Denon DN X1700 Owners Manual - Page 11

Getting Started Connections Basic Operations Effector Function Fader Start USB Utility Specifications Troubleshooting Connections Refer to the Connection Diagram below. 1. Make certain AC power is off while making connections. 2. Quality cables make a big difference in fidelity and punch. Use high-quality, audio cables. 3. Do not use excessively long cables. Be sure plugs and terminals are securely fastened. Loose connections cause hum, noise, or intermittence that could damage your speakers. 4. Connect all stereo input sources. Then connect any effects into the stereo Effect, if used. Connect your Microphone(s) and monitor headphones. Make sure all faders are at "zero" and the unit is off. Take care to connect only one cable at a time. pay attention to L and R position of terminals, on both the DN-X1700 and outboard gear. 5. Connect the stereo outputs to the power amplifier(s) and/or tape deck(s) and/or Solid State recorder(s) and/or CD recorder(s). NOTE • Always switch on your audio input sources such as CD players first, then your mixer, and finally any amplifiers. • When turning off, always reverse this operation by turning off amplifiers, then your mixer, and then input units. Preparations Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Audio cables For RCA PINJACK L R RCA pin plug For SEND/RETURN Unbalanced L R Unbalanced 1/4" TS For MIC Balanced Sleeve=GND 1/4" TS Balanced 1=GND 2=Hot Ring=Cold Tip=Hot 1/4" TRS For BALANCED MASTER OUT Balanced 2=Hot 1=GND 3=Cold XLR3-11C Type Balanced XLR3-11C Type 3=Cold 1/4" TRS Sleeve=GND Ring=Cold Tip=Hot DN-S3700 CD recorder or PC USB B terminal DN-S3700 DN-S3700 DN-S3700 Balanced Microphones Turntable Turntable XLR or 1/4" TRS balanced DN-X1700 PUSH Mic USB Thumb Drive Tape deck Main unbalanced power amplifier Booth balanced/ power amplifier 1/4" TRS balanced Effects processor Booth balanced/ power amplifier Sequencer ASIO Driver Application included. Computer OS versions that can be connected to the DN-X1700: • Windows XP SP2, Vista, Mac OSX 10.4 or later Computers with other operating systems are not compatible with USB MIDI, so the computer may operate erratically after connected to the DN-X1700 by USB. • Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries. MAC is either a registered trademark or trademark of Apple Incorporated in the United States and / or other countries. NOTE Keep volume at comfortable sound levels and avoid extended play at very high volume as it may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss. 7