contents | 01 02 04 07 10 11 14 18 20 21 controls welcome key features regional coding connecting controlling the DVD32FLR the first time setup main functions playing a DVD (CD) 28 30 37 42 43 44 50 53 TAGtronic Communications Bus test patterns future expansion running in and warming up care and maintenance programming the system-remote technical data acknowledgments dvd player DVD32FLR 9602X 02 | controls 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. controls 01 power/standby LED 02 standby and function buttons 03 disc tray 04 display 05 transport control buttons open/close kHz | 03 standby ­ ­ + + display play search skip PAL 06 remote control active LED 07 remote control window 08 fuse carrier 09 ac supply socket 10 remote relay sockets pause video stop dvd player DVD32FLR 4. 8. 10. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 11 TAGtronic Communications sockets 12 composite video sockets 13 S-Video sockets 14 DVI output socket option 15 component video output sockets CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CAUTION REMOTE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT OPEN DVI OUTPUT OPTION Made in United Kingdom Manufactured by TAG McLaren Audio Ltd. Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom T 2 220-240V ~ 50-60Hz Fuse: T1A L 250V Double insulated: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. LINK IN IN-C serial number IN-S PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPTION OUT-2 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. ANALOG AUDIO OPTION IN OUT SURR.LEFT CENTRE LEFT 16 option 17 option 18 TAGtronic Synchronisation Link sockets 19 digital audio output sockets 20 analog audio option OUT IN OUT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (G) (B) (R) OUT-1 COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO BUS this product complies with 21 CFR §1010 Y PB PR OPTION 1 2 3 SURR.RIGHT SUB RIGHT D I G I TA L O U T P U T 9. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 04 | welcome welcome | 05 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. 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. dvd player DVD32FLR with our award winning av processor AV32R 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. Pushing technological boundaries; TAG McLaren's F1 electronics Dr Udo Zucker 06 | welcome key features heading | 07 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! Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren dvd transport DVD32FLR 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. 08 | key features heading 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 key heading features ease of use · 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 | 09 key building blocks · 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 construction · 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 · SorbothaneTM mounting feet for best vibration isolation 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 Enhanced TAGtronic Communications Bus support 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. 2. One Composite and one S-Video connector become inputs to the Progressive Scan Module PSM192 when this option is fitted The BNC connectors carry the analog progressively scanned output from PSM192 when this option is fitted 10 | regional heading coding connecting heading 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). | 11 ...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 _______________________________________ model : serial number : regional code : software version : DVD32FLR DVD-... 2 V... before you start 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. 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. In the example above, the DVD32FLR is set to region code 2. 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. 1. Throughout the instruction manual, bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels of your DVD32FLR and Remote 12 | connecting surround sound (audio visual) processor connection connecting | 13 power connection 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 two types of digital output; Two coaxial SPDIF (called DIGITAL OUTPUT 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. TAGtronic Synchronisation Link (T 2Link) video display connection 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 SVideo, 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. ATTENTION: Remove the shorting plug when using the TAGtronic Synchronisation Link, otherwise the link will not function. 1. 2. 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 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) 1. Refer to the AV32R user manual for instructions on how to enable the T 2Link 14 | controlling the DVD32FLR system-remote The backlit system-remote is designed to control your complete home cinema system. The system-remote comes ...