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Summary of Contents for PIONEER DJ DDJ-SB3
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
DJ Controller DDJ-SB3 pioneerdj.com/support/ http://serato.com/ For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site. Operating Instructions... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
“Serato.com”. For details, see “Downloading the Serato DJ Lite software manual” (page 20). ! The latest Operating Instructions (this guide) can be downloaded from the Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see “Viewing the latest version of the operating instructions” (page 20). Before start What’s in the box .................. -
Page 3: Before Start
Internet services and payment of provider fees. ! For the latest information on the required operating environment and compatibility as well as to acquire the latest operating system, refer to “Software Info” under “DDJ-SB3” on the Pioneer DJ support site. pioneerdj.com/support/... -
Page 4: Installing Serato Dj Lite
Check the contents of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”. 7 Check [DDJ-SB3] for the model to be used and then ! Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password specified click the [Continue] icon and save the file. - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Part Names And Functions
When the cursor is positioned in the library panel, the cursor moves Serato DJ Pro Pro are indicated as to the [crates] panel. For details on the functions, refer to the Pioneer DJ site below. The cursor on the [Files] panel moves to a higher layer. pioneerdj.com/ Deck sections Top panel This section is used to control the four decks. -
Page 7: Shift Button
4 FX FADE (ROLL) mode button d CUE button Press: Press: Sets the FX fade mode. This is used to set, play and call out temporary cue points. ! When the [CUE] button is pressed while pausing, the temporary [SHIFT] + press: cue point is set. -
Page 8: Mixer Section
a CHANNEL LEVEL indicator Mixer section 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. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Rear panel 1 Kensington security slot 4 MIC input terminal (1/4” TS jack) Connects a wired lock for theft prevention. Connects a microphone. ! Only unbalanced input is supported. 2 USB terminal 5 MIC LEVEL control Connects to a computer. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included Adjusts the volume from the MIC input terminal. -
Page 10: Connections
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. -
Page 11: Basic Operation
Basic operation 3 Connect this unit to your computer via the Connections supplied USB cable. 1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] output terminal. Computer ! For Windows users Headphones 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. -
Page 12: Starting The System
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. -
Page 13: Importing Tracks
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. -
Page 14: Quitting The System
! The operating instructions of this unit can be downloaded from the a HEADPHONES LEVEL control Pioneer DJ site. For details, see “Viewing the latest version of the b Headphones CUE MASTER button operating instructions” (page 20). ! The Serato DJ Lite software manual can be downloaded from Serato. -
Page 15: Advanced Operation
Lite software manual. The scratch operation is possible with the hot cue 1 point as the starting point. Five modes are available for the DDJ-SB3 pads. 1 Press the [PAD SCRATCH (SLICER)] mode button. Pad mode Lights the [PAD SCRATCH (SLICER)] mode button and switches to the Controls the hot cue, FX fade, pad scratch, sampler and TRANS pad scratch mode. -
Page 16: Using Effects
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. 1 Displays the effect type. Switches to the pad trans mode. -
Page 17: Mixing The Sound Of The Microphone
Example of operation Mixing the sound of the 1 Set the effect level to 0 % (set at the fully counterclockwise position). microphone Turn the first effect on. 2 While gradually raising the effect level, turn the second effect on. 1 Connect the microphone to the [MIC] input 3 While further raising the effect level, turn the third effect on. -
Page 18: Utilities Mode
Utilities mode The following settings can be changed: Changing the back spin length ! Cut lag setting ! Disabling the demo mode This unit can perform back spin longer than the actual jog dial rotation ! Switching the back spin length amount when the back spin operation of the jog dial is performed. -
Page 19: Additional Information
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. -
Page 20: Acquiring The Manual
MIDI format. 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 4 Click [DDJ-SB3] in the [DJ CONTROLLER] category. unit. The sound of music files being played on the computer can also be output from the DDJ-SB3. -
Page 21: About Trademarks And Registered Trademarks
About trademarks and registered trademarks ! “Pioneer DJ” is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION, and is used under license. ! Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ! Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
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