VINCENT SAV-C1 Manuel D'utilisation page 27

INSTALLATION
se plugs are always used for outputs and sockets
for inputs. This connection is not suitable for digital
audio transfer and therefore also not for DTS or
Dolby Digital formats. The quality of the signal
transmitted depends on the quality of the cable
used. Cabling of this type can also be used for the
connection between AV preamplifier and power
amplifier.
Optical digital connection (Toslink) for
audio signals
This digital connection is
used on many hi-fi and
AV components processing digital sound and is
suitable for two and multi-channel audio transmis-
sion and therefore also PCM (digitally sampled ste-
reo signals), Dolby Digital and DTS bit streams.
The different digital signal formats transmitted by
One analogue stereo sound connector (with RCA sockets) and one of the four digital sound con-
nectors (OPT, CO1, CO2, CO3) is provided for each of the SAV-C1 inputs "CD/AV1",
"DVD/AV2", "SAT/AUX1" and "D-TV/AUX2". For each of these inputs therefore you can choo-
se to use an analogue or a digital sound connector. Which of the four digital sound connectors
is allocated to which SAV-C1 input can be freely programmed using the DIN SET (23) function.
See section "Operating the Unit": DIN SET (23) key. Only one optical digital sound input is pro-
vided, which can be allocated to only one of the four preamplifier inputs mentioned above.
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optical conducting cable are the same as those of
the coaxial digital connection. Connections are
generally labelled "OPTICAL" or "DIGITAL
IN/OUT".
Coaxial digital connection for audio signals
This digital connection is likewise suitable for dual
and multi-channel audio transmission and therefo-
re also PCM (digitally sampled stereo signals),
Dolby Digital and DTS bit streams. CD and DVD
players, as well as digital TV receivers often have
this connection. The signal format transmitted is
equivalent to that of the optical digital connection.
The connections comprise 75Ω coaxial cables fit-
ted with RCA plugs (RCA). The stereophonic quali-
ty of the signal transmitted depends on the quality
of the cable used. Connections are generally label-
led "COAXIAL" or "DIGITAL IN/OUT".
FOR SPECIAL ATTENTION
Remove plastic protective covers
Prior to the first installation the
1
protective plastic cap must be
removed from all the connections
used at the rear of the unit.
O U T P U T
Connections
Mechanically identical RCA plugs are available
for inputs and outputs as well as for analogue and
digital connections.
Make sure that you do not
get these connections confused during installation!
Connection quality
Make sure that all plugs fit tightly. Inadequate con-
nections can cause noise interference, failures and
malfunctions.
- Falsch - - Richtig -
XLR Connection
If the unit you are to connect has a symmetrical out-
put, it makes sense to use the Balanced (XLR) input
of the SAV-C1, since transmission
BALANCED
is more resistant to interference
and is at a higher level.
Please note that European and American (US) XLR
signal assignments are different. This Vincent pre-
amplifier uses the European system. The cable
structure is the same in any case. As long as both
the preamplifier and the power amplifier satisfy the
same standard, the signal connection is correct.
This is always the case if both units were made by
US System
1. USA System (Pin 2 = COLD, Pin 3 = HOT)
GND
COLD
2
2 1
3
HOT
O U
European System
2. Europäisches System (Pin 2 = HOT, Pin 3 = COLD)
GND
2 1
HOT
3
COLD
Vincent. If two units from different standards are
connected, this inverts the signal. In this case the
signal assignment on one side of the connection
has to be changed. Your audio specialist dealer
will support you with this.
RCA Connection
Make sure that you do not mix up the analogue
inputs for right and left. The RCA plugs for these
are colour coded as follows:
red for the right channel,
black or white for
the left channel.
Optical Connection
The dust cap protecting the optical digital input
should only be removed if a
cable is inserted. After a con-
nection is removed from this
input, the cap should be replaced.
Cable Connetions
To exploit the acoustic potential of the components
fully, only high-grade speaker and connection
cables, such as Vincent cables should be used.
Give preference to screened audio cables. Your
audio specialist dealer will be pleased to advise
you with this.
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