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Madrigal Audio mark levinson Nº30 Operating Manual
Summary of mark levinson Nº30
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23 madrigal audio laboratories, inc. Operating manual mark levinson ® nº30 reference digital processor.
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25 important safety instructions please read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your nº30 reference digital processor. 1. Always disconnect your entire system from the ac mains before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any component. 2. T...
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26 from all of us at madrigal audio laboratories, thank you for choosing the mark levinson ® nº30 reference digital 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 4: Table of Contents
27 table of contents front panel, nº30 ......................................................................................... 1 display, nº30 ................................................................................................ 4 rear panel, nº30 ..........................................
Page 5: Front Panel, Nº30
1 display intensity copy protect aes/ebu emphasis digital record select madrigal audio laboratories polarity invert 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 standby reference digital processor nº 30 5 3 7 8 9 4 10 6 2 1 front panel, nº30 1 standby provided the nº30 is connected to ac power (via the pls-330), pressing this b...
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2 4 display see "display, nº30." 5 display intensity pressing this button varies the brightness of the display. Four brightness levels are available. When power is first applied to the nº30 (or when power is restored after an interruption), the display is automatically set to its brightest level. Pr...
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3 7 polarity invert pressing this button inverts the polarity of the digital signal, to compensate for differences in phase 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. No...
Page 8: Display, Nº30
4 1 2 3 display, nº30 1 input alias this part of the nº30's display shows the type of input selected, according to the settings of the internal dip switches (see "assigning input aliases" in the "installation" section of this manual). The input aliases available are: cd (compact disc), ld (laser dis...
Page 9: Rear Panel, Nº30
5 rear panel, nº30 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 7 8 9 master slave electrical digital outputs optical electrical rec monitor rec optical communication ports balanc...
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6 4 communication ports these ports are reserved for connection to certain compatible mark levinson components. Complete instructions are included in those components' operating manuals. 5 digital dc in this input accepts dc power from the pls-330 (via the supplied cable equipped with two-pin connec...
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7 8 digital outputs, electrical these outputs provide digital audio (das, via cables equipped with xlr-type connectors) to a digital processor, digital audio tape recorder, preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver equipped with xlr-type digital inputs. Pin 1: chassis ground pin 2: das + (non-...
Page 12: Rear Panel, Pls-330
8 4 left analog dc out right analog dc out 50 – 60hz 90 – 110vac ~ ~ ~ 105 – 125vac 180 – 220vac 210 – 240vac 230 – 250vac ~ ~ ~ operating voltage: warning: before attempting to operate this device, refer to owner's manual for proper operating instructions and safety precautions. Hazardous voltage a...
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9 4 ac power connector (on bottom) this input accepts ac power from the ac mains (via the supplied ac cable). Connect the female end of this cable to the pls-330. Connect the male end of this cable to wall outlet or to an "unswitched" convenience outlet like those found on many audio components. To ...
Page 14: Unpacking and Placement
10 unpacking and placement unpack your nº30 reference digital processor/pls-330 power supply and remove all accessories from the cartons. Keep all packing materials for future transport. Carefully inspect your nº30. If you find any damage or flaws, see your mark levinson dealer immediately. The nº30...
Page 15: Voltage Selection
11 voltage selection the pls-330 is factory-set (internally) for 100v, 120v, 200v, 220v, or 240v ac mains operation @ 50 or 60hz. Make sure that the label on the rear panel of the pls-330 indicates the correct ac operating voltage for your location: 50 – 60hz 90 – 110vac ~ ~ ~ 105 – 125vac 180 – 220...
Page 16: Set-Up and Installation
12 set-up and installation for your protection, review "important safety instructions" before you install your nº30/pls-330. The nº30 allows you to assign one of six "aliases" to each of the eight digital inputs. The alias you assign to an input is shown on the display when a source is selected (see...
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13 4. Set the nº30 upright again. Using a #1 phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the tower brace. Remove the brace and set it aside. Remove screws remove screws remove shield plate remove screws remove tower brace 5. Touch the shield plate to equalize any remaining static charge. 6....
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14 each of these dip switches' eight miniature switches corresponds to digital inputs 1 through 8. To assign an alias to an input, you must set the corresponding miniature switch to the proper position on each of the three dip switches. Here are the settings for the six available aliases: digital so...
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15 10. Tip the nº30 onto its side again and carefully slide the top cover into place. 11. Replace the eight screws securing the top cover. The nº30 incorporates rca-type and xlr-type electrical connectors, and eiaj-type and st-type optical connectors for audio signal input and output. For analog aud...
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16 be sure all associated equipment is disconnected from the ac mains. After making all signal connections and internal adjustments, connect the left channel's analog dc in on the rear panel of the nº30 to the left audio dc out on the rear panel of the pls-330; likewise, connect the right channel's ...
Page 21: Care and Maintenance
17 care and maintenance to remove dust from the cabinet of the nº30, use a feather duster. To remove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth..
Page 22: Specifications
18 specifications the correlation between published specifications and sonic quality is unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation. Measurements of the nº30 yield excellent results by any s...
Page 23: Dimensions
19 nº30 reference digital processor 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) 11-5/16" (287.3mm) 15-7/16" (392.1mm) 2-9/16" (65.1mm) 11-5/8" (295.3mm) 1-1...
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20 2-1/4" (57.2mm) 4-1/4" (108mm) 15-3/4" (400.1mm) 1-1/4" (31.8mm) 1" (25.4mm) pls-330 power supply 2-1/4" (57.2mm) 4" (101.6mm) 15-1/2" (393.7mm) 1-3/16" (30.2mm) 1-1/16" (27mm) 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" (146.1m...
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22 630081 ©1992 madrigal audio laboratories, inc. All rights reserved. Printed in usa ® madrigal audio laboratories, inc. 2081 south main street, p.O. Box 781 middletown, connecticut 06457 usa telephone: (203) 346-0896 or 344-9300 fax: (203) 346-1540 is a registered trademark of madrigal audio labor...