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DJ Controller DDJ-SX http://pioneerdj.com/support/ The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort. http://serato.com/ For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com and download the software from there.
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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.
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WARNING NOTE This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or THE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS shock hazard, do not place any container filled with COMPARTMENT WARNING IS LOCATED ON THE liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower APPLIANCE BOTTOM.
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BEFORE your hearing once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your adapts. nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL: for a replacement. • Set your volume control at a low setting.
Contents How to read this manual ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read both this leaflet and the operating instructions! Both documents include important information that you must understand before using this product. For instructions on acquiring the operating instructions, see Acquiring the manual (p.
Mac OS X: 10.6.8 and 10.7.4 5 “An internet environment is required to access the Windows: Windows 7 site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is Others displayed. Optical drive...
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Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. privacy policy on the Serato website. The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is 9 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato. displayed.
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11 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the [Serato DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon.
Operation ! Wait until all connections between devices have been completed 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, before connecting the AC adapter. components, etc., to the [MASTER OUT 1] or [MASTER Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the OUT 2] terminals.
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! For detailed cautions on the AC adapter, see “About the AC adapter” (p. 17). ! The shape of the plug differs according to the region in which the unit is sold. 6 Connect the AC adapter. To power outlet AC adapter (included) 7 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear...
Starting the system Launching Serato DJ For Windows From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [Serato DJ]. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [Application] folder, then click the [Serato DJ] icon. Computer screen directly after the Serato DJ software is launched Computer screen when a track is loaded in the Serato DJ software A Deck section...
Importing tracks The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual. ! If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ Intro) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you have previously created can be used as such.
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2 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the library on the computer’s screen, then turn the rotary selector and select the track. Library Crates panel 3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track onto the deck. Playing tracks and outputting the sound The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1 4 TRIM control...
Serato DJ software manual. ! This unit’s operating instructions can be downloaded from the Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see Downloading this unit’s oper- ating instructions (p. 16). ! The Serato DJ software manual can be downloaded from “Serato.
Deck section Mixer section This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller.
3 “An internet environment is required to access the In Finder, double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon directly. site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is 2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [DDJ- displayed.
If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating poten- nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out tial of your unit, read and follow these safety instructions.
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.
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
LINE .................. –12 dBu/47 kW PHONO ................–48 dBu/47 kW ! Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION. MIC ................... –52 dBu/10 kW The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trade- Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance marks of their respective owners.
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Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either: (1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.