DAPAudio Core Kontrol D2 User manual

Core Kontrol D2 V.1
Highlite International B.V. –Vestastraat 2 –6468 EX –Kerkrade –the Netherlands
Ordercode: D1261
MANUAL
ENGLISH

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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 ..............................................................................................................13
Setting a hot cue point in play mode..................................................................................................................14
Deleting a hot cue point........................................................................................................................................14
Cueing .......................................................................................................................................................................14
Frame search............................................................................................................................................................14
Scanning (fast forward/fast backward)..............................................................................................................14
Changing pitch of a song......................................................................................................................................14
Loop play...................................................................................................................................................................15
Smart 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.......................................................................................................20
Interface zones.........................................................................................................................................................22
Browser panels..........................................................................................................................................................22
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................23
Product Specification .....................................................................................................................................................24
Appendix 1: Midi Implementation ...............................................................................................................................26
Notes..................................................................................................................................................................................29

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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 Kontrol D2
• 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 you 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.
When using a power adapter, make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the
rear panel.
Please turn off the power switch, when changing the power adapter or signal cable.
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 injuries and damage of 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 [e-mail] 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 fixture 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 Kontrol D2 is a DAP audio Core series Midi controller with a built-in 4 channel soundcard.
• Pro quality jogwheel
• Needle drop control
• Seamless loop control
• Smart loop buttons
• Loop multiplier and divider
• Hot cue buttons
• 3 band EQ with kill function
• USB interface
• Plug & Play functionality
• Includes Virtual DJ LE software
• Headphones output
• Microphone input
• 2 built-in soundcards
Overview
Fig. 01
Deck A
Mixer
Deck B

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Deck A/B
Fig. 02
Cue 1 button
Needle drop sensor
Cue 2 button
Pitch button
Cue 3 button
Pitch range indicator
Shift button
Key lock button
Smart loop 2 button
Pitch control fader
Reverse button
Sample /rec button
Loop in button
Loop length indicator
Sync button
Pitch bend + button
Cue button
Pitch bend - button
Set cue button
x½/x2 switch
Play/pause Button
Scratch button
Effect select button
Smart loop 4 button
Parameter 1/filter Control
Loop out button
Effects on/off button
Smart loop 8 button
Parameter 2/key control
Reloop button
Sampler volume control
Jogwheel

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Mixer
Fig. 03
Track select encoder
Load B button
Load A button
Back button
Channel 1 gain control
Channel 2 gain control
Channel 1 high control + kill LED
Channel 2 high control + kill LED
Channel 1 mid control + kill LED
Master control
Channel 1 low control + kill LED
Channel 2 Mid Control + kill LED
Cue 1 button
Cue mix control
Channel 1 fader
Channel 2 Low Control + kill LED
Cross fader slope switch
Cue 2 button
Cross fader
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Frontside
Fig. 04
53) Mic input jack (6,3 mm)
55) Headphones volume control
54) Mic volume control
56) Headphones output jack (6,3 mm)
Backside
Fig. 05
57) DC In 5V 500mA
60) RCA/XLR select switch
58) USB B connector
61) Master output balanced XLR
59) Master output unbalanced RCA
Installation
Remove all packing materials from the Kontrol D2. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed.
Connect all cables.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Set Up and Operation
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification
voltage. The power supply is printed on the back of the device.
You can power the Kontrol D2 either by the USB connector or by an optional DC5V/1A adapter in case
your computer’s USB interface is not able to provide sufficient power.
Connection:
01) Make sure your computer’s USB interface can provide 500mA, otherwise use the optional D1262
power adapter.
02) Connect the Kontrol D2 to your mixer/amplifier using the proper cables.
CAUTION: Be sure that the mixer/amplifier’s power is off, when connecting the cables.

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Names and Functions
Below is a description of the functions of the controls.
Deck Functions
01) Cue 1 Button
The Kontrol D2 allows you to store up to three hot cue points per deck. See pages 13/14: ”7. Setting a
hot cue point in pause mode” and “2. Setting a hot cue point in play mode”.
02) Cue 2 Button
The Kontrol D2 allows you to store up to three hot cue points per deck. See pages 13/14: “7. Setting a
hot cue point in pause mode” and “2. Setting a hot cue point in play mode”.
03) Cue 3 Button
The Kontrol D2 allows you to store up to three hot cue points per deck. See pages 13/14: “7. Setting a
hot cue point in pause mode” and “2. Setting a hot cue point in play mode”.
04) Shift button
Pushing and holding this button gives you access to the secondary functions of the: parameter
1/filter (13) encoder, parameter 2/key (15) encoder, sample /rec (22) button and
reverse/bleep (06) button
05) Smart loop 2 button
Tapping this button starts a 2 beat loop.
06) Reverse button
Use this button to toggle the reverse mode on or off. In reverse mode, current track will be played
backwards.
07) Loop in
This button allows you to set the start point of a loop.
08) Sync button
Automatically matches the corresponding deck’s tempo with the other deck’s tempo.
09) Cue button
Push the cue button during playback to return to the position at which playback started.
10) Set cue button
This button will set the cue at the desired position. It will also return the audio to the last set cue
position. Holding this button will also allow the user to preview the cue point until the button is
released.
11) Play/pause button
This button allows you to toggle between pause mode and playback mode.
12) Effects select button
Tapping this button allows you to select between the available effects. The included Virtual DJ LE
software gives you access to the seven effects as shown below.
Fig. 06
13) Parameter 1/filter control
The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Not all the effects require two
parameter controls. Push and hold the shift (04) button to adjust the filter frequency.
14) Effect on/filter on button
This button toggles the effect processor on or off, while pushing and holding the shift (04) button.
The effect on allows you to toggle the filter function on or off.
15) Parameter 2/key control
The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Note that not all the effects
require two parameter controls, while pushing and holding the shift (04) button.
It allows to change the key of a song while the tempo remains unchanged.
16) Sampler volume control/select button
Allows you to adjust the sampler volume level.

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17)Needle drop sensor
The needle sensor gives you a graphic visualization of the playing time of a current song. Touching
the sensor has the same effect as lifting up the pickup arm of a conventional turntable and lowering
it somewhere else on the record. E.g. touching the needle drop sensor in the middle will continue
playback in the mid of the song.
18)Pitch button
This button allows you to select the maximum range for the pitch control fader.
Fig. 07
19) Pitch range indicator
Indicates the selected pitch range setup with the pitch (18) button.
20) Keylock button
Allows you to toggle the Keylock mode on or off. In Keylock mode, the pitch fader allows you to
change the tempo of the song played back while the key of the song stays unchanged.
21) Pitch control fader
Use this fader to adjust pitch. Slide up to decrease pitch, slide down to increase pitch.
22) Sample /rec Button
This button allows you to play/pause playback of a recorded sample.
While pushing and holding the shift (04) button this button allows you to start/stop sample recording.
23) Loop length indicator
Indicates the length of a smartloop setup with the smart loop 2 (05), smart loop 4 (28), smart loop 8
(30) buttons and x½/x2 (26) switch.
24) Pitch bend + button
The track speeds up while this button is pushed. Release the button to return to the original BPM.
25) Pitch bend –button
The track slows down while this button is pushed. Release the button to return to the original BPM.
26) x½/x2 switch
Allows you to divide or multiply a smartloop length by 2.
27) Scratch
This button allows you to select or deselect scratch mode for the jogwheel. If the scratch mode is not
selected, the jogwheel is in jog mode.
28) Smart loop 4 button
Tapping this button starts a 4 beat loop.
29) Loop out
This button allows you to set the endpoint of a loop.
30) Smart loop 8 button
Tapping this button starts an 8 beat loop.
31) Reloop button
This button allows you to either exit or call the Loop playback.
32)Jogwheel
While not in scratch mode, the jogwheel allows you to speed up or slow down.
In scratch mode the jog wheel can be used for scratch effects.

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Mixer Functions
33) Track select encoder
Depending on the browser panel (see page 22) you are in, you can use the encoder to select a
certain track or folder. Confirm your choice by pressing the encoder.
34) Load A button
Pushing this button loads the selected track in deck A and activates the cue function for channel 1.
The cue 1 (39) button will light up.
35) Channel 1 gain
The gain control allows you to adjust the input-sensitivity for a channel and thus optimally match the
incoming signals to the mixer’s internal operation level.
36/37/38) Channel 1 equalizer section (HI / MID / LOW)
Use the 3-band equalizer to adjust tone for each channel by using the Hi, Mid and Low controls. Push
a control to kill (mute) the corresponding band.
39) Cue 1 button
Tapping this button will allow the audio from that channel to be cued in the headphones. Selecting
cue 1 will deselect cue 2. Please ensure that headphones volume (55) is not completely turned
down.
40) Channel 1 fader
The fader controls the volume of the corresponding channel.
41) X-Fader slope switch
Allows you to select the response (cut/linear) of the cross fader.
42) Cross fader
The crossfader allows you to mix smoothly from one source to another (only when
both faders are up).
43) Load B button
Pushing this button loads the selected track in deck B.
44) Back button
This button in combination with the track select (33) encoder allows you to navigate through the
browser panels. See page 13: “01) Selecting folders” and “02) Selecting tracks”
45) Channel 2 gain
The gain control allows you to adjust the input-sensitivity for a channel and thus optimally match the
incoming signals to the mixer’s internal operation level.
46/48/50) Channel 2 equalizer section (HI / MID / LOW)
Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone for each channel by using the Hi, Mid and Low controls.
Push a control to kill (mute) the corresponding band.
47) Master Level
Use to adjust the volume level of the master RCA (60) or the master XLR (61) outputs.
Note: This is an analog control and does not send MIDI commands.
49) Cue mix control
Allows the user to hear mixed audio of the monitor (cue) audio and the program (master) audio in
the headphones. When the control is rotated to the left only the cue audio will be heard, when
rotated to the right, only the program audio will be heard.
Note: This is an analog control and although it does send MIDI commands, this control is not
represented in the Virtual DJ LE software GUI.
51) Cue 2 button
This button will allow the audio from that channel to be cued to the headphones. Please ensure that
headphones volume (55) control is not turned down completely.
52) Channel 2 fader
The fader controls the volume of the corresponding channel.

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Front Functions
53) Microphone
¼” jack unbalanced microphone input. This input will only function with mono jacks. When using TRS
jack, the input will not work. The microphone input is analog and can be used independent of the
software used on your PC.
54) Microphone Volume
Use to adjust the volume of the microphone channel.
55) Headphones Volume
Use to adjust your headphones volume level.
56) Headphones
You can connect a pair of headphones with a minimum impendance of 32 Ohm to this stereo 1/4”
jack. The jack should be wired as Tip=left, Ring=right and sleeve=ground.
Back Functions
57) DC In 5V 500mA
In case your PC/ laptop/ Mac’s USB port cannot provide sufficient power for the Kontrol D2, we
suggest powering the Kontrol D2 with the optional Core Kontrol D2 power adapter (D1262).
58) USB B Connector
To connect your Kontrol D2 to a PC/ laptop/ Mac.
59) Audio RCA Out L/R
Use these outputs to connect an amplifier/mixer with unbalanced inputs.
60) RCA/XLR select switch
Allows you to route the master output to either the unbalanced RCA audio (59) outputs or the
balanced master XLR (61) outputs.
61) Master XLR Out L/R
Use these outputs to connect an amplifier with balanced inputs.

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Operations
Selecting Folders
•Make sure you’re in the file system/ folder structure panel (see page 22). Push the back (44) button
to return to the file system/ folder structure panel if you are in the file/ search results panel. Turn the
track select (33) encoder to browse the folders.
•Push the track select (33) encoder to open the desired folder. Now you are in the file/ search results
panel and are ready to select a track as described before.
•Push the back (44) button to return to the file system/folder structure panel.
Selecting tracks using the track select encoder
•Make sure you have opened the desired folder as described in Selecting folders and that you are in
the file/ search results panel (see page 22)
•Turn the track select (33) encoder to browse the tracks.
•Push the load A (34) button or the load B (43) button to load the track in respectively the A deck or
the B deck.
Starting Playback
•Push the play/ pause (11) button while in the pause or cue mode to start playback, the LED in the
play/ pause (11) button lights up.
•The point at which playback starts is automatically stored in the memory as the cue point. The CD
player will return to the cue point when the cue (09) button is pressed.
Stop Playback
There are two ways to stop playback:
•Push the play/ pause (11) button during playback to pause at that point.
•Push the cue (09) button during playback to return to the cue point and enter pause condition.
Pausing
•Push the play/ pause (11) button to pause playback.
•The play/ pause (11) button blinks when the pause mode is set.
•Playback resumes when the play/ pause (11) button is pressed again.
Setting a Cue Point
•Push the play/ pause (11) button to toggle between play mode and pause mode.
•The play/ pause indicator flashes as the deck is in pause mode.
•Turn the jogwheel (32) to go to the desired cue point.
•Push the set cue (10) button and your cue point will be stored. The cue point will be indicated in the
waveform display as shown in figure 8.
•Push the play/ pause (11) button to continue playback.
Setting a hot cue point in pause mode
•Push the play/ pause (11) button to stop playback.
•The play indicator flashes when the pause mode is set.
•Turn the jogwheel (32) to go to the desired Cue point.
•Push the desired hot cue (cue 1 (01)/ cue 2 (02)/ cue 3 (03)) button and your
hot cue point will be stored.
•The stored hot cue point will be indicated in the Waveform display as shown in figure 8.
•Push the play/ pause (11) button to continue playback.

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Setting a hot cue point in play mode
•While in play mode, push the desired hot cue (cue 1 (01)/ cue 2 (02)/ cue 3 (03)) button.
•The hot cue point is stored while playback resumes.
•The hot cue point will be indicated in the waveform display as shown in figure 8.
Fig. 08
(Hot) Cue Points
Deleting a hot cue point
•Push and hold the shift (04) button while tapping the corresponding hot cue button (cue 1 (01), cue
2 (02) or cue 3 (03)) to delete a hotcue point.
Cueing
•"Cueing" is the action of preparing for playback.
•Push the cue (09) button, the player will enter cue mode, playback returns to the cue point and
the deck will enter pause mode, the cue (09) button lights up and the play/pause (11) button
flashes. When the play/ pause (11) button is pushed, playback will start from the cue point.
•If the cue (09) button is pushed after searching operation or scanning operation, playback returns
to the cue point and the deck will enter pause mode.
NOTE: While in cue mode, if the cue (09) button is pushed and held, playback will start from the cue
point, when the button is released, the player will automatically return to the cue mode, it allows you to
check the cue point.
Frame search
•Frame search is a function for monitoring sound in a certain section of a song and for manually
changing position. Searching is used to set a start point with precision.
•Turn the jogwheel (32) while in pause or cue mode to start searching.
•While turning the jogwheel (32), the point from which the sound output moves is a number of frames
corresponding to the number of the milliseconds and time display in the waveform display also
changes.
•The search point moves in the forward direction when the jogwheel (32) is turned clockwise. When
the jogwheel (32) is turned counterclockwise, the search point will move backward.
Scanning (fast forward/fast backward)
•The needle drop sensor (17) gives you a graphic visualization of the playing time of a current song.
Touching the sensor has the same effect as lifting up the pickup arm of a conventional turntable and
lowering it somewhere else on a record. E.g. touching the needle drop sensor in the middle will
continue playback in the middle of a song.
Changing pitch of a song
There are three tools available for changing the BPM of the song:
01) Use the pitch control fader to adjust the BPM.
•Set the desired pitch bend range for the pitch control fader (21) by pushing the pitch (18) button.
Make sure that the pitch control fader (21) is not deactivated (off LED lit).
•Adjust the BPM by sliding the pitch control fader (21) up or down.
•Slide the pitch control fader (21) up to decrease BPM, or down to increase BPM. The adjustment
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02) Use the pitch bend buttons to change the BPM temporarily.
•The BPM increases or decreases respectively while the pushing the pitch bend + (24)
or pitch bend –(25) button.
•The BPM increase depends on how long the button is held. If you hold the button for about 5
seconds, the BPM will go to + 20% for pitch bend + (24) or - 20% for pitch bend –(25). If you tap the
button, the BPM will only change a little so you can change a beat slightly without an audible
change in music.
•The BPM will return to the value set with the pitch control fader (21) when you release the pitch bend
+ (24) and pitch bend –(25) buttons.
03) Turn the jogwheel while in jog mode to change the BPM temporarily.
•Turn the jogwheel (32) clockwise during play to increase BPM and counterclockwise to decrease the
BPM. The faster you turn the wheel, the more BPM changes. The adjustment range is +/- 20%.
•When you release the jogwheel (32), the track will return to the BPM set with the pitch control
fader (21).
Loop play
•Push the loop in (07) button to set the loop start point, the button will start blinking.
•Push the loop out (29) button to set the loop end point. After the end point is set, the playback will
enter loop play from start point to end point, repeatedly. Both the loop in (07) button and the loop
out (29) button will blink.
•Pushing the loop out (29) button while in loop play, allows you to change the endpoint by turning
the Jogwheel (32).The loop out (29) button will light up continuously. Confirm the new endpoint by
pushing the loop out (29) button and both the loop in (07) button and the loop out (29) button will
blink again, indicating loop play is active.
•Push the reloop (31) button to cancel the loop play. The Loop indicator dims.
•Using the loop adjustment (05/ 28/ 30) buttons and the multiplier/divider (26) switch allows you to
shorten or expand the length of the recorded loop while loop play is active.
Smart loop play
•Set the loop length using the smart loop 2 (05), smart loop 4 (28), smart loop 8 (30) buttons and the
x½/x2 (26) switch. Smart loop play will start immediately.
•Pushing the reloop (31) button will cancel smart loop play.
Note: 1/1 equals one bar or 4 beats. When smart loop playback is active, the loop length is still editable
by using the smart loop 2 (05), smart loop 4 (28), smart loop 8 (30) buttons and the x½/x2 (26) switch.
Reloop
•If you push the reloop (31) button, a song will return to the last selected loop.
•Push the loop in (07) button over and over rapidly to start a loop over again.
•Push the reloop (31) button again, the loop play function is cancelled.
Recording a sample
•Select a memory space in which you want to store your new sample by turning the sample volume
(16) control while at the same time pushing it (push to select).
•While pushing and holding the shift (04) button, push the sample /rec (22) button to start
recording.
•When finished recording, push the sample /rec (22) button again while pushing and holding the
shift (04) button.
Sample playback
•Select a memory space which contains a sample by turning the sample volume (16) control, while at
the same time pushing it in (push to select).
•Push the sample /rec (22) button to toggle playback/pause of the sample.

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Software Installation
System requirements:
PC
Minimum system requirements:
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ XP
1024x768 resolution
DirectX compatible soundcard
512MB RAM
50MB free on the hard drive
Recomended system requirements:
Intel® Core™ 2 or AMD Athlon™ X2
1280x1024 resolution
Multi-channel DirectX compatible soundcard
1024MB RAM
200MB free on the hard drive
Additional requirements for Video mixing:
2048MB (2GB) RAM
ATI™ or NVIDIA® video card w/256MB of Dedicated DDR3 RAM
Video card must support dual-screen output
Supported Operating System:
MINIMUM: Microsoft® Windows XP SP3 or newer
RECOMMENDED: Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, ME, or older are not supported
Mac
Minimum system requirements:
Intel® processor
Mac OS X v10.5.x
1024x768 resolution
CoreAudio compatible soundcard
1024MB RAM
50MB free on the hard drive
Recomended system requirements:
Intel® processor
Mac OS X v10.6.x
1440x900 resolution
Multi-channel CoreAudio compatible soundcard
2048MB (2Gb) RAM
200MB free on the hard drive
Additional requirements for Video mixing:
ATI™ or NVIDIA® video chipset w/256MB of Dedicated DDR3 RAM
Video must support dual-screen output
Supported Operating System and Processor Platforms:
Minimum: Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard on Intel processor platform
Recommended: Mac OS X v10.6.x Snow Leopard on Intel processor platform
Apple® Mac OS X 10.4.x Tiger or older are not supported
Motorola® (PowerBook® G4) processor platform or older are not supported

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Installation procedure:
Be sure to turn off the power supply to all equipment.
Please connect the Kontrol D2 and your computer with a USB cable. Set the power switch on the
Kontrol D2 in USB position.
Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-drive and follow the instructions.
Running the setup program.
01) If the installation program on your CD doesn’t start up automatically, it can be initiated manually by
double clicking on install_virtualdj_le_v7.0.5.rar on the included CD.
The screen shown below will pop up.
Select the desired language and press OK.
02) The welcome screen will pop up.
Press the Next button when finished reading the screen.

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03) Now the readme file as shown below will pop up.
After reading, press the Next button.
04) The Start Installation screen will pop up.

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Press the Next button. During installation, you will see the screen as shown below.
If the installation is finished, the screen as shown below will pop up.
Press the Finish button to complete the installation.