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Mark Levinson #52 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 RefeRence PReamPlifieR Quick StaRt Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    table of contentS about thiS document table of contentS About This Document Installation Considerations Unpacking, Placement and Ventilation, Power Requirements, Operating States Getting Started Front-Panel Overview, Rear-Panel Overview, Remote Control Overview Quick Setup and Listen Remote Control, Initial Connections Factory-Default Settings Inputs, Aux Output, Volume Control, Power Management, Advanced Specifications...

  • Page 4: Installation Considerations

    Preamplifier and Mark Levinson dealer. power amplifier(s) to allow the use of shorter speaker wires. Contact your authorized Mark Levinson dealer 2 x IEC power cords (units sold in USA/EU/Korea); for advice. 1 IEC power cord (units sold in China)

  • Page 5: Power Requirements

    Normal. voltage requirements for your N 52 or about the line voltage in your area, contact your authorized Mark Levinson dealer Green: This mode removes power from almost all of the before plugging the N 52 into an AC power outlet.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    52 User Guide. with the Standby LED when the N 52 is in the Normal Standby mode. Preamplifier Logo: The Mark Levinson logo lights when the N 52 is On, and turns off when the N 52 is in Standby or is Off.
  • Page 7 GettinG StaRted Controller chassis controls/indicators Select knob: Rotate this knob to select the desired input to Mute button and LED: Press this button to mute and unmute send to the Main output connectors. The name and volume the level of the Main outputs by the amount determined in level of the selected input are indicated on the Front-Panel the Setup menu.
  • Page 8 GettinG StaRted rear-paNel oVerView 52 coNtroller IR Input RS-232 Connector Port Trigger Ethernet Power Control Input Port Switch Connector Connector Right Channel Left Channel Trigger DC Power AC Mains DC Power Output Connector Port Connector Connector Connector ~ac mains Input Trigger IR Input RS-232...
  • Page 9 GettinG StaRted Controller chassis connectors DC Power connectors: These connectors provide DC power 52 Control connector: This multi-pin connector shares from the Controller chassis to the Preamplifier chassis. control information between the Controller chassis Use the two supplied multi-pin DC power cables to connect and the Preamplifier chassis.
  • Page 10 GettinG StaRted rear-paNel oVerView 52 preampliFier Right Channel Right Channel Left Channel Left Channel Balanced Input Unbalanced Input 52 Control Unbalanced Input Balanced Input Connectors Connectors Connector Connectors Connectors Right Channel Right Channel Phono Left Channel Left Channel Main Output Aux Output Ground Aux Output...
  • Page 11 GettinG StaRted 52 Control connector: This multi-pin connector shares Note: The following Auxiliary output conditions will control information between the Controller chassis and apply if you use the Aux mode to set the Auxiliary the Preamplifier chassis. Use the supplied multi-pin N output signal to anything other than “Off”...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Overview

    GettinG StaRted remote coNtrol oVerView Volume +/– buttons: Press these buttons to adjust the Transmitter volume level of the Main outputs (and of the Aux outputs if you have set them to Main Var[iable] in the Aux mode). The volume changes in 1.0dB increments up to 23.0dB and Standby in 0.1dB increments above 23.0dB.

  • Page 13: Quick Setup And Listen

    Quick SetuP and liSten Quick SetuP and liSten remote coNtrol Battery Replacement Your N 52 remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries already installed. If the remote control seems to operate intermittently, or if the remote control’s IR transmitter LED illuminates dimly or not at all when a button is pressed, replace both batteries with new ones.
  • Page 14 Quick SetuP and liSten iNitial coNNectioNs caUtioN: Before making connections, make sure the 52 and all associated components are powered off and disconnected from electrical outlets. 1. Using one of the supplied DC power cables, connect the Controller’s left-channel DC Power connector to the Preamplifier’s left-channel DC Power connector.
  • Page 15 Quick SetuP and liSten 3. Connect a source component to the desired N Preamplifier input connectors. • Use the N 52 Balanced input connectors numbered 1, 2, or 3 if the source component offers balanced output connectors. • Use the N 52 Unbalanced input connectors numbered 4, 5, 6 or 7 if the source component does not offer balanced output connectors.
  • Page 16 Quick SetuP and liSten 4. Connect the desired N 52 Preamplifier Main output connectors to the associated power amplifier input connectors. • Use the N 52 balanced Main output connectors if the associated power amplifier offers balanced input connectors. • Use the N 52 unbalanced Main output connectors if the associated power amplifier does not offer balanced input connectors.
  • Page 17 Quick SetuP and liSten 5. Connect the supplied power cable to the Controller and into an electrical outlet. 52 coNtroller AC Outlet Power Cable (supplied) 6. Power the N 52 and all associated components on. 8. Make sure the N 52’s volume is set to a reasonable level.

  • Page 18: Factory-Default Settings

    factoRy-default SettinGS factoRy-default SettinGS The following are the factory-default settings for the 52’s Setup menu. For information about all Setup menu settings see the N 52 User Guide, which can be found on the supplied USB memory stick. iNpUts The following setting defaults apply to all Inputs: Name: Input X (the selected input connector number)

  • Page 19: Specifications

    SPecificationS SPecificationS Power Consumption: 65W (maximum) Operating Voltage: 100V – 240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz Gain (line-level stage): 0dB, +6dB, +12dB, or +18dB (user-selectable) Gain (phono stage): +40dB, +60dB @1kHz (user-selectable) Volume Control Range: 80.0dB Gain Resolution: 1.0dB increments up to 23.0dB on display (–57dB to –80dB); 0.1dB increments above 23.0dB on display (0dB to –57dB) Input Overload (line-level): gain...
  • Page 20 Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

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