Denon DN-X1500 5

2INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON DN-X1500 DJ MIXER.

DENON proudly presents this advanced DJ MIXER to audiophiles and music lovers as a further proof of DENON’s non-compromising pursuit of the ultimate in sound quality. The high quality performance and easy operation are certain to provide you with many hours of outstanding listening pleasure.

– TABLE OF CONTENTS –

z MAIN FEATURES ...............................................	5	n FADER START ..................................................	10
x INSTALLATION ...................................................	5	m EFFECTOR........................................................	11
c PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ................	5 ~ 7	, SAMPLER.........................................................	12
v CONNECTIONS ..................................................	8	. PFL (Pre Fader Level) .......................................	12
b SPECIFICATIONS................................................	9	⁄0PRESET ............................................................	13

12.PFL (Pre Fader Level)

This feature provides a means to adjust the input level gain of each channel to avoid over loading. By making this adjustment in advance will insure a smooth transition between cross fades or channel fades.

13.Preset functions

It is possible to customise the machine to your preference by saving your favourite setting to internal memory. For items found in the presets, please see page 13.

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2INSTALLATION

When the DN-X1500 is installed inside a coffin or DJ booth, separate it from the foam (sponge), walls or other equipment to improve heat radiation.

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2 ACCESSORIES
Please check to make sure the following items
	qOperating instructions.......................................	1
are included with the main unit in the carton:

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1MAIN FEATURES

1.Matrix input assignment

8 input sources is freely assignable to each channels.

2.Penny & Giles Crossfader

Smooth and reliable mixing is excelled by Penny & Giles Crossfader.

3.Sampler

On-board digital Sampler can record up to 8 seconds CD quality sound. You can seamlessly Loop this Sampler or play it backwards (REVERSE). The pitch and output level of Sampler can be adjusted independently.

4.Internal Effector

Various sound effects can be performed. (DELAY,

ECHO, PAN, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, KEY)

5.Auto BPM counter, BPM Lock, TAP and Manual BPM input

In addition to an Auto BPM counter and Tap function, the DN-X1500 is also equipped with the temporarily Lock function of the Auto BPM counter and the Manual BPM input function.

6.Channel Fader and Crossfader Start

The CD player can be started or stopped simply by increasing or decreasing the level of the Ch. Fader or by using the Crossfader left to right or right to left. (This function can only be used when the DENON CD players DN-S3000, DN-S5000, DN- D6000 or etc. is connected to the DN-X1500.)

7.Digital output

The DN-X1500 allows you to record directly to CD- R, MiniDisc or a hard disk device through it’s exclusive coaxial digital output.

The digital output maintains a constant 44.1 kHz signal.

8.Enhanced SEND/RETURN terminals

8 LINE, 3 PHONO, 2 Microphone systems, 2 MASTER outputs, BOOTH output and REC output are provided independently. Effect SEND/RETURN terminals are also provided for a external effects processor.

9.3-Band equalizer/gain

LOW, MID, HI and GAIN controls are available on every input channel.

10.Crossfader Contour

This feature allows adjusting the “shape” of the Crossfader response from a gentle curve for smooth, long running fades, to the steep pitch required for top performance cut and scratch effects.

11.Mic Post

This feature will pass the Mic signal into the BOOTH, REC output and DIGITAL output signal path.

In the OFF mode, the Mic signal will not be routed through the above outputs.

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3PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (Refer to page 3.)

(1)Top panel

	q Power operation switch (POWER)	y SAMPLER ASSIGN switch
	• The power turns on when the button is	• Use this to select the source for Sampler
	switched from the off position (£) to the on	recording.
	position (¢).	u SAMPLER MODE knob
	• The power turns off when the button is	u SAMPLER MODE knob
	switched from the on position (¢) to the off	• Use this to set the Sampler playback mode or
	position (£).	edit the Sampler.
	w MASTER BALANCE control	• Push this knob during the Sampler playback or
	w MASTER BALANCE control	recording, the Sampler playback or recording is
	• Adjusts the L/R balance of the MASTER output.	stopped.
	e MASTER LEVEL control	i SAMPLER A button
	• Adjusts the level of the MASTER outputs.	• Push this button, the Sampler recording or
	r BOOTH ASSIGN switch	playback starts.
	r BOOTH ASSIGN switch	o SAMPLER B button
	• Selects the source of the BOOTH output.	o SAMPLER B button
	t BOOTH LEVEL control	• Use this to set the Sampler B point.
	t BOOTH LEVEL control
	• Adjusts the level of the BOOTH output.