Initial Setup; Set Up Using Analog To A Preamplifier - Mark Levinson 512 Owner's Manual

Set Up Using Analog
to a Preamplifier
SINGLE-ENDED ANALOG
N o 512 CD/SACD Player
Left - RCA
Right - RCA
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N 502 Media Console
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BALANCED ANALOG
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N 512 CD/SACD Player
XLR - Left
Right - XLR
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N 502 Media Console

Initial Setup

The player can be connected using either analog or digital outputs.
Use the appropriate setup procedure below.
To set up the Nº512 using the analog audio outputs into a
preamplifier, perform the following steps. Refer to the cabling
diagram on the left, as needed.
1. Ensure that all components are powered off before making
connections.
2. Connect an audio cable from the Nº512 rear panel Analog
Output Right connector to the Analog Input Right connector on
the preamplifier rear panel. RCA or XLR connectors may be
used.
3. Connect an audio cable from the Nº512 rear panel Analog
Output Left connector to the Analog Input Left connector on
the preamplifier rear panel. RCA or XLR connectors may be
used.
4. Turn on the Nº512 player.
5. Turn on the preamplifier.
6. Turn on the amplifier.
7. Do not proceed until all equipment has gone through its
initialization process and is fully powered on.
8. On the Nº512, press the Drawer button on the front panel to
open the CD drawer.
9. Place a CD or SACD disc in the drawer. Make sure that the disc is
data-side down and seated properly in the drawer.
10. Press the Drawer button to close the drawer.
11. Press the Play button after the disc has loaded.
The first track should now be playing.
If you do not hear audible sound, refer to the "Troubleshooting"
section found later in the manual for suggestions.
Mark Levinson