Mark Levinson N 320S Polarity button, Balance button, Display button, Mono button, Mute button

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Basic Operation

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Command Overview (continued)

7.polarity button

Controls the polarity of the main output signal. Pressing and releasing the polarity button toggles between inverting and restoring main output signal polarity. The front panel polarity LED lights red to indicate that main output signal polarity is inverted. The polarity button has no affect on record output signal polarity. Refer to Polarity (page 4-3) for additional information.

8.balance button

Opens and closes the balance control, which can be used to control the left-to-right channel balance of the main output connectors. The front panel balance LED lights red to indicate that the balance control is open. Refer to Balance (page 4-3) for additional information.

Note

When the balance control is closed, the front panel balance LED remains lit if the left-to-right channel balance of the main output connectors is offset.

9.display button

Controls the illumination level of front panel display characters and the front panel standby LED. Refer to Display Intensity (page 4-2) for additional information.

10.mono button

Activates and deactivates the selected mode of mono playback. The front panel mono LED lights red to indicate that the mono playback is activated. Refer to Mono Playback (page 4-5) for additional information.

11.mute button

Activates and deactivates mute. Pressing and releasing the mute button once activates mute and attenuates master volume by the selected mute level. The front panel mute LED lights red to indicate that mute is activated. Pressing and releasing the mute button again restores master volume to its original level.

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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 Basic Operation Power buttonFront Panel Overview Front panel display Standby button & LEDSelect knob Polarity LEDSetup button & LED Volume knobEnter button Balance button & LED Display intensity buttonMute button & LED ~ac mains connector Rear Panel OverviewStereo main output connectors Stereo input connectorsBasic Operation Stereo record output connectors Slave in communication portsIr input connector Phono ground connectorTrigger output connector Serial number labelMaking Link Connections LinkingNº 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 Mono Playback To select the desired mono modeTo 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 Troubleshooting 5Troubleshooting & MaintenanceNo 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 settingsNº 320S Troubleshooting & Maintenance Care & MaintenanceDo not Apply Liquid Directly to the Nº 320S Specifications are subject to change without notice SpecificationsAppendix Appendix Crosstalk Residual Noise Frequency Response WeightSetting Connectors Input Overload Input Impedance Output ImpedanceFront View DimensionsTop 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

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