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DJ MIXER DJM-250-K DJM-250-W Operating Instructions http://www .prodjnet.com/support/ The Pi oneer website 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.[...]
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2 En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ fr[...]
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3 En W ARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. D36-P5_B1_En This product is for general household purposes. An[...]
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4 En Contents How to read this manual The names of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [ MASTER ] channel, [ ON / OFF ], [File] menu) Before start Features ....................................................................................................... 5 System setup example ...........................[...]
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5 En Before start Before start Features This unit is a DJ mixer that carries over the technology of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard in club sound. It is a standard type unit equipped with the basic functions required for mixing, enabling full-fledged DJ play easily. SOUND COLOR FILTER Each channel is equipped with a SOUND COLOR FILTER fu[...]
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6 En Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before making or changing connections between devices. Wait until all connections between devices have been completed before connecting the AC adapter. Only use the AC adapter included with this unit. Refer to the operating instructions for the component [...]
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7 En Connections Connecting the input/output terminals ! When creating a DVS (Digital Vinyl System) combining a computer, audio interface, etc., be careful in connecting the audio interface to this unit’s input terminals and in the settings of the input selector switches. Also refer to the operating instructions of the DJ software and audio inter[...]
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8 En 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 [...]
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9 En Connections Mounting the power plug Slide the power plug along the guide rails in the AC adapter unit as shown on the diagram below, then press in until a click is heard. Removing the power plug While pressing the [PUSH] button on the AC adapter unit, slide the power plug away from the adapter as shown on the diagram below to remove it. On[...]
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10 En Operation Control panel 9 TRIM 0 LEVEL 0 LEVEL MASTER CUE MIXING 0 9 HI 9 MID 12 12 HI 12 12 LOW 9 LOW 9 TRIM 9 HI 9 MID 9 LOW CD PHONO /LINE TH RU CD PHONO /LINE EQ EQ MIC/AUX HEADPHONE S CH-1 CH-2 FADER STAR T CROSS FADE R MASTER LEVEL DJ M- 25 0 2 CHANNEL DJ MIXER CH-1 CH-2 MIC OFF AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 ON OFF MASTER LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 dB - 18 - [...]
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11 En Operation Basic operations (mixer section) 9 TRIM 9 HI 9 MID 9 LOW 9 TRIM 9 HI 9 MID 9 LOW CD PHONO /LINE CD PHONO /LINE EQ EQ MASTER LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 dB - 18 - 12 - 6 0 +2 +4 O VER dB - 18 - 12 - 6 0 +2 +4 O VER CH - 1 CH - 2 LP FH PF LP FH PF SOUND COLOR FI LT ER a 9 b a b c e f d d 1 2 Outputting sound Check that this unit is properly conne[...]
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12 En 3 Move the crossfader f gradually towards the right. While checking the sound output from the speakers, operate the cross - fader to substitute the sound of [ CH-1 ] with the sound of [ CH-2 ]. Mixing is completed once only the [ CH-2 ] sound is being output from the speakers. Using the filter function (filter section) LP FH PF LPF HPF g SOUN[...]
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13 En Operation To start playback using the crossfader 1 Set [THRU, , ] (the crossfader curve selector switch) j to [ ] or [ ]. 2 Press the [CH-1] or [CH-2] button i in the fader start section. Turn the fader start function on. 3 Move the crossfader f . Move the crossfader to the opposite edge from the channel for which you want to use the fader st[...]
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14 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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15 En Additional information About trademarks and registered trademarks ! Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION. ! The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. ! When playing music files you have acquired on this unit, we kindly ask you to respect copyrights. Specifications A[...]
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19 En Additional information Pioneer Electr onics(USA) Inc. Limited Warranty W ARRANTY PERIOD For the period specified below from the date of original purchase (the warranty period), Pioneer Electr onics(USA) Inc. (Pioneer) warrants that the products described below, if purchased directly from Pioneer or from an authorized Pioneer dealer or distrib[...]
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<DRB1581-A> <502-DM250A-3135> Printed in China To register your product, find the nearest authorized se rv ice location , to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories, please go to one of following URLs : P our enregistrer votre produit, trouver le se rv ice après-vente agréé le plus proche et pour acheter de[...]