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Pioneer DDJ-SX manual

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    DJ Contr oller DDJ-SX Read Bef ore Use (Impor tant)/Quic k Star t Guide http://pioneer dj.com/support/ The Pi oneer DJ support site 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. http://serato.com/ Fo r the latest version of the Serato DJ[...]

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    2 En 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 fr[...]

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    3 En NOTE THE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PA RTS COMP ARTMENT WA RNING IS LO CA TED ON THE APPLIANCE BOT TOM. D3-7-13-68_A1_En 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. D[...]

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    4 En The Safety of Y our Ears is in Y our 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 h[...]

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    5 En Contents How to read this manual ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read both this leaflet and the operating instructions! Both documents include important information that you must understand before using this product. For instructions on acquiring the operating instructions, see Acquiring the manual (p. 16). ! In this ma[...]

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    6 En Before start What’s in the box ! CD-ROM (Installation Disc) ! AC adapter ! Power plug ! USB cable ! Read Before Use (Important)/Quick Start Guide (this document) Installing the software Before installing the software For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com and download the software from there. A software download [...]

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    7 En Before start — Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an e-mail at the e-mail address you have input. Check the contents of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”. ! Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password speci - fied when you performed user registration. They will be required for updating the software[...]

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    8 En 11 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the [Serato DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon.[...]

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    9 En Operation Operation ! Wait until all connections between devices have been completed before connecting the AC adapter. Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before making or changing connections between devices. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. ! Only use the AC adap[...]

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    10 En ! For detailed cautions on the AC adapter, see “ About the AC adapter ” (p. 17). ! The shape of the plug differs according to the region in which the unit is sold. 6 Connect the AC adapter. AC adapter (included) To power outlet 7 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to turn this unit’s power on. Turn on the power of[...]

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    11 En Operation Starting the system Launching Serato DJ For Windows From the Windows [ Start ] menu, click the [ Serato DJ ] icon under [ All Programs ] > [ Serato ] > [ Serato DJ ]. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [ Application ] folder, then click the [ Serato DJ ] icon. Computer screen directly after the Serato DJ software is launched A A[...]

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    12 En 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 li[...]

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    13 En Operation 2 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the library on the computer’s screen, then turn the rotary selector and select the track. a b a Library b Crates panel 3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track onto the deck. Playing tracks and outputting the sound The following describes the procedure for outputting the [...]

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    14 En 2 Press the [ f ] button to play the track. 3 Move the channel fader away from you. 4 Turn the [TRIM] control. Adjust [ TRIM ] so that the orange indicator on the channel level indicator lights at the peak level. 5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control to adjust the audio level of the speakers. Adjust the sound level output from the [ MASTER OUT 1 [...]

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    15 En Operation Deck section This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller. 1 Jog dial 2 VINYL button 3 NEEDLE SEARCH pad 4 TEMPO slider 5 KEY LOCK button 6 TAKEOVER[...]

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    16 En Acquiring the manual The operating instructions may be in a file in PDF format. Adobe ® Reader ® must be installed to read files in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, please install it from the download link on the CD-ROM’s menu screen. Downloading this unit’s operating instructions 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s op[...]

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    17 En About the AC adapter About the AC adapter Safety instructions To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating poten - tial of your unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Read & Retain Instructions Read all operating and user information provided with this product. Cleaning Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior[...]

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    18 En Mounting the power plug Slide the power plug along the guide rails in the AC adapter unit as shown on the diagram below, then press in until a click is heard. Removing the power plug 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. Once the power pl[...]

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    19 En Additional information 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 [...]

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    20 En Problem Check Remedy Serato DJ operation is unstable. Are you using the latest version of the software? Free updates of Serato DJ can be downloaded from the Internet. Check the website below and keep the software updated to the latest version. (page 6) Are you using softwares other than Serato DJ at the same time? Quit other applications to d[...]

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    21 En UCP0212 PIONEER ELECTR ONICS (USA) IN C. LIMITED W ARRANTY W ARRANTY V ALID ONL Y IN THE U. S.A. AND CANA DA W ARRANTY Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA) w arrants that products distributed by PUSA in the U.S.A. and Canada that fail to functio n properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according t[...]

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    <DRH1192-A> <502-DDSXA-3277> Printed in China To register your product, find the nearest authorized se rv ice location , to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories, please go to one of following URLs : P our enregistrer votre produit, trouver le se rv ice après-vente agréé le plus proche et pour acheter des[...]