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PIONEER DJ DDJ-200 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DJ Controller DDJ-200 pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.

  • Page 2: How To Read This Manual

    How to read this manual Thank you for choosing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual, the “Quick Start Guide” and the “Precautions for use” which are also included with this product. These documents include important information that you should understand before using the unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to read this manual ............... 2 Before you start................. 4 What’s in the box ................4 WeDJ for iPhone................ 5 Part names and functions (WeDJ for iPhone) ......6 Connections (for iOS devices) ............ 12 Basic use (WeDJ for iPhone)............17 Advanced use (WeDJ for iPhone) ..........

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    Before you start What’s in the box • USB cable • Split cable • Warranty (for some regions) • Quick Start Guide (WeDJ/rekordbox) • Quick Start Guide (djay) • Quick Start Guide (edjing Mix) • Precautions for use Only products in Europe. Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in the “Precautions for use.”...

  • Page 5: Wedj For Iphone

    (6th generation) • To check the latest information on system requirements, compatibility and supported operating systems, visit the Pioneer DJ support page below and click on the [DDJ-200] option in the [DJ CONTROLLER] section. pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/ • Operation is not guaranteed on all iOS devices, even if the system requirements are met.

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions (Wedj For Iphone)

    WeDJ for iPhone Part names and functions (WeDJ for iPhone) Top panel 1 Deck sections (page 7) 2 Mixer section (page 9) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 10)
  • Page 7 WeDJ for iPhone Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are controls and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 Jog wheel Turn the top: ‘Scratches’...
  • Page 8 WeDJ for iPhone Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. •...
  • Page 9 WeDJ for iPhone Mixer section 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. ...
  • Page 10 WeDJ for iPhone Plays the sound of the relevant channel (1 or 2) through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. ...
  • Page 11 WeDJ for iPhone Rear panel 1 USB port Connects to a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not supplied) via the supplied USB cable. Also, you can connect to a USB port on your PC/Mac with the supplied USB cable to power the unit.

  • Page 12: Connections (For Ios Devices)

    WeDJ for iPhone Connections (for iOS devices) Power comes through the USB port. You can connect to the USB port on your PC/Mac or connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to power the unit. Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more.
  • Page 13 WeDJ for iPhone Connecting to the USB port Rear panel (1) USB cable (supplied), (2) PC/Mac* , (3) USB power adapter (not supplied), (4) mobile battery (not supplied) If you want to power the unit via the USB port on your PC/Mac, turn on your PC/Mac.
  • Page 14 WeDJ for iPhone Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device You can DJ with an iOS device and listen to your performance via its built-in speakers. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones.
  • Page 15 WeDJ for iPhone Connection example 2 (if the iOS device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono.  Checking audio setup (page 18) Read more: (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.
  • Page 16 WeDJ for iPhone * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connection example 4 (if the iOS device does not have a headphones output, such as iPhone Xs) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono.

  • Page 17: Basic Use (Wedj For Iphone)

    Bluetooth MIDI indicator changes from being lit to flashing. • On the [Connect the DDJ-200] screen, [DDJ-200_X] may be displayed (X is a number from1 to 16).  Read more: Changing the BLUETOOTH® MIDI device name...
  • Page 18 WeDJ for iPhone Checking audio setup 1 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [Audio] on the [Settings] screen. To play both master sound and headphones monitor sound via the supplied split cable, turn on [Split Output]. To play the master sound via your iOS device’s built-in speaker, or to play it in stereo via a speaker with a built-in amplifier connected to your iOS device, without using the split cable, turn off [Split Output].
  • Page 19 WeDJ for iPhone 2 Tap the track you want to load. This loads the track onto the deck. Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the controls as follows: •...
  • Page 20 WeDJ for iPhone Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable. Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device (page 14) Also, you need to turn on [Split Output] in WeDJ for iPhone. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 18) ...
  • Page 21 WeDJ for iPhone  Monitoring the master sound with headphones 1 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 2 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 3 Tap [Audio] on the [Settings] screen. 4 Move the [MIN] / [MAX] slider under [Split Output] on the [Audio] screen.

  • Page 22: Advanced Use (Wedj For Iphone)

    WeDJ for iPhone Advanced use (WeDJ for iPhone) Using the Performance Pads  Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. Loops can also be set and called up instantly. • Up to 8 Hot Cue points can be set and saved for each track. ...
  • Page 23 WeDJ for iPhone • You can clear Hot Cue points by pressing a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.  Setting and calling up Beat Loop 1 Tap [LOOP] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [LOOP] again to display the [LOOP] panel. 3 Turn on Beat Loop mode.
  • Page 24 WeDJ for iPhone 7 Press the Performance Pad. Loop playback starts from the Loop In point. • You can clear the loop by pressing the Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.  Setting and calling up Manual Loop 1 Tap [LOOP] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [LOOP] again to display the [LOOP] panel.
  • Page 25 WeDJ for iPhone 6 Press the Performance Pad to set a loop during loop playback. 7 Press the Performance Pad you’ve set a loop on. Loop playback starts from the Loop In point. • You can clear the loop by pressing the Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 26 WeDJ for iPhone The number of beats set to the Performance Pads are as follows: 1: Beat Loop 1/16 beat, 2: Beat Loop 1/8 beat, 3: Beat Loop 1/4 beat, 4: Beat Loop 1/2 beat, 5: Beat Loop 1 beat, 6: Beat Loop 2 beats, 7: Beat Loop 4 beats, 8: Beat Loop 8 beats 4 Press a Performance Pad.
  • Page 27 WeDJ for iPhone Using Manual Loop You can choose the section you want to loop. • When the Quantize function is turned on, you might notice a slight delay as the loop synchronizes to the beat. 1 Tap [LOOP] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [LOOP] again to display the [LOOP] panel.
  • Page 28 WeDJ for iPhone 4 Press Performance Pad 1 at the point you want to start looping (the Loop In Point). 5 Press Performance Pad 2 at the point you want the loop to end (the Loop Out Point).  Dividing the loop Press Performance Pad 5 while the loop is playing.
  • Page 29 WeDJ for iPhone Using Pad FX You can add a wide range of effects to your performances simply by pressing and releasing the Performance Pads. 1 Tap [PAD FX] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. Effects are set to the Performance Pads as follows. 1: Effect 1, 2: Effect 2, 3: Effect 3, 4: Effect 4, 5: Effect 5, 6: Effect 6, 7: Effect 7, 8: Effect 8 2 Press and hold down a Performance Pad.
  • Page 30 WeDJ for iPhone  Using Release FX of Pad FX You need to assign one of the Release FX to a Performance Pad in advance. 1 Press and hold down a Performance Pad that has an effect other than Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns on.
  • Page 31 WeDJ for iPhone Using the Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. 1 Tap [SAMPLER] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [SAMPLER] again to display the [SAMPLER] panel. 3 Move the [VOL.] slider on the screen of WeDJ for iPhone to adjust the sampler volume to a level you’re happy with.
  • Page 32 WeDJ for iPhone 4 Press a Performance Pad. The sound assigned to the relevant slot plays. • Sampler slots are triggered by the Performance Pads as follows: 1: Slot 1, 2: Slot 2, 3: Slot 3, 4: Slot 4, 5: Slot 5, 6: Slot 6, 7: Slot 7, 8: Slot 8 5 While the Sampler is playing a sound, press the Performance Pad again.
  • Page 33 WeDJ for iPhone Using Transition FX You can easily mix like a professional DJ with effects and scratches, simply by using the crossfader. The following example explains how to transition from a track on deck 1 to a track on deck 2. 1 Set the positions of the controls as follows: •...
  • Page 34 WeDJ for iPhone Using Phrase Sync By matching the phrase start points of tracks on deck 1 and deck 2, you can perform a smooth mix. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [TRANSITION FX] button to match the closest phrase start points from the current playback position.
  • Page 35 WeDJ for iPhone Recording WeDJ for iPhone has a Recording feature that can record mixed sound. To start recording, tap at the top of the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. • Tap again to stop recording. • When recording has ended, the file is saved automatically.
  • Page 36 WeDJ for iPhone Using streaming services When you’re using WeDJ for iPhone, you can play music from streaming services such as Beatport and SoundCloud. Beatport To use the Beatport streaming service with WeDJ for iPhone, you need to register to Beatport Link. Visit the Beatport website for more details. https://www.beatport.com/ SoundCloud To use the SoundCloud streaming service with WeDJ for iPhone, you...
  • Page 37 WeDJ for iPhone * When you’re playing a track from Beatport or SoundCloud, you can’t use the Recording feature of WeDJ for iPhone.

  • Page 38: Changing The Settings In Wedj For Iphone

    WeDJ for iPhone Changing the settings in WeDJ for iPhone You can change the unit’s settings in WeDJ for iPhone. Changing the Demo mode setting In normal conditions, if you don’t use any of the features for a specified amount of time, this unit will enter Demo mode. The amount of time can be set to 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
  • Page 39 WeDJ for iPhone Changing the Back Spin Length setting When using the unit’s jog wheel to perform a Back Spin, you can make the Back Spin longer than the amount you rotate the jog wheel. The Back Spin length can be set to [Short], [Normal] or [Long]. 1 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone.

  • Page 40: Rekordbox

    rekordbox • rekordbox rekordbox is comprehensive music management software designed for DJs. • rekordbox dj rekordbox dj is the professional performance application for rekordbox. You can use rekordbox dj by connecting the unit to your PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable. You don’t need to buy a rekordbox dj license key.
  • Page 41 rekordbox Others USB port Your PC/Mac must have a USB 2.0 port to connect with the unit. Display resolution Resolution of 1280 × 768 or greater Internet connection You’ll need an internet connection to register your rekordbox user account and download the software.

  • Page 42: Installing Rekordbox

    rekordbox Installing rekordbox Getting started with rekordbox If you’re using rekordbox for the first time, or if you’re currently using rekordbox Ver. 4.x or lower, download the latest version from rekordbox.com and install it in the following way. If you already have rekordbox Ver. 5.x installed, update to the latest version using the Update Manager which shows when you start rekordbox.
  • Page 43 rekordbox 3 Read the terms of the License Agreement carefully, then click [Agree] to continue. • If you do not agree to the contents of the License Agreement, click [Disagree] to cancel the installation. 4 When the screen for completing the installation appears, click [Close] to end the installation.
  • Page 44 rekordbox 2 Double-click the unzipped software file and start the installer. 3 Read the terms of the License Agreement carefully and if you agree, select [Agree], then click [Next]. • If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Cancel] to cancel the installation.

  • Page 45: Part Names And Functions (Rekordbox)

    rekordbox Part names and functions (rekordbox) Top panel 1 Deck sections (page 46) 2 Mixer section (page 48) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 50)
  • Page 46 rekordbox Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are controls and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 Jog wheel Turn the top when VINYL mode is on: ‘Scratches’...
  • Page 47 rekordbox 3 SHIFT button Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. •...
  • Page 48 rekordbox Mixer section 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your PC/Mac. • Connect your headphones to the white plug of the split cable. ...
  • Page 49 rekordbox When the knob is set to the center position, the sound is unchanged. For rekordbox, Filter is set as the default. Turn counterclockwise: A cut-off frequency for the low-pass filter decreases gradually. Turn clockwise: A cut-off frequency for the high-pass filter increases gradually. 4 Headphone CUE button Press: Plays the sound of the relevant channel through your headphones when...
  • Page 50 rekordbox Bluetooth MIDI indicator Flashes: The smartphone is not connected via Bluetooth. Lights up: The smartphone is connected via Bluetooth. Turns off: This unit has recognized the connection with rekordbox via the USB cable. • When using rekordbox dj, connect your PC/Mac to the unit via the supplied USB cable (see page 54).
  • Page 51 rekordbox Rear panel 1 USB port Connects to a PC/Mac. • Connect this unit directly to your PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable. • A USB hub can’t be used. • If your PC/Mac has only a USB Type-C port, you’ll need to use a USB Type- C male to USB-A female cable.

  • Page 52: Connections (For Pc/Mac)

    rekordbox Connections (for PC/Mac) Power is supplied by via USB bus power. You can use the unit with a single connection to your PC/Mac. Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on this unit. • Connect the unit and your PC/Mac directly using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 53 rekordbox Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your PC/Mac You can DJ and listen to your performance via the built-in speakers of your PC/Mac. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones.
  • Page 54 rekordbox  Checking audio setup (page 57) Read more: (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black), (4) Plug for headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied), (6) PC/Mac * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connecting your PC/Mac to the unit 1 Connect your PC/Mac to the unit via the USB cable.
  • Page 55 rekordbox 2 Turn on your PC/Mac. 3 Turn on the device(s) (speakers with built-in amplifier, etc.) connected to your PC/Mac.

  • Page 56: Basic Use (Rekordbox Dj)

    rekordbox Basic use (rekordbox dj) Starting rekordbox You need to register an account to use rekordbox. For details about account registration, click [Manual] under [Support] on the rekordbox website, then read: rekordbox Introduction. rekordbox.com For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then double-click the [rekordbox 5] >...
  • Page 57 rekordbox Checking audio setup • To output the master sound and headphones monitor sound using the supplied split cable, turn on the [MONO SPLIT ON/OFF] button at the top right of the rekordbox dj screen. Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the ...
  • Page 58 rekordbox Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the controls as follows: • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) • [CFX] knob: center position •...
  • Page 59 rekordbox Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable.  Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones Read more: jack of your PC/Mac (page 53) Also, you need to turn on the [MONO SPLIT ON/OFF] button in rekordbox dj.
  • Page 60 rekordbox  Monitoring the master sound with the headphones 1 Mark the [MIXER] check box at the top of the rekordbox dj screen. The [MIXER] panel is displayed. 2 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 3 Adjust the [HEADPHONES LEVEL] knob on the [MIXER] panel to adjust the volume for monitoring with headphones.

  • Page 61: Advanced Use (Rekordbox Dj)

    rekordbox Advanced use (rekordbox dj) Using the Performance Pads  Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. Beat Loops can also be set and called up instantly. • Up to 16 Hot Cue points can be set and saved for each track in rekordbox dj.
  • Page 62 rekordbox • You can clear Hot Cue points by pressing a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.  Setting and calling up Beat Loop 1 Click [BEAT LOOP] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [BEAT LOOP] mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad during playback.
  • Page 63 rekordbox Using Beat Loop Press a Performance Pad while in Beat Loop mode to loop a set number of beats. The loop keeps playing after you remove your finger from the pad. 1 Click [BEAT LOOP] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [BEAT LOOP] mode.
  • Page 64 rekordbox Using Pad FX You can add a wide range of effects to your performances simply by pressing and releasing the Performance Pads. 1 Click [PAD FX 1] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [PAD FX 1] mode. Effects are set to Performance Pads as follows.
  • Page 65 rekordbox 2 Press the Performance Pad that has a Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns off, and the Release FX is added. Using the Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play tracks or sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. ...
  • Page 66 rekordbox  Playing Sampler tracks with Performance Pads 1 Click [SAMPLER] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [SAMPLER] mode. 2 Click the button at the right of [BANK] on the [SAMPLER] panel to change the Sampler bank. 3 Turn [GAIN] on the [SAMPLER] panel to adjust the Sampler volume.
  • Page 67 rekordbox Using Fader Start  Using Channel Fader Start 1 Set the cue point. Pause the track at the position you want to start playback from, then press the [CUE] button on that deck. 2 While holding the [SHIFT] button, move the channel fader from the bottom to the top.

  • Page 68: Analyzing Tracks

    rekordbox Analyzing tracks Track analysis starts when you drag and drop a music file, or a folder containing music files, to the Track List in rekordbox. • If a track is loaded to a deck before analysis is complete, it may take some time to display BPM and waveform.

  • Page 69: Changing The Settings In Rekordbox Dj

    2 Select [Controller] on the [Preferences] screen, then select the [DDJ-200] tab. 3 Set Demo mode in [Demo/Screen saver]. • If the unit is not connected via the USB cable, the unit’s settings won’t be...
  • Page 70 rekordbox Changing the Back Spin Length setting When using the unit’s jog wheel to perform a Back Spin, you can make the Back Spin longer than the amount you rotate the jog wheel. The Back Spin length can be set to [Short], [Normal] or [Long]. 1 Click on the rekordbox dj screen.

  • Page 71: Settings On The Unit

    Settings on the unit Changing the Demo mode setting in Utilities mode You can change the Demo mode setting in Utilities mode of the unit. • The Demo mode setting is also available on WeDJ and rekordbox dj. Changing the settings in WeDJ for iPhone (page 38) ...
  • Page 72 Settings on the unit Press the Performance Pads on deck 1 (left) to change the Demo mode setting. The set value is indicated by which pad is lit. 1: Demo mode is switched off. 2: Demo mode starts when you don’t use the unit for 1 minute. 3: Demo mode starts when you don’t use the unit for 5 minutes.
  • Page 73 Settings on the unit Changing the BLUETOOTH MIDI device name ® Before you potentially use other units, you can set the unit to be identified by your smartphone. You can change the Bluetooth MIDI device name displayed for the Bluetooth connection between the unit and your smartphone. •...
  • Page 74 Settings on the unit 3 Connect WeDJ for iPhone to the unit.  Read more: Starting WeDJ for iPhone and connecting it to the unit (page 17)

  • Page 75: Additional Information

    Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the DDJ-200 on the Pioneer DJ website. pioneerdj.com/support/ Additionally, check [Support] > [FAQ] on rekordbox.com. Sometimes, the problem may be caused by another component.
  • Page 76 Additional information Power  The unit does not power up. • When using WeDJ for iPhone, see: Connections (for iOS devices) (page 12). • When using rekordbox on a PC/Mac, see: Connections (for PC/Mac) (page 52).  The unit powers down arbitrarily. •...
  • Page 77 Additional information Connection  The unit is not recognized by a smartphone. • When using an iOS device, see: Starting WeDJ for iPhone and connecting it to the unit (page 17). • When this unit is connected to your PC/Mac using the USB cable and rekordbox is started on it, close rekordbox.
  • Page 78 Additional information • When using an iOS device, see: Playing a track (page 19).  Monitoring with headphones is disabled even when using the split cable to connect the headphones to your PC/Mac. • See: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your PC/Mac (page 53).
  • Page 79 Additional information rekordbox dj  rekordbox dj becomes unstable. • Update the rekordbox to the latest version. See: Installing rekordbox (page 42). • Quit any other open applications on your PC/Mac. If operation remains unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless connections, antivirus software, screen saver, low power mode, etc.
  • Page 80 Additional information Others  The jog wheel doesn’t respond to touch. • An electrostatic system is used for touch detection in the jog wheels of the unit. If the jog wheel is dirty or you have hand cream on your hands, the jog wheel might not detect touch properly.

  • Page 81: Using The Unit As A Controller For Other Dj Applications

    • For details, see your DJ application’s user guide. About MIDI messages For details on this unit’s MIDI messages, see: “List of MIDI Messages”. • You can find the List of MIDI Messages from the Pioneer DJ website: pioneerdj.com/ About the driver software...

  • Page 82: About Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Additional information About trademarks and registered trademarks • Pioneer DJ is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license. • rekordbox and WeDJ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pioneer DJ Corporation. • iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, macOS, Lightning and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
  • Page 83 Additional information broadcasting), streaming on the Internet, Intranet (a corporate network) or other types of networks or distributing of electronic information (online digital music distribution service). You need to acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses. For details, refer to http://www.mp3licensing.com.

  • Page 84: Cautions On Copyrights

    The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. © 2019 Pioneer DJ Corporation. All rights reserved. <DRI1596-A>...

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