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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DJ Mixer DJM-A9 pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before you start ................... 5 How to read this manual .................5 What’s in the box..................5 User guides .....................6 PRO DJ LINK ..................7 Part names ................... 9 Top panel ....................9 Front panel ....................10 Rear panel.....................10 PC/Mac setup ..................13 Installation .....................13 Setting Utility ..................15 Connections (basic styles) ...............
  • Page 3 Booth section ..................33 Using a booth monitor ................33 Microphone ..................34 MIC section ...................34 Using a microphone ................36 Sound Color FX.................. 38 Sound Color FX section ................38 Using Sound Color FX ................39 Sound Color FX types and settings............40 Multi I/O....................42 MULTI I/O section .................44 Using Multi I/O..................45 Beat FX ....................
  • Page 4 Viewing the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) information ........72 Viewing the LAN information..............73 Settings....................74 UTILITY screen ..................74 Changing the settings ................75 Utility settings ..................76 Saving MY SETTINGS to a storage device ..........85 Calling up MY SETTINGS saved on a storage device ......86 Sound check ..................87 Restoring the factory settings..............88 Specifications ..................

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start 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 6: User Guides

    Before you start User guides  rekordbox Introduction, Instruction Manual Refer to the “rekordbox Introduction” to find out how to set up rekordbox, and see the “Instruction Manual” to find out how to use rekordbox. Visit the URL below to find these user guides. rekordbox.com/manual...

  • Page 7: Pro Dj Link

    • To monitor the sound of rekordbox, click [File] > [Preferences] > [Audio] and mark the [Use “LINK MONITOR” of PIONEER DJ Mixers] check box in rekordbox. • You can’t monitor the sound of a track from a multi player if the player doesn’t support the LINK MONITOR function.
  • Page 8 PRO DJ LINK  Stagehand You can use the Stagehand app on a tablet to check the status of Pioneer DJ multi players or mixers and remote-control them. • You can use the Stagehand app while using PRO DJ LINK.

  • Page 9: Part Names

    Part names Top panel 9 10 USB section (page 57) MIC section (page 34) Bluetooth section (page 59) MIDI section (page 57) Channel section (page 24) Booth section (page 33) Master section (page 24) MULTI I/O section (page 44) Headphones (A/B) section (page 31) 10.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Part names Front panel PHONES B terminals (pages 22, 32) Rear panel  button Turns the unit on and off. RETURN terminals (1/4”/6.35 mm, TS) (page 23) Connect to output terminals on external effects units. • If you connect a device to the [L (MONO)] terminal only, the sound input to the [L (MONO)] terminal is also input to the [R] channel.
  • Page 11 Part names PHONO terminals (RCA) (page 20) Connect phono-level (MM cartridge) output devices. • Do not input line-level signals to the terminals. • Remove the short-circuit pin plugs from the terminals when connecting devices. When you aren’t using the terminals, attach the short-circuit pin plugs to cut out external noises.
  • Page 12 Part names 14. DIGITAL MASTER OUT terminal (RCA) (page 21) Connect to a digital terminal on a preamplifier, etc. Outputs the master sound in SPDIF format. • Do not connect to an analog input terminal. 15. DIGITAL CH IN terminals (RCA) (page 20) Connect to a digital coaxial output terminal on a multi player, etc.

  • Page 13: Pc/Mac Setup

    PC/Mac setup To input or output your PC/Mac’s audio to/from the unit, install the dedicated audio driver software and/or Setting Utility on your computer. If you install the dedicated software to your PC (Windows), the Setting Utility and audio driver software will be installed.
  • Page 14 Downloading the dedicated software 1 Visit the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ 2 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 3 Click [DJM-A9] under [DJ MIXER]. 4 Click [Drivers]. 5 Click [Download link] and save the file. • Download the software dedicated to your PC/Mac.

  • Page 15: Setting Utility

    1 Open the [Applications] folder in Finder. 2 Click [Pioneer]  [DJM-A9]  [DJM-A9 Setting Utility].  For PC (Windows) 1 Open the Start menu and click [Pioneer]  [DJM-A9 Setting Utility]. Checking the status of the input selector switches on the unit 1 Click the [MIXER INPUT] tab.
  • Page 16 Setting the audio data output from the unit to a PC/Mac 1 Click the [MIXER OUTPUT] tab. 2 Click the pull-down list under [DJM-A9 Audio Output] and select the audio data output from the unit to the PC/Mac. Read more: DJM-A9 Audio Output pull-down list (page 19) 3 Click the pull-down list under [USB Output Level] and select a level of volume to output from the unit.
  • Page 17 PC/Mac setup Adjusting the buffer size (for Windows ASIO) • Close any running applications (DJ applications, etc.) which use the unit as the default audio device before adjusting the buffer size. 1 Click the [ASIO] tab. 2 Adjust the buffer size with the slider. •...
  • Page 18 PC/Mac setup Checking the firmware and dedicated software versions 1 Click the [About] tab.
  • Page 19 PC/Mac setup DJM-A9 Audio Output pull-down list • USB 11/12 is fixed to [FX SEND(for rekordbox)] (available for software applications that support the function). #: indicates channel number USB 1/2 USB 3/4, USB 5/6, USB 7/8, USB 9/10 MIX(REC OUT with MIC)

  • Page 20: Connections (Basic Styles)

    • Do not disconnect a LAN cable when using PRO DJ LINK. Connecting to the input terminals Turntables Microphones Rear panel of the unit Switching Digital audio output device PC/Mac To power outlet Pioneer DJ multi players Pioneer DJ multi players PRO DJ LINK Read more: PRO DJ LINK (page 7)

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Output Terminals

    Connections (basic styles) Connecting to the output terminals Rear panel of the unit Digital audio Analog audio Power amplifiers Power amplifier input device input device (booth monitor) • Use the [MASTER 1] terminals for balanced output only. Connecting the terminals to unbalanced inputs (RCA, etc.) with an XLR-RCA conversion cable (conversion adapter), etc.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Terminals On The Top And Front Panels

    Connections (basic styles) Connecting to the terminals on the top and front panels PC/Mac Mobile device Do not use a USB hub. USB cable USB port USB ports cover USB port cover Headphones Headphones *1 Use a cable supplied with the mobile device to connect it to the unit. For a list of the mobile devices supported by the unit, visit the URL below.

  • Page 23: Connecting External Effects Units

    Connections (basic styles) Connecting external effects units Connecting to the MULTI I/O terminals You can use external effects units or mobile devices by connecting them to the MULTI I/O terminals as follows. – [SEND] terminals (output) → effects unit → [RETURN] terminals (input) –...

  • Page 24: Audio Output

    Audio output Follow the procedures below to output and adjust sound. – Outputting sound (page 27) – Adjusting the sound (page 28) – Setting the fader curve (page 28) – Adjusting the left/right sound balance (page 29) To output sound to the [BOOTH] terminals, see Using a booth monitor (page 33). Channel section/master section/fader curve section ...
  • Page 25 Audio output — [ ] : Selects a PC/Mac or mobile devices connected via Bluetooth. — [ A, B] : Selects a PC/Mac connected to the [USB] port. — [DIGITAL] : Selects a multi player connected to the [DIGITAL CH IN] terminals. —...
  • Page 26 Audio output — [THRU] : Bypasses the crossfader. — [B] : Assigns to the [B] (right) side. 11. Crossfader Adjusts the volume balance between the channel output sounds according to the crossfader curve specified with the [CROSSFADER] switch. Moving it to the [A] side outputs the sound assigned to [A], and to the [B] side outputs the sound assigned to [B].

  • Page 27: Outputting Sound

    Audio output — : Applies the intermediate setting between — : Gradually raises the volume of the sound assigned to the other side as the crossfader is moved from one side ([A] or [B]) to the other, and decreases the volume of the sound on the side it’s moving away from (e.g.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Sound

    Audio output Adjusting the master sound volume 1 Turn the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume for the master sound. The master level indicator lights up when the master sound is output. Adjusting the sound 1 Sets the [EQ CURVE] switch to the function to be adjusted. 2 Turn the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] knobs to adjust the volume of each band.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Left/Right Sound Balance

    Audio output Adjusting the left/right sound balance You can adjust the left/right balance for sounds output from the following terminals. – [MASTER 1] – [MASTER 2] – [BOOTH] – [REC OUT] – [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] – [USB] – [PHONES A] –...
  • Page 30 Audio output • Only the left channel sound of stereo audio is output when set to the [L] (leftmost) position, and only the right channel sound is output when set to the [R] (rightmost) position. 5 Press the [TAP] button. •...

  • Page 31: Monitoring Sound

    Monitoring sound Headphones (A/B) section LINK CUE button Outputs the LINK MONITOR sound. MONO SPLIT button Sets the sound output method (MONO SPLIT or stereo) for the headphones. Outputs the sound of the channel with the [CUE A]/[CUE B] button pressed to the left channel of your headphones, and the master sound to the right channel when the button is lit.

  • Page 32: Monitoring With Headphones

    Monitoring sound • For monitoring sound with [HEADPHONES B], connect headphones to the [PHONES B] terminals on the front panel (page 22). CUE A button Outputs sound to the [PHONES A] terminals. CUE B button Outputs sound to the [PHONES B] terminals. Monitoring with headphones 1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES A] or [PHONES B] terminal.

  • Page 33: Booth Section

    Monitoring sound Booth section BOOTH EQ (HI, LOW) knobs Adjusts the volume of each band. Each knob adjusts in the following range. — [HI] : -12 dB to +6 dB — [LOW]: -12 dB to +6 dB BOOTH LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the sound output to a booth monitor.

  • Page 34: Microphone

    Microphone MIC section LEVEL ( 1, 2 ) knobs Adjusts the volume of sound input from the [MIC 1] and [MIC 2] terminals. EQ (HI, LOW) knobs Adjusts the volume of sound input from the [MIC 1] and [MIC 2] terminals. Each knob adjusts in the following range.
  • Page 35 Microphone • You can change the talkover mode setting and attenuation level in [TALKOVER] in [MY SETTINGS] (page 80). MIC FX buttons Select an effect to apply to the microphone sound. The selected button lights up. — [ECHO] : Outputs a delay sound several times while attenuating it to add an echo effect.

  • Page 36: Using A Microphone

    Microphone CAUTION Do not turn phantom power on except when you have a condenser microphone that requires phantom power connected to the [MIC 1] terminal. Turn phantom power off before connecting or disconnecting a microphone to/from the [MIC 1] terminal. If used improperly, the unit may be damaged. Only turn phantom power on or off when the [MIC] button is turned off or when the MIC [LEVEL 1] knob is set to the minimum.
  • Page 37 Microphone 8 Turn the [MIC FX PARAMETER] knob to adjust the quantitative parameter for the microphone effect. 9 To apply reverb to the microphone sound, press the [MIC REVERB] button. 10 Turn the [MIC REVERB PARAMETER] knob to adjust the quantitative parameter for the reverb.

  • Page 38: Sound Color Fx

    Sound Color FX You can apply a filter or an effect to the sound on any channel. Sound Color FX section CENTER LOCK indicator Lights up when the [CENTER LOCK] switch is set to [ON]. CENTER LOCK switch Locks the [COLOR] knob when it’s quickly turned up to the center position when this switch is set to [ON].

  • Page 39: Using Sound Color Fx

    Sound Color FX Using Sound Color FX Read more: Sound Color FX types and settings (page 40) 1 Press the [SOUND COLOR FX] button of an effect. The selected button blinks. • The selected effect is applied to CH 1 to CH 4. •...

  • Page 40: Sound Color Fx Types And Settings

    Sound Color FX Sound Color FX types and settings You can adjust the following settings with the knobs. Effect/operation Description SPACE Adds reverberation. • COLOR: Turn counterclockwise to add reverberation to the middle frequency range and low frequency range. Turn clockwise to add reverberation to the middle frequency range and high frequency range.
  • Page 41 Sound Color FX Effect/operation Description Outputs filtered white noise mixed with the sound of the NOISE channel. • COLOR: Turn counterclockwise to lower the cut-off frequency for the filter which passes white noise through. Turn clockwise to raise the cut-off frequency for the filter which passes white noise through.

  • Page 42: Multi I/O

    Insert method and Return method are supported. • Insert method : Replaces the original sound with the effect sound. Input Output Effects unit/mobile device DJM-A9 MULTI I/O TRIM/EQ/ SOUND COLOR FX Channel fader Master volume *1 Selects the sound to mix with the master sound.
  • Page 43 • Return method : Routes the effect sound to a channel separate from the one with the original sound. You can then mix the original sound and the effect sound using the two channels. Input Output Effects unit/mobile device DJM-A9 (RETURN) MULTI I/O TRIM/EQ/ TRIM/EQ/ SOUND COLOR FX...

  • Page 44: Multi I/O Section

    Multi I/O MULTI I/O section INSERT SOURCE selector switch Selects a source of input sound for when using the Insert method. — [RETURN] : Inputs sound from the [RETURN] terminals. — [USB] : Inputs sound from the mobile device connection terminal. SEND CH selector switch Selects a channel to add the MULTI I/O effect to.

  • Page 45: Using Multi I/O

    Multi I/O Using Multi I/O 1 According to the method you use, set the [INSERT SOURCE] selector switch or the input selector switch for each channel. • When you use the Insert method: – If using an external effects unit: Set the [INSERT SOURCE] selector switch to [RETURN].

  • Page 46: Beat Fx

    • To use the Quantize function in PRO DJ LINK, connect a PRO DJ LINK compatible multi player from Pioneer DJ to the unit. Analyze the tracks in rekordbox beforehand. For details on track analysis, see the rekordbox Instruction Manual (page 6).

  • Page 47: Beat Fx Section

    Beat FX Beat FX section BEAT FX indicator The Beat FX indicator of the channel selected with the [CH SELECT] button lights up, and blinks when Beat FX is being applied. Screen display (page 49) X-PAD Touch to turn the effect on, and release to turn the effect off. Touch and slide your finger on the pad to adjust the time/quantitative parameter for the effect.
  • Page 48 Beat FX • Press and hold to display the [UTILITY] screen (page 75). AUTO/TAP button Selects the BPM measuring method (AUTO/TAP). The selected method is displayed on the screen. — AUTO: Automatically measures BPM of the input sound (measuring range: 70 to 180).

  • Page 49: Screen Display

    Beat FX Screen display QUANTIZE Indicates the status of the QUANTIZE function as follows. – Lights up in red: QUANTIZE is turned on. – Lights up in gray: QUANTIZE is turned on but the unit isn't receiving the GRID information. –...

  • Page 50: Using Beat Fx

    Beat FX Using Beat FX Read more: Beat FX types and settings (page 52) 1 Press the [AUTO/TAP] or [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button to set the BPM measuring mode. 2 Turn the Beat FX selector switch to select an effect. The display for the selected Beat FX appears.

  • Page 51: Setting The Bpm Manually

    Beat FX Setting the BPM manually 1 Tap the [TAP] button more than twice in time with the beat of the track. The BPM is set according to the average time between taps. • The beat fraction is set to [1/1] when you set the BPM with the [TAP] button, and the length of one beat is set as the effect time.

  • Page 52: Beat Fx Types And Settings

    Beat FX Beat FX types and settings You can adjust the following BEAT FX settings with the relevant buttons and knobs, etc. BEAT FX/controls Descriptions Outputs a delay sound once according to the beat. DELAY • BEAT /: Delay time with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 16 beats •...
  • Page 53 Beat FX BEAT FX/controls Descriptions Adds reverberation to the input sound. SPIRAL • BEAT /: Delay time with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 16 beats • TIME: Delay time: 10 to 4000 (ms) • LEVEL/DEPTH: Balance between the original sound and the effect sound, and feedback •...
  • Page 54 Beat FX BEAT FX/controls Descriptions FLANGER Adds a cyclic flanger effect according to the beat. • BEAT /: Moving cycle of the effect with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 64 beats • TIME: Moving cycle of the effect: 10 to 32000 (ms) •...
  • Page 55 Beat FX BEAT FX/controls Descriptions Changes the cut-off frequency cyclically for the filter according TRIPLET FILTER to the beat (based on 3 beats). • BEAT /: Moving cycle of the effect with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/12 to 12/3 beats •...
  • Page 56 Beat FX BEAT FX/controls Descriptions Records the input sound when the [ON/OFF] button is TRIPLET ROLL pressed, and outputs the recorded sound repeatedly according to the specified beat fraction (based on 3 beats). • BEAT /: Cycle of the effect with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/12 to 12/3 beats •...

  • Page 57: Usb/Midi

    USB/MIDI If you connect a PC/Mac or mobile device with MIDI software installed, to the unit via a USB cable, you can control the DJ software via the unit. • For details on the unit’s MIDI messages, visit the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ •...

  • Page 58: Controlling Midi Software

    USB/MIDI MIDI ON/OFF button Turns MIDI on and off. The button lights up when it’s turned on. MIDI START/STOP button Sends the MIDI start/stop messages. The button lights up after the start message is sent, and turns off after the stop message is sent. Controlling MIDI software •...

  • Page 59: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth You can input the sound of your PC/Mac or mobile device to the unit via Bluetooth. • Connect and adjust the wireless antenna when you use Bluetooth (page 63). Bluetooth section BLUETOOTH PAIRING button Pairs the unit with a Bluetooth device. The button indicates the connection status as follows.

  • Page 60: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth Pairing with a Bluetooth device 1 Press and hold the [BLUETOOTH PAIRING] button for approximately 2 seconds. The unit enters pairing state. • The Bluetooth indicator blinks while the unit is in pairing state (for approximately 2 minutes). 2 Perform the pairing procedure on a Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth indicator on the unit stops blinking and lights up when the connection is established.

  • Page 61: Using A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth Using a Bluetooth device 1 Connect a Bluetooth device with the unit. 2 Set the input selector switch for the channel to which Bluetooth audio is input to [ ]. 3 Play sound on the Bluetooth device. 4 Turn the [TRIM] knob for the channel to which Bluetooth audio is input to adjust the volume.

  • Page 62: Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi)

    By connecting a tablet with the unit via Wi-Fi, you can use the Stagehand app on the tablet to check the status of Pioneer DJ multi players or mixers and remote-control them. • You can use the Stagehand app (page 8) while using PRO DJ LINK.
  • Page 63 Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) 2 Turn the knurled part and remove the antenna from the unit. Knurled part  Connecting the wireless antenna 1 Align the wireless antenna horizontally with the antenna terminal and turn the knurled part to attach it to the unit. Knurled part •...

  • Page 64: Setting Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi)

    Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Setting wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) 1 Press and hold the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button. The Utility menu appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [GENERAL SETTINGS], and press the [TAP] button.

  • Page 65: Connecting The Unit To A Wireless Network

    Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Connecting the unit to a wireless network You can connect the unit to a wireless network via the following methods: • Connecting with WPS (page 65) • Searching for an access point (page 68) • Specifying an access point (page 70) Connecting with WPS You can connect using the PBC method or PIN method.
  • Page 66 Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) 6 Press the [TAP] button. [Connecting...] is displayed. • Perform the next step within 120 seconds of pressing the [TAP] button. 7 Press the WPS button on the wireless router. If the connection succeeds, [Success] is displayed. •...
  • Page 67 Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) 3 Turn the [TIME] knob or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [Wi-Fi], and press the [TAP] button. 4 Turn the [TIME] knob or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [CONNECT BY WPS], and press the [TAP] button.
  • Page 68 Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Searching for an access point 1 Press and hold the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button. The Utility menu appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [GENERAL SETTINGS], and press the [TAP] button.
  • Page 69 Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) 6 Turn the [TIME] knob or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select an access point, and press the [TAP] button. The encryption method selection screen appears. 7 Turn the [TIME] knob or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select an encryption method (used in the access point), and press the [TAP] button.
  • Page 70 Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) • If [Failure] is displayed, perform the procedure from step 1 again, or try other connection methods. Specifying an access point 1 Press and hold the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button. The Utility menu appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [GENERAL SETTINGS], and press the [TAP] button.
  • Page 71 Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) 6 Enter a network name (SSID), and press the [TAP] button. The encryption method selection screen appears. • Use the [TIME] knob and [BEAT ], [BEAT ] and [FX FREQUENCY (LOW)] buttons to enter a network name (SSID). 7 Turn the [TIME] knob or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select an encryption method (used in the access point), and press the [TAP] button.

  • Page 72: Viewing The Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi) Information

    Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) • If [Failure] is displayed, perform the procedure from step 1 again, or try other connection methods. Viewing the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) information 1 Press and hold the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button. The Utility menu appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [GENERAL SETTINGS], and press the [TAP] button.

  • Page 73: Viewing The Lan Information

    Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Viewing the LAN information 1 Press and hold the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button. The Utility menu appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [GENERAL SETTINGS], and press the [TAP] button.

  • Page 74: Settings

    Settings You can change the unit’s settings in the Utility settings. If you save MY SETTINGS to a storage device (USB drive, etc.), you can load them to the unit immediately when you arrive in the booth or take over from another DJ, etc. UTILITY screen Displays the status of the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).

  • Page 75: Changing The Settings

    Settings Changing the settings The following is the basic procedure for changing the Utility settings. Refer also to the instructions in other sections. 1 Press and hold the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button. The Utility menu appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select a setting menu, and press the [TAP] button.

  • Page 76: Utility Settings

    Settings Utility settings  MIXER SETTINGS *: Factory setting Setting items Description Sets the output balance. • Setting values: L128 to 0* to R127 BALANCE • You can adjust the balance using the X-PAD. MASTER OUT Sets whether to adjust the analog master output that exceeds the set value with peak limiter.
  • Page 77 Settings Setting items Description Reduces distortion to the sound output from the [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] terminal. PEAK LIMITER • Setting values: OFF, ON Sets the output method (mono/stereo) for the sound output from the [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] terminal. MONO/STEREO • Setting values: MONO, STEREO BOOTH OUT Reduces attenuation level to the sound output from the [BOOTH] terminals.
  • Page 78 Settings Setting items Description Sets the limiter for the microphone sound that is input to the sound output from the [BOOTH] terminals. MIC TO BOOTH PEAK LIMITER • Setting values: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, OFF Sets whether not to input the microphone sound to the sound output from the [REC OUT] terminals.
  • Page 79 Settings  MY SETTINGS *: Factory setting Setting items Description Calls up the [MY SETTINGS] saved on a storage device MY SETTINGS LOAD (page 86). Saves the current [MY SETTINGS] to a storage device MY SETTINGS SAVE (page 85). Restores the beat and [FX FREQUENCY (LOW, MID, HI)] LOAD STORED BEAT FX settings for BEAT FX to the default settings of [MY SETTING...
  • Page 80 Settings Setting items Description MIC LOW CUT Sets the low-frequency cut function for the microphone sound. MIC LOW CUT • Setting values: OFF, ON (for MC) Sets the number of beats for the microphone echo. MIC ECHO BEATS • Setting values: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 , 2, 4, 8 TALKOVER Sets TALKOVER mode.
  • Page 81 Settings Setting items Description BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the touch display. DISPLAY • Setting values: 1 to 5*, WHITE Sets the brightness of LED. INDICATOR • Setting values: 1 to 3* DELAY , ECHO , PING PONG , SPIRAL •...
  • Page 82 Settings Setting items Description TRIPLET FILTER • Setting values: 1/12, 1/6, 1/3, 2/3, 4/3 , 8/3, 12/3 BEAT FX FREQUENCY HI , • Setting values: OFF, ON* MID, LOW TRIPLET ROLL • Setting values: 1/12, 1/6, 1/3 , 2/3, 4/3, 8/3, 12/3 BEAT FX FREQUENCY HI , •...
  • Page 83 Settings  GENERAL SETTINGS menu *: Factory setting Setting items Description Wi-Fi Sets whether to use wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) (page 64). Wi-Fi ON/OFF • Setting values: OFF*, ON Connects the unit with a wireless router (access point) using CONNECT BY WPS the WPS button on the router (page 65).
  • Page 84 Settings  SOUND CHECK menu Read more: Sound check (page 87) *: Factory setting Setting items Description Sets a signal type (white noise/sine wave) to generate. • Setting values: NOISE*, SINE SOURCE • The [NOISE] setting generates white noise. • The [SINE] setting generates a sine wave. •...

  • Page 85: Saving My Settings To A Storage Device

    Settings Saving MY SETTINGS to a storage device You can save MY SETTINGS on a storage device plugged into the unit, or you can save them to rekordbox in PRO DJ LINK. 1 Connect a storage device. Read more: Connecting to the terminals on the top and front panels (page 22) 2 Press and hold the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button.

  • Page 86: Calling Up My Settings Saved On A Storage Device

    Settings Calling up MY SETTINGS saved on a storage device You can call up MY SETTINGS on a storage device plugged into a multi player that is connected to the unit via PRO DJ LINK, or you can call them up from rekordbox. 1 Connect a storage device.

  • Page 87: Sound Check

    Settings Sound check You can perform sound checks for connected devices (e.g. speakers) by generating signals from the unit. 1 Press and hold the [QUANTITY/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button. The Utility menu appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section or press the [BEAT ] or [BEAT ] button to select [SOUND CHECK], and press the [TAP] button.

  • Page 88: Restoring The Factory Settings

    Settings Restoring the factory settings 1 While pressing the [QUANTIZE/UTILITY (WAKE UP)] button, press the [] button. The [FACTORY RESET] screen appears. 2 Turn the [TIME] knob in the Beat FX section to select [YES], and press the [TAP] button. 3 Press the [] button to turn the unit off.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements.............AC 110 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Power consumption ......................61 W Main unit weight ..................10.2 kg / 22.5 lbs. Max. external dimensions ..(W × D × H) 407.4 × 458.3 × 107.9 mm / 16.4" x 18.4" x 4.25" Max.
  • Page 90 Specifications MASTER 2 ................. +2 dBu / 10 kΩ / 700 Ω REC OUT ..................-8 dBu / 10 kΩ / 700 Ω BOOTH ..................+6 dBu / 10 kΩ / 360 Ω SEND ................... -6 dBu / 10 kΩ / 700 Ω PHONES ................
  • Page 91 Specifications BOOTH output terminal (TRS) 1/4” TRS jack ......................1 set REC OUT output terminal RCA pin jacks......................1 set SEND output terminal (TS) 1/4” TS jack ......................1 set DIGITAL MASTER OUT coaxial output terminal RCA pin jacks......................1 set PHONES output terminal 1/4”...

  • Page 92: Block Diagram

    Specifications Block diagram...
  • Page 93 Specifications CH1-4 LEVEL METER CHx USB POST CHx FADER MULTI I/O USB PRE CHx FADER INPUT PHONO MULTI I/O SEND CHx SELECT DETECT CHx BPM LINE USB:FX SEND CHx DIGITAL TRIM CH FADER Thru USB A SOUND BEAT FX EQ / ISO SOUND BEAT FX CUE A/B...

  • Page 94: 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 DJM-A9 at the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ • Inspect devices connected with the unit. • The unit may restore proper operation after you turn it off and on.
  • Page 95 Additional information  Sound is distorted. For the master sound: • Adjust the [LEVEL] knob in the MASTER section so the master level indicator lights up with the peak level at around [0] dB. • Set [ATT.] for [MASTER OUT] to a setting between [-3dB] and [-12dB] in the Utility settings.
  • Page 96 Additional information  Sound from an external effects unit is distorted. • Make sure the volume for the external effects unit is set properly.  The tempo (BPM) of a track can’t be measured. The measured tempo is wrong. • Adjust the [TRIM] knob so the channel level indicator lights up with the peak level at around [0] dB.
  • Page 97 Additional information • Select this unit in the audio output device settings in the software. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the software. A ] or [ B ]. • Set the input selector switch to [  Sound is distorted when a turntable is connected to the [PHONO] terminals on the unit.

  • Page 98: Lcd Display

    Additional information  The access point can’t be found. • If the unit and the wireless router (access point) are placed far apart, bring them closer together. • If there is an obstacle between this unit and the wireless router (access point), remove it. LCD display •...

  • Page 99: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Additional information Trademarks and registered trademarks • rekordbox™ is a trademark or registered trademark of AlphaTheta Corporation. • PRO DJ LINK™ is a trademark or registered trademark of AlphaTheta Corporation. • Mac, macOS and Finder are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 100: Software License Notice

    Additional information Software license notice The licenses for the open source software used on this product are shown below. For accuracy purposes, here we have included the original texts (in English). Copyright © 2010 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/ Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 101 Additional information – The curl license This software includes open source software codes licensed under the Curl license. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright (c) 1996 - 2021, Daniel Stenberg, daniel@haxx.se, and many contributors, see the THANKS file. All rights reserved. Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies.
  • Page 102 Additional information Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
  • Page 103 Additional information Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimers. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimers in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
  • Page 104 Additional information All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgment: “This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)" The names “OpenSSL Toolkit” and “OpenSSL Project” must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without prior written permission.
  • Page 105 Additional information RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code; not just the SSL code. The SSL documentation included with this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed.
  • Page 106 Additional information The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or derivative of this code cannot be changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution licence [including the GNU Public Licence.] wpa_supplicant and hostapd -------------------------- Copyright (c) 2002-2019, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi>...
  • Page 107 Additional information See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. The BSD-3-Clause License Copyright (c) 2015, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Copyright 2016-2020 NXP All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

  • Page 108: Cautions On Copyrights

    Additional information Cautions on copyrights Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copyright holder. • Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of individual countries and by international treaties.

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