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DC-1 Version 3 Digital Controller
System
Configuration
Record/Zone 2
The DC-1 is designed to be the control center of any system. As such, there
are separate outputs for easy integration of external recording devices as
well as an additional “zone” in multi-room installations.
The Record and Zone 2 outputs on the DC-1 are wired in parallel so that the
input selection will always be the same for both. For example, if the CD input
is selected for Record, the CD input is also output to Zone 2. The primary
difference between the Record and Zone 2 outputs is that Zone 2 has its own
volume control, while the Record output level is fixed.
As protection against feedback, the TAPE and VCR inputs are normally
blocked from being used as sources for the Record and Zone 2 outputs. This
default condition can be changed in the Input Configuration menu as
follows.
Use
▲
and
▼
to select REC/ZONE 2, then press SELECT. The
▲
and
▼
buttons will select ANALOG, DIGITAL, or BLOCKED as the state of the
Zone 2 output.
ANALOG allows maximum flexibility from digital sources by utilizing
both the digital and analog outputs of a digital source component (provided
both are connected). The DC-1 processes the digital input signal for the main
zone, and simultaneously routes the analog input signal to the Record and
Zone 2 outputs. Since no D/A converters are necessary for the analog input
signal, the functionality in the Main zone is not compromised.
DIGITAL routes the digital signal, assigned to the input, to the DC-1’s
Digital to Analog (D/A) converters. After conversion, the signal is sent to
the Record and Zone 2 outputs. As this setup bypasses the D/A converters
in the source component, and utilizes the D/A converters in the DC-1,
sound quality can be dramatically improved when recording or listening in
Zone 2. Note, however, that this setup automatically loads the appropriate
2-Channel effect in the main zone.
BLOCKED simply blocks the input from being sent to the Record and Zone
2 outputs. This prevents feedback from occurring with devices that have
both an input and output attached to the DC-1 (Tape deck, VCR, etc.).
Record/Zone 2 functions can be accessed from the DC-1 front panel or the
remote control. In either case, press and hold Record/Zone 2 while pressing
one of the following buttons.
ON
Turns on the Zone 2 outputs, lights the red Record/Zone 2 front panel LED
and redirects the current main zone input to the record/zone 2 outputs.
From Standby, turns the unit on, selects the last used Zone 2 input, turns
NOTE: When listening to DTS ma-
terial from a source component,
DTS digital data is also sent out of
the analog outputs. DTS data, which
sounds like loud pink noise, may
cause damage to a system.
NOTE: Removing the block from
any input which has both an input
and output attached to the DC-1
may cause damaging feedback.
Record/Zone 2 Controls
