Mark Levinson 53 owner manual Link2

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Link2

The main purpose of the Mark Levinson Link2 protocol is to allow a single “master” device to control other “slave” devices. Refer to the product documentation of each Mark Levinson product to verify compatibility and cabling requirements.

To use Link2, all devices are daisy-chained together as demonstrated in the figure on the left. Each “chain” can have only one master device; all other devices in the chain become slaves. Slave devices receive and respond to the commands of the master device. The Nº53 amplifer is always a slave device.

Ensure that all components are powered off before connecting the Link2 ports and ensure that there are no audio sources active. Once connected, power on the linked components one at a time to ensure proper functioning of the Link2 controls. The master device must be powered on first.

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Allow each component to complete the initialization sequence before proceeding to the next component. When all components have been powered on, put the master device into Standby mode again. Link2 does not activate until the master device is put into Standby mode (after initial power-up).

The Nº53 slave(s) can perform the following Link2 functions:

Synchronized LEDs – the Standby LED of the Nº53 blinks in unison with the master device.

Standby Link – the master device controls the Standby state of the Nº53 amplifier.

Fault Condition Reporting – if the Nº53 experiences a fault condition, the fault is reported on the master device.

The Nº53 uses 8-to-8 pin Cat 5 or link cable. Older products use

8-to-6 pin link cable. We recommend using Cat 5 cables for greater quality and noise immunity.

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Contents No53 Reference Power Amplifier FCC Notice Important Safety Instructions IiiSafety Terms & Symbols Terms in This Manual Symbols on ProductDocumentation Conventions Mark LevinsonTable of Contents Introduction Product DescriptionNº53 Power Amplifier Quantity What’s in the BoxProduct Registration Installation Considerations PlacementUnpacking VentilationPower Requirements Make Sure all components are properly grounded. Do notWith ground-lifter or cheater adapters. Doing so may cause Result in personal injuries and/or product damageOperating States Front Panel Front PanelStatus LED Standby ButtonPower Power Switch ~ AC Mains RelayRear Panel AC input ~ AC MainsInput Loudspeaker Binding PostsPin Assignments Power Save Mode Switch ControlTrigger Input and Output Link2 PortsMark Levinson Ethernet Port Network Setup Material RequirementsComputer Requirements Connecting the Cables To Connect Using a Router Computer No53To Connect Without a Router Crossover Cable No53 ComputerNetwork Setup Parameters Internal WebConnecting With Dhcp Recommended Setting Up Computer Nº53 Power Amplifier Network Setup for Windows XP Network Setup for WindowsConnecting With Static IP AddressingTo change the host name of the amplifier Direct ConnectionTo change the IP address of the amplifier Mark Levinson Masters and Slaves Connecting the Devices ML NetFigure below illustrates a typical ML Net setup Discovering Slaves ML Net and Link2Status Reporting Fault Reporting Link2 Troubleshooting No Power Standby LED is off No OutputCan’t Assign in ML Net Restoring Factory Defaults If All Else FailsFault Protection ML Net Fault ConditionsCare & Maintenance Specifications Input & Output Connectors0DUN/HYLQVRQ1R OEV Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer

53 specifications

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