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Madrigal Audio mark levinson 30.5 Operating Manual

Summary of mark levinson 30.5

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    Madrigal audio laboratories, inc. Operating manual mark levinson ® nº30.5 reference digital processor.

  • Page 2: Caution

    Caution risk of electric shock do not open caution: to reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Notice t...

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    Important safety instructions please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your mark levinson com- ponent. 1. Always disconnect your entire system from the ac mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This produc...

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    4 from all of us at madrigal audio laboratories, thank you for choosing the mark levinson nº30.5 reference digital audio processor. A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision device. Used properly, it will give you many years of enjoyment..

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    5 table of contents unpacking and placement ........................................................................ 6 unpacking the nº30.5 ........................................................................................ 6 placement of the nº30.5 ................................................

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Placement

    6 unpacking and placement unpacking the nº30.5 unpack your nº30.5 reference digital processor and pls-330 power supply and remove all accessories from the cartons. Keep all packing materials for future transport. Included with your new mark levinson processor is a pair of knit, white gloves designed...

  • Page 7: Operating Voltage

    7 operating voltage the pls-330 is set at the factory (internally) for 100v, 120v, 200v, 230v, 220v, or 240v ac mains operation @ 50 or 60hz. (230v/50hz only in european union countries, in compliance with ce regulations.) this voltage setting cannot be changed by the user. Make sure that the label ...

  • Page 8: A Quick Start…

    8 a quick start… we recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin listening to their new components, and that reading the manual is often done (if at all) at a later time—perhaps while listening to music through the new product itself. We strongly recommend that you read this manual t...

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    9 5 connect the ac cord to the pls-300 and to your ac outlet the ac recepticle for the power cord is located underneath the pls-330, in the center of the unit. (this design reduces noise by bringing the power into the chassis precisely where it is needed rather than routing it through- out the unit....

  • Page 10: Special Design Features

    10 special design features congratulations on your purchase of the nº30.5 reference digital audio processor. The madrigal design team is confident you will enjoy the outstanding perfor- mance of the nº30.5 for many years. In case you are interested in technical de- tails, what follows is a brief out...

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    11 verts to the recovered clock when the long-term data rate from the transport is extremely inaccurate. (sorry—the digital output of your cd portable will not sound as good as a fine cd transport such as the mark levinson nº31.) superior isolation between sources one of the advantages of a separate...

  • Page 12: Hdcd

    12 hdcd ® gain-matching some hdcd-encoded recordings are mastered at a level which is noticeably lower (6 db) than conventional recordings. To avoid unexpected changes in volume when going from one disc to another, the nº30.5 automatically reduces the volume of all recordings to this “lowest-common-...

  • Page 13: Front Panel, Nº30.5

    13 display intensity copy protect aes/ebu emphasis digital record select polarity invert 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 standby reference digital processor nº 30.5 5 3 7 8 9 4 10 6 1 madrigal audio laboratories 2 front panel, nº30.5 1 standby provided the nº30.5 is connected to ac power (via the pls-330), pressing...

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    14 5 display intensity pressing this button varies the brightness of the display . Four brightness lev- els are available. When power is first applied to the nº30.5 (or when power is restored after an interruption), the display is automatically set to its brightest level. Pressing the display intens...

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    15 7 polarity invert pressing this button inverts the polarity of the digital signal, to compensate for polarity differences during the recording process. Some recordings may simply “sound better” when this function is active. While polarity invert is selected, the led above the button will light. N...

  • Page 16: Display, Nº30.5

    16 display, nº30.5 1 input alias this part of the nº30.5’s display shows the name of the input selected, as determined during setup (see “assigning input names” in the “installation” section of this manual). To facilitate operation in complex, multi-source systems, the nº30.5 is ca- pable of display...

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    17 3 sampling frequency this part of the nº30.5’s display shows the sampling frequency of the digi- tal input being processed, expressed in kilohertz (khz). One of three sam- pling frequencies will be shown: 32khz , 44.1khz , or 48khz . After you press one of the source selection buttons, the nº30.5...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel, Nº30.5

    18 right analog output balanced analog output analog dc in left analog output balanced analog output analog dc in digital dc in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 digital inputs 3 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 master slave electrical digital outputs optical electrical rec monitor rec optical communication ports balanced analog outp...

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    19 connect the left channel’s audio dc in on the rear panel of the nº30.5 to the left audio dc out on the rear panel of the pls-330; likewise, connect the right channel’s audio dc in on the rear panel of the nº30.5 to the right au- dio dc out on the rear panel of the pls-330. 4 communication ports t...

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    20 5 digital dc in this input accepts dc power from the pls-330 (via the supplied cable equipped with two-pin connectors). Connect dc in (digital) on the rear panel of the nº30.5 to the dc out (digi- tal) on the rear panel of the pls-330. 6 aes/ebu electrical digital inputs (1 – 3) these inputs acce...

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    21 caution! 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 nº30.5, and an associated preamplifier may create a “feedback loop” that may damage your system’s loudspeakers. Fo...

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    22 10 electrical digital outputs these outputs provide digital audio signal ( das , via cables equipped with xlr-type connectors) to a digital processor, digital audio tape recorder, pre- amplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver equipped with xlr-type digital inputs. Pin 1: chassis ground pin 2:...

  • Page 23: Rear Panel, Pls-330

    23 3 left analog dc out right analog dc out warning: before attempting to operate this device, refer to owner's manual for proper operating instructions and safety precautions. Hazardous voltage available inside; disconect ac ~ mains cable before removing cover. Digital dc out 1 1 2 rear panel, pls-...

  • Page 24: Setup and Installation

    24 setup and installation caution! For your protection, review “important safety instructions” before you install your nº30.5/pls-330. Nº30.5 input names the nº30.5 allows you to assign any of a wide variety of names to each of the eight digital inputs, shown below: not used (any unused input) dat d...

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    25 for electrical digital interconnection, we recommend madrigal mdc cable. Mdc-1 is designed for aes/ebu interconnection (via xlr-type connectors); mdc-2 is designed for spdif interconnection (via rca-type connectors). Both are available in various lengths from your mark levinson dealer. Using appr...

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    26 making power supply connections after making all signal connections, connect the left channel’s analog dc in on the rear panel of the nº30.5 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 rear panel of the nº30.5 to the right ...

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    27 3 press the selected input button repeatedly until you see the name you wish to use this action will cause the display to cycle through the list of available names, with the input number appended to the end of each name. For ex- ample, you might wish to change cd4 to ld4 if the digital output of ...

  • Page 28: Linked Functions

    28 linked functions the nº30.5 has the ability to “link” six of its functions to compatible mark levinson components (like the nº31 reference cd transport and the nº38 or nº38s preamplifier). Note: to take advantage of linked functions, you must connect the nº30.5 to the other components via their c...

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    29 when the components are linked, all displays will be set to the same brightness. Pressing display intensity on either component will affect both displays. Polarity link ■ polarity link: this links the d/a polarity button on the nº31’s remote control to the polarity invert function of the nº30.5. ...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    30 troubleshooting in general, refer any service problems to your mark levinson dealer. Before con- tacting your dealer, however, check to see if the problem is listed here. If it is, try the suggested solutions. If none of these solves the problem, contact your mark levinson dealer. 1. The nº30.5 w...

  • Page 31: Care and Maintenance

    31 care and maintenance to remove dust from the cabinet of the nº30.5, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Caution! Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the nº30.5 with the dampened cloth. Never pour ev...

  • Page 32: U.S. And Canadian Warranty

    32 u.S. And canadian warranty 90-day limited warranty this mark levinson ® product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. To extend the warranty of this mark levinson product, return the war- ranty...

  • Page 33: Obtaining Service

    33 obtaining service we take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist with our customers’ service needs. If your mark levinson component must be serviced, please contact your dealer. Your dealer will then decide whether the p...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    34 specifications the correlation between published specifications and sonic quality is unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be sub- ject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measurements of the nº30.5 yield excellent results by a...

  • Page 35: Dimensions

    35 dimensions nº30.5 front dimensions 7/8" (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" (492.1mm) 11-5/8" (295.3mm) 4-1/4" (108mm) 15-3/4" (400.1mm) 1-3/4" (44.5mm) 1 4" (101.6mm) nº30.5 rear dimensions 3/4" (19.1mm) 7/8" (22.2mm) 1/4" (6.4mm) 7" (177.8m...

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    36 nº30.5 top dimensions 11-5/16" (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" (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) pls-330 front dimensions 2-1/4" (57.2...

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    37 pls-330 top dimensions 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) 7/8" (22.2mm) 5-3/4" (146.1mm).

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    630131-6 © 6/1998 madrigal audio laboratories, inc. All rights reserved. Printed in u.S.A. Is a registered trademark of madrigal audio laboratories, inc. A harman international company hdcd ® and high definition compatible digital ® are registered trademarks of pacific microsonics, inc. Madrigal aud...