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  • Page 1 User Guide English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................4 Box Contents ........................4 Support ..........................4 Product Registration ......................4 Setup ......................5 Devices & File Analysis ................... 6 Configuration…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Features ....................... 7 Top Panel ........................ 7 Front Panel ......................11 Rear Panel ......................11 Operation ....................
  • Page 3 Performing ......................15 Loading Tracks ........................ 15 Searching & Filtering Tracks .................... 16 Editing Crates and Playlists ....................17 Playback & Cueing ......................17 Looping & Beat-Jumping ....................18 Syncing & Pitch Adjustment ..................... 18 Pad Modes ........................19 Hot Cue Mode ............................19 Loop Mode ............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PRIME GO. At Denon DJ, we know how serious music is to you. That’s why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it can be. We’re honored and excited to play a part in your musical &...

  • Page 5: Setup

    Items not listed under the Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately. Important: Occasionally, we may update PRIME GO’s firmware to add exciting new features and improvements. Visit denondj.com to check for available firmware updates, especially after you update your software (firmware updates may address new software features).

  • Page 6: Devices & File Analysis

    Devices & File Analysis PRIME GO can play music files from USB drives, SD cards, or other connected PRIME GO units. Make sure you are using only the supported file systems (for USB drives or SD cards) and file formats (for music files) listed below.

  • Page 7: Features

    11 12 11 12 1. Touchscreen: This full-color, multi-touch display shows information relevant to PRIME GO's current operation. Touch the touchscreen (and use the hardware controls) to control the PRIME GO interface. See Operation > Touchscreen Overview for more information.
  • Page 8 8. Shift: Press and hold this button to access secondary functions of other controls. 9. Master Level Meters: These LEDs display the audio signal level of the master mix (sent out of the Master Outputs). 10. Sweep FX: Turn this knob to control the active Sweep FX A or FX B. Available selections are Filter and Wash Out.
  • Page 9 22. Sync: Press this button to activate sync. When Key Lock is activated, the track’s key will remain the same even if you adjust its speed. Key Sync: When a track is playing back, press and hold this button to activate key sync to that track.
  • Page 10 31 32 33 40 41 29. Battery Charging Indicator: This LED is solid green while charging. When charging is complete, the LED will turn off. 30. FX On: Press this button to enable or disable the selected effect. Hold Shift and press FX On to show or hide the FX bar. 31.

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Power Input: Use the included power adapter to power the unit or charge the internal lithium-ion battery. Power Button: Press this button to power PRIME GO on. Power on PRIME GO only after you have connected all of your input devices and before you power on your amplifiers and loudspeakers.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Touchscreen Overview Performance View Track Overview & Waveform Toolbar Track Overviews Beat Points Playhead Hot Cue Point Sync Track Waveforms Tempo Time Remaining/ Elapsed Track Progress Swipe left or right on the track overview to scan through the track while the track is paused. Note: You can use this feature this during playback if Needle Lock is off.

  • Page 13: Central Library Preview

    Central Library Preview Swipe Left to Swipe Right to Load to Right Load to Left Deck Deck Tap and Drag to Quickly Scroll Tap to Open Tap to Library View Search Swipe up or down to browse tracks. Tap and drag the scroll bar to quickly browse through tracks. Swipe right to load a track to the right deck.

  • Page 14: Library View

    Use the six icons on the left side to navigate while in Library View: • Source: If you have more than one source device connected to PRIME GO, tap this icon to cycle between your connected sources or integrated services.

  • Page 15: Performing

    Performing Loading Tracks To load a track to a deck, do any of the following: Swipe Right or Left to Load • In the Central Library Preview, swipe the track to the left or right to load the track to the deck on that side. •...

  • Page 16: Searching & Filtering Tracks

    Searching & Filtering Tracks To search, tap the Search field and use the keyboard that Tap to Select Search Criteria appears in the display. The search results can be based on the following criteria: title, artist, album, length, key, Tap to Search comment, BPM, genre, label, year, date added or filename.

  • Page 17: Editing Crates And Playlists

    Editing Crates and Playlists Tap the edit button at the top of the display while viewing the Tap to Enable Tap to Select crates or playlist screen. While editing is active, you can do Editing Tracks any of the following: •...

  • Page 18: Looping & Beat-Jumping

    Looping & Beat-Jumping To create and activate an auto loop, press the Auto Loop knob. To set the auto loop length, turn the Auto Loop knob to select the number of beats: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64.

  • Page 19: Pad Modes

    Pad Modes The performance pads on each deck have different functions in each pad mode. To enter each pad mode, press the corresponding button: Hot Cue, Loop, or Roll. Hot Cue Mode In Hot Cue Mode, you can use each pad to jump to an assigned hot cue point. Tip: You can use the Engine Prime software to set, name, and assign colors to your hot cue points.

  • Page 20: Menu

    Press and hold the View button to open the Menu. Here, you can access the following pages. Click the links below to jump to that part of the guide: • Utility: This screen is used to edit the settings of the PRIME GO hardware. • Preferences: This screen...
  • Page 21 • Reset all settings to default: Press Reset to restore the default factory settings for your device. Update Use this option to restart PRIME GO in Update Mode, which enables you to update its firmware. Follow the firmware update instructions included with the firmware update package you downloaded.

  • Page 22: Preferences

    -8%, the track time will increase so it is 8% longer. • Track End Warning: This setting determines how long before the end of a track PRIME GO will warn you that it is...

  • Page 23: Source

    • Deck 1/Deck 2: This setting allows you to select the color for each Deck. Source The Source menu allows you to select a connected media device for use with PRIME GO. All connected media sources will be shown on the display. Tap the device name to select it as your media source. The currently selected source device, if any, will show Source next to its name.

  • Page 24: Record

    Recorded files will be saved in a folder called Sessions on your media device. You can access these recordings from your PRIME GO under the Files section of the Library. Tap the back arrow (<) to move back a page or return to the previous page.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    Appendix FX Parameters Echo Parameter Value Range Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, This effect adds echoes of the original signal. Feedback 0–100 Wet/Dry 0–100 Delay Parameter Value Range Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, This effect adds repeated instances of the original signal that decay over time.
  • Page 26 Phaser Parameter Value Range Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, This effect adds a copy of the original signal with its phase shifted slightly to create a subtle, modulatory effect. Wet/Dry 0–100 Crush Parameter Value Range 0–100...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 1 dB Dynamic Range > 109 dB (A-weighted) Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 92 dB (A-weighted) Headroom > 15 dB > 20 dB Outputs > 15 dB Channel Separation < -88 dB (1 kHz, unity) T.H.D.

  • Page 28: Trademarks & Licenses

    Trademarks & Licenses Denon is a trademark of D&M Holdings Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Denon DJ products are produced by inMusic Brands, Inc. Kensington and the K & Lock logo are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands.
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