Nº512 CD/SACD™ Player

4.RS-232 Control port

5.Ethernet port

Provides serial control through a standard RS-232 connection. Refer to the separate document, Nº512 Serial Protocol Definitions, for further details.

Used to support external or ML Net control over a standard Ethernet network. For information on how to set up and use the Ethernet port, refer to the “Network Setup” and “ML Net” sections found later in this manual.

6.Trigger Input and Output

7. AC Input

Caution!

Used to activate other components in the home entertainment

 

system, such as amplifiers, lights, window shades, and video

 

screens. The rear panel of the Nº512 has two trigger connectors –

 

one input and one output. The trigger input can receive a 12V DC

 

signal from a connected component. The trigger input passes

 

through to the trigger output signal, enabling a daisy-chain of

 

devices to be controlled by a single trigger signal.

 

Receiving a trigger signal causes the Nº512 to change its power state.

 

If the Nº512 is in Standby mode, it is powered on when a 12V DC

 

signal is received on the trigger input. Conversely, if the Nº512 is

 

powered on, then 0V DC on the trigger signal puts the Nº512 into

 

Standby mode.

 

The Trigger Output goes to 12V DC when the Nº512 is powered on

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and goes to 0V DC when the Nº512 is placed into Standby mode or

 

powered off.

 

Provides AC power to the Nº512 when the supplied power cord is

 

connected from the AC input connector on the Nº512 rear panel to

 

an electrical outlet.

 

Before operating the No512, verify that the voltage label near the AC input connector indicates an operating voltage compatible with the voltage level of the electrical outlet you intend to use.

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Mark Levinson 512 owner manual RS-232 Control port Ethernet port, Trigger Input and Output AC Input

512 specifications

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