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What’s in the box

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  AC adapter

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  Power cord

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  USB cable

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  Warranty (for some regions)

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  Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)

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  rekordbox dj license key card 

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  The warranty is included for European region only.

  For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is pro-

vided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick 
Start Guide)”.

  For the North American region, the corresponding information is 

provided on the last page of both the English and French versions 
of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”.

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  The license key cannot be reissued. Be careful not to lose it.

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 housing. Avoid using any fluids 
including liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products.

Water or Moisture

Avoid operating or locating this product near water or other sources of 
fluid.

Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The prod-
uct may fall and be seriously damaged.

Ventilation

Do not block or cover this product in use. This unit should not be placed 
in a built-in installation unless properly ventilated.

Environment

Avoid placing this product in a location with exposure to large quantities 
of dust, high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive vibra-
tions or shocks.

Power Sources

Operate this product only from the recommended power sources. If 
you are unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer 
representative.

Power-Cord Protection

When unplugging the unit, pull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not 
handle the cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric 
short or shock. Do not allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord 
and do not place in a walkway.

Power

Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware device.

Overloading

Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or power 
source as this can cause fires or short circuits.

Object & Liquid Entry

Never push inappropriate objects in to the device. Avoid spilling any 
liquids in to or on the outside of the drive.

Servicing

Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical shock 
or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for 
repairing this product (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card).

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the 
following situations:

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  When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged.

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  If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

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  If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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  If the product does not operate normally when the operating instruc-

tions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the 
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may 
result in damage and can require extensive work by a qualified tech-
nician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

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  When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this 

indicates a need for service.

If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your 
nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out 
repair work.

Summary of Contents for DDJ-RR

Page 1: ...DJ controller DDJ RR http pioneerdj com support http rekordbox com For FAQs and other support information for this product visit the above site Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...manual may differ from the actual language This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware For detailed instructions on operating rekordbox dj see the rekordbox software s manual Before start Features 3 What s in the box 4 About the AC adapter 4 Installing rekordbox Minimum operating environment for rekordbox 5 Before installing rekordbox 5 About the installation ...

Page 3: ... function that enables recording and playing sampler operation patterns can be intuitively operated from a dedicated opera tion interface on this unit The SEQUENCER function and dedicated operation interface can be used to easily create phrases using sampler sounds Furthermore a cre ated phrase can be loaded into a deck by pressing the LOAD button Loading a phrase into a deck allows arrangements t...

Page 4: ...ded power sources If you are unsure of the power source consult an authorized Pioneer representative Power Cord Protection When unplugging the unit pull on the plug not on the cord Do not handle the cord or plug with wet hands doing so could cause an electric short or shock Do not allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway Power Turn OFF the system before insta...

Page 5: ...rticular make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance for example by keeping the AC power connected when using rekordbox Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet services and payment of provider fees Use the latest version service pack of the operating system Before installing rekordbox The rekordbox software is n...

Page 6: ...nt click Disagree to quit installation 4 If the installation completion screen appears click Close to close the rekordbox installer Installation Procedure Windows Log on as the user which was set as the computer s administrator before installing 1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file 2 Double click the unzipped software file to launch the installer 3 Read the terms of the license agreement...

Page 7: ...r is pressed When the playlist palette is displayed the cursor moves between playlists in addition to the tree view and track list The tree view track list and playlist palette are in the browse sec tion of rekordbox dj For details on the role of each of them see the rekordbox Operating Instructions 3 BACK button Press Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the button is p...

Page 8: ...ive or inactive 6 LOOP 1 2X button Press Selects a beat for auto beat loop Halves the loop playback length SHIFT press During loop playback moves the loop to the left by the amount equal to its length Loop Move 7 LOOP 2X button Press Selects a beat for auto beat loop Doubles the loop playback length SHIFT press During loop playback moves the loop to the right by the amount equal to its length Loop...

Page 9: ...essed Cue Sampler When the PLAY PAUSE f button is pressed during Cue Sampler playback continues from that point SHIFT press Returns the playback position to the beginning of the track m SYNC button Press Synchronizes with the tempos pitches and beat grids of the deck set as the master for synchronization automatically SHIFT press Sets the deck whose button is pressed as the master deck for synchro...

Page 10: ...be set by tapping the button Tap function 7 Channel fader Move Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel SHIFT move Use the channel fader start function Using the channel fader start function p 23 8 Crossfader Outputs the sound assigned with the crossfader assign switch SHIFT move Uses the crossfader start function Using the crossfader start function p 23 9 MASTER LEVEL control Adj...

Page 11: ... FX effect sound each time the button is pressed SHIFT press Sets the beat FX tempo mode to the BPM tap mode The BPM value used as the basis for beat FX is calculated by the interval at which the button is tapped Jog dial display section 1 1 ON JOG INDICATOR The display items can be changed on the Deck tab in Preferences of rekordbox The following settings are available Deck selection indication T...

Page 12: ...als Different input sources cannot be selected for both channels 7 PC MIX switch Switch the audio route of the external device connected to the PHONO LINE input terminal or MIC input terminal of this device Using external inputs p 26 8 SIGNAL GND terminal Connects an analog player s ground wire here This helps reduce noise when the analog player is connected 9 MIC input terminal Connects a microph...

Page 13: ...nning this unit with USB bus power Function restrictions such a reduction in the output level and reduc tion in the LED brightness may apply depending on the computer used In such a case use the included AC adapter Connecting input terminals Rear panel AUDIO OUT R L CONT Analog player Analog player DJ player DJ player Computer Microphone R L R L Power cord included AC adapter included To power out...

Page 14: ...n 14 Connecting output terminals Rear panel Power amplifier powered speakers etc Power amplifier for booth monitor Powered speakers etc Component amplifier powered speaker etc R L Front panel Headphones ...

Page 15: ...cable included 4 Turn on the computer s power 5 Connect the AC adapter Power cord included To power outlet AC adapter included 6 Press the STANDBY ON switch on this unit s rear panel to turn this unit s power on Turn on the power of this unit For Windows users The message Installing device driver software may appear when this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a dif...

Page 16: ...nce icon 4 Enter the license key and activate the software Enter the license key shown on the rekordbox dj license key card included with this product and activate the software following the instructions on the screen For details on the activation work procedure access the rekordbox product site below and see the rekordbox operating instructions in Support http rekordbox com Installing the driver ...

Page 17: ...s to Collection Collection is a screen for displaying a list of the music files managed by rekordbox Registering the music files on the computer as the music collection of rekordbox and then analyzing them enables those tracks to be used with rekordbox 1 Click Collection in the tree view A list of the tracks registered in Collection is displayed 2 Open Finder or Windows explorer then drag and drop...

Page 18: ...ut from the speakers according to your audio environment Monitoring sound with headphones Set the positions of the controls etc as shown below Names of controls etc Position HEADPHONES MIXING control Center HEADPHONES LEVEL control Turned fully counterclockwise 1 Press the headphones CUE button for the channel 1 2 Turn the HEADPHONES LEVEL control Adjust the sound level output from the headphones ...

Page 19: ...ss the LOOP IN button during playback and then press the LOOP OUT button Loop playback starts 3 Press the performance pad to set a loop during loop playback 4 Press the performance pad at which the loop is set Loop playback starts from the loop in point of the set loop The set loop can be cleared by pressing the performance pad while pressing the SHIFT button Using the pad FX A wide range of effec...

Page 20: ...rformance pads When the pad is pressed and held the sound is played in a loop The loop playback length differs depending on the SLICE ROLL setting When the pad is released the track returns to the position that is playing in the background About slicer mode and slicer loop mode Slicer mode When the playback position advances to the end of the range that has been sliced into eight equal sections th...

Page 21: ...ats page5 1 beat 2 beats 4 beats 8 beats page6 2 beats 4 beats 8 beats 16 beats page7 4 beats 8 beats 16 beats 8 bars page8 8 beats 16 beats 8 bars 16 bars page9 16 beats 8 bars 16 bars 32 bars For example when set to 1 beat from 1 8 beat the pad s setting is as shown below 1 8 beat left direction 1 2 beat left direction 1 2 beat right direction 1 beat left direction 1 beat right direction 1 8 bea...

Page 22: ...is loaded into the deck Using sequence calling Up to eight saved sequences can be called and played directly from a pad 1 Press the SAMPLER mode button while pressing the SHIFT button The mode switches to the sequence call mode 2 Press a performance pad The sequence saved to the pressed pad plays The eight sequences are the same for the left and right pads For details on saving sequences see Recor...

Page 23: ... reached in the background To cancel the slip mode press the SLIP button again Manual slip looping 1 Press the SLIP button The mode switches to the slip mode 2 Press the LOOP IN button during playback and then press the LOOP OUT button Loop playback starts Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback 3 Press the LOOP OUT button while pressing the SHIFT button Looping is ca...

Page 24: ...This displays the number of the deck to which the effect unit is assigned 4 Displays the parameter status of beat FX 5 Displays the on off setting of beat FX 6 Displays the beat that beat FX effect synchronizes to or effect time 7 Displays the release FX type 8 Displays the beat that release FX synchronizes to 9 Displays the on off setting of release FX Operating beat FX in the multi mode 1 Press ...

Page 25: ...or the effect is calculated from the interval at which the BEATd button is tapped while pressing the SHIFT button Switching to the BPM tap mode Press the BEATd button while pressing the SHIFT button If the BEATc button is pressed while pressing the SHIFT button the mode switches to the BPM auto mode Using the release FX Release FX turns off the beat FX that was on up until then simultane ously wit...

Page 26: ...as when the selector control is turned fully clockwise for the crossfader curve in the preference settings of rekordbox 2 The setting is maintained when switched while connected with rekordbox but becomes fixed to the off setting when this unit is started independently 3 The setting is maintained when switched while connected with rekordbox but operation is with the setting fixed to High when this...

Page 27: ...he DJ player can be changed with rekordbox Change the setting items in Controller of Preferences The following settings can be changed only when rekordbox and this unit are connected Setting items of Deck tab in Controller On Jog Indicator Sets the display target of the jog indicator of this unit deck section Jog dial display section p 11 Back Spin Length The back spin performed by this unit can b...

Page 28: ... dB 6 dB Master output monaural stereo selection Switches the setting for the sound output from the master output termi nals between monaural and stereo Monaural Outputs the master sound in monaural Stereo Outputs the master sound in stereo Booth Attenuator Level setting Sets the booth output attenuator level Setting values 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB Booth output monaural stereo selection Switches the settin...

Page 29: ...the Windows Start menu Adjusting the buffer size If the buffer size is made large drops in audio data breaks in the sound occur less easily but the time lag due to the delay in the transfer of the audio data latency increases Checking the version of the driver software For Mac OS X 1 Open the Applications folder in Finder 2 Click Pioneer DDJ_RR DDJ_RR Version Display Utility For Windows 1 Launchin...

Page 30: ...y be displayed instead of the DDJ_RR icon In that case select USB MIDI Device If this unit is connected to the computer using the USB cable again the DDJ RR icon appears The jog dial does not respond to touching Is the jog dial dirty An electrostatic system is used as the detection method in the jog dial of this unit Therefore if the jog dial is dirty or the user has hand cream on their hands dete...

Page 31: ...to whether or not rekordbox is running Only one track deck is display on the screen The platter is not displayed on the track deck Is rekordbox set to the EXPORT mode Click the area indicated by EXPORT at the upper left of the screen and then select PERFORMANCE Has rekordbox dj been activated Enter the rekordbox dj license key included with this unit on the Preferences License screen of rekordbox ...

Page 32: ...t and if you consent to the provisions put a check mark in I agree and click OK If you do not consent to the provisions 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 the installation is in progress click Install this driver software anyway and cont...

Page 33: ...oneer DJ may be entitled You agree that Pioneer DJ may seek injunc tive relief to prevent the actual threatened or continued breach of this Agreement 7 TERMINATION Pioneer DJ may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach of any provision If this Agreement is terminated You will stop using the Program permanently delete it from your computer or mobile device where it resides and destroy...

Page 34: ...ghts rekordbox restricts playback and duplication of copyright protected music contents When 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 copyright is embedded in the music contents processing playback reading etc may stop Recordings you have made ar...

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