Hegel Viking Cd Player User Manual (+ PDF)

HEGEL VIKING CD Player User Manual

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 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

Contents hide

1 What’s In The Box

2 General Use

3 Connections

4 Remote Control – RC8

5 Technical Specifications

6 Safety Instructions & Warranty

7 Documents / Resources

7.1 References

8 Related Posts

What’s In The Box

CD-Player
Power Cord
Accessory Box
Remote Control
User Manual

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.

Connections

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.

NOTE: XLR Pin Configuration:
Pin 1 is chassis ground, pin 2 is positive phase and pin 3 is negative phase.

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.

Remote Control – RC8

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
Skip forward on compatible USB or network media players

DAC+

Input selector on DACs

PWR

Standby on amplifiers

DISP
Display on/off on amplifiers Hold for display off

PREV
Skip backward on CD-players Hold to rewind

PLAY
Play/Pause on CD-players

NEXT
Skip forward on CD-players Hold to fast forward

IN+
Switch to next input

STOP
Stop on CD-players

VOL +
Volume up

IN –
Switch to previous input

MUTE
Mute on amplifiers

VOL
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, andmost connected media players.

Batteries
The remote control uses two standard1.5-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.

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 x 12” (HxWxD), 16,1 lbs

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.

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.

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 theregion 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.

For more information about theViking CD-player please visit www.hegel.com