Mark Levinson 512 owner manual Shuffle Button Repeat button Mute button, Program Button

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13. Shuffle Button

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15. Mute button

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Randomly sorts the tracks on the loaded disc, creating a new playlist. To shuffle the playback order of the tracks, press the Shuffle button. The front panel displays “SHUFFLING” and playback starts automatically. To cancel Shuffle mode, press the Stop button.

Shuffle mode can be activated when the Nº512 is in Stop mode or when a disc is currently being played. While Shuffle mode is active, some button functions and features may not be available.

Shuffle mode randomly sorts up to 30 tracks. If the disc contains more than 30 tracks, some are not selected.

Scrolls between the normal playback mode and the two available Repeat modes – Track Repeat or Disc Repeat. Multiple presses of the Repeat button scrolls through the available options. When a new mode is selected, the front panel display confirms the selection by briefly displaying a message – REPEAT OFF, REPEAT TRK, OR REPEAT DSC. The Track Repeat or Disc Repeat LEDs on the front panel light if the respective Track Repeat or Disc Repeat options are selected.

Repeat modes continue repeating the track or disc until the Repeat mode is deactivated via the Repeat button, the disc is ejected or the Stop button is pressed.

Mutes the audio outputs. When the Mute button is pressed, the front panel display briefly states “Full Mute” and the output is muted. Press the Mute button again to return the volume to its previous level. Mute is only available if the Volume control is set to variable and is otherwise inactive.

16. Program Button

Allows you to customize the playlist of any CD or SACD disc. This

 

feature is only available when a disc is loaded. Up to 30 tracks can

 

be programmed from a single disc.

 

To select the playlist, press the Program button. The front panel

 

display shows the message “PGM MODE” to indicate that the player

 

is now in Program mode. The display then shows the message “0

 

PGM 0” to indicate that there are currently no tracks in the

 

program.

 

To add tracks to the program, enter the number of each track using

 

the number keypad. After each entry, the display shows the track

 

number and time for the track number pressed. Then the program

 

message follows – the first number is the last track number added to

 

the program, and the last number is the total number of tracks

 

added to the program. When the program is complete, press the

 

Play button to begin the playback.

 

Use the Clear button to delete the last track entry in the program.

 

To cancel the program, press the Program button or the Drawer

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Contents No512 Disc PlayerFCC Notice Important Safety Instructions IiiDocumentation Conventions Safety Terms & SymbolsTerms in This Manual Symbols on Product Mark LevinsonTable of Contents Introduction Product DescriptionQuantity Installation ConsiderationsWhat’s in the Box Available Options Product RegistrationMake Sure all components are properly grounded. Do not PlacementVentilation With ground-lifter or cheater adapters. Doing so may causePower Requirements Operating StatesUnpacking Replacing the Remote Control BatteriesTo replace the remote control batteries About CD-R/CD-RW Disc CompatibilityHandling and Care of Discs Mark Levinson Repeat button Front Panel OverviewTime button Stop button Front Panel Display and IR Receiver LED IndicatorsDisplay button Play button Pause button Standby button Next buttonPrevious button Disc Drawer Drawer button 14. CD/SACD button Power button Special Mode Indicator Track Number Time Indicator Front Panel DisplayNº512 CD/SACD Player Digital Outputs IR Input Rear Panel OverviewAnalog Outputs RS-232 Control port Ethernet port Trigger Input and Output AC InputRemote Control Overview Fast Rewind and Fast Forward button Transport buttonsVolume buttons SACD/CD button Clear buttonPrevious and Next buttons Shuffle Button Repeat button Mute button Program ButtonVolume Fix/Var button Initial Setup Set Up Using Analog to a PreamplifierNo512 CD/SACD Player Set Up Using Analog to an AmplifierNo532 Power Amplifier No502 Media Console Mark Levinson Set Up Using Digital OutputsNo502 Media Console No512 CD/SACD Player Network Setup Internal WebMaterial Requirements Computer RequirementsTo Connect Using a Router O512 Computer Connecting the CablesNetwork Setup Parameters To Connect Without a RouterConnecting With Dhcp Recommended Setting Up Computer To change the host name of the Nº512Network Setup for Windows Connecting With Static IP Addressing To change the IP address of the Nº512 Direct Connection Masters and Slaves Connecting Devices ML NetDiscovering Slaves Troubleshooting No Power No Output Front Panel Display Not WorkingNº512 CD/SACD Player Can’t Assign in ML Net No Response to Commands in ML Net Care & Maintenance Replacing the AC Mains FuseRestoring Factory Defaults Specifications Output ConnectorsDeclaration of Conformity Manufacturer

512 specifications

The Mark Levinson 512 is a high-performance audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that enhances the listening experience through its blend of cutting-edge technology and exquisite design. Known for its exceptional sound quality, the 512 is a flagship product within Mark Levinson's renowned line of audio equipment, appealing to audiophiles seeking the highest fidelity in music reproduction.

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