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 How can i setup my Denon HC4500 (HC 4500) ?

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How can i setup my Denon HC4500 (HC 4500) ?
Denon DN-HC4500

Description

This feature-packed professional PC/MAC compatible controller combines unmatched hardware performance with internal high-quality audio processing, offering low latency ASIO/OSX Core Audio support. The DN-HC4500 also offers the exclusive flexibility to control DENON’s optional BU4500 dual CD/MP3 player for simultaneous 4-player configuration and video crossfading when linked to a Denon X500 or X900 mixer.

Manufacturer's website: http://www.denondj.com

Specification / Features

  • Internal 24-bit processing and USB Audio.
  • BU4500 CD / MP3 Support.
  • Video crossfading with Denon X500/X900 mixer.
  • Multi-functional touch sensitive jog disc.
  • Vibrant tube display with 2-line character text support.
  • Highly responsive soft rubber buttons, switches and knobs.
  • High speed USB 2.0 interface.
  • Dimensions: 19.0 (w) x 5.2 (h) x 4.0 (d) inches.


Firmware:

Download and install the latest firmware from http://www.denondj.com

You may experience problems such as freezes or the LED's not working if the latest firmware is not installed.

Sound Setup (PC)

Inputs: None
Outputs: External Mixer
Sound card(s): ASIO Driver -> HC4500

Click Apply

Sound Setup (Mac)

First, you may need to configure the HC4500 sound card for 4 channel audio: Configure 4 channel audio on Mac

Once you have done this, set VirtualDJ's Sound Setup as follows:

Inputs: None
Outputs: External Mixer
Sound card(s): 4 out card -> HC4500

Click Apply

Use standard RCA audio cables to connect the outputs on the side of the HC4500 to the LINE IN of channels 1 & 2 of your mixer (Or any other spare channels of your own choice.)

How to enable video crossfading with the Denon X500 or X900 mixer

To enable X-control for video crossfading with the Denon X500 or X900 mixer, you will need to do the following:

  • Connect the X-control cable between the mixer and DN-HC4500 (This needs to be a normal stereo 3.5mm jack to 3.5mm jack cable.)
  • Hold down the MEMO button on the the HC4500 to enter its built-in preset mode.
  • Turn the parameter knob to choose X-CONT XFD
  • Press the parameter knob to edit.
  • Turn the parameter knob to change it to On.
  • Press the parameter knob to save.
  • Press MEMO to exit HC4500 preset mode.

Controller freezing when used with Windows Vista

Unfortunately MIDI support in Vista itself has a bug which will cause the driver of a MIDI device to crash and stop responding if too many MIDI messages are transmitted in one go (E.g: Excessive scratching or spinning of the jogwheels.)

The best solution is to upgrade to Windows 7 which does not have this problem. Windows 7 will also give you considerably improved system performance over Vista, which is a very 'bloated' and resource-hungry Operating System.

Alternatively, assuming that you have the latest firmware installed, you can work around this problem by changing the frequency of MIDI commands that the jogwheel sends (Jog Trans.)

The default is 3ms. For Vista users, the Jog Trans needs to be 10ms.

To change this value:

  • Press and hold the MEMO for at least one second to enter the preset mode.
  • Then use the Parameter knob to select Jog Trans.
  • Press and then turn the Parameter knob to adjust this setting to 10ms.
  • Then press the MEMO button once more to save and exit.