Marantz pmd671 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Tracks are numbered from 01 to a maximum of
999.
A new track (file) is automatically started each
time recording is stopped using the STOP
button.
Using the "Auto TRK" feature, PMD671 can be
set to start a new track at specific time intervals
during recording (for example every minute).
Using the "Manual TR" feature, you can start a
new track during recording by sliding and releas-
ing the REC switch.
Automatic recording
The PMD671 can be set to stop recording when
there is silence (SilentSkp feature) and auto-
matically start when sound resumes. The
PMD671 can be set to automatically add an
EDL mark (Auto Mark feature) to the track at
each such starting point.
EDL marks*
EDL (Edit Decision List) marks can be created
during recording manually or automatically. EDL
marks help you find those specific points in the
recording.
*The EDL marking system is proprietary to Marantz Profes-
sional solid state recorders.
During playback, you can search for EDL
marks in forward or reverse.
You can change an EDL mark into a skip mark
or an A-B repeating point. That option allows
you to create custom playback sequences
which include skipping or repeating audio
between EDL marks.
Up to 255 EDL marks can be added to a CF
card. EDL marks are numbered consecutively
starting at one. During recording, you can
manually add an EDL mark by pressing
MARK. EDL marks can be added automati-
cally, for example, at the beginning of each
track.
PMDEdit computer software is specifically
designed for the PMD671. PMDEdit recog-
nizes EDL marks generated by the PMD671.
This is especially useful for editing audio files
on your PC. Visit www.d-mpro.com for more
information.
Features
Stereo (2 channels) and mono (1 channel)
audio recording and playback.
Records onto various types of CF cards.
(Please refer to the Marantz Professional
web site at www.d-mpro.com for a list of
recommended cards.)
Two different recording formats:
Compressed recording using MPEG1 Layer
II (MP2) or MPEG1 Layer III (MP3) mono
and stereo.
Uncompressed recording using 16-bit or 24-
bit linear Pulse Code Modulation (PCM).
16-bit 44.1kHz PCM recordings are standard
CD quality.
24-bit 96kHz PCM recordings are high
quality recordings used in professional audio
and film studios.
MS-DOS and Windows compatible file
system.
Selectable file types:
Wave (.wav)
Broadcast Wave Format (.bwf or .wav)
MP2 (.mpg)/MP3 (.mp3).
Recording bit rate is selectable:
.mpg/mp3 compressed at 32kbps (recom-
mended for dictation),
32, 48 or 64kbps (recommended for voice
recording), or
128 or 192 kbps (recommended for recording
music)
PCM (.wav) uncompressed (very high quality
mono audio recording)
PCM (.wav) uncompressed 24 bit/96kHz
(stereo) (recommended for very high quality
audio recording)
Manual, manual with limiter and automatic
record level control (ALC).
An ANC (Ambient Noise Cancel) switch for
reducing unwanted background noise.
Electronic 'Read After Write' monitoring (time
shift) feature.
Automatic electronic file verification feature
(Verify).
CF card compatibility check feature (Card
Check).
Pre-Recording memory buffer that records 2 to
4 seconds* of audio before recording is
started.
*Normally 4 seconds. Depends on Rec Format settings.
Portions of multiple recordings can be played
back in sequence using EDL marks.