Table Of Contents - Pioneer DDJ-400 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read both this manual and the "Operating Instructions
(Quick Start Guide)." Both contain important information that you
should understand before using this unit.
! In this manual, names of menus displayed on the product and on
the PC/Mac screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc.,
are indicated within brackets. (e.g. [File], [LOAD] button, [PHONES]
output terminal)
! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software
described in this manual as well as the external appearance and
specifications of the hardware are currently under development and
may differ from the final specifications.
! Please note that depending on the operating system version, web
browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures
described in this manual.
! Please note that the language on the screens of the software
described in this manual may differ from the language on your
screens.
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit
as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the rekordbox
software, see "rekordbox Operating Instructions."
! You can download "rekordbox Operating Instructions" from the site
below.
rekordbox.com
Before start
What's in the box ......................................................................................... 3
Viewing "rekordbox Introduction" .............................................................. 3
About rekordbox .......................................................................................... 3
Installing rekordbox ..................................................................................... 3
Parts names and functions
Top panel ...................................................................................................... 5
Rear panel .................................................................................................. 10
Front panel ................................................................................................. 10
Connections
Connecting input/output terminals ......................................................... 11
Connecting your PC/Mac to the unit ....................................................... 11
Basic operation
Starting the system .................................................................................... 12
Checking audio setup ............................................................................... 12
Adding audio tracks into [Collection] ...................................................... 12
Loading an audio track into a deck .......................................................... 12
Playing a track ............................................................................................ 12
Monitoring the sound with headphones ................................................. 13
Closing the system .................................................................................... 13
Advanced operation
Using the 4 beat looping ........................................................................... 14
Using the manual looping ........................................................................ 14
Using the performance pads .................................................................... 14
Setting and calling out a cue point .......................................................... 17
Using the fader start function................................................................... 17
Analyzing tracks ......................................................................................... 18
Using BEAT FX ........................................................................................... 18
Using recording functions ........................................................................ 18
Using a microphone .................................................................................. 18
Changing the settings
Launching utilities mode .......................................................................... 19
Utilities mode ............................................................................................. 19
Changing the settings on rekordbox ........................................................ 20
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En
Additional information
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 21
Using as a controller for other DJ application ........................................ 23
About trademarks and registered trademarks ....................................... 23
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................. 23