Mark Levinson 360 Specifications

Madri gal Audio Laboratories, Inc.Operating ManualMark Levinson®Nº30.6Reference DigitalProcessor

10Special Design FeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the Nº30.6 Reference Digital Audio Processor.The Madrigal design team is confident you wi

11A larger buffer implies a longer delay between when information goes in andwhen it starts coming back out. With laserdiscs, for example, you must ke

12HDCD® Gain-MatchingSome HDCD-encoded recordings are mastered at a level which is noticeably lower(6 dB) than conventional recordings, to allow for g

13displayintensitycopy protect aes/ebu emphasisdigital recordselectpolarityinvert12345678standbyREFERENCE DIGITALPROCESSORNº 30.65378941061MADRIGAL AU

145DISPLAY INTENSITYPressing this button varies the brightness of the display. Four brightness lev-els are available.When power is first applied to th

157 POLARITY INVERTPressing this button inverts the polarity of the digital signal, to compensatefor polarity differences during the recording process

16Display, Nº30.61INPUT ALIASThis part of the Nº30.6’s display shows the name of the input selected, asdetermined during setup (see “Assigning input n

173 SAMPLING FREQUENCYThis part of the Nº30.6’s display shows the sampling frequency of the digi-tal input being processed, expressed in kilohertz (kH

18PUSH PUSH PUSHright channelanalog outputbalanced analogoutputanalog dc inleft channelanalog outputbalanced analogoutputanalog dc indigitaldc in 1 2

19Connect the left channel’s analog dc in on the rear panel of the Nº30.6 tothe left analog dc out on the rear panel of the PLS-330; likewise, connect

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER S

20RJ-45 cables and connectors are used throughout the world for both tele-communications and computers, and are widely available. The connectorsare cr

21These inputs conform to the Sony/Philips Digital Interface Standard (S/PDIF),which calls for a 75Ω transmission of the DAS. Use a digital interconne

22Caution! When using a digital recorder (like a DAT) that also allowsrecording of analog signals, a specific combination ofinterconnections and setti

234left analog dcoutright analog dcout50 – 60HZ90 – 110VAC~~~105 – 125VAC180 – 220VAC210 – 240VAC230 – 250VAC~~~operating voltage:WARNING: BEFORE ATTE

24Setup and InstallationCaution! For your protection, review “Important Safety Instructions”before you install your Nº30.6/PLS-330.Nº30.6 Input Names

25signed for S/PDIF interconnection (via RCA-type connectors). Both are available invarious lengths from your Mark Levinson dealer.Using appropriate c

26Making Power SupplyConnectionsAfter making all signal connections, connect the left channel’s analog dc in onthe rear panel of the Nº30.6 to the lef

273 PRESS THE SELECTED INPUT BUTTON REPEATEDLY UNTIL YOU SEE THENAME YOU WISH TO USEThis action will cause the display to cycle through the list of av

28Linked functionsThe Nº30.6 has the ability to “link” six of its functions to compatible MarkLevinson components (like the Nº31.5 Reference CD Transp

29When the components are linked, all displays will be set to thesame brightness. Pressing display intensity on either componentwill affect both displ

Impor tant Saf ety InstructionsPlease read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your Mark Levinson compo-nent.1.

30TroubleshootingIn general, refer any service problems to your Mark Levinson dealer. Before con-tacting your dealer, however, check to see if the pro

31• to mute its digital output entirely, or• to downsample (to a maximum of 16 bits/48 kHz).Conveying the full 24/96 digital material out of a transpo

32Care and maintenanceTo remove dust from the cabinet of the Nº30.6, use a feather duster. To removedirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alco

33U.S. and Canadian Warranty90-Day Limited Warranty This Mark Levinson® product is warranted to be free from defects in material andworkmanship under

34Obtaining ServiceWe take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity makethese professionals ideally suited to assist with our

35SpecificationsThe correlation between published specifications and sonic quality is unreliable. Alist of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All tech

36DimensionsNº30.6 Front Dimensions7/8"(22.2mm)7/8"(22.2mm)1/8"(3.2mm)7-1/4"(184.2mm)2-1/8"(54mm)2-1/4"(57.2mm)19-3/8&qu

37Nº30.6 Top Dimensions11-5/16"(287.3mm)15-7/16"(392.1mm)2-9/16"(65.1mm)11-5/8"(295.3mm)1-1/2"(38.1mm)7/16"(11.1mm)3/4&q

630342 © 9/1998 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.is a registered trademark of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc.

4From all of us at Madrigal Audio Laboratories, thank you for choosing the MarkLevinson Nº30.6 Reference Digital Audio Processor.A great deal of effor

5Table of ContentsUnpacking and Placement ... 6Unpacking the Nº30.6 ...

6Unpacking and PlacementUnpacking the Nº30.6 Unpack your Nº30.6 Reference Digital Processor and PLS-330 Power Supply andremove all accessories from th

7Operating VoltageThe PLS-330 is set at the factory (internally) for 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V, or 240V ACmains operation at either 50 or 60Hz. (230V/50H

8A Quick Start…We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening totheir new components, and that reading the manual is often

95 CONNECT THE AC CORD TO THE PLS-330 AND TO YOUR AC OUTLETThe AC recepticle for the power cord is located underneath the PLS-330, inthe center of the