Perreaux SXV1 - Manuals

5 iii iii Table of Contents ii 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 protectors off either side of the unit and remove the black materi...

7 2 2 Instant Install If you are like us, the first thing you will 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. These are not comprehensive instructions, but are designed to ena...

9 3 3 Rear Panel Functions Right Channel Cartridge 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 standard un...

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 upgraded 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 maintaini...

13 Capacitance 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 Note: 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. Gain measured...

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 application of design, materials and manufacturing techniq...

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...

19 7 7 Care and Maintenance 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. Never rub in a circular motion. The front panel ...

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 purchase. To extend the warranty of the Perreaux SXV1 to three (3) years from date of purchase, please ...

21 9 9 Extended Warranty 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: [email protected] Alter...

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. Confirm ...

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. Measurements of the SXV1 reveal excellent resul...

26 Overall Dimensions Width.................................................................... 215mm (8.5”) Depth.................................................................... 168mm (6.6”) Height..................................................................... 57mm (2.2”) Weight Gross ......

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: [email protected] Internet: www.perreaux.com