Mark Levinson No5909 Premium Wireless Headphone with ANC Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Mark Levinson
Table of Contents
Mark Levinson No5909 Premium Wireless Headphone with ANC
OVERVIEW
Congratulations on your selection of the Mark Levinson® N0 5909 Premium
Wireless ANC Headphone. For over 50 years, discerning individuals have chosen
Mark Levinson products for their luxurious quality and revealing sound. Robust
materials, lavish finishes, bold geometry, and outstanding performance are
celebrated attributes of the Mark Levinson brand. The N0 5909 headphone is
made with the finest materials, technology, and craftsmanship in the world and
will deliver outstanding performance for many years to come.
For optimum performance, please read this guide and follow the unpacking and
setup instructions carefully.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- Mark Levinson N0 5909 Premium Wireless ANC Headphones
- Travel Storage Case
- 1.25m USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable
- 1.25m USB-C to 3.5mm Proprietary Audio Cable
- 4m USB-C to 3.5mm Proprietary Audio Cable
- 3.5mm to 6.3mm Adaptor
- USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
- Airplane Adaptor
- Microfiber Polishing Cloth
- Quick Start Guide
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Premium Leather Headband with Memory Foam Interior
- Replaceable and Memory Foam Ear Pads
- Forged and Machined Aluminum Components throughout
- USB-C Connector for Passive Audio Listenting & Charging
- Adjustment Arm
- 8 Microphones (4 talk microphones and 4 ANC microphones)
ADJUSTABILITY, FIT & COMFORT
FUNCTIONS
Active Noise Cancelling / Awareness (ANC) Button
-
x1: ANC ON
(Delfault selectable via app; HIGH, ADAPTIVE, LOW modes) -
x2: Awareness ON
(Default selectable via app; Voice Pass or Ambient modes) -
x3: Passive / ANC OFF
Clicking the button will cycle through the different modes.
Pairing Indicator
- White light will pulse when headphones are in pairing mode
- A solid white light indicates you are connected
POWERING ON / OFF
To Power On, Press and hold (>1 second) the ON/OFF button to power ON. The Left earcup LED will show solid white light while unit is on – Battery level will be displayed for a few seconds at startup on Right earcup – Green high charge – Orange medium charge – Red low charge. To conserve battery power, the headphones will power OFF after 30 minutes of inactivity (default) – Default can be changed via the App – 30min, 1HR, 3HRS, NEVER To conserve battery power, the headphones will power OFF after 30 minutes of inactivity (default) – Default can be changed via the App – 30min, 1HR, 3HRS, NEVER To manually Power Off, Press and hold (>1 second) the ON/OFF button, White light will go off and the charging LED will flash Red twice.
CHARGING
To charge, plug in the USB-C Connector and connect to a powered USB-A port
NOTE:
The headphones power OFF when charging. Headphones cannot charge and play at
the same time. A solid orange light on the left earcup indicates charging and
a solid green light indicates a full charge when the USB cable is connected.
- Fully Charged
- Charging
CONNECTIONS
PAIRING
The first time you power ON your headphones they will enter pairing mode.
Simply connect through the Bluetooth menu on your device and select Nº5909. To
manually activate pairing mode, power headphones OFF, then hold ON/OFF button
for 4 or more seconds. Pairing to 2 or More Devices
- Enter pairing mode and connect to device 1.
- Enter pairing mode again and device 1 will disconnect.
- Connect to device 2 and turn headphone off.
- Turn headphone ON and headphone will automatically connect to device 1 and 2 simultaneously.
- Pause one device and play from the other to swap headphone connection.
NOTE: Maximum number of devices that can be connected at any given time – 2 source devices.
PASSIVE
The № 5909 can be connected passively to any product that has an analog 3.5mm
or 6.3mm (1/4″) audio connetion using the included 1.25m or 4m to USB-C
proprietary audio cables included.
- Choose the appropriate length (1.25m or 4m) proprietary audio cable depending on distance from the source component.
- Plug the USB-C connection end into the USB-C input on the Right ear cup.
- Plug the 3.5mm stereo mini jack on the other end of the cable to your source component’s headphone input. If needed, use the 6.3mm (1/4″) adaptor for traditional audio components.
NOTE: When connecting passively, none of the electronic or app functions are operational.
USB DIGITAL DIRECT
The № 5909 can be connected and used to listen to content via USB Digital
Direct using the standard USB-C to USB-C charging cable included.
- Plug one end of the USB-C to USB-C cable directly into one of your computer’s USB connections (use the included USB-C to USB-A adaptor if needed).
- Plug the other end of the USB-C cable into the USB-C input on the right ear cup of the headphone.
- From your computer device, open the “sound settings” and locate and select the “No 5909” under the speaker label.
- Adjust your volume via the slider on your computer.
- Start your content – enjoy.
NOTE: ANC functions will continue to operate via the left ear cup ANC button AND the headphone will charge while in this connection method.
MARK LEVINSON HEADPHONE APP
The Mark Levinson Headphones app allows you to choose your listening preference and select Active Noise Cancellation and Awareness modes. Select Bass Contour settings, Set on-head detection and auto time-off parameters.
MAINTENANCE / CARE
Clean ear pads and headphones with soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not soak,
submerge or allow moisture to enter near the drivers or cable jacks. Ear pads
and cables can be purchased if they are worn out at:
www.marklevinson.com
Polishing cloth can be used to wipe down the headphones after use / remove
finger prints, etc.
Do not drop, sit on, or allow the headphones to be exposed to water, moisture,
or temperature extremes.
It is recommended that you return your headphones to their hard travel case
when not in use. To avoid damage, do not store other items in the travel case
along with your headphones.
CAUTION:
Incorrectly rotating or over rotating the earcups can damage the
headphones. Temperature Range Operate and store this product within the
temperature range of -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) only. Charge the battery
where the temperature is between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C) only.
CHANGING / REMOVING EARPADS
- To remove ear pads: Gently pull the earpads from the inside of the earcup. The snaps will release.
- To re-attach ear pads: Gently push the earpad against the earcup, ensuring all the snaps are secured.
ACCESSORIES
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE PAIRING HEADPHONES AND DEVICE
THE HEADPHONES AND DEVICE DO NOT PAIR:
- Make sure the headphones are not connected to the charger. Cycle power switch OFF and ON.
- Turn the Bluetooth OFF, then on again on the source device.
- Turn OFF the Bluetooth feature on any other device that is paired with the headphones.
- Hold power button down >4 seconds to enter pairing mode.
- Make sure “Nº5909″ is selected in the Bluetooth® device list
NO AUDIO OR POOR AUDIO QUALITY FROM A CONNECTED BLUETOOTH DEVICE
- Move the device closer to the headphones, physical objects between the headphone and the source may obstruct the
- signal. Try another music application or try another track.
- Try a different audio device.
FACTORY RESET
- Power OFF the headphones.
- Hold power button >4 seconds to enter pairing mode.
- Simultaneously hold volume + button and power button until LED lights flash red/white.
EAR HEALTH
Our ability to hear is amazing. The Mark Levinson team wishes you to treat
your ears like the precious tools they are so they will continue to provide
you a lifetime of incredible sonic experiences. In general, do not listen “too
loud or for too long,” and be attentive to your own ears. Ringing, discomfort,
or sensitivity to high frequencies and treble may be a signal from your ears
that you are pushing them to their limits and causing irreparable damage. As a
general practice, find what seems to be your preferred listening level and
then adjust the volume down another 10% or more. Surprisingly, your ears will
attune to a slightly lower volume over time, and what seems quiet at first can
be perfect for longer listening periods.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
- Type: Premium High-Resolution Over-the-Ear Wireless Adaptive ANC Noise Cancelling Headphone
- Driver Size: 40mm Beryllium Driver
- Frequency Response (Passive): 10Hz – 40kHz
- Frequency Response (Active): 20Hz – 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 97dB SPL @1kHz/1mW
- Maximum SPL: 98dB
- Maximum Input Power (Passive): 100mW
- Microphone Sensitivity: -32dBV @ 1kHz/Pa
- Impedance: 32 ohm
- Bluetooth Transmitted Power: <8dbm
- Bluetooth Transmitted Modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK / 8DPSK
- Bluetooth Frequency: 2.402Ghz – 2.480Ghz
- Bluetooth Profile Version: A2DP 1.3.1, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7.1
- Bluetooth Version: v5.1
- Battery Type : Lithium-ion battery (750 mAh/3.7V)
- Power Supply: 5V / 1.0A
- Charging Time: 100 minutes
- Music Playtime With BT On: 34 hrs
- Music Playtime With BT & ANC On: 30 hrs
- Music Playtime With Aux-In & ANC On: 30 hrs
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 202.6mm (7.9″) x 205.4mm (8.1″) x 65.4mm (2.6″)
- Weight: 340g (12 oz)
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