Owner`s manual

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Basic Operation Mark Levinson
10. Link2 port
Uses the Link2 protocol to link two or more Mark Levinson components.
For more information on the Link2 protocol and how to use it with the
Nº502, refer to the “Link2” section of the Appendix.
11. Trigger
Outputs
Used to activate other components in the home theater system, such as
amplifiers, lights, window shades, and video screens. When the trigger is
activated, a 12V DC signal is output. The trigger outputs use 3.5mm mini-
jacks, labeled 1 to 4, and are programmable. For more information, refer
to the “Triggers” section of Chapter 3: Customizing the Nº502.
12. RS-232 Control
port
Provides serial control through a standard RS-232 connection. Refer to the
separate document, Nº502 Serial Protocol, for further details.
13. Ethernet port
Used to support a network connection to connect to a computer, and for
external or ML Net control. For information on how to set up and use the
Ethernet port, refer to Chapter 3: Customizing the Nº502.
14. Microphone
Inputs
Provides four 3.5mm input connectors. Only for use with the optional
microphone kit during the automatic calibration process.
15. Analog Audio
Outputs
Provide balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connectors for the Main Zone
analog audio output. The output connectors are arranged in four groups:
• Front – contains connectors for the Left/Right and Center outputs
• Subwoofer 1 and Subwoofer 2 – contains Left/Right connectors
for the Subwoofer 1 & Subwoofer 2 outputs
• Surround – contains Left/Right connectors for the Surround (aka
Side) outputs
• Surround Back – contains Left/Right connectors for the Surround
Back (aka Rear) outputs
Note Whenever an audio output is enabled or disabled in the Setup menu, both the
balanced and unbalanced output connectors are affected.
16. Analog Audio
Inputs
Accept stereo analog audio inputs via two balanced (XLR) and four
unbalanced (RCA) input connectors.
17. IR Input
Accepts the input of IR (infrared) signals from other equipment. The
3.5mm jack accepts a stereo (tip/ring/sleeve) or mono (tip/sleeve) plug.