Operation Check With Rekordbox - Pioneer DDJ-RB Service Manual

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5.5 OPERATION CHECK WITH rekordbox

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[Installation of rekordbox]
A brief explanation of how to install rekordbox on a PC is given below.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the software.
If the OS of the computer to be used is Windows, install the driver software that enables audio output from the computer
beforehand.
The operating environment of the computer required for installation of rekordbox is shown below.
Minimum operating environment
Supported operating systems
Mac OS X: 10.11/10.10/10.9
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Windows: Windows 10/Windows 8.1/
Windows 7 (latest service pack)
• For the latest information on the required operating environment and compatibility as well as to acquire the latest operating
system, see "Software Info" of "DDJ-RB" on the "Pioneer DJ" site and "System Requirements" of "rekordbox.com" below.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
• Use the latest version/service pack of the operating system.
For the latest version of the rekordbox software, access rekordbox.com and download the software from there.
For downloading, registration of a user account at rekordbox is required.
Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the unzipped file to launch the installer.
Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if you agree, select [Agree], then click [Next](Mac OS X: Continue).
After installation is completed, the Installation Completed screen will be displayed. Click on [Finish](Mac OS X: Close) to quit
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the rekordbox installer.
• Be sure to use rekordbox Version 4.1.1 or later, because the prior versions of rekordbox do not support the DDJ-RB.
• Activation using a license key is required to use PERFORMANCE mode for enabling the DJ performance function of rekordbox.
[Operating procedures]
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Connect headphone to the
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Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier,
components, etc., to the
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D Connect this unit to your computer via a
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Turn on the power of the devices connected to the
output terminals (powered speakers, power amplifier,
components, etc.).
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CPU and required memory
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Intel processor Core™ i3/i5/i7, Intel
processor Core™ 2 Duo
4 GB or more of RAM
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Intel processor Core™ i3/i5/i7, Intel
processor Core™ 2 Duo
4 GB or more of RAM
http://rekordbox.com/
[PHONES] terminals.
[MASTER] terminals.
USB cable.
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Others
USB port
Display resolution
Internet connection
[Connections]
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USB
cable (supplied)
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DDJ-RB
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A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer with this
unit.
Resolution of 1280 x 768 or greater
An Internet connection is required for registering the rekordbox
user account and downloading the software.
Computer
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Speakers with a built-in
amplifier,
powered speakers, etc.
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