HEGEL HD11 User Manual

Hegel HD11

High End D/A Converter

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USER GUIDE

Congratulations on your new HEGEL!

Every Hegel product is based on a simple philosophy:

The audio reproduction instrument shall reproduce the original musical sound, purely and naturally.

It shall use Scandinavian design reecting natural music reproduction and styling to t in with any interior.

The products shall be easy to operate and shall be manufactured according to the best quality principles.

All HEGEL products 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 HD11 High End Digital to Analog converter is easy to connect and operate, and requires no prior
technical knowledge. However, to get the most out of the converter’s superior sound and music quality, we
have provided a brief description of how to use the device in order to provide a total music experience.

We recommend keeping this user guide for future reference.

GENERAL USE – Front Panel

Coax 1 Coax 2 Optical USB

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The HD11 DAC is controlled using the supplied RC7 system remote control

On/Off

The power switch is on the rear side of the D/A Converter, next to the mains input. When powered up, the
HD11 will use 15 seconds to calibrate. During this time, the outputs will be muted and the selected input

LED will ash.

NOTE: When powered up the outputs will be muted and the input LED will ash for approximately 15 sec-
onds. This is normal, and is part of the start-up procedure.