NuForce P-9 User Manual

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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. Locate the antenna more than 30 feet away from the
equipment and connect it to the receiver using a shield cable.
• 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.
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.

NuForce P-9 Specifications

General

S/N ratio	> 100 dB
Input Impedance	47kΩ
Output Impedance	100Ω
Frequency Response	10Hz - 100kHz -0.5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	< 0.001%

Summary

FCC Compliance Information

Safety and Operation Guidelines

Safe Use and Operation

Guidelines for safe operation, including RF energy, medical devices, and power cords.

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Covers critical warnings like electrical grounding, handling, sound volume, moisture, and foreign objects.

Initial Setup and Operation

Read Me First and Break-in

Important initial setup steps, break-in period, and connection warnings for optimal performance.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Instructions for installing batteries in the P-9 remote control for operation.

Quick Setup Guide

Step-by-step guide for connecting components and initial power-on procedures.

P-9 Functions and Controls

Power On/Off and Input Selection

Procedures for turning the P-9 on/off using controls and selecting audio inputs.

Volume Control and Memory

How to adjust volume using physical knobs and remote, and how memory retention works.

Control and Analog Box Features

Control Box Front and Rear Panels

Details on Control Box front panel controls and rear panel connectivity.

Analog Box Front Controls and Rear Connectors

Information on Analog Box controls and rear panel connectors including inputs.

Audio Output and Remote Features

Input 5 Bypass and Output Connections

Explains bypass feature, balanced XLR, and RCA line-level outputs.

Display Dimming (DIM) Function

How to enable/disable the display dimming feature based on inactivity.

Remote Control Operation

Overview of remote control buttons for power, input selection, volume, and mute.

NuForce P-9 Preamplifier Overview

Dual-Drive Control Mechanism

Explanation of the P-9's volume control system using remote and analog potentiometer.

Advanced Circuit Design

Details on the P-9's internal circuitry, JFETs, VMOS FETs, and signal path.

Home Theater Integration

Describes the bypass system for integrating the P-9 with home theater systems.

Product Specifications

Electrical and Performance Specs

Detailed specifications including inputs, outputs, THD+N, S/N, frequency response, and output levels.

Physical and Power Specifications

Information on dimensions, weight, and power requirements for the P-9.

Terms and Conditions of Sale

Order, Payment, and Acceptance

Covers order processing, payment terms, and buyer's acceptance of products.

Limited Warranty and Liability

Details warranty coverage, exclusions, limitations of liability, and damages.

NuForce Limited Warranty Details

Warranty Coverage and Service

Explains warranty coverage, how to obtain service, and replacement/refund policies.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Lists exclusions, limitations, disclaimed warranties, and types of damages not covered.