1. Introducció
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the setup, operation, and maintenance of your Marantz PMD201 Professional Portable Cassette Recorder/Player. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device to ensure proper functionality and to maximize its lifespan. Keep this manual for future reference.
2. Informació de seguretat
- No exposeu la unitat a la pluja ni a la humitat per evitar incendis o descàrregues elèctriques.
- Eviteu col·locar la unitat sota la llum solar directa o a prop de fonts de calor.
- No obriu la c.asing. Demaneu totes les tasques de manteniment a personal de servei qualificat.
- Feu servir només l'adaptador de corrent o les piles especificades.
- Mantenir fora de l'abast dels nens.
3. Contingut del paquet
En obrir el paquet, comproveu que hi hagi tots els elements:
- Marantz PMD201 Portable Cassette Recorder/Player
- Manual del propietari
- AC Power Adapter (may vary by region)
Figura 3.1: Contents of the Marantz PMD201 package, showing the recorder, its original packaging, the owner's manual, and a power adapter.
4. Producte acabatview
4.1. Controls del tauler frontal
Figura 4.1: A dalt view of the Marantz PMD201, highlighting the cassette compartment and primary controls.
Figura 4.2: Detallada view of the Marantz PMD201's front panel controls.
- Compartiment de casset: Area for inserting cassette tapes.
- Controls de transport: EJECT, STOP, REC (Record), PLAY, REVIEW, CUE, PAUSE buttons for tape operation.
- COUNTER RESET: Resets the tape counter to zero.
- VU Meter: Displays audio input/output levels.
- PHONE Jack: 1/8" (3.5mm) output for headphones.
- Control de NIVELL: Adjusts headphone output volume.
- Control de TO: Adjusts audio tone (Low Cut, High Cut, Flat).
- PITCH Control: Adjusts playback speed.
- SPEED Switch: Selects between LOW and STANDARD tape speeds.
- LOW BATT. Indicator: Illuminates when battery power is low.
- REC LEVEL Control: Ajusta el nivell d'entrada de gravació.
- REC MODE Switch: Selects recording mode (MANUAL, LIMITER, ALC - Automatic Level Control).
4.2. Rear/Side Panel Connections
Figura 4.3: Rear/side panel connections of the Marantz PMD201.
- MIC ATT. Switch: Attenuates microphone input (0dB, -10dB, -20dB).
- A.N.C. Switch: Activates Automatic Noise Cancelling.
- SELECCIONADOR D'ENTRADES: Selects input source (MIC/TEL, LINE).
- MIC/TEL Jack: 1/8" (3.5mm) input for external microphone or telephone adapter.
- DIRECT/TELEPHONE Switch: Selects between direct microphone input or telephone input.
- LINE IN/OUT (RCA): RCA jacks for connecting to external audio equipment (e.g., amplifier, mixer).
- MIC REMOTE: Jack for connecting a remote control for microphone operation.
- TEL Jack: Dedicated telephone input jack.
4.3. Compartiment de piles
Figura 4.4: The Marantz PMD201 with its battery compartment open.
- Located on the underside of the unit.
- Requires 4 'AA' size batteries (not included).
5. Configuració
5.1. Font d'alimentació
5.1.1. Instal·lació de la bateria
- Open the battery compartment cover on the underside of the unit.
- Insert four (4) 'AA' size batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
- Tanqueu bé la tapa del compartiment de la bateria.
5.1.2. Adaptador d'alimentació CA
Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on the unit and plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Using the AC adapter will bypass battery power.
5.2. Connexió de perifèrics
- Auriculars: Plug 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo headphones into the PHONE jack. Adjust volume with the LEVEL control.
- Micròfon extern: Connect an external microphone to the MIC/TEL jack. Adjust MIC ATT. switch as needed for optimal input level.
- Line Input/Output: Use RCA cables to connect the LINE IN/OUT jacks to other audio equipment for recording from or playing back to external devices.
- Telephone Recording: Connect a telephone adapter to the TEL jack or MIC/TEL jack (depending on adapter type) and set the INPUT SELECTOR and DIRECT/TELEPHONE switch accordingly.
6. Instruccions de funcionament
6.1. Reproducció
- Premeu el botó EJECT per obrir el compartiment del casset.
- Insert a cassette tape with the desired side facing up. Close the compartment.
- Connect headphones or external speakers if desired.
- Premeu el botó PLAY.
- Adjust the LEVEL, TONE, and PITCH controls for desired audio output.
- Per aturar la reproducció, premeu el botó STOP.
6.2. Gravació
- Inseriu una cinta de casset enregistrable.
- Select the input source using the INPUT SELECTOR switch (MIC/TEL for built-in or external microphone/telephone, LINE for external audio source).
- Set the REC MODE switch to MANUAL, LIMITER, or ALC.
- MANUAL: Allows full manual control of recording levels via the REC LEVEL knob.
- LIMITADOR: Automatically prevents signal peaks from exceeding a certain level, useful for dynamic sources.
- ALC (Automatic Level Control): Automatically adjusts recording levels to maintain a consistent volume.
- Monitor the VU meter to ensure levels are not too high (peaking into the red) or too low. Adjust REC LEVEL if in MANUAL mode.
- Press the REC button simultaneously with the PLAY button to begin recording.
- To pause recording, press the PAUSE button. Press again to resume.
- Per aturar la gravació, premeu el botó STOP.
6.3. Tape Speed Selection
Use the SPEED switch to select between LOW and STANDARD tape speeds. Low speed allows for longer recording times on a single tape, while Standard speed offers higher fidelity.
7. Manteniment
7.1. Neteja
- Regularly clean the tape heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton swab lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol. This prevents sound degradation and tape damage.
- Netegeu l'exterior de la unitat amb un drap suau i sec. No utilitzeu productes de neteja abrasius ni dissolvents.
7.2. Cura de la bateria
- Traieu les piles si no heu d'utilitzar la unitat durant un període prolongat per evitar fuites.
- Substituïu totes les piles alhora per unes de noves del mateix tipus.
7.3. Emmagatzematge
Store the unit in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, dust, and extreme temperatures.
8. Solució De Problemes
| Problema | Causa possible | Solució |
|---|---|---|
| Sense poder | Dead batteries; AC adapter not connected or faulty. | Replace batteries; check AC adapter connection and functionality. |
| No hi ha so durant la reproducció | Headphones/speakers not connected; volume too low; tape damaged. | Check connections; increase LEVEL; try another tape. |
| Mala qualitat d'enregistrament | Dirty heads; incorrect REC LEVEL; wrong input source. | Clean tape heads; adjust REC LEVEL; verify INPUT SELECTOR setting. |
| Tape speed inconsistent | Pinch roller or capstan dirty; PITCH control misadjusted. | Clean pinch roller and capstan; set PITCH control to center. |
9. Especificacions
- Model: PMD201
- Marca: Marantz
- Dimensions (paquet): 9.9 x 7.5 x 3 polzades
- Pes (article): 2.85 lliures
- Dispositius compatibles: MP3 Player (for line-in/out connectivity)
- Interfície de maquinari: 3.5mm Audio, RCA
- Factor de forma del micròfon: Integrat
- Format: Cassette (4 mm tape)
- Presa per a auriculars: RCA (Note: Product image shows 3.5mm, RCA is for line out)
- Mode de funcionament del micròfon: Mono
- Font d'alimentació: 4x 'AA' batteries or AC adapter (not specified in detail)
10. Garantia i Suport
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Marantz weblloc web. Conserveu el comprovant de compra per a qualsevol reclamació de garantia.
