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Basic Operation Mark Levinson
•DO use constructed Link communication cables (if desired).
Refer to Constructing Link Communication Cables for additional
information.
CAUTION
LINK CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE USING LINK
COMMUNICATION PORTS AND SUPPLIED OR
CONSTRUCTED LINK COMMUNICATION CABLES.
CONNECTIONS MADE USING OTHER CONNECTORS OR
CABLES MAY DAMAGE THE Nº326S AND OTHER LINKED
COMPONENTS, POSSIBLY VOIDING THE MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY AND/OR STANDARD REPAIR POLICIES.
Constructing Link Link communication cables can be constructed using an 8-conductor
Communication Cables modular telephone cable with the appropriate plug crimped on
each end.
•Use an 8-pin RJ-45 plug to connect to a digital audio processor,
digital transport, or Nº326S. RJ-45 plugs provide an 8-pin
connection.
•Use a 6-pin RJ-11 plug to connect to a power amplifier. RJ-11
plugs provide a 6-pin connection in which connector pins 7
and 8 are not used.
When linking components with constructed Link communication
cables, twist the cable 180˚ as shown in the illustration below for
a straight-through (pin 1-to-pin 1) connection.
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Preamplifier
Nº326S
Preamplifier
180˚ Twist
8-Pin RJ-45 Plug (Pin 1)
6-Pin RJ-11 Plug (Pin 1)
Locking Tab Locking Tab
Nº326S
Preamplifier
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Power Amplifier
180˚ Twist
6-Pin RJ-11 Plug (Pin 1)
6-Pin RJ-11 Plug (Pin 1)*
Locking Tab Locking Tab
*Pins 7 and 8 are not used
Creating a Slave Chain Making Link connections creates a slave chain that facilitates
communication among linked components, allowing them to
share certain controls. The table on the next page indicates slave
chain requirements for each component.