Owner’s Manual No 51 Media Player
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or another apparatus that produces heat. 7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
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Mark Levinson Documentation Conventions This document contains general safety and operation instructions for the Nº 51 Media Player. It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product. Please pay particular attention to safety instructions. Appears on the component to indicate the presence of non-insulated, dangerous voltages inside the enclosure – voltages that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
Nº51 Media Player Table of Contents Table of Contents Section: 1 Getting Started About the No51 Media Player ..........................................1-1 The Chassis ...................................................................... 1-1 The Transport ................................................................... 1-1 The Power Supply ............................................................ 1-2 The Video Processor .........................................................
Table of Contents Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out .........................................3-20 Edit Display Profile: Comp. Out Prog. Scan ......................3-25 Edit Display Profile: Analog Out Stand. Def. .....................3-26 Default TV Standard ........................................................3-28 Test Images ....................................................................3-28 Disc Parameters .............................................................
Nº51 Media Player Table of Contents Restoring Factory-default Settings ....................................5-3 Care & Maintenance .........................................................5-4 Appendix Specifications .................................................................. A-1 Declaration of Conformity ............................................... A-4 Audio Menu Tree ............................................................ A-5 Video Menu Tree ................................................
1 Getting Started About the No51 Media Player The Nº51 Media Player is a milestone product for Mark Levinson. All-new in design, the Nº51 Media Player combines a DVD-Video processor that provides extremely high-quality picture and sound for the ultimate in movie cinema reproduction, and a CD processor, capable of music playback that exceeds that of high-end standalone CD players.
Getting Started Mark Levinson • A damper bridge, machined from solid aluminum to increase mass and rigidity and eliminate flexure from day-to-day operation and to promote stability in the physical mechanism. All of these custom design attributes work in concert to provide smooth, quiet and consistent transport operation. The Power Supply The power supply is the foundation upon which the audio and video signals are built.
Nº51 Media Player The Audio Processor Getting Started As in the Nº40, the Nº51 employs a Direct Digital Synthesis circuit incorporating a very high frequency reference clock. All data and clock signals carrying the digital audio information to the DACs are sent via a balanced Low Voltage Differential Signaling transmission line. This transmission scheme was first utilized in the Nº40 Media Processor and Nº390S CD Processor. The Nº51 also has the ability to output 44.1, 48, 88.
Getting Started Mark Levinson Configurations HDMI Configurations No51 HDMI Video and Audio Output No51 Media Player HDMI Output Processor with HDMI or HDMI display with speakers HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals. No51 HDMI Video and S/PDIF, AES or EIAJ Digital Audio Output 1-4 No51 Media Player HDMI Output Display S/PDIF, AES/EBU or EIAJ Digital Audio Output Mark Levinson No40 Processor HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals.
Nº51 Media Player No51 SCART Output to Device with SCART Video Inputs RGB (pin 16) AV (pin 8) Sc RGB No51 Media Player SCART-equipped device Set the Video Format parameter to Analog RGB in the Analog Out Stand. Def. section of the Edit Display Profile menu when using the component outputs with a SCART RGB monitor.
Getting Started Mark Levinson This dedicated output is provided to ensure a video output that is compatible with the front panel display of the No40 is always available, even when the primary video output is configured for a higher resolution setting (for example, 1080i). Analog Audio Configurations 5.
Nº51 Media Player Getting Started • In this configuration, multichannel audio is output using the “6 Channel Analog Output” connectors. Select Analog Audio Preferences : 5.1 CH to configure multichannel audio preferences. SSP Mode Using Analog Audio Outputs No51 Media Player Analog Outputs SUB L R C LS RS Mark Levinson Preamplifiers* L R Subwoofer Mark Levinson Amplifiers (5) Channels * Setup in SSP mode. See the applicable Mark Levinson preamplifier owner’s manual on SSP mode.
Getting Started Mark Levinson 2-Channel Analog Output Direct to Power Amplifier No51 Media Player Analog Audio Outputs L R Mark Levinson Amplifier (2 channels) Digital Audio Configurations • Set the Volume Control : Volume parameter to “Variable” to directly control the signal level to the power amplifier using the Nº51 remote (page 3-11). • Select Analog Audio Preferences : 2-CH to configure the Nº51 to downmix all multichannel audio sources to 2-channel analog.
Nº51 Media Player Getting Started Installation Considerations The Nº51 Media Player 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 When unpacking: DO save all packing materials for possible future shipping needs. DO inspect the media player for signs of damage during shipment.
Getting Started Mark Levinson DO install the media player 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 each component for proper heat dissipation. DO NOT place the media player on a thick rug or carpet or cover the media player with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.
Nº51 Media Player Getting Started 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the battery compartment cover, then remove the cover. 3. Remove the old batteries in the battery compartment. 4. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries. Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted observing the proper polarity. 5. Align the battery compartment cover with the guide on the bottom of the remote control. 6. Replace the two screws removed in step 2. 7. Properly dispose of the old batteries.
Getting Started Mark Levinson Power Requirements When shipped, the media player is configured for 100, 120, 220 or 230-240VAC power operation at 50 or 60Hz. Before operating the media player, make sure the ~ac mains connector label indicates the correct operating voltage for the current location. Caution! DO NOT attempt to adjust the operating voltage. Consult an authorized Mark Levinson dealer if the operating voltage is incorrect or must be changed for relocation purposes.
Nº51 Media Player Getting Started When power returns, it is recommended to allow the media player and other audio components to stabilize for about 2 minutes. The media player will require a brief warm-up and break-in period (not the full 300 hours). Disc Compatibility The Nº51 Media Player is compatible with disc formats that meet the requirements listed in the table below.
Getting Started Mark Levinson Discs to Avoid The Nº51 Media Player is compatible with 5-inch (12 cm) and 3-inch (8 cm) conventional, round discs. Do not attempt to load discs with other size and shape characteristics. All discs must align with one of the circular guides inside the disc drawer. Disc Care and Handling Discs require special care and handling to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to the following: DO hold discs at their center hole and outer edges.
Basic Operation Front-Panel Overview The numbers in the front-panel illustration shown in Figure 2-1 correspond with the summary list items below. Figure 2-1: Nº51 Media Player front-panel 3 5 7 8 9 2-1 1. power button 2. standby button and LED 3. display intensity button 4. pause button 5. play button 6. next button 7. front-panel display 8. top menu button 9. menu button 10. previous button 11. stop button 12. drawer & drawer button 13. 4-way/enter button 14. return button 15.
Basic Operation Mark Levinson Below is a description of each item listed above. Unless otherwise specified, the following descriptions are of commands accessed from the front panel during normal operation. 1. power button Powers the media player on and off when the supplied power cord is connected to the ~ac mains connector and an electrical outlet. • When the media player is powered off, pressing the power button powers the media player on and connects power to the component.
Nº51 Media Player 7. front-panel display 8. top menu button 9. menu button 10. previous button 11. stop button 12. drawer & drawer button 13. 4-way/enter button 14. return button 15. setup button Basic Operation Displays 20 alphanumeric characters that allow viewing of status information. The right side of the front-panel display includes an IR receiver/ transmitter that receives infrared commands from the remote control IR transmitter when the Nº51 is not using the IR input connector.
Basic Operation Mark Levinson Front-Panel Display The front-panel display provides one-line viewing of status information for the media player and currently loaded disc. Figure 2-2: front-panel display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 The display consists of 12 large and 8 small digits.
Nº51 Media Player Basic Operation Most text information in the front-panel display is not abbreviated. The following table lists abbreviations that are used in front-panel display fields 5-12. For more information, see “Info Mode” on page 4-19.
Basic Operation Mark Levinson Rear-Panel Overview The numbers in the rear panel illustration shown in Figure 2-6 correspond with the summary list items below. Figure 2-6: Nº51 Media Player rear panel 5 4 6 7 8 3 9 10 11 12 13 2 14 15 2-6 1. ac mains power connector 2. 6-channel analog output connectors 3. analog audio output connectors 4. digital audio output connectors 5. video output switch 6. S-Video/composite video output connectors 7. SD/ED component video output connectors 8.
Nº51 Media Player Basic Operation Below are descriptions of the connectors and ports listed above. 1. ac mains power connector Provides power to the Nº51 when the supplied power cord is connected to the ac mains connector and an electrical outlet. One IEC-standard AC mains receptacle labeled ~ ac mains is available. Before operating the Nº51, make sure the voltage label near the ~ac mains connector indicates an operating voltage that is compatible with the voltage at the electrical outlet. 2.
Basic Operation Mark Levinson appropriate video format—CVSB (Composite), S-Video or RGB. Each mini-jack requires a mini-plug (Tip/Sleeve) connection. See your Mark Levinson dealer for more information. 9. HDMI connector 10. monitor High Definition Multimedia Interface multi-pin connector for passing standard and high definition digital video signals and both compressed and uncompressed digital audio streams. Uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
Nº51 Media Player Basic Operation Remote Control The Nº51 remote control provides full operation of the Nº51. It requires special consideration during operation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to instructions included in this section and to precautions included throughout this owner’s manual. The right side of the front-panel display includes an IR receiver that receives infrared commands from the remote control IR transmitter when the Nº51 is not using the IR input connector.
Basic Operation Mark Levinson Remote Control Functions Figure 2-7: Remote control functions 2-10 drawer 1 light 2 standby 3 search forward & reverse 4 pause 5 play 6 top menu 7 up & down 8 return 9 previous & next 10 8S prev icon 11 stop 12 menu 13 enter 14 left & right 15 setup 16 random 17 repeat 18 video 19 ratio 20 number buttons (0-9) 21 intens 22 slow reverse & forward 23 audio 24 subtitle 25 A/B 26 info 27 search 28 playlist 29 delete 30 mute 31 volume 32 mark/recall 33 angle 34 1 4 5 2 3 1
Nº51 Media Player Basic Operation 2. light 3. standby 4. search forward & reverse Turns on the remote-control backlight. After seven seconds the backlight automatically shuts off. Places the media player into or out of standby mode. When in standby mode, the media player is placed in a low power mode that conserves energy. When the media player is playing, pressing the forward or reverse ( / ) button starts a reverse or forward search of the disc.
Basic Operation Mark Levinson 9. return 10. previous & next Backtracks through the Setup menu hierarchy level-by-level. Unsaved changes are not saved. When a DVD menu is displayed, pressing return initiates or resumes playback. For more information, see “Setup Menu Navigation” on page 3-1 and “Disc Menu Navigation” on page 4-2. During playback, pressing the previous or next button ( / ) starts playback from the beginning of the current chapter/track or skips forward to the next chapter or track.
Nº51 Media Player Basic Operation 17. random 18. repeat 19. video 20. ratio 21. number buttons (0-9) Switches between different random modes for the currently playing disc. Available modes are dependent upon the disc type. For more information, see “Random” on page 4-11. Switches between different repeat modes for the currently playing disc. Available modes are dependent upon the disc type. For more information, see “Repeat” on page 4-12. Switches video output on and off.
Basic Operation Mark Levinson 24. audio 25. subtitle 2-14 Switches between available audio tracks, language and formats on the loaded disc. For more information, see “audio” on page 4-3. Switches between available subtitle languages on the loaded disc. For more information, see “subtitle language” on page 4-3. 26. A-B Repeats playback from a user-defined start point (A) to a user-defined end point (B). For more information, see “A-B Repeat” on page 4-13. 27.
3 Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Menu Setup Menu The front-panel or remote-control setup button provides convenient access to the Setup menu, which is used to configure Audio, Video, Disc and General media player settings to suit individual preferences. To open the Setup menu: Press the remote control or front-panel setup button. The Setup menu opens in the on-screen display. There are four menu entries on the left side of the Setup menu window–Audio, Video, Disc and General.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Setup Menu Navigation (continued) To select a menu item: 1. Press the remote control or front-panel setup button. 2. Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired menu item. The highlighted item appears in a larger font size. 3. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the enter button to select the highlighted item. • If a menu option is selected, another menu will open.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Audio Setup This section incudes all parameters that control audio output. To access audio parameters, select Audio from the Setup menu. Setup Audio Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A/V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings Video Disc General Outputs: HDMI Audio Preferences 0ms Use the HDMI Audio Preferences option to set the output behavior of an audio source when the Nº51 Media Player is using the HDMI connector, and the video output switch is set to HDMI.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Outputs: HDMI Audio Preferences (continued) DTS (Setup : Audio : Outputs : HDMI Audio Preferences : DTS) Use the DTS option to set the output behavior of a DTS-encoded source when the Nº51 Media Player is using the HDMI connector. To select an audio format: Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting, and press enter. • Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with DTS-encoded sources.
Nº51 Media Player Outputs: S/PDIF Audio Preferences Setup Menu Use the S/PDIF Audio Preferences option to set the audio behavior of a digital audio source when the Nº51 Media Player is using a digital audio output connector (AES/EBU, S/PDIF or EIAJ). These parameters have no effect when using any of the analog output connectors.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Outputs: S/PDIF Audio Preferences (continued) WARNING: If the DTS parameter is set to Encoded and the associated component is not compatible with DTS sources, it will output noise when a DTS source is present. In this case, set the DTS parameter to PCM. • Select PCM if the associated component is not compatible with DTS sources. The Nº51 Media Player will downmix DTS encoded sources to 2-channel PCM before passing them to the associated component.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Outputs: Analog Audio Preferences Use the 5.1 option to configure the Nº51 Media Player to pass multichannel audio sources to the analog audio output connectors labeled 6 Channel Analog Outputs.
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Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu 3. Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired speaker parameter and press enter. A slider opens in the on-screen display. 4. Using the remote control left or right buttons, set the associated speaker parameter slider to the closest setting and press enter. 5. Press return to close the slider and return to the previous menu, or press the up or down button to select a different speaker.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Outputs: Analog Audio Preferences (continued) To set output trim levels: 1. Select the Levels Calibration option from the Setup : Audio : Outputs : Analog Audio Preferences menu. The !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO LEVELS message opens to indicate the calibration procedure produces loud calibration test signals. 2. When this message appears, highlight OK and press enter to accept the selection and begin the calibration test.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Volume Control Use the Volume Control option to configure volume levels. Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A/V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings 0ms Setup Audio Volume Control Volume Power On Volume Mute Level Reduction Fixed 50dB -30dB Parameter Default Possible Settings Volume Fixed Fixed, Variable Power On Volume* 50dB 30 to 70dB; in 10dB steps, Last Level Mute Level Reduction -30dB -10 to -40dB; in 10dB steps, Full Mute * Available in Variable mode only.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Power On Volume (Setup : Audio : Volume Control : Power On Volume) Power On Volume sets the volume level to the selected value when the Nº51 Media Player is powered-on. To set the Power On Volume: Using the remote control up or down button, highlight the desired setting and press enter. • When Last Level is selected, the Nº51 Media Player automatically sets the volume level to the last volume level used during the previous operating session.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Note Reset Audio Settings The A/V Sync Delay parameter applies to the analog audio outputs (2-Ch and 5.1 channel outputs), and also to any digital output (S/ PDIF or HDMI) that is set to PCM. The A/V Sync Delay parameter does not have any effect on digital outputs (S/PDIF or HDMI) that is set to Encoded, since DRC is a function of the audio decoder (the surround processor that receives the encoded data stream from the Nº51 Media Player.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Video Setup Video parameters control video output formats and settings. To access video parameters, select Video from the Setup menu. Setup Video Setup Audio Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard Test Images Video Disc General Normal NTSC Off All DVDs played by the Nº51 Media Player are MPEG encoded in SD (Standard Definition) format.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Digital HDMI The highest resolution that produces the cleanest and sharpest images over an all-digital interface is achieved via the HDMI output port. HDMI is a digital interface as well as a mode for the Nº51 Media Player. To use HDMI mode, the associated display must have an HDMI input port. When using the Nº51 Media Player with an HDMI-equipped display, use a high-quality HDMI cable. For very long runs, use an HDMI cable extender.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Analog and Component SD Interlaced Analog standard definition video has a resolution of 480i or 576i, and is available on the Composite Video, S-Video, or Component Video (YPbPr) output ports. SD interlaced video can be used for monitoring the video signal output, or for other applications where high definition or progressive scan resolution is not required. To select the analog standard definition output, place the video output switch in the SD video (top) position.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Chroma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the color portion of the video signal. For more information, see “Chroma Sharpness” on page 3-19 Luma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the luminance portion of the video signal. • Peaking • Transient Improvement Off, On 0 to 9; in 1.0 steps 0 to 3; in 1.0 steps For more information, see “Luma Sharpness” on page 3-19 Reset Source Profile Resets the source profile to original settings.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Deinterlacing Standard DVDs are normally encoded as either interlaced 60Hz (i.e. 480i@60Hz for NTSC) or interlaced 50Hz (i.e. 576i@50Hz for PAL). Interlaced video can display many annoying video artifacts, such as flickering, combing (referred to as “feathering”), etc. To lessen the video artifacts associated with interlaced video, the Nº51 offers all the well-known deinterlacing categories. Briefly, deinterlacing is used to create 50 frames/sec.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Noise Reduction This parameter applies a special filter to suppress cross-color artifacts, where high-frequency luma might improperly display as “false colors”. Noise Reduction should only be used if cross-color artifacts are obvious. Luma Sharpness This parameter applies Luma enhancement, which improves the sharpness of edges. The Peaking setting is used to linearly process the data, and is mostly suitable for small signal amplitudes.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out HDMI output parameters control the video format when the Nº51 Media Player is using the HDMI output connector, and the video output switch (on rear panel) is set to HDMI. When the video output switch is set to HDMI, all analog video outputs are disabled.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu space conversion matrix within your display or external video processor, select YCbCr. If you decide to use the RGB format, choose between RGB Normal and RGB Expand. • Image data values in the RGB Normal format provide a black level at 16 and have some headroom at peak white to allow for small overshoots and undershoots. • Image data values in the RGB Expand format provide a black level at 0 and a higher dynamic range for peak white.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out (continued) If a different display is connected and the new display does not support the previously used resolution, the next possible resolution selection will be automatically selected. If only one resolution is possible, the resolution will automatically be activated. • Standard Definition (SD) Interlaced video is a method for reducing the bandwidth of a video signal.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu The Nº51 Media Player offers the following aspect ratios: Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 • Standard aspect ratio of a HDTV. • Closer to the aspect ratios used in theatrical movies. • Displays 4:3 content with black bars on the left and right of the screen (pillarboxing). • Select 16:9 when a 16:9 widescreen display is connected to the Nº51 Media Player. 4:3 • Displays normal 4:3 content as full-frame with no black bars.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile: HDMI Out (continued) The Nº51 Media Player offers the following zoom ratios: Zoom Ratio Normal Select Normal when no zoom is desired. The video output from the Nº51 to the display is based on the selected Display Aspect Ratio. • For 16:9 displays: Widescreen (anamorphic) source content appears using the default aspect ratio on the DVD, and is displayed in a 16:9 aspect ratio. You can optionally zoom and remove the letterboxing caused by viewing a 2.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Reset Display Profile (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : HDMI Out : Reset Display Profile) Reset Display Profile resets the parameters of the display profile associated with the HDMI connector to the original settings. To reset the display profile: 1. Use the remote control up or down button to select “Reset Display Profile” and press enter. 2. When prompted to confirm the selection, press enter. Edit Display Profile: Comp. Out Prog.
Setup Menu Edit Display Profile: Analog Out Stand. Def. Setup Video Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile Mark Levinson Analog Out Stand. Def. (Analog Output Standard Definition) parameters control the video format when an SD (480/576i) source is present, the Nº51 Media Player is using the S-Video, Composite or Component video output connector, and the video output switch (on rear panel) is set to SD video.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Black Level (Setup : Video : Edit Display Profile : Analog Out Stand. Def. : Black Level) Black Level sets the black level of the video output to 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE for NTSC Component video. The correct or best setting sets the black level to “true black”, but depends on the following factors: the source material, the selected video output format, and the video processor or display.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Default TV Standard Setup Video Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard Test Images Normal NTSC Off Setup Video Default TV Standard NTSC PAL Default TV Standard is used to enable either NTSC or Pal interlaced video format. This allows the user to set the default so that when no disc is inserted, the on screen display is output in the correct standard for their display.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Before Using Test Images Before using the test images, be sure the associated display and any other devices in the path between the Nº51 Media Player and the display are independently calibrated. This separate calibration should not be confused with calibration using the Nº51 Media Player generated test patterns.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Test Images (continued) “converging” at the same point, the red, green, and blue components combine exactly to produce white. When the RGB guns are misaligned, the white lines appear to have “ghosts” or “halos”, or in extreme cases, separate into individual red, green, and blue lines. To adjust convergence: 1. Select the Crosshatch test image. 2. Evaluate the image on the associated display device. 3.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu Disc Parameters Disc parameters control language, bookmarks and camera angle settings. To access disc parameters, select Disc from the Setup menu. Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Disc Default Language English DRC On Play Auto Bookmarks Disable Angle Indicator Icon Off Parameter Default Possible Settings Default Language* English See page A-7 for the full list of languages.
Setup Menu Mark Levinson Note There are certain configurations where DRC will be forced On to prevent overloading of the analog outputs: • Anytime Analog Speaker Config is set to 2-ch Downmix. • Anytime the Center, or Surround, or Subwoofer crossover is set to None. • Anytime the crossovers are set such that low frequencies will be redirected to the Front L/R, Center or Surround L/R.
Nº51 Media Player Setup Menu General Parameters General parameters control the screen saver and factory default settings. To access general parameters, select General from the Setup menu. Setup Audio Video Disc General Parameter Default Possible Settings Screen Saver After 5 min After 5 min After 15 min After 30 min After 60 min Off Rest. Fact. Defaults Yes Yes, No Setup General Screen Saver Rest. Fact. Defaults After 5 min. Screen Saver Activates and deactivates the screen saver.
4 Playback Controls Navigating Disc Menus Most discs include on-screen display menus that can be used to select disc settings, control playback, or view information about the disc. The descriptions that begin below provide a general overview of disc menus available for each format. These descriptions may differ for some discs within each format.
Playback Controls Mark Levinson Disc Menu Navigation The table below provides descriptions of remote control commands that can be used to navigate disc menus. Some commands might not be available for all discs within each format. Remote Button DVD-V Audio CD / DTS CD menu & top menu Pressing the menu button opens and closes the disc menu, provided the loaded disc includes a menu. In some cases, pressing the top menu button also opens and closes the menu.
Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls Selecting Disc Settings Some disc menus can be used to select disc settings such as audio track (audio language and output format), subtitle language and camera angle. In some cases, certain remote control buttons can also be used to select these settings without navigating through the disc menu. The ability to use these features with a DVD is dependent on how the DVD was mastered.
Playback Controls camera angle Mark Levinson Some DVDs contain multiple angles of a particular scene. The remote control angle button opens the angle status menu, which is used to select the desired camera angle. Camera angle selection is available for scenes recorded from multiple camera angles. Camera angle selection is not available for other disc formats or for DVD scenes recorded from one camera angle. In addition, camera angle selection is not available unless playback is activated.
Nº51 Media Player zoom ratio Playback Controls Pressing the remote control ratio button opens the ratio status bar, which is used to select a video zoom ratio. When the status menu opens, press the ratio button again to cycle through the available zoom ratios. Zoom Ratio Normal Select Normal when no zoom is desired. The video output from the Nº51 to the display is based on the selected Display Aspect Ratio.
Playback Controls Mark Levinson Playback Modes The media player offers a range of playback modes that can be used to control the playback of a loaded disc. The following table indicates the playback modes available for each disc format. However, these modes might not be available for all discs within each format.
Nº51 Media Player Pause Playback Controls The front panel and remote control pause button can be used to activate Pause mode, which pauses playback at the current playback time. Activating Pause mode creates a still-frame image on the associated display device screen. To activate Pause mode: When playback is activated, press the pause ( ) button. To deactivate Pause mode: Stop • Press play ( ) or pause ( ) to deactivate Pause mode and activate playback at the current playback time.
Playback Controls Mark Levinson To deactivate Resume mode: Slow Search (slow fwd/ rev) • Press play ( ) to deactivate Resume mode and activate playback at the current playback time. • When in Resume mode, press stop ( ) to activate Stop mode. When Stop mode is activated, playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time. The remote control slow fwd/rev ( / ) buttons can be used to activate slow search of a DVD. Audio automatically mutes when slow search playback is activated.
Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls To deactivate fast search: 8s prev Frame-by-frame • Press play ( ) to deactivate fast search and activate regular playback speed at the current playback time. • Press stop ( mode. • Press pause ( ) once to activate Resume mode or twice to activate Stop ) to pause fast search at the current disc location. The remote control 8s prev button is used in playback mode to jump eight seconds back in the current playback mode, from which point playback is continued.
Playback Controls Search Mark Levinson The remote control search button can be used to activate Search mode, which activates playback of a specific title, chapter, track or time on the loaded disc. The table on page 4-6 indicates the Search modes available for each disc format. Search Modes Title Activates playback of the first chapter in the selected title. Chapter Activates playback of the selected chapter in the currently playing title. Track Activates playback of the selected track on a CD.
Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls • To enter a playback time of 16 minutes and 20 seconds, press the number 1 button, the number 6 button, the number 2 button, then the number 0 button. current time : _ _ : 3_ 6_ : 1 _ 2_ search time : _ _ : 1 _6 _ : _2 0 _ • Press the remote control delete button to clear an incorrect search value. 4.
Playback Controls Mark Levinson • Press the remote control next ( )button to skip to the beginning of the next randomly selected track. To deactivate random playback: Press random to deactivate random playback. The following buttons will also deactivate random playback: stop ( ) (or Resume mode), drawer, random, A-B, drawer, standby or power. In some cases, the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode.
Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls 3. When the status bar opens, press the repeat button again to cycle through all Repeat modes available for the loaded disc. • If playlist playback was activated when the repeat button was pressed, repeat playlist playback is available. Other repeat modes are not available. • The status bar automatically closes a few seconds after the last command is received. When this occurs, the selected Repeat mode is automatically activated.
Playback Controls Playlist Mark Levinson The remote control playlist button initiates Playlist mode which is used to create a playlist for a loaded CD, save a playlist, or activate the playback of an existing playlist. • A playlist is a user-defined playback order of tracks. • When creating a playlist, the appearance of the playlist mode depends on the currently inserted media. Playlist navigation commands: Button Command delete • Clears the currently highlighted file in the playlist.
Nº51 Media Player Playback Controls Playlist Requirements Format(s) Playlists Requirements Storage Audio CD & CD-RW/R One playlist per disc. Playlists cannot: • Include more than 999 tracks. • Playlists can be stored for up to 1000 discs. • Include values that are not included on the loaded disc. • Playlists are automatically deleted when factory-default settings are restored. To create a playlist: 1. When a CD is loaded, press the remote control playlist button to initiate playlist mode.
Playback Controls Mark Levinson To sort tracks in a playlist: 1. When a CD is loaded, press the remote control playlist button to initiate playlist mode. The list containing tracks that are available for adding to the playlist is displayed on the left side of the on-screen display. The right side of the on-screen display shows the existing playlist. 2. When the playlist opens, press the remote control right button to activate the playlist cursor. 3.
Nº51 Media Player Manual and Automatic Bookmarks Playback Controls Manual Bookmarks The remote control mark button is used to create a manual bookmark at the current playback time. Later, disc playback can be started from the bookmarked playback time. • When a manual bookmark is set, “bookmark set” appears in the status bar for three seconds. • Manual bookmarks can be stored for up to 1000 discs.
Playback Controls Mark Levinson To start DVD or CD playback using a manual bookmark (Option 1): 1. Load the bookmarked DVD or CD. 2. When the DVD or CD is loaded, press the recall button to start playback from the bookmarked playback time. A status bar opens in the on-screen display, and displays “bookmark recalled” for three seconds to indicate that bookmarked playback is activated. If no bookmark has been created for the loaded disc, performing this step will have no effect.
Nº51 Media Player Info Mode Playback Controls The remote control Info button is used to activate or deactivate an Info status bar that provides information about the loaded disc, or general status information. The type of disc-specific information displayed depends on the disc format. • When an Info status bar is opened in the on-screen display, a subset of the information is displayed on the front panel display. • Info status bars are available when Playback, Pause or Stop mode is activated.
Playback Controls DVD-V Info status in Play, Pause, Resume or Stop mode Mark Levinson The following table displays information as it appears in the Info status bar and front-panel display when a DVD-V is in Play, Pause, Resume or Stop mode. Disc Info Status Bar Front panel Display DVD-V loaded in Play, Pause, or Resume Mode Dolby Digital: DVD-V DOLBY DIGITAL x/x.x or DOLBY DIGITAL x/x DVD DDx/x.x or DVD DDx/x DTS: DVD-V DTS x/x.x or DTS x/x DVD DTSx/x.x or DVD DTSx/x PCM: DVD-V LPCM x/x.
Nº51 Media Player CD Info status in Play, Pause or Stop mode Note: Playback Controls The following table displays information as it appears in the Info status bar and front-panel display when a CD is in Play, Pause or Stop mode. Disc info Status Bar Front panel Display CD loaded in Stop Mode CD Audio CD AUDIO DTS CD DTS x/x.x CD DTSx/x.x CD Audio: Sampling: xxK (values for xxK: 44.1) Bit Rate: xx kbps SAMPL. xxK DTS CD: Sampling: xxK (values for xxK: 44.1) SAMPL.
5 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is sometimes mistaken for malfunction. If problems occur, see this section for troubleshooting information. If problems persist, contact your Mark Levinson dealer. No Power 1. Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both the ~ac mains connector and an electrical outlet. 2. Make sure the Nº51 is powered on with the power button. 3. Make sure the Nº51 is not in standby. 4.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance No Main Output Mark Levinson 1. Examine audio cables to ensure a solid connection between the Nº51 and associated components. 2. Make sure master volume is set to an audible level. 3. Make sure mute is deactivated. 4. Make sure the Nº51 main output connectors are connected to an operational power amplifier, and that the associated power amplifier is connected to operational loudspeakers. 5.
Nº51 Media Player If All Else Fails... Troubleshooting & Maintenance 1. Power cycle the Nº51, waiting at least 10 seconds between powering the Nº51 off and on. 2. Restore factory-default settings (See “Restoring Factory-default Settings” below). 3. Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer. 4. Contact Mark Levinson Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or www.marklevinson.com.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance Mark Levinson Care & Maintenance The Nº51 requires routine care and maintenance to ensure optimal performance. The bulleted items in this section indicate maintenance procedures that should be performed on a regular basis. Note Failure to perform the maintenance procedures included in this section may void the manufacturer’s warranty and/or standard repair policies. • To remove dust from the Nº51 exterior surface, use a feather duster or a low-pressure blower.
Appendix Specifications Audio Section Audio Frequency Response *THD + Noise *Signal-to-Noise Ratio Digital to Analog Converter Type Digital Audio Sample Rates Channel Separation 10Hz to 20kHz, +0.1dB to -0.5dB 0.002% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz), XLR 0.003% at 1kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz), RCA 102dB (10Hz-30kHz) 24-bit/192kHz PCM multibit ΣΔ 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz (16 to 24 bits) Better than 110dB Intermodulation Distortion (SMPTE IMD) <0.
Appendix Mark Levinson Video Section HDMI Video Resolution 1080i, 720p, 480/576i, 480/576p Composite and S-Video (NTSC/PAL) Impedance Composite Output Level S-Video Output Levels Bandwidth 1.0V p-p Y (Luma) = 1.0V p-p (700mV p-p video), C (Chroma) = 300mV p-p >4.2 MHz, +/-0.1dB (NTSC) >5.0 MHz, +/-0.1dB (PAL) Differential Gain <0.5% (NTSC) <1.4% (PAL) Differential Phase <2.0° (NTSC) <2.5° (PAL) K Factor Signal to Noise Ratio A-2 75Ω Composite Sync <0.6% (NTSC) <0.
Nº51 Media Player Appendix Other IR Input 12V Trigger Input 12V Power Requirements 100/120/220/230/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 90 Watts Operating Temperature Overall Dimensions Weight Rack Mounting 0°C to 35°C Width: 17.75 inches (450.85mm) Height: 5.864 inches (148.95mm) Depth: 19.20 inches (487.68mm) Weight: 46.5 lb. (21.09kg) Refer to the rack mount instructions (INSTR, RACK MNT, ML, 3U) included in the optional rack mounting kit.
Appendix Mark Levinson Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended.
Nº51 Media Player Appendix Audio Menu Tree NOTE: Defaults appear in bold. Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A/V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences S/PDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences 0-110ms (0ms def.) 0ms Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Dolby Digital DTS Enable Encoded Encoded On On Off Setup Audio Outputs Analog Speaker Config Crossover Config Speaker Distances Levels Calibration Encoded 2-ch PCM 2-ch Do..
Appendix Mark Levinson Video Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Video Setup Video Select Source Profile Normal Film Video/TV Photo Custom Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard Test Patterns Normal NTSC Off Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Comp. Out Prog. Scan Analog Out Stand. Def. Setup Video ...HDMI Output A-6 Brightness Contrast Color Tint Saturation Film Mode Deinterlacing Compensat.
Nº51 Media Player Appendix Disc Menu Tree NOTE: Defaults appear in bold. Setup Audio Video Disc General Afrikaans Arabic Czech Chinese Dansk English Espanol Finnish Francais German Greek Hungarian Italiano Japanese Korean Nederlands Norwegian Polish Portugues Russian Svenska Thai Turkce On Off Setup Disc Default Language English DRC On Play Auto Bookmarks Disable Angle Indicator Icon Off Enable Disable On Off A-7 General Menu Tree NOTE: Defaults appear in bold.
Appendix Mark Levinson Display Aspect Ratio Display Output with Different Combinations of Display Aspect Ratio Settings, DVD Formats and Output Resolutions Input 1 Aspect Ratio on DVD Resolution (see note 2) 16:9 Widescreen (16:9) SD 2 Fullscreen (4:3) 4 5 4:3 Widescreen (16:9) Fullscreen (4:3) 8 SD SD See note 4. SD HD 4:3 P&S Widescreen (16:9) 10 12 See note 4.
Nº51 Media Player Appendix Notes: 1. The Display Aspect Ratio setting in the No51 setup menu should always be set to match the aspect ratio of the display device connected to the unit. All display output examples shown assume that this is the case. 2. HD indicates HDMI (switch in down position) with the Resolution set to 720p or 1080i in the No51 setup menu. SD indicates any analog video (switch in up or middle position), or HDMI (switch in down position) with the Resolution set to SD or PS. 3.
Index Numerics 2-Ch Downmix option 3-7 2-channel PCM 3-4, 3-5, 3-6 5.
Index 3 3-23 3 P&S 3-23 Display Aspect Ratio parameter 3-22, 3-26 Dolby Digital parameter 3-3, 3-5 DRC parameter 3-31 Dsc menu tree A-7 DTS parameter 3-4, 3-5 DTS-CD 4-1, 4-2 DVD-V 4-1, 4-2 DVD-V Info status 4-20 Dynamic Range Control (DRC) 3-31 E ED video output switch 2-7, 3-14 Edit Source Profile option 3-16 Extended Definition connectors 2-7 F I-2 Film Mode 3-17 Film Mode parameter 3-16 frame-by-frame playback 4-9 front panel controls 4-way button 2-3 display intensity button 2-2 drawer 2-3 drawer
Nº51 Media Player S/PDIF Audio 3-5 P PAL 3-28 pause button 4-7 PCM Out Rate parameter 3-6 placement 1-9 Play Auto Bookmarks parameter 3-32 play button 4-6 playback modes 4-6 playlist 4-14 playlist requirements 4-15 power connector 2-7 power cord 5-1 power on 1-12 power requirements 1-12 power supply 1-2 Power-On Volume parameter 3-12 product registration 1-9 Progressive Scan 3-22 R random playback 4-11 rear-panel overview 2-6 region code indicator 2-8 registration 1-9 remote control 2-9 batteries 1-10 re
Index Mute Level Reduction 3-12 output trim levels 3-10 power-on volume 3-12 the default TV standard 3-28 the default volume 3-11 Setup menu navigation 3-1 slow fwd/rev 4-8 sorting playlist files 4-16 Speaker Distances option 3-8 specifications A-1 Standard Definition 3-22 Standard Definition connectors 2-7 Standby 1-12 stop button 4-7 S-Video & composite video output connectors 27 T I-4 test image before using 3-29 Color Bars 3-29 Crosshatch 3-29 title 2-4 track 2-4 transport 1-1 trigger input connecto
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