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Nº502 Specifications

Inputs

HDMI

Six HDMI Type A, Version 1.1, 19-pin connectors

Analog Video

• Four component video – one BNC & three RCA

connectors (Y, Pb, Pr)

• Three S-video connectors

• Three composite video, RCA connectors

Digital Audio

• Six S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and three S/PDIF optical

(TOSlink) connectors

• Coaxial and optical input connectors conform to

IEC-958, S/PDIF standards

• Two AES/EBU inputs, XLR connectors

Analog Audio

• One unbalanced 8-channel input array, RCA connectors

• Four unbalanced stereo pairs, RCA connectors

• Two balanced stereo pairs, XLR connectors

• Four microphone inputs, 3.5mm mini plug, accepts either

stereo plug (tip/ring/sleeve) or mono plug (tip/sleeve)

Outputs

HDMI | Two HDMI Type A, Version 1.1, 19-pin connectors

Analog Video

• One component with three BNC connectors (Y, Pb, Pr)

• One composite monitor, RCA connector

Analog Audio

• One unbalanced 7.4-channel array, RCA connectors

• One balanced 7.4-channel array, XLR connectors

• Remote Zone

• One unbalanced stereo pair, RCA connectors

HDMI Formats

HDMI Input

• Video: 480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

• Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2,

96, 176.4, and 192kHz)

HDMI Output

• Video: 480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

• Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS, and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2,

96, 176.4, and 192kHz)

Control Inputs & Outputs

• One RS-232 port, RJ-11 connector

• One Ethernet port, RJ-45 connector

• One ML link port, RJ-45 connector

• Four programmable trigger outputs, 3.5mm mini

plug, accepts either stereo plug (tip/ring/sleeve) or

mono plug (tip/sleeve)

• Output Voltage: 12V

• Output Current: 100mA

• One IR receiver, on front panel

• One IR Input jack, 3.5mm mini plug, accepts either stereo

plug (tip/ring/sleeve) or mono plug (tip/sleeve), 12V

Component Video Performance

Compatibility

480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i

A/D Conversion

12-bit, 110MHz (4x SD, 2x ED, 1x HD oversampling)

D/A Conversion

14-bit, oversampling to 216MHz

Input/Output Levels

• Y: 1.0Vp-p with 75 ohms load (700mVp-p video)

• Pb/Pr: +/–350mV with 75W load (700mVp-p)

S-Video and Composite Video Performance

Compatibility

NTSC/PAL

A/D Conversion

12-bit, 110MHz (4x SD, 2x ED, 1x HD oversampling)

Composite Input Level

1.0Vp-p with 75 ohms load

S-Video Input Level

• Y (Luma): 1.0Vp-p with 75 ohms load (700mVp-p video)

• C (Chroma): 300mVp-p with 75W load

Composite Monitor Output Level

• 1.0Vp-p with 75 ohms load

The Experience

Perhaps the most unexpected aspect of the Nº502 is the

impressive graphical user interface (GUI). Utilizing a separate

graphics engine with bit-accurate graphics for all output

resolutions, setting up and using the Nº502 is an absolute joy.

Set-up can be accomplished by using the remote control and

the screen in the theater, or by using the buttons and the screen

on the front panel. The GUI on both is the same, so if you can’t

access the screen in the theater for whatever reason, you can

still use the front panel and benefit from the same beautiful

GUI. This is essential for systems where the Nº502 is located out

of sight from the screen in the theater. It also facilitates easier

configuration of other components connected to the Nº502

that also utilize on-screen menus for set-up.

The hierarchal structure of the menus makes it easy to navigate

and further simplify its use. Each screen displays a menu path,

ensuring that you know where you are in the menu system at

all times. Controls are duplicated on both the remote control

and the front panel, so access is convenient whether the Nº502

is within reach or out of sight. All custom setup features are

stored, and the custom configuration can even be saved to a

personal computer through an Ethernet port for additional

peace of mind.

The Nº502 is equipped with a state-of-the-art auto calibration

system that accurately calculates speaker distances, output

levels and full room equalization in less than ten minutes.

Automatic calibration is available for every speaker

configuration and improves sound quality by removing the

interference of sound reflections that are caused by the room

itself. These reflections, or room modes, can be detrimental to

your listening experience by making the sound appear too loud

or too soft at various frequencies and cause lingering

resonances which mask the finer details in the sound. The

Nº502 room equalization effectively eliminates these room

modes and makes the entire system, including the room itself,

sound more neutral and true to the original recording. Once

set-up, the Nº502 is a breeze to

use. Day-to-day controls are kept separate from set-up controls

and all you need do is select an activity such as; “Watch a film,”

“Listen to music,” or “Watch TV” and adjust the volume. Each

activity automatically loads a speaker configuration, an audio

profile and a video profile. This allows the Nº502 to essentially

reconfigure itself automatically to provide the desired listening

and viewing experience for each and every activity.

Control of the Nº502 is accomplished in a number of different

ways. There is the backlit, metal remote control, which feels

both substantial and elegant in your hand and was designed

with a minimal amount of buttons to make it easy to use. There

are the front panel controls for when you are within reach of

the Nº502. But perhaps the most extensive way to control the

Nº502 is by utilizing its RS-232 port in conjunction with a third

party controller, such as those available from Crestron or AMX.

This allows true two-way control of the Nº502 and if the

control system also has video input capability, the ability to send

the picture that is normally displayed on the front panel of the

Nº502 directly into the control system. This puts the GUI of the

Nº502 and the preview feature right into the touch-screen

controller itself, allowing these features to be used wherever the

controller is. In addition, the Nº502 includes a proprietary Mark

Levinson protocol called ML Net which utilizes Ethernet to

provide additional functions when other ML Net equipped

devices are connected to the Nº502.

The Final Word

The Nº502 is a remarkably powerful and flexible media console

for the ultimate home entertainment system and is designed in

every detail to provide the absolute best in film and music

reproduction. It is this meticulous attention to detail that

makes a Mark Levinson product stand above the rest. It sets a

new standard for audio and video performance, control and

flexibility in a single chassis design. Using only the finest

materials and parts, the Nº502 honors the Mark Levinson

tradition and is sure to satisfy even the most demanding

enthusiast.

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