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DJ MIXER
DJM-800
Operating Instructions
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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 from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid you’ve just purchased is only the start of your prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of musical enjoyment. Now it’s time
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CONTENTS FEATURES CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ........................ 3 1 Designed for high sound quality CONFIRM ACCESSORIES ........................................... 4 Analog signals are transmitted by the shortest circuitry and converted to digital format at 96 kHz sampling rate via a 24-bit high FEATURES ................................................................... 4 quality A/D converter. As a result, signals are passed to the digital mixing stage in the best possible state. Mixing
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CONNECTIONS (CONNECTION PANEL) CONNECTIONS CONNECTION PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND DIGITAL IN MASTER 2 REC PHONO LINE PHONO LINE PHONO CD LINE CD L L L L L POWER OFF ON CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL MIDI OUT 1GND DIGITAL OUT R R R R R 2HOT fs (Hz) DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL 3COLD LINE LINE CD CD 48 k 96 k AC IN 0dB MASTER ATT -3dB -6dB -12dB ADD CUT RL MASTER 1 BOOTH MIC SIGNAL R L(MONO) R L(MONO) R L (TRS) SEND RETURN 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. POWER switch 1
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CONNECTIONS (CONNECTING INPUTS) Always turn off the power switch and disconnect the power plug from its outlet when making or changing connections. CONNECTING INPUTS Pioneer DJ CD players Connecting other line level output devices Connect a DJ CD player’s audio output connectors to one of the To use a cassette deck or other CD player, connect the component’s channel 1 to 2 CD input connectors or the channel 3 to 4 LINE input audio output connectors to one of the channel 3 to 4 LINE input connect
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CONNECTIONS (CONNECTING EXTERNAL EFFECTORS, OUTPUT CONNECTORS/ABOUT MIDI CONNECTORS) CONNECTING EXTERNAL EFFECTORS, OUTPUT CONNECTORS Master output Digital output This unit is furnished with balanced output MASTER 1 (supporting This is a coaxial digital output connector, supporting RCA plugs. The XLR plugs), and unbalanced output MASTER 2 (supporting RCA sampling frequency can be set to 96 kHz/24-bit format or 48 kHz/24-bit plugs). format to match the connected device. Using the MASTER ATT switc
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CONNECTIONS (CONNECTING MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONES/CONNECTING THE POWER CORD) CONNECTING MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONES Microphone Headphones The MIC 1 jack on the upper surface of the operating panel can be The PHONES jack on the upper surface of the operating panel can be used to connect a microphone with Ø6.3 mm phone plug or XLR used to connect headphones with a Ø6.3 mm stereo phone plug. plug. The MIC 2 jack on the upper surface of the operating panel can be used to connect a microphone with Ø6.3
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS (OPERATION PANEL) NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS OPERATION PANEL POWER MASTER PROFESSIONAL MIXER MIC LEVEL CD CD LINE LINE MIC 1 MIC 2 /DIGITAL LINE /DIGITAL PHONO /DIGITAL PHONO /DIGITAL PHONO 23 9 10 10 10 44 0 TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM 11 11 11 11 OVER OVER OVER OVER OVER 1 10 10 10 10 10 +9 +9 +9 +9 7 7 7 7 7 2 MIC 1 HI HI HI HI LEVEL 4 4 4 4 4 3 0 2 2 2 2 2 MIC 2 1 1 1 1 1 LEVEL 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 4 0 -26 +6 -26 +6 -26 +6 -26 +6 –1 MID –1 MID –1 MID –1 MID –1 –2 –2
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS (OPERATION PANEL) 11. TRIM adjust dial 21. Cross fader curve switch (CROSS FADER) Use to adjust the input level for each channel. (adjustable This switch allows the user to select from three types of cross range: –∞ to +9 dB, mid-position is about 0 dB) fader curve response. ¶ At the left setting, the curve produces a rapid signal rise. 12. Channel equalizer high-range adjust dial (HI) (As soon as the cross fader lever leaves the [A] side, the [B] Use to adjust the t
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS (OPERATION PANEL) 30. Headphones level adjust dial (LEVEL) Sound-color effects section Adjusts the output level of the headphones jack. (adjustable range: –∞ to 0 dB) 41. Sound-color effect select buttons/indicators (HARMONIC, SWEEP, FILTER, CRUSH) 31. Headphones jack (PHONES) Use to select and enable/disable sound-color effects (P. 18). The button for the selected function will flash, and the effect BPM counter section will be applied equally to channels 1 to 4. Whe
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS (DISPLAY SECTION) 2. Channel select display section DISPLAY EFFECT SELECT The indicator lights constantly, and a red frame SECTION lights around the number position corresponding to the 1 chosen effect channel selector. 3. Parameter display section : The indicator lights constantly. CH SELECT AUTO/TAP: 2 1 2 3 4 [AUTO] lights when the BPM measuring mode is set to AUTO, and [TAP] lights when the BPM measuring mode is set to MIC A B M
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MIXER OPERATIONS (BASIC OPERATIONS) MIXER OPERATIONS [Selecting Stereo or Monaural] BASIC OPERATIONS When the STEREO/MONO switch is set to [MONO], the master output becomes a monaural combination of L+R channels. 1 POWER [Microphone Input] 1. To use a microphone, set the MIC switch to [ON] or [TALK OVER]. 2 7 ¶ When the switch is set to [TALK OVER], any time a sound of 3 MASTER over –15 dB is detected by the microphone, the output for all LEVEL TRIM sound sources other than the microphone are at
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MIXER OPERATIONS (FADER START FUNCTION) 7 Use the CROSS FADER curve switch to select the cross 4. At the instant you wish to start playback, move the fader curve response. channel fader lever. ¶ At the left setting, the curve produces a rapid signal rise. (As ¶ CD player begins playback. soon as the cross fader lever leaves the [A] side, the [B] channel ¶ After playback has begun, if the channel fader lever is returned sound is produced.) to the [0] position, the CD player returns to the cue poi
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EFFECT FUNCTIONS (TYPES OF BEAT EFFECTS) EFFECT FUNCTIONS This unit can produce beat effects linked to the BPM, and sound-color 3. REVERSE DELAY (One repeat sound) effects linked to the COLOR dials provided for each channel, for a This function allows an inverted delay sound with beat of 1/8, total of 18 basic effects (including [SND/RTN]). In addition, by 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1, 4/1, 8/1, or 16/1 to be added quickly and changing the parameters for each kind of effect, an extremely wide simply.
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EFFECT FUNCTIONS (TYPES OF BEAT EFFECTS) 6. FILTER 12. ROLL In units of 1/4, 1/2, 1/1, 2/1, 4/1, 8/1, 16/1, 32/1, or 64/1 beat, the Sounds of 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1/1, 2/1, 4/1, 8/1, or 16/1 beat are filter frequency is moved, greatly changing the sound recorded and output repetitively. Also, when sounds are coloration. changed from 1/1 beat to 1/2 or 1/4 in synch with the beat, a roll sound effect can be produced. Example Example Original Frequency 1 cycle = 1/4, 1/2, 1/1, 2/1, 4/1, 8/1, Effect
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EFFECT FUNCTIONS (PRODUCING BEAT EFFECTS) PRODUCING BEAT EFFECTS Display example EFFECT SELECT Effect Name: DELAY 4 BEAT 2, 3 CH SELECT 1 AUTO/TAP 1 2 3 4 TAP Effect Channel Select: CH 1 MIC MST AB PARAMETER 2 3 AUTO MIDI TAP BPM BPM value: 120 BPM TIME % Parameter 1: 500 ms LEVEL/DEPTH 5 Beat multiple: 1/1 ON/OFF Beat effects allow the instant setting of effect times in synch with the 3. Set the effect channel selector to the channel you wish to BPM (beats per minute), thus allowing the product
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EFFECT FUNCTIONS (TYPE OF SOUND-COLOR EFFECT/USING SOUND-COLOR EFFECTS) USING SOUND-COLOR EFFECTS TYPE OF SOUND-COLOR EFFECT 1. HARMONIC Detects deviation of the input sound from absolute pitch and automatically compensates to the nearest key. By rotating the dial, the pitch/key can be adjusted within a range of ±6 half-tones. 1 HARMONIC, SWEEP, FILTER, CRUSH COLOR Input sound Compensated sound LOW HI COLOR 2 2. SWEEP This function shifts the frequence of the filter, producing large Sound-color
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EFFECT FUNCTIONS (EFFECT PARAMETERS) EFFECT PARAMETERS Beat Effect (*1) Parameter 1 (TIME dial) Parameter 2 Name Beat Switch Parameter (MIX/DEPTH dial) contents Contents Setting Range (unit) 1 DELAY Sets delay time of 1/8 to 16/1 per 1 Sets delay time. 1 to 4 000 (ms) Sets balance between original and beat of BPM time. delay sound. 2 ECHO (*2) Sets delay time of 1/8 to 16/1 per 1 Sets delay time. 1 to 4 000 (ms) Sets balance between original beat of BPM time. sound and echo sound. 3 REVERSE DELA
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MIDI SETTINGS MIDI SETTINGS MIDI is an acronym for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface” and SYNCHRONIZING AUDIO SIGNALS refers to a protocol developed for the exchange of data between electronic instruments and computers. TO EXTERNAL SEQUENCER, OR A MIDI cable is used to connect components equipped with MIDI USING DJM-800 INFORMATION TO connectors to enable the transmission and receipt of data. The DJM-800 uses the MIDI protocol for transmitting and receiving OPERATE AN EXTERNAL data about com
