owner’s manual c o n t e n t s 1 0 / 0 3 c o n t r o l s i n t r o d u c t i o n t e c h n o l o g y set up o p e r a t i o n protection system...
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The 700:7r is designed for the simplest possible operation, and the only controls are two mode switches on the rear panel. One sets the standby mode and the other the channel bridging.
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5, 6 or 7 speaker system? All are catered for by the 700:7r. The 700:7r is a high-performance seven- channel amplifier that delivers sound reproduction of outstanding clarity and purity together with the flexibility to handle a...
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Cascode Compensation The 700:7r uses an advanced loop stabilisation concept called Cascode Compensation. To the best of our knowledge TAG McLaren Audio is the only manufacturer to use this sophisticated and elegant system in an audio amplifier. Its advantages are as follows: Excellent stability.
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first importance that an amplifier stays in its optimal bias range, despite the many varying conditions it will face in operation. The 700:7r has extremely accurate quiescent control. Quiescent conditions are stabilised against: Output level and load impedance changes This is implemented by a unique sensing configuration that gives much faster and more...
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To minimise Sophisticated muting this effect, TAG The 700:7r has a sophisticated muting McLaren Audio system, which stops you hearing loud, amplifiers have annoying switching noises and protects a frequency both the amplifier and the loudspeakers.
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This is traditionally achieved using the 700:7r incorporates mixed technology capacitors, which also block some of the construction to optimise performance. The low-frequency signals. In the 700:7r a result is uncompromised sound in a small feedback circuit eliminates DC offset size.
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Avoid operating the amplifier on a soft surface, such as thick carpet, which is likely to block the slots underneath, 1 . Throughout this manual, b o l d print indicates the lettering that you will find on the re ar panel of your 700:7r...
s e t - u p remove power Before making any signal connections ensure the amplifier is not connected to the mains supply. signal connection Ensure that the amplifier mains plug has been removed from the wall socket before making loudspeaker connections.
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+ (red) and -(black) terminals as shown above. Connect the red (+) terminal of the loudspeaker to the red terminal on the rear panel of the 700:7r. In turn connect the black (–) terminal of the loudspeaker to the black terminal on the 700:7r.
- u p B r i d g i n g When the 700:7r is operated in bridged mode, two amplifier channels are used to drive each loudspeaker, for greater power output. To use bridged modes of operation you must alter the position of the channel bridging slide switch on the rear of the unit.
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s e t - u p 5 channel set-up The channel bridging switch is put in the right position marked “BR+SR BL+SL” The BL and SL amplifiers are now also bridged, and the + lead of the speaker cable connects to the BL+ output terminal, and the - lead of the speaker cable connects to the SL+ output terminal, as shown.
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700:7r. Each output is connected the appropriate RCA input on the 700:7r. To connect the source equipment to the 700:7r you should use a hi-quality, well screened RCA-RCA audio cable, such as our RCA/RCA F3-10-ANA interconnect. All the RCA-RCA cables should be arranged so they are bundled as closely together as possible, especially at the rear of the amplifier.
o p e r a t i o n power connection Connect the mains cable to the amplifier, and then switch on at the wall socket. The blue power LED will glow dimly to indicate that power is applied but the amplifier is in the standby state. In this condition the loudspeakers are disconnected by the internal muting relays and power is removed from the amplifier circuitry.
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The contact closure is applied to the 700:7r via the 3.5mm jack socket on the rear panel. The circuit between the tip and the sleeve of the jack must be closed.
There are several ways in After a few seconds the unit will attempt to which the 700:7r will protect itself and the return to the active state. If the conditions loudspeakers connected to it, and the...
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protection system O v e rt e m p e r a t u r e pro t e c t i o n Caused by overheating of either the internal heatsink or the mains transformer, as a result of blocked ventilation slots or some other abnormal condition.
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Just like a high quality car, the performance of your 700:7r will improve during the first hours of operation. The electronic components will then have reached and settled down to near perfect specification.
700:7r. s e rv i c e The only service you should do to your 700:7r is described on the previous page. All other servicing should only be carried out by one of our authorised service agents. If service is required, please contact your authorised TAG McLaren Audio retailer. If your 700:7r is still under guarantee, please refer to the guarantee card which gives you details on how to claim against the guarantee.
technical data 7 x 100W into rated load impedance (8 Ohm) Power output 5 x 100W and 1 x 150W (8 Ohm) 3 x 100W and 2 x 150W (8 Ohm) 1.05 Vrm s Input for rated power 47 KOhm Input impedance +28.8 dB at 1 kHz Gain...
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