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Operating Instructions

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Page 1: ...ating Instructions http www prodjnet com support The Pioneer website shown above offers FAQs information on software and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort ...

Page 2: ...Browser 12 2 Deck 13 3 Mixer 14 4 Effect 15 5 Sampler 16 6 Video 17 Basic Operation Starting the system 18 Loading tracks and playing them 19 Outputting sound 19 Mixing 19 Quitting the system 19 Advanced Operation Using the CUE function 20 Using the LOOP function 20 Using the HOT CUE function 20 Using the EFFECT function 21 Using the SAMPLER function 21 Using the VIDEO function 21 Operating four d...

Page 3: ...k computer slides under the controller Not only can the controller be installed in small spaces it can be set at an angle with the feet still on and operated while seated in a chair or the feet can be removed and the controller operated while standing allow ing users to enjoy a wide range of DJ performance styles VIRTUAL DJ LE The Virtual DJ Limited Edition DJ software offering a full range of bas...

Page 4: ...t Depending on the size of your notebook computer the keyboard section may not fit in the LAPTOP DOCK Install in such a way that the computer unit does not touch this unit Install in such a way that the cables connected to the computer are not stuck under this unit Using with the feet removed This unit s two feet can be removed Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the left and righ...

Page 5: ...resident programs the number of services etc could prevent the software from offering optimal functionality and performance In such cases free up sufficient memory We recommend installing additional memory for stable operation Depending on the computer s power saving settings etc the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities For notebook comput ers in particular make sur...

Page 6: ...nformation on the VIRTUAL DJ LE software For the latest information on the operating environment and compatibil ity and to acquire the latest operating system please visit the following Atomix productions website http www virtualdj com 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 dr...

Page 7: ...ts and risk allocation in this Agreement are reflected in the Program price and are essential elements of the bargain between the parties without which Pioneer would not have provided the Program or entered into this Agreement 2 The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained in this Agreement do not affect or prejudice Your statutory rights as consumer and shall apply to You o...

Page 8: ...he kernel buffer number is made large breaks in the sound occur less easily but the time lag due to latency increases Operate referring to the procedure below to adjust the buffer size and kernel buffer If there are no interruptions in the sound with the default settings 1 Gradually decrease the buffer size setting it to the minimum value at which there are no interruptions in the sound 2 Set the ...

Page 9: ...he emergency mode The volume of the headphones will be lower The DECK button on the selected deck flashes Names of terminals Rear panel MASTER OUT1 TRS R L R L MASTER OUT2 R L AUX IN MIC VOL INPUT SELECT MIC VOL AUX ON OFF USB 4 1 7 2 6 5 3 9 8 a 1 MASTER OUT 1 terminals Connect powered speakers etc here This is a TRS phone jack so both balanced and unbalanced outputs are supported The sound will ...

Page 10: ... Do not connect headphones simultaneously to the stereo phone jack and the stereo mini phone jack Connecting the input output terminals Rear panel MASTER OUT1 TRS R L R L MASTER OUT2 R L AUX IN MIC VOL INPUT SELECT MIC VOL AUX ON OFF USB To audio input terminals To audio output terminals Portable audio device Microphone Component amplifier powered speaker etc Microphone cable To microphone Compute...

Page 11: ... ON 1 2 3 FX1 2 3 HOT CUE SAMPLER DELETE 1 2 3 4 ON 1 2 3 HOT CUE SAMPLER SEARCH SAMPLEVOL MASTER PULSE MODE TEMPO PANGE PULSE MODE TEMPO PANGE SYNC LOW MID CUE MASTER HI GAIN LOAD LOW MID HI GAIN VOL CUE MASTERVOL AUX MICVOL FILTER FILTER IN OUT 2 FX 1 2 TEMPO 3 4 2 5 2 4 2 5 2 1 3 4 6 1 4 3 5 5 2 3 2 1 Browser page 12 2 Deck page 13 3 Mixer page 14 4 Effect page 15 5 Sampler page 16 6 Video page...

Page 12: ... BROWSE area s magnified display turns on and off SHIFT turn The cursor moves in section B of the above diagram SHIFT press Folders in section B of the above diagram open and close If a panel other than the BROWSE panel is displayed turn the rotary selector to display the BROWSE panel 2 LOAD button Loads the track selected with the cursor in each of the decks ...

Page 13: ...t grid position This function can be used when you upgrade to VIRTUAL DJ PRO SHIFT press Resumes loop playback Reloop 7 DECK button Switches the deck to be operated 8 HOT CUE DELETE button Press Sets a hot cue point or plays the hot cue SHIFT press Deletes the hot cue set for that button 9 KEYLOCK TEMPO RANGE button Press Turns the key lock function on and off SHIFT press The TEMPO slider s range ...

Page 14: ...he position of the HEADPHONES MIX control 6 HEADPHONES VOL control Adjusts the audio level output from the PHONES terminal Operation is not associated with the VOL control headphones volume control on the computer s screen The sound of the external device connected to the AUX IN terminals and the sound of the microphone connected to the MIC terminal are not output from the headphones They are only...

Page 15: ...can be downloaded from the VIRTUAL DJ website 3 FILTER control Turn clockwise to apply the high pass filter Turn counterclockwise to apply the low pass filter 4 FX ON button Turns the effect on off 5 Effect parameter buttons Press These switch parameters 1 3 and turn them on and off SHIFT press These switch parameters 4 6 and turn them on and off The types and numbers of parameters differ accordin...

Page 16: ...k of the sample SHIFT press When the sample is playing playback returns to the beginning of the sample and continues 2 SAMPLE VOL control Turn Adjusts the audio level of the selected sampler slot Press Displays the sampler panel SHIFT turn Selects the sampler slot SHIFT press Starts stops playback of the selected sampler slot ...

Page 17: ...ton Press Turns the video transition on and off The video transition function allows you to set the way in which the pictures of the left and right decks switch SHIFT press Switches the video transition type 3 F3 button Press Turns the video effect on and off SHIFT press Switches the video effect type ...

Page 18: ...l number attached to the VIRTUAL DJ LE software CD ROM s package then click OK 2 If the Website Identification screen appears select an icon and click 1 2 3 1 For VirtualDJ account click click here to see the details 2 To skip the Website Identification screen click Skip 3 If you do not want the Website Identification screen to appear when VirtualDJ is launched check Don t show again VIRTUAL DJ LE...

Page 19: ... is output from deck A or C Center The sound of all the decks is mixed and output Right edge Sound is output from deck B or D The curve characteristics can be switched using the crossfader curve setting button on the MIXER panel at the center of the com puter s screen Select this when you do not want to use the crossfader Set here for a curve that rises gradually Sets an abruptly rising curve 3 Tu...

Page 20: ...OOP control to set the length for loop playback in number of beats 2 Press the AUTO LOOP control to start loop playback The length of the loop can be changed by turning the AUTO LOOP control during loop playback If manual looping is set after on the computer s screen is turned on the loop out point is set automatically The loop out point is set to the position closest the beat number that can be s...

Page 21: ...d by pressing the SAMPLE VOL control while pressing the SHIFT button By default sound sources are preloaded into six slots Recording a sound to the sampler slot or changing the operation mode can be operated using the SAMPLER panel on the computer For details of the SAMPLER panel operation refer to VIRTUAL DJ LE s operating instructions When recording samples the sound of the deck selected with or...

Page 22: ...ecks To assign the sound to a deck click the AUX button on the com puter s screen When the sound is assigned to a deck some of the mixer and effect functions can be used Sound can also be sampled by clicking the REC button on the computer s screen 1 Connect the external device to the AUX IN or MIC terminal 2 Switch the AUX MIC selector switch AUX Selects the external device connected to the AUX IN...

Page 23: ...ysis is completed the icon at the beginning of the track item switches from to Switching the jog dials illumination mode This unit is equipped with two types of illumination modes for the jog dials Press the VINYL PULSE MODE button while pressing the SHIFT button to switch the illumination mode Pulse Mode Active The offset of the beat grids is expressed by the blue illumination of the jog dials Th...

Page 24: ... 89 dd OFF 0 ON 127 LOAD C button 96 72 dd 96 90 dd OFF 0 ON 127 LOAD D button 96 73 dd 96 91 dd OFF 0 ON 127 2 Deck SW Name MIDI message this unit to computer Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on f button 9n 11 dd 9n 71 dd OFF 0 ON 127 CUE button 9n 12 dd 9n 72 dd OFF 0 ON 127 IN button 9n 16 dd 9n 76 dd OFF 0 ON 127 OUT button 9n 17 dd 9n 77 dd OFF 0 ON 127 AUTO LOOP MOVE GRID ...

Page 25: ... DECK button 9n 114 dd Off 0 lit 127 HOT CUE DELETE 1button 9n 46 dd 9n 95 dd Off 0 lit 127 HOT CUE DELETE 2button 9n 47 dd 9n 96 dd Off 0 lit 127 HOT CUE DELETE 3button 9n 48 dd 9n 97 dd Off 0 lit 127 HOT CUE DELETE 4button 9n 49 dd 9n 98 dd Off 0 lit 127 KEYLOCK TEMPO RANGE button 9n 26 dd 9n 27 dd Off 0 lit 127 VINYL PULSE MODE button 9n 21 dd 9n 22 dd Off 0 lit 127 SYNC MASTER button 9n 88 dd ...

Page 26: ...0 16383 When turned fully counterclockwise 0 When turned fully clockwise 16383 Deck C B6 B6 17 49 MSB LSB 0 16383 When turned fully counterclockwise 0 When turned fully clockwise 16383 Deck D B6 B6 18 50 MSB LSB 0 16383 When turned fully counterclockwise 0 When turned fully clockwise 16383 CUE Headphones cue button 96 84 dd OFF 0 ON 127 96 85 dd OFF 0 ON 127 96 86 dd OFF 0 ON 127 96 87 dd OFF 0 ON...

Page 27: ...lockwise 0 When turned fully clockwise 16383 Deck C B4 B4 12 44 MSB LSB B4 B4 28 60 MSB LSB 0 16383 When turned fully counterclockwise 0 When turned fully clockwise 16383 Deck D B5 B5 12 44 MSB LSB B5 B5 28 60 MSB LSB 0 16383 When turned fully counterclockwise 0 When turned fully clockwise 16383 Effect parameter control 3 Deck A B4 B4 6 38 MSB LSB B4 B4 22 54 MSB LSB 0 16383 When turned fully coun...

Page 28: ...75 dd 94 103 dd Off 0 lit 127 Deck D 95 75 dd 95 103 dd Off 0 lit 127 Effect parameter button 1 Deck A 94 72 dd 94 100 dd Off 0 lit 127 Deck B 95 72 dd 95 100 dd Off 0 lit 127 Deck C 94 76 dd 94 104 dd Off 0 lit 127 Deck D 95 76 dd 95 104 dd Off 0 lit 127 Effect parameter button 1 Deck A 94 73 dd 94 101 dd Off 0 lit 127 Deck B 95 73 dd 95 101 dd Off 0 lit 127 Deck C 94 77 dd 94 105 dd Off 0 lit 12...

Page 29: ...n 67 dd Off 0 lit 127 6 Video SW Name MIDI message this unit to computer Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on F1 control B6 B6 22 54 MSB LSB 0 16383 When turned fully counterclockwise 0 When turned fully clockwise 16383 F2 button 96 105 dd 96 106 dd OFF 0 ON 127 F3 button 96 107 dd 96 108 dd OFF 0 ON 127 SW Name MIDI message computer to this unit Notes When SHIFT button is off Wh...

Page 30: ...age 8 Sound of an external device or micro phone cannot be output Is the AUX MIC selector switch set to the proper position Set the AUX MIC selector switch to the proper position for the device whose sound is to be output page 22 Volume of headphones is low Is DECK button A B C or D flashing The unit is operating in the emergency mode with limited functions Check your computer or headphones Page 9...

Page 31: ...g use such as broadcasting terrestrial satellite cable or other types of broadcast ing streaming on the Internet Intranet a corporate network or other types of networks or distributing of electronic information online digi tal music distribution service You need to acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses For details see http www mp3licensing com Cautions on copyrights Recordings you have ...

Page 32: ...aza Credicorp Bank 14th Floor Calle 50 No 120 Panama City 0816 01361 Republic of Panama TEL 507 300 3900 Примечание В соответствии со статьей 5 Закона Российской Федерации О защите прав потребителя и Указанием Правительства Российской Федерации 720 от 16 июня 1997 года корпорация Pioneer Europe NV устанавливает условие на следующую продолжительность срока службы официально поставляемых на Российск...

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