Denon MCX8000 User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................4
Box Contents........................................................................................................................4
Support .................................................................................................................................4
Setup............................................................................................................................................5
Features ......................................................................................................................................6
Top Panel..............................................................................................................................6
Front Panel .........................................................................................................................12
Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................12
Using Serato DJ........................................................................................................................14
Mixing with Serato DJ .......................................................................................................14
Selecting Decks in Serato DJ ...........................................................................................14
Navigating & Loading Tracks............................................................................................14
Playing Tracks....................................................................................................................15
Performance View .........................................................................................................15
Pitch Functions..............................................................................................................18
Beatgrid Functions ........................................................................................................19
Loop Functions .............................................................................................................20
Pad Modes ....................................................................................................................21
Cue Mode................................................................................................................21
Cue Loop Mode.......................................................................................................22
Flip Mode.................................................................................................................23
Roll Mode ................................................................................................................24
Saved Loop Mode ...................................................................................................25
Slicer Mode..............................................................................................................26
Slicer Loop Mode.....................................................................................................27
Sampler Mode .........................................................................................................28
Velocity Sampler Mode ............................................................................................29
Pitch Play Mode.......................................................................................................30
Playback/Performance Functions .................................................................................31
Effects ...........................................................................................................................32

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Using Engine.............................................................................................................................33
Getting Started...................................................................................................................33
Mixing with Engine.............................................................................................................33
Navigating & Loading Tracks............................................................................................33
Categories .....................................................................................................................35
Crates ............................................................................................................................36
Playlists .........................................................................................................................37
Playing Tracks....................................................................................................................38
Performance View .........................................................................................................39
Pitch Functions..............................................................................................................41
Loop Functions .............................................................................................................42
Pad Modes ....................................................................................................................43
Cue Mode................................................................................................................43
Roll Mode ................................................................................................................43
Slicer Mode..............................................................................................................44
Effects ...........................................................................................................................44
Using the Utility Menu..............................................................................................................45
Technical Specifications..........................................................................................................49
Trademarks & Licenses ...........................................................................................................50

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Introduction
Box Contents
MCX8000
USB Cable
Power Adapter
Software Download Card
Quickstart Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information,
etc.) and product registration, visit denondj.com.

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Setup
Important: Occasionally, we may update MCX8000’s firmware to improve its performance.
Visit denondj.com to check for available firmware updates, especially after you update your
software (firmware updates may address new software features).
Note: Items not listed under the Introduction >Box Contents are sold separately.
1. Visit denondj.com and log into your account. (Create an account if this is your first Denon
DJ product.)
2. In your account, download and install the latest versions of Engine and Serato DJ.
3. Windows users only: In your account, download and install the latest Windows driver.
4. Connect input sources (microphones, CD players, etc.) to MCX8000.
5. Connect output devices (headphones, power amplifiers, loudspeakers, etc.) to MCX8000.
6. Plug all devices into power sources, and turn on devices in proper order:
•When starting a session, turn on (1) input sources, (2) MCX8000, (3) output devices.
•When ending a session, turn off (1) output devices, (2) MCX8000, (3) input sources.
7. To use Serato DJ: Using a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable (included), connect the USB port on
MCX8000 to your computer. Open Serato DJ and go! For more information on how to use
Serato DJ with MCX8000, visit serato.com/dj/support and select Denon DJ MCX8000.
To use Engine (standalone playback):Insert a USB flash drive (with an Engine-configured
music library) to one of MCX8000’s USB ports.
Computer
Monitors Powered Loudspeakers Microphone
Headphones
(to front panel)
Powe
r
Audio Player
(smartphone,
tablet
,
etc.
)
Hard Drive
(This hub will connect to
your computer; you cannot
access its content using
MCX8000.)
Turntable,
CD Player, etc.
USB Flash Drive
(on top panel)