DJ MIXER

DJM-900NXS
DJM-900nexus

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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 read-
ing 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 con-
necting and operating the unit is the same.

IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL.
shock to persons.
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1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

2) Keep these instructions. the manufacturer.
3) Heed all warnings. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
4) Follow all instructions. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
6) Clean only with dry cloth. when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in avoid injury from tip-over.
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
blades with one wider than the other. A or when unused for long periods of time.
grounding type plug has two blades and a third 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third Servicing is required when the apparatus has
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Name: DJ MIXER
Model Number: DJM-900NXS
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
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WARNING CAUTION
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or The POWER switch on this unit will not completely
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power
liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower cord serves as the main disconnect device for the
pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to
moisture. shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit
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has been installed so that the power cord can be
WARNING easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should
section carefully. also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left
The voltage of the available power supply differs unused for a long period of time (for example, when
according to country or region. Be sure that the on vacation).
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power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the side panel. IMPORTANT NOTICE
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THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
WARNING RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON PAGE 27 FOR
This product equipped with a three-wire grounding FUTURE REFERENCE. D36-AP9-1_A1_En_PSV
(earthed) plug - a plug that has a third (grounding) pin.
This plug only fits a grounding-type power outlet. If you WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact a cords associated with accessories sold with the
licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly product may expose you to chemicals listed on
grounded one. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the proposition 65 known to the State of California and
grounding plug. other governmental entities to cause cancer and
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birth defect or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
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To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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Alterations or modifications carried out without
VENTILATION CAUTION appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space right to operate the equipment.
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation D8-10-2_A1_En
(at least 5 cm at rear, and 3 cm at each side).

WARNING This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for Canadian ICES-003.
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ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or CAUTION
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet cables and connectors are used to connect the unit
or a bed. to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic
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and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors
for connections.
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Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH POWER-CORD CAUTION
(cooling vents not blocked) Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
strong artificial light) short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
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piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of the power cord once in a while. When you find it
this unit should be performed only by qualified damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the service center or your dealer for a replacement.
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make S002*_A1_En
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused
for a long period of time (for example, when on
vacation).
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 The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands
Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a
safe level – a level that lets the sound come through
clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so
what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting
your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing
adapts.

ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
• Once you have established a comfortable sound
level, set the dial and leave it there.

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

GUIDELINES:
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t
hear what’s around you.
• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized
vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Contents
How to read this manual
The names of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets.
(e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu)

Before start
Features............................................................................................................................6
What’s in the box..............................................................................................................6

Connections
Rear panel.........................................................................................................................7
Connecting input terminals............................................................................................8
Connecting output terminals..........................................................................................8
Connecting to the control panel.....................................................................................9
About the driver software and setting utility software..................................................9

Operations
Control Panel..................................................................................................................12
Basic Operation.............................................................................................................14
Advanced Operations....................................................................................................15

Types of effects
Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects.............................................................................18
Types of BEAT EFFECT...................................................................................................18

List of MIDI Messages

Changing the settings

About the auto standby function..................................................................................23
About the talk over function..........................................................................................23
Setting preferences........................................................................................................23

Additional information
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................24
Block Diagram...............................................................................................................25
Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................26
Specifications.................................................................................................................26

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 Before start
Features What’s in the box
This unit is a standard type DJ mixer for professional DJs that carries over the tech- ! CD-ROM
nology of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard in club sound. Not only is it ! USB cable
equipped with a wide variety of functions for DJ performances, including PRO DJ ! Power cord
LINK, SOUND COLOR FX and BEAT EFFECT, it also uses a high sound quality design ! Operating instructions (this document)
and a panel layout with high operability to provide strong support for performances
to all professional DJs active in the club scene.

SOUND CARD
This unit is equipped with “sound card/USB audio interface”.
! Up to 4 sets of audio signals from a single computer can be assigned to the dif-
ferent channels and mixed.
! DVS (Digital Vinyl System) software time code signals played from a DJ player
or analog player can be output to the user’s DVS software. This enables DJ play
using DVS software without all the complicated connections.
! Up to 4 sets of audio signals from the different channels (channels 1 to 4, REC
OUT, crossfader sides A and B and microphone) can be output to the computer.
This is very convenient for recording the mixed sound.

HIGH SOUND QUALITY

Efforts have been made for improved sound quality in the digital/analog inputs/
outputs. Sound processing with 96 kHz sampling, a 24-bit high sound quality A/
D converter and a 32-bit high sound quality D/A converter result in more powerful,
high grade sound.
96 kHz 24-bit USB audio is supported.

SOUND COLOR FX
This unit is equipped with 6 types of effects. Effects can be obtained simply by turn-
ing the [COLOR] controls provided for each of the channels, letting DJs adjust the
sound quality of the tracks input to the different channels and make improvisational
performances.

BEAT EFFECT
The BEAT EFFECT function well-received on the DJM series is carried over and
further evolved.
This unit has been newly equipped with an [X-PAD] for achieving various effects
by touch operation, allowing you to achieve intuitive live performances with great
freedom.

CHANNEL FADER
A newly developed high reliability fader is used for the channel fader.
Compared to channel faders on previous models in the DJM series, this new fader
offers improved endurance with respect to deterioration due to dust, liquids, etc.,
getting on the fader. Smooth operation is maintained even under tough usage
conditions.

PRO DJ LINK
The PRO DJ LINK functions can be used when a Pioneer DJ player supporting PRO
DJ LINK (CDJ-2000, CDJ-900 etc.), a computer on which rekordbox is installed and
this unit are connected by LAN cable.
For details on PRO DJ LINK, see About PRO DJ LINK on page 15.

STANDARD LAYOUT
This unit carries over the control panel layout of the Pioneer DJM series, the world
standard in DJ mixers.
The simple, straightforward control panel layout not only facilitates DJ performances
but lets even DJs using this unit for the first time to operate it without hesitation, so
it can be used without worry as a mixer that is permanently installed in the club.

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Connections
Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.
Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.

Connections
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.
Be sure to use the included power cord.

Rear panel
1 2 3 45 6 4 6 45 3 4 7 8 9

CH 4 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1
PHONO CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE PHONO CD/ LINE
L L L L
RETURN
R L (MONO) MIC2 MIDI OUT
OFF POWER
ON SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND

R R R R
MASTER1 MASTER2 REC OUT BOOTH DIGITAL
SEND R L L L TRS CH2 CH1
R L (MONO) R L MASTER
LINK
OUT
IN

R R
AC IN 2 HOT
CH4 CH3
1 GND
3 COLD

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1 POWER button (page 14) d BOOTH terminals (page 8)

Turns this unit’s power on and off. Output terminals for a booth monitor, compatible with balanced or unbalanced
output for a TRS connector.
2 RETURN terminals (page 8)
Connect to the output terminal of an external effector. When the [L (MONO)] e REC OUT terminals (page 8)
channel only is connected, the [L (MONO)] channel input is simultaneously This is an output terminal for recording.
input to the [R] channel.
f MASTER2 terminals (page 8)
3 PHONO terminals (page 8) Connect to a power amplifier, etc.
Connect to a phono level (MM cartridge) output device. Do not input line level
signals. g MASTER1 terminals (page 8)
To connect a device to the [PHONO] terminals, remove the short-circuit pin plug Connect to a power amplifier, etc.
inserted in the terminals.
Insert this short-circuit pin plug into the [PHONO] terminals when nothing is
h SEND terminals (page 8)
Connect to the input terminal of an external effector. When the [L (MONO)]
connected to them to cut external noise.
channel only is connected, a monaural audio signal is output.
4 CD/LINE terminals (page 8)
Connect to a DJ player or a line level output component.
i AC IN
Connect to a power outlet using the included power cord. Wait until all connec-
5 SIGNAL GND terminal (page 8) tions between the equipment are completed before connecting the power cord.
Connect an analog player’s ground wire here. This helps reduce noise when the Be sure to use the included power cord.
analog player is connected.
WARNING
6 LINE terminals (page 8) The short-circuit pin plugs out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally
Connect to a cassette deck or a line level output component. swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

7 MIC2 terminal (page 8)

Connect a microphone here.

8 MIDI OUT terminal (page 8)

Connect this to the MIDI IN terminal on an external MIDI sequencer.

9 Kensington security slot

a DIGITAL IN terminal (page 8)
Connect these to the digital coaxial output terminals on DJ players, etc. The
sound may be momentarily interrupted when the output signal sampling fre-
quency is switched.

b DIGITAL MASTER OUT terminals (page 8)

Outputs the master channel audio signals.

c LINK terminal (page 8)

Connect these to the LINK terminals on Pioneer DJ players or the LAN ports of
computers on which rekordbox is installed (PRO DJ LINK).
To connect multiple devices, use a switching hub (commercially available).
Use a 100Base-TX-compatible switching hub. Some switching hubs may not
operate properly.

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 Connecting input terminals
! When creating a DVS (Digital Vinyl System) combining a computer, audio interface, etc., be careful in connecting the audio interface to this unit’s input terminals and in the
settings of the input selector switches.
Also refer to the operating instructions of the DJ software and audio interface.
Analog player Analog player Microphones
Cassette deck, CD player, etc.
(line level output devices) Digital audio output device

L R L R L R L R

CH 4 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1
PHONO CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE PHONO CD/ LINE
L L L L
RETURN
R L (MONO) MIC2 MIDI OUT
OFF POWER
ON SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND

R R R R
MASTER1 MASTER2 REC OUT BOOTH DIGITAL
SEND R L L L TRS CH2 CH1
R L (MONO) R L MASTER
LINK
OUT
IN

R R
AC IN 2 HOT
CH4 CH3
1 GND
3 COLD

Switching hub
L R L R L R L R
PRO DJ LINK 1

rekordbox

Computers

To power outlet Pioneer DJ players 2 Pioneer DJ players 2

1 For details on PRO DJ LINK, see About PRO DJ LINK on page 15.

2 To use the fader start function, connect a LAN cable (page 14).

Connecting output terminals

CH 4 CH 3 CH 2 CH 1
PHONO CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE PHONO CD/ LINE
L L L L
RETURN
R L (MONO) MIC2 MIDI OUT
OFF POWER
ON SIGNAL GND SIGNAL GND

R R R R
MASTER1 MASTER2 REC OUT BOOTH DIGITAL
SEND R L L L TRS CH2 CH1
R L (MONO) R L MASTER
LINK
OUT
IN

R R
AC IN 2 HOT
CH4 CH3
1 GND
3 COLD

L R L R

To power outlet Power amplifier Power amplifier Cassette deck, etc. Power amplifier Digital audio
(analog input recording device) (for booth monitor) input device MIDI sequencer
External effector 1
1 Also connect the external effector to the [RETURN] terminal (input terminal).

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Connecting to the control panel About the driver software and setting
Be sure to connect using the included USB cable.
utility software
This driver software is a proprietary program for inputting and outputting audio
signals from the computer. To use this unit connected to a computer on which
Computers

Connections
a Windows or Mac OS is installed, install the driver software on the computer
beforehand.

Software end user license agreement

This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (both the
individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual
is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER CORPORATION (“Pioneer”).
TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU
ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. PERMISSION TO
DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE PROGRAM IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON
YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS. WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS
MIC USB NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF
Microphones YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE
MIC1 CD/ LINE PHO
DIGITAL NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT OR
UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.

1 Definitions
TRIM 1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifications and help
OVER content made generally available by Pioneer to aid in installing and using
10 the Program.
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7 2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer’s software licensed to You by
0 LEVEL 4 HI Pioneer under this Agreement.
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1 2 Program license
0 1 Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions, Pioneer grants to
You a limited, non-exclusive, nontransferable, license (without the right to
sublicense):
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a To install a single copy of the Program on the hard disk drive of Your
computer, to use the Program only for Your personal purpose complying
with this Agreement and the Documentation (“Authorized Use”);
CUE MASTER b To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use; and
LEVEL c To make one copy of the Program solely for backup purposes, provided
A THRU B that all titles and trademark, copyright and restricted rights notices are
reproduced on the copy.
2 Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or Documentation except
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as expressly permitted by this Agreement. You will not transfer, sublicense,
rent, lease or lend the Program, or use it for third-party training, commer-
PHONES cial time-sharing or service bureau use. You will not Yourself or through
any third party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the
Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law, and
then only after You have notified Pioneer in writing of Your intended activi-
ties. You will not use the Program on multiple processors without Pioneer’s
prior written consent.
3 Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains all right, title and interest in and
to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual prop-
erty rights in the Program and Documentation, and any derivative works
thereof. You do not acquire any other rights, express or implied, beyond the
limited license set forth in this Agreement.
4 No Support. Pioneer has no obligation to provide support, maintenance,
upgrades, modifications or new releases for the Program or Documentation
under this Agreement.

3 Warranty disclaimer
THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU AGREE TO USE THEM AT
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EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE
PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY,
OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR
USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
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TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

4 Damages and remedies for breach

You agree that any breach of this Agreement’s restrictions would cause Pioneer
irreparable harm for which money damages alone would be inadequate. In addition
to damages and any other remedies to which Pioneer may be entitled, You agree
that Pioneer may seek injunctive relief to prevent the actual, threatened or contin-
ued breach of this Agreement.

5 Termination
Pioneer may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach of any provi-
sion. If this Agreement is terminated, You will stop using the Program, permanently
delete it from the computer where it resides, and destroy all copies of the Program
and Documentation in Your possession, confirming to Pioneer in writing that You
have done so. Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will continue in effect after this
Agreement’s termination.

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 6 General terms ! If the CD-ROM folder is not displayed after a CD-ROM is loaded, open the CD
1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer or its subsidiaries be liable in drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start] menu.
connection with this Agreement or its subject matter, under any theory of
liability, for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, 2 Double-click [DJM-900nexus_X.XXX.exe].
or damages for lost profits, revenue, business, savings, data, use, or cost of The driver installation screen appears.
substitute procurement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages or
3 When the language selection screen appears, select [English]
if such damages are foreseeable. In no event will Pioneer’s liability for all dam-
ages exceed the amounts actually paid by You to Pioneer or its subsidiaries for and click [OK].
the Program. The parties acknowledge that the liability limits and risk allocation You can select one from multiple languages depending on the system environment
in this Agreement are reflected in the Program price and are essential elements of your computer.
of the bargain between the parties, without which Pioneer would not have
4 Carefully read the Software end user license agreement and if
provided the Program or entered into this Agreement.
2 The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained in this
you consent to the provisions, put a check mark in [I agree.] and
Agreement do not affect or prejudice Your statutory rights as consumer and click [OK].
shall apply to You only to the extent such limitations or exclusions are per- If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement,
mitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where You are located. click [Cancel] and stop installation.
3 Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to
5 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the
the extent possible or, if incapable of enforcement, deemed to be severed screen.
and deleted from this Agreement, and the remainder will continue in full If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress,
force and effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation.
Agreement will not waive any other or subsequent default or breach. ! When installing on Windows XP
4 No Assignment. You may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or otherwise If [Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while the installation is in
dispose of this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it, whether vol- progress, click [Continue Anyway] and continue with the installation.
untarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without Pioneer’s ! When the installation program is completed, a completion message appears.
prior written consent. Any purported assignment, transfer or delegation by ! When the installation of the driver software is completed, you need to reboot
You will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be your computer.
binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective
successors and assigns.  Installation Procedure (Macintosh)
5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agree- Read Cautions on Installation carefully before installing the driver software.
ments or representations, whether written or oral, concerning its subject ! To install or uninstall the driver software, you need to be authorized by the
matter. This Agreement may not be modified or amended without Pioneer’s administrator of your computer. Have the name and password of the administra-
prior and express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or tor of your computer ready in advance.
custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement.
6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by and
1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.
The CD-ROM folder appears.
under the laws of Japan.
! Double-click the CD icon on the desktop when folders are not displayed after a
CD-ROM has been loaded.

Cautions on Installation 2 Double-click [DJM-900nexus_M_X.X.X.dmg].

The [DJM-900nexusAudioDriver] menu screen appears.
! Before installing the driver software, be sure to turn off the power of this unit and
disconnect the USB cable from both this unit and your computer. 3 Double-click [DJM-900nexusAudioDriver.pkg].
! If you connect this unit to your computer without installing the driver soft- The driver installation screen appears.
ware first, an error may occur on your computer depending on the system
environment. 4 Check the details on the screen and click [Continue Anyway].
! If you have discontinued the installation process in progress, step through
the installation process again from the beginning according to the following 5 When the Software Use Agreement screen appears, select
procedure. [English], carefully read the Software end user license agreement
! Read Software end user license agreement carefully before installing this unit’s and click [Continue Anyway].
proprietary driver software. You can select one from multiple languages depending on the system environment
! Before installing the driver software, terminate all other programs running on of your computer.
your computer.
! The driver software is compatible with the following OSs. 6 If you consent to the provisions of the Software end user
license agreement, click [Agree].
Supported operating systems If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement,
Mac OS X (10.3.9 and later) 1 click [I disagree] and stop installation.
32-bit version 1
Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate 7 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the
64-bit version 1
screen.
® 32-bit version 1
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ ! Click [Cancel] to cancel installation after it has started.
Ultimate 64-bit version 1 ! When the installation of the driver software is completed, you need to reboot
® your computer.
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP2 or later) 32-bit version 1
®
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is not supported.

! The included CD-ROM includes installation programs in the following 12 Connecting this unit and computer
languages.
English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,
1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO standards.
When using operating systems in other languages, follow the instructions on the
! This operation does not work with computers that do not support USB 2.0.
screen to select [English (English)].
! When using ASIO-compatible applications, [USB 1/2], [USB 3/4], [USB 5/6] and
[USB 7/8] can be used as inputs.
! When using DirectX-compatible applications, only [USB 1/2] can be used as the
Installing the driver software input.
! The computer’s recommended operating environment depends on the DJ appli-
cation. Be sure to check the recommended operating environment for the DJ
 Installation Procedure (Windows) application you are using.
! When another USB audio device is connected to the computer at the same time,
Read Cautions on Installation carefully before installing the driver software.
it may not operate or be recognized normally.
! To install or uninstall the driver software, you need to be authorized by the
We recommend only connecting the computer and this unit.
administrator of your computer. Log on as the administrator of your computer
! When connecting the computer and this unit, we recommend connecting
before proceeding with the installation.
directly to this unit’s USB port.
1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.
2 Press [POWER] button.
The CD-ROM folder appears.
Turn on the power of this unit.

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! The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when this unit is CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a different USB port
CH1 Timecode CH2 Timecode CD/ CH3 Timecode CD/ CH4 Timecode
on the computer. Wait awhile until the message [Your devices are ready for
PHONO1 LINE1 LINE1 PHONO1
use] appears.
CH1 Timecode CD/ CH2 Timecode CH3 Timecode CH4 Timecode CD/
! When installing on Windows XP 1 1
LINE1 LINE LINE LINE1
— [Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?]
may appear while the installation is in progress. Select [No, not this time], CH1 Timecode CH2 Timecode CH3 Timecode CH4 Timecode

Connections
1 1 1 1
DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL
then click [Next] to continue installation.
— [What do you want the wizard to do?] may appear while the instal- POST CH1 Fader2 POST CH2 Fader2 POST CH3 Fader2 POST CH4 Fader2
lation is in progress. Select [Install the software automatically Cross Fader A2 Cross Fader A2 Cross Fader A2 Cross Fader A2
(Recommended)], then click [Next] to continue installation. Cross Fader B2 Cross Fader B2 Cross Fader B2 Cross Fader B2
— If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in MIC MIC MIC MIC
progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with 2
REC OUT REC OUT2 REC OUT2 REC OUT2
the installation.
1: The audio data is output with the same volume at which it is input to this unit, regardless of
the [USB Output Level] setting.
2: When using for applications other than recording, pay attention to the DJ application’s
About the setting utility software settings so that no audio loops are generated. If audio loops are generated, sound may be input
or output at unintended volumes.
The setting utility can be used to make the checks and settings described below.
— Checking the status of this unit’s [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*]
selector switch 3 Click the [USB Output Level] pull-down menu.
— Setting the audio data output from this unit to the computer Adjust the volume of the audio data output from this unit.
— Adjusting the buffer size (when using Windows ASIO) ! The [USB Output Level] setting is applied equally to all audio data. However,
— Checking the version of the driver software when 1 on the table at step 2 is selected, the audio data is output with the same
volume at which it is input to this unit.
! If not enough volume can be achieved with the DJ software’s volume adjustment
 Displaying the setting utility alone, change the [USB Output Level] setting to adjust the volume of the audio
data output from this unit. Note that the sound will be distorted if the volume is
For Windows raised too high.
Click [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-900nexus] > [DJM-
900nexus Settings Utility].  Adjusting the buffer size (when using Windows ASIO)
If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.) is run-
For Mac OS X
ning, quit that application before adjusting the buffer size.
Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-900nexus] >
Display the setting utility before starting.
[DJM-900nexus Settings Utility].
Click the [ASIO] tab.
 Checking the status of this unit’s [DIGITAL, CD/LINE,
PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector switch
Display the setting utility before starting.

Click the [MIXER INPUT] tab.

! If the buffer size is made large, drops in audio data (breaks in the sound)
occur less easily, but the time lag due to the delay in the transfer of the
audio data (latency) increases.

 Checking the version of the driver software

Display the setting utility before starting.

 Setting the audio data output from this unit to the Click the [About] tab.
computer
Display the setting utility before starting.

1 Click the [MIXER OUTPUT] tab.

Checking the latest information on the driver

software
For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit, visit
2 Click the [Mixer Audio Output] pull-down menu. our website shown below.
Select and set the audio data to be output to the computer from the flow of audio http://www.prodjnet.com/support/
signals inside this unit.
! Operation cannot be guaranteed when multiple units of this mixer are connected
to a single computer.

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 Operations
Control Panel

POWER
w
MIC USB
f f f f MASTER MIDI x
START
ON/ OFF / STOP LFO FORM
MIC1 CD/ LINE PHONO CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE LINE CD/ LINE PHONO LEVEL
DIGITAL USB
1/ 2
DIGITAL USB
3 /4
DIGITAL USB
5/ 6
DIGITAL USB
7/ 8 y
UTILITY WAKE UP
g g g g o
1 BEAT EFFECTS
0

2 TRIM TRIM TRIM TRIM p

3 OVER
h
OVER
h
OVER
h
OVER
h
OVER
1
CH SELECT

2 3 4
4 10 10 10 10 10
MIC 1
7 9
i 7 9
i 7 9
i 7 9
i 7
MIC A B
PARAMETER
MST
z
0 LEVEL HI HI HI HI AUTO GRID
4 4 4 4 4
TAP BPM
5 MIC 2 2 2 2 2 2 %
ms
1 1 1 1 1
0
0 0 0 0 0
-26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6
-1 -1 -1 -1 -1
HI MID MID MID MID
-2 -2 -2 -2 -2 X- PAD
6 12 12 EQ
-3 EQ/ -3 EQ/ -3 EQ/ -3 EQ/ -3
ISO ISO ISO ISO
LOW -5 -5 -5 -5 -5
A
12 12 - 7 -26 / 6 - 7 -26 / 6 - 7 -26 / 6 - 7 -26 / 6 -7
LOW LOW LOW LOW
TALK
OFF ON OVER
-10 -10 -10 -10 -10 B
-15 -15 -15 -15 -15 BEAT

7
-24 -24 -24 -24 -24
C
dB dB dB dB L dB R AUTO QUAN-
-26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6
/ TAP TAP TIZE
j j j j D
DUB GATE/ COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR BALANCE
SPACE ECHO COMP
E
8 SOUND COLOR FX k k k k q CUE 9
NOISE CRUSH FILTER LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI LOW HI L R

FLANGER PHASER
LINK CUE 9 CUE 9 CUE 9 CUE 9 9 CUE
FILTER ROBOT
TRANS MELODIC
REVERB SLIP ROLL
9 CUE
SPIRAL ROLL F
MONO STEREO ECHO REV ROLL
FADER START DELAY MIDI LFO
SND/ RTN
a 1 2 3 4 r 4 MIC
3 CF.A
10 10 10
2 CF.B
HEADPHONES 9 9 9 BOOTH MONITOR
1 MASTER
G
8 8 8
MONO SPLIT STEREO
7 7 7
b 6 6 6 s
5 5 5 TIME
4 4 4
MIXING 0
3 3 3
2 2 2
EQ CURVE
H
c 1 1 1
ISOLATOR EQ
l 0
l 0
l0 l
CUE MASTER t
LEVEL LEVEL / DEPTH

A THRU B A THRU B A THRU B A THRU B

CH FADER
d I
m m m m u
0 MIN MAX

CROSS FADER ON / OFF

CROSS FADER ASSIGN

PHONES v
J
e A B
n

1 MIC1 terminal (page 15) 9 CUE buttons (page 14)

Connect a microphone here. Press the [CUE] button(s) for the channel(s) you want to monitor.

2 USB terminal (page 9) a FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4) buttons (page 14)

Connect the computer. These turn the fader start function on/off.

3 USB connection indicator b MONO SPLIT, STEREO selector switch (page 14)
Lights when signals are being exchanged with the computer. Switches how the monitor sound output from the headphones is distributed.

4 MIC1 LEVEL control (page 15) c MIXING controls (page 14)

Adjusts the sound level output from the [MIC1] channel. These adjust the monitor volume balance of the sound of channels for which the
[CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the [MASTER] channel.
5 MIC2 LEVEL control (page 15)
Adjusts the sound level output from the [MIC2] channel. d LEVEL control (page 14)
Adjusts the sound level output from the headphones.
6 EQ (HI, LOW) controls (page 15)
These adjust the tone quality of the [MIC1] and [MIC2] channels. e PHONES terminal (page 14)
Connect headphones here.
7 OFF, ON, TALK OVER selector switch (page 15)
Turns the microphone on/off. f USB audio input indicator
Lights when sound is being input from the computer to the various channels.
8 SOUND COLOR FX buttons (page 15)
These turn the SOUND COLOR FX effects on/off.

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g DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */* selector switch (page 14) F DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER,
Select the input source of each channel from the components connected to this PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, SND/RTN
unit. (MIDI LFO) selector switch (page 16)
Switches the BEAT EFFECT effect type.
h TRIM control (page 14)
Adjusts the level of audio signals input in each channel. G 1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER selector switch (page 16)
Switches the channel to which the BEAT EFFECT is to be applied.
i EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls (page 14)
These adjust the sound quality of the different channels. H TIME control (page 16)
Adjust the BEAT EFFECT’s time parameter.

Operations
j Channel Level Indicator (page 14)
Displays the sound level of the different channels before passing through the I LEVEL/DEPTH control (page 16)
channel faders. Adjusts the BEAT EFFECT’s quantitative parameter.
k COLOR controls (page 15) J ON/OFF button (page 16)
These change the parameters of the SOUND COLOR FX of the different Turns the BEAT EFFECT function on/off.
channels.
Do not pull on the channel fader and crossfader knobs with excessive force. The
l Channel Fader (page 14) knobs are not designed to be removed. Pulling the knobs strongly may result in
Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel.
damaging the unit.
m CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B) selector switch (page 14)
Set the output destination of each channel to [A] or [B].

n Crossfader (page 14)

Outputs audio signals assigned by the crossfader assign switch correspond-
ing to the curve characteristics selected by [CROSS FADER] (Crossfader Curve
Selector Switch).

o MASTER LEVEL controls (page 14)

Adjusts the sound level output from the [MASTER] channel.

p Master Level Indicator (page 14)

Displays the sound level output from the [MASTER] channel.

q BALANCE controls (page 15)

Adjusts the left/right balance of the sound output from the [MASTER1] termi-
nals, etc.

r MONO, STEREO selector switch (page 15)

Switches the sound output from the [MASTER1] terminals, etc., between mon-
aural and stereo.

s BOOTH MONITOR controls (page 15)

Adjusts the level of audio signals output at the [BOOTH] terminal.

t EQ CURVE (ISOLATOR, EQ) selector switch (page 14)

Switches the function of the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] controls.

u CH FADER ( , , ) selector switch (page 14)

Switches the channel fader’s curve characteristics.

v CROSS FADER ( , , ) selector switch (page 14)

This switches the crossfader curve characteristics.

w ON/OFF (UTILITY) button

— ON/OFF: Turns the MIDI function on/off (page 17).
— UTILITY: Displays the [USER SETUP] or [CLUB SETUP] screen (page 23).

x START/STOP button (page 17)

Sends the MIDI start/MIDI stop signals.

y LFO FORM (WAKE UP) button

— LFO FORM: When [MIDI LFO] is selected at BEAT EFFECT, the MIDI sig-
nal’s waveform switches each time the button is pressed (page 20).
— WAKE UP: Cancels the auto standby mode (page 23).

z Main unit display

A X-PAD (page 16)
Adjusts the quantitative parameter of the BEAT EFFECT function.

B BEAT c, d buttons (page 16)

Sets the beat fraction for synchronizing the effect sound.

C TAP (ENTER) button

— TAP: When the BPM measurement mode is set to [TAP], the BPM is input
manually by tapping the button with a finger (page 16).
— ENTER: Used to change this unit’s settings (page 23).

D QUANTIZE button
! Used to change this unit’s settings (page 23).
! When the QUANTIZE function is turned on for BEAT EFFECT, the effect is
applied to the sound without going off tempo when the currently playing
track. (page 16).

E AUTO/TAP button (page 16)

Switches the BPM measurement mode.

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 Basic Operation Monitoring the sound of the computer
! Check [Use “LINK MONITOR” of Pioneer DJ Mixers.] at [File] > [Preferences]
> [Audio] in rekordbox beforehand. Also refer to the rekordbox operating
instructions.
Outputting sound
1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] jack.
1 Press [POWER] button.
2 Connect a computer on which rekordbox is installed.
Turn on the power of this unit.
For instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on page 8.
2 Turn the [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector
3 Selecting the track to be monitored with rekordbox
switch.
Select the input sources for the different channels from among the devices con- 4 Press the [CUE] button for [LINK].
nected to this unit. The track selected with rekordbox is output from the headphones.
— [DIGITAL]: Selects the DJ player connected to the [DIGITAL] terminals. ! When the [CUE] button is pressed again, monitoring is canceled.
— [PHONO]: Selects the analog player connected to the [PHONO] terminals. ! The same operation as at Monitoring sound with headphones (steps 3 to 5) can
— [CD/LINE], [LINE]: Selects the cassette deck or CD player connected to the be performed.
[LINE] terminals.
— [USB */*]: Selects the sound of the computer connected to the [USB] port.

3 Turn the [TRIM] control. Switching the fader curve

Adjusts the level of audio signals input in each channel.
The corresponding channel level indicator lights when audio signals are being
properly input to that channel.  Select the channel fader curve characteristics.

4 Set the channel fader to the inner position. Switch the [CH FADER ( , , )] selector switch.
Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel. — [ ]: The curve rises suddenly at the back side.
— [ ]: A curve between the ones above and below is set.
5 Switch the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector
— [ ]: The curve rises gradually (the sound gradually increases as the chan-
switch. nel fader is moved away from the front side).
Switches the output destination of each channel.
— [A]: Assigns to [A] (left) of the crossfader.
— [B]: Assigns to [B] (right) of the crossfader.  Select the crossfader curve characteristics.
— [THRU]: Select this when you do not want to use the crossfader. (The sig-
nals do not pass through the crossfader.) Switch the [CROSS FADER ( , , )] selector switch.
— [ ]: Makes a sharply increasing curve (if the crossfader is moved away
6 Set the crossfader. from the [A] side, audio signals are immediately output from the [B] side).
This operation is not necessary when the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)]
— [ ]: Makes a curve shaped between the two curves above and below.
selector switch is set to [THRU].
— [ ]: Makes a gradually increasing curve (if the crossfader is moved away
7 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control. from the [A] side, the sound on the [B] side gradually increases, while the
Audio signals are output from the [MASTER1] and [MASTER2] terminals. sound on the [A] gradually decreases).
The master level indicator lights.

Starting playback on a DJ player using the fader

Adjusting the sound quality (fader start)
When connected to a Pioneer DJ player by LAN cable, such operations as starting
Turn the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW) ] controls for the different playback on the DJ player can be controlled using this unit’s fader.
channels. Connect this unit and Pioneer DJ player beforehand. For instructions on connec-
Refer to Specifications on page 26 for the range of sound that can be adjusted by tions, see Connecting input terminals on page 8.
each control. For instructions on setting the player numbers of Pioneer DJ players, see About PRO
DJ LINK on page 15.
 Switching the function of the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] The fader start function can be switched on and off for all DJ players all at once. For
the switching procedure, see Changing the settings on page 23.
controls
 Start playback using the channel fader
Switch the [EQ CURVE (ISOLATOR, EQ)] selector switch.
— [ISOLATOR]: Functions as an isolator.
— [EQ]: The equalizer function is set. 1 Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switch to
[THRU].

Monitoring sound with headphones 2 Press one of the [FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4)] buttons.
Select the channel to be started with the fader start function.

1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] jack. 3 Set the channel fader to the outermost position.
2 Press the [CUE] button(s) for the channel(s) you want to 4 Set the cue on the DJ player.
monitor. The DJ player pauses playback at the cue point.

3 Switch the [MONO SPLIT, STEREO] selector switch. 5 Set the channel fader to the inner position.
— [MONO SPLIT]: The sound of the channels for which the [CUE] button is Playback starts on the DJ player.
pressed is output from the headphones output’s left channel, the [MASTER] ! If you set the channel fader back to the original position, the player instanta-
channel sound is output from the right channel. neously returns to the cue point already set and pauses playback (back cue).
— [STEREO]: The sound of the channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed
is output from the headphones in stereo.  Start playback using the crossfader
4 Turn the [MIXING] control.
These adjust the monitor volume balance of the sound of channels for which the 1 Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switch to
[CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the [MASTER] channel. [A] or [B].
5 Turn the [LEVEL] control for [HEADPHONES]. 2 Press one of the [FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4)] buttons.
The sound of the channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed is output from the Select the channel to be started with the fader start function.
headphones.
! When the [CUE] button is pressed again, monitoring is canceled. 3 Set the crossfader.
Set to the edge opposite the side on which the channel you want to use with the
fader start function is set.

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4 Set the cue on the DJ player.
The DJ player pauses playback at the cue point. Advanced Operations
5 Set the crossfader.
Playback starts on the DJ player.
! If you set the crossfader back to the original position, the player instantaneously About PRO DJ LINK
returns to the cue point already set and pauses playback (back cue).
When a PRO DJ LINK-compatible Pioneer DJ player (CDJ-2000, CDJ-900 etc.), a
computer on which rekordbox is installed and this unit are connected by LAN cable,
Using a microphone the PRO DJ LINK functions below can be used.

Operations
For more details on the PRO DJ LINK function, also refer to the DJ player’s handling
instructions and rekordbox’s operating instructions.
1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC1] or [MIC2] terminal. For instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on page 8.
! When connected using a switching hub, up to 4 DJ players and 2 computers can
2 Set the [OFF, ON, TALK OVER] selector switch to [ON] or be connected.
[TALK OVER]. ! Use a 100Base-TX-compatible switching hub. Some switching hubs may not
— [ON]: The indicator lights. operate properly.
— [TALK OVER]: The indicator flashes. ! Set the DJ player’s player number to the same number as the channel to which
! When set to [TALK OVER], the sound of channels other than the [MIC] channel the audio cable is connected.
is attenuated by 18 dB (default) when a sound of -10 dB or greater is input to the
microphone.
! The [TALK OVER] sound attenuation level can be changed at [USER SETUP]. For  LINK MONITOR
instructions on changing this, see Changing the settings on page 23. With this function, rekordbox music files stored on the computer can be quickly
monitored over the headphones.
3 Turn the [MIC1 LEVEL] or [MIC2 LEVEL] control.
Adjust the level of the sound output from the [MIC] channel.
! Pay attention that rotating to the extreme right position outputs a very loud  STATUS INFORMATION
sound.
This function informs the DJ players of the connected channel status (on-air status,
4 Input audio signals to the microphone. channel number, etc.).

 Adjusting the sound quality  QUANTIZE

When tracks analyzed with rekordbox are used, the track is put on beat even when
Turn the [MIC] channels’ [EQ (HI, LOW)] controls. the [ON/OFF] button of [BEAT EFFECTS] is pressed or the [X-PAD] is touched
Refer to Specifications on page 26 for the range of sound that can be adjusted by roughly.
each control.
 FADER START
Switching between monaural and stereo audio Playback on the DJ player can be started by operating this unit’s fader (Fader Start
Play).
This switches the sound output from the [MASTER1], [MASTER2], [BOOTH], [REC
OUT], [PHONES], [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] and [USB] terminals between monaural
and stereo.
! To adjust the sound output from the [USB] terminals, select [REC OUT] at
SOUND COLOR FX
[Mixer Audio Output] in the setting utility. These effects change in association with the [COLOR] controls for the different
channels.
Switch the [MONO, STEREO] selector switch.
— [MONO]: Outputs monaural audio. 1 Press one of the [SOUND COLOR FX] buttons.
— [STEREO]: Outputs stereo audio. This selects the type of effect.
The button that was pressed flashes.
 Adjusting the L/R balance of audio ! For the types of effects, see Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects on page 18.
! The same effect is set for [CH1] to [CH4].
The left/right balance of the sound output from the [MASTER1], [MASTER2],
[BOOTH], [REC OUT], [PHONES], [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] and [USB] terminals can 2 Turn the [COLOR] control.
be adjusted. The effect is applied to the channel(s) for which the control(s) was (were) pressed.
! To adjust the sound output from the [USB] terminals, select [REC OUT] at
[Mixer Audio Output] in the setting utility.

1 Set the [MONO, STEREO] selector switch to [STEREO].

2 Turn the [BALANCE] control.
The sound’s left/right balance changes according to the direction in which the
[BALANCE] control is turned and its position.
! Rotating to the rightmost position outputs only the right sound of stereo audio.
Rotating to the leftmost position outputs only the left sound of stereo audio.

Audio is output from the [BOOTH] terminal

Turn the [BOOTH MONITOR] control.

Adjusts the level of audio signals output at the [BOOTH] terminal.

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 The [ON/OFF] button flashes when the effect is on.
BEAT EFFECT ! When the [ON/OFF] button is pressed again, the effect turns off.

1  Inputting the BPM manually

CH SELECT
Tap the [TAP] button at least 2 times in rhythm with the beat (in
2 1 2 3 4 quarter notes) of the sound being played.
MIC A B MST The average value of the interval at which the [TAP] button was tapped by finger is
PARAMETER
set as the BPM.
4 ! When the BPM is set using the [TAP] button, the beat fraction is set to [1/1] and
AUTO GRID 5 the time of one beat (quarter note) is set as the effect time.
3
TAP BPM 6 ! The BPM can be set manually by turning the [TIME] control while pressing the
% [TAP] button.
7 8
ms
! The BPM can be set in units of 0.1 by pressing the [AUTO/TAP] button while
pressing the [TAP] button and turning the [TIME] control while pressing the two
9
buttons.
a
This function lets you instantaneously set various effects according to the tempo
 Using the external effector
(BPM = Beats Per Minute) of the currently playing track.

1 Effect display section The name of the selected effect is displayed. 1 Connect this unit and external effector.
Channel select display The name of the channel to which the effect is applied is For instructions on connections, see Connecting output terminals on page 8.
2
section displayed.
2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER,
[AUTO] lights when the BPM measurement mode is set
3 AUTO (TAP) to the auto mode. FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL,
[TAP] lights when in the manual input mode. SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] selector switch.
When in the auto mode, this displays the automatically Select [SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)].
detected BPM value.
When the BPM cannot be detected, the previously 3 Turn the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch.
4 BPM value display (3 digits)
detected BPM value is displayed and flashes. This selects the channel to which the effect is applied.
When in the manual input mode, this displays the BPM
value that was input manually. 4 Press the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS].
When playing tracks that have been analyzed with rekord- The sound that has passed through the external effector is output from the
box, this lights when the QUANTIZE function can be used [MASTER] channel.
5 GRID
in combination with the DJ player. This flashes or remains ! When the [ON/OFF] button is pressed again, the effect turns off.
off if the QUANTIZE function cannot be used.
BPM This is always lit.
6  Using the QUANTIZE function
This displays the parameters specified for the individual
effects. Based on the GRID information of tracks that have been analyzed with rekordbox,
When the [BEAT c, d] button is pressed, the correspond- effects can be added to the sound without getting out of tempo with the currently
7 Parameter display section ing beat fraction is displayed for 1 second. playing track.
When a value outside the parameter range is specified Connect this unit and PRO DJ LINK-compatible Pioneer DJ player in advance. For
with the [BEAT c, d] button, the value does not change instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on page 8.
and the display flashes.
Music files must be analyzed with rekordbox in advance in order to use the
8 % (ms) These light according to the units for the different effects. QUANTIZE function. For instructions on analyzing music files with rekordbox, also
This lights according to the selected beat number posi- refer to the rekordbox operating instructions.
9 Beat display section
tion. ! The QUANTIZE function cannot be used when [REVERB], [ROBOT], [MELODIC]
a Touch display section This lights when the [X-PAD] is touched. or [SND/RTN(MIDI LFO)] is selected.
! To use in combination with the CDJ-2000 or CDJ-900, first update the firmware to
version 4.0 or later. (As of February 2011)
1 Press [AUTO/TAP] button.
Select the BPM measurement mode. 1 Press the [QUANTIZE] button.
— [AUTO]: The BPM is measured automatically from the audio signal that is The QUANTIZE function turns on.
being input. The [AUTO] mode is set when this unit’s power is turned on. [GRID] lights on this unit’s main unit display when the GRID information has been
— [TAP]: The BPM is input manually by tapping the [TAP] button with a finger. properly received from the DJ player and the QUANTIZE function can be used.
! The [AUTO] BPM measurement range is BPM = 70 to 180. With some tracks it [GRID] flashes if the GRID information could not be properly received.
may not be possible to measure the BPM correctly. If the BPM cannot be mea- ! Depending on the status of the DJ player (off air, scratching, reverse playing,
sured, the BPM value on the display flashes. In such cases, use the [TAP] button etc.), it may not be possible to receive the GRID information.
to input the BPM manually.
2 Press the [ON/OFF] button of [BEAT EFFECTS] or touch the
2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, [X-PAD].
FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, The effect is added to the sound in tempo with the track being played.
SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] selector switch. ! When the [QUANTIZE] button is pressed again, the QUANTIZE function turns
This selects the type of effect. off.
! For the types of effects, see Types of BEAT EFFECT on page 18.
! To use [SND/RTN], see Using the external effector below.
! To use [MIDI LFO], see Using the MIDI LFO on page 17. Operating the [X-PAD]
3 Turn the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch.
This selects the channel to which the effect is applied. Operating [ON/OFF] button status of
X-PAD Effect
— [1] – [4]: The effect is applied to the sound of the respective channel. procedure [BEAT EFFECTS]
— [MIC]: The effect is applied to the sound of [MIC] channel. 1 Off (lit) Release n Touch On n Off
— [CF.A], [CF.B]: The effect is applied to the sound of the crossfader’s [A] (left) 2 On (flashing) Release n Touch On n On
or [B] (right) side.
— [MASTER]: The effect is applied to the sound of the [MASTER] channel.
! This operation is not necessary when [MIDI LFO] is selected.
 Operating procedure 1
4 Press the [BEAT c, d] button.
Sets the beat fraction for synchronizing the effect sound. 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 of the BEAT EFFECT procedure.
The effect time corresponding to the beat fraction is set automatically.
2 Touch the [X-PAD].
5 Press the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS]. The [X-PAD] turns the effect on and off and changes the quantitative parameter.
The effect is applied to the sound. ! When you release your finger from the [X-PAD], the effect turns off.
The effect’s time parameter can be adjusted by turning the [TIME] control. ! To keep the effect on when you release your finger from the [X-PAD], while
The effect’s quantitative parameter can be adjusted by turning the [LEVEL/DEPTH] touching the [X-PAD] press the [ON/OFF] button of [BEAT EFFECTS], then
control. release your finger from the [X-PAD].

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 Operating procedure 2 The MIDI signal waveform pattern switches each time the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)]
button is pressed.

1 Perform steps 1 to 5 of the BEAT EFFECT procedure. [SND/RTN] [1/7 ] [2/7 ] [3/7 ]
[7/7 ] [6/7 ] [5/7 ] [4/7 ]
2 Touch the [X-PAD].
The [X-PAD] changes the effect’s quantitative parameter.
3 Press the [BEAT c, d] button.
Set the MIDI signal’s waveform output time.

Operating DJ software using the MIDI function 4 Press the [ON/OFF] button of [BEAT EFFECTS] or touch the

Operations
[X-PAD].
This unit outputs the operation information of buttons and controls in universal MIDI
The MIDI message for turning the effect on is sent.
format.
! When the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button is pressed and a setting from
When connected by USB cable to a computer on which a MIDI-compatible DJ soft-
[1/7 ] – [7/7 ] is selected, the MIDI message for the buttons and con-
ware program is installed, the DJ software can be operated from this unit.
trols below can be sent even when the MIDI mode is turned off.
Install the DJ software on your computer in advance. Also, adjust audio and MIDI
— [X-PAD] (Touch n Release)
settings for the DJ software.
— [CUE] button of [BEAT EFFECTS]
! For MIDI channel setting instructions, see Changing the settings on page 23.
— [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch
! For the messages output by this unit, see List of MIDI Messages on page 21.
— [LEVEL/DEPTH] control
1 Connect this unit’s [USB] terminal to the computer. — [ON/OFF] button of [BEAT EFFECTS]
For details about connections, see Connecting to the control panel on page 9. ! When the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button is pressed to switch between
[SND/RTN] and [MIDI LFO], BEAT EFFECT automatically turns off.
2 Start the DJ software. ! It is not possible to switch between [SND/RTN] and [MIDI LFO] while touching
the [X-PAD].
3 Press the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button.
Turn the MIDI function on.
Transmission of the MIDI messages begin.
 Sending the MIDI start and MIDI stop messages
! When a fader or control is moved, a message corresponding to the position is
sent. Press the [START/STOP] button for [MIDI].
! When the [START/STOP] button is pressed and held in for more than 2 seconds, ! The MIDI start and MIDI stop messages are sent alternatively each time the
a set of MIDI messages corresponding to the button, fader or control positions is [START/STOP] button is pressed, regardless of whether the MIDI function is on
sent (Snapshot). or off.
! When the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button is pressed again, sending of the MIDI mes-
sages is stopped.
! The MIDI timing clock (BPM information) is sent regardless of the status of the Operating an external MIDI sequencer
[ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button.
This unit outputs the operation information of buttons and controls in universal MIDI
format.
 Making the preparations to use the MIDI LFO function This unit sends the tempo of the currently playing source (BPM information) as the
The MIDI-compatible software, devices, etc. (referred to as the “MIDI signal recep- MIDI timing clock. This can be used to synchronize an external MIDI sequencer with
tion side” below) must be prepared (“learned”) before using the MIDI LFO function. the tempo of the source.
Perform the learning operations on the MIDI signal reception side. ! For the messages output by this unit, see List of MIDI Messages on page 21.
! For the messages output by this unit, see List of MIDI Messages on page 21. ! External MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be
synchronized.
1 Press the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button. ! External MIDI sequencers cannot be synchronized for sources for which the
Turn the MIDI function on. BPM cannot be measured stably.
! The MIDI timing clock is output even with BPM values input manually by tapping
2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, the [TAP] button with a finger. The MIDI timing clock output range is 40 BPM to
FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, 250 BPM.
SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] selector switch.
Select [SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)]. 1 Connect the [MIDI OUT] terminal to the external MIDI
[S/RhLFO] flashes on the effect display section, then [SND/RTN] is displayed. sequencer’s MIDI IN terminal using a commercially available MIDI
cable.
3 Press the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS].
Learn the [ON/OFF] button’s MIDI message of the [BEAT EFFECTS] in the MIDI 2 Set the external MIDI sequencer’s sync mode to Slave.
signal reception side.
! The MIDI message sent from the [ON/OFF] button of the [BEAT EFFECTS] dif- 3 Press the [START/STOP] button for [MIDI].
fers when [SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] is selected and when anything other than The MIDI start message is sent.
[SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] is selected.
The [ON/OFF] button’s MIDI message of [BEAT EFFECTS] when [SND/RTN 4 Press [ON/OFF] in the [MIDI] section.
(MIDI LFO)] is selected is only sent when the operation is performed following Transmission of the MIDI messages begin.
this procedure.

4 Press the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button.

Learn the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button’s MIDI message in the MIDI signal recep-
tion side.
[1/7 ] and [1/7 LFO] are displayed alternately on the effect display section.
! If necessary, set the MIDI mapping for other buttons and controls.
Because the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button’s MIDI message is sent sequen-
tially, depending on the MIDI signal reception side’s settings, it may not be
possible to learn the MIDI message.
To set the MIDI mapping for other buttons and controls, press the
[LFO FORM(WAKE UP)] button to switch to [SND/RTN].

 Using the MIDI LFO

Make the preparations following the procedure at Making the preparations to use the
MIDI LFO function beforehand.

1 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER,

FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL,
SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] selector switch.
Select [SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)].
[S/RhLFO] flashes on the effect display section, then [SND/RTN] is displayed.

2 Press the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button.

Transmission of the MIDI signals begins.

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 Types of effects
BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the
Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM.
Use this to set the delay time.
TIME control (parameter 2)
1 to 4000 (ms)
Effect Name Descriptions COLOR control
LEVEL/DEPTH control Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the
Turn counterclockwise: Applies the rever- (parameter 3) echo sound.
Applies a reverberation effect beration effect to the mid- and low ranges.
SPACE X-PAD (parameter 4) Use this to set the delay time.
to the original sound. Turn clockwise: Applies the reverberation
effect to the mid- and high ranges.
Applies an echo effect, with
Turn counterclockwise: Applies the echo
the sound delayed slightly
DUB ECHO after the original sound
effect to the mid-range only.
Turn clockwise: Applies the echo effect to the
SPIRAL1 2
output several times and
high range only. This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound.
gradually attenuated.
Turn counterclockwise: A gate effect makes
When the delay time is changed, the pitch changes simultaneously.
the sound tighter, with a reduced sense of Input sound turned off
Changes the texture of the volume.
GATE/COMP
overall sound. Turn clockwise: A compressor effect makes Fade-out
the sound fatter, with an increased sense
of volume.
Time
White noise generated inside 1 beat
this unit is mixed in to the
sound of the channel via the BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the
filter and output. Turn counterclockwise: The cut-off frequency eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM.
! The volume can be of the filter through which the white noise
adjusted by turning the passes gradually decreases. Use this to set the delay time.
NOISE TIME control (parameter 2)
[TRIM] controls for the Turn clockwise: The cut-off frequency of the 10 to 4000 (ms)
respective channels. The filter through which the white noise passes LEVEL/DEPTH control Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the
sound quality can be gradually increases. (parameter 3) effect sound and to set the quantitative parameter.
adjusted by turning the X-PAD (parameter 4) Use this to set the delay time.
[EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)]
controls.
Turn counterclockwise: Increases the
Changes the original sound
sound’s distortion.
CRUSH to a crushed-like sound for
Turn clockwise: The sound is crushed before REVERB1 2
output.
passing through the high pass filter.
This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound.
Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases
Direct sound
Outputs sound that has the low-pass filter’s cutoff frequency. Early reflected sound
FILTER
passed through a filter. Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-
Level
pass filter’s cutoff frequency. Reverberations
1%

Time
Types of BEAT EFFECT
100%

DELAY1
A delay sound is output once according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set the extent of the reverberation effect, from 1 –
d] buttons. eter 1) 100 %.
When 1/2 beat delay sound is added, 4 beats become 8 beats. Use this to set the degree of the reverb effect.
TIME control (parameter 2)
1 – 100 (%)
Original
LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the balance between the original sound and the effect
(4 beats)
(parameter 3) sound.
X-PAD (parameter 4) Sets the filter’s cut-off frequency.
1/2 delay
(8 beats)

BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the TRANS1
eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM.
The sound is cut according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons.
Use this to set the delay time.
TIME control (parameter 2)
1 to 4000 (ms) Cut Cut
LEVEL/DEPTH control Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the
(parameter 3) delay sound.
1/1 beat Time
X-PAD (parameter 4) Use this to set the delay time.

BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set a cut time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the time
eter 1) of one beat of the BPM.

ECHO1 2 TIME control (parameter 2)

Use this to set the effect time.
10 to 16000 (ms)
A delay sound is output several times and gradually attenuated according to the LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the balance between the original sound and the effect
beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. (parameter 3) sound.
With 1/1 beat echoes, the delay sounds are faded out according to the track’s tempo X-PAD (parameter 4) This sets the cut time.
even after the input sound has been cut.
Input sound turned off

Fade-out

Time
1 beat

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 BEAT c, d buttons (param-
FILTER1 eter 1)
This sets the way in which the recorded sound is played.

The filter’s cutoff frequency changes according to the beat fraction set with the TIME control (parameter 2) This sets the way in which the recorded sound is played.
[BEAT c, d] buttons. LEVEL/DEPTH control This sets the balance between the original sound and the
(parameter 3) recorded sound.
X-PAD (parameter 4) This sets the way in which the recorded sound is played.

Frequency

SLIP ROLL1 2
BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set the cycle for moving the cut-off frequency as a
eter 1) time of 1/4 – 64/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM. The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] is pressed is recorded, and
the recorded sound is output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the

Types of effects
Use this to set the cycle at which the cut-off frequency is moved.
TIME control (parameter 2)
10 to 32000 (ms) [BEAT c, d] buttons.
LEVEL/DEPTH control The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect When the effect time changes, the input sound is recorded again.
(parameter 3) is stressed.
Original
The cycle at which the cut-off frequency is moved fluctuates
X-PAD (parameter 4)
finely.
Effect turned on Changed from 1/2
to 1/1

Roll
FLANGER1
1/2 repeat 1/1 repeat
A 1-cycle flanger effect is produced according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT
c, d] buttons.
BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the
Short delay
eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM.
Use this to set the effect time.
TIME control (parameter 2)
Time 10 to 4000 (ms)
Cycle LEVEL/DEPTH control
Use this to set the balance between the original sound and ROLL.
(parameter 3)
X-PAD (parameter 4) Use this to set the effect time.
BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set the 1/4 – 64/1 effect time with respect to the
eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM.
Use this to set the cycle by which the flanger effect moves.
TIME control (parameter 2)
10 to 32000 (ms)
ROLL1 2
The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect
LEVEL/DEPTH control is stressed. The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] is pressed is recorded, and
(parameter 3) When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original the recorded sound is output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the
sound is output. [BEAT c, d] buttons.
X-PAD (parameter 4) The cycle at which the flanger effect is moved fluctuates finely.
Original

Effect turned on
PHASER1
The phaser effect changes according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] 1/1 roll
buttons.
Repeated
Phase shift

BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the
Time eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM.
Cycle Use this to set the effect time.
TIME control (parameter 2)
10 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control
BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set the cycle for moving the phaser effect as of time Use this to set the balance between the original sound and ROLL.
(parameter 3)
eter 1) of 1/4 – 64/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
X-PAD (parameter 4) Use this to set the effect time.
This sets the cycle by which the phaser effect is moved.
TIME control (parameter 2)
10 to 32000 (ms)
The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect
LEVEL/DEPTH control is stressed.
(parameter 3) When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original REV ROLL1 2
sound is output.
The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] button is pressed is
X-PAD (parameter 4) The cycle at which the phaser effect is moved fluctuates finely. recorded, and the recorded sound is reversed then output repeatedly according to
the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons.

Original
ROBOT1
The original sound is changed to a sound like one produced by a robot. Effect turned on

BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set the degree of the effect sound, from -100 – 1/1 reverse
eter 1) 100 %. roll
Use this to set the degree of the effect sound. Reversed and repeated
TIME control (parameter 2)
-100–100 (%)
LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the balance between the original sound and the effect BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the
(parameter 3) sound. eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM.
X-PAD (parameter 4) This changes the degree of the effect sound. Use this to set the effect time.
TIME control (parameter 2)
10 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control
Use this to set the balance between the original sound and ROLL.
(parameter 3)
MELODIC 1 2
X-PAD (parameter 4) Use this to set the effect time.

The mid-range of the sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] button is
pressed is recorded, and the recorded sound is output according to the level of the
sound being input.

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 SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)
Connect an external effector, etc., here.
By pressing the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button, MIDI-compatible software and
devices can be controlled using MIDI signals.

 SND/RTN1
Connect an external effector, etc., here.
SEND

RETURN

9 9 9 9
0

-26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6

12 12

12 12 -26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6

TALK
OFF ON OVER

-26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6 -26 / 6

Effector

DJM-900nexus

BEAT c, d buttons (param-

—
eter 1)
TIME control (parameter 2) —
LEVEL/DEPTH control
This adjusts the sound level input to the [RETURN] terminal.
(parameter 3)
X-PAD (parameter 4) —

 MIDI LFO
The MIDI signal (0 – 127) waveform is changed according to the track’s tempo.
The MIDI signal waveform pattern switches each time the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)]
button is pressed.

BEAT c, d buttons (param- Use these to set a waveform output time of 1/4 – 64/1 with
eter 1) respect to one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2) Use this to set the waveform output time.
LEVEL/DEPTH control
—
(parameter 3)
X-PAD (parameter 4) This changes the MIDI signal’s waveform pattern.
! When [MIDI LFO] is selected, the sound of the external effector connected to the [RETURN]
terminal is not input.

1 If the sound of the channel you want to monitor is not output from the [MASTER]
channel when [CF.A], [CF.B] or [MASTER] is selected with the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC,
CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch, the effect sound cannot be monitored even
by pressing the [CUE] button for [BEAT EFFECTS].

2 If the effect is off, the effect sound cannot be monitored even by pressing the [CUE]
button for [BEAT EFFECTS].

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List of MIDI Messages
MIDI Messages
Category SW Name SW Type Trigger/Toggle Notes
MSB LSB
TRIM VR Bn 01 dd — — — — 0-127
HI VR Bn 02 dd — — — — 0-127
MID VR Bn 03 dd — — — — 0-127
LOW VR Bn 04 dd — — — — 0-127
CH1
COLOR VR Bn 05 dd — — — — 0-127
CUE BTN Bn 46 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Channel fader VR Bn 11 MSB — — — — 0-127

List of MIDI Messages

CROSS FADER ASSIGN SW Bn 41 dd — — — — 0, 64, 127
TRIM VR Bn 06 dd — — — — 0-127
HI VR Bn 07 dd — — — — 0-127
MID VR Bn 08 dd — — — — 0-127
LOW VR Bn 09 dd — — — — 0-127
CH2
COLOR VR Bn 0A dd — — — — 0-127
CUE BTN Bn 47 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Channel fader VR Bn 12 MSB — — — — 0-127
CROSS FADER ASSIGN SW Bn 42 dd — — — — 0, 64, 127
TRIM VR Bn 0C dd — — — — 0-127
HI VR Bn 0E dd — — — — 0-127
MID VR Bn 0F dd — — — — 0-127
LOW VR Bn 15 dd — — — — 0-127
CH3
COLOR VR Bn 16 dd — — — — 0-127
CUE BTN Bn 48 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Channel fader VR Bn 13 MSB — — — — 0-127
CROSS FADER ASSIGN SW Bn 43 dd — — — — 0, 64, 127
TRIM VR Bn 50 dd — — — — 0-127
HI VR Bn 51 dd — — — — 0-127
MID VR Bn 5C dd — — — — 0-127
LOW VR Bn 52 dd — — — — 0-127
CH4
COLOR VR Bn 53 dd — — — — 0-127
CUE BTN Bn 49 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Channel fader VR Bn 14 MSB — — — — 0-127
CROSS FADER ASSIGN SW Bn 44 dd — — — — 0, 64, 127
Crossfader Crossfader VR Bn 0B MSB — — — — 0-127

CH FADER ( , , ) SW Bn 5E dd — — — — 0, 64, 127

Fader curve
CROSS FADER ( , , ) SW Bn 5F dd — — — — 0, 64, 127

MASTER LEVEL VR Bn 18 dd — — — — 0-127

BALANCE VR Bn 17 dd — — — — 0-127
Master
CUE BTN Bn 4A dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
EQ CURVE (ISOLATOR, EQ) SW Bn 21 dd — — — — 0, 127
BOOTH MONI-
BOOTH MONITOR VR Bn 19 dd — — — — 0-127
TOR
LINK CUE BTN Bn 73 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127

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 MIDI Messages
Category SW Name SW Type Trigger/Toggle Notes
MSB LSB
c BTN Bn 4C MSB — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
d BTN Bn 4D — — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
AUTO/TAP BTN Bn 45 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
TAP BTN Bn 4E dd — — — Trigger only OFF=0, ON=127
CUE BTN Bn 4B dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
DELAY SW Bn 2A dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
ECHO SW Bn 37 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
SPIRAL SW Bn 2B dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
REVERB SW Bn 36 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
TRANS SW Bn 35 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
FILTER SW Bn 3B dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
FLANGER SW Bn 32 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
EFFECT SELECT PHASER SW Bn 39 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
ROBOT SW Bn 33 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
MELODIC SW Bn 3D dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
SLIP ROLL SW Bn 3A dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
ROLL SW Bn 2E dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
REV ROLL SW Bn 2F dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
SND/RTN
SW Bn 3E dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
(MIDI LFO)
CH1 SW Bn 22 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
CH2 SW Bn 23 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
BEAT EFFECTS
CH3 SW Bn 24 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
CH4 SW Bn 25 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
CH SELECT
MIC SW Bn 26 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
CF.A SW Bn 27 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
CF.B SW Bn 28 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
MASTER SW Bn 29 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
MIDI LFO VR Bn 76 dd — — — — 0-127
QUANTIZE BTN 9n 76 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle —
TIME value (When FLANGER,
PHASER or FILTER is selected, the
TIME SW Bn 0D MSB Bn 2D LSB — value is halved. When a negative
value is selected, it is set to a posi-
tive value.)
LEVEL/DEPTH VR Bn 5B dd — — — — 0-127
Sends the [X-PAD] position infor-
X-PAD VR Bn 74 dd — — — —
mation.
ON/OFF
X-PAD (touch)
! When an effect other than BTN Bn 72 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
[SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] is
selected at BEAT EFFECT
ON/OFF
X-PAD (touch)
BTN Bn 40 dd — — — 2 OFF=0, ON=127
! When [SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)]
is selected at BEAT EFFECT
HI VR Bn 1E dd — — — — 0-127
MIC
LOW VR Bn 1F dd — — — — 0-127
1
NOISE BTN Bn 55 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
1
SPACE BTN Bn 69 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
1
SOUND COLOR GATE/COMP BTN Bn 6A dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
FX 1
DUB ECHO BTN Bn 6B dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
1
CRUSH BTN Bn 56 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
1
FILTER BTN Bn 57 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Fader Start 1 BTN Bn 58 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Fader Start 2 BTN Bn 59 dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Fader Start
Fader Start 3 BTN Bn 5A dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
Fader Start 4 BTN Bn 5D dd — — — Trigger/Toggle OFF=0, ON=127
MIXING VR Bn 1B dd — — — — 0-127
HEADPHONES
LEVEL VR Bn 1A dd — — — — 0-127
Timing Clock — F8 — — — — — — —
Fader Start 1 9n 66 dd — — — — BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
Fader Start 2 9n 67 dd — — — — BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
Fader Start
Fader Start 3 9n 68 dd — — — — BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
Fader Start 4 9n 69 dd — — — — BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
START BTN FA — — — — — — —
MIDI
STOP BTN FC — — — — — — —
1 When turning one button on switches another button from on to off, MIDI on and off messages are sent from the two buttons.
When there is no button that switches off, only the MIDI on message is sent from the button that was pressed.
2 When switched from one position to another position, the MIDI ON and OFF signals are sent respectively from both positions.
! When the [START/STOP] button is pressed for over 1 second, MIDI messages corresponding to the positions of the buttons, faders and controls are sent in a bundle (Snapshot).
The MIDI Snapshot sends all MIDI messages other than MIDI start and MIDI stop.

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Changing the settings
1 Press the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.
The [USER SETUP] mode setting screen is displayed. About the auto standby function
! To display the [CLUB SETUP] mode setting screen, first turn this unit’s power off,
then press the [POWER] button while pressing the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button. When [Auto Standby] is set to [ON], the standby mode is set automatically if 4
hours pass with all of the conditions shown below met.
2 Press the [BEAT c, d] button. — That none of this unit’s buttons or controls are operated.
Select the setting item. — That no audio signals of –10 dB or greater are input to this unit’s input terminals.
— That no PRO DJ LINK connections are made.
3 Press the [TAP] button. ! When the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button is pressed, the standby mode is
The screen switches to the setting item’s setting value change screen. canceled.
! This unit is shipped with the auto standby function turned on. If you do not want
4 Press the [BEAT c, d] button. to use the auto standby function, set [Auto Standby] to [OFF].
Change the setting value.

5 Press the [TAP] button.

Changing the settings

Enter the setting value. About the talk over function
The previous screen reappears.
! To return to the previous screen without changing the settings, press the The talk over function has the two modes described below.
[QUANTIZE] button. — [ADV] (advanced talk over): The mid-range only of the sound of channels other
than the [MIC] channel is attenuated according to the [Talk Over LEVEL] setting
6 Press the [ON/OFF (UTILITY)] button. value and output.
Close the [USER SETUP] mode setting screen. dB
! To close the [CLUB SETUP] mode setting screen, press the [POWER] button to
turn this unit’s power off.

Frequency

— [NOR] (normal talk over): The sound of channels other than the [MIC] channel is
attenuated according to the [Talk Over LEVEL] setting value and output.
dB

Frequency

Setting preferences
*: Setting upon purchase

Mode Options settings Screen display Setting value Descriptions

Fader Start F.S. ON, OFF* Turns the fader start function on and off for all DJ players connected to the [LINK] terminals.
MIDI CH MIDI CH 1* to 16 Sets the MIDI channel.
MIDI Button Type MIDI BT TGL*, TRG Selects the MIDI signal transmission mode, [TGL (TOGGLE)] or [TRG (TRIGGER)].
USER SETUP
Talk Over Mode TLK MOD ADV*, NOR Selects the talk over function’s mode, [ADV(ADVANCED)] or [NOR(NORMAL)].
–6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB*,
Talk Over LEVEL TLK LVL Sets the talk over function’s sound attenuation level.
-24 dB
Digital Master Out –19 dB*、–15 dB、–10 1
DOUT LV Sets the maximum level of the sound output from the [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] terminals.
Level dB、–5 dB
Digital Master Out
DOUT FS 48 kHz, 96 kHz* Sets the digital signal’s sampling rate.
Sampling Rate
Sets the attenuation level of the sound output from the [MASTER1] and [MASTER2] termi-
MASTER ATT. MST ATT –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB*
nals.
CLUB SETUP
Auto Standby AUTOSTB ON*, OFF Turns the auto standby function on and off.
Mic Output To Booth
MIC BTH ON*, OFF Sets whether or not to output the microphone’s audio signals from [BOOTH] terminals.
Monitor
Sets whether or not to launch the computer’s setting utility software automatically when a
PC UTILITY PC UTLY ON*, OFF
USB cable is connected.
Factory Reset INITIAL YES, NO* Restores all the settings to their factory defaults.
1: Note that the output sound may be distorted even if the master level indicator does not light up to the very top.

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 Additional information
Troubleshooting
! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. 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.
! The player may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In such cases, normal operation may be restored by unplugging the power cord
then plugging it back in.

Problem Check Remedy

The power is not turned on. Is the power cord properly connected? Plug in the power cord to an AC outlet.
No sound or small sound. Is the [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector Turn the [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector switch to switch
switch set to the proper position? to the channel’s input source. (page 14)
Are the connection cables properly connected? Connect the connection cables properly. (page 8)
Are the terminals and plugs dirty? Clean the terminals and plugs before making connections.
Is [MASTER ATT.] set to [–6 dB], etc.? At the [USER SETUP] screen, switch [MASTER ATT.]. (page 23)
Digital sound cannot be output. Is the digital audio output’s sampling frequency (fs) suited On the [CLUB SETUP] screen, set [Digital Master Out Sampling Rate]
for the specifications of the connected device? according to the specifications of the connected equipment. (page 23)
Distorted sound. Is the sound level output from the [MASTER] channel Adjust the [MASTER LEVEL] control so that the master channel level indicator
appropriately set? lights at around [0 dB] at the peak level. (page 14)
Set [MASTER ATT.] to [–3 dB] or [–6 dB]. (page 23)
Is the level of audio input to each channel properly set? Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator lights at about [0
dB] at the peak level. (page 14)
Can’t crossfade. Are the CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B) selector Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switches for the differ-
switches properly set? ent channels properly. (page 14)
Can’t fader start a DJ player. Is [FADER START] set to [OFF]? At the [USER SETUP] screen, set [FADER START] to [ON]. (page 23)
Is the DJ player properly connected to the [LINK] terminal? Connect the DJ player to the [LINK] terminal properly using a LAN cable. (page 8)
Are the audio cables properly connected? Connect this unit’s audio input terminals and the DJ player’s audio output
terminals by audio cable. (page 8)
Is the DJ player’s player number properly set? Set the DJ player’s player number to the same number as the channel to which
the audio cable is connected.
[BEAT EFFECTS] does not work. Is the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch Turn the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch to select the
properly set? channel to which you want to apply the effect.
[SOUND COLOR FX] does not work. Is the [COLOR] control set to an appropriate position? Turn the [COLOR] control clockwise or counterclockwise. (page 15)
Can’t use an external effector. Is the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS] set to [ON]? Press the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS] to set [SND/RTN] to [ON].
(page 16)
Is the external effector properly connected to the [SEND] or Connect the external effector to the [SEND] and [RETURN] terminals. (page 8)
[RETURN] terminal?
Distorted sound from an external effector. Is the external effector’s audio output level set to an appro- Adjust the external effector’s audio output level.
priate level?
Tempo (BPM) cannot be measured or measurement Is the audio input level too high or too low? Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator lights at about [0
value of tempo (BPM) is implausible. dB] at the peak level. (page 14)
For some tracks, it may not be possible to measure the tempo (BPM). Use the
[TAP] button to input the tempo manually. (page 16)
Measured tempo (BPM) differs from tempo indicated — The values may differ slightly due to the different ways in which the BPM is
on CD. measured. There is no need to make any corrections.
MIDI sequencer does not synchronize. Is the MIDI sequencer’s sync mode set to Slave? Set the MIDI sequencer’s sync mode to Slave.
Does the MIDI sequencer you are using support MIDI timing MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be synchronized.
clocks?
MIDI control does not work. Is the MIDI channel turned on? Press the [ON/OFF] button for [MIDI]. (Operating DJ software using the MIDI
function on page 17)
Are the MIDI settings properly set? To operate DJ software with this unit, this unit’s MIDI messages must be
assigned to the DJ software you are using. For instructions on assigning mes-
sages, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.
This unit is not recognized after it has been connected Is the driver software properly installed on your computer? Install the driver software. If it is already installed, reinstall it. (page 9)
to a computer.
USB indicator is off or flashing.
Sound of a computer cannot be output from this unit. Are this unit and computer properly connected? Connect this unit and computer using a USB cable. (page 9)
Are the audio output device settings properly set? Select this unit with the audio output device settings. For instructions on mak-
ing settings for your application, see your application’s operating instructions.
Is the [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector Set the [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector switch to the
switch set to the proper position? [USB */*] position. (page 14)
Effect sound cannot be monitored even when the [CUE] — The circuit that generates the echo for the [ECHO], [REVERB], [ROLL], [SLIP
button for [BEAT EFFECTS] is pressed. ROLL] and [REV ROLL] effect sounds is positioned after the effect circuit, so
the effect sound cannot be monitored. This is not a malfunction.
Sound is distorted when an analog player is connected Have you connected an analog player with a built-in phono For analog players with built-in phono equalizers, connect the player to the
to this unit’s [PHONO] terminals. equalizer? [CD/LINE] or [LINE] terminals. (page 8)
Or, lighting of the channel level indicator does not If the analog player with built-in phono equalizer has a PHONO/LINE selector
change even when the [TRIM] control is turned. switch, switch it to PHONO.
Is an audio interface for computers connected between the If the audio interface for computers has a line level output, connect it to the
analog player and this unit? [CD/LINE] or [LINE] terminal. (page 8)
If the analog player has a PHONO/LINE selector switch, switch it to PHONO.

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Block Diagram
MIC1
MIC1 LEVEL LAN
I/Fμ com
MIC2 LEVEL ADC ETHER SW IC
MIC2 Ether

DIGITAL
CD/LINE TRIM MASTER
SRC DIT
ADC
PHONO
PHONES
CH1

LAN Digital MASTER DAC

Time Code
DIGITAL
ADC
MASTER 1
DIR
MIC PHONES
CD/LINE TRIM DAC

ADC CH1_Analog
MASTER
LINE MUTE MASTER 2
CH2

Time Code CH2_Analog

DIGITAL
ADC BOOTH MUTE BOOTH
DIR DAC
CH3_Analog
CD/LINE TRIM D SP REC MUTE REC

Additional information
CH4_Analog DAC
ADC
LINE
SEND
CH3

MUTE SEND
Time Code RETURN DAC
DIGITAL
ADC
DIR USB1/2
CH_1_Digital/USB1/2 SRC
CD/LINE TRIM
USB3/4
ADC CH_2_Digital/USB3/4 SRC
PHONO
CH4

Time Code CH_3_Digital/USB5/6 USB5/6

ADC SRC
DIGITAL
DIR
CH_4_Digital/USB7/8 USB7/8
ADC SRC
RETURN CH1 Digital IN
CH2 Digital IN
CH3 Digital IN
CH4 Digital IN

CH1 USB1/2 IN
SRC
USB CH2 USB3/4 IN
Type B
USB

SRC
I/Fμ com
USB CH3 USB5/6 IN
SRC
CH4 USB7/8 IN
SRC
Time Code
Time Code
Time Code
Time Code
CH1 USB1/2 OUT
CH2 USB3/4 OUT
CH3 USB5/6 OUT
CH4 USB7/8 OUT
Booth
CHx in Level
Post CHx Fader
CHx Timecode
Analog_PHONO Phono Level meter CHx
AMP BPM Detect CHx Select MIC_Out Booth Out
CH1,4 CH Fader CF Assign SEL
SOUND 3Band BEAT SOUND BEAT CUE SOUND BEAT Thru MIC Output
Analog_CD LINE COLOR EQ/ COLOR COLOR to Booth Monitor
EFFECT ISOLATOR EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT Monitor EFFECT EFFECT CF A
On/Off SW
Digital Trim CHx CHx CHx CHx CHx CHx CHx CF B
CHx
Send/ 3posi
Digital/USB 2posi Return Rec Out
CH
CHx CHx _CUE Fader REC out
Curve Level meter Master
Switch
CH1-4 COMMON 3posi Master Boost Digital out
Level
TalkOver ON/OFF
Master ATT Master
LINK in Link CUE
CUE Assign Thru MICDetect
BPM Monitor SW
Master Master
BPM Detect CF A CH1-4 Balance
Link_CUE Cross BEAT Master Master_CUE
Fader EFFECT Mono/ Talk
BEAT Over
Return in BEAT EFFECT Master STEREO H.P. out
Effect CF A Send/
Send out (SND/RTN) 2posi
Assign A Send/ Return Talk Over Talk
Return Master Mode
Over CHx Timecode Boost USB Common out
CHx Advanced
CF A Cross Fader A Level
/Normal Post CHx Fader Mixer
BEAT 2para 4para Audio
Cross Fader A
EFFECT Output
CF B CHx_CUE Cross Fader B Select
Cross Send/
Assign B Fader Cross Fader B
CHx Return Effect_CUE HP Level MIC
Curve BPM Detect MIC Mono Split/
Switch CF B Stereo
Link_CUE Rec Out
3posi MIC Master SWITCH
Balance & MIXING
BPM Detect CF B Master_CUE CH1-4 COMMON
2Band Off BEAT
MIC1/2 in MIC EQ On EFFECT MIC_Out
MIC1,2 MIC In TalkOver MIC
MIC Level TalkOver ON/OFF MIC 1,2 3posi Send/
FILTER detect MIX Return
MIC1,2 COMMON MIC

[BEAT EFFECT (SND/RTN)] [BEAT EFFECT(Others)] Effect CH Select [Mono Split / Stereo SWITCH & MIXING]
Effect CH Select Effect CH Select Effect Out CHx Cue On/Off SW CUE
Effect SW Mixing
CHx CHx BEAT CHx L
CF A/B EFFECT Level Depth CF A/B CHx_CUE
CF A/B SEND Out Mono Split
MIC MIC Processing MIC Effect Cue On/Off SW
Master R H.P. MIX L Out
Master No Cable Effect CH Select Master SEL
Effect Out Effect_CUE Stereo
Return Level Effect SW Effect_CUE
CHx Link Cue On/Off SW MONO SPLIT/
MIXING
CF A/B STEREO SWITCH
RETURN SEL Link_CUE
MIC 2posi
Master Master
Cable Exist Mixing Mono Split
Master Cue On/Off SW
CableCheck Effect_CUE L
Master_CUE
SEL
Stereo H.P. MIX R Out
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 DIGITAL MASTER OUT coaxial output terminal
Disclaimer RCA pin jacks...................................................................................................... 1 set
MIDI OUT terminal
! Pioneer and rekordbox are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Pioneer 5P DIN.................................................................................................................. 1 set
Corporation. PHONES output terminal
! Microsoft®, Windows Vista®, and Windows® are either registered trademarks or Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm)............................................................................ 1 set
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. USB terminal
! Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the B type................................................................................................................... 1 set
U.S. and other countries. LINK terminal
! ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. LAN terminal (100Base-TX)................................................................................ 1 set
The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their
respective owners.
! The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.

Specifications
General
Power requirements................................................................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption....................................................................................................42 W
Power consumption (standby)..................................................................................0.4 W
Main unit weight......................................................................................... 7.1 kg (15.7 lb)
Max. dimensions........................................................ 331 mm (W) × 107.9 mm (H) × 409 mm (D)
(13 in. (W) × 4.2 in. (H) × 16.1 in. (D))
Tolerable operating temperature............................. +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F)
Tolerable operating humidity...........................................5 % to 85 % (no condensation)

Audio Section
Sampling rate . ........................................................................................................ 96 kHz
MASTER D/A converter........................................................................................... 32 bits
Other A/D and D/A converters................................................................................ 24 bits
Frequency characteristic
CD/LINE..............................................................................................20 Hz to 20 kHz
S/N ratio (rated output)
PHONO...............................................................................................................88 dB
CD/LINE............................................................................................................105 dB
MIC1, MIC2........................................................................................................84 dB
Total harmonic distortion (CD/LINE — MASTER1)............................................. 0.005 %
Standard input level / Input impedance
PHONO................................................................................................–52 dBu/47 kW
CD/LINE...............................................................................................–12 dBu/47 kW
MIC1......................................................................................................–52 dBu/8 kW
MIC2....................................................................................................–52 dBu/12 kW
RETURN...............................................................................................–12 dBu/47 kW
Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance
MASTER1.......................................................................+8 dBu/10 kW/5 W or lower
MASTER2.....................................................................+2 dBu/10 kW/22 W or lower
REC OUT........................................................................ –8 dBu/10 kW/22 W or lower
BOOTH.........................................................................+8 dBu/10 kW/1 kW or lower
SEND............................................................................ –12 dBu/10 kW/1 kW or lower
PHONES.........................................................................+8.5 dBu/32 W/1 W or lower
Rated output level / Load impedance
MASTER1.......................................................................................... +26 dBu/10 kW
MASTER2.......................................................................................... +22 dBu/10 kW
Crosstalk (LINE).........................................................................................................82 dB
Channel equalizer characteristic
HI........................................................................................ –26 dB to +6 dB (13 kHz)
MID...................................................................................... –26 dB to +6 dB (1 kHz)
LOW...................................................................................... -26 dB to +6 dB (70 Hz)
Microphone equalizer characteristic
HI...................................................................................... –12 dB to +12 dB (10 kHz)
LOW................................................................................. –12 dB to +12 dB (100 Hz)

Input / Output terminals

PHONO input terminal
RCA pin jack.......................................................................................................2 sets
CD/LINE input terminal
RCA pin jacks.....................................................................................................4 sets
LINE input terminal
RCA pin jack.......................................................................................................2 sets
MIC1 input terminal
XLR connector/phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm).............................................................. 1 set
MIC2 input terminal
Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm)....................................................................................... 1 set
RETURN Input terminals
Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm)....................................................................................... 1 set
DIGITAL IN coaxial input terminal
RCA pin jacks.....................................................................................................4 sets
MASTER output terminal
XLR connector..................................................................................................... 1 set
RCA pin jacks...................................................................................................... 1 set
BOOTH output terminal
Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm)....................................................................................... 1 set
REC OUT output terminal
RCA pin jacks...................................................................................................... 1 set
SEND output terminal
Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm)....................................................................................... 1 set

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 Pioneer Electronics(USA) Inc.
Limited Warranty
WARRANTY PERIOD
For the period specified below from the date of original purchase (the warranty period), Pioneer Electronics(USA) Inc. (Pioneer) warrants that the
products described below, if purchased directly from Pioneer or from an authorized Pioneer dealer or distributor in the United States and
installed and operated according to operating instructions enclosed with the unit, will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value,
at the option of Pioneer, without charge to you for parts or labor for actual repair work if such products fail to function properly under normal use
due to a manufacturing defect. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of Pioneer.

PRODUCTS COVERED MODEL PREFIX WARRANTY PERIOD

Parts Labor
DJ Compact Disc Player CDJ, CMX .................................................................................... 1 YEAR 1 YEAR
DJ DVD Player DVJ .............................................................................................. 1 YEAR 1 YEAR
Digital Media Player DMP ............................................................................................. 1 YEAR 1 YEAR
DJ Mixer DJM ............................................................................................. 1 YEAR 1 YEAR
DJ Effector EFX .............................................................................................. 1 YEAR 1 YEAR

Additional information
Video Switcher VSW ............................................................................................. 1 YEAR 1 YEAR

This warranty covers the product during the warranty period whether in the possession of the original owner or any subsequent owner.

WHAT’S NOT COVERED

This warranty does not cover the A-B Cross Fader in the DJ Mixer (model prefix DJM). This warranty does not cover any appearance item, any
damage to the product resulting from alterations, modifications not authorized in writing by Pioneer, accident, misuse or abuse, damage due to
lightning or to power surges or personal injury due to excessive sound pressure levels. This warranty does not cover the cost of parts or labor
which would be otherwise provided without charge under this warranty, obtained from any source other than a Pioneer Authorized Service
Company or other designated location. This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labor, or
from improper maintenance.

PRODUCTS WITH ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS SHALL VOID THIS WARRANTY.

YOUR RIGHTS
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL PIONEER BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF LOSS OF USE OR
CLAIMS ASSERTED ON THE BASIS OF TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Pioneer has appointed a number of Authorized Industrial Service Companies throughout the U.S.A. should your product ever require service. To
receive warranty service you will need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your rental contract showing place and date of original
purchase transaction.

Should it become necessary to ship the unit, you will need to package the product and send it, transportation prepaid, to an Authorized Service
Company in the U.S.A. Carefully package the product using adequate padding material to prevent damage in transit. The original container is
ideal for this purpose. Include in the package your name, address, telephone number where you can be reached during business hours, a copy
of your sales receipt, and a detailed description of the problem.

To find the name and address of the nearest Pioneer Authorized service location, to obtain warranty service or for additional information about
this warranty. please call or write:

PIONEER ELECTRONICS(USA) INC.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 1760
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801-1760
1-800-872-4159

DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO ABOVE ADDRESS. IT IS NOT A SERVICE LOCATION.

TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS CALL 800-228-7221

RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date

Purchased From

KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE

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purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories,
please go to one of following URLs :

Pour enregistrer votre produit, trouver le service après-vente agréé le plus

proche et pour acheter des pièces de rechange, des modes d’emploi ou
des accessoires, reportez-vous aux URL suivantes :

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