Nº383IntegratedAmplifierOwner’s ManualMADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIESR
10construction Regardless of the technology used, numerous details must be executedto fully realize the potential of a Mark Levinson design. The quali
11Unpacking and Placementunpacking Unpack your Nº383 Integrated Amplifier and keep all packing materi-als for future transport. Locate and remove all
12ventilation Be sure to allow 3 to 4 inches (8-10 cm) of clearance above the Nº383to allow heat dissipation through air circulation. Drawings are inc
13Operating VoltageThe Nº383 Integrated Amplifier is set at the factory (internally) for100V, 120V, 230V, 220V, or 240V AC mains operation @ 50 or 60H
14A Quick Start…We recognize that many people are understandably eager to begin lis-tening to their new components, and that reading the manual is oft
15power display intensity setup enter balance mutestandbyvolumepolarityselectMADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIESCD 47.3CD 47.31 2 3 4 56 7 8 9
16For example, if you are using only two or three inputs on yourNº383, you may disable the unused ones so that the select knobselects only among conne
176 Display Intensity ButtonCycles among four levels of brightness (including “off ”) for thedisplay, allowing adjustment for various ambient lighting
18If you adjust the volume while mute is engaged, the preamplifierwill adjust its volume from the muted level, and disengage the mutefunction. This ap
19MARK LEVINSON Nº383INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERmS/N Made in the U.S.A.RS-232PHASTLink™ compatiblecommtriggerinputir inputtriggeroutput~ ac mainsrightrecord
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SE
20There are two recommended methods for connecting speakercables to your amplifier. A high-quality spade lug or hook lug, sol-dered to the cable (or c
21tip polarity forexternal IR input+–5 volts @ less than 100 mAIf you would like more information on the possibility of using aninfrared repeater with
22The Mark Levinson Linking system uses a Digital Audio Processoras the Master of (and central clearinghouse for) inter-componentcommunications. Other
236 Control Ports (PHAST™ compatible)These ports are reserved for future use as PHASTLink™ commu-nications ports. This future functionality is not ava
24The record output may be turned off (see Customizing Your Nº383for more information.) The record outputs will also be shut offwhen the preamplifier
25Remote Controlstandbysetup enterselect volumepolarity balance display mute+–MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIESRINTEGRATED AMPLIFIERNº3831234568791011(on bo
262 Standby ButtonAs you might expect, pressing this button toggles the Nº383 be-tween standby mode and normal operation. The Nº383 disablesits output
278 Mute ButtonToggles between normal output level and the user-programmablemute function, reducing the level by -10 to -73.2 decibels (de-pending on
28Customizing Your Nº383setup overview The Nº383 Integrated Amplifier has many provisions for custom-tailoring the system’s operation to match your pr
29The Nº383’s menu system allows you to customize the way the inte-grated amplifier operates, to better suit the needs of your system andyour personal
Important Safety InstructionsPlease read all instructions and precautions carefully and completely before operating your MarkLevinson® integrated ampl
30No30 Mark Levinson Reference Digital Audio ProcessorNo30.5 Mark Levinson Reference Digital Audio ProcessorNo30.6 Mark Levinson Reference Digital Aud
31using custom input names If none of the default names seems quite right for a given source, youmay create a name of your own choosing, up to seven c
32In the past, the Mark Levinson Nº26 and Nº26S preamplifiers offered asingle gain adjustment to effect this change globally; now this settingcan be o
33this item, see the point-by-point description under changing inputnames.setting record out The Nº383 gives you the ability to associate any one of t
34setting a maximum level You may also set a maximum volume level for the Nº383, a particularlyuseful feature if the system is sometimes used by peopl
35Using the Nº383 withLearning Remote Controlsusing the teach ir menu The teach ir menu within the setup menu lists all of the custom infra-red comman
36A complete list of the available IR codes may be found below.available ir commands The complete list of available IR commands is:Teach IRVOLUME UPVO
37Modes of Operationnormal operation The majority of time you spend with your Nº383 will be spent in nor-mal operation. During normal operation, the d
38Turning the volume knob (which serves as a balance control in bal-ance mode) in either direction will change the balance in that direc-tion. The dis
39reset defaults If necessary, it is possible to reset all of the factory default settings forthe Nº383 Integrated Amplifier so as to start again with
4From all of us at Madrigal Audio Laboratories, thank you for choosing the MarkLevinson Nº383 Integrated Amplifier.A great deal of effort went into th
40Using Surround SoundProcessorsThe Nº383 Reference Preamplifier incorporates a special surroundsound processor mode which makes it uniquely capable o
41the Left and Right speakers while leaving the Center, Subwoofer andSurround speakers unaffected.One could attempt to restore the proper balance by m
42The simplest way of solving this problem is to break the video groundby using an isolation transformer on the incoming cable line, before itreaches
43Linked FunctionsThe Nº383 has the ability to “link” several of its functions to certaincompatible Mark Levinson components (such as the Nº39 CD Proc
44button will toggle between switching digital inputs vs. switching analoginputs; simply clicking the button moves you to the next input in thebank of
45Care and MaintenanceTo remove dust from the cabinet of the Nº383, use a feather duster. Toremove dirt and fingerprints, we recommend isopropyl alcoh
46U.S. and Canadian Warranty90-day limited warranty This Mark Levinson® product is warranted to be free from defects inmaterial and workmanship under
47Obtaining ServiceWe take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication, and integritymake these professionals ideally suited to assist with our
48SpecificationsThe correlation between published specifications and sonic quality is unreliable. A list ofnumbers reveals virtually nothing. All tech
49Dimensions, Nº383 Integrated Amplifier6.55"16.6 cm19.53"49.6 cm17.975"45.66 cm17.5"44.5 cm9.85"25 cmpower display intensity
5continued next page…Table of ContentsSpecial Design Features of the Nº383 Integrated Amplifier ... 7why an integrated? ...
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6Using the Nº383 with Learning Remote Controls ... 35using the teach ir menu ...
7Special Design Features of theNº383 Integrated Amplifierwhy an integrated? For over 25 years, the Mark Levinson brand has been associated withthe wor
8the preamplifier Five analog input pairs are provided for use with balanced (2 pr. XLR)and single-ended (3 pr. RCA) sources. The inputs are independe
9connected. Pre-filtering the AC line using capacitors and thermistorshelps prevent damage from an occasional or prolonged influx of surgesand spikes.
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