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Linked functions
The Nº30.5 has the ability to “link” six of its functions to compatible Mark
Levinson components (like the Nº31 Reference CD Transport and the Nº38 or
Nº38S Preamplifier).
Note: To take advantage of linked functions, you must connect the
Nº30.5 to the other components via their communication ports. (See
“Rear panel” and “Set-up and installation.”)
There are six linked functions.
Record link
■
Record link
: While the Nº31 is selected as the Nº30.5’s recording
source (a CD must be in play), this link helps prevent you from
inadvertently disrupting the recording process.
If you attempt to use any of the Nº31’s functions that might disrupt
the recording process (
Stop
,
LID Open/Close
, etc.), the Nº30.5/31
combination will block that function and the Nº31’s display will
show
RECORDING
.
Likewise, if you attempt to place the Nº30.5 into
standby
, the
Nº30.5 will block that function and display will show
RECORDING
.
To override the record link, press the function button
twice
. (
For
example, if you
do
want to stop the CD that’s playing, even though
it is being recorded, press the
Stop
button twice in succession.
)
Standby link
■
Standby link:
This feature links the standby modes of the various
Mark Levinson Linked components. For example:
• If transport, digital processor and preamplifier are in standby
mode, pressing the transport’s
standby
button will take all three
components out of standby mode (making them ready to use).
• If transport, digital processor and preamplifier are in standby
mode, pressing the Nº30.5’s
standby
button will bring only the
preamp out of standby mode (presuming that you plan to use the
Nº30.5 with some digital source other than the Nº31).
• If transport, digital processor and preamplifier are “on” (not in
standby mode), pressing the preamp’s
standby
button will place all
three components into standby mode.
Alias link
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Alias link:
The Nº31’s alias link automatically overrides the name
setting for its input. When you select the Nº31’s input, the Nº30.5
will show
No31
on its display.
Play link
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Play link:
When you press the Nº31’s
Play
button, this link auto-
matically selects the Nº31’s input on the Nº30.5 and on the Nº38 or
Nº38S.
Note: If you’ve connected the Nº31 to two or more of your
Nº30.5’s inputs, the play link will look first for AES/EBU intercon-
nection, then S/PDIF, then ST, and finally EIAJ.
Display Link
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Display link:
This links the
display intensity
functions of the
Nº30.5 and the other Linked components.
