Mark Levinson N 320S owner manual Link Controls, Nº390S Nº360S

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Nº 320S

Basic Operation

slave in master/ slave out

Nº390S*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nº360S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD Processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Audio Processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step A:

master

Step A:

Connect the digital audio processor master

communication

Connect the digital audio processor master

 

port

communication port to the Nº320S slave in

 

communication port to the first digital transport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

communication port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

slave in communication port.

The slave chains shown here are made according to the requirements listed in the table on page 2-11.

slave in

input control

input control

Nº320S

Preamplifier

Step B:

Connect the Nº320S communication

port to the first power amplifier input communication port.

Nº432

Power Amplifier

Step Ca:

Connect the first power amplifier control communication port to the second

power amplifierinput communication port. Repeat this step to include up to six power amplifiers.

Nº431

Power Amplifier

The last power amplifiercontrol communication port is not connected.

slave in master/ slave out

slave in slave out

 

slave in

input

control

Nº390S*

CD Processor

Step B:

Connect the first digital transport slave out communication port to the Nº320S slave in communication port.

Nº37

Digital Transport

Step C:

Connect the second digital transport slave out communication port to the Nº320S slave in communication port.

Nº320S

Preamplifier

Step D:

Connect the Nº320S communication

port to the power amplifier input communication port.

Nº432

Power Amplifier

The slave chain at the far left links one digital audio processor (Nº 390S); one preamplifier (Nº 320S); and two power amplifiers (Nº 432 and Nº 431).

The slave chain shown to the immediate left links one digital audio processor

(Nº 360S); two digital transports (Nº 390S and Nº 37); one preamplifier (Nº 320S); and one power amplifier (Nº 432).

*The Nº390S can serve as either a digital audio processor or a digital transport in a slave chain.

The last power amplifier control communication port is not connected.

Link Controls

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Linking Mark Levinson components allows them to share controls such as display intensity, standby, playback, input selection, and record.

Note the following:

•Linked components must be powered on ONE AT A TIME in the specific order listed in step 4 (page 2-12) to ensure proper functioning of Link controls.

•Link controls must be enabled on the linked digital transport(s) linking menu, which allows activation and deactivation of individual Link controls. Refer to the appropriate digital transport owner’s manual for additional information.

•Some Mark Levinson digital transports accommodate a maximum of four front panel display characters. In these cases, certain input names appear abbreviated on the front panel display. For example, an input named No320S will appear as No32 on the digital transport front panel display even though the input is associated with the Nº 320S.

•The linked Nº 320S and power amplifier(s) must be in the same standby-state to allow the linked power amplifier(s) to enter standby after a power failure.

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Contents Nº 320S Preamplifier This triangle, which appears on your component Important Safety InstructionsCustomer Support Table of Contents Controls & Modes Troubleshooting & MaintenanceAppendix IndexDocumentation Conventions Getting Started Special Design FeaturesGetting Started Mark Levinson Nº 320S HighlightsIr input connector RS-232 port Installation ConsiderationsProduct Registration Unpacking Balance controlQuantity PlacementTo replace the remote control batteries Remote Control BatteriesWarm-Up & Break-In Period Power RequirementsContinuous Operation Quick Start GuideNever Make or Break Connections to the Nº 320S To begin using the Nº 320SQuick Start Guide Front Panel Overview Power buttonBasic Operation Select knob Standby button & LEDFront panel display Polarity LEDEnter button Volume knobSetup button & LED Mute button & LED Display intensity buttonBalance button & LED Rear Panel Overview ~ac mains connectorBasic Operation Stereo input connectorsStereo main output connectors Slave in communication ports Stereo record output connectorsTrigger output connector Phono ground connectorIr input connector Serial number labelNº 320S is compatible with LinkingMaking Link Connections Making Link Connections Link communication port names differ among Mark Levinson All slave chainsComponents. The Link communication port names used Table below correspond with the component listedTo create a slave chain that includes the Nº 320S Nº390S Nº360S Link ControlsIntensity DisplayStandby PlaybackOperation Considerations Remote Control OverviewStandby Setupenter Command OverviewSetup button IR transmitterSelect ± buttons Volume ± buttonsBalance button Polarity buttonDisplay button Mono buttonNº 320S Navigating the Setup Menu Setup MenuSetup Menu Setup buttonTo open the setup menu Enter buttonDefault Possible Parameter Setting Settings Name Select knob ± buttons Volume knobFactory-Default, Custom Set Inputs MenuName Set Inputs Menu ShortcutCustom Names List To shortcut to the Set Inputs menu for the selected inputActivates SSP surround sound processor mode, which UnusedRtoR No30, No30.5To customize the name of the selected input Character ListGain Nº 320S Setup MenuOffset Gain parameter should be set before the Offset parameterRec.Out Teach IR MenuCommand Description To teach Nº 320S IR commands to a learning remote control Mute Setup Menu ParametersMaxVol TrigStandby Controls & ModesWhen the OFF 0% illumination level is selected To set the sleep timerDisplay Intensity Controls & ModesTo adjust main output signal polarity To adjust display intensityPolarity BalanceControls & Modes Mark Levinson To toggle between mono and stereo playback To select the desired mono modeMono Playback To use the L + R balance control + R Balance Control TipTo use L R mono playback to align phono cartridge azimuth Phono Alignment TipSSP Surround Sound Processor Mode To activate and use SSP mode Saving Data No Power No Remote Control Operation 5Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTroubleshooting No IR Learning No Main Output No Record Output Audible Hum Troubleshooting & MaintenanceNº 320S To restore factory-default settings Restoring Factory-Default SettingsDo not Apply Liquid Directly to the Nº 320S Care & MaintenanceNº 320S Troubleshooting & Maintenance Appendix SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Setting Connectors Crosstalk Residual Noise Frequency Response WeightAppendix Input Overload Input Impedance Output ImpedanceTop View DimensionsFront View Mute Polarity MaxVol Intensity Trig Balance Mono Playback Installation WorksheetIndex Index Nº320S Power consumption, Nº320S, A-1 Obtaining service, IBCPower requirements, Nº320S, 1-7 to Reel-to-reel players Remote controlWarm-up & break-in period, Nº320S, 1-7 to Troubleshooting, 5-1 to 5-3TUNER input name, 3-5tunersObtaining Service

N 320S specifications

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