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contents | 1 4 6 7 8 9 controls welcome safety first / when you need additional assistance preparing your remote control - installing batteries connectivity analog audio inputs ................................................9 5.1 analog bypass ..................................................9 digital audio inputs..................................................9 TAGtronic Sync Link...............................................10 AC-3 RF Laserdisc interface ....................................10 composite video inputs...........................................11 S-video inputs .......................................................11 audio outputs main zone ........................................12 audio outputs zone 2 .............................................12 speaker positioning ...............................................13 analog and digital tape outputs ..............................14 TAGtronic Bus routing ............................................15 DAB digital radio antenna......................................15 action switches......................................................16 external infrared receiver connections......................17 composite video outputs .........................................18 S-video outputs......................................................18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 on screen display video standard & signal conversion basic system set-up: an example switching on / standby controlling remotely front panel display in operation status screen: all essential user settings at a glance source selection volume control - main & zone 2 changing volume...................................................25 changing between main and zone 2 .......................25 start volume ..........................................................25 maximum volume ..................................................25 2 | contents 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 mute and partial mute (attenuation) balance (front/rear, left/right) surround modes & initial modes THX post processing THX Cinema, THX Ultra2 and THX Music THX Surround EX surround modes mono, direct, bypass, HDCD ..................................33 stereo, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II ..................................34 DTS Neo:6, TAG McLaren Surround, party...............35 Dolby Digital, MPEG-2, DTS, DTS ES 6.1 .................36 DTS 96 / 24, Multi-channel....................................37 38 39 39 40 height channel audio channel indicator: audio status tuning the LFE or subwoofer level cursor assigmenment balance ...............................................................40 Pro Logic II Music ..................................................40 AV32R DAB digital radio tuning..............................40 T32R tuning via TAGtronic Bus ................................40 quick settings .......................................................41 42 The AV32R set-up menu : introduction 44 first time set-up wizard 45 Change Set-up night mode ...........................................................45 front panel configuration ........................................46 front panel brightness ............................................47 on-screen configuration ..........................................48 radiotext display ...................................................48 video inputs configuration ......................................49 analog audio inputs configuration ...........................50 digital audio input configuration .............................52 TAGtronic Sync Link configuration ...........................53 When to Use Height Speaker..................................54 5.1 analog bypass configuration/trim .....................55 source input key assignments on remote ...................56 loudspeaker definition and calibration .....................57 mode dependent speaker trims ...............................59 distance between back speakers .............................59 contents | 3 subwoofer types ....................................................60 LFE cut-off frequency ..............................................60 THX boundary gain compensation...........................60 bass redirection rules .............................................61 speaker calibration................................................62 alternative listening position....................................62 5.1 replay through 7.1 loudspeakers .......................63 64 TMREQ TAG McLaren Room EQ for details see separate TMREQ manual main zone / zone 2 configuration ...........................65 Dolby Headphone .................................................65 Dolby Pro Logic IIx configuration .............................66 NTSC/ PAL latency offset .......................................67 OSD on composite and S-video...............................67 PSM192: connections and settings ..........................68 DAB digital radio ..................................................71 action switches......................................................74 75 TAGtronic Bus in and out of standby .............................................75 sending remote commands via AV32R .....................76 controlling (multiple) amplifiers................................77 corresponding with DVD32/DVD192 & T32R ............78 81 hardware and software upgrades how to enable a new software option ......................82 83 87 89 90 programming the remote upgrading the AV32R's software running in, warming up, cleaning and service acknowledgements 4 | controls controls | 5 Sp ecif ica ti on sh own ma y v ar y fo r diffe rent count ries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 power / standby indicator input selection buttons mode / standby buttons function buttons display volume knob remote command receiver window 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 power button special status indicators remote command acknowledge indicator fuse carrier (1) action switches (1) external remote in/out DAB Digital Radio antenna - option 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 (1) composite video in/out sockets back channel output sockets digital output socket(s) analog output sockets (5.1) 5.1 analog bypass ac supply socket TAGtronic Communications Bus 22 23 24 25 S-Video in/out sockets digital input sockets TAGtronic Synchronisation Link T 2L digital output 2 - optional AC-3 RF input for Laserdiscs 26 tape monitor 27 analog input sockets, incl. tape input only available if your AV32R `Dual Processor' is equipped with the `7.1' option 1. 6 | welcome welcome to 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 in the world. 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 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 world-beating 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 Audio's aim is perfection combined with aesthetic delight and solid build quality ­ a rare combination in hi-fi. Enjoy ... Dr. Udo Zucker safety first / when you need additional assistance safety first | 7 before you start Make sure that all components of your audio-visual system are disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any connections. The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in; the next will release it. Check that the power button is out so that power is off. The AV32R `Dual Processor' is designed to run warm during normal operation. Please ensure that there is adequate ventilation above and below the unit. Do not place anything on top of your AV32R `Dual Processor'! Do not place your AV32R `Dual Processor' on top of any electronic product (or hot surface), it will warm both products because of restricted ventilation. We recommend that you do not place your AV32R `Dual Processor' near any heat sources such as radiators or in direct sunlight. Do not expose your AV32R `Dual Processor' to dripping or splashing liquids. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on or near it. Do not connect the AC cable, supplied, until you have completed all connections. when you need additional assistance To maximize the performance from your AV32R `Dual Processor', 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. In case you need any support, remember: · refer to the on screen help, available from the on screen display · ask your TAG McLaren Audio retailer for assistance · contact our Helpdesk@tagmclaren.com by email, using either the English or German language · refer to the Discussion Forum at www.tagmclaren.com to share your specific issue with others For on-line help select the ? using the cursor keys, followed by ok(1). 1. Throughout the manual, bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels of your AV32R `Dual Processor' or the remote. 8 | preparing the remote control installing batteries The AV32R `Dual Processor' is supplied with a `learning' remote. This is supplied pre-programmed for TAG McLaren Audio home cinema products, but may easily be re-programmed to control other devices using an infra-red remote within your home audio and audio-visual system. The remote uses four AAA 1.5 V batteries. These are supplied with the AV32R `Dual Processor'. To open the battery compartment, push the latch forward towards the top of the remote, and lift the latch up. Make sure that batteries are inserted in the correct orientation, with the + and ­ markings on the batteries match those in the battery compartment(1). To close the battery cover, slide it straight back in (towards the top of the remote) and push down until it clicks into place. 1. Make sure you do not press any keys on the remote during battery changing, as you will lose any user- programmed functions. For more information about programming the remote, please refer to page 87 `programming the remote'. connectivity: audio sources Please have a look at the rear panel of your AV32R `Dual Processor' and you will see many potential connections can be made to your AV32R `Dual Processor'. Fortunately these connections can be separated in logical groups which are described in the following paragraphs: | 9 audio inputs You can connect analog (stereo and 5.1) and digital audio signals. stereo analog inputs Your AV32R `Dual Processor' has six, electrically identical analog inputs at the rear, labelled for convenience TV, VCR, SAT, TUNER, AUX, TAPE. L L R TAPE AUX TUNER SAT VCR TV R ANALOG INPUT 5.1 bypass The AV32R `Dual Processor' offers a 5.1 BYPASS, which is also configurable as three stereo inputs. The 5.1 BYPASS is a true 5.1 analog bypass with analog volume control, allowing the direct connection of DVD Audio or multichannel SACD players. SR 5.1 BYPASS SL SUB C R L Signals connected to the 5.1 Bypass will not be digitised, therefore no processing beside analog volume control will be possible. All analog inputs use phono sockets and should be connected using good-quality, screened, analog audio cable, such as our Cable AvantGarde analog interconnect. SPDIF digital audio inputs Your AV32R `Dual Processor' has five digital audio inputs using the SPDIF interface standard. They are labelled for convenience DVD, CD, LD, MD and DAB. The inputs labelled DVD, CD, and LD use phono sockets and should be connected using a digital cable. The inputs DAB and MD use optical TOSLINK connectors. DAB MD DVD CD SYNC LD D I G I TA L I N P U T Cable AvantGarde offers good-quality, screened, coaxial digital interconnects with phono and BNC connectors or a combination of both. 10 | connectivity: TAGtronic Sync Link / AC-3 RF Laserdisc TAGtronic Sync Link (1) The stability of the timing of digital data has a dramatic effect on sound quality. When designing digital to analog converters, it is vital to have a stable digital clock as close to the converter electronics as possible. The best place for an ultra-low-jitter clock is within the audio-visual processor itself, but it is conventionally located in the source from which the digital data is sent. The AV32R `Dual Processor' incorporates sophisticated electronics which enable it to `drive' the source clock of products equipped with this technology to provide the correct data rate to the converters. By a process called `re-clocking', the jitter in the digital audio data is dramatically reduced. To enable this feature, the TAGtronic Sync Link SYNC connector must be connected to the appropriate SYNC connector of the digital audio source using a high-quality analog interconnect. The sync output software must also be enabled using the on-screen set-up menu system, for details see page 53. SYNC AC-3 RF Laserdisc interface If you want to play NTSC Laserdiscs encoded in Dolby Digital, you will need the optional AC-3 RF interface. This interface converts the Radio Frequency (RF)-encoded information stored on the Laserdisc into an SPDIF-compatible Dolby Digital bitstream, allowing the AV32R `Dual Processor' then to decode this data in the same way as if the signal had come from a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital. If the AC-3 RF Laserdic interface option is installed, it uses the phono connector COAXIAL OUTPUT(1) as the 2 (AC-3 RF) input. COAXIAL OUTPUT 1 2 (AC-3 RF) 1. When the interface is not fitted, this socket is available as a second coaxial COAX OUT 2/RF connectivity: video sources video inputs The AV32R `Dual Processor' can process analog Composite video and S-video signals. | 11 Composite video The AV32R `Dual Processor' has four 75 Ohm Composite video inputs at the rear, labelled for convenience TV-C, VCR-C, LD-C and SAT-C. All inputs, except SAT-C are electrically identical - SAT-C has been modified to accept video signals with high DC offset, a signal degradation found in some satellite receivers. OUT VCR-C TV-C + OSD LD-C SAT-C COMPOSITE S-video The AV32R `Dual Processor' has four 75 Ohm Mini-DIN S-video inputs at the rear, labelled for convenience VCR-S, DVD-S, LD-S and SAT-S. All inputs, except SAT-S are electrically identical - SAT-S has been modified to accept video signals with high DC offset, a signal degradation found in some satellite receivers. D BOX-S TV-S OUT VCR-S DVD-S OUT +OSD S-VIDEO LD-S SAT-S 12 | connectivity: main zone / zone 2 heading audio outputs The AV32R `Dual Processor' can offer up to 7.1 channels(1). main connections The RIGHT, CENTRE, LEFT, SURR RIGHT, SURR LEFT, BACK RIGHT, BACK LEFT and SUBwoofer phono outputs are lowimpedance line-level outputs, buffered to be able to drive long cables or several inputs in parallel if required. These should be connected to your amplifier(s) using goodquality, screened, analog audio cable such as our Cable AvantGarde F3-10-ANA analog interconnect. BACK BACK RIGHT LEFT SURR. SURR. LEFT CENTRE LEFT SURR. RIGHT SUB RIGHT ANALOG OUTPUT zone 2 You can assign the left/right or surround left/right or surround back left/right outputs to a second zone: zone 2. This is particularly interesting, if your AV32R `Dual Processor' has 7.1 output channels but you currently only use a 5.1speaker set-up. See page 65 for more details, how to make the assignment. You can switch between main zone and zone 2 by pressing the shift key followed by VOL+ or VOL- . The AV32R `Dual Processor' will indicate zone 2 in the front panel display by replacing VOL with ZN2. More details to zone switching can be found on page 25. The AV32R `Dual Processor' will allow you to control power amplifiers, connected via the TAGtronic Bus, for each zone differently, for more details, see page 77. Potential applications for zone 2 are: · connection of headphones to the surround back channels, using a 5.1 home cinema set-up otherwise · second listening position, used for listening to two-channel music at the other end of a 7.1 cinema layout. 1. If your AV32R is equipped with the back channel option - otherwise there will only be 5.1 channels connectivity: loudspeakers heading speaker positioning With the exception of the subwoofer and the height channel speaker, all loudspeakers should be arranged around your normal viewing / listening position, forming an approximate circle. Do not worry if you are unable to position your loudspeakers at equal distances from your preferred listening position, the AV32R `Dual Processor' can be set up to take account of different distances. The subwoofer can be placed almost anywhere, but we recommend you experiment to obtain the best results. | 13 1 2 1 3 6 3 5 4 4 1. front left and right loudspeaker Position your front loudspeakers so as to obtain a good stereo image for normal music reproduction as well as good sound location for multi-channel modes 2. centre loudspeaker A front centre loudspeaker allows more realistic reproduction of dialogue and central sounds and a wider range of seating positions. The centre loudspeaker should ideally be placed at the same height as the left and right loudspeakers, immediately above or below the television. Do not compromise on the quality of the centre loudspeaker; it is most important to a good home cinema system as it carries all the dialogue. 3. surround loudspeakers `5.1' home cinema uses one or preferably two rear loudspeakers in addition to your existing front left, right and centre loudspeakers to give excellent reproduction of ambient sound and cinema effects. 4. back channel loudspeaker(1) Your AV32R `Dual Processor' allows you to add one or two back channel loudspeakers for added depth, spacious ambience and sound localization. You might need to move your standard left and right surround loudspeakers forward in order to generate the most impressive surround sound. Place the loudspeakers to have the sound perfectly surrounding you without `breaking up' when moving from one surround speaker to the other. 5. subwoofer Bass performance will be improved by adding a subwoofer. This is useful for reproducing special cinema effects, especially where a dedicated LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel is available, such as with Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround-encoded discs. 6. height channel loudspeaker(1) The AV32R `Dual Processor 7.1' is one of the first processors offering a height channel, making sure that sound intended to fly over you, will no longer fly through you. Movies especially mixed with height channel information, and many mixed in THX Surround EX (Dolby EX) or DTS-ES 6.1 will benefit from this enhancement(2). Information, intended for the height channel, is matrix encoded in the surround back and centre channel. If you activate the height channel, the BACK RIGHT SURR. output will be assigned to the output of the height channel matrix decoder. If you want to run two back channels in addition to the height channel, then you need to connect both back channel loudspeakers via two power amplifier channels to BACK LEFT SURR. 1. 2. If your AV32R is equipped with the `7.1' option - otherwise there will only be 5.1 channels THX Surround EX (Dolby EX) and DTS-ES 6.1 recordings provide an additional back channel, which the AV32R `Dual Processor 7.1' can route to go to a left and right surround back speaker, if the height channel is not activated. 14 |