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SAMPLING FREQUENCY

This part of the Nº30.6’s display shows the

sampling frequency

of the digi-

tal input being processed, expressed in kilohertz (kHz). One of five sam-
pling frequencies will be shown:

32kHz

,

44.1kHz

,

48kHz

,

88.2kHz

,

96kHz

.

After you press one of the source selection buttons, the Nº30.6 will reduce
the volume and the display will show:

While the Nº30.6 is attempting to lock onto a digital signal, the display will
show:

If no digital signal is present (if the source is turned off, is improperly con-
nected, or is disconnected), the display will show:

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Summary of Contents for Mark Levinson N 30.6

Page 1: ...MadrigalAudioLaboratories Inc OperatingManual Mark Levinson N 30 6 Reference Digital Processor...

Page 2: ...ase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced...

Page 3: ...tance 3 AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product If an extension cord must be used be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current carrying capacity to power this pro...

Page 4: ...aboratories thank you for choosing the Mark Levinson N 30 6 Reference Digital Audio Processor A great deal of effort went into the design and construction of this precision de vice Used properly it wi...

Page 5: ...XLR output connector digital 21 Rear pan el PLS 330 22 AC power cord polarity 22 Setup and Installation 23 N 30 6 Input Names 23 Making Digital Connections 23 Making Analog Connections 24 Making Link...

Page 6: ...lation The N 30 6 is designed for continuous operation which is why it features a standby mode rather than a full off mode it is designed to be connected to the AC mains at all times for the best perf...

Page 7: ...hange the AC operating voltage of your N 30 6 PLS 330 as the result of moving to a different country than the one in which you purchased your digital audio processor see your Mark Levinson dealer The...

Page 8: ...ke as long as several minutes 2 CONNECT A DIGITAL SOURCE TO EITHER INPUT 1 OR 5 Inputs 1 and 5 on the N 30 6 are configured from the factory for CD trans ports the most common type of digital transpor...

Page 9: ...avorite music while reading the rest of this manual Warm up break in period Although your Mark Levinson N 30 6 digital processor delivers outstanding perfor mance straight out of the box you should ex...

Page 10: ...d 16 bit CDs The High Definition Compatible Digi tal format retains much of the resolution inherent in professional twenty bit re cordings by encoding this information more efficiently within the sixt...

Page 11: ...ws or empties The Intelligent FIFO operates at all sampling rates improving the quality of every connected digital source component Superior isolation between sources One of the advantages of a separa...

Page 12: ...ding being played through the N 360S it will revert to normal and show HD 0 when you return to conventional recordings Older N 38 and N 38S pream plifiers may require a new EPROM to take advantage of...

Page 13: ...in standby mode this LED flashes approximately every five seconds When the N 30 6 is ready to operate that is when it is not in standby mode this LED remains lit 3 SOURCE SELECTION BUTTONS Pressing th...

Page 14: ...example If you want to record a different source than the one currently selected press the corresponding source selection button the display will then show the input number of that source for example...

Page 15: ...on AES EBU CDs or DATs won t activate the aes ebu LED even if the associated transport is con nected according to the AES EBU standard 10 EMPHASIS LED The compact disc standard as created by Sony and...

Page 16: ...ey are listed below NOT USED any unused input CD Compact Disc DVD Digital Video or Versatile Disc LD Laser Disc DAT Digital Audio Tape DCC Digital Compact Cassette MD Mini Disc CDR Compact Disc Record...

Page 17: ...quencies will be shown 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz After you press one of the source selection buttons the N 30 6 will reduce the volume and the display will show While the N 30 6 is attempting...

Page 18: ...These outputs provide balanced line level analog audio via cables equipped with XLR type connectors to a preamplifier integrated amplifier or receiver equipped with balanced inputs see Set up and inst...

Page 19: ...r of and central clearinghouse for inter component communications Other compo nents such as digital transports are connected to the Master as Slaves and can be daisy chained using their Slave In and S...

Page 20: ...panel of the PLS 330 7 AES EBU ELECTRICAL DIGITAL INPUTS 1 3 These inputs accept the digital audio signal DAS via cables equipped with XLR type connectors from digital sources such as a compact disc...

Page 21: ...pre amplifier integrated amplifier or receiver equipped with XLR type digital inputs Male XLR output connector digital 1 2 3 Pin 1 Chassis ground Pin 2 non inverting DAS Pin 3 inverting DAS Connector...

Page 22: ...alog signals a specific combination of interconnections and settings on the digital recorder the N 30 6 and an associated preamplifier may create a feedback loop that may damage your system s loudspea...

Page 23: ...0 6 to the left analog 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 N 30 6 to the right analog dc out on the rear panel of the PLS...

Page 24: ...l input and CD5 is a S PDIF RCA digital input and both are ready for use as soon as the N 30 6 is powered up and con nected to the rest of the system Other inputs are named NOT USED and must be rename...

Page 25: ...heir superior immunity to noise All outputs operate at a line level Note the standard line level for balanced interconnection is six decibels higher than for single ended interconnections For analog a...

Page 26: ...nd disable the front panel controls when the N 30 6 isn t in use see Front panel N 30 6 Naming Your Inputs All inputs other than 1 and 5 are labelled NOT USED as delivered from the factory and will ne...

Page 27: ...f the digital output of your laserdisc player is plugged into the fourth input in which case the display would appear as follows 4 PRESS AND HOLD THE DIGITAL RECORD SELECT BUTTON AGAIN UNTIL NAME CHOS...

Page 28: ...nk Standby link This feature links the standby modes of the various Mark Levinson Linked components For example If transport digital processor and preamplifier are in standby mode pressing the transpo...

Page 29: ...n HDCD recordings are made one of the encod ing options chosen by the recording engineer results in a playback level that is six decibels lower than normal This change in volume from one CD to the nex...

Page 30: ...selected digital source component is turned off The digital connection between the digital source and the N 30 6 is faulty The CD is inserted upside down in the CD transport 4 THE LINKED FUNCTIONS DO...

Page 31: ...no output at all either No DAS or digital silence again due to CSS and how it is implemented in your transport 7 I HAVE NEVER SEEN 96KHZ ON ANY DVD I PLAY INCLUDING SOME THAT I KNOW HAVE IT AND PLAY O...

Page 32: ...a soft cloth Caution Always apply the isopropyl alcohol to the soft cloth and then wipe the N 30 6 with the dampened cloth Never pour even small amounts of any liquid directly on the N 30 6 as doing...

Page 33: ...luation Return authorization must first be obtained by either calling or writing the factory prior to shipping the component The factory will pay for return shipping charges only in the event that the...

Page 34: ...and the Madrigal Technical Services Department locate and repair the difficulty as quickly as possible A copy of the original bill of sale will serve to verify warranty status Please in clude it with...

Page 35: ...n 6 Mains voltage 100V 120V 220V 230V 240V Mains frequency 50 60 Hz Mains consumption 72 watts Overall dimensions See Dimensions Shipping weight 2 boxes 89 lbs 40 37kg Input complement N 30 6 3 XLR ty...

Page 36: ...dc in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 digital inputs master RS 232 electrical digital outputs optical electrical rec monitor rec optical balanced analog output balanced analog output communication ports control ports...

Page 37: ...mm 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 2mm 4 1 4 108mm 15 3 4 400 1mm 1 1 4 31 8mm...

Page 38: ...atories Inc a Harman International company HDCD and High Definition Compatible Digital are registered trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES R Madrigal Audio Laboratories In...

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