Marantz PMD 222 Owners Manual

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Model PMD222

PORTABLE
CASSETTE RECORDER

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MARANTZ ORTH COMMERCE STREET, AURORA, ILLINOIS 60504 USA

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FOREWARD

To obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from your
Portable Cassette Recorder, please study these instructions
carefully. Installing and operating your unit it not compli-
cated, 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 convenience, this manual is divided into two parts. The
first part outlines a simplified operating procedure. The
second part provides a more detailed description of the
features of your Cassette Recorder, and explains some of the
finer points of recording techniques.

For quick identification of the many controls, connections,
and adjustments on your unit, all references to them in this
manual are printed in BOLDFACE type.

AFTER UNPACKING

It is advisable to retain all original packing material to pre-
vent damage should you wish to transport your unlt (refer
to page 7 for Repacking and Shipping instructions). Be care-
ful that you do not inadvertently throw away or lose the
parts packed with the unit. Please inspect your Cassette
Recorder carefully. Our very strict quality control and
professional pride enwre that each unit leaves the factory
in perfect condition. If the unit is damaged or fails to
operate, immediately notify your dealer. If the unit was
shipped to you directly, notify the transportation company
without delay. Only you, the consignee, may institute a
claim against the carrier for shipping damage. Save the carton
and all packing material as evidence of damage for their
inspection. Should assistance be required, the Msrantz
Company will cooperate fully in assisting your claim.

PURCHASER'S RECORD

MODEL NO.

(Located on Front of Unit)
SERIAL NO.

(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
RESPONSIBILITV OF THE CONSUMER TO ESTAB-
LISH PROOF AND DATE OF PURCHASE. (YOUR
PURCHASE RECEIPT OR INVOICE IS ADEQUATE
FOR SUCH PROOF.)

WARNING

RECORDING OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS
OR COMMUNICATIONS WITHOUT THE CON-
SENT OF ALL PARTIES THERETO MAY BE A
VIOLATION OF LAW.

BUICK REFERENCE INDEX

The drawings in Figure 1 provrde a reference number for
each of the panel features. These numbers reference a des-
criptive 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 termi-
nology you Wl" encounter in this book.

PANEL FEATURES

® ECM

Stands for a built-in electret condenser microphone. Use this
microphone with the INPUT SELECTOR sat to MIC/TEL
and the XLR-ECM switch set to ECM.

® SPEAKER

@ CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

<4) SHOULDER STRAP

@ 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.

If the cassette safety tabs have been removed, do not force
the record button.

® PLAY BUTTON

When depressed, the PLAY button engages the playback cir«
cuitry for flawless reproduction of previously recorded tapes.

® REWINDIREVIEW BUTTON (REW/REVIEW)

Depress this button to rapidly rewind a tape. 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 Ior rapid advancement to any desired
polnt 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.

® TAPE COUNTER

Used for easy reference and indexing. To return the numbers
to "000 depress the RESET button.