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Additional information

Troubleshooting

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  Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points 

below and the [

FAQ

] for the [

RMX-500

] on the Pioneer DJ support site.

 http://pioneerdj.com/support/
 

Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the problem cannot 
be rectified, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

!

  The player may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In such cases, normal operation may be restored by 

unplugging the power cord then plugging it back in.

Problem

Check

Remedy

The power is not turned on.

Are the included power cord and AC adapter 
properly connected?

Properly connect the included power cord to a power outlet.
Properly connect the power cord to the included AC adapter. (page 7)

Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug properly to this unit.

Is the [

ON, STANDBY

] switch for power supply 

set to [

ON

]?

Set the [

ON, STANDBY

] switch for power supply to [

ON

].

When power is being supplied by USB bus, is the 
included USB cable properly connected?
Are you using a USB hub?

Connect the included USB cable properly. (page 7)

No sound or small sound.

Are the connection cables properly connected?

Connect the connection cables properly. (page 7)

Are the terminals and plugs dirty?

Clean the terminals and plugs before making connections.

Is the [

INPUT

] peak level indicator lit?

Adjust the output level of the connected device.

Distorted sound.

Is the [

INPUT

] peak level indicator or the 

[

OUTPUT

] peak level indicator lit red?

Switch the [

SIGNAL LEVEL

] selector switch according to the output level of the 

connected device. (page 8)

Adjust the output level of the connected device.

Tempo (

BPM

) cannot be measured or 

measurement value of tempo (

BPM

) is 

implausible.

Is the audio input level too high or too low?

Adjust the output level of the connected device and switch the [

SIGNAL LEVEL

selector switch according to the output level of the connected device so that the 
[

INPUT

] peak level indicator lights at an appropriate level.

For some tracks, it may not be possible to measure the tempo (

BPM

). Use the 

[

TAP

] button to input the tempo manually. (page 10)

Customized settings are not stored.

Did you turn the power off immediately after 
customizing the settings?

Wait at least 10 seconds after customizing settings before turning the power off.

Value of the measured tempo (

BPM

differs from value recorded on CD, or 
tempo (

BPM

) values displayed on DJ 

player, DJ mixer, DJ software and this 
unit differ.

The values may differ slightly due to the different ways in which the 

BPM

 is 

measured.

This unit is not recognized after it has 
been connected to a computer.

Is the included USB cable properly connected?

Connect this unit and computer directly, not via a USB hub.

About trademarks and registered 

trademarks

!

  Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION.

!

  VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

!

  The Audio Units logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

!

  RTAS is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsid-

iaries in the United States and/or other countries.

The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trade-
marks of their respective owners.

Cautions on copyrights

Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and accord-
ing to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copy-
right holder.

!

  Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of 

individual countries and by international treaties. It is the full respon-
sibility of the person who has recorded the music to ensure that it is 
used legally.

!

  When handling music downloaded from the Internet, etc., it is the 

full responsibility of the person who has downloaded the music to 
ensure that it is used in accordance with the contract concluded 
with the download site.

General Disclaimer

Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever con-
cerning legality, morality, operation stability, etc., when using software 
that was downloaded by the user. Problems may occur in operation of 
downloaded software, depending on the operating environment of the 
computer being used and the downloaded software or compatibility with 
other software.
Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for 
loss of information the user has registered using downloaded software. 
Write down the information you have registered in a note, etc., for safe 
keeping.

Summary of Contents for RMX-500

Page 1: ...Instructions Basic Edition http pioneerdj com support The Pioneer DJ support site 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: ...atus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all ...

Page 3: ... down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a _A1_En When using this product confirm the safety information shown on the bottom o...

Page 4: ... FOLLOWING GUIDELINES Do not turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas S001a_A1_En POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug ...

Page 5: ... indicated on the product names of menus in the software etc are indicated within square brackets e g MASTER channel ON OFF File menu Before start Features 6 What s in the box 6 Acquiring this unit s Operating Instructions 6 Connecting the input output terminals 7 Starting up and preparing this unit 9 Operation Setting the BPM 10 RHYTHM FX section 11 SCENE FX section 12 RELEASE FX section 13 Switc...

Page 6: ...osition to produce new developments for tracks Effects and echoes can be combined to achieve unique renderings RELEASE FX Effect sounds can be blended smoothly with the currently playing track QUANTIZE The beat positions of tracks are analyzed in real time and the effects and the timing for producing the sound are adjusted automatically The sound is played in tempo with the track even when buttons...

Page 7: ...AC power supply The brightness of the buttons that light is dimmer when using on USB bus power When running on USB bus power the unit may not operate in the following cases When the power supply capacity of the computer s USB port is insufficient When other USB devices are connected to the computer When headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are connected When a monaural jack is connected ...

Page 8: ...tly using the included USB cable A USB hub cannot be used 5 ON STANDBY switch This switches this unit s power between on and standby 6 INPUT terminals Connect to the external output terminals of a DJ mixer DJ controller DJ player etc 7 SIGNAL LEVEL switch This switches this unit s input output gain Set as shown below according to the devices connected to this unit 4 dB Select this when connecting ...

Page 9: ...ors change according to the audio level of the sound that is being input and output AUTO BPM TAP IN NUDGE PEAK OUT 1 2 1 INPUT peak level indicator 2 OUTPUT peak level indicator Green Permissible level Orange Appropriate level Red Excessive level If the peak level indicator lights red the audio level of the input sound is too high Switch the SIGNAL LEVEL switch or lower the output level of the con...

Page 10: ...e TAP button with a finger The AUTO BPM measurement range is BPM 70 to 180 With some tracks it may not be possible to measure the BPM cor rectly If the BPM cannot be measured the BPM value on the display flashes In such cases use the TAP button to input the BPM manually 2 BPM display When the BPM measurement mode is set to auto this displays the automatically detected BPM value If the value cannot...

Page 11: ...effect decreases when the control is turned counterclockwise When turned fully counterclockwise the original sound is output with no effect applied 3 Press the RHYTHM FX control A sound processing or sound adding effect is applied depending on the type of effect that is selected The sound processing or sound adding effect changes according to the strength with which the control is pressed in When ...

Page 12: ... pressed flashes For details on the types of effects see the Pioneer DJ support site below http pioneerdj com support 2 Turn the SCENE FX control The effect is applied to the sound The strength of the effect increases when the control is turned clockwise The strength of the effect is maximum when the con trol is turned fully clockwise The strength of the effect decreases when the control is turned...

Page 13: ...llowing order the RHYTHM FX section the SCENE FX section and the RELEASE FX section Of these three effect sections the order of the RHYTHM FX and SCENE FX sections can be inverted SIGNAL FLOW 1 2 3 Press the SIGNAL FLOW 1 button The audio signal path switches as shown on the diagram below each time the button is pressed When the right indicator 2 is lit INPUT OUTPUT RHYTHM FX SCENE FX RHYTHM FX SC...

Page 14: ...For some tracks it may not be possible to measure the tempo BPM Use the TAP button to input the tempo manually page 10 Customized settings are not stored Did you turn the power off immediately after customizing the settings Wait at least 10 seconds after customizing settings before turning the power off Value of the measured tempo BPM differs from value recorded on CD or tempo BPM values displayed...

Page 15: ... D A converter 24 bits Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz S N ratio OUTPUT rated output A WEIGHTED 96 dB Total harmonic distortion OUTPUT 20 Hz 20 kHz BW 0 006 Headroom 15 dB Standard input level standard output level 10 kW load SIGNAL LEVEL switch 4 dB 4 dBu SIGNAL LEVEL switch 0 dB 0 dBu SIGNAL LEVEL switch 10 dB 10 dBV Input impedance INPUT 30 kW Output impedance OUTPUT 1 kW or less PHONES 10 W...

Page 16: ...En 16 ...

Page 17: ...En 17 Additional information ...

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Page 19: ...ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO A PERIOD NOTTO EXCEEDTHE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTERTHE WARRANTY PERIOD SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLYTOYOU THISWARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC ...

Page 20: ...e agréé le plus proche et pour acheter des pièces de rechange des modes d emploi ou des accessoires reportez vous aux URL suivantes In the USA Canada Aux Etats Unis Canada http www pioneerelectronics com S018_B1_EnFr_PSV PIONEER CORPORATION 1 1 Shin ogura Saiwai ku Kawasaki shi Kanagawa 212 0031 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1720 Long Beach California 90801 1720 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 ...

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