TAG MCLAREN AUDIO DPA32R, DPA32RDAB Owner's Manual
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version V1.07.4 10/01
owner’s manual
23 analog inputs
27 digital inputs
28 TAGtronic Sync Link T
2
L
29 display configuration
30 TAGtronic Communication
Bus
32 Digital Radio (option)
41 the future
42 running in and warming up
02 controls
04 welcome
06 introduction
07 key features
09 getting started
10 connections
12 switching on and off
13 displayed information
14 remote control
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controls
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controls
01 power/standby indicator
02 input selection buttons
03 display
04 volume knob
05 remote active indicator
06 power button
07 mode selection buttons
08 mute indicator
09 remote control window
10 fuse carrier
11 TAGtronic Communications Bus
12 Digital Radio input (option)
13 digital input sockets
14 digital output sockets
15 analog tape output socket
16 ac supply socket
17 TAGtronic Sync Link T
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18 analog output sockets
19 analog input sockets
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welcome
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welcome
Pushing technological boundaries;
TAG McLaren’s F1 electronics
Dr. Udo Zucker
Chief Executive Officer
TAG McLaren Audio
There are many spin-offs from Formula One
engineering into audio: material science,
multi-layer printed circuit boards, fast
digital signal processing, electronic noise
suppression, radio frequency technology
and software, to name but a few – all prerequisites of an outstanding audio product.
TAG McLaren Audio’s aim is sonic perfection
combined with aesthetic delight and solid
build quality – a rare combination in hi-fi,
but one which TAG McLaren Audio is
delivering.
Dr Udo Zucker
welcome to
DPA32R
DAB
TAG McLaren Audio exists with one aim in
mind: to produce the very best audio and
audio-visual equipment in the world.
Like many people, I often have my best
ideas when relaxing to a piece of music. For
years, knowing the technical capabilities of
TAG McLaren, I have nurtured the ambition
to push music reproduction to the absolute
limit; that’s why we formed TAG McLaren
Audio.
At the core of our development team are
highly experienced engineers, whose
heritage of award-winning hi-fi and worldbeating Formula One electronic control
systems is envied by many and equalled
by few.
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introduction
• Six analog input sources, one useable as a dedicated tape monitor
• Five digital input sources (three coaxial, two optical)
• Three digital outputs
• Two pairs of analog outputs
• Analog tape output
• Digital Radio (DAB) as a retro fit option
• 192kHz/24bit digital to analog conversion
(1)
• 96 kHz/20 bit analog to digital conversion
(2)
• Support for 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sources
• Stable multi-frequency internal clocks and twin phase-locked loops to
minimise jitter
• TAGtronic Synchronisation Link T
2
L synchronises the clocks of CD or DVD
players, equipped with this advanced technology, to the DPA32R
DAB
clock
• High-resolution volume control with channel balance tracking maintained to within 0.5 dB over the
full control range
Configuring an audio system, capable of superb sound quality and ease of use, is
becoming a more and more demanding task, because the number of analog and digital
sources is continuously increasing. The DPA32R
DAB
has been engineered to address this
difficulty by combining an analog preamplifier with top quality analog to digital and
digital to analog conversion.
The DPA32R
DAB
is one of the very few preamplifiers in the world providing source routing
to power amplifiers and tape recorders both for analog and digital signals.
But TAG McLaren Audio has taken the DPA32R
DAB
one step further. The unique (optional)
Digital Radio module allows you to expand the DPA32R
DAB
to the latest radio technology.
Never was upgrading to high performance Digital Radio more cost effective.
Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio
DPA32R
DAB
s
1. DPA32R
DAB
shipped until 1.10.2001 include a 96 kHz/24 bit digital to analog convertor. All DPA32R
DAB
can be upgraded to
192 kHz/24 bit. Please ask your retailer for details or e-mail helpdesk@tagmclaren.com.
2. Used for digital recording only.
key features
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getting started
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key features
• ‘Straight Line Technology’ links the analog inputs and digital to
analog converter outputs to the audio outputs
• TAGtronic Communications Bus for reprogramming, data exchange
and multi-room expansion
• Powerful 16-bit C161RI microcontroller for ease of use
• Round core transformer for minimised magnetic leakage
• Premium grade audio components for best sound quality
• Mixed technology construction to optimise the digital and analog
circuits - surface mount for digital circuitry, leaded for critical audio
circuits
• Multi-layer printed circuit board for improved signal to noise ratio
• Internal vibration damping and proprietary sorbothane sonic
isolation feet
• Important for the future: the operating software is stored in fieldprogrammable memory which can be updated by the user at home,
using a suitable PC and a TAGtronic Programming Cable
• High-quality construction for long life
We know you are keen to get your DPA32R
DAB
preamplifier working. This section will have you
enjoying your favourite music as quickly as possible, but to obtain the optimum performance
you should spend a few minutes studying these instructions. Contained within are a series of
easy-to follow steps which will have you up and running in the minimum of time
(1)
.
1. Throughout this manual bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels of your DPA32R
DAB
and the remote control.
2. The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in; the next will release it.
The DPA32R
DAB
is designed
to run warm during normal
operation. Please ensure
that there is adequate
ventilation above and
below the unit. We recommend that you do
not place your DPA32R
DAB
above anything
that runs hot, such as a power amplifier.
You should also locate the unit so that the
front panel is in clear view; this will assist
in setting up and make the DPA32R
DAB
remote more responsive.
positioningpreparation
before you start
Make sure that
all components of
your system are
disconnected
from the AC
supply whenever
you change any
connections.
power connection
Check that the power button is out so that
the power is off when you plug in
(2)
. Using
the cable supplied, connect the socket on
the back of your DPA32R
DAB
to an AC
supply outlet. For the best sound quality we
recommend you do not use multi-plug
adaptors.
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connections
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connections
analog inputs
Your DPA32R
DAB
has five electrically
identical analog inputs, which are named
on the rear panel for your convenience as
tv, vcr, sat, tuner and aux
(1)
. These names
will appear in the display of the DPA32R
DAB
when you select the relevant input until you
rename them (details, see page 24).
The DPA32R
DAB
includes a tape
monitor, named tape in, which can
be used as a 6th analog input
(further details can be found on
page 17).
All analog inputs feature RCA phono
sockets. For best sound we recommend
quality the use of high quality analog
interconnects, such as our Cable
connection of sources
1. You need a additional phono preamplifier, such as our PPA20, if you want to connect a turntable.
AvantGarde F3-10-ANA. Make sure that the
left and right channel are correctly connected
to the appropriate output of your source
equipment.
digital inputs
Your DPA32R
DAB
has five digital inputs, which
are named on the rear panel for your
convenience as cd, dvd, dtv, ld and md.
These names will appear in the display of the
DPA32R
DAB
when you select the relevant input
until you rename them (details, see pages 24
and 27).
The inputs cd, dvd, and dtv are using RCA
connectors. For best sound quality we
recommend the use of a high quality 75 Ω
digital interconnect, such as our Cable
AvantGarde F3-10-DIG. The md and ld input
uses optical Toslink connectors.
TAGtronic Sync Link
The socket sync is provided for
connection to TAG McLaren Audio
digital sources equipped with the
TAGtronic Synchronisation Link T2L
in order to perfectly synchronise the digital
signal. The result is reduced timing jitter
and hence improved sound quality! For
details see page 28.
connecting to your power amplifier
connecting of tape recorder
The DPA32R
DAB
has
two pairs of analog
outputs ANALOG
OUTPUT left 1/right 1
and left 2/right 2 to
connect one or two
amplifier (the second
amplifier might be
used in a second room or for biamplification of suitable loudspeakers).
The selected input is routed to the
sockets labelled ANALOG OUTPUT
tape out. You can use this output
with an analog recording device,
such as a tape deck.
The selected input is also
routed to the digital sockets
labelled DIGITAL OUTPUT
1/2 and opt. You can use
these outputs with your digital
recording device such as a
CD or Minidisc recorder.
Analog inputs can be digitised by the
DPA32R
DAB
to be available on these outputs
for digital recording. Details on pages 16
and 17.
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Please make sure that the voltage in your
country is identical to the voltage stated on
the rear panel of the DPA32
DAB
. Check that
the power button is out so that the power is
off when you later plug in
(1)
.
Please make sure you have
made all connections, as
explained below, before you
switch the DPA32R
DAB
by pressing
the power button in on the front panel. The
blue power LED will come on, the front panel
display window will light up and a few
seconds later show SELFTEST and TAG
McLaren, then the software version number
displayed information
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power connection
switching on
standby
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switching on and off
1. The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in; the next will release it.
2. The descriptive name can be changed by the user, see page 29.
3. The output is muted when the power is switched on to allow the voltages to stabilise. This protects the internal components on your
DPA32R
DAB
, amplifier and loudspeakers and prevents unpleasant switching noises from upsetting your listening experience.
(such as ‘V1.07.4’) and a descriptive name,
such as DPA32R
(2)
. The mute LED will
illuminate briefly
(3)
.
The DPA32R
DAB
has a standby
mode , which can be entered
using the standby key on the
remote control or by keeping
the mute button on the front
panel pressed for more than
three seconds. The blue power LED will dim
and the front panel display window will be
switched off. Normal operation may be
resumed by pressing any front panel button
or remote key.
3 Seconds!
status after switching on
Has the DPA32R
DAB
been switched off, then
the last used input is re-selected when the
DPA32R
DAB
is switched on again.
display during switching on
A few seconds after switching on the
DPA32R
DAB
, the front panel display will
show (after completing the SELFTEST and
after finishing a station scan, if the Digital
Radio option is installed) the last selected
input and the volume setting, as shown
below.
The display layout shown will vary if the
optional Digital Radio module is installed.
front display
changing the brightness
The display brightness can be
changed in 3 steps (low, mid
and high) or switched off
completely. Press display on
the front panel or the remote
to scroll through the four options. You can
customise the brightness associated with low,
mid or high, for details see page 29.
If the display is switched off, it can be set to
switch on for a short time if the display
content changes, for example, if a key or
button is pressed. See page 29 on how to
customise the length of time the display will
temporarily be switched on.
Do not connect your
DPA32R
DAB
to an AC supply
outlet until you have made all
connections, as described below!
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input management
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remote control
list of all inputs
incl. TAGtronic Sync Link
Your DPA32R
DAB
has five analog inputs tv,
vcr, sat, tuner, aux
(1)
and tape in
(2)
and five
digital inputs cd, dvd, dtv, ld and md.
The sync connector is provided for
connection to TAG McLaren Audio digital
sources equipped with the TAGtronic
Synchronisation Link T2L
(3)
in order to
perfectly synchronise the digital signal.
This improves the sound quality by
minimising the timing jitter to a technical
minimum. Details can be found on page 28.
1. The inputs for tv, vcr, sat, tuner and aux are all the same electrically. They are named for your convenience; the names can all be re-
programmed using the set-up menu. Please see page 24.
2. A sixth analog input, ANALOG INPUT tape in, is differently configured to the other five inputs and allows a tape monitor configuration,
i.e. the ability to compare the quality of a tape recording at the time of recording (assuming you have a three-head tape recorder which
offers this option).
3. Such as the CD transport CDT20R T2L or the DVD player DVD32R.
4. Or the tape button for the input tape in.
analog inputs
selection of an analog input
An analog source may be
selected by pressing one of
the five analog input keys on
the remote
(2)
. Alternatively, it
may be selected from the front
panel by pressing the INPUT
analog button once or
repeatedly until the desired
source is shown in the display
window
(4)
. The selected
analog source signal (except
when tape in is selected) is
automatically connected to
the tape out sockets.
The DPA32R
DAB
is supplied with the DPA32R remote
which uses two AAA 1.5V batteries. Before using
the remote for the first time, you will need to insert
the batteries supplied. Make sure that the + and markings on the batteries match those in the battery
compartment. To open the battery compartment,
push the latch towards the centre of the remote, and
lift the latch up. To close the battery compartment,
slide the battery cover straight back in (towards the
side of the remote) and push down until it clicks into
place.
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.
The Remote is also capable of operating some TAG
McLaren Audio CD players and transports.
The DPA32R
DAB
can be controlled in its entirety from
the remote control. The red ‘remote active’ indicator
on the front panel of the DPA32R
DAB
will flash when
commands from the remote are received.
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