User manual

5
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the SVS-1B Volume Stabilizer from Sima.
It has been designed for easy installation and use.
Please read pages 10 to 15 for the proper hook up and operation of the SVS-1B
before using the unit. For more technical information on how the unit operates, refer
to the Technical Information Chapter starting on page 16.
The SVS-1B is the ideal accessory for audiophiles who want to decrease the volume
fluctuations between quiet and loud portions of music or audio but still want to maintain
the dynamics of the music. The SVS-1B has been designed to work in your home or
home theater system and with other devices like satellite receivers. It allows any
source to be optimally recorded onto cassette tapes, DAT, DCC and MD discs.
Also it can be used while listening to music at normal levels. With home theater
systems, the SVS-1B maintains a constant volume level, eliminating the need to
constantly adjust between loud and quiet scenes.
The SVS-1B Volume Stabilizer has been tested with a wide variety of sound sources
and has been optimized for excellent sound reproduction without a “compressed”
sound. And now with the new enhanced sound circuitry, the unit responds like the
human ear for a more natural sound.
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Possible Solutions
Be sure the Active/Bypass switch is Active (in position)
Check that the power jack is plugged into the SVS-1B
Check that power transformer is plugged into a
working outlet and the power switch on the rear panel
is on.
Check that the input and output cables are not
reversed.
Normal because the SVS-1B increases both the signal
and any noise or hiss with the signal. At normal levels
in normal listening environments, this slight additional
noise will not be heard.
Problem
Active light is off
Unit works in Bypass mode but
no sound in the Active mode
even though the Active light is on.
More noise or hiss is present
during quiet passages with SVS-
1B active than when bypassed
Troubleshooting
5
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the SVS-1B Volume Stabilizer from Sima.
It has been designed for easy installation and use.
Please read pages 10 to 15 for the proper hook up and operation of the SVS-1B
before using the unit. For more technical information on how the unit operates, refer
to the Technical Information Chapter starting on page 16.
The SVS-1B is the ideal accessory for audiophiles who want to decrease the volume
fluctuations between quiet and loud portions of music or audio but still want to maintain
the dynamics of the music. The SVS-1B has been designed to work in your home or
home theater system and with other devices like satellite receivers. It allows any
source to be optimally recorded onto cassette tapes, DAT, DCC and MD discs.
Also it can be used while listening to music at normal levels. With home theater
systems, the SVS-1B maintains a constant volume level, eliminating the need to
constantly adjust between loud and quiet scenes.
The SVS-1B Volume Stabilizer has been tested with a wide variety of sound sources
and has been optimized for excellent sound reproduction without a “compressed”
sound. And now with the new enhanced sound circuitry, the unit responds like the
human ear for a more natural sound.
20
Possible Solutions
Be sure the Active/Bypass switch is Active (in position)
Check that the power jack is plugged into the SVS-1B
Check that power transformer is plugged into a
working outlet and the power switch on the rear panel
is on.
Check that the input and output cables are not
reversed.
Normal because the SVS-1B increases both the signal
and any noise or hiss with the signal. At normal levels
in normal listening environments, this slight additional
noise will not be heard.
Problem
Active light is off
Unit works in Bypass mode but
no sound in the Active mode
even though the Active light is on.
More noise or hiss is present
during quiet passages with SVS-
1B active than when bypassed
Troubleshooting