TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Installation Unpacking, Placement and Ventilation Power Requirements, Operating States Connections Rear Panel Overviews External Component Connections Control Front-Panel Overview Remote Control Overview Remote Control Operation Control Troubleshooting Specifications 5101 STREAMING SACD PLAYER/DAC QUICK START GUIDE...
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW INTRODUCING THE MARK LEVINSON N 5101 Control Congratulations on your purchase of the Mark Levinson N 5101 System integration and communication ports include IP Network Streaming SACD player and DAC. (Ethernet), RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger input. A newly designed, aluminum IR remote is included with the N 5101.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION UNPACKING PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION When unpacking your N 5101: • To ensure proper ventilation, DO NOT install the N 5101 on top of an amplifier or other heat source. • Save all packing materials in case you need to ship your •...
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW N 5101 Analog Outputs Digital Inputs IR Input 12v Trigger Input Connect to the audio input of a Connect to a Connect to an Connect to the trigger out of a pre amplifier or integrated amplifier digital audio source external remote compatible device, to allow the...
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CONNECTIONS IR Input Connector: This connector accepts IR (infrared) Network: Ethernet cable can be used to connect the N 5101 to control signals (RC5). See www.marklevinson.com for IR a router or switch on your home network, enabling playback code data. of audio stored on your computer or NAS device.
CONTROL CONTROL FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW IR Receiver Standby Button Front Panel Display and LED previous next standby stop/eject play/pause SACD PLAYER N 5101 Transport Controls Standby Button And LED: Press this button to put the N 5101 into and out of the Standby mode. The LED illuminates steady RED when the unit is On.
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CONTROL OPERATION SKIP: To skip tracks, press I or I . When skipping back, the first button press takes you to the beginning of the current The N 5101 was designed in a modern elegant style for track. Pressing the button again takes you to the start of the ergonomic simplicity.
CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW Standby: Press this button to put the N 5101 into and out of the standby mode. Eject: Press this button to eject the disc. Coax: Press this button to select the coaxial RCA digital input as the source. USB: Press this button select a connected USB flash drive as a source.
CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Supported File Types The following file formats are supported, over disc, USB and Battery Installation network: Your N 5101 remote control comes with two AAA alkaline FLAC Up to 24 bit/192kHz batteries. To install the batteries, use the included hex tool to remove the battery cover, insert the batteries and replace the Up to 24 bit/192kHz battery cover and hex screws.
CONTROL CONTROL Network Setup This item allows the user to configure the unit to join an existing The N 5101 is highly flexible and allows a variety of means of network via Ethernet or WiFi. This is required for network audio setup and control including front panel buttons, IR remote as playback and OTA software updates.
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CONTROL Network Audio NOTE: Manual set up is not recommended but is Allows the user to enable or disable the UPnP rendering available for advanced users should the need arise. capability of the player. Setting this option to OFF will disable network audio.
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CONTROL PCM Filter DAC SACD Filter This setting lets you set the filter characteristic for PCM Select the frequency the low pass filter is applied to SACD playback: 47kHz , 50kHz , 60kHz , or 70kHz . digital content such as the digital output from a CD player. We recommend trying several of these filters with the types of music you typically listen to and choose the one you prefer.
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CONTROL Using the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol Application The N 5101 and other 5000 series products can be controlled by the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol mobile application once loaded onto a mobile device. The app mirrors the function of the remote control but controls the device over IP. The mobile device must be connected to the same network as the N 5101 and the Network Standby setting must be set to Active to...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING NO POWER Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both the AC mains connector and a working, un-switched electrical outlet. Examine the electrical circuit breaker to ensure that power is being supplied to the electrical outlet to which the N 5101 is connected.
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TROUBLESHOOTING NO CONNECTIVITY VIA ETHERNET Verify that an Ethernet cable is correctly connected between the router, switch or hub and the N 5101. Verify the age of the router, switch or hub. If the router, switch or hub is more than three years old, there may be a communication issue with the N 5101.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Output Voltage: 3.0V RMS single-ended at full scale (0dBFS) 6.0V RMS balanced at full scale (0dBFS) Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: <0.004%, 20Hz to 20kHz, single-ended, 3V RMS output (44.1kHz/16 bit signal) <0.003%, 20Hz to 20kHz, balanced, 6V RMS output (44.1kHz/16 bit signal) <0.003%, 20Hz to 20kHz, single-ended, 3V RMS output (192kHz/24 bit signal) <0.002%, 20Hz to 20kHz, balanced, 6V RMS output (192kHz/24 bit signal) Signal-To-Noise Ratio:...
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