Mark Levinson Explore the Features and Operations of the 320S Stereo Amplifier
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Nº 320S

Basic Operation

Operation Considerations

Note

The Nº 31, Nº 31.5, Nº 37, and Nº 39 remote controls can be used to control Nº 320S master volume level. This command is available over IR (not Link connections). Before using one of these remote controls to adjust Nº320S master volume level, make sure the digital transport setup menu volume control parameter is set to fixed.

Remote Control Overview

The Nº 320S remote control provides full operation of the Nº 320S. Unless otherwise specified, the numbered items in the Command Overview section (next page) indicate the commands the remote control performs during normal operating mode. Refer to Section

3:Setup Menu and Section 4: Controls & Modes for information about other commands the remote control performs.

The remote control requires special consideration during operation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to the bulleted items below and to other precautions that appear

throughout this user guide. The bulleted items that begin below 2-15are not applicable when the Nº 320S is using the rear panel ir

input connector.

•DO eliminate obstructions between the remote control IR transmitter and the front panel display IR receiver.

•DO position the remote control within ±45˚ of a line that is perpendicular to the front panel display IR receiver. At more severe angles, attempt to “bounce” the remote control signal off a wall or another surface so the signal is received at the IR receiver at a reasonable angle.

•DO position the remote control within 17 feet (5m) of the front panel display IR receiver. If the Nº 320S is placed inside a glass cabinet, tinted glass will reduce the remote control range.

•DO replace the remote control batteries as needed. Refer to Remote Control Batteries (page 1-6) for additional information.

•DO NOT obstruct the front panel display IR receiver.

•DO NOT expose the front panel display IR receiver to strong sunlight, halogen light, or fluorescent light. This can cause IR reception to become unreliable.

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Contents Nº 320S Preamplifier This triangle, which appears on your component Important Safety InstructionsCustomer Support Table of Contents Index Troubleshooting & MaintenanceControls & Modes AppendixDocumentation Conventions Getting Started Special Design FeaturesGetting Started Mark Levinson Nº 320S HighlightsBalance control Installation ConsiderationsIr input connector RS-232 port Product Registration UnpackingQuantity 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 Basic Operation Power buttonFront Panel Overview Polarity LED Standby button & LEDSelect knob Front panel displaySetup button & LED Volume knobEnter button Balance button & LED Display intensity buttonMute button & LED Rear Panel Overview ~ac mains connectorStereo main output connectors Stereo input connectorsBasic Operation Slave in communication ports Stereo record output connectorsSerial number label Phono ground connectorTrigger output connector Ir input connectorMaking Link Connections LinkingNº 320S is compatible with Making Link Connections Table below correspond with the component listed All slave chainsLink communication port names differ among Mark Levinson Components. The Link communication port names usedTo create a slave chain that includes the Nº 320S Nº390S Nº360S Link ControlsPlayback DisplayIntensity StandbyOperation Considerations Remote Control OverviewIR transmitter Command OverviewStandby Setupenter Setup buttonSelect ± buttons Volume ± buttonsMono button Polarity buttonBalance button Display buttonNº 320S Navigating the Setup Menu Setup MenuEnter button Setup buttonSetup Menu To open the setup menuSet Inputs Menu Select knob ± buttons Volume knobDefault Possible Parameter Setting Settings Name Factory-Default, CustomTo shortcut to the Set Inputs menu for the selected input Set Inputs Menu ShortcutName Custom Names ListNo30, No30.5 UnusedActivates SSP surround sound processor mode, which RtoRTo customize the name of the selected input Character ListGain parameter should be set before the Offset parameter Nº 320S Setup MenuGain OffsetRec.Out Teach IR MenuCommand Description To teach Nº 320S IR commands to a learning remote control Trig Setup Menu ParametersMute MaxVolStandby Controls & ModesControls & Modes To set the sleep timerWhen the OFF 0% illumination level is selected Display IntensityBalance To adjust display intensityTo adjust main output signal polarity PolarityControls & Modes Mark Levinson Mono Playback To select the desired mono modeTo toggle between mono and stereo 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 Troubleshooting 5Troubleshooting & MaintenanceNo Power No Remote Control Operation No IR Learning No Main Output No Record Output Audible Hum Troubleshooting & MaintenanceNº 320S To restore factory-default settings Restoring Factory-Default SettingsNº 320S Troubleshooting & Maintenance Care & MaintenanceDo not Apply Liquid Directly to the Nº 320S Specifications are subject to change without notice SpecificationsAppendix Input Overload Input Impedance Output Impedance Crosstalk Residual Noise Frequency Response WeightSetting Connectors AppendixFront View DimensionsTop View Mute Polarity MaxVol Intensity Trig Balance Mono Playback Installation WorksheetIndex Index Nº320S Reel-to-reel players Remote control Obtaining service, IBCPower consumption, Nº320S, A-1 Power requirements, Nº320S, 1-7 toWarm-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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