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Madrigal Audio Mark Levinson 39 Operating Manual

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Summary of Mark Levinson 39

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    Madrigal audio laboratories, inc. Operating manual mark levinson ® nº39 cd 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 compo- nent. 1. Always disconnect your entire system from the ac mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. This produc...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    4 table of contents unpacking and placement ....................................................................... 6 unpacking the nº39 .......................................................................................... 6 remove the transport screw ..............................................

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    5 programming the nº39 ............................................................................. 35 introduction to playlists .................................................................................... 35 assembling a playlist ...............................................................

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Placement

    6 unpacking and placement unpacking the nº39 unpack your nº39 cd processor and remove all accessories from the carton. Important! Keep all packing materials for future transport of your nº39. Shipping your new component in anything other than its purpose-designed packing material may result in damag...

  • Page 7: Operating Voltage

    7 operating voltage & frequency the nº39 cd processor is set at the factory (internally) for 1100v, 120v, 200v, 220v, or 240v ac mains operation as appropriate for the country in which it is to be sold. Make sure that the label on the rear of the nº39 (adjacent to the power cord) indicates the corre...

  • 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 with the new product itself. We strongly recommend that you read this manual thor...

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    9 5 power up the rest of the system, leaving the power amplifiers for last always turn the power amplifer(s) off first, and on last. This good habit minimizes the opportunity for unexpected transients to be passed to your loudspeakers. Another good habit is to reduce the volume on your pream- plifie...

  • Page 10: Special Design Features

    10 special design features congratulations on your purchase of the nº39 cd processor. The madrigal design team is confident you will enjoy the outstanding performance of the nº39 for many years. In case you are interested in technical details, what follows is a brief outline of some of the key techn...

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    11 two high quality digital output configurations are also supported in the nº39. A new complementary driver for the balanced aes / ebu electrical output delivers out- standing performance to the high quality xlr connector. A single-ended s / pdif electrical output is also provided via an rca connec...

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    12 in short, the mark levinson nº39 establishes a new standard for performance and practicality among high end cd players and should be auditioned by anyone who desires the finest in digital audio. 24-bit digital architecture and hdcd ® compatibility all digital filtering and processing maintains a ...

  • Page 13: Front Panel, Nº39

    13 standby – display intensity disc repeat + prev/rew next/f.Fwd stop/drawer play nº 39 cd processor mode pause repeat madrigal audio laboratories r track repeat time on disc time remaing mode 1 2 4 6 7 8 19 18 17 15 14 12 10 11 13 16 5 3 9 front panel, nº39 1 display intensity pressing this button ...

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    14 in addition to receiving ir commands, the nº39 has the ability to teach a learning remote control its own commands from an ir transmitter located in this same area. (see using learning remote controls for more informa- tion.) 3 special mode indicator the first character in the display is reserved...

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    15 * (note that the volume control is only made available if the nº39’s variable output mode is engaged; see special functions for more information.) any of these four modes (three modes if using the fixed output) may be accessed by repeatedly pressing the mode button, thereby cycling through the op...

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    16 10 mode – and mode + buttons using these two buttons in conjunction with the mode button, any of four different nº39 functions can be controlled from the front panel : • program (for creating custom playlists) • inputs (for selecting a digital source) • times (for selecting a time indication) • v...

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    17 14 next/f.Fwd button pressing this button momentarily will advance the nº39 to the beginning of the next track. Pressing and holding this button will instead perform a fast forward scan of the music, reminiscent of the fast forward function found on many tape decks. This scanning mode may be eith...

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    ) as a reminder that you are in the pause mode. Pressing the pause button a second time will resume play. The extended pause mode after two minutes in pau...

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    19 these options represent the length of time the nº39 before it will automati- cally go into standby. Having made your selection, simply allow the nº39 to timeout (when the display reverts to its normal operation, indicating disc information). You may change your nº39 back to manual standby mode be...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel, Nº39

    20 external i.R. Master / slave out cd player nº 39 d e s i g n e d a n d m a n u f a c t u r e d i n u . S . A . B y madrigal s/n aes / ebu spdif d i g i t a l o u t p u t s c o m mu n i c a t i o n s p o r t s and high definition compatible digital® are registered trademarks of pacific microsonics...

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    21 caution: do not switch power off and on rapidly, as this interrupts the normal power-up sequence. We advise waiting at least five seconds between power cycles. 2 digital outputs these outputs provide digital audio signal ( das ) via cables equipped with either xlr-type or rca-type connectors to a...

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    22 the rca input accepts digital audio signal ( das ) via cables equipped with rca-type connectors from digital sources such as a compact disc transport, laser disc transport, digital audio tape transport, or digital broadcast receiver. The rca input conforms to the sony/philips digital interface st...

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    23 the specifications for this ir input call for a triggering voltage of 5-12 volts at no more than 100 milliamperes of current, with the tip of the 1 ⁄ 8 " mini- plug having positive polarity, as below: ir input tip polarity + – 3-15 volts @ less than 100 ma 5-12 volts @ less than 100 ma if you wou...

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    24 important: if a compatible mark levinson preamplifier (such as the nº38 or nº38s) is linked, it must be the last of the line-level components in the daisy chain. (technically, it serves to terminate the communications bus used by the source components.) electrically, the link connection between t...

  • Page 25: Remote Control, Nº39

    25 remote control, nº39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 stop/dwr 7 pause mode • f.Fwd play • rew mode a–b volume time mute polarity intensity/ •standby input select repeat disc/trk madrigal audio laboratories r 1 2 3 5 6 4 1 ir transmitter window the nº39’s remote control sends infrared (ir) commands through it...

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    26 3 a/b repeat button the nº39 may be set to repeat any contiguous segment of a disc: a-b : press once to establish a beginning point (point a ) for an end- less playback loop. The display will flash the letter b to indicate that it is ready to accept your designated ending point (point b ). (note ...

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    27 these numbers may also be used in conjunction with other features, such as programming and direct access by time. For example, when in the stop mode, you may press 5 and press the prog – button to delete track 5 from your playlist. In this case, the nº39 would play that particular disc normally, ...

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    28 (–) volume : pressing this button on the nº39 remote control will transparently and automatically lower the volume of a linked mark levinson preamplifier, minimizing the need to juggle mul- tiple remotes. Since this function depends on the ability of the nº39 to pass the instruction to the nº38 (...

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    29 if possible, install the nº39 directly opposite from where you’ll normally operate the remote control. In practice, the remote control will operate the nº39 at up to 30 degrees to either side of this direct line. To either side of this line, success- ful ir communication will depend on bounce and...

  • Page 30: Setup and Installation

    30 setup and installation caution! For your protection, review “important safety instructions” before you install your nº39. Connecting ac mains plug the female end of the ac power cord into the appropriate socket on the rear panel of the nº39, being certain to seat it firmly, all the way into the r...

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    31 making link connections the nº39 incorporates sophisticated inter-component communications capabilities when linked to compatible mark levinson components. (see “communication ports” in rear panel, nº39.) if you own compatible mark levinson components, connect them to the nº39 with an eight-condu...

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    33 the reduced-volume audible scan available during these modes to search the cd until the laser pickup reaches the passage you want to hear. (assuming your cd player is set for audible rather than silent scanning. If not, see special functions.) as soon as you release the button, play resumes. If y...

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    34 again two more times (to cycle through track repeat to normal play ). Pressing stop will also restore the nº39 to normal (non-repeating) operation. Repeat track to repeat (continuously) the track in (normal) play, press repeat (or rpt disc/trk on the remote) twice to cycle through disc repeat to ...

  • Page 35: Programming The Nº39

    35 programming the nº39 introduction to playlists rather than playing an entire cd, you may choose to play only certain selections. To do this, you create a “playlist.” if this is a one-time playlist, it may be used im- mediately upon being created (and will vanish when a new playlist is created). A...

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    36 assembling a playlist to assemble a new playlist: 1. Load a cd, and wait for the display to show the number of tracks and their total playing time. 2. Make sure that the nº39 is in the programming mode by clicking the mode button until you see program in the display. 3. Using the next and previou...

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    37 note: if you try to review a nonexistent playlist, the display will show no pgm . 4. To view the next selection, press mode + again, and so on. 5. After you view the last selection, one more press of mode + will cause the display to show end pgm momentarily, and then move on to show the first tra...

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    38 1. Make sure that the nº39 is in the programming mode by clicking the mode button until you see program in the display 2. Press mode – while the cd is loaded, but before play has started. 3. The display will show cleared to indicate that the program has been temporarily overridden the display wil...

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    39 the track display will be preceded by a p , and indicate the total number of tracks and time of the program, not the disc. You must not have a preexisting program if you wish to save a single polarity for the entire disc in one step. To erase a preexisting program, press and hold the mode – butto...

  • Page 40: Special Functions

    40 mode ➜ .............Set up ➜ .............Sound ➜ balance ➜............................Mode + ➜ .......Shifts right () mode – ➜ .......Shifts left mute level ➜........................Mode + ➜ .......More attenuation mode – ➜ .......Less attenuation vol. Lock ➜ .........................Mode + ➜ .....

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    41 nº38s preamplifier, and the nº33 and 300-series power amplifiers). Note: to take advantage of linked functions, you must connect the nº39 to the other components via their communication ports. (see rear panel and setup and installation.) silent/audible cueing the nº39 also gives you the option of...

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    42 wish to use your digital processor with some digital source other than the nº39). • if cd processor, preamplifier and power amplifier are “on” (not in standby mode), pressing the preamp’s standby button will place all four components into standby mode. Name link if you use the nº39 as a transport...

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    43 of the two auxiliary inputs and not the other, setting the unused input to “n.U.” will change the input selection process to a simple toggle between the two used inputs. Labelling both auxiliary inputs “n.U.” will effectively disable the input se- lection process on the nº39, although it will sti...

  • Page 44: Using Learning

    44 using learning remote controls the nº39 includes both an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter. With this capability, it can “teach” a learning remote control any commands that might be needed for remote operation. Specifically, the nº39 can send all of the necessary ir commands from its ...

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    45 4 when finished, exit the teach ir mode by allowing the nº39 to “timeout” you may wish to teach your remote control some of the nº39’s special commands (those for which there is no corresponding front panel button); in this case, you should go directly to the next section. Otherwise, simply avoid...

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    46 special commands table command display positive control for operate operate positive control for standby standby positive control for stop just stop set display intensity to off display 0 set display intensity to medium display 2 positive control for unpause unpause positive control for pause pau...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    47 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 nº39 won...

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    48 ✓ try turning off/disconnecting ac power from both the preampli- fier and the nº39. After several seconds, restore ac power to the preamplifier, then turn on the nº39’s main power switch. Never operate the main power switch without first making sure that power is turned off to your receiver, inte...

  • Page 49: Care and Maintenance

    49 care and maintenance to remove dust from the cabinet of the nº39, 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 nº39 with the dampened cloth. Never pour or spr...

  • Page 50: U.S. And Canadian Warranty

    50 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 51: Obtaining Service

    51 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 52: Specifications

    52 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 nº39 yield excellent results by any...

  • Page 53: Dimensions

    53 dimensions 13.38" 34 cm 7.68" 19.5 cm 13.38" 34 cm 2.25" 5.7 cm 2.96" 7.5 cm 3.76" 9.5 cm 0.08" 2 mm 3.125" 7.9 cm 0.925" 2.3 cm 15.55" 39.5 cm 0.425" 1.1 cm 0.10" 15.75" 40 cm 11.55" 29.3 cm 2.85" 7.24 cm 0.10" 2.5 mm 2.00" 5.1 cm 2.00" 5.1 cm 2.25" 5.7 cm 0.08" 2 mm 0.925" 2.3 cm 5.45" 13.8 cm ...

  • Page 54: Installation Notes

    54 installation notes.

  • Page 55: Installation Notes

    55 installation notes.

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    630160-4 © 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 madrigal audio laboratories r madrigal audio laboratories, inc. 2081 south main street, p.O. Box 781 middletown, co...