NuPrime HD-AVP User manual

NuPrime
HD-AVA/AVP

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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 uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the 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.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, NuPrime Audio, 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 NuPrime Audio, Inc., 1712 Pioneer Ave. Ste 1817, Cheyenne,
Wyoming 82001, USA
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is NuPrime Audio, Inc., 1712 Pioneer
Ave. Ste 1817, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001, 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 the product.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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.

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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. 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.
Table&of&Contents&
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................................5
2. Front Panel Overview ..............................................................................................................................6
3. Rear Panel Overview ...............................................................................................................................7
4. Remote Control........................................................................................................................................9
5. NuPrime HD-AVA / HD-AVP Input Setup .............................................................................................10
5.1. HDMI ................................................................................................................................10
5.1.1. ARC Function.........................................................................................................12
5.1.2. CEC Function.........................................................................................................12

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5.1.3. Off-Through Function ............................................................................................12
5.2. Digital Audio .....................................................................................................................13
5.2.1. USB DAC ...............................................................................................................14
5.2.2. Coaxial & Optical ...................................................................................................18
5.2.3. USB Expansion Port (Optional BT module) ...........................................................18
5.2.4. USB Host Ports (USB memory storage drives) .....................................................19
5.3. Analog Audio ...................................................................................................................20
6. NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP Output Setup ............................................................................................21
6.1. USB DAC Analog Output..................................................................................................22
6.2. Build-in Amplifier & Stereo Speaker Output / Balance XLR Output..................................22
6.3. 7.1 Multichannel Output....................................................................................................24
7. NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP Mix & Zone Setup.....................................................................................25
7.1. Mix Function .....................................................................................................................25
7.2. Zone Function...................................................................................................................26
8. NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP Internet Setup ...........................................................................................27
8.1. Lan Connection Setup ......................................................................................................27
8.2. WiFi Connection Setup .....................................................................................................28
9. Miracast & Airplay Connection Guide .................................................................................................28
9.1. Miracast ............................................................................................................................28
9.2. Airplay...............................................................................................................................28
10. Antenna Installation Guide for Tuner ..................................................................................................29
11. Speaker Setup – Positioning the Speakers.........................................................................................30
12. Home Menu Setup .................................................................................................................................31
12.1. Network Setup ................................................................................................................32
12.2. Audio Setup ....................................................................................................................32
12.3. Video Setup ....................................................................................................................32
12.4. System Setup .................................................................................................................32
13. OSD Menu Setup....................................................................................................................................33
13.1. Input................................................................................................................................33
13.2. Mode...............................................................................................................................34
13.3. Parameter .......................................................................................................................35
13.4. Zone................................................................................................................................36
13.5. Setup ..............................................................................................................................37
13.5.1 Input Setup ............................................................................................................38
13.5.2 Mode Setup ...........................................................................................................39

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13.5.3 Speaker Setup .......................................................................................................40
13.5.4 Auto Room / EQ.....................................................................................................41
13.5.5 Option ....................................................................................................................42
13.5.6 Language...............................................................................................................43
13.5.7 Load Default ..........................................................................................................43
13.5.8 Version ...................................................................................................................44
14. Specification & Features.......................................................................................................................45
14.1. Inputs ..............................................................................................................................45
14.2. Outputs ...........................................................................................................................45
1. Introduction
The NuPrime HD-AVA/ HD-AVP HT preamp/processor delivers ultra-high resolution USB audio
decoding at PCM 384K or DSD256, 24bit/192kHz digital audio, hard-disk media playback, wireless
streaming and superb 4K HD video. There are six HDMI, two optical, two coaxial, four stereo
analog, one USB Audio and three USB Host (for storage drive) inputs. The audio outputs include
7.1-channel RCA, 2-channel Zone1, Zone2, Zone3, USB DAC analog out, and 4-channel XLR /
stereo speaker out. A built-in Wi-Fi network supports Airplay, DLNA and Miracast. Two HDMI
outputs can be selected from any of the six inputs. The HD-AVA/HD-AVP easily accommodates the
most complex home theater system configurations.
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Audio Features:
1. Supporting the latest HD audio decoding, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS
Master, DTS Hi-Res.
2. SD audio decoding compatible with Dolby Digital (EX), DTS, DTS ES (D6.1, M6.1), DTS 96/24,
up to 192k PCM for 7.1 CH etc.
3. Supporting matrix technology such as Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS Neo:6 etc.
4. Intelligent room acoustic scanning feature
5. Powerful bass management feature for individually managing front, center, surround, and rear
speakers over a cross-over filter. Increasing the performance of single / double post
positioning devices.
6. Comes with an equalizer of eleven different options and settings.
7. Comprehensive cross-over design.
Video Features:
1. Supporting HDMI 1.4
2. 6 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs: HDMI 1/ HDMI 2/ HDMI 3/ HDMI 4 support up to 4K, HDMI 5 /
HDMI 6 supports up to 1080P.
3. HDMI supports up to 4K, YUV, RGB, supporting DVI mode, supporting HD audio, 8 CH LPCM.
4. Supporting 3D video playback
5. Supporting HDMI CEC control management
6. Supporting HDMI ARC audio return
7. Video input compatibility: HDMI/DVI, 480P, 576P, 720P50, 720P60, 1080i 50, 1080i 60, 1080P
50, 1080P 60, 1080P 24, 2160P 30, 2160P 24.
8. Including hard-disk player, 3 USB ports (1 in front panel 2 in back panel), capable of playing
audio/video directly from USB drive or hard-disk drive.
The HDMI 1.4 specification supports multiple 4K formats:
3840 pixels wide by 2160 pixels high @ 24Hz | 25Hz | 30Hz
4096 pixels wide by 2160 pixels high @ 24Hz
Below is the comparison of HDMI 1.4 and HDMI 2.0. HDMI 2.0 is not supported.
(Grey color represents HDMI 1.4)
8bit
10bit
12bit
16bit
4K@24
RGB
4:4:4
RGB
4:4:4
RGB
4:4:4
4:2:2
RGB
4:4:4
4K@25
4K@30
RGB
4:2:0
4:2:0

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4K@50
4K@60
4:4:4
4:2:0
4:2:2
4:2:0
2. Front Panel Overview
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1. VFD Display: On screen display for various information
2. Remote Control signal receiver
3. Stand by indicator: LED lid up when HD-AVA is in standby.
4. USB Host 1: For connecting to USB thumb drive or hard-drive storage.
5. Input Selection: Input selection by turning the knob. (TV, Player, HDMIs, Tuner, Coaxial, Optical, Analog, USB)
6. Home button: opens up on-screen Home menu.
7. Menu button: Access menu settings.
8. Left and Right selection cursor: In Player input selection and menu, move cursor according to the direction on the on-
screen menu. Toggle input channel selection if not in Player input selection mode.
9. Up and Down selection cursor: Moving up and down in menu.
10. Enter: confirm selection on the on-screen menu
11. Return: return to the previous screen on the menu
12. Power button: Power on/off button
13. Volume Control: decrease and increase volume, ranging from -∞~ +15dB, 0.5dB increments.
On#Screen(Display(
1. Video Input source information: Displays the selected
input source,
Note: Factory default is set at HDMI 1 input.
2. Audio input source information: Displays the source of
audio signal.
3. Volume information: Display current volume
information.

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3. Rear Panel Overview
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HD#AVP(
1. FM Antenna: For antenna installation to boost signal.
2. Stereo Analog In: 4 sets of Analog inputs (AN1/SAT, AN2, AN3, AN4)
3. USB DAC Input & Output (support native DSD):
4. Digital In: 2 Coaxial & 2 Optical (CO1/DVD, CO2 : OPT1/CD, OPT2)
5. HDMI Output: HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 output. Only HDMI 1 has ARC function.
6. HDMI inputs: 6 individual HDMI inputs (HDMI/BD, HDMI2/Box, HD3, HD4, HD5, HD6)
7. Setup Mic: Connecting to microphone for room equalization

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8. Bluetooth expansion port: For connecting NuPrime BTR-8 Bluetooth receiver, supporting APT-X.
9. Trigger Out: Connecting to power amplifier unit enables power on by NuPrime HD-AVA. (12V/120mA)
10. RS232: Serial com port
11. Mini USB port (For upgrade): For upgrading firmware for NuPrime HD-AVA/AVP.
12. HD-AVA: Stereo Speaker Output. HD-AVP: 4 channel XLR Balanced Output.
13. 7.1 CH output (Un-balanced): FR, FL, SR, SL, SRB, SLB, Center, and Subwoofer.
14. Mix Output L/R: Stereo output capable of combining multiple audio signal inputs.
15. Zone output: Providing three additional and independent zones for multi-room capability. Each zone can be set with
independent signal input and volume level.
16. IR In/Out: Supporting IR receiver and IR transmitter allowing receiving and sending remote signals with indirect line
of sight.
17. USB Host 2 / USB Host 3: For connecting to USB thumb drivesor hard-drive storages.
18 LAN port: For internet connection.
19 AC inlet & Fuse compartment: For power cord to connect to household power outlet and installation of fuse.
4. HD-AVA / HD-AVP Remote Control
1. Standby – Turn the unit into Standby
mode.
2. Home – Open on screen Player menu
3. Mode+/- – Switch between listening

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modes
4. Input Selection – Direct select input
source
5. Tuner – Adjust Tuner frequency.
6. Audio/Setup – Opens up on screen audio
menu
7. Media/Setup – Opens up on-screen menu
8. Return button – Return to the previous
screen on the menu
9. OK (Enter button) – Confirm selection on
the on-screen menu
10. Arrow keys – Move cursor according to
the direction on the on-screen menu
11. Info – In Player mode, display playback
status.
12. Exit – Exit from on-screen menu
13. Option – In Player mode only. Display
the option for current playback status.
14. Input – Toggle between inputs
15. P+/- – During Player mode, selecting
previous or next audio/video track/file.
In Tuner mode, selecting preset channels.
16. Vol +/- – Volume adjustment.
17. USB – Direct access to USB thumb drive
and hard-drive storage root menu.
18. HD2/Out – Selecting input signal for
HDMI 2 Out.
19. EQ – Select preset EQ settings.
20. DIM – On-screen light adjustment.
21. Mute: Mute audio.
22. ~ 25. ABCD – N/A. Reserve buttons.
26. DVD/BD Player CEC Controller.
5. Input Setup for NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP
NuPrime HD-AVA/AVP input connection consists of three major categories.

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5.1. HDMI 5.2. Digital 5.3. Analog
Input Illustration
HD-AVA
HD-AVP
5.1. HDMI connection:
Designed to meet the needs of digital television design, HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors,
DVD / BD players, set-top boxes and other video devices. With HDMI, a single cable can
carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio signals
(including dual-channel PCM, digital audio signals and multi-channel PCM multichannel).
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HD-AVP
NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP supports wide varieties of HDMI input devices such as DVD/BD
players, TVs, musical set top box, game consoles, etc.
HDMI Video:
NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP contains two HDMI outputs and six HDMI inputs.
The HDMI supports HDMI 1.4 and 3D video playback.
When Deep Color signals transmission option is enabled, please be sure to use “High
Speed HDMI cable” or High speed Ethernet HDMI cable”.
If the video input signal does not match the resolution of the monitor, may result no
output signal. In this case, please make sure the resolution of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD
player is switched to the monitor resolution compatibility.
HDMI Audio:
The digital audio signal received from HDMI inputs is typically connected to HD-AVA
multi-channel output.
HDMI interface supports the following audio formats:

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1. Two-channel linear PCM (32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
2. Multi-channel linear PCM (up to 7.1 channels, 32-192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
3. Bit stream: DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY DIGITAL Plus, DOLBY TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD
High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio. Your DVD / BD players must
support HDMI output of the above audio formats.
5.1.1. HDMI ARC Function:
ARC Mode: Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables an ARC-enabled TV to send audio data to
HD-AVA/AVP without via extra external audio signal connection such as optical or coaxial.
Only HDMI Output 1 supports ARC function.
To setup ARC: Go to Audio Setup (OSD) menu > Setup > Input Config > Input Setup. Under
TV option, you can set the Audio option to HDMI ARC to enable ARC function. (See OSD
menu setup for detail explanation. See page 38)
5.1.2. HDMI CEC Function:
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a set of commands that utilizes HDMI’s two- way
communication to allow for single remote control of any CEC-enabled devices connected
with HDMI. A CEC command will trigger the necessary commands over HDMI for an entire
system to auto-configure itself to respond to the command. When devices that support
HDMI Control (CEC) are connected, the following modes of operation can be executed via
the HD-AVA/AVP or the external device using any of the device’s remote control.
To Setup CEC: Go to Audio Setup (OSD) Menu > Setup > Option > Under HDMI CEC Control.
(See OSD menu setup for detail explanation. See page 42)
5.1.3. HDMI Off Through Function:
Enable audio signal remain functional through HDMI outputs even when HD-AVA/AVP is on
standby.
To Setup Off Through function: Go to Audio Setup (OSD) Menu > Setup > Option > Under
HDMI OFF Through. Default sets to OFF. (See OSD menu setup for detail explanation. See
page 42)
5.2. Digital Audio connection:

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NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP contains several digital audio inputs.
HD-AVA
HD-AVP
5.2.1. One USB DAC input for computer (support native DSD) or NAS.
5.2.2. Two coaxial and two optical inputs for CD/DVD/BD, TV, and game consoles.
5.2.3. One Expansion port for optional Bluetooth module enables HD-AVA/AVP to
support mobile phones and other Bluetooth enable devices.
5.2.4. Three USB Host ports for supporting USB thumb drives or portable hard drive
storages.
For HD-AVA/HD-AVP to support Dolby Digital and DTS without HDMI, please
use digital inputs (Optical and Coaxial) instead of Analog inputs.
5.2.1. USB DAC Input:

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HD-AVA
HD-AVP
HD-AVA/HD-AVP USB DAC supports Windows and Mac IOS as well as NAS system.
NuPrime USB DAC supports the latest high-resolution music formats and is
capable of decoding sample rates ranging from 44.1kHz to 384kHz (PCM) as well
as native DSD decoding ranging from DSD 64 up to DSD 256.
HD-AVA/HD-AVP does not guarantee that all NAS will operate and be
compatible due to wide variety of brands and custom specs. It is
recommended to connect NAS via LAN network.
To run the NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP on Mac– PCM:
1. Power on NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP, select USB input. The device will
enumerate as a USB Audio device on your Mac.
2. In Audio Midi Setup, select the “NuPrime HD-AVA/NuPrime HD-AVP” device as
your default Input and Output device.
3. The sample rate of the device can be selected using the drop down menu.
4. The audio is also output over SPDIF.
To run the NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP on Mac– DSD:

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1. Install playback software on MAC.
Ex: Audirvana 15 days free http://audirvana.com/site/?page_id=112
2. In Preferences Setup, Audio System selects the “NuPrime HD-AVA/NuPrime HD-
AVP” as your Default Device.
3. The Native DSD Capability select the “DSD Over PCM standard 1.0”
4. SPDIF output is not working on DSD playback.
To run the NuPrime HD-AVA/HD-AVP on Windows – PCM:
1. Please visit
www.nuprimeaudio.com and
download the latest driver.
2. Connect computer to USB DAC and power on NuPrime HD-AVA/NuPrime HD-
AVP, select USB DAC input. The device will enumerate as a USB Audio device
on your PC.
3. Install the latest driver just download via NuPrime website.
4. In Control Panel->Sound, select “NuPrime HD-AVA/NuPrime HD-AVP” as your
Default Device.
To run the NuPrime HD-AVA/NuPrime HD-AVP on Windows – DSD
Install playback software on Windows
1. Install the Foobar media player
http://www.foobar2000.org/getfile/079dd178a05e1c51445e77506daa5dd2/
2. Download the ‘SACD’ plugin
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sacddecoder/files/latest/download
a. To install, in Foobar goto File->Preferences and select Components
b. Click the Install… button
c. Select the zip file
d. Click Apply (foobar will restart)

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3. Download the ASIO plugin from
http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_asio
a. Install the plugin
b. Click Apply (foobar will restart)
4. Configure the Output Device
a. Go to Playback->Output
b. Select the Device: ASIO foo_dsd_asio
5. Configure the ASIO output
a. Go to Playback->Output->ASIO, double-click on foo_dsd_asio
b. Select the NuPrime ASIO Driver
c. Select ASIO Native
d. Select PCM to DSD Method: None
e. Select Fs: DSD128

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6. Configure the SACD plugin to play DSD (and not convert from DSD to PCM)
a. Goto Tools->SACD
b. Set ASIO Driver Mode to DSD
c. Set PCM Sample Rate to 352800

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5.2.2. Coaxial and Optical inputs:
HD-AVA
HD-AVP
HD-AVA/HD-AVP consists of 2 coaxial and 2 optical inputs to connect to the
corresponding optical or coaxial digital output of sources such as CD or BD/DVD
players, digital cable box, digital tuners and other applicable components. All
available coaxial and digital input can be variably assigned to any of the desired
sources.
5.2.3. Expansion port inputs:
HD-AVA