User manual TAG MCLAREN AUDIO 100P

[. . . ] It may also be used to tailor the input characteristics for special purposes. The loudspeaker output terminals are duplicated for your convenience in case you wish to bi-wire your loudspeakers. The 100P's power rating of 100 watts is very conservative, as the 100P can typically provide 120 watts into 8 , 180 watts into 4 , and 220 watts into 2 for a short period. Performance of this calibre is essential to drive even the least sensitive loudspeakers without distortion, and has been achieved through the use of a very large power supply (which accounts for the high weight of the 100P) and highlyspecified output circuitry. Separate power supplies for each channel maximises channel separation. [. . . ] This protects your 100P and your loudspeakers and prevents unpleasant noises from upsetting your listening experience The INPUT can accept a line output from a signal source such as a CD player but, unless the source has a wide-ranging variable output, there will be no volume control and the sound level may be excessive. This could result in damage to your loudspeakers 12 13 grounding connecting loudspeakers The AC mains supply normally operates at either 50 or 60 Hz (depending on which country you are in). Under some circumstances this can cause an audible hum in your loudspeakers. Should you have any problems with hum in your system, please contact your retailer. The connection between your 100P and your loudspeakers is crucial to the sound quality of your entire audio system. Your 100P is specified to operate with 8 loudspeakers, but it can be used with 4 loudspeakers. The 100P may also be connected to loudspeakers which have a transient impedance of less than 4 (1). Always use high-quality loudspeaker cable. avoiding hum To minimise the possibility of mains hum in your system: do not link the ground terminals of separate audio units together. use screened cable for your signal connections and keep the left and right channel cables close together. loudspeaker terminals grounding your system All the units in the TAG McLaren Audio F3 Series range are double insulated and do not require safety ground connections. 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. On the back of your 100P you will find four pairs of loudspeaker terminals. right and left), there is one pair of black terminals and one pair of red. This duplication of the terminals allows you to bi-wire the loudspeakers as explained on page 18. RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT 1. These ratings are for music signals only. If the 100P is amplifying a continuous sine wave, an 8 load must be used 14 15 connecting loudspeakers connecting loudspeakers connection methods We recommend that you use loudspeaker cables terminated in BFA plugs or spade terminals. These plugs are designed to fit the terminals on the back of the 100P(1). The BFA plug and socket ensures that you cannot touch the high-voltage output conductors. Screw the knob of the terminal all the way in and push the plug into the centre of the knob. Unscrew the terminal enough to push the spade into the slot in the side of the terminal, then tighten the terminal by hand. You should not use tools to tighten the terminal; over-tightening will reduce the sound quality. If you choose to use bare wire, there is a hole in the side of the terminal to accommodate it. This will allow you to increase the volume without distorting the sound. As each amplifier is operating in a smaller bandwidth, intermodulation distortion may also be reduced. [. . . ] The electronic components will then have reached and settled down to nearperfect specification. warming up Every time you switch on your 100P, the performance will improve until the components reach their optimum operating temperature. cleaning In order to maintain the appearance of your 100P, you can clean it as follows: before cleaning, always disconnect your 100P from the AC supply. any grease or dirt on the case may be removed with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened slightly with a mild solution of warm water and detergent or washing-up liquid. If this happens, you should have your 100P serviced. 1. You cannot open the fuse carrier drawer while the plug is in the socket 22 23 care and maintenance technical data service The only service you should do to your 100P is described on the previous page. All other servicing should only be carried out by one of our authorised service agents. [. . . ]