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Core Kontrol D1
ORDERCODE D1265
Highlite International B.V.
Vestastraat 2
6468 EX Kerkrade
The Netherlands

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  • Page 1 Core Kontrol D1 ORDERCODE D1265 Highlite International B.V. Vestastraat 2 6468 EX Kerkrade The Netherlands...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from DAP Audio. The DAP Audio Core Kontrol D1 brings excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on DAP Audio, for more excellent audio products. We design and manufacture professional audio equipment for the entertainment industry.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DAP Audio DAP Audio Core Kontrol D1 Product Guide ™ Warning ........................................3 Safety Instructions..................................... 3 Operating Determinations ................................4 Return Procedure ..................................... 5 Claims ......................................... 5 Description ......................................6 Overview......................................6 Deck 1/2 ......................................7 Mixer ........................................8 Frontside ......................................9 Backside ......................................
  • Page 4: Dap Audio Core Kontrol D1

    Warning FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! 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 5: Operating Determinations

     Do not drive the inputs with a signal level bigger, than required to drive the equipment to full output.  Only use system indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.  Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases. ...
  • Page 6: Return Procedure

    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. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
  • Page 7: Description

    Description 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 • Balanced master output • Microphone input •...
  • Page 8: Deck 1/2

    Deck 1/2 ig. 2 1. Reverse button/pitch bend - 12. Parameter 2/key control Hotcue/sample 2 button 13. FX select encoder Hotcue/sample 1 button Samples button 4. Pitch control fader Hotcue/sample 3 button x½/shift button Hotcue/sample 4 button 6. Loop in/beat loop button x2/shift button...
  • Page 9: Mixer

    Mixer Fig. 3 22. Channel gain control 30. Channel fader 23. Channel hi/s1 control 31. Crossfader 24. Channel mid/s2 control 32. Master control 25. Channel low/s3 control 33. Headphones control Filter/s4 control 34. Mix control 27. Load A/back button 35. Track encoder 28.
  • Page 10: Frontside

    Frontside Fig. 4 37. Mic input jack 38. Mic volume control 39. Headphone output jack Backside Fig. 5 40. USB connector 41. Master TRS jack out L/R 42. Master RCA out L/R 43. Touch sensitivity trimmer A/B Installation Remove all packing materials from the Kontrol D1. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Connect all cables.
  • Page 11: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions Below is a description of the functions of the controls. Deck Functions 1. 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.
  • Page 12: Mixer Functions

    11. Parameter 1control The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Note that not all effects require two parameter controls. 12. Parameter 2/key control The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Note that not all effects require two parameter controls.
  • Page 13: Front Functions

    Hi/s1 control Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone for each channel by using the hi, mid and low controls. In sampler mode: While holding the shift (29) button, this control allows you to adjust the volume level for sample 1/5. Mid/s2 control Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone for each channel by using the hi, mid and low controls.
  • Page 14: Back Functions

    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. The jack should be wired as tip=left, ring=right and sleeve=ground Back Functions 40.
  • Page 15: Setting A Hot Cue Point In Pause Mode

    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 (9) to go to the desired Cue point. •...
  • Page 16: Loop Play

    Loop play • Push the in/beat loop (7) button to set the loop start point the button will start blinking. • Push the out/reloop (26) button to set the loop end point. After the end point is set, the playback will enter the loop play from start point to end point repeatedly.
  • Page 17: Software Installation

    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 ...
  • Page 18: Running The Setup Program

    Installation procedure:  Be sure to turn off the power supply to all equipment as well as the computer.  Use an USB cable to connect the Core Kontrol D1and your computer.  Turn on your computer and then your amplifier/ active speakers. ...
  • Page 19 4. The Setup screen will pop up. Click the Typical button. 5. The Installation screen will pop up. Click the Install button. 6. If the installation is finished the screen below will pop up. Press the finish button to complete your installation.
  • Page 20: Running The Virtual Dj-Software For The First Time

    Running the Virtual DJ-software for the first time 1. Double click the Virtual DJ icon on the desktop. A pop up screen asking you to enter your serial number will pop up. 2. Double click the Virtual DJ icon on the desktop. A pop up screen asking you to enter your serial number will pop up.
  • Page 21 To the right of the soundcard menu are two drop down menus to choose respectively the first and the second soundcard. In the example shown, the first two channels of the Kontrol D4i’s internal soundcard are routed to the master outputs and second two channels are routed to the headphones output. When setup correctly, press the apply button and then press the OK button.
  • Page 22: Interface Zones

    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’s begin by selecting Internal Mixer interface to become familiar with the most important features of the software.
  • Page 23: Browser Panels

    Browser panels 1. File System/Folder Structure 2. File/Search Results For more information on the Virtual DJ software, we suggest checking the Support Section on http://www.virtualdj.com/ . Here you can find manuals, forums etc. Sampler panels Gives you access to more sample parameters. For more information on the Virtual DJ software, we suggest checking the Support Section on http://www.virtualdj.com/ .
  • Page 24: Record Panels

    Record panels Gives you access to a recorder. For more information on the Virtual DJ software, we suggest checking the Support Section on http://www.virtualdj.com/ . Here you can find manuals, forums etc. Maintenance The DAP Audio Core Kontrol D1 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean.
  • Page 25: Product Specification

    Product Specification Channels: Decks: Controllers: Inputs: 1 x Microphone, 6,3mm Jack Soundcard: 4 In/ 4Out Sampling Frequency: 44,1 KHz Audio Resolution : 16 bit Output level: 1,2V ±0,2V THD+N: < 0,08% S/N:> 70dB Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz Crosstalk: > 80dB Outputs: 1 x Master unbalanced, RCA...
  • Page 26: Appendix 1: Midi Implementation

    DAP Audio Date: 25-09-2012 Model: Kontrol D1 MIDI Implementation Chart function Transmitted Recognized Remarks basic channel Default 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Changed Mode Default Messages Altered Note number (16) (16) True voice Velocity Note ON = off, 7F = on (16) (16) Note OFF...
  • Page 27 *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: MIDI Channel 5 note number function load A...
  • Page 28 *2: control change numbers 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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