PIONEER Service Manual. A subscription to, or additional copies of, Also test with plug reversed Earth PIONEER Service Manual may be obtained at a nominal (Using AC adapter ground charge from PIONEER. plug as required) AC Leakage Test DDJ-RX...
SAFETY INFORMATION................................2 1. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ..............................4 1.1 NOTES ON SOLDERING ............................... 4 1.2 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE DDJ-RX and DDJ-SX2 ....................4 2. SPECIFICATIONS................................. 5 3. BASIC ITEMS FOR SERVICE .............................. 6 3.1 CHECK POINTS AFTER SERVICING ........................... 6 3.2 JIGS LIST ..................................
"rekordbox dj," an application having DJ play functions. The differences in the operating elements of the DDJ-RX from those of the DDJ-SX2 are as follows: • The operating elements of the DDJ-RX are laid out, taking compatibility with "rekordbox dj" application software into full consideration.
Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm) ..........1 set Stereo mini phone jack (Ø 3.5 mm)........1 set USB terminal B type ..................1 set • The specifications and appearance of this unit and the software are subject to change for improvement without notice. DDJ-RX...
Extension FFC for diagnosis GGP1246 37-pin FFC (Part No.: 406-S1-1234-HA) (Two FFCs required for diagnosis Lubricants and Glues List Name Part No. Remarks Adhesive GYL1001 Refer to “7. DISASSEMBLY”. Adhesive GYL1005 Refer to “7. DISASSEMBLY”. Grease GEM1096 Refer to “7. DISASSEMBLY”. DDJ-RX...
LED PCB ASSY (right) DSP PCB ASSY IC1000-IC1004 LED RING RIGHT RING LED *44 74HC595 *5 MIX PCB ASSY 5VLED AD5V LED PCB ASSY (left) IC39 IC40 OVP Limit 5.5V TPA61085 BA05 DA5V BOOST Over Voltage IC1000-IC1004 CENTER PANEL LED RING Protection LEFT RING KEY SCAN...
If current is not conducted, replace the switch. If the segment or signal line in question is on CONTROL PCB Assy A/B, IC505 is defective. If it is on the MIX PCB Assy, IC703 is defective. Replace the defective part. DDJ-RX...
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Check whether the signals from Pins 2 The UCOM (IC24) is in failure. and 4 of CN501 are fixed at "H" when Replace the DSP PCB Assy. the jog dial is turned. The photo interrupter is defective. Replace the SENSOR PCB Assy. DDJ-RX...
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LED is connected to. Check the diode of the LED that does not light. If it is OK, then the IC to which the LED in question is connected is defective. Replace the IC which target LED is connected to. DDJ-RX...
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See "The MIC1/MIC2 input signal is not output." PHONO or MIC? PHONO If the LINE/PHONO switching signal is NOT "L," UCOM (IC25) is in failure. If the LINE/PHONO switching signal is "L," the connected transistor is in failure. Replace the part in failure or PCB Assy. DDJ-RX...
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Replace the part in failure. If the problem persists, replace the DSP PCB Assy. The regulator IC is in failure. Check the peripheral parts. If no problem is found, replace IC18. If the problem persists, replace the DSP PCB Assy. DDJ-RX...
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Is the input to IC28 3.3 V? See "D3.3V is in failure." The regulator IC is in failure. Check the peripheral parts. If no problem is found, replace IC28. If the problem persists, IC29 is in failure. Replace IC29. DDJ-RX...
• Be sure to use rekordbox Version 4.0.1 or later, because the prior versions of rekordbox do not support the DDJ-RX. • Activation using a license key is required to use PERFORMANCE mode for enabling the DJ performance function of rekordbox.
The loaded track’ s waveform is displayed here. C Browse section Displays the track list, tree view, and playlist palette. D Global section Displays the display status of effect panel and sampler panel, and the level of the master sound, etc. DDJ-RX...
5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control (1) to adjust the audio level of the speakers. Monitoring sound with headphones Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below. 1 Press the headphones [CUE] button (a) for the channel 1. 2 Turn the [HEADPHONES LEVEL] control (9). DDJ-RX...
When in this mode, the firmware version display appear first. In this mode, it does not work to communicate with computer via USB. In this mode, LED dimmer is not available. Firmware version (x.xx) into into Service mode Service mode DDJ-RX...
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*1: If the firmware version is "0", all segments of the Channel Level Indicator are unlit. *2: If any Channel fader is slid, state of the Channel fader is indicated instead of firmware version. 2. Check of buttons All buttons on this controller can be checked using LEDs in Service Mode. C3 C4 DDJ-RX...
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(LED within DECK 3/DECK 4 button is used in order to check the "C7" button.) 3. Check of rotary knobs, sliders and NEEDLE SEARCH pads All rotary knobs, sliders and NEEDLE SEARCH pad on this controller can be checked using LEDs in Service Mode. DDJ-RX...
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Therefore, the controller rounds the actual position data to 11 steps. When position of the Channel fader is bottom, When position of the Channel fader is top, all segments of the Channel Level Indicator are unlit. all segments of the Channel Level Indicator are lit. DDJ-RX...
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Master level indicator are unlit. all segments of the Master level indicator are lit. 4. Check of rotary encoders, slide SWs, and Jog dials All rotary encoders, slide SWs, and Jog dials on this controller can be checked using LEDs in Service Mode. DDJ-RX...
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Figure-4 LED behavior of when a slide SW is slid, a rotary encoder is turned, or a Jog dial is turned *: Only when positon of a slide SW is moved, lighting position of white LED is moved clockwise. *: The starting position depends on the last position. DDJ-RX...
*1: LED within the pressed Pad Mode button is lit with blue color. In order to return from Velocity check mode to Service mode, press the Rotary selector. Then the controller returns to condition right after it launches in Service mode. DDJ-RX...
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So, the controller rounds the actual velocity value to 11 steps so that indicate behavior of velocity using Channel Level Indicator during Velocity check mode. *: Lighting of Channel Level Indicator is applied pressure force of not only initial touch (velocity) but also after touch during Velocity check mode. DDJ-RX...
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Figure-6 Relation between Pad and Channel Level Indicator during Velocity check mode (Following example is left-side. It is the same for right-side.) Figure-7 Relation between pressure force and lighting segment A few segment is lit. Many segments are lit. Tap a Pad weakly Tap a Pad hard DDJ-RX...
Measurement mode. Unused LEDs are unlit during Measurement mode. [How to exit Measurement mode] In order to exit Measurement mode, turn off the power. These LEDs are lit right after the controller launches in Measurement mode. into Measurement mode DDJ-RX...
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0 (all off) Above figure is shown "235 msec". *1: If a place of a measurement value is "0", all segments of the related Channel Level Indicator are unlit. Channel Level Indicator (CH3) is not used in Measurement mode. DDJ-RX...
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• For operation check of a rotary VR after replacement Figure-9 Relation between knob/fader and LED Knobs and faders painted with light blue color are checkable. Number in this figure means order of which select test subject. 12 13 22 23 28 29 DDJ-RX...
Even if the unit shown in the photos and illustrations in this manual may differ from your product, the procedures described here are common. Knobs and Volumes Location 100-S1-3006-HA 100-S1-3007-HA 100-S1-3008-HA 100-S1-3010-HA ×18 ×2 ×9 ×1 White White Black Black Black Black 100-SX3-3009 100-S1-3005-HA 100-SXMK2-3157 ×4 ×2 ×6 White White White Black Black Black DDJ-RX...
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Isolation plate • DSP and OUTPUT PCB Assemblies (1) Remove the Strain relief bush by removing the 1 screw. (602-BTB3012-446B-HA) (2) Remove the 4 screws. (602-MP3-324-HA) • Rear view (3) Remove the Ground terminal and washer. Screw tightening order DDJ-RX...
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USB fixing bracket (USB fixed plate) must be detached together with it. To detach them, remove the solder from the JACK and USB fixed plate. CONTROL PCB Assy B CONTROL PCB Assy A USB fixed plate • Bottom view USB JACK DDJ-RX...
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4 then turn over the DSP PCB Assy toward the front side. Extension FFC (GGP1246) for diagnoses Step 3: Replace the FFCs 1 and 2 with the ones for diagnosis. Step 4: Connect the adapter and cables. Diagnosis DDJ-RX...
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(1) Remove the 6 solders. JW LED base (2) Remove the 1 nut and 1 washer. (3) Remove the JW LED base by removing the 2 screws. (602-3113-122-HA) TRANSFER PCB Assy • Bottom view (4) Remove the 1 E ring. • Bottom view DDJ-RX...
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Double-back tape is supplied with the WHEEL Assy. · When the LED & COVER Assy is to be replaced: Double-back tape (TWIN ADHESIVE) (must), • Bottom view Windows Lens (if necessary) · When the WHEEL Assy is to be replaced: Windows Lens (if necessary) DDJ-RX...
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• FRONT PCB Assy (1) Remove the 3 Gain rotate knobs. (2) Remove the 2 screws. (602-MP3-324-HA) Screw tightening order (3) Remove the FRONT PCB Assy by removing ×8 the 8 screws. (602-DJ5500-452-HA) • Bottom view FRONT PCB Assy DDJ-RX...
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Note: Even if double-back tape was not used in the initial state, be sure to attach double-back tape when reattaching the front panel. Double-back tape Double-back tape Double-back tape: NITTO No. 500 (5 mm × 40 mm) Double-back tape Double-back tape DDJ-RX...
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(8) Remove the Ground plate by removing the 4 screws. (602-SL24F-099-HA) (9) Disconnect the 2 flexible cables and 4 connectors. CN501 CN501 (CN500 x2, CN501 x2, CN502 x2) CN500 CN500 (10) Remove the 2 solders. CN502 CN502 • Bottom view DDJ-RX...
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MIX PCB Assy CONTROL PCB Assy B PCB Assy A • Bottom view • TOUCH PCB Assy (1) Remove the 2 TOUCH PCB Assemblies by TOUCH PCB Assy TOUCH PCB Assy removing the 6 screws. (602-B600-057-HA) • Bottom view DDJ-RX...
8.2 UPDATING OF THE FIRMWARE Note: If firmware with a version later than the one installed in this unit has been released on the Pioneer DJ site, that information will be indicated on the screen for rekordbox. (The PC must be connected to the Internet.) What you need for updating •...
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How to check the firmware version For Windows 7 ASIO driver exclusively for DDJ-RX is required to be installed. From the [Start menu], click [All the programs] → [Pioneer] → [DDJ_RX] → [DDJ_RX Version Display Utility] icon You can also display the firmware version, by selecting the Start menu's Run command then entering C:\Program Files\Pioneer\DDJ_RX ASIO\DDJ_RX_Version.exe in the Open box.
–17 / –16 . . . 0 . . . +16 / +17 (35 steps) Jog dial touch sensor Jog dial touch sensor sensitivity adjustment sensitivity adjustment The LEDs at the center of the jog dial: All unlit (–17) to half lit (0) to all lit (+17) DDJ-RX...
Screws adjacent to b mark on product are used for disassembly. For the applying amount of lubricants or glue, follow the instructions in this manual. (In the case of no amount instructions, apply as you think it appropriate.) 9.1 PACKINGSECTION DDJ-RX...
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See Contrast table (2) (Quick Start Guide) 13 Operating Instructions See Contrast table (2) (Quick Start Guide) (2) CONTRAST TABLE DDJ-RX/FJLPXEG, SVYXEG, UXEGCB and AXEG are constructed the same except for the following: Mark Symbol and Description DDJ-RX/FJLPXEG DDJ-RX/SVYXEG DDJ-RX/UXEGCB...
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Wheel plate (NSP) ∗1: To ensure performance of the product and protect JW lens (NSP) of the parts, these parts must be attached. Diffuse slice (NSP) JW cover (NSP) Twin adhesive Twin adhesive (NSP) (NSP) Twin adhesive JW cover (NSP) (NSP) Screw Mandrel (NSP)
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