PIONEER DJ serato DJM-S7 Instruction Manual
PIONEER DJ serato DJM-S7 Instruction Manual

PIONEER DJ serato DJM-S7 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before you start ................... 5 How to read this manual .................5 What’s in the box..................6 User guides .....................6 DJ software ..................7 Serato DJ Pro..................7 rekordbox ....................8 Part names ................... 9 Top panel ....................9 Front panel ....................10 Rear panel.....................11 PC/Mac setup ..................
  • Page 3 Audio output ..................33 Channel section/master section ............33 Outputting sound...................35 Adjusting the sound................36 Setting the faders ..................36 Monitoring sound ................39 Headphones section ................39 Monitoring with headphones ..............39 Booth section ..................40 Using a booth monitor ................40 Microphone ..................41 MIC section ...................41 Using a microphone ................42 AUX .....................
  • Page 4 Using Loop MIDI ...................58 Using FX Bank ..................60 Using FX Trigger mode .................63 Loop ....................64 Loop section..................64 Using a loop ..................65 Using the Performance Pads............66 Performance Pad section..............66 Serato DJ Pro..................68 rekordbox ....................82 User mode ..................89 Using User modes.................89 Fader Start..................
  • 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: What’S In The Box

    Before you start What’s in the box • Power cord • USB cable • Warranty (for some regions) • Quick Start Guide • Precautions for Use • Serato DJ Pro Expansion Pack voucher *1 One USB cable is included with the unit. To connect two devices to the unit, use an additional cable that conforms to USB 2.0 standards.
  • Page 7: Dj Software

    DJ software You can DJ with this unit by connecting it to a PC/Mac running Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox. Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro is DJ software from Serato and compatible with DVS (page 25). The Serato DJ Pro software is not included with the unit. Download the software from the URL below.
  • Page 8: Rekordbox

    DJ software rekordbox rekordbox is a professional DJ application for music management and performing. The rekordbox software is not included with the unit. Download the software from the URL below. rekordbox.com/system • The unit is automatically recognized when you launch rekordbox, and the following functions will be available.
  • Page 9: Part Names

    Part names Top panel 1. Browse section (page 30) 2. Loop section (page 64) 3. FX section (page 49) 4. Performance Pad section (page 66) 5. Sampler Volume knob (pages 71, 85) 6. Master section (page 33) 7. Channel section (page 33) 8.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Part names 10. PANEL/UTILITY button (page 93) 11. Headphones section (page 39) Front panel 1. MIC section (page 41) 2. Crossfader section (page 37) 3. PHONES terminals (page 39) 4. Front guard Protects the terminals and knobs on the front panel. •...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Part names Rear panel button Turns the unit on and off. 2. Signal GND terminal (page 22) Connect a turntable’s ground wire. Reduces unwanted noises that occur when a turntable is connected to the unit. 3. PHONO terminals (RCA) (page 22) Connect phono-level (MM cartridge) output devices.
  • Page 12 Part names 7. MIC terminal (XLR or 1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS) (page 22) 8. AUX terminals (page 22) Connect a line-level input device. 9. AC IN (page 22) Connect to a power outlet with the supplied power cord. 10. MASTER 2 terminals (RCA) (page 23) Connect to analog input terminals on a power amplifier, etc.
  • Page 13: Pc/Mac Setup

    PC/Mac setup Dedicated software 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 audio driver software to your PC (Windows), Setting Utility will also be installed with the driver software.
  • Page 14: Installing The Dedicated Software

    PC/Mac setup Downloading the dedicated software Download the dedicated audio driver software/Setting Utility to your PC/Mac from the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ Installing the dedicated software 1 Double-click the downloaded installation file. 2 Read the License Agreement terms carefully. If you agree to the terms, mark the [Agree] check box and click [OK].
  • Page 15: Setting Utility

    PC/Mac setup Setting Utility You can check and set connections between the unit and a PC/Mac using the Setting Utility installed on the PC/Mac. Launching Setting Utility 1 Click [Pioneer] > [DJM-S7 Setting Utility] from the applications list on a PC/Mac. Setting Utility launches.
  • Page 16 PC/Mac setup 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-S7 Audio Output] and select the audio data output from the unit to the PC/Mac. Read more: Audio Output pull-down list (page 21) 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 Changing the assignment of the FX You can change the FX assigned to the [FX SELECT] button and the [FILTER] knob on the unit. You can register the settings to [BANK A] or [BANK B], and call up the settings when you need to.
  • Page 19 PC/Mac setup Setting items Description Mark the check box to activate the loop length set by the slider. LOOP options. Clear the check box to set the [AUTO LOOP] button on the unit to work as the Auto Beat Loop button. Mark the check box to enable Pad mode switching by pressing a Pad mode button twice, three, or four times in succession.
  • Page 20: Phono

    PC/Mac setup Setting items Description Adjust the DVS control Reduces the signal level if the playback points of the tone signal level for control vinyl and DJ software deviate while scratching. PHONO. Checking the firmware and software versions 1 Click the [About] tab.
  • Page 21: Mic

    PC/Mac setup Audio Output pull-down list • CH4 (USB 7/8), CH 5 (USB 9/10) is fixed to [FX SEND]. #: indicates channel number CH 1 (USB 1/2), CH 2 (USB 3/4) CH 3 (USB 5/6) CH# Control Tone PHONO MIX(REC OUT) CH# Control Tone LINE CROSSFADER A Post CH# Fader...
  • Page 22: Connections

    Connections 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. Connecting to the input terminals •...
  • Page 23: Connecting To The Output Terminals

    Connections Connecting to the output terminals Rear panel of the unit Front panel of the unit Power amplifier Power amplifier Headphones To power outlet (booth monitor) • Use the [MASTER 1] terminals for balanced output. Connecting the terminals to unbalanced inputs (RCA, etc.) with an XLR-RCA conversion cable (conversion adapter), etc.
  • Page 24: Connecting To The Cdj/Controller Terminals

    Connections Connecting to the CDJ/controller terminals You can control DJ software from a multi player if you connect the multi player to the [CDJ/ CONTROLLER] terminals on the unit. Be sure to read the instruction manual for the software. Multi players Use a USB cable for the connection.
  • Page 25: Dvs

    If you use the unit with DJ software (Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox) and a control disc (special vinyl or CDs with specific control signals), you can control digital music files using a turntable or multi player. • Control discs aren’t included with this unit. You’ll need to buy them separately. •...
  • Page 26 1 Connect a turntable you want to control [DECK 1] to the [PHONO] terminals for [CH 1], and a turntable you want to control [DECK 2] to the [PHONO] terminals for [CH 2]. 2 Connect the turntable ground wires to the [SIGNAL GND] terminals on the unit.
  • Page 27: Settings In Serato Dj Pro

    2 Take USB storage devices which have the control signals saved and connect them to the multi players. Then start playback. 3 Set the input selector switches of [CH 1] and [CH 2] on the unit to [ A/B] (use [ A] for the example above).
  • Page 28 Setting up Serato DJ Pro 1 Click [SETUP] on the Serato DJ Pro screen. 2 Select [TURNTABLES] or [CDJS] on the [Audio] tab of the SETUP screen. Checking control signals 1 Start playback of track 1 on the connected turntable or multi player.
  • Page 29: Selecting A Playback Mode

    Selecting a playback mode Serato DJ Pro supports three playback modes ([ABS], [REL], and [INT]). • For details on the playback modes, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 6). 1 Select [ABS], [REL], or [INT] from the pull-down list on the deck pane.
  • Page 30: Playback

    Playback Browse section 1. BROWSE knob Turn to move the cursor up or down. Press to move the cursor between the crates pane and library pane on the Serato DJ Pro screen. The cursor moves to the next level down on the [Files] pane, and to the next category on the [Browse] pane.
  • Page 31: Adding A Track To The Library

    Playback Adding a track to the library Add a track to the library on the Serato DJ Pro screen. 1 Click [Files] on the Serato DJ Pro screen. Files and folders stored on the PC/Mac or devices connected to the PC/Mac are displayed in the [Files] pane.
  • Page 32: Playing A Track

    Playback Playing a track 1 Use the connected multi player, turntable, or DJ controller to start playback of a track.
  • Page 33: Audio Output

    Audio output Follow the procedures below to output and adjust sound. – Outputting sound (page 35) – Adjusting the sound (page 36) – Setting the faders (page 36) To output sound to the [BOOTH] terminals, see Using a booth monitor (page 40). Channel section/master section Channel section 1.
  • Page 34 Audio output 2. Input selector switch Selects an input sound source. — [ A,B] : Selects a PC/Mac connected to one of the [USB] ports. — [LINE] : Selects a multi player, etc. connected to the [LINE] terminals. — [PHONO] : Selects a turntable connected to the [PHONO] terminals. 3.
  • Page 35: Outputting Sound

    Audio output 9. Master level indicator Displays the volume level of the master sound output to the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals. Outputting sound Adjusting the channel input volume 1 Slide the input selector switch to select an input sound source.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Sound

    Audio output Adjusting the sound 1 Turn the [HI], [MID], and [LOW] knobs to adjust the volume of each band. Setting the faders Set the channel fader and crossfader. Channel curve section 1. CH 1/2 CURVE knob Sets the channel fader curve. —...
  • Page 37: Crossfader Section

    Audio output Setting the channel fader 1 Turn the [CH 1/2 CURVE] knob to set the channel fader curve. • Set the [ REVERSE ] switch to [ON] to reverse the operating direction of the channel fader. Crossfader section 1. FEELING ADJUST knob Adjusts the “weight”...
  • Page 38 Audio output Setting the crossfader 1 Turn the [CURVE] knob to set the crossfader curve. 2 Turn the [FEELING ADJUST] knob to adjust the “weight” of the crossfader. • Set the [ REVERSE ] switch to [ON] to reverse the operating direction of the crossfader.
  • Page 39: Monitoring Sound

    Monitoring sound Headphones section LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the sound output from the [PHONES] terminals. MIXING knob Adjusts the volume balance between the master sound and the channel selected with the headphones cue fader. • Set the knob to [CUE] to monitor only the channel sound, and to [MASTER] to monitor only the master sound.
  • Page 40: Booth Section

    Monitoring sound 3 Move the headphones cue fader to adjust the volume balance between the CH 1 sound and the CH 2 sound. 4 Turn the [ LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume. Booth section 1. 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.
  • Page 41: Microphone

    Microphone MIC section 1. MIC switch Turns the microphone on or off, or turns microphone talkover on. 2. MIC indicator Indicates the microphone sound output as follows. — Off: The microphone is off. — Lights up: The microphone is on. —...
  • Page 42: Using A Microphone

    Microphone Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC] terminal. Read more: Connecting to the input terminals (page 22) Set the MIC switch to [ON]. 3 Turn the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the microphone volume level. • Note that turning the knob too far clockwise outputs the sound at a high volume. 4 Turn the [TONE] knob to adjust the volume of each band.
  • Page 43: Aux

    AUX section 1. LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the input sound from an external device. Using AUX 1 Connect an external device to the [AUX] terminal. Read more: Connecting to the input terminals (page 22) 2 Turn the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the input sound.
  • Page 44: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth section Bluetooth button Pairs the unit with a Bluetooth device. Bluetooth indicator Indicates the connection status as follows. — Blinks: The unit is waiting for pairing operation and connection. — Lights up: The unit is connected with a Bluetooth device. LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume input via Bluetooth.
  • Page 45: Connecting With A Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth Connecting with a Bluetooth device 1 Turns the unit on. Read more: Rear panel (page 11) 2 Press and hold the Bluetooth button for approximately 2 seconds. The unit enters paring state. • The Bluetooth indicator blinks while in paring state (for approximately 120 seconds). 3 Perform paring operation on a Bluetooth device.
  • Page 46: Filter

    Filter You can apply a filter or an effect to the sound on any channel. Filter section 1. FILTER knob Adjusts a filter or an effect. Using a filter or an effect You can change an effect assigned to the [FILTER] knob. Choose an effect from the [FILTER] pull-down list on the [FX BANK] tab in Setting Utility (page 61).
  • Page 47: Effect Types And Settings

    Filter Effect types and settings You can adjust the following settings with the knob or from the [FX BANK] tab in Setting Utility. Effect/operation Description Outputs filtered sound. FILTER • FILTER: Turn counterclockwise to lower the cut-off frequency of the low- pass filter.
  • Page 48 Filter Effect/operation Description Changes the pitch. PITCH • FILTER: Turn counterclockwise to lower the pitch. Turn clockwise to raise the pitch. • Sub parameter: Pitch change range: ±1 semitone to ±2 octaves Outputs filtered sound. WIDE FILTER • FILTER: Turn counterclockwise to lower the cut-off frequency for the low- pass filter.
  • Page 49: Beat Fx/Software Fx

    Beat FX/software FX The unit includes 6 buttons for the effects. You can assign the internal effects (Beat FX) or DJ software effects (software FX, loop MIDI) to the buttons. FX section 1. FX SELECT buttons Selects the internal effects (Beat FX) or DJ software effects. 2.
  • Page 50: Using Beat Fx/Software Fx

    Beat FX/software FX 6. TAP button Sets BPM. 7. FX display Using Beat FX/software FX Read more: Beat FX types and settings (page 51) 1 Press a [FX SELECT] button to which the effect you want to use is assigned. •...
  • Page 51: Beat Fx Types And Settings

    Beat FX/software FX Beat FX types and settings You can adjust the following settings with the buttons and knob or from the [FX BANK] tab in Setting Utility. Beat FX/operation Description Outputs a delay sound several times while attenuating it ECHO according to the beat.
  • Page 52 Beat FX/software 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 • LEVEL/DEPTH: Balance between the original sound and the effected sound, and feedback •...
  • Page 53 Beat FX/software FX Beat FX/operation Description Cyclically adds effect of fast reversing the input sound being BACK SPIN played. • BEAT Cycle of the effect with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 64 beats • LEVEL/DEPTH: Balance between the original sound and the effected sound, and playback speed •...
  • Page 54 Beat FX/software FX Beat FX/operation Description Slows down the playback speed for the input sound ONE-SHOT BRAKE gradually and then stops playback. • BEAT Effect time with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 64 beats •...
  • Page 55 Beat FX/software FX Beat FX/operation Description Cyclically changes the cut-off frequency for the low-pass filter LP FILTER 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 •...
  • Page 56 Beat FX/software FX Beat FX/operation Description Records the input sound when the effect is turned on, and ROLL outputs the recorded sound repeatedly according to the specified beat fraction. • BEAT Effect time with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 16 beats •...
  • Page 57: Fx Select Button Mode Switching

    Beat FX/software FX FX SELECT button mode switching If you press the [FX SELECT] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button, the mode switches as follows. Colors of the [FX SELECT] button and the LED of the effect lever change according to the mode. FX SELECT button Mode LED color...
  • Page 58: Using Loop Midi

    Beat FX/software FX Using Loop MIDI You can use the effect lever to control loop operation of DJ software effects (loop playback start/stop of the sampler slot 1, etc.). • For the DJ software effect assignments for loop operation, read the instruction manual for the software (page 6).
  • Page 59 Beat FX/software FX [SHIFT] pressed and Mode FX SELECT button Effect lever set to [ON] effect lever set to [ON] ECHO button Raises the key. Resets the key. Loop MIDI 2 BACK SPIN button Lowers the key. Resets the key. FLANGER button Uses Censor.
  • Page 60: Using Fx Bank

    Beat FX/software FX Using FX Bank You can save effect settings assigned to the [FILTER] knob and the [FX SELECT] buttons to FX Banks, and load the FX Banks when you want to use them. Restrictions on operation The following restrictions are applied when two computers (PC/Mac) are connected to the unit.
  • Page 61 Beat FX/software FX Setting an FX Bank You can set up to two FX Banks using the Setting Utility. Read more: Launching Setting Utility (page 15) 1 Click the [FX BANK] tab. 2 Click [BANK A] or [BANK B] to select an FX Bank to save settings to.
  • Page 62 Beat FX/software FX 4 Select an effect to assign to each button from the pull-down list. Read more: Beat FX types and settings (page 51) 5 Mark the check box of [SMOOTHING] as necessary. — [SMOOTHING] : Gradually returns to the original sound after the effect turns off. 6 Click [SAVE].
  • Page 63: Using Fx Trigger Mode

    Beat FX/software FX Using FX Trigger mode You can use FX Trigger mode to apply Beat FX using the Performance Pads even when a PC/Mac is not connected to the unit. Parameter values are pre-assigned to the Performance Pads, so you can apply an effect only by pressing a Performance Pad.
  • Page 64: Loop

    Loop You can choose a section of a track to play repeatedly. Loop section 1. AUTO LOOP button Plays a loop of the specified number of beats or Auto Beat Loop. Press while pressing the [SHIFT] button to turn a loop on and off. •...
  • Page 65: Using A Loop

    Loop Using a loop Setting a loop automatically 1 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button during playback. Loop playback starts from the position where the button is pressed. Setting a loop manually 1 Press the [SHIFT] and [1/2X] buttons at the point where you want to start the loop (loop-in point) during playback.
  • Page 66: Using The Performance Pads

    Using the Performance Pads You can trigger various functions with the Performance Pads when using the unit with DJ software. Performance Pad section 1. PARAMETER button Switches settings. 2. Pad mode buttons When using the unit with Serato DJ Pro: HOT CUE SAVED LOOP SAMPLER...
  • Page 67 Using the Performance Pads HOT CUE SAVED LOOP SAMPLER Operation ROLL button button button button Press while pressing the Pitch Play Slicer Loop Saved Flip Scratch Bank [SHIFT] button Press twice Gate Cue Cue Loop Auto Loop Transport Press twice while pressing User mode 1 User mode 2...
  • Page 68: Serato Dj Pro

    Using the Performance Pads Serato DJ Pro Press the Pad mode button ([HOT CUE], [ROLL], [SAVED LOOP], or [SAMPLER]) to switch functions. Combo Pad mode If you press a Pad mode button while pressing another Pad mode button, you can use two Pad modes at the same time (the supported modes are Hot Cue, Roll, Saved Loop and Sampler modes).
  • Page 69: Roll Mode

    Using the Performance Pads • Press a Performance Pad while pressing the [SHIFT] button to delete a Hot Cue set to the pad. Roll mode Loop Roll playback continues according to the number of beats assigned to a Performance Pad while you press the pad. 1 Press the [ROLL] button.
  • Page 70: Saved Loop Mode

    Using the Performance Pads Loop Roll playback continues according to the number of beats assigned to the Performance Pad while you press the pad. • Press the [1/2X] or [2X] button during Loop Roll playback to change the number of beats in the Loop Roll being played.
  • Page 71: Sampler Mode

    Using the Performance Pads • Press the Performance Pad again to cancel loop playback. Sampler mode You can start playback of a track loaded in a Sampler slot using a Performance Pad. 1 Display the [SAMPLER] pane on the Serato DJ Pro screen. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] button on the unit.
  • Page 72: Pitch Play Mode

    Using the Performance Pads • Playback methods differ according to the Sampler mode set in Serato DJ Pro. For details, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 6). • Press the Performance Pad while pressing the [SHIFT] button to stop slot playback. Pitch Play mode Pitch Play is a function of Pitch 'n Time DJ.
  • Page 73: Slicer Loop Mode

    Using the Performance Pads — Middle range: — Down range: • Press the [PARAMETER ] or [PARAMETER ] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to shift the pitch range by a semitone. Slicer Loop mode A specified range is applied to the track divided into eight sections. The divided sections are assigned to different Performance Pads.
  • Page 74 Using the Performance Pads 2 Press the [PARAMETER ] or [PARAMETER ] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to specify the range (domain) to divide into eight sections. • Each press of the button sets the domain as follows from the position where the button is pressed.
  • Page 75 Using the Performance Pads 4 Press a Performance Pad assigned with the section you want to play in a loop. Loop playback continues while you press the Performance Pad. • Normal playback continues with its original rhythm in the background during Slicer Loop playback, but you can’t hear this.
  • Page 76 Using the Performance Pads • Slots are assigned to the Performance Pads as follows. Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 • You can’t save a Flip to a slot if all slots have saved Flips already. Delete a Flip on the slot screen in Serato DJ Pro to free up a slot for a new Flip.
  • Page 77 Using the Performance Pads Scratch Bank mode You can load the sound of a Scratch Bank. 1 Open the [SCRATCH BANK] pane on the Serato DJ Pro screen. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit switches to Scratch Bank mode. 3 Press the Performance Pad assigned with the Scratch Bank you want to load.
  • Page 78 Using the Performance Pads • Hot Cues are assigned to the Performance Pads as follows. Hot Cue Hot Cue Hot Cue Hot Cue Hot Cue Hot Cue Hot Cue Hot Cue • Release the Performance Pad to mute the sound. Press the Performance Pad again to start playback of the Hot Cue from the beginning.
  • Page 79 Using the Performance Pads • Press the Performance Pad again while pressing the [SHIFT] button to return to the loop-in point and start playback from there. • Press the Performance Pad again to cancel loop playback. Auto Loop mode If you press a Performance Pad, a loop is set with the number of beats assigned to the Performance Pad and loop playback continues even if you release the Performance Pad.
  • Page 80: Transport Mode

    Using the Performance Pads Transport mode You can control a track using the Performance Pads without using a turntable or multi player. In Transport mode, functions are assigned to the Performance Pads as follows. Performance Pad no. Pitch bend Pitch bend Pitch nudge Pitch nudge Temp...
  • Page 81 Using the Performance Pads Press Performance Pad 6 while pressing the [SHIFT] button to turn off the sync function. — 7 : Sets, calls up, or plays a temporary cue point. Press during pause to set a temporary cue point. Press during playback to return to a temporary cue point and pause (Back Cue).
  • Page 82: Rekordbox

    Using the Performance Pads rekordbox Press the Pad mode buttons ([HOT CUE], [ROLL], [SAVED LOOP], or [SAMPLER]) to switch between modes and use different functions. Hot Cue mode You can call up a Hot Cue quickly and start playback by pressing a Performance Pad. •...
  • Page 83 Using the Performance Pads • Effects are assigned to the Performance Pads as follows. Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect • Release the Performance Pad to cancel the effect. • Press the [PARAMETER ] or [PARAMETER ] button to switch effects between A to H and I to P.
  • Page 84 Using the Performance Pads Sampler mode You can play a track loaded to a Sampler slot using the Performance Pads. Preparation 1 Click the Sampler pane icon on the upper part of the rekordbox screen. The Sampler pane is displayed on the rekordbox screen. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] button on the unit.
  • Page 85 Using the Performance Pads Playing a Sampler track 1 Press the [SAMPLER] button. The unit switches to Sampler mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER ] or [PARAMETER ] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to switch Sampler Banks. 3 Adjust the Sampler gain on the rekordbox screen. 4 Press a Performance Pad.
  • Page 86: Keyboard Mode

    Using the Performance Pads Keyboard mode You can change the scale of a Hot Cue using the Performance Pads like a keyboard. 1 Press the [HOT CUE] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit switches to Keyboard mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER ] or [PARAMETER ] button to switch the keys to assign to the Performance Pads.
  • Page 87 Using the Performance Pads Beat Loop mode If you press a Performance Pad, a loop is set with the number of beats or bars assigned to the Performance Pad, and the loop playback continues even if you release the Performance Pad.
  • Page 88 Using the Performance Pads Key Shift mode You can shift the key of a track that’s playing according to the keys assigned to the Performance Pads. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit switches to Key Shift mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER ] or [PARAMETER ] button to...
  • Page 89: User Mode

    User mode You can assign DJ software functions to the Performance Pads on the unit using the MIDI assigning mode in most types of DJ software. • Find out about the MIDI assigning mode of your DJ software in the relevant user manual. Using User modes The unit supports four User modes.
  • Page 90 User mode Example: When assigning [ ] (PLAY/PAUSE) 4 Press a Performance Pad to assign the selected function to. If the assignment works, the confirmation message appears. • Click [MIDI] to exit MIDI assigning mode. • Switch to the relevant User mode after you’ve finished making settings to use the Serato DJ Pro functions assigned to the Performance Pads.
  • Page 91: Fader Start

    Fader Start You can start playback by moving the fader knobs. Using Fader Start To use the Fader Start function, mark the check box of [Fader Start options.] on the [PREFERENCE] tab in Setting Utility. Read more: Changing the settings (page 18) Using Channel Fader Start 1 Set a cue.
  • Page 92 Fader Start Using Crossfader Start 1 Set a cue. • For details on how to set a cue point, refer to the user manual for your DJ software. • You can set a cue by moving the crossfader all the way to the left or right side while pressing the [SHIFT] button during pause.
  • Page 93: Settings

    Settings Changing the settings You can change the settings of the unit from the Utility menu. If a PC/Mac is connected to the unit when you change the settings, the changed settings are saved to the PC/Mac. The saved settings are applied to the unit the next time the PC/Mac is connected.
  • Page 94: Utility Settings

    Settings Utility settings *: Factory setting Setting items Description Sets the auto standby function (page 96). AUTO STANDBY • Setting values: OFF, ON* Sets the talkover mode for the microphone. MIC TALKOVER • Setting values: OFF*, ADVANCED, NORMAL Sets the talkover level for the microphone. TALKOVER LEVEL •...
  • Page 95 Settings Setting items Description Sets the attenuation level for the sound output from the [BOOTH] terminals. BOOTH ATT. • Setting values: -12dB, -6dB, 0dB* Sets the output method (mono/stereo) for the sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals. MASTER OUT •...
  • Page 96: Auto Standby

    Settings Auto standby When [AUTO STANDBY] is set to [ON], the unit enters Standby mode after 10 hours without being used (when no audio signal is input to the channels on the unit). Press the [PANEL/UTILITY] button to exit standby mode. •...
  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications Main unit weight ....................4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) Max. dimensions ..........267 mm (W) × 452.2 mm (D) × 107.9 mm (H) (10.5 in. (W) × 17.8 in. (D) × 4.2 in. (H)) Tolerable operating temperature ........+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F) Tolerable operating humidity .............5% to 85% (no condensation) Audio Section Sampling rate........................48 kHz...
  • Page 98: Line

    Specifications BOOTH ................+6 dBu/10 k /390 or less PHONES ................. +8 dBu/32 /10 or less Rated output level/load impedance MASTER 1 ....................+25 dBu/10 k MASTER 2 ....................+21 dBu/10 k BOOTH ....................+25 dBu/10 k Crosstalk LINE ........................82 dB Channel equalizer characteristic HI....................- dB to +6 dB (20 kHz) MID ....................- dB to +6 dB (1 kHz) LOW ....................
  • Page 99 Specifications USB terminal USB type B ......................2 sets The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 100: Block Diagram

    Specifications Block diagram...
  • Page 101 Specifications...
  • Page 102: 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-S7 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. If the problems continue, read the “Precautions for Use”...
  • Page 103: Software License Notice

    Additional information Software license notice The licenses for the open source software used on this player 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 104: 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.
  • Page 105 Declaration of Conformity with regard to the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU Manufacturer: AlphaTheta Corporation 6F, Yokohama i-Mark Place, 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012 Japan DJM-S7 [*] DJM-S7 English: Magyar: DJ MIXER Hereby, AlphaTheta Corporation declares that the radio equipment type [*] is in AlphaTheta Corporation igazolja, hogy a [*] típusú...
  • Page 106 Нижний Сусальный переулок, дом 5, строение 19, т. (495) 9568901 mesures que vous avez prises pour faire réparer le produit pendant la période de garantie et le nom du distributeur/détaillant autorisé de qui le produit de marque Pioneer DJ USB, LINE, MIC, AUX................ 20 Hz – 20 kHz KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE a été...

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