Linked Functions - Mark Levinson 31 Manual

Linked functions

The Nº31 has the ability to "link" seven of its functions to certain
compatible Mark Levinson digital processors (like the Nº30 Reference
Digital Processor and the Nº35 Digital Processor).
Note: To take advantage of linked functions, you must connect
the Nº31 to the digital processor via their communication ports.
(See "Rear panel" and "Set-up and installation.")
There are seven linked functions.
Record link Record link (Nº30 only): While the Nº31 is selected as the Nº30'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
Nº31 will block that function and its Display will show RECORDING.
Likewise, if you attempt to place the Nº30 into standby, the Nº31
will block that function and Nº30's 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's being recorded, press the Stop button twice in
succession.)
When the Nº31 is first turned on, the record link setting is off .
Mute link Mute link: This link automatically mutes the volume during search
(that is, whenever you press Search Forward or Search Reverse).
When the Nº31 is first turned on, the mute link setting is off .
Standby link Standby link: This feature links the standby modes of the Nº31
and the digital processor.
If both the Nº31 and the digital processor are in standby mode,
pressing the Nº31's standby button will take both components
out of standby mode (making them ready to operate).
If both the Nº31 and the digital processor are "on" (not in standby
mode), pressing the digital processor's standby button will place
both components into standby mode.
When the Nº31 is first turned on, the standby link setting is on .
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