HOME THEATER BYPASS INPUT MODE
The nova includes a Home Theater Bypass (HTB) input mode that is designed to
integrate the nova with a “surround-sound” system to utilize the amplifier in the nova to
power the front left and right speakers for all sources. When AUX-1 is set to HTB input
mode, the signal passes from the front left and right analog outputs of the Surround-
Sound Processor (SSP) or Audio-Video Receiver (AVR) directly to the power amplifier
of the nova and the speakers connected to it. This allows the nova to be enjoyed as
an “audio-only” system with the sources connected to it and to also be utilized when
playing video sources connected to your SSP or AVR. When this input is set to HTB
input mode, the LED is lit green - indicating that the nova’s volume control is bypassed
and the volume control in the SSP or AVR must be used to control the overall system
volume level. When this input is set to AUX-1, the LED is lit blue - indicating that the
nova’s built-in volume control is in the signal path and should be used to control overall
volume level of the source connected to this input.
To set up Home Theater Bypass:
1. Turn off the Surround-Sound Processor (SSP) or Audio-Video Receiver
(AVR) and the nova.
2. Connect the front LEFT and RIGHT preamp output from the SSP or AVR to
the AUX-1/HTB input on the nova.
3. Turn on the nova and select the AUX-1/HTB input.
4. Press and hold the AUX-1/HTB button for ~5 seconds to engage the HTB
input mode, indicated by the input LED turning green.
5. Turn on your SSP or AVR and calibrate its output levels with the HTB input
on the nova selected. This will ensure that the relative output levels of all
the speakers are maintained when watching video.
When listening to sources connected to your SSP or AVR, simply select the AUX-1/
HTB input on the nova. When listening to any other sources connect to the nova,
simply press the corresponding input button.
Caution: when the nova is in HTB input mode, the SSP or AVR is in complete control
of the overall system volume level. If extra care is not taken, significant damage to
the speakers or power amplifier may occur. Peachtree Audio does not accept any
responsibility for damage caused by improper setup or use of this feature.
Connect Line-level (RCA style) front left and
right outputs from the SSP or AVR to the
AUX-1/HTB input on the nova.
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