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DJ Controller DDJ-SZ 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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IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral CAUTION: 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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WARNING AVERTISSEMENT This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or Cet appareil n’est pas étanche. Pour éviter les risques shock hazard, do not place any container filled with d’incendie et de décharge électrique, ne placez près de liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower lui un récipient rempli d’eau, tel qu’un vase ou un pot pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or de fleurs, et ne l’exposez pas à...
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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-SZ Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read this booklet and the “Operating Instructions” pro- vided on the Pioneer DJ support site. Both include important infor- mation that should be fully understood before using this product.
PDF format. If you do not site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. have Adobe Reader, please install it from the download link on the The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is CD-ROM’s menu screen. displayed.
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Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer USB port The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is with this unit. displayed. Display resolution...
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14 “An internet environment is required to access the site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is displayed. 15 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SZ] on the Pioneer DJ The message of successful installation appears once installation is support site.
21 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, Browser section and if you agree, click [Agree]. 1 Rotary selector 2 BACK (VIEW) button ! If you do not agree to the contents of the usage agreement, click 3 LOAD PREPARE (AREA) button [Disagree] to cancel installation.
c LOOP IN button 6 MASTER CUE button d LOOP OUT button 7 Master level indicator e PARAMETERc button, PARAMETERd button 8 BOOTH MONITOR control f HOT CUE mode button 9 MASTER OUT COLOR control g ROLL mode button a OSCILLATOR SELECT button h SLICER mode button b OSCILLATOR VOLUME control i SAMPLER mode button...
Effect section This section is used to control the two effect units (FX1 and FX2). Controls and buttons to operate the FX1 unit are located on the left side of the controller, those to operate the FX2 unit are located on the right side of the controller.
5 Connect the power cord. Operation To power outlet Power cord (included) Connections 1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES] terminals. 6 Press the [u] switch on this unit’s rear panel to turn this unit’s power on. 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, components, etc., to the [MASTER OUT 1] or [MASTER OUT 2] terminals.
1 The [ACTIVATE/BUY Serato DJ] icon may appear on the right side of the screen that is displayed when Serato DJ is launched the first time, but there is no need to activate or purchase a license for those using DDJ-SZ.
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.
1 Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below. Playing tracks and outputting the sound Names of controls, etc. Position The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1 MASTER LEVEL control Turned fully counterclockwise sound as an example. CD, USB selector switch [USB] position ! Set the volume of the devices (power amplifier, powered speakers,...
PHONO ................–52 dBu/47 kW the items in the “Troubleshooting” section of this unit’s operating MIC1 ................–52 dBu/8.5 kW instructions and the [FAQ] for the [DDJ-SZ] on the Pioneer DJ sup- MIC2 ................–52 dBu/8.5 kW port site. Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance Sometimes the problem may lie in another component.
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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.