GENERAL USE
The amplifier is switched on with the button in the middle of the front panel. A blue light indicates it is
switched on.
To the left the input selector with selections: Balanced, DVD, CD, AUX, USB and Digital. To the
right you have the volume control. A blue light will show the selected input channel. The default input
when powering up the H70 is the balanced input, indicating that Hegel recommends using the
balanced input to get the best sound possible.
The digital inputs on the back are divided into two different types. The USB input allows you to
connect the H70 to a computer and use it as a soundcard. This way you can use it to enjoy high
resolution audio files, video or internet radio from the computer with improved sound quality.
The other digital input is a spdif connection. There are two different connector types, optical and
coaxial. Put the knob on the back pointing to the direction of the connector type you are using. This
connection is used to improve the sound quality on all other apparatus with a PCM digital output. For
example a CD-Player, a music streaming system like Sonos, a blu-ray player or others.
When the mute button on the Hegel Remote Control is pressed the speaker outputs are muted. Mute is
indicated by a flashing blue power light. To go back to normal operation press the mute button on the
remote control one more time.
Avoid connecting input cables or selecting inputs with the source selector switch if the volume setting
of the amplifier is not fully turned down.
Always connect input / output audio cables and power cable when the amplifier is powered OFF. After
the amplifier is switched on, there is a delay of some seconds before the music signal reaches the
speaker outputs. Never turn off the power knob while music is playing in the speakers. First turn down
the volume or stop the CD-player, then turn off the power knob.
