HEGEL HD12 User Manual

Hegel HD12

High End D/A Converter

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USER GUIDE

Congratulations on your new HEGEL product!

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 reflecting natural music reproduction and styling to fit 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 HD12 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

The HD12 DAC is controlled using the supplied Hegel 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 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 remote.