NuForce AVP-16
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1. Bal L 00 Using the down or up arrows decreases or increases the left main speaker volume 10dB in 2dB steps Once set press OK to save the setting and then the down arrow to proceed to the ADJ Bal R mode This refers to the right main speaker and the volume level is set the same way After setting the left and right main speaker levels the rest of the speaker channels can be adjusted the same way This includes ADJ CENTER ADJ SURR L ADJ SURR R ADJ BACK L ADJ BACK R and ADJ SUBWOOFER E Speaker Setup The AVP 16 allows a number of parameters to be set in order to accommodate different speaker configurations For example the audio signal going to each speaker can be optimized based upon the specific speaker s frequency range and size If you have large full range main speakers with substantial output below 60Hz the speaker function should be set to LARGE This sends more bass energy to speakers capable of handling more extended bass If the main speakers are small and lack deep bass the speaker function should be set to SMALL so that the speaker s smaller woofers will not be sent deep bass which could muddy the sonic presentation When the main speakers are set to large the center and surround speakers cannot be set to large only to small Unused Speaker Channels excepting the main front speakers any unused speaker channels should be turned off by2. Dimension 3 54 X 17 x 18 Hx W x L 17 5 lb Electrical AC 120 240VAC 20W
3. the channels as close to the same volume as possible in the center listening position The Test Tones can also be accessed through the main MENU by scrolling to the FUNCTION sub menu and selecting FUNC TEST 6 Other Functions E Dynamic Range Control Access FUNC DRC from the FUNCTION sub menu DRC OFF provides full wide range sound without compression Selecting DRC ON provides moderate dynamic compression for late night listening or for times when explosive volume swings are not desirable E Blue Screen Access FUNC BLUE from the FUNCTION sub menu Choosing BLUE AUTO the AVP 16 outputs a blue screen in the absence of video signal BLUE OFF defeats the feature E Factory Defaults Access FUNC RESET from the FUNCTION sub menu to reload the factory default settings Specifications Supported formats Dolby Digital Dolby EX Dolby Pro Logic HX DTS Digital DTS ES DTS NEO 6 PCM D A conversion 44 1K 16 bit to 192K 24 bit S N 90 dB A weighted THD N lt 0 05 typical 0 01 Video connections 2 composite video 2 s video 3 component video Component video support up to 1080i Digital audio input 2 coaxial optical 1 CD coaxial video circuit off when CD input is selected Analog audio input 1 set of 7 1 analog input for SACD DVD A 5 analog input 1 analog record out 7 1 analog input act as 8 ch analog preamp 7 1 RCA Outputs 4 XLR Outputs for L R C SW
4. to set it To select an appropriate crossover frequency find the lower frequency limit of your front main speakers most speaker manufacturers provide this on a specs page and set the crossover point about 20Hz higher than the low frequency roll off point If you are using small bass challenged front speakers then setting the crossover point to 100Hz or the maximum 150Hz position is recommended Speaker Distance Time Delay When using surround speakers proper time alignment between the front main speakers and center channel and also from the front channels to the rear surround and back channels is important for establishing a coherent sound field Since rooms vary in size just as the distances from the speakers to the listener vary the AVP 16 facilitates the adjustment of time delay which corresponds to the distance from the speaker to the listener The distance between each speaker and the listening position can be adjusted from 1 30ft When making the speaker distance adjustments refer to the distance from the particular speaker to the center seated listener To adjust speaker distance press the MENU key on the remote and scroll to the FUNCTION sub menu using the down arrow Press OK to enter the menu then the down arrow to go to FUNC DISTANCE Pressing OK shows DIST LEFT and pressing OK again shows the current distance setting in feet between the left front speaker and the listener Use the dow
5. 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 You must allow 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 that could block the ventilation openings If the unit is placed in a bookcase or cabinet there must be ventilation of the cabinet to allow proper cooling Keep the component away from radiators heat registers stoves or any other appliance that produces heat The unit must be connected to a power supply only of the type and voltage specified on the rear panel USA 115 V 60Hz EC 230V 50Hz 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 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 ins
6. Designates important information that relates to activities and or conditions that might result in loss of data and or damage to your device 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 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 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the unit to moisture or water 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
7. GIC IIx DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY EX 4 DTS Selects between NEO 6 DTS or DTS ES 5 DSP Selects and chooses between 8 DSP modes Church Hall Theater Rock Pops Classic Stadium and Live 6 INPUTS 7 1CH DVD CD Cable VCR Tape Auxl Aux2 Select the corresponding input 7 INPUT MODE Selects the Audio Input mode When input is DVD CABLE AUXI or AUX2 Input Mode cycles through Analog Coaxial and Optical If the input is CD either Coaxial or Analog is selected 8 VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT When input selection is DVD EXT7 1CH CABLE or AUX1 the output selection goes between CVBS composite video S Video Y C or Super VHS and YPbPr component video up to 10801 If the input selection is VCR only CVBS or S Video is available 9 DISPLAY Shows the input volume status processing mode and bit stream information 10 MUTE Mutes and reactivates the sound 11 MENU OPERATION KEYS Press MENU to get into the main menu and press Menu again to exit The A V buttons move cursor up down OK EXIT Press Ok to confirm selected function Press Exit to return to your prior selection 12 VOLUME A V Volume control raises and lowers audio level in 0 5dB steps 13 CENTER adjusts the center channel using VOLUME A 14 SUB adjusts the subwoofer channel using VOLUME A V 15 SETUP Use in conjunction with On Screen Display connect CVBS or S video to a TV Projector The video display will show adjustable parameters use A
8. NuForce AVP 16 Preamp and Surround Processor OWNER S MANUAL The NuForce AVP 16 is designed for simplicity and expandability with the focus on providing first rate audio performance The 7 1 channel analog preamp inputs 8 total channels can be used to support the decoded output from future DVD players By shutting off the video circuit when CD input is selected the AVP 16 becomes a true audiophile quality preamp Those who listen to the AVP 16 are struck by its wide dynamic range smooth lifelike midrange presentation and its natural grain free treble The bass is deep and articulate providing plenty of kick and drive for both music and movie soundtracks We at NuForce thank you for your purchase and are confident that the AVP 16 will enhance your home theater and music listening experience Before using the AVP 16 please take a few moments to read this instruction manual and familiarize yourself with its convenient features settings and adjustments FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information 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 generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communic
9. W to select and hit OK to set then hit A V to change values Press EXIT to save and exit the current setting 3 On and Off E When first tuning on the AVP 16 the unit goes through an initialization routine and will display NuForce AVP 16 then reverts to the previously selected input and volume setting Note if the volume was set higher than 60 when turned off on the next power on cycle the AVP 16 will ramp up to an initial volume level of 60 4 Input Selection E Combinations Supported Audio Input Mode Video Output Mode Input Analog Coaxial Optical CVBS S Video YPbPr DVD o o o o Oo J CD Cable Aux Ver Tape Aux2 7 1Ch E With Remote Control 1 Select 7 1CH DVD CD CABLE VCR TAPE AUX1 or AUX2 2 Once the input is selected pressing the INPUT MODE key scrolls through the supported audio modes Analog Coaxial or Optical Front Panel Control To Select an Input 1 Press FUNCTION knob in and dial until the display shows INPUT SELECT 2 Push FUNCTION to enter the INPUT SELECT sub menu You can rotate the knob in either direction to scroll between all 8 inputs 3 Once you have dialed to your chosen input pressing the FUNCTION knob again shows the audio input mode then each time the FUNCTION knob is pressed it cycles through the available audio input modes Analog Coax
10. ations WARNING Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Changes or modifications made to this equipment 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual e Product Warnings 1 e what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage and e 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 e DANGER Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury e WARNING Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in serious bodily injury e CAUTION Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in minor bodily injury or property damage e NOTE
11. ial or Optical for the selected input 4 Push FUNCTION in the RETURN position to return to the INPUT SELECT menu Then rotate the FUNCTION knob to scroll through the other sub menus 5 Rotating the Volume knob while in a sub menu will return you to your last selected input and volume setting BYPASS minimal circuitry to preserve audio quality DOLBY The AVP 16 supports DOLBY 3CH PRO LOGIC IIx DOLBY DIGITAL and DOLBY EX using the digital coaxial or optical inputs Dolby 3CH and Pro Logic IIx are also supported using the analog inputs DTS DTS or DTS ES on Coaxial and DTS NEO 6 is supported using coax and analog multi channel inputs DSP Analog audio signals from DVD CD CABLE VCR TAPE AUX1 AUX2 or digital inputs using PCM can be digitally processed to simulate 8 different acoustic environments Pressing DSP cycles through Live Stadium Church Hall Theater Rock Pops and Classic DSP modes To Select Processing Mode 1 Press FUNCTION knob in then rotate until the display shows MODE SELECT 2 Press FUNCTION knob in to scroll through the sub menu BYPASS Dolby 3CH Dolby Ix DTS NEO 6 or DSP 3 Press FUNCTION knob in to choose a mode then rotate the Function knob to see additional options for each mode Press the Function knob again to confirm selection 5 Settings Main Volume The Volume knob on the AVP 16 and the Volume control buttons on the remote control ad
12. just the main volume level of all speaker channels simultaneously On Screen Display note that for the On Screen Display to function properly the video input format Composite Component or S Video must match the video output format and the correct input source DVD CABLE VCR or AUX1 must be selected Using the On Screen Display on a large screen TV monitor makes the MENU options much easier to view and set AUDIO SETUP Tone Controls Push the FUNCTION knob in to go to the main MENU then rotate the function knob to Audio Setup and push the Function knob in again to enter the ADJ Treble mode Pushing the Function knob once more will then display Treble 00 and rotating the Function knob will increase or decrease the Treble 10dB in 2dB steps Once set pushing the Function knob returns to the ADJ Treble position and rotating the Function knob clockwise will bring you to the Adj Bass mode Pushing the Function knob in will display Bass 00 and bass may be increased 10dB by rotating the Function knob clockwise for more bass or counter clockwise for less bass Note that all functions are similarly accessed and adjusted by using the Function knob Since most users will be using the remote control to access the MENU and set parameters the AVP 16 s many features and settings are described using remote control access below NH Remote Control The NuForce AVP 16 Remote control is designed to acce
13. n or up arrows allows to set the correct distance to the left speaker Pressing OK confirms the setting and returns to DIST LEFT on the sub menu Then pressing the down arrow goes to DIST RIGHT Repeat the preceding process for all remaining speaker channels until you have set the correct distance to each speaker Speaker Level Test Tones The relative volume levels of each speaker should be equal at the center listening position The AVP 16 incorporates a test tone generator which can help fine tune the audio levels for each speaker channel It will send a broad band noise signal to each channel that can be measured with a sound level meter or judged by ear from the center listening position The test starts in one channel and proceeds to the next channel every two seconds Begin by turning the main volume down When using a sound level meter you should raise the volume for an average level around 80dB Using the On Screen Display when playing the Test Tones provides a graphic illustration that shows which speaker is being fed the tone Testing proceeds through the following sequence TEST L TEST C TEST R TEST SR TEST BR TEST BL TEST SL TEST SW Simply press the TEST key on the remote and the sequence of test tones will automatically start and move from channel to channel By using the down or up arrows you can change each channel s volume level 10dB Using the sound level meter or by ear try to get all
14. pected and or serviced by a qualified service agency if The power supply cord or 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 nu Force Pa Funcion voume a O E oe Ge o yo be DSP O ARUP IE o ZACH INEUT ANALOG INPUT PLA cod avoe INPUT VOLTAGE eo 28h mon O OTOP O O O G 2 8 IT OTIDO al a E A ime Tooomaasov FoR sv ae Ve E O TZB0MA280V FOR 230V TACH Sumar LINE or XLR OUTPUT No COMPOSITE S VIDEO ee OOOO 998 BS 00399 U O O 8 O O 0 Os O O O O O O O O 8 O O O O O O Oro O O O lt O3 Os O O Y VOLUME A Nu Force AUP IS Quick Setup Guide To start enjoying your AVP 16 here are some initial steps to follow Connections Note Make sure that the AVP 16 and all associated components are turned off while plugging and unplugging connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Connect the digital optical or coaxial output of your DVD player to the optical or coaxial DVD input on the rear panel of the AVP 16 Connect the Composite Component or S Video output from the DVD
15. player to the same type of input on the rear panel of the AVP 16 Connect the corresponding Composite Component or S Video output from the AVP 16 to the same type of input on your TV monitor Connect the Composite Component or S Video output from your digital satellite or cable TV box to the same type of CABLE video input on the rear panel of the AVP 16 If the CABLE Satellite video output composite component or S video is a different type than that used for the DVD player then connect this second type of video output to a different number video input on the TV monitor Connect the Left and Right analog audio outputs from your satellite or cable TV box to the Left and Right Analog Inputs on the rear panel of the AVP 16 Multi channel analog outputs from a SACD or DVD A player may be connected to the corresponding 7 1CH INPUT s on the rear panel of the AVP 16 Connect the 7 1CH OUTPUT s to the corresponding input channels of your external amplifier s The XLR Balanced OUTPUT s for the Left and Right Main Center and Subwoofer channels may be used INSTEAD of their respective RCA 7 1 CH Outputs when XLR Balanced amplifier inputs are available A pair of Left and Right stereo Line Level Outputs is provided for recording or to link to a 2 channel stereo system Make certain that all amplifiers are switched OFF while making or breaking connections After all signal connections have been made and double checked plug the provided AC powe
16. r cord into the IEC receptacle on the rear panel of the AVP 16 then plug the male end into an AC power line conditioner or into an AC wall power outlet Getting Started Now that the AVP 16 is connected simply push the front power switch in to begin your journey to an exhilarating audio video experience The display will say NUFORCE then AVP 16 and will then display the default or last used input and volume setting Using the Remote Control is the quickest way to get acquainted with the navigation of the MENU and the AVP 16 s many features and settings 1 To start Press the Volume down key to lower the initial volume Point the remote at the AVP 16 and press one of the 8 input keys an input that is hooked up as above with the source component powered on 2 Immediately press the INPUT MODE key to select the appropriate audio connection Continue pressing the Input Mode key to scroll through the input options for the selected input which may include Analog ANA Optical OPT or Coaxial COA 3 Choose a processing mode by pressing the DOLBY DTS or DSP keys Continuing to press the selected processing key will scroll through all the processing options for the selected mode 4 If using a video source make sure the TV monitor is turned on and the correct video input is selected 5 Choose the appropriate VIDEO OUTPUT for the selected INPUT Set the Video connection by pres
17. selecting NONE for the unused channels This will serve to reintegrate the unused channel s information back into the active speaker channels so that no audio information is lost E Set Speaker Configuration Press the MENU button on the remote then use the down arrow to scroll to the FUNCTION sub menu Press OK and press the down arrow to scroll to FUNC SPEAKER Press OK to select and adjust each speaker channel Pressing the OK button will let you choose the correct setting Large Small or None for the displayed speaker channel Once you have toggled to the correct setting press the down arrow to scroll to the next speaker channel Repeat this adjustment procedure until you have completed the settings for all eight speaker channels Remember to select None for any unused channels If you are using a subwoofer select Yes if not it is important to select None since this will redirect low bass information back to the front main speakers E Adjust Crossover Frequency Once you have finished setting the speaker configuration in the FUNC SPEAKER sub menu pressing the down arrow will bring you to CROSSOVER Pressing OK will display the current crossover setting such as CROSSOVER 100 The available values are 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz and 150Hz To make a selection use the down or up arrows to reach your target crossover frequency and then hit OK
18. sing the Composite CVBS S VIDEO or Component YPbPr key 6 You can quickly adjust the Center channel and Subwoofer levels by pressing the CENTER or SUB key and then pressing the Volume up or Volume down keys to increase or decrease the relative volume levels of these critical channels Set the Master Volume to a comfortable listening level before making these individual channel level adjustments You are now ready to listen to music or to watch a movie using the NuForce AVP 16 as your System Control Center Please refer to the detailed directions below to fine tune your audio and multi channel settings for optimum performance 1 Front Panel Controls POWER Power On Off switch it also activates the 12V trigger output for turning on linked components FUNCTION Push in to access the MENU rotate to scroll between Mode Select Audio Setup Function Return and Input Select Another push selects the function Rotating the Function knob chooses options or adjusts values for the selected functions VOLUME Volume control adjusts from OdB to 80dB in 0 5dB increments Defaults to last used setting at turn on or to a maximum of 60 if volume was last set to 60 or higher 2 Remote Control 1 DIM Turns the VFD display off or back on 2 BYPASS Provides a more direct signal path by bypassing non essential functions to preserve the highest quality audio performance 3 DOLBY Selects between 3CH PROLO
19. ss and adjust all the functions and settings of which the AVP 16 is capable In addition to navigating the main and sub menus there are many short cut buttons See Section 2 Remote Control on the remote that provide more direct access to the most often used features and adjustments These short cut buttons allow direct access to audio and video inputs DSP Dolby and DTS processing as well as speaker level adjustments for the center channel and subwoofer These direct access buttons eliminate the need to scroll through the main and sub menus The two included AAA batteries may be installed by removing the two small screws in the bottom panel of the remote and inserting them into the slide out battery carrier while observing the correct positive and negative polarity markings Using the remote control to access the MENU and make adjustments is simple Pressing the MENU button displays the main MENU pressing the down or up menu atrows allows scrolling through the sub menu s just like rotating the Function knob Pressing the OK button to the right of the MENU button allows you to select different inputs modes and functions just as pressing in the Function knob does Using the down or up arrows allows you to change the values of the settings When a setting is finalized press OK to save the setting then press the down or up arrows to scroll through other items on the sub menu Press the Exit button to the left of the MENU b
20. utton to return to the previous sub menu Pressing the VOLUME buttons below the MENU keys will return you to your previously selected INPUT and VOLUME settings at any time To adjust the tone controls using the remote first press the MENU button and then press the down arrow twice to scroll to the AUDIO SETUP sub menu Pressing OK will bring up ADJ Treble pressing OK again will show Treble 00 Using the down or up arrows decreases or increases the treble 10dB in 2dB steps To set press OK to save the setting and then the down arrow to proceed to the ADJ Bass mode Once the tone controls are set you may continue in the Audio Setup sub menu to make speaker level adjustments for each of the seven speaker channels plus the subwoofer or push the Volume buttons to return to your last selected input and volume setting 7 1 Channel Volume Adjustment 1 Pressing the remote control short cut buttons for CENTER or SUB followed by pressing the VOLUME keys will provide instant volume control for these two critical audio channels After about 10 seconds the display will return to the prior input and volume settings 2 Using the remote press MENU and then press the down arrow twice to scroll to the AUDIO SETUP sub menu Pressing OK will bring up ADJ Treble Keep pressing the arrow to go to ADJ Bal L which refers to the volume of the left main speaker Pressing OK shows
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