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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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