Hegel P30A User manual

P30A & H30A User Manual

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Congratulations on your new Hegel
reference amplifier. The P30A preamplifier
and the H30A power amplifier represent the
spearhead of our amplifier technology.
We have nicknamed the P30A The Conduc-
tor because that is what it is. Its job is to
conduct the power amplifier as precisely
as possible and to feed that amplifier with
a signal that is as true to the music as pos-
sible. To achieve this, we use single pair FET
transistors, a dead quiet volume control,
very short signal paths, and our Sound
Engine technology. This makes the P30A
sounds very smooth and natural, without
compromising on the details. It is a truly
brilliant conductor of all music.
The H30A we nicknamed The Orchestra.
Its job is to take command of any music on
any speakers and make it sound as good
as possible without breaking a sweat. And
we can think of no more challenging music
than a large orchestral piece. The H30A is
an absolute powerhouse of an amplifier. In
its mono state it delivers a truly astound-
ing 1100 watts in 8 ohms, and it is stable
even with 1-ohm loads. It is an amplifier can
drive basically all known loudspeakers with
authority and ease. It never sounds forced,
only relaxed and musical. It is the large
orchestra that brings life to any music in any
venue.
We hope you enjoy.
Bent Holter
Founder Hegel Music System

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A word from Bent 2
What’s in the box 4
P30A 6
Connections 7
Remote Control 9
H30A 10
Connections 11
Stereo mode 12
Mono mode 13
Technical Spesifications 14
General Information 15
Index

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Power Amplifier
Accessory Box
Power Cord
User Manual
Remote
Control
What’s in the box
Preamplifier
Power Cord
Accessory Box User Manual
P30A
H30A

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Operating the P30A
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 P30A preamplifier can be switched on
and off with the power button located in the
middle of the front panel.
NOTE: When powering up, the P30A takes
about 60 seconds to calibrate, the outputs
are muted and the power light flashes to
indicate that mute is on. This is normal and
is part of the start-up procedure. When
the power light stops flashing the P30A is
ready to use.
NOTE: When the P30A has been switched
off, wait 30 seconds before powering it on
again.
Inputs
The P30A has both unbalanced (RCA) and
balanced (XLR) analog inputs. If you have
a source with fully balanced outputs, we
recommend using balanced cables to
connect the source to the P30A.
Outputs
The P30A has both unbalanced (RCA) and
balanced (XLR) analog outputs. If you have
a power amplifier with fully balanced inputs,
we recommend using balanced cables to
connect the P30A to the power amplifier.
Control Output
The control/trigger output uses a regular
3,5 mm jack plug. The control output will
function with most control/trigger inputs
(5-12V) from other manufacturers, but is
only guaranteed to work with HEGEL control
inputs.
IR Direct Input
This input can be used to connect to an
external IR receiver or home automation
system.
P30A

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Always power off the preamplifier before
connecting input/output audio cables and
the power cable.
AC Power Connection
• AC Power connector: 230V/115V/100V
AC depending on country
IR Direct Input
• Input for IR Receiver cable (3,5 mm jack)
Control output
• 12V control/trigger output (3,5mm jack)
Analog Outputs
• XLR: Variable balanced analog output
• RCA: Variable unbalanced analog output
NOTE: The RCA 2 output can be con-
figured to work as a fixed analog output.
Please contact your Hegel dealer for more
information.
NOTE: All outputs are allways active, al-
lowing you to connect several products
simultaniously.
Analog Inputs
• 1 (XLR): Standard balanced
analog input
• 2 (XLR): Standard balanced
analog input
• 3 (RCA): Standard analog input
• 4 (RCA): Standard analog input
• 5 (RCA): Standard analog input
• HT: Home Theatre Max level input
WARNING:
The Home Theatre input uses a fixed high
volume level. To prevent damage to your
system and your hearing, only connect
sources with its own volume controll,
NOTE: The Home Theatere input can be
configured to work as a standard analog
input. Please contact your Hegel dealer for
more information.
NOTE: XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 is Chassis Ground; Pin 2 is Positive
Phase; Pin 3 is Negative Phase
Connections
Hegel, Oslo, Norway
R
L
Left
Right
RCA 1LeftRight
L
R
RCA 2 Right Left
Amplifier circuit protected by
Hegel US Patent no.6.275.104
Home Theatre
Max level input
Control
IR in out
Apparatet må tilkoples
jordet stikkontakt
12 3 45
Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs
230VAC Fuse: 0.5AT
Serial Number
High End Pre Amplifier

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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 Sets device in low power mode
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
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.
Batteries
The remote control uses two standard
1.5-volt LR03 AAA batteries.
To insert the batteries, use a crosshead
(Phillips) screwdriver to remove the back lid.
CAUTION: When reassembling the remote,
be careful not to overtighten the screws,
as this might damage the screws and the
threads.
ECO
STOP
PREV
DAC+
PLAY
PREV PLAY
DISP
NEXT
IN+
NEXT
VOL+
MUTEIN- VOL-
COMPUTER

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Operating the H30A
The Hegel H30A is a power amplifier that
can be operated in either mono or stereo
mode. Read more about the mono / stereo
connection on page 14 and 15.
Power Button
The H30A amplifier can be switched on
and off with the power button located in the
middle of the front panel.
NOTE: When the H30A has been switched
off, wait 30 seconds before powering it on
again.
Control Input/Output
The H30A has a control/trigger input and
output. If connected, a steady 5-12V signal
will turn the outputs on. When the signal is
0V signal the output will be turned off. The
control output allows you to daisy chain
more H30’s or other devices. The control
connector uses a regular 3,5 mm jack plug.
The control connectors will function with
most trigger outputs (5-12V) from other
manufacturers, but is only guaranteed to
work with HEGEL control outputs.
NOTE: Connecting to a trigger output with
more than 12V output may harm the am-
plifier and is not covered by the warranty.
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Always power off the power amplifier before
flipping any switches or connecting input/
output audio cables and the power cable.
Analog Inputs Right/Left
• XLR: Standard balanced
analog input
• Input Selector
• RCA: Standard analog input
Analog Inputs Mono
• XLR: Standard balanced
analog input
• Input Selector
• RCA: Standard analog input
• Stereo/Mono switch
NOTE: XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 is Chassis Ground; Pin 2 is Positive
Phase; Pin 3 is Negative Phase
Speaker Outputs
• Speaker output right
• Speaker output mono:
+ right = – mono, + left = + mono
• Speaker output left
AC Power Connection
• AC Power connector: 230V/115V/100V
AC depending on country
Control input
• 5-12V control/trigger input (3,5mm jack)
Control output
• 12V control/trigger output (3,5mm jack)
Connections

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Stereo Mode
When using the H30 as a stereo power
amplifier, follow these instructions.
Hegel, Oslo, Norway
R
L
Left
Right
RCA 1LeftRight
L
R
RCA 2 Right Left
Amplifier circuit protected by
Hegel US Patent no.6.275.104
Home Theatre
Max level input
Control
IR in out
Apparatet må tilkoples
jordet stikkontakt
12 3 45
Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs
230VAC Fuse: 0.5AT
Serial Number
High End Pre Amplifier
Make sure the input selectors
are pointing towards the
connectors you are using.
In this example, XLR.
Set the Stereo/Mono
switch to Stereo
WARNING:
The H30 is extremely
powerful! Turn the amplifier
completely off with the power
button before you make
any connections or flip any
switches!

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Mono Mode
When using the H30 as a mono power
amplifier, follow these instructions.
Hegel, Oslo, Norway
R
L
Left
Right
RCA 1LeftRight
L
R
RCA 2 Right Left
Amplifier circuit protected by
Hegel US Patent no.6.275.104
Home Theatre
Max level input
Control
IR in out
Apparatet må tilkoples
jordet stikkontakt
12 3 45
Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs
230VAC Fuse: 0.5AT
Serial Number
High End Pre Amplifier
Make sure the input selector
is pointing towards the
connector you are using.
In this example, XLR.
Set the Stereo/Mono
switch to Mono
WARNING:
The H30 is extremely
powerful! Turn the amplifier
completely off with the power
button before you make
any connections or flip any
switches!
Set up your other
H30A excactly like
this, then connect
it to the left output.

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P30A Preamplifier
Remote control Volume, source and mute
Inputs 2 x XLR balanced, 3 x
RCA unbalanced and
Home Theatre inputs
Outputs 1 x XLR balanced and 2 x
RCA unbalanced outputs
Other connections 3,5mm IR-direct jack, 3,5
mm jack 12V trigger output
Signal to noise ratio More than 130 dB balanced
mode
Crosstalk Less than -100 dB
Distortion Less than 0.005 %
Intermodulation Less than 0.01%
(19kHz+20kHz)
Finish: Black
Dimensions/weight 9,6 cm x 43 cm x 30 cm
(HxWxD), 7,2 kg
Dimensions/weight US 3,8” x 17” x 12”
(HxWxD), 15.9 lbs
H30A Power Amplifier
Output power More than 1100 W in 8
ohms (mono)
Min. load impedance 1 ohm load
Inputs RCA unbalanced and XLR
balanced
Speaker outputs One pair of heavy duty gold
plated terminals
Input impedance Balanced 20 kohm,
unbalanced 10 kohm
Signal to noise ratio More than 100 dB
Crosstalk Less than -100 dB
Distortion Less than 0.003% at 100 W
in 8 ohm
Intermodulation Less than 0.01% (19 kHz +
20 kHz)
Damping factor More than 500 (mono)
Power supply 2000 VA dual mono,
270,000 μF capacitors
Output stage 56 pcs 15 A 200 W high
speed, ultra-low distortion
bipolar transistors
Power consumption 120 W in idle mode,
30 W in ECO mode
Finish Black
Dimensions/weight 24 cm x 43 cm x 57,5 cm
(HxWxD), weight 47,4 kg
Dimensions/weight US 9,4” x 17” x 25.6”
(HxWxD), 104.5 lbs
Technical Specifications

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Unpacking and Packing
When lifting the amplifier, be careful not to
hold the knobs or connectors.
Slide the bag off/on the device. When
packing, make sure the bottom shock
absorber is placed at the bottom of the
original cardboard box. Place the amplifier
into the shock absorber. Place the top shock
absorber on top of the amplifier.
Placement and Cooling
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 H30A power amplifier will automatically
switch itself off if overheated. When it cools
down the amplifier turns back on.
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.
Power
All electrical components should be turned
off when not in use. This due to safety, be-
cause 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.
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 P30A and
H30A, please visit www.hegel.com
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