Nº 320S

Setup Menu

Mute

–10.0 to –80.0dB

MaxVol

40.0 to 80.0dB

Trig.

12v,L; 5v,P

Sw

Non-adjustable

Setup Menu Parameters

 

Default

Possible

Parameter

Setting

Settings

 

 

 

Mute

-20.0dB

-10.0 to -80.0dB

 

 

 

MaxVol

80.0dB

40.0 to 80.0dB

 

 

 

Trig.

12v,L

12v,L; 5v,P

 

 

 

Sw

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

Determines the amount of master volume level attenuation that occurs when mute is activated with the front panel or remote control mute button. The mute level can be set in 0.1dB increments between –10.0 and –80.0dB. The factory-default mute level is –20.0dB.

Determines the maximum master volume level setting in 0.1dB increments between 40.0 and 80.0dB. The factory-default maximum master volume level is 80.0dB.

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Configures the trigger output signal. Selecting the 12v,L setting configures the trigger output connector to send a 12V, level (constant) signal to the connected component whenever the Nº 320S is taken out of standby. This signal is not present when the Nº 320S is placed into standby. Selecting the 5v,P signal configures the trigger output connector to send a 5V pulse signal, similar to that of a momentary contact switch, to the connected component whenever the standby button is pressed. This signal is only present when the standby button is pressed.

Indicates the current software version operating in the Nº 320S, allowing for quick comparison between the current software version and most current software version available. Software upgrades can be performed with the RS-232port, allowing software to be upgraded without disassembling the Nº 320S or disconnecting it from other components.

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Mark Levinson N 320S owner manual Setup Menu Parameters, Mute, MaxVol, Trig

N 320S specifications

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