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Pioneer DJM-S9 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DJ MIXER DJM-S9 http://pioneerdj.com/support/ The Pioneer DJ 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before start Features ....................... 3 What’s in the box ..................3 Installing the software ................3 Part names and functions Browser section ..................6 Deck section ....................6 Mixer section ....................7 Effect section ....................8 Rear panel ....................8 Front panel ....................

  • Page 3: Before Start

    This unit is not only equipped with high-performance Wolfson D/A converters that are used by the the high-end model of Pioneer DJ player “CDJ-2000NXS” and the DJ mixer “DJM-2000NXS”, it also uses the high Features sound quality design comparable to the designs of those models to provide powerful sound quality faithful to the original.
  • Page 4 [Install this driver software anyway] and continue For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported with the installation. operating systems, see “Software Info” of “DJM-S9” on the Pioneer DJ support When the installation program is completed, a completion message page below.
  • Page 5 6 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the [Serato DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon. The message of successful installation appears once installation is completed. 6 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ installer. Downloading the Serato DJ software manual 1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the Serato DJ site below.

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Deck section 1 4BEAT LOOP button Turns the auto 4-beat loop on. 1 Browser section [SHIFT] + press: 2 Deck section Switches looping between active and non-active. (Loop Active) 3 Mixer section 2 LOOP 1/2X button Halves the loop playback length.

  • Page 7: Mixer Section

    [SHIFT] + press: — [USB-B DECK4]: Select this to use the track loaded in DECK4 Sets the cue loop mode. of the Serato DJ software on the computer connected to the [USB-B] terminal. a SLICER mode button 3 TRIM control Sets the slicer mode.

  • Page 8: Effect Section

    f HEADPHONES LEVEL control 4 BEAT button Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] jack. Set the beat fraction for synchronizing the effect sound. g HEADPHONES MIX control [SHIFT] + press: Adjusts the balance of the monitor volume between the sound of the These adjust the effects’...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    [MASTER 2] terminals is decreased by quarter. 8 MIC input terminals The output signal level of DJM-S9 may be too high for some devices Connects a microphone here. connected to [MASTER 1] or [MASTER 2] terminal. If the sound of the connected device is distorted, switch MASTER ATT to –6 dB or...
  • Page 10 9 AUX LEVEL control Adjusts the level of the sound input to the AUX channel. a CROSS FADER FEELING ADJUST control This can be used to adjust the crossfader’s operating load. b CROSS FADER REVERSE switch Turns the crossfader reverse function on and off. c CH FADER CURVE adjustment control Adjusts the curve characteristics of the corresponding channel fader.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections ! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. ! Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. ! Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. ! Be sure to use the included power cord.

  • Page 12: Connecting Output Terminals

    Connecting output terminals Rear panel front panel Power amplifier To power outlet Power amplifier Power amplifier Headphones (for booth monitor) 1 Be sure to use the [MASTER 1] terminals only for a balanced output. Connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA) using an XLR to RCA converter cable (or converter adapter), etc., may lower the sound quality and/or result in noise.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    The computer screen immediately after launching the Serato DJ software (the screen on the right shows the status when the unit is not connected) 1 There is no need for DJM-S9 users to perform the activation or purchase the license key separately. 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.

  • Page 14: Importing Tracks

    2 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the Importing tracks library on the computer’s screen, then turn the rotary selector and select the track. The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual.

  • Page 15: Quitting The System

    8 Channel fader Quitting the system 9 MASTER LEVEL control a BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL control 1 Quit Serato DJ. When the software is closed, a message for confirming that you want to b HEADPHONES MIX control close it appears on the computer’s screen. Click [Yes] to close. c Crossfader 2 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel to set this unit’s power to standby.

  • Page 16: Advanced Operation

    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 1/16 beat 1/8 beat 1/4 beat 1/2 beat and Serato DJ are used in combination. Using the performance pads 1 beat 2 beats...
  • Page 17 Domain 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. 4 Operating the mouse on the computer’s screen, drag and drop tracks to load them into the [SP-6] panel’s slots.

  • Page 18: Using The User Mode

    7 Press the same performance pad again. 4 Operate the mouse to set the playing mode of the Loop playback is canceled. sampler slot on the computer’s screen to the trigger mode. Using the saved loop With this function, loop is saved in a loop slot of Serato DJ or a saved loop is called.

  • Page 19: Using Fx Trigger Mode

    Using the channel fader start function 1 Set the cue. For instructions on setting a cue point, see “TemporaryCue” in the Serate DJ software’s manual. = Downloading the Serato DJ software manual (p. 5 ) ! 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.

  • Page 20: Using Effects

    4 Press the [BEATc, d] buttons to adjust the effect Using effects time. Serato DJ has the two effect units FX1 and FX2. The effects can be applied to CH1, CH2, SAMPLER and AUX. The following describes how to operate the effect unit by the operations on the unit. Serato DJ effects unit screen display Three effects are available per effect unit, and each effect has one ! The effect sound cannot be monitored.

  • Page 21: Using External Inputs

    ! When set to [MIC TALK OVER], the sound of channels other than Using external inputs the [MIC] channel is attenuated by 18 dB (default) when a sound of –10 dB or greater is input to the microphone. This unit is equipped with two external input systems that can be used ! The sound attenuation level of [MIC TALK OVER] can be changed for connecting DJ players or analog players.

  • Page 22: Types Of Effects

    Types of effects FILTER types The effect type operated with the [FILTER] control can be changed. Start the settings utility on a computer, and select the desired effect from the pull- down menu for [FILTER] on the [FX BANK] tab. = Changing the settings of this unit using the settings utility (p.
  • Page 23  FLANGER SHIFT+BEAT c, d button Sets the BACK SPIN speed. (parameter 2) A 1-cycle flanger effect is produced according to the beat fraction set LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the balance between the original sound and the with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. (parameter 3) effect sound.

  • Page 24: Using The Fx Bank Function

    2 Turning the [BROWSE] control while pressing the [BEAT FX SELECT] 1 When [USB-A] is selected by both [INPUT SELECT] switches of [CH1] button on DJM-S9 and [CH2]. 2 When [USB-B] is selected by both [INPUT SELECT] switches of [CH1]  Saving FX BANK and [CH2].

  • Page 25: Using The Dvs System

    [DECK4] are input to this unit’s respective channels. The combinations of the decks and the respective channels to which the sound is input are fixed. These combinations are shown below. Correspondence table of Serato DJ software decks and DJM-S9 channels Serato DJ software deck DECK1 DECK2...

  • Page 26: Controlling The Serato Dj Software

    2 Connect the ground wires for the respective analog players to this unit’s [SIGNAL GND] terminals. 3 Set the control vinyls on the analog players. 4 Switch the DJM-S9’s input. Set the [INPUT SELECT] switches of [CH1] and [CH2] to the [ ] side.

  • Page 27: When Using Dj Players

    [DECK2] and [DECK4] to the [CD/ settings. LINE] terminals of [CH2]. 2 Load the control CDs in the DJ players. 3 Switch the DJM-S9’s input. Set the [INPUT SELECT] switches of [CH1] and [CH2] to the [ ] side. [INPUT SELECT] switch...

  • Page 28: When Using Analog Players And Dj Players Simultaneously

    [CH2 Control [CD/LINE] terminals of [CH2]. Tone CD/LINE] for CH2 that is used to operate a DJ player. 2 Switch the DJM-S9’s input. Set the [INPUT SELECT] switches of [CH1] and [CH2] to the [ ] side. [INPUT SELECT] switch 3 Select [SETUP] on the Serato DJ software’s screen,...

  • Page 29: Checking The Control Signals

    Checking the control signals Press the play button on the connected player and play track 1. Green ring appears at [CALIBRATION DECK]. Check that the innermost ring is close to a true circle. 1 [History] panel 2 [Files] panel  Loading tracks For details, see the Serato DJ software manual.

  • Page 30: Changing The Settings

    Changing the settings Replacing the bumper in the crossfader section Be sure to follow the directions for safe use of the product. Note that the part replacement of this unit should be done on your responsibility. 1 to 3 Rotary control Caution ! Turn off the power of the unit before starting the work.
  • Page 31 ! You can purchase parts in case that parts are lost or damaged. into the grooves (1 in the diagram above) on both edges of the fader Part number unit. Insert the bumper as necessary. Number of DJM-S9 DJM-S9-N Part name items 6 Attach the aluminum panel, and tighten the screws.

  • Page 32: Changing The Settings Of This Unit In The Utilities Mode

    Changing the settings of this unit in the utilities mode Launching utilities mode About the auto standby function ! The [TAP] button functions as the [SHIFT] button in the utilities When [AUTO STANDBY] is set to [ON], the unit automatically enters mode.

  • Page 33: Changing The Settings Of This Unit Using The Settings Utility

    — Changing the function settings for DJM-S9 Displaying the setting utility For Windows Click [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-S9] > [DJM- S9 Settings Utility]. For Mac OS X Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-S9] >...
  • Page 34 Click the [ASIO] tab. If a check mark is placed in the check box, the fader start function is enabled. For details on the fader start function, see Using the fader start function (p. 19 ). ! Adjustment of the ranges that do not output sound on both edges of the crossfader.

  • Page 35: Additional Information

    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 such cases, normal operation may be restored by unplug- ging the power cord then plugging it back in.

  • Page 36: Block Diagram

    USB B out About trademarks and registered trademarks ! "Pioneer DJ" is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION, and is used under license. The names of companies and products mentioned herein are trade- marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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