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Mark Levinson 536 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual -536 Monaural Amplifier...

  • Page 2: Fcc Notice

    CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B). 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 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. 8.
  • Page 4 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

    Nº536 Series Power Amplifier Table of Contents About This Document ..................2 Introduction ......................2 Installation Considerations ................. 4 Power Requirements .................... 5 Front Panel ......................5 Rear Panel ......................6 Operation ....................... 8 Faults & Troubleshooting ..................9 Care & Maintenance .................... 10 Specifications ......................

  • Page 6: About This Document

    New technologies present new approaches, while looking to the past provides - 536 inspiration for the future. It was in that spirit that the Mark Levinson N Monaural Amplifier was developed: an amplifier advised by the traditions and art of classic amplifier design, and infused with modern technology. A fully discrete, differential, direct-coupled signal path;...
  • Page 7 TO-220 Schottky rectifiers per output stage (16 total) and 18 filter capacitors per output stage (36 total) for a grand total of 169,200 microfarads of - 536 also features a custom-designed, low noise storage capacitance. The N toroidal transformer, rated for 1,800VA total continuous power with separate secondary windings for each output stage.

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    Mark Levinson Installation Considerations The N - 536 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to instructions included in this section and to precautions included throughout this owner’s manual. Unpacking DO save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs.

  • Page 9: Power Requirements

    Caution! DO NOT attempt to adjust the operating voltage. Consult a Mark 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.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Engineering Society. Refer to the operating manual of your preamplifier to ensure that the pin assignments of its balanced output connectors correspond to the N -536. If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
  • Page 11 XLR outputs, use the XLR output. Set the toggle switch to the position closest to the RCA connector. Loudspeaker Binding The N -536 amplifier utilizes custom-made, gold-plated, high-current loudspeaker binding posts. The positive binding posts, labeled + (positive), Posts are red; the negative binding posts are black and are labeled – (negative).

  • Page 12: Operation

    AC input connector indicates an operating voltage compatible with the voltage level of the electrical outlet you intend to use. Network Connection The N - 536 connects to your network through an Ethernet cable. When connected, the N - 536’s Ethernet connector’s status LED flashes. RS-232 Connector This connector is provided to enable configuration and control of the amplifier from a personal computer equipped with a serial port.

  • Page 13: Faults & Troubleshooting

    -536 internal webpage. 3. Load a N -536 setup file on the root of a USB flash drive connected to the unit’s USB-A port. To load the file, power down the unit using the rear- panel power switch, insert the drive, and turn power on.

  • Page 14: Care & Maintenance

    NO SIGNAL AT THE SPEAKER OUTPUTS • Examine all audio cables to ensure a solid connection between the - 536 and all associated components. Examine the speaker cables to ensure a solid connection between the N -536 and the speakers. Make sure that the connected speakers are operational.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Nº536 Series Power Amplifier • To remove dirt and fingerprints from the amplifier’s exterior surface, use a soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use metal polish or a cloth made with steel wool. • If needed, this cloth can be dampened with isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT dampen the cloth with Benzene, acetone-based cleaners, or other commercial cleaners.

  • Page 16: Declaration Of Conformity

    To declare that the product listed below Type of Equipment: Power Amplifier - 536 Models: Mark Levinson N is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislation: EMC Directive 2004/108/ EC, LVD Directive 2006/95/EC, ErP Directive 2012/27/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, if used for its intended use and that the following harmonised standards have been applied: 1.

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