Denon MCX8000 Quick Start Manual

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9Rear Panel1234 5 697810 11 1112 1213 1415 16 171. Power Input: Use the included power adapter (12V DC, 5A, center-positive) to connect thisinput to your power source.2. Power Button: Press this button to power MCX8000 on or off. Power on MCX8000 only afteryou have connected all of your input devices and before you power on your amplifiers andloudspeakers. Power off your amplifiers and loudspeakers before powering off MCX8000.3. Cable Restraint: You can secure the power cable to this restraint to help prevent disconnectingit accidentally.4. USB Port: Use a standard USB cable (included) to connect this USB port to an available USBport on your computer. This connection sends and receives audio and control information to andfrom the computer.5. USB Hub to PC: You can connect an optional USB hard drive (not included) to this powered USBport. This hub will connect to your computer; you cannot access its content using MCX8000.6. Master Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs toloudspeakers or an amplifier system. Use the Master knob on the top panel to control thevolume level.7. Master Outputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these outputs toloudspeakers or an amplifier system. Use the Master knob on the top panel to control thevolume level.8. Stereo/Mono: Use this switch to set the channel configuration of the Master Outputs: Stereo(binaural audio using separate left and right channels) or Mono (summed monaural audiothrough both left and right channels).9. Booth Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to boothmonitors or a booth amplifier system. Use the Booth knob on the top panel to control thevolume level.10. Line Inputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these line-level inputs toan external audio source.11. Line/Phono Inputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these line-level orphono-level inputs to an external audio source.12. Phono/Line Switch: Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the deviceconnected to the Line/Phono Inputs. If you are using phono-level turntables, set this switch toPhono to provide the additional amplification needed for phono-level signals. If using a line-leveldevice, such as a CD player or sampler, set this switch to Line.13. Grounding Terminal: If using phono-level turntables with a grounding wire, connect thegrounding wire to these terminals. If you experience a low “hum” or “buzz”, this could mean thatyour turntables are not grounded.Note: Some turntables have a grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore,nothing needs to be connected to the grounding terminal.14. Mic 1 Input (XLR or 1/4” / 6.35 mm): Use a standard XLR or 1/4” (6.35 mm) cable (not included)to connect a standard dynamic microphone to this input. Use the Mic 1 Level knob on the toppanel to control the volume level.15. Mic 2 Input (1/4” / 6.35 mm): Use a standard 1/4” (6.35 mm) cable (not included) to connect astandard dynamic microphone to this input. Use the Mic 2 Level knob on the top panel tocontrol the volume level.16. Kensington® Lock: Use this slot to secure MCX8000 to a table or other surface.17. Link: Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect this port to a computer. MCX8000 will sendtime, BPM, and other track data to your software over this connection.