TAG MCLAREN AUDIO PA10 User Manual

F3 series preamplifiers

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0 2 w e l c o m e
0 8 k e y f e a t u r e s
0 9 g e t t i n g s t a r t e d
1 1 s e l e c t i n g a n i n p u t
1 3 c o n n e c t i n g a t u r n t a b l e
1 4 v o l u m e c o n t r o l
1 5 h e a d p h o n e s
1 6 g r o u n d i n g
1 8 o u t p u t s
1 9 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 5 r u n n i n g i n a n d w a r m i n g u p
2 6 c a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e
2 8 t e c h n i c a l d a t a
3 2 i n t e r n a t i o n a l s t a n d a r d s
input
record
selector knob
selector knob
I N P U T
R E C O R D
cd
cd
phono
tuner
tuner
phono
tape 1
tape 1
tape 2
tape 2
tape 3
tape 3
fuse
carrier
O U T P U T
220-240V
1
~ 50-60Hz
Fuse: T1A L 250V
left
right
serial
PA1 1234567
made in United Kingdom
number
ac supply
socket
power
LED
output
tape in/out
input
sockets
sockets
sockets
T A P E
S O U R C E
2
out
3
in
out
2
in
out
1
in
cd
tuner
left
right
volume
headphone
power
knob
socket
button
V O L U M E
M U T E
mute
button
mm/mc
turntable input
selector
sockets
P H O N O
mm
mc
mm
left
right
mc
ground
ground
terminal
Specification shown may var y for different countries

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Summary of Contents for TAG MCLAREN AUDIO PA10

  • Page 1 input record power volume headphone power selector knob selector knob knob socket button I N P U T R E C O R D V O L U M E M U T E phono tuner tuner phono tape 1 tape 1 tape 2 tape 2...
  • Page 2 . . i n h i - p e r fo r m a n c e , h i - f i d e l i t y TAG McLaren Audio has been created with All TAG companies perpetually strive...
  • Page 3 The PA10 preamplifier is an ideal entry into the world of audio separates. By using a separate ‘box’ for each part of low intermodulation distortion high-quality circuitry...
  • Page 4 Class A amplifier to supply quality.To achieve fidelity at low frequencies headphones. the PA10 uses capacitors to block the unacceptable Direct Current (DC) but let The PA10 gives you versatility without the sound signals through.TAG McLaren compromising hi-performance, hi-fidelity.
  • Page 5: Key Features

    Class A amplifier stages We know you are keen to get your PA10 working. This section will • have you listening to your favourite music as quickly as possible. Independent input selection for listening and tape recording If you fold out the front cover of this manual you will locate •...
  • Page 6: Selecting An Input

    Check that the power button is out so that power is off when you Your PA10 has one phono and five line level inputs which can be power plug in . Using the cable supplied, connect the socket on the back selected by their name .
  • Page 7: Connecting A Turntable

    2. A loop is created if a tape recorder output and input are both connected to your 2. The input selector button is a latching switch. One press will hold it in, the next PA10 and the same tape recorder is selected as the record input. This may cause will release it feedback if your recorder is set to record.
  • Page 8: Volume Control

    MUTE button, as muting If you use your PA10 in conjunction with a TAG McLaren F3 Series described on page 14. amplifier (such as our 60P, 100P or a pair of 125Ms), and supply it with an input with a peak level of 2 V rms (the typical output Press the MUTE button in to listen to headphones.
  • Page 9 The AC mains supply normally operates at either 50 or 60 Hz All the units in the TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series are double grounding (depending on which country you are in). Under some insulated and do not require safety ground connections.
  • Page 10: Connecting Power Amplifiers

    OUTPUT 1 and 2 each consists of two phono sockets on the back audio output O U T P U T panel of your PA10, one for the left channel and one for the right Using a good-quality, screened phono-phono audio cable, sockets...
  • Page 11 This may allow Connect OUTPUT 1 left of the PA10 to the audio input of one of you to increase the volume without distorting the sound. As each the monoblocs and OUTPUT 1 right to the audio input of the other amplifier is operating in a smaller bandwidth, intermodulation...
  • Page 12 Connect OUTPUT 1 left and right of the PA10 to the left and right If you have two matched amplifiers (such as two TAG McLaren bi-amping bi-amping audio input of one stereo power amplifier and OUTPUT 2 left and Audio 60Ps), you can connect them as shown here.
  • Page 13 If you want to expand your audio system, please contact your Just like a high-quality car, the performance of your PA10 will running in retailer who will be happy to discuss your specific requirements. improve during the first few hours of operation. The electronic components will then have reached and settled down to near- perfect specification.
  • Page 14: Care And Maintenance

    There is a fuse in the power socket on the back of your PA10. The only service you should do to your PA10 is described on the fuses service To change the fuse, unplug the power cable and pull out the fuse left.
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    This section is for those of you who really want to know the ‘insides’ of 2 Hz – 65 kHz frequency response your PA10. You will not miss out on any of the functions or performance (-3 dB) of your PA10 if you choose not to read any further.
  • Page 16 technical data technical data nominal (1.6 k when using phono source) less than 25 W record output power impedance consumption greater than 60 dB 445 mm wide muting attenuation dimensions 75 mm high (including feet, 336 mm deep terminals and controls) nominal headphone output (suitable for headphones of 8...
  • Page 17: International Standards

    Your PA10 meets or exceeds all the legal requirements listed below: 89/336/EEC EMC Directive (as amended by 93/23/EEC) directives 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive (as amended by 93/23/EEC) IEC65: 1985 IEC65 A2: 1989 safety IEC65 A3: 1992 EN60065: 1993...

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