TAG MCLAREN AUDIO DVD32FIR, DVD32FLR User Manual
contents
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01
02 controls
04 welcome
07 key features
10 regional coding
11 connecting
14 controlling the DVD32FLR
18 the first time setup
20 main functions
21 playing a DVD (CD)
28 TAGtronic Communications Bus
30 test patterns
37 future expansion
42 running in and warming up
43 care and maintenance
44 programming the system-remote
50 technical data
53 acknowledgments
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standby display
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dvd player DVD32FLR
video
PAL
kHz
1.
2. 3.
OUTIN
BUS
REMOTE
IN
OUT
serial number
this product complies
with 21 CFR §1010
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DVI OUTPUT OPTION
COMPONENT VIDEO
PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT OPEN
Double insulated: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
OPTION
(G) (B) (R)
YPBPR
YPRPB
IN-S
COMPOSITE
OUT-1
IN-C
S-VIDEO
220-240V
~
50-60Hz
Fuse: T1A L250V
OUT-2
Manufactured by TAG McLaren Audio Ltd.
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Manufactured under license from Macrovision
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed
for limited viewing uses only.
Made in United Kingdom
CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
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9. 11. 13.
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open/close
play
pause
stop
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ANALOG AUDIO
OPTION
DIGITAL OUTPUT
IN OUT
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SURR.LEFT
SURR.RIGHT
CENTRE
SUB
LEFT
RIGHT
T2 LINK
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20.
01 power/standby LED
02 standby and function buttons
03 disc tray
04 display
05 transport control buttons
06 remote control active LED
07 remote control window
08 fuse carrier
09 ac supply socket
10 remote relay sockets
11 TAGtronic Communications sockets
12 composite video sockets
13 S-Video sockets
14 DVI output socket option
15 component video output sockets
16 option
17 option
18 TAGtronic Synchronisation Link sockets
19 digital audio output sockets
20 analog audio option
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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
TAG McLaren Audio exists with one aim
in mind: to produce the very best audio and
audio-visual equipment.
Like many people, I often have my best
ideas when relaxing to a piece of music or
watching a movie. For years, knowing the
technical capabilities of TAG McLaren, I
have nurtured the ambition to push music
and movie reproduction to the absolute limit
without compromising ease of use; 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 electronic control systems is envied
by many and equalled by few.
There are many immediate spin-offs into
audio from our expertise in automotive
electronics, mechanical engineering and the
material science of Formula One motor
racing: multi-layer printed circuits, fast digital
signal processing, electronic noise
suppression, radio frequency technology and
software expertise to name but a few, all
prerequisites of an outstanding audio product.
TAG McLaren’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
already delivering.
Dr Udo Zucker
welcome to
dvd player DVD32FLR with our
award winning av processor AV32R
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welcome
The DVD32FLR is a high performance video source that supports a wide range of video
outputs, making it the perfect choice for home cinema installations. It is particularly well
suited to situations which cannot accommodate our top-loading DVD32R. The DVD32FLR is
an ideal complement to the TAG McLaren Audio theatre AV32R but also complements many
other high-performance audio-visual processors.
Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren
dvd transport DVD32FLR
There are many outstanding features included in this high-performance DVD player
DVD32FLR. Within this manual we focus on the operation of the DVD32FLR. If you want to
know more about the technical background, which led to this outstanding player, then please
refer to our in-depth technical documentation which can be found in the DVD32FLR product
section at our website www.tagmclaren.com.
performance and formats
• Compatible with DVD-Video and CD
music (8 and 12 cm)
• Native support of
PAL and NTSC
video formats
• Composite,
S-Video and
Component
outputs
• Very low jitter
clock re-times the
SPDIF audio data,
resulting in very high quality signal
timing of the digital audio data
• The TAGtronic Synchronisation Link T2L
allows the DVD32FLR to synchronise its
master clock to the clock within the
TAG McLaren Audio av processor
AV32R, resulting in a very low-noise,
ultra-low jitter
reference right
next to the
audio output
DACs. The
result is a
crisper,
cleaner and
much more
controlled sound.
This is a world first for a DVD player!
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key features
• Dual laser DVD mechanism for optimum
performance when playing DVDs and CDs
• Mediamatics/National Semiconductor’s
32 bit RISC processor for best audio and
video quality
• Powerful 16-bit microcontroller
• Stable multi-frequency internal clocks
• Round-core
transformer
• 12 independent
power supplies
• Premium-grade
audio
components
• Broadcastquality video
components
• Mixed technology construction, leaded
and surface mount for optimum results
• Multi-layer printed circuit board for best
signal to noise ratio
• Vibration damping of chassis panels
for best sound and picture quality
• SorbothaneTMmounting feet for best
vibration isolation
key building blocks
• Fully remote controlled
• Unique setup wizard lets you forget
printed user manuals
• Learning backlit remote control
• User configurable auto-standby function
• TAGtronic Communications Bus for
inter-product communication and
firmware upgrades
The TAGtronic Communications Bus can be
user configured to activate the following
features if the DVD32FLR is connected to
the AV32R and/or 100x5R:
• Relaying remote commands between
TAGtronic Communications Bus
equipped products
• Sending all products into standby
• Synchronising display brightness
• Displaying AV32R status messages on
the DVD32FLR video outputs
• Automatically adjusting picture settings
and selecting inputs on the PSM192 to
suit the selected video source
1. One Composite and one S-Video connector become inputs to the Progressive Scan Module PSM192 when this option is fitted
2. The BNC connectors carry the analog progressively scanned output from PSM192 when this option is fitted
inputs and outputs
• Two Composite and two S-Video outputs
(1)
• Two multi-standard Component video
outputs, one using RCA
phono and one BNC
connectors
(2)
for
best picture
quality
• DVI 1.0 digital
progressively
scanned video
output when optional
Progressive Scan
Module PSM192 is fitted
• Three digital audio outputs (two coaxial
SPDIF and one optical)
• TAGtronic Synchronisation Link T2L, input
and output for daisychaining
• Enhanced TAGtronic Communications Bus,
input and output for daisychaining
ease of use
upgrade paths
• Optional Progressive Scan Module
PSM192 for progressively scanned
analog and digital video outputs from
DVDs and from external Composite
and S-Video sources
• Prepared for DVD-Audio, hardware
and software upgrade required
• Operating software upgrades,
distributed via the Internet using the
Enhanced TAGtronic Communications
Bus
construction
Enhanced TAGtronic
Communications Bus support
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regional coding
Regional coding has been defined by the developers of the DVD standard (the licensors) to
protect the sequential patterns of distribution for the motion picture producers’ copyrighted
works. In line with these copy protection laws, your DVD32FLR has been configured for one
of six regions (1 to 6), dependent upon the country of destination. The region of your
DVD32FLR is clearly shown on the packaging beside the mains operating voltage and
frequency, and can also be obtained from the information screen via the setup menu.
Simply press menu, 5 and a screen, similar to the one shown below, appears:
player information
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mmooddeell :: DDVVDD3322FFLLRR
sseerriiaall nnuummbbeerr :: DDVVDD--......
rreeggiioonnaall ccooddee :: 22
ssooffttwwaarree vveerrssiioonn :: VV......
In the example above, the DVD32FLR is set to region code 2.
We know that you are keen to get your DVD32FLR working. This section describes the
connections required to make your DVD32FLR fully functional and have you viewing your
favourite movies as quickly as possible. Refer to page 2 for diagrams to help you find your
way around your DVD32FLR
(1)
.
Make sure that all components of your audio-visual system are disconnected from the AC
supply whenever you change any connections.
Please keep the original packing and use it whenever your DVD32FLR is transported.
Shipping without the appropriate transit protection will invalidate your warranty.
...regional coding
before you start
positioning
Your DVD32FLR 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
DVD32FLR near any heat sources such as radiators or in direct sunlight.
1. Throughout the instruction manual, bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels of your DVD32FLR and Remote
Do not expose your DVD32FLR to dripping or splashing liquids. Do not place
objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on or near to it.
Do not place the DVD32FLR on top of the AV32R (or other electronics), it will harm both
products because of restricted ventilation.
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connecting
Using the cable supplied, connect the socket on the back of your DVD32FLR to
an AC supply outlet. The player will automatically enter standby when the
power is applied, press any button on the front panel or the system remote
(see ‘remote control’ on page 14) to bring it out of standby. The blue power LED will come
on, followed by ‘SELFTEST’ then the software version, shown on the front panel display.
Your DVD32FLR has three different types of video output; COMPONENT VIDEO
(1)
, S-VIDEO
(2)
and COMPOSITE VIDEO. By definition, Component video will give better quality than S-
Video, which in turn will give much better quality than Composite video. You should therefore
use the highest quality video type which your video display device or video processor can
support, and connect directly from your DVD32FLR using high quality video cables (for
example our F3-10-SVID S-Video cable or our F3-10-VID Composite/Component cable).
When the optional Progressive Scan Module PSM192 is fitted it provides progressively
scanned video outputs in digital form on the DVI connector and in analog form on the BNC
component connectors. The analog progressively scanned outputs can be configured as
component YPbPr or RGB format with sync on green.
If you use the DVD32FLR with the TAG McLaren AV32R you can also connect the output
labelled ‘sync’ on the AV32R to the input labelled T2Link in on your DVD32FLR using a high
quality analogue cable, such as our F3-10-ANA. This connection provides synchronisation
between the AV32R and DVD32FLR which, when enabled
(1)
, further enhances the sound
quality produced by the AV32R. The DVD32FLR will also work with your AV32R without this
connection so you could activate the T2Link at a later stage.
Your DVD32FLR is shipped with a shorting plug in the T2Link (Sync) input. It is recommended
that the shorting plug be left in place if no T2Link connection to the AV32R is made, for best
sound quality.
power connection
video display connection
surround sound (audio visual) processor connection
Your DVD32FLR has two types of digital output; Two coaxial SPDIF (called DIGITALOUTPUT 1
and 2) and one OPTICAL. We recommend using one of the coaxial connections for best
sound quality. Using a high quality digital interconnect, such as our F3-10-DIG, connect the
DIGITAL OUTPUT 1 or 2 of your DVD32FLR to a digital input on your AV processor.
1. If you intend to use Component video for best video quality, the picture may appear in false colours until your DVD32FLR has been setup correctly
2. S-Video is also available on the Y (luminance) and Pb (chroma) ‘component’ connectors to achieve a higher quality S-Video connection (compared
to the standard S-Video connector)
TAGtronic Synchronisation Link (T2Link)
1. Refer to the AV32R user manual for instructions on how to enable the T2Link
ATTENTION:
Remove the shorting plug when using the TAGtronic Synchronisation Link,
otherwise the link will not function.
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controlling the DVD32FLR
Your DVD32FLR is supplied with a backlit system-remote
(2)
, suitable
for controlling all the main functions of your complete home cinema,
for day to day operation. For more details see the following pages.
The backlit system-remote is designed to
control your complete home cinema system.
The system-remote comes preprogrammed
and ready to use for many TAG McLaren
Audio products, including the TAG
McLaren av processor AV32R, five-channel
amplifier 100x5R, three-channel amplifier
250x3R and your DVD player DVD32FLR.
Other devices which are not
preprogrammed to work with the systemremote will need to be ‘learnt’. To program
the system-remote for other devices, you
will need the original remote control for the
unit you wish to control. Details of how to
program the system-remote are included at
the end of this manual.
The DVD32FLR has a standby mode which can be entered by
pressing standby either on the front panel or Remote
(1)
. The blue
power LED will be dimmed and the display switched off. Normal
operation may be resumed by pressing any button on the front
panel or Remote. You can keep the DVD32FLR in standby for long
periods of time without penalty of a high electricity bill, as the
DVD32FLR includes its own low-current standby transformer and
circuitry.
remote control
inserting batteries
Before using the remote for the first time, you will need to insert the
batteries supplied (be sure to insert the batteries with the polarity as
indicated). For optimum operation you should point the Remote
towards your DVD32FLR when using it. The red Remote active LED on
the front panel flashes when commands are received from the Remote.
system-remote controlling the DVD32FLR
Before you can control the DVD32FLR with
the system-remote you must first select DVD
as the device to control. This is done by
pressing the dvd key in the REMOTE
SELECTION area at the top of the systemremote. The DVD32FLR will remain selected
by the Remote until another unit is chosen
via the REMOTE SELECTION area. Once the
DVD32FLR has been selected, it can be
controlled from the system-remote. A red
light on the front panel of the DVD32FLR
will flash when commands from the systemremote are received, and the ‘DVD’ key in
the REMOTE SELECTION area will light
briefly with each key press.
standby
1. The player enters standby automatically when power is applied
2. The system-remote is identical to the one shipped with the TAG McLaren av processor AV32R
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controlling the DVD32FLR
Overview of the context sensitive keys:
The system-remote, once switched to
operate the DVD32FLR, is a Context Sensitive Remote, meaning keys operate
differently, depending on the content on
your television. What might sound initially
confusing is very intuitive. Just do what you
instinctively would do and you can control
the DVD32FLR with very few keys - a
perfect solution for operating a hiperformance home cinema in the dark.
Example: Playing a DVD requires you to
open the DVD32FLR tray, insert a DVD and
start it after selecting any special function
from the DVD disc menu. The system-remote
lets you do all this by using very few keys,
all located around the remote control’s
central cursor keys. eject opens the tray,
play starts spinning the disc until it reaches
the DVD disc menu
(1)
. (The DVD disc menu
is the page from which you usually select
any special settings, such as audio modes,
subtitles, documentary etc.)
context sensitive remote keys the menu key can call up the DVD disc menu and the DVD32FLR setup
The menu key activates the DVD disc menu, if a DVD is playing. If not playing a disc
(stopped or none loaded) the menu key will activate the DVD32FLR’s setup menu, (just as the
av menu key would activate the AV32R’s setup menu)
(1)
.
1. You need to stop the disc before setup can be activated
1. If the DVD doesn’t automatically invoke the DVD disc menu, the menu key will bring it up
manual selection of the cursor keys
The transport function keys rev, ffw, stop, and pause change their
functionality to the cursor control , , and when the DVD is
within the DVD disc menu. Some DVDs do not allow the DVD32FLR
to detect the presence of the DVD disc menu automatically. In this
case pressing menu for more than two seconds will force the
DVD32FLR to switch over the transport function to the cursor control.
The keys remain in the cursor control state until you press menu
again for more than two seconds. The icon shown opposite will
appear in the top right corner of the picture when cursor control is
manually activated.
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goes back one step
otherwise: skip forward
In DVD disc menu: accepts
menu item otherwise play.
Repetitive pressing selects
DVD32R's status information
pause or in DVD disc
menu: cursor up
Search forward or
in DVD disc menu
cursor right
Opens the
DVD32R door
Stop or in DVD disc menu: cursor down,
or stop if held > 1 second.
Skip backwards
Search backwards or
in DVD disc menu
cursor left
title
Whilst in the DVD disc menu the cursor
keys change their usual function from rev,
ffw, stop and pause to , , and ,
allowing you to navigate through the DVD
disc menu options. Once you have selected
the item you want, simply press the
play=ok key.
If you wish to stop the DVD while in the
disc menu, simply hold down the stop key
for more than one second.
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