Silhouette SXCD Compact Disc Player Owners Manual
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 herein at any time without notice, and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein.
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i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series Designed as a range of high quality, yet affordable modules; the Silhouette series will compliment and enhance your existing system. Drawing on our extensive knowledge gained from more than a quarter of a century of developing highest quality audio products, the Silhouette series concentrates our legendary design and buildquality into a compact package without sacrificing performance.
ii Important Safety Instructions Note: Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate your Perreaux Silhouette SXCD Compact Disc Player. ALWAYS switch off power to your system before attempting to connect or disconnect cables. ALWAYS disconnect your system from the mains 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 from the system.
iii i ii iii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Table of Contents Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series .................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 4 Table of Contents .................................................................................. 5 Unpacking and Placement .................................................................. 6 Instant Install ...........................................................
1 Unpacking and Placement Unpacking Procedure Note: Box Contents Placing Your SXCD Ventilation Requirements 6 The two components which comprise the SXCD CD player are packaged for maximum protection. To open, sit each box upright and cut the reinforced tape at the top of each box. Each module can now be removed. Pull the foam protecting end-caps off either side of each of the modules and remove the black material covering.
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 SXCD Compact Disc Player. The following instructions are written to enable you to achieve this as quickly as possible. These are not comprehensive instructions, but are designed to enable you to play music now! Note: Please take the time to read the SXCD manual thoroughly as it incorporates many features, which will enhance its operation.
Switch on preamplifier Turn on your preamplifier. Switch on power amplifier Turn on your power amplifier. Plug CD player into AC mains Please check the voltage label to ensure that your unit conforms to the mains voltage in your region then connect to the AC mains using the AC power cord supplied. Caution! Never attempt to connect the unit to the incorrect voltage. Switch on SXCD CD player Power up your SXCD CD Player by setting the power switch at the rear of the electronics unit to the down position.
3 Front Panel Functions Electronics Module Status LED This blue LED indicates the status of your SXCD compact disc player. Off This indicates the power to the CD player is switched off. On The LED constantly illuminated indicates the SXCD is powered and either playing a disc or is in an idle state ready for a disc to be played. Slow Flashing If the LED is flashing slowly, the CD player is paused.
Pressing and holding this button will scan backwards through the currently playing disc. Upon releasing the button, the disc will play. If the start of the disc is reached the disc will stop Stop Pressing this button stops a disc that is playing. resumed, the disc will start over from the first track. If play is Skip/Scan Forward Pressing this button momentarily advances to the beginning of the next track.
Rear Panel Functions Transport Interface The 50-way header allows connection to the SXCD transport unit using the 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 connected with the incorrect polarity. Use only the supplied 50-way ribbon cable.
If you already have a suitable high-quality digital interconnect equipped with RCA connectors, please use the supplied adaptor to convert the BNC output to RCA. For more information on digital output specifications, please refer to Chapter 12. Note: Use a 75Ω digital interconnect cable equipped with BNC connectors to get the best possible digital performance, such as the coaxial cable supplied.
The SXCD compact disc player facilitates this functionality by allowing the internal master clock to be disabled and sourced from an external device, such as an external digital to analog converter (DAC). The RJ45 pins are configured for using an external master clock as follows: Pin 6: Master Clock Input Pin 7: Ground (GND) Pin 8: Internal Clock Disable To enable this function the internal master clock must first be disabled by connecting the Internal Clock Disable (Pin 8) to GND.
The SXCD is designed to function with the standard CD player RC-5 remote control codes. For more information about the standard RC-5 remote control codes for CD players please visit www.perreaux.com/files/sxcd-rc5-codes.pdf on the Perreaux website. External IR Receiver Alternately, by using an external infrared (IR) receiver, commands can be received from a universal or programmable remote control which uses the standard CD player RC-5 remote codes. The stereo 3.
4 Transport Module Underside Functions Electronics Interface The 50-way header allows connection to the SXCD electronics unit using the 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 connected with the incorrect polarity. Use only the supplied 50-way ribbon cable.
Disc Drawer Functions Disc Drawer The disc drawer glides out to accept a compact disc and retracts to play it. Place the disc in the drawer label-side up and make sure the disc is properly centred in the tray. The disc drawer is normally opened by pressing the EJECT button. It may be closed by pressing the EJECT button again or by pressing the PLAY button, where the drawer will retract and playback will commence.
5 Placement Options Two-Box Solution The compact two-box solution provides the flexibility and versatility to meet a range of placement and style options. Mixing with other Silhouette Series components 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 one on top of the other for a narrow front profile.
6 Minimalist Design 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 techniques has advanced in tandem with this. Today’s Perreaux range comes closer to fulfilling our shared vision than at any other time in the past.
Minimalist Aesthetics 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. We let “form and function” blend together in perfect harmony. This surely is the essence of true minimalist utilisation.
7 Special Design Features Construction Block Diagram The SXCD is stylish and unobtrusive. The front panel is made from high quality solid 6.0mm (0.2”) thick aluminium extrusion featuring our trademark machined Perreaux logo and intuitive user-interface. The front-panels are finished in durable and stylish satin chrome finish electroplate. The chassis and cover are both manufactured from heavy gauge steel. No cover fixing screws are visible.
Increased Read Speed Precision Master Clock Ultra Short Signal Paths Digital Output Transformer BNC Digital Output Connector Custom Designed Toroidal Transformer Multiple Regulated Power Supplies The increased 4x-8x read speed of the optical drive, compared with 1x-2x speeds of standard mechanisms, gives the drive more opportunity for error correction – ensuring the audio data stream is a true reflection of what is presented on the compact disc.
Digital Noise Filtering pLINK Port RC-5 Remote Input Multiple Media Support No Display 22 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. The pLINK port provides communication to an external device via the RS232 protocol, allowing easy integration into automation and control solutions.
8 Care and Maintenance Note: Never apply liquid directly to the SXCD. Never use abrasives. Never rub in a circular motion. Cover The cover features 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.
9 24 Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty The Perreaux SXCD 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.
10 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 3 489 2976 Mail: Perreaux Industries 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.
11 Troubleshooting Guide Please use this guide if you are experiencing any problems with the SXCD in your system. It will provide possible solutions for some given symptoms. SXCD won’t function The unit is not turned on Check the SXCD power switch is turned on. Power not turned on Check that the SXCD is plugged in to the AC mains and the main power switch is turned on. Faulty wall socket or mains lead Make sure the AC mains wall socket is working properly and the mains lead is not damaged.
No disc present Check that a disc is inserted for the SXCD to play. No volume setting Make sure that the volume on your preamplifier or integrated amplifier is set to a suitable level. Incorrect input Confirm that the SXCD output is connected to the appropriate source input of the preamplifier or integrated amplifier. Loud speakers not connected Check that your loud speakers are firmly connected via cables into the binding posts n the rear of the amplifier.
12 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 SXCD reveal excellent results by any standards. Specifications in Brief Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): Typically.........................................................0.0005%, @ 1kHz 20Hz to 20kHz........................................
Transport Component: Width: Disc Drawer Closed.............................................216mm (8.5”) Disc Drawer Open .............................................335mm (13.2”) Depth .....................................................................161mm (6.3”) Height ..................................................................... 58mm (2.3”) Weight Gross ..........................................................................4.1kg (9.0lb) Electronics Module ...................................
Crosstalk.................................................................... -100dB @ 1kHz Crosstalk is caused by stray inductances and capacitances between components and lines, which results in unintentional mixing of stereo signals. Meticulous wire routing ensures excellent high-frequency separation. Channel Balance.......................................................................0.1dB Channel balance is the difference in level between the left and right channels. Digital Sampling Frequency .......
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14 Contact Details For more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact: Perreaux Industries Ltd PO Box 305 Mosgiel Dunedin 9053 New Zealand Ph: Fax: +64 3 489 2975 +64 3 489 2976 E-mail: info@perreaux.com Internet: www.perreaux.
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