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Hegel HD12

 

 

High End D/A Converter

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

www.hegel.com   

 

 

 

 

 

 

info@hegel.com

 

Summary of Contents for HD12

Page 1: ...Hegel HD12 High End D A Converter www hegel com info hegel com ...

Page 2: ...ducts are created with acoustical instruments in a concert situation as point of reference The music is reproduced exactly like the original and is limited only by the quality of the recording Our aim is to give you the best possible music experience SOUND ADVICE The Hegel HD12 High End Digital to Analog converter is easy to connect and operate and requires no prior technical knowledge However to ...

Page 3: ... the HD12will use a few seconds to calibrate During this time the outputs will be muted NOTE When powered up the outputs will be muted and the display will flash for a few seconds This is normal and is part of the start up procedure Input Selection The input selection can be changed by pressing the input selector button on the back of the right hand side You can also use the INPUT button on the re...

Page 4: ... DAC s 17 VOL volume down for Hegel DAC s 18 VOL volume up for Hegel DAC s Using the remote control to operate your HD12 The main buttons you will use to operate your HD12 are the buttons INPUT 16 VOL 17 and VOL 18 Input When you press the INPUT button 16 or the input selector button on the back of the right hand side the HD12 will switch to the next source input in the following sequence COAX1 OP...

Page 5: ...ble than necessary USB Mode Setting The USB mode selector switch on the rear panel determines the mode setting of the USB audio interface Please note that the USB connector must be disconnected before changing this setting With the switch set to A default the USB audio interface is set to plug play mode and up to 96kHz and 24bits resolution can be achieved With the switch set to B the USB audio in...

Page 6: ...USB Mains fuse AC Power input Main power switch on off We recommend connecting the signal cables when the D A Converter and all other units of the audio system are switched off The D A Converter has two types of analog audio outputs unbalanced audio signal RCA phono and true balanced audio signal XLR pin 2 is positive phase pin 3 is negative phase and pin 1 is chassis ground We recommend using the...

Page 7: ...lize The D A converter will need breaking in for about 100 hours before maximum sound quality can be experienced CLEANING Fingerprints or stains on the front panel or top cover can be removed with a cloth moistened with warm water or a mild detergent suitable for cleaning mirrors and windows TRANSPORT AND SHIPPING If you are shipping the D A Converter over a longer distance please follow these ins...

Page 8: ... that may cause severe electric shock Work performed on Hegel products by unqualified personnel can cause serious damage and personal injury Opening of the product by non authorized personnel will void the warranty The product must not be exposed to rain or moisture VOLTAGE SETTING Underneath the HD12 there is a red switch to toggle between 115V use for 100 120V and 230V mains voltage Please check...

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