Madrigal Audio mark levinson 30.5, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Madrigal Audio Laboratories Inc Operating Manual Mark Levinson N 30 5 Reference Digital Processor...

Page 2: ...ease the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced...

Page 3: ...tance 3 AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product If an extension cord must be used be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current carrying capacity to power this pro...

Page 4: ...Laboratories thank you for choosing the Mark Levinson N 30 5 Reference Digital Audio Processor A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device Used properly it wi...

Page 5: ...XLR output connector digital 22 Rear panel PLS 330 23 AC power cord polarity 23 Setup and Installation 24 N 30 5 Input Names 24 Making Digital Connections 24 Making Analog Connections 25 Making Link C...

Page 6: ...lation The N 30 5 is designed for continuous operation which is why it features a standby mode rather than a full off mode it is designed to be connected to the AC mains at all times for the best perf...

Page 7: ...ge the AC operating voltage of your N 30 5 PLS 330 as the result of moving to a different country than the one in which you purchased your digital audio processor see your Mark Levinson dealer The N 3...

Page 8: ...long as several minutes 2 CONNECT A DIGITAL SOURCE TO EITHER INPUT 1 OR 4 Inputs 1 and 4 on the N 30 5 are configured from the factory for CD trans ports the most common type of digital transport Inpu...

Page 9: ...f this manual Warm up break in period Although your Mark Levinson N 30 5 digital processor delivers outstanding perfor mance straight out of the box you should expect to hear it continue to improve as...

Page 10: ...se data to fill the gap throw away excess data or revert to non FIFO operation None of these approaches are acceptable Of course you could simply use an extremely large buffer Unfortunately this so lu...

Page 11: ...ther than the balanced aes ebu standard are im mediately converted to balanced signals before any further routing or processing of the signal All digital filtering and processing is implemented in a b...

Page 12: ...d show HD 0 when you return to conventional recordings Older preampli fiers may require a new EPROM to take advantage of this feature This technique ensures that you always get the best possible sound...

Page 13: ...standby mode this LED flashes approximately every five seconds When the N 30 5 is ready to operate that is when it is not in standby mode this LED remains lighted 3 SOURCE SELECTION BUTTONS Pressing t...

Page 14: ...one currently selected press the corresponding source selection button the display will then show the input number of that source for example RECORD CD2 To disable the record output press the button...

Page 15: ...n AES EBU CDs or DATs won t activate the aes ebu LED even if the associated transport is connected according to the AES EBU standard 10 EMPHASIS LED The compact disc standard as created by Sony and Ph...

Page 16: ...NOT USED any unused input DAT Digital Audio Tape DCC Digital Compact Cassette MD Mini Disc CDR Compact Disc Recordable CDI Compact Disc Interactive DBS Digital Broadcast Satellite LD Laser Disc CD Co...

Page 17: ...ng frequencies will be shown 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz After you press one of the source selection buttons the N 30 5 will reduce the volume and the display will show While the N 30 5 is attempting to lo...

Page 18: ...combination of interconnections and settings on the digital recorder the N 30 5 and an associated preamplifier may create a feedback loop that may damage your system s loudspeakers For guidance in av...

Page 19: ...ight through RJ 45 cable If there are additional Mark Levinson Link compatible components in the system place the preamplifier at the end of the chain by connecting the last slave out port to the N 38...

Page 20: ...chassis ground Pin 2 Signal non inverting Pin 3 Signal inverting Connector ground lug chassis ground Caution When using a digital recorder like a DAT that also allows recording of analog signals a sp...

Page 21: ...log signals a specific combination of interconnections and settings on the digital recorder the N 30 5 and an associated preamplifier may create a feedback loop that may damage your system s loudspeak...

Page 22: ...he selected moni tored digital source and employs the aes ebu transmission standard The rec digital output is controlled by the digital record select button and is unaffected by the monitor source sel...

Page 23: ...panel of the PLS 330 likewise connect the right channel s analog dc in on the rear panel of the N 30 5 to the right au dio dc out on the rear panel of the PLS 330 2 DIGITAL DC OUT This output provide...

Page 24: ...y want to hook up your new component and start using it right away CD1 is an AES EBU XLR digital input and CD4 is a S PDIF RCA digital input and both are ready for use as soon as the N 30 5 is powered...

Page 25: ...single ended analog outputs The balanced outputs are generally preferred for their superior immunity to noise All outputs operate at a line level Note the standard line level for balanced interconnect...

Page 26: ...e display and disable the front panel controls when the N 30 5 isn t in use see Front panel N 30 5 Naming Your Inputs All inputs other than 1 and 4 are labelled NOT USED as delivered from the factory...

Page 27: ...f the digital output of your laserdisc player is plugged into the fourth input in which case the display would appear as follows 4 PRESS AND HOLD THE DIGITAL RECORD SELECT BUTTON AGAIN UNTIL NAME CHOS...

Page 28: ...link Standby link This feature links the standby modes of the various Mark Levinson Linked components For example If transport digital processor and preamplifier are in standby mode pressing the tran...

Page 29: ...When HDCD recordings are made one of the encod ing options chosen by the recording engineer results in a playback level that is six decibels lower than normal This change in volume from one CD to the...

Page 30: ...m the PLS 330 double check their DC connections 3 THE N 30 5 DISPLAY READS NO DAS The selected digital source component is turned off The digital connection between the digital source and the N 30 5 i...

Page 31: ...a soft cloth Caution Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the N 30 5 with the dampened cloth Never pour even small amounts of any liquid directly on the N 30 5 as doing...

Page 32: ...luation Return authorization must first be obtained by either calling or writing the factory prior to shipping the component The factory will pay for return shipping charges only in the event that the...

Page 33: ...and the Madrigal Technical Services Department locate and repair the difficulty as quickly as possible A copy of the original bill of sale will serve to verify warranty status Please in clude it with...

Page 34: ...tter 32 kHz under 200 ps Output impedance Less than 6 Mains voltage 100V 120V 200V 220V 240V Mains frequency 50 60 Hz Mains consumption 72 watts Overall dimensions See Dimensions Shipping weight 2 box...

Page 35: ...mm 11 5 8 295 3mm 4 1 4 108mm 15 3 4 400 1mm 1 3 4 44 5mm 1 4 101 6mm N 30 5 Rear Dimensions 3 4 19 1mm 7 8 22 2mm 1 4 6 4mm 7 177 8mm 2 1 16 52 4mm 2 1 4 57 2mm 19 482 6mm 11 5 8 295 3mm 4 1 16 103 2...

Page 36: ...mm 7 16 11 1mm 3 4 19 1mm 1 16 1 6mm 15 16 23 8mm 3 16 4 8mm 5 16 7 9mm 7 1 4 184 2mm 2 1 4 57 2mm 7 8 22 2mm 1 1 16 27mm PLS 330 Front Dimensions 2 1 4 57 2mm 4 1 4 108mm 15 3 4 400 1mm 1 1 4 31 8mm...

Page 37: ...37 PLS 330 Top Dimensions 14 355 6mm 15 1 2 393 7mm 7 8 22 2mm 14 7 8 377 8mm 7 8 22 2mm 2 7 8 73mm 7 8 22 2mm 5 3 4 146 1mm...

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