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- Page 1 DJ Controller DDJ-SZ2 http://pioneerdj.com/support/ http://serato.com/ For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site. Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
For details, see Downloading the Serato DJ software manual (p. 34 ). ! The latest version of Operating Instructions (this document) can be downloaded from the Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see Acquiring the manual (p. 34 ). Before start Features ....................... -
Page 3: Before Start
This unit is equipped with a dedicated operation interface for the Furthermore, this unit retains the control panel layout of the Pioneer DJ “SERATO FLIP” function that enables recording HOT CUE operation DJM series, the world standard in DJ mixers. -
Page 4: Sound Color Fx
1 Access the Pioneer DJ site. http://pioneerdj.com/ 2 Click the [Support] icon. 3 Click the [Software & Firmware Updates] icon. 4 Click the [DDJ-SZ2] icon in the [CONTROLLER] category. 5 Click the [Drivers] icon. 6 Click the [Downloadlink] icon and save the file. - Page 5 If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is For the latest system requirements and compatibility as well as to acquire the latest operating system, see [Software Info] of [DDJ-SZ2] on the [FAQ] page of in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue the Pioneer DJ support site below.
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Page 6: Installation Procedure (Mac Os X)
6 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ installer. Installation procedure (Mac OS X) Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed. ! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them. 1 Double-click the downloaded driver software (DDJ-SZ2_M_X.X.X.dmg). -
Page 7: Connections And Part Names
Connections and part names Connections ! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. -
Page 8: Connecting The Input/Output Terminals
Front panel 1 PHONES jacks 2 CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch Connect headphones here. This switches the crossfader curve characteristics. Compatible with a 1/4” TRS jack and 3.5 mm stereo mini jack. ! The further the control is turned clockwise, the sharper the curve ! There are two input jacks, a 1/4”... -
Page 9: Connecting Output Terminals
Connecting output terminals Rear panel Front panel Component, amplifier, powered speaker, etc. Headphones Power amplifier, Power amplifier (for booth monitor), powered speakers, etc. powered speakers, etc. -
Page 10: Part Names And Functions
Deck section Part names and functions This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller. -
Page 11: Performance Pads
Sets the saved flip mode. ! During loop playback, this operation cancels looping. For details, see “Serato Flip Manual” from [Software Info] on the Pioneer DJ support site below. [SHIFT] + press: http://pioneerdj.com/support/ Switches looping between active and non-active. (Loop Active) -
Page 12: Cue Button
The q to r buttons support the Pitch’n Time function. This function needs to be activated before it can be used. For details, see “Serato Pitch’n Time Manual” from [Software Info] on the Pioneer DJ sup- port site below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ s SLIP button Turns the slip mode on and off. -
Page 13: Trim Control
1 OFF, ON, TALK OVER selector switch d OSC ASSIGN selector switch Turns the microphone on/off. Selects the channel to output oscillator sound. 2 USB connection indicator e HEADPHONES LEVEL control Displays the connection status between the USB-A terminal and Adjusts the sound level output from the headphones. -
Page 14: Jog Dial Display Section
! When the tap function is used, the deck section’s display on the Front panel computer’s screen switches to the [Beatgrid Editor] display. To switch the deck section’s display back to how it was before, click [Edit Grid] on the computer’s screen. v Channel fader Move: Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel. -
Page 15: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Connections 5 Connect the power cord. To power outlet 1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES] terminals. Power cord (included) 6 Press the [u] switch on this unit’s rear panel to turn this unit’s power on. 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, components, etc., to the [MASTER 1] or [MASTER 2] terminals. -
Page 16: Starting The System
1 The [BUY/ACTIVATE] icon may appear on the right side of the screen that is displayed when Serato DJ is launched the first time, but there is no need to activate or purchase a license for those using DDJ-SZ2. 2 Click [Online] to use the unit as is. -
Page 17: Importing Tracks
Importing tracks The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual. ! If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ Intro) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you have previously created can be used as such. -
Page 18: Monitoring Sound With Headphones
Names of controls, etc. Position Playing tracks and outputting the sound CD, USB selector switch [USB] position The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1 TRIM control Turned fully counterclockwise sound as an example. ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls Center ! Set the volume of the devices (power amplifier, powered speakers, Channel fader... -
Page 19: Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation The descriptions from this point on are for functions not described in the Serato DJ software manual that are specifically for when this unit and Serato DJ are used in combination. Using the performance pads 2 Press and hold one of the performance pads. A loop roll with the number of beats assigned to the pad that was These functions are switched using the respective pad mode buttons pressed is played. -
Page 20: Using The Sampler Function
3 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button. Set the quantization for the slicer function. The value set for the quanti- Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 zation switches each time one of the buttons is pressed. The quantization can be set in four ways: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1. The length of the loop which is played while the pad is being pressed can be changed with the “QUANTIZATION”... -
Page 21: Pitch Play Mode
3 Release your hand from the top of the jog dial. details, see “Serato Pitch’n Time Manual” from [Software Info] on the Playback starts from the position reached in the background. Pioneer DJ support site below. ! To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again. http://pioneerdj.com/support/... -
Page 22: Using The Fader Start Function
1 Set the cue. Auto slip looping Pause at the position from which you want to start playback, then press the [CUE] button for the corresponding deck. ! Cues can also be set by moving the crossfader to the left edge or the 1 Press the [SLIP] button. -
Page 23: Analyzing Tracks
The number of the deck to which the effect is assigned is highlighted on Analyzing tracks the Serato DJ screen. 3 Press the effect parameter 1 button while pressing When loading tracks onto the deck by pressing the rotary selector, the the [SHIFT] button to select the first effect type. -
Page 24: Using The Sound Color Fx Function
7 Turn the [FX BEATS] control to adjust the effect time. Operating in the single FX mode 1 Press the [TAP] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to switch Serato DJ’s DJ-FX mode to the single FX mode. The mode switches between the multi FX mode and single FX mode each time the buttons are operated. -
Page 25: Types Of Effects
2 Turn the [OSCILLATOR PARAMETER] control. OSCILLATOR Effect Name Descriptions Turning the control clockwise or counterclockwise adjusts the oscillator PARAMETER control sound tone. Counterclockwise: Pitch Changes the deep bass DROP goes down. 3 Turn the [OSCILLATOR VOLUME] control. sound as time elapses. Clockwise: Pitch goes up. -
Page 26: Using A Microphone
Mixer section Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC1] or [MIC2] terminal. 2 Set the [OFF, ON, TALK OVER] selector switch to [ON] or [TALK OVER]. — [ON]: The indicator lights. — [TALK OVER]: The indicator flashes. ! When set to [TALK OVER], the sound of channels other than the [MIC1] channel is attenuated by 18 dB (default) when a sound of –10 dB or greater is input to the microphone. -
Page 27: Changing The Settings
Changing the settings Launching utilities mode Changing the fader start setting The fader start function’s setting can be changed. If the utilities mode is launched while the DJ application is running, ! By default, the fader start mode functions without the sync mode set. the set status may not be displayed properly. - Page 28 Curve 4 Disabling the demo mode On this unit, the demo mode is set if no operation is performed for 10 minutes under normal usage conditions. This demo mode can be MIDI changed. code ! By default, demo mode starts when there is no operation for 10 minutes.
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Page 29: About The Setting Utility Software
–12 dB –18 dB –24 dB For Windows 7 Click [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] > [DDJ-SZ2] > [DDJ-SZ2 Settings Utility]. For Mac OS X Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] > [DDJ-SZ2] > [DDJ-SZ2 Settings Utility]. - Page 30 Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is (USB1/2) (USB3/4) (USB5/6) (USB7/8) (USB9/10) used) CH3 Control CH4 Control — — Tone Tone REC OUT This function can only be used by those using a Windows operating PHONO PHONO system. CH1 Control CH2 Control CH3 Control CH4 Control...
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Page 31: Additional Information
Additional information Troubleshooting ! If you think that there is something wrong with this unit, check the following items and [FAQ] for [DDJ-SZ2] on the [FAQ] page of the Pioneer DJ support site. Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the problem cannot be rectified, ask your nearest service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. - Page 32 Problem Check Remedy Serato DJ operation is unstable. Are you using the latest version of the software? Free updates of Serato DJ can be downloaded from the website. Use the most recent version. (page 5 ) Are you using softwares other than Serato DJ at Quit other applications to decrease the load on the computer.
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Page 33: Signal Flow
Signal flow CHx Control Tone CHx Cue Post CHx Fader Phono Analog PHONO Digital Trim Ch.Fader Cross Fader CF Assign CH3,4 Thru 3band SOUND SOUND CF A Analog CD/LINE Isolator COLOR EFFECT Monitor COLOR EFFECT CF B USB A CHx in USB B CHx in Level Meter CHx CH3/4 OSC... -
Page 34: Acquiring The Manual
Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable Serato DJ, change the setting to use DJ software other than Serato DJ at law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer DJ in writing of the utilities mode. Also, make the audio and MIDI-related settings in the Your intended activities. -
Page 35: About Trademarks And Registered Trademarks
In addition to damages and any other remedies to which other countries. Pioneer DJ may be entitled, You agree that Pioneer DJ may seek injunc- The names of companies and products mentioned herein are trade- tive relief to prevent the actual, threatened or continued breach of this marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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