Related Manuals for Mark Levinson ?37
Summary of Contents for Mark Levinson ?37
- Page 1 Operating Manual ® Mark Levinson Nº37 CD Transport Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc.
- Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
-
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Mark Levinson com- ponent. 1. ALWAYS disconnect your entire system from the AC mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Unpacking and Placement ............... 6 Unpacking the Nº37 ..................6 Remove the Transport Screws ................6 Placement of the Nº37 ..................6 Operating Voltage & Frequency ............... 7 Voltage label ....................7 A Quick Start… .................... 8 Warm up/break-in period ................. - Page 5 Programming the Nº37 ................33 Introduction to Playlists ..................33 Assembling a Playlist ..................34 Programming by Omission ................34 Saving a Playlist ....................34 Reviewing a Playlist ..................34 Deleting a Track from a Playlist ..............35 Adding a Track to a Playlist ................35 Overriding a Playlist ..................
-
Page 6: Unpacking And Placement
Included with your new Mark Levinson product is a pair of knit, white gloves designed to assist you in the initial unpacking and placement of your new pur- chase. -
Page 7: Operating Voltage & Frequency
If the AC mains voltage or frequency indicated on your Nº37 is incorrect, please contact your local, authorized Mark Levinson dealer or distributor. The Nº37 can easily be powered by a normal 15-ampere AC mains line. If other devices are also powered from the same AC line, their additional power con- sumption should be taken into account. -
Page 8: A Quick Start
A Quick Start… We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a later time—perhaps while listening to music with the new product itself. We strongly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly, as the Nº37 CD Trans- port incorporates many unusual features that enhance its operation. -
Page 9: Warm Up/Break-In Period
Congratulations! Y ou should now be able to enjoy your favorite music while reading the rest of this manual. (Please, do read the rest of this manual.) Although your Mark Levinson Nº37 CD Transport delivers outstanding perfor- Warm up/break-in period... -
Page 10: Special Design Features
To the contrary, the various stages of signal processing be- tween the laser pickup and the final output can only contribute additional jitter of their own. The Mark Levinson Nº37 leaps beyond conventional digital audio technology by employing a proprietary, closed-loop jitter-reduction system in conjunction with a double speed drive. -
Page 11: Industrial Design
CD can be enjoyed. Even a sophisticated system with any components can thus offer one-button simplicity of operation. In short, the Mark Levinson Nº37 establishes a new standard for performance and practicality among high end CD transports and should be auditioned by anyone... -
Page 12: Front Panel, Nº37
Pressing display intensity once more returns the display to its brightest level. (If other Mark Levinson components in the system are “Linked” to the Nº37, all display intensities can change in unison. See Linked Functions for more in- formation.) If the display is set to “off”... - Page 13 In addition to receiving IR commands, the Nº37 has the ability to teach a learning remote control its own commands from an IR transmitter located in this same area. (See Using Learning Remote Controls for more informa- tion.) SPECIAL MODE INDICATOR The first character in the display is reserved for indication of special modes of operation.
- Page 14 REPEAT BUTTON Y ou may choose to either repeat the entire disc (including any programs you might have entered for that particular disc) or an individual track by pressing the button. From normal operation, the first press of the repeat repeat button will cause the display to show momentarily, and RPT DISC...
- Page 15 DISC REPEAT LED This LED is lit when the Nº37 is set to repeat a disc (or a disc’s program, if it has one) endlessly . This feature is accessed using the repeat button (see number 7, above). PREV/REW BUTTON Pressing this button momentarily will return you to the beginning of the track.
-
Page 16: Playing "Index 0
TIME ON DISC AND TIME REMAINING LED INDICATORS These LEDs are used to indicate which of the four available display modes the Nº37 is in. The four indications of time that can be displayed are: • (neither LED lit) time elapsed in track •... -
Page 17: Auto Standby
Y ou may force the Nº37 into mode by pressing and hold- extended pause ing the button (on either the front panel or the remote control) until pause the display shows X-PAUSE. In effect, is much like , with the exception that press- extended pause stop will return you to the point on the disc where you had left off lis-... -
Page 18: Display Messages, Nº37
Display Messages, Nº37 In addition to its normal task of displaying the track number and time, the display of the Nº37 provides many helpful messages about current status and operations. Here are some of the messages you may see, and what they mean. •... - Page 19 • : When AC power is first applied to the Nº37, this mes- POWER-UP sage is displayed while the Nº37 checks its circuitry and software to ensure proper operation. • : Shown momentarily when the Nº37 has been placed RANDOM into its mode (see p.
-
Page 20: Rear Panel, Nº37
CD TRANSPORT Nº 37 d e s i g n e d a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d i n U . S . A . communications por ts d i g i t a l o u t p u t s MADRIGAL aes / ebu external... -
Page 21: Linking Connections
Nº 37 standby invert teach ir there is a Mark Levinson Link-compatible preamplifier in the system, place slave in digital output it at the end of the chain of line-level components by connecting the last source component’s port to the preamplifier’s port. -
Page 22: Building Link Cables
5-12 volts @ less than 100 mA If you would like more information on the possibility of using an infrared repeater with your Nº37, please contact your Mark Levinson dealer. AES/EBU DIGITAL OUTPUT This output provides the digital audio signal ) via cables equipped with XLR-type connectors to the digital audio processor. - Page 23 BNC S/PDIF ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT This output provides the digital audio signal ) via cables equipped with BNC-type connectors to the digital processor. This input conforms to the Sony/Philips Digital Interface Standard (S/PDIF), which calls for a 75Ω transmission of the DAS. Use a digital interconnecting cable specifically designed for the 75Ω...
-
Page 24: Remote Control, Nº37
Remote Control, Nº37 IR TRANSMITTER WINDOW The Nº37’s Remote Control sends infrared (IR) commands through its pro- MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES jection lens, and the Nº37 receives IR commands through its Remote sensor window. (See “Front Panel, Nº37”). If either of these lenses is obstructed, •... -
Page 25: Random Play
: Press once to enter mode (repeating the rpt disc/trk disc repeat entire disc, or an entire playlist if one is entered). This action will illuminate the disc repeat LED . Press a second time to enter the mode (repeating a single track ad nauseum). A third track repeat press will cycle you back to normal operation, as will pressing stop... - Page 26 Linked Mark Levinson preamplifier, minimizing the need to juggle mul- tiple remotes. Since this function depends on the ability of the Nº37 to pass the instruction to the Nº38 (for example), the two components must be connected by a Link cable, and operate within a system which has a “master”...
-
Page 27: Analog Input Switching
Alternatively, you may force the button to select from Analog Input Switching input select among your analog inputs on a Linked Mark Levinson preampli- fier by pressing and holding the button until it shows DIGITAL then clicking the button to change it to... -
Page 28: Optimum Ir Reception Window
Optimum IR reception window 30° 30° If the requirements of your installation preclude a clean line of sight between the Nº37 and your listening position, you may want to consider using an infrared re- peater to route the remote control’s commands directly to the Nº37, using the ex- ternal ir input on the rear panel. -
Page 29: Setup And Installation
75Ω interconnection (via either RCA or BNC connectors). S/PDIF Both cables are available in various lengths from your Mark Levinson dealer. Using an appropriate cable, connect an output of your Nº37 to a suitable input of your digital processor. -
Page 30: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Before operating your Nº37, take a minute to become familiar with its controls and their locations. (See “Front Panel” and “Remote Control.”) To load a CD: Loading a CD 1. Make sure that the switch is set to the “|” position. main power 2. -
Page 31: Direct Time Access
Y ou may search for a particular passage on the CD using fast forward rewind, by pressing and holding the next previous buttons (respectively). Use the reduced-volume audible scan available during these modes to search the CD until the laser pickup reaches the passage you want to hear. As soon as you release the button, play resumes. -
Page 32: Repeat Disc
A–B beginning of the A–B loop, press play If your Nº37 is linked to a compatible Mark Levinson digital processor via the Polarity communication ports , you may change the playback polarity . (See Linked Func- tions.) Press on the Nº37’s Remote Control, and the Nº37 will instruct the... -
Page 33: Programming The Nº37
Programming the Nº37 Introduction to Playlists Rather than playing an entire CD, you may choose to play only certain selections. To do this, you create a “playlist.” If this is a one-time playlist, it may be used im- mediately upon being created (and will vanish when a new playlist is created). Alternatively, thousands of playlists may be stored in the Nº37’s permanent memory, at which point each becomes the default playlist for the particular disc with which it is associated (until you explicitly change it). -
Page 34: Assembling A Playlist
To assemble a new playlist: Assembling a Playlist 1. Load a CD, and wait for the display to show the number of tracks and their total playing time. 2. Using the buttons (or the numbered buttons on next previous the Remote Control), select the first track in your playlist. 3. -
Page 35: Deleting A Track From A Playlist
Y ou may delete any selection from a playlist. To delete a selection: Deleting a Track from a Playlist 1. Load a CD for which you’ve already saved a program (the letter will appear preceding the track number on the Display); or load an unprogrammed CD, then assemble a program. -
Page 36: Why Polarity Programming
During the recording process, the polarity of the recorded signal is typically in- Why Polarity Programming? verted many times. If the total number of 180° inversions is even, the “net” polar- ity remains unchanged; if odd, a 180° polarity inversion is introduced. Some people are quite sensitive to this distinction. -
Page 37: Track-By-Track Polarity Programming
PRESS AND HOLD THE PROGRAM + BUTTON The display will show SAVED to indicate that it has saved your polarity pro- gram for the entire disc. Track-by-Track Some discs seem to flip back and forth in polarity between one track and the Polarity Programming next. -
Page 38: Linked Functions
Name link: The Mark Levinson digital transport’s name link auto- Name link matically overrides the name setting for its input. When you select the Nº37’s input on the processor, it will show No37 on its display . -
Page 39: Changing Link Options
“on” (“|”) posi- tion and the unit is not in “standby .” Note: To change your Nº37’s link settings, your Mark Levinson digital processor also must be con- nected (Linked) and turned on. 2. Press and hold the front-panel... -
Page 40: Using Learning Remote Controls
Using Learning Remote Controls The Nº37 includes both an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter. With this capability, it can “teach” a learning remote control any commands that might be needed for remote operation. Specifically, the Nº37 can send all of the necessary IR commands from its display window, enabling you to teach a learning remote any or all of its pre-pro- grammed commands, as well as some optional special commands that are avail-... -
Page 41: Teaching Other Nº37 Commands
REPEAT THE PROCESS OF “TEACHING” NEW COMMANDS TO THE VARIOUS BUTTONS ON YOUR REMOTE CONTROL UNTIL ALL APPROPRIATE OR DESIRED FRONT PANEL COMMANDS HAVE BEEN LEARNED BY YOUR REMOTE WHEN FINISHED, EXIT THE TEACH IR MODE BY ALLOWING THE Nº37 TO “TIMEOUT”... -
Page 42: Special Commands Table
Stop HRD STOP *Note that these functions only apply to systems that include appro- priate, Linked Mark Levinson components. MOMENTARILY PRESS THE REPEAT BUTTON TO TRANSMIT THE SELECTED CODE Line up the IR window of your remote control with the left side of the dis- play of the Nº37, at a distance of approximately 2"-6". - Page 43 REPEAT THE PROCESS OF “TEACHING” NEW SPECIAL COMMANDS UNTIL ALL DESIRED COMMANDS HAVE BEEN LEARNED BY YOUR REMOTE CONTROL. If you take longer than approximately ten seconds between button pushes, the Nº37 will time out and return to normal operation. If this occurs, return to step #1 in this section.
-
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting In general, refer any service problems to your Mark Levinson dealer. Before con- tacting your dealer, however, check to see if the problem is listed here. If it is, try the suggested solutions. If none of these solves the problem, contact your Mark Levinson dealer. - Page 45 Y ou may have older versions of the system software in your asso- ciated Mark Levinson components which do not fully support all Linked functions. Contact your Mark Levinson dealer with the model and serial numbers of your Mark Levinson components. If needed, new EPROMs will be provided at no charge.
-
Page 46: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of the Nº37, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Caution! Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the Nº37 with the dampened cloth. -
Page 47: U.s. And Canadian Warranty
Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., P . O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457. Five Year Extended Warranty The extended warranty for this Mark Levinson product is five (5) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, any Mark Levinson component ex- hibiting defects in materials and/or workmanship will be repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge for either parts or labor, at our factory . -
Page 48: Obtaining Service
We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your Mark Levinson component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Y our dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally , or whether to contact Madrigal for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. -
Page 49: Specifications
Specifications The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality is unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be sub- ject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measurements of the Nº37 yield excellent results by any standards. However, only those specifications that apply to its actual operation are included here. -
Page 50: Dimensions
Dimensions 13.38" 34 cm 0.425" 7.68" 2.85" 1.1 cm 19.5 cm 7.24 cm 0.10" 2.00" 5.1 cm 5.45" 5.25" 13.8 cm 13.3 cm 12.25" 31.1 cm 15.55" 6.25" 39.5 cm 15.9 cm 11.55" 29.3 cm 15.75" 40 cm 12.25" 31.1 cm 5.45"... -
Page 51: Installation Notes
Installation Notes... - Page 52 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. 2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781 Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone: (860) 346-0896 Fax: (860) 346-1540 http://www.madrigal.com/ MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES is a registered trademark of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. a Harman International company 630156-9 © 6/1998 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.