Madrigal Audio mark levinson N 30, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...23 Madrigal Audio Laboratories Inc Operating Manual Mark Levinson N 30 Reference Digital Processor...

Page 2: ...em contact a licensed electrician for assistance 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...

Page 3: ...dio Laboratories thank you for choosing the Mark Levinson N 30 Reference Digital Processor A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device Used properly it will g...

Page 4: ...Placement 10 Ventilation 10 Custom installations 10 Voltage selection 11 Set up and installation 12 Assigning input aliases 12 DIP switch positions for input aliases 14 Preset DIP switch positions 14...

Page 5: ...s not in standby mode this LED remains lighted 3 Source selection buttons Pressing these buttons selects the digital source according to the input connections on the rear panel see Rear panel N 30 On...

Page 6: ...ord a different digital source than the one selected for listening To record a digital source press digital record select The N 30 s Display will show RECORD followed by the source currently selected...

Page 7: ...andard Note The aes ebu LED lights only when AES EBU professional standard recording information is present in the data stream Using AES EBU standard interconnections doesn t activate this LED unless...

Page 8: ...lected digital source according to the connections on the rear panel see Rear panel N 30 3 Sampling frequency This part of the N 30 s Display shows the sampling frequency of the digital input being pr...

Page 9: ...digital recorder the N 30 and an associated preamplifier may create a feedback loop that may damage your system s loudspeakers For guidance in avoiding such a feedback loop consult your Mark Levinson...

Page 10: ...t When using a digital recorder like a DAT that also allows recording of analog signals a specific combination of interconnections and settings on the digital recorder the N 30 and an associated pream...

Page 11: ...by the source selection buttons on the front panel The rec digital output is controlled by the digital record select button and is unaffected by the source selection buttons 9 digital output optical...

Page 12: ...connectors Connect the left channel s analog dc in on the rear panel of the N 30 to the left audio dc out on the rear panel of the PLS 330 likewise connect the right channel s analog dc in on the rea...

Page 13: ...lied AC cable Connect the female end of this cable to the PLS 330 Connect the male end of this cable to wall outlet or to an unswitched convenience outlet like those found on many audio components To...

Page 14: ...elf or in a cabinet where it s convenient to operate Three DC cables are provided to connect the PLS 330 to the N 30 Their lengths allow you to place the PLS 330 so that it won t induce hum in the N 3...

Page 15: ...for your location 50 60HZ 90 110VAC 105 125VAC 180 220VAC 210 240VAC 230 250VAC operating voltage If the voltage indicated is incorrect or if you wish to change the AC operating voltage of the N 30 PL...

Page 16: ...stments The N 30 contains static sensitive components To help prevent damage to the N 30 from electrostatic discharge we recommend that you wear a properly grounded wrist strap while performing this p...

Page 17: ...brace and set it aside Remove screws Remove screws Remove shield plate Remove screws Remove tower brace 5 Touch the shield plate to equalize any remaining static charge 6 Using a 1 Phillips screwdriv...

Page 18: ...ON ON 5 DAT OFF ON OFF 6 CD OFF OFF ON 7 and 8 AUX OFF OFF OFF You may take advantage of these presets and make no adjustments or you may customize the N 30 to match the digital sources in your system...

Page 19: ...HPC is available from your Mark Levinson dealer in various lengths and terminated with RCA and XLR connectors If connecting a digital source which provides only an RCA type digital output it s possib...

Page 20: ...nel of the PLS 330 then connect the AC cord to the AC mains the LED on the PLS 330 and the standby LED on the N 30 will light After a few seconds the N 30 will begin its self test the Display first sh...

Page 21: ...17 Care and maintenance To remove dust from the cabinet of the N 30 use a feather duster To remove dirt and fingerprints we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth...

Page 22: ...Connector complement N 30 2 female RCA type connectors 5 XLR type female connectors 6 XLR type male connectors 3 EIAJ type connectors 1 ST type connector 2 five pin female DC connectors 1 two pin fema...

Page 23: ...16 392 1mm 2 9 16 65 1mm 11 5 8 295 3mm 1 1 2 38 1mm 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 3 4 19 1mm 7 8 22 2mm 1 4 6...

Page 24: ...8mm 15 3 4 400 1mm 1 1 4 31 8mm 1 25 4mm PLS 330 Power Supply 2 1 4 57 2mm 4 101 6mm 15 1 2 393 7mm 1 3 16 30 2mm 1 1 16 27mm 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...

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