Professional DIGITAL DJ Mixer DN-X1600 Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC INFORMATION (For US customers) 1. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Product Name: DJ Mixer Model Number: DN-X1600 This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
SVENSKA NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH n NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA ANGÅENDE ANVÄNDNINGEN CAUTION: • The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA 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.
ENGLISH Getting Started Accessories·····················································································2 Installation ·····················································································2 Main Features ················································································3 Part Names and Functions ····························································4 Top Panel ·······················································································4 Display
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Basic Operations Installation Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. When the DN-X1600 is mounted inside a coffin or DJ booth, we recommend leaving a 20 mm (3/4 ins.) (Bottom 2.5 mm (1/16 ins.)) blank space above the mixer if possible. Accessories 2.5mm (1/16 ins.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Basic Operations Main Features The basic configuration of the input and output systems for this unit is as shown below. • 5 CD Inputs, 3 PHONO inputs • 2 Microphone inputs • 2 Master outputs • 1 Booth output • 1 REC output • 1 Digital output • 1 Effect input/output • 4 USB audio input/outputs USB 5. Operating ease and high-reliability design tailored for professional use • Isolator equalizers are incorporated for each input channel.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Basic Operations q MASTER LEVEL control Part Names and Functions Adjusts the level of the MASTER outputs. w Master EFX INS button Top Panel E4 This button enable the various effects to be obtained for the master output signals. E5 E6 E7 R1 e BOOTH LEVEL control R2 Adjusts the level of the BOOTH outputs.
ENGLISH Sets the EFX effects to ON/OFF. Q6 Channel EFX SEND button The various set effects can be obtained for the channel audio signal. Multiple channels can be selected. Q7 Channel CUE buttons Pressing in any or all of CUE buttons routes the respective source to the headphone and meter cue sections. When the CUE button is pressed multiple times, the channels selected by the CUE button are mixed. • The SOLO mode with no signals mixed can also be selected as a preset.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Basic Operations q V-LINK indicator Display This lights when in V-LINK mode. Rear Panel w EXT indicator q w e r This lights when the Preset information in the USB device is used. t Q5 e w q Q2 Q3 e USB A/USB B indicator y u Q4 This indicates the current USB mode. USB A: USB host mode USB B: USB device mode r EQ LOCK indicator This flashes when the equalizers and faders are locked.
ENGLISH DN-S3700 Balanced Microphones Preparations Cables Used for Connections Select the cables according to the equipment being connected. Turntable Turntable XLR Audio cables For RCA PINJACK L L R R Effector Function 1. Make certain AC power is off while making connections. 2. Quality cables make a big difference in fidelity and punch. Use high-quality, audio cables. Do not use excessively long cables. 3. Be sure plugs and terminals are securely fastened.
ENGLISH Getting Started COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT terminal (44.1/ 48/ 96kHz) Output Terminal Connection Connections Basic Operations Output from this RCA terminal is the digital output data. These signals are not affected by the master level adjustments. We recommend using an RCA cable designed for digital signals (75 ohms). (This can be purchased from an audio/video store.) MIDI output terminal This is a 5 Pin DIN connector output terminal. This is connected to a MIDI-compatible device.
ENGLISH Getting Started Connections to USB Memory or USB Cable Connecting the Power Cord Connect the included power cord to the DN-X1600, and plug it into an AC outlet. NOTE Connections Basic Operations • Be sure to insert the power plug firmly. Incomplete connection results in noise generation. Power cord (included) To household power outlet For U.S.A.
ENGLISH Getting Started Basic Operations Connections Basic Operations Basic Operations the POWER ON/OFF switch to turn the unit's 1 Press power ON. the SOURCE SEL controls to select the channels 2 Use from 1 to 4 of the sources to be used (LN1–LN4, Effector Function P1–P4, USB). Use the SEL buttons of each LINE to select CD or PHONO as the LINE input. checking the input level on the level meter, 3 While adjust the input levels using the channel LEVEL controls.
ENGLISH MONITOR (headphones output) a microphone is connected to MIC1 or MIC2, 1 When press the MIC1 or MIC2 button to set it to ON. Select the source to be monitored using the CUE 1 buttons for each channel. • While inputting audio signals, if the SIG/PK LEDs occasionally light up red and then amber, the suitable level has been reached without any distortion. Adjust the sound quality using the MIC EQ controls (HI, LOW).
ENGLISH Getting Started BeatBreaker Function Effector Function Connections Basic Operations The unit comes with an effector which is linked to the number of beats which has been set in synchronization with the number of beats per minute (BPM) of the musical composition. It also has an effect send configuration which makes it possible to send the signals from multiple input channels simultaneously to the effectors, enabling a wide range of acoustic effects. Types of effects and details of operations No.
ENGLISH Getting Started Effecter Operations Selecting the effector units and channels Connections Basic Operations With the input channels: Using the EFX SEND button, select the effect units to be used. The same effect can be selected for a multiple number of channels. With the mic input and master output: Using the EFX INS button, select the effect unit to be used. The insertion operation is initiated and just the one channel is selected.
ENGLISH Getting Started Fader Start Function • • The fader start function controls playback/pause of the CD player using the fader control on the unit by sending a fader command to the CD player. Check that the FADER terminal of this unit and CD player are connected using a 3.5mm stereo mini plug cable. Connections Basic Operations Channel Fader Start Effector Function Fader Start USB the SOURCE SEL controls, select the source 1 Using from LINE1 CD, LINE2 CD, LINE3 CD and LINE4 CD.
ENGLISH Using the SOURCE SEL controls, select the source 1 from LINE1 CD, LINE2 CD, LINE3 CD and 1 Remove the rubber cap of the front panel. the Crossfader to the far right until the screw 2 Move head becomes visible. LINE4 CD. Set the CROSSFADER ASSIGN switches (A/ 2 THRU/B) to A or B. 3 Turn on the CROSSFADER START switches. Slide the Crossfader all the way in direction 4 opposite the source you want to start. 3 Insert a screwdriver, and adjust the sliding torque.
ENGLISH Getting Started USB Settings Connections Basic Operations Press the UTILITY/–USB A/USB B button for more 1 than a second. Operation now transfers to the screen shown below. USB audio This unit features a 24-bit 96 kHz USB audio input/output sound card function which supports up to 8 channels (4 stereo systems). The sampling frequency can be set to 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz or 96 kHz using a Utility setting (factory setting: 96 kHz).
ENGLISH The following audio sources can be selected for USB audio output. The USB audio output level can be adjusted using a Utility setting. • The Utility setting screen is displayed. displayed. • The Utility setting screen is closed. q CH INPUT mode Select this mode when mixing sound using only the DN-X1600 without using the mixer functions of the DJ software. The USB audio input signals are assigned using the configuration shown below.
ENGLISH Getting Started MIDI 3 Connections Basic Operations This unit comes with USB MIDI input/output and 5-pin DIN MIDI output functions. These functions support the MIDI control functions of almost all the controls as well as the MIDI clock. • The 4 Press the UTILITY/–USB A/USB B button. Use the EFX SELECT control to select the MIDI Setting→MIDI INPUT CH or MIDI OUTPUT CH. these statuses are locked, the EQ LOCK indicator flashes. Set the MIDI channels.
ENGLISH The DVS (Digital Vinyl System) function is used when a record or CD that contains a time code is played back, and the time code signal input from the CD player is sent to the computer to be converted to a music signal before being input to the unit. • Check that the DVS software has been installed on the computer. CH. Record Player USB Cable Computer 3/4 USB IN 1/2 3/4 5/6 AUDIO Data CH2 Input CH3 Input Utility CH1 Input 7 Adjust the volume etc. for the connected line.
ENGLISH Getting Started MIDI Command List Send commands MIDI command items Connections Basic Operations CH1 CH2 Effector Function CH3 Fader Start CH4 CROSS FADER USB MASTER Utility Specifications EFFECT Troubleshooting MIC/PHONES MIDI (Page 1) EQ HIGH VR EQ MID VR EQ LOW VR FADER EFFECT SEND CUE MIDI LAYER CHANGE EQ HIGH VR EQ MID VR EQ LOW VR FADER EFFECT SEND CUE MIDI LAYER CHANGE EQ HIGH VR EQ MID VR EQ LOW VR FADER EFFECT SEND CUE MIDI LAYER CHANGE EQ HIGH VR EQ MID VR EQ LOW VR FADER E
ENGLISH items LED Level Meter -40dB ON TRG : 0x50 OFF TRG : 0x51 ON TRG : 0x50 OFF TRG : 0x51 Level Meter -40dB 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 Level Meter -30dB Level Meter -20dB Level Meter -15dB Level Meter -10dB Level Meter -7dB Level Meter -4dB Level Meter -2dB Level Meter -1dB Level Meter 0dB Level Meter 1dB Level Meter 2dB Level Meter 4dB Level Meter 7dB Level Meter 10dB Level Meter PEAK EFX SEND 0x11 CH4 ON TRG : 0x50 OFF TRG : 0x51 0x4D 0x4E 0x51
ENGLISH Getting Started Utility operations Utility settings Connections Basic Operations The following items can be set for the utility mode. 1 Audio Setting 2 System Setting 3 MIDI Setting 4 Other Setting 5 Owner Setting For details on the settings, see the preset items and data (page 23). Effector Function Fader Start USB the UTILITY/–USB A/USB B button. The 1 Press utility screen now appears. the EFFECT SELECT control, select the item, 2 Using and press the control to enter the selection.
ENGLISH Category Item 1 Master Setting 2 Mic Setting 4 Cue Setting 5 Head Phones EQ 6 EFX Send/Rtn 1 USB Assign 1 Audio Setting 9 X-Fader Setting 4 MIDI CLK 5 MIDI Page 3 MIDI Setting 6 V-LINK 5 Owner Setting 1 Preset Export 2 DN-X1600 Initialize Display only USB1/USB2,USB3/USB4, USB5/USB6,USB7/USB8,DVS -20dB to +20dB -20dB to +20dB -20dB to +20dB -20dB to +20dB -20dB to +20dB -2.0mm to +8.0mm -2.0mm to +8.0mm 1 to 5 44.
ENGLISH Getting Started Preset Export Writes the details of the settings performed in utility mode to the connected USB memory. Connections Basic Operations 1 Connect the USB memory to the unit. Utility settings, select Other Settings 2 InPresettheExport. Execute to write the Preset conditions to the 3 Press USB memory. • If an export file already exists, an overwrite confirmation screen is displayed. OK is selected, the presets are restored to the 5 When status before they were called.
ENGLISH • USB audio output Fader Start USB Power consumption: Operational temperature: Operational humidity: Storage temperature: IN: 1ch, OUT: 1ch MIDI1.0, MIDI Clock USB B OUT: 1ch MIDI1.0, MIDI Clock 5pin DIN PPM 16-point LEDs from –40 to +10 dB, peak display PPM 16-point LEDs from –40 to +10 dB, peak display 60 mm Slim Type fader 45 mm FLEX Fader (Fader Torque Adjustable) 320(W) x 357(D) x 91(H) mm (12”5/8 (W) x 14”1/16 (D) x 3”5/8 (H)) 6.2 Kg (13.7 lbs) AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A.
ENGLISH Getting Started Block Diagram Connections Basic Operations 75$ %7' +0 Effector Function Fader Start USB Utility 2 Specifications Troubleshooting 75$ %7' +0 26
ENGLISH Getting Started Troubleshooting If the unit fails to operate properly, check out the remedial action in the table below according to the symptoms present, and see if this fixes the problem. Types of trouble which are not described in the table below may indicate trouble in the unit itself so consult with your dealer from whom you purchased the unit. If your dealer does not know what action to take, contact one of our customer service centers or your nearest repair service center.