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Linked functions
The Nº30.6 has the ability to “link” six of its functions to compatible
Mark Levinson components (like the Nº31.5 Reference CD Transport
and the Nº380 or Nº380S Preamplifier).
Note: To take advantage of linked functions, you must con-
nect the Nº30.6 to the other components via their communi-
cation ports. (See “Rear panel” and “Set-up and installa-
tion.”)
There are six linked functions.
Record link
■
Record link:
While the Nº31.5 is selected as the Nº30.6’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 Nº30.6/31 combination will block that
function and the Nº31’s display will show
RECORDING
.
Likewise, if you attempt to place the Nº30.6 into
standby
,
the Nº30.6 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 but-
ton 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 (mak-
ing them ready to use).
• If transport, digital processor and preamplifier are in
standby mode, pressing the Nº30.6’s
standby
button will
bring only the preamp out of standby mode (presuming
that you plan to use the Nº30.6 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.
