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PIONEER DJ DDJ-800 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DJ Controller DDJ - 800 pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site.
  • Page 2 How to read this manual ! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” included with the unit. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before start Accessories ......................5 Viewing Introduction / Operating Instructions of rekordbox .......6 rekordbox ......................6 Installing rekordbox ....................8 Part names and functions Top panel of the unit ..................11 Browser section ....................12 Deck sections ....................14 Jog dial display section ..................22 Mixer section ....................26 Rear panel ......................31 Front panel .......................33 Basic operation...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Changing the settings Changing the settings with the unit ..............83 Changing the settings with rekordbox ..............84 Setting utility software ..................91 Additional information Troubleshooting ....................94 Liquid crystal display ..................101 Signal flow ......................101 Specifications ....................102 Using this unit as a controller for other DJ software ........104 Trademarks and registered trademarks ............114 Cautions on copyrights ...................115...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Before start Accessories ! AC adapter ! Power cord ! USB cable ! Warranty (for some regions) ! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) ! rekordbox dj license key card 1 Products for Europe only. (The corresponding information is provided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”...

  • Page 6: Viewing Introduction / Operating Instructions Of Rekordbox

    Before start Viewing Introduction / Operating Instructions of rekordbox ! For setting up rekordbox, see Introduction. ! For using Collection, EXPORT mode and PERFORMANCE mode, see Operating Instructions. 1 Launch a web browser on your PC/Mac and access the following site. rekordbox.com 2 Click [Manual] under [Support].
  • Page 7 Before start Operating environment Supported operating systems CPU and required memory Mac: Intel processor Core™ i7, i5, i3 macOS Mojave 10.14 macOS High Sierra 10.13 4 GB or more of RAM macOS Sierra 10.12 (latest update) Windows: Intel processor Core™ i7, i5, i3 Windows Windows Windows...

  • Page 8: Installing Rekordbox

    Before start Installing rekordbox Preparing rekordbox Install the software by following the procedure below when you use rekordbox for the first time or if you are using rekordbox 4.x or an earlier version. If rekordbox Ver.5.x is already installed, update rekordbox to the latest version using Update Manager which is shown when starting rekordbox.
  • Page 9 Before start 3 Read the license agreement, and select [Agree] if you agree to the terms. ! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Disagree] to cancel the installation. 4 If the installation completion screen appears, click [Close] to close the rekordbox installer.
  • Page 10 Before start 3 Read the license agreement, select [Agree] if you agree to the terms, and click [Next]. ! If you do not agree to the license agreement, click [Cancel] to cancel the installation. After the installation destination is specified, the installation starts. When the installation is completed, an installation successful message appears.

  • Page 11: Top Panel Of The Unit

    Part names and functions Top panel of the unit 1 Browser section 2 Deck sections 3 Mixer section...

  • Page 12: Browser Section

    Part names and functions Browser section 1 LOAD button Press: The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks. Press twice: Loads the track loaded in the deck not being operated to the deck on the operation side. The playback position is also loaded in the same state. (Instant Doubles) 2 BACK button Press: Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the button is...
  • Page 13 Part names and functions 3 Rotary selector Rotate: Moves the selection cursor in rekordbox dj. [SHIFT] + Rotate: Zooms in/out the enlarged waveform of rekordbox dj. Rotate to the right to enlarge the waveform, and rotate to the left to reduce. Press: Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press the button.

  • Page 14: Deck Sections

    Part names and functions Deck sections This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, and those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller.
  • Page 15 Part names and functions 2 LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST) button Press: Sets a loop out point and starts loop playback. Press during loop playback: The loop out point can be fine-adjusted using the jog dial. 3 RELOOP/EXIT button Press: Returns to the last set loop in point and resumes loop playback. Press during loop playback: Cancels loop playback.
  • Page 16 Part names and functions 5 CUE/LOOP CALL, c (LOOP 1/2X) button Press: Select and call a cue point or loop point stored in a track. Press during loop playback: Halves the loop playback length. ! Even if you press the button, the length of the loop will not change while playback is paused at a loop in point.
  • Page 17 Part names and functions a BEAT SYNC button Press: Automatically synchronizes with the tempos (pitches) and beat grids of the deck set as the master for synchronization. [SHIFT] + Press: Sets the deck whose button is pressed as the master deck for synchronization.
  • Page 18 Part names and functions f HOT CUE mode button Press: Sets hot cue mode. = Using hot cues (p. 47 ) [SHIFT] + Press: Sets keyboard mode. = Using the keyboard mode (p. 53 ) g PAD FX1 mode button Press: Sets pad FX mode 1.
  • Page 19 Part names and functions j PAGE c, d button Press: Switches the page of the pad in each pad mode. = Using the performance pads (p. 47 ) [SHIFT] + Press: Switches the sampler bank. k Performance pads Achieves various performances. = Using the performance pads (p.
  • Page 20 Part names and functions o SHIFT button You can access an alternative function when operating a button while holding down the [SHIFT] button. Press twice: Press this button when changing the display between the INFO screen and ARTWORK screen. = ARTWORK screen (p. 25 ) p Jog dial display section = Jog dial display section (p.
  • Page 21 Part names and functions s SLIP REVERSE button Press: Plays a track in the reverse direction while this button is pressed, and resumes normal playback when the button is released. ! Normal playback continues in the background of the reverse playback. If the button is released, normal playback resumes from the current point playing in the background.

  • Page 22: Jog Dial Display Section

    Part names and functions Jog dial display section INFO screen When a track from rekordbox is loaded, the following information is displayed on the jog dial display section. 1 Deck number The number of the deck currently being operated lights up. 2 Artwork Displays the artwork of the track loaded in rekordbox dj.
  • Page 23 Part names and functions 5 CUE SCOPE Indicates the cue points, loop points, and hot cue points set from 4 bars before to 16 bars after the current playback position. When cue/loop point is set/called, markers are indicated for 4 bars from the set/called the point. You can change whether to display or hide the CUE SCOPE in [Preferences] of rekordbox.
  • Page 24 Part names and functions c Cue/loop/hot cue points set in the loaded track Displays the cue points, loop points, and hot cue points set in the loaded track. d Playback position Displays the current playback position. e Time (minutes, seconds) Displays the remaining time or elapsed time.
  • Page 25 Part names and functions ARTWORK screen The following information is displayed on the jog dial display section. 1 Deck number The number of the deck currently being operated lights up. 2 Playback status Displays the current playback position. Rotates during playback, and stops when paused. 3 Artwork Displays the artwork of the track loaded in rekordbox dj.

  • Page 26: Mixer Section

    Part names and functions Mixer section 1 MIC ON, OFF selector switch Turns the microphone on and off. = Using a microphone (p. 77 ) 2 Microphone indicator = Using a microphone (p. 77 )
  • Page 27 Part names and functions 3 PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1 selector switch Selects the input source for each channel from the components connected to this unit. ! [DECK1], [DECK3]: Select this to use the track loaded in a deck of rekordbox dj. ! [PHONO/LINE]: Select this to use a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (analog player, etc.) or a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) connected to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals.
  • Page 28 Part names and functions a BOOTH LEVEL control Adjusts the level of sound output to the booth channel. b Effect section display Displays the effect name, BPM, effect parameter, etc. c BEAT c, d buttons Press: Set the beat fraction to synchronize the effect sound with. Press [SHIFT] + [BEAT c]: Sets the mode for automatically measuring the BPM from the input audio signal.
  • Page 29 Part names and functions h Headphones CUE button Press: Outputs the sound of the channel for which this button is pressed to the headphones. [SHIFT] + Press: The tempo for each deck can be set by tapping this button. (Tap function) i Channel fader Adjusts the level of sound output from each channel.
  • Page 30 Part names and functions q MIC 1 LEVEL control Adjusts the level of sound output from the [MIC 1] channel. r EQ (HI, MID, LOW) control Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels. s Channel level indicator Displays the sound level of each channel before it passes through the channel faders.

  • Page 31: Rear Panel

    Part names and functions Rear panel Top panel 1 DC cord hook Hook for the AC adapter power cord. ! If the AC adapter is disconnected during playback, the sound will be interrupted. 2 DC IN terminal Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the included power cord connected).
  • Page 32 Part names and functions 6 MASTER 1 output terminals Connect a powered speaker, a power amp, etc. ! Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs. Be sure to use these as balanced outputs. ! Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord of another unit. ! Do not connect a terminal that can supply phantom power.

  • Page 33: Front Panel

    Part names and functions b MIC 1 input terminal Connect a microphone. ! Only an XLR connector can be used. c MIC 2 input terminal Connect a microphone. ! Only phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) can be used. d AUX gain selector switch Switches the AUX input gain depending on the connected device.

  • Page 34: Example Of Connections

    Basic operation ! Connect the power cord to a power outlet after all the connections are completed. Turn off this unit and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet before connecting components or changing the connections. Refer to the operating instructions for the components to be connected.
  • Page 35 Basic operation *1 When connecting an analog player, select the [LINE/PHONO] switch beside the terminals to [PHONO]. *2 When connecting a DJ player, select the [LINE/PHONO] switch beside the terminals to [LINE]. Cord hook % Hooking the AC adapter power cord onto the cord hook Fasten the AC adapter power cord into place by hooking it onto the cord hook.
  • Page 36 Basic operation Connecting output terminals Rear panel Power amplifier (for booth monitor), Power amplifier, powered speakers, etc. powered speakers, etc. Component, amplifier, powered speaker, etc. Front panel Headphones ! Be sure to use the [MASTER 1] output terminals for a balanced output.
  • Page 37 Basic operation ! Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord plug of another unit into a [MASTER 1] output terminals. Do not connect terminals capable of supplying phantom power to the [MASTER 1] output terminals. ! Be sure to use the [BOOTH] output terminals for a balanced output.
  • Page 38 Basic operation 3 Connect this unit and your PC/Mac with a USB cable. USB cable (included) 4 Turn on the power of the PC/Mac. 5 Connect the AC adapter. AC adapter (included) Power cord included To power outlet 6 Press the [u] switch on the rear panel of this unit to turn this unit on.

  • Page 39: Starting The System

    Basic operation ! For Windows The [Installing device driver software] message may appear when this unit is first connected to the PC or when it is connected to a different USB port on the PC. Wait a while until the [Your devices are ready for use] message appears.
  • Page 40 [Headphones Output]: [DDJ-800: PHONES] For Windows [Audio]: [DDJ-800 ASIO] [Output channels]: [Master Output]: [DDJ-800 ASIO: MASTER] [Booth Output]: [DDJ-800 ASIO: BOOTH] [Headphones Output]: [DDJ-800 ASIO: PHONES] ! If PC MASTER OUT is enabled, the “+ Name of audio device in PC/Mac”...
  • Page 41 Basic operation Adding track files to [Collection] A list of track files managed by rekordbox is displayed on the [Collection] screen. Registering the track files on the PC/Mac as the track collection of rekordbox and then analyzing them enables those tracks to be used with rekordbox.
  • Page 42 Basic operation Play tracks The following describes the procedure for outputting the sound of deck 1 (left side) as an example. 1 Channel level indicator 2 PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1 selector switch 3 TRIM control 4 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) control 5 COLOR control 6 Headphones CUE button 7 HEADPHONES MIXING control...
  • Page 43 Basic operation 8 HEADPHONES LEVEL control 9 Channel fader a Crossfader b MASTER LEVEL control 1 Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below. Names of controls, etc. Operation PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1 selector [DECK1] position switch Turn it fully TRIM control counterclockwise.

  • Page 44: Turning Off The System

    Basic operation 5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control to adjust the audio level of the speakers. Adjust the level of the sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] output terminals to an appropriate level. ! To output sound from the speakers of the PC/Mac, adjust not the [MASTER LEVEL] control but the volume of the speakers of the PC/Mac.

  • Page 45: Using 4 Beat Loops

    Advanced operation Using 4 beat loops % Press the [LOOP IN/4 BEAT] button for over 1 second during playback. A loop extending 4 beats from the point at which the button was pressed starts automatically and loop playback begins. ! When the quantize function is on, there may be a slight delay in operation of this function to synchronize the beat.
  • Page 46 Advanced operation Halving a loop % Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL, c (LOOP 1/2X)] button during loop playback. The length of loop playback is reduced to half each time this button is pressed. ! The length of a loop can be reduced to half even during 4-beat loop playback.

  • Page 47: Using The Performance Pads

    Advanced operation Using the performance pads Using hot cues You can start playback from the position where a hot cue is set. In addition to hot cues, loops can be set to call out a playback point. ! Up to 16 hot cue points can be set and stored in one track.  Setting and calling out a hot cue 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button.
  • Page 48 Advanced operation  Setting and calling out a 4 beat loop 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. This unit enters hot cue mode. 2 Press the [LOOP IN/4 BEAT] button for over 1 second during playback. Sets a 4 beat loop at the point where the button is pressed, and loop playback starts.
  • Page 49 Advanced operation For the effects assigned to the pads, you can switch to effects A to H by pressing the [PAGE c] button, and effects I to P by pressing the [PAGE d] button. The content of the pad FX display area within the rekordbox dj deck screen can also be switched by performing the same operation.
  • Page 50 Advanced operation 2 Press and hold a performance pad. The effect turns on according to the effect and number of beats assigned to the pad. 3 Release the performance pad. The effect turns off.  Using the release FX of the pad FX Release FX must be assigned to a performance pad beforehand.
  • Page 51 Advanced operation 3 Press pad 2, pad 4, pad 6, or pad 8. The playback position moves to the right by the number of beats or number of bars assigned to the pressed pad. Using the sampler function You can play the tracks loaded in the sampler slots of the sampler using the performance buttons.
  • Page 52 Advanced operation 2 Press the [PAGE c] button or the [PAGE d] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. Switches the sampler bank. 3 Adjusting the sampler gain on the rekordbox dj screen 4 Press a performance pad. The sound for the slot assigned to the pad is played. ! Sampler slots are assigned to the respective performance pads as shown below.
  • Page 53 Advanced operation Using the keyboard mode You can use the performance pads as a keyboard, assigning a musical scale to the hot cues. 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. This unit enters keyboard mode. 2 Press a performance pad.
  • Page 54 Advanced operation Using beat loops When a performance pad is pressed, a loop with the number of beats assigned to the pad is set, and loop playback continues even when you release your finger from the pad. 1 Press the [BEAT JUMP] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 55 Advanced operation Using the key shift function When a performance pad is pressed, the key of the track being played changes to the pitch assigned to that pad. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. This unit enters key shift mode. The sound pitch settings are assigned to the respective performance pads as shown below.
  • Page 56 Advanced operation Setting cue points Cue points or loop points can be set in the loaded track. 1 Move the playback position to the point where you want to set a cue point. 2 Press the [CUE] button in the pause mode. 3 Press [MEMORY].

  • Page 57: Switching The Mixer Mode

    Advanced operation Switching the mixer mode This unit can be switched to 2-channel mixer mode or 4-channel mixer mode in the setting items of rekordbox. = Changing the settings with rekordbox (p. 84 ) 2-channel mixer mode This is a mode for fixing the mixer function to 2 channels to match the buttons and controls on this unit.

  • Page 58: Using Slip Mode

    Advanced operation Using slip mode When slip mode is turned on, normal playback with the original rhythm continues in the background during scratching, looping and hot cue playback. When scratching, looping or hot cue playback is canceled, normal playback resumes from the position where the operation was canceled.
  • Page 59 Advanced operation How to check VINYL mode on/off VINYL mode is turned on by default, and scratching is available. You can check the current status based on the light status of the [SLIP] button while the [SHIFT] button is pressed. ! When VINYL mode is on, the [SLIP] button lights up while the [SHIFT] button is pressed.
  • Page 60 Advanced operation Slip braking 1 Adjust the setting for [Vinyl Speed Adjust] - [Touch/Brake] in the [Deck] tab of [Preferences] > [Controller] menu for rekordbox. Adjusts the speed, etc., at which track playback stops with [Vinyl Speed Adjust]. When using slip braking, adjust the [Touch/Brake] control of [Vinyl Speed Adjust] on the PC/Mac screen and set the sound to stop slowly.
  • Page 61 Advanced operation Manual slip looping 1 Press the [SLIP] button. This unit enters slip mode. 2 Press the [LOOP IN/4 BEAT] button and then press the [LOOP OUT] button. Loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback. 3 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button.

  • Page 62: Using The Fader Start Function

    Advanced operation Using the fader start function Using the channel fader start function 1 Set a cue point. Pause playback at the position where you want to set a cue point (playback start point), and press the [CUE] button for the corresponding deck. ! Cue points 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 63: Using Effects

    Advanced operation Using the crossfader start function 1 Setting the cue point. Pause playback at the position where you want to set a cue point (playback start point), and press the [CUE] button for the corresponding deck. ! Cue points can also be set by moving the crossfader to the far left or the far right while pressing the [SHIFT] button in pause mode.

  • Page 64: Using The Beat Fx Function

    Advanced operation Using the BEAT FX function You can set various effects according to the tempo (BPM = Beats Per Minute) of the track currently playing using the BEAT FX function. Main display Effect name Displays the name of the selected effect. When the BPM measurement mode is auto mode, AUTO [AUTO] is displayed.
  • Page 65 Advanced operation — [TAP]: Press the [BEAT c ] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. Enter the BPM manually. For information on manual input, refer to Inputting the BPM manually (p. 66 ). ! The BPM measurement range for the [AUTO] setting is 70 to 180. BPM cannot be correctly measured for some tracks.

  • Page 66: Types Of Beat Fx

    Advanced operation Inputting the BPM manually % While pressing the [SHIFT] button, tap the [BEAT d] button more than two times with your finger in time with the beat (quarter notes) of the sound being played. The average value of the interval at which the [BEAT d] button is tapped with a finger while the [SHIFT] button is pressed is displayed in the BPM value display section.
  • Page 67 Advanced operation ECHO A delayed sound is output several times and gradually attenuated according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. ! Lowering the channel faders and cutting the input volume leaves an echo sound, producing a fade out. Input sound turned off Fade-out Time...
  • Page 68 Advanced operation MULTI TAP DELAY A delayed sound is output up to 7 times in 1/8 beat intervals according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. ! Lowering the channel faders and cutting the input volume leaves a delayed sound.
  • Page 69 Advanced operation SPIRAL A reverberation effect is applied to the input sound. The pitch changes simultaneously if the delay time is changed. ! Lowering the channel faders and cutting the input volume leaves an effect sound. Input sound turned off Fade-out Time 1 beat...
  • Page 70 Advanced operation TRANS The sound is cut according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. 1/1 beat Time BEAT c, d Sets the beat fraction between 1/16 and 16 with buttons respect to 1 beat of BPM time. Sets the duty ratio and balance between the original LEVEL/DEPTH control...
  • Page 71 Advanced operation FLANGER A 1-cycle flanger effect is produced according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. Short delay Time Cycle BEAT c, d Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 64 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. buttons The further the control is turned clockwise, the more LEVEL/DEPTH...
  • Page 72 Advanced operation PITCH The pitch of the source sound is changed. BEAT c, d Sets the pitch of the effect sound between -50 and buttons 100%. Sets the pitch of the effect sound. When rotated all LEVEL/DEPTH the way counterclockwise, the setting returns to the control pitch of the original sound.
  • Page 73 Advanced operation ROLL The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] button is pressed is recorded, and the recorded sound is output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. Original Effect turned on 1/1 roll Repeated BEAT c, d...

  • Page 74: Using The Sound Color Fx Function

    Advanced operation MOBIUS (TRI) Triangular wave sound is produced according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. The pitch sounds as if it continues to ascend or descend. This sound is mixed with the input sound, and the resulting sound is output.
  • Page 75 Advanced operation Canceling the SOUND COLOR FX effect % Press the flashing [SOUND COLOR FX SELECT] button. The effect is canceled. Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects rekordbox dj supports various SOUND COLOR FX. When the software is used with the unit DUB ECHO, PITCH, NOISE and FILTER are selected by default.
  • Page 76 Advanced operation Effect Descriptions [COLOR] control name Outputs delayed sounds repeatedly after the original Turn counterclockwise: Applies the sound and gradually echo effect to the mid-range only. ECHO attenuates the Turn clockwise: Applies the echo delayed sounds to effect to the high-range only. achieve an echo effect.

  • Page 77: Using A Microphone

    Advanced operation Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC 1] input terminal or the [MIC 2] input terminal. 2 Set the [MIC ON, OFF] selector switch to [ON]. [ON]: The indicator lights up. ! When using the TALK OVER function, select the [MIXER/MIC] check box in rekordbox dj to display the graphical user interface of TALK OVER.
  • Page 78 Advanced operation ! In a case other than the above, the microphone sound will be output from the unit without passing via your PC/Mac. The following shows the function differences depending on the above setting. Function name Via the PC/Mac Not via the PC/Mac MIC ON, OFF selector Enabled...

  • Page 79: Using External Inputs

    Advanced operation Using external inputs This unit is equipped with two sets of external inputs for connecting a CD player, analog turntable, and other devices. The audio of these devices can be output from the unit via a PC/Mac or output from the unit not via a PC/Mac.
  • Page 80 Advanced operation cable is cable is connected When USB connected Function name cable is not rekordbox connected rekordbox is not is running running Booth Output peak limiter Enabled Disabled Master Output monaural/ Enabled Disabled stereo selection Booth Output monaural/ Enabled Disabled stereo selection Channel level indicator...
  • Page 81 Advanced operation Mixing the sound of a DJ player, etc. 1 Connect your PC/Mac and the unit with a USB cable. 2 Launch rekordbox. 3 Connect a DJ player or other line level output device to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals. 4 Set the [LINE/PHONO] switch on the rear panel of this unit to [LINE].
  • Page 82 Advanced operation 6 Set the [PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1] selector switch or [DECK2, DECK4, PHONO/LINE] selector switch on top of the unit to [PHONO/LINE]. 7 Operate the [TRIM] control and channel fader to adjust the level of sound output from each channel. Using the AUX function % Turn the [AUX TRIM] control.

  • Page 83: Changing The Settings With The Unit

    Changing the settings Changing the settings with the unit The “MIDI Controller Settings” can be set in the utilities mode. This unit automatically switches operation as shown below depending on whether or not rekordbox dj is running. ! When rekordbox is running, controller operation depends on the rekordbox dj functions.

  • Page 84: Changing The Settings With Rekordbox

    Changing the settings 5 Press the [u] switch on the rear panel of this unit to set the unit to standby. To save the settings, set the [u] switch on the rear panel of this unit to standby and quit utilities mode. Changing the settings with rekordbox The settings required for the DJ player can be changed with rekordbox.
  • Page 85 Changing the settings Display Artwork Selecting the check box of the [Display Artwork] item enables display and displays the artwork of the track loaded from rekordbox on the jog display. This is enabled only when the INFO screen is displayed. Display CUE SCOPE Selecting the check box of the [Display CUE SCOPE] item enables display and displays the CUE SCOPE on the jog display.
  • Page 86 Changing the settings Setting items of [Mixer] tab in [Controller]  Mixer Mode setting Changes the mixer mode setting. = Switching the mixer mode (p. 57 )  Fader Start setting Changes the fader start function setting. ! By default, this is enabled. When the [Activate the fader start when moving a channel fader or the cross fader while pressing the SHIFT button.] check box is selected, the function is enabled.
  • Page 87 Changing the settings  Brightness setting of effect section display Set the brightness of the effect section display. 3 levels from 1 to 3 are available for this setting. Set to 1 for the darkest illumination, and 3 for the brightest illumination.
  • Page 88 Changing the settings  Microphone Talkover Mode setting Switches the talkover mode. — Advanced Talkover Mode: Sound from channels other than the microphone channel is output with only the mid-range attenuated according to the talkover level setting. Frequency — Normal Talkover Mode: Sound from channels other than the microphone channel is output with the sound attenuated according to the talkover level setting.
  • Page 89 Changing the settings Setting items of [DDJ-800] tab in [Controller]  Master Attenuator Level setting Sets the master output attenuator level. Setting values: 0 dB / –6 dB / –12 dB  Monaural/Stereo Selection for Master Output Switches the monaural/stereo setting for the master output sound.
  • Page 90 Changing the settings  Microphone sound limiter setting added to Booth Output Lessens sudden, unpleasant digital clipping of the microphone sound that is added to the booth output. — Enable: Enables the peak limiter — Disable: Disables the peak limiter  SHIFT Function List setting Changes the display setting for the SHIFT function list.

  • Page 91: Setting Utility Software

    Open the [Applications] folder in Finder and then click [Pioneer] > [DDJ-800] > [DDJ-800 driver version display utility]. For Windows 10 Click [Pioneer] > [DDJ-800 Settings Utility] from the [Start] menu. For Windows 8.1 From [Apps view], click [Pioneer] > [DDJ-800 Settings Utility].
  • Page 92 Changing the settings Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used) This function can only be used by those using a Windows operating system. If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.) is running, quit the application before adjusting the buffer size.
  • Page 93 Changing the settings Checking the version of the driver software Display the setting utility before starting. % Click the [About] tab. ! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen. ! The firmware version is not displayed when the unit is not connected to the PC/Mac or when the unit and PC/Mac are not communicating properly.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Additional information Troubleshooting ! If you think that there is something wrong with this unit, check the following items and access the Pioneer DJ support page and check [FAQ] of DDJ-800. pioneerdj.com/support/ Also, refer to [Support] > [FAQ] at the rekordbox product site.
  • Page 95 [About] tab of [DDJ-800 Settings Utility]. (p. 93 ) Mac: Check if the firmware version of this unit is displayed on the [About] tab of [DDJ-800 driver version display utility].
  • Page 96 [DDJ-800] icon, and click [Remove Device]. (The [USB MIDI Device] icon may be displayed instead of the [DDJ-800] icon. In that case, select [USB MIDI Device].) If this unit is connected to the computer using the USB cable again, the [DDJ-800] icon will appear.
  • Page 97 Additional information Problem Check Remedy Sound is not Are the connection Connect the connection cables output, or cables properly properly. sound is too connected? small. Are the terminals and Clean the terminals and plugs plugs dirty? before connecting them to the unit.
  • Page 98 Additional information Problem Check Remedy Cannot Is the [PHONO/LINE, Set the [PHONO/LINE, output the DECK3, DECK1] DECK3, DECK1] selector sound of selector switch or switch or [DECK2, DECK4, the external [DECK2, DECK4, PHONO/LINE] selector switch device. PHONO/LINE] selector to the correct position. switch set to the correct position? Sound is...
  • Page 99 Additional information Problem Check Remedy Operation of Other USB devices are Disconnect the other USB rekordbox connected to the PC/ devices from the PC/Mac. dj becomes Mac. If another USB audio device is unstable. connected to the PC/Mac at the same time, it may not operate or be recognized normally.
  • Page 100 Additional information Problem Check Remedy The fader Is a cue set? Set a cue. (p. 62 ) start Is the fader start setting To enable the fader start function incorrect? setting, select the [Mixer] tab of does not [Preferences] > [Controller] work.

  • Page 101: Liquid Crystal Display

    Additional information Liquid crystal display ! The LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology, but even so defective pixels (small number of black dots or constantly lit red, blue, and green dots) may be visible on some parts of the screen. Also, color unevenness and brightness unevenness may be visible depending on the angle of view.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications AC adapter Power source ........AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated current ................0.6 A Rated output ..............DC 12 V, 2 A General – Main Unit Power consumption ..........DC 12 V, 1 400 mA Main unit weight .................4.7 kg Max.
  • Page 103 Additional information Standard input level / Input impedance LINE ................–12 dBu/47 kW PHONO ..............–52 dBu/47 kW AUX (0 dB) ...............–12 dBu/47 kW AUX (12 dB) .............–24 dBu/47 kW MIC 1 ................–57 dBu/3 kW MIC 2 ................–57 dBu/3 kW Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance MASTER 1 ..........+6 dBu/10 kW/410 W or less MASTER 2 ..........+2 dBu/10 kW/1 kW or less BOOTH ..........+6 dBu/10 kW/820 W or less...

  • Page 104: Using This Unit As A Controller For Other Dj Software

    ! For details, see your DJ software’s operating instructions. MIDI messages For details on the MIDI messages on this unit, see “List of MIDI Messages”. ! “List of MIDI Messages” can be acquired from the following Pioneer DJ site. pioneerdj.com/...
  • Page 105 Windows Windows 32-bit version or 64-bit version (latest service pack)  Checking the latest information on the driver software For the latest information on the dedicated driver software for this unit, see the following Pioneer DJ support site. ! pioneerdj.com/...
  • Page 106 2 Click [Support]. 3 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 4 Click [DDJ-800] in the [DJ CONTROLLER] category. 5 After clicking [Drivers], download the latest driver software from the download page. Download the driver software for either Mac or Windows from the download page.
  • Page 107 It is not necessary if the driver software was installed in macOS or OS X before updating to macOS Mojave 10.14 or macOS High Sierra 10.13. 1 Install Pioneer DJ’s driver software in macOS Mojave 10.14 or macOS High Sierra 10.13. The following dialog box will appear during driver software installation.
  • Page 108 Additional information 3 Check that [System software from developer “Pioneer DJ Corporation” was blocked from loading.] appears at the bottom of the screen. This message will be displayed for 30 minutes after you start the installation of the driver software.
  • Page 109 Additional information Installation procedure (Windows) Do not connect this unit and the PC until installation is completed. ! Log on as the user which was set as the PC’s administrator before installation. ! If any other programs are running on the PC, quit all of them. 1 Unzip the driver software for Windows (DDJ800XXXexe.zip) downloaded in Obtaining the driver software.
  • Page 110 1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifications and help content made generally available by Pioneer DJ to aid in installing and using the Program. 2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer DJ’s software licensed to You by Pioneer DJ under this Agreement. 2 PROGRAM LICENSE 1 Limited License.
  • Page 111 You have notified Pioneer DJ in writing of Your intended activities. 3 Ownership. Pioneer DJ or its licensor retains all right, title and interest in and to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights in the Program and Documentation, and any derivative works thereof.
  • Page 112 Pioneer DJ irreparable harm for which money damages alone would be inadequate. In addition to damages and any other remedies to which Pioneer DJ may be entitled, You agree that Pioneer DJ may seek injunctive relief to prevent the actual, threatened or continued breach of this Agreement.
  • Page 113 Agreement’s termination. 8 GENERAL TERMS 1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer DJ or its subsidiaries be liable in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter, under any theory of liability, for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential...

  • Page 114: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Additional information its subject matter. This Agreement may not be modified or amended without Pioneer DJ’s prior and express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement. 6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by and under the laws of Japan.

  • Page 115: Cautions On Copyrights

    ! When handling music downloaded from the Internet, etc., it is the full responsibility of the person who has downloaded the music to ensure that it is used in accordance with the contract concluded with the download site. © 2019 Pioneer DJ Corporation. All rights reserved. <DRI1577-A>...

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