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Pioneer DJ Controller Serato DJ Edition manual

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    DJ Contr oller DDJ-S1 DDJ-S1 Serato DJ Edition Operating Instructions http://pioneer dj.com/support/ The Pi oneer DJ support site shown above offers FA Qs, information on so ft ware and various other types of information and se rv ices to allow you to use your product in greater comfort. http://serato.com/ Fo r the latest version of the Serato DJ s[...]

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    2 En Contents How to read this manual ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read both this leaflet and Read Before Use (Important)/ Quick Start Guide! Both documents include important information that you must understand before using this product. For instructions on obtaining the Serato DJ software’s manual, see Acquiring the m[...]

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    3 En Before start Before start Features This unit is an all-in-one DJ system combining the high operability hard - ware of Pioneer professional DJ players and DJ mixers that has achieved an excellent reputation among many professional DJs and clubs with the Serato DJ DJ software by Serato. It is also equipped with audio inter - face, and allows ful[...]

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    4 En 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 situati[...]

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    5 En Before start Installing the software Before installing the software For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com and download the software from there. A software download link is also provided on the included CD-ROM. ! For details, refer to “ Installation Procedure (Windows) ” or “ Installation procedure (Mac OS X)[...]

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    6 En 9 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato. com”. This takes you to the Serato DJ download page. Proceed to step 11. 10 Log in. Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to “Serato.com”. 11 Download the Serato DJ software from the download page. Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the un[...]

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    7 En Before start 11 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the [Serato DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon. About the driver software and setting utility software This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO standards. Using the settings utility software This function can only be used by those using a Windows operat[...]

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    8 En Connections and part names ! Wait until all connections between devices have been completed before connecting the AC adapter. Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before making or changing connections between devices. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. ! Only use the [...]

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    9 En Connections and part names 8 ON/OFF switch Turns this unit’s power on and off. 9 DC IN terminal Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the power plug mounted). ! Wait until connection of all equipment is completed before con - necting the AC adapter. ! Only use the included AC adapter. a Cord hook Catch the AC adapter?[...]

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    10 En 4 Rotary selector Turn: The cursor in the library or on the [ CRATES ] panel moves up and down. Press: The cursor moves between the [ CRATES ] panel and library each time the rotary selector is pressed. If there are sub crates in the item currently selected in the [ CRATES ] panel, that crate opens. The cursor on the [ Files ] panel moves to [...]

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    11 En Connections and part names 6 VINYL (ILLUMINATION) button Press: This switches the vinyl mode on/off. [ SHIFT ] + press: The way the jog dial illumination lights can be selected from one of two types. The setting switches each time the button is pressed. ! The same setting is applied to the jog dials on the left and right decks. 7 AUTO LOOP (G[...]

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    12 En m HOT CUE/SAMPLER buttons 1 – 5 Hot cue mode Press: Use this to set, play and call out hot cues. [ SHIFT ] + press: Delete the hot cue set for that button. = Using hot cues (p.19) Sampler mode Press: When one of [ HOT CUE/SAMPLER ] buttons 1 to 3 is pressed, play - back of the sample starts. The bank switches each time [ HOT CUE/SAMPLER ] b[...]

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    13 En Connections and part names 1 FX CH SELECT control Switches the channel to which the effect is applied. ! Effects applied to the MIC/AUX channel cannot be used with Serato DJ ver. 1.2. They are scheduled to be supported with future version upgrades. 2 EFFECT SELECT control Selects the type of effect. 3 BEATS (PARAMETER) control Adjusts the eff[...]

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    14 En Basic Operation Connections 1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES] terminals. 5 SYNC CUE SET REVERSE TA P CLEAR LOCK SYNC OF F SLID E FX MODE FX MODE TEMPO RESE T INST.DOUBLES SAMPLE R MODE HOT CUE SAMPLER LOOP / GRID ROLL NEEDLE SEARCH / IN 4 3 2 1 CENSOR 1 SLIP VINY L KEY LOCK TEMPO RANGE BRAKIN G SPEED ADJUST LOAD JOG MODE SHIFT OU T [...]

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    15 En Basic Operation 6 Connect the AC adapter. 5 SYNC CUE SET REVERSE TAP CLEAR LOCK SYNC OF F SLIDE FX MODE FX MODE TEMPO RESET INST.DOUBLES SAMPLE R MODE HOT CUE SAMPLER LOO P/ GRID ROLL NEEDLE SEARCH / IN 4 3 2 1 CENSOR 1 S LIP VINY L KEY LOCK TEMPO RANGE BRAKING SPEED ADJUS T LOA D JOG MODE SHIFT OUT TEMP O 0 ON LEVEL MAX MIN OFF ON TALK OVER [...]

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    16 En Starting the system Launching Serato DJ For Windows From the Windows [ Start ] menu, click the [ Serato DJ ] icon under [ All Programs ] > [ Serato ] > [ Serato DJ ]. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [ Applications ] folder, then click the [ Serato DJ ] icon. Computer screen directly after the Serato DJ software is launched A C 1 2 1 Th[...]

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    17 En Basic Operation Importing tracks The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual. ! If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ Intro) and have already created track librari[...]

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    18 En Playing tracks and outputting the sound The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1 sound as an example. ! Set the volume of the devices (power amplifier, powered speakers, etc.) connected to the [ MASTER OUT 1 ] and [ MASTER OUT 2 ] terminals to an appropriate level. Note that loud sound will be output if the volume is[...]

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    19 En Advanced Operation The descriptions from this point on are for functions not described in the Serato DJ software manual that are specifically for when this unit and Serato DJ are used in combination. Using hot cues With this function, playback can be started instantaneously from the position at which a hot cue is set. ! Hot cue operations usi[...]

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    20 En Slip hot cue 1 Press the [SAMPLER MODE] button. Set the hot cue mode. 2 Set the hot cue. 3 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. 4 During playback, press and hold a [HOT CUE/SAMPLER] button. Playback starts from the position at which the hot cue was set. Playback continues while the [ HOT CUE/SAMPLER ] button is being p[...]

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    21 En Advanced Operation Displaying the album images in the track list The album images can be displayed in the track list. The layout of the track information and album images can be changed as desired. Press the [FILES] button (or the [CRATES] button) while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The track list display switches. Button Layout CRATES button [...]

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    22 En Additional information Troubleshooting ! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be recti[...]

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    23 En Additional information Problem Check Remedy No sound is produced, or sound is distorted or noisy. Is this unit placed near a TV? Turn the TV’s power off or install this unit and TV away from each other. Sound being played is interrupted when using DJ software. Is the driver software’s latency value suitable? Set the driver software’s la[...]

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    24 En Acquiring the manual The operating instructions may be in a file in PDF format. Adobe ® Reader ® must be installed to read files in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, please install it from the download link on the CD-ROM’s menu screen. Downloading the latest version of these operating instructions 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the c[...]

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    25 En Additional information 2 PROGRAM LICENSE 1 Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions, Pioneer grants to You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, license (without the right to sublicense): a To install a single copy of the Program on the hard disk drive of Your computer, to use the Program only for Your personal purpos[...]

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    26 En Specifications AC adapter Power ............................................................ AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated current ..................................................................................... 300 mA Rated output ................................................................................. DC 5 V, 2 A Genera[...]