Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SXV1 Perreaux
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Silhouette SXV1 SXV1 Phono Preamplifier Module Owners Manual.
2 Perreaux Industries Limited makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the warranty detailed herein. The Company assumes no responsibility fo r any errors.
3 i i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series The Perreaux “Silhouette” series represents exceptional engineering at an affordable price. The series incorporates some of the highest levels of audio engineering available today.
4 ii ii Important Safety Instructions Note: Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate your Perreaux “Silhouette” SXV1 Phono Preamplifier. ALWAYS switch off power to your system before attempting to connect or disconnect cables.
5 iii iii Table of Contents i i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series ................................... 3 ii ii Important Safety Instructions .......................................................... 4 iii iii Table of Contents ...............
6 1 1 Unpacking and Placement Unpacking Procedure The SXV1 is packaged for maximum protection. To open, sit the box upright and cut the reinforced tape at the top of the box. The product can now be removed. Pull the white polystyrene prote ctors off either side of the unit and remove the black material covering.
7 2 2 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing you w ill want to do is to play your favourite piece of music through your new SXV1. The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible.
8 Switch on preampli fier/amplifier Set the volume to the minimum level and select the input that the SXV1 is connected to. Switch on SXV1 Insert the power cord supplied into the rear of the SXV1 and into the wall. Switch on the socket at the wall and turn on the power of the SXV1 by setting the power switch down.
9 3 3 Rear Panel Functions Right Channel Car tridge Load Setting DIP Switch Set these switches to correspond with the cartridge manufacturers recommended load figure. For an in depth discussion on this, please refer to Chapter 4. Right and Left Phono Inputs Input from turntable, accepts a standar d unbalanced input ( RCA ).
10 AC Mains Input An IEC - standard mains input is provided at the rear of the unit. The AC cord set is removable, allowing it to be upgra ded at your will. On/Off Switch When operating the switch down, power is applied to the SXV1. Serial Number/Voltage Label The serial number is unique to your SXV1.
11 4 4 Customising Your SXV1 The Perreaux SXV1 gives you complete access to all cartridge - loading parameters for each channel via the 12 - way rear mounted DIP switches. Two DIP switches are required, as Perreaux engineers have meticulously laid the internal circuitry out on the internal PCB maintaining maximum isolation between channels.
12 Impedance Loading Table Use this table to match the impedance loading characteristics of your SXV1 to that recommended by your cartridge manufacturer, wh ere switch in UP position is OFF and switch in DOWN position is ON. Consult your cartridge documentation for the correct impedance figure.
13 Capaci tance Loading Table Use this table to match the capacitance loading characteristics of your SXV1 to that recommended by your cartridge manufacturer, where switch in UP position is OFF and switch in DOWN position is ON. Consult your cartridge documentation for the correct capacitance figure.
14 N ote: If more than one setting falls within ±25% of your cartridge output voltage, the lower sensitivity configuration will result in greater dynamic range, the higher will be less susceptible to clipping. Note: Rated output is 0.75V RMS . Sensitivity value measured at rated output.
15 5 5 Special Design Philosophies Perreaux has been designing and manufacturing only the highest quality audio componentry for more than a quarter of a century. Technology has continued to evolve rapidly over that time and our knowledge and applicati on of design, materials and manufacturing techniques has advanced in tandem with this.
16 Minimalist Aesthetic s Our products appeal to those who seek the ultimate in audio exclusivity, namely the perfect blend of “form and function”. “Form and function” are both tough masters. We make no excuses for producing some of the most distinctive high - end audio products on the planet.
17 6 6 Special Design Features Construction The beautifully styled curving front panel is milled from solid 6.0mm (0.2”) thick aluminium extrusion and finished in a special “Perreaux only” formulation of durable high quality black powder coat. The front panel also features the PERREAUX ® logo carved into the solid aluminium.
18 Gain With a gain range of +40dB to +73dB, the SXV1 is incredibly sensitive. Workin g in combination with the wide selection of R and C loading the user has no need for messy MM/MC jumpers as any type of cartridge can be matched via the external selectable DIP switch settings.
19 7 7 Care and M aintenance Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the rear of the Phono Amplifier before attempting to clean your SXV1 in the manner described below. Never apply liquid directly to the SXV1. Never use abrasives.
20 8 8 Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux SXV1 is warranted free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 1 - year (365 days) from the date of pu rchase.
21 9 9 Extended Wa rranty Registration Form Please complete this form and either fax, mail or e - mail it, along with a copy of the original receipt, to Perreaux Industries Ltd. Fax: +64 9 815 5981 Mail: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand E - mail: info@perreaux.
22 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide Please use this guide if you are experiencing any problems with the SXV1 in your system. It will provide possible solutions for some given symptoms. There is a crackling noise coming from my speakers Output signal is clipping The SXV1 gain setting is too high.
23 Interconnect cables not connected Make sure that the input and output interconnect cables are plugged in and are connected to the respective RCA sockets on the rear of the SXV1. Cartridge not connected C onfirm that the cartridge is correctly connected and fitted to the tone arm.
24 Interc onnect cables damaged Make sure that the integrity of your interconnect cables is sound and they are firmly connected to your turntable and the SXV1. SXV1 is close to external interference Check the proximity of your SXV1 to any possible source of EMI and/ or RF interference, for example computers, televisions, amplifiers, speakers, etc.
25 11 11 Specifications The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality can be unreliable. A list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be subject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation.
26 Overall Dimensions Width .................................................................... 215mm (8.5”) Depth .................................................................... 168mm (6.6”) Height ..........................................
27 Input Overload Margin ............................................................... 18dB The amount of headroom available over and above the Rated Output.
28 12 12 Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand Ph: +64 9 815 5452 Fax: +64 9 815 5981 E - mail: info@perreaux.com Internet: www.perreaux.
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