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DJ Controller DDJ-SX3 pioneerdj.com/support/ http://serato.com/ For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site. Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
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IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC within an equilateral triangle, is intended to triangle is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR alert the user to the presence of uninsulated presence of important operating and...
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: DJ Controller Model Number: DDJ-SX3 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 2050 W, 190th Street, Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90504, U.S.A Phone: 1-310-952-2915 URL: pioneerelectronics.com...
! This manual briefly explains procedures of connecting this unit to your PC/Mac through outputting sound. For more details on how to use this unit, refer to “Operating Instructions” on Pioneer DJ site. ! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software...
3 Click [DOWNLOAD SERATO DJ PRO]. For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported 4 Click [Manuals and Downloads]. operating systems, see “Software Info” of “DDJ-SX3” on the Pioneer DJ support site below. 5 Click the Serato DJ Pro software manual of the pioneerdj.com/support/...
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5 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch the Depending on the power saving settings, etc. of the PC/Mac, the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For laptop PCs and installer. Mac books in particular, make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance (for example by keeping the AC power 6 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, connected) when using Serato DJ Pro.
For macOS High Sierra 10.13, the new security function is added. Safety instructions When installing Pioneer DJ driver software into macOS High Sierra 10.13, the driver software authentication is required. Follow the ! Do not use this unit with a coin, paper clip or other metal object procedures below.
Mounting the power plug Slide the power plug along the guide rails in the AC adapter unit as shown on the diagram below, then press in until a click is heard. Removing the power plug While pressing the [PUSH] button on the AC adapter unit, slide the power plug away from the adapter as shown on the diagram below to remove it.
Part names For further details on each button and control, refer to “Part names and Deck section functions” section in the Operating Instructions. 1 Browser section 2 Deck section 3 Mixer section 4 Effect section Browser section 1 Jog wheel 2 NEEDLE SEARCH pad 3 KEY LOCK button 4 SLIP button...
Rear panel 1 MASTER OUT 1 terminals 8 LINE/PHONO switches Do not connect any terminal which provides phantom power to 9 MIC1 terminal these terminals or a power cord of another product. a Kensington security slot 2 MASTER OUT 2 terminals b USB terminals 3 BOOTH OUT terminals c ...
Connecting devices to this unit ! The shape of the plug differs according to the region in which the 1 Connect headphones to one of the [HEADPHONES] unit is sold. terminals. 6 Connect the AC adapter. 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, components, etc., to the [MASTER OUT 1] or [MASTER OUT 2] terminals.
! The [BUY/ACTIVATE] icon may appear on the right side of the screen displayed when Serato DJ Pro is launched for the first time, but for those using DDJ-SX3 there is no need to activate or purchase a license. You can purchase expansion packs such as DVS and use them as additional options.
2 Press this unit’s [BACK] button, move the cursor to Importing tracks the crates panel on the PC/Mac screen, then turn the rotary selector to select the crate, etc. The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ Pro 3 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the software.
Channel fader ! This unit’s operating instructions can be downloaded from the b CROSS FADER ASSIGN switch Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see Acquiring the manual (p. 5 ). c MASTER LEVEL control ! The Serato DJ Pro software manual can be downloaded from “Serato.
USB ....................107 dB the items in the “Troubleshooting” section of this unit’s operating LINE ....................96 dB instructions and the [FAQ] for the [DDJ-SX3] on the Pioneer DJ PHONO.................... 87 dB support site. MIC ....................80 dB pioneerdj.com/support/...