Tag McLaren AV30R specifications

Category : A/V-Receiver

Brand : Ta

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The AV-30R Processor

The AV processor AV30R is targeted at the home theatre enthusiast who is concerned with keeping up-to-date with the latest surround formats but who is not considering the ultimate performance of the AV32R or its upgrade path to the AV192R.

The AV30R is designed to allow enthusiasts to join the TAG McLaren home theatre community at a lower the price is higher than before, while maintaining excellent performance. The AV30R provides more features at a lower price than the original AV32R when it was launched in May 1999. This amazing result has been achieved through a meticulous process of reducing the cost of every single building block of the AV32R, giving rise to the new AV30R.

The AV30R keeps you up-to-date with the latest surround formats but cannot be upgraded to the AV32R or the AV192R.

The AV30R uses the same processing core as the AV32R - consisting of the Analog Devices Sharc® 21065L Digital Signal Processor combined with a Siemens C161RI microprocessor. This allows easy software transfer between the AV32R and the new AV30R and guaranteeing that the maximum number of AV32R software upgrades make it into the AV30R.

The AV30R ‘5.1' includes everything needed to manage a 5.1 home cinema system.

Six analog stereo inputs - completely bypassing the digital section in ‘Direct’ mode - make use of the analog volume control, derived from the AV32R. All inputs can be enhanced for multi-channel replay using TAG McLaren Surround 5 or Dolby Pro Logic II.

A 5.1 analog input, with volume control, allows direct and convenient connection of all SAC D and DVD-Audio players.

The CD and DVD-Video players' digital output can be processed using Mono, Direct, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital or DTS with full subwoofer support, where applicable.

The AV30R ‘5.1' also includes two video switches, one for Composite and one for S-Video, both offering one output with on-screen display and one without, for uninterrupted recording.

Tape outputs for analog and digital recording, a headphone connector and the ability to integrate the AV30R in an electrical remote distribution system, provide those essential ‘add-ons’ which are often missed-out on lesser products.

Final ly the ‘multi-device’ TAGtronic Bus allow system integration with other products and very importantly the ability to upgrade the AV30R. Just download upgrades from www.tagmclaren.com and load them into the AV30R using the optional TAGtronic programming cable.

However, not only is the AV30R's feature list impressive. Its mechanical construction is based on that of the AV32R, consisting of a sleek aluminum front panel and precision-turned aluminum volume knob.

The design is optimized against electromagnetic interference and the AV30R, in common with all TAG McLaren products, passes all European safety and EMC standards.

5.1 channnels

6 stereo analog inputs

5 Digital Inputs

Composite &S-Video switcher

tape and monitor

command bus for system integration

manufacturer: TAG McLaren
model: AV-30R Processor
year of construction:
Made in England
color: silver, anthracite
remote control: Yes, RC5, capable of Learning
power consumption: <25W
dimensions: 445 x 75 x 338 (B x H x T)
weight:
factory price approx.:€3000

number of inputs: 6 x digital; 6 Analog
- 1 x Optical TOSLINK
  - impedance 75 Ω
  - input frequencies of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
  - Input Level: greater than 200 mV pp
- 5 x Coaxial SPDIF
  - impedance 75 Ω
  - input frequencies of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
  - Input Level: -27 to -14.5 dBm
- 6 x Analog
  - impedance: 10 kΩ
  - Analog Input Level: 0.4 V and 3.3 V rms
  - analog input frequency response: DC – 50 kHz (-3 dB) Direct
  - analog input frequency response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) processed
  - analog harmonic distortion + noise: input total 0.0065 % processed
  - analog harmonic distortion + noise: 0.0015 % unprocessed (Direct)
  - analog input channel separation: > 95 dB @ 1 kHz
  - analog input crosstalk rejection: > 90 dB @ 1 kHz
- 1 x TAPE OUT

1 x Optical TOSLINK
- impedance 75 Ω
- input frequencies of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
- Input Level: greater than 200 mV pp
5 x Coaxial SPDIF
- impedance 75 Ω
- input frequencies of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz
- Input Level: -27 to -14.5 dBm
6 x Analog
- impedance: 10 kΩ
- Analog Input Level: 0.4 V and 3.3 V rms
- analog input frequency response: DC – 50 kHz (-3 dB) Direct
- analog input frequency response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) processed
- analog harmonic distortion + noise: input total 0.0065 % processed
- analog harmonic distortion + noise: 0.0015 % unprocessed (Direct)
- analog input channel separation: > 95 dB @ 1 kHz
- analog input crosstalk rejection: > 90 dB @ 1 kHz
1 x TAPE OUT