background image

gain

selector knob

input

selector knob

headphone

socket

record

selector knob

volume

knob

remote control

window

mute

LED

power

LED

power
button

3

G A I N

6

9

12

15 dB

R E C O R D

I N P U T

V O L U M E

0dB

aux

tuner

cd

tape 1

tape 2

tape 3

cd

tuner

aux

tape 1

tape 2

tape 3

left

right

left

right

out

3

2

1

in

out

in

out

right

in

left

right

left

right

ground

transformer

balanced

(option)

transformer

balanced

(option)

3

left

3

1

aux

tuner

cd

left

right

S O U R C E

serial

number

220-240V

~ 50-60Hz

Fuse: T1A L 250V

made in United Kingdom

T A P E

O U T P U T

2

output

sockets

tape in/out

sockets

ground

terminal

input

sockets

XLR output

(optional)

XLR output

(optional)

ac supply

socket

fuse

carrier

PA2 1234567

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 2

s e l e c t i n g   a n   i n p u t

1 4

v o l u m e   c o n t r o l

1 5

g a i n   c o n t r o l

1 7

h e a d p h o n e s

1 8

g r o u n d i n g

1 9

o u t p u t s

2 1

c o n n e c t i n g   p o w e r   a m p l i f i e r s

2 7

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

2 8

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

3 0

t e c h n i c a l   d a t a

3 4

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

contents

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GRA00046.1-[CA]PA20R  13/03/01  11:11  Page 1

Summary of Contents for F3 PA20R

Page 1: ...ht S O U R C E serial number 220 240V 50 60Hz Fuse T1A L250V made in United Kingdom T A P E O U T P U T 2 output sockets tape in out sockets ground terminal input sockets XLR output optional XLR output optional ac supply socket fuse carrier PA2 1234567 0 2 welcome 0 8 key features 1 0 getting started 1 2 selecting an input 1 4 volume control 1 5 gain control 1 7 headphones 1 8 grounding 1 9 output...

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: ...A separate signal path is provided for recording with its own independent input selector so you can record one piece of music while listening to another The microprocessor controlled relay switching system in the PA20R welcome welcome 05 04 Thank you for purchasing theTAG McLaren Audio preamplifier PA20R includes a lock out function to prevent feedback loops when using a tape recorder low intermod...

Page 4: ...hnology is easy to describe but not easy to realise The design has taken our expert engineers years to perfect time constant switching The PA20R has a sophisticated muting system which protects your hi fi and prevents annoying loud switching noises from reaching the output A preamplifier that responds to low frequencies will ring for a long time in response to the sudden voltage changes that happe...

Page 5: ...lected TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series CD players Gain selectable in six steps Three stereo outputs for recording Two low impedance stereo outputs to allow long cable runs An additional transformer coupled and balanced output via the fitted XLR connectors can be supplied as an option Headphone output for a wide range of impedances with automatic muting when headphones are plugged in Sorbothane sonic i...

Page 6: ... outlet For the best sound quality we recommend that you do not use multi plug adaptors before you start sound source connection amplifier connection power connection Turn the VOLUME right down all the way anticlockwise Set the INPUT selector to the input to which you connected your sound source Set the GAIN to 9 dB Press the power button in The blue power LED will come on Wait for a few seconds u...

Page 7: ...ront panel The remote control can also be used with selected TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series CD players For details see the separate remote control instructions inputs for listening using the remote control 12 13 selecting an input selecting an input R E C O R D aux tuner cd tape 1 tape 2 tape 3 1 The inputs for cd tuner aux TAPE 1 TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 are all the same electrically They are named for you...

Page 8: ...IN control allows you to select the right amount of preamplification to keep the volume knob near its middle position when listening at a comfortable sound level The GAIN control also provides a suitable volume range for a wide variety of headphones The GAIN control affects the volume of the sound from OUTPUT 1 2 3 1 and the headphone socket It does not affect the output from the record sockets TA...

Page 9: ...eaker combination 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 PA20R 1 When you plug in your headphones OUTPUT 1 2 and 3 2 are automatically muted headphone connection loudspeaker muting choosing the best gain setting 16 17 gain control headphones 1 If you want to use headphones which have the sm...

Page 10: ...0R for your convenience your system does not need to be connected to ground audio engineers call this floating However if you want to ground your system please contact your retailer who will be able to assist you The audio outputs are intended to connect the PA20R to one or more power amplifiers such as our 60P 100P or 125M The low impedance 100 Ω output is buffered and will drive long cables or s...

Page 11: ...nected to a high quality separate stereo power amplifier such as our 60P or 100P or to a pair of monoblocs 1 such as our 125M Always switch off your system before changing any connections Using a good quality screened phono phono audio cable connect the phono sockets marked OUTPUT 1 2 left and right on the back of your PA20R to the corresponding inputs of your power amplifier using a stereo power ...

Page 12: ...ating in a smaller bandwidth intermodulation distortion may also be reduced bi amping using mono amplifiers This diagram shows a PA20R connected to two TAG McLaren Audio monobloc 125M power amplifiers 1 For the best sound quality we recommend that you place each monobloc near the loudspeaker it is feeding and use short loudspeaker leads Use high quality screened phono leads to connect the amplifie...

Page 13: ...er hf lf right speaker out 100P 100P Connect OUTPUT 1 left and right of the PA20R to the left and right audio input of one stereo power amplifier and OUTPUT 2 left and right to the left and right audio input of the other stereo power amplifier Connect one power amplifier to your loudspeakers high frequency drivers and the other power amplifier to the low frequency drivers 1 This diagram shows a PA...

Page 14: ...erformance will improve until the components reach their optimum operating temperature running in warming up The arrangements described on the previous pages are only suggestions and do not cover all the connection possibilities for preamplifiers and power amplifiers If you want to expand your audio system please contact your retailer who will be happy to discuss your specific requirements other m...

Page 15: ...0R To change the fuse unplug the power cable and pull out the fuse carrier drawer 1 The fuse carrier contains a spare fuse this is the first one that you see when you open the carrier There are no other user serviceable parts inside the PA20R In order to maintain the appearance of your PA20R you can clean it as follows before cleaning always disconnect your PA20R from the AC supply any grease or d...

Page 16: ...Ω 500 mV at 0 dB relative to 0 5 V output 350 mV at 3 dB relative to 0 5 V output 250 mV at 6 dB relative to 0 5 V output 175 mV at 9 dB relative to 0 5 V output 125 mV at 12 dB relative to 0 5 V output 90 mV at 15 dB relative to 0 5 V output greater than 97 dB relative to 0 5 V output 0 1 Hz 75 kHz 0 2 dB This section is for those of you who really want to know the insides of your PA20R You will ...

Page 17: ... record output level is the same as the input level greater than 7 7 V rms emf 18 dB additional to 0 15 dB variable gain 100 Ω suitable for headphones of 8 Ω 2 kΩ impedance greater than 80 dB record output impedance record output gain headphone maximum output XLR connector wiring headphone amplifier gain power consumption dimensions including feet terminals and controls We reserve the right to alt...

Page 18: ...by 93 23 EEC IEC65 1985 IEC65 A2 1989 IEC65 A3 1992 EN60065 1993 EN50081 1 1992 EN55022 Class B 1994 EN60555 2 1987 EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 FCC Part 15 Class B 1997 EN50082 1 1992 IEC801 2 1991 8 kV air discharge IEC801 3 1984 3 V m IEC801 4 1988 1 kV AC power 500 V other ports EN61000 4 2 1995 8 kV air 4 kV contact discharge EN61000 4 4 1995 1 kV AC power 500 V other ports EN61000 4 5 1...

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