Core Kontrol D4i V1
Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands
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MANUAL
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Table of contents
Warning ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Operating Determinations ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Return Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Claims .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Description of the device ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Deck 1-3/2-4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mixer ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Frontside ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Backside ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Set Up and Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Names and Functions ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Deck Functions .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Mixer Functions ........................................................................................................................................................11
Front Functions .........................................................................................................................................................12
Back Functions .........................................................................................................................................................13
Operations ........................................................................................................................................................................14
Selecting Folder s ......................................................................................................................................................14
Selecting tracks using the track select encoder ...............................................................................................14
Starting Playback ....................................................................................................................................................14
Sto p Playback ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Pausing ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Setting a Cue Point .................................................................................................................................................14
Setting a hot cue point in pause mode ..............................................................................................................14
Setting a hot cue point in play mode .................................................................................................................15
Deleti ng a hot cue po int .......................................................................................................................................15
Cueing .......................................................................................................................................................................15
Seek (fast forward/fast backward) ......................................................................................................................15
Changing pitch of the song ..................................................................................................................................15
Pitch be n ding ...........................................................................................................................................................15
Loop pla y ..................................................................................................................................................................16
Auto loop play .........................................................................................................................................................16
Reloop .......................................................................................................................................................................16
Recording a sample ...............................................................................................................................................16
Sample playback ....................................................................................................................................................16
Software Installation ........................................................................................................................................................17
Running the setup program. .................................................................................................................................18
Running the Virtual DJ-software for the firs t time .......................................................................................................21
Interface zones ........................................................................................................................................................23
Browse r panels .........................................................................................................................................................24
Sampl e r panels ........................................................................................................................................................24
Effects panels ...........................................................................................................................................................24
Record panels ..........................................................................................................................................................24
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................25
Product Specifi ca tion .....................................................................................................................................................27
Appendix 1: Midi Implementation ...............................................................................................................................28
Notes ..................................................................................................................................................................................34
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Warning
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure
that all part s are prese nt , and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and
retain pac k i ng m at e rial for inspect i o n if any parts appear damaged f rom shipping or the c arton itse lf
shows signs of mishandling. 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:
• D AP Kont rol D4i
• US B cable 1,5 m
• CD with Virtual DJ LE software
• User manual
• Power adapt er
Safety Instructions
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to:
• be qualified
• follow the instruction s of this manual
Before you initial start-up, please make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the system.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolut ely necessary for th e user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subj ect to
warranty.
This system contains no user-servi ceabl e parts. Refer servicing to qualified technicians only.
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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.
• Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack.
• Do not switch the system on and off in short intervals, as this would reduce the system’s li fe.
• Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
• 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 liquid s.
• Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
• Make sure you don’t use the wrong kind of cables or defective cables.
• When using a power adaptor, make sure that the available voltage is
not higher than stated on the rear panel.
• Please turn off the power switch, when changing the power adaptor or signal cable.
• Extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal l evel may lead to overdriving your
equipment. Should this occur, it is necessary to reduce the input signal level by
using the INPUT control.
• To emphasize a frequency range, you don’t necessarily have to move its respective control up ward ;
try lowe ri ng s urrounding fre quency ra ng e s ins t e ad. This way, you avoid causin g th e ne x t pie c e of
equipment in your sound path to overdrive. You also preserve valuable dynamic reserve
(“headroom”).
• Avoid ground loops! Always be sure to connect the power amps and the mixing console to the
same electrical circuit to ensure the same phase!
• If system is dropped or struck, disconnect the power supply or USB cable immediately . Have a
qualified engineer in spect for safety b efor e operatin g.
• If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not
switch it on immediately. The arising condensa tion water mi ght damage your syst em. Leave the
system switched off until it has reached room temperature.
• If your Dap Audio device fails to work properly, discon tinu e use immediately . Pack the unit secur ely
(pref e rably in th e or iginal pa cking material), and return it to you r Dap Audio dealer for se rv ice.
• Repairs, servi cing and electric conn ection must be carried out by a qualified technician.
• For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only .
Operating Determinations
This system is not designed for permanent operation. Con sistent operation breaks will ensure that the
system will serve you for a long time without defects.
If this system is operated in any other way, than the one describe d in t his manual, the produ c t ma y su f f e r
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation ma y lead to dang e rs l ik e s ho rt-circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Improper installat ion can cause serious injuries and damage of property !
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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
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the
retu rn. Be sure to properly pac k fixture, any shippi ng damage resu lting fro m inadequat e packagin g i s the
customer’s responsibility. Highlite reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace
produ c t ( s ). As a sugges t i on, prope r UPS packin g or double-boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the following information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
01) Your na me
02) Your address
03) Your pho ne number
04) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immedia tely upon delivery for any shortcomings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their
disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
It is the customer's responsibili ty to no tify and submit clai ms with the shipp er in the event that a device is
dama g ed due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt
of the d elivery.
Any return shipment has to be made post-paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with
a letter de f i ning the re ason for re t u rn shipme nt . Non-prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless
otherwise agreed in writing.
Complaints against us must be made known in writing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the
invoice. After this period complaint s will no t be handled anymore.
Complaints wil l only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,
regardless of the agreement of which the obligation is resulting.
and reque s t an RMA prior to s hi pping the fixtur e .
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Overview
Fig. 01
Description of the dev ice
Features
The Kontrol D4i is a DAP audio Core series is a 4 Chann el Mi di controller with 2 analog inputs. Note: The virtual DJ LE software version does not support analog inputs . To take ful l ad v antage of all
functio ns of your Kontrol D4i, you need to buy the Virt u al DJ Pro Fu ll ve rsion.
• Large 134mm jog-wheels with adjustable touch sensitivity
• 4 Deck controller for any kind of DJ software
• Booth monitor & bal anced mast e r output
• Microphone input
• 2 analog inputs (not supported by the virtual DJ LE software)
• 4 in, 4 out audio interface
• Including Virtual DJ LE
Deck A
Mixer
Deck B
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Deck 1-3/2-4
Fig. 02
FX select up button
Hotcue 2/4 beats button
FX select down button
Key control
FX on/off button
Sample rec/smart cue button
Hotcue 1/2 beats button
Sample volume control
Pitch contr ol f a der
Sample play button
x½/shift butto n
Sample select up button
Loop in / s mart loop button
Sample select down button
Key lock/pitch button
Hotcue 3/8 beats button
Jogwheel
Hotcue 4/16 beats button
Cue button
Deck 3 button
Sync/ m aster button
x2/shift button
Parameter 1 control
Loop out/reloop button
Auto loop button
Scrat c h button
Parameter 2 control
Play but ton
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Mixer
Fig. 03
Channe l g ain control
Channe l f ader
Channe l hi control
Crossfader
Channel mid control
Master control
Channel low control
Booth con trol
Load/view 1 button
Track select encoder
Filter control
Load/view 2 button
Load/view 3 button
Load/view 4 button
Cue button
Back button
Crossfader assign L switch
Shift button
Crossfader assign R switch
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Frontside
Fig. 04
Touch sensitivity con trol jogwheel A
Crossfader slo p e switch
Touch sensitivity con trol jogwheel B
Channe l 3 input switc h
Mic input jack (6,3 mm)
Cue mix cont rol
Mic volu me con t rol
Headphones volu me con tr ol
Channe l 3 input switc h
Headphones output ja c k (6,3 mm)
Backside
Fig. 05
Power on/off swi tch
Channe l 4 li ne/phono switch
DC In 7,5V 2A
GND screw
USB connector B
Channe l 3 RC A input
Master XLR out L/R
Channe l 3 li ne/phono switch
Master RCA out L/R
Channe l 4 input level co ntrol
Booth RCA out L/R
Channe l 3 input level co ntrol
Channe l 4 RC A input
Installation
Remove all packing materials from the Kontrol D4i. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed.
Connect all cables.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non-observance are not subject to warranty.
Set Up and Operation
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product speci fication
voltage. The power supply demands are printed on the back of the device.
Connection:
01) Connect the Ko nt r ol D4i to your mixer/amplifier using the proper cables.
02) Connec t th e su pplied po wer adapter .
CAUTION: Be sure that the mixer/amplifier’s power is off, when connecting the cables. Turn on the Kontrol
D4i befo re you turn on your mixe r/amplifier.
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07) In/smartloop button
This button allows you to set the start point of the loop.
turns orange when a c tive.
08) Keylock/pi tch button
Tappi ng this but ton allows yo u t o t oggle the Keyloc k mode on or off. In Keylock mode, the pitch fader
pitch control fader.
Names and Functions
Below is a description of the functions of the controls.
Deck Functions
01) Effects select up button
Tapping this button allows you to select one of the available effects in forward directio n. The included
Virtual DJ LE software gives you access to seven effects as shown below.
02) Effects select down button
Tapping this button allows you to select one of the available effects in backwards direction. The included
Virtual DJ LE software gives you access to seven effects as shown below.
03) FX on/off button
This button toggles the effect processor on or off.
04) 1/2 beats button (HOTCUE)
The Kontrol D4i allows you to store up to four hot cue points per deck. See pages 14/15: ”Setting a hot cue
point in pause mode” an d “Setting a hot cue point in play mode”.
While in autoloop mode
05) Pitch control fader
Use this fader to adjust the pitch. Slide up to decrease the pitch, slide down to increase the pitch .
06) x½/shift button
Allows you to divide the smartloop length by 2.
While pushing and holding the shift (47) button, tapping this button allows you to shift the smartloop with
1 beat.
, tapping this button allows you to start a 2 bar autoloop.
Tappi ng this but ton while pus hi ng and holdi ng the shift (47) button will toggle th e smartloop mode on or
off. In smartloop mode, the software makes sure that your loop is always on the beat (actually a
quantizing function). Smartloop mode is indic ated in the Virtual DJ software by the lock symbol which
allows you to Change the tempo of the song played back while the key of the song stays unchanged.
While holding the shift (47) button, t apping this button al lows you to select the ma x imum range for the
09) Jogwheel
While not in scr a tch mode
In scratch mode the jog wheel can be used for scratch effects.
Pushing and holding the s hift (47) button while turning the jogwheel allows you to seek through the song
(see page 15).
10) Cue but ton
Push the cue button during playback to return to the position at which playback is started or to the first
cue point (if set).
11) Sync/master button
Automatically matches the corresponding deck’s tempo with the other deck’s tempo.
Pushing and holding the s hift (47) but to n whi le tapping this button allows you to set up a deck as a
master for sync play.
12) Parameter 1control
The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Note that not all effects r equire
two para m e t e r controls.
, the jogwheel allows you to pitch bend the song.
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17) Sample rec/s martcue button
This button allows you to start/stop recording a sample.
which turns orange when active.
13) Auto loop button
This mode allows you to create various auto loops by pressing th e buttons: 1/2 beats (04), 2/4 beats (15),
3/8 beats (22), 4/16 beats (23).
14) Parameter 2 control
The Parameter 1 and 2 controls allow you to adjust effect parameters. Note that not all effects r equire
two para m e t e r controls.
15) 2/4 beats button (HOTCUE)
The Kontrol D4i allows you to store up to four hot cue points per deck. See pages 14/15: “Se tting a hot
cue point in pause mode” and “Setting a hot cue point in play mode”. While in autoloop mode
this button allows you to start a 4 bar autoloop.
16) Key control
This control allows you change the key of the song while the tempo remains unchanged.
Tappi ng this but ton while pus hi ng and holdi ng the shift (47) button allows you to toggle the sma rt cue
mode on or off. In smart cue mode, the software makes sure that your cue point is always on the beat
(actually a quantizing function). Smar c ue mode is indicated in the Virtual DJ software by the lock symbol
18) Sampler volu me control
Allows you to adjust the sampler volume level.
19) Sampl e pla y but ton
This button allows you to play/pause playback of a previously recorded sample.
20) Sample select up button
Allows you to select a previously recorded sample for playback .
21) Sample select down button
Allows you to select a previously recorded sample for playback .
22) 3/8 beats button (HOTCUE)
The Kontrol D4i allows you to store up to four hot cue points per deck. See pages 14/15: “Se t ting a hot
cue point in pause mode” and “Setting a hot cue point in play mode”.
While in autoloop mode
23) 4/16 beats button (HOTCUE)
The Kontrol D4i allows you to store up to four hot cue points per deck. See pages 14/15: “Se tting a hot
cue point in pause mode” and “Setting a hot cue point in play mode”.
While in autoloop mode
24) Deck 3 button
25) x2 button
Allows you to multiply the loop length by 2. While pushing and holding t he shift (47) butto n, ta p ping th is
button allows you to shift the loop by 1 beat.
26) Out/reloop button
This button allows you to set the endpoint of the loop or to exit loop playback.
While pushing and holding the shift (47) button, pushing this button allows you to reloop.
27) Scratch button
This button allows you to select or deselect scratch mode for the jogwheel. If the scratch mode
selected, the jogwheel is in jog mode.
28) Play button
This button allows you to toggle between pause mode and playback mode
, tapping this button allows you to start a 8 bar autoloop.
, tapping this button allows you to start a 16 bar autoloop.
.
, tapping
is not
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Mixer Functions
29) Channel gain
The gain con t rol allows you to ad just the input-sensitivity for a channel. And thus opt imally matching the
incoming signals to the mixer’s internal opera tion level.
30/31/32) Channel equalizer section (hi/mid/low)
Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone for each channel by using the hi, mid and low controls.
33) Load/view 1 button
Pushing this button loads the selected track in deck 1 and activates the cue function for channel 1. The
channel’s cue (36 ) button will light up.
While pushing and holding the shift (47) button and tapping th is button all ows you to select the Browser
panel (see page 23, “1. Browser/Sampler/Effects/Record”).
34) Filter control
Turn this control to apply a filter effect to the corresponding track.
Pushing and holding the s hift (47) button while tapping the corresponding channel’s cue (36) button
turns the filter effect off. The filter control has a soft takeover function.
35) Load/view 3 button
Pushing this button loads the selected track in deck 3 and activates the cue function for channel 3. The
channel’s cue (36 ) button will light up.
While pushing and holding the shift (47) button, tapping this button allows you to select the Effects panel
(see page 23, “1. Browser/Sampler/Effects/Record”).
36) Cue but ton
Tapping this button will allow the audio from that channel to be cued in the headphones. Ensure that
headphones volume (56 ) is not completely turned down.
37) Assign crossfader side lef t but ton
Allows you to assign the corresponding channel to the left crossfader sid e.
38) Assign crossfader side right button
Allows you to assign the corresponding channel to the right crossfader side.
39) Channel fader
Th e fader con trol s the volu me of the corresponding chann el.
40) Crossfader
The crossfader all ows you to mix smoothly from one sourc e to another (only when both channel fa de rs
are up).
41) Master level control
Use to adjust the volume level of the master R CA (62) and the master XLR (61) outputs.
42) Booth level control
Use to adjust the volume level of the booth (63 ) outputs.
Notes: This is an analog control and does not send MIDI commands.
The booth control is post master volume.
43) Track select encoder
Depend i ng on the browser panel (see page 2 2) you’re in, you can use the encoder to select a certain
track or folder. Confirm by pressing the encoder.
44) Load/view 2 button
Pushing this button loads the selected track in deck 2 and activates the cue function for channel 2. The
channel’s cue (36 ) button will light up.
While pushing and holding the shift (47) button and tapping th is button all ows you to select the Sampler
panel (see page 23, “1. Browser/Sampler/Effects/Record”).
45) Load/view 4 button
Pushing this button loads the selected track in deck 4 and activates the cue function for channel 4. The
channel’s cue (36 ) button will light up.
While pushing and holding the shift (47) bu t to n and tappin g th is button all ows you to sel e ct the Record
panel (see page 22, “1. Browser/Sampler/Effects/Record”).
46) Back butto n
This button in co mbi nation wi t h t he track select (43) encoder allows you to navigate the browser panels.
See page 14: “Selecting folders” and “Selecting tracks”
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47) Shift button
Pushing and holding this button gives you access to the secondary func tion s of the: sample/rec (17), 1/2
beat s (04), 2/4 beats (15), 3/8 beats (22), 4/16 beats (23), in/smart loop (07), out/reloop (26), sync/master
(11), l oad/view 1 (33), load/view 2 (44), load/view 3 (35), load/view 4 (45), cue (36) buttons and the
jogwheel (09).
Front Functions
48) Touch sensitivity A control
This control allows you to adjust the touch sensitivi ty of jogwheel A.
49) Touch sensitivity B control
This control allows you to adjust the touch sensitivi ty of jogwheel B.
50) Microphone input (6,3 mm)
¼” jack bal anced micro phone inp ut. This input will function be s t with balanc ed TRS jacks.
51) Microphone volume con trol
Use to adjust the volume of the microphone channel.
52) Channel 3 input switch
This switch will only be recognized in the virtualdj pro full version.
Note: This switch is only supported by the Virtual DJ Pro Full software. This switch is not supported by the
included Virtual DJ LE software.
If you switch in the power of the Kontrol D4i while the switch is in “on”position, the software will not
recognize the switch. If this happens, putting the switch in “off” position first and the back in “on”position
will so lve thi s pro blem.
53) X-Fader s lope switch
Allows you to select the response (cut/lin ear ) of the crossfader.
54) Channel 4 input switch
This switch will only be recognized in the virtualdj pro full version.
Note: This switch is only supported by the Virtual DJ Pro Full software. This switch is not supported by the
included Virtual DJ LE software.
If you switch in the power of the Kontro l D4i while the switch is in “on”position, the software will not
recognize the switch. If this happens, putting the switch in “off” position first and the back in “on”position
will so lve thi s pro blem.
55) Headphones cue mix control
Allows the user to hear mixed audio of the monitor (cue) audio and th e program (mast e r) audio i n t he
headphones. When the knob is rotated to the left only the cue audio will be heard, when in the right
posit i on only the program audi o will be heard.
Note: This is an analog co ntrol and although i t does send MIDI commands, this control is not represented
in the Virtual DJ LE software GUI.
56) Headphones Volume
Is used to adjust your headphone volume level.
57) Headphones output (6,3 mm)
You can c onnect a pa ir of headphones w ith a minimum impedance of 32 Ohm to this stereo 1/4” jack.
The jack should be wired as Tip=left, Ring=righ t and sleeve=ground.
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Back Functions
58) Power on/off switch
Allows you to turn the device on or off.
59) DC in 7, 5V 2A
Use the included adapter only.
60) USB connector B
To conne c t your Kontrol D4i to a PC / lapt op/ Mac.
61) Mast er XLR out L/R
Use these outputs to connect an amplifier/mixer with balanc ed inpu ts.
62) Master RCA out L/R
Use these outputs to connect an amplifier/mixer with unbalan c ed inputs.
63) Booth RCA out L/R
Use these outputs to connect an amplifier/mixer with unbalan c ed inputs.
64) Channel 4 RCA input
Use this input to connect a CD player or a turntable.
65) Channel 4 line/phono switch
Depend i ng of t he positio n of t he L ine / Phono sw it ch you can connect a CD player or a turntable to the
channel 4 (64) input.
66) GND screw
To attach your turntable’s ground wire.
67) Channel 3 RCA input
Use this input to connect a CD player or a turntable.
68) Channel 3 line/phono switch
Depending of the position of the Line/ Phono switch you can connect a CD player or a turntable to the
channel 3 (67) input.
69) Channel 4 input level control
Use to adjust the level of the channel 4 (64) input.
70) Channel 3 input level control
Use to adjust the level of the channel 3 (67) input.
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Operations
Selecting Folders
• Make sure you’re in the file system/ folder structure panel (see page 22). Push the back (4 6) button
to return to the file system/ folder structure pa n el if yo u are i n t he file/ search results panel. Turn the
track select (43) encoder to browse the folders.
• Push the track select (43) encoder to open the desired folder. Now you’re in the file/ search results
panel and are ready to select a track as described before.
• Push the back (46 ) button to return to the file system/folder structure panel.
Selecting tracks using the track select encoder
• Make sure you have opened the desired folder as described in Selecting folder s and that you are in
the file/ search results panel (see page 23)
• Turn the track select (43) encoder to browse the tracks.
• Push the load 1 (33) button, the load 2 (44) button, the lo ad 3 (35) button or the load 4 (45) button to
load the track in respectively deck 1, deck 2, deck 3 or deck 4.
Starting Playback
• Push the play (28 ) button during the pause mode or cue mode
(28) button lights up.
Stop Playback
There are two ways to stop playback:
• Push the play (28 ) bu tton d uring playb ack to pause a t that point.
• Push the cue (10) button during playba c k to return to t he cue poin t and enter pause co ndition.
to start playba c k, the LED in th e play
Pausing
• Push the play (28 ) button to pause playback.
• The play (28) button blinks wh en the pause mode is set.
• Playback resumes when the play (28) button is pushe d ag ain.
Setting a Cue Point
• Push the play (28 ) button to toggle between play mode and pause mode.
• The play (28) indicator flashes as the deck is in pause mode.
• Turn the jogwheel (09) to go to the desired cue point.
• Push the cue (10) button and your cue point will be stored. The cue point will be indicated in the
waveform display as shown in figure 6 on page 15.
• Push the play (28 ) button to co ntinue playback.
Setting a hot cue point in pause mode
• Push the play (28 ) bu tton to st op playback.
• The play indicator flashes when the pause mode is set.
• Turn the jogwheel (09) to go to the desired Cue point.
• Push the desired hot cue (1/2 beats (04), 2/4 beats (1 5), 3/8 bea ts ( 2 2) , 4/16 beats (23)) button and
your hot cue point will be stored.
• The stored hot cue point will be indicated in the Waveform display as shown in figure 6 on page 15.
• Push the play (28 ) button to co ntinue playback.
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Fig. 06
Setting a hot cue point in play mode
• During play mode, push the de si red hot cue (1 / 2 beats (04), 2/4 beats (15), 3/8 beats (22), 4/16
beats (23)) button .
• The hot cue point is stored while playback resumes.
• The hot cue point will be indicated in the waveform dis play as shown in figure 6.
Deleting a hot cue point
• Push and hold the shift (47) but ton while ta pping the corresponding hot cu e but t o n (1/2 bea ts ( 04),
2/4 beats (15), 3/8 beats (22), 4/16 beats (23)) to delete a hotcue point.
Cueing
• "Cueing" is the action of preparing for playback.
• Push the cue (10) button, the player will enter cue mode
deck will en ter pause mode, th e cue (10) button lights up and the play (28) button flashe s .
When the play (2 8) button is pushed, playback will start from the cu e point.
• If the cue (10) button is pushed after the search operation or th e s ca nning operation, playback
returns to the cue point and the deck will enter pause mode
NOTE: While in cue mode
point, when the button is released, the player will return to the cue mode automatically, it allows you to
check the cue point.
, and the cue (10) button is pushed and hold, playback will s tart from th e cue
, playback returns to the cue point and the
.
Seek (fast forw ar d/fast backward)
Seeking is a function used for for movi ng qu ic kly fo rward or bac k ward thr ough a track
while pushing and holding the shift (47) b utton and turning the jogwheel (09).
• Push and hold the shift (47) but ton while turni ng the jogwheel. The track will play fast forward or fast
backward and t he sound is audible.
• Turn the jogwheel clockwise to scan in forward direction, counterclockwise to scan in reverse
direction.
Changing pitch of the song
• Set the desired pitch bend range for the pitch control fader (5) by pushing and holding the shift (47)
butto n and tapping the keylock/pitch (08) button. Make sure that the pitch control fader (05) is
activated (keylock/pitch (08) button is lit).
• Adjust the BPM by sliding the pitch control fader (05) up or down.
• Slide the pitch control fader (05) up to decrease BPM, or down to increase BPM. The adjustment
range is +/- 8%, 16%, 50 or 100% depending on the range previously set up.
Pitch bending
• Turn the jogwheel during pla yback of a track to change th e BPM tempora rily.
• Turn the jogwheel (09) clockwise during play to increase the BPM and counterclockwise to decrease
the BPM. The faster you turn the wheel, the more the BPM changes. The adjustment range is +/- 20%.
• When you release the jogwheel (09), the track will return to the BPM set with the pitch con trol fa der
(05).
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Loop play
• Push the in/s m ar t loo p (07) 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 rep eat ed l y. Both the in/smart loop (07) button and
the out/reloop (26) button will blink .
• Ta p th e out/reloop (26) button to cancel the loop play. Both the in/smart loop (07) and out/reloop
(26) bu t tons will dim.
• Pushing and holding the s hift (47) button while tapping the out/reloop (26) button whi le in loop pla y,
allows you to chang e t he endpoint by turning the Jogwheel (09). The out/reloop (2 9) button will blink
while the in/smart loop (7) button will dim. Confi rm the new endpoint by pushing and hol ding the
shift (4 7) butto n while tapping the loop out/reloop (29) button. Both th e in/smart loop (7) button and
the out/reloop (26) button will blink again, indicating loop play is active.
• Pushing and holding the s hift (47) button while tapping the in/smart lo op (07) button while in loop
play, allows you to change the startpoint by turni ng t he Jogwheel (09). The in/smart loop (07) button
will blink while the out/reloop (26) butto n w i l l dim . Confirm the new e ndpoint by pushing a n d holding
the shift (4 7) butto n while tapping the loop i n/smart loop (07) bu tton. Both the in/ s m ar t loo p (07)
button and the out/reloop (26) button will blink again, indicating loop play is active.
• The 1/2 beats (04), 2/4 beat s (15), 3/ 8 beats (2 2), 4 / 16 bea ts (23) buttons and the x2/shift (25) and
x½/shift (06) buttons allow you to shorten o r expand the length of the recorded l oop while loop play
is acti ve.
• While pushing and holding the shift (47) button, the x2/shift (25) and x½/shi ft (06) buttons all ow you
to shift the recorded l oo p by 1 beat while loop pla y is acti ve .
Auto loop play
• Push the auto loop (13) butt on. T he auto loop (13) will light.
• Set the loop length using the 1/ 2 be a ts (04), 2/4 beats (15), 3/8 beats (22), 4/16 beats (23) buttons
and the x2/shift (25) and x½/shift (06) buttons. S mar tl oop play will start immedia te ly.
• Pushing the out/reloop (26) button will cancel smart loop pla y.
Reloop
• Push and hold the shift (47) button an d tap the out/reloop (26) button. The song will return to the last
selected loop.
• Push the out/reloop (26) button, the loop play function is canceled.
Recording a sample
• Select a memory space in which you want to store your new sample, by using the sample select up
(20) and sample select down (21) buttons.
• Push the sample rec/smart cue (17) button to st art recording.
• When finished recording, push the sample rec/smart cue (17) butt on again.
Sample playback
• Select a memory space in which you want to store your new sample, by using the sample select up
(20) and sample select down (21) buttons.
• Push the sample play (19) button to toggle playback/pause of the sa mpl e.
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Software Installation
System requirements:
PC
Minimum system requirements:
• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ XP
• 1280x1024 resolution
• Dire c tX compatibl e so u ndcard
• 512MB RAM
• 50MB free on the hard drive
Recommended system requirements:
• Intel® Core™ 2 or AMD Athlon™ X2
• 1280x1024 resolution
• Multi-channel DirectX compatible soundcard
• 1024MB RAM
• 200MB free on the hard drive
Additional requirements for Video mixing:
• 2048MB (2GB) RAM
• ATI™ or NVIDIA® video card w/256MB of Dedicated DDR3 RAM
• Video card mus t s u pport dual-screen output
Supported Ope rating Sys t e m :
• MINIMUM: Microsoft® Windows XP SP3 or newer
• RECOMMENDED: Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
• Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, ME, or older are not supported
Mac
Minimum system requirements:
• Intel® processor
• Mac OS X v10.5.x
• 1024x768 resolution
• CoreAudio compatible soundcard
• 1024MB RAM
• 50MB free on the hard drive
Recomended system requirements:
• Intel® processor
• Mac OS X v10.6.x
• 1440x900 resolution
• Multi-channel CoreAudi o compatible soundcard
• 2048MB (2Gb) RAM
• 200MB free on the hard drive
Additional requirements for Video mixing:
• ATI™ or NVIDIA® video chipset w/256MB of Dedicated DDR3 RAM
• Video must s upport dual -screen output
Supported Operating System and Processor Platforms:
• Minimum: Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard on Intel p r oc essor p latform
• Recommen ded: Mac OS X v10 .6 .x Snow Leopard on Intel processor platform
• Apple® Mac OS X 10.4.x Tiger or older are not supported
• Motorola® (PowerBook® G4) processor platform or older are not supported
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02) The welcome screen will pop up.
Installation procedure:
• Be sure to turn of f the power sup ply in all eq uipmen t as well as the computer.
• Use the USB cable to connect the Kontrol D4i and your computer.
• Turn on the p ow e r suppl y of your Kont r ol D4i, your co m puter and then your amplifier/ active
speakers.
• Insert the CD-ROM into the computers CD-drive and follow the instructions.
Running the setup program.
Follow the st eps below.
01) If the installation program on your CD doesn’t start automatically, s t art it manually by double clicking
install_virtualdj_le_v7.0.5.rar file on the CD.
Press Next when finished reading the screen.
03) Now the readme file as shown below will pop up.
Check the “I accept” checkbox and click Next.
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04) The Setup screen will pop up.
Click Typical.
05) The Installation screen will pop up.
Click Install.
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06) If the installation is fini shed the screen below will pop up.
Press the finish b utton to complet e the installation.
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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) Double click the Virtual DJ icon on the desktop. A pop up screen asking you to enter your serial
number will pop up .
03) Enter the seria l n um ber you rec eived with your p urchase (s t icker on inside CD-cover flap) and click
the OK button.
04) Virtual DJ will check for the currently latest version (this can be disabled in the configuration
section). The Virtual DJ user interface will appear.
05) Click th e Co nfig button (upper ri g ht). The fol lowing screen will pop up.
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In the Sound Setup tab you can optimize the soundcard settings. We suggest using the settings below
which give you access to all outputs on your Kontrol D4i. Other configurations can limit your outputs.
On the ri g ht side of the soundcard menu are two drop down menus, which can be used to choose
respectively th e first and the second soundcard.
In the example shown above, 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.
If the setup process was carried out correctly, press the apply button and then press the OK button.
Make sure the Kontrol D4i is connected with your computer’s USB port and is switched on before setting
up your soundcards, otherwise you won’t be able to acces your Kontrol D4i’s built in soundcards.
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Before beginning to use Virtual DJ, familiar iz e yourself with the controls and zones of the software . Upon
while the software is running, click on the Config menu and select the skins tab.
Interface zones
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 Int ernal M ix e r
interface to become familiar with the most important features of the softwar e. To select a dif ferent skin
01) Browser/Sampler / Eff ects/ Recor d
Browse your music folders, create, edi t and save your playlists, adju st eff ects, video and audio, record
and save mixes.
02) Deck 1 Controls
Drag and drop musi c from the browser to this virtual deck. Track title, beats per minu te display , counters
and transport control.
03) Deck 2 Controls
Same as Deck 1.
04) Deck 3 Controls
Deck 3 zone (closed in the picture above. Open the virtual deck by clicking on the activation button
next to number 3. Now the deck 3 zone will open while the deck 1 zone will close.
05) Deck 4 Controls
Deck 4 zone (closed in the picture above. Open the virtual deck by clicking on the activation button
next to number 5. Now the deck 4 zone will open while the deck 2 zone will close.
06) Center Panel
Multiple panels can provide access to crossfad er, gain controll ers, volume controllers, PFL buttons, video
controllers, video preview win do ws, effect control ler s, time code and scratch interface.
07) Rhythm window
This window tracks the waveform of each song loaded or playing on the decks. This area also features
Compu t e r B e at Grid (CBG ) u se d for visua l m ixing and beat matchi ng.
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Browser panels
09) File/Search Results
on http://www.virtualdj.com/ . Here you can find manuals, forums etc.
Sampler pane ls
Effects panels
Record panels
08) File System/Folder Structure
For more information on the Virtual DJ software, we suggest checking the Support Section
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Problem
Probable cause(s)
Remedy
Contro l ler is
dead.
No pow e r .
Check that power is switched on and the power
Contro l ler is
No driver installed.
1. Unplug all other USB cables and devices.
Start/Contro l Panel/S ys tem/De v ic e Manage r/ .
No sound from
Incorrect
Check the settings in the config menu.
first t i me of this manu al.
No sound from
output.
Incorrect
Check the settings in the config menu.
No access to
during setup.
Contro l ler is not
1. Check if your controller is switched on.
Virtual DJ pro
No correct driver in
Windo w Vis ta & Wind ows 7:
File ca n be d ownloaded fr om http://www.highlite.nl
Maintenance
The DAP Audio Kontrol D4i requires almost no maintenance. Howev er , you should keep the unit clean.
Disconnect th e mains power su pply, and th e n wipe the cover with a damp c l oth. Do not im m erse in
liqui d. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the audio connections with a damp
cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electric power.
Troubleshooting
completely
not recognized
in windows.
controller
the controllers
headphone
the controller’s
built in
soundcards
does not react
to the
controller.
soundcard settings.
soundcard settings.
connect ed to your
PC’s USB port or is
switched off.
folder devices.
adapter is plugged in.
2. Plug in yo ur controller’s USB cab le.
3. Check if your driver (ME 800) is installed and running.
Windo ws Vis ta & Windo ws 7:
Start/Devices and Printers/.
Windo ws XP :
See page 21: Running the Virtual DJ-software for the
See page 21: Running the Virtual DJ-software for the
first t i me of this manu al.
2. Check if the controller is connected to your PC
3. Check your USB cable.
Make sure that
c:\Users\{Username}\My Documents\VirtualDJ\Devices
contains ME800.xml
Window Windows XP:
Make sure that
c:\Documents and Settings\{Username}\My
Documents\VirtualDJ\Devices
contains ME800.xml
Mac OS X:
Make sure that
./Users/{Username}/Documents/VirtualDJ/Devices
contains ME800.xml
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No correct
Windo w Vis ta & Wind ows 7:
File ca n be d ownloaded fr om http://www.highlite.nl
No correct skin in
Windo w Vis ta & Wind ows 7:
File ca n be d ownloaded fr om http://www.highlite.nl
Sound from
position.
Incorrect
Check the settings in the config menu.
Analog input 3
LE software.
Th e analog inputs 3
software.
Purchase a Virtual DJ Pro license.
Analog input
Pro software.
The switches where
Move the switches from on to off. Now the software will
controller
despite all
faders are in
minimum
and 4 ar e not
functioning
with Virtual DJ
switches 3 and
4 are not
functioning
with Virtual DJ
mapping in folder
mappers.
folder skins.
soundcard settings.
and 4 are only
func tional with t he
Virtual DJ Pro
in on pos ition while
switching the
device off.
Make sure that
c:\Users\{Username}\My Documents\VirtualDJ\
Mappers\
contains Generic ME-800.xml
Window Windows XP:
Make sure that
c:\Documents and Setttings\{Username}\
MyDocuments\VirtualDJ\Mappers\
contains Generic ME-800.xml
Mac OS X:
Make sure that
./Users/{Username}/Documents/VirtualDJ/Mappers/
contains Generic ME-800.xml
Make sure that
c:\Users\{Username}\My Documents\VirtualDJ\Skins\
contains ME800.zip
Window Windows XP:
Make sure that
c:\Documents and Settings\{Username}\My
Documents\VirtualDJ\Skins\
contains ME800.zip
Mac OS X:
Make sure that
./Users/{Username}/Documents/VirtualDJ/Skins/
contains ME800.zip
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first t i me of this manu al.
recognize the switch.
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Channels:
4
Decks:
4
Controllers:
102
16Bit 44,1Khz
1 x Microphone, 6,3mm Jack
Inputs:
2x Line, RCA
2x Phono, RCA
Soundcard:
4 In/ 4 Out
Sampling Frequency:
44,1 KHz
Audio Resolution :
16 bit
Output level:
1,2V+-0.2V
THD+N:
< 0,05%
S/N:
> 80dB
Crosstalk:
> 80dB
Outputs:
1 x Master unbalanced, RC A
1 x Master balanced, XLR
1 x Booth, RCA
1 x Headphone, 6,3mm Jack
Power-supply:
External adapter 7,5V DC
Power consumption:
2000mA
Dimensions:
334 x 475 x 70 mm (LxWxH)
Weight:
2,65 Kg
Product Specification
Design and prod uct specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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D AP Aud i o
Date: 20-06-2012
Model: Kontrol D 4i
MIDI Implem e ntation Cha r t
Function
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
Basic channel
Default
1,2, 3, 4, 5 ,
6 X Changed
X X
Mode
Default
Messages
X X Altered
Note number
20
(16)
-75
(16)
X
*1 True voice
X X
Velocity
Note ON
O X 00
(16)
= off, 7F
(16)
= on
Note OF F
X X
After touch
Key's
X X Channel
X X
Pitch bend
O X *3
Control change
05
(16)
- 3B
(16)
X
*2
Prog Change
X X
True#
X X
SysEx
X X
Common
Song pos
X X Song Sel
X X Tune
X X
System real time
Clock
X X
Commands
X X
Aux Messages
Local
ON/OFF
X X All Notes OFF
X X
Active Sense
X X
Reset
X X
O:YES Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON,
MONO
X:NO Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
Appendi x 1: Mi di Impl ementatio n
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*1: Note numbers
Deck 1:
MIDI Channel 1
Deck 2:
MIDI Channel 2
Deck 3:
MIDI Channel 3
Deck 4:
MIDI Channel 4
Note number
Function
20
FX select up
21
FX select down
22
sample select up
23
sample select
down
24
FX on/ of f
25
autoloop
26
sample rec
27
sample play
28 1 29
2
2A
3
2B 4 2D
in
2E
out
2F
scratch
30
keylock
31
sync
32
cue
33
play
35
X1/2 shift
36
X2 shift
37
deck switch
Mixer:
MIDI Channel 5
Note number
Function
60
track encoder
(push)
66
ch. 1 cue
67
ch. 2 cue
68
ch. 3 cue
69
ch. 4 cue
6A
ch. 1 crossfader
assign L
6B
ch. 1 crossfader
assign R
6C
ch. 2 crossfader
assign L
6D
ch. 2 crossfader
assign R
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6E
ch. 3 crossfader
assign L
6F
ch. 3 crossfader
assign R
70
ch. 4 crossfader
assign L
71
ch. 4 crossfader
assign R
73
ch. 3 input switch
74
ch. 4 input switch
75
fader curve
*2: Control change numbers
Deck 1:
MIDI Channel 1
Deck 2:
MIDI Channel 2
Deck 3:
MIDI Channel 3
Deck 4:
MIDI Channel 4
Control change number
Function
10
Jogwheel
11
FX parameter 1
12
FX parameter 2
13
key
14
sample volume
Mixer:
MIDI Channel 5
Control change number
Function
5
track encoder
21
ch. 1 gain
22
ch. 1 hi
23
ch . 1 mid
24
ch. 1 low
25
ch. 1 filter
26
ch. 1 fader
27
ch. 2 gain
28
ch. 2 hi
29
ch . 2 mid
2A
ch. 2 low
2B
ch. 2 filter
2C
ch. 2 fader
2D
ch. 3 gain
2E
ch. 3 hi
2F
ch . 3 mid
30
ch. 3 low
31
ch. 3 filter
32
ch. 3 fader
33
ch. 4 gain
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ch. 4 hi
35
ch . 4 mid
36
ch. 4 low
37
ch. 4 filter
38
ch. 4 fader
39
master volume
3A
headphone mix
3B
headphone volume
Touch sensitivity
controls:
MIDI Channel 6
Control change number
Function
10
touch sens. A
20
touch sens. B
*3: pitch bend channels
Channel number
Function
1
pitch fader deck 1
2
pitch fader deck 2
3
pitch fader deck 3
4
pitch fader deck 4
5
crossfader
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Notes
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