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... replacement of your DENON DEALER. 3. Model No. DN-HC4500 Serial No. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This device complies with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the external wiring connected...
... replacement of your DENON DEALER. 3. Model No. DN-HC4500 Serial No. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This device complies with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that the external wiring connected...
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... your software players by one simple 3.5mm stereo mini cable 2 Recessed Side Panel for superior output audio fidelity. ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS z Features 1 x Connections 2 c Part names and function 3 ~ 5 v Device change 5 b Basic operation 6 n Seamless loop/Hot start/Stutter 7 m Trim 8 , Preset 8 . Asio control panel (Windows version only)...9, 10 ⁄0 Updating 11 ~ 13 ⁄1 MIDI commands 14 ~ 19 ⁄2 Troubleshooting 19 ⁄3 Specifications 20 ACCESSORIES Check that are always free and made by USB From time to time DENON DJ...
... your software players by one simple 3.5mm stereo mini cable 2 Recessed Side Panel for superior output audio fidelity. ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS z Features 1 x Connections 2 c Part names and function 3 ~ 5 v Device change 5 b Basic operation 6 n Seamless loop/Hot start/Stutter 7 m Trim 8 , Preset 8 . Asio control panel (Windows version only)...9, 10 ⁄0 Updating 11 ~ 13 ⁄1 MIDI commands 14 ~ 19 ⁄2 Troubleshooting 19 ⁄3 Specifications 20 ACCESSORIES Check that are always free and made by USB From time to time DENON DJ...
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.... ENGLISH 2 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 1. Using another type of the PC's screen. is first connected to the DNHC4500 by USB. Installation is off the POWER switch. 2. COUTION: • Be sure to the inputs on the Macintosh OS, and is plug-and-play device. Connect the RCA pin cords to use the included USB cable. • When connected, the display below . DENON PC/MAC Upgrade Application and ASIO Driver Application included. The DN-HC4500 is installed automatically. • To connect the DN-HC4500...
.... ENGLISH 2 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 1. Using another type of the PC's screen. is first connected to the DNHC4500 by USB. Installation is off the POWER switch. 2. COUTION: • Be sure to the inputs on the Macintosh OS, and is plug-and-play device. Connect the RCA pin cords to use the included USB cable. • When connected, the display below . DENON PC/MAC Upgrade Application and ASIO Driver Application included. The DN-HC4500 is installed automatically. • To connect the DN-HC4500...
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...; Inlet the power cord's plug into a MIDI signal and send it is unbalanced RCA output terminals. • Audio signals outputs. 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTION (1) Side Panel uy (2) Front panel #3 ENGLISH #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 i !0 !2 !4 !6 !8 !9 o !1 !3 !5 !7 @0 @1 @2 @3 q w er t q Analog out put terminal (LINE OUT) • This is possible to a computer. • Sends the USB MIDI and HID commands from the DN-HC4500. • Sends the USB audio signals from the USB terminal. e USB B terminal • Connect to convert the input fader position into DN-HC4500's AC inlet...
...; Inlet the power cord's plug into a MIDI signal and send it is unbalanced RCA output terminals. • Audio signals outputs. 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTION (1) Side Panel uy (2) Front panel #3 ENGLISH #2 #1 #0 @9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 i !0 !2 !4 !6 !8 !9 o !1 !3 !5 !7 @0 @1 @2 @3 q w er t q Analog out put terminal (LINE OUT) • This is possible to a computer. • Sends the USB MIDI and HID commands from the DN-HC4500. • Sends the USB audio signals from the USB terminal. e USB B terminal • Connect to convert the input fader position into DN-HC4500's AC inlet...
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... manual search, Pitch Bend operations. @2 PITCH/KEY, RANGE [When PCDJ connected] Refer to the PCDJ's manual. [When DN-D4500 connected] • PITCH/KEY: The display toggles as , Pitch Bend and Frame Search. @5 PLAY LIST [When PCDJ connected] Refer to the PCDJ's manual. [When DN-D4500 connected] • Push this slider to adjust playing speed. • The playing speed decreases when sliding upwards and increases downwards. [When PCDJ connected], [When DN-D4500 connected] • Turn: Select the Track...
... manual search, Pitch Bend operations. @2 PITCH/KEY, RANGE [When PCDJ connected] Refer to the PCDJ's manual. [When DN-D4500 connected] • PITCH/KEY: The display toggles as , Pitch Bend and Frame Search. @5 PLAY LIST [When PCDJ connected] Refer to the PCDJ's manual. [When DN-D4500 connected] • Push this slider to adjust playing speed. • The playing speed decreases when sliding upwards and increases downwards. [When PCDJ connected], [When DN-D4500 connected] • Turn: Select the Track...
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... lights when MIDI signals have been sent or received between the DN-HC4500 and an external device. o MEMO indicator • The "MEMO" indicator lights when there is memo data stored for the track that track is reached. !3 Minute, second and frame displays • This indicates the position currently playing or at which the standby mode is set. 4 DEVICE CHANGE Press the SOURCE button to enter. Turn the...
... lights when MIDI signals have been sent or received between the DN-HC4500 and an external device. o MEMO indicator • The "MEMO" indicator lights when there is memo data stored for the track that track is reached. !3 Minute, second and frame displays • This indicates the position currently playing or at which the standby mode is set. 4 DEVICE CHANGE Press the SOURCE button to enter. Turn the...
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... Back-Cue function, you started from exactly same position. When the RANGE button is turned on play , the DN-D4500 pauses playback at that point. buttons] • Push the PITCH BEND button for this function PITCH BEND buttons and JOG disc. [PITCH BEND +/- ENGLISH 5 BASIC OPERATION This section describes the basic operations when connected to adjust 2 the pitch. Push PLAY/PAUSE button once again and playback resumes. The current pitch setting is set and change Cue point...
... Back-Cue function, you started from exactly same position. When the RANGE button is turned on play , the DN-D4500 pauses playback at that point. buttons] • Push the PITCH BEND button for this function PITCH BEND buttons and JOG disc. [PITCH BEND +/- ENGLISH 5 BASIC OPERATION This section describes the basic operations when connected to adjust 2 the pitch. Push PLAY/PAUSE button once again and playback resumes. The current pitch setting is set and change Cue point...
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... B point is set to the Hot Start mode. Starts Hot Start w When A1 or A2 button 2 is pushed after exit the loop, Seamless Loop playback resumes from the A point. 3 • The B button works with seamless. ENGLISH 6 SEAMLESS LOOP/HOT START/STUTTER Seamless Loop/Hot Start/Stutter (A1,A2 buttons) Operation display (refer to the section describing the display) t, y e, y q, w, y r Setting the A point (loading the Hot Start data) q Push the...
... B point is set to the Hot Start mode. Starts Hot Start w When A1 or A2 button 2 is pushed after exit the loop, Seamless Loop playback resumes from the A point. 3 • The B button works with seamless. ENGLISH 6 SEAMLESS LOOP/HOT START/STUTTER Seamless Loop/Hot Start/Stutter (A1,A2 buttons) Operation display (refer to the section describing the display) t, y e, y q, w, y r Setting the A point (loading the Hot Start data) q Push the...
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...;" is displayed. (4) Unit No. ENGLISH 7 TRIM For instructions on the trim function, refer to the manual of the model to be connected to the DRIVE terminal and controlled. The function includes the items and values described below. 1. y To make multiple presettings, repeat steps w ~ t. AUTO: The sampling frequency (Fs) switches automatically according to the data indicates the default value. (1) USB Mode Sel: HC4500 MIDI* Selects the USB communications mode...
...;" is displayed. (4) Unit No. ENGLISH 7 TRIM For instructions on the trim function, refer to the manual of the model to be connected to the DRIVE terminal and controlled. The function includes the items and values described below. 1. y To make multiple presettings, repeat steps w ~ t. AUTO: The sampling frequency (Fs) switches automatically according to the data indicates the default value. (1) USB Mode Sel: HC4500 MIDI* Selects the USB communications mode...
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... user. Installation begins. ENGLISH 9 ASIO CONTROL PANEL (Windows version only) Installing the ASIO driver Double-click the installer. This is finished. A window for verifying the folder in "C\Program Files\DENON_DJ\DDJASIO\". Press "Next>". The "Next>" button can now be installed appears. Diagram: Installing window This window is displayed when installation is the window displayed during installation. 6 4 1 3 Diagram: ASIO Driver Setup Wizard window The license agreement screen appears. Press the "Next>" button. 2 Diagram: Select Installation Folder window...
... user. Installation begins. ENGLISH 9 ASIO CONTROL PANEL (Windows version only) Installing the ASIO driver Double-click the installer. This is finished. A window for verifying the folder in "C\Program Files\DENON_DJ\DDJASIO\". Press "Next>". The "Next>" button can now be installed appears. Diagram: Installing window This window is displayed when installation is the window displayed during installation. 6 4 1 3 Diagram: ASIO Driver Setup Wizard window The license agreement screen appears. Press the "Next>" button. 2 Diagram: Select Installation Folder window...
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...; The device currently being used as the ASIO device is displayed in bold characters. (Multiple devices can be set from the host application, the DENON DJ ASIO driver displays the ASIO control panel. Cancel: Use this button to close the ASIO control panel without reflecting the changes to the settings. The following are displayed: • Device name • Unit number • Software version • Audio input channels • Audio output channels • Sampling frequency...
...; The device currently being used as the ASIO device is displayed in bold characters. (Multiple devices can be set from the host application, the DENON DJ ASIO driver displays the ASIO control panel. Cancel: Use this button to close the ASIO control panel without reflecting the changes to the settings. The following are displayed: • Device name • Unit number • Software version • Audio input channels • Audio output channels • Sampling frequency...
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... program itself is the window displayed during installation. 6 4 1 3 Diagram: Setup Wizard window The license agreement screen appears. ENGLISH 10 UPDATING Product are the only user. Press "Next>". The "Next>" button can now be installed appears. To change this, select "Browse", then choose the desired folder. Diagram: Create Icons window Press the "Next>" button. Press the "Close" button. 7 5 Diagram: Confirm Installation window Diagram: Installation Complete window 2 Uninstalling (Windows version only) Uninstall at the "Add or Remove Programs" control panel. A window...
... program itself is the window displayed during installation. 6 4 1 3 Diagram: Setup Wizard window The license agreement screen appears. ENGLISH 10 UPDATING Product are the only user. Press "Next>". The "Next>" button can now be installed appears. To change this, select "Browse", then choose the desired folder. Diagram: Create Icons window Press the "Next>" button. Press the "Close" button. 7 5 Diagram: Confirm Installation window Diagram: Installation Complete window 2 Uninstalling (Windows version only) Uninstall at the "Add or Remove Programs" control panel. A window...
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... DN-HC4500 update program. The Load button can be pressed). The Execute button is finished; Turn on the device's power in the update mode: Press the BACK and SOURCE buttons simultaneously on Deck1 4 -2 Once file transfer is now enabled (can be selected. Right side: New version) Once file transfer is displayed. Press the Load button to the "DENON DJ Upgrade program" screen. The following is displayed on the device's panel...
... DN-HC4500 update program. The Load button can be pressed). The Execute button is finished; Turn on the device's power in the update mode: Press the BACK and SOURCE buttons simultaneously on Deck1 4 -2 Once file transfer is now enabled (can be selected. Right side: New version) Once file transfer is displayed. Press the Load button to the "DENON DJ Upgrade program" screen. The following is displayed on the device's panel...
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... following is displayed. Check the connection, and retry" When a transfer error has occurred during loading or version updating. When a SUM check error has occurred after transfer of the update file to the device. The following is displayed on the device's panel: On Deck2: 7 Quit the updating program and turn off the DN-HC4500's power. Press the Execute button again. 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Once version updating is completed, "Version...
... following is displayed. Check the connection, and retry" When a transfer error has occurred during loading or version updating. When a SUM check error has occurred after transfer of the update file to the device. The following is displayed on the device's panel: On Deck2: 7 Quit the updating program and turn off the DN-HC4500's power. Press the Execute button again. 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Once version updating is completed, "Version...
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.../OFF ≠ Control change ≠ ≠ Pitch bend change -100% : 0x7F7F (MSB/LSB) 0% : 0x4000 (MSB/LSB) +100% : 0x0000 (MSB/LSB) ENGLISH 11 MIDI COMMANDS Data transmission The panel operation data is transmitted by MIDI command, as per the table below. 2 Send command to PC items 1 Playlist 2 JOG mode 3 Pitch/KEY 4 TAP 5 Pitch Bend+ 6 Pitch Bend- 7 Fast search+ 8 Fast search- 9 EFX1/ECHO/LOOP 10 EFX2/FLANGER 11 EFX3/FILTER 12 HOT1...
.../OFF ≠ Control change ≠ ≠ Pitch bend change -100% : 0x7F7F (MSB/LSB) 0% : 0x4000 (MSB/LSB) +100% : 0x0000 (MSB/LSB) ENGLISH 11 MIDI COMMANDS Data transmission The panel operation data is transmitted by MIDI command, as per the table below. 2 Send command to PC items 1 Playlist 2 JOG mode 3 Pitch/KEY 4 TAP 5 Pitch Bend+ 6 Pitch Bend- 7 Fast search+ 8 Fast search- 9 EFX1/ECHO/LOOP 10 EFX2/FLANGER 11 EFX3/FILTER 12 HOT1...
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... 34 X-Control fader request n = MIDI CH only Use 0x4A (request TRG) only Use 0x4A (request TRG) 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 34 Scratch Position 5 DN-HC4500 return pitch slider position DN-HC4500 return X- 35 Scratch Position 6 36 Scratch Position 7 Control fader position 15 only Use 0x4D/0x4E only Use 0x4D/0x4E only Use 0x4D/0x4E 0x26 0x27 0x28 ENGLISH Message type Control Change LED data reception The panel's LEDs can be set to...
... 34 X-Control fader request n = MIDI CH only Use 0x4A (request TRG) only Use 0x4A (request TRG) 0x3B 0x3C 0x3D 34 Scratch Position 5 DN-HC4500 return pitch slider position DN-HC4500 return X- 35 Scratch Position 6 36 Scratch Position 7 Control fader position 15 only Use 0x4D/0x4E only Use 0x4D/0x4E only Use 0x4D/0x4E 0x26 0x27 0x28 ENGLISH Message type Control Change LED data reception The panel's LEDs can be set to...
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...Control Change n = MIDI CH ✽ "Track Position Blink" sets blinking of the entire track position display segment on or off. VFD parameter data reception The time-related display and segment display can be set by MIDI command, as per the table below. 2 Receive command for VFD Parameter Items VFD Parameter 1 Tr number MSB 2 Tr number LSB 3 Time mini 4 Time sec 5 Time frame 6 Pitch POL 7 Pitch MSB 8 Pitch LSB 9 Track...-109 : "-0" to "-9" 110 : "--", 111 : " " 0x00 "+" 0x01 "-" 0x02 ≠ ≠ 0-100% 0x00 ~ 0x0F Control Change ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ 16 ENGLISH
...Control Change n = MIDI CH ✽ "Track Position Blink" sets blinking of the entire track position display segment on or off. VFD parameter data reception The time-related display and segment display can be set by MIDI command, as per the table below. 2 Receive command for VFD Parameter Items VFD Parameter 1 Tr number MSB 2 Tr number LSB 3 Time mini 4 Time sec 5 Time frame 6 Pitch POL 7 Pitch MSB 8 Pitch LSB 9 Track...-109 : "-0" to "-9" 110 : "--", 111 : " " 0x00 "+" 0x01 "-" 0x02 ≠ ≠ 0-100% 0x00 ~ 0x0F Control Change ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ 16 ENGLISH
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ENGLISH Preset data The DN-HC4500's presettings can be loaded and some items can be set from the DN-HC4500. [DSM] CMD SOX IDC FMT MDN UN MCH MST CMD DL Data BCC EOX Item Start of System Exclusive ID code → DENON DJ ID Communication format Model number Unit number MIDI channel Message Type Command Data Length Preset data Block check character End of System Exclusive Data 0xF0 0x004003 0x12: one way...
ENGLISH Preset data The DN-HC4500's presettings can be loaded and some items can be set from the DN-HC4500. [DSM] CMD SOX IDC FMT MDN UN MCH MST CMD DL Data BCC EOX Item Start of System Exclusive ID code → DENON DJ ID Communication format Model number Unit number MIDI channel Message Type Command Data Length Preset data Block check character End of System Exclusive Data 0xF0 0x004003 0x12: one way...
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ENGLISH (3) Setting the preset data from the PC to the DN-HC4500. [DSM] CMD SOX IDC FMT MDN UN MCH MST CMD DL Data BCC EOX Item Start of System Exclusive ID code → DENON DJ ID Communication format Model number Unit number MIDI channel Message Type Command Data Length Preset data Block check character End of System Exclusive Data 0xF0 0x004003 0x12: one way 0x41 (DN-HC4500) depends on preset mode (0x00 to...
ENGLISH (3) Setting the preset data from the PC to the DN-HC4500. [DSM] CMD SOX IDC FMT MDN UN MCH MST CMD DL Data BCC EOX Item Start of System Exclusive ID code → DENON DJ ID Communication format Model number Unit number MIDI channel Message Type Command Data Length Preset data Block check character End of System Exclusive Data 0xF0 0x004003 0x12: one way 0x41 (DN-HC4500) depends on preset mode (0x00 to...
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... % (input = output = 2Vrms/1 KHz, RL: 10 kΩ) Less than -94 dBV (TYP) Less than -110 dB (TYP @1 kHz) 2 USB I/F USB B connector: USB2.0 (Max480 Mbps) PC/MAC (Host) ¤ DN-HC4500 (Slave) application USB Audio (Speaker) PCM 16bit/24bit 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz 4ch USB MIDI I/O IN: 1 port, OUT: 1 port USB HID I/O (General) 32Byte packet 2 Control I/F Fader start: X-CONTROL: CD Drive control: FADER 1 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (Tip/Ring:signal, Sleeve...
... % (input = output = 2Vrms/1 KHz, RL: 10 kΩ) Less than -94 dBV (TYP) Less than -110 dB (TYP @1 kHz) 2 USB I/F USB B connector: USB2.0 (Max480 Mbps) PC/MAC (Host) ¤ DN-HC4500 (Slave) application USB Audio (Speaker) PCM 16bit/24bit 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/96 kHz 4ch USB MIDI I/O IN: 1 port, OUT: 1 port USB HID I/O (General) 32Byte packet 2 Control I/F Fader start: X-CONTROL: CD Drive control: FADER 1 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (Tip/Ring:signal, Sleeve...
