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Before 

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Connecting the input/output terminals

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.
Be sure to use the power cord, AC adapter and USB cable included with this product.
Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.
Power to this unit is supplied by the AC adapter or by USB bus power.
This unit can be used by connecting it to a computer using a USB cable, even without connecting the AC adapter.

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  Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable.

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  Do not connect via a USB hub.

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  Connect the computer to which this unit is to be connected to an AC power supply.

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  The brightness of the buttons that light is dimmer when using on USB bus power.

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  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 to the [

PHONES

] terminal.

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  This unit may restart if the AC adapter or USB cable is disconnected during operation.

Example of connections

 

To connect to the DJ mixer’s [

MASTER OUT

] terminals

R

L

R

L

To [

MASTER OUT

] terminal

DJ player

[

SIGNAL LEVEL

] switch

[

+4 dB

] or [

+0 dB

]

DJ player

DJ Mixer

Powered speakers, etc.

To audio

input

terminals

Headphones

To power outlet

Computer

 

To connect to the DJ controller’s [

MASTER OUT

] terminals

R

L

R

L

To [

MASTER OUT

] terminal

To power outlet

[

SIGNAL LEVEL

] switch

Powered speakers, etc.

To audio

input

terminals

Headphones

Computer

DJ controller

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...

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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 ...

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