Mark Levinson N 320S Standby button & LED, Select knob, Front panel display, Polarity LED

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Basic Operation

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Front Panel Overview (continued)

2.standby button & LED

Places the Nº 320S into standby and takes the Nº 320S out of standby, which allows the Nº 320S to remain warmed-up to deliver optimal performance at all times. The front panel standby LED blinks red to indicate that the Nº 320S is in standby and lights red to indicate that the Nº 320S is not standby.

Note

Power is still connected to the ~ac mains connector when the Nº 320S is in standby.

3.select knob

Selects the desired input. Rotating the select knob scrolls through all activated inputs. The front panel display indicates the name and volume level of the selected input. Select knob scrolling does not include deactivated inputs – inputs for which the Name parameter has been set to unused.

4.front panel display

Includes 12 alphanumeric characters that provide one-line viewing of information. During normal operating mode, the front panel display indicates the name and volume level of the selected input.

The right side of the front panel display includes an IR receiver that receives infrared commands from the remote control IR transmitter when the Nº 320S is not using the rear panel ir input connector. Refer to Operation Considerations (page 2-15) for additional information.

5.polarity LED

Lights red to indicate that main output signal polarity has been inverted with the remote control polarity button. Refer to Polarity (page 4-3) for additional information.

6.mono LED

Lights red to indicate that mono playback has been activated with the remote control mono button. Refer to Mono Playback (page 4-5) for additional information.

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Contents Nº 320S Preamplifier Important Safety Instructions This triangle, which appears on your componentCustomer Support Table of Contents Appendix Troubleshooting & MaintenanceControls & Modes IndexDocumentation Conventions Special Design Features Getting StartedGetting Started Mark Levinson Highlights Nº 320SProduct Registration Unpacking Installation ConsiderationsIr input connector RS-232 port Balance controlPlacement QuantityRemote Control Batteries To replace the remote control batteriesPower Requirements Warm-Up & Break-In PeriodQuick Start Guide Continuous OperationTo begin using the Nº 320S Never Make or Break Connections to the Nº 320SQuick Start Guide Power button Basic OperationFront Panel Overview Front panel display Standby button & LEDSelect knob Polarity LEDVolume knob Setup button & LEDEnter button Display intensity button Balance button & LEDMute button & LED ~ac mains connector Rear Panel OverviewStereo input connectors Stereo main output connectorsBasic Operation Stereo record output connectors Slave in communication portsIr input connector Phono ground connectorTrigger output connector Serial number labelLinking Making Link ConnectionsNº 320S is compatible with Making Link Connections Components. The Link communication port names used All slave chainsLink communication port names differ among Mark Levinson Table below correspond with the component listedTo create a slave chain that includes the Nº 320S Link Controls Nº390S Nº360SStandby DisplayIntensity PlaybackRemote Control Overview Operation ConsiderationsSetup button Command OverviewStandby Setupenter IR transmitterVolume ± buttons Select ± buttonsDisplay button Polarity buttonBalance button Mono buttonNº 320S Setup Menu Navigating the Setup MenuTo open the setup menu Setup buttonSetup Menu Enter buttonFactory-Default, Custom Select knob ± buttons Volume knobDefault Possible Parameter Setting Settings Name Set Inputs MenuCustom Names List Set Inputs Menu ShortcutName To shortcut to the Set Inputs menu for the selected inputRtoR UnusedActivates SSP surround sound processor mode, which No30, No30.5Character List To customize the name of the selected inputOffset Nº 320S Setup MenuGain Gain parameter should be set before the Offset parameterTeach IR Menu Rec.OutCommand Description To teach Nº 320S IR commands to a learning remote control MaxVol Setup Menu ParametersMute TrigControls & Modes StandbyDisplay Intensity To set the sleep timerWhen the OFF 0% illumination level is selected Controls & ModesPolarity To adjust display intensityTo adjust main output signal polarity BalanceControls & Modes Mark Levinson To select the desired mono mode Mono PlaybackTo toggle between mono and stereo playback + R Balance Control Tip To use the L + R balance controlPhono Alignment Tip To use L R mono playback to align phono cartridge azimuthSSP Surround Sound Processor Mode To activate and use SSP mode Saving Data 5Troubleshooting & Maintenance TroubleshootingNo Power No Remote Control Operation Troubleshooting & Maintenance No IR Learning No Main Output No Record Output Audible HumNº 320S Restoring Factory-Default Settings To restore factory-default settingsCare & Maintenance Nº 320S Troubleshooting & MaintenanceDo not Apply Liquid Directly to the Nº 320S Specifications Specifications are subject to change without noticeAppendix Appendix Crosstalk Residual Noise Frequency Response WeightSetting Connectors Input Overload Input Impedance Output ImpedanceDimensions Front ViewTop View Installation Worksheet Mute Polarity MaxVol Intensity Trig Balance Mono PlaybackIndex Index Nº320S Power requirements, Nº320S, 1-7 to Obtaining service, IBCPower consumption, Nº320S, A-1 Reel-to-reel players Remote controlTroubleshooting, 5-1 to 5-3TUNER input name, 3-5tuners Warm-up & break-in period, Nº320S, 1-7 toObtaining Service

N 320S specifications

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