1. Ifihan
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. Alaye Aabo
- Ma ṣe fi ẹrọ naa han si ojo tabi ọrinrin lati yago fun ina tabi mọnamọna.
- Yago fun gbigbe ẹyọ naa sinu ina taara tabi sunmọ awọn orisun ooru.
- Maṣe ṣii casing. Tọkasi gbogbo iṣẹ si awọn oṣiṣẹ iṣẹ ti o peye.
- Lo ohun ti nmu badọgba agbara tabi awọn batiri nikan.
- Jeki kuro ni arọwọto awọn ọmọde.
3. Package Awọn akoonu
Nigbati o ba ṣii package, rii daju pe gbogbo awọn nkan wa:
- Marantz PMD201 Portable Cassette Recorder/Player
- Afowoyi eni
- AC Power Adapter (may vary by region)

Nọmba 3.1: Contents of the Marantz PMD201 package, showing the recorder, its original packaging, the owner's manual, and a power adapter.
4. Ọja Ipariview
4.1. Awọn iṣakoso nronu iwaju

Nọmba 4.1: Oke view of the Marantz PMD201, highlighting the cassette compartment and primary controls.

Nọmba 4.2: Alaye view of the Marantz PMD201's front panel controls.
- Ibùdó kásẹ́ẹ̀tì: Area for inserting cassette tapes.
- Awọn iṣakoso gbigbe: EJECT, STOP, REC (Record), PLAY, REVIEW, CUE, PAUSE buttons for tape operation.
- COUNTER RESET: Resets the tape counter to zero.
- Mita VU: Displays audio input/output levels.
- Jack FOONU: 1/8" (3.5mm) output for headphones.
- Ìṣàkóso Ìpele: Adjusts headphone output volume.
- Iṣakoso ohun orin: Adjusts audio tone (Low Cut, High Cut, Flat).
- PITCH Control: Ṣe atunṣe iyara ṣiṣiṣẹsẹhin.
- SPEED Switch: Selects between LOW and STANDARD tape speeds.
- LOW BATT. Indicator: Ṣe itanna nigbati agbara batiri ba lọ silẹ.
- REC LEVEL Control: Ṣe àtúnṣe ipele ìforúkọsílẹ̀.
- REC MODE Switch: Selects recording mode (MANUAL, LIMITER, ALC - Automatic Level Control).
4.2. Rear/Side Panel Connections

Nọmba 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.
- Oluyanju Input: 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, alapọpo).
- MIC REMOTE: Jack for connecting a remote control for microphone operation.
- TEL Jack: Dedicated telephone input jack.
4.3. Batiri Kompaktimenti

Nọmba 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. Eto
5.1. Agbara Orisun
5.1.1. Fifi sori batiri
- 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.
- Pa ideri batiri naa ni aabo.
5.1.2. Adaparọ Agbara AC
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. Asopọmọra Agbeegbe
- Agbekọri: Plug 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo headphones into the PHONE jack. Adjust volume with the LEVEL control.
- Gbohungbohun ita: 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. Awọn ilana Iṣiṣẹ
6.1. Sisisẹsẹhin
- Tẹ bọtini EJECT lati ṣii yara kasẹti naa.
- Insert a cassette tape with the desired side facing up. Close the compartment.
- Connect headphones or external speakers if desired.
- Tẹ bọtini PLAY.
- Adjust the LEVEL, TONE, and PITCH controls for desired audio output.
- Lati da ṣiṣiṣẹsẹhin duro, tẹ bọtini STOP.
6.2. Gbigbasilẹ
- Fi teepu kasẹti ti o gba silẹ silẹ.
- 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.
- Afọwọṣe: Allows full manual control of recording levels via the REC LEVEL knob.
- OPIN: 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.
- Lati da gbigbasilẹ duro, tẹ bọtini 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. Itọju
7.1. Ninu
- 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.
- Mu ese ita kuro pẹlu asọ ti o gbẹ. Ma ṣe lo abrasive ose tabi epo.
7.2. Itọju batiri
- Yọ awọn batiri kuro ti ẹyọ naa ko ba ni lo fun akoko ti o gbooro sii lati ṣe idiwọ jijo.
- Rọpo gbogbo awọn batiri ni akoko kanna pẹlu awọn tuntun ti iru kanna.
7.3. Ibi ipamọ
Store the unit in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, dust, and extreme temperatures.
8. Laasigbotitusita
| Isoro | Owun to le Fa | Ojutu |
|---|---|---|
| Ko si agbara | Dead batteries; AC adapter not connected or faulty. | Replace batteries; check AC adapter connection and functionality. |
| Ko si ohun nigba šišẹsẹhin | Headphones/speakers not connected; volume too low; tape damaged. | Check connections; increase LEVEL; try another tape. |
| Poor recording quality | 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. Awọn pato
- Awoṣe: PMD201
- Brand: Marantz
- Awọn iwọn (Apapọ): 9.9 x 7.5 x 3 inches
- Iwọn (Nkan): 2.85 iwon
- Awọn ẹrọ ibaramu: MP3 Player (for line-in/out connectivity)
- Ni wiwo Hardware: 3.5mm Audio, RCA
- Okunfa Fọọmu Gbohungbohun: Ti a ṣe sinu
- Ilana: Cassette (4 mm tape)
- Jack agbekọri: RCA (Note: Product image shows 3.5mm, RCA is for line out)
- Ipò Iṣiṣẹ́ Gbohungbohun: Mono
- Orisun Agbara: 4x 'AA' batteries or AC adapter (not specified in detail)
10. Atilẹyin ọja ati Support
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Marantz webojula. Jeki ẹri rira rẹ fun eyikeyi awọn ibeere atilẹyin ọja.





