Peachtree Audio Nova manual E f u l P s, F e t y, I d e l i n e s

Select “Audio” tab

U s e f u l

T i p s

•A blue LED mounted under the tube turns on when the tube is activated

At Peachtree Audio we think that products should be easy to use. Therefore, we don’t require any custom USB drivers or software programs in order to listen to your music from your computer. The Nova’s USB audio input is used to take music files from your computer’s hard drive and play them back with superb fidelity.

While some of the wording and steps vary somewhat between MACs and PCs, the basic in- structions are very similar.

USB Connections

PC

1) Connect the USB terminal on the Nova to a USB connection on your computer.

2) Your computer will “see” the USB Audio DAC inside the Nova. You may get a “USB AUDIO DAC” pop-up box but it’s not necessary.

3) Right click the speaker icon on the bottom of your screen 4)

5) Using the drop-down box choose USB AUDIO DAC

6) Click OK

7) Launch Music Program and play

Mac

1) Later Mac setup may vary but the basic instructions are outlined below

2) Click on to System preferences

3) Click on to the speaker icon

4) Under the sounds tab you should see a window that offers USB Audio DAC (and your soundcard) Click on to USB Audio DAC

5) Launch Music program and enjoy your music

Once you do this setup your computer should recognize the USB Audio DAC and default to it when plugged in. If you unplug the USB connections and reboot your music before re-connecting first, you may find that you h ve to go back through steps 3-7, This is not unusual.

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		Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
	should be read before this product is operated.					S a f e t y
2) Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions
3)	should be retained for future reference.					G u i d e l i n e s
	Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
4)	instructions should be adhered to.
	Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not
	be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement
	or near a swimming pool, and the like.
5) Clean only with dry cloth.
6)	Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
7)	Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
8)	(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two
	blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding
	prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
	not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9)	Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience
10)	receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
	Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11)	Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12)	Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
	damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
	objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
13)	normally, or has been dropped.
	Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
14)	CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce
	the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating
15)	instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
	WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
	moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
16)	with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
	18. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the disconnect
17)	device shall remain readily operable.
	- This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
	the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
	that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
	- Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no
	user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
	- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
18)	of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
	Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains socket outlet with
19)	a protective earthing connection.
	WARNING:For the terminals marked with symbol of “ ” may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
	a risk of electric shock. The external wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by
	an instructed person or the used of ready-made leads or cords according to manufacturer’s
	instruction.		Unpacking and Warranty
1)
	Keep all packing materials for future shipments. (service)
2)	Keep a record of your bill of sale and a copy of the serial number for warranty and insurance
3)	purposes.					alpathint.co
	You may register your unit on the Signal Path website. www.sig
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