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DJ Controller
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Operating Instructions
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Contents How to read this manual ! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals on the product, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [RECORD] panel, [Preferences] menu, [CUE] button, [VINYL] mode, [AUX IN] terminals) ! Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated TRAKTOR PRO 2 . Before start Features ......................................................................................................
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Before start H H C C R R A A E E S S Before start Features This unit, while using the same operation panel layout as Pioneer’s pro- LAPTOP DOCK fessional DJ equipment, has a rounded, amiable form. It is designed to allow a wide range of users – from those at the start of their DJing experi- This unit uses a new “Laptop Dock” structure by which, when installed ence to those who have already begun DJ performances in their home at an angle, the keyboard section of a notebook computer slides under
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What’s in the box ! TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM ! Driver software/operating instructions CD-ROM ! USB cable ! Read Before Use (Important) ! Quick Start Guide ! Service Center Guide (for Japanese customers) ! Warranty card Using the LAPTOP DOCK The computer’s keyboard section can be stowed under this unit. ! Depending on the size of your (notebook) computer, the keyboard section may not fit in the LAPTOP DOCK. ! Install in such a way that the computer unit does not touch this unit. ! Install in
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Before you start Before you start DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, About the driver software OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES (Windows) OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. signals from the computer. ! There is no need to install the driver software when usi
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Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer Installing the driver software ]>[DDJ]>[Pioneer DDJ ASIO Settings Utility]. ! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X. Operating environment 2 Supported operating systems ® 32-bit version 1 Windows 7 Home Premium/Professional/ 1 Ultimate 64-bit version 1 ® 32-bit version 1 Windows Vista Home Basic/ 1 Home Premium/Business/Ultimate 64-bit version 1 ® Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 32-bit version 1 (SP2 or la
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Before you start Checking the latest information on the Installing the TRAKTOR LE 2 software driver software For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with About the installation procedure (Windows) this unit, visit our website shown below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ 1 Insert the included TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive. About the TRAKTOR LE 2 software 2 From the Windows [Start] menu, double-click the [Computer (or My Computer)] > [Trakt
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9 To install the Traktor Kontrol X1 or Traktor Kontrol S4 driver, check the check box, then click [Next]. Launching TRAKTOR 2 10 When the following screen appears, click [Next]. Installation begins. The installation completed screen appears once installation is For Windows completed. From the Windows [Start] menu, open [All Programs] > [Native Instruments] > [Traktor 2], then click the [Traktor 2] icon. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [Application] folder, next open [Native Instruments] >
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Before you start To launch the SERVICE CENTER directly Offline activation To activate TRAKTOR LE 2 installed on a computer that is not connected For Windows to the Internet, use SERVICE CENTER in the offline mode. From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Native Instruments] > With this procedure, a second computer that can be connected to the [Service Center] > [Service Center] icons. Internet is required. For Mac OS X 1 Launch the SERVICE CENTER on the computer on In Finder, open the [
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13 Click [Open] at [Open Activation Return File]. 3 From the [Help] menu on the upper left of the screen, The launch return file is loaded. open [Start Setup Wizard], then click [Next]. 14 Check in the SERVICE CENTER that product activation has completed. Updating the TRAKTOR 2 software When the computer is connected to the Internet, TRAKTOR 2 software can be updated by accessing the Native Instruments SERVICE CENTER (referred to simply as “SERVICE CENTER” below). 1 Launch the SERVICE CENTER
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Before you start 7 Click [Finish] at the bottom right to complete the 8 Open [File]>[Controller Manager...] if using windows, setup wizard settings. [Traktor]>[Preferences]>[Controller Manager] if using Mac OS X, then from [Device] under [Device Setup], select [PIONEER DDJ-ERGO - Generic MIDI] and set the device corresponding to this unit for [In-port] and [Out-port]. Cautions The preferences are reset after the setup wizard settings are made. When using the DDJ-ERGO-K, note that the audio
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Connections Be sure the power is off when connecting equipment and changing connections. Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. With this unit, the power is supplied by USB bus power. The unit can be used simply by connecting it to a computer using the USB cable. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable. ! Connect the computer to which this unit is to be connected to an AC p
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Connections Front panel 1 PHONES ! Connect headphones with an impedance of 32 W or more. 1 PHONES terminals Headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are not Connect headphones here. supported. Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø ! Do not connect headphones simultaneously to the stereo phone 3.5 mm) can be used. jack and the stereo mini-phone jack. Connecting the input/output terminals Rear panel Component, amplifier, Portable Microphone powered speaker,
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H H C C R R A A E E S S Part names and functions The part functions and screen images given here are based on TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions. Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated TRAKTOR PRO 2 . Also refer to the TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions. The TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions can be viewed from the TRAKTOR PRO 2 help menu. 2-deck displays are used for the included TRAKTOR LE 2. Control panel Layout selector When TRAKTOR PRO 2 is launched for the first time, the display layout i
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Part names and functions H C R A E S 1 Browser A 2 1 2 B PUSH BROWSEVIEW TREE FLD OPEN LOAD LOAD GAIN GAIN ! [SHIFT] + press: 1 Rotary selector Folders in section B of the above diagram open and close. ! Turn: The cursor moves in section A of the above diagram. 2 LOAD button ! Press: Loads the track selected with the cursor in each of the decks. The [BROWSE] area’s magnified display turns on and off. ! [SHIFT] + turn: The cursor moves in section B of the above diagram. 2 Deck 7 TRACK DECK FX
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6 AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control 2 CUE button ! Turn: Triggers all samples at once. Changes the width of the loop playback section. 3 SHIFT button ! Press: When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a Turns loop playback on and off. different function is called out. ! [SHIFT] + turn: Moves the beat grid position. 4 IN button ! [SHIFT] + press: Sets sample playback to the one-shot mode for all samples at once. Switches loop playback on/off. After the samples are played
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Part names and functions 3 Mixer GAIN GAIN 3 FUNCTION MIN MAX 4 MIN MAX MASTER VOL HI HI REC 1 MIX 5 MIN MAX AUX / MIC VOL MIN MAX MIN MAX MID MID CUE MASTE 2 VOL MIN MAX 6 7 7 MIN MAX MIN MAX LOW LOW CUE MASTE CUE MIN MAX MIN MAX DJ CONTROLLER 10 10 8 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 9 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 a 1 MASTER VOL control 6 HEADPHONES VOL control Adjusts the sound level output from the master. Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal. 2 AUX/MIC VOL control 7 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) control
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5 Effect parameter buttons The associated functions differ according to the TRAKTOR 2 effect 4 Effect panel mode. With TRAKTOR LE 2, [FX1-1] and [FX2-1] can be used, with [FX1-1] fixed — [Group] mode: Switches the various effects on/off. to deck A, [FX2-1] fixed to deck B. [FX1-2], [FX1-3], [FX2-2] and [FX2-3] — [Single] mode: cannot be used. TRAKTOR PRO 2 When the effect control [1] button is pressed, all the effect set- 1 2 3 ting values return to the default setting values. When effect
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Basic Operation Basic Operation 3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track Starting the system onto the deck. 4 Press the [ f] button to play the track. ! When this button is pressed again during playback, playback Starting this unit pauses. 1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable. Outputting sound MASTER OUT1 (TRS) MASTER OUT2 MICVOL INPUT SELECT VOL AUX IN ON OFF USB RL RL RL MIC AUX ! Set the volume of the power amplifiers connected to the [MASTER OUT 1] and [MASTER
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! When the [SYNC (MASTER)] button is pressed, the playing speeds and beats of the two decks are synchronized instantaneously. 3 Operate the channel faders or crossfader to mix the sound of the two decks and switch between them. Inputting the sound of an external device or microphone The sound of the external device connected to the [AUX IN] terminals or the sound of the microphone connected to the [MIC] terminal can be mixed. 1 Connect the external device to the [AUX IN] or [MIC] terminal.
