1. Entwodiksyon
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. Enfòmasyon sou Sekirite
- Pa ekspoze aparèy la anba lapli oswa imidite pou evite dife oswa chòk elektrik.
- Evite mete aparèy la anba limyè solèy dirèk oswa toupre sous chalè.
- Pa ouvri c laasing. Konfere tout antretyen bay pèsonèl sèvis kalifye.
- Sèvi sèlman ak adaptè kouran oswa pil ki espesifye yo.
- Kenbe soti nan atenn timoun yo.
3. Pake kontni
Lè w ap ouvri pake a, verifye si tout bagay yo la:
- Marantz PMD201 Portable Cassette Recorder/Player
- Manyèl Pwopriyetè a
- Adaptè kouran AC (ka varye selon rejyon an)
Figi 3.1: Contents of the Marantz PMD201 package, showing the recorder, its original packaging, the owner's manual, and a power adapter.
4. Pwodwi souview
4.1. Kontwòl Panel Front
Figi 4.1: Top view of the Marantz PMD201, highlighting the cassette compartment and primary controls.
Figi 4.2: Detaye view of the Marantz PMD201's front panel controls.
- Konpatiman kasèt: Area for inserting cassette tapes.
- Kontwòl transpò: 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.
- TELEFÒN Jack: 1/8" (3.5mm) output for headphones.
- Kontwòl NIVO: Adjusts headphone output volume.
- Kontwòl TONE: Adjusts audio tone (Low Cut, High Cut, Flat).
- PITCH Control: Ajiste vitès lekti a.
- Chanjman VITÈS: Selects between LOW and STANDARD tape speeds.
- LOW BATT. Indicator: Illuminates when battery power is low.
- REC LEVEL Control: Adjusts recording input level.
- REC MODE Switch: Selects recording mode (MANUAL, LIMITER, ALC - Automatic Level Control).
4.2. Rear/Side Panel Connections
Figi 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.
- SÈVIS SELEKSYON: 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. Lòj batri
Figi 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. Enstalasyon
5.1. Sous pouvwa
5.1.1. Enstalasyon batri
- Louvri kouvèti konpatiman batri a ki anba aparèy la.
- Insert four (4) 'AA' size batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
- Fèmen kouvèti lòj batri a byen.
5.1.2. AC pouvwa adaptè
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. Konekte periferik
- kas ekoutè: Plug 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo headphones into the PHONE jack. Adjust volume with the LEVEL control.
- Mikwofòn ekstèn: 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. Operasyon Enstriksyon
6.1. lèktur
- Peze bouton EJECT la pou louvri lòj kasèt la.
- Insert a cassette tape with the desired side facing up. Close the compartment.
- Connect headphones or external speakers if desired.
- Peze bouton PLAY la.
- Adjust the LEVEL, TONE, and PITCH controls for desired audio output.
- Pou sispann lèktur, peze bouton STOP la.
6.2. Anrejistreman
- Mete yon kasèt anrejistrab.
- 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.
- MANYÈL: Allows full manual control of recording levels via the REC LEVEL knob.
- LIMITATE: 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.
- Pou sispann anrejistreman, peze bouton STOP la.
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. Antretyen
7.1. Netwayaj
- 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.
- Siye deyò aparèy la avèk yon twal mou epi sèk. Pa sèvi ak pwodui netwayaj abrazif oswa solvan.
7.2. Swen batri
- Retire pil yo si ou pa pral itilize aparèy la pou yon peryòd tan pwolonje pou anpeche flit.
- Ranplase tout pil yo an menm tan ak nouvo ki gen menm kalite a.
7.3. Depo
Store the unit in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, dust, and extreme temperatures.
NAN. Depanaj
| Pwoblèm | Kòz posib | Solisyon |
|---|---|---|
| Pa gen pouvwa | Dead batteries; AC adapter not connected or faulty. | Replace batteries; check AC adapter connection and functionality. |
| Pa gen son pandan lekti | Headphones/speakers not connected; volume too low; tape damaged. | Check connections; increase LEVEL; try another tape. |
| Move kalite anrejistreman | 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. Espesifikasyon
- Modèl: PMD201
- Mak: Marantz
- Dimansyon (pake): 9.9 x 7.5 x 3 pous
- Pwa (Atik): 2.85 liv
- Aparèy konpatib: MP3 Player (for line-in/out connectivity)
- Entèfas pyès ki nan konpitè: 3.5mm Audio, RCA
- Mikwofòn Fòm Faktè: Bati-an
- Fòma: Cassette (4 mm tape)
- Jack kas ekoutè: RCA (Note: Product image shows 3.5mm, RCA is for line out)
- Microphone Operation Mode: Mono
- Sous pouvwa: 4x 'AA' batteries or AC adapter (not specified in detail)
10. Garanti ak sipò
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Marantz websit la. Kenbe prèv acha ou a pou nenpòt reklamasyon garanti.
