DJ MIXER DJM-S3 pioneerdj.com/support/ http://serato.com/ The Pioneer DJ site shown above offers FAQs, information on software, and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.
Contents How to read this manual Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” included with the unit. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using this product. ! In this manual, names of channels and buttons indicated on the product, names of menus in the software, etc., are indicated within square brackets ([ ]). (e.g.
Before start Before start Features Installing the software This unit is a 2-channel DJ mixer which can be used with the Serato DJ software, and is designed for optimal DJ performances. It has a sound card compatible with Serato DJ. It allows you to do DJ performances with the DVS system controlled by turntables or CDJs. Additionally, it has the best panel layout for scratching and includes a Magvel Fader. These features support various DJ performances.
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! Download the driver for either Windows or Mac from the download page. About the Serato DJ software Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed to this unit. Minimum operating environment Supported operating systems macOS Sierra 10.12, OS X 10.11 / 10.10 / 10.9 (latest update) CPU and required memory 32-bit version 64-bit version ® Intel processor Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.
7 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ installer. Downloading the Serato DJ software manual 1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the Serato DJ site below. http://serato.com/dj/downloads 2 After clicking [Manuals and Downloads] on the right-hand side of the download page, click the relevant manual. Installation procedure (Mac) Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed. ! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
Part names and functions Part names and functions Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Cord hook Hook the power cord of the AC adaptor to avoid accidentally disconnecting it from the unit. 7 8 6 7 7 9 a b 5 MASTER1 output terminals (page 1 1) Connect your equipment, such as powered speakers or a power amplifier, to the analog input terminal. Use these terminals as balanced output. Do not accidentally insert the power cord of the supplied AC adaptor or the power cord of the equipment.
Control Panel 6 6 6 a 9 a 7 8 7 8 5 l 4 k j 3 b c d c 2 e e f f g h i 1 1 PHONES terminal (page 1 1) Connect headphones. This unit supports 1/4” stereo phone plugs and 3.5 mm stereo mini plugs. 2 PARAMETER control (page 1 3) Adjust the SOUND COLOR FX parameter. 3 MIC TONE control (page 1 2) Adjust the sound quality from the microphone. 8 En 4 MIC LEVEL control (page 1 2) Adjust the volume to output from the microphone.
7 TRIM control (page 1 2) Adjust the volume from each channel. 8 ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls (page 1 2) Part names and functions Adjust the sound quality of the respective channels. 9 Master Level indicator (page 1 2) It shows the volume from the MASTER output. When the volume is too loud, the [CLIP] indicator flashes. In this case, turn down the volume. — Slow flashing: sound will become distorted. — Fast flashing: sound is distorted.
Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Be sure to use the included power cord. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. ! ! ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using a USB cable. Use USB cables that conform to USB 2.0. USB hubs cannot be used.
Connecting output terminals Front panel Rear panel Connections Power amplifier 1 Headphones Powered speakers 1 1 Be sure to use the [MASTER1] output terminals only for a balanced output. Connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA) using an XLR to RCA converter cable (or converter adapter), etc., may lower the sound quality and/or result in noise. For connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA), use the [MASTER2] output terminals.
Operation Basic Operation Setting the fader curve Outputting sound Switch the [CROSS F.CURVE (THRU, switch. 1 Press the switch. Turn on the unit. 2 Set the input selector switches. Select the input source for the different channels from among the devices connected to this unit. — [ ]: Audio from a computer connected to the [USB] terminal is selected. — [LINE]: Audio from a device connected to the [LINE] input terminal is selected.
Advanced Operations Using the SOUND COLOR FX function This is an effect that changes in association with the [COLOR] control. Sound passed through a filter is output. Operation 1 Press the [FILTER] button. The [FILTER] button flashes, and the effect is set for [CH1] and [CH2]. 2 Turn the [COLOR] control. The effect is applied to the channel(s) for which the control(s) was (were) turned. ! Turn counterclockwise: The cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter is decreased slowly.
Using Serato DJ Launching Serato DJ For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Serato DJ] icon. For Windows 10 From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ] icon under [Serato] > [Serato DJ]. For Windows 8.1 From [Apps view], click the [Serato DJ] icon. For Windows 7 From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [Serato DJ].
Importing tracks The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual. ! If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ Intro) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you have previously created can be used as such.
Using the DVS system This unit allows you to use the Serato DJ software and control disc 1 to operate digital music files using familiar analog players or DJ players. 1 A special CD and record containing the signals necessary for operating digital music files.
Controlling the Serato DJ software Here we explain three types of connections for different usage environments. ! When using analog players, proceed to page 17. ! When using DJ players, proceed to page 18. ! When using analog players and DJ players simultaneously, proceed to page 19. When using analog players The following describes how to use the unit by connecting analog players to the Serato DJ software’s decks from [DECK1] to [DECK2].
When using DJ players The following describes how to use the unit by connecting DJ players to the Serato DJ software’s decks from [DECK1] to [DECK2]. Audio cable Audio cable Rear panel DJ player DJ player CONTROL CD CONTROL CD To powered speakers To the AC adaptor Computer 1 Connect the DJ player used to control [DECK1] to the [LINE] terminals of [CH1], and the DJ player used to control [DECK2] to the [LINE] terminals of [CH2]. 2 Insert discs recorded with CONTROL signals into the DJ players.
When using analog players and DJ players simultaneously The following describes how to use the unit by connecting analog players to the Serato DJ software’s [DECK1], and DJ players to Serato DJ software’s [DECK2]. 1 Connect the analog player used to control [DECK1] to the [PHONO] terminals of [CH1], and the DJ player used to control [DECK2] to the [LINE] terminals of [CH2]. 2 Switch the DJM-S3’s input. Set the input selector switches of [CH1] and [CH2] to the [ ] side.
Checking the control signals Press the play button on the connected player and play track 1. Green ring appears at [CALIBRATION DECK]. Check that the innermost ring is close to a true circle. 3 Move the channel fader away from you. 4 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control to adjust the audio level of the speakers. Adjust the sound level output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals to an appropriate level. Quitting the system 1 Quit [Serato DJ].
Changing the settings Setting preferences Level indicator MASTER OUT ATT.
About the setting utility software The setting utility can be used to make the checks and settings described below. — Set the audio data to input to this unit from the computer. — Set the audio data output from this unit to the computer. — Adjust the buffer size (when using ASIO). — Check the version of the firmware and driver software. Setting the audio data output from this unit to the computer Display the setting utility before starting. 1 Click the [MIXER OUTPUT] tab.
Adjusting the buffer size (when using ASIO) Checking the version of the firmware and driver software Display the setting utility before starting. This feature is only for using Windows. Click the [About] tab. If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.) is running, quit that application before adjusting the buffer size. Display the setting utility before starting. Click the [ASIO] tab.
Additional information Troubleshooting ! ! If you think that there is something wrong with this unit, check the items below, and check [FAQ] for [DJM-S3] on the Pioneer DJ site. pioneerdj.com/support/ Also, check the connected devices. If the problem cannot be resolved, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences.
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