Mark Levinson 532 Installation Considerations, Product Registration, Unpacking, Placement

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Mark Levinson

Product Registration

Register your Nº532 online at www.marklevinson.com within 15

 

days of purchase. Retain the original, dated sales receipt as proof of

 

warranty coverage.

 

Installation Considerations

 

The Nº532 dual monaural power amplifier requires special care

 

during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular

 

attention to instructions included in this section and to precautions

 

included throughout this owner’s manual.

Unpacking

DO save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs.

 

DO inspect the Nº532 for signs of damage during shipment. If

 

damage is discovered, contact your authorized Mark Levinson

 

dealer for assistance in making appropriate claims.

 

DO locate and remove the accessory bag from the carton. Make

 

sure it contains all of the items listed in the “What’s in the Box”

 

table on the previous page. If not, contact your authorized Mark

 

Levinson dealer.

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DO NOT attempt to lift or move the No532 power amplifier

Caution!

 

without adequate assistance. The shipping weight of the No532

 

exceeds what a single person should lift alone. To avoid injury or

 

damage to the No532, at least two people are required to lift or

 

move the amplifier.

 

Two pairs of knit white gloves with special gripping surfaces on

 

the palms and fingers are included with the No532 . Wear these

 

gloves when lifting or moving the amplifier.

 

 

Placement and

DO install the Nº532 power amplifier on its own shelf for proper

Ventilation

ventilation.

 

DO install the Nº532 chassis on a solid, flat, level surface.

 

DO install the Nº532 power amplifier close to associated

 

components to keep interconnecting cables as short as possible.

 

DO select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.

 

DO allow at least 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10cm) of clearance above and

 

on each side of the amplifier for proper heat dissipation.

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Contents No532 Power Amplifier FCC Notice Important Safety Instructions IiiMark Levinson Safety Terms & SymbolsDocumentation Conventions Table of Contents Introduction Product DescriptionWhat’s in the Box QuantityInstallation Considerations PlacementProduct Registration UnpackingPower Requirements Operating States Standby Button Status LED Standby Button Power Power ButtonFront Panel Rear Panel Mark Levinson Status LEDAudio Channel Inputs Loudspeaker Binding PostsSingle-Ended Inputs Balanced InputsTrigger Input Output Power Save Mode Switch Ethernet Port AC Input Network SetupLink2 Ports Material Requirements Computer Connecting the Cables To Connect Using a Router O532 Computer Internal WebTo Connect Without a Router Crossover Cable No532 ComputerNetwork Setup Parameters Connecting With Dhcp Recommended To change the Host Name of the Nº532 Setting Up ComputerNetwork Setup for Windows XP Network Setup for Windows Connecting With Static IP Addressing To change the Host Name of the Nº532 Direct Connection Masters and Slaves Connecting Devices ML NetDiscovering Slaves Status Reporting Fault Reporting Link2 ML Net and Link2Can’t Assign in ML Net TroubleshootingNo Power No Output Mark Levinson Fault Protection ML Net Fault ConditionsRestoring Factory Defaults Care & MaintenanceSpecifications Input & Output ConnectorsDeclaration of Conformity Manufacturer

532 specifications

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