Pioneer DJM-909 manual

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    1 <DRB1349> Operating Instructions DJ MIXER DJM-909[...]

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    2 <DRB1349> 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 someti[...]

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    3 <DRB1349> IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom plate. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. W ARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead[...]

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    4 <DRB1349> Location Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity. ÷ Do not install the unit in a location which is exposed to direct rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components. Installation of the unit i[...]

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    5 <DRB1349> CONNECTIONS When connecting or changing the connection of units, make sure to first turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. This mixer is not furnished with any connection cables; when performing connections, use the cables that came provided with you r player and other components, or purchase comm[...]

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    6 <DRB1349> CONNECTIONS PHONES FOOT SW PROFESSIONAL 2CHANNEL MIXER DJM-909 CH-1 CH-2 OFF CH-1 C.F . CH-2 F ADER REVERSE OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON F ADER CURVE CROSS F ADER 2 CROSS F ADER 1 CH -2 CH-1 MAX MIN FADER CUT LA G FA DE R STA RT C.F. 1 CH-1 C.F . 2 CH-2 POWER 2. Connecting Foot Switch and Headphones (front panel) Headphones 3. Output Conn[...]

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    7 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PHONO 1 /LINE 1 + 9 + 12 -12 + 6 -26 + 12 -12 TRIM HI LO W MIC SEND SESSION IN F ADER ST ART TRANSFORM MASTER LEVEL REVERSE CH-1 CH-2 CH-1 CH-2 REVERSE FEELING ADJ. LR REVERSE TRANSFORM F ADER ST ART FOOT SW POWER PHONES CH-1 SEND CH-2 SEND HI + 6 -26 MID + 6 MAX MIN 10 9 14 9 5 3 1 0 1 – – – – –[...]

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    8 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 5 CH-1 equalizer dials (HI/MID/LOW) HI Use to adjust CH-1 input treble response (range of adjustment: 13 kHz, +6 dB to – 26 dB). MID Use to adjust CH-1 input midrange response (range of adjustment: 1 kHz, +6 dB to – 26 dB). LOW Use to adjust CH-1 input bass response (range of adjustment: 70 Hz, +6 dB t[...]

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    9 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 22 CH-1 REVERSE indicator When lighted, indicates that the front panel ’ s FADER REVERSE switch has been set so that the CH-1 fader lever operates in the reverse direction (see front panel item 52). 23 CH-1 fader lever The CH-1 fader lever is used to control the level of signals sent to the cross fader. [...]

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    10 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PHONO 1 /LINE 1 + 9 + 12 -12 + 6 -26 + 12 -12 TRIM HI LO W MIC SEND SESSION IN F ADER ST ART TRANSFORM TRANSFORM F ADER ST ART CH-1 SEND CH-2 SEND HI + 6 -26 MID + 6 MAX MIN -26 LO W TA P TA P TIME/SELECT MIX/DEPTH EFFECT EFFECT MAX MIN TIME/SELECT MIX/DEPTH EQ CD 1 BANK 3 FX ADJ. FX ADJ. BANK EDIT BANK E[...]

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    11 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 43 CH-1 effect switch and indicator (EFFECT LOCK ON/OFF/ON) To turn effects [ON], either pull switch forward (switch returns automatically to [OFF] when released) or slide to far side to the [LOCK ON] position. When effects are [ON], the indicator flashes and effects are applied to CH-1. 44 CH-1 TAP butto[...]

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    12 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PHONES FOOT SW PROFESSIONAL 2CHANNEL MIXER DJM-909 CH-1 CH-2 OFF CH-1 C.F . CH-2 F ADER REVERSE OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON F ADER CUR VE CROSS F ADER 2 CROSS F ADER 1 C H- 2 CH-1 MAX MIN F ADER CUT LAG F ADER ST AR T C.F . 1 CH-1 C.F. 2 CH-2 POWER 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 Front Panel 52 FADER REVERSE switches CH-1 [...]

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    13 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CD MASTER 1 CH-2 BOOTH/ SESSION OUT PHONO / LINE RL MASTER 2 CH-1 3 COLD 1 GND 2 HOT C ONTRAST B RIGHT PHONO / LINE PHONO LINE SIGNAL GND (MONO) (MONO) CD MIC PHONO LINE SIGNAL GND CH-2 PLA YER CONTROL CH-1 PLA YER CONTROL SESSION IN R L R R L R L L SEND RETURN R R L L 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 [...]

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    14 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Touch Panel Display Contents MAX MIN TA P TA P TIME/SELECT MIX/DEPTH EFFECT EFFECT MAX MIN TIME/SELECT MIX/DEPTH BANK 3 FX ADJ. FX ADJ. BANK EDIT BANK EDIT F ADER CURVE FAD E R CURVE OFF ON LOCK ON PROFESSIONAL 2CHANNEL MIXER DJM-909 BANK 2 BANK 1 BANK 1 BANK 2 BANK 3 EDIT 1 CH TIME AUTO FOOT LOW MID HI L[...]

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    15 <DRB1349> PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Touch Panel Display Selection Changing between the touch panel ’ s four basic display patterns (A, B, C, D) is performed by pressing the operating buttons at the panel ’ s sides. EDIT 1 CH TIME AUTO FOOT LOW MID HI LOW MID HI 2000 120 AUTO 120 BPM ms EDIT 2 CH PICH 0 BPM % TIME AUTO FOOT 2000 120 BPM [...]

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    16 <DRB1349> BPM COUNTING Automatic Mode BPM Counting This function automatically counts the track ’ s speed in BPM (Beats Per Minute), displaying the results as a numerical value. The functions does not merely count the bass beat, but uses a computer to calculate the track ’ s original BPM required by the DJ. The display provides a visua[...]

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    17 <DRB1349> FADER OPERATIONS Lag Lag » BAN K 3 FX ADJ. FX ADJ. BANK EDIT BAN K EDIT F ADER CURVE F ADER CURVE BAN K 2 BAN K 1 BANK 1 BAN K 2 BAN K 3 FADER CURVE NOR M AL NOR M AL NOR M AL 32 32 16 16 FADER CUT LAG : 1 .0 mm CF 1 CH 1 CH 2 CF 2 ± Cross fader cut lag dimension display Press FADER CURVE/BANK EDIT button. REVERSE FEELING ADJ. [...]

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    18 <DRB1349> FADER OPERATIONS Cross fader start play and back cue play When the CH-1 CD player is held in standby at the cue point, merely moving the cross fader lever from the right (CH-2) side to the left (CH-1) side will cause the CH-1 CD player to begin playback. When the cross fader lever reaches the left (CH-1) side, CH-2 CD player perf[...]

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    19 <DRB1349> EFFECT FUNCTIONS Types of Effects This unit is equipped with a beat effector linked to the BPM, and fader effector linked to the channel or cross fader, producing a total of 50 basic effects, but an even wider variety of effects can be produced by varying the parameters of each effect. Beat Effector (effects linked to BPM) Name 1[...]

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    20 <DRB1349> Name 22 CHORUS1 23 CHORUS2 24 CHORUS3 25 FLANGER1 26 FLANGER2 27 PHASER1 28 PHASER2 29 TOUCH PHASER 30 TOUCH PHASER2 31 FILTER (LPF) 32 FILTER (HPF) 33 FILTER (BPF) 34 FILTER PAN 35 COMPRESSOR Function Produces broadened musical effect resembling the production of same pitch sounds from multiple sources. Produces even broader mus[...]

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    21 <DRB1349> EFFECT FUNCTIONS Name 36 FADER ROLL (*2) 37 FADER MULTI TAP DELAY (*1) 38 FADER TRANS PAN 39 FADER PITCH SHIFTER 40 FADER RING 41 FADER VOCODER1 42 FADER VOCODER2 43 FADER FILTER (LPF) 44 FADER FILTER (HPF) 45 FADER FILTER (BPF) 46 FADER FLANGER 47 FADER PHASER 48 FADER SYNTHE1 49 FADER SYNTHE2 50 FADER SYNTHE3 Function EFFECT sw[...]

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    22 <DRB1349> EFFECT FUNCTIONS Using the Effect Functions The basic procedures is as follows: [Select effect type] = [Set parameters (while monitoring through headphones] = [Set EFFECT switch to ON]. Below are examples of this basic operation procedure; other effects are produced in much the same way: [Example 1] Apply delay to CH-1 track: 1. [...]

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    23 <DRB1349> EFFECT FUNCTIONS Presetting Effects Of the effects displayed on the touch panel ’ s main page (effect type menu), three types can be set for each channel CH-1 and CH-2 in the BANK buttons (1/2/3). The preset effects can then be called up at a single touch. 1. Select the channel (CH-1/CH-2) whose preset value you wish to change.[...]

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    24 <DRB1349> EFFECT FUNCTIONS Effect Parameters The 50 built-in effects can be modified by parameters for time and amount to produce a wider variety of effects. Operate the TIME/ SELECT dial to adjust time parameters (parameter 1), and use the MIX/DEPTH dial to adjust amount parameters (parameter 2). Also with fader effects, the position of t[...]

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    25 <DRB1349> EFFECT FUNCTIONS (*1) When the channel fader or cross fader is used to lowering sound volume, no effect sounds will be heard, even if monitor SELECT switch is set to the [EFFECT] position. (*2) When EFFECT switch is turned OFF, no effect sounds will be heard even if the monitor SELECT switch is set to the [EFFECT] position. No. 2[...]

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    26 <DRB1349> No. 46 47 48 49 50 Name FADER FLANGER FADER PHASER FADER SYNTHE1 FADER SYNTHE2 FADER SYNTHE3 Parameter 1 (TIME/SELECT dial) Explanation — — Base frequency Base frequency Base frequency Setting range (unit) — — 40 – 23999 (Hz) 40 – 23899 (Hz) 40 – 23899 (Hz) Parameter 2 (MIX/DEPTH dial) Explanation Rotate to right fo[...]

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    27 <DRB1349> The power does not turn on. There is little or no sound. Sound is distorted. CD player’s fader won’t start. Effects don’t work. External effector’s sound distorted. External effector don’t work. BPM can’t be measured, or value is strange. The counted BPM differs from the CD’s published value. Can’t see touch panel[...]

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    Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2003 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Industrial Products Depar[...]