UNDERSTANDING THE ZONES
The SDP-40 features three zones: the Main Zone, Zone 2, and the Record Zone. The Main Zone is designed to control audio and video signals in the primary listening space, Zone 2 is designed to control audio signals in the secondary listening space, and the Record Zone is designed to control audio and video signals for recording devices. The Record Zone can also function as a third zone, controlling audio and video signals in a third listening space.
All three zones utilitize separate digital audio receivers, analog-to- digital converters, and digital-to-analog converters. This allows independent input selection in each zone with most input types. For instance, the unit can play a DVD in the Main Zone, play a CD in Zone 2, and send signals from a satellite receiver to a VCR through the Record Zone - all at the same time.
The following exceptions apply to independent zone function:
•The same Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) input type can be selected in all zones simultaneously. However, when a Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) input type is active in the Main Zone, a different Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) input type cannot be active in Zone 2 or the Record Zone.
•Zone 2 and the Record Zone will provide a downmix (a 2-channel version of multi-channel digital audio) only when using the same input that is selected in the Main Zone.
•Use caution when switching from a Dolby Digital input type to a dts(-ES) input type in the Record Zone. A loud, brief noise may occur.
•Audio will mute for up to 2 seconds when:
-The same input is selected in the Main Zone that is already selected in Zone 2 or the Record Zone. Likewise, when the input is deselected in the Main Zone.
-The same input is selected in Zone 2 or the Record Zone that is already selected in the Main Zone. Likewise, when the input is deselected in Zone 2 or the Record Zone.
•When the 5.1 BYPASS listening mode is selected for the Main Zone, the same input can be utilized by Zone 2 or the Record Zone. However, only the FRONT L/R input signals will be available.
