Page 2 - PERREAUX; is a registered trademark of Perreaux Industries Ltd.
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 for any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the right to change products or specifications detailed ...
Page 3 - ii; Introducing the; Key Features; The Perreaux “Silhouette” series takes you even closer to the
3 ii 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. Key Features ú Highly flexible for any cartridge ú Full Class A operati...
Page 4 - iiii; Important Safety Instructions; operate your Perreaux “Silhouette” SXV1 Phono
4 iiii 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. ALWAYS disconnect your system from the mains be...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
5 iii iii Table of Contents ii Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series................................... 3 ii ii Important Safety Instructions .......................................................... 4 iii iii Table of Contents......................................................................
Page 6 - Unpacking and Placement; Note: Please retain all packaging material for future transport.
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...
Page 7 - Instant Install; Note: Please take the time to read the SXV1 manual thoroughly
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...
Page 9 - Rear Panel Functions; Right Channel Cartridge Load Setting DIP Switch
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...
Page 10 - ONLY; voltage that can
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. ...
Page 11 - Customising Your SXV1; Impedance; loading values are set using switches 1 through 5.; Capacitive; loading values are set using switches 6 through 9.; Gain; values are set using switches 10 through 12.
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...
Page 13 - Gain Setting
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....
Page 14 - Configuration; Note: The right and left DIP switches are a mirror image of each
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...
Page 15 - Special Design Philosophies; Minimalist
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...
Page 17 - Special Design Features
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...
Page 19 - Care and Maintenance; Note: Please switch the unit off and remove the cord set from the
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 ...
Page 20 - Warranty Information; Perreaux Industries Ltd
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 ...
Page 21 - Year Extended; S I L H O U E T T E S X V 1
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...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting Guide; Make sure the SXV1 power switch is in the DOWN position.
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 ...
Page 25 - Specifications; Audio Connections; Internal Mains Fuse Rating
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...
Page 26 - your cartridge by configuring the Gain setting of your SXV1.
26 Overall Dimensions Width.................................................................... 215mm (8.5”) Depth.................................................................... 168mm (6.6”) Height..................................................................... 57mm (2.2”) Weight Gross ......
Page 28 - Contact Details
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
