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DC-1 Digital Controller
Installation and
Calibration
As protection against feedback, the TAPE and VCR1 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 MENU ▲ and ▼ to select REC/ZONE 2, then press SELECT. The
MENU ▲ and ▼ buttons will select ANALOG, DIGITAL, or BLOCKED
as the state of the input.
ANALOG allows maximum flexibility by utilizing both the digital and
analog connections 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 20-
bit 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 convert-
ers in the source component, and utilizes the 20-bit D/A converters in the
DC-1, sound quality can be dramatically improved when recording or
listening in Zone 2. This setup automatically engages Effect Bypass 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.).
NOTE: Removing the block from
any input which has both an input
and output attached may cause
damaging feedback.
The remote control can be placed into an exclusive Record/Zone 2 control
mode during normal operation by holding down ACCY and pressing
RECORD/ZONE 2. This will display the message:
ZONE 2 IR REMOTE
MODE ENABLED
In this mode, the Volume, Mute, Input selection and L/R Balance controls
will directly control the Zone 2 outputs with no effect on the Main outputs.
Pressing any other keys will display the message:
ZONE 2 MODE ENABLED
KEY INVALID
To exit Zone 2 Remote mode and return the remote control to normal
operation, press and hold ACCY, then press SELECT. The message:
NORMAL IR REMOTE
MODE ENABLED
will be displayed to confirm that normal operation has been restored.
Zone 2 Remote Control