A Quick Start - Madrigal Audio Mark Levinson 36 Operating Manual

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A Quick Start...

We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to
their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a
later time—perhaps while listening to music through the new product itself. We
strongly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly, as the Nº36 Digital
Audio Processor incorporates several unusual features which enhance its opera-
tion.
Fortunately, we can help you get some music up and running on your system
quickly, so that you may begin enjoying your new digital processor while reading
more about it. The goal here is simply to make some music as quickly as pos-
sible. The following procedure assumes that the rest of your system is already
connected (e.g., preamplifier to power amplifier, to speakers, etc.).
1 TURN OFF YOUR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
This minimizes the opportunity for a momentary electrical surge disturbing
your system while making connections. If you have a large power amplifier,
allow its power supply to fully discharge before proceeding (which may
take as long as several minutes, depending on its design).
2 CONNECT THE AC CORD TO THE Nº36 AND TO YOUR AC OUTLET
The AC receptacle for the power cord is located underneath the Nº36, in
the center of the unit. (This design reduces noise by bringing the power
into the chassis precisely where it is needed rather than routing it through-
out the unit.) The Nº36 will take a few moments to initialize and will then
be ready to use.
3 CONNECT A DIGITAL SOURCE TO INPUT 1 OR 5
Inputs 1 and 5 on the Nº36 are configured from the factory for CD trans-
ports, the most common type of digital transport. Input 1 is an aes/ebu
(XLR-type) digital input; Input 5 is an S/PDIF (RCA-type) digital input.
These digital inputs are found on the rear of the Nº36. Use high quality
digital cable such as Madrigal MDC-1 for XLR-type, or MDC-2 for RCA-type
connections. (All other inputs are configured as "not used" and will need to
be named before they can be used. Naming of inputs is covered in this
manual.)
4 CONNECT A SET OF ANALOG OUTPUTS TO YOUR PREAMPLIFIER
The Nº36 has both balanced (XLR) analog outputs and single-ended (RCA)
outputs. They are found on the outside edges of the rear panel. As viewed
from the front, the left side contains the Left channel and the right side
contains the Right channel. Use high quality analog cable such as Madrigal
HPC.