Perreaux SXV1 owner manual I can hear a hum coming through my speakers

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I can hear a hum coming through my speakers

I can hear a hum coming through my speakers

Interconnect cables not connected

Make sure that the input and output interconnect cables are plugged in and are connected to the respective RCA sockets on the rear of the SXV1.

Cartridge not connected

Confirm that the cartridge is correctly connected and fitted to the tone arm.

Turntable not turned on

Check that your turntable is plugged into the mains and the power is turned on.

Tone arm is not lowered onto record

Make sure that the tone arm is moved from it’s stationary position and lowered onto the record.

Other components not turned on

Check that your preamplifier and/or amplifier are plugged into the mains and the power 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 posts of your amplifier and the speaker terminals.

Phono earth not connected

Confirm that the earth terminal from your turntable is solidly connected to the phono earth binding post on the rear of the SXV1.

Phono earth binding post and/or earth terminal corroded

Check that the phono earth binding post on the rear of the SXV1 and the earth terminal from your turntable is free from corrosion.

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Contents SXV1 Phono Preamplifier Module Owners ManualSilhouette Terms and product names in this document may be trademarks of others elusive goal of “The Perfect Re-Creation of a Musical Introducing thePerreaux Silhouette Series Event”ii Important Safety Instructions Introducing the Perreaux Silhouette Series Table of ContentsUnpacking and Placement Turn off associated components Instant InstallPlacement Configure SXV1 cartridge settingsCONGRATULATIONS Switch on preamplifier/amplifierSwitch on SXV1 Switch on turntableRight and Left Phono Inputs Right Channel Cartridge Load Setting DIP SwitchLeft Channel Cartridge Load Setting DIP Switch Rear Panel FunctionsWhen operating the switch down, power is applied to the SXV1 Customising Your SXV1 Impedance Loading Capacitance Loading Gain Setting TableOrtofon Kontrapunkt b specifications 5 Special Design Philosophies John Pawson writes Construction Circuit Topology The Power Supply R & C Loading Special Design FeaturesPCB Layout Earth Isolation Gain Single Channel Block Diagram RIAA Equalisation Input StageCare and Maintenance Warranty Information S I L H O U E T T E S X V Extended Warranty3 Year Extended Warranty Form Registration FormTroubleshooting Guide I can hear a hum coming through my speakers SXV1 is close to external interference Tone arm set up incorrectlyMy speaker cones are moving excessively at low frequencies Interconnect cables damagedOther Connections 11SpecificationsSpecifications in Brief Audio ConnectionsWidth The amount of headroom available over and above the Rated Output Internet Contact DetailsFor more information please contact your Perreaux dealer, or contact PO Box 47 Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand