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1. Installati n y GoBack Continue 20 oe DOE Connect Hardware Once the software has been installed connect a digital coaxial or optical cable from the output of the U192S to the input of your DAC Plug the provided USB cable between the computer s USB port and the U192S A white LED 44 1k will indicate the U192S s power on status Adjust Software Mac OS Setup Installation of the U192S on Apple Mac systems is straightforward and simple On the Desktop select Launchpad Under Launchpad select Utilities Under Utilities select Audio Midi Setup Under Audio Midi Setup select NuForce U192S as the default audio device 5 In the Format drop down menu select the desired sample rate and bit resolution 6 The white LED on the U192S will indicate the selected sample rate A cU qe 21 22 7 Begin using the 01925 by playing music files via your media software Built in Input Built in Output Om zon Soundflower 2ch Nuforce 192k DAC HS Clock source Default MERE Source Default Format 192000 0 H 2ch 24bit Integer DOE 01925 Specifications Supported Operating Systems Windows XP Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit Mac OSX Digital Input USB B Digital Output S PDIF Coaxial RCA 75 ohm Optical TOSLINK Digital Output Signal Level 1 0 Vpp Supported Sample Rates 44 1 48 88 2 92. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary by state or province 35 36 CLE Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER NUFORCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY NuForce the NuForce logo and NuForce U192S are trademarks or registered trademarks of NuForce Inc
3. OR ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION MAY LAST SO THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS DESCRIBED BELOW MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS COE THAT VARY BY COUNTRY STATE OR PROVINCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE PRODUCT PURCHASE TOOK PLACE LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end user purchaser Warranty Period NuForce warrants i this product against defects in materials and workmanship and ii that each Product unmodified and under normal use and conditions will substantially comply with NuForce applicable written technical documentation for the Product NuForce reserves the right to make substitutions and modifications from time to time in the specifications of Products sold by NuForce provided that such substitutions or modifications do not materially affect overall Product performance 29 30 CLE If a hardware defect exists and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period at its option and to the extent permitted by law NuForce will 1 repair the hardware defect at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equiv
4. not covered by this warranty Only NuForce or a NASP should perform service on this hardware product THIS WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED NUFORCE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF NUFORCE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALL SUCH WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY No NuForce reseller agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty or NUFORCE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH NUFORCE PRODUCTS AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT NUFORCE SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT REPRESENT THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO REPAIR ANY PRODUCT UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR MAKE A PRODUCT EXCHANGE WITHOUT RISK TO OR LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR DATA
5. the authorized amount PIL CE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for NuForce that can be identified by the NuForce trademark trade name or logo affixed to them The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non NuForce hardware products or any accessories even if packaged or sold with NuForce hardware Non NuForce manufacturers suppliers may provide their own warranties Other accessories distributed by NuForce under the NuForce brand name are not covered under this Limited Warranty This warranty does not apply a to damage caused by accident abuse misuse misapplication liquid contact fire earthquake non NuForce products or other external causes b to damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a NASP to a product or a part that has been modified without the written permission of NuForce d to consumable parts such as batteries or protective coatings designed to diminish over time unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship e to cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broken plastic on ports f to defects 33 34 gif CLE caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product or g if any NuForce serial number has been removed or defaced Important Do not open the hardware product Opening the hardware product may cause damage that is
6. 6 176 4 and 192 kHz Bit Resolution 16 or 24 bit Power Requirement USB Bus Powered 80 mA 5V Maximum Power Consumption 150mW Dimensions 68 x 21 x 38 mm Weight 71 grams 23 FAL Po CLE A Beginner s Guide to Good Audio 24 What qualities distinguish a good audio system Let s start with a misconception Wow I ll bet that can play loud This o something like it is typical of the newcomer s reaction to an audiophile s setup particularly if the speakers are large Why a system s loudness capabilities should be the measure of excellence isn t difficult to understand People often install quite costly sound systems in their cars Some of the larger specimens seem capable of shaking their host vehicle apart The pavement trembles when one passes by A club s sound system is in the same league ear splitting gut wrenching floor buckling output With the exception of classical music which is rarely ever amplified the same is true for most live concerts Domestically the average boom box can break a lease TV ads featuring hard pumping woofer cones say it all Upon actually sitting down and listening to our hypothetical audiophile s sound system the newcomer will likely say Wow again followed this time by It s so clear DOE Clarity The term takes on a host of qualities As strange as this may seem one of clarity s principal components is silence A silent audio system an audio system tha
7. NuForce U192S User Manual 382 South Abbott Avenue Milpitas CA 95035 USA PHONE 1 408 890 6840 FAX 1 408 262 6877 nuforce com EMAIL salesteam nuforce com Skype nuforce sales COE FCC Compliance Statement Hereby NuForce Inc declares that this device is in compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and operated in accordance with the instructions it may interfere with radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does interfere with radio or television reception the user may be able to correct the problem by one or more of the following measures gif CLE Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase separation between equipment and receiver O Use equipment on a circuit to which the receiver is not connected O Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Changes or modifications made to this equipment
8. OTE Designates important information that relates to activities and or conditions that might result in loss of data and or damage to your device Safe Use and Operation of Your Device This equipment emits stray RF energy and will interfere with the reception of signals by airborne electronic navigational devices or medical devices Do not operate this equipment near any sensitive medical devices WARNING Use only grounded AC power cords Always immediately disconnect the power to the equipment in the event the device emits an unusual odor or sound or generates smoke COE WARNING Never attempt to disassemble repair or make any modification to your device Disassembly modification or any attempt at repair could cause bodily injury or property damage as well as damage to the device itself WARNING Your device is not a toy Never allow children to play with your device Misuse rough or improper handling of your device by children could result in serious bodily injury for any of the enumerated safety warnings in this manual In addition always keep all accessories and components out of the reach of small children as small parts might present a choking hazard Seek immediate medical attention if choking occurs or if any small part has been swallowed CAUTION Never raise the sound volume level too high when using your device with earphones An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing WARNING
9. Pay particular attention to the power cord at the plug and where the cord exits the back of the unit The power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet during a lightning storm or if the unit is to be left unused for a long period of time Immediately stop using the component and have it inspected and or serviced by a qualified service agency if 0 0 The power supply cord plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit The unit has been exposed to rain The unit shows signs of improper operation The unit has been dropped or damaged in any way FAL Po CLE U192S User Manual 10 The NuForce 01925 is a digital signal converter designed for transforming digital audio signals presented to the USB port of a computer into a coaxial or optical S PDIF type commonly encountered in high performance digital to analog converters DACs The U192S accepts data word lengths of 16 and 24 bits at a maximum sample rate of 192kHz thus permitting playback of high resolution digital audio recordings via the more common USB ports found on computers Note The following instructions are required for Windows OS systems You will find Mac OS Setup Instructions further below DOE Download Driver Windows OS Installation First you will need to download the required driver from the following location http www nuforce com hp support download download php D
10. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water FAL Pro CLE Do not allow foreign objects to get into the enclosure If the unit is exposed to moisture or a foreign object gets into the enclosure immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall Take the unit to a qualified service person for inspection and necessary repairs Read all the instructions before connecting or operating the component Keep this manual so you can refer to these safety instructions Heed all warnings and safety information in these instructions and on the product itself Follow all operating instructions Do not use this unit near water Allow for a minimum 10 cm or 4 inches of unobstructed Clearance around the unit Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug or similar surface capable of blocking ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet allow for proper ventilation Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat DOE If the unit requires a power supply 0 It must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel Connect the component to the power outlet only with the supplied power supply cable or an exact equivalent Do not modify the supplied cable Do not route the power cord where it will be crushed pinched bent exposed to heat or damaged in any way
11. alent to the original product or 3 refund the purchase price of the product NuForce may request that you replace defective parts with user installable new or refurbished parts that NuForce provides in fulfillment of its warranty obligation A replacement product part assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety 90 days from the date of replacement or repair whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes NuForce s property When a refund is given your product becomes NuForce s property DOE OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE If you purchased the product in the U S deliver the product at your expense to any NuForce Service Center located in the U S If you purchased the product outside of the U S deliver the product to any NuForce Authorized Importer in the country where you purchased the product Be aware however that not all countries have NuForce Authorized Service Providers NASP and not all Authorized Service Providers outside the country of purchase have all parts or replacement units for the product If the product cannot be repaired or replaced in the country it is in it may need to be sent to a different country or returned to the country of purchase at your expense for repair or replacement If you seek service in a country that is not the country of original purchase you will comp
12. bling pavements and hard pumping woofer cones the audiophile s guest will be pleasantly surprised to discover that a high quality sound system s low end is as tuneful and clean as the rest of the audio spectrum Again no mud Just lovely well defined sounds A good audio system aims at naturalness PIL FARE eE Size Good audio is not necessarily big audio If you shop wisely you need not spend a fortune to achieve a high level of audio performance With these pointers as a guide the newcomer has a good idea of what to listen for The least expensive NuForce components will more than satisfy modest applications With our reference grade components serving as the culmination of all our efforts our entire line answers to the same ideal accurate vibrant lifelike sound 27 gif CLE NuForce One 1 Year Limited Warranty NuForce s Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liabilities 28 ADDITIONAL RIGHTS FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR IF DIFFERENT THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXCLUDE LIMIT OR SUSPEND ANY RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS ARISING OUT OF NONCONFORMITY WITH A SALES CONTRACT SOME COUNTRIES STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
13. ly with all applicable import and export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties V A T and other associated taxes and charges Where international service is available NuForce may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards 31 32 gif CLIE You can always deliver the product to NuForce s U S main service center for obtaining warranty service however you may have to pay for return shipping cost NuForce may send you user installable new or refurbished replacement product or parts to enable you to service or exchange your own product DIY Service Upon receipt of the replacement product or part the original product or part becomes the property of NuForce and you agree to follow instructions including if required arranging the return of original product or part to NuForce in a timely manner When providing DIY Service requiring the return of the original product or part NuForce may require a credit card authorization as security for the retail price of the replacement product or part and applicable shipping Costs If you follow instructions NuForce will cancel the credit card authorization so you will not be charged for the product or part and shipping costs If you fail to return the replaced product or part as instructed or the replaced product or part is not eligible for warranty service NuForce will charge the credit card for
14. not expressly approved by us or parties authorized by us could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice for customers The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives PIL EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby NuForce Inc declares that this C device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC The manufacturer of this product is NuForce 382 South Abbott Ave Milpitas CA 95035 USA The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is NuForce 382 South Abbott Ave Milpitas CA 95035 USA For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents FAL Po CLE For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of elect
15. ound DS and WASAPI options are listed Refer to your hardware specifications for preferred output bit depth using bit depth above your hardware capabilities will only result in degraded performance Dither COE Once WASAPI mode is selected the native sample rate will be employed No adjustment in Audio CPL is required Look at the Stream Status You will note in the screenshot below that the actual sample rate used does not equal the selected sample rate This is a result of WASAPI s ability to provide automatic playback of the music file in its native format apart from those of other Sound Effects settings Stream Status bit 192000 Hz Stop player before new audio format setting takes effect 19 FAL Download Driver Mac OS Installation First you will need to download the required driver from the following location http www nuforce com hp support download download php Install Driver amp Software After downloading the driver the Installation program will begin Click Continue gt Install gt Install Software gt Continue installation as each screen appears In the last window click Restart to reboot your computer in order to complete the installation process Install Nuforce ASY USB Audio Welcome to the Nuforce ASY USB Audio Installer Introduction Destination Sele You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software 9 Installatio
16. ownload Location Operati ing Systems Product Model Comment 11 FAL Po CLE Install Driver amp Software After downloading the driver run the Installation program After the installation an icon linking to the NuForce Stereo Audio Control Panel program will appear on your desktop For now move on to the Connect Hardware step as detailed information regarding software adjustment will follow Connect Hardware 12 Once the software has been installed connect a digital coaxial or optical cable from the output of the U192S to the input of your chosen DAC Plug the provided USB cable between the computer s USB port and the U192S After the cable is connected a window will pop up at the lower right side of the display that reads NuForce Async USB Audio 192K HS installed A white LED 44 1k will indicate power on status Select Playback Right click on speaker icon at the bottom right and select PIL CE Playback Devices Choose SPDIF OUT and close window Adjust Software Windows 7 Setup Direct Sound DS is the default Windows audio mode and it operates with the Windows Mixer enabled This means other sound prompts such as email notifications etc will be mixed into the music output A single sample rate must therefore be used as the common denominator For music playback in Windows 7 WASAPI mode Windows Audio Session API is the preferred and purest mode See WASAPI section Direct Sound Mode Because
17. rical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product FILI CE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual O Product Warnings i e what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage and J User Directions i e what must always be done to assure the safe use of your device The Safety Instructions contained in this manual have been categorized in accordance with the seriousness of the potential hazards through the use of Signal Words Those Signal Words and their intended meanings are as follows DANGER Indicates that failing to observe the Safety Instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury WARNING Indicates that failing to to observe the Safety Instructions could result in serious bodily injury gif CLE CAUTION Indicates that failing to observe the Safety Instructions could result in minor bodily injury or property damage N
18. t contributes little to no noise of its own reveals the music much more clearly at all listening levels from soft to loud Resolution likewise contributes to clarity Imagine two mounds of sand in bright sunlight One mound is mixed with mud It s difficult to see its individual grains The other mound is free of mud You have no trouble seeing its tiny glittering bits And so it is with high quality audio The music shines through Nothing muddies the sonic image You hear the texture of a singer s voice almost as if she s in the room Instrumental timbres allow you to distinguish the purposeful grunge of the rockers guitars Violas differ from violins likewise oboes from English horns A good sound system allows you to make these listening distinctions 25 26 FAL TOT CLE Soundstage Another critically important measure of an audio system s quality is its ability to project a convincing soundstage Can you perceive its width and depth Is it realistically proportioned Can you hear the venue as large or small Is it clear to you where the musicians perform within the soundstage Depending on the style of recording our audiophile s sound system provides the answers And of course the pleasures Speed An audio system s superior speed produces crisp clean attacks a violin or trumpet s edge a drummer s rim shot a marimba s wooden loveliness all those little delights that mimic live music Bass To return to trem
19. the USB input is asynchronous the U192S will operate at a fixed output sample rate Regardless of whether the music is recorded at 48k or 192k whatever actual DS format bit depth amp sample rate is selected that format will be the operating format Selection is made via the Audio Control Panel CPL section of the NuForce Stereo Audio Control Panel For the best sound quality in Direct Sound mode you will need to manually select 13 14 the Audio Format so that it matches the music file format See screenshots below a CE In Direct Sound mode the Stream Status is ALWAYS equal to the selected Audio Format Stream Status 16 bit 44100 Hz 15 16 FAL CLIE When music is being played the Audio Format cannot be changed on the fly The music must be stopped before you can make the next change Note the message Stop Player Stream Status 16 bit 88200 Hz Stop player before new audio format setting takes effect The ASIO tab should be set to 24 bit and Auto Adjust 17 18 FAL ae WASAPI Mode Some media players require a special WASAPI plug in to enable support for WASAPI Once installed and activated WASAPI can be selected as the default audio driver Below is a screenshot of Foobar2000 in Windows 7 after WASAPI plug in has been installed showing different supported device driver options As you can see both Direct S
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