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Viking User Manual
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Congratulations on your new Hegel Viking
reference CD player. All Hegel products are
based on the same philosophy: Keep the
music signal as close to the original as possible. Nothing is added, nothing is taken
out - no artificial ingredients.
With the Viking, we have applied this philosophy without compromise. The Viking
does not play SACD, there is no streaming,
and no digital inputs. It only plays standard (Redbook) CDs. It is because of this
singular purpose that the Viking can reach
unprecedented levels of fidelity.
With a single 16bit/44,100 signal to
process, the already excellent DAC is
optimized to perform at its absolute best.
A dedicated laser and CD drive ensure
optimal reading, while the Hegel-designed
discrete Master clock system controls the
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timing of the player and reduces jitter to
an absolute minimum. And perhaps most
importantly, by doing only one thing we
can invest in only high-quality components
that make this CD player truly astounding.
The Hegel Viking is a peak-performance
machine. It is designed to do one thing
and one thing only: To capture every single
aspect of the music you are listening to.
The Hegel Viking is the best CD player we
have ever made.
We hope you enjoy.
Bent Holter
Founder Hegel Music System
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Index
What’s in the box 5
General Use 6
Connections 7
Remote Control 9
Technical Specifications 10
Safety Instructions & Warranty 11
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What’s In The Box
CD-Player
Power Cord
Accessory Box
Remote
Control
User Manual
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General Use
Power
The CD-player is powered on and off with
the button.
Insert
CDs are inserted into the slot with the label
side facing upwards. The loading mechanism will load the disc automatically.
Play/Pause
To start the CD, push the button. To
Pause, press the button again.
Stop
To stop the CD, push the button.
Eject
Pushing the button ejects any inserted
CD.
NOTE: If the CD does not insert automatically, do not apply force. Press the Eject
button twice to trigger loading.
Next track/Fast Forward
Pushing the button skips to the next
track. Hold to fast forward the current
track.
Previous track/Rewind
Pushing the button skips to the previous
track. Hold to rewind the current track.
Auto Standby
The CD-player will automatically turn off
after 15 minutes without play.
To deactivate: Press and hold the button
while powering on with the button.
To reactivate: Press and hold the button
while powering on with the button.
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Connections
Fuse: xxAT
Input Power: xxVA
Always power off the device before connecting input/output audio cables and
the power cable, or changing the voltage
setting.
Analog Outputs
• XLR: Fixed balanced analog output
• RCA: Fixed unbalanced analog output
Digital Output
• BNC true 75 Ohm
The CD-Player has two types of analog audio
outputs: unbalanced audio output (RCA) and
true balanced audio output (XLR). For the
highest level of sound quality, we recommend using the balanced XLR outputs.
Right Left
Left
Right
Mains Power Connection
Mains power connector: 230V/115V
WARNING:
Using the wrong voltage can cause serious
damage to your product and will void the
warranty! See voltage rating on the device.
NOTE: XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 is chassis ground, pin 2 is positive
phase and pin 3 is negative phase.
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Remote Control - RC8
STREAMIN
G
DISPPWR
Remote control buttons (starting top left)
PREV
Skip backward on compatible
USB or network media players
PLAY
Play/Pause on compatible
USB or network media players
NEXT
DAC+
PWR
DISP
PREV
PLAY
NEXT
Skip forward on compatible USB
or network media players
Input selector on DACs
Standby on amplifiers
Display on/off on amplifiers
Hold for display off
Skip backward on CD-players
Hold to rewind
Play/Pause on CD-players
Skip forward on CD-players
Hold to fast forward
IN+
STOP
VOL+
INMUTE
VOL-
Switch to next input
Stop on CD-players
Volume up
Switch to previous input
Mute on amplifiers
Volume down
Repeat track/disc
Hold STREAMING PLAY and press CD PLAY.
General information
The Hegel Viking can be controlled with the
included Hegel RC8 Remote Control. The
RC8 also controls other Hegel products,
such as amplifiers and preamplifiers, and
most connected media players.
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.
When reassembling, be careful not to overtighten the screws.
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Technical Specifications
Viking CD-Player
Supported discs 12 cm Redbook CDs
Line level Output 1*unbalanced fixed(RCA)
1*unbalanced fixed(XLR)
Output voltage analog 2,5V RMS
Digital Output 1*BNC true 75 Ohm
Frequency response 0Hz-22 kHz
Distortion Less than 0.0015%
Finish: Black
Dimensions/weight 9,9 cm x 43 cm x 30,5 cm
(HxWxD), 7,3 kg
Dimensions/weight US 3,54” x 17” x 12”
(HxWxD), 16,1 lbs
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Safety Instructions & Warranty
Unpacking and Packing
Remove the top shock absorber. When lifting the device, avoid holding 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 device
into the shock absorber. Place the top shock
absorber on top of the device.
Placement and Cooling
The Hegel device should be placed on a flat,
hard surface for proper cooling. The device
must never be placed on a carpet or similar
surface as this obstructs air circulation
through the unit. To maintain proper ventilation, leave a space of a minimum of 10 cm
from the rear, top, and side panels of the device. The front side of the enclosure should
be left open.
Connecting the wires
Incorrect connections or damaged wires
can cause short circuits, which can damage
the device, cause electrical shock, and pose
a fire hazard. Follow this manual’s installation instructions and ensure all wires are
connected correctly before connecting the
power source.
Proper use
Use the device only for its intended purpose
and do not modify or misuse it in any way.
The product is designed for indoor use
only and must not be exposed to rain or
moisture.
Power source
Only use the power source specified on the
back panel and ensure the voltage matches
the voltage in your area.
Repair
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 unqualified personnel may cause serious damage
or personal injury.
Opening the product by non-authorized
personnel will void the warranty.
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 warranty. 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
[email protected] or by contacting us on our
social media pages.
Cleaning
Unplug the amplifier from the AC outlet before cleaning. Fingerprints or stains can be
removed with a cloth slightly damped with
warm water or a mild detergent suitable for
cleaning mirrors and windows.
For more information about the
Viking CD-player please visit
www.hegel.com
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