Digital Controller and Media Player DN-SC2900 Owner’s Manual
FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: Digital Controller and Media Player Model Number: DN-SC2900 CAUTION: O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). T NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS nnLaser Class This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. ADVARSEL: 1. Read these instructions. VAROITUS! 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. VARNING: 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
nnNOTES ON USE/HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH/OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION/ NOTE SULL’USO/NOTAS SOBRE EL USO/ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN/OBSERVERA WARNINGS WARNHINWEISE AVERTISSEMENTS AVVERTENZE ADVERTENCIAS WAARSCHUWINGEN VARNINGAR • Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. • Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust. • Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time. • Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CAUTION: (English) • ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG (Deutsch) VORSICHT: Wir erklären unter unserer Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, den folgenden Standards entspricht: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 und EN61000-3-3. Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2006/95/EG und EMV Richtlinie 2004/108/ EG, der Verordnung (EG) Nr.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
Getting started Getting started Contents Cables used for connection·························································17 Basic connections········································································17 Network connecting····································································18 MIDI control connections····························································19 Connecting the power cord························································19 Utility menu map···············
About this manual v This symbol indicates a reference page on which related information is described. m This symbol indicates items described in the “engine Instruction manual” on the provided disc. This symbol indicates a supplementary information and tips for operations. NOTE This symbol indicates points to remember operations or function limitations. nnIllustrations t Playback MIDI Control or U.S.A and Canada models European,U.
Cautions on handling • Cautions on using mobile phones Using a mobile phone near this unit may result in noise. If that occurs, move the mobile phone away from this unit when it is in use. 3. Built-in USB MIDI Control Function • Equipped with a physical controller function that enables control of the DJ software from this unit as well as the computer. Troubleshooting Specifications • About care • Wipe the cabinet and control panel clean with a soft cloth.
• Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs. • Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases. • Do not bend or heat discs. • Do not enlarge the hole in the center. • Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens, pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs. • Water droplets may form on discs if they are moved suddenly from a cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try to dry them off using a hair-dryer, etc.
Getting started Part names and functions q Audio input/output part This section describes the top panel in the following sections: q Audio input/output part and w TRAKTOR LE 2/PRO 2. Read descriptions for your DJ software. For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ).
W5 SINGLE/CONT. button································ (26) NOTE 5V 500mA Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Note that there are many buttons that have two different functions that are selected by pushing the buttons for a short time or long time (1 second or more). The “ ” mark indicates a short time push function, and the “ ” mark indicates a long time push function.
w TRAKTOR LE 2/PRO 2 NOTE 5V 500mA Q2 Q3 i B button (B TRIM) Plays back when pressed while playback is stopped. Pauses playback when pressed during playback. w CUE button Q5 e REVERSE button Q1 Q0 Q6 Shift modifier for loading track deck to sample slots. Fast forward/rewind. t TRACK SEARCH buttons (8, 9) Loads the file selected using Q6 SEL. to either DECK A or DECK B. The button switches CUE1–4/SAMPLE SLOT1– 4. • When SAMPLE SLOT1–4 is selected, the display lights up.
Q9 SINGLE/CONT. /PLAYLIST button NOTE Shift modifier for sample slot 3. 5V 500mA Q2 Q3 W0 Memo/Utility ( W1 SHIFT button W2 START TIME knob: Adjust the cut off frequency of the sample slot. STOP TIME knob: Adjust the volume of the sample slot. Q5 W2 W4 SLIP button r W3 W4 W5 e W5 Jog wheel w W6 Pitch slider W7 q W8 E1 E0 W9 Specifications Adjusts the playback pitch. • Move the knob toward the “–” direction to slow down the pitch and the “+” direction to speed up the pitch.
Getting started Display q Audio input/output part Q7 Q6 Q5 Q4 Q3 Q2 y KEY ADJ. indicator Q1 Lights when key adjustment mode is used. u MEMO indicator Playback position is displayed. qw e r t y ui o Q0 o Loop mode indicators The track playback time is displayed. The normal playback time is displayed in blue, and the reverse playback time is highlighted. When the remaining playback time is below the set time, the playback position indicator flashes.
w TRAKTOR LE 2/PRO 2 y t r Part names and functions u Preparations w Track name (Scrolled) e Artist name (Scrolled) r PITCH display u Time mode indicators This indicator displays the playback speed (pitch). t PITCH mode indicator This indicates the pitch in the PITCH display. y Minute, second and frame displays This displays times such as the elapsed time or remaining time for files or tracks. Others Each time TIME is pressed, the indicator switches as shown below.
Rear panel Getting started Front panel For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Part names and functions q Power switch (POWER ON/OFF)········································ (20) w AC inlet (AC IN)············································ (19) e AC cord holder············································· (19) This holder prevents the AC cord plug from being pulled out.
Getting started Preparations Before connecting this unit to a computer, install the software on the supplied CD-ROM onto the computer. • ASIO Driver • Music management software “engine” Part names and functions About the supplied software Installing the ASIO driver (Windows only) • Use the following steps to install the ASIO driver. • When using a Mac, no installation is required. nnAbout this unit and computer the supplied “DN-SC2900 1 Insert Resource disc” into the computer.
agree, select “I Agree” and 4 Ifclickyou“Next 5 Click “Next >”. >”. DENON DJ ASIO Driver License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now. if you accept the terms below, click “l Agree”, then “Next”, Otherwise click “Cancel”. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT NOTICE TO USER: Please read this Agreement carefully. By installing and using all or any portion of the software (“Software”) supplied by D&M Holdings Inc (“D&M”), you accept all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Starting up the ASIO driver nnControl panel screen (ASIO Control Panel) u y NOTE DENON DJ ASIO Driver Ver.2.2.2 Select one device at a time. Multiple devices cannot be selected at the same time. SC2900_1 Sampling Rate Device Description Audio Buffer Size Disable q w e Cancel r t Specifications • The adjustable range is 88 – 2048 samples. It can be adjusted in 1 ms units.
Installing TRAKTOR LE 2 Use the following steps to install the DJ software “TRAKTOR LE 2” in the supplied disc. nnInstallation onto a Windows computer The TRAKTOR LE 2 disc icon is displayed on the desktop. Files contained in the TRAKTOR LE 2 disc are displayed for browsing. The browse screen for the disc drive is displayed. • If the browse screen is not displayed, click the disc drive on My Computer. A window opens and the TRAKTOR LE 2 installation starts.
Installing music management software “engine” When this unit is connected to the computer, drivers for the unit are automatically installed on the computer. When this device is connected to a Windows computer, the following message is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. Install the “engine” software in the supplied disc onto your computer. For details on the installation method and operations, see the mengine Instruction manual.
Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Basic connections Part names and functions Cables used for connection Getting started Connection • This is an example of the basic connections when connecting this unit to a DJ mixer.
Getting started Network connecting • This is an example of connecting multiple DN-SC2900 units to a computer via a network and router. A maximum of four DN-SC2900 units can be connected. • Use the following type of network cable.
Connecting the power cord Preparations L or NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • Insert the plug fully and securely into the socket. Incomplete connection to the power supply may cause damage to the unit, or noise. Part names and functions Computer Connect the supplied power cord to this unit, and insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turning the power on Preparation for playback This section explains how to operate each type of media. Press POWER ON/OFF. “DENON DJ” appears on the display, and the power switches on. Turning the power off 1 Press CD to switch the source to CD. 2 Insert a CD into the disc loading slot. The first track on the CD is cued in standby mode, and CUE lights. The power switches off. NOTE Connection Do not switch off the power while inserting or ejecting a disc.
Preparing for CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW playback NOTE This section explains the operating procedures for CD-ROM/CD-R/ CD-RW discs that have been finalized as data CDs. For CDs that have been finalized as music CDs, see “Preparing for CD playback” (vpage 20). The CD is ejected from the disc loading slot. NOTE Be sure the CD is paused before ejecting. If DISC 5 is pressed during CD playback, the CD will not be ejected.
USB 5 USB SHIFT SEL. FOLDER LINK BACK Preparing for USB memory device or HDD playback USB memory device or HDD 5V 500mA The USB DRIVE indicator flashes red, and then remains lit. When the indicator is lit, the USB memory device or HDD can be used. • Use the “engine” music management software to create a music search database (vmengine Instruction manual). Connect a USB memory device or HDD to the USB port. • You can also search for tracks by category (vpage 24).
• Only one computer can be connected to this unit. 2 Start “engine” on the computer. An icon representing the unit connected to the network is shown in the “engine” screen. 2 or more DN-SC2900 units to the network 1 Connect (vpage 18). 3 Press LINK. • A maximum of four DN-SC2900 units can be connected to the network. • Before starting, use “Utility” – “Preset Setting” – “Network ID” (vpage 44) to set the different network ID for each unit. 2 Press LINK.
Searching tracks by category SHIFT USB BACK PLAYLIST CRATE SEL. • TITLE • GENRE • BPM • ARTIST • ALBUM GExampleH Searching for tracks by genre and album name The search top menu is shown in the display. nnSearching tracks from 1 category GExampleH Searching for tracks by artist name 1 Press USB to switch the source to USB. The search top menu is shown in the display. Artist names that are registered to the database are shown as a list in the display.
Cancelling search conditions Searching tracks by crate Searching tracks by playlist Use the crate created by “engine” to search tracks. The search top menu is shown in the display. The crate list is shown in the display. Artist names that are registered to the database are shown as a list in the display. • Press BACK to go back 1 crate level. Cancelling all search conditions All of the set category search conditions are cancelled. 5 6 Press SEL. Turn SEL.
67 VINYL Setting playback mode This sets how tracks are played back. Press SINGLE/CONT. • The playback mode is switched in the following order each time the button is pressed. SINGLE (PLAY LOCK) SINGLE CONT. Fast forward/Rewind There are two methods for fast forward/rewinding. nnFast forward/Rewind using 6 7 buttons Fast forward/Rewind during playback Press 6 7 during playback.
nnUsing the jog wheel for fast forward/rewind VINYL mode switches off, and VINYL goes out. 13 flashes, and the track is paused. The playback point moves 1 frame at a time. nn When using “Standard” mode Pause the track in the position where you want to set the cue point, and press CUE. The cue point is set at the paused position. nn When using “DENON” mode Pause the track in the position where you want to set the cue point, and start playback. The cue point is set at the paused position.
A, B EXIT/ VINYL SHIFT RELOOP Adjusting the playback speed nnUsing the jog wheel Use the pitch slider to adjust the playback speed (pitch). When VINYL mode is off Each time the button is pressed, the range in which the playback speed can be adjusted switches as shown below. 6% 10 % 16 % OFF 100% the pitch slider, and adjust to the desired 2 Move playback speed. Press KEY ADJUST. The KEY ADJ. indicator lights on the display.
When using “DENON” (vpage 27) mode Adjusting the B point (end point) Set the starting point (A point) and end point (B point), and playback is repeated seamlessly between the two points. In normal playback or pause, press EXIT/RELOOP. manual loop playback, press and hold SHIFT, 1 During and press B. the jog wheel while listening to the playback 2 Turn sound, and move to the position where you want to 1 During playback or pause, press A at the position where you want to start playback.
AUTO LOOP +/– EXIT/ AUTO LOOP RELOOP HOT LIST VINYL SEL. ADD/REMOVE Auto loop playback nnExiting auto loop playback This function automatically repeats playback in time with the beat. Press AUTO LOOP. • AUTO LOOP lights, and the A and B indicators in the display flash. • The playback position when the button is pressed is set as the A point (start point). From there, the beat source set in “Auto Loop Cnt.
Hot list NOTE When the unit power is switched off, all of the contents registered to the created hot list are cleared. nnRegistering to the hot list nnPlaying tracks registered to the hot list The hot list is shown in the display. When multiple DN-SC2900 units, are connected via a network, hot lists can be shared between units. For details, “Sharing hot list information” (vpage 35).
REVERSE Adjusting the rotation torque of the jog wheel LINK SHIFT SEL. Slide TORQUE ADJUST. Slide toward the “LIGHT” direction to reduce rotation torque and the “HEAVY” direction to increase rotation torque. Adjusts the sensitivity of the touch sensor when the top of the Jog wheel is touched. • Each time REVERSE is pressed, playback switches between normal and reverse playback. • Reverse playback switches off when hot cue playback is used.
Adjusting the track startup/end time Sharing tracks on the network Tracks on the USB memory device or computer are shared. nnSharing between DN-SC2900 units (Players Link) Turn START TIME. Turn STOP TIME. • Turn to the left to make the track end time faster. • Turn to the right to make the track end time slower. LINK on the unit set as “Network ID” “2”, and 1 Press select the unit whose “Network ID” is “1”.
MIDI BANK 2 MIDI SEL. Automatically adjusting BPM • When multiple DN-SC2900 units are connected on the network, tracks are played back in the order of the registered “Network ID” number. A maximum of four DN-SC2900 units can be connected. • Before starting, use “Utility” – “Preset Setting” – “Network ID” (vpage 44) to set the Network IDs.
nnAutomatically setting the “Slave” beat grid to the “Master” beat grid Beat grid is only available for tracks registered in the database. It cannot be used with CDs. For details on hot lists, see page 31. Normal Hybrid This mode is used when general DJ software is used to control the unit. Select this mode for most normal conditions. Using this mode, the DN-SC3900 can control DJ software utilizing DVS without using time code recorded CDs.
Send command S : Compatible MIDI command Items A A S S A A 49 50 – 51 S NOTE ON : 64 NOTE OFF : 0 S 52 S 57 A S A 58 When the utility mode is OFF • all of the display data needs to be sent to the controller from the computer.
Reception commands zz n=MIDI CH = 0 – 15 6 7 8 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 30 36 43 62 64 42 38 39 41 58 59 72 82 89 49 with Vinyl Mode change A 1 Pitch slider request 60 Return pitch slider position 2 Vinyl mode request 73 Return Vinyl Mode 3 4 Start Time request Stop Time request 5 S S – S A A S A CC : 0xBn ON : 74 OFF : 75 JW LOCK is enabled : 76 Vinyl mode Items (Jog wheel indicator) A 74 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 LED (Blue) 0-5 LED (Blue) 6-11 LED (Blue) 12-17 LE
Items (VFD Parameter) MIDI command Command Value 0 – 99 100 – 109 : “-0” to “-9” 1 Tr number MSB 64 2 Tr number LSB 65 Notes Normal Hybrid MIDI Always lit Items (VFD Parameter) Normal MIDI command Command Number 35 Segment 1-9 LSB 42 36 Segment 1-10 LSB 43 37 Segment 1-11 LSB 44 38 Segment 1-12 LSB 45 111 :“ ” 39 Segment 1-13 LSB 92 6 Pitch POL 69 ’0 ’+’ 1 -2 40 Segment 1-14 LSB 93 41 Segment 1-15 LSB 94 42 Segment 1-16 LSB 95 43 Segment 2-1 MSB 14 44 Segment
Items (VFD Symbol) CC : 0xBn Items (VFD Symbol) S 46 47 48 S 49 A A S S A A S S 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 – 65 S A A S S Value Notes Normal – S Hybrid MIDI Always lit Normal 46 47 48 49 CC : 0xBn only Use 77/78 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 S S Specifications only Use 77/78 Number Troubleshooting Total blink ON/OFF 34 – Index 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Scratch Position 13 Scratch Position 14 Scratch Position 15 Scratch Posi
Getting started Others • Details set in advance can be stored as memo data on a USB memory device or HDD. When you need to configure settings in a short space of time, settings can be configured automatically just by calling saved memo data. • 1 memo is created for 1 track, and a maximum total of 100,000 memos can be saved. nnUSB memory device or HDD • Memo data is created in the folder containing the track.
SEL. MEMO UTIL. Memo settings nnMemo Set “Set” is shown in the display. When saving is complete, the MEMO indicator lights, and “Complete!” is shown in the display. This function calls saved memo data. the track that is stored with the memo data 2 Select that you want to call. When a track that has memo data stored is selected, the MEMO indicator lights in the display. 3 Press SEL. The memo data is called.
SEL. MEMO UTIL. nnMemo Clear This function clears saved memo data. • When a track that has memo data stored is selected, the MEMO indicator lights in the display. “Call” is shown in the display. nnOverwrite Overwrites the memo data with the setting details. “Call” is shown in the display. Settings Troubleshooting The memo data is overwritten. • When the USB memory device or HDD is disconnected, this unit returns to the state before the preset settings were read.
Getting started How to make detailed settings For details on each setting item, see the pages in the table below. Setting items Detailed items Save As Def Preset Setting Others Settings Troubleshooting Specifications Information 44 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 Playback MIDI Control Initialize 44 Connection Memo Area Page Preparations Preset I/O Unit No.
Getting started Utility settings Select the utility setting items using the following operations. Save As Def. Saves the current pitch range settings (vpage 28), time display settings for the display (vpage 9), playback mode settings (vpage 26) and key adjustment settings (vpage 28) as the initial settings when the power is switched on. Setting details CANCEL : The screen returns to the previous screen without saving the settings. OK : The settings are saved and the screen returns to the previous screen.
Standard : Sets the cue point by the standard method used in general DJ products. DENON : Sets the cue point in the same way as conventional DENON DJ products. OFF/–60dB/–54dB/–48dB MIDI CH Selects the MIDI channel to be used. Hybrid MIDI Freq Sets the playback frequency and LED mode for the time code information. Select the frequency according to the DJ software used. Hybrid MIDI LED Sets how the LED lights in Hybrid MIDI mode.
Setting items Memo Area Setting details OFF/10sec/20sec/30sec/40sec/50sec/60sec Create memory areas and clear memo data. The playback position indicator flashes when the set remaining time is exceeded. Setting items CANCEL : Memo area is not created. OK : Memo area is created. Area Delete All saved memo data is cleared. CANCEL : Memo data is not cleared. OK : Memo data is cleared. Connect a USB memory device or HDD to this unit in advance.
Symptom If this unit does not operate properly, check the items listed in the table below. If the symptom is not covered on the check list, contact your dealer or service centers. Service centers are listed at http://www.d-mpro.com or http://www.denondj.com. Symptom Cannot eject disc. • Check that the power is on. • Discs cannot be ejected during playback. Stop playback before ejecting the disc. 21 21 “Disc Error” is displayed. • The disc may be dirty or scratched.
Getting started Specifications nn Audio Search precision: Folder search nn General 0.5 Vp-p 75Ω Within 20 msec. ±6 % (0.02 % pitch) ±10 % (0.05 % pitch) ±16% (0.05 % pitch) ±100 % (0.5 % pitch) Pitch range ±6 % – ±16 % : ±32 % Pitch range ±100 % : –99 % – +100 % 1/75 sec. 9 layers (including root folder) Playback MIDI Control Pitch bend: 2.0 Vrms Connection Instant start: Variable pitch: Preparations nn Functions (0 dBu =0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV =1 Vrms) 32 bit (internal DSP process) 44.
vvA Fader Mode························································· 44 Fast forward/Rewind··········································· 26 Finalization····························································· 4 Front panel·························································· 11 vvH Hot cue playback················································· 30 Hot list································································· 31 vvI Information······················································
Specifications 3 35/64” (90.0) 4 7/8” (123.8) Troubleshooting 2 29/32” (74.0) Settings Index 50 1 47/64” (44.0) Others Weight: 9 lbs 9.4 oz (4.35 kg) Playback MIDI Control 2 11/64” (55.0) 14 13/32” (366.0) 11 1/32” (280.0) Connection 12 53/64” (326.0) Preparations 5/8” (16.0) 1 21/32” (42.0) Unit: in. (mm) Part names and functions 1 1/2” (38.0) 9 27/32” (250.0) 1 1/2” (38.
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