background image

ground

aux

tuner

cd

left

right

left

right

1

out

in

2

left

right

serial

number

220-240V

~ 50-60Hz

Fuse: T2.5A L 250V

1

2

2

1

made in United Kingdom

integrated amplifier 60iRv

right channel

left channel

O U T P U T

O U T P U T

P O W E R

A M P

P R E
A M P

left

right

out

3

in

out

2

in

out

1

in

T A P E

S O U R C E

fuse

carrier

tape in/out

sockets

power amplifier 

input sockets

ground

terminal

preamplifier

output sockets

input

sockets

loudspeaker

terminals (left)

loudspeaker

terminals (right)

ac supply

socket

60R 1234567

cd

tuner

R E C O R D

aux

tape 1

tape 2

tape 3

aux

tuner

I N P U T

cd

tape 1

tape 2

tape 3

pre

mute

M O D E

V O L U M E

integrated

pre - power

pre - power av

integrated amplifier 60iRv

record

selector knob

mode

selector knob

headphone

socket

power

LED

input

selector knob

volume

knob

power
button

mute

LED

remote control

window

contents

0 2

w e l c o m e

0 8

k e y   f e a t u r e s  

1 0

g e t t i n g   s t a r t e d

1 4

s e l e c t i n g   a n   i n p u t

1 6

o p e r a t i n g   m o d e s

2 1

v o l u m e   c o n t r o l

2 2

m u t i n g

2 3

h e a d p h o n e s

2 4

g r o u n d i n g

2 5

c o n n e c t i n g   l o u d s p e a k e r s

3 3

r u n n i n g   i n   a n d   w a r m i n g   u p

3 4

c a r e   a n d   m a i n t e n a n c e

3 6

t e c h n i c a l   d a t a

4 0

i n t e r n a t i o n a l   s t a n d a r d s

Specification shown may vary for different countries

GRA00046.1-[CA]60iRv  12/03/01  15:19  Page 1

Summary of Contents for 60IRV

Page 1: ...cd tuner R E C O R D aux tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 aux tuner I N P U T cd tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 pre mute M O D E V O L U M E integrated pre power pre power av integrated amplifier 60iRv record selector knob mode selector knob headphone socket power LED input selector knob volume knob power button mute LED remote control window c o n t e n t s 0 2 welcome 0 8 key features 1 0 getting started 1 4 selectin...

Page 2: ...nal excellence and sheer listening pleasure celebrating a TAG McLaren victory All TAG companies perpetually strive for and achieve excellence and high performance in every area of their business These qualities are demonstrated in the fastidious standards that makeTAG Heuer watches some of the world s most admired in the teamwork that makesTAG McLaren s motor racing team one of the most successful...

Page 3: ...s starting from well below the audible range and extending far above the capabilities of human hearing Although sound outside the human hearing range of approximately 20 to 20 000 Hz cannot be heard it can significantly distort welcome welcome 05 04 Thank you for purchasing theTAG McLaren Audio integrated amplifier 60iRv the quality of music reproduction through an effect that audio engineers call...

Page 4: ...ch we atTAG McLaren Audio call Straight LineTechnology is easy to describe but not easy to realise The design has taken our expert engineers years to perfect supersonic high frequency response In order to reproduce high frequencies the 60iRv is constructed using highly rated high precision components The circuit has been painstakingly designed to avoid any possibility of signals picking up interfe...

Page 5: ...endent input selection for listening and tape recording Four pairs of loudspeaker terminals for bi wiring or multi room Two low impedance stereo outputs from preamplifier to allow long cable runs Three stereo outputs for recording Headphone output for a wide range of impedances with automatic muting when headphones are plugged in Volume control and input selector can be operated manually or by rem...

Page 6: ...onnect the left loudspeaker to a pair of left channel terminals in the same way before you start loudspeaker terminals loudspeaker connection 10 11 getting started getting started 1 Throughout this instruction manual except in titles bold print indicates the lettering that you will find on the panels of your 60iRv 2 In models for countries where the AC supply is115 V the terminals accept 4 mm bana...

Page 7: ...60iRv 1 Check that the power button is out so that power is off when you plug in 2 Using the cable supplied connect the socket on the back of your 60iRv to an AC supply outlet For the best sound quality we recommend that you do not use multi plug adaptors sound source connection power connection 12 13 getting started getting started 1 The inputs for cd tuner aux TAPE 1 TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all th...

Page 8: ...t you want to record 5 The record output is not affected by the muting or volume controls inputs for listening using the remote control inputs for recording cd tuner R E C O R D aux tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 left right E M P out 3 in out 2 in out 1 in T A P E 14 15 selecting an input selecting an input 1 The inputs for cd tuner aux TAPE 1 TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all the same electrically They are named f...

Page 9: ... one integrated unit In this mode the output of the preamplifier is connected internally to the input of the power amplifier The preamplifier output sockets and the power amplifier input sockets are both isolated and cannot be used The signal from your chosen sound source will be amplified and sent to the loudspeaker terminals selecting the mode integrated amplifier mode 16 17 operating modes oper...

Page 10: ...fier and the power amplifier is opened This mode is useful for connecting external sound processors such as surround sound decoders or loudspeaker equalizers between the preamplifier and the power amplifier pre power av mode pre mode 18 19 operating modes operating modes 1 av stands for audio visual pre amp out connect to external power amplifier source in preamp power amp sound processor preamp o...

Page 11: ...e volume and anticlockwise to decrease volume When supplied with an input with a peak level of 2 V rms the typical output from a CD player your 60iRv gives its full rated output with the VOLUME knob in the middle of its travel Turning the knob past this point may distort the sound and could damage your loudspeakers Alternatively you can use the volume button on the remote control to increase volum...

Page 12: ...UT or a MODE until all voltages have stabilized muting using the mode knob muting using the remote control automatic muting Turn the VOLUME down before you connect your headphones Insert the headphone plug into the 1 4 6 3 mm stereo jack socket on the front panel of your 60iRv 1 When you plug in your headphones the loudspeaker and preamplifier outputs are automatically muted 2 headphone connection...

Page 13: ...ur retailer who will be able to assist you 24 grounding avoiding hum grounding your system 1 2 right channel O U T P U T The connection between your 60iRv and your loudspeakers is crucial to the sound quality of your entire audio system Please follow these recommendations to achieve the best results Your 60iRv is specified to operate with 8 Ω loudspeakers but it can be used with 4 Ω loudspeakers T...

Page 14: ...ls are permitted and are fitted to the 60iRv in countries where the AC supply is 115 volts standard connection The simplest way to connect your loudspeakers is to run a single cable consisting of two wires to each one For each stereo channel connect the red terminal on the loudspeaker to the red terminal on the 60iRv labelled OUTPUT 1 1 Repeat for the black terminals 2 If your loudspeaker has sepa...

Page 15: ...ng loudspeakers To improve the sound further you can use separate amplifiers for high and low frequencies This will allow you to increase the volume without distorting the sound As each amplifier is operating in a smaller bandwidth intermodulation distortion may also be reduced Set your 60iRv to pre power and connect PREAMP out on the 60iRv to the input of a second power amplifier such as our 100P...

Page 16: ...g you to place each amplifier close to the loudspeaker it is feeding thus enabling you to connect them together with short cables Set your 60iRv to pre Connect PREAMP out left on the 60iRv to INPUT on one of the monoblocs and PREAMP out right to INPUT on the other monobloc Connect each monobloc to a loudspeaker 2 1 A monobloc is a single channel or mono power amplifier 2 For the best sound quality...

Page 17: ...possibilities for amplifiers and loudspeakers If you want to expand your audio system please contact your retailer who will be happy to discuss your specific requirements tri wiring other multiple amplifier arrangements 32 connecting loudspeakers running in and warming up 33 TAG McLaren Audio equipment is designed to give optimum performance for many years Just like a high quality car the performa...

Page 18: ...ot use any other solutions Do not use any solvents or abrasives take great care not to get any liquid inside the case If this happens you should have your 60iRv serviced fuses cleaning 34 care and maintenance 1 You cannot open the fuse carrier drawer while the plug is in the socket care and maintenance 35 The only service you should do to your 60iRv is described on the left All other servicing sho...

Page 19: ...s 20 kΩ nominal 175 mV rms relative to 0 5 V rms preamplifier output 9 dB at 1 kHz greater than 80 dB relative to 0 5 V rms preamplifier output preamplifier input level preamplifier input impedance rated output power both channels driven typical output power both channels driven This section is for those of you who really want to know the insides of your 60iRv You will not miss out on any of the f...

Page 20: ...ter than 80 dB at 1 kHz non inverting for all inputs and outputs 330 Ω suitable for headphones of 8 Ω 2 kΩ impedance total harmonic distortion noise dimensions including feet terminals and controls We reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice Specification may vary for different countries frequency response 3 dB frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz headphone output impedance po...

Page 21: ...l the legal requirements listed below directives safety 89 336 EEC EMC Directive as amended by 93 23 EEC 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by 93 23 EEC IEC65 1985 IEC65 A2 1989 IEC65 A3 1992 EN60065 1993 GRA00046 1 CA 60iRv 12 03 01 15 20 Page 41 ...

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