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TAG MCLAREN AUDIO AvantGarde 100X5R:10 Owner's Manual

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welcome
introduction
the 2 x 80 Watt Stereo module
120 Watt Monobloc module
once installed in
the 100x5R:10
operating modes
power and loudspeaker
connection
AV processor connection
power up and switch on
remote control
extended remote control
grounding and hum
running in and warming up
care and maintenance
service
technical data
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  • Page 1 2 x 80 Watt Stereo module extended remote control 120 Watt Monobloc module TAGtronic communications Bus once installed in software upgrades the 100x5R:10 grounding and hum safety first running in and warming up Stereo module’s care and maintenance operating modes...
  • Page 2 100x5R:10 s 1 power / standby LED 4 remote control receiver window 2 five module status LEDs 5 remote control active LED 3 mute LED 6 power button Specification shown may var y for different countries...
  • Page 3 The 100x5R:10 can be equipped with 120W Monobloc modules and 80W Stereo modules, allowing the amplifier to be configured with up to 10 channels. The configuration below shows the most frequently used version consisting of 3 Monobloc modules and 2 Stereo modules, giving in total 7 channels of amplification.
  • Page 4 This picture shows the rear panel layout of a 100x5R:10 equipped with five Stereo modules, offering an amazing 10 channels of amplification. B U S C power x2 C power x2 C power x2 C power x2 C power x2...
  • Page 5 TAG McLaren Audio exists with one aim in mind: to produce the very best audio and audio-visual equipment. Like many people, I often have my best ideas when relaxing to a piece of music Dr. Udo Zucker Chief Executive Officer or watching a movie.
  • Page 6 Thank you for purchasing the TAG McLaren Audio ten channel amplifier 100x5R:10 The 100x5R:10 is an advanced design, based on the highly regarded five channel amplifier 100x5R. It has been launched in response to requests of our customers to offer a convenient addition of channels to expand their 5.1 systems to 7.1 channels or to allow...
  • Page 7 TAG McLaren provides complete solutions, shown here are the DVD player DVD32R, AV processor AV32R and 100x5R:10...
  • Page 8 advanced technology The new 80 Watt / channel Stereo module has been made possible by design advances that first appeared in the three- channel amplifier 250x3R, itself based on technology developed for the remarkable F1 monobloc amplifier F1- 600MR. versatility The new Stereo module offers a high degree of flexibility, with three operating modes, conveniently selected by a switch on the back of the module:...
  • Page 9 key features • self contained Stereo amplifier module, including all essential components • three operating modes: stereo, bi-amp & bridged • mixed technology construction • premium-grade audio components • bi-polar output transistors for best linearity • Cascode Compensation for highest stability •...
  • Page 10 best sound quality by monobloc design Audiophiles have known for many years that precision, clarity, stereo image and depth can be improved by using so-called monoblocs or single channel amplifiers. Providing completely independent amplification for each channel prevents interaction between them, resulting in a cleaner signal and hence better clarity and stereo imaging.

  • Page 11: Key Features

    As a result of the Monobloc amplifier module construction, its performance is independent of the number of channels being driven and therefore even during the loudest passages of your favourite movie, the sound stage remains stable, controlled and detailed. The 120 Watt power output into 8 Ohm of the Monobloc module is a conservative rating, as it typically delivers 150 Watt into 8 Ohm, over 200 Watt into 4 Ohm and over 400 Watt into 2 Ohm (IHF toneburst).
  • Page 12 All modules in the 100x5R:10 are completely independent, ensuring that heavy demand on one module has no effect on another with each module having its own high-efficiency heatsink and power supply. The only feature shared is the control circuitry which allows each module to be switched on and off individually using a micro-controller.
  • Page 13 The 100x5R:10 offers full remote control in The control circuitry for the 100x5R:10 addition to the TAGtronic Bus for control of is powered by its own small transformer channels / modules by AV processors.
  • Page 14 For excellent sound quality the 100x5R:10 uses high grade gold plated oxygen free high purity copper (OFHC) loudspeaker terminals, designed and manufactured by TAG McLaren. Very few companies provide OFHC loudspeaker terminals due to the difficulties in machining solid copper.
  • Page 15 The two end caps are machined, bead blasted and linished to create an even The 100x5R:10 texture which is then hard black anodised can be upgraded or painted. in the future by replacing amplifier...

  • Page 16: Safety First

    We know you are keen to get your 100x5R:10 up and running. This section will have you listening as quickly as possible. The controls diagrams located on pages 2-4 of this manual will help you find your way around your 100x5R:10...
  • Page 17 Stereo modules can be combined with Monobloc modules, providing between 2 and 10 channels of amplification. The next paragraph describes the operating modes of the Stereo module. See page 19 for details on the Monobloc module. Each Stereo module offers three different modes of operation, selected by a slide-switch on the rear of the module: Stereo mode bi-amplification mode...
  • Page 18 Channel Bridging mode Switch position 1 -> C power x 2 In this mode both amplifier channels are combined to give an amplifier of higher power - with very close performance to that of C power x2 the single channel amplifier of the Monobloc module. The power output of the combined amplifier is 120 Watt / 8 Ohm.
  • Page 19 You can install Stereo modules and Monobloc modules into the 100x5R:10, providing between 2 and 10 channels of amplification. The previous paragraph described the three different modes C power x2 available for the Stereo module. This paragraph covers the Monobloc module:...

  • Page 20: Power Connection

    . Do not connect the power cable until you have made all other connections. loudspeaker connection On the rear panel of the 100x5R:10 you will find up to ten pairs of loudspeaker terminals, designed to accept high quality 8 mm spade connectors.
  • Page 21 1. This configuration will also allow the AV processor AV32R, on the AV processor / preamplifier is set to if connected to the 100x5R:10 via TAGtronic bus, to deactivate modules not required, e.g. Backs in 5.1 minimum before switching on.
  • Page 22 After connecting your preamplifier / AV processor and your loudspeakers connect the power cable, supplied to the 100x5R:10 Press the power button in. The blue power LED will come on. The five module status indicators will flash as the amplifier modules power up sequentially to prevent excessively high current demand from the mains supply.
  • Page 23 CDs in stereo, you only need pressed again. to switch on the left and right channels. When the 100x5R:10 is muted, the mute For added convenience, TAG McLaren LED, above the power button, will Audio has integrated the main control illuminate.
  • Page 24 100x5R:10 standby channel standby The 100x5R:10 is provided with a standby The 100x5R:10 allows for switching mode which is entered when pressing the individual modules into power-saving STANDBY amp key on the remote control. standby mode. This is beneficial e.g. when This function will switch off the power replaying two channel stereo.
  • Page 25 Basic control of AV processor and DVD player STANDBY av Pressing this key switches the AV processor AV30R or AV32R in and out of standby. STANDBY dvd Pressing this key switches the DVD player DVD32R or DVD32FLR S T A N D B Y in and out of standby.
  • Page 26 Remote control codes can be transferred from a TAG McLaren AV processor or DVD player to the 100x5R:10 over the TAGtronic Bus, allowing the 100x5R:10 to be operated out of sight. It can therefore be mounted in a convenient unobtrusive location, as long as it is provided with adequate ventilation.
  • Page 27 One of the flexible aspects of the 100x5R:10 is that it includes a micro-controller using a re-programmable memory, which can be re-programmed using a suitably equipped PC connected via the TAGtronic Programming Cable (optional - not included with the 100x5R:10).
  • Page 28 2. use high quality screened interconnects, such as our F3-10-ANA for your signal connections and keep the signal cables close together If you still experience hum in your system, contact your retailer. grounding The 100x5R:10 is double-insulated and does not require a safety ground connection...
  • Page 29 Just like a high quality car, the performance of your 100x5R:10 will improve during the first few hours of operation. After these few hours, the electronic components will have reached and settled down to near perfect specification.
  • Page 30 There is a fuse in the power socket on the back of your 100x5R:10. To change the fuse, unplug the power cable and carefully pull out the fuse carrier drawer The fuse carrier contains a spare fuse; this is the first one that you see when you open the carrier.
  • Page 31 Monobloc module non-inverting between any input and output 1.0 V rms 28.8 dB at 1 kHz 120 Watt into 8 Ohm 150 Watt into 8 Ohm 200 Watt into 4 Ohm 400 Watt into 2 Ohm (IHF tone burst) 47 kOhm >...
  • Page 32 Stereo module non-inverting between any input and output Stereo mode: 0.90 V rms Bi-Amplification mode: 0.90 V rms Channel Bridging mode 1.10 V rms 28.8 dB at 1 kHz Stereo mode (both channels driven) Bi-Amplification mode (both channels driven) 80 Watt into 8 Ohm 120 Watt into 4 Ohm 200 Watt into 2 Ohm (IHF tone burst)
  • Page 33 General 10 - 35 °C 50 - 60 Hz 100 V or 110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V the voltage is marked on the rear of the product less than 1400 Watt including feet, terminals and controls 445 mm wide, 152 mm high, 352 mm deep We reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice.

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