >> Buttons General Menu Procedure ENTER Button 1. With the PMD660 at Stop, push the MENU/STORE EDIT button. 2. Push the << or >> button to choose the Preset number. 3. When displayed, push the ENTER button to select the desired Preset number.
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6.PreRecord On, Off On - When pre record is on and the PMD660 is in record pause, it listens to the selected audio inputs and continuously buffers 2 seconds of audio. When recording begins, the 2 second pre record buffer is written at the beginning of the new track.
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-20dB - Attenuates input from Mic/XLR inputs by - 20dB. This is typically called a ‘Pad.’ 14. AutoPowoff On, Off On - If the PMD660 is not used for 15 minutes during Could be annoying stop or play-pause, power can be automatically shut either way.
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Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB Port on the PMD660 and the other end into the USB port on the left side of your Powerbook. 3.• While pressing and holding the Copy/USB Button on the top of the PMD660, switch the power switch on the side of the PMD660 into the ON position •...
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Users Drive • In this case we have chosen Users > Student > 8 • Eject the Marantz PMD660 recorder drive • Go back to the desktop, select the USB drive and drag it to the trash or press Apple/Command + E. Both actions will eject the USB drive. You may now turn off the PMD660 and disconnect the USB cable.
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