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  • Page 1

    DJ Contr oller Operating Instructions http://pioneerdj.com/support/ The Pi oneer website shown above offers FA Qs, information on so ft ware and various other types of information and se rv ices to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.[...]

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    2 En Contents How to read this manual ! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals on the product, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [ RECORD ] panel, [ Preferences ] menu, [ CUE ] button, [ VINYL ] mode, [ AUX IN ] terminals) ! Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 funct[...]

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    3 En Before start Before start Features This unit, while using the same operation panel layout as Pioneer’s pro - fessional DJ equipment, has a rounded, amiable form. It is designed to allow a wide range of users – from those at the start of their DJing experi - ence to those who have already begun DJ performances in their home and elsewhere ?[...]

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    4 En What’s in the box ! TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM ! Driver software/operating instructions CD-ROM ! USB cable ! Read Before Use (Important) ! Quick Start Guide ! Service Center Guide (for Japanese customers) ! Warranty card Using the LAPTOP DOCK The computer’s keyboard section can be stowed under this unit. ! Depending on the size of your ([...]

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    5 En Before you start Before you start About the driver software (Windows) This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio signals from the computer. ! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X. Software end user license agreement This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between y[...]

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    6 En Installing the driver software ! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X. Operating environment Supported operating systems 2 Windows ® 7 Home Premium/Professional/ Ultimate 32-bit version 1 64-bit version 1 1 Windows Vista ® Home Basic/ Home Premium/Business/Ultimate 32-bit version 1 64-bit version 1 1 Windows ®[...]

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    7 En Before you start Checking the latest information on the driver software For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit, visit our website shown below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ About the TRAKTOR LE 2 software TRAKTOR LE 2 is a DJ software application by Native Instruments. DJ performances are possible by[...]

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    8 En 9 To install the Traktor Kontrol X1 or Traktor Kontrol S4 driver, check the check box, then click [Next]. 10 When the following screen appears, click [Next]. Installation begins. The installation completed screen appears once installation is completed. 11 Click [Finish]. This completes the installation procedure.  About the installation pro[...]

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    9 En Before you start  To launch the SERVICE CENTER directly For Windows From the Windows [ Start ] menu, click the [ Native Instruments ] > [ Service Center ] > [ Service Center ] icons. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [ Application ] folder, then double-click the [ Service Center ] > [ Service Center ] icons. Activation procedure —[...]

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    10 En 13 Click [Open] at [Open Activation Return File]. The launch return file is loaded. 14 Check in the SERVICE CENTER that product activation has completed. Updating the TRAKTOR 2 software When the computer is connected to the Internet, TRAKTOR 2 software can be updated by accessing the Native Instruments SERVICE CENTER (referred to simply as ?[...]

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    11 En Before you start 7 Click [Finish] at the bottom right to complete the setup wizard settings. Cautions The preferences are reset after the setup wizard settings are made. When using the DDJ-ERGO-K, note that the audio settings below are required at a minimum. ! Audio Setup — Audio Device : Pioneer DDJ ASIO (Windows 7) PIONEER DDJ-ERGO (Mac O[...]

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    12 En Connections Be sure the power is off when connecting equipment and changing connections. Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. With this unit, the power is supplied by USB bus power. The unit can be used simply by connecting it to a computer using the US[...]

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    13 En Connections Front panel PHONES 1 1 PHONES terminals Connect headphones here. Both stereo phone plugs ( Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs ( Ø 3.5 mm) can be used. ! Connect headphones with an impedance of 32 W or more. Headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are not supported. ! Do not connect headphones simultaneously to the ster[...]

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    14 En Part names and functions The part functions and screen images given here are based on TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions. Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated TRAKTOR PRO 2 . Also refer to the TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions. The TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions can be viewed from the TRAKTOR PRO 2 help menu. 2-deck displays are used f[...]

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    15 En Part names and functions 1 Browser TREE FLD OPEN BROWS EV IE W PUSH LOAD GAIN LOAD GAIN 1 2 2 A B 1 Rotary selector ! Turn: The cursor moves in section A of the above diagram. ! Press: The [ BROWSE ] area’s magnified display turns on and off. ! [ SHIFT ] + turn: The cursor moves in section B of the above diagram. ! [ SHIFT ] + press: Folder[...]

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    16 En 6 AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control ! Turn: Changes the width of the loop playback section. ! Press: Turns loop playback on and off. ! [ SHIFT ] + turn: Moves the beat grid position. ! [ SHIFT ] + press: Switches loop playback on/off. 7 DECK buttons TRAKTOR PRO 2 Switch the deck to be operated. 8 HOT CUE/DELETE buttons TRAKTOR PRO 2 ! Press: Set [...]

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    17 En Part names and functions 3 Mixer HI MIN MAX MID MIN MAX LO W MIN MAX 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RE C FUNCTION CUE DJ CONTROLLER 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GAIN MIN MAX MIX CUE MASTE VOL CUE MASTE HI MIN MAX MID MIN MAX LO W MIN MAX GAIN MIN MAX MASTER VOL MIN MAX AUX / MIC VO L MIN MAX 1 2 5 6 4 a 3 7 7 9 8 1 MASTER VOL control Adjusts the sound leve[...]

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    18 En 4 Effect With TRAKTOR LE 2, [ FX1-1 ] and [ FX2-1 ] can be used, with [ FX1-1 ] fixed to deck A, [ FX2-1 ] fixed to deck B. [ FX1-2 ], [ FX1-3 ], [ FX2-2 ] and [ FX2-3 ] cannot be used. CA DECK FX SAMPLE VO L 1 DELETE ON 12 3 FX 1 HOT CUE / SA MPLE R CONTROL MIN MAX 1 MIN MAX 2 MIN MAX 3 MIN MAX FI LT ER LP FH PF 2 1 3 4 6 2 5 [ Group ] mode [...]

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    19 En Basic Operation Basic Operation Starting the system Starting this unit 1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable. MASTER OUT1 (TRS) RL RL MASTER OUT2 RL AU X IN MI CV OL INPUT SELECT MI C VO L AU X ON OFF US B 2 Boot up the connected computer. 3 Slide this unit’s [ON/OFF] switch to the [ON] position. RL AU X IN VO LI NPUT SELECT [...]

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    20 En ! When the [ SYNC (MASTER) ] button is pressed, the playing speeds and beats of the two decks are synchronized instantaneously. 3 Operate the channel faders or crossfader to mix the sound of the two decks and switch between them. Inputting the sound of an external device or microphone The sound of the external device connected to the [ AUX IN[...]

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    21 En Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Using the CUE function 1 In the pause mode, press the [CUE] button to set a cue point at the position at which playback is paused. 2 When the [CUE] button is pressed during playback, playback returns to the cue point that was set directly before and pauses (Back Cue). 3 After returning to the cue point, k[...]

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    22 En List of MIDI Messages With TRAKTOR 2, MIDI messages for assigning TRAKTOR 2 functions to to MIDI are expressed “Note 1 + English scale 2 ” or “CC 3 + control number”. On the table below, the MIDI messages output from this unit’s buttons and controls are indicated in the same way as in TRAKTOR 2. 1 “Note” is a MIDI term used when[...]

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    23 En List of MIDI Messages 2 Deck SW Name Deck type MIDI message (this unit to computer) Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number f button TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 Note B1 01, 02, 03, 04 Note B4 OFF=0, ON=127 SAMPLE 08, 09, 10, 11 Note A#0 08, 09, 10, 11 Note G#0 OFF=0, ON=127 2 08, 09, 10, 11 Note B0 [...]

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    24 En SW Name Deck type MIDI message (this unit to computer) Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number TEMPO slider TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 CC CC 0 32 01, 02, 03, 04 CC CC 5 37 0–16383 0 at back, 16383 at front SYNC (MASTER) button TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 Note E6 01, 02, 03, 04 Note G#6 OFF=0, ON=127 SAM[...]

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    25 En List of MIDI Messages SW Name Deck type MIDI message (this unit to computer) Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number SAMPLE VOL control (turn) TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 CC 68 01, 02, 03, 04 CC 73 Difference count value from when previ - ously operated ! Turn clockwise: 1 – (max) 30 ! Turn counte[...]

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    26 En 3 Mixer SW Name MIDI message (this unit to computer) Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number MASTER VOL control 07 CC CC 0 32 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 AUX/MIC VOL control 07 CC CC 20 52 — — — — — —[...]

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    27 En List of MIDI Messages SW Name MIDI message (this unit to computer) Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number Channel fader Deck A 07 CC CC 19 51 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 Deck B 07 CC CC 21 53 — — — — —[...]

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    28 En SW Name MIDI message (this unit to computer) Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number Effect parameter control 3 Group 05 CC CC 6 38 05 CC CC 22 54 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 06 CC CC 6 38 06 CC CC 22 54 0–16383 When turned fully coun[...]

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    29 En List of MIDI Messages Indicator name MIDI message (computer to this unit) Indicator color Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number FX ON button Group 05 Note G4 05 Note E4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 06 Note G4 06 Note E4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 Single 05 Note D5 05 Note F#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 0[...]

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    30 En 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 recti[...]

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    31 En Additional information Using as a controller for other DJ software This unit also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ soft - ware via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of music files being played on the computer can[...]