Perreaux Silhouette SXCD User manual

Silhouette SX
CD
Compact Disc Player
Owners Manual

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i Introducing the
Perreaux Silhouette Series
Desi ned as a ran e of hi h quality, yet affordable modules; the
Silhouette series will compliment and enhance your existin
system.
Drawin on our extensive knowled e ained from more than a
quarter of a century of developin hi hest quality audio products,
the Silhouette series concentrates our le endary desi n and build-
quality into a compact packa e without sacrificin performance.
The Perreaux Silhouette series provides performance levels never
before seen in its class.
Key Features
 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
 Optimal PCB and round plane layout
 Ultra-short si nal paths
 Hi h-quality fibre lass PCB with minimal internal wirin
 Di ital output
 Scientific Conversion di ital output transformer
 RS232 communication via pLINK
 RC-5 remote input
 Compact and stylish
The Perreaux Silhouette series takes you even closer to the
elusive goal of “The Perfect Re-Creation of a Musical
Event”.
From all of us at Perreaux Industries Limited, thank you for
choosin the Perreaux Silhouette Series SXCD Compact Disc
Player.

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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 attemptin to
connect or disconnect cables.
ALWAYS disconnect your system from the mains before
attemptin to clean your unit.
ALWAYS keep electrical equipment out of reach of children.
ALWAYS unplu sensitive electronic equipment durin
electrical storms.
NEVER disconnect the mains earth from the system.
NEVER operate the SXCD with the cover removed.
NEVER use any liquid inside the SXCD.
NEVER attempt to repair the SXCD. In the event of a problem,
please contact your Perreaux dealer.
NEVER expose the SXCD to extremely hi h or low
temperatures.

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iii Table of Contents
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i Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series ....................................
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ii Important Safety Instructions............................................................. 4
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iii Table of Contents .................................................................................. 5
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1 Unpacking and Placement .................................................................. 6
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2 Instant Install .......................................................................................... 7
Electronics Module ................................................................................ 9
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4 Transport Module ................................................................................15
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5 Placement Options..............................................................................17
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6 Special Design Philosophies..............................................................18
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7 Special Design Features .....................................................................20
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8 Care and Maintenance .......................................................................2
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9 Warranty Information ........................................................................24
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10 Extended Warranty Registration Form..........................................25
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1 Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................26
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2 Specifications........................................................................................28
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1 Physical Dimensions............................................................................ 1
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4 Contact Details .....................................................................................

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1 Unpacking and Placement
Unpacking
Procedure
The two components which comprise the SXCD CD player are
packa ed for maximum protection. To open, sit each box upri ht
and cut the reinforced tape at the top of each box. Each module
can now be removed.
Pull the foam protectin end-caps off either side of each of the
modules and remove the black material coverin .
The SXCD Compact Disc Player is now unpacked and ready for
further installation.
Note:
Please retain all packaging material for future transport.
Box
Contents
1 x SXCD Compact Disc Player Electronics
1 x SXCD Compact Disc Player Transport
1 x Product manual
1 x Detachable AC power cord
1 x 50-way ribbon cable
1 x 75Ω coaxial cable
1 x BNC to RCA adaptor
3 x Performance analysis charts
Placing Your
SXCD
The SXCD should enerally be placed close to your preamplifier
or inte rated amplifier, thus keepin interconnect cablin
between the SXCD and associated components as short as
practical. This will reduce the systems susceptibility to radio
frequency (RF) interference and the ne ative effects associated
with lon cables.
Ventilation
Requirements
The SXCD is a low power electronic device. Ventilation
requirements are not considered an important factor in product
placement.
In the event that the SXCD is to be incorporated into custom
cabinetry, please refer to the dimensional information provided in
the Physical Dimensions section of the manual (Chapter 13).

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2 Instant Install
If you are like us, the first thin you will want to do is to play
your favourite piece of music throu h your new SXCD Compact
Disc Player. The followin instructions are written to enable you
to achieve this as quickly as possible. These are not
comprehensive instructions, but are desi ned to enable you to
play music now!
Note:
Please take the time to read the SXCD manual thoroughly
as it incorporates many features, hich ill enhance its
operation.
Placement
The SXCD is a low power electronic device and best results will
be achieved when placed away from potential interference from
other components and electrical devices, for example AC mains
cords/outlets, transformers, hi h-power amplifiers, 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 dama e any other components
when connectin your SXCD into the system.
Connect Transport module to Electronics module
Connect the Transport module to the Electronics module by
connectin the 50-way ribbon cable between the header on the
underside of the Transport and the header at the rear of the
Electronics module. Notin polarity of each connector. Refer to
Chapters 3 and 4 for more information about connectin this
cable.
Connect SXCD to preamplifier
Connect the analo output of the SXCD to the input of your
preamplifier. Refer to Chapter 3 for Rear Panel information.
Connect preamplifier to power amplifier
Connect the audio output from the preamplifier to the input of the
power amplifier.

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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 volta e label to ensure that your unit conforms
to the mains volta e in your re ion then connect to the AC mains
usin 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 settin the power switch at
the rear of the electronics unit to the down position.
Open disc drawer
Open the disc drawer of the SXCD by pressin the EJECT
button, topmost button of user interface.
Insert disc
Place your favourite CD recordin in the drawer label-side up,
ensurin the disc is properly centered.
Press PLAY
Start your favourite recordin by pressin PLAY, the centre
button. The tray will retract and your favourite recordin will be
playin in seconds.
Turn it up
Slowly increase the volume of your preamplifier to achieve a
comfortable listenin level.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Now that you have achieved your first objective, sit back, relax
and please read the rest of the manual at your own pace in your
favourite armchair whilst sippin a lass of wine. You’ll find the
whole experience much more pleasurable whilst listenin to
music.

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3 lectronics Module
Front Panel
Functions
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 playin a disc or is in an idle state ready for a disc to
be played.
Slo Flashing
If the LED is flashin slowly, the CD player is paused.
Moderate Flashing
If the LED is flashin at a moderate rate, the CD player is busy
and may not respond immediately to any user interface.
Fast Flashing
If the LED flashes fast, the CD player has encountered an error,
such as a bad disc or incompatible media format.
Skip/Scan Back
Pressin this button momentarily returns to the be innin of the
current track. Pressin multiple times quickly in succession
returns to the be innin of the applicable track, until the start of
the disc is reached.