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MANUAL
ENGLISH
Core Kontrol D2
V.1
Ordercode: D1261
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

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  • Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH Core Kontrol D2 Ordercode: D1261 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Core Kontrol D2 Table of contents Warning ....................................2 Unpacking Instructions ............................. 2 Safety Instructions ..............................2 Operating Determinations ............................3 Return Procedure ..............................4 Claims ..................................4 Description of the device ..............................5 Overview ..................................5 Deck A/B ..................................6 Mixer .....................................

  • Page 3: Warning

    Core Kontrol D2 Warning Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.

  • Page 4: Operating Determinations

    Core Kontrol D2 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.

  • Page 5: Return Procedure

    Core Kontrol D2 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.

  • Page 6: Description Of The Device

    Core Kontrol D2 Description of the device Features The Kontrol D2 is a DAP audio Core series Midi controller with a built-in 4 channel soundcard. • Pro quality jogwheel • Needle drop control • Seamless loop control • Smart loop buttons •...

  • Page 7: Deck A/B

    Core Kontrol D2 Deck A/B Fig. 02 Cue 1 button Needle drop sensor Cue 2 button Pitch button Cue 3 button Pitch range indicator Shift button Key lock button Smart loop 2 button Pitch control fader Reverse button Sample /rec button...

  • Page 8: Mixer

    Core Kontrol D2 Mixer Fig. 03 Track select encoder Load B button Load A button Back button Channel 1 gain control Channel 2 gain control Channel 1 high control + kill LED Channel 2 high control + kill LED Channel 1 mid control + kill LED...

  • Page 9: Frontside

    Core Kontrol D2 Frontside Fig. 04 53) Mic input jack (6,3 mm) 55) Headphones volume control 54) Mic volume control 56) Headphones output jack (6,3 mm) Backside Fig. 05 57) DC In 5V 500mA 60) RCA/XLR select switch 58) USB B connector...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions

    Core Kontrol D2 Names and Functions Below is a description of the functions of the controls. Deck Functions 01) Cue 1 Button The Kontrol D2 allows you to store up to three hot cue points per deck. See pages 13/14: ”7. Setting a hot cue point in pause mode”...
  • Page 11 Core Kontrol D2 17) Needle drop sensor The needle sensor gives you a graphic visualization of the playing time of a current song. Touching the sensor has the same effect as lifting up the pickup arm of a conventional turntable and lowering it somewhere else on the record.

  • Page 12: Mixer Functions

    Core Kontrol D2 Mixer Functions 33) Track select encoder Depending on the browser panel (see page 22) you are in, you can use the encoder to select a certain track or folder. Confirm your choice by pressing the encoder. 34) Load A button Pushing this button loads the selected track in deck A and activates the cue function for channel 1.

  • Page 13: Front Functions

    57) DC In 5V 500mA In case your PC/ laptop/ Mac’s USB port cannot provide sufficient power for the Kontrol D2, we suggest powering the Kontrol D2 with the optional Core Kontrol D2 power adapter (D1262). 58) USB B Connector To connect your Kontrol D2 to a PC/ laptop/ Mac.

  • Page 14: Operations

    Core Kontrol D2 Operations Selecting Folders • Make sure you’re in the file system/ folder structure panel (see page 22). Push the back (44) button to return to the file system/ folder structure panel if you are in the file/ search results panel. Turn the track select (33) encoder to browse the folders.

  • Page 15: Setting A Hot Cue Point In Play Mode

    Core Kontrol D2 Setting a hot cue point in play mode • While in play mode, push the desired hot cue (cue 1 (01)/ cue 2 (02)/ cue 3 (03)) button. • The hot cue point is stored while playback resumes.

  • Page 16: Loop Play

    Core Kontrol D2 02) Use the pitch bend buttons to change the BPM temporarily. • The BPM increases or decreases respectively while the pushing the pitch bend + (24) or pitch bend – (25) button. • The BPM increase depends on how long the button is held. If you hold the button for about 5 seconds, the BPM will go to + 20% for pitch bend + (24) or - 20% for pitch bend –...

  • Page 17: Software Installation

    Core Kontrol D2 Software Installation System requirements: Minimum system requirements:  Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ XP  1024x768 resolution  DirectX compatible soundcard  512MB RAM  50MB free on the hard drive Recomended system requirements:  Intel® Core™ 2 or AMD Athlon™ X2 ...

  • Page 18: Running The Setup Program

    Core Kontrol D2 Installation procedure:  Be sure to turn off the power supply to all equipment.  Please connect the Kontrol D2 and your computer with a USB cable. Set the power switch on the Kontrol D2 in USB position.
  • Page 19 Core Kontrol D2 03) Now the readme file as shown below will pop up. After reading, press the Next button. 04) The Start Installation screen will pop up. Ordercode: D1261...
  • Page 20 Core Kontrol D2 Press the Next button. During installation, you will see the screen as shown below. If the installation is finished, the screen as shown below will pop up. Press the Finish button to complete the installation. Ordercode: D1261...

  • Page 21: Running The Virtual Dj-Software For The First Time

    Core Kontrol D2 Running the Virtual DJ-software for the first time 01) Double click the Virtual DJ icon on the desk top. A pop up screen, asking you to enter your serial number, will pop up. 02) Double click the Virtual DJ icon on the desk top. A pop up screen, asking you to enter your serial number, will pop up.
  • Page 22 Core Kontrol D2 In the Sound Setup tab you can optimize the soundcard settings. We suggest using the settings below which give you access to all the outputs on your Kontrol D2. Other configurations can limit your outputs. On the right side of the soundcard menu there are two drop down menus allowing you to choose from two soundcards.

  • Page 23: Interface Zones

    Core Kontrol D2 Interface zones Before beginning to use Virtual DJ, familiarize yourself with the controls and zones of the software. Upon opening the application, an 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.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    03) If all of the above appears to be O.K., plug the unit in again. 04) If you are unable to determine the cause of the problem, do not open the Core Kontrol D2, as this may damage the unit and the warranty will become void.

  • Page 25: Product Specification

    Core Kontrol D2 Product Specification Decks: Soundcard: 4.1, 24 bit, 96 kHz, 4 out, 1 in Mic input Input impendance: 600 Ω Full scale level @ 1 kHz: 50 mV SNR (weighted): -75 dB THD + N @ 1 kHz: 0,75 % Frequency response ±...
  • Page 26 Core Kontrol D2 Ordercode: D1261...

  • Page 27: Appendix 1: Midi Implementation

    Core Kontrol D2 Appendix 1: Midi Implementation Midi Implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic channel Default Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note number (16) (16) True voice Velocity Note ON = off, 7F = on (16) (16) Note OFF After touch...
  • Page 28 Core Kontrol D2 *1: Note numbers Note Note number Function number Function push mid encoder channel A (kill) smartloop 8 button channel B push effect volume channel A (select) reloop button channel B push effect volume channel B (select) x 2 channel B...
  • Page 29 Core Kontrol D2 *2: Control change numbers Control change number Function Note parameter 1 adjust channel A 01/7F CW/CCW parameter 2 adjust channel A 01/7F CW/CCW parameter 1 adjust channel B 01/7F CW/CCW parameter 2 adjust channel B 01/7F CW/CCW...

  • Page 30: Notes

    Core Kontrol D2 Notes Ordercode: D1261...
  • Page 31 Core Kontrol D2 Ordercode: D1261...
  • Page 32 ©2015 DAP Audio...

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