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Pioneer DJM-750-K manual

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  • Page 1

    http://pioneerdj.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. DJ MIXER DJM-750 Operating Instructions[...]

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    2 En Contents How to read this manual In this manual, names of channels and buttons indicated on the prod - uct, names of menus in the software, etc., are indicated within square brackets ([ ]). (e.g. [ MASTER ] channel, [ ON / OFF ], [ File ] menu) Before start Features ..............................................................................[...]

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    3 En Before start Before start Features This unit is a 4-channel DJ mixer carrying over the technology of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard for club sound. It is not only equipped with a variety of functions for DJ performances, including USB sound card, BOOST COLOR FX, SOUND COLOR FX and BEAT EFFECT, it also uses a high sound quality, hig[...]

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    4 En Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Be sure to use the included power cord. Rear panel OF F R[...]

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    5 En Connections Connecting input 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 interface. OF F [...]

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    6 En Connecting to the control panel MASTER 0 MIXING LEVEL CU E PHONES B AT HRU MIC LEVEL 0 MI CU SB HI CD/LINE PHON O US B TRIM 9 HI 6 - 26 / OVE R 10 7 4 2 1 - 1 0 1 2 3 Computer Microphone Headphones Be sure to connect using the included USB cable. 1 MIC terminal (page 13) Connects a microphone here. 2 USB terminal (page 8) Connect the computer.[...]

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    7 En Connections OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. 4 DAMAGES AND REMEDIES FOR BREACH You agree that any breach of this Agreement’s restrictions would cause Pioneer ir[...]

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    8 En 5 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 continue with the installation. ! When installing on Windows XP If [ Hardware Installation ] appears on the screen while the installa - t[...]

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    9 En Connections  Setting the audio data output from this unit to the computer Display the setting utility before starting. 1 Click the [MIXER OUTPUT] tab. 2 Click the [Mixer Audio Output] pull-down menu. Select and set the audio data to be output to the computer from the flow of audio signals inside this unit. CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 Timecode PHONO[...]

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    10 En Operation MIC LEVE L EQ 0 POWER MIC USB AUT O / TA P B OOS T CH SELECT PARAMETER 1 2 3 4 MI C A B MST TIME MAX L EVEL /D EPT H ON / OFF MI N BEAT EFFECTS BE AT TA P ON /O FF ROBOT SPIRAL PHASER ROLL SLIP ROLL REV ROLL FLANGE R TRAN S FILTER SND/ RTN VINYL BRAKE REVERB ECHO DELA Y HI LO W 12 12 12 12 ON TALK OVER OF F CH- 2 CH- 3 FADER START M[...]

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    11 En Operation 1 MIC LEVEL control (page 13) Adjusts the sound level output from the [ MIC ] channel. 2 EQ (HI, LOW) controls (page 13) Adjusts the sound quality of the [ MIC ] channel. 3 OFF, ON, TALK OVER selector switch (page 13) Turns the microphone on/off. 4 ON/OFF button (page 15) Switches the MIDI function on and off. 5 START/STOP button (p[...]

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    12 En Basic Operation Outputting sound 1 Press [POWER] button. Turn on the power of this unit. 2 Switch the input selector switches. Selects the input sources for the different channels from among the devices connected to this unit. — [ PHONO ]: Selects the analog player connected to the [ PHONO ] terminals. — [ CD/LINE ], [ LINE ]: Selects the[...]

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    13 En Operation  Start playback using the crossfader 1 Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switch to [A] or [B]. 2 Press one of the [FADER START (CH-2, CH-3)] buttons. Select the channel to be started with the fader start function. 3 Set the crossfader. Set to the edge opposite the side on which the channel you want to use with th[...]

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    14 En Advanced Operations 1 2 3 6 8 4 5 7 AUTO TA P BPM % ms CH SELECT PARAMETER 1 2 3 4 MIC MS T A B Number Name Descriptions SOUND COLOR FX BOOST COLOR FX BEAT EFFECT 1 Effect display section The name of the selected effect is displayed. — — 1 2 Channel select display section The name of the channel to which the effect is applied is displayed[...]

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    15 En Operation — [ 1 ] – [ 4 ]: The effect is applied to the sound of the respective channel. — [ MIC ]: The effect is applied to the sound of [ MIC ] channel. — [ CF.A ], [ CF.B ]: The effect is applied to the sound of the cross - fader’s [ A ] (left) or [ B ] (right) side. — [ MASTER ]: The effect is applied to the sound of the [ MAS[...]

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    16 En Types of effects BOOST COLOR FX/SOUND COLOR FX effect types Effect Name [ BOOST ] button status Descriptions [ COLOR ] control NOISE Off White noise generated inside this unit is mixed in to the sound of the channel via the filter and output. ! The volume can be adjusted by turning the [ TRIM ] con - trols for the respective channels. The sou[...]

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    17 En Types of effects SPIRAL 1 2 This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound. When the delay time is changed, the pitch changes simultaneously. Input sound turned of f Time Fade-out 1 beat BEAT c , d buttons (parameter 1) Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM. TIME control (p[...]

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    18 En VINYL BRAKE 1 2 The playing speed of the input sound changes according to the beat multiple set with the [ BEAT c , d ] buttons. Cycle Time Playing speed Single speed Stop BEAT c , d buttons (parameter 1) Sets the cycle at which the playing speed of the input sound changes to 1/4 – 64/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM. TIME [...]

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    19 En List of MIDI Messages ! “CC” is the abbreviation of “control change”. A control change is a type of MIDI signal used to transmit various types of control information, such as timbre, volume, etc. On this unit, values from 0 to 127 are output as CC mainly when controls and faders are operated. CC are also output when certain buttons ar[...]

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    20 En Category SW Name SW Type MIDI assignment Trigger/Toggle Transmitted data BEAT EFFECTS EFFECT SELECT DELAY Switch CC 042 2 OFF=0, ON=127 ECHO Switch CC 055 2 OFF=0, ON=127 SPIRAL Switch CC 043 2 OFF=0, ON=127 REVERB Switch CC 054 2 OFF=0, ON=127 TRANS Switch CC 053 2 OFF=0, ON=127 FILTER Switch CC 059 2 OFF=0, ON=127 FLANGER Switch CC 050 2 OF[...]

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    21 En Changing the settings 1 Press the [SETUP (WAKE UP)] button for over 1 second. The [ USER SETUP ] screen is displayed. ! To display the [ CLUB SETUP ] screen, first turn this unit’s power off, then press the [ POWER ] button while pressing the [ SETUP ( WAKE UP )] button. 2 Press the [BEAT c , d ] button. Select the setting item. 3 Press the[...]

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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 Sound of a computer cannot be output from this unit. Are this unit and computer properly connected? Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable. (page 6) Are the audio output device settings properly set? Select this unit with the audio output device settings. For instru[...]

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    24 En Block Diagram Master Limiter Digital Level Master Out1 Master Out2 [BEAT EFFECT ( SND/RTN ) ] Cable Check Effect CH Select RETURN SEND Out Return Level No Cable Effect SW Cable Exist Effect_CUE Effect_CUE [Mono Split / Stereo SWITCH & MIXING] Mono Split Stereo 2posi MIXING MONO SPLIT/ STEREO SWITCH [BEAT EFFECT(Others)] Effect SW Level De[...]

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    25 En Additional information About trademarks and registered trademarks ! Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION. ! Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trade - marks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ! Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,[...]