cd drawer display control buttons power button open/close play pause DISC PLAY PAUSE REPEAT ALL TO STEP PRE-EMP ERROR A­B 88 88 INDEX 88: 88 TOTAL TIME REM stop -- track + PROGRAM TRACKS cd player CD20R contents 0 2 welcome 0 8 key features 1 0 getting started 1 2 playing cds 1 4 selecting tracks 1 6 repeat play 1 8 display options 1 9 programming 2 3 editing stored program 2 5 de-emphasis 2 6 outputs 2 7 running in and warming up 2 8 care and maintenance made in United Kingdom serial number power LED remote control window fuse carrier digital output socket audio output sockets 220-240V ~ 50-60Hz Fuse: T1A L 250V COAXIAL OUTPUT spdif 75 ohm OUTPUT 1 2 left CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT right this product complies with 21 CFR §1010 CDR 1234567 cd player CD20R 3 0 technical data 3 4 international standards ac supply socket Specification shown may var y for different countries welcome to a new partnership . . i n h i - p e r fo r m a n c e , h i - f i d e l i t y All TAG companies perpetually strive for, and achieve, excellence and highperformance in every area of their business. These qualities are demonstrated in the fastidious standards that make TAG Heuer Derek Scotland (on the left) ­ Technical Director Peter Stevens ­ Chief Industrial Designer Dr. Zucker ­ Chief Executive TAG McLaren Audio has been created with celebrating a TAG McLaren victor y one aim in mind: to produce the best highfidelity audio and audio-visual systems available. Now the first fruits of that Now, this blend of talent and expertise has been combined with the award-winning experience of Audiolab to create a company with a technical advantage and access to resources second-to-none in the high end audio industry TAG McLaren Audio. Throughout the F3 Series development process, quality, performance and reliability have been paramount, resulting in unparalleled performance, operational excellence and sheer listening pleasure. alliance are ready ­ a unique new range of audio products. watches some of the world's most admired; in the teamwork that makes TAG McLaren's motor racing team one of the most successful in Formula One; and in the advanced electronics technology that makes TAG Electronic Systems the first choice for many Formula One constructors and high-performance car makers. 03 welcome welcome accurate reproduction stable internal clock Digital recording is quite insensitive to data losses, such as a scratch on a disc. However, rebuilding the recorded music exactly, even from a perfect digital recording, is a complex task which is often not appreciated and has only recently been fully understood. Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio cd player CD20R. high-quality transport mechanism The timing of the data is as important as the data itself.Timing inaccuracy, known as `jitter', is responsible for a wide range of subtle distortions. In the CD20R, jitter is reduced to an absolute technical minimum using a very stable electronic clock which is synchronised to the CD data stream to provide accurate timing. digital filtering cd player CD20R We are convinced it will give you many hours of listening pleasure. You already know about the undoubted virtues of Compact Discs (CDs) ­ their convenience, ruggedness and long, uninterrupted playing time ­ but, up to now, you may have been disappointed by the sound quality when you play them. At TAG McLaren Audio we understand exactly what needs to be done to get the best sound from a CD. 04 To minimise any corruption of data being read from the CD, the CD20R has a heavyduty transport mechanism and the laser, which reads the data from the CD, has fast digital servo control to ensure that it follows the CD tracks as accurately as possible.The specially-designed Sorbothane® sonic isolation feet help the servo to track accurately by minimising the vibration that reaches the mechanism. By its nature, digital data generates unwanted, high-frequency noise when it is converted back to the analogue domain (which is what our ears can hear). Even though the noise frequency is way above the threshold of human hearing, it has unpleasant effects on the sound due to what audio engineers call `intermodulation'. To remove this noise, the CD20R uses a 05 welcome welcome digital filter which is made more effective by oversampling and noise shaping the data. This technique separates the noise from the music by multiplying the data rate 128 times. high resolution automatic de-emphasis If an original recording was made with pre-emphasis the CD20R will switch on de-emphasis automatically to take advantage of it. digital output CD20R is a `no-compromise' design using high-quality, high-stability, components to send a smooth, clean signal to your amplifier for excellent sound quality. The analogue output terminals are duplicated for your convenience. easy control The CD20R provides you with hi-fidelity sound coupled to the convenience of the Compact Disc. The digital signal represents the original music as rapidly changing groups of bits (i.e. the `zeros' and `ones' understood by computers). More bits in each group allow a more accurate representation of the music information during processing. The CD20R uses 20 bits (four bits more than a CD's original recording), which results in higher signal resolution and more precise sound details. In the CD20R, the digital data stream coming from the CD is available at the digital output socket.This enables you to make digital recordings using a digital recorder, such as a DAT or MiniDisc. high-quality analogue output With all our effort on the digital side (and we have only listed a few topics here), we have not forgotten the analogue music reproduction, which is as important as the recovery of the music from the digital domain.The analogue circuit in the Controls on the front panel and on the remote control make the CD20R easy and convenient to operate. Our engineers have made sure that you cannot damage your CD20R, or your discs, should you accidentally operate the wrong control. The CD20R offers you sophisticated facilities to repeat tracks or specified sections of a CD, and allows you to program your choice of tracks in any sequence.You can also edit the program after you've entered it. 07 06 key features key features · Single bit, digital to analogue converter with 20 bit resolution and 128 times oversampling `Straight Line Technology' links the digital to analogue converter to the audio output High-quality, high-stability components High-stability transport mechanism with digital servo control, visco-elastic silicone rubber suspension, 3-beam laser and linear motor Low-noise master clock Back-lit LCD display to show information about the CD being played and CD20R functions. Operation by front panel or remote control Remote control also operates selected TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series amplifiers and preamplifiers Microprocessor control with computer logic to prevent damage and reduce the number of key presses Sophisticated programming facilities allow up to 59 tracks to be played in any order, including repetitions · · Programs may be edited after they have been entered Repeat tracks or specified sections of a CD Two low-impedance stereo audio outputs SPDIF 75 coaxial digital output Sorbothane® sonic isolation feet, specially designed by TAG McLaren Audio(1) · · · · · · · · · · · · 1. For the very best performance we recommend that our units are placed on individual shelves and are not stacked one on top of another 08 09 getting started getting started We know you are keen to get your CD20R working. This section will have you listening to your favourite CD as quickly as possible. If you fold out the front cover of this manual you will locate diagrams which will help you find your way around your CD20R(1). open drawer Press the open/close button(6). The CD drawer will slide open. The first time you open the CD drawer you will find a transit mat which protects the CD transport mechanism while the player is being moved. Remove the transit mat from the drawer and keep it with the packaging. Put the transit mat back in the CD drawer whenever you move your CD20R(7). open/close before you start Make sure that all the components of your audio system are disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any connections. play a cd amplifier connection Use a good-quality, screened phono-phono audio cable to connect the phono sockets marked OUTPUT(2) left and right on the back of your CD20R to the corresponding CD inputs of your amplifier(3). Make sure the amplifier's volume is turned down and the CD input is selected. Put a CD in the drawer with its label facing up. Press the play button to close the drawer and start the CD playing. Turn up the volume on your amplifier, sit back and enjoy the music. Feel free to experiment with the controls. You cannot damage the CD or the CD20R if you press the wrong button. 1. 2. 3. Throughout this instruction manual (except in titles), bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels and display of your CD20R The output sockets are duplicated for your convenience. OUTPUT 1 and 2 are electrically identical If your amplifier does not have an input labelled CD, you can usually connect to an input labelled AUX or LINE instead play power connection Check that the power button is out so that power is off when you plug in(4). Using the cable supplied, connect the socket on the back of your CD20R to an AC supply outlet. For the best sound quality, we recommend that you do not use multi-plug adaptors. 4 . The power button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in, the next will release it 5. If there is already a CD in the CD20R then, after a few seconds, the display will show the number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD instead of the word DISC You can use the button on the front panel or on the remote control Install the transit mat with the tape facing upwards and in line with the direction of movement of the drawer switch on Press the power button in. The blue power LED will come on and the display window will light up and show the word DISC(5). 6. 7. 10 11 playing cds playing cds Your CD20R can be operated by using the buttons on the front panel or by using the remote control supplied(1). The remote control also operates selected TAG McLaren Audio integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers. pause Press the pause button to interrupt the playing of the CD. PAUSE appears on the display while playing is paused. This function remembers which part of the CD was playing when you pressed the button. Press pause again, or press play, to restart at exactly the same place. pause open drawer Press the open/close button to open the CD drawer(2). You can now put a CD in the drawer (make sure its label is facing up). Press the button again to close the drawer. The drawer will close automatically after about three minutes. open/close stop Press the stop button to stop the CD playing. This function does not remember which part of the CD was playing when you pressed the button and clears any repeat settings (see page 16). stop cd recognition A few seconds after the CD is loaded, the display will show the table of contents, referred to as TOC, which consists of the total number of tracks and total playing time of the CD. If the CD is not loaded correctly or is faulty, the word ERROR will be shown on the display for about three seconds, followed by the word DISC. If this happens, open the drawer and re-seat the CD. play Press the play button to start the CD playing. The TRACK number, TIME(3) and the word PLAY will appear on the display. Play will start at the first track and go on to the end of the CD. If you press play while a track is playing, the CDT20R will return to the beginning of the track and start playing it again. If the drawer is open, pressing play will close it. play 1. Some buttons have special functions when pressed for more than two seconds (see pages 14 and 19). Unless you want to use these functions you should not hold any button down for longer than two seconds If you are using your CD20R for the first time, please read the notes about the transit mat on page 11 See page 18 for more information about the TIME display 2. 3. 12 13 selecting tracks selecting tracks Buttons on the remote control allow you to select tracks and to search through tracks as they play. The track + and track ­ buttons are duplicated on the front panel of your CD20R. For optimum performance from the remote control, you must point it towards the remote control pickup window on the front panel. direct entry Press a number button to go directly to a specific track on the CD. The number you have selected will be shown on the display. If the number is flashing you can enter another digit(3). The first digit will flash five times before the track ...