Pioneer STZ-D10S-L manual

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    Operating Instructions PORTABLE MUSIC SYSTEM STZ-D10T -G STZ-D10S -L[...]

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    2 En The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated[...]

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    3 En Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. F ollow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water . Clean only with dr y cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, o[...]

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    4 En [U.S. model only] [For U.S.A. customers / Pour la clientèle aux États-Unis] [European model only] [Canadian model only] [For Taiwan exclusively] [Except european model] Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user ’s right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2_A1_En CAUT[...]

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    5 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. Contents 01 Introduction Checking what’s in the box ............................................[...]

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    6 En Introduction Checking what’s in the box ! Remote control unit ! Lithium battery (CR2025) ! USB cable ! AC adapter (1 set) ! Warranty card ! Quick start guide Installing the unit ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort[...]

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    7 En Use in a wet environment (STZ-D10S) STZ-D10S is not drip-proof. When using, prevent exposure to water. Do not use in the following environments. ! Humid places ! Places where the product is easily exposed to w ater. ! Near the beach or on the beach. This could cause rust. When handling the device (STZ-D10S) When carrying around this unit, do n[...]

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    8 En Before you start Before using the remote control The battery supplied with this unit is stored in the battery casing. Remove the protective seal from the battery casing. Note When you notice a decrease in the operating range, replace the battery. Replace the battery When replacing the battery, use a commercially available Lithium CR2025 batter[...]

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    9 En  Using the remote control The remote has an angle of about 30º from the remote sensor. CALL MENU TOOL S STA NDBY/O N 8 SKI P 8 SKI P TEMPO TEMPO VOL FUNC ENTER MEMO BA TTLE RHYTH M DJ MI X EXIT CUE 30° 30° ST Z- D10T Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: ! Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and t[...]

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    10 En 2 Plug the supplied AC adapter into the DC IN socket on the back of the unit. STZ-D10T only: To use the AC adapter, open the outlet cover on the back of the unit. 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet. To AC outlet AC adapter (supplied) DC IN 12 VA UX IN 5V 500m A US BP C c onnect PHONES ST Z- D10T  Removing the power plug Push down on[...]

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    11 En 2 Insert six AA/LR6 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (+,-) inside the compartment. 3 Return the battery cover to its position and tighten the LOCK screw to fix it back in place. Make sure the hooks on the battery cover are locked in place. Turn the LOCK screw in the direction shown by the arrow, and make sure i[...]

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    12 En Controls and displays Remote control unit CALL MEN U T OOL S ST ANDBY/O N 8 SKIP 8 SKIP T EMPO T EMPO VO L FUNC E NTE R MEMO BA TTLE RHYTHM DJ MIX EXIT CUE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 u STANDBY/ON Switches the unit betw[...]

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    13 En Front/Top panel ST A NDBY / ON DJ MIX BA T TLE FUN C TEMP OV OL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 1 1 11 11 11 11 11 11 13 1 1 13 13 13 13 13 13 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 1 1 11 11[...]

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    14 En Rear panel DC IN 12 VA UX IN 5V 500m A US BP C connect PHONES LOCK HOLD (STZ-D10T) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 HOLD button In order to prevent mistaken operation during transport of the device, hold down this button for approx. 1.5 seconds. All buttons on th[...]

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    15 En Basic playback How to use This is the device’s basic playback operation. If you select a different function at step 3, the device will switch to a sound source from an external input, USB or iPod. 1 Press u STANDBY/ON to turn on the power of this unit. The display will show the volume after the STEEZ logo, then the screen will finally show [...]

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    16 En Playing tracks from an internal memory or USB memory Memor y USB Listen to music by connecting a USB memory device that has your music files to the device. Further, you can listen to music anytime by storing music files in the internal memory of the device using the music management software “MIXTRAX” via a PC. More so, you can enjoy a va[...]

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    17 En 5 Start a track playback. The following will be displayed on the playback screen. Memory Song2 Artist1 1:40 5:25 109 +10% CU E BPM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Function 2 Song name 3 Artist name 4 BPM (tempo) 5 Elapsed time 6 Cue location 7 Cue settings ON 8 Dance function OFF 9 Playback status a Playback mode ( Random / Repeat All / Repeat O[...]

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    18 En Playback in a Folder mode USB You can playback tracks stored in a USB memory device by selecting a folder. ! The dance function cannot be used in a folder mode playback. ! This unit can display folders up to 20 hierarchies. 1 Select Folder in the initial screen of the USB memory and select folders and tracks for a playback. Track Folde r MIXT[...]

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    19 En Playing tracks from an iPod/iPhone iPod You can playback tracks by connecting your iPod and iPhone to the product. You can playback from iPod and iPhone using the remote control provided by the product. Confirm what iPod/iPhone models are supported The product can playback sound from the following iPod/iPhone. (Not compatible with iPod shuffl[...]

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    20 En 1 Rotate the iPod case until it is in a vertical position. 2 Open the iPod cover, then move the iPod hold to the upmost position before connecting the iPod/iPhone to the connectors. 3 Hold the left and right sides of the iPod hold and slide it down to the top of the iPod/iPhone. ! Move the iPod hold up and down only by holding it firmly betwe[...]

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    21 En 4 Make sure that the iPod/iPhone is fixed in place, then close the iPod cover and rotate the iPod case horizontally. Connecting your iPod/iPhone (STZ-D10S) Important When carrying the device around you must remove the iPod/iPhone and close the iPod cover. 1 Open the iPod cover and attach the iPod adapter suited to your iPod/iPhone. 2 Connect [...]

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    22 En  About iPhone playback ! Sound will only switch from iPhone to the device after authentication process is completed in approximately 10 seconds. ! Incoming calls will pause the playback and iPhone ringtones will be heard from the device speakers only. ! Once the calls are answered, the conversation can only be heard through the built-in iP[...]

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    23 En Various dance functions The product features excellent dance functions that allows you to enjoy dancing using your own music data. The dance function can be used using the music stored in the internal memory or your own USB memory device. However, to exploit all functions, you must analyze the music data in advance on a PC using the music sof[...]

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    ! There is a five-second countdown (for preparation) before the battle begins (the track from the selected Genre will start playing back). ! When the battle is finished, a voice will playback announcing the completion of the battle (randomly selected from multiple voices). ! A time call announcing the remaining 1 minute and 10 seconds of the battle[...]

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    25 En Using the DJ Mix mode Memory / US B / STEEZ Playback of music tracks from a pre-selected genre. All tracks of the Dance Genre will be played back in an order that allows continuous dancing. 1 With the power turned on, press MENU. Menu screen appears on the front panel display. Menu Battle Battle DJ Mi x Rhythm Machin e Setu p 2 Use a / b to s[...]

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    2 Use a / b to select ‘Rhythm Machine’, then press ENTER. A Rhythm Sequence selection screen for the Rhythm Machine mode will be shown. R hythm Machine Preset 1 Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 Preset 5 3 Start a track playback by selecting a rhythm sequence. ! To end the Rhythm Machine playback, press the EXIT button. The device will resume[...]

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    27 En Connecting a PC Installing the music management software MIXTRAX onto your PC will and then transferring music data analyzed by MIXTRAX across to the device will allow you to use various dance functions. MIXTRAX can be downloaded by either of the following methods. ! From the PC connected to the device, run “ MIXTRAX Download.exe ” and do[...]

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    28 En Updating the firmware Important ! Cannot be updated if the unit is using batteries. Connect the unit to an AC adaptor, and update after connecting the unit to a PC. ! Do not in any circumstances unplug the power cord until “Update completed.” is displayed when the firmware is being updated in accordance with the 7 steps below. ! Firmware [...]

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    29 En Using the Setup menu Configure setting such as audio quality for tracks that are played back on the device, the playback method, power, and display. 1 With the power turned on, press MENU. Menu screen appears on the front panel display. Menu Battle Battle DJ Mi x Rhythm Machin e Setu p 2 Use a / b to select ‘Setup’, then press ENTER. Setu[...]

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    30 En Configure the power saving settings By configuring the power saving settings, you can save the battery’s power and reduce the amount of power used. To configure the power saving settings, select Power Save in the Setup menu. You can set Display Off and Auto Power Off separately for when operating by battery or AC adapter. Settings for batte[...]

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    31 En Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorte[...]

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    32 En iPod/iPhone The device doesn’t recognize iPod touch/iPhone. ! Try the following. 1. Simultaneously keep pressing the sleep button and home button on the iPod touch or iPhone for over 10 seconds to restart. 2. Turn on the device. 3. Connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the device. “Communication error.” shows in the display. ! The device can[...]

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    33 En Playable music file formats The music files that the device can play back from the internal memory and USB memory devices are as follows. Category Extension Stream Sampling frequency Bitrate MP3 .mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz [CBR] 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps [VBR] 8 kbps to 320 kbps M[...]

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    34 En Specifications Amplifier section RMS power output Front Left/Right .......................................................................................................................................................... 2.5 W + 2.5 W (1 kHz, 10 %, T.H.D., 4 Ω) Speaker section System .........................................................[...]

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    PIONEER CORPORA TION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Ka wasaki-shi, Kanaga wa 212-0031, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P. O. BO X 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U. S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANAD A, INC. 340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901, 905-479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV[...]