TAG MCLAREN AUDIO AvantGarde 100X5R:10 User manual

contents |01
10010B
owner’s manual
100x5R:10
02 controls
05 welcome
06 introduction
08 the 2 x 80 Watt Stereo module
10 120 Watt Monobloc module
12 once installed in
the 100x5R:10
16 safety first
17 Stereo module’s
operating modes
19 Monobloc module
20 power and loudspeaker
connection
21 AV processor connection
22 power up and switch on
23 remote control
25 extended remote control
26 TAGtronic communications Bus
27 software upgrades
30 grounding and hum
31 running in and warming up
32 care and maintenance
33 service
34 technical data
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02 |controls
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multi-channel amplifier 100x5R:10 s
6.
1. 3. 5.4.2.
1 power / standby LED
2five module status LEDs
3 mute LED
4 remote control receiver window
5 remote control active LED
6 power button
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controls |03
CAUTION
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Double insulated: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
serial
number made in United Kingdom
OUTPUTS
1
INPUTS
OUTIN
BUS
220-240V
~50-60Hz
Fuse; T1A L250V
multi-channel amplifier 100x5R:10 s
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1
2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
2
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
3
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
4
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
5
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
+
–C+ –C+ –C+ –C+ –
C
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
7. 10.9.8.
12. 13. 14. 15.
11.
7 TAGtronic Communications Bus
8 fuse carrier
9 line level inputs 1 & 2 of Stereo module
10 mode selection switch (stereo, bi-amp, bridged)
11 single line level input of Monobloc module
12 AC supply socket
The 100x5R:10 can be equipped with 120W Monobloc modules and 80W
Stereo modules, allowing the amplifier to be configured with up to 10 channels.
The configuration below shows the most frequently used version consisting of
3 Monobloc modules and 2 Stereo modules, giving in total 7 channels of amplification.
13 loudspeaker terminals of channel A
(Stereo module)
14 loudspeaker terminals of channel B
(Stereo module)
15 loudspeaker terminals of Monobloc module
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04 |controls
This picture shows the rear panel layout of a 100x5R:10 equipped with five Stereo modules,
offering an amazing 10 channels of amplification.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPENDO NOT OPEN
Double insulated: When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
serial
number made in United Kingdom
OUTPUTS
1
INPUTS
OUTIN
BUS
220-240V
~50-60Hz
Fuse; T1A L250V
multi-channel amplifier 100x5R:10 s
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1
2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
1 ➔ A 2 ➔ B
1
➔ A 1 ➔ B
1
➔ C power x2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
2
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
3
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
4
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
OUTPUTS
5
INPUTS
1
2
–
–
+
+
+
–C+ –C+ –C+ –C+ –
C
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
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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.
TAG McLaren’s aim is sonic perfection
combined with aesthetic delight and solid
build quality –a rare combination in hi-fi
but one which this product is already
delivering.
Dr Udo Zucker
welcome |05
Pushing technological
boundaries; TAG McLaren’s
F1 electronics
Dr. Udo Zucker
Chief Executive Officer
TAG McLaren Audio
welcome to
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06 |introduction
ten channel amplifier 100x5R:10
The 100x5R:10 is an advanced design, based on the highly
regarded five channel amplifier 100x5R. It has been launched in
response to requests of our customers to offer a convenient addition
of channels to expand their 5.1 systems to 7.1 channels or to allow
easier use of bi-amplification in their systems.
The 100x5R:10 can be equipped with any combination of the
powerful 120 Watt Monobloc module, used in the 100x5R, and a
new 120 Watt / channel Stereo module, providing between 2 and
10 channels of amplification.
Versions purchased with fewer than 10 channels may be upgraded
to add extra channels at a later stage.
Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio
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introduction |07
TAG McLaren provides complete solutions,
shown here are the DVD player DVD32R,
AV processor AV32R and 100x5R:10
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08 |the 2 x 80 att Stereo module
advanced technology
versatility
The new 80 Watt / channel Stereo module
has been made possible by design
advances that first appeared in the three-
channel amplifier 250x3R, itself based on
technology developed for the remarkable
F1 monobloc amplifier F1- 600MR.
The new Stereo module offers a high degree of
flexibility, with three operating modes, conveniently
selected by a switch on the back of the module:
•a conventional two-channel mode providing 2 channels of
80 Watt each
•a bi-amplification mode in which both 80 Watt channels are
driven from one input
•a channel bridging mode that provides a single channel of
conservatively-rated 120 Watt, just like the Monobloc
module, described on page 10
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the 2 x 80 att Stereo module |09
key features
•self contained Stereo amplifier module, including all essential
components
•three operating modes: stereo, bi-amp & bridged
•mixed technology construction
•premium-grade audio components
•bi-polar output transistors for best linearity
•Cascode Compensation for highest stability
•exceptionally accurate quiescent stability for best sound quality
•minimal intermodulation distortion through high bandwidth
•Straight Line technology for unlimited bass performance
•Purity and fidelity through low distortion
•aluminium to prevent magnetic interaction with magnetic
stray fields
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10 |120 att Monobloc module
best sound quality by monobloc design
Audiophiles have known for many years that precision,
clarity, stereo image and depth can be improved by
using so-called monoblocs or single channel
amplifiers. Providing completely independent
amplification for each channel prevents
interaction between them, resulting in a cleaner
signal and hence better clarity and stereo
imaging. This is true whether dealing with two
channels or five!
The 120 Watt Monobloc module is a complete
self-contained amplifier, including its own power
transformer, bridge rectifier, energy storage
capacitors and amplification stage, requiring only
mains supply and control signals for operation.
The Monobloc module uses its own aluminium heat sink for excellent heat dissipation,
allowing each module to drive even more critical loudspeakers safely and totally
independently of any of the other modules.
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