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- Page 1 Owner’ s Manual 500H Series Power Amplifier...
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Page 2: Fcc Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Windows, Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 4: Documentation Conventions
Mark Levinson Safety Terms & Symbols These terms may appear in this manual: Warning! Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Caution! -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier Table of Contents Introduction ................2 Product Description..............2 What’ s in the Box ................ 2 Product Registration ..............3 Installation Considerations ............3 Unpacking .................. 3 Placement and Ventilation ............3 Power Requirements ..............4 Operating States ................. -
Page 6: Introduction
The Nº500H series amplifiers redefine the concept of outstanding performance in their categories. Drawing from the Mark Levinson Product Description heritage, while utilizing a new, straightforward, balanced, current- feedback design, creates a new series of amplifiers that must be listened to in order to be fully appreciated. -
Page 7: Product Registration
DO save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs. DO inspect the amplifier for signs of damage during shipment. If damage is discovered, contact your authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance in making appropriate claims. DO locate and remove the accessory bag from the carton. Make sure it contains all of the items listed in the “What’s in the Box”... -
Page 8: Power Requirements
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. Contact a Mark Levinson dealer for additional assistance. The Nº500H series power amplifier is capable of passing remarkable sound at exceptional power levels. Depending on listening habits,... -
Page 9: Operating States
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier If this case occurs, consider installing a dedicated AC circuit for the system. Contact a licensed electrician for assistance. If more than one AC circuit is providing power to the system, contact a licensed electrician to ensure that all components are operating with the same solid, low-impedance ground reference. -
Page 10: Front Panel
Mark Levinson Front Panel The front panel contains one LED and one Standby button – as shown. Status LED standby Standby Button Standby Button Places the amplifier into Standby mode. Pressing the button while the amplifier is in Standby mode turns on the amplifier. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier Rear Panel The images below show a one-channel, two-channel, three-channel and five-channel rear panel view. Audio Input Ethernet Port Nº531H Monaural Trigger Input/Output Power Amplifier (1 x 300W) Power Switch Loudspeaker Binding Posts AC Input Audio Input Ethernet Port Nº532H Dual-Channel Trigger Input/Output... - Page 12 Connector Shell - Chassis Ground output connectors correspond to the Mark Levinson power amplifier. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
- Page 13 PC-compatible computer. This connection is designed for use with proprietary Mark Levinson external controllers, such as ML Net, or can provide serial port control. For a list of the serial commands available, refer to the separate document, No. 5 series Power Amplifier Serial Protocol Definitions.
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Page 14: Network Setup
Mark Levinson Network Setup The Nº500H series power amplifier supports a network connection through the Ethernet port. The Nº500H series can connect to a network through use of a router or directly to a computer. The Nº500H series can be: 1. -
Page 15: Computer Requirements
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier Computer The PC-compatible computer used to connect to the Nº500H series must have the following software installed: Requirements • Windows 2000 or Windows XP ® ® • W eb browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher ® ® preferred) Note If DHCP is not active, the computer must be set up with a Static IP... -
Page 16: Internal Web Page
• E rror Reporting – tracks system-related error messages for the Nº500H series amplifier. This page is a diagnostics tool for Mark Levinson Customer Service use. The amplifier MUST be connected to a computer via the Ethernet port before you can access the internal Web page. Continue to the next section – “Network Setup” – for further instructions. -
Page 17: Connecting With Dhcp (Recommended)
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier • S ubnet Mask – identifies the subnet mask for the Nº500H series. This IP address is automatically assigned by DHCP. If DHCP is off, then the address must be entered manually and must agree with the subnet mask address of the router. IP address 255.255.255.0 is the factory default value for the Nº500H series. -
Page 18: Setting Up The Computer
Mark Levinson Setting Up the If DHCP is not used, then the computer must be set up too. Use this procedure to set up the computer, then continue to the next Computer procedure to connect to the amplifier. For the computer to find the amplifier, the LAN (Local Area Network) and TCP/IP (Internet Protocol) settings of the computer must be set up. The parameter setups vary slightly depending upon the operating system of the computer. -
Page 19: Connecting With Static Ip Addressing
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier Network Setup for Windows 2000 1. From the Start menu, select Settings Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-Up Connections option. 3. Double-click on the Local Area Connection option. 4. Click the Properties button to open the Local Area Connection Properties menu. - Page 20 Mark Levinson 3. S et up the router to the IP address 192.168.50.x – where x stands for a number other than 0, 3, 4, 5, 255, or the number used for the computer IP address. The router must be on the same subnet as the amplifier and the computer, but also must have its own unique address.
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Page 21: Direct Connection
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier Direct Connection Use this procedure to connect directly to a computer if you are not using a router. For the computer to find the amplifier, the TCP/ IP and LAN settings of the computer must be set up. Refer to the earlier “Setting up the Computer” procedure for instructions. 1. Connect the amplifier to the computer, as described in the earlier “Connecting the Cables” procedure. Make sure that both the amplifier and the computer are powered off before connecting. -
Page 22: Ml Net
“Network Setup,” to set up the Nº500H series for network operation. Masters and Slaves ML Net uses a single “Master” device to control specific functions of other ML Net-capable Mark Levinson products. An ML Net system can only have one Master device; all other devices in the system become “Slaves”. Slave devices receive and respond to the commands of the master device. -
Page 23: Discovering Slaves
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier The figure below illustrates a typical ML Net setup: Nº532 Media Console (Master) Nº500 Series Power Amplifier #4 (Slave) Router Nº500 Series Power Amplifier #1 (Slave) Nº500 Series Power Amplifier #3 (Slave) Nº500 Series Power Amplifier #2 (Slave) Discovering Slaves Before the master device can control any slave device, the slave... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, use this section for troubleshooting information. If problems persist, contact your authorized Mark Levinson dealer. 1. E xamine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both No Power the rear panel connector of the amplifier and an electrical outlet. - Page 25 If All Else Fails... 1. Power-cycle the Nº500H series, waiting at least 10 seconds between powering the amplifier off and on. 2. Restore the default settings on the internal web page. 3. V isit www.marklevinson.com and search the knowledgebase for more information. 4. Contact your Mark Levinson dealer.
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Page 26: Fault Protection
Mark Levinson Fault Protection The Nº500H series is designed to prevent damage to themselves and associated components. These extensive features protect both the critical circuitry of the amplifier itself and shield connected loudspeakers from serious damage due to high-power levels. Basic protections designed into the Nº500H series include fuses on each amplifier channel to protect against excessive current conditions, such as driving shorted outputs. -
Page 27: Restoring Factory Defaults
Nº500H Series Power Amplifier Restoring Factory Defaults Pressing the Factory Default button on the internal Web page of the amplifier resets all settings to their factory default values. If the internal Web page is not available, there is also a key press sequence available. -
Page 28: Specifications
Mark Levinson Nº531H, 532H, 533H Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Input & Output Connectors • one balanced XLR input per channel • one unbalanced RCA input per channel • o ne pair “Hurricane” loudspeaker outputs with banana-plug sockets per channel (banana-plug socket not available on the 230 VAC models) Control Connectors • one Ethernet 10Base-T port • one 3.5mm mono (tip/sleeve) mini plug trigger input, 3-12Vdc • one 3.5mm mono (tip/sleeve) mini plug trigger output, 3-12Vdc • 3-pin IEC standard power connector Rated Output Power 20Hz to 20kHz at <0.5% THD, 300W per channel @ 8 Ω, full... - Page 29 Nº500H Series Power Amplifier Nº535H Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Input & Output Connectors • five balanced XLR inputs per channel • five unbalanced RCA inputs per channel • fi ve pairs loudspeaker outputs with banana-plug sockets per channel (banana-plug socket not available on the 230 VAC models) Control Connectors • one Ethernet 10Base-T port • one 3.5mm mono (tip/sleeve) mini plug trigger input, 3-12Vdc • one 3.5mm mono (tip/sleeve) mini plug trigger output, 3-12Vdc • 3-pin IEC standard power connector Rated Output Power 20Hz to 20kHz at <0.5% THD, 200W per channel @ 8 Ω, full output from 1.84Vrms Frequency Response...
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Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity
EN 60065:2002 Manufacturer: Harman International 1718 W. Mishawaka Road Elkhart, IN 46517 The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above. Type of Equipment: Power Amplifier Models: Mark Levinson No. 531H, 532H, 533H, 535H Date: March 2009...
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