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Mark Levinson N 51 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’ s Manual Media Player...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or another apparatus that produces heat.
  • Page 4 Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the component. Note Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Nº51 Media Player Table of Contents Section: 1 Getting Started About the No51 Media Player ...1-1 The Chassis ... 1-1 The Transport ... 1-1 The Power Supply ... 1-2 The Video Processor ... 1-2 The Audio Processor ... 1-3 Configurations ...1-4 HDMI Configurations ...
  • Page 6 ...4-3 camera angle ...4-4 zoom ratio ...4-5 Playback Modes ... 4-6 Play ...4-6 Pause ...4-7 Stop ...4-7 Resume ...4-7 Slow Search (slow fwd/rev) ...4-8 Fasth (slow(Fa3..)5.8(...)5.8(...)5.8(...)5.8(...)5.8(...)-48.4(4-8)] T J T* -0.0059 T Fasth (slow(Fa3..)5.8(...)5.8(...)5.8(...[ ( 8s p..)5.9(04(slow(...)6(...)6(...)6( Mark Levinson...
  • Page 7 Nº51 Media Player Table of Contents Restoring Factory-default Settings ...5-3 Care & Maintenance ...5-4 Appendix Specifications ... A-1 Declaration of Conformity ... A-4 Audio Menu Tree ... A-5 Video Menu Tree ... A-6 Disc Menu Tree ... A-7 General Menu Tree ... A-7 Display Aspect Ratio ...

  • Page 9: Section: 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started About the N 51 Media Player The Nº51 Media Player is a milestone product for Mark Levinson. All-new in design, the Nº51 Media Player combines a DVD-Video processor that provides extremely high-quality picture and sound for the ultimate in movie cinema reproduction, and a CD processor, capable of music playback that exceeds that of high-end stand- alone CD players.

  • Page 10: The Power Supply

    The Nº51 Media Player provides the video performance and flexi- bility that one expects from a Mark Levinson product. Custom calibrated scaling and de-interlacing are provided with support for resolutions up to 720p and 1080i. Other features include: •...

  • Page 11: The Audio Processor

    Nº51 Media Player Getting Started As in the Nº40, the Nº51 employs a Direct Digital Synthesis circuit The Audio Processor incorporating a very high frequency reference clock. All data and clock signals carrying the digital audio information to the DACs are sent via a balanced Low Voltage Differential Signaling transmission line.

  • Page 12: Configurations

    HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals. 51 HDMI Video and Analog Audio Output 51 Media Player HDMI Output Display HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals. Mark Levinson HDMI Output S/PDIF, AES/EBU or EIAJ Digital Audio Output Mark Levinson 40 Processor...

  • Page 13: Analog Video Configurations

    Set the Video Format parameter to Analog RGB in the Analog Out Stand. Def. section of the Edit Display Profile menu when using the component outputs with a SCART RGB monitor. 51 Analog Video Output to Display or Mark Levinson Media Console 51 Media Player Device with analog...

  • Page 14: Analog Audio Configurations

    Analog Outputs Mark Levinson Processor* * Use optional 6-channel analog input card on the Mark Levinson N Media Processor. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance. • Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Fixed” to output a fixed line-level signal, and use the Nº40 to control the volume level...
  • Page 15 Analog Outputs Mark Levinson Preamplifiers* Mark Levinson Amplifiers * Setup in SSP mode. See the applicable Mark Levinson preamplifier owner’s manual on SSP mode. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance. • Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Variable” to directly control the signal level to the power amplifier using the Nº51 remote (page 3-11).

  • Page 16: Digital Audio Configurations

    Digital Audio Configurations 2-Channel Analog Output Direct to Power Amplifier 51 Media Player Analog Audio Outputs Mark Levinson Amplifier (2 channels) • Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Variable” to directly control the signal level to the power amplifier using the Nº51 remote (page 3-11).

  • Page 17: Installation Considerations

    If damage is discovered, contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance making appropriate claims. locate and remove the accessory box from the carton. Make sure it contains all of the items listed in the table below.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Batteries

    Using alkaline batteries, which last longer and do not leak, is recommended. To install the remote control batteries: 1. Locate the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the remote control (the end closest to the IR transmitter). Mark Levinson...
  • Page 19 Nº51 Media Player 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the battery compartment cover, then remove the cover. 3. Remove the old batteries in the battery compartment. 4. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries. Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted observing the proper polarity.

  • Page 20: Power Requirements

    DO NOT attempt to adjust the operating voltage. Consult an authorized Mark Levinson dealer if the operating voltage is incorrect or must be changed for relocation purposes. Different operating voltages may require the use of different power cords and/or attachment plugs.

  • Page 21: Disc Compatibility

    Nº51 Media Player Special Concerns for Writable Media When power returns, it is recommended to allow the media player and other audio components to stabilize for about 2 minutes. The media player will require a brief warm-up and break-in period (not the full 300 hours).

  • Page 22: Discs To Avoid

    Dirty or damaged discs might affect playback performance or damage the player. Do not attempt to load cracked, chipped, scratched, warped, dirty, or otherwise damaged discs in the disc drawer. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 23: Section: 2 Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Front-Panel Overview The numbers in the front-panel illustration shown in Figure 2-1 corre- spond with the summary list items below. Figure 2-1: Nº51 Media Player front-panel 1. power button 2. standby button and LED 3. display intensity button 4.
  • Page 24 Press-and-hold the next button to skip forward at 4x speed; release the button to resume playback at normal speed. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 25 Nº51 Media Player Displays 20 alphanumeric characters that allow viewing of status infor- front-panel mation. The right side of the front-panel display includes an IR receiver/ display transmitter that receives infrared commands from the remote control IR transmitter when the Nº51 is not using the IR input connector. Displays the top level disc menu in the on-screen display.

  • Page 26: Front-Panel Display

    Digit fields 13 to 20 normally display the current playback time. In some cases, these fields are used to display text information; for example, USE OSD. Mark Levinson 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20...
  • Page 27 Nº51 Media Player Figure 2-3: Front-panel display with a CD playing Disc format Figure 2-4: Front-panel display after pressing stop once with a DVD-V with resume mode Disc format Figure 2-5: Front-panel display showing a DVD disc menu. Disc format Most text information in the front-panel display is not abbreviated.

  • Page 28: Rear-Panel Overview

    Basic Operation Mark Levinson Rear-Panel Overview The numbers in the rear panel illustration shown in Figure 2-6 correspond with the summary list items below. Figure 2-6: Nº51 Media Player rear panel 9 10 11 1. ac mains power connector 2. 6-channel analog output connectors 3.
  • Page 29 Nº51 Media Player Below are descriptions of the connectors and ports listed above. Provides power to the Nº51 when the supplied power cord is connected to ac mains the ac mains connector and an electrical outlet. One IEC-standard AC power connector mains receptacle labeled ~ ac mains is available.
  • Page 30 The Nº51 is compatible with discs marked with the same region code as the region code on the back of the player. The Nº51 is not compatible with discs marked with other region codes. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 31: Remote Control

    Nº51 Media Player Remote Control The Nº51 remote control provides full operation of the Nº51. It requires special consideration during operation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to instructions included in this section and to precautions included throughout this owner’s manual. The right side of the front-panel display includes an IR receiver that receives infrared commands from the remote control IR transmitter when the Nº51 is not using the IR input connector.

  • Page 32: Remote Control Functions

    Opens and closes the disc drawer. The drawer button can also be used to take the player out of standby mode, or to remember the current playback location by setting an automatic bookmark when ejecting the disc. For more information, see “Manual and Automatic Bookmarks” on page 4-17. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 33 Nº51 Media Player Basic Operation Turns on the remote-control backlight. After seven seconds the light backlight automatically shuts off. Places the media player into or out of standby mode. When in standby standby mode, the media player is placed in a low power mode that conserves energy.
  • Page 34 Basic Operation Mark Levinson Backtracks through the Setup menu hierarchy level-by-level. return Unsaved changes are not saved. When a DVD menu is displayed, pressing return initiates or resumes playback. For more information, see “Setup Menu Navigation” on page 3-1 and “Disc Menu Navigation”...
  • Page 35 Nº51 Media Player random repeat video ratio number buttons (0-9) intens slow forward & slow reverse Switches between different random modes for the currently playing disc. Available modes are dependent upon the disc type. For more information, see “Random” on page 4-11. Switches between different repeat modes for the currently playing disc.
  • Page 36 When a DVD is playing, pressing angle switches between available camera angles on the loaded disc. When angle is active, a camera angle icon is displayed in the on-screen display. For more information, see “camera angle” on page 4-4. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 37: Section: 3 Setup Menu

    Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Menu Navigation Setup Menu The front-panel or remote-control setup button provides convenient access to the Setup menu, which is used to configure Audio, Video, Disc and General media player settings to suit individual preferences. To open the Setup menu: Press the remote control or front-panel setup button.
  • Page 38 2. When the desired adjustments have been made, press the remote control enter or return button to close the slider. Brightness 0 3. Repeatedly press the return button to back out of the menu structure, or press the setup button to close the menu structure. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 39: Audio Setup

    Nº51 Media Player Outputs: HDMI Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A/V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences S/PDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Dolby Digital Encoded Encoded Enable Audio Setup This section incudes all parameters that control audio output.
  • Page 40 When set to Off, the audio portion of the HDMI output port is disabled in the software even if the three-position video output switch is set to HDMI. HDMI video output is not affected. If set to Off, use the digital audio outputs or the analog audio outputs. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 41: Outputs: S/Pdif Audio Preferences

    Nº51 Media Player Outputs: S/PDIF Audio Preferences Use the S/PDIF Audio Preferences option to set the audio behavior of a digital audio source when the Nº51 Media Player is using a digital audio output connector (AES/EBU, S/PDIF or EIAJ). These parameters have no effect when using any of the analog output connectors.
  • Page 42 When Auto is selected, the Nº51 Media Player uses the native sample rate on the source disc. Enable (Setup : Audio : Outputs : S/PDIF Audio Preferences: Enable) Use the Enable option to enable or disable the digital audio output ports (AES/EBU, S/PDIF and EIAJ) in the software. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 43: Outputs: Analog Audio Preferences

    Nº51 Media Player Outputs: Analog Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A/V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences SPDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs Analog Speaker Config 2-Ch Down... Crossover Config Speaker Distances Levels Calibration Speaker Configuration...
  • Page 45 Nº51 Media Player 3. Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired speaker parameter and press enter. A slider opens in the on-screen display. 4. Using the remote control left or right buttons, set the associated speaker parameter slider to the closest setting and press enter. 5.
  • Page 46 (anywhere from 0.1dB to 10.0dB), you must increase the volume by the amount of the highest positive slider value to achieve reference level. For example: Max Positive Slider Volume for Calibrated Ref. Level 0 (or below) +3.0dB +5.5dB +10dB Mark Levinson 69.2 72.2 74.7 79.2...
  • Page 47 Nº51 Media Player Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A/V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings Setup Audio Volume Control Volume Fixed Power On Volume 50dB Mute Level Reduction -30dB Volume Control Use the Volume Control option to configure volume levels. Parameter Default Volume Fixed...

  • Page 48: A/V Sync Delay

    Parameter Default A/V Sync Delay To set A/V Sync Delay: Using the remote control left or right buttons, decrease or increase the parameter setting until the audio and video are in sync. Mark Levinson Possible Settings 0-110 ms...

  • Page 49: Reset Audio Settings

    Nº51 Media Player Note Reset Audio Settings Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A/V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings The A/V Sync Delay parameter applies to the analog audio outputs (2-Ch and 5.1 channel outputs), and also to any digital output (S/ PDIF or HDMI) that is set to PCM.

  • Page 50: Video Setup

    Frame Rate CVBS [RCA] S-Video / Hz SD video (NTSC) SD video (NTSC) SD video (PAL) SD video (PAL) Mark Levinson Setup Video Select Source Profile Normal Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard NTSC Test Images Component...
  • Page 51 Nº51 Media Player Digital HDMI The highest resolution that produces the cleanest and sharpest images over an all-digital interface is achieved via the HDMI output port. HDMI is a digital interface as well as a mode for the Nº51 Media Player. To use HDMI mode, the associated display must have an HDMI input port.

  • Page 52: Select Source Profile

    Normal Use the Edit Source Profile option to adjust the profile parameters of a source profile. The table below lists each available parameter, its function and possible settings. Mark Levinson Possible Settings Normal, Film, Video/TV, Photo and Custom Possible Settings - 32 to 31;...
  • Page 53 Nº51 Media Player Chroma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the color portion of the video signal. For more information, see “Chroma Sharpness” on page 3-19 Luma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the luminance portion of the video signal. • Peaking •...
  • Page 54 Setting the threshold level to a lower number will make Motion Compensat.+ more like pure Motion Adaptive, while setting it to a higher number will make Motion Compensat.+ more like pure Motion Compensat. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 55 Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Noise Reduction This parameter applies a special filter to suppress cross-color artifacts, where high-frequency luma might improperly display as “false colors”. Noise Reduction should only be used if cross-color artifacts are obvious. Luma Sharpness This parameter applies Luma enhancement, which improves the sharpness of edges.

  • Page 56: Edit Display Profile: Hdmi Out

    (YCbCr). Choose RGB video to take advantage of the high- quality 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 chrominance interpolation and color space conversion matrix within the Nº51. If you wish to utilize the color Mark Levinson Possible Settings RGB Normal, RGB Expand,...
  • Page 57 Nº51 Media Player Note: space conversion matrix within your display or external video processor, select YCbCr. If you decide to use the RGB format, choose between RGB Normal and RGB Expand. • Image data values in the RGB Normal format provide a black level at 16 and have some headroom at peak white to allow for small overshoots and undershoots.
  • Page 58 DVD and display aspect ratios do not match. Generally, the display aspect ratio setting is a one-time set-up, whereas Zoom Ratio settings for eliminating black bars may change based on viewing preferences and the particular format of the DVD. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 59 Nº51 Media Player Note The Nº51 Media Player offers the following aspect ratios: Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 • Standard aspect ratio of a HDTV. • Closer to the aspect ratios used in theatrical movies. • Displays 4:3 content with black bars on the left and right of the screen (pillarboxing).
  • Page 60 This is equivalent to having both Fill and Widescreen zoom modes active at the same time. • Use this mode only when playing a 2.35:1 widescreen DVD on a 4x3 display. This will completely eliminate black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 61: Edit Display Profile: Comp. Out Prog. Scan

    Nº51 Media Player Edit Display Profile: Comp. Out Prog. Scan Setup Video Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard Test Images Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Comp. Out Prog. Scan Analog Out Stand. Def. Setup Video...Comp.

  • Page 62: Edit Display Profile: Analog Out Stand. Def

    Zoom Ratio (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out Stand. Def. : Zoom Ratio) See Zoom Ratio on page 3-23. Mark Levinson Possible Settings YPbPr , Analog RGB 16:9, 4:3, 4:3 P&S Normal, Widescreen, Fill, Fill + Wide 0 IRE, 7.5 IRE...
  • Page 63 Nº51 Media Player Black Level (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out Stand. Def. : Black Level) Black Level sets the black level of the video output to 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE for NTSC Component video. The correct or best setting sets the black level to “true black”, but depends on the following factors: the source material, the selected video output format, and the video processor or display.

  • Page 64: Default Tv Standard

    4. Use the image to adjust downstream video components. If the Nº51 Media Player video parameters are to be adjusted, a DVD containing test images must be used, and not the internal Color Bars and Crosshatch test images. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 65 Nº51 Media Player Before Using Test Images Before using the test images, be sure the associated display and any other devices in the path between the Nº51 Media Player and the display are independently calibrated. This separate calibration should not be confused with calibration using the Nº51 Media Player generated test patterns.
  • Page 66 3. If the horizontal and vertical lines appear to be shifted vertically or horizontally, the test pattern is not centered, or all edges are not visible, adjust the display horizontal and vertical controls until the image is centered and all edges are visible. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 67: Disc Parameters

    Nº51 Media Player Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Disc Default Language English Play Auto Bookmarks Disable Angle Indicator Icon Off Default Language (Setup : Disc : Default Language) (Setup : Disc : DRC) Note Disc Parameters Disc parameters control language, bookmarks and camera angle settings.

  • Page 68: Play Auto Bookmarks

    Off, the indicator does not appear in the status bar when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress. To enable/disable the angle indicator icon: Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting, and press enter. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 69: General Parameters

    Nº51 Media Player Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup General Screen Saver After 5 min. Rest. Fact. Defaults Screen Saver (Setup : General : Screen Saver) Rest. Fact. Defaults (Setup : General : Rest. Fact. Defaults) General Parameters General parameters control the screen saver and factory default settings.

  • Page 71: Section: 4 Playback Controls

    Playback Controls Navigating Disc Menus Most discs include on-screen display menus that can be used to select disc settings, control playback, or view information about the disc. The descriptions that begin below provide a general overview of disc menus available for each format. These descriptions may differ for some discs within each format.

  • Page 72: Disc Menu Navigation

    (or up or down) in the menu. right button sets values for the active menu item. Mark Levinson Audio CD / DTS CD Pressing the menu button displays the track list in the on-screen display with the active track highlighted.

  • Page 73: Selecting Disc Settings

    Nº51 Media Player Selecting Disc Settings Some disc menus can be used to select disc settings such as audio track (audio language and output format), subtitle language and camera angle. In some cases, certain remote control buttons can also be used to select these settings without navigating through the disc menu.

  • Page 74: Camera Angle

    3. When the desired camera angle is selected, press the enter or return button to close the menu and activate playback from the selected camera angle, or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and playback will begin. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 75: Zoom Ratio

    Nº51 Media Player Pressing the remote control ratio button opens the ratio status bar, which zoom ratio is used to select a video zoom ratio. When the status menu opens, press the ratio button again to cycle through the available zoom ratios. Zoom Ratio Normal Widescreen...

  • Page 76: Playback Modes

    To begin playback: Press the play ( ) button. In some cases, the remote control number buttons can also be used to activate playback of a specific title, chapter, or track. Mark Levinson Audio CD (DTS CD) Available Available...

  • Page 77: Pause

    Nº51 Media Player The front panel and remote control pause button can be used to activate Pause Pause mode, which pauses playback at the current playback time. Activating Pause mode creates a still-frame image on the associated display device screen. To activate Pause mode: When playback is activated, press the pause ( To deactivate Pause mode:...

  • Page 78: Slow Search (Slow Fwd/Rev)

    – 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x regular playback speed. • When Pause mode is activated, each press of the frame-by-frame playback in the forward direction. Mark Levinson button to start slow button to cycle through all available button to activate...
  • Page 79 Nº51 Media Player To deactivate fast search: • Press play ( ) to deactivate fast search and activate regular playback speed at the current playback time. • Press stop ( ) once to activate Resume mode or twice to activate Stop mode.
  • Page 80 To enter title 6, press the number 6 button. current title : 5 search title : _ _ 6 • To enter track 16, press the number 1 button, then the number 6 button. current track : 5 search track : _ _ Mark Levinson...
  • Page 81 Nº51 Media Player • • 4. When the desired search value is entered, press the enter or play ( ) button to confirm input and activate playback at the selected playback time, or press the return button until the Search mode closes.
  • Page 82 The status menu indicates the selected Repeat mode. • If the status menu does not open, repeat playback might not be available for the loaded disc. The table on page 4-6 indicates the repeat modes available for each disc format. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 83 Nº51 Media Player 3. When the status bar opens, press the repeat button again to cycle through all Repeat modes available for the loaded disc. • • To deactivate repeat playback: • Press the remote control repeat button, select Repeat Off from the status menu, and press enter.
  • Page 84 (on the right). • When the playlist cursor is active, pressing the remote control left button deactivates the playlist cursor and activates the cursor over the list of files. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 85 Nº51 Media Player Playlist Requirements Format(s) Playlists One playlist per disc. Audio CD & CD-RW/R To create a playlist: 1. When a CD is loaded, press the remote control playlist button to initiate playlist mode. • • 2. Select a track to add to the playlist by: •...
  • Page 86 Entering the desired track number using the remote control number buttons. 4. When the desired track is highlighted, press the remote control delete button. To delete a whole playlist: Highlight the “Delete Playlist” entry and press enter. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 87 Nº51 Media Player Manual and Manual Bookmarks Automatic Bookmarks The remote control mark button is used to create a manual bookmark at the current playback time. Later, disc playback can be started from the bookmarked playback time. • When a manual bookmark is set, “bookmark set” appears in the status bar for three seconds.
  • Page 88 To start DVD playback using an automatic bookmark: 1. Ensure that the Play Auto Bookmarks parameter is enabled in the Setup : Disc menu. 2. Load the bookmarked DVD. Playback starts automatically at the automatic bookmark. Mark Levinson...
  • Page 89 Nº51 Media Player The remote control Info button is used to activate or deactivate an Info Info Mode status bar that provides information about the loaded disc, or general status information. The type of disc-specific information displayed depends on the disc format. •...
  • Page 90 Video Resolution: 576p50 Video Resolution: 480i60 Video Resolution: 480p60 Comp YPbPr CVBS Comp RGB CVBS Comp YPbPr HDMI YCbCr HDMI RGB Mark Levinson Front panel Display DVD DDx/x.x or DVD DDx/x DVD DTSx/x.x or DVD DTSx/x DVD PCMx/x.x SAMPL. xxK SAMPL.
  • Page 91 Nº51 Media Player The following table displays information as it appears in the Info status CD Info bar and front-panel display when a CD is in Play, Pause or Stop mode. status in Play, Pause or Stop Disc mode CD loaded in Stop Mode Note:...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, see this section for troubleshooting information. If problems persist, contact your Mark Levinson dealer. 1. Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both the No Power ~ac mains connector and an electrical outlet.
  • Page 94 6. Make sure the associated component connected to the selected input is producing an input signal. 7. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer. 1. Examine the video cables to ensure a solid connection between the Nº51, the associated components and the display.

  • Page 95: Restoring Factory-Default Settings

    Nº51 off and on. 2. Restore factory-default settings (See “Restoring Factory-default Settings” below). 3. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer. 4. Contact Mark Levinson Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or www.marklevinson.com. Restoring Factory-default Settings Performing this procedure restores all parameters and user-defined controls to their factory-default settings.

  • Page 96: Care & Maintenance

    DO NOT apply liquid directly to the Nº51 exterior surface. Doing so may damage electrical components. • Replace the remote control batteries as needed. See “Remote Control Batteries” on page 1-10 for additional information. See “Installation Considerations” on page 1-9 for information about preventative maintenance. Mark Levinson...

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Specifications Audio Section 10Hz to 20kHz, +0.1dB to -0.5dB Audio Frequency Response 0.002% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz), XLR *THD + Noise 0.003% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz), RCA 102dB (10Hz-30kHz) *Signal-to-Noise Ratio Digital to Analog 24-bit/192kHz PCM multibit Converter Type 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz (16 to 24 bits) Digital Audio Sample Rates Better than 110dB...
  • Page 98 Sync on Y One Composite on RCA One S-Video One Component (Y/G, Pb/B, Pr/R and Sc) on four 75Ω BNC Two SCART trigger outputs (AV and RGB) on mini jacks One HDMI multi-pin One Composite monitor output on RCA Mark Levinson...
  • Page 99 Nº51 Media Player Appendix Other IR Input Trigger Input 100/120/220/230/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Requirements 90 Watts Power Consumption ° ° Operating Temperature C to 35 Width: 17.75 inches (450.85mm) Overall Dimensions Height: 5.864 inches (148.95mm) Depth: 19.20 inches (487.68mm) Weight: 46.5 lb.

  • Page 100: Declaration Of Conformity

    Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above. Type of Equipment: media player Model(s): Mark Levinson Nº51 Date: August 2005 Harman Specialty Group Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA...

  • Page 101: Audio Menu Tree

    Nº51 Media Player Audio Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences S/PDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs Analog Speaker Config 2-ch Do.. Crossover Config Speaker Distances Levels Calibration Front L/R Center Surround L/R Subwoofer Full...

  • Page 102: Video Menu Tree

    Setup Video ...Comp Out Prog Scan Display Aspect Ratio Zoom Ratio Reset Display Profile Normal Widescreen Fill Fill + Wide 16:9 4:3 P&S -32 to 31 (0 def.) Mark Levinson NTSC Normal NTSC Color Bars Crosshatch RGB Normal RGB Expand YCbCr4:2:2 YCbCr4:4:4 HD 720p...

  • Page 103: Disc Menu Tree

    Nº51 Media Player Disc Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Disc General Afrikaans Arabic Czech Chinese Dansk English Espanol Finnish Francais German Greek Hungarian Italiano Japanese Korean Nederlands Norwegian Polish Portugues Russian Svenska Thai Turkce General Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Disc General After 5 min...

  • Page 104: Display Aspect Ratio

    Aspect Ratio on DVD Resolution (see note 2) Widescreen (16:9) Fullscreen (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Fullscreen (4:3) Widescreen (16:9) Fullscreen (4:3) Mark Levinson Output Output on Display Notes (see note 3) See note 4. See note 4. See notes 4 and 5.
  • Page 105 Nº51 Media Player Notes: The Display Aspect Ratio setting in the N the display device connected to the unit. All display output examples shown assume that this is the case. HD indicates HDMI (switch in down position) with the Resolution set to 720p or 1080i in the N menu.
  • Page 107 Numerics 2-Ch Downmix option 3-7 2-channel PCM 3-4, 3-5, 3-6 5.1 option 3-7 6-channel analog output connectors 2-7 8s prev 4-9 A/V Sync Delay option 3-12 A-B repeat 4-13 adjusting color controls using test images 3-29 convergence 3-30 display geometry 3-30 sliders 3-2 Analog and Component SD Interlaced 3-16 analog audio configurations 1-6...
  • Page 108 3-7 Luma Sharpness 3-19 Luma Sharpness parameter 3-17 mini-jack 2-8 monitor connector 2-8 Mute Level Reduction option 3-12 navigating disc menus 4-1 Noise Reduction 3-19 Noise Reduction parameter 3-16 NTSC 3-28 Outputs Analog Audio 3-7 HDMI Audio 3-3 Mark Levinson...
  • Page 109 Nº51 Media Player S/PDIF Audio 3-5 PAL 3-28 pause button 4-7 PCM Out Rate parameter 3-6 placement 1-9 Play Auto Bookmarks parameter 3-32 play button 4-6 playback modes 4-6 playlist 4-14 playlist requirements 4-15 power connector 2-7 power cord 5-1 power on 1-12 power requirements 1-12 power supply 1-2...
  • Page 110 Volume Control parameters Mute Level Reduction 3-12 Power-On Volume 3-12 Volume 3-11 warm-up 1-12 writable media 1-13 YCbCr 3-20 Zoom Ratio Fill 3-24, 4-5 Fill + Wide 3-24, 4-5 Normal 3-24, 4-5 Widescreen 3-24, 4-5 Zoom Ratio option 3-23 Mark Levinson...
  • Page 112 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA, 01730-1413 USA | Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Fax: 781-280-0490 | www.marklevinson.com Customer Service Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Sales Fax: 781-280-0495 | Service Fax: 781-280-0499 Product Shipments: 16 Progress Road, Billerica, MA 01821-5730 USA Part No. 070-17143 | Rev 0 | 03/06...

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