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3PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

z Main features .....................................................

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n Track mark ..........................................................

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x Installation ..........................................................

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m PFL (Pre Fader Level) .........................................

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c Part names and functions ..............................

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, Replacing the crossfader....................................

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v Connections........................................................

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. Specifications .....................................................

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b Fader start ..........................................................

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ACCESSORIES

Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton:

.......................................q Operating instructions

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.....w Connection cords (3.5 mm stereo mini cord)

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(1) Front Panel

qMAIN MIC EQ controls

Contour the frequency response of the Main Mic input -12 dB to +12 dB.

HI

Adjusts high-tone Main Mic sound -12 dB to +12 dB.

At the center position, sound is flat.

MID

Adjusts mid-tone Main Mic sound -12 dB to +12 dB.

At the center position, sound is flat.

LOW

oSource input select switch

Selects either a Phono/Line or Line input for the source.

!0 TRACK MARK button

The track number is switched when this button is pressed during recording onto a digital recorder using the digital outputs.

!1 Source input fader (Ch. fader)

• Controls the level of the selected Input.

!2 BOOTH/ZONE level control

• Adjusts the level of the Booth/Zone outputs.

1MAIN FEATURES

CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased the DENON DN-X400 DJ mixer from DENON.

1.CH. 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 cross fader left to right or right to left. (This function can only be used when the DENON CD players DN-1800F, DN-2100F or DN- 2600F is connected to the DN-X400.)

2.Digital outputs

The DN-X400 allows you to record directly to CD-R, MiniDisc or a hard disk device through it’s exclusive coaxial and optical digital outputs.

The digital outputs maintains a constant 16 bit / 44.1 kHz signal.

3.Track mark

Track numbers can be added at any position during recording onto a digital recorder using the DN- X400’s digital outputs.

4.Enhanced input/output terminals (Analog)

8 Line, 2 Phono, 2 microphone systems, 2 Main outputs, Booth/Zone output, Sub woofer output and Rec output are provided independently. Effect in/out terminals are also provided for a external effects processor.

5.3-Band equalizer/Gain

Bass, Mid, Treble and Gain controls are available on every input channel.

6.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.

7.Mic post

This feature will pass the Main Mic signal into the Booth/Zone, Rec output and Digital output signal path.

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

8.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 transistion between cross fades or channel fades.

Adjusts low-tone Main Mic sound -12 dB to +12 dB.

At the center position, sound is flat.

wMAIN MIC level control

• Adjusts the level of the Main Mic input.

eMAIN MIC ON/OFF button

Puts the Main Mic signal into the Main outputs signal path.

When the button is pressed, the Main Mic is on and the adjacent orange indicator lights.

rMIC POST ON/OFF button

Puts the Main Mic signal into the Booth/Zone, Rec and Digital out signal path.

When the button is pressed, the adjacent green indicator lights.

tAUX MIC level control

• Adjusts the level of the Aux Mic input.

yAUX MIC ON/OFF button

Puts the Aux Mic signal into the mixer signal path.

When the button is pressed, the Aux Mic is on and the adjacent orange indicator lights.

uSource EQ controls

Contour the frequency response of the selected inputs.

HI

Adjusts the high-tone sound -26 dB to +10 dB. At the center position, sound is flat.

MID

Adjusts the mid-tone sound -26 dB to +10 dB. At the center position, sound is flat.

LOW

!3 BOOTH/ZONE METER button

When this button is pressed down and held, the meter indicates the stereo level in the LEFT and RIGHT meter output. The adjacent green indicator lights.

!4 MASTER LEVEL fader

Adjusts the level of the Main outputs. Signals from the channels selected with the Assign switches will be output using the Source input fader (Ch. fader) and the Crossfader, while signals from other channels will be outputs using the Source input fader (Ch. fader).

!5 Peak dB CUE/PROGRAM meter

Displays the output level following Master Level adjustment, the peak level is held for 1 second.

Display range : -20 dB to +8 dB.

Can switch between two display mode. See below @0.

!6 EFFECT LOOP MAIN button

Routes the Main signal through the external processor attached to the EFFECT connectors on the rear.

When the button is pressed in, the adjacent orange indicator lights. (When the processor isn't attached,indicator blinks.)

!7 EFFECT LOOP MIC button

• Routes the Main Mic signal through the

external processor attached to the EFFECT

connectors on the rear.

• When the button is pressed in, the adjacent

orange indicator lights. (When the processor

2INSTALLATION

When the DN-X400 is mounted inside a coffin or DJ booth, we recommend leaving a 3 cm blank space above the mixer if possible.

Min. 3 cm

DN-X400

 

 

 

MASTER

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EFFECT

 

 

 

LOOP

MAIN MIC

 

 

BOOTH

 

 

 

/ZONE

DIGITAL OUT

AUX MIC

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B

PHONES

X400-DN

Adjusts the low-tone sound -26 dB to +10 dB. At the center position, sound is flat.

NOTE:

Clipping may occur if adjustments are set to harsh.

iGAIN level control

Adjusts the level of the selected input -to +10 dB.

isn't attached,indicator blinks.)

NOTE:

When the Effect Loop Main and Mic are on,

the signal of Mic is output to all the outputs

regardless of setting the Main Mic and the

Post Mic.

!8 HEADPHONE output jack

• Accepts 1/4” stereo headphone plugs.

!9 HEADPHONE level control

• Adjusts the volume for the headphones.

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