DAPAudio CORE KONTROL D1 User manual

Core Kontrol D1 V1
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands
Ordercode: D1265
MANUAL
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Ordercode: D1265
Core Kontrol D1
Table of contents
Warning ...............................................................................................................................................................................2
Unpacking Instructions.............................................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................................2
Operating Determinations.......................................................................................................................................3
Return Procedure......................................................................................................................................................4
Claims..........................................................................................................................................................................4
Description of the device.................................................................................................................................................5
Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................5
Deck A/B .....................................................................................................................................................................6
Mixer.............................................................................................................................................................................7
Frontside......................................................................................................................................................................8
Backside......................................................................................................................................................................8
Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................8
Set Up and Operation.......................................................................................................................................................8
Names and Functions.......................................................................................................................................................9
Deck Functions ..........................................................................................................................................................9
Mixer Functions........................................................................................................................................................11
Front Functions.........................................................................................................................................................12
Back Functions.........................................................................................................................................................12
Operations........................................................................................................................................................................13
Selecting Folders......................................................................................................................................................13
Selecting tracks using the track select encoder...............................................................................................13
Starting Playback....................................................................................................................................................13
Stop Playback..........................................................................................................................................................13
Pausing......................................................................................................................................................................13
Setting a Cue Point.................................................................................................................................................13
Setting a hot cue point in pause mode..............................................................................................................14
Setting a hot cue point in play mode.................................................................................................................14
Deleting a hot cue point.......................................................................................................................................14
Cueing.......................................................................................................................................................................14
Seek (fast forward/fast backward)......................................................................................................................14
Changing pitch of a song.....................................................................................................................................14
Pitch bending...........................................................................................................................................................14
Loop play..................................................................................................................................................................15
Beat loop play .........................................................................................................................................................15
Reloop.......................................................................................................................................................................15
Recording a sample...............................................................................................................................................15
Sample playback....................................................................................................................................................15
Software Installation........................................................................................................................................................16
Running the setup program..................................................................................................................................17
Running the Virtual DJ-software for the first time.......................................................................................................19
Interface zones........................................................................................................................................................21
Browser panels.........................................................................................................................................................22
Sampler panels........................................................................................................................................................22
Effects panels...........................................................................................................................................................22
Record panels..........................................................................................................................................................22
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................23
Product Specification .....................................................................................................................................................24
Appendix 1: Midi Implementation...............................................................................................................................25
Notes..................................................................................................................................................................................28
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Warning
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be
returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing.
Your shipment includes:
• DAP Core Kontrol D1
• USB cable (1,75 m)
• CD with Virtual DJ LE software
• User manual
Safety Instructions
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to:
• be qualified
• follow the instructions of this manual
Before the initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the system.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subject to
warranty.
This system contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
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IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of
this manual or any unauthorized modification to the system.
•Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
•Never leave any cables lying around.
•Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack.
•Do not switch the system on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the system’s life.
•Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
•Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger, than required to drive the equipment to full output.
•Only use system indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
•Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
•Make sure you don’t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables.
•Extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal level may lead to overdriving your
equipment. Should this occur, it is necessary to reduce the input signal level by using the INPUT
control.
•To emphasize a frequency range, you don’t necessarily have to move its respective control upward;
try lowering surrounding frequency ranges instead. This way, you avoid causing the next piece of
equipment in your sound path to overdrive. You also preserve valuable dynamic reserve
(“headroom”)
•Avoid ground loops! Always be sure to connect the power amps and the mixing console to the
same electrical circuit to ensure the same phase!
•If system is dropped or struck, disconnect the power supply or USB cable immediately. Have a
qualified engineer inspect for safety before operating.
•If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not
switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your system. Leave the
system switched off until it has reached room temperature.
•If your Dap Audio device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely
(preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Dap Audio dealer for service.
•Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carried out by a qualified technician.
•For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.
Operating Determinations
This system is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the
system will serve you for a long time without defects.
If this system is operated in any other way than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation may lead to dangers like short-circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Improper installation can cause serious damage to people and property !
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Return Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned
without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersal[email protected]l and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the
return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the
customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
01) Your name
02) Your address
03) Your phone number
04) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short-
comings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their
disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a device is
damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt
of the delivery.
Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with
a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless
otherwise agreed in writing.
Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the
invoice. After this period complaints will not be handled anymore.
Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,
regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.
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Description of the device
Features
The DAP audio Core series Kontrol D1 is a 2 Channel Midi controller.
• Large 134mm jog-wheels with adjustable touch sensitivity
• 2 Deck controller for any kind of DJ software
• Balanced master RCA output
• Microphone input (6,3 mm)
• Includes Virtual DJ LE
• Soundcard: 4 OUT, 16bit, 44,1 kHz
• Jog wheel resolution: 600
• 64 controllers
• USB powered
Overview
Fig. 01
Deck A
Mixer
Deck B
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Deck A/B
Fig. 02
Reverse button/pitch bend -
Parameter 2/key control
Hot cue/sample 2 button
FX select encoder
Hot cue/sample 1 button
Samples button
Pitch control fader
Hot cue/sample 3 button
x½/shift button
Hot cue/sample 4 button
Loop in/beat loop button
x2/shift button
Jogwheel
Loop out/reloop button
Cue/smart cue button
Key lock/pitch button
Sync/master button
Scratch button
Bleep/pitch bend + button
Play/smart play button
Parameter 1 control
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Mixer
Fig. 03
Channel gain control
Channel fader
Channel hi/s1 control
Cross fader
Channel mid/s2 control
Master control
Channel low/s3 control
Headphones control
Filter/s4 control
Mix control
Load A/back button
Track encoder
Cue button
Load B/view button
Shift button
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Frontside
Fig. 04
Mic input jack (6,3 mm)
Mic volume control
Headphones output jack (6,3 mm)
Backside
Fig. 05
USB B connector
Master balanced TRS jack out L/R
Master RCA out L/R
Touch sensitivity trimmer A/B
Installation
Remove all packing materials from the Kontrol D1. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed.
Connect all cables.
Always disconnect from the USB cable before cleaning or servicing the device.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Set Up and Operation
01) Connect the Core Kontrol to your mixer/amplifier using the proper cables.
02) Connect the Core Kontrol’s USB port with your PC’s USB port using a USB cable.
CAUTION: Be sure that the mixer/amplifier’s power is off, when connecting the cables. Turn on the Core
Kontrol before you turn on your mixer/amplifier.
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Names and Functions
Below is a description of the functions of the controls.
Deck Functions
01) Reverse button/pitch bend -
This button toggles reverse mode on or off. Reverse mode will play music in reverse and the track
time will also count backwards. While holding the shift (29) button, pushing this button allows you to
slow down a track. Release the button to return to the original BPM.
02) Hot cue/sample 2 button
The Core Kontrol D1allows you to store up to four hot cue points per deck. See page 14: “Setting a
hot cue point in pause mode” and “Setting a hot cue point in play mode”.
In sampler mode: While holding the shift (29) button, pushing this button allows you to start/stop
recording the corresponding sample. Pushing this button allows you to start/ stop sample playback
for the corresponding sample.
03) Hot cue/sample 1 button
The Core Kontrol D1allows you to store up to four hot cue points per deck. See page 14: ”Setting a
hot cue point in pause mode” and “Setting a hot cue point in play mode”. In sampler mode:
While holding the shift (29) button, pushing this button allows you to start/stop recording the
corresponding sample.
04) Pitch control fader
Use this fader to adjust the pitch. Slide up to decrease the pitch, slide down to increase the pitch.
05) x½/shift button
Allows you to divide the smart loop length by 2. While pushing and holding the shift (29) button,
tapping this button allows you to shift the smartloop by 1 beat.
06) In/beat loop button
This button allows you to set the start point of a loop. Tapping this button, while pushing and holding
the shift (29) button, will toggle the beat loop mode on or off. In beat loop mode, the software
makes a loop with a preset number of beats. The number of beats can be modified with the x½/shift
(05) button and/or the x2/shift (17) button.
07) Jogwheel
While not in scratch mode, the jogwheel allows you to pitch bend a song. In scratch mode the jog
wheel can be used for scratch effects. Pushing and holding the shift (29) button, while turning the
jogwheel, allows you to seek through the track (see page 14 “Seek”).
08) Cue/smart cue button
Push the cue button during playback to return to the position at which playback started or to the
first cue point (if set). Tapping this button, while pushing and holding the shift (29) button, allows you
to toggle the smart cue mode on or off. In smart cue mode, the software makes sure that your cue
point is always on the beat (actually a quantizing function). Smart cue mode is indicated in the
Virtual DJ software by the lock symbol which turns orange when active.
Fig. 06
09) Sync/master button
Automatically matches the corresponding deck’s tempo with the other deck’s tempo.
Pushing and holding the shift (29) button while tapping this button allows you to set up a deck as a
master for sync play.
10) Bleep button/pitch bend +
Bleep mode will play the music in reverse, while the track timer continues to advance. When you
release the button, the track will continue to play where it would have been if you had not engaged
the button. While holding the shift (29) button, pushing this button allows you to speed up the track.
Release the button to return to the original BPM.
11) Parameter 1 control
The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Note, that not all the effects
require two parameter controls.
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