Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes: • DAP Core Kontrol D1 • USB cable (1,75 m) •...
Core Kontrol D1 IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the system. Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. • Never leave any cables lying around.
Core Kontrol D1 Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility.
Core Kontrol D1 Description of the device Features The DAP audio Core series Kontrol D1 is a 2 Channel Midi controller. • Large 134mm jog-wheels with adjustable touch sensitivity • 2 Deck controller for any kind of DJ software •...
Core Kontrol D1 Deck A/B Fig. 02 Reverse button/pitch bend - Parameter 2/key control Hot cue/sample 2 button FX select encoder Hot cue/sample 1 button Samples button Pitch control fader Hot cue/sample 3 button x½/shift button Hot cue/sample 4 button...
Core Kontrol D1 Mixer Fig. 03 Channel gain control Channel fader Channel hi/s1 control Cross fader Channel mid/s2 control Master control Channel low/s3 control Headphones control Filter/s4 control Mix control Load A/back button Track encoder Cue button Load B/view button...
Core Kontrol D1 Frontside Fig. 04 Mic input jack (6,3 mm) Mic volume control Headphones output jack (6,3 mm) Backside Fig. 05 USB B connector Master balanced TRS jack out L/R Master RCA out L/R Touch sensitivity trimmer A/B Installation Remove all packing materials from the Kontrol D1.
Core Kontrol D1 Names and Functions Below is a description of the functions of the controls. Deck Functions 01) Reverse button/pitch bend - This button toggles reverse mode on or off. Reverse mode will play music in reverse and the track time will also count backwards.
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Core Kontrol D1 12) Parameter 2/key control The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Note, that not all the effects require two parameter controls. While holding the shift (29) button, this control allows you to change the key of the song while the tempo remains unchanged.
Core Kontrol D1 Mixer Functions 22) Channel gain The gain control allows you to adjust the input sensitivity for a channel and thus optimally match the incoming signals to the mixer’s internal operation level. 23) Hi/s1 control Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone for each channel by using the hi, mid and low controls.
Core Kontrol D1 Front Functions 37) Microphone input ¼” jack unbalanced microphone input. This input will not work with balanced jacks. 38) Microphone volume control Use to adjust the volume of the microphone channel. 39) Headphones output You can connect a pair of headphones, with a minimum impedance of 32 Ohm, to this stereo TRS ¼”jack.
Core Kontrol D1 Operations Selecting Folders Make sure you are in the file system/ folder structure panel (see page 22). Hold the shift (29) button • and push the load A/back (27) button to return to the file system/ folder structure panel if you are in the file/ search results panel.
Core Kontrol D1 Setting a hot cue point in pause mode Push the play/smart play (21) button to stop playback. • • The play indicator flashes when the pause mode is set. Turn the jogwheel (07) to go to the desired Cue point.
Core Kontrol D1 Loop play Push the in/beat loop (06) button to set the loop start point, the button will start blinking. • Push the out/reloop (18) button to set the loop end point. After the end point is set, playback will •...
Core Kontrol D1 Software Installation System requirements: Minimum system requirements: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ XP • 1280x1024 resolution • DirectX compatible soundcard • 512MB RAM • 50MB free on the hard drive • Recommended system requirements: Intel® Core™ 2 or AMD Athlon™ X2 •...
Core Kontrol D1 Installation procedure: Be sure to turn off the power supply to all equipment. • Use a USB cable to connect the Core Kontrol D1and your computer. • Turn on your computer and then your amplifier/ active speakers.
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Core Kontrol D1 03) The Setup screen will pop up. Click the Typical button. 04) The Installation screen will pop up. Click the Install button. 05) If the installation is finished the screen below will pop up. Press the finish button to complete your installation.
Core Kontrol D1 Running the Virtual DJ-software for the first time 01) Double click the Virtual DJ icon on the desktop. A pop up screen asking you to enter your serial number will pop up. 02) Enter the serial number you received with your purchase (sticker on inside CD-cover flap) and click the OK button.
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When setup correctly, press the Apply button and then press the OK button. Make sure the Core Kontrol D1 is connected with your computer’s USB port and is switched on before setting up your soundcards, otherwise you won’t be able to access your Kontrol D4i’s built in soundcards.
Core Kontrol D1 Interface zones Before beginning to use Virtual DJ, familiarize yourself with the controls and zones of the software. Upon opening of the application, the interface is displayed. Interfaces called “skins” feature different configurations, layouts and functionality of the software. Let us begin with selecting the Internal Mixer interface to become familiar with the most important features of the software.
Core Kontrol D1 Browser panels 01) File System/Folder Structure 02) File/Search Results For more information on the Virtual DJ software, we suggest checking the Support Section . Here you can find manuals, forums etc. http://www.virtualdj.com/ Sampler panels Effects panels Record panels...
Core Kontrol D1 Maintenance The DAP Audio Core Kontrol D1 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Core Kontrol D1 Appendix 1: Midi Implementation Date: 12-03-2013 DAP Audio MIDI Implementation Chart Model: Kontrol D1 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel Default 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note number (16) (16) True voice...
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Core Kontrol D1 *1: Note numbers Deck 1: MIDI Channel 1 Deck 2: MIDI Channel 2 Note number Function scratch samples reverse bleep X1/2 shift X2 shift pitch keylock sync play FX select encoder (push) deck switch touchwheel (touch) Mixer:...
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Core Kontrol D1 Deck 1: MIDI Channel 1 Deck 2: MIDI Channel 2 Control change number Function Jogwheel FX parameter 1 FX parameter 2 Mixer: MIDI Channel 1 Control change number Function ch. 1 gain ch. 1 hi ch. 1 mid ch.
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