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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.
WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region.
The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level – a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
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) Before start Features............................................................................................................................6 What’s in the box..............................................................................................................6 Connections Rear panel.............................................
Before start Features What’s in the box This unit is a standard type DJ mixer for professional DJs that carries over the technology of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard in club sound. Not only is it equipped with a wide variety of functions for DJ performances, including PRO DJ LINK, SOUND COLOR FX and BEAT EFFECT, it also uses a high sound quality design and a panel layout with high operability to provide strong support for performances to all professional DJs active in the club scene.
Connections Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Be sure to use the included power cord.
Connecting input terminals ! When creating a DVS (Digital Vinyl System) combining a computer, audio interface, etc., be careful in connecting the audio interface to this unit’s input terminals and in the settings of the input selector switches. Also refer to the operating instructions of the DJ software and audio interface.
Connecting to the control panel Be sure to connect using the included USB cable. About the driver software and setting utility software Software end user license agreement Microphones MIC USB CD/ LINE PHO DIGITAL MIC1 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”).
6 General terms 1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer or its subsidiaries be liable in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter, under any theory of liability, for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or damages for lost profits, revenue, business, savings, data, use, or cost of substitute procurement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages or if such damages are foreseeable.
About the setting utility software The setting utility can be used to make the checks and settings described below.
Operations Control Panel POWER MIC USB f CD/ LINE PHONO DIGITAL USB 1/ 2 MIC1 OVER 7 LEVEL MIC 2 0 9 6 12 12 TALK OFF ON OVER 8 1 1 0 0 0 -26 / 6 EQ/ EQ/ - 7 -26 / LOW dB j dB 6 j COLOR CUE j LOW 9 CUE LOW 9 L 6 dB C R j AUTO / TAP LOW 9 HI CUE L 9 9 R FLANGER PHASER FILTER ROBOT CUE TRANS SLIP ROLL SPIRAL STEREO 3 10 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 l0 b MIXING c l l 0 d A m THRU
g DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */* selector switch (page 14) Select the input source of each channel from the components connected to this unit. F DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, SND/RTN (MIDI LFO) selector switch (page 16) Switches the BEAT EFFECT effect type. h TRIM control (page 14) Adjusts the level of audio signals input in each channel.
Basic Operation Outputting sound 1 Press [POWER] button. Turn on the power of this unit. 2 Turn the [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector switch. Select the input sources for the different channels from among the devices connected to this unit. — [DIGITAL]: Selects the DJ player connected to the [DIGITAL] terminals. — [PHONO]: Selects the analog player connected to the [PHONO] terminals. — [CD/LINE], [LINE]: Selects the cassette deck or CD player connected to the [LINE] terminals.
4 Set the cue on the DJ player. The DJ player pauses playback at the cue point. Advanced Operations 5 Set the crossfader. Playback starts on the DJ player. ! If you set the crossfader back to the original position, the player instantaneously returns to the cue point already set and pauses playback (back cue). 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC1] or [MIC2] terminal. 2 Set the [OFF, ON, TALK OVER] selector switch to [ON] or [TALK OVER]. — [ON]: The indicator lights.
The [ON/OFF] button flashes when the effect is on. ! When the [ON/OFF] button is pressed again, the effect turns off. BEAT EFFECT Inputting the BPM manually 1 CH SELECT 1 2 MIC 2 3 4 A B MST PARAMETER 3 AUTO TAP 7 Tap the [TAP] button at least 2 times in rhythm with the beat (in quarter notes) of the sound being played.
Operating procedure 2 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 of the BEAT EFFECT procedure. 2 Touch the [X-PAD]. The [X-PAD] changes the effect’s quantitative parameter. The MIDI signal waveform pattern switches each time the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button is pressed. SND/RTN 7/7 1/7 6/7 2/7 3/7 5/7 4/7 3 Press the [BEAT c, d] button. Set the MIDI signal’s waveform output time. This unit outputs the operation information of buttons and controls in universal MIDI format.
Types of effects Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects Effect Name Descriptions COLOR control SPACE Applies a reverberation effect to the original sound. Turn counterclockwise: Applies the reverberation effect to the mid- and low ranges. Turn clockwise: Applies the reverberation effect to the mid- and high ranges. DUB ECHO Applies an echo effect, with the sound delayed slightly after the original sound output several times and gradually attenuated.
FILTER1 BEAT c, d buttons (parameter 1) This sets the way in which the recorded sound is played. The filter’s cutoff frequency changes according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. TIME control (parameter 2) This sets the way in which the recorded sound is played. LEVEL/DEPTH control (parameter 3) This sets the balance between the original sound and the recorded sound. X-PAD (parameter 4) This sets the way in which the recorded sound is played.
SND/RTN (MIDI LFO) Connect an external effector, etc., here. By pressing the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button, MIDI-compatible software and devices can be controlled using MIDI signals. SND/RTN1 Connect an external effector, etc., here.
List of MIDI Messages Category CH1 CH3 CH4 Crossfader Fader curve Master MIDI Messages SW Type MSB Trigger/Toggle LSB Notes TRIM VR Bn 01 dd — — — — 0-127 HI VR Bn 02 dd — — — — 0-127 MID VR Bn 03 dd — — — — 0-127 LOW VR Bn 04 dd — — — — 0-127 COLOR VR Bn 05 dd — — — — 0-127 CUE BTN Bn 46 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127 Channel fader VR Bn 11 MSB — — — — 0-127 CROSS FADER ASSIGN SW Bn 41 dd — — — — 0, 64, 127 T
Category SW Name HEADPHONES Fader Start MIDI 1 2 ! 22 Notes BTN Bn 4C MSB — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127 BTN Bn 4D — — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127 AUTO/TAP BTN Bn 45 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127 TAP BTN Bn 4E dd — — — Trigger only OFF=0, ON=127 CUE BTN Bn 4B dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127 DELAY SW Bn 2A dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127 ECHO SW Bn 37 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127 SPIRAL SW Bn 2B dd — — — 2
Changing the settings 1 Press the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button for over 1 second. The [USER SETUP] mode setting screen is displayed. ! To display the [CLUB SETUP] mode setting screen, first turn this unit’s power off, then press the [POWER] button while pressing the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button. 2 Press the [BEAT c, d] button. Select the setting item. 3 Press the [TAP] button. The screen switches to the setting item’s setting value change screen. 4 Press the [BEAT c, d] button. Change the setting value.
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.
Block Diagram MIC1 MIC1 LEVEL MIC2 LEVEL MIC2 SRC ADC PHONO Time Code LAN ADC DIGITAL CH2 DAC CH1_Analog ADC LINE Time Code MASTER ADC BOOTH REC BOOTH MUTE REC MUTE SEND DAC CH4_Analog ADC SEND DAC RETURN ADC DIGITAL MUTE USB1/2 DIR SRC CH_1_Digital/USB1/2 TRIM CD/LINE Time Code ADC DIGITAL USB3/4 CH_2_Digital/USB3/4 ADC PHONO CH_3_Digital/USB5/6 USB5/6 CH_4_Digital/USB7/8 USB7/8 SRC SRC DIR ADC Additional information D SP TRIM Time Code MASTER 2 DAC CH3
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