Mark Levinson 53 owner manual Specifications, Input & Output Connectors

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Mark Levinson

 

 

Specifications

 

 

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

Input & Output Connectors

• one balanced XLR input

 

 

• one unbalanced RCA input

 

 

• two pairs of “Hurricane” loudspeaker output binding posts with

 

 

banana-plug sockets (banana-plug socket not available for some

 

 

models)

 

Control Connectors

• two Link2 ports (one input and one output)

 

 

• one Ethernet port

 

 

• one 3.5mm mono (tip/sleeve) mini plug trigger input, 3-12Vdc

 

 

• one 3.5mm mono (tip/sleeve) mini plug trigger output, 3-12Vdc

 

 

3-pin IEC standard power connector

 

Rated Output Power

500W @ 8 Ω, 1000W @ 4 Ω

 

 

Power ratings are measured as rms power from 20Hz to 20kHz with

 

 

no more than 0.1% THD.

 

Frequency Response

within +0.1dB from 10Hz to 20kHz

 

Signal to Noise Ratio

–85dB, reference level: 2.83 Vrms (1W @ 8 Ω)

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Input Impedance

100 kΩ (balanced); 50 kΩ (unbalanced)

 

 

Voltage Gain

26.8dB

 

Input Sensitivity

2.89V for maximum rated output power

 

Power Requirements

100V∼, 120V∼, 230V∼, 640W, factory set for destination country

 

Dimensions*

• Height: 20.87 in (530mm)

 

 

• Width: 8.42 in (214mm)

 

 

• Depth: 20.4 in (518mm)

 

 

*See Dimensions diagram on the next page.

 

Weight

• Net weight: 135 lbs (61.24kg)

 

 

• Shipping weight: 165 lbs (74.84kg)

 

Operating Environment

• Operating temperature: 0o to 35oC (32o to 95oF)

 

 

• Storage temperature: –30oto 75oC (–22oto 167oF)

 

 

• Relative humidity: 95% maximum without condensation

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Contents No53 Reference Power Amplifier FCC Notice Important Safety Instructions IiiDocumentation Conventions Safety Terms & SymbolsTerms in This Manual Symbols on Product Mark LevinsonTable of Contents Introduction Product DescriptionNº53 Power Amplifier Quantity What’s in the BoxProduct Registration Unpacking Installation ConsiderationsPlacement VentilationWith ground-lifter or cheater adapters. Doing so may cause Power RequirementsMake Sure all components are properly grounded. Do not Result in personal injuries and/or product damageOperating States Status LED Front PanelFront Panel Standby ButtonRear Panel PowerPower Switch ~ AC Mains Relay AC input ~ AC MainsInput Loudspeaker Binding PostsPin Assignments Trigger Input and Output Power Save Mode SwitchControl Link2 PortsMark Levinson Ethernet Port Network Setup Material RequirementsTo Connect Without a Router Computer Requirements Connecting the CablesTo Connect Using a Router Computer No53 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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