Denon DN-HS5500 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 PROFESSIONAL MEDIA PLAYER & CONTROLLER DN-HS5500 Owner’s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’Utilisateur Manuale delle istruzioni Manual del usuario Bruksanvisning 取扱説明書...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
2. Do not open the rear cover In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER. 3. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the system. - Page 3 TOP PANEL DIAGRAM / ÜBERSICHT AUF DER SCHALTTAFEL OBEN / SCHEMA DU PANNEAU SUPERIEUR / ILLUSTRAZIONE PANNELLO SUPERIORE / DIAGRAMA DEL PANEL SUPERIOR / ÖVERSIKT ÖVER TOPPANELEN / トップパネル / 19 20 21 22 23 24 DECK1/2 NEXT FILE HOT LIST OMIT MIRROR MEMO...
- Page 4 NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / OBSERVERA • Keep the apparatus free from moisture, water, and dust. • Halten Sie das Gerät von Feuchtigkeit, Wasser •...
- Page 5 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING: This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with the local recycling regulations. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning chemical waste.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH – TABLE OF CONTENTS – ⁄2 Main features ...2 ⁄3 Installing the platter, the scratch disc and the slipmat ...3 ⁄4 Connections/Installation ...4, 5 ⁄5 Part names and functions ...6 ~ 9 ⁄6 Turning on the power ...9 ⁄7 Selecting files...10 ~ 14 ⁄8 Basic operation...14, 15... -
Page 7: Main Features
Most DJ MIDI controllers on the market today don’t • 2 Decks in 1 include an internal sound card. The DN-HS5500 One of the most riveting features of the DN-HS5500 is encompasses its own USB Audio interface (sound card) its independent Dual Deck-like operation with separate which eliminates the hassle to source one out and audio outputs. -
Page 8: Installing The Platter, The Scratch Disc And The Slipmat
Your own 7” vinyl record can be installed on this product by using the provided adaptor. This original design grants you the freedom to use your favorite vinyl record for that ultimate analog turntable feel. *Make sure the record used is flat and not warped. -
Page 9: Connections/Installation
DN- HS5500: Windows XP SP2 Mac OSX 10.4 or later Computers with other operating systems are not compatible with USB MIDI, so the computer may operate erratically after connected to the DN-HS5500 by USB. ENGLISH... - Page 10 15 F10 check if it is recognized, then add more devices, 16 F11 checking each time. u Turn the power of the DN-HS5500 off when 17 F12 connecting the USB hub to it. 2. USB Keyboard Previously it was only possible to switch the deck using q Qwerty, Qwertz, Azerty type keyboard layouts are the “Tab”...
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Page 11: Part Names And Functions
CUE/STUTTER button DN-HS5500 is connected here. • Pushing this button in play mode will force the file ✽ Only a DN-HS5500 can be connected to the cable back to the position which playback started. While end. in search mode, it makes new Cue point. (Cue) •... - Page 12 This LED indicates the scratch memory and platter This function allows you to control the Deck 2 side of mode. the other DN-HS5500 connected by cable. (This is as if the unit for which the button is pressed REVERSE button becomes the controller.)
- Page 13 PARAMETERS knob and push PARAMETERS knob. Navigation display • The PARAMETER indicator flashes when you can • With the DN-HS5500, such operations as selecting use PARAMETERS knob, otherwise this knob used the mode, etc., can be performed using the for File Selection.
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Page 14: Turning On The Power
D-SYNC mode indicator • This is displayed when in the D-SYNC mode. The D-SYNC indicator will only come on when two DN-HS5500 are connected together by a RJ45 cable. Playing deck indicators • These indicate the deck for which the panel buttons will operate. -
Page 15: Selecting Files
Playlists created and edited by the user are searched for and selected and the MP3/WAV files registered on that playlist are played. By using playlists, the DN-HS5500 can be operated with the same feel as conventional CDs. Up to 1,000 playlists can be created per device. A maximum of 99 MP3/WAV files can be registered on each playlist. - Page 16 ENGLISH 2 File Playback mode In this mode you search for MP3/WAV files on the devices and select them for playback. One of the search modes below can be used. Two modes can be combined for greater precision. Search modes q 1Step Search (Factory Default) The procedure for performing a file search from the top menu of the file playback mode is as described below.
- Page 17 You can also create new playlists. Users can give playlists category names at their discretion and use these as search criteria. ✽ Playlists can also be created in the edit mode and using a computer management program (DENON DJ Music Manager).
- Page 18 ENGLISH About the hotlist • This is a function for temporarily storing files or tracks on the fly. • The hotlist is cleared when the power is turned off. • Hotlists can only be operated when a master device is connected.
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Page 19: Basic Operation
A list of only the names including the character (or and flashes in pause. character string) selected at step 1 is displayed. • When the PLAY/PAUSE ( play, the DN-HS5500 pauses playback at that point. Push Like with regular searching, PLAY/PAUSE ( turn the PARAMETERS knob or resumes. - Page 20 Power On Play • When “ON” is set at “¤0 PRESET (23) Power On Play” temporary. DN-HS5500 has two ways for this function and a playlist is set, playback starts from the first file on PITCH BEND buttons and PLATTER/SCRATCH disc.
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Page 21: Next File
8 NEXT FILE • It’s now possible to select the next file to be played while continuing playback of the current file without interrupting playback. *Crossfade can also be used for a smooth transition. DECK1/2 NEXT FILE HOT LIST OMIT MIRROR MEMO PRESET... -
Page 22: Scratch
ENGLISH 9 SCRATCH • Use this to select Deck 1 or Deck 2 and the direction of scratch playback (both directions or forward). DECK1/2 NEXT FILE HOT LIST OMIT MIRROR MEMO PRESET AUTO/INPUT BPM LOCK Set the platter mode q Press the PLATTER SOURCE button and set the platter mode to scratch. -
Page 23: B Trim
EXIT: While Seamless Loop playback, push the EXIT/RELOOP button to exit from loop. DN-HS5500 continues playback after the B point. RELOOP: When the EXIT/RELOOP button is pushed after exit the loop, Seamless Loop playback resumes from the A point. -
Page 24: Auto Bpm Counter/Effector
ENGLISH 12 AUTO BPM COUNTER/EFFECTOR AUTO BPM COUNTER DECK1/2 NEXT FILE HOT LIST OMIT MIRROR MEMO PRESET AUTO/INPUT BPM q,w,e,t LOCK AUTO BPM COUNTER Beats per minute (BPM) of a file is measured automatically and displayed during playback or in Cue standby mode. Measured BPM values are synchronized with the effector parameters such as: (ECHO/LOOP and FLANGER time) •... - Page 25 FILTER Parameter selection mode OFF e When the PARAMETERS FILTER ON knob is pushed, parameter selection mode is canceled. o When the FILTER button is ECHO/LOOP OFF r When the ECHO/LOOP button is pressed, the echo/loop parameter selection mode is set.
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Page 26: Platter Effect
PRESET AUTO/INPUT BPM LOCK BRAKE BRAKE Simulates a winding-down sound of a turntable coming to a full stop slowly. Set the BRAKE mode q The BRAKE function can be turned on by pushing the BRAKE button. Select the BRAKE time... -
Page 27: 2 Decks In 1
14 2 Decks in 1 • This function enables the power of having two independent players in just one unit. • All deck functions can be operated independently allowing for simultaneous playback and control. • The Deck 1 playback signals are output from the LINE OUT 1 side, while Deck 2 signals are output from the LINE OUT 2 side. -
Page 28: Mirror Mix
In the D-SYNC mode, the USB device connected to the Remote side cannot be used. ENGLISH DN-HS5500-A DN-HS5500-B DECK1 DECK2 DIGITAL LINE OUT (PC/MIDI) DN-HS5500-A (Master) DN-HS5500-B (Remote) DECK1 DECK2 DIGITAL LINE OUT (PC/MIDI) DECK1 DECK2 DIGITAL LINE OUT... - Page 29 2. Switching to the D-SYNC mode • Switching to the D-SYNC mode is only possible when a deck other than Deck 1 on the master unit is set to the stop mode and operation of the master unit is set to Deck 1. •...
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Page 30: Memo (Custom Setting Memory)
• The memo data is stored in the playlist file itself, so when transporting playlist files in which the memo data has been stored and playing them on a different DN-HS5500, that data can be called out and used. • Memo data can be stored a total of times equal to the number of files registered in the playlist. For example, if 74 files are registered in a playlist, 74 bits of memo data can be stored in that playlist. -
Page 31: About Character Input
18 ABOUT CHARACTER INPUT With the DN-HS5500, when inputting characters for playlist names, etc., the characters can be input either using the PARAMETERS knob or from a keyboard. • Inputting using the PARAMETERS knob Characters can be input by turning and pressing the PARAMETERS knob. -
Page 32: Utility
Playlist Delete: Playlists can be deleted. The MP3/WAV files are not deleted when playlists are deleted. • Database Edit A database is created on the USB HDD, etc., so that MP3/WAV files can be searched on the DN-HS5500. It is also possible to create simplified databases and to update databases. - Page 33 • Transporting MP3 and WAV files When a file is selected, the data is added to With the file edit list displayed, the list on the left. turn the PARAMETERS knob to Up to 99 files can be select “File Transport”, then added at once.
- Page 34 • Deleting playlists 2 Database Edit A database is created on the USB HDD, etc., so that Deleting playlists MP3/WAV files can be searched on the DN-HS5500. q At the top menu in the NOTE: Utility mode, turn the MP3/WAV files stored on devices other than the one for...
- Page 35 • Creating databases • Updating the database Creating databases Updating the database q At the top menu in the q At the top menu in the Utility mode, turn the PARAMETERS knob and select “Create”. Press the knob again to enter. w The unit is set to w The updating mode the mode for...
- Page 36 ENGLISH • Delete List • Removed Played Delete List q With the Hotlist Edit’s top menu displayed, turn the PARAMETERS knob to select “Delete List”. w The unit is set to the Delete List mode. A popup confirmation message appears. •...
- Page 37 • File Export 2 Initialization Use this procedure to format the internal HDD. File Export Also use this function to restore the presettings for both q At the top menu in the layers to the factory defaults. Import/Export, turn the •...
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Page 38: Utility
ENGLISH 2 Diagnostic • Ext Device This handy function verifies the USB transfer speed from each of your connected storage devices vs recommended value to ensure optimum performance and compatibility is met. • Diagnostic mode While the top menu in the Utility Mode is displayed, turn the PARAMETERS knob to... -
Page 39: Preset
The “*” mark next to the data indicates the default value. (1) Cue Mode : DENON* (When the playback is started durnig the Play Pause mode, the Cue point is set.) / Other (When the Cue button is pushed during the Play Pause mode, the Cue point is set.) (2) Auto Cue : Auto Cue level OFF / –... -
Page 40: Compatible Files
MP3/WAV FORMAT MPEG-1 MP3 Format ID-3 Tag Encording WAV Format Metadata Tag NOTE: q .m3u and .xml playlists are supported only through DENON DJ Music Manager. 22 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Type: Media type: Dimensions: Weight: Power supply: Audio Layer-3 40-320 kbps, f/s 44.1 kHz, STEREO... - Page 41 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY TOKYO, JAPAN http://www.dm-pro.jp Professional Business Company, D&M Holdings Inc. Printed in Japan 00D 511 4752 003...