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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. [

MASTER

] channel, [

ON

/

OFF

], [

Start

menu)

!

  Please note that the screens and specifications of the software 

described in this manual as well as the external appearance and 
specifications of the hardware are currently under development and 
may differ from the final specifications.

!

  Please note that depending on the operating system version, web 

browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures 
described in this manual.

!

  Please note that the language on the screens of the software 

describes in this guide may differ from the language on your 
screens.

 Before start

Features ........................................................................................................ 3

 Part names and functions

Rear panel .................................................................................................... 4
Control Panel ............................................................................................... 5

 Connections

Connecting input terminals ........................................................................ 7
Connecting output terminals ..................................................................... 8

 Operation

Basic Operation ........................................................................................... 9
Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 10

 Using rekordbox dj

About rekordbox ........................................................................................ 11
Installing rekordbox ................................................................................... 11
Starting rekordbox ..................................................................................... 13
Preparing rekordbox .................................................................................. 13
Adding audio tracks into [Collection] ...................................................... 14

 Using the DVS system

About the settings of rekordbox dvs ........................................................ 15
Setting the control signals ........................................................................ 15

 Using an application other than rekordbox dj

Installing the driver software .................................................................... 16

 Changing the settings

Setting preferences ................................................................................... 19
Change Procedure  .................................................................................... 19
About the auto standby function .............................................................. 19
About the setting utility software ............................................................. 20
Checking the latest information on the driver software ......................... 21
[

Mixer Audio Output

] pulldown menu list  .......................................... 21

 Additional information

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 22
Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 23
About trademarks and registered trademarks ....................................... 24
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................. 24

Summary of Contents for DJM-250MK2

Page 1: ...Instructions http pioneerdj com support http rekordbox 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 y...

Page 2: ...in this manual Please note that the language on the screens of the software describes in this guide may differ from the language on your screens Before start Features 3 Part names and functions Rear...

Page 3: ...which is same as that on the DJM 900NXS2 unit used in clubs It enables you to mix a smooth and long mix 3 BAND ISOLATOR This unit is designed with the isolator function which enables you to change to...

Page 4: ...e 8 Connect your equipment such as a power speaker 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...

Page 5: ...hone plugs and 3 5 mm stereo mini plugs 2 PARAMETER control page 10 Adjust the SOUND COLOR FX parameter 3 MIC TONE control page 9 Adjust the sound quality from the microphone 4 MIC LEVEL control page...

Page 6: ...e CUE button page 9 Press the CUE button for the channel you want to monitor f Channel Fader page 9 Adjust the volume of each channel g CROSS F CURVE THRU selector switch page 9 This switches the cros...

Page 7: ...ave 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 ca...

Page 8: ...t 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...

Page 9: ...annel s you want to monitor 3 Turn the HEADPHONES MIXING control Adjust the monitor volume balance of sound from channels for which the CUE button is pressed and the MASTER channel 4 Turn the HEADPHON...

Page 10: ...ance Canceling the SOUND COLOR FX effect Press the FILTER button that is flashing The effect is canceled Operating software by MIDI interface This unit outputs the operation information of buttons and...

Page 11: ...mputer s power saving settings etc the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities For notebook computers in particular make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to p...

Page 12: ...ree to cancel the installation 4 When the screen for completing the installation appears click Close to end the installation Installing Windows Log into your computer as administrator before starting...

Page 13: ...e http rekordbox com Choose the method you will use Click DJ performance icon Enter the license key to activate rekordbox dj Enter the license keys which are shown on the license key card included wit...

Page 14: ...lation 3 Follow the instruction screens to install the software If the Windows Security screen is displayed during the installation click Install this driver software anyway to continue When the insta...

Page 15: ...dbox dvs Setup Guide on the following web site https rekordbox com en support manual php Setting the control signals Set the control signals depending on whether your device is an analog player or DJ...

Page 16: ...THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED STATUTORY OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PA...

Page 17: ...er license agreement carefully before installing this unit s proprietary driver software Before installing the driver software terminate all other programs running on your computer The driver software...

Page 18: ...of the Software end user license agreement click Cancel and stop installation 3 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the screen If Windows Security appears on the screen while t...

Page 19: ...ESET CH1 bottom indicator flashes RESET CH2 orange indicators turn on All settings are reset to their defaults CANCEL CH2 green indicators turn on VERSION CLIP indicator on MASTER flashes 1 0 or more...

Page 20: ...ed on the right side on the pull down menu This setting is not available while using the compatible DJ software FX RETURN can be used with the compatible software Setting the audio data output from th...

Page 21: ...ttp pioneerdj com support Operation cannot be guaranteed when multiple units of this mixer are connected to a single computer Mixer Audio Output pulldown menu list CH1 USB1 2 CH2 USB3 4 CH3 USB5 6 CH4...

Page 22: ...9 SOUND COLOR FX does not work Is the COLOR control set to an appropriate position Turn the COLOR control clockwise or counterclockwise page 10 MIDI control does not work Are the MIDI settings proper...

Page 23: ...23 En Additional information Block Diagram...

Page 24: ...hen coded data etc for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents it may not be possible to operate the program normally When rekordbox detects that coded data etc for protecting the c...

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