Page 2 - FCC Notice; USA and Canada
ii 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 a...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
iii 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...
Page 4 - Safety Terms & Symbols; Note
Mark Levinson iv Safety Terms & Symbols These terms may appear in this manual: 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...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
Nº536 Series Power Amplifier 1 Table of Contents About This Document .......................................................................................... 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2 Installation Co...
Page 6 - About this document; Philosophy
Mark Levinson 2 About this document This User Guide primarily covers the system functions and advanced options contained in your N o - 536. These resources allow you to finely tailor the behavior and performance of the N o - 536 to fit your system and listening room. This document contains general s...
Page 7 - Features
Nº536 Series Power Amplifier 3 transistors per output stage (24 total); and 12 discrete 230V, 70MHz TO-220 bipolar driver transistors per output stage (one for each output transistor, 24 total). Its power supply contains eight discrete, high speed, 40A, 250V TO-220 Schottky rectifiers per output sta...
Page 8 - Installation Considerations; Unpacking
Mark Levinson 4 Installation Considerations The N o - 536 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to instructions included in this section and to precautions included throughout this owner’s manual. DO save all packing materials for possible ...
Page 9 - Power Requirements; Standby Button
Nº536 Series Power Amplifier 5 Power Requirements The amplifier is configured at the factory for 100, 120, or 230 VAC power operation at 50Hz or 60Hz. Before operating the amplifier, ensure that the power label on the rear panel near the AC input connector indicates the correct operating voltage. DO...
Page 10 - Rear Panel; Power Switch
Mark Levinson 6 LED Lit Steadily Flashing Red Amplifier powered on, normal operation Amplifier in Standby White Amplifier shut off due to non-recoverable fault condition. Switch power off from the rear panel to exit this state. Amplifier in Safe Mode due to a recoverable fault condition. Once cleare...
Page 11 - Unbalanced
Nº536 Series Power Amplifier 7 Balanced (female XLR) Input Connector Push Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin Assignments: Pin 1: Signal Ground Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting) Pin 3: Signal - (inverting) Connector Shell - Chassis Ground The RCA connector accepts unbalanced or single-ended signal from preamplifier...
Page 12 - Trigger Input and; Operation
Mark Levinson 8 Trigger Input and Output AC input Caution! Network Connection RS-232 Connector Operating States Caution! The rear panel of the amplifier has two trigger connectors – one input and one output. The trigger input can receive a 12V DC signal from a connected component. The trigger output...
Page 13 - Faults & Troubleshooting; To select different
Nº536 Series Power Amplifier 9 1. Issue these RS-232 commands: !1062 - Set Normal Standby !1063 - Set Green Standby !1064 - Set PWRSave Standby (see separate RS-232 document for additional details) 2. Issue commands via Ethernet from the N o - 536 internal webpage. 3. Load a N o - 536 setup file on ...
Page 14 - Faults
Mark Levinson 10 If you do not know how to remedy a recoverable fault condition, please contact your retailer or installer for assistance. Non-recoverable faults may cause damage to the amplifier. These errors indicate that the amplifier likely needs service, and that the owner is advised to call th...
Page 15 - Specifications
Nº536 Series Power Amplifier 11 • To remove dirt and fingerprints from the amplifier’s 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...
Page 16 - Declaration of Conformity
Mark Levinson 12 Declaration of Conformity We, Harman International Industries, Incorporated8500 Balboa Blvd.Northridge, CA 91329USA As the manufacturer and through our representative within the EU Harman International Industries, IncorporatedEMEA Liaison Office, Herikerbergweg 351101 CN Amsterdam, ...
