ZONE2-PRO

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This proprietary algorithm overcomes interoperability issues for connected devices inherent in the CEC specification. ","decorations":[]}}],"paragraphData":{}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"l4d245672","nodes":[],"paragraphData":{}},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"8ivgb5664","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"One example is an eARC signal directed from a TV to a soundbar. With the Zone2-Pro inserted into this signal path, eARC audio data is decoded and then re-encoded with THENAUDIO metadata designed to optimize the interface with compatible legacy audio processors that lack a formal eARC-designated input. Splitting the signal path into two, one path carries on to the soundbar, and the second is extracted for connection to a lossless format-compatible legacy AVR. (Note: Audio is extracted and remains in its digital multi-channel codec form; it is NOT downmixed or converted into analog stereo for distributed multi-zone use). Video content passes through unaltered and is not decoded.","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"ygk1u5677","nodes":[],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"8q1v35666","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Two HDMI 2.1 HDMI 8K, 48 Gbps inputs accommodate post-18 Gbps media consoles with bandwidth headroom for the latest 4K/120 fps HDR games up to 8K/ 60 fps, 4:4:4 color space. Unique CEC port switching enables respective device remote controls to activate input switching on a TV or projector to finally deliver on the promise of CEC control that has seldom functioned with sustained repeatability.     ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"s57fc5688","nodes":[],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"fvbpl5692","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Retain Legacy Surround Components for Extended Use: ","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Consumer Dolby Atmos debuted in 2014, while eARC, formally introduced in 2017, became widely available in compatible AVRs and processors in 2019. The Zone2-Pro enables eARC to be split for extraction to two audio devices/systems simultaneously while remaining in the digital multi-channel domain. AVRs and processors absent an eARC input but compatible with lossless immersive audio formats may be retained as primary or secondary audio-centric components without requiring needless replacement.","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"x8xub5698","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"y5sf45700","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Audio Format Support: ","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"All digital audio formats, including metadata-derived atmospheric immersive are supported, limited only by the passthrough capabilities of the Television. ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"hhjhx5703","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"75r5o5705","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Video Format Support:","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" Formats up to HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, FRL 6 are supported.","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"rup785708","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"e1byg5710","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"TOSLINK Optical Out: ","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Supports Dolby Digital Plus Atmos at up to 192 kHz output.","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"d4hnl5713","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"xeq4k5715","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"CEC Port Switching: ","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"The Zone2-Pro always remains connected to the TV’s eARC port, maintaining CEC communication with CEC-capable sources. THENAUDIO’s one-of-a-kind CEC architecture places Zone2-Pro input selection ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"into the TV onscreen menu","decorations":[{"type":"ITALIC","italicData":true}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" for access through the TV remote. When a source remote is pressed, the source wakes and informs the Zone2-Pro to select its input for pass-through to the TV for seamless operation. ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"3oyql5720","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" ","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"sp1155722","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Volume TRACKSYNC: ","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Independent CEC control, especially for display volume,","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"goojq5725","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"is maintained by the Zone2-Pro, along with CEC switching and command passthrough.","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"}],"metadata":{"version":1,"createdTimestamp":"2022-12-19T17:56:18.279Z","updatedTimestamp":"2022-12-19T17:56:18.279Z","id":"49a4bed2-0ff5-40ed-81ee-1c607dbc4491"},"documentStyle":{}}