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Owner’s Manual
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N 512
CD/SACD™
Disc Player
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FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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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 with a dry cloth only. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-t
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Mark Levinson Safety Terms & Symbols These terms may appear in this manual: Terms 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! Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the component. Note Calls attention to information that is
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................ 2 Product Description ...................................................................2 What’s in the Box .......................................................................3 Available Options .......................................................................3 Product Registration ...................................................................3 Install
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Mark Levinson Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Mark Levinson® Nº512 CD/SACD player. The Nº512 CD/SACD player is designed for aural excellence. Product Description Incorporating the best of past Mark Levinson designs, the Nº512 provides the highest standard of two-channel audio performance available, seamlessly supporting the playback of both SACD and PCM data types. From its classic industrial design to the thorough listening tests performed before release, the Nº512 meets the
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player The following are included with your Nº512 CD/SACD player: What’s in the Box Item Quantity Nº512 CD/SACD player 1 Nº512 remote control (with two AA alkaline 1 batteries installed) Nº512 owner’s manual (this document) 1 White gloves 1 pair Detachable AC power cord* 1 *Varies by destination country The following optional accessories are available for purchase: Available Options � Rack mount kit – provides the mounting hardware necessary to install the Nº512 into an equipment
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Mark Levinson Placement and DO install the Nº512 CD/SACD player on its own shelf for proper Ventilation ventilation. DO install the Nº512 chassis on a solid, flat, level surface. DO install the Nº512 CD/SACD player close to associated components to keep interconnecting cables as short as possible. DO select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight. DO allow at least 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10cm) of clearance above the CD/SACD player for proper heat dissipation. DO NOT place the Nº5
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player Power Requirements At the factory, the Nº512 CD/SACD player is configured for 100, 120, 220, or 230–240 VAC power operation at 50Hz or 60Hz. Before operating the Nº512, ensure that the power label on the rear panel near the AC input connector indicates the correct operating voltage. 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 operatin
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Mark Levinson Unpacking Perform the following steps to unpack the new Nº512 CD/SACD player. 1. Position the box so that the top side is facing up. 2. Use a utility knife to slice open the box and lift the box sides apart to reveal the inner box. 3. Carefully slice open the inner box and lift the box sides apart. 4. Remove the white accessory box and put it aside. 5. Carefully lift the Nº512 out of the box. 6. Remove the foam inserts from the sides of the player. 7. Remove the antistatic bag fr
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player Disc Compatibility The Nº512 CD/SACD player can play back discs bearing any of the following logos: Super Audio CD: � Single layer, dual layer or hybrid layer � 5” or 3” discs � Digital audio (DSD) Audio CD: 5” or 3” discs Linear PCM digital audio CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded in the Audio CD format and finalized About CD-R/CD-RW correctly are playable. However, depending upon the quality of the disc and/or condition of the recording, some CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be playab
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Mark Levinson DO return discs to their cases when not in use. Discs should be stored in an upright position out of direct sunlight and excessive heat, humidity or cold. Long exposure to high temperatures may warp the disc. DO clean a dirty disc by carefully wiping the recorded surface of the disc from the hole in the center straight outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth. Caution! Dirty or damaged discs might affect playback performance or damage the player. DO NOT attempt t
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player Front Panel Overview The numbers in the Nº512 front panel illustration correspond with the summary list of items below. 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 15 11 14 13 12 10 9 1. Time button 8. Pause button 9 2. Repeat button 9. Standby button 3. Display button 10. Next button 4. Front Panel Display and IR 11. Previous button Receiver 12. Disc Drawer 5. LED Indicators 13. Drawer button 6. Stop button 14. CD/SACD button 7. Play button 15. Power button Indicates the time mode that is used on th
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Mark Levinson REPEAT DSC. The Track Repeat or Disc Repeat LEDs on the front panel light if the respective Track Repeat or Disc Repeat options are selected. Repeat modes continue repeating the track or disc until the Repeat mode is deactivated via the Repeat button, the disc is ejected or the Stop button is pressed. Controls the brightness intensity level of the front panel display 3. Display button and all LEDs. Multiple presses of the Display button scrolls through the brightness levels
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player Starts playback of a loaded CD or SACD disc. From a newly loaded 7. Play button disc, pressing the Play button begins playback from the first track on the disc. If the disc is in Pause mode, then pressing the Play button resumes playback from the same point at which it was paused. If the Play button is pressed while the drawer is open, the drawer closes and, if a disc was loaded, begins playing. Some disc formats may not be supported by the Nº512 player. Refer to the
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Mark Levinson Allows you to restart the current track or to fast rewind ( ) through 11. Previous button the disc. To restart the current track – press the button once to return to the beginning of the currently playing track. If the playback is within the first second of the track, then pressing the Previous button returns the playback to the beginning of the previous track. To fast rewind – press and hold the button for longer than one second, then release. The Nº512 rewinds through the d
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player The SACD LED under the front panel display lights when a SACD disc is loaded into the player. If the CD layer is selected on the disc, then the SACD LED is not lit. Once playback of the SACD disc has started, the CD/SACD button becomes inactive. Only when the player is in Stop mode can the different layers of the SACD be accessed. Note If a normal CD is loaded in the player, then this button is inactive and has no function. Controls the AC input to the Nº512 when the s
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Mark Levinson Front Panel Display The front panel display of the Nº512 CD/SACD player contains 16 characters, which display control, track, and status information. The placement of the information within the display identifies the type of information displayed, as shown in the figure below. MESSAGE AREA : >>> || 1 2 2 4 1 3 TRACK TIME INDICATOR SPECIAL MODE NUMBER INDICATOR The first four character positions of the front panel display are used Special Mode to indicate the Pause, Fast Forward
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Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player The four time modes available are: � Time Elapsed in Track – indicates how much time has elapsed in the track currently being played. The Time on Disc and Time Remaining LEDs are NOT lit. This is the default value for all discs initially. � Time Remaining on Track – indicates how much time remains on the track currently being played. Only the Time Remaining LED is lit. � Time Elapsed on Disc –indicates the total amount of time that the disc has been playing. Only the
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Mark Levinson Rear Panel Overview The numbers in the Nº512 rear panel illustration correspond with the summary list of items below. 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1. Analog outputs 5. Ethernet port 2. Digital outputs 6. Trigger input and output 3. IR input 7. AC input 16 4. RS-232 control port Provide two balanced XLR and two single-ended (unbalanced) RCA 1. Analog Outputs connectors for the stereo analog audio output. The pin assignments, shown on the left, of the XLR-type female input connector are consis
