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Digital Noise 

Filtering 

Conducted and radiated digital noise can wreak havoc on power 
supplies  and  sensitive  circuits.    Filtering  is  heavily  employed 
throughout  to  stop  conducted  digital  noise  infecting  power 
supplies and sensitive circuits, and greatly reduce radiated noise. 

pLINK Port 

The  pLINK  port  provides  communication  to  an  external  device 
via  the  RS232  protocol,  allowing  easy  integration  into 
automation and control solutions.  The pLINK port also supports 
the capability to receive a master clock from an external source, 
such as an external DAC. 

RC-5 Remote 

Input 

Standard  CD  player  RC-5  remote  control  codes  can  be  used  to 
control the basic functions of the SXCD.  Directly connecting to 
a  device  via  a  3.5mm  stereo  plug  cable  allows  easy  integration 
into  automation  and  control  solutions.    Alternately,  by  using  an 
infrared (IR) receiver, commands can be received  from any off-
the-shelf  universal  or  programmable  remote  controls  which  use 
the standard CD player RC-5 remote codes. 

Multiple 

Media 

Support 

By  default,  the  computer  optical  drive  supports  a  multitude  of 
media  types  and  formats  –  allowing  the  SXCD  to  function 
consistently  and  reliably  with  CD-DA,  CD-R  and  CD-RW 
media, including Mixed Mode audio and data content. 

No Display 

Liquid  Crystal  Displays  (LCD)  with  Cold  Cathode  Fluorescent 
Lamp  (CCFL)  backlighting,  and  Vacuum  Fluorescent  Displays 
(VFD) both require an inverter for operation.  Inverters typically 
run  at  frequencies  greater  than  100kHz  and  are  a  source  of 
conducted  and  radiated  radio  frequency  (RF)  interference.    By 
excluding  the  display,  this  source  of  RF  interference  has  been 
eliminated  and  cannot  infect  the  precious  power  supplies  or 
sensitive digital and analog circuitry. 

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Summary of Contents for Silhouette SXCD

Page 1: ...Silhouette SXCD Compact Disc Player Owners Manual All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...ifications detailed herein at any time without notice and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein No licenses to patents or other intellectual property of Perreaux are...

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Page 4: ...es Computer optical drive transport Flexible two box solution Low jitter precision master clock Burr Brown Texas Instruments DAC and SPDIF transmitter Option to use external master clock via pLINK Opt...

Page 5: ...s before attempting to clean your unit ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children ALWAYS unplug sensitive electronic equipment during electrical storms NEVER disconnect the mains earth...

Page 6: ...4 4 4 Transport Module 15 5 5 5 5 Placement Options 17 6 6 6 6 Special Design Philosophies 18 7 7 7 7 Special Design Features 20 8 8 8 8 Care and Maintenance 23 9 9 9 9 Warranty Information 24 10 10...

Page 7: ...e AC power cord 1 x 50 way ribbon cable 1 x 75 coaxial cable 1 x BNC to RCA adaptor 3 x Performance analysis charts Placing Your SXCD The SXCD should generally be placed close to your preamplifier or...

Page 8: ...s computers etc Place the SXCD close or near the preamplifier in order to make as short a connection as possible Turn off associated components This minimises the potential to damage any other compone...

Page 9: ...D by pressing the EJECT button topmost button of user interface Insert disc Place your favourite CD recording in the drawer label side up ensuring the disc is properly centered Press PLAY Start your f...

Page 10: ...ng slowly the CD player is paused Moderate Flashing If the LED is flashing at a moderate rate the CD player is busy and may not respond immediately to any user interface Fast Flashing If the LED flash...

Page 11: ...sc will play If the end of the disc is reached the disc will stop Play Pause Pressing this button starts playing the current disc If the disc drawer is open it will close automatically Normally the di...

Page 12: ...r For more information on analog output specifications please refer to Chapter 12 Digital Output The single ended BNC output provides a Sony Philips Digital Interface Standard SPDIF digital audio sign...

Page 13: ...to use the master clock of an external source RS232 Communication Basic functions of the SXCD compact disc player can be controlled using the RS232 serial communication protocol The RJ45 pins are con...

Page 14: ...xternal master clock must be 11 2896MHz RC 5 Input This 3 5mm stereo jack allows standard CD player RC 5 remote control codes to control the basic functions of the SXCD compact disc player IR Repeater...

Page 15: ...eiver can be obtained from your Perreaux dealer or found on the Perreaux website at www perreaux com files sxcd ir receiver pdf Serial Number Voltage Label The serial number is unique to your SXCD Ple...

Page 16: ...ribbon cable supplied Caution This header is polarised please note polarity of mating plug when connecting the ribbon cable Damage may occur to the transport and or electronics if ribbon cable is conn...

Page 17: ...EJECT button again or by pressing the PLAY button where the drawer will retract and playback will commence Manual Eject In the event that the disc drawer doesn t respond to the EJECT button being pre...

Page 18: ...nts creates a system which strikes at the heart of Silhouette Series philosophies minimalist form and function harmoniously encompassing superlative performance Stacked The two modules can be stacked...

Page 19: ...d as the perfection that an object achieves when it is no longer possible to improve it by subtraction This is the quality that an object has when every component every detail and every junction has b...

Page 20: ...ucts on the planet We let form and function blend together in perfect harmony This surely is the essence of true minimalist utilisation Minimalism in a Wider Context John Pawson writes Clearly simplic...

Page 21: ...ention has been paid to sensitive analog and digital ground planes to maintain sonic purity All signal grounding is optimised to provide a platform for a black background and increased dynamic range S...

Page 22: ...igh Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMMR and decreased capacitance guarantee greatly reduced interference susceptibility noise and pulse aberration BNC Digital Output Connector RCA connectors are inherent...

Page 23: ...ation and control solutions Alternately by using an infrared IR receiver commands can be received from any off the shelf universal or programmable remote controls which use the standard CD player RC 5...

Page 24: ...ront panel features a high quality electroplate finish Over time the surface may retain finger marks and may need to be cleaned to restore it to original condition Regular Cleaning Gently wipe the fro...

Page 25: ...s not apply to any unit that has been misused abused or altered Any unit that is not performing satisfactorily may be returned to the factory in New Zealand for evaluation Return authorisation must fi...

Page 26: ...ustries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand E mail info perreaux com Alternatively complete the online Warranty Registration Form on our website www perreaux com 3 Year Extended Warranty F...

Page 27: ...ler SXCD won t play a CD CD in upside down Make sure the disc is inserted the correct way up Disc is not a compatible format Ensure the disc is a CD and of a compatible format i e CD DA CD R or CD RW...

Page 28: ...your interconnect cables is sound and they are firmly connected to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier and the SXCD CD player SXCD is close to external interference Check the proximity of your S...

Page 29: ...alog Output Impedance 47 Analog Output Voltage 1 1Vrms Signal to Noise Ratio unweighted 105dB Dynamic Range 96dB Crosstalk 100dB 1kHz Channel Balance 0 1dB Digital Sampling Frequency 44 1kHz Resolutio...

Page 30: ...of the output signal deviates by no more than 0 5dB over the entire audio band Analog Output Impedance 47 A low output impedance ensures the analog output signal will not be greatly degraded by the u...

Page 31: ...compact discs conforming to the red book CD standard is 16 bits Digital Output Impedance 75 The SPDIF standard dictates 75 transmission of the digital signal Output impedance which differs from this c...

Page 32: ...31 1 1 1 13 3 3 3 Physical Dimensions All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 33: ...32 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 34: ...ion please contact your Perreaux dealer or contact Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand Ph 64 3 489 2975 Fax 64 3 489 2976 E mail info perreaux com Internet www perreaux...

Page 35: ...34 Installation Notes All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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