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Mark Levinson 32 Owner's Manual (80 pages)

Brand: Mark Levinson | Category: Amplifier | Size: 0 MB

Important Safety Instructions

2
- Fcc Notice
  3
- Table of Contents
  5
Section 1: Getting Started

9
- Documentation Conventions
  
  9
- Special Design Features
  
  10
  - Highlights
    12
- Installation Considerations
  
  12
  - Unpacking
    13
  - Product Registration
    13
  - Placement and Ventilation
    13
  - Remote Control Batteries
    14
- Power Requirements
  
  16
  - Warm-Up & Break-In Period
    16
  - Continuous Operation
    16
- Quick Setup and Listen
  
  17
Section 2: Basic Operation

19
- Front Panel
  
  19
  - Power Button
    20
  - Standby Button
    20
  - Preamplifier LED
    20
  - Select Knob
    20
  - Front Panel Display
    21
  - Polarity LED
    21
  - Mono LED
    21
  - Volume Knob
    21
  - Record out Button & LED
    22
  - Display Intensity Button
    22
  - Setup Button & LED
    22
  - Enter Button
    22
  - Balance Button & LED
    22
  - Mute Button & LED
    22
- Rear Panel
  
  23
  - DC Power Connectors
    24
  - Balanced Input Connectors
    25
  - Unbalanced Input Connectors
    25
  - Main Output Connectors
    25
  - Record Output Connectors
    25
  - Phono Module Access Panels
    26
  - Phono Ground Connector
    26
  - Control Ports
    26
  - RS-232 Port
    26
  - Communication Ports
    26
  - IR Input Connector
    27
  - Trigger Input / Trigger Output Connectors
    27
  - Nº25/S DC Power Connector
    27
  - Ac Mains Connector
    27
  - Earth Ground Connector
    28
Remote Control

28
- IR Transmitter
  29
- IR Transmitter LED
  29
- Setup Button
  29
- Polarity Button
  30
- Display Button
  30
- Mono Button
  30
- Enter Button
  30
- Balance Button
  30
- Mute Button
  30
- Select / Buttons
  30
- Volume ± Buttons
  31
- Standby Button
  31
Section 3: Setup Menu

33
Setup Menu Navigation

33
- Setup Button
  34
- Enter Button
  34
- Select Knob & Select / Buttons
  34
- Volume Knob & Volume ± Buttons
  35
Set Inputs

35
- Name
  36
- Gain
  39
- Offset
  39
- Rec.out
  39
Teach IR

40
Setup Parameters

42
- Mute
  42
- Maxvol
  42
- Trig
  43
Section 4: Controls and Modes

45
Standby

45
- Sleep
  45
Display Intensity

46
Polarity

46
Balance

47
Mono Playback Mode

48
- Mode
  48
Record Mode

51
- Activating Record Mode
  51
EQ (Equalizer) Mode

51
- Making EQ Mode Connections
  51
- Configuring the EQ Input
  52
- Configuring the Source Input
  53
- Using EQ Mode
  53
SSP (Surround Sound Processor) Mode

54
Linking

57
- Link Connections
  58
- Creating a Slave Chain
  58
- Link Controls
  62
Section 5: Troubleshooting & Maintaining

65
- Troubleshooting
  
  65
  - No Power
    65
  - No Remote Control Operation
    65
  - No IR Learning
    66
  - No Main Output
    66
  - No Record Output
    66
  - Missing" Input
    66
  - No Link Controls
    67
  - Audible Hum
    67
  - Erratic Behavior
    67
  - If All else Fails
    67
- Restoring Factory-Default Settings
  
  68
- Care & Maintenance
  
  68
Appendix

71
- Specifications
  
  71
  - Power Consumption
    71
  - Operating Voltage
    71
  - Preamplifier Connectors
    71
  - Controller Connectors
    71
  - Gain
    71
  - Volume Control Range
    71
  - Gain Resolution
    72
  - Input Overload
    72
  - Input Impedance
    72
  - Output Impedance
    72
  - Maximum Main Output
    72
  - Thd + N
    72
  - Crosstalk
    72
  - Residual Noise
    72
  - Frequency Response
    72
  - Overall Dimensions
    72
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  73
- Nº32 Controller Dimensions
  
  74
- Nº32 Preamplifier Dimensions
  
  75
- Installation Worksheet
  
  76
Index

77

Mark Levinson 32 Owner's Manual (64 pages)

Brand: Mark Levinson | Category: Amplifier | Size: 0 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
5
Special Design Features of the Nº32 Reference Preamplifier
7
Controller/Preamplifier
7
Architecture
7
A Note about Nomenclature
7
AC Regeneration
7
Dual Mono Design
8
Extraordinary Isolation
8
Fully Balanced Design
8
Discrete Attenuator
8
Arlon 25N Circuit Boards
9
Multiple Outputs
9
Extensive Customization
9
Optional Phono Modules
10
Unpacking and Placement
11
Unpacking
11
Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
11
Placement
11
Continuous Operation
11
Ventilation
12
Operating Voltage
13
Warm up & Break-In Period
13
A Quick Start
14
Front Panel
16
Sleep Timer
20
Rear Panel, Nº32 Controller
21
Building a Link Cable
23
Tip Polarity for External IR Input
23
Rear Panel, Nº32 Preamplifier
26
Remote Control
31
Customizing Your Nº32
34
Setup Overview
34
The Menu System
34
Configuring Line Level Inputs
35
Available Input Names
36
Changing Input Names
36
Input Programming Tip
37
Factory Default Input Names
37
Using Custom Input Names
37
Naming an Input "SSP
37
Naming an Input "EQ
38
Setting Input Gain
38
Setting Input Offsets
39
Setting Record out
40
Configuring Phono Inputs
40
Phono Setup Menu
40
Phono Parameters
41
Teach Ir
42
Setting a Mute Level
43
Setting a Maximum Level
43
Configuring the DC Trigger
43
Checking the Software Version
44
Using the Nº32 with Learning Remote Controls
45
Using the Teach Ir Menu
45
Available Ir Commands
46
Modes of Operation
47
Normal Operation
47
The Record Select Mode
47
The Balance Mode
48
Balance Control Tip
48
Mono Modes
49
Phono Alignment Tip
49
Polarity
49
Reset Defaults
49
Operating Without a Preamplifier
50
Using Surround Sound Processors
51
The SSP Must Not Come after the Preamp
51
The SSP Must Not Come before the Preamp
51
The SSP Must Not be in a Tape Loop
52
The SSP & the Nº32
52
Noise in A/V Systems
52
Linked Functions
54
Display Intensity
54
Standby Link
54
Volume Link
54
Select Link
54
Play Link
55
Record Link
55
HDCD™ Link
55
Care and Maintenance
56
U.S. and Canadian Warranty
57
90-Day Limited Warranty
57
Five Year Extended Warranty
57
Obtaining Service
58
Specifications
59
Dimensions, Nº32 Controller
62
Dimensions, Nº32 Preamplifier
62

Mark Levinson 32 Owner's Manual (34 pages)

Reference Phono Modules

Brand: Mark Levinson | Category: Accessories | Size: 0 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
5
Special Design Features of the Nº32 Reference Preamplifier

6
Unpacking

10
Operating Voltage

11
- Warm up & Break-In Period
  11
Installing the Nº32 Reference Phono Preamplifier Modules

12
- Material Needed
  13
- Installation Procedure
  13
Customizing Your Nº32

19
- Setup Overview
  19
- The Menu System
  19
- Configuring Phono Inputs
  20
- Naming a Phono Input
  21
- Setting the Phono Gain
  21
- Setting (Line) Gain
  22
- Setting the Offset
  22
- Setting the Balance
  23
- Setting the 20 Hz Filter
  23
- Setting the Resistive Load
  23
- Setting the Capacitive Load
  24
Installing a Custom Load

25
Care and Maintenance

29
U.S. and Canadian Warranty

30
- 90-Day Limited Warranty
  30
- Five Year Extended Warranty
  30
Obtaining Service

31
Specifications

32
Installation Notes

33

Mark Levinson 32 Brochure & Specs (8 pages)

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Mark Levinson 32 Owner's Manual (80 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Section 1: Getting Started

Documentation Conventions

Special Design Features

Installation Considerations

Power Requirements

Quick Setup and Listen

Section 2: Basic Operation

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Remote Control

Section 3: Setup Menu

Setup Menu Navigation

Set Inputs

Teach IR

Setup Parameters

Section 4: Controls and Modes

Standby

Display Intensity

Polarity

Balance

Mono Playback Mode

Record Mode

EQ (Equalizer) Mode

SSP (Surround Sound Processor) Mode

Linking

Section 5: Troubleshooting & Maintaining

Troubleshooting

Restoring Factory-Default Settings

Care & Maintenance

Appendix

Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

Nº32 Controller Dimensions

Nº32 Preamplifier Dimensions

Installation Worksheet

Index

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Table of Contents

Special Design Features of the Nº32 Reference Preamplifier

Unpacking

Operating Voltage

Installing the Nº32 Reference Phono Preamplifier Modules

Customizing Your Nº32

Installing a Custom Load

Care and Maintenance

U.S. and Canadian Warranty

Obtaining Service

Specifications

Installation Notes

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