Pioneer Musical Toy Instrument DDJ SX2 User Manual

DJ Controller

DDJ-SX2

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of

information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.

http://serato.com/

For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com and download the software from there.

Operating Instructions

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Before start

Professional Build Quality & Design

Aluminum material on the top panel and jog plate provides a sense of high quality

design.

Features

This unit is an all-in-one DJ controller designed specifically for use with “Serato

DJ”, the DJ software by Serato Audio Research. Interfaces such as “BIG JOG”,

“PERFORMANCE PADS” and 4-Channel Mixer are positioned with room to spare

and unique DJ performance using “Serato DJ” is possible. Also, numerous input

and output terminals support a variety of DJ styles. Featuring a top panel made of

aluminum material, the design makes the unit look high quality, which is appropri-

ate for a variety of scenes including nightclubs, home parties, etc.

This unit is an essential part of DJ performance in clubs and home party scenes.

What’s in the box

AC adapter

Power plug¹

USB cable

“BIG JOG” & “ON JOG DISPLAY”

Warranty (for some regions only)²

The shortest time in the industry required from when jog is operated until when the

control signal is transferred to the software has been achieved. Additionally, “BIG

JOG”, a large-sized jog, allows the DJ to play scratches as they wish with smooth

operability. At the center of the jog, “ON JOG DISPLAY” displays the music playback

status and the current playback position so that the DJ can perform scratching

more accurately.

Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)

Serato DJ EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER³

The number of power plugs included differs depending on the region.

The warranty is included for European region only.

— For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is provided on the

back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”.

— For the North American region, the corresponding information is provided

on the last page of both the English and French versions of the “Operating

Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”.

Note that the Serato DJ EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER cannot be reissued. You

will need to use the voucher code to activate the expansion pack. Make sure to

store it in a safe place so that you do not lose it.

“MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS”

“MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS”, a large rubber pad used to assign and

operate eight types of functions, including HOT CUE and SAMPLER, is positioned

at the front side of the unit. Music can be arranged by dynamic actions such as

beating and rolling and the volume of the sampler can be increased or decreased

depending on the strength of the beat. Also, each pad has built-in multi-color illumi-

nation that can be used to instantaneously understand the selected pad mode and

playing status of each pad through the illumination color and lighting condition.

“Serato Flip”

This unit is equipped with the operation interface specifically for “Serato Flip” func-

tion by which “HOT CUE” operation patterns can be recorded and the recorded

“HOT CUE” operation patterns can be played back. This allows the DJ to operate the

“Serato Flip” function intuitively. Using both the “Serato Flip” function and a special

operation interface, it is easy to repeat or skip a specific section, allowing the DJ to

perform differently from normal playback.

4 Channel Mixer

The unit includes a 4-Channel Mixer, which allows the DJ to independently oper-

ate tracks being played back with four decks. Four tracks can be mixed to create a

highly individualized DJ mix. Level meters are located near the master unit and the

operation interface of each channel, so that input and output levels can be under-

stood instantly.

Serato DJ Plug And Play

The sound cards of the unit and all buttons and controls are set to be linked with

“Serato DJ” beforehand so that the DJ can begin playing using “Serato DJ” without

the need to make troublesome settings.

Flexible Connectivity

Four external input systems are provided to connect to a DJ player, analog turntable

and microphone. Mixing is possible without going through a computer, so the unit

can be used as a single DJ mixer as well. In addition, two MASTER OUT systems and

one BOOTH OUT system are provided to handle various PA device connection. Also,

the unit supports the DVS function of “Serato DJ” and by purchasing a separately

available Serato DVS Expansion Pack, it is possible to operate the “Serato DJ” deck

using the CDJ or analog turntable connected to the unit.

High Sound Quality

The audio output circuitry uses a low-jitter clock and high performance DAC to

reproduce the original sound faithfully and achieve clear club sound. In addition, the

sound quality technology Pioneer has developed with its professional series is used

to achieve the industry’s highest level of sound quality for a DJ controller.

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When mounting the AC adapter on a wall outlet, make sure there is no space

between the AC adapter and the wall outlet. Faulty contact or a coin, paper clip

or other metal object getting stuck in the space could cause a short circuit, lead-

ing to fire or electric shock.

About the AC adapter

Safety instructions

To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your

unit, read and follow these safety instructions.

Coin, paper clip or other metal object

Read & Retain Instructions

Read all operating and user information provided with this product.

Cleaning

Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any fluids including

liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products.

Water or Moisture

Avoid operating or locating this product near water or other sources of fluid.

Top

Side

Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall

and be seriously damaged.

The power plug could come detached from the AC adapter and remain in the

power outlet if someone trips on the AC adapter’s power cord or if something

hits the AC adapter. If this happens, remove the power plug remaining in the

outlet with dry hands, holding it as shown on the diagram below and without

touching metal parts. Do not use any tools to remove it.

Ventilation

Do not block or cover this product in use. This unit should not be placed in a built-in

installation unless properly ventilated.

Environment

Avoid placing this product in a location with exposure to large quantities of dust,

high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive vibrations or shocks.

Power Sources

Operate this product only from the recommended power sources. If you are unsure

of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer representative.

Power-Cord Protection

When unplugging the unit, pull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not handle the

cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric short or shock. Do not

allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway.

Do not touch.

Power

Mounting the power plug

Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware device.

Overloading

Slide the power plug along the guide rails in the AC adapter

unit as shown on the diagram below, then press in until a click

is heard.

Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or power source as this

can cause fires or short circuits.

Object & Liquid Entry

Never push inappropriate objects in to the device. Avoid spilling any liquids in to or

on the outside of the drive.

Servicing

Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical shock or other

danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for repairing this prod-

uct (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card).

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the following

situations:

When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are

followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and can require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a

need for service.

ꢀ Removing the power plug

While pressing the [PUSH] button on the AC adapter unit,

slide the power plug away from the adapter as shown on the

diagram below to remove it.

Once the power plug is mounted, there is no need to remove it.

Check that there are no irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, then insert

the power plug into the specified position of the AC adapter using the specified pro-

cedure until a click is heard. For details, see Mounting the power plug on page 4.

If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your nearest

Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Cautions on use

Do not use this unit with a coin, paper clip or other metal object stuck between

the AC adapter and power plug. Doing so could cause a short circuit, leading to

fire or electric shock.

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3 Click the Serato DJ icon and then click the link to the Serato

DJ download page.

The Serato DJ download page is displayed.

Installing the software

4 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.

Before installing the software

The Serato DJ software and driver software are not included.

Access and download the software from the Pioneer DJ support site.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”, proceed to

step 6.

If you have not completed registering your user account, do so following the

procedure below.

The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network devices and other

elements of the Internet usage environment required for a connection to the

Internet.

— Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail address and

the password you want to set, then select the region in which you live.

— If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters providing the

latest information on Serato products will be sent from Serato.

— Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an e-mail at

the e-mail address you have input. Check the contents of the e-mail sent

from “Serato.com”.

About the driver software (Windows)

This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio signals from the

computer.

Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password specified when you

performed user registration. They will be required for updating the software.

The personal information input when registering a new user account may

be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on the Serato

website.

There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.

ꢀ Obtaining the driver software

5 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.com”.

This takes you to the Serato DJ download page. Proceed to step 7.

1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the

Pioneer DJ support site below.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

6 Log in.

Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to “Serato.com”.

2 Click [Software Download] under [DDJ-SX2] on the Pioneer

DJ support site.

Download the Serato DJ software from the download page.

3 Click the icon of the driver software to download the driver

software from the download page.

About the installation procedure

The installation procedure depends on the operating system (OS) on the computer

you are using.

About the Serato DJ software

Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are possible by

connecting the computer on which this software is installed to this unit.

For Windows

After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ software.

For Mac OS X

Minimum operating environment

Supported operating systems

Only install the Serato DJ software.

CPU and required memory

Intel processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz

ꢀ Installation Procedure (Windows)

or better, Intel processor, Core™ 2 Duo

32-bit version

2.0 GHz or better

Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed.

2 GB or more of RAM

Mac OS X: 10.9, 10.8 and

10.7

First read the Software end user license agreement on page 28 carefully.

Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator before

installing.

Intel processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz

or better, Intel processor, Core™ 2 Duo

64-bit version

32-bit version

64-bit version

2.4 GHz or better

If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.

4 GB or more of RAM

Intel processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz

1 Double-click the downloaded driver software (Pioneer_

DDJ_SX2_Driver_x.xxx.exe).

or better, Intel processor, Core™ 2 Duo

2.0 GHz or better

2 GB or more of RAM

Windows: Windows 8.1 and

Windows 7

2 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on

the screen.

If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress,

click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation.

When the installation program is completed, a completion message appears.

After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ software.

Intel processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz

or better, Intel processor, Core™ 2 Duo

2.4 GHz or better

4 GB or more of RAM

Others

A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer with this

unit.

3 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ software file.

USB port

Display resolution

Internet connection

Resolution of 1280 x 720 or greater

4 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch the

installer.

An Internet connection is required for registering the “Serato.

com” user account and downloading the software.

5 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if

you agree, select [I agree to the license terms and conditions],

then click [Install].

For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported operating

systems, see “Software Info” of “DDJ-SX2” on the Pioneer DJ support site below.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating environment

conditions indicated here are fulfilled.

Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard disk may not

provide sufficient processing capabilities. For notebook computers in particular, make sure

the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance (for example

by keeping the AC power connected) when using Serato DJ.

Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet services and

payment of provider fees.

Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for that version.

ꢀ Obtaining the Serato DJ software

If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Close] to

cancel installation.

1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the

Pioneer DJ support site below.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

Installation begins.

2 Click [Software Download] under [DDJ-SX2] on the Pioneer

DJ support site.

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ꢀ Launching the ASIO settings utility software

For Windows 7

Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[DDJ_SX2]>[DDJ_

SX2 ASIO Settings Utility].

For Windows 8.1

From [Apps view], click [Pioneer] > [DDJ_SX2 ASIO Settings Utility].

If the unit is connected to a computer and Serato DJ is running,

the ASIO setting utility software can be started from the [SETUP]

The message of successful installation appears once installation is completed.

screen of Serato DJ.

Click the [SETUP] screen > [Audio] tab > [LAUNCH DRIVER PANEL] button.

6 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ installer.

ꢀ Adjusting the buffer size

In the same way as the setting of [Buffer Size], decreasing the value of the [Kernel

Buffers] setting lowers the transfer delay (latency) of the audio data, while increas-

ing the value reduces the tendency for dropouts (breaks in the sound) to occur in

the audio data (the default setting of [Buffer Size] is 256 samples/5 ms and [Kernel

Buffers] is [3]).

If the [Buffer Size] or [Kernel Buffers] number is made large, drops in the data

(breaks in the sound), etc., occur less easily, but the time lag due to transmis-

sion delays in the audio data (latency) increases.

ꢀ Installation procedure (Mac OS X)

ꢀ If breaks in the sound occur with the default setting

Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed.

If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.

1 Launch [DDJ_SX2 ASIO Settings Utility] and change [Kernel

Buffers] to [4].

1 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ software file.

Double-click the unzipped software file to launch the installer.

2 Set to the minimum [Buffer Size], with which breaks in the

sound do not occur.

3 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if

you agree, click [Agree].

ꢀ If no breaks in the sound occur with the default setting

1 Launch [DDJ_SX2 ASIO Settings Utility] to set to the

minimum [Buffer Size], with which breaks in the sound do not

occur.

2 Change [Kernel Buffers] to [2], and check that no breaks

occur in the sound.

3 If no breaks occur in the sound, set to the minimum [Buffer

Size]. If breaks do occur in the sound, change [Kernel Buffers]

to [3].

If you do not agree to the contents of the usage agreement, click [Disagree]

to cancel installation.

Checking the version of the driver software

4 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the [Serato

DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon.

For Windows 7

Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[DDJ_SX2]>[DDJ_

SX2 Version Display Utility].

For Windows 8.1

From [Apps view], click [Pioneer] > [DDJ_SX2 Version Display Utility].

You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen.

The firmware version is not displayed when this unit is not connected to the

computer or when this unit and computer are not properly communicating.

About the driver software and the ASIO

settings utility software

This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO standards.

Using the ASIO settings utility software

This function can only be used by those using a Windows operating system.

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Connections and part names

Connections

Connect the AC adapter after all the connections between devices have been completed.

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before making or changing connections between devices.

Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.

Only use the AC adapter included with this unit.

Power is supplied to this unit by the AC adapter.

Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable.

A USB hub cannot be used.

Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.

Names of Parts

ꢀ Rear panel

1 MASTER OUT 1 terminals

7 SIGNAL GND terminal

Connect powered speakers, etc., here.

Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs.

Connect an analog turntable ground wire here. This helps reduce noise when

the analog turntable is connected.

2 MASTER OUT 2 terminals

8 MIC1 terminal

Connect to a power amplifier, etc.

Connects a microphone here.

Compatible with RCA pin-jack type unbalanced outputs.

The [INPUT SELECT] switch on the main unit’s front panel must be set to

[MIC1].

Either an XLR connector or a phones plug (Ø 6.3 mm) can be used.

3 BOOTH OUT terminals

Output terminals for a booth monitor, compatible with balanced or unbalanced

output for a TRS connector.

9 Kensington security slot

The master channel sound can be output from the [BOOTH OUT] terminals

regardless of the audio level set for the master channel.

USB terminal

Connect to a computer.

The sound will be distorted if the level is raised too high when using unbal-

anced outputs.

The default setting of booth monitor output has been set to output the

microphone sound. In the utilities mode, it is possible to set not to output the

microphone sound.

Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable.

A USB hub cannot be used.

b STANDBY/ON switch

This switches this unit’s power between on and standby.

Setting the microphone output of the booth monitor (p.24)

c DC IN terminal

4 MIC2 terminal

Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the power plug

mounted).

Connects a microphone here.

The [INPUT SELECT] switch on the main unit’s front panel must be set to

Connect the AC adapter after all the connections between devices have been

[MIC2].

completed.

Only use the included AC adapter.

5 CD terminals

Connect to a DJ player or other line level device.

d Cord hook

The [INPUT SELECT] switch on the main unit’s front panel must be set to

Catch the AC adapter’s power cord and USB cable on this hook when using this

unit.

[CD].

The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter or USB cable is disconnected

during playback.

6 PHONO/LINE input terminals

Connect to a phono level (for MM cartridge) output device such as an ana-

log turntable or line level output device such as a DJ player. Depending

on the device connected, the terminal function can be switched using the

[INPUT SELECT] switch in the front of the unit.

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ꢀ Front panel

1 PHONES jacks

4 INPUT SELECT switch

Connect headphones here.

Selects the input source of each channel from the components connected to

this unit.

Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø 3.5 mm)

can be used.

— [PC]: Select this to use the track loaded in the Serato DJ software’s deck.

— [PHONO]: Selected when using an phono level (for MM cartridge) output

device such as an analog turntable connected to the [PHONO/LINE] input

terminal.

— The sound is muted for approximately 3 seconds when switched to

[PHONO].

— [LINE]: Select this to use a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) connected

to the [PHONO/LINE] input terminals.

There are two input jacks, both a stereo phones jack and a mini phones jack,

but do not use both simultaneously. If both are used simultaneously, when

one is disconnected and/or connected, the volume of the other may increase

or decrease suddenly.

2 HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal.

3 INPUT SELECT switch

5 CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch

Selects the input source of each channel from the components connected to

this unit.

This switches the crossfader curve characteristics.

The further the control is turned clockwise, the sharper the curve rises.

The further the control is turned counterclockwise, the more gradually the

curve rises.

— [PC]: Select this to use the track loaded in the Serato DJ software’s deck.

— [MIC1] or [MIC2]: Select one of these to use the microphone connected to

the [MIC1] or [MIC2] terminal.

— [CD]: Select this to use a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) connected

to the [CD] terminals.

Connecting the input/output terminals

ꢀ Connecting input terminals

Rear panel

DJ player

To power outlet

DJ player

Analog player

AUDIO OUT

CONT

AC adapter

(included)

Portable audio

device

Microphone

Portable audio

device

Computer

DJ player

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ꢀ Connecting output terminals

Part names and functions

Rear panel

INST. DOUBLES

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

SYNC OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

1 Browser section

2 Deck section

3 Mixer section

4 Effect section

Component, amplifier,

powered speaker, etc.

Power amplifier (for booth monitor),

Power amplifier,

powered speakers, etc.

Browser section

Front panel

INST. DOUBLES

1 LOAD button

Press:

The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks.

When the [LOAD] button is pressed twice, the tracks loaded in the selected

deck on the opposite side are loaded into the deck whose [LOAD] button was

pressed. When this is done while a track is playing, the track is played from

the same position. (Instant Double)

Headphones

[SHIFT] + press:

Cord hook

The library’s track list is sorted when one of the [LOAD] buttons is pressed.

: Sorts by track number.

: Sorts by BPM.

Hook the USB cable in the top of the cord hook, the AC

adapter’s power cord in the bottom.

Fasten the AC adapter’s power cord and USB cable in place by hooking them on

the cord hook. This prevents the power cord and USB cable from being accidentally

pulled and the plugs from being disconnected from the terminals.

: Sorts the track names in alphabetical order.

: Sorts by artist.

Do not fasten with the base of the AC adapter’s power cord bent. If used con-

tinuously under these conditions, the power cord may be damaged, resulting

in faulty contact.

The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter or USB cable is disconnected

during playback.

2 Rotary selector

Turn:

The cursor in the library or on the [CRATES] panel moves up and down.

Press:

The cursor moves between the [CRATES] panel and library each time the rotary

selector is pressed.

USB cable

The cursor on the [Files] panel moves to a lower layer.

The cursor on the [Browse] panel moves to the next category.

Cord hook

For details on the [CRATES] panel, see Importing tracks (p.15).

3 BACK button

Press:

The cursor moves between the [CRATES] panel and library each time the button

is pressed.

If there are sub crates for the item currently selected in the [CRATES] panel,

those crates are expanded or collapsed.

The cursor on the [Files] panel moves to a higher layer.

The cursor on the [Browse] panel moves to the previous category.

AC adapter’s power cord

[SHIFT] + press:

Switches the Serato DJ layout.

4 LOAD PREPARE button

Press:

Loads tracks to the [Prepare] panel.

[SHIFT] + press:

The panel display switches each time the button is pressed.

Panel display off l Files l Browse l PREPARE l History l Panel display

off.

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7 LOOP 1/2X button

Press:

Deck section

This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating

decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, those for operating decks

2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller.

Select the auto loop beat.

Halves the loop playback length.

[SHIFT] + press:

During loop playback, moves the loop to the left by the amount equal to its

length. (Loop Shift)

8 LOOP 2X button

Press:

Select the auto loop beat.

Doubles the loop playback length.

[SHIFT] + press:

During loop playback, moves the loop to the right by the amount equal to its

length. (Loop Shift)

9 LOOP IN button

Press:

Loop In Point is set.

When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop in point can be fine-

adjusted using the jog dial.

FLIP

SLOT

SAVE

REC

START

[SHIFT] + press:

LOOP

ON/OFF

The loop slot switches.

SYNC OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

When loops are stored in loop slots ahead of time, they can be called out later.

4BEAT

Up to eight loops can be set in the loop slots.

When you select the number of the loop slot at which you want to store the

loop then set a loop, the loop is automatically stored.

When a new loop is set after a loop has been stored, the loop is overwritten

and the slot is updated.

When the number of the loop slot whose loop you want to call out is selected

and the [LOOP OUT] button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button

(reloop), playback of the stored loop starts.

1 Jog dial

Turn top:

When the vinyl mode is on, the scratch operation is possible.

When the vinyl mode is off, the pitch bend operation (adjustment of the playing

speed) is possible.

Press for over 1 second:

Turns the auto 4-beat loop on.

a LOOP OUT button

Turn outer section:

The pitch bend operation (adjustment of the playing speed) is possible.

[SHIFT] + Turn top:

Press:

The loop out point is set, and loop playback begins.

When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop out point can be fine-

adjusted using the jog dial.

The playback position skips in sync with the beat. (Skip mode)

The skip mode cannot be used with tracks for which no beatgrid is set. For

details on setting beatgrids, see the Serato DJ software manual.

[SHIFT] + press:

2 NEEDLE SEARCH pad

Cancels loop playback. (Loop Exit)

After loop playback is canceled, playback returns to the previously set loop in

point and loop playback resumes. (Reloop)

By touching the pad, you can jump to the desired position in the track loaded in the deck.

3 TEMPO slider

Use this to adjust the track playing speed.

b FLIP SLOT button

4 KEY LOCK button

c FLIP REC button

Press:

d FLIP START button

Turns the key lock function on and off.

Allows you to record or call sequences such as HOT CUE operation.

This function (Serato Flip) needs to be activated before it can be used.

For details, visit the Pioneer DJ support site below.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

When the key lock function is on, the key does not change even when the playing

speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider.

The sound is digitally processed, so the sound quality decreases.

[SHIFT] + press:

e HOT CUE mode button

Press:

The [TEMPO] slider’s range of variation switches each time the button is pressed.

16%

50%

]

[

]

[

]

[

Sets the hot cue mode.

[SHIFT] + press:

Sets the cue loop mode.

Press for over 1 second:

Sets the tempo (BPM) of the currently playing track back to its original tempo.

Press for over 1 second:

Turns the quantize on/off.

5 Takeover indicator

When decks are switched while the sync function is off, the position of the control-

ler’s [TEMPO] slider may not match the software’s tempo (pitch). To regain control

of the tempo from the controller, adjust using the [TAKEOVER] indicator as refer-

ence. Slowly move the [TEMPO] slider in the direction in which the [TAKEOVER]

indicator lights. When moved to the position at which the [TAKEOVER] indicator

turns off, the [TEMPO] slider’s position matches the software’s tempo (pitch) and

the tempo can once again be controlled with the [TEMPO] slider.

f ROLL mode button

Press:

Sets the roll mode.

[SHIFT] + press:

Sets the saved loop mode.

6 AUTO LOOP button

Press:

g SLICER mode button

Press:

Turns the auto looping mode on and off.

Sets the slicer mode.

During loop playback, this operation cancels looping.

[SHIFT] + press:

Sets the slicer loop mode.

[SHIFT] + press:

Switches looping between active and non-active. (Loop Active)

To cancel the slicer mode and slicer loop mood, press any of the [ROLL]

Even if looping is active, if there is no playback position in that loop, loop

playback is not performed.

mode, [SAMPLER] mode or [HOT CUE] mode button.

When the playback position enters the active loop, loop playback starts.

During loop playback, this operation cancels looping.

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h SAMPLER mode button

Press:

s CENSOR button

Press:

Sets the sampler mode.

The track is played in the reverse direction while the [CENSOR] button is

pressed, and normal playback resumes when the button is released.

[SHIFT] + press:

Sets the velocity sampler mode.

Even during playback in the reverse direction, normal playback continues in

the background. When the button is released, playback resumes from the

point reached in the background.

i Performance pads

Control the hot cue, loop roll, slicer, sampler and other functions.

[SHIFT] + press:

Using the performance pads (p.17)

The track is played in the reverse direction. When the [SHIFT] and [CENSOR]

buttons are pressed again, reverse playback is canceled and normal playback

resumes.

j PARAMETERc button, PARAMETERd button

Sets a parameter for the loop roll, slicer, sampler and other functions.

Using the performance pads (p.17)

t PANEL SELECT button

Press:

k PLAY/PAUSE f button

Press:

The panel display switches in the order below each time the button is pressed.

Panel display off l [REC] panel l [FX] panel l [SP-6] panel l Panel display

off ...

Use this to play/pause tracks.

[SHIFT] + press:

The track returns to the temporary cue point and playback continues from there.

(Stutter)

The panel display switches in the order below each time the button is pressed.

Panel display off l [SP-6] panel l [FX] panel l [REC] panel l Panel display

off ...

l CUE button

When Serato Flip is activated and enabled in the [SETUP] menu, a key for

switching to the [FLIP] panel is displayed on the Serato DJ software screen.

At this time, you can use the [PANEL SELECT] button to not only switch

display of the [REC], [FX] and [SP-6] panels but also the [FLIP] panel.

When Serato Video is activated and enabled in the [SETUP] menu, a key

for switching to the [VIDEO] panel is displayed on the Serato DJ software

screen. To display the [VIDEO] panel, use the mouse to click this key to

switch to the [VIDEO] panel.

Press:

This is used to set, play and call out temporary cue points.

When the [CUE] button is pressed while pausing, the temporary cue point is

set.

When the [CUE] button is pressed during playback, the track returns to the

temporary cue point and pauses. (Back Cue)

When the [CUE] button is pressed and held after the track returns to the

temporary cue point, playback continues as long as the button is pressed in.

(Cue Sampler)

— Serato Video is plug-in software. You can use it by purchasing it sepa-

rately as an option.

When the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button is pressed during cue sampling, play-

back continues from that point.

Mixer section

[SHIFT] + press:

Loads the previous track in the track list. (Previous Track)

If the current playback position is not the beginning of a track, the track

returns to the beginning.

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m SYNC button

Press:

The tempos (pitches) and beat grids of tracks on multiple decks can be synchro-

nized automatically.

[SHIFT] + press:

Cancels the sync mode.

n SHIFT button

When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a different

function is called out.

o DECK button

Press:

Switches the deck to be operated.

Pressing the [DECK3] button while holding down the [DECK1] button or press-

ing the [DECK1] button while holding down the [DECK3] button:

Turns on DUAL DECK mode on the left deck.

Pressing the [DECK4] button while holding down the [DECK2] button or press-

ing the [DECK2] button while holding down the [DECK4] button:

Turns on DUAL DECK mode on the right deck.

p GRID ADJUST button

Press:

When the jog dial is turned while pressing the [GRID ADJUST] button, the beat

grid interval can be adjusted.

1 FX 1 assign button

Turns effect unit FX1 on and off for the respective channel.

[SHIFT] + press:

Sets a beat marker. (Grid Set)

2 FX 2 assign button

Turns effect unit FX2 on and off for the respective channel.

Beat markers can be set at multiple points.

3 TRIM control

q GRID SLIDE button

Adjusts the individual channel output gain.

Press:

When the jog dial is turned while pressing the [GRID SLIDE] button, the overall

beat grid can be slid to the left or right.

4 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels.

[SHIFT] + press:

Clears the beat markers. (Grid Clear)

5 Channel Level Indicator

Displays the sound level of the respective channels before passing through the

channel faders.

r SLIP button

Turns the slip mode on and off.

Using the slip mode (p.18)

[SHIFT] + press:

This switches the vinyl mode on/off.

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6 FILTER control

Effect section

Applies the filter effect for the respective channel.

The original sound is output when the control is at the center position.

This section is used to control the two effect units (FX1 and FX2). Controls and but-

tons used to operate the FX1 unit are located on the left side of the controller, those

used to operate the FX2 unit are located on the right side of the controller. The chan-

nels to which the effect is to be applied are set using the effect assign buttons on

the mixer.

Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter’s cutoff

frequency.

Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-pass filter’s cutoff frequency.

7 Headphones CUE/MIC TALK OVER button

Press:

The sound of channels for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed is

output to the headphones.

When the headphones [CUE] button is pressed again, monitoring is

canceled.

When the [INPUT SELECT] switch for channel 3 or 4 is set to [MIC1] or [MIC2],

the talkover function can be turned on or off.

1 Effect parameter controls

When the talkover function is on, the headphones [CUE/MIC TALK OVER] but-

ton flashes. When a sound of over –15 dB is input to the microphone, the sound

other than that of the microphone is attenuated by approximately 20 dB.

These adjust the effects’ parameters.

2 FX BEATS control

The talkover function for both the microphone connected to the [MIC1] ter-

minal and the microphone connected to the [MIC2] terminal can be turned

on and off by pressing the headphones [CUE/MIC TALK OVER] button for

either channel 3 or channel 4.

Adjusts the effect time.

3 Effect parameter buttons

Press:

Turns the effect on and off or switches the parameter.

[SHIFT] + press:

The track’s tempo can be set by tapping the button. (Tap function)

[SHIFT] + press:

Switches the effect type.

When the tap function is used, the deck section’s display on the computer’s

screen switches to the [Beatgrid Editer] display. To switch the deck sec-

tion’s display back to how it was before, click [Edit Grid] on the computer’s

screen.

4 TAP button

Press:

The BPM used as the base value for the effect is calculated by the interval at

which the button is tapped with a finger.

When the button is pressed and held, the effect time is reset.

8 Headphones CUE button

Press:

The sound of channels for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed is

output to the headphones.

Switching the effect’s tempo mode (p.21)

When the headphones [CUE] button is pressed again, monitoring is

canceled.

[SHIFT] + press:

Switches the effect mode.

[SHIFT] + press:

The track’s tempo can be set by tapping the button. (Tap function)

ꢀ To monitor the effect sounds

When the tap function is used, the deck section’s display on the computer’s

screen switches to the [Beatgrid Editer] display. To switch the deck sec-

tion’s display back to how it was before, click [Edit Grid] on the computer’s

screen.

When the [HEADPHONES MIX] control is turned to the [CUE] side, the Serato DJ

software’s effect sounds are not output in the sound of channels whose headphones

[CUE] button is pressed. To monitor the Serato DJ software’s effect sounds, turn

the [HEADPHONES MIX] control to the [MASTER] side, turn on the [MASTER CUE]

button and monitor the effect sound with the master output’s sound.

9 Channel fader

Move:

Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel.

Jog dial display section

[SHIFT] + move:

Use the channel fader start function.

Using the channel fader start function (p.20)

a Crossfader Assign Switch

Assigns the channel output to the crossfader.

[A]: Assigns to [A] (left) of the crossfader.

[B]: Assigns to [B] (right) of the crossfader.

[THRU]: Selects this when you do not want to use the crossfader. (The signals do

not pass through the crossfader.)

If microphone sound is selected using the [INPUT SELECT] switch of chan-

nel 3 or channel 4, even through the crossfader assign switch is switched,

the sound of that channel cannot be assigned to the crossfader.

b Crossfader

Outputs the sound assigned with the crossfader assign switch.

[SHIFT] + move:

Uses the crossfader start function.

Using the crossfader start function (p.20)

c MASTER LEVEL control

Adjusts the master sound level output.

1 Operation display

Operates synchronously with the Serato DJ platter position indicator. One rota-

tion equals one rotation of the platter.

d Master level indicator

Displays the master output’s audio level.

For display, separate patterns can be stored for decks 1 or 2, and decks 3 or 4,

respectively, and one of five patterns can be selected.

e BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL control

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

Switching illumination mode in the white area of the jog dial (p.24)

During sensitivity adjustment of the touch sensor of the jog dial, the set

sensitivity is indicated.

f HEADPHONES MIX control

Adjusts the balance of the monitor volume between the sound of the channels

for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the master

channel.

2 Hot cue point display/slip play display

When the playback position is on a hot cue point, all indicators light. The num-

ber of indicators lighted changes depending on the distance from the hot cue

point to the playback position.

g MASTER CUE button

Turns monitoring of the master output’s sound on and off.

As with the [SLIP] button, it is possible to display the slip status.

Switching the illumination mode in the red area of the jog dial (p.25)

h SAMPLER VOLUME fader

Adjusts the sampler’s overall sound level.

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Basic Operation

6 Connect the AC adapter.

Connections

To power outlet

1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES] terminals.

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AC adapter

(included)

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier,

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components, etc., to the [MASTER OUT 1] or [MASTER OUT 2]

terminals.

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

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SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

SYNC OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

7 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to

turn this unit’s power on.

Powered speakers, etc.

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To output the sound from the [BOOTH OUT] terminals, connect speakers or

other devices to the [BOOTH OUT] terminals.

For details on the connections of the input/output terminals, see

Connections (p.7).

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

3 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.

Turn on the power of this unit.

For Windows users

The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when this

unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a different

USB port on the computer. Wait a while until the message [Your devices

are ready for use] appears.

8 Turn on the power of the devices connected to the output

terminals (powered speakers, power amplifier, components,

etc.).

USB cable

(included)

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When a microphone, DJ player or other external device is connected to input

terminals, the power of that device also turns on.

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

4 Turn on the computer’s power.

5 Connect the power plug to the AC adapter.

Slide the power plug into the AC adapter’s guide rails as shown on the diagram and

press in until a click is heard.

For detailed cautions on the AC adapter, see About the AC adapter (p. 4).

The shape of the plug differs according to the region in which the unit is

sold.

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Starting the system

Launching Serato DJ

This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the Serato DJ software, see the Serato DJ software

manual.

For Windows 7

From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [Serato DJ].

For Windows 8.1

From [Apps view], click the [Serato DJ] icon.

For Mac OS X

In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Serato DJ] icon.

The computer screen immediately after launching the Serato DJ software (the screen on the right shows the status when the unit is not

connected)

The [BUY/ACTIVATE] icon may be displayed if Serato DJ is started while the unit is disconnected. However, users of DDJ-SX2 do not need to perform activation or pur-

chase a license to use the software. Users can purchase an optional expansion pack such as DVS separately to use.

Click [Online] to use the unit as is.

Computer screen when a track is loaded in the Serato DJ software

Click [Library] at the upper left of the computer screen, then select [Vertical] or [Horizontal] from the pull-down menu to switch the Serato DJ screen.

A Deck section

The track information (the name of the loaded track, artist name, BPM, etc.), the overall waveform and other information is displayed here.

B Waveform display

The loaded track’s waveform is displayed here.

C Browser section

Crates in which tracks in the library or sets of multiple tracks are stored are displayed here.

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Importing tracks

Playing tracks and outputting the sound

The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks.

The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1 sound as an

example.

There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details,

see the Serato DJ software manual.

If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ

Intro) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you have previ-

ously created can be used as such.

Set the volume of the devices (power amplifier, powered speakers, etc.) con-

nected to the [MASTER OUT 1] and [MASTER OUT 2] terminals to an appropri-

ate level. Note that loud sound will be output if the volume is set too high.

If you are using Serato DJ Intro and have already created track libraries, you may

have to reanalyze the tracks.

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1 Click the [Files] key on the Serato DJ software screen to

open the [Files] panel.

The contents of your computer or the peripheral connected to the computer are

displayed in the [Files] panel.

2 Click the folder on the [Files] panel containing the tracks

you want to add to the library to select it.

3 On the Serato DJ software screen, drag and drop the

selected folder to the crates panel.

A crate is created and the tracks are added to the library.

[Files] panel

Crates panel

Loading tracks and playing them

The following describes the procedure for loading tracks into deck [1] as an example.

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4 TRIM control

5 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

6 FILTER control

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7 Headphones CUE button

8 Channel fader

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

9 Crossfader Assign Switch

a MASTER LEVEL control

SYNC OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

b BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL control

c HEADPHONES MIX control

d MASTER CUE button

1 Rotary selector

2 BACK button

3 LOAD button

e Crossfader

1 Press this unit’s [BACK] button, move the cursor to the

crates panel on the computer’s screen, then turn the rotary

selector to select the crate, etc.

f HEADPHONES LEVEL control

g INPUT SELECT switch

Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the library on the

h CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch

computer’s screen, then turn the rotary selector and select the track.

1 Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below.

Names of controls, etc.

MASTER LEVEL control

TRIM control

Position

Turned fully counterclockwise

Center

EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

FILTER control

Center

Channel fader

Moved forward

[THRU] position

[PC] position

Crossfader Assign Switch

INPUT SELECT switch

Library

Crates panel

Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track onto the deck.

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2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button to play the track.

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REC

SAVE

LOOP

ON/OFF

SYNC OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE

BEAT

3 Move the channel fader away from you.

4 Turn the [TRIM] control.

Adjust [TRIM] so that the orange indicator on the channel level indicator lights at

the peak level.

5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control to adjust the audio level

of the speakers.

Adjust the sound level output from the [MASTER OUT 1] and [MASTER OUT 2]

terminals to an appropriate level.

Monitoring sound with headphones

Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below.

Names of controls, etc.

HEADPHONES MIX control

HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Position

Center

Turned fully counterclockwise

1 Press the headphones [CUE] button for the channel 1.

2 Turn the [HEADPHONES LEVEL] control.

Adjust the sound level output from the headphones to an appropriate level.

Note

This unit and Serato DJ software include a variety of functions that allow DJs to cre-

ate highly individualized performances. For details on the respective functions, see

the Serato DJ software manual.

The Serato DJ software manual can be downloaded from “Serato.com”. For

details, see Downloading the Serato DJ software manual (p. 28).

Quitting the system

1 Quit Serato DJ.

When the software is closed, a message for confirming that you want to close it

appears on the computer’s screen. Click [Yes] to close.

2 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to

set this unit’s power to standby.

3 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

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Advanced Operation

The descriptions from this point on are for functions not described in the Serato

DJ software manual that are specifically for when this unit and Serato DJ are used

in combination.

The range of beats set for the loop roll is displayed on the computer’s screen.

Using Serato Flip

Serato Flip allows you to record or call sequences such as hot cue operation.

For details on operation of Serato Flip, see [Software Info] of [DDJ-SX2] on the

Pioneer DJ support site below.

3 Press and hold one of the performance pads.

A loop roll with the number of beats assigned to the pad that was pressed is played.

Playback continues in the background during loop roll playback.

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The number of beats of the currently playing loop roll can be changed by

pressing the [LOOP 1/2X] or [LOOP 2X] button during loop roll playback.

Using the performance pads

These functions are switched using the respective pad mode buttons (the [HOT

CUE] mode button, [ROLL] mode button, [SLICER] mode button and [SAMPLER]

mode button).

4 Release the performance pad.

Loop roll playback is canceled, and playback resumes from the position reached in

the background.

Using the Slicer function

The specified range is divided into eight equal sections, and these eight sliced

sections are assigned to the respective performance pads. While one of the perfor-

mance pads is pressed, the sound for the section assigned to that pad is played in

a loop.

During loop playback of the pad’s sound, normal playback with the original rhythm

continues in the background. When the pad is released and loop playback ends,

playback resumes from the position reached at that point.

Using hot cues

With this function, playback can be started instantaneously from the position at

which a hot cue is set.

Up to eight hot cue points can be set and saved per track.

1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button.

Switches to hot cue mode.

The slicer function cannot be used with tracks for which no beatgrid is set. For

details on setting beatgrids, see the Serato DJ software manual.

— Beatgrids can also be set using this unit’s [GRID ADJUST] and [GRID SLIDE]

buttons. (p.11)

2 In the play or pause mode, press a performance pad to set

the hot cue point.

The hot cue points are assigned to the respective performance pads as shown

below.

1 Press the [SLICER] mode button.

Switches to slicer mode.

While pressing the [SHIFT] button, pressing the [SLICER] mode button

switches the mode to slicer loop mode.

Hot cue 1

Hot cue 5

Hot cue 2

Hot cue 6

Hot cue 3

Hot cue 7

Hot cue 4

Hot cue 8

About slicer mode and slicer loop mode (p.18)

2 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button while

pressing the [SHIFT] button.

Set the domain for the slicer function. The value set for the domain switches each

time one of the buttons is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

The domain can be set to one of six settings: 2 beats, 4 beats, 8 beats, 16 beats, 32

beats or 64 beats.

3 Press the performance pad at which the hot cue point was

The eight equal sections into which the range specified with the domain setting

have been sliced are assigned to the respective performance pads as shown below.

set.

Playback starts from the hot cue point.

Domain

Set hot cue points can be cleared by pressing a performance pad while

pressing the [SHIFT] button.

Using the Roll function

When a performance pad is pressed, a loop with the number of beats assigned to

that pad is set and loop playback continues as long as the pad is being pressed.

During loop roll playback, normal playback with the original rhythm continues in the

background. When loop roll playback is canceled, playback resumes from the posi-

tion reached in the background at the point loop roll playback was canceled.

Sliced sections 1 to 8

1 Press the [ROLL] mode button.

Section 1

Section 5

Section 2

Section 6

Section 3

Section 7

Section 4

Switches to roll mode.

2 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button.

The loop roll beats assigned to the performance pads switch each time one of the

buttons is pressed.

Section 8

The following four settings can be made:

4 beats from 1/32

8 beats from 1/16

16 beats from 1/8

32 beats from 1/4

3 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button.

Set the quantization for the slicer function. The value set for the quantization

switches each time one of the buttons is pressed.

For example, when set to “8 beats from 1/16”, the pad’s setting is as shown below.

The quantization can be set in four ways: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1.

The length of the loop which is played while the pad is being pressed can be

changed with the “QUANTIZATION” setting. For example, when “QUANTIZATION”

is set to “1”, the entire section assigned to the pad is played in a loop, and when

“QUANTIZATION” is set to “1/2”, only the first half of the section assigned to the pad

is played in a loop.

1/16 beat

1 beat

1/8 beat

2 beats

1/4 beat

4 beats

1/2 beat

8 beats

4 Press and hold one of the performance pads.

When the pad is pressed and held, the sound is played in a loop.

The length of loop playback differs depending on the quantization setting.

When the pad is released, the track returns to the position that is playing in the

background.

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ꢀ About slicer mode and slicer loop mode

3 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERc] button.

Halves the loop playback length.

Pressing the [LOOP 1/2X] button obtains the same effect.

Slicer mode

When the playback position advances to the end of the range that has been sliced

into eight equal sections, the range shown on the display switches to the next eight

sliced sections, and these sliced sections are assigned to the respective pads,

replacing the previously assigned sections.

4 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERd] button.

Doubles the loop playback length.

Pressing the [LOOP 2X] button obtains the same effect.

5 During loop playback, press the [LOOP 1/2X] or [LOOP 2X]

button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

The loop moves, remaining the same length (loop shift).

6 While pressing the [SHIFT] button, press the same

performance pad.

The track returns to the set loop in point and loop playback continues.

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Slicer loop mode

7 Press the same performance pad again.

Loop playback is canceled.

When the playback position advances to the end of the range that was sliced into

eight equal parts, the playback position returns to the beginning of the range that

was sliced into eight equal parts.

Using the saved loop

With this function, loop is saved in a loop slot of Serato DJ or a saved loop is called.

1 Press the [ROLL] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT]

button.

The mode switches to saved loop mode.

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2 During loop playback, press a performance pad.

A loop is assigned to the loop slot of Serato DJ.

Using the sampler function

Tracks loaded in the sampler slots of the sampler (SP-6) can be played with the

performance pads.

Slot 1

Slot 5

Slot 2

Slot 6

Slot 3

Slot 7

Slot 4

Slot 8

1 Press the [PANEL SELECT] button to open the [SP-6] panel

on the computer’s screen.

2 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button.

Switches to the sampler mode.

3 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button.

Switch the sampler (SP-6) bank. The sampler has four banks, A, B, C and D, and

each bank has six slots.

Press the performance pad while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

Playback continues by returning to the beginning of the loop.

4 Operating the mouse on the computer’s screen, drag and

drop tracks to load them into the [SP-6] panel’s slots.

The sampler settings and loaded tracks are saved.

4 Press the same performance pad again.

Loop playback is canceled.

5 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERc] button.

Halves the loop playback length.

5 Press a performance pad.

The sound for the slot assigned to the pad that was pressed is played.

Playback method differs depending on the Serato DJ sampler mode. For details,

see the Serato DJ software manual.

6 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERd] button.

Doubles the loop playback length.

7 During loop playback, press the [LOOP 1/2X] or [LOOP 2X]

button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

The loop moves, remaining the same length (loop shift).

Slot 1

Slot 5

Slot 2

Slot 6

Slot 3

Slot 4

When the loop shift function is used, if the length of the called loop is

changed, the loop setting is overwritten and saved.

Using the slip mode

When the slip mode is turned on, normal playback with the original rhythm con-

tinues in the background during scratching, looping and hot cue playback. When

scratching, looping or hot cue playback is canceled, normal playback resumes from

the position reached up to the point at which the operation was canceled.

Various performances can be achieved without breaking the rhythm.

When a performance pad is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, the

sound of the slot that is currently playing stops.

Using the cue loop

By default, the [SLIP] button lights when you switch to the slip mode and flashes

while playback is continuing in the background.

1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while pressing the

[SHIFT] button.

The mode switches to cue loop mode.

Slip hot cue

2 During playback, press a performance pad.

1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button.

The loop in point is set at the hot cue slot and loop playback starts.

Set the hot cue mode.

The length of the loop at this time is the number of beats set for auto looping.

The loop in points are assigned to the performance pads as shown below.

2 Set the hot cue.

Press a performance pad to set the hot cue.

Loop 1

Loop 5

Loop 2

Loop 6

Loop 3

Loop 7

Loop 4

Loop 8

3 Press the [SLIP] button.

The mode switches to the slip mode.

4 During playback, press and hold a performance pad.

Playback starts from the position at which the hot cue was set. Playback continues

as long as the performance pad is pressed.

Normal playback continues in the background while the hot cue is playing.

With the cue loop function, the hot cue point is used as the loop-in point.

If a performance pad at which a hot cue point is already set is pressed, loop

playback starts from that hot cue point.

5 Release your finger from the performance pad.

Playback starts from the position reached in the background.

To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.

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ꢀ Slipping using a loop in a loop slot

Slip scratching

1 Press the [SLIP] button.

The mode switches to the slip mode.

1 Check that VINYL mode is on.

While pressing the [SHIFT] button, check that the [SLIP] button lights.

2 Press the [LOOP IN] button while pressing the [SHIFT]

button to select the loop to be played.

2 During playback, operate the top of the jog dial to scratch.

Normal playback continues in the background even while scratching.

3 Press the [LOOP OUT] button while pressing and holding

the [SHIFT] button.

Loop playback starts.

Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback.

Hold the [SHIFT] button until the next operation.

3 Release your hand from the top of the jog dial.

Playback starts from the position reached in the background.

To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.

ꢀ How to check VINYL mode on/off

4 Press the [LOOP OUT] button again while holding the

[SHIFT] button.

Looping is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the

background.

By default, VINYL mode is on and scratch play is available. You can check the cur-

rent status based on the lighting status of the [SLIP] button while the [SHIFT] button

is pressed.

When VINYL mode is on, the [SLIP] button lights while the [SHIFT] button is

To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.

pressed.

When VINYL mode is off, the [SLIP] button lights out while the [SHIFT] button is

pressed.

Using the dual deck mode

To turn VINYL mode on/off, press the [SLIP] button while pressing the [SHIFT]

button.

The dual deck mode is a function allowing you to control both decks simultaneously

when mixing two different tracks on deck 1 and deck 3 (or on deck 2 and deck 4).

A feature of this function is that it enables such operations as scratching, looping

and hot cueing of two different tracks that have been mixed by mashing them up or

blending them, as if they were a single track.

Slip braking

The explanation below describes an example of the operation for controlling decks

1 and 3 simultaneously.

1 Adjust the [Braking] — [Stop Time] setting in the [SETUP]

menu’s [DJ Preference] tab.

The [Braking] setting adjusts the speed at which the track stops from the play

mode.

When using slip braking, adjust [Stop Time] control of [Braking] on the computer

screen to about the 9 o’clock position and set so that the sound stops slowly.

1 Press the [DECK3] button while pressing the [DECK1]

button or press the [DECK1] button while pressing the

[DECK3] button.

DUAL DECK mode turns on and the [DECK] button, which was pressed first, flashes

and the [DECK] button, which was pressed later, lights.

2 Press the [SLIP] button.

The mode switches to the slip mode.

Status display in the dual deck mode

3 During playback, press the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button.

Playback slowly stops. Normal playback continues in the background while play-

back is slowly stopping.

When entering DUAL DECK mode, the deck status of the [DECK] button, which

was pressed first, is displayed.

2 Press the [DECK1] or [DECK3] button.

The dual deck mode turns off, and the [DECK] button lights.

The controller switches to the deck of the pressed [DECK] button.

4 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button again.

Playback starts from the position reached in the background.

To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.

Functions that can be controlled in the dual

deck mode

Auto slip looping

The functions below can be controlled on the two decks simultaneously in the dual

deck mode.

1 Press the [SLIP] button.

The mode switches to the slip mode.

Button or control that

Function

2 Press the [LOOP 1/2X] or [LOOP 2X] button.

is operated

Select the auto loop beat.

Jog dial

Scratch, pitch bend, skip mode, slip scratch

Slip mode, VINYL mode

SLIP button

3 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button.

A loop with the specified number of beats is set and loop playback starts.

Normal playback continues in the background during loop playback.

KEY LOCK button

AUTO LOOP button

LOOP 1/2X button

LOOP 2X button

LOOP IN button

LOOP OUT button

HOT CUE mode button

ROLL mode button

SLICER mode button

Key lock, tempo reset

Auto loop, active loop, auto slip loop

Auto loop beat selection, half loop, loop shift

Auto loop beat selection, double loop, loop shift

Loop in, loop in adjust, loop slot selection, manual slip loop

Loop out, loop out adjust, reloop/exit, manual slip loop

Hot cue mode, Cue loop mode

4 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button again.

Looping is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the

background.

To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.

Roll mode, Saved loop mode

Manual slip looping

Slicer mode, Slicer loop mode

Hot cue trigger, Hot cue deletion, Slip hot cue, Loop roll trigger,

Slicer trigger, Cue loop trigger, Saved loop trigger

Performance pads

ꢀ Creating a loop and slipping it

PARAMETERc button,

PARAMETERd button

Loop roll beat selection, SLICER QUANTIZATION selection,

SLICER DOMAIN selection, Loop half, Loop double, Loop shift

1 Press the [SLIP] button.

The mode switches to the slip mode.

PLAY/PAUSE f button

CUE button

Play, pause, slip braking

Cue setting, back cue, cue sampler

Sync, sync off

2 Press the [LOOP IN] button, then press [LOOP OUT] button.

Loop playback starts.

SYNC button

CENSOR button

Censor, reverse

Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback.

NEEDLE SEARCH pad

FLIP REC button

FLIP START button

FLIP SLOT button

Needle search

Sequence loop

3 Press the [LOOP OUT] button while pressing the [SHIFT]

Sequence start, Sequence on

Sequence slot selection

button.

Looping is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the

background.

To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.

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Functions that are limited in the dual deck mode

In DUAL DECK mode, the following functions can only be operated on the deck

where the [DECK] button is flashing.

Turning the velocity sampler mode off

When the [SAMPLER] mode button is pressed, the mode is changed to the usual

Button or control that

Function

sampler mode (velocity sampler mode is turned off).

is operated

In the utilities mode, the velocity curve and after-touch function can be set.

When after-touch is enabled, the sample volume level changes while the perfor-

mance pad is being pressed according to the force used to press on the pad.

TEMPO slider

Tempo adjustment

Tempo range

KEY LOCK button

FLIP REC button

Changing the velocity curve setting of velocity sampler mode (p.24)

Enabling the after-touch setting in velocity sampler mode (p.24)

Sequence REC

Deck status mirroring function

When the following modes are in the different status for each deck, the status is

automatically set to the one in which the [DECK] button is flashing.

Analyzing tracks

When one of this unit’s [LOAD] buttons is pressed and tracks are loaded onto the

decks, the tracks are analyzed, but some time may be required until analysis is

completed and the BPM and waveform are displayed.

Vinyl mode status, pad mode status, slip mode status

When the Serato DJ software is used as an offline player, tracks can be analyzed

ahead of time. For tracks whose analysis has been completed, the BPM and wave-

form are displayed immediately when the tracks are loaded onto the decks.

For details on using the Serato DJ software as an offline player and instructions on

analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software manual.

Using the fader start function

Using the channel fader start function

Depending on the number of tracks, some time may be required for analysis.

1 Set the cue.

Pause at the position from which you want to start playback, then press the [CUE]

button for the corresponding deck.

Using effects

Serato DJ has two effects units, FX1 and FX2. Those effects can be applied to the

selected deck. The following describes how to operate this unit to assign an effect

unit to channel 1.

Cues can also be set by moving the channel fader from the back to the position

nearest you while pressing the [SHIFT] button in the pause mode.

2 While pressing the [SHIFT] button, move the channel fader

from the position nearest you towards the back.

Serato DJ effects unit screen display

Playback of the track starts from the set cue point.

Multi FX mode: Up to three effects can be selected per effect unit, and each effect

has one adjustable parameter.

When the channel fader is moved back to the position nearest you while press-

ing the [SHIFT] button during playback, the track moves instantaneously back to

the set cue point and the pause mode is set. (Back Cue)

If no cue is set, playback starts from the beginning of the track.

It is also possible to change the setting in utilities mode so that the sync mode

is set simultaneously when playback is started with the channel fader start

function.

When the channel fader is moved from the back to the position nearest you

while pressing the [SHIFT] button when standing by at a cue, track playback

starts from the set cue.

Single FX mode: One effect can be selected per effect unit and there are multiple

adjustable parameters.

Using the crossfader start function

To use the crossfader start function, set the crossfader assign switch of the channel

you want to move to [A] or [B].

1 Set the cue.

Pause at the position from which you want to start playback, then press the [CUE]

button for the corresponding deck.

This displays the effect type.

This displays the effect time.

This displays the number of the deck to which the effect unit is assigned.

This displays the effect parameter status.

Cues can also be set by moving the crossfader to the left edge or the right edge

while pressing the [SHIFT] button in the pause mode.

This displays whether the effect is on or off.

2 Move the crossfader to the left edge or right edge position.

Set to the edge opposite the side on which the channel you want to use with the

fader start function is set.

Operating in the multi FX mode

3 While pressing the [SHIFT] button, move the crossfader in

the opposite direction from the left edge or right edge.

Playback of the track starts from the set cue point.

1 Press the [TAP] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to

switch Serato DJ’s DJ-FX mode to the multi FX mode.

The mode switches between the multi FX mode and single FX mode each time the

buttons are operated.

When the crossfader is returned to the original position while pressing the

[SHIFT] button during playback, the track moves instantaneously back to the set

cue point and the pause mode is set (Back Cue).

If no cue is set, playback starts from the beginning of the track.

When the crossfader is moved from the left edge to the right edge (or from the

right edge to the left edge) while pressing the [SHIFT] button when standing by

at a cue, track playback starts from the set cue point.

2 Press the [FX1] button or [FX2] button of channel 1 to select

the effect unit to assign.

Using the velocity sampler

When velocity sampler mode is on, the sample volume level changes according to

the amount of force used to tap the performance pads. The volume level increases

when the performance pads are tapped strongly and decreases when they are

tapped weakly.

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When velocity sampler mode is off, the sound is triggered at the volume level set

using the Serato DJ software, regardless of the amount of force used to tap the

performance pads.

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

SYNC OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

The number of the deck to which the effect is assigned is highlighted on the Serato

DJ screen.

Turning the velocity sampler mode on

When the [SAMPLER] mode button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, the

velocity sampler mode is turned on.

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3 Press the effect parameter 1 button while pressing the

3 Press one of the effect parameter buttons while pressing

[SHIFT] button to select the first effect type.

To select the second effect type, press the effect parameter 2 button while pressing

the [SHIFT] button.

To select the third effect type, press the effect parameter 3 button while pressing the

[SHIFT] button.

the [SHIFT] button to select the effect type.

The selected effect is displayed on the Serato DJ screen.

4 Press the effect parameter 1 button to turn the effect on.

The effect switches between on and off each time the button is pressed.

The effect’s [ON] key is highlighted on the Serato DJ screen.

The currently selected effect type is displayed on the Serato DJ screen.

5 Operate the effect parameter 2 button or the effect

parameter 3 button to switch the effect’s parameter.

Press the effect parameter 1 button to turn the first effect on.

Press the effect parameter 2 button to turn the second effect on.

Press the effect parameter 3 button to turn the third effect on.

Depending on the type of effect, the button may not light when it is operated.

The [ON] key for the corresponding effect is highlighted on the Serato DJ screen.

6 Operate the effect parameter control(s) to adjust the

effect’s parameter(s).

5 Operate the effect parameter 1 control to adjust the

parameter of the first effect.

Operate the effect parameter 2 control to adjust the parameter of the second effect.

Operate the effect parameter 3 control to adjust the parameter of the third effect.

7 Turn the [FX BEATS] control to adjust the effect time.

6 Turn the [FX BEATS] control to adjust the effect time.

It is also possible to set the BPM value to be used as the basis for the effect time

from the interval at which the [TAP] button is tapped.

Switching the effect’s tempo mode (p.21)

It is also possible to set the BPM value to be used as the basis for the effect time

from the interval at which the [TAP] button is tapped.

Switching the effect’s tempo mode (p.21)

Switching the effect’s tempo mode

With Serato DJ effects, there are two ways to set the effect’s tempo: with the “auto

tempo mode” and the “manual tempo mode”.

Operating in the single FX mode

By default, the auto tempo mode is set.

1 Press the [TAP] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to

switch Serato DJ’s DJ-FX mode to the single FX mode.

The mode switches between the multi FX mode and single FX mode each time the

buttons are operated.

ꢀ Auto tempo mode

The track’s BPM value is used as the basis for the effect’s tempo.

2 Press the [FX1] button or [FX2] button of channel 1 to select

the effect unit to assign.

ꢀ Manual tempo mode

The BPM value used as the effect’s basis is calculated from the interval at which the

[TAP] button is tapped.

ꢀ Switching to the manual tempo mode

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While in the auto tempo mode, press the [TAP] button three

times.

When the [TAP] button is pressed for over 1 second while in the manual-tempo

mode, the mode switches to the auto tempo mode.

FLIP

START

FLIP

START

SLOT

SAVE

REC

SLOT

SAVE

REC

LOOP

ON/OFF

LOOP

ON/OFF

SYNC OFF

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

BEAT

The number of the deck to which the effect is assigned is highlighted on the Serato

DJ screen.

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Crossfader

a MASTER LEVEL control

Master level indicator

Using recording functions

Serato DJ has recording functions and can record mixed sound.

For detailed instructions on recording, see the Serato DJ software manual.

c BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL control

d HEADPHONES MIX control

e MASTER CUE button

1 Open the [REC] panel.

Press the [PANEL SELECT] button to open the [REC] panel.

Front panel

2 Click [REC] to start recording.

When you click [REC] again, recording stops.

3 Save the recorded result.

Enter the file name in the text field and click the [SAVE] button.

You can select the file format and bit depth using the [RECORDING] screen,

which is displayed by selecting the [DJ Preferences] tab in the [SETUP]

menu of Serato DJ.

Saved recorded files are stored in Crates named “Recording”.

1 HEADPHONES LEVEL control

2 INPUT SELECT switch

3 INPUT SELECT switch

Using the DVS function

4 CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch

If you purchase the separately available Serato DVS Expansion Packs, it is possible

to operate the “Serato DJ” deck using a DJ player or analog turntable.

For details on DVS operation, see [Software Info] of [DDJ-SX2] on the Pioneer DJ

support site below.

Mixing the sound of the microphone

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC1] or [MIC2] terminal.

2 Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to [MIC1] or [MIC2].

Using external inputs

Four external input systems are provided to connect to a DJ player or analog turn-

table. The 4-Channel Mixer of this unit can mix externally input sounds without using

a computer. The following mixer functions can be operated without connecting to a

computer.

3 Operate the [TRIM] control and the channel faders to adjust

the audio level output from the respective decks.

The sound can be adjusted with the [EQ (HI, MID, LOW)] controls, and filter

effects can be applied to the respective channels with the [FILTER] control.

The sound volume of channels for which the [INPUT SELECT] switch is set to

[MIC1] or [MIC2] does not change even when the crossfader is moved.

Notes

For details on the respective items, see Connections (p.7) and Part names and

functions (p.9).

Mixing the sound of a DJ player, etc.

The functions below do not work with respect to external inputs.

— Track tempo setting (pressing the headphones [CUE] button while pressing

the [SHIFT] button)

1 Connect the DJ player or other line level output device to

the [CD] or [PHONO/LINE] terminals.

— Fader start function (while pressing the [SHIFT] button, move the channel

fader or cross fader)

— Applying Serato DJ software effects

2 Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to [CD] or [LINE].

The values adjusted with the various controls for the Serato DJ software differ

from values adjusted for the external input.

3 Operate the [TRIM] control and the channel faders to adjust

the audio level output from the respective decks.

The sound can be adjusted with the [EQ (HI, MID, LOW)] controls, and filter

effects can be applied to the respective channels with the [FILTER] control.

Mixer section

Mixing the sound of an analog turntable, etc.

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1 Connect the analog player or other phono level (for MM

cartridges) output device to the [PHONO/LINE] terminals.

2 Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to [PHONO].

3 Operate the [TRIM] control and the channel faders to adjust

the audio level output from the respective decks.

The sound can be adjusted with the [EQ (HI, MID, LOW)] controls, and filter

effects can be applied to the respective channels with the [FILTER] control.

1 TRIM control

2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

Channel Level Indicator

4 FILTER control

Headphones CUE/MIC TALK OVER button

Headphones CUE button

Channel fader

Crossfader Assign Switch

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Changing the settings

Effect parameter 1 button lit: Channel fader starts with the sync mode set (The

sync function is activated simultaneously when channel fader starting starts.)

Effect parameter 2 button lit: Channel fader starts without the sync mode set

(The sync function is not activated when channel fader starting starts.)

Effect parameter 3 button lit: Channel fader start function disabled

Launching utilities mode

If the utilities mode is launched while the unit and a computer are connected by a

USB cable, the set status may not be displayed properly.

1 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

Changing the crossfader start setting

2 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to

set this unit’s power to standby.

Set this unit’s power to the standby mode.

The crossfader start function settings can be changed.

By default, the crossfader start mode functions without sync mode set.

Press one of the effect parameter buttons on the right deck.

3 While pressing both the [SHIFT] and [PLAY/PAUSE f]

buttons on the left deck, press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on

this unit’s rear panel.

Utilities mode is launched.

4 After setting this unit to the utility settings mode, operate

the controller for the item whose settings you want to

Effect parameter 1 button lit: Crossfader starts with the sync mode set (The sync

function is activated simultaneously when crossfader starting starts.)

Effect parameter 2 button lit: Crossfader starts without the sync mode set (The

sync function is not activated simultaneously when crossfader starting starts.)

Effect parameter 3 button lit: Crossfader start function disabled

change.

See the explanations below for the settings that can be changed.

5 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to

set this unit’s power to standby.

To save the settings, set the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to

standby and quit utilities mode.

Setting the master output’s attenuator level

The default is 0 dB.

Utilities modes

Press one of the left deck’s [HOT CUE] mode, [ROLL] mode or

[SLICER] mode buttons.

The following settings can be changed:

MIDI controller setting

Channel fader start setting

Crossfader start setting

Master output attenuator level setting

Slip mode flashing setting

[SLIP] button lit/flash operation setting

Demo mode setting

Setting of the velocity curve in velocity sampler mode

Velocity sampler mode after-touch setting

Operation setting of the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad

Cut lag setting of crossfader

Output setting of microphone to booth monitor

Jog dial illumination mode setting

Back spin length setting

Operation setting of microphone sound low cut filter

Operation setting of crossfader MIDI message

[HOT CUE] mode button lit: 0 dB (no attenuation)

[ROLL] mode button lit: –3 dB

[SLICER] mode button lit: –6 dB

Changing the slip mode flashing setting

When the slip mode is on, the buttons that can be operated in the slip mode (jog dial

indicator, [AUTO LOOP] button, [PLAY/PAUSE f] button, etc.) flash. This setting

can be used to disable the flashing of these buttons.

By default, slip mode flashing is enabled.

Press the [SLIP] button on the left deck.

[SLIP] button lit: Slip mode flashing enabled

[SLIP] button off: Slip mode flashing disabled

Setting the [SLIP] button lit/flash operation

By default, the [SLIP] button lights when you switch to the slip mode and flashes

while playback is continuing in the background.

With this setting, the [SLIP] button can be made to flash when Slip mode is started,

regardless of whether or not normal playback continues while the original rhythm is

maintained in the background.

Forcefully using the unit as the general MIDI

controller

The unit automatically changes operation as follows depending on whether Serato

DJ is running.

When Serato DJ is running, controller operation depends on the Serato DJ

functions.

When Serato DJ is not running, the unit operates as a general MIDI controller.

Press the [SLIP] button on the right deck.

Even though Serato DJ is running, you can forcefully operate the unit as a general

MIDI controller.

[SLIP] button lit: The [SLIP] button flashes upon entering slip mode

[SLIP] button off: The [SLIP] button lights upon entering slip mode and the

[SLIP] button flashes while normal playback is continued while the original

rhythm is maintained in the background.

Press the [HOT CUE] or [ROLL] mode button on the right deck.

[HOT CUE] mode button lit: Operation automatically changes depending on

whether or not Serato DJ is running.

[ROLL] mode button lit: Regardless of whether or not Serato DJ is running, the

unit is forcefully operated as a general MIDI controller.

Changing the demo mode setting

On this unit, the demo mode is set if no operation is performed for 10 minutes under

normal usage conditions. This demo mode can be changed.

By default, demo mode starts when there is no operation for 10 minutes.

When any control or button on this unit is operated while in the demo mode, the

demo mode is canceled.

Changing the channel fader start setting

The channel fader start function’s setting can be changed.

By default, the channel fader start mode functions without the sync mode set.

Press the [AUTO LOOP] button on the right deck.

The demo mode setting changes each time the [AUTO LOOP] button is pressed.

The currently set value is indicated by how the [LOOP 1/2X], [LOOP 2X], [LOOP IN]

and [LOOP OUT] buttons light.

Press one of the effect parameter buttons on the left deck.

[LOOP 1/2X] button lights: Demo mode is disabled

[LOOP 2X] button lights: Demo mode starts when there is no operation for 1 minute

[LOOP IN] button lights: Demo mode starts when there is no operation for 5

minutes

[LOOP OUT] button lights: Demo mode starts when there is no operation for 10

minutes

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Press the [CENSOR] button on the left deck.

Changing the velocity curve setting of velocity

sampler mode

[CENSOR] button lit: [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad operation restricted

[CENSOR] button off: [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad operation not restricted

Use the procedure below to set the velocity curve of velocity sampler mode. You can

choose one of four velocity curves.

Adjusting the crossfader cut lag

Adjust the cut lag on both edges of the crossfader. It can be adjusted between 0

(0.5 mm) and 52 (5.7 mm) in increments of 0.1 mm.

By default, curve 3 is set.

Press the [AUTO LOOP] button on the left deck.

The velocity curve setting changes each time the [AUTO LOOP] button is pressed.

The currently set value is indicated by how the [LOOP 1/2X], [LOOP 2X], [LOOP IN]

and [LOOP OUT] buttons light.

The above cut lag position for the cut lag setting is a guide and it may not match

the position at which the sound volume becomes zero.

By default, it is set to 5 (1 mm).

Turn the rotary selector.

The current setting (0 to 52) is displayed by the lit condition of the channel level

indicator.

Curve 1

Number of lit segments of the [CH3] channel level indicator: Ten’s place

Number of lit segments of the [CH1] channel level indicator: One’s place

MIDI

code

4BEAT

Setting the microphone output of the booth

monitor

Min.

Strength which

performance pad is pressed

Max.

By default, it is set to output microphone sound from the [BOOTH OUT]

terminal.

Press the [SAMPLER] mode button on the right deck.

Curve 2

Curve 3

Curve 4

[SAMPLER] button lit: Outputs microphone sound from the [BOOTH OUT]

terminal

[SAMPLER] button off: Does not output microphone sound from the [BOOTH

MIDI

4BEAT

OUT] terminal

code

Switching illumination mode in the white area

of the jog dial

You can adjust the lit pattern of the white area of the illumination around the jog dial

center part.

Min.

Strength which

performance pad is pressed

Max.

The illumination can be set for decks 1 and 2 and decks 3 and 4, separately.

By default, decks 1 and 2 are set to pattern 2 and decks 3 and 4 are set to pattern 4.

Press any of performance pads 1 to 5 of the left deck (right

MIDI

code

deck).

4BEAT

The illumination at the center of the jog dials lights once around. The current setting

is indicated by how the performance pads light.

When a performance pad on the left side deck is pressed, illumination for decks 1

and 2 is set. When a performance pad on the right side deck is pressed, illumination

for decks 3 and 4 is set.

Min.

Strength which

performance pad is pressed

Max.

Pattern 1

Off

Lit

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

MIDI

4BEAT

code

Min.

Strength which

performance pad is pressed

Max.

Pattern 2

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

Enabling the after-touch setting in velocity

sampler mode

When the velocity sampler mode is turned on for this unit’s performance pads, the

after touch setting can be turned on/off.

After touch setting disabled: The sampler volume changes according to the strength

with which the performance pad is initially pressed, but does not keep changing

while the pad is held after it is initially pressed.

After touch setting enabled: The sampler volume changes according to the strength

with which the performance pad is initially pressed and the strength with which the

pad is held after it is initially pressed.

By default, the after touch setting is disabled.

Press the [SAMPLER] mode button on the left deck.

[SAMPLER] mode button lit: After touch setting enabled

[SAMPLER] mode button off: After touch setting disabled

Restricting operation of the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad

To prevent incorrect operation during playback, you can restrict operation of the

[NEEDLE SEARCH] pad.

While restricted, search operation using the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad can be per-

formed only when you are touching the top of the jog dial or playback is stopped.

By default, operation of the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad is not restricted.

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Pattern 5

Disabling the low cut filter of microphone

sound

Dimly lit

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

For microphone sound, a filter is used to attenuate sounds lower than the human

voice.

This low cut filter reduces input of background noise generated from speakers, etc.

into the microphone.

With this setting, you can disable the low cut filter of microphone sound.

The low cut filter of microphone sound can be set for microphone 1 and micro-

phone 2, respectively.

By default, the low cut filter of microphone sound is enabled.

Switching the illumination mode in the red area

of the jog dial

The light of the red area of illumination in the center part of the jog dial can be set to

hot cue countdown or slip mode status display.

Press the [TAP] button on the left deck (right deck).

When the [TAP] button on the left side deck is pressed, the low cut filter of micro-

phone 1 is set and when the [TAP] button on the right side deck is pressed, the low

cut filter of microphone 2 is set.

[TAP] button lit: The low cut filter of microphone sound is enabled.

[TAP] button off: The low cut filter of microphone sound is disabled.

The default is hot cue countdown.

Press performance pad 6 or 7 on the left deck.

Pad 6 lit: Lights when the track playback position comes close to the hot cue point.

(Hot cue countdown)

Disabling optimization of crossfader MIDI

messages

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

When the [CROSS FADER CURVE] selector control is turned fully clockwise, the

crossfader MIDI messages output method is optimized to improve crossfader

response during scratching.

With this setting, optimization of crossfader MIDI messages is disabled.

By default, optimization of crossfader MIDI messages is enabled.

Optimization of crossfader MIDI messages is performed only when the

[CROSS FADER CURVE] selector control is turned all the way clockwise.

Pad 7 lit: Lights or flashes in the same way as the [SLIP] button.

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

Press the [KEY LOCK] button on the left deck.

[KEY LOCK] button lit: Optimization of crossfader MIDI messages is enabled.

[KEY LOCK] button off: Optimization of crossfader MIDI messages is

disabled.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the jog dial’s

touch sensor

This unit is equipped with a mode for adjusting the sensitivity of the jog dial’s touch

sensor.

Switching the backspin length

The value set in the jog dial sensitivity adjustment mode is retained even when

this unit’s power is turned off.

The sensitivity of the left and right jog dials can be adjusted separately.

It is possible to make the unit perform back spin longer than the actual jog dial rota-

tion amount when back spin operation of jog dial is performed.

The length of back spin operation can be selected from one of three types: short,

normal, and long.

The example below describes the procedure for adjusting the sensitivity of the left

jog dial.

The default setting is back spin length normal.

1 Connect this unit to your computer via an included USB

cable.

Press any of performance pads 6 to 8 on the right deck.

Pad 6 lit: Back spin length short

CUE LOOP

SAVED LOOP

SLICER LOOP

VELOCITY SAMPLER

2 Press the [DECK1] or [DECK3] button while pressing the

[SHIFT] button.

The sensitivity adjustment mode is set, and the current sensitivity is displayed on the

indicator in the center area of the jog dial.

When in the sensitivity adjustment mode, perform the next operation within

3 seconds. (If more than 3 seconds pass after a button was pressed, the set

value is stored and the indicator returns to the normal display.)

3 Press the [DECK1] or [DECK3] button while pressing the

[SHIFT] button.

The sensitivity increases each time the [DECK1] button is pressed and decreases

each time the [DECK3] button is pressed.

When the jog dial’s sensitivity is adjusted, the set sensitivity is displayed on the

indicator in the center area of the jog dial.

Pad 7 lit: Back spin length normal

CUE LOOP

Pad 8 lit: Back spin length long

CUE LOOP

Low sensitivity (–10)

No adjustment (±0)

High sensitivity (+10)

The jog dial’s sensitivity can be adjusted in 37 steps.

The default setting is “No adjustment (±0)”.

To adjust the sensitivity of the jog dial on the right side, press the [DECK2] or

[DECK4] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

4 Once the setting is completed, wait as such for 3 seconds.

When 3 seconds have passed after a button was pressed, the set value is stored and

the indicator returns to the normal display.

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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 and the [FAQ] for

the [DDJ-SX2] on the Pioneer DJ support site.

Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the problem cannot be rectified, ask your

nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In this case, proper operation may be restored by turning the power off, waiting 1

minute, then turning the power back on.

Problem

Check

Remedy

The power of the unit does not turn on.

Is the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the power on?

Is the included AC adapter properly connected?

Turn the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the power on.

Mount the power plug properly on the included AC adapter.

Connect the included AC adapter properly to the power outlet. (page 4)

Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug properly to this unit.

Uninstall Serato DJ and then install it again.

Serato DJ does not start.

Is Serato DJ installed properly?

Is your OS Windows?

Create a new user account with administrator rights. The user name cannot contain double-

byte alphanumeric characters, symbols, katakana, or kanji. Use only single-byte alphanu-

meric characters.

When the account is created, install Serato DJ and the driver software. (page 4)

This unit is not recognized.

Is the included USB cable properly connected?

Are you using a USB hub?

Connect the included USB cable properly.

USB hubs cannot be used. Connect the computer and this unit directly using the included

USB cable.

Is the driver software properly set? (Windows)

Is your computer recognizing the unit?

Set the driver software properly. (With Mac OS X, no driver software is necessary.) (page 5)

Windows: In [DDJ_SX2 Version Display Utility], check if the firmware version of this unit is

displayed. (page 6)

Mac: In [System Information] on the Mac OS, check that the unit is recognized. For details

of the procedure, access the Pioneer DJ support site and refer to FAQ of DDJ-SX2.

Are other applications running?

Quit other applications including screen savers and resident software. (When quitting antivi-

rus security software, before doing so, disable the Internet connection to ensure the security

of your computer.)

Are USB devices other than this unit connected?

—

Remove external hard disks and the keyboard (for some models), etc. to check the status with

only the built-in hard disk.

If your computer has more than one USB terminal, check using a different USB terminal.

Are multiple ASIO drivers for units other than this unit

installed on the computer?

Uninstall unnecessary ASIO drivers.

For details of how to uninstall ASIO drivers, check with the manufacturer of the respective

ASIO driver.

Is the sound setting on the computer set properly?

Windows: From the Control Panel, open the [Sound] panel and check if [PIONEER DDJ-SX2]

or [PIONEER DDJ-SX2 2IN2OUT] is not set to [Default Device].

For details of the procedure, access the Pioneer DJ support site and refer to [FAQ] of

[DDJ-SX2].

Mac: Start the Audio MIDI setting and display the MIDI window. Select the [PIONEER

DDJ-SX2] or [PIONEER DDJ-SX2 2IN2OUT] icon and then click [Remove Device]. The

[PIONEER DDJ-SX2] or [PIONEER DDJ-SX2 2IN2OUT] icon disappears once but the

[PIONEER DDJ-SX2] or [PIONEER DDJ-SX2 2IN2OUT] icon is displayed again after a while.

For details of the procedure, access the Pioneer DJ support site and refer to [FAQ] of

[DDJ-SX2].

The jog dial does not respond to touching.

Is the jog dial dirty?

An electrostatic system is used as the detection method in the jog dial of this unit. Therefore,

if the jog dial is dirty or the user has hand cream on their hands, detection may not respond.

When cleaning the jog dial, dry wipe with a soft cloth. If it is very dirty, prepare a 5:1 or 6:1

solution of water and neutral detergent, immerse a soft cloth in the solution and wring out

well, then clean the jog dial and wipe with a dry cloth after that.

Is the touch sensor sensitivity of the jog dial set

appropriately?

Use the utilities mode to adjust the touch sensor sensitivity of the jog dial. (page 25)

Does the jog dial respond when touched while touching

some other metal part of the unit?

If touching the jog dial while touching some other metal part of the unit makes it work, there

is a possibility that the unit is affected by another device connected to the unit. Review the

connection environment (setting location or ground connection status, etc.) of the devices

(computer, amplifier, etc.) connected to the unit.

Tracks are not displayed in the library.

Have music files been imported?

Import the music files properly.

For details on importing music files, see the Serato DJ software manual.

Is a crate or subcrate that does not contain any tracks

selected?

Either select a crate or subcrate that contains any tracks or add tracks to the crate or

subcrate.

iTunes tracks are not displayed in the library. Is [Show iTunes Library] at the [Library + Display] tab in Tick the [Show iTunes Library] check box. If [Show iTunes Library] is already selected,

the [SETUP] menu checked?

clear the check mark and then tick it again.

For details on importing music files, see the Serato DJ software manual.

Is a crate or subcrate that does not contain any tracks

selected?

Either select a crate or subcrate that contains any tracks or add tracks to the crate or

subcrate.

Music files in the library cannot be edited

(changing track names, etc.).

Is [Protect Library] at the [SETUP] menu’s [Library +

Display] tab enabled?

Disable [Protect Library].

Recording is not possible.

Is the recording level low?

Adjust the gain control on the [REC] panel in the Serato DJ software.

Have you saved the recording after completing it?

Save the recording after completing it.

For detailed instructions on recording, see the Serato DJ software manual.

Is the [Enable Vinyl/CDJ control] check box at the

Clear the check mark of the [Enable Vinyl/CDJ control] check box.

[Expansion Packs] tab in the [SETUP] menu ticked?

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Problem

Check

Remedy

No sound or small sound.

Are the [TRIM] control, channel faders, crossfader,

[INPUT SELECT] switch and [MASTER LEVEL] control set

to the proper positions?

Set the [TRIM] control, channel faders, crossfader, [INPUT SELECT] switch and

[MASTER LEVEL] control to the proper positions.

Are the connected powered speakers, etc., properly set?

Are the connection cables properly connected?

Are the terminals and plugs dirty?

Properly set the external input selection, volume, etc., on the powered speakers, etc.

Connect the connection cables properly.

Clean the terminals and plugs before making connections.

Is the driver software properly set? (Windows)

Set the driver software properly. (With Mac OS X, no driver software is necessary.) (page 5)

Distorted sound.

Is the [MASTER LEVEL] control set to the proper position? Adjust the [MASTER LEVEL] control so that the master level indicator’s orange indicator

lights at the peak level.

Is the [TRIM] control set to the proper position?

Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator’s orange indicator lights at the

peak level.

Sound being played is interrupted when

using DJ software.

Is the buffer size (latency) value appropriate?

On a Windows system, use the ASIO setting utility to set an appropriate buffer size value.

(page 6)

On a Macintosh, set the appropriate buffer size (latency) value for the DJ software.

Sound of an external device or microphone

cannot be output.

Is the [INPUT SELECT] switch set to the proper position?

Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to the proper position.

The indicator flashes and operation is

strange.

—

Normal operation can be restored by disconnecting the AC adapter, waiting at least 1 minute,

then reconnecting the AC adapter.

If the same symptom persists, disconnect the AC adapter, then request repairs.

Serato DJ operation is unstable.

Are you using the latest version of the software?

Free updates of Serato DJ can be downloaded from the website. Use the most recent version.

(page 5)

Are you using softwares other than Serato DJ at the same

time?

Quit other applications to decrease the load on the computer.

If operation continues to be unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless

connections, antivirus software, the screen saver, the low power mode, etc.

(page 5)

When other USB devices are connected to the computer.

Are you using a USB hub?

Disconnect other USB devices from the computer.

When another USB audio device is connected to the computer at the same time, it may not

operate or be recognized normally.

USB hubs cannot be used. Connect the computer and this unit directly using the included

USB cable.

There is a problem with the USB port to which this unit is

connected.

If your computer has multiple USB ports, try connecting this unit to a different USB port.

Is this unit connected to a notebook computer running on Supply power to the notebook computer from an AC power supply.

its battery?

(Depending on the notebook computer’s settings, the low power mode may be set when the

computer is running on its battery, automatically reducing the performance of the computer

itself.) (page 5)

The USB buffer size is too small.

Has a temporary cue been set?

Raise the USB buffer size. (page 6)

Set a temporary cue.

The fader start function does not work.

Is the crossfader assign switch for the channel that you

wish to start outputting from set to [A] or [B] ? (For cross-

fader start)

Set the crossfader assign switch for the channel that you wish to start outputting from to [A]

or [B].

The BPM is not displayed.

The sync and auto loop functions do not

work.

Has the track been analyzed?

Analyze the file.

Is [Set Auto BPM] checked in the offline player settings?

Re-analyze the track with [Set Auto BPM] checked.

For detailed instructions on analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software manual.

The BPM is displayed but not the beatgrid.

The slicer function does not work.

The skip mode does not work.

Are [Set Auto BPM] and [Set Beatgrid] checked in the

offline player settings?

Re-analyze the track with [Set Auto BPM] and [Set Beatgrid] checked.

For detailed instructions on analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software manual.

Set the beatgrid. For detailed instructions on setting the beatgrid, see the Serato DJ software

manual.

Beatgrids can also be set using this unit’s [GRID ADJUST] and [GRID SLIDE] buttons. (page

11)

The BPM and beatgrid are not displayed

properly.

Is the BPM analysis range set appropriately in the offline

player settings?

Change the BPM analysis range then reanalyze the tracks. If the problem persists, set the

beatgrid and BPM manually.

The beatgrid is off beat.

Adjust the beatgrid. For detailed instructions on adjusting the beatgrid, see the Serato DJ

software manual.

The beatgrid can be adjusted using this unit’s [GRID ADJUST] and [GRID SLIDE] buttons.

During playback of the track and while pressing the [SHIFT] button, tap the headphones

[CUE] or headphones [CUE/MIC TALK OVER] button in beat (Tap function). The track’s BPM

and beat grid can be adjusted.

When the tap function is used, the deck section’s display on the computer’s screen switches

to the [Beatgrid Editer] display. To switch the deck section’s display back to how it was

before, click [Edit Grid] on the computer’s screen. (page 12)

After jog dial rotation stops, the track play-

back position may advance in the rotation

direction for a while.

Is the back spin length of the utilities mode set to standard Set the back spin length of the utilities mode to short. When the jog dial rotation stops,

or long? playback pauses or becomes normal playback at the position.

The track playback position does not move

even though the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad is

touched.

Is operation of the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad restriction set in In the utilities mode, if the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad restriction is set, the [NEEDLE SEARCH]

the utilities mode?

pad is enabled when the top of the jog dial is touched or when paused.

When the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad operation is set to not restricted in the utilities mode, the

[NEEDLE SEARCH] pad is always enabled.

The Serato DJ virtual deck is not displayed

(off-line player is displayed).

Is the pad mode button and [DECK] button lit?

If the pad mode button and [DECK] button does not light, connection with the computer is

not properly established. Connect the included USB cable correctly.

Are you using the latest version of the Serato DJ software? Update the software to the latest version.

In the utilities mode, is the unit set to be forcefully oper- In the utilities mode, set the mode with which the operation of the unit is automatically

switched according to whether or not Serato DJ is running.

Jog illumination does not rotate during

playback or it rotates but is not synchronized ated as a general MIDI controller?

with the Serato DJ virtual deck. When the

deck is switched, the [TEMPO] slider opera-

tion does not work (TAKEOVER indicator

turns on).

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Audio Block Diagram

LEVEL

METER

MIDI

OUT

CROSS FADER

ASSIGN

LEVEL

BOOTH OUT

CH3 ^CD

CROSS

3Band

CH3

CH1

CUE

FADER

CURVE

MIC1

Trim

Filter

MASTER

LEVEL

METER

CUE FADER

CH1 LINE

PHONO

3Band

CH1

MASTER

OUT1(XLR)

CUE FADER

CROSS

FADER

LEVEL

MASTER CUE

MIX LEVEL

CH2 LINE

PHONO

MASTER

OUT2(RCA)

CH2

3Band

CUE FADER

HEADPHONES

(Ø 6.3 mm)

CH3 CUE

CH1 CUE

CH2 CUE

CH4 CUE

CH4 _CD

CH4

CUE

FADER

3Band

MIC2

HEADPHONES

(Ø 3.5 mm)

USB

Operating environment

Supported operating systems

Acquiring the manual

Various instructions are sometimes provided as files in PDF format. Adobe^®

32-bit version

64-bit version

32-bit version

64-bit version

Reader^®must be installed in order to view PDF format files.

Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 Pro

Windows 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate

Downloading the Serato DJ software manual

When using a 64-bit version of Windows, the driver software can only be used for 32-bit

applications.

1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the

Pioneer DJ support site below.

Checking the latest information on the driver software

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

For detailed information on this unit’s designated driver software, see the Pioneer

DJ support site below.

2 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SX2] on the Pioneer DJ

support site.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

About the installation procedure

3 Click the Serato DJ icon and then click the link to the Serato

For the operating procedure, see Installation Procedure (Windows).

DJ download page.

The Serato DJ download page is displayed.

ꢀ Software end user license agreement

4 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.

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

NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF

YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE

NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT OR

UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.

Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to “Serato.com”.

5 From “More Downloads” on the right side of the download

page, click the relevant manual.

Downloading of the Serato DJ software manual starts.

Using as a controller for other DJ software

This unit also outputs the operating data for the buttons and controls in MIDI for-

mat. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software via a

USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of music files

being played on the computer can also be output from the DDJ-SX2.

1 DEFINITIONS

“Documentation” means written documentation, specifications and help

content made generally available by Pioneer to aid in installing and using the

Program.

To use as a controller for operating DJ software other than the Serato DJ software,

also configure the DJ software audio and MIDI-related settings.

“Program” means all or any part of Pioneer’s software licensed to You by

Pioneer under this Agreement.

For details, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.

2 PROGRAM LICENSE

About MIDI messages

For details on this unit’s MIDI messages, see “List of MIDI Messages”.

Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions, Pioneer grants to

You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, license (without the right to

sublicense):

“List of MIDI Messages” can be acquired from the following URL:

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

To install a single copy of the Program in Your computer or mobile

device, to use the Program only for Your personal purpose complying

with this Agreement and the Documentation (“Authorized Use”);

To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use; and

To make one copy of the Program solely for backup purposes, provided

that all titles and trademark, copyright and restricted rights notices are

reproduced on the copy.

About the driver software (Windows)

This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio signals from the

computer.

Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or Documentation except

as expressly permitted by this Agreement. You will not transfer, sublicense,

rent, lease or lend the Program, or use it for third-party training, commercial

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 activities.

There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.

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Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains all right, title and interest in and to

all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property

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.

No Support. Pioneer has no obligation to provide support, maintenance,

upgrades, modifications or new releases for the Program or Documentation

under this Agreement.

No Assignment. You may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or otherwise

dispose of this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it, whether vol-

untarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without Pioneer’s

prior written consent. Any purported assignment, transfer or delegation by

You will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be

binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective

successors and assigns.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between

the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or

representations, whether written or oral, concerning its subject matter. This

Agreement may not be modified or amended without Pioneer’s prior and

express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or custom will

be deemed to amend or modify 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

YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER

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,

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY,

TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by and

under the laws of Japan.

About trademarks and registered

trademarks

4 EXPORT CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND

REGULATIONS

Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and other countries.

Mac OS, iTunes, and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

and other countries.

Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other

countries.

ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

Serato DJ, Scratch Live, ITCH and Serato DJ Intro are registered trademarks of

Serato Audio Research Ltd., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

You may not use or otherwise export or re-export the Program except as authorized

by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Program was

obtained. In particular, but without limitation, the Program may not be exported

or re-exported (a) into any U.S.-embargoed countries or (b) to anyone on the U.S.

Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals List or the U.S. Department

of Commerce Denied Persons List or Entity List. By using the Program, you repre-

sent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list.

You also agree that you will not use the Program for any purposes prohibited by

United States law, including, without limitation, the development, design, manufac-

ture, or production of nuclear, missile, or chemical or biological weapons.

The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their

respective owners.

5 U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has not been

licensed for commercial purposes (for profit-making use), such as broadcast-

ing (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other types of broadcasting), streaming on the

Internet, Intranet (a corporate network) or other types of networks or distributing

of electronic information (online digital music distribution service). You need to

acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses. For details, see http://www.

mp3licensing.com.

The Program and Documentations are “commercial computer software” and “com-

mercial computer software documentation” as those terms are defined in 48 C.F.R.

§252.227-7014 (a) (1) (2007) and 252.227-7014 (a) (5) (2007). The U.S. Government’s

rights with respect to the Program and Documentations are limited by this license

pursuant to 48 C.F.R. § 12.212 (Computer software) (1995) and 48 C.F.R. §12.211

(Technical data) (1995) and/or 48 C.F.R. §227.7202-3, as applicable. As such, the

Program and Documentations are being licensed to the U.S. Government end users:

(a) only as “commercial items” as that term is defined in 48 C.F.R. §2.101 generally

and as incorporated in DFAR 212.102; and (b) with only those limited rights as are

granted to the public pursuant to this license. Under no circumstance will the U.S.

Government or its end users be granted any greater rights than we grant to other

users, as provided for in this license. Manufacturer is Pioneer Corporation, 1-1 Shin-

Ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-Ken, 212-0031 Japan

Cautions on copyrights

Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copy-

right laws may not be used without the consent of the copyright holder.

Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of individual

countries and by international treaties. It is the full responsibility of the person

who has recorded the music to ensure that it is used legally.

When handling music downloaded from the Internet, etc., it is the full respon-

sibility of the person who has downloaded the music to ensure that it is used in

accordance with the contract concluded with the download site.

6 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.

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7 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 your computer or mobile device where it resides, and destroy all cop-

ies 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, 6, 7 and 8 will continue in

effect after this Agreement’s termination.

8 GENERAL TERMS

Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer or its subsidiaries be liable

in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter, under any theory

of liability, for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive

damages, or damages for lost profits, revenue, business, savings, data, use,

or cost of substitute procurement, even if advised of the possibility of such

damages or if such damages are foreseeable. In no event will Pioneer’s

liability for all damages exceed the amounts actually paid by You to Pioneer

or its subsidiaries for the Program. The parties acknowledge that the liability

limits and risk allocation in this Agreement are reflected in the Program

price and are essential elements of the bargain between the parties, without

which Pioneer would not have provided the Program or entered into this

Agreement.

The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained in this

Agreement do not affect or prejudice Your statutory rights as consumer and

shall apply to You only to the extent such limitations or exclusions are permit-

ted under the laws of the jurisdiction where You are located.

Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be

illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to

the extent possible or, if incapable of enforcement, deemed to be severed

and deleted from this Agreement, and the remainder will continue in full

force and effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this

Agreement will not waive any other or subsequent default or breach.

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