TAG MCLAREN AUDIO AV32Rdp-192 Operating Manual
contents
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01
02 product diagram
04 welcome
15 getting started
16 source and tv connection
17 connecting speakers
18 switching on/off
19 display and status screen
20 using the AV32R remote
22 selecting an analog input
23 selecting a digital input / tape
monitor
24 selecting a video input
25 video switching
27 volume control
28 start volume / muting
42 programme source
indicator/mono
43 direct/HDCD
44 stereo/TAG McLaren Surround
45 Pro Logic
46 Pro Logic II
48 Dolby Digital/MPEG 2
49 THX Cinema
50 THX Surround EX
51 Dolby Digital + Matrix
52 DTS / DTS Music / DTS-ES 6.1
Matrix and Discrete
54 outputs
55 Digital Radio
63 Progressive Scan Module PSM192
2
version v3.70 06/02
operating manual
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MODE FUNCTION VOL
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INPUT
analog
digital
video
tape
surround
THX Cinema
mute/standby
display
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auto detect
balance
mute
tape
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220-240V
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50-60Hz
Fuse: T1A L250V
DAB OPTION
made in United Kingdom
COMPOSITES–VIDEO
VCR-SOUT
REMOTESWITCHES
DVD-S
LD-S+ OSD SAT-S
VCR-COUT TV-C
LD-C+ OSD SAT-C
ANALOG OUTPUT
DVD CD 1
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
DAB MD
SYNC LD
serial
number
IN
OUT
A.1 6
B.2 7
C.3 8
LEFTCENTRE
SURR. LEFT
TAPE
OUT
RIGHTSUBSURR. RIGHT
5
BY
P
BACK
RIGHT
BACK
LEFT
SURR.
DIGITAL INPUT
50 OHM
2
(AC-3 RF)
OUTIN
BUS
Double insulated: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT OPEN
18. 19. 13.
14.
11.
24. 23.
20.
17.
12.
15.
16.
21.
22.
25.
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10.
9.
8.
ANALOG INPUT
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SR SL SUB C R L
TAPE
AUX TUNER SAT VCR TV
L
RR
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product diagram
product diagram
02
01 power/standby LED
02 input buttons
03 mode buttons
04 balance buttons
05 status indicators
06 display
07 volume knob
08 remote control active LED
09 remote control window
10 power button
11 fuse carrier
12 ac supply socket
13
(1)
action switches
14
(1)
external remote in/out
15 Digital Radio antenna (option)
16 TAGtronic Communications Bus
17 S-Video in/out sockets
18 composite video in/out sockets
19
(1)
back channel output sockets
20 digital input sockets
21 TAGtronic Synchronisation Link T
2
L
22 digital output 2 (optional input
AC-3 RF for Laserdiscs)
23 digital output socket(s)
24 analog output sockets (5.1)
25 tape monitor
26 analog input sockets, incl. tape
27 5.1 analog bypass
operating manual
operating manual
1. only available if the AV32R is equipped with the ‘THX Surround
EX Plus’ option
Processors delivered until late 2001/early 2002 might show a different rear panel artwork. There is
electrically no difference between the new and old version. Changes are made purely for better readability.
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TAG McLaren Audio exists with one
aim in mind:to produce the very best
welcome to
welcome
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upgrade ability - guaranteed!
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welcome
available in black or silver
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the most demanding standards,which acts
as the command centre for your entire
home cinema system.It combines highresolution digital processing with hiperformance audio and video components
to bring you an unrivalled home cinema
experience.
Furthermore,the integrated
preamplification stages allow quality
To maximize the performance from your
theatre AV32R,it is essential to configure it
correctly;this will ensure it performs its
role at the heart of your home cinema
system to its optimum.Without this set-up
you will significantly reduce your system’s
potential.
Audio-visual processor technology is
highly sophisticated,which would lead you
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key features
THX Ultra-approved
The theatre AV32R is a ‘THX Ultra’-approved
product;this approval is a guarantee that the
AV32R provides the best possible performance
for even the most discerning home cinema
enthusiast,since it has passed a ser ies of
rigorous quality and performance tests.
movie standards
DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix & Discrete / DTS Neo: 6
Equipped with the THX Surround EX Plus option,
the AV32R will decode DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix
encoded discs,using either DTS + Matrix or DTS
+ THX Surround EX processing.DTS-ES 6.1
Discrete
(2)
and DTS Neo:6 are available as
an option.
Dolby Pro Logic II
The AV32R offered, as the w orld first,this
advanced technology as an upgrade.A significant
improvement in the reproduction of two channel tv
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TAG McLaren Surround 7
Equipped with the THX Surround EX Plus
option,the AV32R includes also a true 7 channel
version of the TAG McLaren Surround Mode.
HDCD®
HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) is a
proprietary technique developed by Pacific
Microsonics™
(1)
Inc.Using HDCD the recording
engineer can record the music at a higher
resolution than on a standard CD.HDCD
encoded CDs have 20 bit resolution compared
learning remote control
The powerful and versatile AV32R Remote Control
is programmed to operate all TAG McLaren Audio
home cinema products.It can also be userprogrammed to control almost any unit that uses
an infra-red remote (such as our range of audio
components),so just this one remote can control
your whole system.For added convenience it has
a backlight for easy operation in the dark.
automation & action switches
For the ultimate home cinema experience we have
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forward thinking technology
The combination of 192kHz/24-bit converters,
fully upgradable operating software stored in
FLASH memory,the TAGtronic Communications
Bus,a powerful 32-bit Digital Signal Processor
(DSP) and 16-bit microcontroller means that the
AV32R is ready for any movie format – today,
tomorrow and well into the future.
Additionally, your AV32R can be upgraded with
new software to decode future home cinema
formats as and when they become available.This
The use of 24-bit converters ensures that even
the loudest transients can be reproduced whilst
keeping noise below the ambient level.
Conversion rates of up to 96kHz are possible to
support high-resolution recordings and a highprecision 32-bit floating point processor (capable
of an astonishing theoretical 192dB dynamic
range) is used for all internal signal processing.
analog signal processing
To guarantee an excellent perfor mance from
analog sources (such as a VCR or an analog
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TAGtronic Communications Bus
The TAGtronic Communications Bus enables
products equipped with this advanced interface to
transfer and share information easily.
TAGtronic Sync Link T2L
The proprietary TAGtronic Synchronisation Link
sends a signal to products designed for this
advanced technology (such as our dvd player
DVD32R) to synchronize its clock to the master
reference within the AV32R,resulting in a very
low-noise,ultra-low jitter reference right next to
turbo power option
Thanks to the forward thinking of our experts
the AV32R has been designed to accommodate a
second Digital Signal Processor,doubling the
AV32R’s processing power.This future upgrade
will become available when additional computing
power is needed.
powerful 16-bit microcontroller
The 16-bit Siemens C161RI microcontroller
controls and monitors all functions of the
AV32R.Its high capability allows for the most
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Furthermore,a steerable,multi-frequency
oscillator allows the AV32R to lock
automatically to all known consumer digital
audio sources.
minimal jitter, maximum sound quality
The AV32R’s twin phase-locked loop reduces
jitter on the master clock to an absolute
minimum,resulting in precision timing and
hence a more transparent sound.
high dynamic range analog circuitry
signal.In the AV32R,a feedback circuit eliminates
DC offset voltage and allows the signal path to be
direct-coupled without any capacitors.This
arrangement is called ‘Straight Line Technology’.
round-core transformer
The AV32R’s transformer provides very large
power reserves,resulting in a more precise and
punchier sound.Its toroidal construction
minimizes mechanical vibration,magnetic flux
leakage and hum.
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broadcast-quality video components
In order to achieve outstanding picture
reproduction,broadcast-quality video components
have been used throughout.In addition,the OnScreen Display (OSD) processor is switched out of
the video circuit when there is no OSD
information.
mixed technology construction
With surface mount components for fast digital
signal transfer and leaded components for perfect
audio signals,the AV32R incorporates mixed
high-quality control knobs and facia
All controls are manufactured in our Formula One
facility from 6082-TF aluminium alloy.The facia is
made from a 7mm-thick machined aluminium
extrusion.Black units are hard anodised which
results in almost no wear in many years of hard use.
Silver units,use the same top-quality materials but
are precision lacquered,resulting in a more scratch
sensitive surface.
vibration damping
Both the cover and baseplate are bonded with
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Digital Radio (DAB)
The AV32R can be upgraded to the very latest
Digital Radio (DAB) technology.This option has
been jointly developed with Robert Bosch
Multimedia Systems,adding the hi-performance
Digital Radio capability of our internationally
acclaimed tuner T32R to the AV32R.
Radio Meets Television
Equipped with the Digital Radio (DAB) upgrade
or connected to a suitable TAG McLaren tuner
the AV32R can display station name and
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getting started
before
you start
We know you are keen to get your AV32R audio-visual processor
working. This section will have you enjoying your favourite audiovisual experience as quickly as possible, but to obtain the
optimum performance you should spend a few moments studying
these instructions and the Set-up Manual. Contained within are a
series of easy-to-follow steps which will have you up and running
in the minimum of time.
Make sure that all components of your audio-visual system are
disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any
connections.
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source
component
connection
tv connection
ANALOG INPUT
5.1
BYPASS
SR SL SUB C R L
TAPE
AUX TUNER SAT VCR TV
L
RR
L
made in United Kingdom
DVD CD 1
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
DAB MD
SYNC LD
BACK
RIGHT
BACK
LEFT
SURR.
2
(AC-3 RF)
You will need a source of audio-visual signals (such as our dvd
player DVD32R, a LaserDisc player or a video recorder) to feed
into your AV32R
(1)
. As an example: connect the digital audio
output of your DVD player (probably labelled ‘coaxial out’ or
‘coaxial digital out’) to the DIGITAL INPUT DVD
(2)
socket using a
digital interconnect (such as our F3-10-DIG) or the analog audio
outputs of a VCR (probably labelled ‘audio out L & R’) to the
ANALOG INPUT VCR sockets using an analog interconnect (such
as our F3-10-ANA).
Connect the video output of your source component (such as a
source and tv connection
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connecting speakers
connecting
your
speakers
ANALOG OUTPUT
LEFTCENTRE
SURR. LEFT
RIGHTSUBSURR. RIGHT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT OPEN
The AV32R ‘5.1’ allows for the connection of a front left, front
centre, front right, surround left, surround right and a subwoofer
channel.
If your AV32R includes the AV32R THX Surround EX ‘7.1’ option
than there are two additional back channels: surround back left
and surround back right. These back channels should be placed
between the usual surround left and surround right loudspeakers.
All speakers (with the exception of the subwoofer) should be
arranged around your normal viewing/listening position, forming
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switching on
standby
standby
Press the power button in. The blue power LED will come on,
the front panel display window will light up and a few seconds
later will show ‘SELFTEST’ and ‘TAG McLaren’, then the software
version number (such as ‘V3.60’) and ‘AV32R GB-D’
(1)
. The mute
relay will click briefly
(2)
.
The AV32R has a standby mode
(3)
, which can be entered using
the standby key on the Remote Control or by pressing the mute
key on the front panel for more than three seconds. The blue
power LED will dim, the front panel display (and OSD) will show
‘going to standby’ then will switch off. Normal operation may be
switching on/off
auto
balance
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display and status screen
Once the unit is ready for use (after about five seconds), the display window will show
the input and processing mode which were operative last time you used the AV32R
(1)
.
front panel
display
volume
programme
audio/video
video
sample
rate
decoding/processing
mode
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using the AV32R
remote control
cd dvd amp
vcr ldtvsat
av
REMOTE SELECTION
The AV32R is supplied with the AV32R Remote, which is
a ‘learning’ Remote Control unit. This is supplied pre-programmed
for TAG McLaren home cinema products, but may easily be reprogrammed to control other devices using an infra-red remote
control (such as our audio components) within your home audio
and audio-visual system
(1)
.
For optimum performance from the Remote Control you must point
it towards the Remote Control pick-up window on the front panel
of your chosen unit
(2)
.
using the AV32R remote
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using the AV32R remote
cd dvd amp
vcr ldtvsat
av
REMOTE SELECTION
The AV32R Remote may be used as a master Remote Control for
other TAG McLaren products, particularly for the five channel
amplifier 100x5R and the dvd player DVD32R.
using the
AV32R Remote
with other TAG
McLaren products
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To control the AV32R press the REMOTE SELECTION av key. The
chosen unit will remain selected until another device is selected.
Your AV32R has five analog inputs (labelled on the rear panel,
from right to left: TV, VCR, SAT, TUNER, and AUX), one analog
tape loop input, one 5.1 bypass input (also configurable as three
stereo bypass inputs) and five digital inputs (labelled: CD, LD,
DVD, MD and DAB)
(1)
. The last-used input is re-selected when the
unit is switched on and will be shown in the display window.
An analog source may be selected by pressing one of the five
selecting
an input
analog
selecting an analog input
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selecting a digital input / tape monitor
A digital source may be selected by pressing one of the five digital
input keys on the AV32R Remote. Alternatively, it may be selected from
the front panel by pressing the INPUT digital button once or repeatedly
until the desired source is shown in the display window
(1)
. The selected
digital source signal is automatically connected to the digital output
COAXIAL OUTPUT sockets, and remains routed as such even after an
analog input is selected.
The sample rate indicator at the top left of the display window shows
the sample rate of the digital source. When an analog source is active,
it shows the sample rate used for the analog to digital conversion
(2)
.
digital inputs
sample rates
cd
vcrtv
ld
sat
dvd
tunermdaux
dab
INPUT
analog
digital
video
tape
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When selecting an audio input, such as the audio signal from a
VCR or DVD player, an associated video signal is automatically
selected for routing to your TV. The factory-set association can be
changed by the user at any time using either the Set-up Wizard
or the Input Options/PSM192 sub-menu in the Change Set-up
menu.
The video source (composite or S-Video) may also be selected
independently by pressing the VIDEO + and VIDEO – keys once
or repeatedly on the AV32R Remote, or by pressing the INPUT
video button on the front panel of the AV32R once or repeatedly,
selecting a
video input
for routing
to your tv
INPUT
analog
digital
video
+
---
VIDEO
selecting a video input
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video switching
The AV32R features automatic video standard detection of PAL and
NTSC
(1)
. This will ensure that the video system works optimally for
the television system used in your country
(2)
.
There are a number of ways to connect your audio visual equipment
to your television. The AV32R provides for both composite and
S-Video connections.
Composite video sources combine the luminance (the brightness) of
the picture with the chrominance (the colour information).
S-Video connections get around this problem by keeping the
automatic
video standard
detection
composite
video and
S-Video
sources
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on-screen
display
S-Video input on the composite video outputs, nor can a
composite video input be viewed on the S-Video outputs
(1)
.
The AV32R does not provide conversion between both signal
types as this would result in degradation of the video signal.
On-screen display (OSD) is information the AV32R superimposes
to your tv. The OSD can only be seen if your display is connected
to a video output marked +OSD.
You may find that the on-screen display appears unstable when
video switching
VCR-SOUT DVD-S
LD-S+ OSD SAT-S
VCR-COUT TV-C
LD-C+ OSD SAT-C
serial
number
Double insulated: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
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volume control
volume
control
The VOLUME and mute controls alter the signal level of all connected
loudspeakers. They do not affect the signal level of the ANALOG TAPE
or digital COAXIAL outputs. The volume can be adjusted in a range
from 0 (very quiet) to 99 (very loud) if the volume is configured to
operate in ‘Pre-amp’ mode or -90dB (very quiet) to +15dB (very loud)
if you have configured the volume control for ‘Cinema’ mode (factory
setting)
(1)
. In the Cinema mode the volume level of 0dB is the so-called
‘Dolby reference level’ – i.e. the level at which a movie director
intended a film to be listened
(2)
. The ‘Dolby reference level’ in ‘Preamp’ mode is indicated by ‘ref’ being shown on the OSD at a
volume level of 84.
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start volume
Normally the AV32R remembers the last volume setting from
when it was turned off or put into standby, so that it will re-use
exactly this volume when you switch it on. The Start Volume
feature allows to set a volume level that the AV32R will use when
powered on regardless of any previous setting. This is for example convenient when you switch on the AV32R at late night and
don’t want to be ‘surprised’ by the volume setting used whilst
watching a blockbuster the day before.
To activate or set the Start Volume, press the menu button on the
remote control and select Change Set-up then Loudspeakers, then
start volume/muting
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muting methods
Muting a loudspeaker can be done differently. Most products employ
semiconductor based switches which are fast, silent and cheap but unfortunately
affect the sound quality in the ‘mute off' state as they can never be completely
removed from the signal path. The ‘sonically transparent’ alternative is to use
electronically controlled mechanical relays, a method chosen for the AV32R. There
are six relays in an AV32R ‘5.1’ and eight in an AV32R ‘7.1’. They all switch
together, leading to a distinct switching noise which cannot be prevented without
affecting the quality of the contact.
Mechanical relays have been acknowledged to be the best sounding solution, but
their switching noise has with the introduction of DVD become a disadvantage.
the AV32R
offers two
ways of
muting its
loudspeaker
outputs
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night mode The AV32R incorporates a Night Mode, which reduces the
dynamic range for quieter listening, so that you can comfortably
hear quieter passages at lower volume levels. The loud elements
(such as violent explosions) become slightly quieter and the
quiet elements (such as soft speech) become slightly louder
(1)
.
To switch on ‘Night’ mode select Night Mode within the Change
Set-up sub-menu from the main menu, and use the or keys to
toggle from ‘Off’ to ‘On’.
When in Night Mode the volume display will change to indicate
night mode
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