operating manual contents | 01 version v3.7x 09/02 02 controls 04 welcome 13 getting started 17 remote control 18 tuning methods 23 storing/recalling stations 25 mode controls 27 general controls 29 RDS functions 33 timer functions 35 go to sleep with the T32R 36 menu functions 43 TAGtronic Bus 44 fm antenna 45 am antenna 46 DAB antenna 47 outputs 49 record level setting 50 TAGtronic Bus 51 running in and warming up 52 care and maintenance 54 technical data 60 international standards 6468K Tuner AvantGarde T32R s controls controls 01 power/standby LED mode buttons station buttons band selection buttons display manual tuning knob remote control active LED remote control window power button mute LED tuning button next tuning button previous fuse carrier TA G t r o n i c C o m m u n i c a t i o n s s o c k e t s Receiver Data Interface (RDI) audio output socket am antenna connections fm antenna connections DAB antenna connection DAB digital audio output ac supply socket 03 1. 2. MODE 3. S TAT I O N 4. BAND 5. D I G I TA L A N D A N A L O G R E C E P T I O N 6. TUNE 7. 8. 9. 02 03 04 05 06 07 mono muting if width hi-blend data info antenna display 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 3 6 9 store fm mw lw dab source alarm total time remain memory signal tuning dB k b/s news traffic info general info stereo muting hi-blend rds drc pty tp eon ...Holst-The Planets previous next 08 09 10 11 12 tuner T32R 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 11. 10. 17. 13 14 15 220-240V ~ 50-60Hz Fuse: T1A L 250V Double insulated: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. DAB MODULE (OPTION) digital output spdif 75 ohm eiaj RDI output DAB antenna 50 ohm left CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NOT OPEN DO AUDIO OUTPUT FM ANTENNA 75 ohm am loop AM ANTENNA external ground am antenna 16 17 18 19 20 21 C O M M U N I C AT I O N S in out right 1 made in United Kingdom serial number 1 2 2 3 receiver data inter face antenna This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation the condition that this device does not cause harmful interferen cable is subject to ce. tuner T32R 21. 02 20. 19. 18. welcome welcome to Dr. Udo Zucker ­ CEO TAG McLaren Audio Pushing technological boundaries; TAG McLaren's F1 electronics 04 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 audio and automotive engineers whose heritage of award-winning hi-fi and world-beating electronic control systems is envied by many and equalled by few. welcome T32R: beauty in all details 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 we are delivering. It is our technical expertise, combined with the strongest desire to be the best, which has produced this leading-edge, hitechnology tuner T32R. Never before has there been a tuner with such immense performance, flexibility and adaptability, and that sounds so good yet is so simple to use.Whether you simply want to listen to your favourite station or discover the joy of Digital Radio, we are convinced that with the T32R, you will never be disappointed. Dr Udo Zucker 05 welcome Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren tuner T32R. tuner T32R s The sky is full of radio signals. Criss-crossing land and sea the world over are a whole host of analog and, increasingly now, digitally-encoded radio signals which carry an enormous variety of sounds. A tuner will allow you to make the most of these signals, whether they be music, news, discussions, plays or live broadcasts that may never be repeated.The T32R will bring into your home all of these programmes, with minimal distortion and coloration, complementing even the most sophisticated of audio systems. 06 welcome The T32R is a fully remote-controllable, high-precision tuner, built to the most demanding standards, which allows you to choose any radio programme and keep it precisely locked in tune. It has been designed for both the present and the future; along with traditional FM and AM reception, the T32R is fully compatible with Digital Radio (often referred to as DAB(1) digital audio broadcasting), providing an all-format radio receiver solution in one unit. The biggest news in radio of late is Digital Audio Broadcasting ­ the most significant advance in radio technology since the introduction of FM stereo. Digital Radio provides high-quality sound, combined with virtually interference-free reception.With analog broadcasts, signal interference can result in high distortion ­ not so with Digital Radio. If the signal is strong enough to be received, then the reception and sound reproduction will be ideal, with no hiss, crackle, interference or other such distractions spoiling your listening enjoyment. On the T32R, radio text is shown on the unit's display, or can be directed to your television if you have a TAG McLaren Audio audio-visual processor in your hi-fi system. Station location is quick and simple, using either the automatic scanning facility or the large, manual tuning knob which lets you feel the precise tuning steps. Signal strength and tuning indicators help optimize reception and the 99 station memories make it easy to return to your favourite stations at the touch of a button. 1. The DAB reception module is an option for the T32R. If you do not have this option, but are interested, please contact your nearest TAG McLaren Audio retailer for further information 07 welcome Controls on the front panel and Remote Control, coupled with the intuitive display layout, make the T32R easy and convenient to operate. Connecting the T32R to other TAG McLaren Audio products via the TAGtronic Communications Bus enables it to form a core part of a complete home entertainment system. No longer will a tuner be thought of as simply a radio ­ the T32R redefines tuner technology, seamlessly integrating into the global home entertainment environment. geographical location, you may occasionally need to listen to lower-quality broadcasts from weaker FM signals.To help you get the best from these signals we have provided additional features including narrow IF selection, a mono-only function and a stereo hi-blend filter.To further increase the flexibility of your T32R and to enable you to listen to both terrestrial (via external antenna) and cable-transmitted programmes, we have included two FM antenna inputs. Radio Data System (RDS) key features hi-fidelity fm reception With a strong FM (Frequency Modulated) signal, your T32R will give you hi-fidelity reproduction of the sound just as intended by the artist and broadcaster. However, we haven't forgotten that due to your 08 In addition to high-quality FM reception, the T32R will also decode RDS messages and information, which allows the convenient display of station names instead of a basic frequency. Other RDS features include news, information, traffic report facilities and much more besides. welcome Digital Radio (option) Digital Radio (DAB) reception ­ the digital future of radio. If your T32R has the optional DAB module fitted, you will be able to receive Digital Radio.With Digital Radio you get pure, clear, noise-free sound ­ all the time. Furthermore, digital broadcasting uses the airwaves very efficiently, which means broadcasters can transmit a wider range of programmes. Digital Radio can provide, on top of the radio programme, a host of additional services such as valuable background information or supporting facts. Our software-upgradable DAB receiver module is based on the latest technology, which is made available to TAG McLaren Audio's requirements by leading company Bosch Multimedia Systems in Germany. It is capable of receiving DAB transmissions on both band III (174 MHz - 240 MHz) and Lband (1452 MHz - 1492 MHz) using a common 50 antenna. It supports all known DAB modes (I, II, III and IV), features high selectivity through the use of a high-order recursive digital filter and supports the full sampling rate of 48kHz and the half sampling rate of 24kHz. Although Digital Radio is a totally new way of broadcasting, it has been thoughtfully integrated into the T32R so that Digital Radio is as simple as selecting any other `band'. stable internal DAB timing clock The timing of digital data decoded from the DAB signal is as important as the data itself. Timing inaccuracy, known as `jitter', is responsible for a wide range of subtle distortions. In the T32R,TAG McLaren Audio uses its award-winning CD reproduction technology to reduce jitter by using a very stable electronic clock, which is synchronized to the DAB data to provide accurate timing and hence a more transparent sound. 09 welcome Digital Radio digital output upgrade to Digital Radio at any time The DAB data is automatically routed to the digital output sockets on the rear panel, allowing you to make digital recordings using a digital recorder. preferred connection If you have not bought your tuner T32R with the DAB module already installed, your approved TAG McLaren Audio retailer can easily add it at a later date. clear am reception We recommend connecting the T32R's analog output AUDIO OUTPUT to the analog input of your preamplifier or av processor for best sound quality and convenient switching between AM, FM and Digital Radio. Our engineers put great care in the da-conversion of the Digital Radio signal for best sound quality, matching the musicality of good FM reception. a digital future We have also not forgotten those who want to listen to AM (Amplitude Modulated) signals on MW or LW bands. Due to the way they are transmitted, AM broadcasts do not offer hi-fidelity sound, but the AM section of the T32R will give you clear sound with the minimum of background noise. Importantly, the AM circuitry is designed so that it cannot compromise the high performance of the FM section. TAGtronic Communications Bus 10 Ultimately, even still pictures and graphics will be broadcast with digital radio audio signals.The T32R is equipped with an RDI (Receiver Data Interface), which allows you to pass such information, when available, to a suitable interface. The TAGtronic Communications Bus enables products equipped with this advanced interface to transfer and share information easily.The TAGtronic welcome Communications Bus also allows RDS and DAB radiotext to be routed, via our av processor, for display on a TV. powerful 16-bit microcontroller This arrangement is called `straight line technology' and is common to all our hightechnology products. round-core transformer The powerful 16-bit Siemens C161RI microcontroller controls and monitors all functions of the T32R tuner. Its high capability allows for the complete decoding of all FM, DAB radio text and display formatting. straight line technology s The T32R's transformer provides very large power reserves, resulting in a more precise and punchier sound. Its toroidal construction minimizes mechanical vibration, magnetic flux leakage and hum. stable power supply To prevent intermodulation distortion, an amplification stage must respond to very low frequencies but block any direct current (DC).This is traditionally achieved using capacitors, which also block some of the low-frequency signal. In the tuner T32R, a feedback circuit eliminates DC offset voltage and allows the signal path to be directly coupled without any capacitors. Ten individually regulated linear power supplies provide superb signal separation via Elna Cerafine bulk decoupling capacitors. premium-grade audio components Ultra-stable Vishay metal film resistors and low-dielectric loss Wima polypropylene capacitors result in increased transparency and excellent noise suppression. 11 welcome mixed technology construction vibration damping With surface mount components for fast digital signal transfer and leaded components for perfect audio signals, the T32R incorporates mixed technology construction in one PCB to optimize performance. multi-layer pcb Both the cover and baseplate are bonded with viscoelastic laminate to provide a low Q panel with rapid absorption of externally induced vibrations. mounting feet The T32R's glass epoxy multi-layer printed circuit boards control the complex pattern of return currents, provide controlled impedances and minimize coupling better than a conventional circuit board could ever do. Power distribution is optimized through the use of very low impedance solid planes.To minimize crosstalk and noise, the ground planes are split along the boundaries between the analog and digital pro ...