Hegel H120 User manual

H120 User Manual

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A word from Bent 5
What’s in the box 6
Quick Start 7
General Use 10
Connections 11
Remote Control 12
Network Setup 14
Streaming 15
Device Menu 16
Miscellaneous 17
General Information 18
Index

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Congratulations on your new Hegel H120.
All Hegel products are based on a simple philosophy: Add as little as possible. We always
aim to keep the music signal close to the original recording. We are constantly looking for
ways to lower distortion and noise. By lowering noise, we unveil layers of music covered
by noise. And by lowering the distortion we can have a better and more precise reproduc-
tion of the recording. We work hard to give you the best possible music experience. Our
minimalistic Scandinavian design is styled to fit in with any interior. The products are easy
to operate and manufactured according to the best quality principles.
Bent Holter
Founder Hegel Music System

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What’s In The Box
Amplifier
Accessory Box
Power Cord
User Manual
Remote
Control
Quick Start
1. Connect your speakers
For the best audio experience, the distance
between the listener and each speaker should
be the same.

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2. Connect a source
Unbalanced Analog
Balanced Analog
Coaxial Digital
USB Computer
Network streaming
Optical Digital
3. Connect the power cord
4. Turn on the amplifier
Power Switch
Unbalanced Inputs Balanced Inputs
Analog 2 Right Left
Analog 1
Left
Right
Line Output
Variable
Speakers Left
Right
Digital Inputs
Optical 2 USBOptical 3Coaxial Optical 1 Network
Amplifier circuit protected by Hegel US Patent No 6.275.104
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
230VAC Fuse: 4AT
RA 46
H120 Integrated Amplifier,
Hegel, Oslo, Norway
Serial number

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Always power the amplifier off before con-
necting input/output audio cables and the
power cable.
Speakers
• Right outputs
• Left outputs
Line Outputs
• Variable Line Level (RCA)
Analog Inputs
• Balanced (XLR): Standard balanced
analog input (Pin 1 is Chassis Ground;
Pin 2 is Positive Phase; Pin 3 is Negative
Phase)
• Analog 1(RCA): Standard analog input
• Analog 2(RCA): Standard analog input
If you want to connect the amplifier to a
Home Theater system, see Device Menu.
AC Power Connection
• AC Power connector with fuse holder:
230V/115V/100V AC depending on
country.
Digital Connections
• Coax1: Input Coaxial/RCA
• Optical1: Input TOSLINK/EIAJ Optical
• Optical2: Input TOSLINK/EIAJ Optical
• Optical3: Input TOSLINK/EIAJ Optical
• Computer USB input
• Home network connection (LAN - RJ45)
Connections
Unbalanced Inputs Balanced Inputs
Analog 2 Right Left
Analog 1
Left
Right
Line Output
Variable
Speakers Left
Right
Digital Inputs
Optical 2 USBOptical 3Coaxial Optical 1 Network
Amplifier circuit protected by Hegel US Patent No 6.275.104
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
230VAC Fuse: 4AT
RA 46
H120 Integrated Amplifier,
Hegel, Oslo, Norway
Serial number
General Use
Operating the H120
The source and volume can be changed
using the input and volume selector on the
front panel or using the remote control.
Power Button
The H120 amplifier can be switched on and
off with the power button located on the un-
derside of the amplifier, towards the front of
the unit.
NOTE: When powering up, the H120 takes
a few seconds to calibrate, the outputs are
muted and the volume flashes to indicate
that mute is on. This is normal and is part
of the start-up procedure.
NOTE: When the H120 has been switched
off, wait 30 seconds before powering it on
again.
Headphone Output
Connect the 6.3mm headphone jack to
the front of the H120. This activates the
headphone volume control and mutes the
speaker outputs.
NOTE: Variable Line Output is still active.
Sleep/Auto standby
In compliance with the EU Energy Efficiency
Directive the Hegel device will automatically
switch off after 15 minutes without sens-
ing a signal, or with very low signal on the
speaker outputs. You can disable or change
the Sleep/ Auto Standby settings in the
device’s menu.

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General information
The Hegel amplifier can be controlled with
the included Hegel RC8 Remote Control.
The RC8 controls Hegel products, such as
amplifiers and preamplifiers, and most me-
dia players, avoiding the need for multiple
remote controls
The remote control uses two standard 1.5-
volt LR03 AAA batteries. To insert the bat-
teries, use a crosshead (Phillips) screw-
driver to gently remove the four screws on
the underside of the remote control.
Insert the batteries with the correct polarity
with + sign and – sign, as shown inside the
battery holder. Be careful when inserting the
batteries to not damage the battery holder.
Replace the cover. Insert the screws by gen-
tly turning them by hand, to avoid damaging
the threads in the remote control chassis.
Do not tighten the screws too much, as this
can damage the screws and the soft metal
chassis of the remote control.
CAUTION: Do not drop the remote control
on the floor, as this can damage its internal
parts and the battery holder.
Mute
The MUTE(14) button mutes the outputs on
the amplifier. The volume flashes to
indicate that mute is on. Press the mute
button, or adjust the volume level, to switch
mute off.
On/Off (standby)
The ECO(5) button will turn the amplifier on
or off (standby).
Display On/Off
The DISP(6) button may be used to turn
the display on or off. Hold the DISP button
for more than 1 second to turn the display
off. When adjusting inputs or volume the
display will light up momentarily. To turn the
display on again, press DISP.
Set max startup volume
When powering on the amplifier, the volume
will automatically be set to the same level as
when the amplifier was switched off. To pre-
vent the amplifier from powering up at an
unwanted volume level, it is possible to set a
user defined max startup volume. Adjust the
volume to the desired max startup volume.
Press DAC+(4) and VOL-(15) simultane-
ously. The volume indicator will blink three
times and the the new max startup volume
has been saved.
Set max volume level
A user defined volume level may be used
as the amplifier’s maximum output volume.
Adjust the volume to the desired maximum
level (e.g., volume 59). Press DAC+(4) and
VOL+(12) simultaneously. The volume
indicator will change to “100 Damped”. The
volume level on volume 100 is now damped
to yor chosen setting (e.g., volume 59). To
reset to the default max volume level, turn
the volume all the way up to “100 Damped”
and press DAC+ and VOL+. The volume
indicator will change back to the level that
was set as the max volume (e.g., volume
59). The max volume has been reset to
default.
Reset to Factory Default Settings
By pressing and holding the DAC+(4) button
while pressing MUTE(14), the amplifier will
be reset to factory settings. This can also be
done from the device menu.
Remote Control - RC8
Remote control buttons (starting top left)
1. PREV Skip to previous track on most media players
2. PLAY Play/Pause on most media players
3. NEXT Skip to next track on most media players
4. DAC+ Input source selector button for Hegel DACs
5. ECO On/Off (standby)
6. DISP Display on/off (hold for off)
7. PREV Skip to previous track on Hegel CD-players
8. PLAY Play/Pause for Hegel CD-players
9. NEXT Skip to next track on Hegel CD-players
10. IN+ Switches to next input on Hegel amplifiers
11. STOP Stop/Eject for Hegel CD-players
12. VOL+ Volume up for Hegel amplifiers
13. IN- Switches to previous input on Hegel amplifiers
14. MUTE Mute for Hegel amplifiers
15. VOL- Volume down for Hegel amplifiers
ECO
STOP
PREV
DAC+
PLAY
PREV PLAY
DISP
NEXT
IN+
NEXT
VOL+
MUTEIN- VOL-
COMPUTER

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Network settings
The amplifier has its own Network Con-
figuration page where you can change the
amplifier’s network name and IP settings.
To open the page, enter your amplifiers IP
address in a browser window.
You can find the IP address in the amplifier’s
menu under “Network”.
For detailed information on the
Network Configuration page,
supported formats and much
more, please visit
support.hegel.com
NOTE: Some of the features of the Hegel
device require an internet connection.
Wake up on Network
Even when the amplifier is in standby
mode the network connection is active. The
amplifier can be woken up from standby by
starting playback to the Hegel.
Network Setup
Status Indicators
The Hegel device will display the network sta-
tus in the lower left corner of the display.
Network status
is OK:
Network status is
not OK:
Troubleshooting
If you experience problems with connecting
the amplifier to the network or have other
network issues, please try the following:
Disconnect the power chord for at least 30
seconds and then reconnect.
If that does not help, try the following:
Enter the amplifier menu and select factory
reset.
Unbalanced Inputs Balanced Inputs
Analog 2 Right Left
Analog 1
Left
Right
Line Output
Variable
Speakers Left
Right
Digital Inputs
Optical 2 USBOptical 3Coaxial Optical 1 Network
Amplifier circuit protected by Hegel US Patent No 6.275.104
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
230VAC Fuse: 4AT
RA 46
H120 Integrated Amplifier,
Hegel, Oslo, Norway
Serial number
Connection
To be able to use the amplifier’s network
and streaming features, the amplifier needs
to be connected to your local network.
Connect your Hegel amplifier using an Eth-
ernet cable (not supplied) from the network
connection (LAN - RJ45) port on the back of
the amplifier, to your router.
Streaming
AirPlay
With Apple AirPlay you can stream audio
from an AirPlay compatible device to the
Hegel device.
Choose the Hegel device in the list of Air-
Play speakers. Go to support.apple.com to
learn how.
Spotify Connect
Spotify is a digital music, podcast, and vid-
eo streaming service that gives you access
to millions of songs and other content from
artists all over the world. You can stream
audio from Spotify to the Hegel device.
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a
remote control for Spotify.
Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
Roon Ready
Roon is a music management and listening
solution which is dedicated to high sound
quality and exceptional user experience.
You can stream audio from Roon to the
Hegel device. Go to roonlabs.com to learn
more and to register for a free trial period.
UPnP/DLNA
UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play
and is a widely used media streaming pro-
tocol that is supported by a host of media
player products and applications. The Hegel
device functions as a digital media renderer.
When using UPnP/DLNA you can stream
from locally stored files or music stream-
ing services to the Hegel device. For details
on how to set up your media player, please
refer to the user manual supplied with the
player.
WARNING:
When streaming to the Hegel device, always
remember to check the player/device volume-setting
before pressing play. The Hegel device will change its
volume to the volume set in the player.

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Miscellaneous
Using the USB Connection
When you connect your Hegel device to a
computer with a USB cable (not included),
the Hegel will automatically install itself as
a USB soundcard on all newer versions of
Windows, macOS, and most Linux operat-
ing systems.
NOTE: The first time you connect your
computer to your Hegel device, connect the
computer to the internet and close all media
players.
Troubleshooting with macOS
The Hegel device is connected, but there is
no sound: Go to System Preferences –
Sound – Output and select “TE7022 Audio
w/ SPDIF” as the Output Device.
Connecting a subwoofer
The most common way to connect a
subwoofer is from the variable line output
on your Hegel amplifier. If your subwoofer
is equipped with “high level” speaker wire
terminals you can also use this. Many sub-
woofer manufacturers recommend this type
of connection if it is available.
Please consult your subwoofer manual for
detailed instructions on how to connect and
configure your subwoofer for the best audio
result.
Power
All electrical components should be turned
off or in standby when not in use. This due
to safety, because all electrical components
can fail, and it is good for the environment.
Leaving your product on all the time could
also shorten the life expectancy of the
product.
That being said, our products sound even
better when they are warmed up, typically
after about 15 minutes of listening at a
moderate volume.
Connecting your TV
The best way to connect your TV is by us-
ing one of the optical inputs. If there is no
sound, try changing the sound output in the
TV’s settings menu. The setting should be
changed to PCM or stereo. Please consult
your TV’s manual for detailed instructions.
Device Menu
Navigation
To enter the device menu, turn the amplifier
on and press and hold the PLAY(2) button
for 5 seconds. To navigate the menu, use
the PREV(1) and NEXT(3) buttons. To select
a sub-menu or feature, press the “PLAY(2)
button. To exit the menu, navigate to “Exit”
and press PLAY(2), or turn one of the ampli-
fier’s knobs.
NOTE: Some menu features require con-
nection to the internet to work properly.
See Network Setup
Info
Information about the Hardware Version of
your product and the Software Version cur-
rently running.
Network
Information about the Network Device
Name and the IP Address of your product.
Update
Check for and download the newest soft-
ware for your product.
Sleep
By default, the amplifier will automatically
switch itself off after 15 minutes with-
out music, or with very low signal on the
speaker outputs. Sleep / Auto off can be
disabled in this menu.
Reset
Here you can reset the product to the de-
fault factory settings. This includes volume
and IP settings. The reset will not affect any
software updates you have installed.
HT
Most inputs can be configured to act as a
Home Theater input. This will set the input
volume at a fixed high volume level.
NOTE: The Hegel device menu
can be updated with new fea-
tures and options.
For an up to date and in-depth
description of the menu and its
features, please visit
support.hegel.com
ECO
STOP
PREV
DAC+
PLAY
PREV PLAY
DISP
NEXT
IN+
NEXT
VOL+
MUTEIN- VOL-
COMPUTER
PREV - Up
PLAY - Select
NEXT - Down
Menu navigation

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Technical Specifications
H120 Integrated Amplifier
Power output 2*75W in 8 Ohms
Minimum load 2 Ohms
Analog Inputs 1*Balanced (XLR),
2*Unbalanced (RCA),
Digital Inputs 1*Coaxial S/PDIF,
3*Optical S/PDIF,
1*USB,
1*Network
Line level Output 1*Unbalanced Variable(RCA)
Frequency response 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100dB
Crosstalk Less than -100dB
Distortion Less than 0.01% @
50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation Less than 0.01%
(19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor More than 2000
(main power output stage)
Dimensions 8cm x 43cm x 31cm
(HxWxD)
12kg shipment weight.
3.15” x 16.93” x 12.20”
(HxWxD)
26.46lbs shipment weight.
Transport and Shipment
When packing the amplifier, please follow
these instructions to avoid damaging the
unit: Be careful not to hold the volume- and
source-knobs when lifting the amplifier.
Insert the amplifier into the plastic bag.
Ensure the plastic bag does not press tightly
on the knobs as this may damage them dur-
ing transportation.
Place the amplifier into the shock absorb-
ers. Place the amplifier with absorbers into
the original cardboard box.
Use and Placement
The Hegel amplifier should be placed on
a flat, hard surface for proper cooling. The
amplifier must never be placed on a carpet
or similar surface as this obstructs air circu-
lation through the unit. For the same reason,
the amplifier should have sufficient clearing
above, and never be covered while in use.
The amplifier will automatically switch itself
off if overheated. When it cools down the
amplifier turns back on and the volume is
set to 0.
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.
General Information
Warning
Hegel products should only be opened
or serviced by certified technicians. The
devices contain electronic components
that may cause severe electric shock. Work
performed on Hegel products by unquali-
fied personnel may cause serious damage
or personal injury.
Opening of the product by non-authorized
personnel will void the warranty.
The products must not be exposed to rain
or moisture.
Warranty
All Hegel products come with a 2-year
warranty against defective materials and
workmanship. The warranty is limited to the
region where it was originally purchased.
There is no need for registering the war-
ranty. The purchase receipt will work as a
start date for the warranty.
In case you need assistance with your Hegel
product, please contact your nearest dealer
or distributor. These are listed on
www.hegel.com. Our dealers are carefully
chosen for their expertise and should be
able to help you with any Hegel related
issue. You can of course always reach us
directly by sending an email to
[e-mail] or by contacting us on our
social media pages.
For more information about the H120,
please visit www.hegel.com
Acknowledgements
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses
found here:
www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, or Mac
and PC with iTunes.
Use of the “Works with Apple AirPlay” badge means that
an accessory has been designed to work specifically
with the technology identified in the badge and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
Apple AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac and macOS
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries. The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan
with a license from Aiphone K.K.
Being Roon Ready means that Hegel uses Roon stream-
ing technology, for an incredible user interface, simple
setup, rock-solid daily reliability, and the highest levels of
audio performance, without compromise.
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