Denon DNX900 Operating Instructions - Page 6

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Main features

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Installation

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Part names and functions

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Connections

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Fader start

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Replacing the crossfader

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Replacing the channelfader

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Only DN-X900 : FLEX FADER Crossfader slide torque

adjustment procedure

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Specifications

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• ACCESSORIES

Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton:

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Operating instructions

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Audio cord

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Connection cords (3.5 mm stereo mini cord)

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MAIN FEATURES

CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased the DENON

DN-X500/DN-X900 DJ mixer from D&M HOLDINGS lnc.

1.

Matrix input assignment

8 input sources are freely assignable to each channel.

Only DN-X900 : 8 input sources +4 DIGITAL sources are

freely assignable to each channel.

2.

60 MM Channel Fader (Replaceable)

60mm long-stroke channel fader for precise adjustment

of the volume. Can be replaced with a rotary type

(optional).

3.

Level Mater per Channel

Easily visible 12- dot level meters for each channel.

4.

Booth Assign

1 ch – 4 ch and master Selects the source of the BOOTH

output.

5.

Enhanced SEND/RETURN terminals

DN-X500 : 8 LINE, 2 PHONO, 2 Microphone systems,

2MASTER outputs, BOOTH output and REC output are

provided independently.

Effect SEND/RETURN terminals are also provided for an

external effects processor.

DN-X900 : 8 LINE, 3 PHONO, 4 DIGITAL 2 Microphone

systems, 2 MASTER outputs, BOOTH output, ZONE

output and REC output are provided independently.

Effect SEND/RETURN terminals are also provided for an

external effects processor.

6.

3-Band equalizer/gain

LOW, MID, HI and GAIN controls are available on every

input channel.

7.

Crossfader Contour

This feature allows adjusting the “shape” of the

Crossfader response from a gentle curve for smooth,

long running fades, to the steep pitch required for top

performance cut and scratch effects.

8.

Channel Fader and Crossfader Start

The CD player can be started or stopped simply by

increasing or decreasing the level of the Ch. Fader or by

using the Crossfader left to right or right to left. (This

function can only be used when the DENON CD players

DN-D4500 or etc. is connected to the DN-X500 or DN-

X900)

9.

Crossfader Control Output

The crossfader adjustment is output to control external

equipment.

(In the future, an external effector will be controlled.)

10.

Mic Post (Att Level adjusted)

This feature will pass the Mic signal into the BOOTH,

ZONE, REC output and DIGITAL output signal path. In the

OFF mode, the Mic signal will not be routed through the

above outputs.

The Talk Over attenuation Level can be adjusted ( –

∞

~

–20 dB)

11.

Hi-Grade Type Op Amp

The input/output section uses a hi-grade type op amp for

high sound quality.

12.

Only DN-X900 : Digital Input/Output

Digital Input (Coaxial x X4 : IEC958 Type

III

32 kHz-48 kHz

24 bit)

Digital Output (Coaxial x X1 / Optical X1 IEC958 Type

II

20

bit)

13.

Only DN-X900 : FLEX FADER (Adjustable Slide Torque

Crossfader.)

The crossfader’s slide torque can be adjusted to achieved

the desired feeling.

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INSTALLATION

When the DN-X500/DN-X900 is mounted inside a coffin or DJ

booth, we recommend leaving a 3 cm blank space above the

mixer if possible.

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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

(1) Front Panel

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MIC EQ controls

• Contour the frequency response of the Mic input –12

dB to +12 dB.

HI

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Adjusts high-tone Mic sound –12 dB to +12 dB. At the

center position, sound is flat.

MID

•

Adjusts mid-tone Mic sound –12 dB to +12 dB. At the


LOW

•

Adjusts low-tone Mic sound –12 dB to +12 dB. At the


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MAIN MIC level control

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Adjusts the level of the Main Mic input.

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MAIN MIC ON/OFF button

• When the button is lit, Main Mic signal is transferred

to output section, otherwise Main Mic input is muted.

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MIC POST ON/OFF button

• Puts the MAIN/AUX Mic signal into the Booth and

Rec.

• Only DN-X900 : Puts the MAIN/AUX Mic signal into

the Booth, Zone, Rec and Digital out signal path.

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AUX MIC level control

•

Adjusts the level of the Aux Mic input.

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AUX MIC ON/OFF button

•

When the button is lit, Aux Mic signal is transferred to

output section, otherwise Aux Mic input is muted.

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TALK OVER ON/OFF button

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Use this to switch the Talk Over function ON and OFF.

(ON/OFF is cyclic)

• When the button is lit, level of signals except Mics is

attenuated.

•

The Talk Over attenuation level adjusts. See below

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Source EQ controls

•

Use VRs with center detent for equaliser.

HI

•

Adjusts the high-tone sound –35 dB to +10 dB.

At the


MID

•

Adjusts the mid-tone sound –35 dB to +10 dB.

At the


LOW

• Adjusts the low-tone sound –35 dB to +6 dB.

At the


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EQ ON/ OFF buttons

•

When this is lit EQ is on, otherwise EQ is bypassed.

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GAIN level control

•

Adjusts the level of the selected input –

∞

to +15 dB.

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CH LEVEL meter

Display range : –15 dB to +12 dB.

• Displays the input level after adjusted with GAIN

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and EQ

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controls.

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SOURCE INPUT ASSIGN (Input selectors)

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Select any source from eight inputs (PHONO1/LINE1,

LINE2, PHONO2/LINE3, LINE4, PHONO3/LINE5, LINE6,

LINE7, LINE8) for each channel independently.

(PHONO3 : Only DN-X900)

•

You also can assign the same input to several channels

for creative mixing.

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Source input fader (Ch. fader)

•

Controls the level of the selected Input.

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4

BOOTH level control

•

Adjusts the level of the Booth outputs.

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BOOTH ASSIGN switch

•

Selects the source of the BOOTH output.

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MASTER LEVEL control

•

Adjusts the level of the MASTER outputs.

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MASTER BALANCE control

•

Adjusts the L/R balance of the MASTER output.

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Peak dB CUE/PROGRAM meter

• Displays the output level following Master Level

adjustment, the peak level is held for 1 second.

Display range: –15 dB to +12 dB.

• Can switch between two display modes. See below

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EFFECT LOOP ON/OFF button

• Routes the assigned signal through the external

processor attached to the SEND/RETURN connectors

on the rear.

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When the EFFECT is ON, the button is lit.

• The effect button is flashing when there is no

connection of the effects.

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EFFECT LOOP WET/DRY control

• Use this to adjust the ratio of original and effected

sound.

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EFFECT LOOP ASSIGN switch

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Use this to select the source of the external processor.

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HEADPHONE output jack

•

Accepts 1/4” stereo headphone plugs.

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HEADPHONE level control

•

Adjusts the volume for the headphones.

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8 CH MATRIX

4 CH DIGITAL

1

2

3

4

LINE1

LINE2

LINE3

LINE4

LINE5

LINE6

LINE7

LINE8

INPUT ASSIGN

INPUT ASSIGN

CH1

CH4

DIGITAL INPUT ASSIGN (Input selectors)

D1 - Ch1, D2 - Ch2, D3 - Ch3, D4 - Ch4

Only DN-X900

Min. 3 cm

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