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Instruction Manual All-In-One DJ System XDJ-AZ alphatheta.com/support/ rekordbox.com serato.com For FAQ and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.
Contents Before you start ................... 8 How to read this manual .................8 What’s in the box..................8 User guides .....................9 Product overview................10 System requirements ................10 rekordbox for Mac/Windows..............12 rekordbox for iOS/Android..............14 PRO DJ LINK ..................15 Serato DJ Pro..................15 PC/Mac setup ..................16 Setting Utility ..................19 rekordbox CloudDirectPlay ..............
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Front panel ....................32 Rear panel.....................32 Touchscreen ..................34 Jog display ....................42 Basic operations on the touchscreen ............43 Connections (basic styles) ............... 45 PRO DJ LINK ..................45 Connecting storage devices............. 49 USB section ..................49 USB device ...................50 Track selection................... 51 Browse section..................51 Selecting a source.................52 Selecting a track..................52 Searching for a track ................53...
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Recording ................... 72 Splitting a track during recording............72 Using the jog wheel ................73 Jog wheel section..................73 Setting the jog wheel mode..............74 Jog wheel operations ................74 Adjusting the “weight” of the jog wheel ..........75 Adjusting the playback starting and stopping speeds (for Vinyl mode) .75 Cueing....................
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Quantize (for deck) ................85 Using Quantize..................85 Slip ...................... 86 Turning Slip mode on ................87 Beat Sync ................... 88 Using Beat Sync..................88 Using Instant Doubles ................89 Beatgrid ....................90 Adjusting the beatgrid ................90 Key Sync..................... 91 Using Key Sync..................91 Key Shift ..................... 92 Using Key Shift..................92 Using the Performance Pads............
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Booth section ..................111 Using a booth monitor .................111 Microphone ..................112 MIC section ..................112 Using a microphone ................113 Reducing the “howling” noise of a microphone (Feedback Reducer) .114 Sound Color FX................115 Sound Color FX section ..............115 Using Sound Color FX ................116 Sound Color FX types and settings.............117 Beat FX .....................
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Troubleshooting ..................153 LCD display ..................156 Trademarks and registered trademarks ..........157 Cautions on copyrights................158...
Before you start How to read this manual • Thank you for choosing this AlphaTheta 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.
Before you start User guides rekordbox Introduction, Instruction Manual Refer to the rekordbox Introduction to find out how to set up rekordbox for Mac/Windows, and see the Instruction Manual to find out how to use rekordbox for Mac/Windows. Visit the URL below to find these user guides. rekordbox.com/manual Serato DJ Pro software manual Refer to the following Serato DJ site.
Product overview System requirements Supported audio sources This unit supports the following sources. – USB device – Mobile device (page 14) – PC/Mac (page 16) USB devices Use USB devices that support the following specifications. Up to 8 levels (Files in the lower levels can’t be played with Folder hierarchy the unit.) Unlimited (Up to 10 000 folders in a folder can be...
Product overview If you still can’t restore the unit to a normal condition (i.e. if the unit doesn’t communicate with a connected USB device), turn the unit off and on. • If USB devices have multiple partitions, only the first partition can be used (or if there is a partition including rekordbox library, the partition is used instead).
Product overview Tag information This unit can read tag information from ID3 tags (v1, v1.1, v2.2.0, v2.3.0, v2.4.0) and meta tags set in audio files. Artwork of audio files You can add an artwork image in JPEG format (extensions: “jpg”, “jpeg”) to each audio file. Images larger than 800 x 800 pixels can’t be displayed on this unit.
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Product overview • Operation isn’t guaranteed on all PC/Mac models, even if the system requirements are met. • Depending on power-saving settings and other conditions of your PC/Mac, the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For laptops in particular, make sure the PC/Mac is in the best condition to provide constant high-level performance when using rekordbox for Mac/Windows (for example by keeping the AC power connected).
Product overview rekordbox for iOS/Android If you connect mobile devices running rekordbox for iOS/Android to the unit, you can play audio files managed in rekordbox for iOS/Android via the unit. • For information on connecting mobile devices running rekordbox for iOS/Android with the unit, refer to the FAQ at the URL below.
Product overview PRO DJ LINK PRO DJ LINK supports USB Export, which utilizes a USB device, as well as rekordbox Link Export, which utilizes a PC/Mac or mobile device running rekordbox. You can connect up to 2 players that support PRO DJ LINK using a LAN cable (CAT5e) and a switching hub.
Driver software used for connecting a PC running rekordbox for Windows to the unit via USB (Link Export) For information on the installation, visit the URL below. alphatheta.com/support/ • For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported operating systems, visit the URL below.
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1 Visit the URL below. alphatheta.com/support/ 2 Click [software & firmware updates]. 3 Click [XDJ-AZ] under [ALL-IN-ONE DJ SYSTEM]. 4 Click [Drivers]. 5 Click [Download link] and save the file. • Download the audio driver software dedicated to your PC.
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Installing the dedicated audio driver software 1 Unzip the downloaded audio driver software. • Unzip “XDJ-AZ####exe.zip” (# indicates the version number of the software). 2 Double-click the downloaded installation file. • Double-click “XDJ-AZ#.###.exe” (# indicates the version number of the software).
– Checking the software versions (page 20) Launching Setting Utility For Windows 11 1 Open the Start menu and click [All Apps] [AlphaTheta] [XDJ-AZ Setting Utility]. For Windows 10 1 Open the Start menu and click [AlphaTheta] [XDJ-AZ Setting Utility].
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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. Read more: Launching Setting Utility (page 19) 1 Click the [ASIO] tab. 2 Adjust the buffer size with the slider.
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay With rekordbox CloudDirectPlay, you can load and play audio files you’ve previously uploaded to your cloud storage onto the unit. • Use Cloud Library Sync to upload audio files to your cloud storage. You can then play the uploaded files via your PC/Mac, mobile device, or this unit.
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay Using rekordbox CloudDirectPlay 1 Click at the top right of the screen of rekordbox for Mac/ Windows. The [Preferences] window opens. 2 Click the [Library Sync] tab in the [CLOUD] category. 3 Check if [Sync library to another device] is turned on in [Cloud Library Sync].
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rekordbox CloudDirectPlay The conversion of the library starts on the cloud server. After the conversion completes, [ Auth] (authentication button) is displayed on the right of the device name in the tree view. • Depending on the number of audio files in the library, it may take some time to convert the library.
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay Authentication device for rekordbox CloudDirectPlay To play audio files with the unit via rekordbox CloudDirectPlay, prepare a USB device to use for authentication. Connect the USB device to your PC/Mac and perform the authentication procedure below. Authenticating the USB device 1 Connect the USB device to your PC/Mac.
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rekordbox CloudDirectPlay Deauthenticating the USB device from the website You can deauthenticate the USB device from the website, for example, if you lose the device. Click at the top right of the screen of rekordbox for Mac/Windows. The [Preferences] window opens. Click the [DJ equipment linkage] tab in the [CLOUD] category.
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay Checking the internet connection When rekordbox CloudDirectPlay is available, the internet connection icon is displayed on the [SOURCE] screen of the unit. Read more: Source screen (page 34) • You can’t use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay when (gray) is displayed. If this is the case, check the internet connection.
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay Logging in to rekordbox CloudDirectPlay 1 Connect the authentication USB device for rekordbox CloudDirectPlay to the unit. 2 Open the [SOURCE] screen. Read more: Source screen (page 34) 3 Touch [LOG IN] for [Cloud] on the library display for the authentication USB device.
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay Playing audio files via rekordbox CloudDirectPlay When rekordbox CloudDirectPlay is selected on the [SOURCE] screen, audio files uploaded to your cloud storage can be played from the browse screen of the unit. • The time it takes to load audio files depends on the speed of your internet connection. You can view the loading progress in the overall waveform on the waveform screen.
StreamingDirectPlay You can load and play tracks from Beatport Streaming via the browse screen of the unit. Logging in to Beatport Streaming 1 Connect a USB device to the unit. 2 Open the [SOURCE] screen. Read more: Source screen (page 34) 3 Touch [LOG IN] for [Beatport] on the library display for the USB device.
StreamingDirectPlay After you’ve logged in, [DJ NAME] is displayed on the library display for the USB device. Logging out of Beatport Streaming 1 Open the [SOURCE] screen. Read more: Source screen (page 34) 2 Touch [LOG OUT] for [Beatport] on the library display for the USB device.
Part names Front panel SonicLink headphones indicator (page 109) PAIRING button (page 109) PHONES terminals (page 108) Connect headphones to one of the terminals (1/4” stereo jack or 3.5 mm stereo mini jack). Using both terminals at the same time may lower the sound quality or volume level. Rear panel Kensington security slot Connect a cable lock.
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Part names Connect to analog input terminals on a power amplifier and powered speakers, etc. • Use the terminals for balanced output only. Connecting the terminals to unbalanced inputs (RCA, etc.) with an XLR-RCA conversion cable (conversion adapter), etc. results in unwanted noises and/or poor sound quality. •...
Part names Touchscreen Read more: Browse section (page 51) Source screen Press the [SOURCE] button to display the source selection screen. Device icon Displays the connected device. • If [Background Color] is set for the device, the icon’s background is displayed in the chosen color.
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Part names Rec timer Displays the recording time when using Master Rec (page 72). Touch to display the [MIXER SETTINGS] screen. (Device setting) Select a device or cloud storage to set the following. – [Waveform Color]: Sets the waveform color. –...
Part names Browse screen Press the [BROWSE], [TAG LIST], or [PLAYLIST] button to display the browse screen (track list). You can browse a storage device, CloudDirectPlay, the rekordbox library on a connected PC/ Mac or mobile device, and Beatport Streaming. •...
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Part names • Touch the waveform in the [PREVIEW] column to monitor the sound before loading a track (page 57). • Touch the title row to sort the list. • Touch on the title row to display the sub-column selection screen and select a sub-column to be displayed.
Part names Playback screen (waveform screen) Main display Deck information Displays the following information for the deck and the loaded track. — Deck number — : Unloads the loaded track (you can’t unload the track playing when [Eject/Load Lock] is set to [Lock] in the Utility settings (page 131). Set it to [Unlock] or press the [ ] button to pause, then touch [ —...
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Part names — Q indication and number of beats set for Quantize: Displays in red when Quantize for that deck is turned on and active, and in gray when it’s turned on but not active (page 85). 2 DECK/4 DECK Switches the deck display between 2 decks and 4 decks.
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Part names 13. Q indication (Quantize for Beat FX) Displays in red when Quantize for Beat FX is turned on and active, and in gray when it’s turned on but not active (page 121). 14. BPM (for Beat FX) Displays BPM (beats per minute, i.e. tempo) for Beat FX. •...
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Part names 25. QUANTIZE indication (for deck) Displayed in red when Quantize for that deck is turned on and active, and in gray when it’s turned on but not active (page 85). • Set the number of beats in [Quantize Beat Value (Deck)] in the Utility settings (page 131) or [Quantize Beat Value] on the [SHORTCUT] screen (page 146).
Part names – Countdown display: Displays the saved cue point that’s set as the countdown target. • You can change the waveform color in [MY SETTINGS LOAD] or [Waveform Color] on the [SOURCE] screen (page 34). • You can set different colors for saved cue/loop points and Hot Cue/Loop points in rekordbox.
Part names VINYL indicator Lights up when Vinyl mode is turned on. Cue/loop/Hot Cue point indicator Indicates cue points, loop points, or Hot Cue points. MASTER indicator Lights up when the deck is set as the sync master. Basic operations on the touchscreen Use the rotary selector or touch the screen to operate it.
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Part names Returning to the next level up 1 Press the [BACK] button on the top panel. The next level up (previous screen) is displayed. • Press and hold the [BACK] button to highlight the top level in the hierarchy.
Connections (basic styles) Turn the unit off and disconnect the power cord before connecting other units. Connect the power cord after all the connections are complete. • Use the supplied power cord. • Read the instruction manuals for the devices you are going to connect with the unit. PRO DJ LINK USB Export You can transfer audio files and management data of rekordbox for use on this unit using a...
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Connections (basic styles) rekordbox Link Export You can directly select and play tracks in rekordbox with this unit when the unit is connected via a LAN cable (CAT5e), a USB cable, or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) to a PC/Mac or mobile device running rekordbox.
Connections (basic styles) When using a LAN cable PC/Mac rekordbox LAN cable Rear panel Power cord To power outlet When using a wireless LAN router and an access point Using a LAN cable: Wireless LAN PC/Mac router and access point rekordbox LAN cable Mobile devices...
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Connections (basic styles) Using the internal wireless connection (Wi-Fi): Wireless LAN router and access PC/Mac point rekordbox Mobile devices Rear panel Power cord To power outlet • While using the internal wireless connection (Wi-Fi) on the unit, you can’t use rekordbox Link Export via a LAN cable (CAT5e) or a USB cable.
Connecting storage devices USB section USB 1, USB 2 ports USB 1, USB 2 indicators Blinks while communicating with a USB device. USB 1, USB 2 STOP buttons...
Connecting storage devices USB device • Do not disconnect a USB device from the unit without using the [USB STOP] button and do not turn the unit off when a USB device is connected, otherwise the unit’s management data may be deleted or the USB device may become unreadable. •...
Track selection TAG TRACK/REMOVE button Adds tracks to, or deletes them from, the tag list (page 61). 10. Rotary selector (page 43) 11. SHORTCUT button (page 145) 12. TRACK FILTER/EDIT button Narrows down tracks by tag information, BPM, or key, etc. set in rekordbox (page 55). 13.
Track selection Searching for a track Using the Search feature This feature is only available when browsing the rekordbox library. 1 Press the [SEARCH] button. The Search screen appears. 2 Enter a keyword using the keyboard. Tracks including the keyword are displayed in the list. •...
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Track selection Using the Jump feature The unit supports 2 jump modes. Alphabet Jump 1 Press and hold the rotary selector when the alphabetical order list is displayed. Alphabet Jump mode turns on, and the first character of the highlighted track or category is displayed on the screen.
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Track selection Using Track Filter You can narrow down tracks by BPM, key, or the tag information, etc added by rekordbox. This feature is only available when browsing the rekordbox library. Narrowing down tracks 1 Press the [TRACK FILTER/EDIT] button. Tracks are narrowed down by the currently set conditions.
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Track selection Searching with Information Jump You can search for tracks of the same genre or BPM as the track whose details are displayed on the touchscreen. 1 Touch on the waveform screen. Read more: Playback screen (waveform screen) (page 38) The [INFO] screen appears.
Track selection Monitoring sound before loading a track (Touch Preview) You can monitor the sound of a track before loading the track. 1 Connect headphones to the unit. Read more: Front panel (page 32) 2 Press the [LINK CUE] button. Read more: Headphones section (page 108) 3 Touch the waveform displayed in the track list.
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Track selection Loading a track using the track menu You can display the track menu by pressing the rotary selector when a track is selected on the Browse, Playlist, Search, or Tag List screen. You can then load a track from the track menu. DECK 1 to 4 Loads a track to the deck and starts playback.
Track selection Using History Tracks played for approximately 1 minute are recorded in the History (playback list) (up to 999 tracks). • A new History is automatically created on a storage device when it’s connected to the unit. • If you play a track more than once in succession, it may not be recorded in History. •...
Track selection Using the Tag List You can tag a track you want to play next or tracks you think will work well in your performance and review them via the Tag List. • One Tag List is created for each storage device, CloudDirectPlay, or Beatport Streaming. A track can’t be registered to multiple devices.
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Track selection PREVIEW Displays or hides the [PREVIEW] column. Font size setting Sets the font size. Connection status icons — (Internet connection icon): Displays the status of the internet connection. — (Wi-Fi connection icon): Displays the status of the Wi-Fi connection. Touch to display the Network category of the Utility settings.
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Track selection Deleting a track from the Tag List Deleting an individual track on the Tag List screen 1 Highlight a track. 2 Press and hold the [TAG TRACK/REMOVE] button. The track is deleted from the Tag List. Deleting an individual track on the Browse, Playlist or Search screen 1 Highlight a track.
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Track selection Converting the Tag List to a playlist A playlist converted from the Tag List is displayed in the [PLAYLIST] category. • You can’t convert the Tag List to a playlist if the rekordbox library isn’t saved on the storage device or in CloudDirectPlay.
Track selection Displaying the playlist screen Playlist screen Press the [PLAYLIST] button to display the Playlist screen. You can also display the Playlist screen from the browse screen (page 36). Playlist Bank Displays the playlist when a playlist is registered to a Playlist Bank (page 66). With Playlist Banks, you can find a playlist without browsing the folder hierarchy.
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Track selection Connection status icons — (Internet connection icon): Displays the status of the internet connection. — (Wi-Fi connection icon): Displays the status of the Wi-Fi connection. Touch to display the Network category of the Utility settings. — (Bluetooth connection icon): Displays the status of the Bluetooth connection. Touch to display the Bluetooth category of the Utility settings.
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Track selection Deleting a playlist 1 Press the [MENU] button on the [PLAYLIST] screen. [MENU] is displayed. 2 Select [DELETE] or [ALL DELETE]. — [DELETE] : Deletes the selected playlist. — [ALL DELETE] : Deletes all playlists. Registering a playlist to a Playlist Bank 1 Highlight a playlist on the [PLAYLIST] screen.
Playback 10. SHIFT button 11. TRACK SEARCH buttons Jumps to the beginning of a track. 12. SEARCH buttons Fast forward or fast reverse a track. 13. CUE button (page 76) button Plays or pause a track. 15. QUANTIZE (for deck) button (page 85) 16.
Playback Playing a track from the touched point on the overall waveform 1 Touch the overall waveform during pause or while pressing the top of the jog wheel in Vinyl mode. The loaded track plays from the touched point. • You can quickly move the playback point by sliding your finger to the point you want on the overall waveform.
Playback Basic operations during playback Function Description Press the [ SEARCH ] or [SEARCH ] button to fast- Fast-forward/fast-reverse forward or fast-reverse. Press the [TRACK SEARCH ] button to jump to the beginning of the next track. Track Search Press the [TRACK SEARCH ] button to jump to the beginning of the track that’s playing.
Playback Adjusting the playback speed without changing the pitch (Master Tempo) If you turn Master Tempo on, you can change the playback speed of a track using the TEMPO slider without changing the pitch. 1 Press the [MASTER TEMPO] button to turn Master Tempo on. The button lights up when Master Tempo is turned on.
Recording You can record the same audio as the output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals into a WAV file on a USB device. • The recorded file name will be “REC***.WAV” (*** is a 3-digit number). • Because this unit doesn’t have a clock, the recording time and date aren’t registered on the USB device.
Using the jog wheel Jog wheel section Jog display (page 42) Jog wheel • A sensor is built into the top of the jog wheel. Do not place anything on it or apply strong force. JOG FEEL knob Adjusts the ‘weight’ of the jog wheel. VINYL SPEED ADJUST button Turns on and off the speed adjustment function for playback/stop in Vinyl mode.
Using the jog wheel Setting the jog wheel mode 1 Press the [VINYL (JOG MODE)] button. Each press switches between the following modes. The button lights up in Vinyl mode. — Vinyl mode : Stops playback with a press on the top of the jog wheel and scratches a track by turning the jog wheel while pressing the top.
Using the jog wheel Adjusting the “weight” of the jog wheel 1 Turn the [JOG FEEL] knob. — Turn clockwise: Increases the weight. — Turn counterclockwise: Decreases the weight. Adjusting the playback starting and stopping speeds (for Vinyl mode) You can adjust the following speeds. –...
Cueing You can quickly call up a cue point you have set previously. Setting a cue point During pause 1 Press the [CUE] button. A cue point is set. • Press the [SEARCH ] or [SEARCH ] button or turn the jog wheel during pause to fine-adjust (0.5 frame unit) the pause position.
Cueing Checking a cue point (Cue Point Sampler) 1 Jump to a cue point. Read more: Jumping to a cue point (page 76) 2 Press and hold the [CUE] button. Playback continues while pressing the [CUE] button. • Press the [ ] button to continue playback even if you release the [CUE] button.
Cueing Deleting a saved cue point 1 Call up a saved cue point. Read more: Calling up a saved cue point (page 77) 2 Press the [DELETE] button. Setting Auto Cue When loading a track or performing Track Search, a cue point can be automatically set to the position immediately before the first sound in the track (skipping any silence at the beginning).
Looping You can choose a section of a track to play repeatedly. Setting a loop Manual setting 1 While the track is playing, press the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button at the point where you want to start the loop (loop-in point).
Looping Using the 4 BEAT LOOP (1/2X) button 1 Press the [4 BEAT LOOP (1/2X)] button during playback. The track plays a 4-Beat Loop according to the BPM from the point where you pressed the button. • If the BPM can’t be detected, it’s set to 120. Using the 8 BEAT LOOP (2X) button 1 Press the [8 BEAT LOOP (2X)] button.
Looping Adjusting the length of a loop Halving the length of a loop 1 Press the [4 BEAT LOOP (1/2X)] or [CUE/LOOP CALL ] button during loop playback. The loop length is halved. Doubling a loop in length 1 Press the [8 BEAT LOOP (2X)] or [CUE/LOOP CALL ] button during loop playback.
Looping Using Active Loop Set a saved loop as an Active Loop using rekordbox beforehand. 1 Load a track that has an Active Loop set. After the playback point passes the set point, loop playback automatically starts. Canceling loop playback 1 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button during loop playback.
Looping Saving a loop 1 Set loop points. Read more: Setting a loop (page 79) 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. Calling up a saved loop 1 Load a track you have previously saved a loop for. 2 Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL ] or [CUE/LOOP CALL ] button. •...
Beat Jump/Loop Move You can instantly move the playback point without changing the rhythm of a track that’s playing. Using Beat Jump/Loop Move 1 Press the [BEAT JUMP ] or [BEAT JUMP ] button during playback. The playback point jumps by the number of beats from the point where the button is pressed.
Quantize (for deck) Cue points, loop-in points, loop-out points, and Hot Cue points are automatically set to the closest beat position even if your timing is off the beat when you set them. You can use Hot Cues, loop, reverse playback, and Slip without breaking the rhythm of the track you are playing.
Slip If you turn Slip mode on, normal playback continues in the background (but you can’t hear it) when you perform the following operations. When you end the operation, Slip is canceled and normal playback starts from the exact point the track would have reached by then.
Slip Turning Slip mode on 1 Press the [SLIP] button. Slip mode turns on and the [SLIP] button lights up. • The [SLIP] button blinks while Slip is in use. • The current playback point in Slip mode is indicated by a yellow line on the overall and enlarged waveforms on the waveform screen.
Beat Sync If you turn Beat Sync on, tempo (BPM) and beat position of tracks on the unit automatically synchronize. • Beat Sync can’t be used with tracks that haven’t been analyzed by rekordbox. • Tempo (BPM) and beat position of tracks on the unit can automatically synchronize with a DJ player (sync master) connected in the PRO DJ LINK network.
Beat Sync Using Instant Doubles You can duplicate a track loaded on the active deck of DECK 1/3 or DECK 2/4 or a DJ player (sync master) connected in the PRO DJ LINK network so it plays on the other deck from exactly the same point.
Beatgrid You can adjust the beatgrid. • You can’t adjust the beatgrid for tracks that haven’t been analyzed by rekordbox or this unit. Adjusting the beatgrid 1 Press and hold the rotary selector on the waveform screen or touch [ZOOM]/[GRID] on the screen. Grid Adjust mode turns on.
Key Sync You can adjust the key of a track playing on the unit to match with the key of a track loaded on the sync master. • You can’t adjust the key for tracks that haven’t been analyzed by rekordbox. Using Key Sync 1 Press the [KEY SYNC] button when a track is loaded.
Key Shift You can shift the key of a track. Using Key Shift 1 Touch of the key display on the waveform screen. The Key Shift screen appears. 2 Touch [−] or [+] to adjust the key. Each touch shifts the key up or down by a semitone. •...
Using the Performance Pads You can trigger various functions with the Performance Pads. Performance Pads section SHIFT button PAD MODE buttons – HOT CUE/CALL (GATE CUE) button: Switches to Hot Cue mode or Gate Cue mode. – BEAT LOOP (BEAT LOOP 2) button : Switches to Beat Loop mode. –...
Using the Performance Pads Hot Cue/Gate Cue You can call up a Hot Cue quickly and start playback by pressing a Performance Pad. Setting a Hot Cue 1 Press the [HOT CUE/CALL (GATE CUE)] button. The unit switches to Hot Cue mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad at the point where you want to set a Hot Cue during playback or pause.
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Using the Performance Pads • Performance Pads light up as follows according to the set function. You can change the colors using rekordbox. [Hot Cue Color] setting in the Utility settings Set function [Off] [On] Cue point Green Fixed button color Loop Orange Orange...
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Using the Performance Pads Starting Gate playback from a Hot Cue point 1 Press the [HOT CUE/CALL (GATE CUE)] button in Hot Cue mode. The unit switches to Gate Cue mode. • Press the [HOT CUE/CALL (GATE CUE)] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button in other mode than Hot Cue mode to switch to Gate Cue mode.
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Using the Performance Pads Calling up Hot Cues Automatic call-up You can automatically call up Hot Cues saved on a storage device when a track is loaded. 1 Touch [A. HOT CUE] on the waveform screen to turn Auto Hot Cue on.
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Using the Performance Pads Using a Hot Cue Bank You can set Hot Cues to the [HOT CUE] (A to H) buttons on the unit using a Hot Cue Bank set with rekordbox for Mac/Windows. • Hot Cue Banks can’t be edited via the unit. You will need to use rekordbox for editing. For details, see the rekordbox Instruction Manual, available at the URL below.
Using the Performance Pads Beat Loop If you press a Performance Pad, a loop is set with the number of beats or bars assigned to the Performance Pad. Using Beat Loop 1 Press the [BEAT LOOP (BEAT LOOP 2)] button. The unit switches to Beat Loop mode.
Using the Performance Pads • Press the blinking Performance Pad or press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button to cancel loop playback. • If the BPM can’t be detected, it’s set to 120. Slip Loop Slip loop playback continues while pressing a Performance Pad regardless of whether Slip is turned on or off.
Using the Performance Pads Key Shift You can adjust the key of a track by pressing the Performance Pads. Using Key Shift 1 Press the [SLIP LOOP (KEYSHIFT)] button in Slip Loop mode. The unit switches to Key Shift mode. •...
Using the Performance Pads Beat Jump/Loop Move You can instantly move the playback point without changing the rhythm of a track that’s playing. Using Beat Jump/Loop Move 1 Press the [BEAT JUMP (BEAT JUMP 2)] button. The unit switches to Beat Jump mode. •...
Audio output Follow the procedures below to output and adjust sound. – Outputting sound (page 105) – Adjusting the sound (page 106) – Setting the faders (page 107) Channel section/master section Channel section TRIM knob Adjusts the volume for the channel input sound.
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Audio output MIXER SETTINGS button Displays the [MIXER SETTINGS] screen (page 147). Channel level indicator Displays the volume level before the sound passes through the channel fader. EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Adjusts the volume of each frequency band. Each knob adjusts in the following range. —...
Audio output Outputting sound Adjusting the channel input volume 1 Press the [MIXER SETTINGS] button or press and hold the [MENU] button. The [MIXER SETTINGS] or [UTILITY] screen appears. 2 Select the input source in [DECK3/4 Input Select]. • Skip this step when outputting the sound of Deck 1 or Deck 2. 3 Turn the [TRIM] knob to adjust the volume for the input sound.
Audio output Adjusting the master sound volume 1 Turn the [MASTER 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 Turn the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] knobs to adjust the volume of each band.
Audio output Setting the faders Set the channel fader and crossfader. Setting the channel fader 1 Press the [MIXER SETTINGS] button or press and hold the [MENU] button. The [MIXER SETTINGS] or [UTILITY] screen appears. 2 Set the channel fader curve in [Channel Fader Curve]. Read more: Channel Fader Curve (pages 134, 148).
Monitoring sound Headphones section LINK CUE (page 57) MIX knob Adjusts the volume balance between the master sound and the sound of the channel selected with the [CUE] button. • Set the knob to [CUE] to monitor only the sound of the selected channel, or set it to [MASTER] to monitor only the master sound.
Monitoring sound Monitoring with headphones 1 Connect headphones to one of the PHONES terminals. Read more: Front panel (page 32) 2 Press the [CUE] button on a channel to monitor the channel’s sound. • You can set the sound output (Stereo or Mono Split) in [Headphones Stereo / Mono Split] in the Utility settings or on the [MIXER SETTINGS] screen (pages 135, 148).
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Monitoring sound • If you use headphones that have been registered to the unit before, the unit automatically connects to them when you turn them on – there’s no need to use the [PAIRING] button. Read more: Front panel (page 32) 5 Turn the SonicLink headphones on, then perform the pairing procedure.
Monitoring sound Booth section BOOTH LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the sound output to a booth monitor. Using a booth monitor 1 Connect a booth monitor to the [BOOTH] terminals. Read more: Rear panel (page 32) 2 Turn the [BOOTH LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume for the output sound.
Microphone MIC section ON button Sets the microphone sound output. The button lights up when the microphone is turned Press and hold to turn Push To Talk on. The microphone is turned on while pressing the button. TALK OVER button Turns microphone talkover on and off.
Microphone Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC 1] or [MIC 2] terminal. Read more: Rear panel (page 32) 2 Press the [ON] button to turn the microphone on. The microphone turns on and the [ON] button lights up. 3 Turn the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the microphone volume level.
Microphone Reducing the “howling” noise of a microphone (Feedback Reducer) When microphone “howling” noise occurs (feedback), the unit detects the relevant frequency and cuts only that frequency band to reduce the “howling” while minimizing the effect on sound quality. 1 Press the [MIXER SETTINGS] button or press and hold the [MENU] button.
Sound Color FX Sound Color FX section SOUND COLOR FX buttons Select a SOUND COLOR FX. PARAMETER knob Adjusts a filter or an effect. COLOR knobs Adjusts an effect.
Sound Color FX Using Sound Color FX Read more: Sound Color FX types and settings (page 117) 1 Press a [SOUND COLOR FX] button. The selected button blinks. • The effect is applied to CH 1 to CH 4. 2 Turn the [COLOR] knob to adjust the effect. The effect on the channel you turned the knob for is adjusted.
Sound Color FX Sound Color FX types and settings You can adjust the following settings with the knobs. Effect/operation Description SPACE Adds reverberation to the original sound. • 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.
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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.
Beat FX Beat FX section X-PAD Touch to turn an effect on and off. You can adjust the time and quantitative parameters when you touch or slide your finger on X-PAD. BEAT buttons Sets the number of beats for Beat FX. AUTO/TAP button Sets BPM measuring method (AUTO/TAP).
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Beat FX TAP button Manually sets a BPM by tapping the [TAP] button when BPM measuring mode is set to [TAP]. FX FREQUENCY (LOW, MID, HI) buttons Selects the range (LOW/MID/HI) to apply Beat FX to. The selected button lights up. BEAT FX selector switch Selects a Beat FX.
Beat FX Using Beat FX Read more: Beat FX types and settings (page 123) 1 Turn the BEAT FX selector switch to select a Beat FX. 2 Press a [CH SELECT] button to apply Beat FX to. • To apply Beat FX to the microphone sound, you can select a microphone to apply Beat FX to in [BEAT FX MIC] in the Utility settings or on the [MIXER SETTINGS] screen (pages 136, 148).
Beat FX Setting BPM manually (Tap mode) 1 Tap the [TAP] button more than twice in time with the beat of the track. BPM is set according to the average time between taps. • The beat fraction is set to 1/1 when you set BPM with the [TAP] button, and the length of one beat is set as the effect time.
Beat FX Beat FX types and settings You can adjust the following settings with the buttons and knobs. Beat FX/operation Description 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 •...
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Beat FX Beat FX/operation Description 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 4 000 (ms) •...
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Beat FX Beat FX/operation Description 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 32 000 (ms) •...
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Beat FX Beat FX/operation Description Cyclically changes the cut-off frequency, based on 3 beats, TRIPLET FILTER according to the beat. • BEAT Moving cycle of the effect with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/12 to 12/3 beats •...
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Beat FX Beat FX/operation Description Records the input sound when the effect is turned on, and TRIPLET ROLL outputs the recorded sound repeatedly, based on 3 beats, according to the specified beat fraction. • BEAT Effect time with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/12 to 12/3 beats •...
(page 16). If you use a Mac, you don’t have to install the dedicated audio driver software. • For details on the unit’s MIDI messages, visit the URL below. alphatheta.com/support/ • Install DJ software and configure the audio and MIDI settings on a PC/Mac beforehand.
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Using DJ software • Some buttons on the unit can’t be used for controlling a DJ application. • Control mode turns off when a track is loaded to the unit from a device other than the currently communicating device that’s running the DJ software.
Settings You can change the settings of the unit from the Utility menu, on the [SHORTCUT] screen or [MIXER SETTINGS] screen. If you save My Settings (function settings of the unit) to a storage device, you can load them to the unit immediately when you arrive in the booth or take over from another DJ, etc. Changing the settings 1 Press and hold the [MENU] button.
Settings Utility settings Deck category *: Factory setting Setting item Description Eject Lock: Determines whether or not you can unload a loaded track during playback. Load Lock: Determines whether or not you can load another track during playback. • Setting values: Unlock , Lock Eject/Load Lock •...
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Settings Setting item Description Sets the sound pressure level that Auto Cue recognizes as silence. • Setting values: Memory Cue*, Hot Cue, -78dB, -72dB, -66dB, -60dB, -54dB, -48dB, -42dB, -36dB Auto Cue Level • [Memory Cue]: Sets the saved cue/loop point closest to the beginning of a track to an Auto Cue point.
Settings Setting item Description Sets whether or not to connect the unit with a PRO DJ LINK compatible player. • Setting values: Off*, On PRO DJ LINK Mode • When set to [On], you can’t use Deck 3 and Deck 4 on the unit. •...
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Settings Setting item Description Sets the input source for Deck 4 from devices connected to the unit. • Setting values: DECK/ , LINE, PHONO, Bluetooth • [DECK/ ]: Selects the deck of the unit or a PC/Mac connected to the USB port of the unit. DECK4 Input Select •...
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Settings Setting item Description Sets the function ([Master Out] or [Master and Booth Out]) to adjust with the Master EQ [HI, MID, LOW] knobs (page 106). • Setting values: Master Out*, Master and Booth Out Master EQ • [Master Out]: Applies Master EQ only to the master sound.
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Settings Setting item Description Determines whether or not to output the microphone sound to Master Rec (recording sound). Mic Output to Master REC • Setting values: Off, On* Determines whether or not to output the microphone sound to the USB port (Type-C). Mic Output to USB •...
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Settings Audio Output category *: Factory setting Setting item Description Sets the attenuation level of the sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals. Master Attenuator • Setting values: -12dB, -6dB, 0dB* Sets whether or not to reduce sudden and unpleasant digital clips that occur on the master output.
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Settings Setting item Description Selects time scale or phrase data to display under the playing address on the overall waveform. • Setting values: Time Scale, Phrase* Waveform Divisions • [Time Scale]: Displays scale marks at 30-second intervals. • [Phrase]: Displays the phrase data analyzed by rekordbox.
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Settings Network category Setting items Description Sets up the connection via a wireless router (access point) Wi-Fi Setting (page 141). Sets the Wi-Fi frequency band. Wi-Fi Frequency • Setting values: 5GHz (Recommended)*, 2.4GHz/5GHz Displays IP address and MAC address for the wireless LAN Wi-Fi Address (Wi-Fi) connection.
Settings Setting item Description Restores the settings to the factory settings. Restore Defaults • Setting values: Cancel*, Ok Serial No. Displays the serial number. License Displays the license information of the unit. Version No. Displays the version of the software on the unit. Power Management When [Power Management] is set to [20min], the unit automatically enters Off mode after 20 minutes without being used in the following ways.
Settings Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ) connection ® Connecting the unit to a wireless network 1 Press and hold the [MENU] button. The [UTILITY] screen appears. 2 Select [Wi-Fi Setting] in the Network category. The [Wi-Fi Setting] screen appears. 3 Touch [Wi-Fi] to turn it on. The unit searches the network and available SSID are listed.
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Settings If the connection succeeds, [CONNECTED] is displayed in the network name (SSID) field and it’s displayed at the top of the list. • You don’t need to do this if you’re using an access point that’s connected with the unit previously.
Settings Bluetooth connection ®/MD You can input the sound of your PC/Mac or mobile device to the unit via Bluetooth. Pairing with a Bluetooth device 1 Press and hold the [MENU] button. The [UTILITY] screen appears. 2 Select [Bluetooth Setting] in the Bluetooth category. The [Bluetooth Setting] screen appears.
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Settings • The Bluetooth indicator blinks while the unit is in pairing state (for approximately 2 minutes). 5 Perform the pairing procedure on a Bluetooth device. 6 Allow the connection on the unit. The Bluetooth indicator on the unit stops blinking and lights up when the connection is established.
Settings Changing the settings on the Shortcut screen 1 Press the [SHORTCUT] button. The [SHORTCUT] screen appears. 2 Select a setting value. Read more: Setting items on the Shortcut screen (page 146) • Press the [SHORTCUT] button again to close the [SHORTCUT] screen.
Settings Setting items on the Shortcut screen Setting item Description Quantize Quantize Beat Value Same as the Utility settings (page 131) Vinyl Speed Vinyl Speed Adjust Same as the Utility settings (page 131) Vinyl SpeedAdjust Time Waveform Waveform Current Position Same as the Utility settings (page 131) Waveform Divisions Display...
Settings Changing the settings on the Mixer Settings screen 1 Press the [MIXER SETTINGS] button. The [MIXER SETTINGS] screen appears. 2 Select a setting value. Read more: Setting items on the Mixer Settings screen (page 148) • Press the [MIXER SETTINGS] button again to close the [MIXER SETTINGS] screen.
Settings Setting items on the Mixer Settings screen Setting item Description Mic Settings Feedback Reducer Same as the Utility settings (page 131) BEAT FX MIC Recording Settings Recording Device Sets a recording device (page 72). MIC Output to Master Same as the Utility settings (page 131) Starts recording (page 72).
Settings Calling up My Settings saved on a USB device You can call up My Settings from a USB device. • You can call up My Settings from a storage device (connected to a player), rekordbox, or CloudDirectPlay connected in the Pro DJ Link network. 1 Connect a USB device to the unit.
Specifications General Power requirements...............AC 110 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption ......................60 W Power consumption (off) ....................0.3 W Main unit weight .................... 13.5 kg/29.8 lbs. Max. external dimensions ..(W × D × H) 895 × 504.1 × 133.4 mm/35.24” × 19.85” × 5.25” Tolerable operating temperature .........+5 °C –...
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Specifications Crosstalk LINE ........................84 dB Channel equalizer characteristic/Master equalizer characteristic HI....................-26 dB – +6 dB (10 kHz) MID....................-26 dB – +6 dB (1 kHz) LOW .................... -26 dB – +6 dB (20 Hz) Microphone equalizer characteristic HI..................... -12 dB – +12 dB (10 kHz) MID..................
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Specifications Compatible Codecs....................SBC, AAC *1 Transmission distances are a guideline. Transmission distance may change depending on the surrounding environment. SonicLink section Maximum transmission distance..Approximately 5 m* in unobstructed circumstances. Frequency band used ....................2.4 GHz *2 Transmission distances are a guideline. Transmission distance may change depending on the surrounding environment.
Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the XDJ-AZ at the URL below. alphatheta.com/support/ • Inspect devices connected with the unit. • The unit may restore proper operation after you turn it off and on.
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Additional information Bluetooth The unit can’t connect with a Bluetooth device. • Turn on the unit and the Bluetooth device again, and perform the pairing procedure. Sound is interrupted. • If the unit and the Bluetooth device is placed far apart, bring them closer together. •...
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Additional information StreamingDirectPlay Can’t use Beatport Streaming. • Check the internet connection. Tracks aren’t displayed on the track list • You need an applicable subscription to use Beatport Streaming.
Additional information LCD display • Small black or shining points may appear on the LCD display. This is a phenomenon inherent to LCD displays and not a malfunction. • When using the unit in cold places, the LCD display may be dark for a while after the power is turned on.
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