Constructing Link Communication Cables; Creating A Slave Chain - Mark Levinson 431 Owner's Manual

Constructing Link
Communication Cables
Note
Note

Creating a Slave Chain

Link communication cables can be constructed using an
8-conductor modular telephone cable with the appropriate plug
crimped on each end.
• Use an 8-pin RJ-45 plug when connecting to a preamplifier.
RJ-45 plugs provide an 8-pin connection.
• Use a 6-pin RJ-11 plug when connecting to a power amplifier.
RJ-11 plugs provide a 6-pin connection in which connector
pins 7 and 8 are not used.
BEFORE making Link connections, refer to the appropriate
documentation for Link or
specifications for other Mark Levinson components.
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.
Mark Levinson
Preamplifier
8-Pin RJ-45 Plug (Pin 1)
Locking Tab
Nº432/431
Power Amplifier
6-Pin RJ-11 Plug (Pin 1)*
Locking Tab
Contact Mark Levinson Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or
www.marklevinson.com for additional assistance making Link
connections.
Making Link connections creates a slave chain that facilitates
communication among linked components, allowing them to
share certain controls.
All slave chains:
• Must include compatible Mark Levinson components. The
Nº432/431 is compatible with the components listed on the
previous page. Refer to the appropriate documentation for
Link compatibility information about other Mark Levinson
components.
communication port
180˚ Twist Locking Tab
180˚ Twist Locking Tab
Nº432/431
Power Amplifier
6-Pin RJ-11 Plug (Pin 1)*
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Mark Levinson
Power Amplifier
6-Pin RJ-11 Plug (Pin 1)*
*Pins 7 and 8 are not used