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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
Contents How to read this manual The names of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu) ! The TRAKTOR manual and TRAKTOR GETTING STARTED can be viewed from the TRAKTOR help menu after TRAKTOR is installed. Before start Features........................................................................................................4 System setup example.................................................................................
Before start Features This product is an all-in-one DJ system for home DJ use, combining Pioneer DJ hardware - the world standard in club DJ equipment – with the “TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 EDITION” DJ software by Native Instruments. You can enjoy full-fledged DJ play simply by connecting this product with a computer. TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 EDITION TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 EDITION is a TRAKTOR software application designed exclusively for the DDJ-T1.
Safety instructions To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Read & Retain Instructions Read all operating and user information provided with this product. using the specified procedure until a click is heard. For details, see Mounting the power plug on page 5. If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Removing the power plug Using the LAPTOP DOCK While pressing the [PUSH] button on the AC adapter unit, slide the power plug away from the adapter as shown on the diagram below to remove it. The computer’s keyboard section can be stowed under this unit. Once the power plug is mounted, there is no need to remove it. PUSH PUSH ! ! ! Power plug The power plug shown below is included with this product.
Before you start Installing the TRAKTOR software TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 EDITION is a special version of TRAKTOR designed exclusively for the DDJ-T1. For a comparison of the functions between TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 EDITION and other versions of TRAKTOR, see the website below. http://www.prodjnet.com/support/ ! The DDJ-T1 supports TRAKTOR PRO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO. If you own TRAKTOR PRO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO, update to the latest version of the software before using it.
6 Choose the type of TRAKTOR installation, then click [Next]. 4 Once the TRAKTOR installer is launched, click [Continue]. Normally install all options, including [Controller Editor] and [Service Center]. 7 Choose where to install TRAKTOR, then click [Next]. To choose the normal place of installation, simply click [Next]. To install in a different location, click [Change...], choose the place of installation, then click [Next]. 8 Select the Native Instruments hardware driver, then click [Next].
Click [Restart]. This completes the installation procedure. From the TRAKTOR [Help] menu, click [Launch Service Center]. To launch the SERVICE CENTER directly For Windows From the Windows [Start] menu, open [All Programs] > [Native Instruments] > [Traktor], then click the [Traktor] icon. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [Application] folder, next open [Native Instruments] > [Traktor], then double-click the [Traktor] icon.
3 Input the serial number indicated on the package of the TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 EDITION software CD-ROM, then click [Activate]. 8 Input your e-mail address and password, then click [SUBMIT]. ! ! 4 Once the product license registration successful screen appears, click [Exit]. Offline activation To activate TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 EDITION installed on a computer that is not connected to the Internet, use SERVICE CENTER in the offline mode.
About the driver software (Windows) Software end user license agreement This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER CORPORATION (“Pioneer”). TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
! ! ! To install or uninstall the driver software, you need to be authorized by the administrator of your computer. Log on as the administrator of your computer before proceeding with the installation. If you connect this unit to your computer without installing the driver software first, an error may occur on your computer depending on the system environment. If installation of the driver software is interrupted after it has started, start the installation procedure over again from the beginning.
Connections Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before making or changing connections between devices. Wait until all connections between devices have been completed before connecting the AC adapter. Only use the AC adapter included with this unit. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. Power to this unit is supplied by the AC adapter or by USB bus power.
Front panel 1 2 3 4 INPUT SELECT MIN PHONES AUX MIC — [AUX]: The external device connected to the [AUX] terminals is selected. — [MIC]: The microphone connected to the [MIC] terminal is selected. 1 PHONES terminal Connect headphones here. Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø 3.5 mm) can be used. ! The volume decreases when headphones are connected simultaneously to both the stereo phone jack and the stereo mini phone jack.
Part names and functions Control panel 3 1 Part names and functions 4 4 1 3 2 2 3 1 4 OFF 1 LOAD DRY/ WET ADVANCED CHAINED SELECT/ BACK 1 2 3 4 TREE FAVORITES LOAD LOAD ON A C A C GAIN GAIN LOAD B D 1 MIN MAX FX1 DRY/ WET ADVANCED REC 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN PUSH BROWSE GAIN VIEW MIN MAX MIN MAX MAIN HI HI MIN MAX MIN MAX HI VOL 1 2 B 3 1 D DECK 3 SELECT/ BACK GAIN CHAINED MAX MIN MAX FX1 HI FUNCTION 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX DE
1 Browser 1 2 3 TREE FAVORITES LOAD LOAD LOAD C A B 2 LOAD D REC GAIN GAIN PUSH BROWSE VIEW GAIN GAIN 3 4 1 1 TREE button ! ! Turn the rotary selector while pressing the [TREE] button: Moves the cursor in the [TREE] area. The section marked 1 on the above screen is called the [TREE] area. Press the rotary selector while pressing the [TREE] button: Opens/closes the folder. 2 Rotary selector ! Turn the rotary selector: Moves the cursor in the [TRACK] area.
2 Deck 8 OFF DRY/ WET ADVANCED CHAINED SELECT/ BACK 1 2 A 3 MIN MAX 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX C D DECK DECK 6 OUT MOVE 5 MODE SIZE BWD FWD 3 7 4 8 a b 1 2 c ACTIVE HOT CUE DELETE OUT ADJUST 1 5 2 6 AUTO LOOP d 7 HI FILTER NEEDLE SEARCH KEY LOCK TEMPO RANGE 4 d 4 5 [MOVE PANEL] b e [HOT CUE PANEL] c b MOVE GRID 3 f SHIFT [GRID PANEL] c Part names and functions 9 LOW IN ADJUST g 3 FUNCTION IN 9 a B 1 FX1 7 e ON 4 0 2 f CUE PLAY/PA
For instructions on assigning functions, see Changing the TRAKTOR Preferences on page 23. When a button at which a hot cue ([1] – [4]) is set is pressed in the play or pause mode, a hot cue ([1] – [4]) is called out. To cancel a hot cue ([1] – [4]), press the corresponding button ([1] – [4]) while pressing the [DELETE] button. Buttons [1] – [4] at which hot cues are set flash while the [DELETE] button is pressed.
3 HEADPHONES VOL control 9 MASTER button Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal. Sets the tempo of the deck for which the [MASTER] button is pressed as the master for synchronizing with the beat sync function. 4 GAIN control a Channel fader Adjusts the sound level input to the various decks. Adjusts the sound level output from the various decks. 5 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls b CH FADER START switch These adjust the sound quality input to the various decks.
Operations Importing tracks to TRAKTOR This function is operated not on the DDJ-T1 but on the computer. From Explorer or Finder, drag & drop music files or folders containing music files to [Track Collection] in TRAKTOR’s [TREE] area. ! Right-click [Track Collection] (on Mac OS X, click [Track Collection] while pressing the [control] key), then select [Import Music Folders] from the menu. All the music files in your system’s [My Music] or [Music] folder are imported.
2 Press the [CUE] button. Cue point [a] is set at the position at which playback was paused. The [PLAY/PAUSE f] indicator flashes and the [CUE] indicator lights. No sound is output at this time. ! When a new Cue Point is set, the previously set Cue Point is deleted. ! For information about setting cue points, see MOVE PANEL/ HOT CUE PANEL on page 18. Adjusting the sound quality Turn the [EQ (HI, MID, LOW)] controls for the various decks.
! ! For information about setting the master for synchronization, see Setting the master for synchronization on page 22. In the cases below, the [SYNC] function may not operate properly. — When the loop length is under 1 beat — When the [BPM] of the track on the deck for which the [MASTER] button is pressed exceeds the adjustable tempo range of the track on the deck for which the [SYNC] button is pressed — When the track has not been analyzed.
Changing the TRAKTOR Preferences Change TRAKTOR’s environmental settings according to the usage conditions of your hardware. For details on TRAKTOR’s environmental settings, see the TRAKTOR manual. ! If you wish to restore the changes to the environmental settings to their defaults, please check the following website. http://www.prodjnet.com/support/ 1 Click the TRAKTOR [ (Preferences Button)] button. Open the TRAKTOR settings menu. 2 Select the category and make the settings.
Additional information Troubleshooting ! ! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Problem Check Remedy No sound is produced. Are the connection cables properly connected? Connect the connection cables properly. (page 14) Is the included USB cable properly connected? Connect the computer and this unit directly using the included USB cable. USB hubs cannot be used. (page 14) Are terminals or plugs dirty? Wipe any dirt off terminals and plugs before connecting. Is the driver software properly set? Set the driver software properly.
List of MIDI Messages On this unit, the browser, deck, mixer and effect sections are connected with the MIDI channels shown below.
MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name When SHIFT button is off Notes When SHIFT button is on Jog dial (turn) Bn Bn 1 33 MSB LSB Bn Bn 6 38 MSB LSB Difference count value from when previously operated ! Turn clockwise: 1 ! Turn counterclockwise: 16383 The cumulative difference count when the jog dial is turned 1 rotation is 2430.
MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name 1 button Effect assign buttons 2 button Headphones CUE button SYNC button MASTER button Channel fader CH FADER START switch Deck A 96 76 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck B 96 77 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck C 96 78 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck D 96 79 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck A 96 80 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck B 96 81 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck C 96 82 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck D 96 83 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck A 96 84 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Deck B 96 85 dd
MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name When SHIFT button is off Notes When SHIFT button is on DRY/WET control Bn 0 dd Bn 16 dd 0-127 SELECT/BACK 1 button 9n 68 dd 9n 96 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SELECT/BACK 2 button 9n 69 dd 9n 97 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SELECT/BACK 3 button 9n 70 dd 9n 98 dd OFF=0, ON=127 Effect control 1 control Bn 2 dd Bn 18 dd 0-127 Effect control 2 control Bn 4 dd Bn 20 dd 0-127 Effect control 3 control Bn 6 dd Bn 22 dd 0-127 Effect co
MASTER OUT 2 output terminal RCA pin jacks..........................................................................1 sets PHONES output terminal Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm)..................................................1 set Stereo mini phone jack (Ø 3.5 mm)..........................................1 set AUX input terminal RCA pin jack............................................................................1 sets MIC input terminal Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm)...............................................
Pioneer Electronics(USA) Inc. Limited Warranty WARRANTY PERIOD For the period specified below from the date of original purchase (the warranty period), Pioneer Electronics(USA) Inc.
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