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- Page 1 Owner’ s Manual Nº383 Integrated Amplifier MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES...
- Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Mark Levinson ® integrated amplifier. 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or dis- connecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. - Page 4 From all of us at Madrigal Audio Laboratories, thank you for choosing the Mark Levinson Nº383 Integrated Amplifier. A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device. Used properly, it will give you many years of enjoyment.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Special Design Features of the Nº383 Integrated Amplifier ... 7 why an integrated? ... 7 the power supplies ... 7 the preamplifier ... 8 the volume control ... 8 the power amplifier ... 8 protection ... 8 the remote control &... - Page 6 Using the Nº383 with Learning Remote Controls ... 35 using the teach ir menu ... 35 available ir commands ... 36 Modes of Operation ... 37 normal operation ... 37 the balance mode ... 37 balance control tip ... 38 polarity ...
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Page 7: Special Design Features Of The Nº383 Integrated Amplifier
Actually, we have been thinking of creating an integrated amplifier that we would want to put the Mark Levinson name on for years. But creat- ing such a product, one that does not compromise or tarnish the repu- tation of the Mark Levinson brand, required a great deal of thought and work. -
Page 8: The Preamplifier
In this respect as in so many others, the Nº383 emulates the topology of Mark Levinson separate components. The result is low noise, highly dynamic and detailed resolution of the music signal. -
Page 9: The Remote Control & User Experience
RS-232 port, located on the rear panel. Full compatibil- ity with older Mark Levinson Linking communications buses makes the Nº383 ideal for customers who use Mark Levinson source compo- nents. Two eighth-inch mini-jacks are provided to facilitate DC-trigger con-... -
Page 10: Construction
Regardless of the technology used, numerous details must be executed construction to fully realize the potential of a Mark Levinson design. The quality of individual components, the care and craftsmanship with which they are assembled and the exhaustive inspection and testing we employ help raise the value of Mark Levinson products. -
Page 11: Unpacking And Placement
Accessory Box within the Controller shipping carton. Accessories in- clude: Also included with your new Mark Levinson component is a pair of knit, white gloves to assist you in the initial unpacking and placement of your new purchase. Please accept them as a token of our apprecia- tion for having purchased one of our products. -
Page 12: Ventilation
ventilation Caution! Be sure to allow 3 to 4 inches (8-10 cm) of clearance above the Nº383 to allow heat dissipation through air circulation. Drawings are included in this manual to facilitate special installations and custom cabinetry (see “Dimensions”). It is extremely important that all components in your system be properly grounded. -
Page 13: Operating Voltage
AC line, their additional power consumption should be taken into account. Although your Mark Levinson Nº383 Integrated Amplifier delivers Warm up & outstanding performance straight out of the box, you should expect to... -
Page 14: A Quick Start
A Quick Start… We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin lis- tening 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 Nº383 Integrated Amplifier incorpo- rates many unusual features which enhance its operation. - Page 16 For example, if you are using only two or three inputs on your Nº383, you may disable the unused ones so that the selects only among connectors you are actually using. For more information on customizing your integrated amplifier in this and other ways, please see “Customizing Your Nº383.”...
- Page 17 When “off,” the display will turn on for a few seconds when- ever a setting is changed. When used in conjunction with certain compatible Mark Levinson components, this button will control the display intensity of all linked components. (For more infor- mation, see “Linked Functions.”)
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Page 18: Sleep Timer
sleep timer If you adjust the volume while will adjust its volume from the muted level function. This approach prevents an unpleasant surprise when, having increased the volume while muted, someone un-mutes the system. The factory default setting of the mute circuit is -20 dB. (See “Cus- tomizing Your Nº383”... -
Page 19: Rear Panel
Speaker Binding Posts The Mark Levinson Nº383 is equipped with custom made, gold- plated, high-current binding posts for output termination to a loudspeaker system. To take full advantage of the amplifier’s sonic quality, we recommend using high-quality speaker cable;... - Page 20 There are two recommended methods for connecting speaker cables to your amplifier. A high-quality spade lug or hook lug, sol- dered to the cable (or crimped with extremely high pressure), is best. Spade lug Hook lug Connect a + (positive or red) output post of the amplifier to the + (positive or red) input terminal of the appropriate loudspeaker.
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Page 21: Tip Polarity For External Ir Input
Comm Port This communications port allows the Nº383 to “link” to certain compatible Mark Levinson components. (See “Linked Functions.”) After making or changing Link connections, cycle power on all your Linked components to ensure that they “see” the change. -
Page 22: Building A Link Cable
The RJ-45 cable needed for the Link connection between source components and the preamplifier may be purchased from your Mark Levinson dealer. It may also be made to length using two RJ-45 connectors and the appropriate length (up to 100 feet/30 meters) of RJ-45 (flat, eight conductor) cable. - Page 23 Control Ports (PHAST™ compatible) These ports are reserved for future use as PHASTLink™ commu- nications ports. This future functionality is not available at this time. For more information, please contact your dealer and ask about PHAST™ home automation systems. Balanced Inputs 1 & 2 Accepts right-channel and left-channel balanced signals from source equipment with balanced outputs.
- Page 24 The record output may be turned off (see Customizing Your Nº383 for more information.) The record outputs will also be shut off when the preamplifier is placed into standby. 10 AC mains receptacle This IEC-standard AC mains receptacle is used with the remov- able AC power cord to supply the Nº383 with power.
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Page 25: Remote Control
Remote Control standby setup select – polarity balance display MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Nº383 IR transmission window Infrared (IR) control signals are sent through this window. Aim toward the Nº383 when using the remote. For remote control the best results, the remote should be within ±45° of a line that is perpendicular to the faceplate of the Nº383. - Page 26 Standby Button As you might expect, pressing this button toggles the Nº383 be- tween standby mode and normal operation. The Nº383 disables its outputs and controls when in standby, but its circuitry remains active so as to be warmed up and sounding its best at a moment’s notice.
- Page 27 Mute Button Toggles between normal output level and the user-programmable function, reducing the level by -10 to -73.2 decibels (de- mute pending on the user’s programming). The factory default setting gives a 20 decibel reduction in output. If the volume is adjusted while mute is engaged, the volume will begin changing from the muted level, and mute will be automati- cally disengaged.
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Page 28: Customizing Your Nº383
setup overview the menu system Customizing Your Nº383 The Nº383 Integrated Amplifier has many provisions for custom- tailoring the system’s operation to match your preferences. The method for modifying any of these settings is to: • press the button on either the front panel or the re- setup mote control to enter the setup mode, accessing the Nº383’s menu system;... -
Page 29: Configuring Line Level Inputs
The Nº383’s menu system allows you to customize the way the inte- grated amplifier operates, to better suit the needs of your system and your personal preferences. We will review the following information in more detail in the coming pages, on an item-by-item basis. (Don’t worry, it isn’t really as complicated as it seems when you take it one step at a time.) Each line-level input may be customized in four ways:... -
Page 30: Changing Input Names
No30 Mark Levinson Reference Digital Audio Processor No30.5 Mark Levinson Reference Digital Audio Processor No30.6 Mark Levinson Reference Digital Audio Processor No35 Mark Levinson Nº35 Digital Audio Processor No36 Mark Levinson Nº36 Digital Audio Processor No36S Mark Levinson Nº36S Digital Audio Processor... -
Page 31: Using Custom Input Names
To do so, Introduced in 1993, the Mark Levinson naming an input “SSP” lution to the problem of integrating a state of the art two-channel sys- tem with a multichannel system. -
Page 32: Setting Input Offsets
In the past, the Mark Levinson Nº26 and Nº26S preamplifiers offered a single gain adjustment to effect this change globally; now this setting can be optimized for each individual input. This helps to make the Nº383 behave as though each input had the preamplifier section of the integrated amplifier “all to itself.”... -
Page 33: Setting Record Out
this item, see the point-by-point description under names The Nº383 gives you the ability to associate any one of the five inputs setting record out with the whatever order you deem most convenient, while using the record out- put with whatever might need them. Thus, if you want to set up a source component as recording device, navigate to the source in question within the setup menu, press and then turn the... -
Page 34: Setting A Maximum Level
If you are not sure what the receiving component needs for a trigger signal, please ask your Mark Levinson dealer for assistance. The last item in the setup menu is a software version number that iden- checking the tifies what version of the Nº383 control software is running in the... -
Page 35: Using The Nº383 With Learning Remote Controls
Using the Nº383 with Learning Remote Controls using the teach ir menu red commands available for the various functions of the Nº383 Inte- grated Amplifier. In every case where a “toggle” command exists, both the normal toggle function and positive control commands for the multiple states are provided. -
Page 36: Available Ir Commands
available ir commands A complete list of the available IR codes may be found below. The complete list of available IR commands is: Teach IR VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN SELECT NEXT SELECT PREV INTENSITY MUTE KEY POLARITY KEY STANDBY KEY ENTER KEY SETUP KEY BALANCE KEY... -
Page 37: Modes Of Operation
Modes of Operation The majority of time you spend with your Nº383 will be spent in nor- normal operation mal operation. During normal operation, the display indicates the name of the input you have selected and the listening volume (in deci- bels). -
Page 38: Balance Control Tip
Turning the (which serves as a balance control in volume knob bal- mode) in either direction will change the balance in that direc- ance tion. The display will reflect this by changing to the appropriate single- headed arrow to indicate the direction of change and by showing the number of decibels by which that channel has been increased (in tenths of a decibel) relative to the other. -
Page 39: Reset Defaults
If necessary, it is possible to reset all of the factory default settings for reset defaults the Nº383 Integrated Amplifier so as to start again with a “clean slate.” Important Note: Resetting factory default settings causes any customization of the unit to be lost, including custom names, gain settings, offsets, etc. -
Page 40: Using Surround Sound Processors
Over the years, this simple fact has made combining a high quality two-channel preamp with an outboard surround sound processor ex- tremely difficult. In fact, until the Mark Levinson Nº38 was introduced in 1993, it was virtually impossible to combine the two and have the system work reliably well. -
Page 41: The Ssp Must Not Be In A Tape Loop
the Left and Right speakers while leaving the Center, Subwoofer and Surround speakers unaffected. One could attempt to restore the proper balance by marking a “cali- brated” point on the preamplifier’s volume control and then using only the surround decoder to adjust the volume of the system, but this method is both crude and imprecise, yielding inconsistent performance at best. - Page 42 The simplest way of solving this problem is to break the video ground by using an isolation transformer on the incoming cable line, before it reaches your television or VCR. If you cannot find a 75Ω-75Ω baluns (isolation) transformer, you can easily construct one from the adaptors which probably came with your VCR and television, as shown below.
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Page 43: Linked Functions
Taking a Linked Mark Levinson source component out of also cause the Nº383 to come out of A remote control for a linked Mark Levinson transport can (when that volume link transport is properly Linked) control the the Nº383 via the Linking system, allowing the use of a single remote... -
Page 44: Play Link
. In addition, the appropriate inputs will be se- standby lected on the digital processor and on the Nº383 (specifically, the input which has an name of a Mark Levinson digital processor, such as Nº30.6 No360S No39 Similarly, activating a Linked Mark Levinson digital processor will se- lect the appropriate input on the Nº383 (should you be using the pro-... -
Page 45: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of the Nº383, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Apply the alcohol to the cloth first and then lightly clean the surface of the Nº383, going with the grain of the brushed aluminum. -
Page 46: U.s. And Canadian Warranty
Madrigal Audio Labo- ratories, Inc., P. O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457. The extended warranty for this Mark Levinson product is five (5) years five year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, any Mark... -
Page 47: Obtaining Service
If your Mark Levinson component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to contact Madrigal for further service in- formation or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. -
Page 48: Specifications
Power consumption Mains voltage Overall dimensions Shipping weight For more information, see your Mark Levinson dealer, or contact: Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. P. O. Box 781, 2081 South Main Street Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA 100 watts per channel at 8Ω... -
Page 49: Dimensions, Nº383 Integrated Amplifier
45.66 cm polarity 47.3 47.3 select volume display intensity setup enter balance mute 11.75" 29.85cm 17.5" 44.5 cm MARK LEVINSON Nº383 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER control ports RS-232 comm trigger trigger PHASTLink™ compatible ir input input output right inputs left inputs right left... - Page 50 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781 Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone: (860) 346-0896 Fax: (860) 346-1540 www.madrigal.com MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES is a registered trademark of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. a Harman International company 630379-5 © 6/2001 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.