Peachtree Audio Nova User's Manual
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1. A y p Claims Under Warranty Q MY OV OW Ge y 3 Terminal Window This opening will allow you to seal off a digital audio wireless device but still have access to the The equipment should be packed in its original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it terminals If there are heat concerns then leave the entire storage bay panel off was purchased or if unavailable directly to the Nova distributor 4 Voltage switching For international use Unplug the Nova before you make the switch and be sure to use the f f f proper fuse for the voltage chosen warning Improper voltage setting may cause damage to the Nova You should use a reputable carrier Do Not Send By Postal Service Signal Path can 5 AC power cord attachment amp Fuse The three prong power cord is included in the Nova box Fuse is user replaceable after not accept responsibility for the Nova while in transit to the dealer distributor or service facility turning the Nova off You may call your dealer or Signal Path s service department with any questions regarding fuse re Please insure the unit against loss or damage while in transit placement warning using the wrong value fuse may cause damage to the Nova and is a potential safety fire hazard 6 USB Digital input to connect directly to your computer In the unlikely event that you experience a failure with your Nova please call for return DEEN ee authorization number before returnin2. moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall not be placed on apparatus 16 18 WARNING The mains plug appliance coupler is used as disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 17 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back as there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 18 Protective earthing terminal The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 19 WARNING For the terminals marked with symbol of may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the used of ready made leads or cords according to manufacturer s instruction Unpacking and Warranty Keep all packing materials for future shipments Service Kee
3. Apple TVs Sonos ZP 80 Slim Devices Squeezebox etc etc office system If it works properly with no noise then your computer in your Office is introducing a ground loop in to the system This 6 Optical digital input connects to the pcm coaxial digital output of CD players DVD players Wadia iTransports Seene Apple TVs Sonos ZP 80 Slim Devices Squeezebox etc etc digital inputs to minimize this problem If problems persist pee ee eee eee 7 Aux 1 analog input for any analog line level output device including an iPod Sometimes this is from static buildup but it should not occur consistently over a long period of time Contact your dealer or Signal Path if this persists You must use a wide bandwidth 75 ohm digital interconnect 9 Aux 2 analog input for any analog line level output device including an iPod in this application If you use a standard audio RCA cable AOUE O orei ArcA Dolie Ko eelere set e Elie be Bichel the results will not be nearly as good This is not an unusual mistake as the two interconnects look identical but sound different When you switch from one source to another you get a loud click or pop 8 Infrared remote signal sensor 10 Aux 3 analog input Home Theater bypass see back panel explanation 11 i i Your Ped oie a EE or eE Tube valve window blue LED activates when the tube is on use that aren t necessary with the Nova and a good pair of speakers Use a flat response
4. Program and play Mac 1 Later Mac setup may vary but the basic instructions are outlined below 2 Click on to System preferences 3 Click on to the speaker icon 4 Under the sounds tab you should see a window that offers USB Audio DAC and your soundcard Click on to USB Audio DAC 5 Launch Music program and enjoy your music Once you do this setup your computer should recognize the USB Audio DAC and default to it when plugged in If you unplug the USB connections and reboot your music before re connecting first you may find that you have to go back through steps 3 7 This is not unusual Nova_Spread2 2 new pages indd 5 D 1 Read these instructions All the safety and operating instructions Important Safety Instructions should be read before this product is operated 2 Keep these instructions The safety and operating instructions Safet y should be retained for future reference 3 Heed all warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating Guidelines 4 Do not use this apparatus near water The appliance should not 5 Clean only with dry cloth instructions should be adhered to be used near water or moisture for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacture s instructions 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparat
5. and be sure the iPod volume is set to match the other components in your system If you find that you still need equalization then 13 Headphone input start at flat and make your settings from that point EE 12 Volume control Your iPod doesn t sound quite right through the Nova Nova_Spread2 2 new pages indd 7 7 13 09 2 55 25 PM Remote Control Nova_Spread2 2 new pages indd 8 The Nova remote control is straightforward easy to use and el egantly designed We suggest that after you manually turn the Nova on that standby be your default position when the Nova is not in use It will not damage the unit or wear the parts out more quickly than being completely off 1 On Standby This button switches between standby and On When lt ER in standby the Nova draws very little ick CO Goma voltage We recommend turning the Nova off by leaving it in standby GZ 2 USB This button selects a digital AUX3 HT TUBE 3 Volume These buttons will Increase and decrease volume levels audio source at the USB connection 4 Coax 1 amp 2 These buttons select digital audio source at the Coaxial digital connection 5 Opt 1 amp 2 These buttons select digital audio source at the Optical or Toslink connection 6 Mute This button will mute the Nova 7 Aux 1 2 and 3 These are your three standard line level inputs See Back Panel page for an explanation of
6. com 704 391 9337 e Ai Interested in the Green Movement 1 The Nova meets the European RoHS standards for non hazardous metals 2 The veneers in the Nova cabinet come from sustainable forests with the FSC certification 3 The Nova utilizes a standby transformer that draws less than a watt in the US and less than 2 watts in countries with 220V electrical service 4 We will continue to investigate more ways of making our products environmentally friendly as we develop Peachtree Audio in to a full line D 7 13 09 2 55 17 PM e A blue LED mounted under the tube turns on when the tube is activated At Peachtree Audio we think that products should be easy to use Therefore we don t require any custom USB drivers or software programs in order to listen to your music from your computer The Nova s USB audio input is used to take music files from your computer s hard drive and play them back with superb fidelity While some of the wording and steps vary somewhat between MACs and PCs the basic in structions are very similar USB Connections PC 1 Connect the USB terminal on the Nova to a USB connection on your computer 2 Your computer will see the USB Audio DAC inside the Nova You may get a USB AUDIO DAC pop up box but it s not necessary 3 Right click the speaker icon on the bottom of your screen 4 Select Audio tab 5 Using the drop down box choose USB AUDIO DAC 6 Click OK 7 Launch Music
7. iPod In to it too We sincerely hope that the Nova provides you with years of trouble free music listening and that you will use it often We will try to keep updates on our web site http signalpathint com index htm and you may also want to contact your dealer should you have any questions While you re thinking about it please go to Peachtreeaudio com and register your Nova for peace of mind Thanks again and Happy Listening The Guys at Signal Path Nova_Spread2 2 new pages indd 4 1 Always set your computer and Music program volume control to maximum and use the Nova volume as a master control It sounds better that way 2 Avoid keeping multiple programs open while streaming music It can compromise the sound quality and even cause signal dropouts 3 Avoid plugging and unplugging the USB input multiple times in a short time span It usually is not a problem but increases the chance of a voltage spike to the USB input 4 Give the Nova adequate ventilation as it will get fairly warm 5 The blue lighted ring around the digital inputs of the Nova have a diagnostic built in If the digital signal is not locked on the DAC it will continue to blink Check your connections and be sure your source is turned on and playing If it still blinks with no sound feel free to call us at the number below As we develop more computer audio products and gain more knowledge we ll post helpful tips on our website Signalpathint
8. d above Select the connected digital input on the Nova then select the input on your Preamp Receiver that is connected the the Nova s line output WARNING DO NOT CONNECT THE NOVA FIXED LINE TO A PHONO INPUT THIS WILL OVERDRIVE YOUR PREAMP AND YOU HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF DAMAGING YOUR PREAMP RECEIVER AND OR SPEAKERS Connections The USB connections are repeated in the Useful Tips pages Nova_Spread2 2 new pages indd 3 D 7 13 09 2 55 11 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Peachtree Audio Nova amplifier While Peachtree Audio is a new company the people behind the design and mar keting of this fine product have been in the Consumer Electronics business over 30 years The design of the Nova is an attempt to marry audiophile level amplification with the unique capabilities of external Digital to Analog converters The ability to process and play compressed and uncompressed music files that have been downloaded to hard drives makes the Nova a unique product The fact that it vastly improves upon the performance of most computer audio systems is a big plus and our original goal This manual is your guide to the functions and connections associated with the Nova It will process a host of digital audio sources from the Apple Airport to the Slim Devices Squeezebox to the Roku Soundbridge to the Linksys Music Bridge to the Sonos ZP80 and to the digital output of your CD player And of course you can plug an
9. g products for service Any Nova received without an RA 7 Coaxial Digital input 2 for coaxial digital sources The Home Theater Bypass is used when you want to integrate the will be refused You may also wish to route your repair through your dealer which we encourage 8 Optical Digital input2 for optical digital sources Nova in to a Home Theater system that has Preamp outputs on the sur Ke f E round processor First you should turn down the volume Then you _ i 9 Optical Digital input1 for optical digital sources take the Front left and Right preamp outputs from your Home Theater Call 704 391 9337 for a return authorization number oe ee processor and plug them in to the Aux3 HT Left and Right inputs Next 10 Coaxial Digital input 1 for coaxial digital sources you activate the HT button next to the Aux3 input At this point you are bypassing the preamp stage of the Nova and using the Nova s amplifier to power your left and right front speakers in your home theater You will also have 2 Aux inputs for analog sources such as an iPod or a CD player This feature allows you to have a large number of digital inputs Signal Path International 13 Aux 2 for analog line level sources integrated in to your Home Theater setup 2045 120th Avenue NE 11 3 5mm IR Remote input and output Main office not service 12 Aux3 HT bypass see explanation 14 Preamp output to connect the Nova to an external amplifier or to a subw
10. isable mH Technical Specifications to use more than one pair with the power from the Nova e Pre Out The Pre out can be used for several operations It can first be used as a subwoofer output Run a stereo pair of RCA from the pre out 14 to the subwoofer line in If your subwoofer has only one line in you can use a Y Adapter at the Nova Dual Male to Single Female which will give you a Summed single output This single line RCA type plug will then be connected to the single input on your subwoofer Trouble shooting e External Amplifier Connect the Stereo RCA type cable from the pre output of the Nova to the stereo inputs on your external amplifier Connect the speaker wires to the speakers Turn on the Nova and then the external amplifier At this point you ll be using the Nova as a Digital and Analog Preamp e External Amplifier and Powered subwoofer You will need to split the L R outputs to two L R outputs To do this you ll need to purchase Product Guarantee and Service 2 Y Adapters Single Male to Two Female Plug the Y Adapters into the pre out of the Nova You now have two outputs for each channel Connect 1 set of L R RCA type connectors to the external amp and the other two outputs to your subwoofer Useful Tips and more Using Nova as an external DAC With your existing system connect the Fixed line out from the Nova to an Aux channel of your receiver or preamp Hook any Digital inputs to the Nova as describe
11. oofer The Nova amplifier is still active Bellevue WA 98005 when the preamp output is used 15 Digital filter slope user selectable DAC filter slopes allow for a sharp slope which measures better and a soft slope that is preferred by many audiophiles Website www signalpathint com 16 Line level output This fixed output will allow the user to feed the Nova s sources in to another preamp input 17 Aux 1 for analog line level sources SIGNAL gt PATH Nova_Spread2 2 new pages indd 6 7 13 09 2 55 25 PM The lighted rings around the digital input buttons will blink until the digital signal 1s locked on the DAC Trouble Shooting Make sure the on off switch on the front panel is en The Nova will not turn on gaged Check to be sure the AC plug is connected Check the fuse peachtree audio Be sure you have the proper input selected Make certain the mute isn t engaged Determine if your source is on If The Nova unit turns on but there is no sound the input button is blinking then your digital signal is not locked Check your cable for connections and your D O O O O O O O 0 source to be sure it is on and playing Please check the batteries by removing the cover on the back of the remote It is an infrared remote so it needs a O Clear line of sight to the sensor on the front panel of the Nova WE BEER EE Ee eS KSE j oo SJ Me The first thing to try is rebooting the music server program iTunes Foobar WMP e
12. p a record of your bill of sale and a copy of the serial number for warranty and insurance purposes You may register your unit on the Signal Path website www signalpathint co 7 13 09 2 55 22 PM 1 Speaker terminals The speaker terminals are clearly marked red positive Back and black negative for proper polarity connections Product E ane 2 Storage Bay You can store a digital audio wireless device like the Sonos G uaran t Ce ZP80 or the Linksys Music Bridge in this compartment There may be con C t cerns about reduced wireless range or heat buildup though that has not been onnections our experience If either happens you should remove the device to see if you and get better results Warranty Contact and Support Information Service International Guarantee The Nova has a 1 year Parts and Labor guarantee from the time of purchase Tubes are covered for 6 months Units that are covered under this guarantee include Novas purchased from any authorized Nova distributor or dealer CAUTION AN wanana AN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Signal Path can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorized adjustment and or repair We also cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee The warranty does not cover shipping costs
13. peachtree audio peachtree audio peachtree audio OLTAGE SELECTOR AC 50 60Hz E 230V eeeeee oe peachtree audio eriat no Nova Spread2 2 nam pages inda q 713 09 2 55 06 PM Inside Cover Blank Inside Cover Blank Nova_Spread2 2 new pages indd 2 D 7 13 09 2 55 06 PM e Co Axial Digital Inputs How to connect units with a digital co ax output i e CD players Logitech Squeeze box Sonos ZP80 90 Wadia 1170 etc From Back panel connect the input with a digital coaxial cable 7 or 10 to the coax output from any of the above products or any product that has this kind of digital output Select the corresponding input in the front of the Nova e Optical Digital Inputs sometimes called Toslink How to connect sources with a digital optical output Le CD players Apple TV or Airport express special Apple optical cable needed From Back panel connect the input with an opti cal cable 8 or 9 to the optical output from any of the above product or any Introd uction product that has this an optical output Select the corresponding input in the front of the Nova e USB Input for Computer While both the Nova and your computer are in the off position connect a USB cable from your PC to the back of the Nova 6 Turn on the Nova and then boot up your PC it doesn t have to be m i i done this way both can be on but we can leave it guess Safety Guideline
14. s In the bottom right corner of your screen you ll see a speaker icon RIGHT CLICK this icon and select Adjust Audio Properties Follow the Volume tab Beside the speaker icon in the volume tab use the drop down tab and select USB Audio DAC EBack Panel Connections You are now ready to launch and play your favorite music server program like iTunes or Windows Media although there are many more to chose from Be sure you have the USB input selected on your Nova e USB for Mac While both your Mac and Nova are in the off position connect a USB cable from your Mac to the USB input on the back of the Nova 6 Turn on the Nova and then boot up your Mac same thing both units can be on you just can t have the music server program open before you connect the USB a Front Panel In the Systems Preferences chose the speaker icon When the next box appears switch from Internal Speaker to USB Audio Device You are now ready to launch and play your favorite music server program like iTunes although there are many more to chose from Remote Control Analog Hookup The analog hook ups are for using conventional components like Tuners Tape Decks SACD players etc If you plan to use a turntable you ll need an external phono preamp to match your cartridge output Consult your dealer for recommendations e Speaker Output The Nova is designed to drive one pair of speakers between 4 and 8 ohms Is is not adv
15. tc and see if that works 2 3 4 5 6 Ka 8 9 10 12 13 Then try turning the Nova off then re boot your computer f Then turn the Nova back on If the computer still doesn t 1 Digital USB input for computer audio sources recognize the USB DAC repeat the process and also un plug the USB cable from the computer and the Nova then 2 Power plug it back in right before re booting These are com puter devices and sometimes you ll lose a signal just like 3 Digital Coax input connects to the pcm coaxial digital output of CD players DVD players Wadia iTransports your printer or any other USB device You should not have this problem often We designed the Sonos ZE 80 Slim Devices Squeezebox etc etc Nova to remain locked on the USB signal at all times but SC I w os sometimes you can still get a signal dropout 4 Digital Coax input connects to the pcm coaxial digital output of CD players DVD players Wadia iTransports Sonos ZP 80 Slim Devices Squeezebox etc etc 6d The remote control doesn t work You intermittently lose your signal on the USB input This can require some trial and error diagnostics If you have music files stored on a laptop computer hook it 5 Optical digital input connects to the pcm coaxial digital output of CD players DVD players Wadia iTransports felt elle Ue alien clare Ea Au Go Ve i el d Ao Eu e e UP to the Nova and a pair of speakers using battery power
16. the Home Theater bypass 8 Tube When engaged this button will bypass the tube in the preamp circuit allowing for Solid State performance Blue LED indicates the tube circuit is engaged Amp ST mos fet amp modules 80w ch at less than 1 distortion in to 6 ohms Technical Internally wired like Sigma Servo control two wires from amp to terminal for better damping Specifications PreAmp Hybrid tube design 6922 6 5V output 2 0V input lt 30 Ohms at the output stage Class A output stage Switching relays in the signal path Polypropylene caps in the signal path Headphone Amp shared with the Pre Out stage Suitable for all electro dynamic headphones Frequency response DC 100 kHz 0 1dB Voltage gain 10dB Maximum output voltage 7Vrms output impedance lt 300hms Maximum output power 100mW into 8Ohm 300mW into 1500hm 150mW into 3000hm Class A output stage 6922 Tube is in circuit DAC 5 digital inputs 1 USB 2 coax 2 optical 24 96 upsampling ESS9006 DAC 11 regulated power supplies Organic capacitors Class A output stage Transformer coupled digital Inputs for ground isolation Galvanically isolated USB stage gt 122db S N lt 1picosecond jitter measured at the Master Clock Super Clock Size 5 H x 14 34 W x 14 D including volume knob and speaker terminals Weight 26lbs 7 13 09 2 55 28 PM
17. us including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 13 Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment 14 CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so 15 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or
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