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Mark Levinson N 51 User's Manual

1. l N 51 Media Player HDMI Output Processor with HDMI or HDMI display with speakers HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals N 51 HDMI Video and S PDIF AES or EIAJ Digital Audio Output l N 51 Media Player HDMI Output S PDIF AES EBU or EA Digital Audio Output Display Mark Levinson N 40 Processor HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals N 51 HDMI Video and Analog Audio Output N 51 Media Player HDMI Output Analog Audio Output L IR Mark Levinson Display l Preamplifier HDMI can carry digital audio and digital video signals N 51 Media Player Getting Started Analog Video Configurations N251 SCART Output to Device with SCART Video Inputs N 51 Media Player D G n ki AV pin 8 RGB pin 16 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 N 51 Analog Video Output to Display or Mark Levinson Media Console N 51 Media Player Composite S Video Component Y Pb Pr Device with analog video inputs Depending on capabilities use the Component outputs if available followed by S Video then Composite The Component is the preferred connection for analog video outputs
2. 1 Press the remote control setup button 2 Use the remote control up amp down buttons to highlight General in the Setup menu then press the remote control enter button rer 5 3 3 Use the remote control up amp down buttons to highlight the Rest Fact Defaults option then press the enter button 4 Use the left or right remote control button to highlight Yes then press the remote control enter button Restoring Factory Defaults appears in the on screen display 5 When the on screen display General menu reappears press the remote control setup button to close all menus Alternate method to restore factory default settings 1 Turn the unit off with the power button 2 Press and hold the standby button 3 While continuing to hold the standby button turn the unit on with the power button 4 Once text appears on the front panel display release the standby button 5 Once default settings have been restored SET DEFAULT will appear on the front panel display and the unit will automatically enter Standby mode 6 Press the standby button to exit Standby mode When the unit boots up all settings will be at their factory defaults 5 4 Troubleshooting amp Maintenance Mark Levinson Note Caution Care amp Maintenance The N 51 requires routine care and maintenance to ensure optimal perfor mance The bulleted items in this section indicate maintenance procedures that should be performe
3. 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 e Standard Definition SD Interlaced video is a method for reducing the bandwidth of a video signal To decrease the size of the signal each video frame is split into two sequential fields one containing the field s odd lines and the other containing the field s even lines The frame rate is then equal to 1 2 the field rate Standard Definition video interlaced video is susceptible to deinterlacing artifacts Standard Definition resolution uses less bandwidth is typically a 480 576i interlace low resolution digital signal and displays at 30 frames per second NTSC or 25 frames per second PAL Progressive Scan PS Progressive Scan PS indicates that the frame is not split into fields but is sent as a single entity Progressive Scan picture quality has more detail and less flicker than Standard Definition Progressive Scan displays at a resolution of 480p progressive at 60 frames per second for NTSC and 50 frames per second for PAL e HD 720p displays a high definition 1 280 by 720p resolution e HD 1080i displays a high definition interlaced format with a resolution of 1 920 by 1080i Displ
4. ssss sesssineeenriierrrrrnenennne 1 5 Analog Audio Configurations es sesssesieerrrerrierrrerrresrre 1 6 Digital Audio Configurations 10 0 ee eee e cece ee teeeeeee een eeeees 1 8 Installation Considerations EEN EEEEREEEEER EEN EE En 1 9 UNPACKING ei dest er gege erie enki ete e a 1 9 Product ReGistration srira a eee eee erated 1 9 Placement and Ventilation cc eee e eee eee 1 9 Remote Control Batteries eee eee eres 1 10 Power Requirements een 1 12 Power On from Power Button cece eee ees 1 12 Power On from Standby cece eect eee ee eee eee eae 1 12 Warm up amp Break in Period eens 1 12 Disc Compatibility cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseueeeeeeeseusanes 1 13 Special Concerns for Writable Media ceceeeeeeeeeeeees 1 13 Discs tO Avold siure puaa aat aaa irre aeiae 1 14 Disc Care and Handling ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneeeeeeeeeanes 1 14 Section 2 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview EEN 2 1 Front Panel Display cccccecseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeseesesans 2 4 Media Type digits 1 to 4 eter ener 2 4 Title amp Chapter digits Soll 2 4 Time amp Information digits 13 to 20 ee 2 4 Rear Panel Overview ENEE EEN 2 6 Remote Control ous an ENNEN GREEN cee 2 9 Remote Control Functions EEN 2 10 Section 3 Setup Menu Setup Menu cece cee eee saneren pnie noera rer asanda raai Naai dn 3 1 Setup
5. standby 3 search forward amp reverse 4 pause 5 play 6 top menu 7 up amp down 8 return 9 previous amp next 10 8S prev icon 11 stop 12 menu 13 enter 14 left amp right 15 setup 16 random 17 repeat 18 video 19 ratio 20 number buttons 0 9 21 intens 22 slow reverse amp 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 2 10 di awer e ky H H iopmend TN return random repeat video i ratio 4 ese intens 7 D ai I gt Ka A B N 2 5 8 0 audio subtitle angle H 3 vol 6 9 e standby setup search info E playlist H delete Ki vol EEN mark recall Below is a description of each item listed above 1 drawer Opens and closes the disc drawer The drawer button can also be used to take the player out of standby mode or to remember the current playback location by setting an automatic bookmark when ejecting the disc For more information see Manual and Automatic Bookmarks on page 4 17 N 51 Media Player 2 light 3 standby 4 search forward amp reverse Basic Operation 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
6. 1995 A2 1997 es EN 60065 1998 e EN 60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 Manufacturer Harman Specialty Group 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive s and Standard s specified above Type of Equipment media player Model s Mark Levinson N 51 Date August 2005 Harman Specialty Group Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1413 USA Telephone 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 www harmanspecialtygroup com N 51 Media Player Appendix Audio Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Audio Outputs Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A V Sync Delay Reset Audio Settings __ _ _ NOTE Defaults appear in bold 0 110ms Oms def Reset Audio Settings to Default Values Yes No HDMI Audio Preferences WM rz Dolby Digital S PDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs Analog Speaker Config Crossover Config Speaker Distances Levels Calibration Front L R Center SES Surround L R 1 I i Subwoofer I I Full el 30 to 120Hz 80Hz def Full 30 to 120Hz None 80Hz def O a A 5 1 2 Ch Downmix Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Setup Audio Volume Control Encoded r Volume ixe
7. 75Q 1 0V p p with 750 load 700mV p p video 350mV with 75Q load 700mV p p 1 0V p p with 750 load 700mV p p video gt 6 0 MHz 0 1dB Interlaced gt 12 0 MHz 0 1dB Progressive Scan gt 4 0 MHz 0 1dB Interlaced gt 8 0 MHz 0 1dB Progressive Scan gt 6 0 MHz 0 1dB Interlaced gt 55dB 216 MHz Back porch clamped to OV DC coupled output Sync on Y One Composite on RCA One S Video One Component Y G Pb B Pr R and Sc on four 75Q BNC Two SCART trigger outputs AV and RGB on mini jacks One HDMI multi pin One Composite monitor output on RCA Mark Levinson N 51 Media Player Other IR Input Trigger Input Power Requirements Power Consumption Operating Temperature Overall Dimensions Weight Rack Mounting Appendix 12V 12V 100 120 220 230 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 90 Watts 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 Ib 21 09kg Refer to the rack mount instructions INSTR RACK MNT ML 3U included in the optional rack mounting kit All specifications are subject to change without notice A 3 A 4 Appendix Mark Levinson Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive s 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended Standard s to which Conformity is Declared e EN 55013 2001 e EN 61000 3 2 2000 e EN 55020 2002 e EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 e EN 55022 1994 A1
8. Comp Out Prog Scan Zoom Ratio See Zoom Ratio on page 3 23 Reset Display Profile Setup Video Edit Display Profile Comp Out Prog Scan Reset Display Profile Reset Display Profile resets the parameters of the display profile associated with the Component video output connectors to the original settings 3 26 Setup Menu Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile Analog Out Stand Def SD video a9 ED videos w H M Setup Video Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard Test Images Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Comp Out Prog Scan Analog Out Stand Def Setup Video Analog Out Stand Def Video Format YPbPr Display Aspect Ratio 4 3 Zoom Ratio Normal_ Black Level O IRE Reset Display Profile Analog Out Stand Def Analog Output Standard Definition parameters control the video format when an SD 480 576i source is present the N 51 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 Parameter Default Possible Settings Video Format YPbPr YPbPr Analog RGB Display Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 4 3 4 3 P amp S Zoom Ratio Normal Normal Widescreen Fill Fill Wide Black Level O IRE O IRE 7 5 IRE Reset Display Profile Yes Yes No Video Format Setup Video Edit Display Profile Ana
9. DTS Encoded Power On Volume SI Enable On i I r Mute Level Reduction 30dB 1i Mi I Mh F Dee On Ais eas 10 to 40dB in 10dB I Ge Off l I Ge steps Full Mute In 30dB def Encoded li _2 ch PCM Il 30 to 70dB in 1008 steps Last Level i 50dB def I SSS Fixed Variable gt Encoded Setup Audio Outputs SPDIF F PCM J Dolby Digital 4 Auto gt Di eric ie ee cee 44 1k PCM Out Rate i 48k EE 88 2k 96k I d P On gt off V e Front Left 0 0Feet Center 0 0Feet 1 Front Right 0 0Feet Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Left Subwoofer 18 to 10dB 0 0dB def A Ke EE Surround Right 0 0Feet Surround Left 0 0Feet Subwoofer 0 0Feet r Units Feet l l l Feet l gt Meters i l 0 to 30 Feet 0 to 12 Meters A 5 Appendix Mark Levinson Video Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Video NTSC PAL Select Source Profile Normal Edit Source Profile tup Vid lect S Profil Edit Display Profile SE DE Default TV Standard NTSC Off come Test Patterns Off gt Coor Video TV Crosshatch Photo Custom RGB Normal Setup Video Edit Display Profile RGB Expand A 6 HDMI Out YCbCr4 2 2 Comp Out Prog Scan ee J Analog Out Stand Def SD PS HD 720p Setup Video H
10. Disc format Information Current playtime Figure 2 5 Front panel display showing a DVD disc menu DIV D M EINU Disc format Information 2 5 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 N 51 Media Player rear panel ERO EI UE ee digital audio output CE ight 1 ac mains power connector 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 channel analog output connectors analog audio output connectors digital audio output connectors video output switch S Video composite video output connectors SD ED component video output connectors AV amp RGB mini jacks o g HDMI connector 10 monitor connector 11 comm port 12 RS 232 ports 13 trigger input connector 14 IR input connector 15 region code indicator N 51 Media Player 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 G S Video amp composite video output connectors 7 SD ED component video output connectors 8 AV amp RGB mini jacks Basic Operation Below are descriptions of the connectors and ports listed above Provides power to the N 51 when the supplied power cord is c
11. Monitor Output l N 51 Media Player Main Video Output either HDMI Monitor l Output Component S Video or Composite Mark Levinson Processor The Monitor output always provides video output at 480i or 576i depending on the disc with no OSD regardless of the position of the rear panel Video switch Getting Started Analog Audio Configurations 1 6 Mark Levinson This dedicated output is provided to ensure a video output that is compatible with the front panel display of the N 40 is always available even when the primary video output is configured for a higher resolution setting for example 1080i 5 1 Analog Audio Outputs Direct to Power Amplifier N 51 Media Player Analog Outputs SUB L R C LS RS Subwoofer Mark Levinson Amplifiers 5 Channels For analog output to control the volume the N 51 Volume parameter must be set to Variable e Set the Volume Control Volume parameter to Variable to directly control the signal level to the power amp using the N 51 remote page 3 11 e Multichannel audio is output using the 6 Channel Analog Output connectors Select Analog Audio Preferences 5 1 CH to configure multichannel audio preferences 5 1 Analog Outputs to Digital Audio Processor N 51 Media Player Analog Outputs L R C LS RS SUB Mark Levinson Processor Use optional 6 channel analog input card on the Ma
12. conserves energy When the media player is playing pressing the forward or reverse gt gt button starts a reverse or forward search of the disc Repeatedly pressing the buttons toggles through the available search speeds 2x 4x 8x and 16 Basic Operation 9 return 10 previous amp next 11 8S prev 12 stop 13 menu 14 enter 15 left amp right 16 setup Mark Levinson 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 M4 Wi starts playback from the beginning of the current chapter track or skips forward to the next chapter or track If the player is in Pause mode the player skips to the specific chapter or track but remains in Pause mode until the play button is pressed Jumps the playback position back 8 seconds and continues playback from that point When 8S prev is activated an indicator appears in the OSD For more information see 8s prev on page 4 9 Press the stop button W to stop playback Some DVDs require pressing the stop button twice to stop playback When Stop mode is activated an indicator appears in the on screen display For more information see Stop on page 4 7 Opens or exits the di
13. deinterlacing is used to create 50 frames sec from 50 fields for PAL or 60 frames sec from 60 fields for NTSC in each second Parameter setting Bob Description This method applies spatial interpolation to every field to create a whole frame The advantage of this method is that there is no feathering artifact for moving objects The two major unavoidable artifacts of this method are thin line flickering and loss of picture details due to interpolation The N 51 applies an improved interpolation method to minimize the second artifact Weave This method applies temporal interpolation of two consecutive fields which are merged woven into one frame It is suitable for still images with full resolution but results in saw edges and feath ering effects on moving objects Motion Adaptive This method applies the Bob method for moving objects and the weave method for still areas In other words for one created frame some parts are generated from field interpolation others are from weaving This method can produce advantages from both the Bob and the Weave method Motion Compensat This is the most advanced method using state of the art technology For moving objects in addition to interpolating the data from each field into frames this method estimates the motion and applies both temporal and spatial interpo lation methods Compared to the motion adaptive method Motion Compensat achieves improved p
14. or otherwise damaged discs in the disc drawer Basic Operation Front Panel Overview The numbers in the front panel illustration shown in Figure 2 1 corre spond with the summary list items below Figure 2 1 N 51 Media Player front panel 2 1 power button standby button and LED display intensity button pause button play button next button front panel display top menu button Ee O eg menu button ay previous button Stop button drawer amp drawer button L m w N 4 way enter button ry is return button ray n setup button 2 2 Basic Operation 1 power button Note 2 standby button amp LED 3 display intensity button 4 pause button 5 play button G6 next button 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 Powers the media player on and off when the supplied power cord is connected to the ac mains connector and an electrical outlet e When the media player is powered off pressing the power button powers the media player on and connects power to the component The media player automatically enters standby after completing its initialization sequence e When the media player is powered on or in standby mode pressing the power button powers the media player off and disconnects p
15. 1 16x 1 8x 1 4x and 1 2x When slow forward or slow reverse is pressed an indicator appears in the on screen display For more information see Slow Search slow fwd rev on page 4 8 Basic Operation 24 audio 25 subtitle 26 A B 27 info 28 search 29 playlist 30 delete 31 mute 32 volume 33 mark recall 34 angle Mark Levinson 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 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 Displays or hides status information for the current disc For more information see Info Mode on page 4 19 Activates search mode which activates playback of a specific title chapter track or time on the loaded disc Available search modes are disc format dependent For more information see Search on page 4 10 Opens and closes the playlist menu which is used to create a playlist for the current CD Playlists can be created and stored for up to 1000 discs For more information see Playlist on page 4 14 Deletes inserted numbers in search mode tracks in playlist mode entered codes during system checks and resets numbers during numerical i
16. 3 23 4 Index 3 3 23 3 P amp 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 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 button 2 3 menu button 2 3 next button 2 2 pause button 2 2 play button 2 2 power button 2 2 previous button 2 3 return button 2 3 setup button 2 3 standby button 2 2 stop button 2 3 top menu button 2 3 front panel display 2 3 2 4 front panel overview 2 1 fwd rev 4 8 G General menu tree A 7 General parameters 3 33 getting started 1 1 H HD 1080i 3 22 HD 720p 3 22 HDCP 3 26 Mark Levinson HDMI Audio Preferences 3 3 Dolby Digital 3 3 DTS 3 4 Enable 3 4 HDMI configurations 1 4 HDMI connector 2 8 HDMI features 3 15 HDMI output parameters Display Aspect Ratio 3 22 Reset Display Profile 3 25 Zoom Ratio 3 23 HDMI output switch 2 7 3 14 HDMI video preferences 3 20 Display Aspect Ratio 3 20 Reset Display Profile 3 20 Resolution parameter 3 20 3 21 Video Format parameter 3 20 Zoom Ratio 3 20 high pass filter 3 7 IEC standard 2 7 Info status 4 19 installation considerations 1
17. 3 8 specifications A 1 Standard Definition 3 22 Standard Definition connectors 2 7 Standby 1 12 stop button 4 7 S Video amp composite video output connectors 2 7 T test image before using 3 29 Color Bars 3 29 Crosshatch 3 29 title 2 4 track 2 4 transport 1 1 trigger input connector 2 8 trigger outputs 2 7 troubleshooting if all else fails 5 3 no HDMI output 5 2 no main output 5 2 no power 5 1 no remote control operation 5 1 no video output 5 2 U unpacking 1 9 Mark Levinson V ventilation 1 9 Video Format parameter 3 26 Video menu tree A 6 video output switch 2 7 3 14 video processor 1 2 video resolution HD 1080i 3 21 HD 720p 3 21 PS 3 21 SD 3 21 video setup 3 14 Volume Control option 3 11 Volume Control parameters Mute Level Reduction 3 12 Power On Volume 3 12 Volume 3 11 W warm up 1 12 writable media 1 13 Y YCbCr 3 20 Z Zoom Ratio Fill 3 24 4 5 Fill Wide 3 24 4 5 Normal 3 24 4 5 Widescreen 3 24 4 5 Zoom Ratio option 3 23 orbe VINSOM MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1413 USA Telephone 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 www marklevinson com Customer Service Telephone 781 280 0300 Sales Fax 781 280 0495 Service Fax 781 280 0499 Product Shipments 6 Progress Road Billerica MA 01821 5730 USA Part No 070 17143 Rev 0 03 06
18. 720p50 RES 720p50 Video Resolution 576150 RES 576i50 Video Resolution 576p50 RES 576p50 Video Resolution 480160 RES 480160 Video Resolution 480p60 RES 480p60 Comp YPbPr CVBS COMP YPbPr CVBS Comp RGB CVBS COMP RGB CVBS Comp YPbPr COMP YPbPr HDMI YCbCr HDMI YCbCr HDMI RGB HDMI RGB N 51 Media Player Playback Controls CD Info status in Play Pause or Stop mode Note 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 CD in Stop Audio CD AUDIO Mode DTS CD CD DTSx x x DTS x x x CD Audio Sampling xxK SAMPL xxK values for xxK 44 1 Bit Rate xx kbps DTS CD Sampling xxK SAMPL xxK values for xxK 44 1 Repeat Disc REPEAT DISC Repeat Track REPEAT TRACK A B Repeat A B REPEAT Random Track RANDOM TRACK Normal Playback NORMAL PLAY Total Disc Time xx xx xx Track xx xx TRACK xx xx Track Elapsed Time xx xx xx 4 21 Track Remaining Time xx xx xx TRACK REMAIN xx xx xx Video Resolution 1080i60 Video Resolution 1080i50 RES 1080i60 RES 1080i50 Video Resolution 720p60 RES 720p60 Video Resolution 720p50 RES 720p50 Video Resolution 576i50 RES 576i50 Video Resolution 576p50 RES 576p50 Video Resolution 480i60 RES 480160 Video Resolution 480p60 RES 480p60 Comp YPbPr CVBS COMP YPbPr CVBS Comp RGB CVBS COMP RGB CVBS Comp
19. Bookmarks on page 4 17 To enable disable automatic bookmarks Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting and press enter Angle Indicator Icon Setup Disc Angle Indicator Icon CO RI Activates and deactivates the Angle Indicator Icon When set to On the indicator icon appears in the on screen status bar when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress When set to Off the indicator does not appear in the status bar when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress To enable disable the angle indicator icon Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting and press enter N 51 Media Player Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup General Screen Saver After 5 min Rest Fact Defaults Setup Menu General Parameters General parameters control the screen saver and factory default settings To access general parameters select General from the Setup menu 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 Screen Saver Setup General Screen Saver Activates and deactivates the screen saver e When enabled the screen saver appears when a still frame image has been displayed for more than selected amount of time e When Off is selected the
20. N 51 Media Player generated test patterns Independent device calibration resulting in the acceptance of a perfect signal should be verified using a reference test pattern from a device that is known to be properly calibrated When using test images the N 51 Media Player video parameters should be adjusted to 0 In most cases independent device calibration requires a knowl edgeable technician and should be left to your system installer Color Bars Setup Video Edit Source Profile Test Images Color Bars Color Bars are used to adjust the Color Tint and Saturation parameters to ensure proper color output on the associated display device Before adjusting color controls using the Color Bars test image e Activate a source profile see Select Source Profile on page 3 16 e Set the N 51 Media Player s Brightness and Contrast parameters to 0 To adjust color controls using the Color Bars test image 1 Select the Color Bars test pattern 2 Evaluate the colors on the associated display device 3 Adjust the red to green color balance in the image using the Color Tint parameter of the associated device 4 Adjust tonal values using the Saturation parameter of the associated device Crosshatch Setup Video Edit Source Profile Test Images Crosshatch The Crosshatch test image is used to adjust the convergence of the display or to align display geometry size and alignment Generally convergence only appli
21. 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 N 51 Media Player Reset Audio Settings Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A V Sync Delay Oms Reset Audio Settings Use the Reset Audio Settings option to reset all audio settings in the Audio setup menu to their original settings Parameter Default Possible Settings Reset Audio Settings Yes Yes No To reset audio settings Using the remote control left or right button highlight the desired setting and press enter It takes approximately 20 seconds until the original settings are restored 3 14 Setup Menu Video Output Switch Mark Levinson Video Setup Video parameters control video output formats and settings To access video parameters select Video from the Setup menu Setup Setup Video Audio Select Source Profile Normal Video tei Source Profile Disc Edit Display Profile General Default TV Standard NTSC Test Images Off All DVDs played by the N 51 Media Player are MPEG encoded in SD Standard Definition format The N 51 Media Player is capable of providing the video output from these discs in a variety of formats Moreover the N 51 Media Player is equipped with a high quality video deinterlacer scaler and video processor which further enhance the quality of the original SD source images and provide
22. are not visible adjust the display horizontal and vertical controls until the image is centered and all edges are visible N 51 Media Player Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Disc Default Language English DRC On Play Auto Bookmarks Disable Angle Indicator Icon Off Setup Menu Disc Parameters Disc parameters control language bookmarks and camera angle settings To access disc parameters select Disc from the Setup menu Parameter Default Possible Settings Default Language English See page A 7 for the full list of languages DRC On On Off Play Auto Bookmarks Disable Enable Disable Angle Indicator Icon Off On Off Some discs may exhibit different results depending upon the mastering Default Language Setup Disc Default Language Default Language refers to the preferred language of the disc The Default Language menu displays a list of supported languages with the preferred language highlighted If a source DVD contains a different preferred language playback will default to that selection To select a preferred language Press the remote control up or down button to highlight a 3 31 language and press enter to select the language DRC Setup Disc DRC Note Use the DRC Dynamic Range Control option to decrease the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital encoded audio source DRC is used to maintain the clarity of dialogue when playe
23. button the number 2 button then the number 0 button current time _ search time 3 16 ION ON IN IN lo e Press the remote control delete button to clear an incorrect search value 4 When the desired search value is entered press the enter or play gt button to confirm input and activate playback at the selected playback time or press the return button until the Search mode closes e Ifa valid search value was entered playback will activate at the selected title chapter track or playback time e If an invalid search value was entered the search bar will close without activating playback Random The remote control random button is used to activate playback of the loaded CD in a random order of tracks beginning with the currently playing track Random playback is automatically deactivated when e Repeat playback or Playlist mode is activated e The stop repeat A B drawer standby or power button is pressed To activate random playback 1 When playback is activated press the remote control random button e Random track playback will automatically activate beginning with the currently playing track e Ifa status bar does not open at the top of the on screen display random playback might not be available for the loaded disc The table on page 4 6 indicates the Random playback modes available for each disc format 2 When the status menu opens repeatedly press the
24. have some headroom at peak white to allow for small overshoots and undershoots e Image data values in the RGB Expand format provide a black level at O and a higher dynamic range for peak white If you decide to use the YCbCr digital Component video format choose between YCbCr 4 2 2 and YCbCr 4 4 4 e YCbCr 4 2 2 utilizes the chrominance interpolation and color space conversion matrix within your display or sink device e YCbCr 4 4 4 utilizes the color space conversion matrix within your display or sink device RGB Normal and RGB Expand can be selected for DVI output intercon nections between your N 51 and your display or sink device Resolution Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Resolution The Resolution setting is used to control output resolution The N 51 Media Player supports the following resolutions SD Standard Definition 480 576 interlaced PS Progressive Scan 480 576 progressive HD 720p High Definition 720 progressive HD 1080i High Definition 1080 interlaced To select a resolution Using the remote control up or down button select the desired setting and press enter Available resolutions are dependent upon the capabilities of the associated display When a display is connected only resolutions that are supported by the display are available for selection Resolu tions that are not supported by the display appear as grayed out in the selection list 3 22 Setup Menu
25. in a larger font size 3 When the desired menu item is highlighted press the enter button to select the highlighted item e Ifa menu option is selected another menu will open For example selecting the audio option from the Setup menu opens the Audio menu e Parameters utilizing a horizontal slider indicate the parameter s current position within the entire parameter range To adjust a parameter using a slider 1 When the slider appears press the remote control left or right buttons to decrease or increase the parameter setting in the designated increments 2 When the desired adjustments have been made press the remote control enter or return button to close the slider Brightness 0 A EE EE 3 Repeatedly press the return button to back out of the menu structure or press the setup button to close the menu structure N 51 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 Setup Audio Audio e outputs Video Volume Control Disc A V Sync Delay Oms General Reset Audio Settings Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A V Sync Delay Oms Reset Audio Settings Y Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences S PDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences Y Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Dolby Digital Encoded DTS Encoded En
26. mode the associated display must have an HDMI input port When using the N 51 Media Player with an HDMI equipped display use a high quality HDMI cable For very long runs use an HDMI cable extender You can also use the HDMI output port if the display supports DVI D use the appropriate adapters and cables and follow the manufacturer s directions With the video output switch in the default HDMI position the N 51 Media Player s high quality deinterlacer scaler and video processor produce stunning HD digital video If your display supports the all digital HDMI format this is the preferred mode for watching all DVDs User controls provide added flexibility for fine tuning video processing functions such as selecting a Film mode when watching a motion picture DVD or adding more enhancement or sharpness to the image There are several operational features of HDMI e An electronic EDID Extended Display Identification Data connected to the HDMI output port via the associated device allows the N 51 Media Player to automatically detect supported video resolutions The desired resolution can then be selected from the supported resolutions for display e The HDMI output port is functional with HDCP compliant devices only when the associated HDCP equipped device detects the N 51 Media Player as a legal source of high quality digital video e HDMI supports all HD resolutions However not all displays support all resolutions over
27. page 3 18 Noise Reduction Controls the amount of noise reduction presentin Off On the video signals For more information see Noise Reduction on page 3 19 N 51 Media Player Chroma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the color portion of the video signal For more information see Chroma Sharpness on page 3 19 Setup Menu Off On Luma Sharpness Controls image sharpness using the luminance portion of the video signal e Peaking e Transient Improvement For more information see Luma Sharpness on page 3 19 0 to 9 in 1 0 steps 0 to 3 in 1 0 steps Reset Source Profile Resets the source profile to original settings Yes No Film Mode In terms of source video material there are two types of DVDs video DVD and film DVD In video DVDs the original source video is shot using a video camera with a frame rate of 60Hz interlaced for NTSC and 50Hz interlaced for PAL SECAM In film DVDs the original source video is shot with a film camera which is progressive scan and has a frame rate of 24Hz i e 24p for NTSC 25Hz i e 25p for PAL or 30Hz i e 30p for NTSC These different source materials are encoded as MPEG2 video and stored digitally on DVDs following the ITU R BT 601 standard 3 17 which offers two possible output frame rates the interlaced 60Hz i e 480i 60Hz for NTSC or the interlaced 50Hz i e 576i 50Hz for PAL To convert the source of 2
28. playing e The remote control stop m or Resume mode previous wl next nl fwd rev slow fwd rev id 8s prev drawer random A B standby or power button is pressed Repeat Playback Modes Title Activates repeat playback of the currently playing title Chapter Activates repeat playback of the currently playing chapter Track Activates repeat playback of the currently playing track Playlist Activates repeat playback of the currently playing playlist Repeat playlist playback is not available unless playlist playback is activated when the repeat button is pressed To activate repeat playback 1 Make sure playback of the desired title chapter track or playlist is activated Repeat playlist playback is not available unless playlist playback is activated when the repeat button is pressed 2 When playback is activated press the repeat button to open the repeat status menu e The status menu indicates the selected Repeat mode e Ifthe status menu does not open repeat playback might not be available for the loaded disc The table on page 4 6 indicates the repeat modes available for each disc format N 51 Media Player A B Repeat 00 05 33 A 00 05 42 00 05 33 A 00 06 10 B A B off Playback Controls 3 When the status bar opens press the repeat button again to cycle through all Repeat modes available for the loaded disc e If playlist playback
29. random button to the cycle through all random playback modes available for the loaded disc 3 When the desired random playback mode is selected press enter or return to close the menu and activate the selected random playback mode or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and random playback will automatically begin 4 When random playback is in progress e Press the remote control previous m4 button to return to the beginning of the currently playing track Playback Controls Mark Levinson e 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 WE 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 When Stop mode is activated playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time Repeat The remote control repeat button can be used to activate repeat playback of the currently playing title chapter track or playlist The table on page 4 6 indicates the repeat playback modes available for each disc format Repeat playback is automatically deactivated when e Random playback or A B repeat playback is activated e The remote control stop random A B drawer standby or power button is pressed and a CD is
30. screen saver never appears in the on screen display 3 33 Still frame images displayed on a display device for long periods of time can burn in or create ghost images on the screen When the media player is connected to a display device it is recom mended that you set the Screen Saver parameter to On to prevent the appearance of ghost images on the screen To enable disable the screen saver Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting and press enter Rest Fact Defaults Setup General Rest Fact Defaults When the Rest Fact Defaults parameter is set to Yes all parameters and user defined controls are restored to their factory default settings To restore factory settings 1 Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the Rest Fact Defaults setting and press enter 2 When prompted to confirm the selection press enter Restoring Factory Defaults appears in the on screen display during the restoration process approximately 20 seconds 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 DVD V Includes menus that can be used to activ
31. that bookmarked playback is activated To start DVD playback using an automatic bookmark 1 Ensure that the Play Auto Bookmarks parameter is enabled in the Setup Disc menu Load the bookmarked DVD Playback starts automatically at the automatic bookmark N 51 Media Player Playback Controls Info Mode 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 Info status is also available in resume mode when the loaded disc is a DVD V Info status is not available for other disc types in resume mode When an Info status bar is displayed repeatedly pressing the Info button cycles through the available disc specific and general information Pressing the return button closes the status bar Repeatedly pressing the Info button also closes the Info status bar To display an Info status bar if With a disc loaded in playback pause or resume mode press the remote control Info button Resume available for DVD V only When the Info bar opens repeatedly press the remote control Info button to cycle through available information for
32. the best viewing experience Video formats are described in terms of their resolution and separately their physical interface To simplify the use and operation of the N 51 Media Player the possible combinations of output video resolutions and their physical interfaces are controlled by a video output switch on the back panel of the N 51 Media Player The three position video output switch selects between e SD video top position Analog Composite S Video and Component SD Interlaced e ED video middle position Component Progressive EDTV e HDMI bottom position Digital HDMI The following table lists all possible video resolutions and interfaces for each video switch position 720 x 480 SD video NTSC SD video SD video NTSC 720 x 576 SD video PAL SD video PAL SD video 720 x 480 P 60 X X ED vi 720 x 576 P 50 X X 1280 x 720 P 60 X X 1280 x 720 P 50 X X 1920 x 1080 I 30 X X 1920 x 1080 I 25 X X These outputs are provided at the resolutions supported over HDMI by the associated device N 51 Media Player SD video kumm ED video A HIT SD video ED video HDMI l 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 N 51 Media Player To use HDMI
33. the loaded disc 4 19 To close an Info status bar Press the remote control Info button repeatedly until the status bar closes or press the return button 4 20 Playback Controls Mark Levinson DVD V Info status in Play Pause Resume or Stop mode 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 DOLBY DIGITAL x x x or DVD DDx x x or DOLBY DIGITAL x x DVD DDx x DTS DVD V DTS x x x or DVD DTSx x x or DTS x x DVD DTSx x PCM DVD V LPCM x x x DVD PCMx x x Dolby Digital Sampling xxK SAMPL xxK values for kHz 48 Bit Rate x kbps DTS Sampling xxK SAMPL xxK values for kHz 48 and 96 Bit Rate x kbps PCM Sampling xxK SAMPL xxK values for kHz 48 and 96 Bit Rate x kbps Repeat Title REPEAT TITLE Repeat Chapter REPEAT CHAPT A B Repeat A B REPEAT Normal Playback NORMAL PLAY Title xx xx Chapter xx xx CHAPT xx xx Title Elapsed Time xx xx xx Title Remaining Time xx xx xx TITLE REMAIN xx xx xx Chapter Elapsed Time xx xx xx Chapter Remaining Time CHAPT REMAIN XX XX XX XX XX XX Video Resolution 1080i60 RES 1080i60 Video Resolution 1080i50 RES 1080i50 Video Resolution 720p60 RES 720p60 Video Resolution
34. to output 44 1 48 88 2 or 96kHz signals from the S PDIF AES or EIAJ outputs using a dedicated sample rate converter Digital to analog conversion in the N 51 is implemented using balanced multi bit Sigma Delta DACs delivering superb technical performance In addition to the multi bit architecture these DACs have a differential current output which allows optimization of the critical current to voltage conversion stage with dedicated opera tional amplifiers possessing superlative rise time and bandwidth characteristics Each channel incorporates two DACs in a dual mono mode configuration Following this a custom active filter circuit sums both halves of the balanced signal and provides excellent common mode noise rejection in addition to outstanding audio characteristics This approach to the digital to analog circuit topology yields extraordinarily low distortion improved signal to noise ratio and superb musical sound quality Following the active filters the signal passes through the volume control The N 51 volume control is built around a dual MDAC 12 bit ladder attenuator derived from the N 40 Volume controls ara jit Getting Started Mark Levinson Configurations HDMI Configurations 1 4 Alternately an HDCP compatible DVI monitor can be connected to the N 51 HDMI output for the last two HDMI configura tions on this page Note that DVI carries digital video only N 51 HDMI Video and Audio Output
35. to safety instructions LE Warning Caution Note 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 Appears on the component to indicate important operation and maintenance instructions included in the accompanying documentation Appears on the component to indicate compliance with the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low voltage Directive standards of the European Community Calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in personal injury or death Calls attention to a procedure practice condition or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the component Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight N 51 Media Player Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Getting Started About the No51 Media Player ccccscceeeesseeseeeeeeneereeeens 1 1 TIMES CHASSIS r e a edie shoe ee eda ee R 1 1 THEZ TRANS POM ait ena oaren e acai aE A aes Ea Ea 1 1 THE Power AUDE eege rone i aE REE AaS 1 2 TheVideo tee 1 2 The Audio ProcessOP vcvo is n T E R 1 3 Conftguratton s oosa cceeceece eee e nrnna Keue KEANE KENEK REE REENEN 1 4 HDMI Configurations eitinn arvin o piae 1 4 Analog Video Configurations
36. 2 Getting Started Mark Levinson e 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 The analog audio outputs utilize a dedicated power system consisting of a custom designed low noise toroidal transformer a secondary analog power section which performs the first stage of regulation and filtering followed by a final stage of local regulation in the output section itself Power to the digital audio and video sections is provided by a switch mode power supply that delivers a single constant voltage which is distributed to local modules where it is converted to the voltages required for each individual circuit This point of load power distribution technique prevents unwanted interactions caused by uneven supply during periods of high demand from any single circuit Another advantage is the efficient distribution of power reducing thermal dissipation to provide a more stable operating environment The Video Processor The N 51 Media Player provides the video performance and flexi bility that one expects from a Mark Levinson product Custom calibrated scaling and de interlacing are
37. 4p to 480i 60Hz a telecine process known as3 2 pulldown is applied to create 10 video fields out of four film frames To achieve the optimized video quality the N 51 offers different processing methods depending on the original source You can use automatic mode or force it to use a specific mode Parameter setting Description Automatic In this mode the N 51 automatically detects the source material Video Forces the N 51 to run in video mode only Use if you are watching a video DVD shot at interlaced 50Hz or interlaced 60Hz 3 2 Forces the N 51 to run in 3 2 pulldown mode Use 3 2 only if you are watching an NTSC film DVD at 24p most NTSC film DVDs 2 2 Forces the N 51 to run in 2 2 pulldown mode Use if you are watching a PAL film DVD at 24p most PAL film DVDs This mode also works for a NTSC film DVD at 30p or a PAL film DVD at 25p only some film DVDs 2 2 and 3 2 In this mode the N 51 automatically detects which type of film DVD you are watching 3 18 Setup Menu Deinterlacing Mark Levinson 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 N 51 offers all the well known deinterlacing categories Briefly
38. 9 IR input connector 2 8 isopropyl alcohol 5 4 L Levels Calibration option 3 9 low pass filter 3 7 Luma Sharpness 3 19 Luma Sharpness parameter 3 17 M mini jack 2 8 monitor connector 2 8 Mute Level Reduction option 3 12 N navigating disc menus 4 1 Noise Reduction 3 19 Noise Reduction parameter 3 16 NTSC 3 28 O Outputs Analog Audio 3 7 HDMI Audio 3 3 N 51 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 remote control 8S prev button 2 12 A B button 2 14 angle button 2 14 audio button 2 14 delete button 2 14 drawer button 2 10 enter button 2 12 forward amp reverse buttons 2 11 info button 2 14 intens button 2 13 left amp right button 2 12 light 2 11 mark recall button 2 14 mute button 2 14 number buttons 2 13 pause button 2 11 play button 2 11 playlist button 2 14 previous amp next buttons 2 12 random button 2 13 ratio button 2 13 repeat button 2 13 return button 2 12 Index search button 2 14 setup butto
39. DMI Output HD 1080i Brightness 0 Video Format YCbCr4 16 9 Contrast 0 GE PS f 4 3 Color Tint 0 Display Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 P amp S Saturation 0 Zoom Ratio b Normal Film Mode Automatic Reset Display Profile Normal Deinterlacing Adaptive Widescreen Compensat Level 0 DI Noise Reduction Off Fill Wide Chroma Sharpness Off Luma Sharpness Reset Source Profile Setup Video Comp Out Prog Scan Display Aspect Ratio 4 3 Zoom Ratio Normal Reset Display Profile Setup Video Analog Out Stand Video Format YPbPr Display Aspect Ratio 4 3 Zoom Ratio Normal Black Level 0 IRE Reset Display Profile Normal Widescreen Fill Fill Wide 16 9 4 3 z 4 3 P amp S O IRE ei 7 5 IRE fe gt Normal 32 to 31 O def Widescreen Fill Fill Wide pa 16 9 4 3 4 3 P amp S i YPbPr Analog RGB N 51 Media Player Disc Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Disc General Setup Disc Afrikaans Arabic Czech Chinese Dansk English Espanol Finnish Francais German Greek Hungarian Italiano Japanese Korean Nederlands Norwegian Polish Portugues Russian Svenska Thai Turkce Default Language DRC Play Auto Bookmarks Angle Indicator Icon Off English On Disable On Off Appendix NOTE Defaults appear in bold re e Enable Disable General Menu Tree Setup Audio Video Dis
40. Menu Navigation ccc eee eee eee eee tenet 3 1 Audio Setup REENEN REENEN REENEN EEN 3 3 Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences eceeeeeeeeeneeeneeees 3 3 Outputs S PDIF Audio Preferences ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 5 Outputs Analog Audio Preferences ceeeeeeeeeee eee 3 7 A V Syre Delay iniri ar aeai e e iS 3 12 Reset Audio Settings ER EEREER ERR EEEE REENEN EEE EEN 3 13 Video Setup EEN eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeseeaueeseeaueuseseeausesees 3 14 Video Output SWITCH 0 2 eect cece e eee eeeeeeeeeaeeeaeeeaeeees 3 14 Select Source Promil ENEE As Eas 3 16 Edit Source Profilen eha hie ei Ed 3 16 Table of Contents Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile HDMI Out 3 20 Edit Display Profile Comp Out Prog Scan n se 3 25 Edit Display Profile Analog Out Stand Def 8 3 26 Default TV Standard 0 0 ccc eee eee eee een eee eens 3 28 Test IMAGES EE 3 28 Disc Parameters RER RENE EEE REENEN ER RE REENEN ER EE ENN 3 31 Default L ngt lge vices neti als Hahn AE Eeer 3 31 IR 3 31 Play Auto Bookmark ccc cece ete eee tee eee teneeeetenatees 3 32 Angle Indicator Jon 3 32 General Parameters cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeseesenease 3 33 SCEE E EE 3 33 Rest Fact Defaults iaeia nn ii 3 33 Section 4 Playback Controls Navigating Disc Menus ccccessseeeeeeseeseuseneereeseusanseneeees 4 1 Disc Menu Navigation esssessnessnesrrrerrrerrrerrrsrrrerrrerrren
41. Owners Manual Ne 51 j Player moana EYVINSOM MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES Important Safety Instructions Read and keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Sr 2 BS RN e 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 A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong is provided for safety If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles or the point where it exits from the apparatus 9 Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart appa ratus combination to avoid injury or tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as whe
42. 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 Time Activates playback at the selected playback time minutes seconds in the currently playing title chapter or track This Search mode is not available unless playback or Pause mode is activated To activate Search mode 1 Press the remote control search button to activate Search mode e The time Search mode is not available unless playback or pause mode is activated e A search bar opens to indicate the value of the current Search mode current title 5 search title __ 2 Press the search button again to cycle through all Search modes available for the loaded disc The table on page 4 6 indicates the Search modes available for each disc format 3 When the desired Search mode is selected press the remote control number buttons to enter a search value For example e To enter title 6 press the number 6 button current title 5 search title oe e To enter track 16 press the number 1 button then the number 6 button current track 5 search track 1 6_ N 51 Media Player Playback Controls e To enter a playback time of 16 minutes and 20 seconds press the number 1 button the number 6
43. The drawer button can also be used to place the player out of standby mode or to remember the current playback location by setting an automatic bookmark when the disc is ejected For more information see Manual and Automatic Bookmarks on page 4 17 The 4 way button up down left and right along with the enter and return buttons provide navigation control for the OSD on screen display and disc menus For more information see Disc Menu Navigation on page 4 2 When navigating the OSD and disc menus the return button is used to backtrack through the OSD menu hierarchy level by level Unsaved changes are not saved when the return button is activated Opens and closes the Setup menu For more information see Setup Menu on page 3 1 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 11213 4 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 Digit Typical usage 1to4 e media type 5 to 12 title 7 8 e chapter track 10 12 e information for example PLAYLIST 13 to 20 e time HH MM SS e information for example USE OSD Media Type Digit fields 1 to 4 display the currently loaded media type The foll
44. YPbPr COMP YPbPr HDMI YCbCr HDMI YCbCr HDMI RGB HDMI RGB Video resolution in the above table refers to the resolution of the on screen display Troubleshooting amp 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 N 51 is powered on with the power button 3 Make sure the N 51 is not in standby 4 Make sure display intensity has not been set to off 0 deactivating the front panel display 5 Examine the electrical circuit breaker to ensure that power is being supplied to the electrical outlet to which the N 51 is connected 6 Make sure that you are using the properly rated power cord for your area country No Remote 1 Eliminate obstructions between the remote control IR transmitter and Control Operation the front panel display IR receiver transmitter 2 Make sure the IR input connector is not being used 3 Make sure the remote control IR transmitter LED lights when remote control buttons are pressed indicating that IR signals are being transmitted 4 Make sure the remote control is positioned within 17 feet 5m of the front panel display IR receiver transmitter If the N 51 is placed insid
45. a Player will downmix DTS encoded sources to 2 channel PCM before passing them to the associated component PCM Out Rate Setup Audio Outputs S PDIF Audio Preferences PCM Out Rate Use the PCM Out Rate to adjust the PCM output rate of the N 51 Media Player Check the owner s manual of the associated component for sampling rate compatibility To select an output rate Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired setting and press enter When Auto is selected the N 51 Media Player uses the native sample rate on the source disc Enable Setup Audio Outputs S PDIF Audio Preferences Enable Use the Enable option to enable or disable the digital audio output ports AES EBU S PDIF and EIAJ in the software N 51 Media Player Setup Menu Outputs Analog Audio Preferences Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A V Sync Delay Oms Reset Audio Settings V Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences SPDIF Audio Preferences Analog Audio Preferences Y Setup Audio Outputs Analog Speaker Config Crossover Config Speaker Distances Levels Calibration Speaker Configuration Setup Audio Outputs Analog Audio Preferences Speaker Configuration Use the 5 1 option to configure the N 51 Media Player to pass multi channel audio sources to the analog audio output connectors labeled 6 Channel Analog Outputs Use the 2 Ch Downmix option to configure the N 51 Media Player
46. able On Use the HDMI Audio Preferences option to set the output behavior of an audio source when the N 51 Media Player is using the HDMI connector and the video output switch is set to HDMI Parameter Default Possible Settings Dolby Digital Encoded PCM DTS Encoded Encoded PCM Enable On Off Dolby Digital Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences Dolby Digital Use the Dolby Digital option to set the output behavior of a Dolby Digital encoded source when the media player is using the HDMI connector An HDMI device will automatically communicate the number of channels it has the ability to accept To select an audio format Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired setting and press enter e Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with Dolby Digital encoded sources The N 51 Media Player will pass Dolby Digital signals directly to the associated component e Select PCM if the associated component is not compatible with Dolby Digital encoded sources The N 51 Media Player will downmix Dolby Digital signals to 2 channel PCM before being sent to the HDMI output 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 N 51 Media Player is using the HDMI connector To select an audio format Using
47. ars are set by the display device 4 All examples for Widescreen DVDs are shown as 16 9 1 78 1 For other widescreen formats such as 2 35 1 black bars will always be present even on a 16 9 display For examples that already show black bars they will be wider when playing a 2 35 1 DVD than they will when playing a 16 9 1 78 1 DVD 5 Dotted lines indicate that the display output will depend on the DVD If auto pan amp scan vectors are encoded on the widescreen disc the display will look the same as a Fullscreen 4 3 DVD If not the display will look the same as a Widescreen 16 9 DVD 6 The Zoom Ratio can be adjusted using the remote control to eliminate or minimize black bars if desired All examples shown assume that the Zoom Ratio is set to its default setting of Normal 7 Some display devices also have settings that can affect zoom and aspect ratio Refer to the TV or display device instruction manual to determine the best setting Appendix A 9 Numerics 2 Ch Downmix option 3 7 2 channel PCM 3 4 3 5 3 6 5 1 option 3 7 6 channel analog output connectors 2 7 8s prev 4 9 A A V Sync Delay option 3 12 A B repeat 4 13 adjusting color controls using test images 3 29 convergence 3 30 display geometry 3 30 sliders 3 2 Analog and Component SD Interlaced 3 16 analog audio configurations 1 6 analog audio output connectors 2 7 Analog Audio Preferences 3 7 Crossover Configuration 3 7 Levels Calibration 3 9 Spea
48. ate playback of specific scenes and to select disc settings such as audio track audio language and output format subtitle language and camera angle The content of DVD V menus is dependent on how the DVD was mastered In some cases certain remote control buttons can also be used to select these settings without navigating through the disc menu 4 1 Audio CD DTS CD Includes tracks on the current CD Playback Controls Mark Levinson Disc Menu Navigation Remote Button DVD V 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 Audio CD DTS CD menu amp 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 Pressing the menu button displays the track list in the on screen display with the active track highlighted play gt number buttons For more infor Initiates playback e Select titles or chapters for playback e When menu items in the Setup menu are not numbered pressing a number button selects the Selects a track with the corre sponding number for playback mation nee P menu item in the corresponding position For number buttons instance pressing the number 1 button selects on page 2 13 the first menu item enter e In
49. ay Aspect Ratio Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Display Aspect Ratio Display Aspect Ratio is used to define the aspect ratio width to height used to display the source video For optimum performance select the aspect ratio that matches the aspect ratio of the associated display For example a 64 inch wide by 36 inch high screen has a 16 9 aspect ratio and a diagonal screen dimension of nominally 73 inches DVDs come in various formats to accommodate different aspect ratios You can optionally adjust the Zoom Ratio to eliminate black bars that may appear if the DVD and display aspect ratios do not match Generally the display aspect ratio setting is a one time set up whereas Zoom Ratio settings for eliminating black bars may change based on viewing preferences and the particular format of the DVD N 51 Media Player Note Setup Menu The N 51 Media Player offers the following aspect ratios Display Aspect Ratio 16 9 e Standard aspect ratio of a HDTV e Closer to the aspect ratios used in theatrical movies e Displays 4 3 content with black bars on the left and right of the screen pillarboxing e Select 16 9 when a 16 9 widescreen display is connected to the N 51 Media Player 4 3 e Displays normal 4 3 content as full frame with no black bars e Displays widescreen content with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen letterboxing e Select 4 3 when a standard display or TV is conne
50. ayer on a thick rug or carpet or cover the media player with a cloth as this might prevent proper cooling DO NOT expose the media player to high temperatures humidity steam smoke dampness or excessive dust Avoid installing the media player near radiators and other heat producing appliances DO NOT install the media player near unshielded TV or FM antennas cable TV decoders and other RF emitting devices that might cause interference DO NOT place the media player on a windowsill or in another location in which it will be exposed to direct sunlight DO NOT obstruct the IR infrared receiver transmitter located on the front panel display The remote control IR transmitter must be in line of sight with the front panel display IR receiver transmitter for proper remote control operation BEFORE moving the media player make sure it is powered off with the power button Then make sure the power cord is disconnected from the ac mains connector and the electrical outlet MAKE SURE all components are properly grounded Do not defeat the safety purpose of polarized or grounding type plugs with ground lifter or cheater adaptors Doing so may cause dangerous voltages to build up between components The presence of these voltages may result in personal injuries and or product damage The remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries that should be replaced as needed Using alkaline batteries which last longer and do n
51. aylist e Activates or deactivates playlist mode which is used to create a playlist save a playlist or initiate playback of a playlist return e Saves the playlist up amp down buttons e Scroll upward and downward through files or playlist items left amp right buttons e When the list of files on the left is active pressing the remote control right button deacti vates the cursor over the list of files and activates the cursor in the playlist on the right e When the playlist cursor is active pressing the remote control left button deactivates the playlist cursor and activates the cursor over the list of files N 51 Media Player Playback Controls Playlist Requirements Format s Playlists Requirements Storage Audio CD One playlist per disc Playlists cannot e Playlists can be stored for up to amp CD RW R e Include more than 999 1000 discs tracks e Playlists are automatically e Include values that are not deleted when factory default included on the loaded disc settings are restored To create a playlist 1 When a CD is loaded press the remote control playlist button to initiate playlist mode The on screen display opens to display a split window The left side of the split window contains a list of tracks that are available for adding to the playlist The right side of the split window displays the playlist The left side of the window is used to display
52. ays Select Fill when viewing the content of a Full frame 4 3 DVD on a 16 9 display Black bars on the left and right of the display pillarboxing are eliminated by zooming the image and cropping it top and bottom Picture resolution is slightly reduced due to scaling however there is no geometric distortion and the image fills the display screen e For 4 3 displays Select Fill when viewing the content of a Letterbox DVD on a 4 3 display Black bars on the top and bottom of the display are reduced or eliminated by zooming the image and cropping the sides slightly Picture resolution is slightly reduced due to scaling however there is no geometric distortion and the image fills the display screen The DVD will probably be labeled as widescreen anamorphic Note that if the source material on the DVD is in an aspect ratio other than 16 9 selecting Fill will not totally remove the letterboxing Fill Wide e Select Fill Wide for the maximum amount of zoom This is equivalent to having both Fill and Widescreen zoom modes active at the same time e Use this mode only when playing a 2 35 1 widescreen DVD on a 4x3 display This will completely eliminate black bars on the top and bottom of the screen 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
53. back is activated press the subtitle button to display the subtitle status bar e The status menu indicates the current subtitle if one is active e Jfa status menu does not open subtitle selection might not be available for the loaded disc 2 When the status menu opens press the subtitle button again to cycle through all subtitle languages for the loaded disc 3 When the desired subtitle is selected press enter or return to close the status menu or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and playback will begin Playback Controls Mark Levinson camera angle OO Da Note 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 The Angle Indicator Icon parameter page 3 32 activates and deactivates the indicator When set to On the indicator appears in the on screen display when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress When set to Off the indicator does not appear in the on screen display when playback of a scene recorded from multiple camera angles is in progress To select a
54. box from the carton Make sure it contains all of the items listed in the table below If not contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer Item Quantity Detachable AC power cord 1 9 N 51 remote control Phillips screwdriver N 51 Owner s Manual this document AAA alkaline batteries White gloves kl F ll F ll Rte Re Warranty amp Product Registration Card The remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries that should be replaced as needed One pair of white gloves is provided to assist with the initial unpacking and instal lation of the media player Product Registration Placement and Ventilation Please register the media player within 15 days of purchase To do so register online at www marklevinson com or complete and return the included product registration card Retain the original dated sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage DO install the media player on its own shelf for proper ventilation DO install each media player chassis on a solid flat level surface Getting Started Caution Warning Remote Control Batteries 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 pl
55. c General emm Setup General After 5 min After 15 min After 30 min After 60 min Off Screen Saver Rest Fact Defaults After 5 min NOTE Defaults appear in bold Restore Factory Defaults No A 7 A 8 Appendix Display Aspect Ratio Mark Levinson Display Output with Different Combinations of Display Aspect Ratio Settings DVD Formats and Output Resolutions 10 11 12 Display Aspect Ratio Setting in No51 Setup Menu see note 1 16 9 4 3 4 3 P amp S Aspect Ratio on DVD Resolution Output on Display Notes see note 2 see note 3 Widescreen 16 9 SD See note 4 HD Fullscreen 4 3 SD E l LI Widescreen 16 9 SD See note 4 EI Fullscreen 4 3 SD SS EI Widescreen 16 9 SD Ree See notes 4 and 5 E FS Fullscreen 4 3 SD Li N 51 Media Player Notes 1 The Display Aspect Ratio setting in the N 51 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 N 51 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 Black bars shown are set by the N 51 gray b
56. camera angle 1 When playback is activated press the angle button to open the angle status menu e The angle status menu indicates the number of the selected camera angle and the number of camera angles from which the currently playing scene was recorded For instance angle 1 2 indicates that camera angle 1 of 2 is selected e Ifthe angle status menu indicates that camera angle 1 of 1 is selected the currently playing scene was recorded from one camera angle In this case camera angle selection is not available e Ifthe angle status menu does not open at the top of the on screen display camera angle selection might not be available for the loaded disc 2 When the Angle bar opens press the angle button again to cycle through all camera angles available for the currently playing scene The remote control number buttons can also be used to enter the number of the desired camera angle if known The Angle bar automatically closes a few seconds after the last command is received If this occurs playback will automatically activate from the selected camera angle 3 When the desired camera angle is selected press the enter or return button to close the menu and activate playback from the selected camera angle or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and playback will begin N 51 Media Player Playback Controls zoom ratio Pressing the remote control ratio button opens the ratio status bar which
57. ce Profile Custom modes Parameter Default Use the Select Source Profile option to activate a source profile A Source Profile is a set of predefined parameters for each video mode Source profiles are available for Normal Film Video TV Photo and Possible Settings Select Source Profile Normal Normal Film Video TV Photo and Custom Edit Source Profile Setup Video Edit Source Profile function and possible settings Use the Edit Source Profile option to adjust the profile parameters of a source profile The table below lists each available parameter its Parameter Function Possible Settings Brightness Controls the lightness or overall tone of the 32 to 31 in 1 0 steps image Contrast Controls the variations between the lightest and 15 to 0 in 1 0 steps darkest areas in the image Color Tint Controls the red to green color balance of the 8 to 7 in 1 0 steps image Saturation Controls the color intensity or vividness of the 8 to 7 in 1 0 steps image Film Mode Controls the detection of film cadence For more On 2 2 On 3 2 On 2 2 3 2 information see Film Mode on page 3 17 Automatic Off Deinterlacing Sets the deinterlacing method For more infor Bob Weave Adaptive mation see Deinterlacing on page 3 18 Compensat Compensat Compensat level Sets the Compensat threshold level For more 7 to O in 1 0 steps information see Deinterlacing on
58. cted to the N 51 Media Player 4 3 P amp S e Auto Pan amp Scan is a technique used on some DVD titles for fitting a widescreen image into the standard 4 3 display format Selecting 4 3 P amp S allows widescreen DVD titles that are encoded with Auto Pan amp Scan vectors to zoom in to fill the screen and automatically pan left and right to follow the most important action e For widescreen DVDs that are encoded with Auto Pan amp Scan vectors the content will fill the screen and appear as 4 3 with no black bars e For widescreen DVDs that do not support Auto Pan amp 3 23 Scan the content will be displayed with black bars on the top and bottom of the screen letterboxing e Displays normal 4 3 content as full frame with no black bars e Select 4 3 P amp S as an alternative to 4 3 when a standard display or TV is connected to the No51 Media Player For titles that do not support Auto Pan amp Scan there will be no difference between 4 3 P amp S and 4 3 settings To select a display aspect ratio Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press enter For examples of how Display Aspect Ratio DVD format and Resolution settings affect the display output see Display Aspect Ratio on page A 8 Zoom Ratio Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Zoom Ratio Zoom Ratio is used to adjust the aspect ratio of source content that does not match the aspect ratio of t
59. d at low volume and is most often used during night time viewing when a quieter viewing environment is desired The DRC parameter applies to the analog audio outputs 2 Ch and 5 1 channel outputs and also to any digital output SPDIF or HDMI that is set to PCM The DRC parameter does not have any effect on digital outputs SPDIF or HDMI set to Encoded since DRC is a function of the audio decoder in this case the surround processor that receives the encoded datastream from the No51 To enable disable DRC Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired setting and press enter Setup Menu Note Mark Levinson 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 For example Front L R Full Center 80Hz Surround 80Hz Subwoofer None Play Auto Bookmarks Setup Disc Play Auto Bookmarks When the Play Auto Bookmarks parameter is set to Enable pressing the drawer button automatically marks the current playback time for future playback Playback is automatically activated from the bookmarked playback time when the disc is loaded For more infor mation see Manual and Automatic
60. d on a regular basis Failure to perform the maintenance procedures included in this section may void the manufacturers warranty and or standard repair policies e To remove dust from the N 51 exterior surface use a feather duster or a low pressure blower e To remove dirt and fingerprints from the N 51 exterior surface use a soft lint free cloth DO NOT use metal polish or a cloth made with steel wool If needed this cloth can be dampened with isopropyl alcohol DO NOT dampen the cloth with Benzene acetone based cleaners and other commercial cleaners Wipe the N 51 exterior surface in the same direction as the grain of the brushed aluminum DO NOT apply liquid directly to the N 51 exterior surface Doing so may damage electrical components e Replace the remote control batteries as needed See Remote Control Batteries on page 1 10 for additional information See Installation Considerations on page 1 9 for information about preventative maintenance Audio Section Audio Frequency Response THD Noise Signal to Noise Ratio Digital to Analog Converter Type Digital Audio Sample Rates Channel Separation Intermodulation Distortion SMPTE IMD Maximum Output XLR OdBFS signal Maximum Output RCA OdBFS signal Dynamic Range Digital Audio Output Connectors Analog Audio Output Connectors Appendix Specifications 10Hz to 20kHz 0 1dB to 0 5dB 0 002 at 1
61. e e Press the pause II button to pause slow search at the current disc location Fast Search fwd rev Ss FeO ne The remote control fwd rev ia buttons can be used to activate fast search which plays the loaded disc at 2x 4x 8x or 16x regular playback speed in the selected direction Audio is automatically muted when fast search is activated To activate fast search e When playback is activated press the or button to start fast search in the selected direction e Repeatedly press the or button to cycle through all available fast search speeds 2x 4x 8x or 16x regular playback speed e When Pause mode is activated each press of the button activates frame by frame playback in the forward direction N 51 Media Player 8s prev Playback Controls To deactivate fast search Press play gt to deactivate fast search and activate regular playback speed at the current playback time Press stop once to activate Resume mode or twice to activate Stop mode Press pause II 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 When disc playback in enabled pressing the 8s prev button to go back eight seconds is a convenient way to see or hear missed content When the media player is in Pause mode pressing the 8s pr
62. e a glass cabinet tinted glass will reduce the remote control range 5 Make sure the remote control signal is being received at the front panel display IR receiver transmitter at a reasonable angle 6 Make sure the front panel display IR receiver transmitter is not exposed to strong sunlight halogen light or fluorescent light This can cause IR reception to become unreliable 7 Replace the remote control batteries 5 1 5 2 Troubleshooting amp Maintenance Mark Levinson No Main Output Examine audio cables to ensure a solid connection between the N 51 and associated components Make sure master volume is set to an audible level Make sure mute is deactivated Make sure the N 51 main output connectors are connected to an operational power amplifier and that the associated power amplifier is connected to operational loudspeakers Make sure all associated components are powered on and connected to electrical outlets Make sure the associated component connected to the selected input is producing an input signal Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer No Video Output No Audio and or Video Output Using HDMI Output Examine the video cables to ensure a solid connection between the N 51 the associated components and the display Examine the settings on the display to ensure the correct settings and or inputs are utilized Make sure that the three position video output switch on the rear pa
63. e signals Chroma Sharpness should only be used if blurred colors from source material are obvious 3 20 Setup Menu Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile HDMI Out SD video y ED video 0 H M l Setup Video Select Source Profile Normal Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard NTSC_ Test Patterns Off y Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Comp Out Prog Scan Analog Out Stand Def V Setup Video HDMI Out Video Format YCbCr 4 Resolution PS Display Aspect Ratio 16 9 Zoom Ratio Normal Reset Display Profile HDMI output parameters control the video format when the N 51 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 Parameter Default Possible Settings Video Format YCbCr 4 2 2 RGB Normal RGB Expand YCbCr 4 2 2 YCbCr 4 4 4 Resolution PS SD PS HD 720p HD 1080i Display Aspect Ratio 16 9 16 9 4 3 4 3 P amp S Zoom Ratio Normal Normal Widescreen Fill Fill Wide Reset Display Profile Yes Yes No Settings not supported by the currently connected HDMI display will be grayed out and not available HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection is designed to protect the integrity of content as it is being transmitted and to prev
64. each disc format However these modes might not be available for all discs within each format Playback Mode DVD V Audio CD DTS CD Play Available Available Pause Available Available Stop Available Available Resume Available Not available Slow Search slow fwd rev Available Not available Fast Search fwd rev Available Available 8s prev Available Available Skip Available Available Frame by frame Available Not available Search Title Chapter Time Track Time Random Not available Track Playlist Repeat Title Chapter Disc Track Playlist A B Repeat Available Available Playlist Not available Track Bookmark Available Available Info Available Available Automatic bookmarks can not be set for CDs only manual bookmarks using the mark and recall buttons can be set If playlist is active only Playlist will be available for Random and only Playlist and Repeat Track will be available for Repeat Play Il The front panel or remote control play button is used to start playback of the loaded disc at regular playback speed Some discs automatically start playback when switching titles chapters or tracks even if a different playback mode i e random playback was activated before the switch To begin playback Press the play button In some cases the remote control number buttons can also be used to activate playback of a specific title chapter
65. ent illegal copying of that content When the N 51 Media Player is connected to a device through an HDMI cable and the video output switch is set to HDMI the following occurs Authentication is estab lished between the N 51 Media Player and the other device and video is transmitted to that device If authentication fails video is not transmitted Video Format Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Video Format Video Format is used to set the video format of the source when the N 51 Media Player is using the HDMI output connector The HDMI output port produces the cleanest and sharpest images for your display Select the HDMI video output format that best matches your system configuration and personal preferences The following video pixel encoding options are available for the N 51 HDMI video output RGB Normal RGB Expand YCbCr 4 2 2 YCbCr 4 4 4 To select a video format First decide between digital RGB video and digital Component video YCbCr Choose RGB video to take advantage of the high quality 4 2 2 to 4 4 4 chrominance interpolation and color space conversion matrix within the N 51 If you wish to utilize the color N 51 Media Player Note 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 e Image data values in the RGB Normal format provide a black level at 16 and
66. epeat on page 4 12 Switches video output on and off Switches video zoom ratios between Normal Widescreen Fill and Fill Wide For more information see zoom ratio on page 4 5 Activates playback at a specific location on the disc e When a disc is loaded and the disc menu is closed pressing a number button activates playback at the selected title chapter or track number e To enter values 10 and above press the first digit button and within 3 seconds press the second digit For instance entering a value of 14 requires a button sequence of 1 and 4 e To enter values for 1 to 9 press the digit and then press the enter button or wait 3 seconds For more information see Disc Menu Navigation on page 4 2 Cycles through the front panel display intensity levels allowing adjustment for varying ambient lighting conditions Available intensity levels include 25 50 75 100 and Off When Off is selected the display lights for a few seconds whenever a setting is changed When the media player is paused playing at normal speed or in slow reverse pressing the slow button scans forward through the loaded disc in slow speed When the media player is paused playing at normal speed or in slow forward pressing the slow reverse d button scans through the loaded disc in reverse direction at 2x speed Repeatedly pressing the slow forward p button increases the scan speed through the following speeds
67. es to displays with three red green and blue CRT guns or to a projection display system with three optical paths The Crosshatch test image appears as a matrix of horizontal and vertical white lines on a black background Each line is comprised of red green and blue components In order to display the lines as white each CRT gun or projection system optical path must have the RGB video components aligned precisely over each other By 3 30 Setup Menu Test Images continued Mark Levinson 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 2 3 Select the Crosshatch test image Evaluate the image on the associated display device If the white vertical and horizontal lines appear to have color edges adjust the display s RGB gun controls until the white lines are aligned and appear to be white To adjust display geometry 1 2 Select the Crosshatch test image Observe the display geometry on the associated display for proper alignment and position The image should fill the display and appear centered with all edges visible If the horizontal and vertical lines appear to be shifted vertically or horizontally the test pattern is not centered or all edges
68. eted when an automatic bookmark is created and the upper automatic bookmark limit has been reached An automatic bookmark is also deleted after it has been used to start playback Automatic bookmarks can not be created for CDs To create a bookmark for a CD see Manual Bookmarks above To create an automatic bookmark for a DVD With a DVD loaded and the media player in Play Pause or Resume mode press the drawer button to create an automatic bookmark at the current playback time No special message appears in the on screen display or status bar The bookmark is automatically stored in memory 4 18 Playback Controls Mark Levinson To start DVD or CD playback using a manual bookmark Option 1 Load the bookmarked DVD or CD 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 To start DVD or CD playback using a manual bookmark Option 2 1 Place the bookmarked disc in the open drawer Do not close the drawer Press the recall button The drawer automatically closes loads the DVD or CD and begins playback from the bookmarked playback time A status bar displaying bookmark recalled appears for three seconds to indicate
69. ev button will jump playback back eight seconds However playback will not be initiated until the play gt or pause II button is pressed Frame by frame The remote control pause II and fwd buttons can be used to activate frame by frame playback which plays the loaded disc one frame at a time in the forward direction Audio automatically mutes when frame by frame playback is activated To activate frame by frame playback 1 When DVD playback is activated press pause II to pause playback at the current playback time When Pause mode is activated press and release the button to activate forward frame by frame playback The picture on the associated display device screen will advance one frame in the forward direction Continue pressing and releasing the button to continue frame by frame To deactivate frame by frame playback Press play gt to activate playback at the current playback time Press stop E In some cases pressing the stop button activates Resume mode In this instance the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode When Stop mode is activated playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time 4 9 Playback Controls Mark Levinson Search 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
70. gital encoded source when the media player is using a digital audio output connector To select an audio format Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired 29 setting and press enter e Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with Dolby Digital sources The N 51 Media Player will pass Dolby Digital encoded signals directly to the associated component e Select PCM if the associated component is not compatible with Dolby Digital sources The N 51 Media Player will downmix Dolby Digital encoded signals to 2 channel PCM before passing them to the associated component DTS Setup Audio Outputs S PDIF Audio Preferences DTS Use DTS option to set the behavior of DTS source when the N 51 Media Player is using a digital audio output connector To select an audio format Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired setting and press enter e Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with DTS sources The N 51 Media Player will pass DTS signals directly to the associated component 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 e Select PCM if the associated component is not compatible with DTS sources The N 51 Medi
71. he display Before adjusting the Zoom Ratio be sure that the N 51 Media Player has been properly configured to match the aspect ratio of the associated display Setup Menu Mark Levinson Edit Display Profile HDMI Out continued The N 51 Media Player offers the following zoom ratios Zoom Ratio Normal Select Normal when no zoom is desired The video output from the N 51 to the display is based on the selected Display Aspect Ratio e 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 35 1 widescreen anamorphic DVD see Widescreen below e For 4 3 displays Widescreen anamorphic source content appears in Letterbox format 4 3 full frame content appears as full frame Pan amp Scan content appears as full frame if 4 3 P amp S is selected as the Display Aspect Ratio To optionally remove the letterboxing see Fill below Widescreen 3 24 e Select Widescreen for 16 9 displays only if the source material on the DVD is widescreen anamorphic with a 2 35 1 aspect ratio e If Widescreen is selected the black bars that otherwise appear at the top and bottom of a 16 9 display are removed for 2 35 1 DVD content by zooming into the picture Zooming results in a slight cropping of the left and right sides of the image and a small amount of resol
72. he remote control stop m or Resume mode previous wl next on fwd rev slow fwd rev 1 4 8s prev drawer random A B standby or power button In some cases the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode When stop mode is activated playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time Playback Controls Mark Levinson Playlist 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 e A playlist is a user defined playback order of tracks e When creating a playlist the appearance of the playlist mode depends on the currently inserted media Playlist navigation commands Button Command delete e Clears the currently highlighted file in the playlist e Deletes the whole playlist when Delete Playlist is selected and the enter button is pressed enter e Adds the selected file to the playlist e Deletes the whole playlist when the Delete Playlist entry is highlighted number buttons 0 9 e Directly inputs files into the playlist The entered numbers correspond to files or files within a selected group play e Saves and activates playback of the current playlist beginning with the first entry e When a playlist is already activated pressing the play button initiates playback at the currently highlighted entry pl
73. ia 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 Getting Started Disc Compatibility The N 51 Media Player is compatible with disc formats that meet the requirements listed in the table below Disc Format Logo Compatibility Requirements DVD V e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs vipeo Dolby Digital DTS or PCM Linear digital audio e Single or double sided discs e Single or dual layered discs DVD R DYD e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs Ze Discs recorded in DVD V format DVD RW DVD e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs oe Discs recorded in DVD V format DVD R DVD e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs ze e Discs recorded in DVD V format DVD RW DVD e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs Rw Discs recorded in DVD V format AUDIO CD TiS E e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs CD R ml e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs ISG e Discs recorded in Audio CD format DIGITAL AUDIO CD RW COMPACT e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs hiciracaup Discs recorded in Audio CD format DTS CD e 5 inch 12cm or 3 inch 8cm discs dts Special Concerns for Results can be unpredictable when using copies of prerecorded Writable Media media because of copyright protection on the original disc Getting Started Caution Mark Levinson Discs to Avoid The N 51 Media Playe
74. icture detail and a much smoother looking picture is achieved Motion Compensat Sometimes motion estimation using the motion compensation method can produce Halo effects which appear as contours around edges of moving objects Motion Compensat automati cally switches between pure motion adaptive and pure motion compensation to always provide an optimized solution In addition the N 51 offers a threshold level adjustment to ensure optimum performance Setting the threshold level to a lower number will make Motion Compensat more like pure Motion Adaptive while setting it to a higher number will make Motion Compensat more like pure Motion Compensat N 51 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 Transient Improvement a non linear method of processing is more appropriate for improving sharpness and avoiding under and over shoots of peaking Chroma Sharpness The Chroma Sharpness parameter applies chrominance enhancement which improves the horizontal transitions of chrominanc
75. ion is redirected to the subwoofer e If Center is set to None dialogue shifts to Front L R N 51 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 Levels Calibration Setup Audio Outputs Analog Audio Preferences Levels Calibration Levels Calibration is used to calibrate output trim levels for each speaker when the Volume parameter is set to Variable The table below indicates default and possible calibration settings for each speaker parameter These parameters are not available when the Volume parameter is set to Fixed Parameter Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Left Subwoofer Default 0 0dB Possible Settings 18 to 10dB in 0 1dB steps Before calibrating output levels consider the following e Using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter to calibrate variable output levels is recommended An SPL meter is a device that measures the relative loudness of each speaker SPL meters are available at Radio Shack e Eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space
76. 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 N 51 to the display is based on the selected Display Aspect Ratio e 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 35 1 widescreen anamorphic DVD see Widescreen below e For 4 3 displays Widescreen anamorphic source content appears in Letterbox format 4 3 full frame content appears as full frame Pan amp Scan content appears as full frame if 4 3 P amp S is selected as the Display Aspect Ratio To optionally remove the letterboxing see Fill below Widescreen e Select Widescreen for 16 9 displays only if the source material on the DVD is widescreen anamorphic with a 2 35 1 aspect ratio e If Widescreen is selected the black bars that otherwise appear at the top and bottom of a 16 9 display are removed for 2 35 1 DVD content by zooming into the picture Zooming results in a slight cropping of the left and right sides of the image and a small amount of resolution loss due to image scaling however there are no geometric distortions and the source material appears without letterboxing 4 5 Fill e For 16 9 displ
77. isplay 8 top menu button 9 menu button 10 previous button 11 stop button 12 drawer amp drawer button 13 4 way enter button 14 return button 15 setup button Basic Operation Displays 20 alphanumeric characters that allow viewing of status infor mation 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 N 51 is not using the IR input connector Displays the top level disc menu in the on screen display If the main menu of a DVD is playing and the top menu button is pressed the DVD resumes playback at the last position Activates or deactivates the current disc menu When playing an Audio CD pressing the menu button displays the track list If the main menu of a DVD is playing and the menu button is pressed the DVD resumes playback at the last position Press the previous button in play mode to start playback from the beginning of the current chapter or track Repeatedly press the previous button to jump back to a previous chapter or track Press and hold the previous button to search backward at 4x speed release the button to resume playback at normal speed Stops playback When playing a DVD it is necessary to press the stop button twice to stop playback pressing the stop button once stops 2 3 playback at the current position Press the drawer button to open or close the single disc drawer
78. itiates playback of the selected menu item Initiates playback beginning with es Selects highlighted menu item and opens next the selected track menu in hierarchy return e Closes the current menu without activating Closes the current menu without unsaved settings and opens the previous menu e When the first menu screen is open pressing return performs no function activating unsaved settings up amp down buttons e When a disc menu is open pressing the up or down button scrolls upward or downward through the current list of menu items e When menu items exceed the top and bottom margins of the on screen display small arrows appear at the top and or bottom of the display Scrolls upward and downward through the current track list left amp right buttons e When a disc menu is open pressing the left or right buttons moves the cursor left or right or up or down in the menu e When the Setup menu is open pressing the left or right button sets values for the active menu item No effect previous button 44 Jumps playback to beginning of the current chapter or previous chapter Jumps playback to beginning of the current track or previous track next button ui Jumps playback forward to the next chapter or track Jumps playback to the next track search Initiates playback at a specific title chapter or playback time Initiates playback at a specific track or playback ti
79. ition Press return to close the slider and return to the previous menu or press the up or down button to select another speaker When all sliders are at or below 0 0dB a volume of 69 2 will corre spond to the calibrated reference level If any slider is adjusted in the positive direction anywhere from 0 1dB to 10 0dB you must increase the volume by the amount of the highest positive slider value to achieve reference level For example Max Positive Slider Volume for Calibrated Ref Level O or below 69 2 3 0dB 72 2 5 5dB 74 7 10dB 79 2 N 51 Media Player Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A V Sync Delay Oms Reset Audio Settings y Setup Audio Volume Control Volume Fixed Power On Volume 50dB Mute Level Reduction 30d0B Setup Menu Volume Control Use the Volume Control option to configure volume levels Parameter Default Possible Settings Volume Fixed Fixed Variable Power On Volume SOdB 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 Volume Setup Audio Volume Control Volume Volume is used to configure the default volume to Fixed or Variable To set the default volume Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired setting and press enter e When the Volume parameter is set to Fixed the Power On Volume paramete
80. kHz OdBFS 10Hz 30kHz XLR 0 003 at 1kHz OdBFS 10Hz 30kHz RCA 102dB 10Hz 30kHz 24 bit 192kHz PCM multibit XA 44 1 48 88 2 and 96kHz 16 to 24 bits Better than 110dB lt 0 005 AV Fixed volume mode 14V Variable volume mode 2V Fixed volume mode 7V Variable volume mode 102dB 10Hz 30kHz One AES EBU on XLR One S PDIF coaxial on RCA One EIAJ optical One HDMI multi pin All digital audio outputs conform to IEC 958 and S PDIF standards One balanced stereo pair on XLR One single ended stereo pair on RCA Six single ended multichannel on RCA Note These measurements use a 10Hz 30kHz bandwidth filter Appendix Video Section HDMI Video Resolution Impedance Composite Output Level S Video Output Levels Bandwidth Differential Gain Differential Phase K Factor Signal to Noise Ratio Composite Sync Impedance Y Output Levels Pb Pr Output Levels RGB Output Levels Y Bandwidth Pb Pr Bandwidth RGB Bandwidth Stopband Clamping Sync Video Output Connectors 1080i 720p 480 576i 480 576p Composite and S Video NTSC PAL 75Q 1 0V p p Y Luma 1 0V p p 700mV p p video C Chroma 300mV p p gt 4 2 MHz 0 1dB NTSC gt 5 0 MHz 0 1dB PAL lt 0 5 NTSC lt 1 4 PAL lt 2 0 NTSC lt 2 5 PAL lt 0 6 NTSC lt 0 4 PAL gt 60dB Embedded Component Video YPbPr Sync on Y or SCART RGB Sync SD
81. ker Configuration 3 7 Speaker Distances 3 8 Analog Out Stand Def parameters 3 26 Black Level 3 26 3 27 Display Aspect Ratio 3 26 Reset Display Profile 3 26 3 27 Video Format 3 26 Zoom Ratio 3 26 analog video configurations 1 5 Angle Indicator Icon parameter 3 32 assigning crossover points 3 8 Audio CD 4 1 4 2 Audio menu tree A 5 audio performance A 1 audio processor 1 3 audio setup 3 3 AV amp RGB mini jacks 2 7 B black level 3 21 Black Level parameter 3 26 3 27 Bookmarks 4 17 break in period 1 12 Brightness parameter 3 16 C calibrating output levels 3 9 CD Info status 4 21 chapter 2 4 Chroma Sharpness 3 19 Chroma Sharpness parameter 3 17 Color Bars test image 3 29 Color Tint parameter 3 16 comm port 2 8 Comp Out Prog Scan parameters 3 25 Display Aspect Ratio 3 25 Reset Display Profile 3 25 Zoom Ratio 3 25 Component Progressive EDTV 3 15 component video performance A 2 composite and S Video performance A 2 1 1 configurations 1 4 Contrast parameter 3 16 creating a playlist 4 15 bookmarks 4 17 Crosshatch test image 3 29 Crossover Configuration parameter 3 7 D Declaration of Conformity A 4 Default Language parameter 3 31 Default TV Standard option 3 28 Deinterlacing 3 18 Deinterlacing PS HD parameter 3 16 deleting playlist files 4 16 digital audio output connectors 2 7 Digital HDMI 3 15 disc care 1 14 disc compatibility 1 13 Disc parameters 3 31 discs to avoid 1 14 display aspect ratio 16 9
82. ks 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 The least recently used bookmark is automatically deleted when a manual bookmark is created and the upper manual bookmark limit has been reached Manual bookmarks can be created for both DVDs and CDs To create a manual bookmark for a DVD or CD With a DVD or CD loaded and the media player in Play mode at the desired bookmark time press the mark button The message bookmark set appears in the status bar for three seconds indicating that a manual bookmark has been created at the current playback time Automatic Bookmarks Pressing the drawer button creates an automatic bookmark at the current playback time whenever the media player is in Play Pause or Resume mode Bookmarks allow DVD viewing from the last playback location When an automatic bookmark is set no special message appears in the on screen or front panel display To begin or resume playback using an automatic bookmark the Play Auto Bookmark parameter must be enabled in the Setup Disc menu before loading the disc Automatic bookmarks can be stored for up to 1000 discs The least recently used bookmark is automatically del
83. log Out Stand Def Video Format Video Format is used to set the video format to YPbPr or RGB when a SD 480 576i source is present and the N 51 Media Player is using the Component output connector Note A special SCART adaptor cable is needed for Analog RGB mode In this mode the Component output uses a separate output for the sync signal GJ in addition to R G and B To select a video format Press the remote control up or down button to highlight the desired setting and press enter Display Aspect Ratio Setup Video Edit Display Profile Analog Out Stand Def Display Aspect Ratio See Display Aspect Ratio on page 3 22 Zoom Ratio Setup Video Edit Display Profile Analog Out Stand Def Zoom Ratio See Zoom Ratio on page 3 23 N 51 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 A non optimum setting can create a displayed image with more noise requiring adjustment to the display s brightness and contrast To set black level compensation Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press en
84. me N 51 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 audio When a loaded disc is playing pressing the remote control audio button opens the audio status menu which is used to select audio tracks audio language and output format To select an audio track 1 When playback is activated press the audio button to display the audio status menu The audio status menu indicates the current audio language and output format 2 When the audio status menu appears press the audio button again to cycle through all audio tracks 4 3 3 When the desired audio track is selected in the on screen display press enter or return to close the status menu or wait a few seconds and the menu will automatically close and playback will begin subtitle language Pressing the remote control subtitle button opens the subtitle status menu which is used to select a subtitle language Subtitle language selection is available for DVD Vs that were created with subtitles Changing the subtitle language will only affect the current disc To select a subtitle 1 When play
85. media player executes its initialization sequence The media player automatically enters standby after completing its initialization sequence Power On from Standby The media player should be unplugged during lightning storms and during extended periods of non use Otherwise it is designed for continuous operation For best performance make sure power is connected to the media player at all times During normal operation do not use the power button to power off the media player Standby places the media player in a low power mode that conserves energy Warm up amp Break in Period Although the media player delivers superior performance from the first time it is powered on this performance will continue to improve as the media player reaches its normal operating temper ature and various components break in The greatest performance improvements will occur within the first 25 to 50 hours of use Sound quality will continue to improve for about 300 hours After this initial period performance will remain consistent unless power is disconnected from the media player Power is disconnected when the media player is powered off with the power button the power cord is disconnected from the ac mains connector or the electrical outlet or an extended power failure or power outage occurs Power is not disconnected when the media player is in standby N 51 Media Player When power returns it is recommended to allow the med
86. n 2 12 slow forward button 2 13 slow reverse button 2 13 standby button 2 11 stop button 2 12 subtitle button 2 14 top menu button 2 11 up amp down buttons 2 11 video button 2 13 volume button 2 14 remote control functions 2 10 repeat playback 4 12 Reset Audio Settings parameter 3 13 Reset Display Profile parameter 3 27 Reset Source Profile parameter 3 17 resetting audio settings 3 13 the display profile 3 25 3 27 Rest Fact Defaults parameter 3 33 restoring default settings 5 3 restoring factory settings 3 33 Resume mode 4 7 RGB Expand parameter 3 20 RGB Normal parameter 3 20 RS 232 ports 2 8 1 3 S S PDIF Audio Preferences 3 5 Dolby Digital 3 5 DTS 3 5 Enable 3 6 PCM Out Rate 3 6 Saturation parameter 3 16 Screen Saver parameter 3 33 SD video output switch 2 7 3 14 SD ED component video output connectors 2 7 search 4 10 Select Source Profile option 3 16 selecting a camera angle 4 4 a default language 3 31 a display aspect ratio 3 23 a PCM output rate 3 6 a resolution 3 21 a subtitle language 4 3 a video format 3 20 3 26 an audio format 3 3 3 4 3 5 an audio track 4 3 setting automatic bookmarks 4 17 black level compensation 3 27 manual bookmarks 4 17 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
87. n the power cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 13 Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains and so on 14 No naked flame sources such as candles should be placed on the apparatus 15 The power cord is intended to be the safety disconnect device for this apparatus Ready access to the power cord should be maintained at all times 16 Terminals marked with this symbol may be considered HAZARDOUS LIVE and the external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or the use of ready made leads or cords Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Appa ratus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus This unit employs a laser Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury LO OTT MADRIGAL AUDIO LA Mark Levinson Documentation Conventions This document contains general safety and operation instructions for the N 51 Media Player It is important to read this document before attempting to use this product Please pay particular attention
88. ne CD players There are five areas of design in the N 51 each carefully crafted element surpasses its design criteria and integrates seamlessly to create a product that performs well beyond the sum of its parts The Chassis The N 51 Media Player front panel utilizes thick machined aluminum a combination of brushed and painted finishes and laser engraved artwork The chassis cover is formed from a single piece of aluminum which incorporates a secondary shield to 1 1 provide a seamless electro magnetic barrier The chassis itself is partitioned to provide electrical isolation for critical circuits where needed In every respect the N 51 is a product built to withstand the test of time The Transport The heart of any media player is the transport The N 51 starts with a solid cast aluminum frame for exceptional rigidity and stability The media drawer is precision milled from aluminum and is mounted on polished stainless steel drawer guides The custom designed loader assembly components include e The drive lift and rack and pinion drawer actuator which uses special damping material to isolate the drawer from nearby components e Optical encoders to send feedback to the motor control circuit providing precise control over the drawer s motion e Ashock mounted transport frame decoupled from the chassis and further isolated from the audio section and other sections of the player to provide a better sound 1
89. nel of the N 51 is in the correct position for the video output that is desired For more information see Video Output Switch on page 3 14 Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer Examine the HDMI cable from the N 51 to the associated components and the display Check that the HDMI cable is properly connected and seated in the HDMI input and output ports Make sure that the three position video output switch on the rear panel of the N 51 is in the HDMI bottom position For more infor mation see Video Output Switch on page 3 14 Review the HDMI video settings in the Video Setup menu For more information see Edit Display Profile HDMI Out on page 3 20 Review the HDMI audio settings in the Audio Setup menu For more information see Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences on page 3 3 Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer N 51 Media Player Troubleshooting amp Maintenance If All Else Fails 1 Power cycle the N 51 waiting at least 10 seconds between powering the N 51 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 Restoring Factory default Settings Performing this procedure restores all parameters and user defined controls to their factory default settings To restore factory default settings
90. nput For more information see Disc Menu Navigation on page 4 2 Attenuates the analog audio output level by a user defined amount or fully mutes analog audio output Digital audio output is not affected Output levels range from 10 to 40 decibels in 10 decibel increments and Full Mute For more information see Volume Control on page 3 11 Adjusts volume level when the Volume parameter is set to Variable Use the volume rocker buttons increases and decreases the volume level These buttons have no effect when the Volume parameter is set to Fixed For more information see Volume Control on page 3 11 During DVD V playback pressing mark creates a bookmark at the current playback position Bookmarks can be stored for up to 1000 discs During playback pressing recall jumps playback to the stored bookmark for the current disc For more information see Manual and Automatic Bookmarks on page 4 17 When a DVD is playing pressing angle switches between available camera angles on the loaded disc When angle is active a camera angle icon is displayed in the on screen display For more information see camera angle on page 4 4 Audio Video Disc General Setup 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 Set
91. onnected to the ac mains connector and an electrical outlet One IEC standard AC mains receptacle labeled ac mains is available Before operating the N 51 make sure the voltage label near the ac mains connector indicates an operating voltage that is compatible with the voltage at the electrical outlet Provide 6 channel analog audio output Includes 6 RCA connectors labeled R tight front RS right surround C center S subwoofer LS left surround and L left front Provide stereo left channel and right channel output Two balanced male XLR and two unbalanced RCA stereo output connectors are available Provide digital audio output Includes one AES EBU XLR output connector one S PDIF coax and one EIAJ optical output connector 2 7 Switches video output to the corresponding connectors e SD video top S Video Composite and Component 480 576i e ED video middle Component 480 576p e HDMI bottom HDMI 1080i 720p 480 576i 480 576p Provide S Video or Composite video output Includes one S Video connector and one RCA connector S Video transmits the chrominance color and luminance brightness video components using separate paths Composite video combines chrominance and luminance and sends it through a single cable S Video connections result in a sharper picture than composite video SD ED Standard Definition Extended Definition connectors provide progressive scan and interlaced component
92. or track N 51 Media Player Playback Controls Pause 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 II button To deactivate Pause mode e Press play or pause II to deactivate Pause mode and activate playback at the current playback time e Press stop m to deactivate Pause mode and activate Stop mode When Stop mode is activated playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time Stop gt The front panel and remote control stop button is used to stop playback of the loaded disc To activate Stop mode When DVD playback is activated press the stop m button In some ae cases pressing the stop button activates Resume mode In this instance the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode When Stop mode is activated playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time Resume gt The stop button can be used to activate Resume mode which pauses playback at the current playback time To activate Resume mode When playback is activated press the stop m button A status bar opens in the on screen and front panel displays indicating that Resume mode is activated If a statu
93. ot leak is recommended To install the remote control batteries 1 Locate the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the remote control the end closest to the IR transmitter N 51 Media Player Getting Started Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws from the battery compartment cover then remove the cover Remove the old batteries in the battery compartment Insert two AAA alkaline batteries Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted observing the proper polarity Align the battery compartment cover with the guide on the bottom of the remote control Replace the two screws removed in step 2 Properly dispose of the old batteries Getting Started Caution 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 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 Different operating voltages may require the use of different power cords and or attachment plugs Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for additional assistance Power On from Power Button When powered on with the power button the main output connectors mute while the
94. ower from the component Before operating the media player make sure the voltage label near the ac mains connector page 2 7 indicates an operating voltage that is compatible with the voltage at the electrical outlet When the media player is powered on press the standby button to place the media player into or out of standby mode When powered off pressing the standby button has no effect The standby red LED remains lit when the media player is receiving power while in standby mode Controls the illumination level of front panel display characters Pressing the display intensity button cycles the display intensity through the following settings 100 75 50 25 and Off When Off the display lights for a few seconds whenever a setting is changed Pauses and resumes playback Pausing playback at the current position allows viewing of a single frame Pressing pause when playback is in pause mode resumes playback Starts playback e From beginning of a disc if just loaded or from where stop was pressed e At current position if pause was pressed e From standby mode Press the next button to skip to the next chapter or track If the player is in pause mode the player skips to the next chapter or track but remains in pause mode until the play button is pressed Press and hold the next button to skip forward at 4x speed release the button to resume playback at normal speed N 51 Media Player 7 front panel d
95. owing digits 1 to 4 table shows how the different disc formats are displayed in the front panel display digit fields 1 to 4 Title amp Chapter Digit fields 5 to 12 normally display the current title 7 8 and chapter track digits 5 to 12 10 12 In some cases these fields are used to display other information for example PLAYLIST Time amp Information Digit fields 13 to 20 normally display the current playback time In some digits 13 to 20 cases these fields are used to display text information for example USE OSD N 51 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 RDM PLAY Random Play RDM OFF Random Off RDM TRK Random Track RPT CHP Repeat Chapter RPT DISC Repeat Disc RPT PLAY Repeat Play RPT OFF Repeat Off RPT TRK Repeat Track RPT TTL Repeat Title MARK RCL Mark Recall Front panel display examples Figure 2 3 Front panel display with a CD playing CiD 8 Disc format Number of Total playtime of disc Track on disc Figure 2 4 Front panel display after pressing stop once with a DVD V with resume mode DIVID SIT OP RIES
96. provided with support for resolutions up to 720p and 1080i Other features include e Aspect ratio conversion to eliminate letterboxing and pillar boxing e High quality 14 bit 216MHz video Digital to Analog Converters DACs provide exceptional video output for analog displays e An on screen display unique to the N 51 complements the elegance of its industrial design In addition to the standard analog video outputs the N 51 includes a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI output for use with digital display devices By using the HDMI output with a high definition digital display the video signal remains in the digital domain from the source disc to the destination display unlike an analog system where digital video signals are converted to analog and back to digital in the display introducing unnecessary conversions and possible degradations of the picture The N 51 Media Player also features a separate monitor output for use with a media processor N 51 Media Player Getting Started The Audio Processor As in the N 40 the N 51 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 N 40 Media Processor and N 390S CD Processor The N 51 also has the ability
97. r 4 2 Selecting Disc Settings REENEN REENEN REE REENEN EE REE EEN 4 3 alelo e EE 4 3 Subtitle lANQUAGE seniii aaae enkai 4 3 camera a et 4 4 ZOOM le EE 4 5 Playback Modes cccscceeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeeseusaeeeeeeseusausensenenees 4 6 NU 4 6 IS LEE 4 7 STOP WEE 4 7 RSB I toe e EE EE S 4 7 Slow Search slow fwd rev 0 2 00 cceeceee eee eeeee eee aeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeaes 4 8 Fasth slow Fa3 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 48 4 4 8 TT 0 0059 Fasth slow Fa3 5 8 5 8 5 8 85 p 5 9 04 slow N 51 Media Player Table of Contents Restoring Factory default Settings cccccssseesseesseeeneeeeees 5 3 Care amp Maintenance ENEE EEN ENNEN 5 4 Appendix SPOCHTICATONS EE A 1 Declaration Of Conformity cceceeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 4 Audio Menu Tree ENEE ENEE ENEE ENEE EE A 5 Video Menu Tree ENEE ENEE EEN ENEE ENEE A 6 Disc Menu Tree EEN EEN ENEE ENEE EE ENEE ENN A 7 General Menu Tree EEN ENNEN ENN ENEE ENEE ENEE ENN A 7 Display Aspect Ratio 0 ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeseeeeaeees A 8 Getting Started About the N 51 Media Player The N 51 Media Player is a milestone product for Mark Levinson All new in design the N 51 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 stand alo
98. r 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 perfor mance Pay particular attention to the following DO hold discs at their center hole and outer edges Take care not to leave fingerprints dirt and scratches on the disc surfaces DO load single sided discs with the label side facing upward and double sided discs with the side intended for playback facing downward All loaded discs must align with the circular guide inside the disc drawer DO return discs to their cases when not in use Discs should be stored in an upright position out of direct sunlight and excessive heat humidity or cold DO NOT write on disc labels or surfaces with ballpoint pens pencils or other sharp tipped writing instruments Do not glue paper or attach stickers to discs Although not as fragile as the recorded side damage to the label side of the disc can render the disc unplayable The N 51 is a single disc player Do not attempt to insert more than one disc in the disc drawer at one time This might cause damage to the player the discs or both Dirty or damaged discs might affect playback performance or damage the player Do not attempt to load cracked chipped scratched warped dirty
99. r is not available and appears grayed out The default fixed value is 69 2dB or 2V RCA 4V XLR output when playing 3 11 a OdBFS signal e Use Fixed when the media player is connected to a pre amplifier or surround processor e When set to Variable the N 51 Media Player remote control volume button controls the audio level Use variable mode when connected directly to power amplifiers e When set to Variable the N 51 Media Player allows precise steps of 1dB over the range of 20 to 80 and 1dB steps from 0 to 20 e Adjusting the volume above 69 2 will result in extra gain above line level This is often useful when connected to a power amplifier but may cause clipping when connected to a pream plifier or surround processor e If any slider is adjusted in the positive direction during levels calibration the volume setting required to attain calibrated reference level normally 69 2 must be increased by the value of the max positive slider see Note on page 3 10 Setup Menu 3 12 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 N 51 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 e When Last Level is selected the N 51 Media Player automatically sets the volume level to the last volume level used during the pre
100. r to control the volume level page 3 11 e Select Analog Audio Preferences 2 CH to configure the N 51 to downmix all multichannel audio sources to 2 channel analog Getting Started Mark Levinson 2 Channel Analog Output Direct to Power Amplifier N 51 Media Player Analog Audio Outputs Mark Levinson Amplifier 2 channels e Set the Volume Control Volume parameter to Variable to directly control the signal level to the power amplifier using the N 51 remote page 3 11 e Select Analog Audio Preferences 2 CH to configure the N 51 to downmix all multichannel audio sources to 2 channel analog Digital Audio Digital Audio Output to a Digital Audio Processor Configurations 1 8 N 51 Media Player AES EBU S PDIF or EIAJ Digital Outputs Mark Levinson Processor N 51 Media Player Getting Started Installation Considerations The N 51 Media Player requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance Pay particular attention to instruc tions 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 If damage is discovered contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance making appropriate claims DO locate and remove the accessory
101. rk Levinson N 40 Media Processor Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance e Set the Volume Control Volume parameter to Fixed to output a fixed line level signal and use the N 40 to control the volume level page 3 11 N 51 Media Player Getting Started e 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 N 51 Media Player Analog Outputs Mark Levinson Preamplifiers L R Mark Levinson Amplifiers 5 Channels Setup in SSP mode See the applicable Mark Levinson preamplifier owner s manual on SSP mode Contact an authorized Mark Levinson dealer for assistance Subwoofer e Set the Volume Control Volume parameter to Variable to directly control the signal level to the power amplifier using the N 51 remote page 3 11 e 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 2 Channel Analog Outputs to Preamplifier N 51 Media Player Analog Audio Outputs Mark Levinson Preamplifier e Set the Volume Control Volume parameter to Fixed to output a fixed line level signal and use the Mark Levinson preamplifie
102. s bar does not appear Resume mode might not be available for the loaded disc The table on page 4 6 indicates the playback modes available for each disc format 4 8 Playback Controls Mark Levinson To deactivate Resume mode e Press play to deactivate Resume mode and activate playback at the current playback time e When in Resume mode press stop m to activate Stop mode When Stop mode is activated playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time Slow Search slow fwd rev The remote control slow fwd rev 4 buttons can be used to activate slow search of a DVD Audio automatically mutes when slow search playback is activated To activate slow search e When playback is activated press the d or button to start slow search in the selected direction e Press the d button to activate slow reverse search at 1 2x regular speed or repeatedly press the button to cycle through all available slow forward search speeds 1 16 1 8 1 4 or 1 2 regular playback speed e When Pause mode is activated press the 4 or p button to activate reverse slow search at 1 2 regular playback speed or forward slow search at 1 16 1 8 1 4 or 1 2 regular playback speed To deactivate slow search e Press play gt to deactivate slow search and activate playback at the current playback time at regular speed e Press stop once to activate Resume mode or twice to activate Stop mod
103. sc s on screen menu When playing a DVD pressing the menu button after configuring a disc menu resumes playback at the last position When playing a CD pressing the menu button displays the track list For more information see Disc Menu Navigation on page 4 2 Used in conjunction with the 4 way button up down left and right When a disc menu is open pressing the enter button confirms selection of the highlighted menu item In some cases pressing enter initiates playback For more information see Disc Menu Navigation on page 4 2 When a disc menu is open pressing the left or right lt gt button changes the value of the currently selected menu item or moves the cursor left or right in the menu For more information see Disc Menu Navigation on page 4 2 Opens and closes the Setup menu in the on screen display allowing you to access menu functions For more information see Disc Menu Navigation on page 4 2 N 51 Media Player 17 random 18 repeat 19 video 20 ratio 21 number buttons 0 9 22 intens 23 slow forward amp slow reverse Basic Operation 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 R
104. such as conversations air conditioners and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows e Remove objects including people that obstruct the line of sight path between the SPL meter and the speaker being measured e To be consistent calibrate output levels from the primary listening position by placing the SPL meter at the approximate location of the listener s head Setup Menu Mark Levinson Outputs Analog Audio Preferences continued Note 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 When this message appears highlight OK and press enter to accept the selection and begin the calibration test e When the calibration test is conducted a test signal is sent to the 5 1 audio output connectors in the order listed in the menu e If using a Radio Shack meter set the SPL meter to C weighting and SLOW response Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired speaker parameter then press enter to select the parameter A slider opens in the on screen display Using the remote control left or right buttons adjust the parameter then press enter to accept the selection All output levels should be adjusted to achieve a 75dB SPL meter reading from the primary listening pos
105. ter e For Component video select O IRE if the display supports that mode e If the display does not support O IRE select 7 5 IRE e CVBS or S Video always use 7 5 IRE it is not adjustable Reset Display Profile Setup Video Edit Display Profile Analog Out Stand Def Reset Display Profile Reset Display Profile resets the parameters of the display profile associated with the Composite video output connector to the original settings To reset the display profile Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press enter Setup Menu Mark Levinson Default TV Standard Setup Video Select Source Profile Normal Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard NTSC Test Images Of Y Setup Video Default TV Standard NTSC PAL 3 28 Test Images 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 When a disc is inserted the player will switch to the format of the disc Parameter Default Possible Settings Default TV Standard NTSC NTSC PAL NTSC National Television Standards Committee is a video format consisting of 480 active lines It is used in the United States Canada and Japan PAL Phase Alternation by Line is a video format that consis
106. the HDMI Only those resolutions supported by the display can be selected for output by the N 51 Media Player Component Progressive EDTV Component analog video is comprised of a luminance signal Y and two color difference signals Pb and Pr If the display supports EDTV Extended Definition Television of 480p or 576p you can choose to use the N 51 Media Player s Component Progressive EDTV mode by placing the video output switch rear panel in the ED video middle position Component Video is an analog video format and will not produce the clarity that can be achieved using the all digital HDMI interface However Component Video especially 480p or 576p is superior to Composite or S Video 3 16 Setup Menu Mark Levinson Analog and Component SD Interlaced St Analog standard definition video has a resolution of 480i or 576i SD video d and is available on the Composite Video S Video or Component ED video 8 Video YPbPr output ports SD interlaced video can be used for monitoring the video signal output or for other applications where H M 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 When using the SCART interface select the video to be output as Composite Video CVBS S Video or RGB video using the video output switch Select Source Profile Setup Video Select Sour
107. the contents of discs with a hierarchical file structure To navigate the list use the remote control up down enter and return buttons Select a track to add to the playlist by Pressing the remote control up and down buttons to scroll KEE upward or downward through the list until the desired track is highlighted Entering the desired track number using the remote control number buttons When the desired track is highlighted press the remote control enter button to add the selection to the playlist The new track is inserted beneath the cursor in the playlist regardless of the cursor s location The number of tracks displayed in the playlist is limited to a maximum of eight lines Small arrows on the top or bottom of the list indicate the presence of further tracks When the desired tracks have been entered press the play or playlist button to save the playlist and activate playlist playback 4 16 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 When the playlist opens press the remote control right button to activate the playlist cursor Select a track in the playlist to sort by pressing the remote control
108. the remote control up or down button highlight the desired setting and press enter e Select Encoded if the associated component is compatible with DTS encoded sources The N 51 Media Player will pass DTS signals directly to the associated component e Select PCM if the associated component cannot accept a DTS encoded audio format The N 51 Media Player will downmix DTS signals to 2 channel PCM Enable Setup Audio Outputs HDMI Audio Preferences Enable Use the Enable option to enable or disable the audio portion of the rear panel HDMI output port in the software When set to On the three position video output switch rear panel must be set to HDMI to enable HDMI audio When set to Off the audio portion of the HDMI output port is disabled in the software even if the three position video output switch is set to HDMI HDMI video output is not affected If set to Off use the digital audio outputs or the analog audio outputs N 51 Media Player Setup Menu Outputs S PDIF Audio Preferences Use the S PDIF Audio Preferences option to set the audio behavior of a digital audio source when the N 51 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 Dolby Digital Setup Audio Outputs S PDIF Audio Preferences Dolby Digital Use the Dolby Digital option to set the output behavior of a Dolby Di
109. ting the remote control DO eliminate obstructions between the remote control IR transmitter and the front panel display IR receiver DO position the remote control within 45 of a line that is perpen dicular to the front panel display IR receiver At more severe angles attempt to bounce the remote control signal off a wall or another surface so the signal is received at the IR receiver at a reasonable angle 2 9 DO position the remote control within 17 feet Sm of the front panel display IR receiver If the N 51 is placed inside a glass cabinet tinted glass will reduce the remote control range DO replace the remote control batteries as needed In some cases the remote control IR transmitter LED will light more dimly or not at all if the remote control batteries need to be replaced See Remote Control Batteries on page 1 10 for instructions DO NOT obstruct the front panel display IR receiver which must be in line of sight with the remote control IR transmitter for proper remote control operation DO NOT expose the front panel display IR receiver to strong sunlight halogen light or fluorescent light This can cause IR reception to become unreliable DO NOT use remote controls for different components at the same time Remote controls for different components can interfere with one another Basic Operation Mark Levinson Remote Control Functions Figure 2 7 Remote control functions drawer 1 light 2
110. to downmix all multichannel audio sources to 2 channel before passing them to the analog outputs e Two channel and 2 channel downmixed audio streams are output from the XLR and RCA analog output connectors as well as the 6 Channel Analog Outputs connectors labeled R right front and L left front e The Crossover Configuration option is not available when using the 2 Ch Downmix parameter and appears grayed out in the menu Crossover Configuration Setup Audio Outputs Analog Audio Preferences Crossover Configuration Crossover Configuration is used to assign independent crossover points for each of the 6 channel audio output connectors The table 3 7 below indicates default and possible crossover ranges for each speaker parameter Parameter Default Possible Settings 5 1 2 Ch Front L R 80 Hz Full Full 30 to 120 Hz in 10Hz steps Center None Full 30 to 120 Hz in 10Hz steps None Surround L R Subwoofer Full 30 to 120 Hz in 10Hz steps None Full 30 to 120 Hz in 10Hz steps None e Low frequencies are redirected from speakers with the highest crossover points to speakers with the lowest crossover points e Low frequency signals lower than the lowest crossover point are redirected to the subwoofer e Ifthe Subwoofer is set to None LFE information is redirected to the speakers with the lowest crossover setting e Ifthe lowest crossover point is set to FULL only LFE informat
111. ts of 576 active lines It is used in European countries To set the default TV standard Use the remote control up or down button to select the desired setting and press enter Test images are internally generated by the N 51 Media Player and output to the display device through the active video output port in the selected output format Each test image is technically perfect conforms to video industry standards at the output of the N 51 Media Player and can be used as a system diagnostic to determine any anomalies in the path from the source to the display These images should only be used with the N 51 Media Player settings set to 0 The purpose of these images is to setup the display if no setup disc is available To use test images 1 Set the N 51 Media Player video controls to 0 2 Select Setup Video Test Images 3 Using the left and right arrow buttons select a test image to display 4 Use the image to adjust downstream video components If the N 51 Media Player video parameters are to be adjusted a DVD containing test images must be used and not the internal Color Bars and Crosshatch test images N 51 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 N 51 Media Player and the display are independently calibrated This separate calibration should not be confused with calibration using the
112. tup 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 Scan SD video ED videos HDMI eed Setup Video Select Source Profile Edit Source Profile Edit Display Profile Default TV Standard Test Images Y Setup Video Edit Display Profile HDMI Out Comp Out Prog Scan Analog Out Stand Def Setup Video Comp Out Prog Scan Display Aspect Ratio 4 3 Zoom Ratio Normal Reset Display Profile Component Output Progressive Scan parameters control the video format when a PS 480 576p source is present the N 51 Media Player is using the Component video output connectors and the video output switch on rear panel is set to ED video Parameter Default Possible Settings Display Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 4 3 4 3 P amp S Zoom Ratio Normal Normal Widescreen Fill Fill Wide Reset Display Profile Yes Yes No 3 25 Display Aspect Ratio Setup Video Edit Display Profile Comp Out Prog Scan Display Aspect Ratio See Display Aspect Ratio on page 3 22 Zoom Ratio Setup Video Edit Display Profile
113. up and down buttons to scroll upward or downward through the playlist until the desired track is highlighted When the desired track is highlighted press the remote control enter button Up and down arrows appears to the right of the cursor to indicate sort mode has been entered Sort mode cannot be entered unless there is more than one track in the playlist Using the remote control up and down buttons move the cursor to the desired position and press the enter button to reposition the track and deactivate sort mode To delete 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 When the playlist opens press the remote control right button to activate the playlist cursor Select a track in the playlist to delete by pressing the remote control up and down buttons to scroll upward or downward through the playlist until the desired track is highlighted Entering the desired track number using the remote control number buttons When the desired track is highlighted press the remote control delete button To delete a whole playlist Highlight the Delete Playlist entry and press enter N 51 Media Player Playback Controls Manual and Automatic Bookmar
114. up 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 When a submenu is selected a preview of associated settings is displayed on the right side of the window e Audio options control audio output e Video options control video output formats and settings e Disc options control language bookmarks and camera angle settings e General options control screen saver and factory default settings Setup Menu Navigation To navigate through the Setup menu use the remote control or front panel 4 way up down left and right enter and setup buttons Button Command enter e Selects the highlighted option or parameter return e Closes the current menu without saving selected settings and opens the previous menu up amp down Scrolls upward or downward through the current list of menu items left amp right e Moves the cursor left or right in the current menu e Adjusts the selected setting by increasing or decreasing the setting in the designated increment setup e Opens and closes the Setup menu 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
115. ution loss due to image scaling however there are no geometric distortions and the source material appears without letterboxing Fill e For 16 9 displays Select Fill when viewing the content of a Full frame 4 3 DVD on a 16 9 display Black bars on the left and right of the display pillarboxing are eliminated by zooming the image and cropping it top and bottom Picture resolution is slightly reduced due to scaling however there is no geometric distortion and the image fills the display screen e For 4 3 displays Select Fill when viewing the content of a Letterbox DVD on a 4 3 display Black bars on the top and bottom of the display are reduced or elimi nated by zooming the image and cropping the sides slightly Picture resolution is slightly reduced due to scaling however there is no geometric distortion and the image fills the display screen The DVD will probably be labeled as widescreen anamorphic Note that if the source material on the DVD is in an aspect ratio other than 16 9 selecting Fill will not totally remove the letterboxing Fill Wide Select Fill Wide for the maximum amount of zoom This is equivalent to having both Fill and Widescreen zoom modes active at the same time Use this mode only when playing a 2 35 1 widescreen DVD on a 4x3 display This will completely eliminate black bars on the top and bottom of the screen N 51 Media Player Setup Menu Reset Display Profile Se
116. vided One 1 8 inch 3 5mm mini jack labeled trigger input is available to receive trigger signals The mini jack requires a mini plug Tip Sleeve connection Accepts 12V infrared input signals with no more than 100mA of current from standard infrared distribution equipment such as IR repeaters One 1 8 inch 3 5mm mini jack labeled IR input is available The mini jack requires a mini plug Tip Sleeve connection in which the tip of the mini plug has positive polarity Indicates the N 51 region code which differs depending on the region of purchase All DVD Vs are marked with a region code which is often located on the disc packaging The N 51 is compatible with discs marked with the same region code as the region code on the back of the player The N 51 is not compatible with discs marked with other region codes N 51 Media Player Note Basic Operation Remote Control The N 51 remote control provides full operation of the N 51 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 N 51 is not using the IR input connector The items below are not applicable when the N 51 is using the IR input connector When opera
117. video output Progressive scan component video output converts interlaced video signals to progressive video signals doubling the amount of video information The result is a higher quality more stable image with fewer video artifacts Includes connectors labeled Y G Pb B Pr R and Se The AV and RGB mini jacks are trigger outputs that are intended to work with mini plug to SCART European connectors The AV trigger sends a message to the display device to indicate the appropriate aspect ratio 4 3 16 9 or Off The RGB trigger sends a message to the display device for the Basic Operation 9 HDMI connector 10 monitor connector 11 comm 12 RS 232 ports 13 trigger input 2 8 connector 14 IR input connector 15 region code indicator 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 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 Provides composite output without on screen display to a video monitor Reserved for future applications 6 pin modular RJ 11 jacks provide serial control Two connectors labeled Port 1 reserved for internal use and Port 2 used for RS 232 control are pro
118. vious operating session e When the Volume parameter is set to Fixed the Power On Volume parameter is not available and appears grayed out Mute Level Reduction Setup Audio Volume Control Mute Level Reduction Mute Level Reduction allows you to customize the amount of atten uation that occurs when the Mute button is pressed The factory default setting is 30dB You can select a value between 10 to 40dB in 10dB increments or Full Mute To set the Mute Level Reduction Using the remote control up or down button highlight the desired setting and press enter e When Full Mute is selected the volume level is fully attenuated when the Mute button is pressed A V Sync Delay Setup Audio Outputs Volume Control A V Sync Delay Oms Reset Audio Settings Use the A V Sync Delay option to synchronize the audio with the video With some video processing systems a delay between the audio and video may occur Parameter Default Possible Settings A V Sync Delay 0 0 110 ms To set A V Sync Delay Using the remote control left or right buttons decrease or increase the parameter setting until the audio and video are in sync N 51 Media Player Note Setup Menu 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
119. was activated when the repeat button was pressed repeat playlist playback is available Other repeat modes are not available e The status bar automatically closes a few seconds after the last command is received When this occurs the selected Repeat mode is automatically activated To deactivate repeat playback e Press the remote control repeat button select Repeat Off from the status menu and press enter e Press the stop m or Resume mode drawer random A B drawer standby or power button In some cases the stop button must be pressed twice in succession to activate Stop mode When stop mode is activated playback cannot be reactivated at the current playback time The remote control A B button is used to activate A B repeat playback from a user defined start time point A to a user defined end time point B To activate A B repeat playback 1 When playback is activated press the A B button at the desired start time point A A status bar will open in the front panel display to indicate that a start time has been selected The status menu displays the time of point A and the current playtime 2 Press the A B button again at the desired end time The status bar indicates the start time point A the end time point B and A B repeat playback is automatically activated Repeat playback of the user defined playback loop continues until A B repeat playback is deactivated To deactivate A B repeat playback Press t

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