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Silhouette 

SXV1

SXV1  

Phono Preamplifier Module 
 

Owners Manual 

Содержание SILHOUETTE SXV1

Страница 1: ...Silhouette SXV1 SXV1 Phono Preamplifier Module Owners Manual ...

Страница 2: ... change products or specifications 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 granted by the Company in connection with the sale of Perreaux products expressly or by implication PERREAUX is a registered trademark of Perreaux Industries Ltd Terms and prod...

Страница 3: ...uring a custom designed fully shielded toroidal transformer and 17600µF of smoothing capacitance ú Optimal internal layout incorporating total separation between channels ú Enhanced audio design featuring highest quality PCB and minimal internal wiring ú Moving Magnet Moving Cartridge compatible ú High rated output ú Compact ú Stylish The Perreaux Silhouette series takes you even closer to the elu...

Страница 4: ...g 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 from the system NEVER operate the SXV1 with the cover removed NEVER use any liquid inside the SXV1 NEVER bypass any fuse NEVER attempt to repair the SXV1 In the event of a problem please contact your Perreaux dealer NE...

Страница 5: ... Rear Panel Functions 9 4 4 Customising Your SXV1 11 Impedance Loading Table 12 Capacitance Loading Table 13 Gain Setting Table 13 Configuration Example 14 5 5 Special Design Philosophies 15 6 6 Special Design Features 17 7 7 Care and Maintenance 19 8 8 Warranty Information 20 9 9 Extended Warranty Registration Form 21 10 10 Troubleshooting Guide 22 11 11 Specifications 25 12 12 Contact Details 28...

Страница 6: ...1 x Product manual 1 x Detachable AC power cord Placing Your SXV1 The SXV1 should generally be placed close to your source equipment thus keeping the interconnect cabling between the tone arm and phono stage as short as practical This will reduce the systems susceptibility to radio frequency interference and the negative effects associated with long cables Ventilation Requirements The SXV1 is a lo...

Страница 7: ...mers high power amplifiers computers etc Place the SXV1 close or near the turntable in order to make as short a connection as possible between the tone arm and preamplifier Turn off associated components This minimises the potential to damage any other components when connecting your SXV1 into the system Connect turntable to SXV1 Connect the audio output from the turntable to the inputs at the rea...

Страница 8: ...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 on turntable Power up your turntable and start the player with your favourite record Slowly increase the amplifier volume to achieve a comfortable listening level CONGRATULATIONS Now that you have achieved your first objective sit back relax and please...

Страница 9: ... refer to Chapter 11 Right and Left Line Level Outputs Output to preamplifier accepts a standard unbalanced input RCA The left channel connection is on the right when looking from the rear indicated by white inner ring For more information on output specifications please refer to Chapter 11 Left Channel Cartridge Load Setting DIP Switch Set these switches to correspond with the cartridge manufactu...

Страница 10: ...XV1 Serial Number Voltage Label The serial number is unique to your SXV1 Please record this number and store it in a safe place For any service related enquiry please be prepared to quote the product serial number to Perreaux personnel or their service representative The voltage displayed in this area is the ONLY voltage that can be accepted by the unit Caution Never attempt to connect the unit to...

Страница 11: ...ctly correspond to the cartridge manufacturers recommended loading figure If you don t know the recommended loading of your cartridge please contact the cartridge manufacturer or your dealer for this information It is recommended that you make adjustments to the settings using a pen or other similar pointed object Impedance loading values are set using switches 1 through 5 Capacitive loading value...

Страница 12: ... 892 UP DOWN DOWN UP UP 875 DOWN DOWN DOWN UP UP 99 8 UP UP UP DOWN UP 99 6 DOWN UP UP DOWN UP 98 8 UP DOWN UP DOWN UP 98 6 DOWN DOWN UP DOWN UP 90 7 UP UP DOWN DOWN UP 90 6 DOWN UP DOWN DOWN UP 89 9 UP DOWN DOWN DOWN UP 89 7 DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN UP 10 0 UP UP UP UP DOWN 10 0 DOWN UP UP UP DOWN 10 0 UP DOWN UP UP DOWN 10 0 DOWN DOWN UP UP DOWN 9 90 UP UP DOWN UP DOWN 9 90 DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN 9 89 ...

Страница 13: ...WN DOWN DOWN Gain Setting Table Use this table to configure the gain characteristics of your SXV1 to suit the output voltage of the cartridge you are using where switch in UP position is OFF and switch in DOWN position is ON Consult your cartridge documentation for it s rated output voltage Set the gain configuration where the Sensitivity of your SXV1 is within 25 of your cartridge output voltage ...

Страница 14: ...t b Moving Coil cartridge as a guideline Ortofon Kontrapunkt b specifications Recommended load resistance 50Ω 200Ω Recommended load capacitance not stated Rated output voltage 470µV SXV1 configuration Resistance loading 89 7Ω Capacitance loading 27pF if no capacitance loading is recommended use the lowest value Gain 61dB based on Sensitivity bracket of 470ìV 25 352 5µV 587 5µV DIP Switch Setting l...

Страница 15: ... Minimum can be defined 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 been reduced or condensed to the essentials It is the result of the omission of the inessentials Perreaux has historically embraced the minimalist ethic from an audio design persp...

Страница 16: ...tive high end audio products 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 simplicity has dimensions to it that go beyond the purely aesthetic it can be seen as the reflection of some innate inner quality or the pursuit of philosophical or literary insight i...

Страница 17: ... Circuit Topology The Power Supply The SXV1 has an internal power supply These designs are invariably more sophisticated than those featuring external plug in power packs Special attention must be paid to shielding supply transformer design capacitance and earthing Perreaux has specially developed a 6x oversized 10VA fully shielded internal toroidal power supply for the phono supply A total of 176...

Страница 18: ... features highly accurate gain matching on account of the reason that the transistors all share the same silicon substrate The CA3046 device provides a low noise but highly sensitive interface between cartridge and the RIAA EQ section Coupled with accurate current mirroring circuitry and stable current sources the circuit topology works in combination to make for sonic transparency PCB Layout Spec...

Страница 19: ...a durable high quality powder coat finish To remove finger marks and dirt lightly rub the surface with a soft cloth If the dirt is not removed dip your cloth in a mild solution of soap and water squeeze excess moisture from it and then gently reapply to the surface Stubborn dirt may be removed by the application of a small quantity of isopropyl alcohol applied directly to the cleaning cloth only a...

Страница 20: ...land The warranty does 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 Auckland New Zealand for evaluation Return authorisation must first be obtained by either calling or writing to Perreaux prior to shipping the unit Perreaux Industries Ltd and it s authorised distributors and dealers shall not be held...

Страница 21: ... 64 9 815 5981 Mail Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 47 413 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand E mail info perreaux com Alternatively complete the online Warranty Registration Form on our website www perreaux com 3 Year Extended Warranty Form Name Address Suburb City Country Telephone E mail Website Product S I L H O U E T T E S X V 1 Serial No Dealer Purchase Date d d m m y y y y ...

Страница 22: ...ebris I turn up the volume but it isn t very loud Output level is too low The SXV1 gain setting is too low Confirm that the gain is configured correctly for your cartridge If you are unsure increase the gain setting step by step until the volume level is suitable Note Ensure you switch the unit off before adjusting the DIP switches Incorrect cartridge loading The resistive and capacitive cartridge...

Страница 23: ...wer is turned on No volume setting Make sure that the volume on your preamplifier or amplifier is set to a suitable level Check that it is not muted or attenuated Preamplifier amplifier set to incorrect input Confirm that the source input on your preamplifier amplifier is set to the appropriate input Speakers not connected Check that your speaker cables are firmly connected at both the binding pos...

Страница 24: ...rntable Earth loop in system If your preamplifier and or amplifier have an earth ground lift switch toggle it and check which setting sounds better The signal ground of the SXV1 is isolated from earth by default this means that there needs to be a connection to earth elsewhere in your system to alleviate hum My speaker cones are moving excessively at low frequencies Tone arm set up incorrectly Che...

Страница 25: ...C 27pF to 760pF THD N 0 01 1kHZ rated output Signal to Noise Ratio Unweighted 80dB A weighted 85dB Input Overload Margin 18dB RIAA Accuracy 0 5dB 20Hz 20kHz Output Impedance 47Ω Rated Output 0 75VRMS Maximum Output 6 0VRMS 17 0Vp p Wideband Frequency Response 5kHz 40kHz Operating Class Class A Power Consumption 1 6W Note User selectable Measurements taken with lowest gain setting Audio Connections...

Страница 26: ...e DIP switches to meet the requirements of your cartridge Input Capacitance 27pF to 830pF The capacitive load that is presented to the source component that is driving it The Input Capacitance can be set using the DIP switches to meet the requirements of your cartridge THD N 0 01 1kHZ rated output Total Harmonic Distortion Noise is the percentage of output signal which is made up of frequencies ad...

Страница 27: ...egrity Rated Output 0 75VRMS This is the optimum operating level of the unit offering the best performance whilst allowing a large enough buffer to accommodate the unpredictable nature of music It is the reference output level to which other specifications such as sensitivity and gain are referred The Rated Output does not indicate the full capability of the SXV1 Maximum Output 6 0VRMS 17 0Vp p Th...

Страница 28: ...ls 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 com ...

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