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Pioneer DJM-400 manual

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    Operating Instructions DJ MIXER DJM-400[...]

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    2 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated &qu[...]

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    3 Location Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity. ÷ Do not install the unit in a location which is exposed to direct rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components. Installation of the unit in a damp or dust[...]

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    4 CONNECTIONS CONNECTION PANEL CONNECTIONS POWER OFF ON AC IN MASTER OUT MONO STEREO 2 1 L R L R LINE PHONO LINE PHONO MIC2 MIC1 AUX(R) AUX(L) AUX MIC CD CONTROL L R LINE PHONO LINE PHONO CD CONTROL SIGNAL GND 1 3 2 4 5 6 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7 8 Rear panel Front panel 1. POWER switch 2. STEREO/MONO selector switch When switch is set to the[...]

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    5 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING INPUTS Pioneer DJ CD players Connect a DJ CD player ’ s audio output connectors to one of the channel 1 to 2 CD input connectors, and connect the player ’ s control cable to the corresponding channel ’ s CONTROL connector. Set the connected channel ’ s input selector switch to [ CD ]. Analog turntable To connect an [...]

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    6 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS[...]

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    7 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Beat effect section 15 BPM display Displays the current track tempo as Beats Per Minute (BPM). ¶ The display flashes during BPM calculation and when BPM cannot be calculated. 16 BPM measuring mode button/indicator (AUTO) Each time the button is pressed, the BPM measuring mode alternates as follows: AUTO mode: The AUT[...]

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    8 MIXER OPERATIONS (BASIC OPERATIONS) MIXER OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS[...]

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    9 MIXER OPERATIONS (FADER START FUNCTION) FADER START FUNCTION By connecting the optional Pioneer DJ CD Player control cable, the channel fader and cross fader can be used to start CD playback. When the mixer ’ s channel fader lever or cross fader lever are moved, the CD player is released from the pause mode and automatically – and instantly ?[...]

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    10 EFFECT FUNCTIONS (TYPES OF BEAT EFFECTS) EFFECT FUNCTIONS This unit is equipped with a total of 8 basic effects using beat effects and in-loops linked to the BPM. By changing the parameters for each effect, a wide variety of new effects can be produced. By using the BEAT/BANK buttons to set the time parameters, an even wider assortment of beat e[...]

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    11 EFFECT FUNCTIONS (PRODUCING BEAT EFFECTS/IN-LOOP SAMPLER) PRODUCING BEAT EFFECTS Beat effects allow the instant setting of effect times in synch with the BPM (beats per minute), thus allowing the production of a wide variety of effects in synch with the current rhythm, even during live performances. 1. Press the AUTO button to set the Beats Per [...]

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    12 EFFECT FUNCTIONS (IN-LOOP SAMPLER/EFFECT PARAMETERS) 5. At the point you wish to sample record, press one of the non-lighted BEAT/BANK buttons. ¶ Lighted BEAT/BANK buttons have already been recorded, and cannot be used again unless their recorded contents are erased. ¶ Recording begins automatically when the sound signal from CD player or othe[...]

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    13 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think there is something wrong with this component, check the points below . Sometimes the trouble may originate from another component. Thus, also check the other electrical appliances also in use. If the trouble cannot be rectified even[...]

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    14 SPECIFICATIONS 1.General Power source .............................................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ..................................................................... 13 W Operating temperature .................... +5 ° C to +35 ° C (+41 ° F to +95 ° F) Operating humidity .................... 5 % to 85 %[...]

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    15 BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM PHONO /LINE CD DSP DSP CPU [CH-1] RIAA PHONO ADC PHONO1/LINE1 LINE CH-1 Master out H.P out CH-2 MIC 1 MIC 2 CD1 TRIM DAC MUTE DAC MUTE PHONO /LINE MASTER OUT 1 MASTER OUT 2 PHONES SDRAM SWITCHES & INDICA TORS [MASTER OUTPUTS] [HEADPHONES] CD MIC 1/ A UX L [MIC/A UX] MIC 1 MIC 1 LEVEL ADC THRU AUX L MIC 2/ A UX R C[...]

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    Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Multimedia and Mass Storage Division: 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A. TEL: 800-444-OPTI (6784) PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.[...]