Owner`s manual

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Basic Operation Mark Levinson
Front Panel (continued)
2. standby button
Places the Nº436/434 into standby or sleep mode and takes
the Nº436/434 out of standby or sleep mode.
• When the Nº436/434 is powered on, pressing the standby but-
ton places the Nº436/434 into standby or takes the Nº436/434
out of standby, allowing it to remain warmed-up to deliver an
optimal performance at all times.
•Pressing and holding the standby button for four seconds places
the Nº436/434 into sleep mode. When the Nº436/434 is in
sleep mode, pressing the standby button takes the Nº436/434
out of sleep mode. When taken out of sleep mode, the
Nº436/434 automatically enters standby.
3. indicator LED
Indicates the operating state of the Nº436/434 and provides
diagnostic information if a fault condition occurs. The table
below describes all indicator LED behaviors.
See “Extensive Protection” for additional information about
fault conditions. If the Nº436/434 will not power on at all
(even to sleep mode), examine ~ac mains connections or
have an authorized Mark Levinson dealer inspect the internal
fuses (which are not user-serviceable).
LED Behavior Description
Fully lit Indicates that power is connected to
the Nº436/434 (on).
Slowly blinking Indicates that the Nº436/434 is in
standby.
Dimly lit Indicates that the Nº436/434 is in
sleep mode.
Unlit Indicates that power is disconnected
from the Nº436/434 (off).
Rapidly blinking Indicates that a power-related fault
(lit for longer intervals) has occurred.
Rapidly blinking Indicates that a signal-related fault*
(lit/unlit for equal intervals) has occurred.
Rapidly blinking Indicates that a thermal-related fault
(unlit for longer intervals) has occurred.
* Signal-related faults include significant DC offsets at the output due to either
DC in the input signal or a failed component within the amplifier OR excessive
current demands due to a short-circuited loudspeaker wire.