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Operating Instructions PORTABLE MUSIC SYSTEM STZ-D10Z -R[...]
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2 En The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser vicing) 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[...]
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3 En Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. F ollow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water . Clean only with dr y cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, o[...]
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4 En [U.S. model only] [For U.S.A. customers / Pour la clientèle aux États-Unis] [European model only] [Canadian model only] [For Taiwan exclusively] [Except european model] Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user ’s right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUT[...]
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5 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. Contents 01 Introduction Checking what’s in the box ............................................[...]
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6 En Introduction Checking what’s in the box ! Remote control unit ! Lithium battery (CR2025) ! USB cable ! AC adapter ! Power cord ! Warranty card ! Quick start guide Installing the unit ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may di[...]
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7 En Before you start Before using the remote control The battery supplied with this unit is stored in the battery casing. Remove the protective seal from the battery casing. Note When you notice a decrease in the operating range, replace the battery. Replace the battery When replacing the battery, use a commercially available Lithium CR2025 batter[...]
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Using the remote control The remote has a range of about 7 m (23 ft.) at an angle of about 30º from the remote sensor. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft .) VOL FUNC CALL MEMO BAT TLE RHYTH M DJ MI X EXIT CUE MENU TOOL S 8 SKI P 8 SKI P TEMPO TEMPO ENTER STA NDBY/O N Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: ! Make sure that there are no obs[...]
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9 En Installing batteries WARNING Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions: ! Never use new and old batteries together. ! Do not mix and use nickel hydride battery with different charges. ! Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the [...]
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10 En Controls and displays Remote control unit VO L FUNC CALL MEMO BA TTLE RHYTH M DJ MI X EXIT CUE MENU T OOL S 8 SKIP 8 SKIP TEMP O TEMP O E NTE R ST ANDBY/O N 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 u STANDBY/ON Switches the unit bet[...]
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11 En Front/Top panel VO LUME TEMPO POWE RF UNCTION DJ MIX BA TTLE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 1 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 1 1 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 1 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 9 9 1 POWER Switches the unit between standby and on. (page 13) 2 Power[...]
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12 En Rear panel 5V 500mA PHONES MI C MI N VO L MA X US B PC connec t AU X IN DC IN 18 V 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 Battery cover 2 Microphone volume knob Use to adjust the volume of the sound inputted through the microphone. The sound from the microphone is alwa[...]
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13 En Basic playback How to use This is the device’s basic playback operation. If you select a different function at step 3, the device will switch to a sound source from an external input, USB or iPod. 1 Press u STANDBY/ON on the remote control (or POWER on the main unit) to turn on the power of this unit. The display will show the volume after [...]
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14 En Playing tracks from an internal memory or USB memory Memor y USB Listen to music by connecting a USB memory device that has your music files to the device. Further, you can listen to music anytime by storing music files in the internal memory of the device using the music management software “MIXTRAX” via a PC. More so, you can enjoy a va[...]
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15 En 5 Start a track playback. The following will be displayed on the playback screen. Memory Song2 Artist1 1:40 5:25 109 +10% CU E BPM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Function 2 Song name 3 Artist name 4 BPM (tempo) 5 Elapsed time 6 Cue location 7 Cue settings ON 8 Dance function OFF 9 Playback status a Playback mode ( Random / Repeat All / Repeat O[...]
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16 En Playback in a Folder mode USB You can playback tracks stored in a USB memory device by selecting a folder. ! The dance function cannot be used in a folder mode playback. ! This unit can display folders up to 20 hierarchies. 1 Select Folder in the initial screen of the USB memory and select folders and tracks for a playback. Track Folde r MIXT[...]
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17 En Notes ! This device has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone indicated on the website of Pioneer. http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/ -- North America http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/sa/ -- South America http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/eu/ -- Europe http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ao/ -- Asia, [...]
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18 En iPod Song3 Artist2 2:20 4:45 1 2 3 4 5 1 Song name 2 Artist name 3 Elapsed time 4 Playback status 5 Total time About iPhone playback ! Sound will only switch from iPhone to the device after authentication process is completed in approximately 10 seconds. ! Incoming calls will pause the playback and iPhone ringtones will be heard from the [...]
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19 En Various dance functions The product features excellent dance functions that allows you to enjoy dancing using your own music data. The dance function can be used using the music stored in the internal memory or your own USB memory device. However, to exploit all functions, you must analyze the music data in advance on a PC using the music sof[...]
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! There is a five-second countdown (for preparation) before the battle begins (the track from the selected Genre will start playing back). ! When the battle is finished, a voice will playback announcing the completion of the battle (randomly selected from multiple voices). ! A time call announcing the remaining 1 minute and 10 seconds of the battle[...]
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21 En Using the DJ Mix mode Memory / US B / STEEZ Playback of music tracks from a pre-selected genre. All tracks of the Dance Genre will be played back in an order that allows continuous dancing. 1 With the power turned on, press MENU. Menu screen appears on the front panel display. Menu Battle Battle DJ Mi x Rhythm Machin e Setu p 2 Use a / b to s[...]
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2 Use a / b to select ‘Rhythm Machine’, then press ENTER. A Rhythm Sequence selection screen for the Rhythm Machine mode will be shown. R hythm Machine Preset 1 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 3 Start a track playback by selecting a rhythm sequence. ! To end the Rhythm Machine playback, press the EXIT button. The device will resume[...]
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23 En Connecting a PC Installing the music management software MIXTRAX onto your PC will and then transferring music data analyzed by MIXTRAX across to the device will allow you to use various dance functions. MIXTRAX can be downloaded by either of the following methods. ! From the PC connected to the device, run “ MIXTRAX Download.exe ” and do[...]
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24 En Updating the firmware Important ! Cannot be updated if the unit is using batteries. Connect the unit to an AC adaptor, and update after connecting the unit to a PC. ! Do not in any circumstances unplug the power cord until “Update completed.” is displayed when the firmware is being updated in accordance with the 7 steps below. ! Firmware [...]
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25 En Using the Setup menu Configure setting such as audio quality for tracks that are played back on the device, the playback method, power, and display. 1 With the power turned on, press MENU. Menu screen appears on the front panel display. Menu Battle Battle DJ Mi x Rhythm Machin e Setu p 2 Use a / b to select ‘Setup’, then press ENTER. Setu[...]
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26 En Configure the power saving settings By configuring the power saving settings, you can save the battery’s power and reduce the amount of power used. To configure the power saving settings, select Power Save in the Setup menu. You can set Display Off , Auto Power Off and Key Light Of f separately for when operating by battery or AC adapter. S[...]
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27 En Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorte[...]
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28 En iPod/iPhone The device doesn’t recognize iPod touch/iPhone. ! Try the following. 1. Simultaneously keep pressing the sleep button and home button on the iPod touch or iPhone for over 10 seconds to restart. 2. Turn on the device. 3. Connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the device. “Communication error.” shows in the display. ! The device can[...]
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29 En Playable music file formats The music files that the device can play back from the internal memory and USB memory devices are as follows. Category Extension Stream Sampling frequency Bitrate MP3 .mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz [CBR] 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps [VBR] 8 kbps to 320 kbps M[...]
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30 En Specifications Amplifier section RMS power output Front Left/Right ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 W + 10 W Subwoofer .......................................................[...]
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PIONEER CORPORA TION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Ka wasaki-shi, Kanaga wa 212-0031, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P. O. BO X 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U. S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANAD A, INC. 340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901, 905-479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV[...]