NuForce Icon HDP User manual

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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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase separation between equipment and receiver.
Use equipment on a circuit to which the receiver is not connected.
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, 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.
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Hereby, Nuforce Inc. declares that this 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.
For customers in Europe
Disposal of Old Electrical & 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
electrical 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
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There are two categories of Safety Instructions included in this manual:
Product Warnings, (i.e., what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could cause bodily injury or
property damage); and
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 a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury.
WARNING: Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in serious bodily injury.
CAUTION: Indicates that a failure to observe the Safety Instructions could result in minor bodily injury or property
damage.
NOTE: Designates important information that relates to activities and/or conditions that might result in loss of data
and/or damage to your device.
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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.
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 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.
If the unit requires a power supply:
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. 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:
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.

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The Nuforce Icon HDP incorporates a full-speed USB DAC and full-function S/PDIF D/A converter, plus a headphone-amplifier
circuit and preamp output. Supporting digital USB, S/PDIF in coaxial and 3.5mm optical (3.5mm) modes, along with an analog
line input, the HDP's flexibility has been designed to accommodate all manner of audio devices.
As the heart of the music enthusiast's desktop system, the NuForce HDP works in perfect harmony with the NuForce Icon
Amp/30 as a physically small yet impactful audio system.

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Features:
USB 2.0 Full Speed compliant and 1.1 supported, 8-96kHz/16-24-bit
S/PDIF input: Coaxial up to 192kHz/24-bit or Optical up to 96kHz/24-bit
Analog input: 3.5mm or RCA input
Audiophile-grade DA converter
Low-distortion, high-current headphone amplifier
High quality analog volume control
Specifications:
Analog Inputs: RCA or 3.5mm when inserted
Digital input: S/PDIF, Coaxial or 3.5mm when inserted
USB DAC: USB 1.0 and 1.1 up to 44.1kHz/16-bit, USB 2.0 Full-Speed up to 96kHz/24-bit
RCA Output: 2.6Vrms (cuts off when headphone is inserted)
Headphone Output: 6.3mm headphone output jack drives headphones up to 600-Ohm (96 mW@600-Ohm)
THD+N: 0.001%
Dynamic Range, SNR > 100dB
Power Requirement: 15V, 1.6A, 100-240VAC
Dimension: 6" x 4 1/2" x 1"
Weight: 1lb.

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The following are included with the Icon HDP:
Vertical stand
AC adapter
AC power cord
USB cable
Optional Accessories:
Linear power supply
High performance USB cable
Operating Instructions:
The front panel label shows U (USB), D (digital) and A (analog) for the input selector knob. When in the D position, if an
optical plug is inserted into the 3.5mm, the coaxial gets cut-off. If the 3.5mm analog is inserted in the A position, the RCA
gets cut off. The 3.5mm switch act as the 2nd selector between 3.5mm digital/analog input and the coaxial/RCA.

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What qualities distinguish a good audio system?
Let’s start with a misconception. “Wow! I’ll bet that can play loud!” This, or 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 capability should be the measure of excellence isn’t difficult to understand. People install often
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.
On 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!”
Clarity. The term takes in 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 that contributes little to no noise of its own –– reveals the music all the more
clearly at 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.
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 trembling 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.
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.

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Introduction
CD-ripping software is capable of reproducing “bit perfect” digital music data (16 bit/44.1kHz) from audio CD files stored
on the computer’s hard drive. In addition to CD-quality music, some online sites are now offering 24 bit/96kHz music files.
Thanks to larger and increasingly economical hard-disk capacity, consumers can store the highest quality music files on
their computers. However, extracting good sound from the computer poses problems.
Poor Sound Quality
As a rule, your computer’s audio doesn’t sound quite right because computer manufacturers often treat their products’
audio output stage as little more than a necessary evil. So long as the music signal remains in a digital format, all is well.
The pitfalls appear when the computer converts signals to analog, which is how we listen to music. Typically, the onboard
converter (a.k.a. sound card) is a low-cost item. Digital circuitry generates noise that often bleeds into the audio stage.
Further, these compromised stages are seldom designed for the low-impedance power high-quality headphones require.
Finally, should you use the computer’s software to reduce volume, you may actually be listening to eight-bit resolution —
in real-world terms, not at all good.
In sum, these deficits conspire to produce inferior sound. Far better to send the digital signal to an external digital-to-
analog converter (DAC). NuForce Desktop products employ quality DACs.
Digital Connections
There are two methods for extracting digital signals from your computer. The universal serial bus (USB) connection is the
de-facto standard for just about all peripherals: printers, digital cameras, etc. The USB allows the computer to speedily
recognize a connected device. Some computers also incorporate the Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF), a
coaxial connection with excellent transfer properties.
USB Audio and Performance Optimization
USB specifications define a standard interface: the USB audio-device class, which allows a software driver to work with the
currently available USB sound devices. Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac provide support for USB audio devices.
NuForce Desktop USB DACs convert USB digital data to the analog signal headphones and amplifiers require. Equally as
important, how the USB DAC performs affects sound quality.
For more information on this subject, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus
Some Optimization Tips
To minimize noise and dropouts, connect your audio interface to a port at the back of your computer. Generally speaking,
ports on the computer’s face, monitor or keyboard don’t perform as well.
If you use a USB hub, choose one with its own AC power adapter. In areas that produce high levels of radio or electrical
interference, upgrading to a quality USB cable, i.e., one with extra shielding and a ferrite bead (the cylindrical collar on
one end of the cable) to help eliminate noise. Once you’re properly connected, your computer’s operating system should
automatically detect your NuForce product. From that moment on, all you need to do is enjoy the music.
Windows PC Driver Optimization
ASIO4ALL is a hardware-independent, low-latency ASIO driver for WDM audio devices that employs WDM Kernel-
Streaming and other sophisticated methods.
What You Should NOT Do
Do not tamper with or replace your existing sound-card drivers.
Do not install any kernel-mode components that might affect your system’s stability.
Do not “over-clock” or operate your audio hardware in ways that have the potential to do harm. This will void your
warranty. (In certain cases, your hardware’s manufacturer states that the use of ASIO4ALL will void your warranty.)
No software-driver optimization is required for the Apple Mac OS.
S/PDIF Connection
The Icon HDP permits an S/PDIF connection from your computer, if that’s your preference. For best results, use a high-
quality S/PDIF cable. Once the connection is made, select S/PDIF in your System Preferences Audio Device settings.

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Analog Connections
You need only connect headphones to your NuForce device’s headphone jack and adjust for volume with the unit’s
volume control. If connecting to an external amplifier or stereo receiver, you will require a quality stereo interconnect
with a standard male RCA connector for plugging into the NuForce device and an appropriate connector at the other end
(usually, an RCA).
Note on Headphone Use
Headphones present a challenge to amplifier designers. There are two basic types: the over-ear (OE) in general use in the
recording industry and the smaller in-ear (IE), a.k.a. ear-bud, commonly used with portable devices such as MP3 players.
Given the range of available OE and IE headphones, in attempting to deal with all of them, your computer’s headphone
output is optimized for none. Your NuForce Icon product will make a world of difference.
The reason is simple enough. Various OE and IE phones cover an expanse of electrical impedances from 16 to 600 Ohms
and differ in other significant ways. Sensitivity is a term that expresses how loud the headphones will play at a given
amount of electrical power, e.g., x number of decibels per milliwatt (0.001 watt) of power, expressed as xxxdB/mW.
Typically, OE types exhibit sensitivities of about 100dB/mW, whereas IE devices can be 10dB higher or more, e.g.,
110dB/mW. Assuming a 10dB difference, the lower sensitivity OE headphones require ten times more power to achieve
the same volume as the IE type. If you’re using OE headphones, you’ll appreciate the NuForce Icon Series’ power
capability. Your headphones will sound clearer and more natural. If you use IE headphones, owing to their higher
sensitivity, you may notice a small amount of background noise. Conversely, you will hear weak signals more readily than
would be the case with lower-sensitivity OE types.
We are not discussing a product defect. Electrical noise arises from many factors, one of which is the amount of
amplification the Icon product provides. Irrespective of type or design, electrical circuits introduce noise. If the device
amplifies the signal, the noise coming into it will likewise be amplified. Further, the amount the device itself creates will
also be greater. These are facts of electrical life that good design can mitigate. In the case of IE headphones, noise can be
minimized or all but eliminated by reducing the amplifier’s gain. But to do that, the advantage the amp offers to OE
headphone users would be sacrificed. Performance benefits for one type of product diminishes those of the other. As
always, effective engineering requires compromise..In this regard, the NuForce Icon Series of products offer good, real-
world solutions. Noise will be low in some cases, and in others, quite imperceptible. Most importantly, OE headphone
users will benefit from the power they require.
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NuForce’s Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liabilities
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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.
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 equivalent 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.
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 comply 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.
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.
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original product or part to Nuforce in a timely manner.
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EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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"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; (c) 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 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 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
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PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, ANY COSTS OF
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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.
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