H100/H104/H106 H116/HC100/HC106 Digital Audio Player Users Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.

www.rca.com

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents..... 2 Important Information.... 4 End User License Agreement.... 6 Before You Begin..... 8 Unpacking Your Unit.... 8 Things to consider before you get started... 9 Computer System Requirements... 9 Secure Music Download Requirements... 9 Warning..... 9 Caution.... 10 Caution While Driving.... 10 Back up your data.... 10 Product Registration... 10 Software Setup..... 11 Inserting the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive.. 11 Auto Updater.... 12 Connecting to the Computer.... 13 Connecting to the Computer.... 13 Charging the Battery.... 14 Important Battery Information... 14 Caution.... 14 Transferring Files to the Player.... 15 Transferring Files via Yahoo! Music Engine (Windows XP only).. 16 Yahoo! Music Unlimited: Supercharge the Engine.. 17 Transferring Files via Windows Media Player 9... 18 Transferring Files via Windows Explorer (Drag-and-drop)... 19 Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer... 20 General Controls..... 21 Before you Begin.... 21 Overview of the General Controls... 22 Front View.... 22 Top View.... 23 Right View.... 23 Navigation Display.... 24 Music / Audible Playback Display... 25 The Navigation Menus.... 26 Selecting What You Want to Play.... 26
My Selections..... 28 Adding Items to My Selections.... 28 Playing My Selections.... 28 Clearing My Selections.... 29 Players Menus..... 30 Accessing the Players Menus.... 30 Navigation and Selections.... 30 Shuffle..... 31 Repeat..... 31 DSP..... 31 Profile..... 31 Settings.... 32 System Info..... 32 Additional Information.... 33 Tips and Troubleshooting.... 33 Check for Updates.... 34 Specifications..... 35 Hardware.... 35 Hard Drive.... 35 Software.... 35 Miscellaneous Specifications.... 35 Limited Warranty (U.S.).... 36 Limited Warranty (Canada)..... 39

Important Information

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or AC charger to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Battery can only be repaired or replaced by qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Technical Specification

Product: Digital audio player Brand: RCA Model: H100/H104/H106/H116/HC100/HC106

Electrical Rating

DC : 3.7 V Li-polymer battery (built -in) Importer Comercializadora Thomson de Mxico, S.A. de C.V. lvaro Obregn No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegacin Cuauhtmoc C.P. 06700. Mxico, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

RCA H100

Equipment tested for compliance as a complete unit

RCA H104

RCA H106

RCA H116

RCA HC100

RCA HC106

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the users authority to operate it. Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference. Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this Agreement, no other licenses are implied. b) You may not (i) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by law) or create derivative works based upon the Program or (ii) copy the Program, except as expressly permitted herein. You agree that you shall only use the Program in a manner that complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights. c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In this case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program can be downloaded from www.rca.com. d) Thomson is not obligated to provide support services for the Program. e) The Program is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as applicable.

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Program and any copies thereof are owned by Thomson or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Program is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such content.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF THOMSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED. WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

WINDOWS MEDIA

This version of the RCA Player (the Player) contains software licensed from Microsoft that enables you to play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files (WMA Software).The WMA Software is licensed to you for use with the RCA/THOMSON Portable Audio Device digital music player under the following conditions. By installing and using this version of the Player, you are agreeing to these conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS VERSION OF THE Player. The WMA Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This protection also extends to documentation for the WMA Software, whether in written or electronic form. GRANT OF LICENSE. The WMA Software is only licensed to you as follows: You may use this version of the Player containing the WMA Software only with the Portable Audio Device player. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the WMA Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law in spite of this limitation. You may transfer your right to use this version of the Player only as part of a sale or transfer of your Portable Audio Device player, on the condition that the recipient agrees to the conditions in this End User License Agreement. If the version of the Player that you are transferring is an upgrade, you must also transfer all prior versions of the Player that you have which include the WMA Software. MICROSOFT IS NOT PROVIDING ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO YOU FOR THE WMA SOFTWARE, AND MICROSOFT MAKES NO REPRESENTATION CONCERNING THE OPERABILITY OF THE WMA SOFTWARE. The WMA Software is of U.S. origin. Any export of this version of the Player must comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, that apply to the WMA Software incorporated in the Player. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (WMDRM) to protect the integrity of their content ("Secure Content") so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (WM-DRM Software). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content ("Secure Content Owners") may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Softwares right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Softwares ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked

THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE

ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION. IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTYS LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE. THOMSON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTYS SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws.

GENERAL TERMS

This Agreement can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and Thomson, and changes from the terms and conditions of this Agreement made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between you and Thomson, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between you and Thomson, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

Before You Begin

Dear RCA Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the RCA Digital Audio Player. This product will play open mp3 and Windows Media audio (WMA) content as well as content purchased from most online music download services. After purchasing and downloading music to your PC, you are now ready to move content to your player. To transfer the music to your player, you may use Windows Media Player 10.0, Yahoo! Music Engine or the application recommended by the online music download service. (Note: Services and applications must be Windows Media audio-compliant and support Digital Rights Management. Windows XP (SP1 or higher) required.)

Unpacking Your Unit

Your player came with everything you need to make music portable all of the items shown below should have been packed in the box with your player.

RCA Digital Audio Player

Music Management CD Contains software applications
Mini USB cable Plug the small end into the USB on your player, and plug the other end into your computers USB port. Go to page 13 for connection details.

Headphones

Explore a world of accessories! Jump on the Internet and go to www.rca.com to discover the additional accessories that are available for your player. Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.
Before You Begin Things to consider before you get started.
Computer System Requirements
Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended, running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP SP1 (SP= Service Pack). Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher Internet access (broadband recommended) 100MB free hard disk space for the software 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio extraction USB port (2.0 recommended) Sound card 16- bit color video card

Secure Music Download Requirements
Windows XP SP1 or higher (SP=Service Pack) Internt Explorer 6.0 or higher Windows Media Player 9 or higher

Warning

Use of this product is for your personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws.

Caution

Keep product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction. Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Caution While Driving

Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states and areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.

Back up your data

As with any portable device that has a hard drive, you must back up the drive regularly. RCA and Thomson are not responsible for lost data.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Software Setup

The Music Management CD that comes with your player contains all of the necessary software components you need to make your player work properly. These components do the following: enable you to transfer files from your computer to your player format and sort the contents, update the system files.
Inserting the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive
1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your player into your computer. IMPORTANT: Dont connect the USB cable to the PC or the player before or during the CD-ROM installation.
If the setup screen does not appear, double-click My Computer, double click your CD-ROM drive icon, and double click Install to run the installer. Note: The Music Management CD also contains two software packages (Yahoo! Music Engine and Windows Media Player that can help transfer music content to your player. Please refer to the section on your installed software for detailed operations. Note: Yahoo! Music Engine only works on Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 is installed on Windows 98SE, ME and 2000.

Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.
Software Setup Auto Updater
To keep your player up to date with the latest software available for your device you can use the Auto Updater application that was installed during the software installation. To update your device, double-click on the icon in the taskbar while your device is connected to your computer. You must be connected to the Internet for this to work properly.
The Auto Updater application will automatically download updates from the Internet and prompt you when they are available for installation. Note: The Auto Updater icon will only appear when your player is connected to the computer. Note: If your product does not show up on our website or there are no updates available, then your product was delivered with the latest firmware installed already, and no updated version has been released yet.
Connecting to the Computer
Connecting the Player to the Computer
Connect the digital audio player to your computer with the mini USB cable provided. The unit will turn on automatically. The player will appear as a removable drive (Windows 98SE, ME and 2000) or a Windows portable device (Windows XP) using the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). Note: It might take several seconds for the device to be detected. Click Refresh in My Computer or Explorer to make sure the device has been detected. Note: The player is capable of transferring files at USB 2.0. If USB 2.0 port is available on your computer, use it to connect to your player. The player is still backward compatible with the older USB 1.1 ports. However, you will not be able to take full advantage of the potential speed increase.

USB PORT

COMPUTER
Connecting to the Computer Charging the Battery
Your RCA digital audio player is charged through the USB connection when it is connected to your computer. To fully charge the player, make sure your computer is on and the device is connected for at least 3 hours.
Important Battery Information
Charge the unit for at least 3 hours before first use. Charge the unit for at least 3 hours after putting away the unit for a long time. Battery replacement should only be made by trained technicians. Refer to Limited Warranty for details. Do not attempt to open the unit. No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this product. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury. Use only the specified chargers. Use of another charger may present a risk of fire or explosion.
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not separately recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C (212F), or incinerate. Do not place the battery under direct sunlight or in excessively hot places over 45C (113F) such as the dashboard of car. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

To subscribe, click Y! Unlimited in the left navigation pane then click on the graphic offering you a 7-day free trial. If you have a Yahoo! ID, you will be taken through the account setup process. If you do not have a Yahoo! ID, you will be prompted to sign up for a free Yahoo! account, then you will be taken through the Y! Music Unlimited setup process. For more information, please visit: http://music.yahoo.com
* Yahoo! Music does not permit copying or transferring music files to other users. Note: Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 or higher.
Transferring Files via Windows Media Player 9
If you want to take your music collection with you, you can easily transfer items from your library to your portable device. For complete details, see related topic in the Windows Media Player 9 help documentation.
Connect your player to the computer and open Windows Media Player, select Copy to CD or Devices from the menu bar, a screen will appear as below:
From the left column, select the songs, categories and/or playlist items you want to copy to the player. Click Copy to transfer selected items to your portable device.
Caution: Make sure all data are transferred to the player before unplugging the USB cable.
Transferring Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) (Windows XP only)
In the Windows Explorer, when the device is opened, the Data and Media views will be displayed for the device. The Data View is used to manage data content on the device, such as text files. The Media View is used to manage media content supported by the device for playback, such as mp3 and wma.
You can copy files to / delete files from the device through Windows Explorer, but you cannot open or edit the files directly from the device. If you want to edit the files, you will need to copy the files from the device to another location (drive) in the system.
Transferring Files via Windows Explorer (Drag and Drop) (Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 only)
If your player is not already connected to your computer, connect it to the computer using the provided USB cable and turn on the unit. From Windows Explorer, highlight all the files/folders you want to transfer to your player and drag them to the drive letter that is associated with it.

Note: You must profile your contents after file transfer in order for the new files to appear in the Navigation Menus. Refer to section Profiling. Caution: Secure music download files must be transferred to your player through one of the provided Jukebox software packages or any applications recommended by the online music download service. Please visit the online music download services website where you purchased your content from for more details on transferring secure music to your player.
Disconnecting Your Player from the Computer
Note: Before disconnecting the USB cable from the computer or the player, be sure the Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed.
For Windows XP, from the System Tray, double click the left mouse button on the icon and select Safely Remove Hardware. Select the drive corresponding to your player and click STOP.
The Stop a Hardware device screen appears. Select the device to be stopped again for confirmation and click OK.
Before disconnecting the USB connection from the computer or the Digital AudioPlayer, be surethe Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed.
Tip: You can also stop your player by left clicking on the tray and selecting the drive corresponding to your player.

icon from the system

Note: The description on this page is based on Windows XP. If you are running other operating systems, there may be some differences. See the Windows Help for details about safely removing hardware.
General Controls Before You Begin
The following example illustrates what you should do before operating your player. 1. These instructions presume youve already done the followings: Installed all necessary applications. Transferred music from your computer to the player. Allowed your device to charge for at least 3 hours while connected to the computer. 2. 3. Updated your device software using the Auto Updater application if it was installed. See page 12 on updating your device (You must have an active Internet connection). If you havent unplugged the player from your computer, detach the USB cable from the player, follow the procedure below depending on the operating system (Windows XP or 2000) your computer is using. In Windows 2000, you must stop the device before unplugging it. Click the icon (the Unplug or Eject hardware icon) from the system tray and select the USB Mass Storage device for the drive associated with the player, and click STOP. See the Windows Help for details about the Unplug or Eject Hardware topic.

General Controls Music / Audible Playback Display
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Current file number / total number of file Song name Singer name Album name Genre type Elapsed playback time Indicates whether the device is playing or paused. Indicates the shuffle function is activated. Indicates the repeat function is activated.
12. File format (mp3 / wma) 13. File bit rate 14. Year of the file 15. Playback progress bar 16. File total duration
Note: The information provided in the playback screen depends upon the ID3 tags that have been set up for the song.
10. Indicates the lock function is activated. 11. Indicates the battery level of the player. When charging, the icon will animate.
General Controls The Navigation Menus
Music files are sorted according to several parameters for quick search of your favourite music. Once your player is turned on, you will see the file menus as below:
Music Audiobooks MySelections
Artists Albums Titles Genres
Selecting What You Want to Play
The following example illustrates steps to select and play songs in the Artists category. 1.
Highlight Music by rotating the navigation control. Press to enter the highlighted item.
Music Artists Albums Titles Genres
Highlight Artists by rotating the navigation control. Press to enter the highlighted item.
Note: To show the players menu at any stage of navigation, press m.
Artists Artist 1 Artist 2 Artist 3 Artist 4 Artist 5
The Artists menu appears with the artists stored on your player listed in alphabetical order. Rotate the navigation control to scroll up and down the Artists menu. To return to the previous menu, press.
To go to the root music menu directly, press and hold. To view the albums for the artist highlighted, press to enter the highlighted item (the albums for that artist appear in alphabetical order).
Albums Album 1 Album 2 Album 3 Album 4 Album 5
To scroll up and down and view the list of albums for the selected artist, rotate the navigation control. To view the songs for the artist highlighted, press to enter the highlighted item (the songs for that artist appear in alphabetical order).

Why song information is not showing correctly?

Additional Information

Problem: Contents transferred to my device doesnt show up on other computers. The contents transferred in MSC mode will not be seen in the PC with MTP mode selected on your device. The contents transferred in MTP mode will not be seen in the PC with MSC mode selected on your device. For Win XP users, your unit is connected in MTP mode to PC by default, those contents transferred in MTP mode can only be seen on a PC with Win XP and connected in MTP mode. For Win 2000, Me, 98SE users, your unit is connected in MSC mode even setting in your device is in MTP mode. Those contents transferred in MSC mode can only be seen on PC with MSC mode selected on your device. Details can be referred to Setting section in the User Manual. Make sure audio tracks are encoded in the mp3 or Windows Media formats at supported bitrates. Bitrates support by the player: mpto 320 kbps wma 48 to 192 kbps WMA files may be DRM protected and you dont have the proper rights (license) to play the files. Check the website and/or application help system of the music download service provider from where the content was purchased from for license acquisition details. For more information on how license acquisition works, go to www.microsoft.com/ windowsmedia/drm.
Cannot playback tracks on the player.
Why does my device report that it is full? You have filled the capacity of the internal hard disc drive You have exceeded the maximum number of items that this device supports. Your RCA player can only support up to 2000 files and folders on the device MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode is essential if you want to transfer DRM content to your player. In MTP mode your player will no longer show up as a drive letter. So programs that were designed to work with a device that shows up as a drive letter will not be able to work directly with the player. Only MSC (Mass Storage Class) mode is available if you are using Windows 2000. Any device connected to the PC will show up as a drive letter. PlaysForSure is a new logo program from Microsoft. Consumers can match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, youll know your digital media will play for sure. For more information on the Microsoft PlaysForSure program, visit www.PlaysForSure.com. For more information on RCA PlaysForSure devices, visit www.rca.com.

Write the SR number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all non-defective accessories that were included with your unit such as the headphones. Include with the shipment: 1. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale. 2. A brief note describing your units problem. 3. Your name, address and phone number. After we receive your product, it will be repaired, or a new, or at our option, refurbished unit will be shipped to you. Please retain a copy of all items loaded into your Hard Drive. Thomson will not be responsible for your software, firmware, information, or memory data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to Thomson for repair or exchange whether in or out of warranty.
What your warranty does not cover: Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Adjustment of customer controls. Damage from misuse or neglect. A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. Batteries. Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A. Loss of customers software, firmware, information, or memory data. Installation. Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson. Product Registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your Hard Drive. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty: THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. How state law relates to warranty: Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your product outside the United States: This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.

Additional Information Limited Warranty (Canada)
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either: 1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement, OR 2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent). Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to: Thomson multimedia Ltd. 6200 Edwards Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7 Canada The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith. If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to: Thomson Inc. P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period. PURCHASE DATE NAME OF STORE
visit us at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
EXPORTER Thomson Inc. Importador Comercializadora Thomson de Mxico, S.A. de C.V. lvaro Obregn No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegacin Cuauhtmoc C.P. 06700. Mxico, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5 P.O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) www.rca.com v6.0

Hegel H100 High End Integrated Amplifier With Integrated USB DAC
www.hegel.com info@hegel.com

USER GUIDE

Congratulations on your new HEGEL! Our products are based on a simple philosophy: The component shall reproduce the original musical sound, purely and naturally. It uses Scandinavian design reflecting natural music reproduction and styling to fit in with any interior. The products are easy to operate and are 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 H100 Integrated Amplifier is easy to connect and operate and requires no prior technical knowledge. However, to get the most out of the amplifier's superior sound and music quality, we have provided a brief description of the connections and use of the amplifier in order to provide a total music experience. We recommend keeping this user guide for future reference.

GENERAL USE

The H100 amplifier is switched on with the power button in the middle of the front panel. Blue color characters in the display indicates that the amplifier is switched on. Source Selector. The input source selector knob is on the left-hand side of the front panel. Seven different source selections are available: Home Theater, Aux, Tuner, DVD, CD, Balanced and USB. Two letters in the left-hand side of the display will show the selected input source: ht is Home Theater, Au is Aux, tu is tuner, vd is DVD, cd is CD, ba is Balanced and US is USB input. The default input when powering up the H100 is the balanced input, indicating that Hegel recommends using the balanced input to get the best sound possible. The H100 USB DAC digital input connector is located in the rear side of the amplifier, between the speaker outputs and the AC Mains voltage input connector. By connecting a standard USB cable between your computer and the USB connector in the rear side of the H100, you can use the combination of computer and H100 to play high quality music files by using the high quality internal USB DAC in the H100. You can listen to music files stored on the computer and listen to radio using international internet-radio web sites like www.reciva.com or similar web sites with web based radio stations. You can verify that the USB DAC is installed in the H100 by checking for the installed check mark just above the USB-input on the rear side of the H100. The USB DAC input is selected by turning input selector fully clockwise, and the display will show the letters US when the USB DAC digital Audio input is selected. Volume. The volume control knob is on the right-hand side of the front panel, and the volume level is indicated by a number between 0 and 99 in the right-hand side of the display. The default volume setting after powering on the H100 is always 30. The startup volume level will gently be faded up from 0 to 30 to give you an audible indication there is sound through the amplifier after power up. The volume level can be adjusted by turning the volume knob up or down, or by using the VOL+ and VOL- knobs on the RC2 remote control. The volume can be adjusted from the RC2 remote control in two different ways. By pressing the volume knobs shortly the volume level will go one step up or one step down. By holding the volume knob down the volume level will be adjusted automatically at a
slow speed for about 3 seconds and the volume will after 3 seconds be automatically adjusted at a high speed. Mute. When the mute button on the RC2 remote control is pressed the speaker outputs and PreOut 1 & 2 outputs are muted. A flashing volume number in the display indicates mute is on. To switch mute off press the mute button on the remote control one more time, press any of the volume buttons on the RC2 remote control or turn the volume adjustment knob up or down. Home Theater. The Home Theater input is a maximum volume line level input with the volume setting permanently set at volume step 75. The HT input is used when connecting the H100 to a surround processor with internal adjustable volume. Do not connect input sources such as CD-players, DVD-players or similar signal sources to the Home Theater input. If by mistake a fixed level CDplayer is connected to the Home Theater input severe damage can be done to amplifier and connected loudspeakers. If you do not need the Home Theater input, and have a need for an additional adjustable RCA audio input connector, then your authorized Hegel-dealer can help you in converting the HT input to a normal audio input with volume adjustment from 0 to 99. 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. To get the best sound possible we recommend to use the H100 amplifier with a high quality sound source, a very good choice would be one of the Hegel CD players. The resolution of the Hegel H100 is so high that the best possible combination will be to use a Hegel CDP2A together with the H100.

Viewed from the rear side the connectors are from left to right: Home Theater HT input Phono / RCA, right / left Signal input Phono / RCA, right / left AUX Signal input Phono / RCA, right / left Tuner Signal input Phono / RCA, right / left DVD Signal input Phono / RCA, right / left CD Balanced signal input XLR right / left Record output Phono / RCA, right / left Pre output 1 Phono / RCA, right / left
Pre output 2 Phono / RCA, right / left Speaker output right Speaker output left USB DAC Audio input for playing music files from external computer PC or MAC. AC Power connection 230V / 115V / 100V AC dependent on country. Fuse holder. The preamplifier section of the H100 has two types of audio inputs: unbalanced audio signal with RCA plugs (phono plugs) and true balanced audio signal with XLR plugs (pin 2 is positive phase, pin 3 is negative phase and pin 1 is chassis earth).

HEGEL REMOTE CONTROL RC2

The Hegel H100 can be controlled by the included Hegel system remote control RC2. Like other Hegel products, the number of buttons on the RC2 is kept to a minimum. The volume setting, input source and mute function of the H100 can be operated by using the remote control. The Hegel system remote control will also control other Hegel products like CD players and preamplifiers, avoiding the need for several different remote control devices. The remote control uses two standard 1.5-volt LR03 AAA batteries. To insert the batteries please use a normal type cross head screwdriver to gently remove the four screws in the bottom of the remote control. Be careful and use a normal cross head screwdriver to remove the four Philips cross head screws. Do not use a Pozidrive cross head screwdriver, it can damage the head of the screws. Be sure to insert the batteries with the correct polarity with + sign and sign as shown inside the battery holder, and be careful when inserting the batteries to not damage the battery holder. Be careful when inserting the screws after fitting the batteries. Please turn the screws gently by hand first to avoid damaging the threads in the remote control body. The threads are made in a soft metal and can be damaged if screws are inserted by force. Do not tighten the screws to hard, as this also can damage the screws and the soft metal body of the remote control. Please do not drop the remote control hard down in the floor, as this can damage internal parts of the remote control and the battery holder. To avoid damage to the remote control by leakage from the batteries during transport and storage, the remote control is supplied without batteries from Hegel.

USE & PLACEMENT

The HEGEL H100 should be placed on a flat, hard surface for proper cooling. The amplifier performs best after being switched on for about 1/2 hour for heating up. Plenty of space is required for air circulation above, below, to the sides and to the rear of the amplifier. Hegel recommends at least 20 cm ( 8 inches ) of free space above, at each side and in the rear side of the H100 to make sure of proper cooling of the internal electronics. The amplifier must never be placed on a carpet or similar surface that obstructs air circulation through the component. Nor must it be covered while in use or placed on a narrow shelf or in any confined space. Putting the H100 in a rack with closed rear side or rear panel is not recommended. Hegel recommends to NOT place a CD-player or other similar device directly on top of the H100. Both the H100 and the CD-player will get too warm, and they will not perform in an optimal way. The recommended solution is to have the H100 and the CD-player on separate shelves in a rack or placed besides each other. The H100 amplifier will automatically switch off the speaker outputs if overheated. The amplifier will need some break-in time before maximum sound quality can be experienced. Never lift the H100 by holding around the volume knob or input selector knob. The H100 is heavy, and applying pressure can damage the knobs and the internal adjustment controls.

TRANSPORT AND SHIPPING OF AMPLIFIER
If you are packing the amplifier for shipping please follow these instructions to secure the volume and source knobs are not damaged in transport: 1. Put the plastic bag around the amplifier, putting the bag on from the front panel side of the amplifier. Leave about 10cm of open room between bottom end of plastic bag and volume and source knobs, making sure the plastic bag bottom end will not touch the knobs during transport. 2. Insert the amplifier in the two white shock absorbers, one in the left side and one in the right side of the amplifier. It will be most easy to fit the left hand side shock absorber first by putting the left hand side shock absorber down on the floor and putting the amplifier down into the shock absorber. Hold the amplifier firmly in the middle of the front panel and the middle of the rear panel and be careful to not hold around the volume and source knobs. Then put the right hand shock absorber on the amplifier. 3. Insert the amplifier into the cardboard box by first lowering the front panel side against one side of the cardboard box. Then lower rear side of the amplifier into the cardboard box. 4. Make sure the plastic bag is not tight around the volume and source knobs to avoid any damage to the knobs during transport.

CLEANING

The top cover, side panels and knobs are made of brushed / blasted and anodized aluminum, while the front panel is made out of a solid 22mm thick aluminum bar. The front panel is glass bead blasted and anodized. Fingerprints or stains on the front panel, knobs or top cover can be removed with a cloth moistened with warm water or with a mild detergent suitable for cleaning mirrors and bathroom. We have found that the detergent Bio-Tex OXI effect supplied in an orange plastic spray can is working particularly well in cleaning the front panel, top cover and side panels.
We wish you good luck in setting up and connecting your new amplifier and hope that it will give you many years of joyful natural sounding music experiences!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

H100 High End Integrated Amplifier with Integrated USB DAC Power output Minimum load Analog Input Sources Input Terminals Digital input source Output Terminals Line level Outputs Frequency response Phase response Signal-to-noise ratio Crosstalk Distortion Intermodulation Damping factor Remote Control Dimensions 120W + 120W in 8 Ohms, 220W + 220W in 4 Ohms. Loudspeaker impedance down to 2 ohms can be used. 6 remote controllable analog inputs switched by gold plated relays Gold plated Phono / RCA unbalanced and gold plated XLR balanced USB DAC digital Audio input for connection to external PC or MAC. One set of gold plated speaker terminals each channel Gold plated Phono / RCA unbalanced Rec out, Preout 1 and Preout 2 Less than +/- 0.1 dB deviation 20Hz-20kHz Less than 2 degrees deviation 20Hz-20kHz More than 100dB Less than -100dB Less than 0.007% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz) More than 1000 ( Main power output stage ) Philips RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation 10cm x 43cm x 40cm (HxWxD), 16kg shipment weight.

NOTE & WARNING

Hegel products should only be opened or serviced by certified technicians. The devices contain electronic components that can cause severe electric shock. Work performed on Hegel products by unqualified personnel can cause serious damage and personal injury. Opening of the product by non-authorized personnel will cancel the guarantee. The products must not be exposed to rain or moisture.

GUARANTEE

All Hegel products come with a 2-year guarantee against defective materials and workmanship. In case you should need assistance with your Hegel product please find your nearest dealer or distributor by looking at the Hegel web site http:\\www.hegel.com If you should have any problems locating your dealer or distributor please e-mail to info@hegel.com

www.hegel.com

info@hegel.com