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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
Contents How to read this manual ! ! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the product and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.
Before you start Features About the AC adapter This unit is an all-in-one DJ system combining the high operability hardware of Pioneer professional DJ players and DJ mixers that has achieved an excellent reputation among many professional DJs and clubs with the ITCH DJ software by Serato Audio Research. It is also equipped with audio interface, and allows full-fledged DJ performances without requiring other DJ equipment.
! Removing the power plug Before you start When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service. 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 procedure until a click is heard. For details, see Mounting the power plug on page 5.
Supported operating systems CPU and required memory Mac OS X 10.5.8 Intel® processor, Core™ Duo 1.8 GHz or better 1 GB or more of RAM 32-bit version Intel® processor, Core™ Duo 1.8 GHz or better 64-bit version Intel® processor, Core™ Duo 2.4 GHz or better 1 GB or more of RAM Mac OS X 10.6 4 GB or more of RAM ® Windows 7 Home Premium/ Professional/Ultimate 32-bit version ® Intel processor, Core™ 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or better 64-bit version Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.
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For Mac OS X The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed. In Finder, open the [Application] folder, next open [Serato] > [ITCH], then double-click the [ITCH] icon. 5 Double-click [ITCH_installer.mpkg]. The ITCH installer is launched. 6 Once the ITCH installer is launched, click [Continue]. About the driver software and setting utility software Before you start 4 Double-click the [ITCH CD] icon. This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO standards.
Connections and part names ! ! ! ! ! Wait until all connections between devices have been completed before connecting the AC adapter. 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 to this unit is supplied by the AC adapter or by USB bus power.
8 ON/OFF switch Part names and functions Turns this unit’s power on and off. 9 DC IN terminal Deck section 1 2 a Cord hook OFF ON LOAD Catch the AC adapter’s power cord and USB cable on this hook when using this unit. ! The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter or USB cable is disconnected during playback. MIC 1 OFF MID HI INST.
= Setting loops automatically (Auto loop) (p.24) ! The beat grid can be adjusted by turning the [AUTO LOOP (GRID SLIDE)] control while pressing the [SHIFT] button. 8 TEMPO RANGE button This switches the [TEMPO] slider’s adjustment range. = Selecting the range for adjusting the playing speed (p.22) 9 MASTER TEMPO button Use this to turn the master tempo function on and off. = Adjusting the playing speed without changing the pitch (Master Tempo) (p.22) a SLIP button This turns the slip mode on/off.
9 FX CH SELECT control Switches the channel to which the effect is applied. = Using the effect function (p.29) Do not pull on the channel fader and crossfader knobs with excessive force. The knobs are not designed to be removed. Pulling the knobs strongly may result in damaging the unit. Adjusts the master sound level output. Microphone/External input control section b EFFECT SELECT control MIC 1 Selects the type of effect. = Using the effect function (p.
Operation ITCH software screen Screen when this unit is connected (Windows) 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 s a a b b c d e r q f g h i j p k o n m l ! 1 Current time display 2 Simple display of CPU usage rate 3 Virtual deck display switches The positions of the virtual deck and waveform display can be changed. 6 Tempo match display This indicates the tempo of the tracks on decks (A) and (B) by measure, and is designed to help you match the tempo.
a Track overview b Track information display 3 45 6 7 e d 89 Searches your library for the text input into this field. g History tab Switches the display of the [History] panel on/off. h Prepare tab Switches the display of the [Prepare] panel on/off. i Alphabet search panel = Searching using the [NEEDLE SEARCH (ALPHABET SEARCH)] pad (“Alphabet Search”) (p.20) Displays the details of the tracks loaded in the deck.
Effect panel 2 Library Displays the iTunes library. ! To display the iTunes library, change the settings at the [SETUP] menu. = Show iTunes Library (p.31) This is displayed when [DJ-FX] on the multiple console is clicked. 1 3 Crates ITCH uses digital crates for quick access to your favorite collections. There is no limit to the number of crates you can create, and any given track can be placed in multiple crates. The crate area is on the left hand side of the library.
Screen when this unit is not connected Operating the Library Within the library, tracks can be imported and managed easily. 1 Adding music files to the library 3 4 5 ! ! 1 Offline player The offline player is available when your ITCH hardware is not connected and will output through the current default audio device. In most cases, this will be from your computer speakers.
For details, see the URL below. http://whitelabel.net/ Selecting items ! Analyzing files This function is operated not on the DDJ-S1 but on the computer. Before you play your music in ITCH it is very important to analyze your files first. The analyze files function processes the tracks in your library to detect file corruption, prepare the waveform overviews, and if enabled calculate the BPM values. ! This is function is performed in ITCH while in the offline player.
Editing crate names Double-click the crate’s name. ! The order of the tracks in the track list is indicated by the numbers displayed in the “#” column. Deleting tracks Deleting crate 1 Turn the rotary selector. 1 Turn the rotary selector. 2 On the computer’s keyboard, press the [Delete] key while pressing the [Ctrl] key. Select the crate you want to delete. Select the track you want to delete. ! 2 On the computer’s keyboard, press the [Delete] key while pressing the [Ctrl] key.
Searching for tracks It is possible to quickly search among many tracks imported onto the track list for the track you want to play. There are several search methods. Searching by inputting characters Tracks can be searched for by inputting characters and searching for the tracks containing those characters. 1 Click in the search box. Moves the cursor to the crate list panel. 2 Click the item to be included in the search. Select the item to be searched from the crate list panel.
Button Layout BROWSE button The tracks are arranged in a grid, with the album art displayed on the left side, the track information on the right side. PREPARE button The tracks are arranged in a grid, with the album art displayed above, the track information below. Inputting the track information manually You can add information for tracks not played in ITCH into your session (e.g., if you played one of your favorite vinyl or music CD).
! The confirmation message concerning the creation of a backup is again displayed in the following cases. — When over 1 week has passed since the last backup — When there is no backup Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo control) Loading tracks to decks Changing the playing speed 1 Select the track you want to load. Move the [TEMPO] slider forward or backward. Set the cursor to the track you want to load to the deck. ! For details, see Selecting items on page 18. 2 Press the [LOAD (INST.
2 During playback, press the top of the jog dial. Playback stops. 3 While pressing the top of jog dial, spin the jog dial in the desired direction and at the desired speed. The sound is played according to the spinning direction and speed of the jog dial. Normal playback resumes. Pitch bend During playback, spin the outer section of the jog dial. The playing speed increases when spun clockwise, decreases when spun counterclockwise. When spinning is stopped, playback returns to the normal speed.
Canceling Loop playback (Loop Exit) During loop playback, press the [RELOOP/EXIT (GRID CLEAR)] button. Playback continues beyond the Loop Out Point without returning to the Loop In Point. When a loop is set, it is automatically saved in the currently selected loop bank. ! Up to 9 loop banks can be set. ! When a loop is set while a bank number at which a loop is already saved is selected, the loop saved at that loop bank is overwritten.
Hot cue sampler In the pause mode or when pausing at a temporary hot cue point, press and hold one of the [HOT CUE (DELETE) 1] – [HOT CUE (DELETE) 5] buttons at which a hot cue is set. Slip reverse 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. 2 Press the [REV] button. The track is played in the reverse direction. Normal playback continues in the background even during reverse playback. ! To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.
Editing the beat grid The beat grid is set automatically from the average value of the BPM when tracks are analyzed. If the beat grid does not match the track’s actual beat, the tracks in the left and right decks are synchronized more accurately after the beat grid is edited. ! To edit the beat grid, enable the [Enable beat grid] setting in the [SETUP] menu. The beat grid can also be edited through operations on the computer. To do so, the operations below must be performed.
! : Playback starts when clicked again. ! : When is clicked, the track is played in sync with the track on the deck whose [SYNC] button is pressed or the sample slot whose this key is highlighted. is clicked, and stops when it is The position at which the tracks loaded in the sample slots start playing can be set. 1 Click and select [Play form]. 2 Click [c] or [d] and select one of the following: ! ! ! [start]: Sets the start position to the beginning of the track.
Using the crossfader reverse function Switch the [C.F. REV] switch. ! ! [ON]: The left side of the crossfader is set to deck (B), the right side to deck (A). [OFF]: The left side of the crossfader is set to deck (A), the right side to deck (B). Adjust the sound level output from [MIC1] and [MIC2]. ! Pay attention that rotating to the extreme right position outputs a very loud sound. 4 Input audio signals to the microphone.
Outputting the microphone and AUX sound directly A delay is when a part of the audio signal is repeated at a later stage. Increasing the level of [FX MIX] will blend the delay level into the original level, until you have 100 % delay blended into the original signal. PARAMETER control Use these to set a time delay of 1/16 – 8/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM. LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the balance between the original sound and the effect sound.
LEVEL/DEPTH control The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect is stressed. When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original sound is output. CRUSHER Crusher adds distortion and lowers the bit rate resolution of the audio source. This effect can either sound glitchy or overdriven depending on what point your bit depth is set to. PARAMETER control Adjusts the degree of the effect.
! This sets the volume (gain) for the tracks automatically when the software creates the track overviews. The volume is set with respect to the reference volume selected from the drop-down list on the right. Enable beat grid This option turns on/off Beatgrids. ! ! ! ! Play from start When a track is loaded, playback starts from the beginning of the track. If there is a blank section at the beginning of the track, playback starts from the position at which the sound starts.
Additional information Troubleshooting ! ! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Problem Check Remedy No sound is produced. Are the connection cables properly connected? Connect the connection cables properly. (page 10) Is the included USB cable properly connected? Connect the computer and this unit directly using the included USB cable. USB hubs cannot be used. (page 10) Are terminals or plugs dirty? Wipe any dirt off terminals and plugs before connecting. Is the driver software properly set? Set the driver software properly.
File corruption messages An error code is displayed on the screen if this unit cannot operate properly. Check the error on the table below and take the appropriate action. Error code Description of error Cause and action Corrupt file : This MP3 contains invalid frames This file contains frames not conforming to formal MP3 standards. Normal playback is not guaranteed. We recommend that you remake the file.
Cautions on copyrights Additional information Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copyright 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.
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Pioneer Electronics(USA) Inc. Limited Warranty PRODUCTS COVERED MODEL PREFIX DJ Compact Disc Player DJ DVD Player Digital Media Player DJ Mixer DJ Effector Video Switcher DJ Controller WARRANTY PERIOD Parts Labor CDJ, CMX .................................................................................... 1 YEAR DVJ .............................................................................................. 1 YEAR DMP ...................................................................................
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