DJ Controller DDJ-SB3 pioneerdj.com/support/ http://serato.com/ For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site.
Cautions on copyrights.............................................................................. 21 Contents How to read this manual ! ! ! ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read both this guide and the Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide). Both documents include important information that you must understand before using this product. After reading the instructions, store them in a safe place for future reference.
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Installing Serato DJ Lite Before installing Serato DJ Lite For the latest version of the Serato DJ Lite software, access Serato.com and download the software from there. ! For details, see “Installing (Windows)” or “Installing (Mac)”. ! 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.
Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.com”. This takes you to the Serato DJ Lite download page. Proceed to step 7. 12 Follow the instructions on the screen to install. 13 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ Lite installer. Installing Serato DJ Lite 6 Log in. Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to “Serato.com”. 7 Check [DDJ-SB3] for the model to be used and then click the [Continue] icon and save the file. 8 Click the [Download Serato DJ Lite] icon.
Part names and functions The functions of the parts introduced here are based on the functions of Serato DJ Lite. Descriptions of functions that can be used after upgrading to Serato DJ Pro are indicated as Serato DJ Pro . For details on the functions, refer to the Pioneer DJ site below. pioneerdj.com/ Top panel [SHIFT] + press: When the cursor is positioned in the [crates] panel, the sub crates open or close. When the cursor is positioned in the library panel, the cursor moves to the [crates] panel.
4 FX FADE (ROLL) mode button Press: Sets the FX fade mode. [SHIFT] + press: Serato DJ Pro Sets the roll mode. Press: Sets the pad scratch mode. [SHIFT] + press: Serato DJ Pro Sets the slicer mode. 6 SAMPLER (TRANS) mode button Press: Sets the sampler mode. [SHIFT] + press: Sets the trans mode. 7 VINYL (SLIP) button This switches the vinyl mode on/off. [SHIFT] + press: Serato DJ Pro Turns the slip mode on and off. 8 AUTO LOOP button Press: Turns the auto loop on and off.
Mixer section a CHANNEL LEVEL indicator Displays the sound level of the respective channels before passing through the channel faders. Effect section This section is used to control the two effect units (FX1 and FX2). Controls and buttons to operate the FX1 unit are located on the left side of the controller, those to operate the FX2 unit are located on the right side of the controller. 1 Effect 1 button Turns the effect on/off. [SHIFT] + press: Switches the effect type.
Rear panel Connects a wired lock for theft prevention. 2 USB terminal Connects to a computer. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable. ! A USB hub cannot be used. 4 MIC input terminal (1/4” TS jack) Connects a microphone. ! Only unbalanced input is supported. 5 MIC LEVEL control Adjusts the volume from the MIC input terminal. ! When not using a microphone, turn the volume to the minimum level.
Connections Before connecting to the device or changing the connection, disconnect the USB cable. Only use the USB cable included with this unit. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. Power is supplied by the USB bus power. You can use the unit with only connecting to your computer. Connect the connecting cable correctly after checking the place of the terminal on this unit. ! Connect the unit and your computer directly using the included USB cable.
Basic operation Connections 3 Connect this unit to your computer via the supplied USB cable. 1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] output terminal. Basic operation Computer ! Headphones 2 Connect devices such as a power amplifier, powered speakers, etc., to the [MASTER] output terminals. 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.
Starting the system Launching Serato DJ Lite For Windows 8.1/10 From [Apps view], click the [Serato DJ Lite] icon. For Windows 7 From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ Lite] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [DJ Lite]. For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Serato DJ Lite] icon.
Importing tracks The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ Lite software. For details, refer to the Serato DJ Lite software manual. ! If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you have created can be used. 1 Click the [Files] icon on the Serato DJ Lite software screen to open the [Files] panel.
Playing tracks and outputting the sound 2 Press the [f] button to play the track. The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1 sound as an example. ! Set the volume of the device connected to the [MASTER] output terminals (power amplifier, powered speakers, etc.) to an appropriate level. Note that the output sound may be loud if the volume is set too high. Mixer section 3 Turn the [TRIM] control.
Advanced operation From here, this guide explains the unique function when this unit and Serato DJ Lite are connected. This is not explained in the Serato DJ Lite software manual. Five modes are available for the DDJ-SB3 pads. Using the pad scratch The scratch operation is possible with the hot cue 1 point as the starting point. 1 Press the [PAD SCRATCH (SLICER)] mode button. Pad mode Controls the hot cue, FX fade, pad scratch, sampler and TRANS functions.
Using trans This is a function to cut sound in tandem with the BPM beat timing of the track loaded in the deck. 1 Press the [SAMPLER (TRANS)] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. Switches to the pad trans mode. Beat of the pad trans are assigned to the respective pads as shown below. 1/16 beat 1/8 beat 1/4 beat 1/2 beat 1 beat 2 beats 1/3 beat Manual 1 2 3 4 Displays the effect type. Displays the effect time. Displays whether the effect is on or off. Displays the effect’s level.
Example of operation 1 Set the effect level to 0 % (set at the fully counterclockwise position). Turn the first effect on. 2 While gradually raising the effect level, turn the second effect on. 3 While further raising the effect level, turn the third effect on. 4 Raise the effect level to 100 % (set at the fully clockwise position). Finally, turn all three effects off. Mixing the sound of the microphone 1 Connect the microphone to the [MIC] input terminal (1/4” TS jack). 2 Start up the system.
Utilities mode The following settings can be changed: ! Cut lag setting ! Disabling the demo mode ! Switching the back spin length ! Channel fader start setting Launching the utilities mode If the utilities mode is launched while the DJ application is running, the set status may not be displayed properly. Changing the back spin length This unit can perform back spin longer than the actual jog dial rotation amount when the back spin operation of the jog dial is performed.
Additional information Troubleshooting ! ! If you think that there is something wrong with this unit, check the items below. Also access the Pioneer DJ site and check [FAQ] for the [DDJ-SB3] in the [FAQ] page. pioneerdj.com/ 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.
Problem Check Remedy Serato DJ Lite operation is unstable. Are you using the latest version of the software? Free updates of Serato DJ Lite can be downloaded from the website. Use the most recent version. (page 4) Are you using softwares other than Serato DJ Lite 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, screen saver, low power mode, etc.
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