Using Recording Functions; Using The Dvs Function; Using External Inputs - Pioneer DDJ-SX2 Operating Instructions Manual

Using recording functions

Serato DJ has recording functions and can record mixed sound.
For detailed instructions on recording, see the Serato DJ software manual.
1 Open the [REC] panel.
Press the [PANEL SELECT] button to open the [REC] 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".

Using the DVS function

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.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/

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.
Notes
! For details on the respective items, see Connections (p. 7 ) and Part names and
functions (p. 9 ).
! The functions below do not work with respect to external inputs.
— Track tempo setting (pressing the headphones [CUE] button while pressing
the [SHIFT] button)
— Fader start function (while pressing the [SHIFT] button, move the channel
fader or cross fader)
— Applying Serato DJ software effects
! The values adjusted with the various controls for the Serato DJ software differ
from values adjusted for the external input.
Mixer section
INST. DOUBLES
1
3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 TRIM control
2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls
3 Channel Level Indicator
4 FILTER control
5 Headphones CUE/MIC TALK OVER button
6 Headphones CUE button
7 Channel fader
8 Crossfader Assign Switch
22
En
INST. DOUBLES INST. DOUBLES INST. DOUBLES
a
3
b
2 2
c
d
e
9
9 Crossfader
a MASTER LEVEL control
b Master level indicator
c BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL control
d HEADPHONES MIX control
e MASTER CUE button
Front panel
1 HEADPHONES LEVEL control
2 INPUT SELECT switch
3 INPUT SELECT switch
4 CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch
Mixing the sound of the microphone
1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC1] or [MIC2] terminal.
2 Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to [MIC1] or [MIC2].
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.
Mixing the sound of a DJ player, etc.
1 Connect the DJ player or other line level output device to
the [CD] or [PHONO/LINE] terminals.
2 Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to [CD] or [LINE].
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.
Mixing the sound of an analog turntable, etc.
1 Connect the analog player or other phono level (for MM
cartridges) output device to the [PHONO/LINE] terminals.
1
2
2 Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to [PHONO].
3 Operate the [TRIM] control and the channel faders to adjust
3
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.
4
5
6
7
8
1 2 3 3 2 4