1. Pengenalan
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. Maklumat Keselamatan
- Jangan dedahkan unit kepada hujan atau lembapan untuk mengelakkan kebakaran atau kejutan elektrik.
- Elakkan meletakkan unit di bawah cahaya matahari langsung atau berhampiran sumber haba.
- Jangan buka casing. Rujuk semua servis kepada kakitangan perkhidmatan yang berkelayakan.
- Gunakan hanya penyesuai kuasa atau bateri yang ditentukan.
- Jauhkan daripada kanak-kanak.
3. Kandungan Pakej
Selepas membuka pakej, sahkan bahawa semua item ada:
- Marantz PMD201 Portable Cassette Recorder/Player
- Manual Pemilik
- Penyesuai Kuasa AC (mungkin berbeza mengikut rantau)

Rajah 3.1: Contents of the Marantz PMD201 package, showing the recorder, its original packaging, the owner's manual, and a power adapter.
4. Produk Lebihview
4.1. Kawalan Panel Hadapan

Rajah 4.1: Atas view of the Marantz PMD201, highlighting the cassette compartment and primary controls.

Rajah 4.2: Terperinci view of the Marantz PMD201's front panel controls.
- Petak Kaset: Area for inserting cassette tapes.
- Kawalan Pengangkutan: EJECT, STOP, REC (Record), PLAY, REVIEW, CUE, PAUSE buttons for tape operation.
- COUNTER RESET: Resets the tape counter to zero.
- Meter VU: Displays audio input/output levels.
- Bicu TELEFON: 1/8" (3.5mm) output for headphones.
- Kawalan TAHAP: Melaraskan kelantangan output fon kepala.
- Kawalan TONE: Adjusts audio tone (Low Cut, High Cut, Flat).
- PITCH Control: Melaraskan kelajuan main balik.
- SPEED Switch: Selects between LOW and STANDARD tape speeds.
- Petunjuk BATT RENDAH: Illuminates when battery power is low.
- REC LEVEL Control: Melaraskan tahap input rakaman.
- REC MODE Switch: Selects recording mode (MANUAL, LIMITER, ALC - Automatic Level Control).
4.2. Rear/Side Panel Connections

Rajah 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.
- PEMILIH 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., amppenguat, pengadun).
- MIC REMOTE: Jack for connecting a remote control for microphone operation.
- TEL Jack: Dedicated telephone input jack.
4.3. Petak Bateri

Rajah 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. Persediaan
5.1. Sumber Kuasa
5.1.1. Pemasangan Bateri
- 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.
- Tutup penutup petak bateri dengan selamat.
5.1.2. Penyesuai Kuasa 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. Menyambung Peranti
- Fon kepala: Plug 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo headphones into the PHONE jack. Adjust volume with the LEVEL control.
- Mikrofon Luaran: 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. Arahan Operasi
6.1. Main balik
- Tekan butang EJECT untuk membuka petak kaset.
- Insert a cassette tape with the desired side facing up. Close the compartment.
- Connect headphones or external speakers if desired.
- Tekan butang PLAY.
- Adjust the LEVEL, TONE, and PITCH controls for desired audio output.
- Untuk menghentikan main balik, tekan butang STOP.
6.2. Rakaman
- Masukkan pita kaset yang boleh dirakam.
- 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.
- LIMITER: 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.
- Untuk menghentikan rakaman, tekan butang 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. Penyelenggaraan
7.1. Pembersihan
- 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.
- Lap bahagian luar unit dengan kain lembut dan kering. Jangan gunakan pembersih atau pelarut yang melelas.
7.2. Penjagaan Bateri
- Tanggalkan bateri jika unit tidak akan digunakan untuk tempoh yang lama untuk mengelakkan kebocoran.
- Replace all batteries at the same time with new ones of the same type.
7.3. Penyimpanan
Store the unit in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, dust, and extreme temperatures.
8. Penyelesaian masalah
| Masalah | Kemungkinan Punca | Penyelesaian |
|---|---|---|
| Tiada kuasa | Dead batteries; AC adapter not connected or faulty. | Replace batteries; check AC adapter connection and functionality. |
| Tiada bunyi semasa main balik | 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. Spesifikasi
- model: PMD201
- Jenama: Marantz
- Dimensi (Pakej): 9.9 x 7.5 x 3 inci
- Berat (Item): 2.85 paun
- Peranti Serasi: MP3 Player (for line-in/out connectivity)
- Antara muka perkakasan: 3.5mm Audio, RCA
- Faktor Bentuk Mikrofon: Terbina Dalam
- Format: Cassette (4 mm tape)
- Jack fon kepala: RCA (Note: Product image shows 3.5mm, RCA is for line out)
- Mod Operasi Mikrofon: Mono
- Sumber Kuasa: 4x 'AA' batteries or AC adapter (not specified in detail)
10. Waranti dan Sokongan
For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Marantz webtapak. Simpan bukti pembelian anda untuk sebarang tuntutan waranti.





