Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SXH2 Perreaux
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SXH2 SXH2 SXH2 SXH2 Headphone Amplifier Module Owners Manual.
1 Perreaux In dustri es Lim ite d mak es no w arran ty for the u se of it s products , other than thos e expressly contain ed in the w arrant y detailed herein .
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3 i ii i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series Designed as a range of h igh quality , yet af fordable modules; the ‘Silhouette’ series will com plimen t and enhance y our existing system .
4 ii ii ii ii Important Saf ety Instructions Note: Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate your Perreaux “Silhou ette” SXH2 Headphone Amplifier. ALWAYS sw itch off pow er to your system before attempting to connect or discon nect cables.
5 iii iii iii iii Table of Contents i ii i Introducin g the Perre aux Sil houette S eries .................................... 3 ii ii ii ii Import ant Safe ty Instru ctions ............................................................. 4 iii iii iii iii Tabl e of Conte nts .
6 1 1 1 1 Unpacking and Placement Unpacking Procedure The SXH2 is packaged f or maxim um protection. To open, sit the box upright and cut the rein forced tape at the top of the box. The product can n ow be remov ed. Pull the foam protecting en d-caps off either side of the unit an d remove th e black m aterial covering.
7 2 2 2 2 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing y ou will w ant to do is to play your favourite piece o f m usic through your new SXH2. The followin g instructions are w ritten to enable y ou to achieve this as quickly as possible.
8 Caution! Prior to connecting the AC mains, please check the voltage label on the rear panel to ensure that your unit conforms to the power supply in your area. Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage. Switch o n sour ce componen t Po w er up your source c omponent and start your fa vourite recording.
9 3 3 3 3 Front P anel Functions Power LED This blue LED indicates th e power s tatus of y our SXH2 headphon e amplif ier. Headphon e Jacks Two 6.35m m (¼”) stereo headph one jacks are provided, allow ing a second person to en joy the pu re sound of fered by the SXH2.
10 4 4 4 4 Rear Panel Functions Righ t and Left Line Inputs Input from source com ponen t, accepts a standard u nbalanced input ( RCA ). The left chan nel connection is on the right wh en looking from the rear, indicated by w hite inner rin g. For m ore inform ation on input specifications, please ref er to Chapter 11.
11 AC Mains Input An IEC- standard mains input is provided at the rear of the un it. The AC cord set is removable, allow in g it to be upgraded at your will. Righ t and Left Line Outputs Line lev el output, accepts a standard un balanced inpu t ( RCA ).
12 5 5 5 5 Special Desig n Philosop hies Per reaux has b een designing a nd manufacturing o nly the highest quality au dio componentry for m ore than a quarter of a centu ry.
13 Minimalist Ae sthetics Our products appeal to those who seek the u ltimate in au dio exclusiv ity, n amely the perf ect blend of “ form and fu nction”. “Form and function” ar e both to ugh masters. We make no excuses for producing some of the m ost distinctiv e hi gh-en d audio products on the planet.
14 6 6 6 6 Special Design Features Construction The beautifully sty led curving front panel is milled from solid 6.0mm (0.2 ”) thick alum inium extrusion and fin ished in a satin chrom e electroplate. The front panel also features the PERREAUX ® logo m achined into the solid aluminiu m.
15 Singl e Channel Block Diagram Input St age Utilising a stable cu rrent source, along w ith accurate curren t mirroring circuitry, the input stage of the SXH2, in combin ation w ith the overall circuit topolog y, prov ides precise det ail resolution and definitive sonic tran sparency.
16 7 7 7 7 Care and Maintenance Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the rear of the Hea dphone Amplifier bef ore attempting to clean your SXH2 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the SXH2. Never use abrasives.
17 8 8 8 8 Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux SXH2 is w arranted free from def ects in m aterial and w orkman ship u nder norm al use for a period of 1-year (365 days ) from the date of purch ase.
18 9 9 9 9 Extended Warranty Registration F orm Please complete this form and either fax, m ail or e- mail it, along w ith a copy of the original receipt, to Perreaux Indu stries Ltd. Fax: +64 9 815 5981 Mail: Perreaux Industries Lt d PO Box 47 413 Ponson by Auckl and New Zealand E-m ail: info@perreaux.
19 10 10 10 10 Troubleshooti ng Guide Please use this gu ide if y ou are experiencin g any problems w ith the SXH2 in your sy stem. It will provide possible solutions for some given symptoms. There is no output from my syste m SXH2 not turned on Make sure the SXH2 pow er switch is in the DOWN position.
20 I can hear a hum coming through my headphone s Input and/or output sockets corroded Check th at the input an d output RCA s ockets on the rear of the SXH2 are free from corrosion. Interconnect cables damaged Make sure that the in tegrity of y o u r interconnect cables is sound and they are firmly connected to your sou rce and the SXH2.
21 11 11 11 11 Specifications The correlation betw een publish ed specifications and sonic quality can be unreliable. A list of num be rs rev eals virtually nothing. All tech nical m easurem ents m ust be subject to qualitative as w ell as quantitative in terpretation.
22 Internal Mains Fuse Rating 1 x 2SB 500m A slow blow (NOT user serviceable) Overall Dimensions Width........................................................................216m m (8.5”) Depth .......................................................
23 THD+N .................................................. 0.001%, @ 1kHZ into 64 Ω Total Harm o n ic Distortio n + Noise is the percentage of output signal which is made up of freq uencies ad ded due to harmonic s of the fund amental fre quency and no ise.
24 12 12 12 12 Physical Dimensions.
25 13 13 13 13 Contact Details For more in formation please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Indu stries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponson by Auckl and New Zealand Ph: +64 9 815 5452 Fax: +64 9 815 5981 E-m ail: info@perreaux.com I nte rn et : www.
26 Installatio n Notes.
An important point after buying a device Perreaux SXH2 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Perreaux SXH2 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Perreaux SXH2 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Perreaux SXH2 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Perreaux SXH2 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Perreaux SXH2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Perreaux SXH2.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Perreaux SXH2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Perreaux SXH2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
