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contents

controls

welcome

getting started

remote control

tuning methods

storing/recalling stations

mode controls

general controls

RDS functions

timer functions

go to sleep with the T32R

menu functions

TAGtronic Bus

fm antenna

am antenna

DAB antenna

outputs

record level setting

TAGtronic Bus

running in and warming up

care and maintenance

technical data

international standards

Tuner

vantGarde T32R

6468K

version v3.7x 09/02

operating manual

*LASER*-T32R Manual v3.7x 8/29/02 12:13 PM Page 01

Summary of Contents for AVANTGARDE T32R S

Page 1: ...ng stations 25 mode controls 27 general controls 29 RDS functions 33 timer functions 49 record level setting 50 TAGtronic Bus 51 running in and warming up 52 care and maintenance 54 technical data 60 international standards version v3 7x 09 02 operating manual LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 PM Page 01 ...

Page 2: ... spdif 75 ohm eiaj made in United Kingdom out in C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DO NOT OPEN Double insulated When servicing use only identical replacement parts 21 13 14 15 16 20 19 18 0 1 power standby LED 0 2 mode buttons 0 3 station buttons 0 4 band selection buttons 0 5 display 0 6 manual tuning knob 0 7 remote control active...

Page 3: ...TAG McLaren Audio exists with one aim in mind to produce the very best audio and audio visual equipment in the welcome to welcome LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 PM Page 04 ...

Page 4: ...welcome T32R beauty in all details LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 PM Page 05 ...

Page 5: ...welcome LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 PM Page 06 ...

Page 6: ...ent and the future along with traditional FM and AM reception theT32R is fully compatible 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 theT32R radio text is shown on the unit s display or can be directed to your LASER T32R Manual v...

Page 7: ...me entertainment system No longer will a tuner be thought of 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 yourT32R and to enable you to ...

Page 8: ...e airwaves very efficiently which means broadcasters can transmit a wider 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 theT32R so that Digital Radio is as...

Page 9: ...tion We recommend connecting theT32R s analog output AUDIO OUTPUT to the upgrade to Digital Radio at any time If you have not bought your tunerT32R with the DAB module already installed your approvedTAG McLaren Audio retailer can easily add it at a later date clear am reception We have also not forgotten those who want to listen to AM Amplitude Modulated LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 PM Pa...

Page 10: ...d monitors all functions of theT32R tuner Its high capability allows for the complete This arrangement is called straight line technology and is common to all our high technology products round core transformer TheT32R s transformer provides very large power reserves resulting in a more precise and punchier sound Its toroidal construction minimizes mechanical LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 ...

Page 11: ...hnology construction in one PCB to optimize performance multi layer pcb vibration damping 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 proprietary feet provide both suspension compliance and controlled damping The LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 PM Page 12 ...

Page 12: ...d a few moments studying these instructions Contained within are a series of easy to follow steps which will have you up and running in the minimum of time You will locate diagrams on pages 2 3 which will help you find your way around your T32R 1 Make sure that all the components of your audio system are disconnected from the AC supply whenever you change any connections LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 ...

Page 13: ...d off and disconnected from the power Connect an FM antenna to the socket marked FM ANTENNA 1 on the rear of your T32R 2 If you also want to listen to AM broadcasts connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the screw terminals marked AM ANTENNA am loop 3 If your T32R tuner has the optional DAB module fitted connect a DAB antenna to antenna cable 1 2 75 ohm F M A N T E N N A DAB antenna LASER T32R Ma...

Page 14: ...n AC outlet of the appropriate voltage Power up your complete hifi system Press the power button in The blue power LED will come on the display window will light up and a few seconds later it will show SELFTEST TAG McLaren followed by the software version number The mute LED will illuminate briefly 1 The T32R has a standby mode which can be entered by pressing standby LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 ...

Page 15: ... will show the station and mode which were operative last time you used the T32R tuning band or radio memory location programme mode annunciator flags tuning mode flags news alarm total traffic info general info stereo muting hi blend dB kb s LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 13 PM Page 16 ...

Page 16: ...the battery compartment push the latch towards the centre of the T32R Remote and lift the latch up To close the battery compartment slide the battery cover straight back in towards the side of the remote and push down until it clicks into place M A I N D I R E C T I N P U T traffic standby fm mute muting program antenna display tuner select mw mono data lw if width dab hi blend info station tuning...

Page 17: ...mote if you know it 1 Press the BAND fm mw lw or dab button on the front panel or key on the T32R Remote to select the band you want The station name is shown for DAB and FM 2 LW and MW will only show the frequency unless you have attached a name to a frequency using the menu function for details see later in this manual B A N D fm mw lw dab M A I N traffic standby fm mute muting program mw mono d...

Page 18: ...antennae The currently selected antenna will be shown as part of the source indicator at the top left of the display i e FM1 indicates that the antenna connected to FM ANTENNA antenna 1 has been selected and FM2 indicates that the antenna connected to FM ANTENNA cable 2 has been selected M O D E antenna info display data M A I N standby fm mute muting program antenna display tuner select mw mono d...

Page 19: ... in DAB mode 1 in which case station names will be displayed The tuning knob allows quick and accurate tuning When you reach the end of the FM MW or LW tuning range you will still be able to rotate the knob but the display will stop changing This indicates that you have reached the end of the frequency band 2 You have to turn the knob in the opposite direction to go back T U N E next previous LASE...

Page 20: ...Q INPUT and frequency You can now key in the frequency of your desired station 1 Use the alphanumeric keys on the Remote to enter your required frequency You do not need to enter the decimal point for FM frequencies For example to tune to 106 20 MHz enter 1 0 6 2 and 0 then press enter 2 When all digits are successfully entered the T32R will then tune to the chosen frequency If you D I R E C T I N...

Page 21: ...uned correctly when the centre segment of the tuning indicator is illuminated 2 The T32R s display also incorporates a signal strength indicator which works on both FM and AM bands when using the tuning knob TUNE A station is correctly tuned when the signal strength reaches its maximum 3 Each graduation of the signal strength tuning LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 22 ...

Page 22: ...settings press the store button key The front display will show STORE store station xx whilst the memory indicator will flash The T32R will suggest you the next free memory location shown in our example as xx You can replace this suggestion within 10 seconds by a number of your choice Press 1 to 9 to store a station in the memory D I R E C T I N P U T 1 2 abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz 3 statio...

Page 23: ...lso step through the stored stations by pressing the station or station keys on the Remote This will start from the current stored number if a stored station is selected if in manual tuning pressing station or will go to the next previous stored station from the last one selected storing recalling stations S T A T I O N 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 store D I R E C T I N P U T 1 2 abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pq...

Page 24: ...e of frequencies either side of its nominal frequency This spread is known as the modulation bandwidth As long as you have a strong signal with sufficient frequency separation from other stations you will get the best sound quality best stereo separation in FM and lowest distortion with if width wide if narrow indicator is not mode controls M O D E mono muting if width hi blend muting mono if widt...

Page 25: ...station muting silences weak signals which would otherwise make a loud hiss If the FM or AM station you want to listen to has a weak signal press the muting button on the front panel or the muting key on the Remote so that muting indicator is not displayed If you want to hear even the weakest stations which may be mode controls M O D E mono muting if width hi blend muting mono if width hi blend LA...

Page 26: ...will cause unequal aging of the display segments making some being brighter than others The T32R incorporates two features which allow you to prevent unequal display aging an automatic mode to switch down the display brightness after a given hold time 1 or user selectable reduced brightness settings which are invoked using the display key general controls M O D E antenna info display data antenna ...

Page 27: ...change bands to prevent switching noises The mute LED on the front panel indicates when the T32R audio outputs are muted Pressing the tuner select key on the Remote will select the tuner input on selected TAG McLaren Audio pre or integrated amplifiers 1 If general controls antenna display tuner select station M A I N standby fm mute muting mw mono data info LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM...

Page 28: ...g the data button on the front panel or the data key on the Remote will cycle through the following options 2 frequency FM LW MW only station name 3 ensemble name 4 DAB only clock RDS functions tp eon rds pty M O D E antenna info display data M A I N traffic standby fm mute muting program mw mono data lw if width dab hi blend info LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 29 ...

Page 29: ...the announcement ends the T32R will return to the station you were previously listening to However it is important to note that this feature will only work if you listen to a FM station which is part of the Enhanced Other Network which is shown by the eon indicator in the display and if this station sends the appropriate announcement flags RDS functions tp eon rds pty LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 ...

Page 30: ...he complete announcement press the info button or key once to return to the original station The Remote has an additional key to help with the selection of the traffic announcement Pressing the traffic key will toggle the traffic info symbol on or off RDS functions M A I N traffic standby fm mute muting program mw mono data lw if width dab hi blend info LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Pag...

Page 31: ...and several times the programme indicator pty switches off and the T32R will reset to select all stations There are many different programme types The T32R can only detect a programme type if the broadcaster transmits the relevant flags Many stations have a very varied programme content and therefore send no programme type information RDS functions LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 32 ...

Page 32: ...ke up from standby at a set time To set the wake up time press the wake up key on the Remote then using the number keys enter the four digits in 24 hour clock format for the wake up time you want i e for a wake up time of 7 30am press 0 7 3 and 0 The T32R shows your time followed by an on indicator before switching back to the standard display timer functions LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 ...

Page 33: ...p key again followed by the cancel key the alarm symbol will be switched off To re activate an alarm at the time used last time press wake up followed by the enter key The wake up function can be personalised using the T32R menu function described on page 42 timer functions LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 34 ...

Page 34: ...time after which it will go into standby To select the sleep mode press the snooze key on the Remote The sleep time can be selected from 1 to 99 minutes To select sleep time enter the time in minutes using the number keys and then the enter key on the Remote The T32R dimms the brightness of the display whilst the sleep mode is active go to sleep with the T32R LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 ...

Page 35: ...ress the menu key on the Remote The following controls are then used to navigate through the menus station cycle through menu headings or sub headings 1 enter select the currently displayed item cancel leaves the menu system without making any menu functions P R O G R A M M I N G menu enter return cancel LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 36 ...

Page 36: ...nctions enter display enter stations enter system enter time enter TAGtronic Bus Press menu to enter the menu All functions are detailed on the following pages LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 37 ...

Page 37: ... display information lower text dot matrix display information To tick an unticked item simply select it and press enter or wait for a few seconds whilst the T32R ticks the item for you If you press menu or enter again the menu is left storing your change To untick a ticked item select it and the T32R will untick it for you This will take complexity menu functions LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 1...

Page 38: ...selected from 1 light bulb to 7 allows you to set the brightness whilst in standby The front display of the T32R is a so called Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD a technology known for excellent readability brightness and reliability However the maximum brightness of the segments making up the display will reduce over time resulting in an uneven display brightness if certain segments are menu functio...

Page 39: ...r by their frequency 1 Erases the currently selected stored station from memory Press enter to confirm Allows editing of the currently selected stored station s name 2 Use enter and return to step backwards and forwards through the text and the DIRECT INPUT number keys on the remote to choose the menu functions LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 40 ...

Page 40: ...sitivity only include strong signal stations medium sensitivity include strong and medium stations high sensitivity include strong medium and weak stations 1 system Turns on the 400 Hz calibration tone at 6dB to allow recording levels to be set For further details see page 49 menu functions LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 41 ...

Page 41: ... t received correctly if you live for example close to the border of a a time zone and set the time manually Allows the local time to be set manually until RDS or DAB time information is available 1 Each option is changed by using the numeric keys on the remote enter moves on to the next part of the date year set year LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 42 ...

Page 42: ...TAGtronic Bus to other units connected to the Bus The T32R can request that other units connected to the TAGtronic Bus synchronise their front panel display brightness to that of the T32R The T32R can request all other units connected to the TAGtronic Bus to switch in or out of standby when the T32R is switched in or LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 43 ...

Page 43: ... you do not have a high performance outdoor antenna you outdoor antenna t ribbon fm antenna In order to receive FM radio signals your T32R needs to be connected to a suitable FM antenna or cable distribution system To get the best performance you should use a dedicated high performance outdoor FM antenna or a connection to a cable distribution system antenna cable 1 2 75 ohm F M A N T E N N A LASE...

Page 44: ... most cases good AM performance Assemble the AM loop antenna as shown in the diagrams First unwrap the twisted wire about 3 turns leaving the remaining wire in place on the coil Push out the foot from the middle of the coil Fold the foot around as shown in the diagrams Push the tab on the coil into the slot in the Coil Foot LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 45 ...

Page 45: ...ated high performance outdoor antenna Using high quality 50Ω cable terminated with a BNC connector connect your DAB antenna to the socket marked DAB antenna 50 ohm on the rear of your T32R The antenna should be matched to a 50Ω load and designed for the 174 240 MHz or 1452 1492 MHz DAB bands or DAB antenna DAB antenna DAB antenna 50 ohm LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 46 ...

Page 46: ...ft and right on the rear of your T32R to the corresponding tuner inputs of your preamplifier 1 The digital outputs are provided to allow connection of your T32R to equipment with a suitable digital input such as a MiniDisc recorder or our av processor AV32R These outputs are only active when the T32R is tuned to DAB transmissions audio outputs digital outputs DAB option outputs A U D I O O U T P U...

Page 47: ... to keep pace with the inevitable changes by allowing external equipment to gain access to the DAB data stream which contains both audio and additional programme specific data This data is routed to the optical EIAJ RC 5720 format connector labelled RDI output within the DAB MODULE OPTION on the rear panel outputs RDI output receiver data interface LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 48 ...

Page 48: ...adcast programme This signal which is routed to the AUDIO OUTPUT sockets can be used to set the level controls of your recording equipment before making a recording 2 Calibration tone is accessed under the system menu functions 3 Press enter to switch on cancel to switch off the calibration tone When you switch off the calibration tone your T32R returns to its LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14...

Page 49: ...us This allows TAG McLaren Audio units equipped with this advanced technology to work seamlessly together to form an effective fully integrated system For example remote codes can be transferred over the Bus allowing system components to be operated out of sight synchronise display brightness or standby For details see page 43 1 TAGtronic Communications Bus C O M M U N I C A T I O N S out in LASER...

Page 50: ...hed and settled down to near perfect specification Every time you switch on your T32R the performance will improve until the components reach their optimum operating temperature running in warming up TAG McLaren Audio equipment is designed to give optimum performance for many years running in and warming up LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 51 ...

Page 51: ... The fuse carrier contains a spare fuse this is the first one that you see when you open the carrier It is essential that you use a fuse of the correct type and rating There are no other user serviceable parts inside the T32R In order to maintain the appearance of your T32R you can clean care and maintenance LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 52 ...

Page 52: ...e contact your authorized TAG McLaren Audio retailer or arrange it directly via our website www tagmclaren com If your T32R is still under guarantee please refer to the guarantee card which gives you details on how to claim against the guarantee Please keep the original packaging and use it whenever your care and maintenance service LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 53 ...

Page 53: ...hose of you who really want to know the insides of your T32R You will not miss out on any of its functions or performance if you choose to read no further E Europe Asia N North America UK United Kingdom tuning range abbreviations fm 87 5MHz 108 0MHz LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 54 ...

Page 54: ...f stereo greater than 72dB IHF for greater than 64dBµV or 75dBf IHF alternate channel greater than 65dB IF narrow greater than 40dB IF wide am greater than 54dB greater than 50dB 9kHz 10kHz N ultimate signal to noise selectivity LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 55 ...

Page 55: ...ical data am 50 modulation N A N A calibration level 6dB peak level de emphasis antenna connections fm 37 5kHz deviation 50µs or 75µs according to country 75Ω LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 56 ...

Page 56: ...III 174MHz 240MHz mode I II III IV ETS 300 401 24 bit 96kHz 128 times oversampling multi bit delta sigma DAC 50Ω BNC DAB section option frequency range DAB modes data converter antenna connection LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 57 ...

Page 57: ...al 100Ω nominal FM 500mV rms 1dB at 75kHz deviation AM 600mV rms 1dB at 100 modulation DAB 2 3V rms 1dB at 0dB FS calibration frequency audio output impedance output level general LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 58 ...

Page 58: ...technical data 75Ω 10 500mVpp 10 75Ω load 10 35 C digital output impedance digital output level into rated load operating temperature range LASER T32R Manual v3 7x 8 29 02 12 14 PM Page 59 ...

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