Mark Levinson N432 N431 - Manual (Page 21)

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Constructing Link Link communication cables can be constructed using an
Communication Cables 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.
Note
BEFORE making Link connections, refer to the appropriate
documentation for Link or
communication port
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 Nº432/431
Power Amplifier
180˚ Twist
8-Pin RJ-45 Plug (Pin 1)
6-Pin RJ-11 Plug (Pin 1)*
Locking Tab Locking Tab
Nº432/431
Power Amplifier Mark Levinson
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
Note
Contact Mark Levinson Customer Service at 781-280-0300 or
www.marklevinson.com for additional assistance making Link
connections.
Creating a Slave Chain 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.