Mark Levinson No 536 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
No-536 Monaural
Amplifier
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
USA and Canada
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B).
Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Windows, Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with
which they are associated.
For customer service and product
shipment information, refer to the
website: www.marklevinson.com
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©2015 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of
Harman International Industries, Incorporated. The information it contains is subject
to change without notice. Harman International Industries, Incorporated, assumes no
responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that
produce heat.
9. 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 your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where it exits from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the manufacturer
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury or tip over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is 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.
15. The MAINS cord is intended to be the safety disconnect device for this apparatus and shall remain readily
operable at all times.
16. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, or curtains.
17. No naked ame sources, such as candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
18. 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.
19. This product must be terminated with a three-conductor AC mains power cord that includes an earth
ground connection. To prevent shock hazard, all three connections must ALWAYS be used.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
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Safety Terms & Symbols
These terms may appear in this manual:
Mark Levinson
Warning!
Caution!
Note
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.
These symbols may appear on the product:
Appears on the component to indicate the presence of non-insulated,
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufcient 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.
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Nº536 Series Power Amplifier
Table of Contents
About This Document .......................................................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2
Installation Considerations ................................................................................. 4
Power Requirements ............................................................................................ 5
Front Panel ............................................................................................................. 5
Rear Panel .............................................................................................................. 6
Operation ............................................................................................................... 8
Faults & Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 9
Care & Maintenance ............................................................................................ 10
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 11
Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................. 12
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