Mark-levinson 500H User Manual

Owner’s ManualNo500H Series Power Amplifier

Mark Levinson6Front PanelThe front panel contains one LED and one Standby button – as shown.Standby ButtonPlaces the amplifier into Standby mode. Pre

7Nº500H Series Power AmplifierRear PanelThe images below show a one-channel, two-channel, three-channel and five-channel rear panel view.Power SwitchCon

Mark Levinson8Audio Channel InputsOne balanced and one single-ended (unbalanced) connector is available for each audio channel input.Single-Ended Inpu

9Nº500H Series Power AmplifierBanana plugs can also be used to connect the speaker cables to the loudspeaker binding posts. Banana plugs are not availa

Mark Levinson10Material Requirements NoteNetwork SetupThe Nº500H series power amplifier supports a network connection through the Ethernet port. The Nº

11Nº500H Series Power AmplifierThe PC-compatible computer used to connect to the Nº500H series must have the following software installed:• Windows® 2

Mark Levinson12Internal Web Page Network Setup ParametersWhen connected to a computer, the Nº500H series has an internal Web page that provides access

13Nº500H Series Power Amplifier• Subnet Mask – identifies the subnet mask for the Nº500H series. This IP address is automatically assigned by DHCP. I

Mark Levinson14If DHCP is not used, then the computer must be set up too. Use thisproceduretosetupthecomputer,thencontinuetothenextprocedu

15Nº500H Series Power AmplifierNetwork Setup for Windows 20001. From the Start menu, select Settings  Control Panel.2. Double-click on the Network

iiFCC NoticeThis 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. The

Mark Levinson163. SetuptheroutertotheIPaddress192.168.50.x–wherexstands for a number other than 0, 3, 4, 5, 255, or the number used for

17Nº500H Series Power AmplifierUse this procedure to connect directly to a computer if you are not usingarouter.Forthecomputertondtheamplier

Mark Levinson18ML NetThe ML Net protocol allows you to control two or more Mark Levinson products simultaneously via the Ethernet port.Since ML Net op

19Nº500H Series Power AmplifierThe figure below illustrates a typical ML Net setup:Before the master device can control any slave device, the slave devi

Mark Levinson20TroubleshootingIncorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, use this section for troubleshooting infor

21Nº500H Series Power Amplifier1.VerifythatthemasterdeviceandtheNº500Hseriesamplierareproperly connected together with a router.2.Verif

Mark Levinson22Fault ProtectionThe Nº500H series is designed to prevent damage to themselves andassociatedcomponents.Theseextensivefeaturesprote

23Nº500H Series Power AmplifierRestoring Factory DefaultsPressing the Factory Default button on the internal Web page of the amplifier resets all settin

Mark Levinson24Nº531H, 532H, 533H SpecificationsAll specifications are subject to change without notice.Input & Output Connectors •onebalancedXLR

25Nº500H Series Power AmplifierNº535H SpecificationsAll specifications are subject to change without notice.Input & Output Connectors •vebalanced

iiiImportant Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not u

Mark Levinson26Declaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directive(s): 2004/108/ECand2006/95/EC,asamended.Standard(s) to Which Conformity I

Mark LevinsonivSafety Terms & SymbolsThese terms may appear in this manual:Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, i

1Nº500H Series Power AmplifierTable of ContentsIntroduction ... 2 Product D

Mark Levinson2Product DescriptionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nº531H, Nº532H, Nº533H or Nº535H Power Amplifier. True to Mark Levinson® trad

3Nº500H Series Power AmplifierRegister your Nº500H series amplifier online at www.marklevinson.com within 15 days of purchase. Retain the original, da

Mark Levinson4Warning!Caution! DO allow at least 6 inches (15cm) of clearance behind the amplifier so that the power cord and cables have space to bend

5Nº500H Series Power AmplifierIf this case occurs, consider installing a dedicated AC circuit for the system. Contact a licensed electrician for assist