N 5101 0 STREAMING SACD PLAYER/DAC QUICK START GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 2 Installation 3 Unpacking, Placement and Ventilation Power Requirements, Operating States 3 3 Connections 4 Rear Panel Overviews 4 External Component Connections 4 Control 6 Front-Panel Overview 6 Remote Control Overview 8 Remote Control Operation 9 Control 10 Troubleshooting 14 Specifications 16 N05101 STREAMING SACD PLAYER/DAC / QUICK START GUIDE 1
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW INTRODUCING THE MARK LEVINSON NO5101 Control Congratulations on your purchase of the Mark Levinson N0 5101 Network Streaming SACD player and DAC. System integration and communication ports include IP (Ethernet), RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger input. A newly designed, aluminum IR remote is included with the N0 5101. In addition it can be controlled from a phone or tablet with the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol mobile application.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION UNPACKING PLACEMENT AND VENTILATION When unpacking your N05101: • To ensure proper ventilation, DO NOT install the N0 5101 on top of an amplifier or other heat source. • Save all packing materials in case you need to ship your N0 5101 in the future. • Inspect your N0 5101 for signs of damage during shipment. If you discover damage, contact your authorized Mark Levinson® dealer for assistance in making appropriate claims.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW NO5101 Analog Outputs Connect to the audio input of a pre amplifier or integrated amplifier (must be used for SACD listening) Digital Inputs Connect to a digital audio source IR Input Connect to an external remote controller 12v Trigger Input Connect to the trigger out of a compatible device, to allow the N0 5101 to be switched in and out of standby RS232 (DB9F) Connect to a third party home automation system Ethernet (RJ45) Connect to a network router Digi
CONNECTIONS IR Input Connector: This connector accepts IR (infrared) control signals (RC5). See www.marklevinson.com for IR code data. Network: Ethernet cable can be used to connect the N0 5101 to a router or switch on your home network, enabling playback of audio stored on your computer or NAS device. NOTE: • The remote control input requires a mono 3.5mm jack, with the tip active and the sleeve grounded. NOTE: Connecting an Ethernet cable will disable the wireless function.
CONTROL CONTROL FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW IR Receiver Standby Button and LED previous next standby stop/eject SACD PLAYER NO 5101 Transport Controls Standby Button And LED: Press this button to put the N0 5101 into and out of the Standby mode. The LED illuminates steady RED when the unit is On. When the unit is in the standby state, the LED flashes slowly. IR Receiver: The IR receiver receives commands from the included remote control when the rear-panel IR input is not being used.
CONTROL The N0 5101 was designed in a modern elegant style for ergonomic simplicity. It is designed to be used with the remote control, the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol app, or a third party control system for all but the most basic functions. This section explains how to play audio discs, network content, audio files stored on USB media and audio from external digital sources. Note that it may be necessary to configure your player correctly for your system before optimum – or any – playback can be achieved.
CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW Standby: Press this button to put the N0 5101 into and out of the standby mode. Eject: Press this button to eject the disc. Coax: Press this button to select the coaxial RCA digital input as the source. USB: Press this button select a connected USB flash drive as a source. Disc: Press this button to select the disc as the playback source. Opt: Press this button to select the optical (TOSLINK) digital input as the source.
CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Supported File Types Battery Installation The following file formats are supported, over disc, USB and network: Your N0 5101 remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries. To install the batteries, use the included hex tool to remove the battery cover, insert the batteries and replace the battery cover and hex screws. Be sure to observe proper battery polarity.
CONTROL CONTROL Network Setup The N0 5101 is highly flexible and allows a variety of means of setup and control including front panel buttons, IR remote as well as IP (Ethernet) and RS-232 for integration with 3rd party control systems. In addition it can be controlled from a phone or tablet with the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol mobile application. This item allows the user to configure the unit to join an existing network via Ethernet or WiFi.
CONTROL NOTE: Manual set up is not recommended but is available for advanced users should the need arise. Network Audio Allows the user to enable or disable the UPnP rendering capability of the player. Setting this option to OFF will disable network audio. For WiFi manual set up: 1. Select WiFi under the Select Interface menu. 2. Press Enter. 3. Use ▲▼ key to select Manual Input. ▲ 4. Enter the SSID using ▲▼ and press Enter. 5.
CONTROL PCM Filter DAC SACD Filter This setting lets you set the filter characteristic for PCM digital content such as the digital output from a CD player. We recommend trying several of these filters with the types of music you typically listen to and choose the one you prefer. There are no right or wrong choices. Select the frequency the low pass filter is applied to SACD playback: 47kHz, 50kHz, 60kHz, or 70kHz.
CONTROL Using the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol Application The N0 5101 and other 5000 series products can be controlled by the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol mobile application once loaded onto a mobile device. The app mirrors the function of the remote control but controls the device over IP. The mobile device must be connected to the same network as the N0 5101 and the Network Standby setting must be set to Active to maintain the network connection as described on page 10. For more information please visit www.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING NO POWER Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both the AC mains connector and a working, un-switched electrical outlet. Examine the electrical circuit breaker to ensure that power is being supplied to the electrical outlet to which the N05101 is connected. Make sure the N05101 is not in Standby mode. The front-panel standby LED illuminates fully and continually when the N05101 is On. The LED flashes slowly when the N05101 is in Standby mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING NO CONNECTIVITY VIA ETHERNET Verify that an Ethernet cable is correctly connected between the router, switch or hub and the N05101. Verify the age of the router, switch or hub. If the router, switch or hub is more than three years old, there may be a communication issue with the N05101. Power cycle the unit and use a newer router, switch or hub between the network and the N05101.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Output Voltage: 3.0V RMS single-ended at full scale (0dBFS) 6.0V RMS balanced at full scale (0dBFS) Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise: <0.004%, 20Hz to 20kHz, single-ended, 3V RMS output (44.1kHz/16 bit signal) <0.003%, 20Hz to 20kHz, balanced, 6V RMS output (44.1kHz/16 bit signal) <0.003%, 20Hz to 20kHz, single-ended, 3V RMS output (192kHz/24 bit signal) <0.
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