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MC-1 Digital Controller
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Configuration
Record/Zone 2
The MC-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 MC-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 MC-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 MC-1’s
24-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 converters in the source component, and utilizes the 24-bit D/A
converters in the MC-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 MC-1 (Tape deck, VCR,
etc.).

Record/Zone 2 Controls

Record/Zone 2 functions can be accessed from the MC-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
NOTE: When listening to DTS material
from a source component, DTS digital
data may also be sent out of the analog
outputs. DTS data, which sounds like
loud white noise, may cause damage to
a system.
NOTE: Removing the block from any
input which has both an input and output
attached to the MC-1 may cause dam-
aging feedback.