marantz PMD101 Portable Cassette Recorder User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Marantz
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PMD101 Portable Cassette Recorder
User Guide
PMD101 Portable Cassette Recorder
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FOREWORD
To obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your Portable Cassette
Recorder, please study these instructions carefully.
Installing and operating your unit is not complicated, but the flexibility
provided by its numerous operating features merit your becoming familiar with
its controls and connections. Our recommended procedure will assure you of
securing the superb performance for which your Cassette Recorder was designed.
For quick identification of the many controls, connec tions, and adjustments
on your unit, all references to them in this manual are printed in BOLDFACE
type.
PURCHASER’S RECORD
ODEL NO………. (Located on Front of Unit)
SER[A[ Alf……. (Located on Rear of Unit)
cost……….date ………..
This information becomes your permanent record of a valuable purchase.
It should be filled in promptly then kept in a safe place along with your
purchase receipt to be referred to as necessary for insurance purposes or when
corresponding with
Marantz.
IMPORTANT
WHEN SEEKING WARRANTY SERVICE, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSUMER TO
ESTAB LISH PROOF AND DATE OF PURCHASE. (YOUR
PURCHASE RECEIPT OR INVOICE IS ADEQUATE FOR SUCH PROOF.)
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
The drawings in Figure 1 provide a reference number for each of the panel
features. These numbers reference a descriptive paragraph about the feature
and may be located in the PANEL FEATURES section.
Before operating your new unit, take a few moments to acquaint yourself with
some of the features and terminology you will encounter in this book.
PANEL FEATURES
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CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
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STOP/EJECT BUTTON
The STOP/EJECT button serves a dual purpose. To stop the tape in any mode, depress the button lightly.
To open the cassette compartment lid, release the button and depress again firmly. -
RECORD BUTTON (REC)
Press this button together with the PLAY button to begin recording. -
PLAY BUTTON
When depressed, the PLAY button engages the play back circuitry for flawless reproduction of previously recorded tapes. -
REWIND/REVIEW BUTTON (REW/REVIEW)
Depress this button to rapidly rewind a lape. If depressed during playback, the tape will rewind until the button is released, at which point tape play resumes automatically. -
FAST FORWARD/CUE BUTTON (FF/CUE)
Depress this button for rapid advancement to any desired point on the tape. If depressed during playback, the tape will advance until the button is released, at which point tape play resumes automatically. -
PAUSE BUTTON
To stop a tape in play or record modes, without disengaging the heads. -
TAPE COUNTER/RESET BUTTON
Used for easy reference and indexing. To return the numbers to “000” depress the RESET button. -
SPEAKER
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ECM
Stands for a built-in Electret Condenser Microphone.
Use this microphone with the INPUT SELECTOR set to MIC. -
PHONE JACK
Accepts headphones (optional) utilizing a standard stereo or mono phone plug. -
LEVEL CONTROL
The LEVEL control regulates the sound volume heard through the speaker or headphone. -
TONE CONTROL
Used to adjust the sound quality heard through the speaker or headphones. When the knob is turned counterclockwise, the high frequency sound is decreased. When the knob is turned clockwise, the high frequency sound is increased. -
PITCH CONTROL
When the PITCH control knob is at the “0” position, it is set at normal speed. Turn it in the +” direction to increase the tape speed. Turn it in the “-” direction to decrease the tape speed. -
TAPE SPEED SELECTOR
STANDARD : The tape travels at normal speed: 1-7/8 ips (4.75cm/sec).
LOW : The tape travels at half speed: 15/16 ip(2.38 cm/sec). -
SIGNAL INDICATOR
The indicator will light up according to the level of the signal being played or input for recording. -
REC INDICATOR
When your unit is recording, this indicator will light up red. -
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
When the batteries are exhausted, this indicator lights.
When the battery condition is satisfactory, this indicator remains off. -
LINE OUTPUT
Should be connected to the input of your amplifier. -
LNE INPUT
Should be connected to the tape output jacks of your audio source. -
INPUT SELECTOR
Used to select an input source: either mic (ECM or 1/4″) or line. -
MICROPHONE JACKS
Will accept any low impedance microphone (optional) utilizing a 1/4″ phone plug. -
EXTERNAL DC POWER INPUT JACK (DC 4.5V)
This jack is provided to operate your portable cassette recorder from an external 4.5 volt DC power source (optional). -
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Accepts three “p” size batteries or the Marantz Rechargeable Battery Pack (RB430)
POWER SOURCES
Your Cassette Recorder may be operated using any of four power sources:
BATTERY OPERATION
(BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)
- Open the Battery Compartment cover by depressing the finger grip and pulling out (See Figure 3 on Page 12)
- Install three “D” size batteries.
IMPORTANT:
Each battery should be installed observing the correct polarity as shown in
Figure 3 on page 12.
- Close the battery compartment cover.
NOTE:
When the LOW battery indicator lights with the power supplied, replace all the batteries.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
The RB430 (Optional) can be recharged again and again, thereby eliminating the
need for frequent battery replacement.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK INSTALLA TION
Open the battery compartment cover, then install the battery pack by pressing
the flat negative (-) side of the pack against the spring and positioning the
positive (+) side of the pack against the charging terminal of the recorder.
Make sure that the label side of the battery pack is facing up.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the AC adaptor. (There is no
need to operate the recorder at this time.)
AC POWER
The DA-36 AC adaptor (Optional) makes it possible to operate the recorder on
AC power.
Insert the AC adaptor’s output plug into the 4.5V DC jack in the recorder, and
the AC plug into an AC outlet.
NOTE :
The RB430 Battery Pack is automatically recharged, and the batteries
disconnected, when the power cord is connected to the AC receptacle.
CAUTION :
When not using the recorder, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and
the DC jack on the recorder.
CAUTION FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
It takes approximately 16 to 24 hours to recharge the RB430 Battery Pack.
Charging for a longer period of time will overcharge the RB430, and will
shorten the life of your battery pack.
The battery can be destroyed if shorting, so be careful to avoid short
circuits.
OPERATION DURING CHARGING
It is advisable not to operate the unit during charging as it could cause
problems with the AC adaptor.
CAUTION UPON USING THE AC ADAPTOR
If the AC adaptor is detached from the AC outlet but is still plugged into the
PMD101, the unit cannot operate even if power is supplied from another source
(batteries for example).
AC ADAPTOR
Marantz recommends the use of the DA-36 AC adaptor (optional) to operate this
unit.
If any DC adaptor other than the DA-36 is used, be sure that the voltage,
amperage, and polarity of the adaptor are the same as that of the DA-36.
Otherwise, damage to your PMD101 may result.
- Rating: DC 4.5V 700mA
- Polarity: ****
POWER FROM AN EXTERNAL DC SOURCE
This unit can also be operated with an external DC power source of 4.5 V and
700 mA. A “DC to DC” converter must be used to operate the unit with DC power
sources other than 4.5 volts, such as a 12 volt automobile battery. Marantz
Professional Products offers the CA221 car adaptor for this purpose. Contact
Marantz or your nearest Marantz retailer for more information.
WARNINGS:
The outer sleeve of the AC adaptor and DC to DC converter plug must be
positive (+), and the inner sleeve must be negative (-J It is very important
that any AC adaptor and DC to DC converter used with this unit must conform to
these specifications, or serious damage to your unit may_result
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Tape Type
The PMD101 is designed to provide optimum perform ance with high quality
chrome tapes (sometimes called CrO2, Type II, or High-position tape). Marantz
recom mends the use of these chrome tapes in C-90 (90 minute) or C-60 (60
minute) lengths. Longer tapes (C-100, C-120) may be too thin to maintain sound
quality during heavy use.
RECORDING CONNECTIONS
You may record the signal input though the micro phone or Line input jack by
setting the INPUT SELECTOR switch to “MIC” or “LINE” respectively.
For microphone recording, connect the individual microphone to the MIC jack of
your cassette recorder.
The line input jack is used to record line level signals from an external
source such as a receiver or another tape recorder. Connect an audio cable
(with a phono plug termination) to the LINE IN jack of your cassette recorder,
and the other end of the cable (terminated with an appropriate plug) to the
output jack of the external source.
Electric guitars, keyboards, and other instruments have higher output levels
than most microphones. Using these devices through the 1/4 input may result in
distorted recordings.
TO RECORD
- Insert a blank cassette of CrO type tape.
- Push the REC button and the PLAY button together.
Your Cassette Recorder is now in the record mode.
The recording level is automatically set to the optimum level.
SOURCE MONITORING
You will be able to monitor the source being recorded by simply turning up the
LEVEL control. Monitoring may be accomplished through the use of a headphone.
LONG PLAY
When the SPEED selector is set to LOW, the tape speed is halved and the
recording time doubles.
NOTE :
Do not change the SPEED selector setting during recording.
TO PROTECT VALUABLE RECORDINGS
You can prevent your valuable recordings from being erased by removing the
safety tabs on your cassette tape.
Use a small screwdriver to breakout one or both safety tabs. (Figure 4 on Page
12 shows how to remove the side “A” safety tab.)
The recording capability of either side of a cassette can be restored by
covering the appropriate opening where the tab was removed with cellophane
tape. (Figure 5 on Page 12 shows cellophane tape applied to side “A” safety
tab opening.)
TO PLAYBACK
- Insert a pre-recorded cassette, or playback a tape just recorded-rewind the tape to the beginning.
- Depress the PLAY button.
- Adjust the LEVEL control for a comfortable listening level.
NOTE :
For playback through an optional headphone, simply plug your headphone into
the 1/4″ headphone jack on the front panel. The built-In speaker will shut off
automatically.
REWIND
To rewind a tape, depress the REW/REVIEW button.
The tape will rewind to the beginning. To stop at other desired points,
depress the STOP/EJECT button.
REVIEW
Partially depressing the REW/REVIEW button during playback operation permits
you to monitor information on the tape as it rewinds. When fully depressed, no
sound will be heard. When the desired portion of the tape is reached, release
the button to automatically resume tape play.
FAST FORWARD
To rapidly advance the tape in a forward direction, depress the FF/CUE button.
When the desired point is reached, depress the STOP/EJECT button.
CUE
Partially depressing the FF/CUE button during play back operation permits you
to monitor information on the tape as it is rapidly advanced. When fully
depressed, no sound will be heard. When the desired portion of the tape is
reached, release the button to automatically resume tape play.
PAUSE
Depress the PAUSE button to momentarily stop the tape in the record or
playback modes. Depress the button a second time to resume tape motion.
The pause feature provides for the convenient editing of material while
recording or playing back individual short segments of tape.
CAUTION :
The FF and REW buttons will not lock if no battery or AC power is supplied.
This is not an indication of trouble with the unit.
PITCH CONTROL
The PITCH control (±20%) operates only during playback. Normal speed is
indicated when the PITCH control is set to the center (detente) position.
CAUTION:
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At the beginning or end of a recording, popping noises are sometimes recorded on the tape. To prevent this, proceed as follows.
1. Press the PAUSE button.
2. Press the RECORD and PLAY button.
3. Press the PAUSE button again to start record ing.
4. Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape.
5. Press the STOP button to stop recording. -
When recording with batteries, using the speaker or headphones to monitor may exhaust the batteries.
Set the monitor control to zero except when necessary. -
When the batteries are exhausted, the tape moves, but recording is not possible. Refer to the battery indicator to se if your batteries need to be replaced.
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When the unit is used at low temperatures, the power consumption of the unit increases and the battery voltage decreases. In low temperatures, the battery life may be shortened.
TOTAL SHUT OFF
This built-in feature automatically disengages the transport and shuts off the
unit when the end of the tape is reached in any mode of operation.
TO ERASE A TAPE
- Insert the cassette with the side you wish to erase facing up.
- Set the INPUT SELECTOR switch to .. LINE” and remove any connection from the LINE INPUT jacks.
- Simultaneously press the REC and PLAY buttons.
PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Periodically clean the tape heads, guides and pinch roller with a soft cloth or cotton swab moistened with denatured alcohol or a commercial head cleaning solution.
Clean the heads after removing the batteries and disconnecting the AC adaptor. Head cleaning procedures are as described below.
1. Depress the STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette compartment.
2. Depress the PLAY button to engage the head assembly. After cleaning has been completed, depress the STOP/EJECT button to disengage the head assembly. -
Tape head and guides also become magnetized over a period of time, and should be demagnetized periodically using a commercial head demagnetizer.
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When cleaning the cabinet, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild solution of detergent and water.
NEVER use scouring pads, scouring powders, harsh chemicals or petroleum products. -
Weak batteries can leak and cause corrosion. If the recorder will not be used for a long period of time or if it is used extensively with an AC adaptor, remove the batteries.
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Extended use of this unit in areas of extreme heat or humidity should be avoided.
MODEL PMD101 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tape Drive System……….. Single Capstan Drive
Cartridge…………… Philips type compact cassette
Track System……… 2-track 1-channel
Tape Speed……….. 1-7/8 ips and 15/16 ips (±20 %)
Heads…………. 2 Head System
Record/Playback: Super Hard Metal Alloy
Erase: Dual Gap Metal Alloy
Motor………. DC Servo Motor
Frequency Response: Standard Speed Long Play 1-7/8 ips (+3 8)
15/16ips(+3d8)
CrO2 Tape …………40 Hz – 12.5 kHz 40Hz – 6 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio:
CrO2Tape………. 54dB
Wow and Flutter (WRMS)
Standard Speed 1-7/8 ips…………. 0.15%
Long Play 15/16 ips………… 0.30%
Output Level/Impedance
Line……………. 500 mV/2 k ohms
Headphone………. 200 mV/8 ohms
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Line………. 316 mV/47 kohms
Microphone……0.3 mV/10 kohms
General:
Power Requirements…………. 4.5V DC, 700 mA (DA-36 AC Adaptor Optional)
Battery Requirements………….. 3 D Cells (or optional RB430 Rechargeable Battery
Pack)
Battery Life
With Alkaline Batteries
Playback Time……………… 7.5 Hours
Recording Time…………… 5.5 Hours
With RB430 Battery Pack (optional)
Playback Time……………4.5 Hours
Recording Time………….. 4.0 Hours
Unit Dimensions and Weight
Width……………. 228 mm (9)
Height………….. 51 mm (2″)
Depth………….. 165 mm (6.5″)
Weight…………… 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs.)
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.