1 – Starting out with your DP-02/DP-02CF

0MASTER fader

Adjusts the stereo signal level output from the LINE OUTPUT (L,R), PHONES, or DIGITAL OUT. Also, this fader adjusts the recording level when performing a track bounce or mix down.

qEFFECT RETURN control

On the DP-02, this knob adjusts the level of the inter- nal effect return signals, or the external effect return signals. (See “Block diagram” in the chapter 3 “specifi- cations” on page 57.)

On the DP-02CF, this knob adjusts the level of the return signals from the RETURN (L,R) jacks.

wREVERB key and ON/OFF key (DP-02 only)

The REVERB key brings up the REVERBscreen to adjust the internal reverb settings.

The ON/OFF key is used with the SHIFT key to turn the reverb on or off. When on, the indicator lights up. (See “Reverb” in chapter 4 “DP-02 Appendix” on page 62)

eEQ HIGH controls

Adjusts the level of the high frequencies for each track.

rEQ LOW controls

Adjusts the level of the low frequencies for each track.

tFREQ key

This key brings up the EQ FREQUENCYscreen to adjust the high and low frequencies (see “EQ settings on page 31).

yEFFECT SEND controls

Adjust the level of each track’s signal sent to the SEND jack.

On the DP-02, these controls also adjust the level of each track sent to the internal reverb effects.

uPAN controls

Adjust the panning of the stereo mixed signal on each track.

iREC keys

Press the REC key alone to put the track in recording standby mode (only two tracks can be in recording standby mode at a time), and the key flashes. Pressing the key again cancels recording standby mode (see “Recording” on page 24).

When used with the ASSIGN keys, the REC keys also assign the input A or B to the tracks selected (1). (See “Assigning inputs” on page 23).

oMUTE keys

These keys are used with the SHIFT key, and mute the signal on each track when the signals are output. The indicator on the left of the keys lights up (see “Mixdown” on page 27).

pTRACK faders

Adjusts the play back level of each track.

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