Mark Levinson N052 Owner's Manual

Mark Levinson N052 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    table Of cOntents abOut this DOcument table Of cOntents About This Document Special Design Features Setup Menu Input Setup, Aux Output, Volume Control, Power Management, Advanced Using Aux Mode SSP Setup Troubleshooting Specifications abOut this DOcument This User Guide primarily covers the system functions and For the sake of brevity, instructions in this guide refer only to the advanced options contained in your N 52’s Setup menus.
  • Page 3: Special Design Features

    In addition to the above-mentioned inputs, the N 52 also offers featuring an innovative dual-chassis design that allows the a dedicated phono input featuring a proprietary Mark Levinson- audio circuits to deliver unrivaled musical reproduction. The designed RCA connector that provides the same common mode 52 Preamplifier chassis isolates the audio circuits so that noise rejection benefits as a balanced XLR connector.
  • Page 4 sPecial Design featuRes To maximize channel separation, left-channel and right- The N 52 represents the ultimate combination of compelling channel connectors are located on opposite sides of the rear performance and almost limitless potential. Its unique dual- panel. The connector complement includes separate Main chassis structure shields audio circuits to create truly spectacular and Auxiliary stereo outputs, available on both balanced (XLR) sound, while its advanced design –...
  • Page 5: Setup Menu

    setuP menu setuP menu This section explains the use of the Setup menus on your N which allow you to customize and configure the unit. Setup MeNu NavigatioN Pressing the Setup button displays the Setup menu on the Controller’s front-panel display. When the Setup menu is active, use the Select knob to scroll through options, the Enter button to select and deselect options, and the Volume knob to adjust parameters.
  • Page 6 setuP menu Gain: The output level of audio devices can vary from brand-to- Aux: This setting lets you select the Auxiliary output connectors brand and model-to-model, making some devices sound louder to which the input will be routed when that input is selected with or quieter than others.
  • Page 7 Main output connectors. See your authorized Mark Levinson dealer for details Using L–R Mono Mode to Align Phono Cartridge Azimuth, C Load: This setting offers a choice of capacitive loading values below, for additional information.
  • Page 8 setuP menu voLuMe CoNtRoL Setup Menu Volume Control Input Setup Max Vol=XXX Volume Control Mute=XXX Power Mgmt Turn On=XXX Advanced Vol Taper=XXX Max Vol: This setting lets you set a maximum Main output (and Vol Taper: This setting lets you choose the desired taper for the Auxiliary output, if set to “Main Var”...
  • Page 9: Power Management, Advanced

    setuP menu poweR MaNageMeNt Setup Menu Power Mgmt Input Setup Standby=XXX Volume Control Auto Off=XXX Power Mgmt Advanced The Power Management parameters let you customize power- Auto Off: This setting lets you engage or disengage the related functions. Auto Off function, which puts your N 52 into the Standby mode after 20 minutes of inactivity (no audio signal, and no user- Standby: This setting lets you set the Standby mode to one of...
  • Page 10 setuP menu advaNCed Setup Menu Advanced Input Setup Display Volume Control Config Power Mgmt Network Advanced Firmware The Advanced section of the Setup menu gives you access Network: This menu offers access to the following network- to a range of configuration and administrative settings and related parameters: functions.
  • Page 11: Using Aux Mode

    using the aux mODe using the aux mODe The Auxiliary outputs on your N 52 are two supplementary Main Fix (fixed gain): The signal at the Main outputs is also sets of stereo output connectors, one balanced (XLR) and one routed to the Aux outputs at a fixed gain setting.
  • Page 12: Ssp Setup

    ssP setuP ssP setuP to activate the SSp mode for a selected input: In the past, the differing number of channels in each component made integration between two-channel and multichannel CautioN: Before activating the SSp mode for any input, set components difficult.
  • Page 13 ssP setuP SuRRouNd-SouNd SouRCe deviCe Digital Output Analog Output Coaxial Optical SuRRouNd-SouNd Composite Inputs S-V deo Inputs Component Video Inputs Pb B P /R Pb/B Pr R Pb/B Pr R Pb B P /R pRoCeSSoR Component Video Output Mon tor RS 232 HDMI Inputs HDMI Outputs...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, see this section for troubleshooting information. If problems persist, contact your authorized Mark Levinson dealer. No poweR Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both the AC mains connector and a working, unswitched electrical outlet.
  • Page 15 52 with the Controller’s rear-panel Power switch, waiting at least 10 seconds between powering the N 52 off and on. Restore factory-default settings (See Advanced: Config / Restore on page 9). Contact your authorized Mark Levinson dealer. Contact Mark Levinson Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or www.marklevinson.com. 52 RefeReNce PReamPlifieR Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    sPecificatiOns sPecificatiOns Power Consumption: 65W (maximum) Operating Voltage: 100V – 240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz Gain (line-level stage): 0dB, +6dB, +12dB, or +18dB (user-selectable) Gain (phono stage): +40dB, +60dB @1kHz (user-selectable) Volume Control Range: 80.0dB Gain Resolution: 1.0dB increments up to 23.0dB on display (–57dB to –80dB); 0.1dB increments above 23.0dB on display (0dB to –57dB) Input Overload (line-level): gain...
  • Page 17 Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. Blu-ray is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Nelco is a registered trademark of Park Electrochemical Corp.

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