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PIONEER DJ XDJ-XZ Operating Instructions Manual

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XDJ-XZ
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions All-In-One DJ System XDJ-XZ pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com For the latest software information, FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above websites.

  • 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 and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” which are also included with this product. Both 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................. 5 Acquiring the manual ..............5 Supported sources................ 6 Supported media ................6 Supported music file formats ............7 Preparing the software..............10 Installing the audio driver software ..........14 Setting utility software..............

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Calling up settings stored on a USB device connected to the unit .................. 118 Changing the color set in the USB device connected to the unit .................. 119 Changing the settings ............... 119 Auto play mode................. 120 Auto standby setting ..............120 Talkover function ..............

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start Acquiring the manual The unit’s Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS are included. Visit the Pioneer DJ support page below. pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox Introduction / Operating Instructions • Introduction explains how to setup rekordbox. • Operating Instructions explains details on operating rekordbox.

  • Page 6: Supported Sources

    • Tracks managed by rekordbox can be played by connecting a USB cable to a mobile device running rekordbox (iOS/Android). For the latest supported devices, visit the Pioneer DJ support page. pioneerdj.com/support/ • For details on rekordbox (iOS/Android), see the rekordbox online support website (rekordbox.com).

  • Page 7: Supported Music File Formats

    Cautions on using USB devices • Some USB devices may not operate properly when connected to this unit. Pioneer DJ will accept no responsibility whatsoever for the loss of data stored by the user on USB devices, or other direct or indirect problems arising due to the connection of USB devices to this unit.
  • Page 8 Before you start Bit depth: 16 bit Bit rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Encoding method: CBR, VBR File extension: .m4a, .aac, .mp4 Compatible formats: MPEG-4 AAC LC, MPEG-2 AAC LC Bit depth: 16 bit Bit rate: 16 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Encoding method: CBR, VBR...
  • Page 9 Before you start AAC files • AAC is the abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding”, a basic format of audio compression technology used for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. • The file format and extension of AAC data depend on the application used to create the data. •...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Software

    Preparing the software Music management software rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro and the driver software aren’t included with the unit. Visit the rekordbox website, Serato website and Pioneer DJ support page to download rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro and the driver software respectively.
  • Page 11 Before you start • To use the internet, you need a separate contract with an internet service provider, which you may have to pay for. Installing the rekordbox software For details on installing the rekordbox, refer to the “rekordbox Introduction.” rekordbox.com/manual rekordbox (iOS/Android) You can play tracks managed on rekordbox on this unit by connecting...
  • Page 12 Before you start About the Serato DJ Pro software Serato DJ Pro delivers all the features and performance to meet the demands of DJs at the top of their game and sets the new standard for digital DJ software. • Serato DJ Pro is plug and play with this unit. Download the latest version from the Serato website at serato.com.
  • Page 13 Before you start Downloading the Serato DJ Pro software 1 Visit the Serato website. http://serato.com/ 2 Click [Serato DJ Pro] in the [Products] menu. The Serato DJ Pro download page is displayed. • The download page is subject to change. •...

  • Page 14: Installing The Audio Driver Software

    Before you start Installing the audio driver software About the audio driver software This dedicated driver software is required for the unit to output sound from your PC/Mac. To use this unit while connected to your PC/Mac on which a Windows or macOS is installed, install the driver software on your PC/Mac in advance.
  • Page 15 PC/Mac depending on the system environment. Obtaining the driver software 1 Visit the Pioneer DJ support page. pioneerdj.com/support/ 2 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 3 Click [XDJ-XZ] under [ALL-IN-ONE DJ SYSTEM]. 4 Click [Drivers]. 5 Click [Download link], then save the file.
  • Page 16 Before you start Installation procedure (Mac) Do not connect the unit to your Mac until installation is complete. 1 Unzip the downloaded driver software (XDJXZM###dmg.zip). “###” indicates the driver software’s version. 2 Double-click [XDJ-XZ_M_#.#.#.dmg]. “#.#.#” indicates the driver software’s version. 3 Double-click [XDJ-XZAudioDriver.pkg].
  • Page 17 OS X before you updated to macOS Mojave 10.14 / macOS High Sierra 10.13, you don’t need to follow these steps. 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 18 Before you start If it isn’t displayed, reinstall the driver software. 4 Click [Allow] at the bottom right of the screen. 5 When this unit is connected to a Mac, disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it again.
  • Page 19 Before you start Installation procedure (Windows) Do not connect the unit to your PC until installation is complete. • Log into your PC as administrator before starting the installation. 1 Unzip the downloaded driver software (XDJXZ####exe.zip). “####” indicates the driver software’s version. 2 Double-click [XDJ-XZ_#.###.exe].

  • Page 20: Setting Utility Software

    In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Pioneer] > [XDJ-XZ] > [XDJ-XZ driver version display utility]. For Windows 10 In the [Start] menu, click [Pioneer] > [XDJ-XZ Setting Utility]. For Windows 8.1 In [Apps view], click [Pioneer] > [XDJ-XZ Setting Utility].
  • Page 21 Before you start Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used) You can use this feature only with a Windows operating system. • If an application using the unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.) is running, quit the application before adjusting the buffer size.

  • Page 22: Usb Connection (Link Export) Driver Software For Rekordbox Mac/Windows)

    USB connection (LINK Export) driver software for rekordbox (Mac/Windows) • Dedicated driver software is required for connecting the unit and rekordbox (Mac/Windows) via USB (LINK Export). • For details on installing the driver software, visit the Pioneer DJ support page. pioneerdj.com/support/...

  • Page 23: Connections

    Connections • Only connect the power cord to a power outlet after you’ve made all other connections. • Turn off the unit and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before connecting different devices or changing connections. • Refer to the operating instructions for any devices you want to connect.

  • Page 24: Kensington Security Slot

    Use this terminal for expanding PRO DJ LINK. Connects the LAN terminal, etc. of the PC/Mac running rekordbox. 4 LINK (CH3/CH4) terminals Connects the LINK terminal of the Pioneer DJ’s DJ player. (PRO DJ LINK) USB port Connects your PC/Mac.
  • Page 25 Connections 10 SIGNAL GND terminal Connects the ground wire of a turntable to reduce noise that occurs when a turntable is connected. 11 PHONO input terminals Connects a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (turntable, etc.). Do not input a line level signal. 12 LINE input terminals Connects a line level output device (DJ player, etc.).

  • Page 26: Basic Style

    Connections Basic style You will use tracks prepared on your PC/Mac running rekordbox. For operations on rekordbox, see the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) user’s manual in the [Help] menu of rekordbox (Mac/Windows). You can also connect up to 2 DJ players with the PRO DJ LINK connections by using a LAN cable (CAT5e).
  • Page 27 Connections • You can select and play tracks managed on rekordbox on this unit by plugging the unit into a mobile device running rekordbox (iOS/ Android) using a USB cable or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) router. • Prepare a cable for connecting this unit with an iPhone or iPod. •...
  • Page 28 Connections When using a LAN cable PC/Mac rekordbox When using a wireless LAN router and access point PC/Mac rekordbox (1) Mobile device running rekordbox, (2) Wireless LAN router and access point...

  • Page 29: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions 1 Power section (page 29) 2 USB device section (page 30) 3 Deck section (page 32) 4 Browse section (page 66) 5 Mixer/effect section (page 92) Power section switch Switches the unit between power on and off. Read more: Turning the power on (page 111)

  • Page 30: Usb Device Section

    Part names and functions USB device section 1 USB 1, 2 STOP buttons Press for over 2 seconds before disconnecting USB devices from this unit. Read more: Connecting and disconnecting USB devices (page 111) 2 USB 1, 2 indicators Lights or flashes when this unit is communicating with the USB device. Read more: Connecting and disconnecting USB devices (page 111) 3 USB 1, 2 slots Connects USB devices.
  • Page 31 Part names and functions Recording the performance You can record the sound from the [MASTER] output as a WAV file on a USB device. • The name of the files created when the sound is recorded is in the format [REC***.WAV] (*** is a 3-digit number). 1 Connect the USB device to the USB2 slot.

  • Page 32: Deck Section

    Part names and functions Deck section 15 16 1 LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST) button Sets and fine-tunes the Loop Out point. Read more: Setting loops (page 47) 2 LOOP IN/CUE (IN ADJUST) button Sets and fine-tunes the Loop In point. Read more: Setting loops (page 47) 3 RELOOP/EXIT button Returns to loop playback (reloop) or cancels loop playback (Loop Exit).

  • Page 33: Shift Button

    Part names and functions 5 SLIP button Read more: Using Slip (page 58) 6 DIRECTION, REV button Turns on/off reverse playback. Lights while playing in the reverse direction. Read more: Playing in reverse (page 42) 7 Jog display Read more: Jog display section (page 36) 8 Jog wheel, Jog ring illumination •...
  • Page 34 Part names and functions Calls up stored cue and loop points. Read more: Calling up stored cue or loop points (page 51) 15 DELETE button Deletes cue and loop points. Read more: Deleting stored cue or loop points (page 52) 16 MEMORY button Stores cue and loop points.
  • Page 35 Part names and functions 23 MASTER TEMPO button Turns on/off the Master Tempo function. Read more: Adjusting the playing speed without changing the pitch (Master Tempo) (page 42) 24 TEMPO slider Adjusts the playing speed of the track. Read more: Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo Control) (page 41) 25 HOT CUE (CALL) button Turns on Hot Cue mode.

  • Page 36: Jog Display Section

    Part names and functions Jog display section You can set display mode to AUTO, INFO, SIMPLE or ARTWORK on the [UTILITY] screen. • If AUTO is set, SIMPLE and INFO are switched according to the [BROWSE] screen. SIMPLE 1 SLIP Lights up when [SLIP] is on.
  • Page 37 Part names and functions Lights up when [VINYL] mode is set. 7 Cue / Loop / Hot Cue point Shows the position of the set Cue point, Loop point or Hot Cue point. 8 MASTER Lights up when the deck is set as MASTER. INFO 1 Artwork Displays the artwork of the track loaded into the deck.
  • Page 38 Part names and functions Shows the set Cue points, Loop points and Hot Cue points as marks. 7 Deck status Displays SLIP and VINYL on/off. 8 SYNC Lights up when [BEAT SYNC] is on. 9 Operation status Shows the current playback position. Rotates during playback, and stops when paused.
  • Page 39 Part names and functions ARTWORK 1 SLIP Lights up when [SLIP] is on. 2 Artwork Displays the artwork of the track loaded into the deck. 3 Deck status Displays SLIP and VINYL on/off. 4 SYNC Lights up when [BEAT SYNC] is on. 5 Operation status Shows the current playback position.
  • Page 40 Part names and functions Playback Press the [ (PLAY/PAUSE)] button. If [AUTO PLAY MODE] of the [UTILITY] screen is set to [OFF], the track is played to the end, and then playback stops. The next track isn’t played. Pause During playback, press the [ (PLAY/PAUSE)] button.
  • Page 41 Part names and functions Super Fast Search Turn the jog wheel while pressing one of the [SEARCH buttons. The track is fast-forwarded/fast-reversed according to jog turning direction. • When the [SEARCH ] button is released, this function is canceled. • When you stop the jog wheel from spinning, normal playback resumes.
  • Page 42 Part names and functions Selecting the playing speed adjustment range Press the [TEMPO] button. The playing speed adjustment range switches each time the button is pressed. [±6, ±10, ±16, WIDE] is displayed on the main unit display. • The speed can be adjusted in increments of 0.02% in the [±6]% setting, 0.05% in the [±10] and [±16]% settings, and 0.5% in the [WIDE] setting.
  • Page 43 Part names and functions Operating the jog wheel • The top of the jog wheel has an embedded switch. Do not place objects on the jog wheel or subject it to strong impact. • Water or other liquids getting into the unit will lead to a malfunction. Switching Jog mode The jog wheel has two modes.
  • Page 44 Part names and functions Pitch Bend During playback, spin the outer section of the jog wheel. The playing speed increases when spun clockwise, and decreases when spun counterclockwise. When spinning is stopped, playback returns to the normal speed. • When Jog mode is set to normal mode, the same operation is possible by spinning the top of the jog wheel.
  • Page 45 Part names and functions Adjusting acceleration and deceleration level This function is only valid in [VINYL] mode. Adjusts the deceleration level when the top of the jog wheel is pressed, and the acceleration level when the jog wheel is released. Turn the [VINYL SPEED ADJUST] knob.
  • Page 46 Part names and functions The cue point can be fine-tuned in units of 0.5 frames. 2 Press the [CUE] button. A new cue point is set. • When a new cue point is set, the previously set cue point is canceled. Returning to the cue point (Back Cue) During playback, press the [CUE] button.
  • Page 47 Part names and functions Setting loops You can choose the section you want to loop. The loop playback interval can’t be set for a previous or next track. • When the Quantize function is turned on, you might notice a slight delay due to quantization.
  • Page 48 Part names and functions Fine-tuning the Loop Out point (Loop Out Adjust) 1 During loop playback, press the [LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button. The [LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button starts flashing rapidly, and the [LOOP IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button turns off. The time of the Loop Out point is displayed on the main unit display.
  • Page 49 Part names and functions Setting loops automatically 4-beat Loop During playback, press the [4/8BEAT (LOOP CUTTER)] button. According to the BPM of the playing track, loop playback starts with 4 beats from the point where you press the button. • If the track’s BPM can’t be detected, the BPM is set to 120. •...
  • Page 50 Part names and functions Using Re-trigger Loop During loop playback, press the [LOOP IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. Each time you press the button, the playback position returns to the Loop In point and loop playback starts. Using an active loop 1 Connect the USB device to this unit.

  • Page 51: Storing Cue Or Loop Points

    Part names and functions Storing cue or loop points 1 Connect the USB device to this unit. 2 Set Cue Point or Loop Point. 3 Press the [MEMORY] button. MEMORY] is displayed on the main unit display for several seconds, then the point information is stored on the USB device.

  • Page 52: Deleting Stored Cue Or Loop Points

    Part names and functions 4 Press the [ (PLAY/PAUSE)] button. Normal or loop playback starts from the point that was called up. Deleting stored cue or loop points 1 Connect the USB device to this unit. 2 Load the track containing the cue points or loop points you want to delete.
  • Page 53 Part names and functions Setting Hot Cues 1 Press the [HOT CUE (CALL)] button to switch to Hot Cue mode. 2 During playback or while paused, press one of the Performance Pads at the point at which you want to set a Hot Cue. The point is set as a Hot Cue, and the Performance Pad lights up.
  • Page 54 Part names and functions Lighting colors of Performance Pads When [HOT CUE COLOR] in the [UTILITY] screen is set to [OFF] Contents recorded in a Hot Cue Color Cue Point Green Loop Orange Nothing is recorded. Not lit When [HOT CUE COLOR] in the [UTILITY] screen is set to [ON] Contents recorded in a Hot Cue Color Cue Point...
  • Page 55 Part names and functions Calling up Hot Cues automatically when tracks are loaded The settings of this unit can be changed to call up Hot Cues automatically when tracks are loaded. 1 Press the [SHORTCUT] button. 2 Select [ON], [rekordbox SETTING] or [OFF] in [HOT CUE AUTO LOAD] on the [SHORTCUT] screen.
  • Page 56 Part names and functions Using Beat Loop A loop with the specified number of beats is set based on the tempo of the track and loop playback starts. 1 Press the [BEAT LOOP] button to switch to Beat Loop mode. 2 Press the Performance Pad corresponding to the number of beats you want to set.
  • Page 57 Part names and functions Using Loop Move The playback position of the loop can be moved according to the length of the selected beat (1 beat, 2 beats, 4 beats or 8 beats). 1 Press the [BEAT JUMP] button to switch to Beat Jump mode. 2 Set the loop.
  • Page 58 Part names and functions Using Slip When Slip mode is on, normal playback is continued while maintaining the original rhythm in the background during pause ([VINYL] mode), scratch play, loop playback, Hot Cue playback or reverse playback. When Slip mode is canceled, normal playback resumes from the position reached at that point.
  • Page 59 Part names and functions 4 Press the [ (PLAY/PAUSE)] button to cancel pause. Playback starts from the position reached in the background. Slip Scratch Play 1 Press the [JOG MODE (VINYL)] button. Set Jog mode to [VINYL]. 2 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode.
  • Page 60 Part names and functions Playback starts from the position reached in the background when you release the Performance Pad before 4 beats have elapsed from the starting position of the Hot Cue. Slip reverse 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 2 Press and hold down the [DIRECTION, REV] button during playback.
  • Page 61 Part names and functions Slip Loop There are the following ways to use Slip Loop. When using the [LOOP IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button or [LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 2 Press the [LOOP IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button, then press the [LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button.
  • Page 62 Part names and functions • You can select from 1/4 beat, 1/2 beat, 1 beat, 2 beats, 4 beats, 8 beats, 16 beats and 32 beats. • If the length of the loop exceeds 8 seconds, loop playback won’t begin. 4 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button.
  • Page 63 Part names and functions Playing from the position touched on the waveform Touch the waveform to easily play the audio starting from the position touched. Keep touching the waveform and move your finger to move to the desired position. You can change the status of this function from the settings of the [UTILITY] screen.

  • Page 64: Using The Sync Function

    Part names and functions Using the SYNC function You can automatically synchronize the tempo (BPM) and beat positions on the left and right decks based on the tracks’ beatgrid information as analyzed with rekordbox. • Music files must be analyzed with rekordbox beforehand in order to use the SYNC function.
  • Page 65 Part names and functions Using Instant Doubles By one of following procedures, instantly load the same track that's being played on one deck or on the sync master deck of a DJ player connected via PRO DJ LINK, to the other deck and start playing from the same playback position.

  • Page 66: Browse Section

    Part names and functions Browse section 1 DECK QUANTIZE button Turns the Quantize function for the deck on/off. Read more: Using the Quantize function (page 116) 2 TIME MODE (AUTO CUE) button Press: Selects elapsed or remaining time for time display on the unit. You can switch the time display only for the deck with the [SHIFT] button being pressed by pressing the [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 67 Part names and functions Displays music files of the media connected to the DJ player with the PRO DJ LINK connection. Read more: Displaying information of the track loaded on the DJ player with the PRO DJ LINK connection (page 91) 5 rekordbox button Displays music files of the rekordbox (EXPORT mode) with the PRO DJ LINK (LINK Export) connection.
  • Page 68 Part names and functions 10 BACK button Press: The screen returns to the layer above. Read more: Moving back to a higher layer (page 77) Press for at least one second: The screen moves to the top layer. Read more: Moving back to a higher layer (page 77) 11 TAG TRACK/REMOVE button Adds and removes tracks from the tag list.
  • Page 69 Part names and functions Normal playback screen 24 25 18 19 21 22 1 Information display section Displays enlarged waveform analyzed using rekordbox, etc. • The enlarged waveform color can be changed to BLUE or RGB with rekordbox, or from the [MENU] or [SHORTCUT] screen of the unit. Read more: Changing the color set in the USB device connected to the unit (page 119) 2 DECK1 information...
  • Page 70 Part names and functions 6 DECK Indicates the deck number whose information is displayed. 7 Key Indicates the key of the track. 8 Beat count down Indicates the number of bars or beats from the currently playing position to the nearest stored cue point.
  • Page 71 Part names and functions 16 REMAIN Lights up when the time display is set to the remaining time. 17 Time (minutes, seconds, milliseconds) Displays the remaining time or elapsed time. 18 Playing address / scale (1-minute intervals) The track is displayed as a bar graph. The current playback position is displayed as a white vertical line.
  • Page 72 Part names and functions Displayed in red when the Quantize function is enabled, and in gray when the function is disabled. Read more: Using the Quantize function (page 116) 25 QUANTIZE BEAT VALUE Indicates the size of the beat of the Quantize function. You can change the size of the beat on the [UTILITY] screen.

  • Page 73: Browsing Tracks

    Part names and functions The color of the characters turns green during manual input mode, and [TAP] is displayed. This displays the manually input BPM value. 31 QUANTIZE (for effects) Displayed when the Quantize function of the BEAT FX is on. Displayed in white when the Quantize function is enabled, and in gray when the function is disabled.
  • Page 74 Part names and functions Switching to the browse screen Press the media button ([USB1], [USB2], [LINK] or [rekordbox] button). When a button is pressed, the contents of the corresponding source are displayed in a list. • When the browse screen is displayed, the [BROWSE (SEARCH)] button lights up.
  • Page 75 Part names and functions Screen overview 1 List of contents The contents of the selected media 2 Upper folder/media The name of the upper folder or media of the item You can set the background color using rekordbox. 3 Jacket photo Part of the artwork stored in rekordbox is displayed.
  • Page 76 Part names and functions Basic operations on the browse screen This section explains about the browse screen when using a connected USB device or rekordbox on your PC/Mac or mobile device connected to the unit. Selecting items 1 Display the browse screen. Read more: Switching to the browse screen (page 74) 2 Turn the rotary selector to select an item.
  • Page 77 Part names and functions Moving back to a higher layer Press the [BACK] button while the browse screen is displayed. The screen returns to the layer above. • When you press the [BACK] button over 1 second or the media button you’re browsing ([USB1], [USB2], [LINK] or [rekordbox]), the display moves to the topmost level.

  • Page 78: Other Browsing Operations

    Part names and functions Other browsing operations Rearranging tracks (Sort menu) While browsing, the sort menu can be used to change the order of the tracks. • This function only works in the following libraries: – the rekordbox library on your PC/Mac or mobile device –...
  • Page 79 Part names and functions Searching for tracks using the [SEARCH] category When browsing libraries, you can search tracks using [SEARCH] category. 1 Display the rekordbox library. 2 Use the rotary selector to select the [SEARCH] category. The [SEARCH] screen can be started by the following methods. –...
  • Page 80 Part names and functions Searching for tracks using the Jump function The Jump function can be used to instantaneously move to the track, category or folder you want to play. The Jump function includes the two modes below. • Letter Jump mode: Use this when the tracks are arranged or sorted in alphabetical order.
  • Page 81 Part names and functions 3 Turn the rotary selector to select the page. The display moves to the selected page. Using the Information Jump function The categories including tracks can be displayed by selecting items displayed in the detailed information. This function is convenient for searching for tracks in the same genre as the loaded track, tracks with similar BPMs, etc.
  • Page 82 Part names and functions Track Browse Tag List Comments list of menu Memory Cue / Memory Loop LOAD TO The track is loaded in [DECK1] The selected point can be DECK1 and playback starts. called up to [DECK1]. LOAD TO The track is loaded in [DECK2] The selected point can be DECK2...
  • Page 83 Part names and functions Playing history (HISTORY) The track playback history is stored and can be displayed in the [HISTORY] category on the browse screen. • Playlists can be created based on the playing history in [HISTORY] using rekordbox. For details, see the rekordbox Operating Instructions.
  • Page 84 Part names and functions Deleting the playing history 1 Connect the USB device to this unit. 2 Display the rekordbox library. 3 Use the rotary selector to select the [HISTORY] category. 4 Turn the rotary selector and select the playing history list to be deleted.

  • Page 85: Editing Tag Lists

    Part names and functions Editing tag lists Tracks to be played next or tracks selected according to DJ situations can be marked and collected in lists. The list of collected tracks is called a “tag list”. This section explains about the tag list screen when using the USB device connected to the unit.
  • Page 86 Part names and functions Adding tracks to tag lists Selecting and adding tracks 1 Switch to the browse screen and display the list of tracks. 2 Set the cursor to the track and press the [TAG TRACK/REMOVE] button. is displayed on the left side of the track, and the track is added to the tag list of that USB device.
  • Page 87 Part names and functions Adding entire categories or folders All the tracks in a selected category or folder can be added to a tag list. 1 Switch to the browse screen and select a category or folder that has tracks directly under it. A list of the tracks is displayed on the right half of the information display screen.
  • Page 88 Part names and functions Loading tracks from tag lists 1 Press the [TAG LIST] button. 2 Use the rotary selector to select [USB1] or [USB2]. 3 Use the rotary selector to select the track you want to load. • If the rotary selector is pressed while the cursor is placed over a track, the track menu is displayed.
  • Page 89 Part names and functions Removing all the tracks 1 Press the [TAG LIST] button. 2 Use the rotary selector to select [USB1] or [USB2]. 3 Press the [MENU (UTILITY)] button. The [LIST MENU] is displayed. 4 Use the rotary selector to select [TAGLIST MENU]. 5 Use the rotary selector to select [REMOVE ALL TRACKS].
  • Page 90 Part names and functions Displaying the detailed information of the currently loaded track 1 Deck information [DECK] number and the location of the loaded track, etc. 2 Track details Detailed information on the loaded tracks 3 Jacket photo and The jacket photo and comments about the loaded comment track 1 Load a track.

  • Page 91: Changing Track Ratings

    Part names and functions Changing track ratings 1 Select the rating displayed in the detailed information (display example: 2 Press the rotary selector for 1 second or more, then turn the rotary selector clockwise or counterclockwise. • The [DECK] with the track to edit loaded can be selected by touching [DECK1] or [DECK2] in the deck information display.

  • Page 92: Mixer/Effect Section

    Part names and functions Mixer/effect section 1 MIC (OFF, ON) switches / indicator Turns the microphone on/off. Read more: Using a microphone (page 99)
  • Page 93 Part names and functions 2 MIC TALK OVER button / indicator The sound of channels other than the [MIC] channel is attenuated by -18 dB (default) when a sound of -10 dB or greater is input to the microphone. • You can change the level of attenuation for Talkover mode on the [UTILITY] screen.
  • Page 94 Part names and functions 9 PARAMETER knob Adjusts the SOUND COLOR FX parameter. 10 SOUND COLOR FX buttons Turns SOUND COLOR FX on/off. Read more: Using SOUND COLOR FX (page 108) 11 AUX TRIM knob Adjusts the sound level of the AUX input. Read more: Using the AUX function (page 99) 12 AUX selector switch Switches the AUX input according to the connected devices.
  • Page 95 Part names and functions Selects the channel you want to monitor with the headphones. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 98) 19 Channel faders Adjusts the volume of each channel’s sound. Switches the curve characteristics on the [UTILITY] screen. Read more: Changing the fader curve (page 98) 20 CROSSFADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B) switches Assigns the channel output to [A] or [B] of the crossfader.
  • Page 96 Part names and functions 26 FX FREQUENCY buttons Selects the frequency band to apply effects. An effect is added to the frequency band of lit buttons. Read more: Using BEAT FX (page 100) 27 BEAT FX selector switch Changes the effect type of Beat FX. Read more: Using BEAT FX (page 100) 28 BEAT FX channel selector switch Changes the channel to which you want to add BEAT FX and to send.
  • Page 97 Part names and functions Indicates the volume of the master output sound. [CLIP] flashes when the output level is too high. • Slow flashing: Occurs just before the distortion of sound begins. • Fast flashing: The sound is distorted. 35 Master EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Adjusts the sound quality of master.
  • Page 98 Part names and functions – [MASTER AND BOOTH OUT]: Applies the equalizer setting for the MASTER and BOOTH. Monitoring with headphones 1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] output terminal. Read more: Connecting input/output terminals (page 23) 2 Press the [CUE] button of the channel you’d like to monitor. The [MONO SPLIT, STEREO] setting can be changed on the [UTILITY] screen.

  • Page 99: Using A Microphone

    Part names and functions – [ ]: The curve quickly rises. (When the crossfader is moved away from the edge of [A] side, the sound is immediately output from the [B] side.) – [ ]: This curve is between other curves. –...
  • Page 100 Part names and functions – [HI]: –12 dB to +12 dB (10 kHz) – [MID]: –12 dB to +12 dB (2.5 kHz) – [LOW]: –12 dB to +12 dB (100 Hz) Outputting sound from the [BOOTH] output terminals Turn the [BOOTH LEVEL] knob. Adjusts the level of sound output from the [BOOTH] output terminal.
  • Page 101 Part names and functions You can adjust the effect’s temporal parameter by turning the [TIME] knob. You can adjust the effect’s quantitative parameter by turning the [LEVEL/ DEPTH] knob. The [ON/OFF] button flashes when the effect is on. • Press the [ON/OFF] button again to turn the effect off. Inputting the BPM manually Tap the [TAP] button more than twice with your finger in time with the beat of the sound being played.
  • Page 102 Part names and functions 2 Touch [X-PAD]. When you swipe [X-PAD], you can change effect’s temporal and quantitative parameters. Types of BEAT EFFECT DELAY A delayed sound is output once according to the beat set with the [BEAT ] buttons. •...
  • Page 103 Part names and functions PING PONG The delay sound with different delay times on the left and right outputs with attenuating according to the beat you set with the [BEAT buttons. You will get an effect with a sense of stereo. •...
  • Page 104 Part names and functions REVERB A reverberation effect is applied to the input sound. • When you move the channel fader to the bottom to cut the input volume, the reverberation sound remains. • After the effect is turned off, the reverberation sound remains. Buttons &...
  • Page 105 Part names and functions FILTER The filter’s cut off frequency is changed according to the beat you set with the [BEAT ] buttons. Buttons & knobs [BEAT ] buttons (parameter: 1/16 to 64 beats) [TIME] knob (parameter: 10 msec to 32 000 msec) [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob (parameter: The further clockwise the knob is turned, the greater the effect is stressed.
  • Page 106 Part names and functions PITCH Changes the pitch of the original sound. Buttons & knobs [BEAT ] buttons (parameter: -50% to 100%) [TIME] knob (parameter: -50% to 100%) [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob (parameter: Sets the pitch of the effect sound. When you turn the knob all the way counterclockwise, the setting returns to the pitch of the original sound.) [X-PAD] (parameter: Sets the pitch of the effect sound.) SLIP ROLL...
  • Page 107 Part names and functions VINYL BRAKE The playback speed of the input sound gradually slows down according to the beat you set with the [BEAT ] buttons, and then the playback stops. Buttons & knobs [BEAT ] buttons (parameter: 1/16 to 16 beats) [TIME] knob (parameter: 10 msec to 4 000 msec) [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob (parameter: Sets the playback speed.
  • Page 108 Part names and functions Using SOUND COLOR FX These effects change in association with the [COLOR] knobs for each channel. 1 Press one of [SOUND COLOR FX] buttons. Select an effect type. The pressed button flashes. • The same effect is set for [CH1] to [CH4]. •...
  • Page 109 Part names and functions DUB ECHO Outputs delayed sounds repeatedly and gradually attenuate it, giving an echo effect. [COLOR] knob: Turn counterclockwise: Applies the echo effect to the mid-range only. Turn clockwise: Applies the echo effect to the high-range only. [PARAMETER] knob: Turn clockwise to increase the feedback.
  • Page 110 Part names and functions CRUSH The original sound is changed and outputs like crushed. [COLOR] knob: Turn counterclockwise: Increases the sound distortion. Turn clockwise: Crushes the sound and passes it through the high pass filter. [PARAMETER] knob: Turn clockwise to increase the effect. FILTER Outputs sound that has passed through a filter.

  • Page 111: Operation

    Operation Turning the power on 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet after all the connections between devices are completed. Connections (page 23) 2 Press the [ ] switch. The indicators on the unit light up and the power turns on. Turning the power off Press the [ ] switch.

  • Page 112: Playing Tracks

    Operation Disconnecting USB devices 1 Press the [USB STOP] button for over 2 seconds. • Do not disconnect the USB device or turn off the unit while the USB indicator is lit or flashing. Doing so could delete the management data of this unit and damage the USB device, resulting in unreadable data.
  • Page 113 Operation 5 Press the [LOAD 1] or [LOAD 2] button. When the track is loaded, the screen switches to the normal playback screen. • When a track has been loaded while pausing, press the [ (PLAY/ PAUSE)] button to start playback. •...
  • Page 114 Operation Playing a media connected to the DJ player with the PRO DJ LINK connection 1 Connect a media to the DJ player with the PRO DJ LINK connection. 2 Press the [LINK] button. 3 Turn the rotary selector. • To open the category and lower level of the category or folder, press the rotary selector.

  • Page 115: Outputting Sound

    Operation Outputting sound Check that the unit and the external devices are properly connected before outputting sound. Connecting input/output terminals (page 23) Adjust the volume of the power amplifier or powered speakers connected to the [MASTER1] and [MASTER2] output terminals to an appropriate level.

  • Page 116: Using The Quantize Function

    Operation Using the Quantize function This function can be used to play beat loops and apply BEAT FXs in tempo with the currently playing track based on the track’s beatgrid information as analyzed with rekordbox. Music files must be analyzed with rekordbox beforehand in order to use the Quantize function.
  • Page 117 Operation Auto Cue is turned on. [A. CUE] is indicated on the main display. • When you press the [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] button for at least 1 second again, Auto Cue is canceled. • Even if the unit is turned off, Auto Cue settings are stored. •...
  • Page 118 Operation Calling up settings stored on a USB device connected to the unit [UTILITY] settings and other settings can be called up. 1 Connect the USB device. 2 Press the [USB 1] or [USB 2] button. If the media with the settings is connected to the DJ player with the PRO DJ LINK connection, press the [LINK] button to select the media.

  • Page 119: Changing The Settings

    Operation Changing the color set in the USB device connected to the unit The colors of parts of the screen display can be changed. 1 Connect the USB device. 2 Press the [USB 1] or [USB 2] button. If the media with the settings is connected to the DJ player with the PRO DJ LINK connection, press the [LINK] button to select the media.

  • Page 120: Auto Play Mode

    Operation Auto play mode • When Auto play mode is turned on, the Auto play mode icon in the normal playback screen lights up and [A. CUE] turns off, and the tracks in the category or folder containing the currently loaded track are played consecutively until the end of the last track.

  • Page 121: Talkover Function

    Operation Talkover function The Talkover function has two modes. – [ADVANCED]: Sound from channels other than the [MIC] channel comes out with only the mid-range attenuated according to the [LEVEL] setting. Volume Frequency – [NORMAL]: Sound from channels other than the [MIC] channel comes out with the sound attenuated according to the [LEVEL] setting.

  • Page 122: Language Settings

    Operation Language settings Select the language in which the track names and messages are displayed on the screen. • To display the information such as track names written in local character codes other than Unicode, select the language in the [LANGUAGE] setting.

  • Page 123: Setting Preferences

    Operation Setting preferences In the setting ranges, the default setting is shown with *. DECK category • LOAD LOCK Sets whether to disable or enable the loading of new tracks during playback. Setting ranges: LOCK/UNLOCK* • NEEDLE LOCK Playing from the position touched on the waveform (page 63) Setting ranges: LOCK*/UNLOCK •...
  • Page 124 Operation • ON AIR DISPLAY Sets whether to display/hide the [ON AIR DISPLAY]. Setting ranges: ON*/OFF • JOG DISPLAY MODE Jog display section (page 36) Setting ranges: AUTO*/INFO/SIMPLE/ARTWORK • JOG RING BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the Jog ring illumination. Setting ranges: OFF/1/2* •...
  • Page 125 Operation Adjusting the sound quality (page 97) Setting ranges: MASTER OUT*/MASTER AND BOOTH OUT • MASTER ATTENUATOR Sets the master output attenuator level. Setting ranges: -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB* • BOOTH MONITOR ATTENUATOR Sets the booth output attenuator level. Setting ranges: -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB* •...
  • Page 126 Operation Setting ranges: PHONO*/LINE • CH4 CONTROL TONE Sets which device connected to the input terminal of PHONO/LINE to send the time code signal for CH4. Setting ranges: PHONO*/LINE • MIXER MIDI MESSAGE Turns MIDI on the mixer/effect section on/off. Setting ranges: ON/OFF* GENERAL category •...
  • Page 127 Operation Setting ranges: ON*/OFF • VERSION No. Displays this unit’s software version.

  • Page 128: Using Dj Software

    Using DJ software For the latest information on the unit’s supported DJ software, see the Pioneer DJ support page below. pioneerdj.com/support/ Operating DJ software The unit also outputs operating data for the buttons and knobs in MIDI format. If you connect a PC/Mac with a built-in MIDI compatible DJ application via the USB cable, you can control the DJ application with the unit.
  • Page 129 • You can switch the control decks between 1 and 3 / 2 and 4 by each touching [DECK SELECT] in SHORTCUT. (toggle feature) 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 [XDJ-XZ] of the Pioneer DJ website: pioneerdj.com/support/...

  • Page 130: Additional Information

    Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, refer to the [FAQ] for the [XDJ-XZ] on the Pioneer DJ support page. pioneerdj.com/support/ Also, check any connected devices. If you can’t solve the problem, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

  • Page 131: Error Messages

    Additional information Error messages When the unit can’t work normally, an error code appears on the main display. Check below and take the measures indicated. If an error code not shown below is displayed, or the same error code is displayed again after taking the indicated action, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

  • Page 132: Iphone/Ipod

    Pioneer DJ support page. (pioneerdj.com/support/) • Compatibility with this product may be lost if a version other than the one indicated on the Pioneer DJ support page is installed on your iPhone/iPod. • Note that Pioneer DJ doesn’t offer any guarantee regarding the operation of your iPhone/iPod.

  • Page 133: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Additional information Trademarks and registered trademarks • Pioneer DJ is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license. rekordbox™ is a registered trademark or trademark of Pioneer DJ Corporation. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 134: Software License Notice

    Additional information Software license notice • This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. About using MP3 files This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has not been licensed for commercial purposes (for profit-making use), such as broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other types of broadcasting), streaming on the Internet, Intranet (a corporate network) or other types of networks or distributing of electronic...

  • Page 135: Cautions On Copyrights

    The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. © 2019 Pioneer DJ Corporation. All rights reserved. <DRI1625-A>...

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