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  • Page 1 Owner’ s Manual Power Amplifier...

  • 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. Window, 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

    Nº532 Power Amplifier Table of Contents Introduction ................2 Product Description ..............2 What’s in the Box ............... 3 Product Registration ..............4 Installation Considerations ............4 Unpacking ................. 4 Placement and Ventilation ............4 Power Requirements ............... 5 Operating States ................ 6 Front Panel ................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Product Description outstanding performance. Drawing together all of the best features of past Mark Levinson amplifiers to create a new, streamlined design with extensive isolation of signal path circuitry, exceptionally low impedance levels from the AC supply to the loudspeaker outputs and very minimal signal degradation, the final result is impressive even for the Mark Levinson high standard of excellence.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Nº532 dual monaural power amplifier is the best-performing power amplifier designed by Mark Levinson. Truly impressive output capabilities combined with the high power efficiency of all Mark Levinson amplifiers make the Nº532 a remarkably capable amplifier, sure to impress even the most demanding of audio enthusiasts.

  • Page 8: Product Registration

    Nº532 for signs of damage during shipment. If damage is discovered, contact your authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance in making appropriate claims. 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 9: 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 Nº532 dual monaural power amplifier is capable of passing remarkable sound at exceptional power levels.

  • Page 10: Operating States

    Mark Levinson 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 11: Front Panel

    Nº532 Power Amplifier Front Panel The front panel contains one LED and two buttons – Standby and Power – as shown. Status LED Standby Button Power Button Power Button Controls the AC power to the input of the amplifier when a power cord is connected from the electrical outlet to the AC input connector on the Nº532 rear panel.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Mark Levinson Status LED Indicates the operating state of the Nº532 and provides basic diagnostic information if a fault condition occurs. The table below identifies the basic behavior of the Status LED. LED Behavior Description Fully lit Indicates that the amplifier is powered on.
  • Page 13 Audio Engineering Society. Refer to the operating manual of your preamplifier to ensure that the pin assignments of its balanced output connectors correspond to the Mark Levinson Nº532 power amplifier. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
  • Page 14 Mark Levinson Banana plugs can also be used to connect the speaker cables to the loudspeaker binding posts. Banana plugs are not available on the 230 VAC model. Caution! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the binding posts. The innovative design of these binding posts provides more leverage; hence, high-contact, tight pressure connections are achieved when finger-tightened.

  • Page 15: Network Setup

    Nº532 Power Amplifier Uses the Mark Levinson Link2 protocol to link together two or more Link2 Ports Mark Levinson components. For more information on the Link2 protocol and how to use it with the Nº532, refer to the “Link2” section found later in this manual.

  • Page 16: Material Requirements

    Mark Levinson Note The Nº532 does not support wireless connection. However, a cable attached from the amplifier to a wireless adapter can be used to interface with a wireless network. The following materials are required to connect the Nº532 to the...

  • Page 17: Internal Web Page

    Nº532. • Error Reporting – tracks system-related error messages for the Nº532. This page is a diagnostics tool for Mark Levinson Customer Service use. The Nº532 MUST be connected to a computer via the Ethernet port before you can access the internal Web page.

  • Page 18: Network Setup Parameters

    Mark Levinson Note If you are putting more than one Nº532 power amplifier into the network, we recommend connecting and configuring the amplifiers one at a time to avoid identity and control issues between them. The Web page also has a Restore Defaults button, which resets the parameters to their factory default values.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Computer

    Nº532 Power Amplifier 4. On the address line (URL), type “No532” and press Enter. If Internet Explorer is unable to find the amplifier, then you must find the IP address of the Nº532 that was assigned by the router. See your router’s owner’s manual to determine how to find the IP address.
  • Page 20 Mark Levinson 4. Click the Properties button to open the Local Area Connection Properties menu. Note If the computer is not currently connected to an active network, Step 3 has already opened the Local Area Connection Properties menu. 5. Click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line item so that it is highlighted.

  • Page 21: Connecting With Static Ip Addressing

    Nº532 Power Amplifier 4. Click the Properties button to open the Local Area Connection Properties menu. Note If the computer is not currently connected to an active network, Step 3 has already opened the Local Area Connection Properties menu. 5. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line item so that it is highlighted.
  • Page 22 Mark Levinson For the computer to find the Nº532, the TCPIP and LAN settings of the computer must be set up. Refer to the previous procedure, “Setting up the Computer” for instructions. 1. Turn on the PC and the router. Verify that the router has DHCP turned off, if required.

  • Page 23: Direct Connection

    Nº532 Power Amplifier If you are not using a router, use this procedure to connect directly Direct Connection to a computer. For the computer to find the Nº532, the TCPIP and LAN settings of the computer must be set up. Refer to the previous procedure, “Setting up the Computer”...

  • Page 24: Ml Net

    ML Net uses a single “Master” device to control specific functions of Masters and Slaves 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 25: Discovering Slaves

    Nº532 Power Amplifier The figure below illustrates a typical ML Net setup: Before the master device can control any slave device, the slave Discovering Slaves devices must be “discovered” and assigned to the master device. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the designated master device for further information about discovering and assigning slave devices.

  • Page 26: Ml Net And Link2

    As a result, the amplifier can react initially to ML Net commands even though Link2 is connected. Link2 The main purpose of the Mark Levinson Link2 protocol is to allow a single “Master” device to control other “Slave” devices. Refer to the product documentation of each Mark Levinson product to verify compatibility and cabling requirements.

  • Page 27: 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. Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both No Power the rear panel connector of the Nº532 and an electrical outlet.
  • Page 28 1. Power-cycle the Nº532, waiting at least 10 seconds between If All Else Fails... powering the Nº532 off and on. 2. Restore the default settings on the internal web page. 3. Visit www.marklevinson.com and search the knowledgebase for more information. 4. Contact your Mark Levinson dealer.

  • Page 29: Fault Protection

    Nº532 Power Amplifier Fault Protection The Nº532 is designed to prevent damage to itself and associated components. These extensive features protect both the critical circuitry of the amplifier itself and shield connected loudspeakers from serious damage due to critical high-power levels. Basic protections designed into the Nº532 include fuses on the AC input line for each transformer to protect against excessive current conditions, such as driving shorted outputs.

  • Page 30: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Mark Levinson 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 31: Specifications

    Nº532 Power Amplifier Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Input & Output Connectors • two balanced XLR inputs • two unbalanced RCA inputs • two “Hurricane” loudspeaker outputs with banana-plug sockets (banana-plug socket not available on the 230 VAC models) Control Connectors •...

  • Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity

    Bedford, MA 01730-1413 The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above. Type of Equipment: Power Amplifier Models: Mark Levinson No. 532 Date: May 2008 Harman Specialty Group Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park Drive Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA...

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