Mark Levinson 512 Owner's Manual

No512CD/SACD™Disc PlayerOwner’s Manual

6Mark LevinsonUnpackingPerform 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

7Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerDisc CompatibilityThe Nº512 CD/SACD player can play back discs bearing any of the following logos:About CD-R/CD-RWCD-R/CD-RW dis

8Mark LevinsonDO return discs to their cases when not in use. Discs should be stored in an upright position out of direct sunlight and excessive heat,

9Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerFront Panel OverviewThe numbers in the Nº512 front panel illustration correspond with the summary list of items below.1. Time bu

10Mark LevinsonREPEAT DSC. The Track Repeat or Disc Repeat LEDs on the front panel light if the respective Track Repeat or Disc Repeat options are sel

11Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player7. Play buttonStarts playback of a loaded CD or SACD disc. From a newly loaded disc, pressing the Play button begins playback f

12Mark Levinson11. Previous buttonAllows you to restart the current track or to fast rewind () through the disc. To restart the current track – press

13Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerThe SACD LED under the front panel display lights when a SACD disc is loaded into the player. If the CD layer is selected on th

14Mark LevinsonFront Panel DisplayThe front panel display of the Nº512 CD/SACD player contains 16 characters, which display control, track, and status

15Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerThe four time modes available are:• Time Elapsed in Track – indicates how much time has elapsed in the track currently being pl

FCC 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. These

16Mark LevinsonRear Panel OverviewThe numbers in the Nº512 rear panel illustration correspond with the summary list of items below. 1. Analog outputs2

17Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player4. RS-232 Control portProvides serial control through a standard RS-232 connection. Refer to the separate document, Nº512 Seria

18Mark LevinsonRemote Control OverviewThe numbers in the Nº512 remote control illustration correspond with the summary list of items below.1. Drawer b

19Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player1. Drawer buttonControls the disc drawer. Pressing the button opens, or closes, the drawer. The drawer can also be closed by ge

20Mark LevinsonPressing Play also takes the Nº512 out of Standby mode. If the player had a disc loaded when put into Standby mode, the disc starts pla

21Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player8. Number KeypadIncludes the buttons 0 through 9 and the +10 button. The number keypad is used to enter specific track numbers.

22Mark Levinson13. Shuffle ButtonRandomly sorts the tracks on the loaded disc, creating a new playlist. To shuffle the playback order of the tracks, p

23Nº512 CD/SACD™ Playerbutton. When a program is canceled, the player returns to normal operation and the program is deleted from memory.Program mode

24Mark LevinsonInitial SetupThe player can be connected using either analog or digital outputs. Use the appropriate setup procedure below.Set Up Using

25Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerSet Up Using Analogto an AmplifierTo set up the Nº512 using the analog audio outputs directly into an amplifier, perform the fo

iii1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Cl

26Mark LevinsonSet Up Using DigitalOutputsTo set up the Nº512 using the digital audio outputs, perform the following steps. Refer to the cabling diagr

27Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerInternal Web PageWhen connected to a computer, the Nº512 has an internal Web page that provides access to:• Network Setup – all

28Mark LevinsonNote The Nº512 does not support wireless connection. However, a cable attached from the player to a wireless adapter can be used to int

29Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerConnecting the CablesThe Nº512 can be connected to the computer in two ways – through a router or directly to the computer. Bef

30Mark Levinsonto eight characters that can be modified via the internal Web page. The second part contains the last six characters of the MAC address

31Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerTo change the host name of the Nº512:A. Type the new name into the white box to the right of the parameter. The new name must b

32Mark Levinson7. Select the “Use the Following IP Address” option. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway boxes are no longer grayed out an

33Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player7. Select the “Use the Following IP Address” option. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway boxes are no longer graye

34Mark LevinsonNote 192.168.50.8 is the default static IP address for the Nº512. The router must be on the same subnet as the player and computer, but

35Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerDirect ConnectionIf you are not using a router, use this procedure to connect directly to a computer. For the computer to find

ivMark LevinsonSafety Terms & SymbolsTerms in This ManualThese terms may appear in this manual:Warning! Calls attention to a procedure, practice,

36Mark LevinsonML NetThe ML Net protocol allows you to control two or more Mark Levinson products simultaneously via the Ethernet port. Note Since ML

37Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerThe figure below illustrates a typical ML Net setup:If more devices are desired than the router can handle, connect the additio

38Mark LevinsonTroubleshootingIncorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, see this section for troubleshooting infor

39Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerDisc Loads but Won’tPlay1. Verify that the disc uses formatting that is supported by the Nº512 CD/SACD player. Refer to the lis

40Mark LevinsonCan’t Assign in ML NetYou must assign the slave from the master device. Verify that the slave you want to assign is listed in the maste

41Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerCare & MaintenanceThe Nº512 requires routine care and maintenance to ensure optimal performance. The bulleted items indicat

42Mark LevinsonRestoring Factory DefaultsPressing the Factory Default button on the internal Web page of the Nº512 player resets all settings to their

43Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerSpecificationsAll specifications are subject to change without notice.Output Connectors • two balanced XLR analog outputs• two

44Mark LevinsonDeclaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directive(s):2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC, as amended.Standard(s) to Which Conformity Is

1Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerTable of ContentsIntroduction ... 2Product Description

2Mark LevinsonIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Mark Levinson® Nº512 CD/SACD player. Product DescriptionThe Nº512 CD/SACD player is designed fo

3Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerWhat’s in the BoxThe following are included with your Nº512 CD/SACD player:Available OptionsThe following optional accessories a

4Mark LevinsonPlacement andVentilationDO install the Nº512 CD/SACD player on its own shelf for proper ventilation.DO install the Nº512 chassis on a so

5Nº512 CD/SACD™ PlayerPower RequirementsAt the factory, the Nº512 CD/SACD player is configured for 100, 120, 220, or 230–240 VAC power operation at 50