Hegel H360 User manual

H360 User Manual

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Congratulations, with your new Hegel
H360, our best integrated amplifier. All
Hegel products are based on a simple
philosophy: Add as little as possible. Keep
the music signal as close to the original as
possible. We always chase lower distortion
and lower noise. The music is reproduced
as close to the original as possible and is
limited only by the quality of the recording.
Our aim is to give you the best possible
music experience. Our minimalistic Scan-
dinavian design is styled to fit in with any
interior. The products shall be easy to op-
erate and shall be manufactured according
to the best quality principles.
“When we started planning the new H360
we really wanted to push the boundaries
on what could be done with an all-in-one
product. There is the conflict of the de-
mand for connectivity and user friendliness
competing with value for money in terms of
sound quality. We are proud to claim that
the H360 sets a new standard for what can
be achieved. You can connect virtually any
source/device and control it almost any
way you like. As a music reproducer it is
second to none in its class. Much thanks
to the newest SoundEngine design, and
implementation of the best components
and technology available.”
Bent Holter
Founder Hegel Music System

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What`s in the box 6
Quickstart 7
General Use 11
Connections 12
Network Configuration 13
Using AirPlay 14
Remote Control 15
Special Functions 16
General Information 17
Additional Information 18
Index

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Amplifier
Accessory Box
Power Cord
User Manual
Remote
Control
What`s in the box

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Quickstart
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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Quickstart
2. Connect a source
Unbalanced Analog
Balanced Analog
Coaxial Digital
USB Computer
Network streaming
Optical Digital

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Quickstart
3. Connect the power cord
4. Turn on the amplifier
Power Switch

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On/Off
The H360 amplifier is switched on and
off with the power button, located on the
underside of the amplifier, in the center,
toward the front of the unit. When pow-
ered up, the H360 takes a few seconds to
calibrate. During this time, the outputs are
muted.
NOTE: When powered up, the outputs are
muted and the right hand part of the display
flashes for a few seconds, indicating mute.
This is normal, and is part of the start-up
procedure.
NOTE: When the H360 has been switched off,
wait 30 seconds before powering on again.
Display
The left side of the display shows the se-
lected source input, while the volume value
is shown on the right side of the display. A
flashing volume value indicates the amplifier
is in mute mode.
Source Selector
The input source selector knob is on the
left side of the front panel. The three letters
indicate the selected source input.
Volume
The volume control knob is on the right
side of the front panel. The volume level is
indicated by a number between 0 and 99 on
the right side of the display, with 0 being the
mute level and 99 being max volume. The
H360 powers up with a preset volume value.
The volume level is adjusted by turning the
volume knob clockwise or counter clockwise,
or by using the Hegel remote control.
Mute
Pressing the mute button on the Hegel re-
mote control mutes the speaker outputs and
the variable line output. The volume number
flashes to indicate that mute is on. Press
the mute button or adjust the volume level
to switch mute off.
Status Indicators
The Hegel H360 will display the product
status.
• If it is connected to a network, a period
will light up in the lower right corner of
the display
• If there is a network problem, a period
will flash in the lower right corner of the
display.
• If there is a firmware issue , “Err” + error
code will appear in the display.
General Use

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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 Level Outputs
• Fixed Line level (RCA)
WARNING High level output.
• 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)
• An1(RCA): Standard analog input
• Home Theatre (RCA): Fixed level input for
integration with Home Theatre.
AC Power Connection
• AC Power connector with fuse holder:
230V/115V/100V AC depending on
country.
IR
• Direct IR in – 3.5 mm jack, max 12V
Digital Connections
• Output Coaxial / RCA
• Coax1: Input Coaxial/RCA
• Optical1: Input TOSLINK/EIAJ Optical
• Optical2: Input TOSLINK/EIAJ Optical
• Optical3: Input TOSLINK/EIAJ Optical
• USB Mode selector switch
• Computer USB input
• Home network connection (LAN - RJ45)
Connections
Right Channel
Speaker
Left Channel
Speaker
Line level Outputs
230VAC Fuse : 6.3AT
Analog Inputs
Fixed
Left Left
Left An1Right
Balanced Home Theatre
Max Level Input
Right Right
Variable
IR In Digital
Out
Digital Inputs
Coax 1 Optical 1 Optical 2 Optical 3
A
B
USB Network

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On the Network Configuration page you
can setup the Hegel H360. You can change
the name, the IP settings and update the
firmware.
To access the setup page on a PC open the
network settings, under Media devices the
Hegel H360 will appear. If the Hegel H360
does not appear, make sure the network is
setup to hand out IP addresses automati-
cally. When you click on the Hegel H360
Network Configuration page opens.
To access the setup page on a MAC, open
the Safari browser. Under bookmarks you
will find the Bonjour tab, and here the Hegel
H360 will appear.
Make sure you have included the Bonjour
in the Bookmarks Menu (Preferences ->
Advanced -> Bonjour).
Playing Files on a Network Device
The Hegel H360 can function as a DLNA
Digital Media Renderer. This means that
it can receive and play media files from a
UPnP/DLNA compatible media player.
For details on how to set up your media
player, please refer to the user manual sup-
plied with the player.
The Hegel H360 supports the following for-
mats from a UPnP/DLNA compatible player:
PCM (WAV/AIFF), FLAC, Ogg and MP3.
For more tips and tricks about how to use
the H360 with a NAS drive, DLNA players
and other software solutions, please go to
www.hegel.com/products/integrated/H360.
Network Configuration

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When using AirPlay on the Hegel H360, you
can send the music stream from your AirPlay
compatible device, to the amplifier. Start
with connecting your Hegel H360 to your
local network using Ethernet cable from net-
work connection (LAN - RJ45) on the back
of the amplifier, to your router.
Make sure the Hegel H360 is connected to
your network.
When connected, the unit will set up to
DHCP, and will automatically receive an
IP-address and then integrate in your home
network. All AirPlay compatible devices
will now detect the Hegel H360 in their list
of AirPlay speakers, it will be displayed as
“H360”, followed by a unique number.
To activate the AirPlay function on your AirPlay
compatible device, you must first make sure
the device is connected to the same net-
work as the Hegel H360. For details on this
please check the device manual. Then the
AirPlay icon will be displayed and you can
select the H360. You are now ready to send
the music stream to your amplifier.
Using AirPlay
Playing from iTunes on your Hegel H360.
Install iTunes 11, or later, on your Mac or
Windows computer. Launch iTunes, press
the AirPlay Logo, and select the H360. You
can also play to more than one speaker
at a time, select the AirPlay logo, then
”multiple”and check of the speakers that
you want to listen to. You can also adjust the
volume on each individual speaker.
WARNING: After selecting the H360 as
the output, always remember to check the
iTunes volume-setting before pressing play.
The H360 will change its volume to the
volume set in iTunes, when iTunes starts
playing to the H360.
IR In Digital
Out
Digital Inputs
Coax 1 Optical 1 Optical 2 Optical 3
A
B
USB Network

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The Hegel H360 can be operated from the
included Hegel system remote control RC8.
Like other Hegel products, the number of
buttons on the RC8 is kept to a minimum.
The Hegel system remote control will also
control other Hegel products like CD-play-
ers, DACs and preamplifiers, avoiding the
need for several different remote control
The remote control uses two standard 1.5-
volt LR03 / AAA batteries. To insert the bat-
teries please use a normal type cross head
screwdriver to gently remove the four screws
in the bottom of the remote control. Do not
use a “Pozidrive” cross head screwdriver, it
may damage the head of the screws.
Be sure to insert the batteries with the cor-
rect polarity with + sign and – sign as shown
inside the battery holder.
Be careful when inserting the screws after
fitting the batteries. Please turn the screws
gently by hand first to avoid damaging the
threads in the remote control body. Do not
tighten the screws to hard, as this may dam-
age the screws and the soft metal body of
the remote control.
Please do not drop the remote control down
on the floor or any hard surface, as this may
damage internal parts of the remote control.
To avoid damage to the remote control by
leakage from the batteries during transport
and storage, the remote control is supplied
without batteries from Hegel.
Remote Control - RC8
Remote control buttons (starting top left)
1. Skip to previous track on most computers/media players
2. Play/Pause on most computers/media players
3. Skip to next track on most computers/media players
4. Input source selector button for Hegel DACs
5. ECO will put certain Hegel equipment in low power mode
6. Display on/off (hold for off)
7. Skip to previous track on Hegel CD-players
8. Play/Pause for Hegel CD-players
9. Skip to next track on Hegel CD-players
10. Switches up to next input on your Hegel amplifier
11. Stop/Eject for Hegel CD-players
12. Volume up for Hegel amplifiers
13. Switches down to previous input on your Hegel amplifier
14. Mute for Hegel amplifiers
15. Volume down for Hegel amplifiers

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Display On/Off
The DISP button on the RC8 remote control
may be used to turn the display of the H360
on or off. Holding the DISP button for more
than 1 seconds will turn the display off,
while giving the button a shorter push will
turn the display on.
DAC-Loop
This function makes it possible to upgrade
the digital inputs of the H360 with an exter-
nal high-end DAC. This is done by connect-
ing the re-clocked coaxial digital output of
the H360 to the external DAC. The output of
the external DAC will need to be connected
to the balanced input of the H360.
With the DAC-Loop activated and a digital
source input selected, the H360 will en-
able the selected digital source input while
selecting the balanced source input as the
active input. This makes the external DAC
able to receive the re-clocked digital signal,
convert it and send it back to the H360
through its balanced input.
The DAC-Loop is activated/deactivated by
holding the DAC+ button of the RC8 while
pressing the IN+ button. A dot after the
last digit of the displayed source input will
indicate that DAC-Loop is activated. When
selecting a digital source input with DAC-
Loop activated, the display will read BAL
for a short time. This indicates that both
the selected digital input and the balanced
input are active.
IR In
The IR in connection is a remote control input
that may be connected to a wired remote
control system or an IR repeater. This input
may be used to control the H360 in the same
way that a Hegel remote control would.
Home Theatre or Standard Analog Input
The Home Theatre can be switched over
to a standard Analog input. Use the RC8
remote to change settings. Hold computer
play until the display changes. The display is
now displaying a very primitive menu. Use
computer prev/next to navigate so the dis-
play shows either HT or An. Switch between
HT and An by pressing the computer play
button. Now don’t press anything for 15sec,
and the H360 will return to normal mode.
Analog Outputs
R
RCA
L
Right Left
Coax 1
Digital inputs
Coax 2 Optical USB
External DAC
Special Functions
Right Channel
Speaker
Left Channel
Speaker
Line level Outputs
230VAC Fuse : 6.3AT
Analog Inputs
Fixed
Left Left
Left An1Right
Balanced Home Theatre
Max Level Input
Right Right
Variable
IR In Digital
Out
Digital Inputs
Coax 1 Optical 1 Optical 2 Optical 3
A
B
USB Network

Special Functions
Set Power Up Volume
A user defined volume value may be used as
the power up volume. As a precaution the
power up volume value is limited to a maxi-
mum level. The current volume is set as the
power up volume by pressing and holding
the DAC+ button while pressing Vol- on the
RC8 remote control.
Max Volume
A user defined volume value may be used as
the max volume.
The current volume is set as the max volume
by pressing and holding the DAC+ button
while pressing Vol+ on the RC8 remote
control. To reset, put to max voulme, press
and holding the DAC+ button while pressing
Vol+ on the RC8 remote control.
Reset to Factory Default Settings
By pressing and holding the DAC+ button
while pressing Mute on the RC8, the H360
will be reset to factory settings. This will
clear all user defined settings, including IP
settings, and reinitialize the H360.
WARNING: If Home Theater is configured
as AN2, this will go back to Home Theater,
HIGH volume.

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Transport and Shipment
If you are packing the amplifier for shipping,
please follow these instructions to avoid
damaging the unit:
Be careful not to hold the volume- and
source-knobs when lifting the amplifier.
Put the plastic bag around the amplifier.
Make sure that the plastic bag does not
press tightly on the knobs as this may
damage them during transportation.
Make sure the bottom shock absorber is
placed at the bottom of the original card-
board box.
Place the amplifier into the shock absorber.
Place the top shock absorber on top of the
amplifier.
Make sure the plastic bag is still loose
around the volume and source knobs to
avoid any damage to the knobs during
transport. Close the cardboard box using
a suitable tape.
Cleaning
Fingerprints or stains on the front panel or
top cover can be removed with a cloth moist-
ened with warm water or a mild detergent
suitable for cleaning mirrors and windows.
Technical Specifications
H360 Integrated Amplifier
Power output 2*250W in 8 Ohms,
2*420W in 4Ohms,
Dual mono
Minimum load 2 ohms
Analog Inputs 1*balanced (XLR),
1*unbalanced (RCA),
1*Home Theatre (RCA)
Digital Inputs 1*coaxial S/PDIF,
3*optical S/PDIF,
1*USB,
1*Network
Line level Output 1*unbalanced fixed(RCA),
1*unbalanced variable(RCA)
Digital Output Coaxial S/PDIF out
(digital inputs only)
Other Connections Direct IR in - 3.5 mm jack,
max 12V
Frequency response 5Hz-180kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 100dB
Crosstalk Less than -100dB
Distortion Less than 0.01% @
100W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation Less than 0.01%
(19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor More than 4000
(main power output stage)
Dimensions 15cm x 43cm x 38cm
(HxWxD),
25kg shipment weight.
6” x 17” x 15” (HxWxD),
55lbs shipment weight.
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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 guarantee.
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.
In case you would need any assistance with
your Hegel product please find your nearest
dealer or distributor by looking at the Hegel
web site http:\\www.hegel.com. If you expe-
rience any problems locating your dealer or
distributor please contact in[email protected]
More Information
For more information, please visit
www.hegel.com/products/integrated/H360
Use and Placement
The HEGEL H360 should be placed on a flat,
hard surface for proper cooling. The amplifier
performs best after being switched on for
about 1 hour for heating up. A certain space
is required for air circulation above and
below the amplifier. The amplifier must never
be placed on a carpet or similar surface that
obstructs air circulation through the unit. Nor
must it be covered while in use or placed on
a narrow shelf or in another confined space.
The amplifier will automatically switch itself
off if overheated.
The amplifier will need some break-in time
before maximum sound quality can be
experienced.
Never lift the H360 by holding around the
volume knob or input selector knob. The
H360 is heavy, and applying pressure may
damage the knobs.
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with iOS
4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and
PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad”
mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respec-
tively, and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible
for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use
of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect
wireless performance.
AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trade-
marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. In Japan, the trademark “iPhone” is used
with a license from Aiphone K.K.
Additional Information

www.hegel.com