Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-K Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DJ Controller http://pioneerdj.com/support/ The Pioneer website shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to read this manual ! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals on the product, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [RECORD] panel, [Preferences] menu, [CUE] button, [VINYL] mode, [AUX IN] terminals) ! Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated TRAKTOR PRO 2...
  • Page 3: Before Start

    This product inherits the sound quality technology developed over the This unit is designed with a rounded body, making it suitable to a wide years for Pioneer DJ hardware to achieve the top level of sound quality variety of lifestyles and harmonizing with all types of interiors.
  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box ! TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM ! Driver software/operating instructions CD-ROM ! USB cable ! Read Before Use (Important) ! Quick Start Guide ! Service Center Guide (for Japanese customers) ! Warranty card Using the LAPTOP DOCK The computer’s keyboard section can be stowed under this unit.
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal Agreement. entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER 5 TERMINATION CORPORATION (“Pioneer”). Pioneer may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS of any provision.
  • Page 6: Installing The Driver Software

    Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer Installing the driver software ]>[DDJ]>[Pioneer DDJ ASIO Settings Utility]. ! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X. Operating environment Supported operating systems ® 32-bit version Windows 7 Home Premium/Professional/...
  • Page 7: About The Traktor Le 2 Software

    TRAKTOR LE 2 and TRAKTOR 2, see the website below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ 4 Once the TRAKTOR 2 installer is launched, click [Next]. ! The DDJ-ERGO-K supports TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR — To return to the previous screen: Click [Back]. SCRATCH PRO 2.
  • Page 8: Launching Traktor 2

    9 To install the Traktor Kontrol X1 or Traktor Kontrol S4 Launching TRAKTOR 2 driver, check the check box, then click [Next]. 10 When the following screen appears, click [Next]. Installation begins. For Windows The installation completed screen appears once installation is completed.
  • Page 9 Native Instruments website. [NEXT]. PIONEER CORPORATION does not collect, process or use this per- When a survey screen appears, select answers to the various ques- sonal information. tions, then click [SUBMIT].
  • Page 10: Updating The Traktor 2 Software

    [Yes], then click [Next]. 3 Check the check box. Specify the update to be downloaded. 5 Select [Pioneer] at the [Choose your manufacturer] item and [DDJ-ERGO LE] at the [Choose your model] 4 Click [Download]. item, then click [Next].
  • Page 11 [In-port] and [Out-port]. Cautions The preferences are reset after the setup wizard settings are made. When using the DDJ-ERGO-K, note that the audio settings below are required at a minimum. ! Audio Setup — Audio Device: Pioneer DDJ ASIO (Windows 7) PIONEER DDJ-ERGO (Mac OS X 10.6/10.7)
  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections Be sure the power is off when connecting equipment and changing connections. Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. With this unit, the power is supplied by USB bus power. The unit can be used simply by connecting it to a computer using the USB cable. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Input/Output Terminals

    Front panel PHONES ! Connect headphones with an impedance of 32 W or more. 1 PHONES terminals Headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are not Connect headphones here. supported. Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø ! Do not connect headphones simultaneously to the stereo phone 3.5 mm) can be used.
  • Page 14: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions The part functions and screen images given here are based on TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions. TRAKTOR PRO 2 Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated Also refer to the TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions. The TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions can be viewed from the TRAKTOR PRO 2 help menu. 2-deck displays are used for the included TRAKTOR LE 2.
  • Page 15: Browser

    1 Browser BROWSE VIEW PUSH TREE FLD OPEN LOAD LOAD GAIN GAIN ! [SHIFT] + press: 1 Rotary selector Folders in section B of the above diagram open and close. ! Turn: The cursor moves in section A of the above diagram. 2 LOAD button ! Press: Loads the track selected with the cursor in each of the decks.
  • Page 16: Shift Button

    6 AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control 2 CUE button ! Turn: Triggers all samples at once. Changes the width of the loop playback section. 3 SHIFT button ! Press: When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a Turns loop playback on and off.
  • Page 17: Mixer

    3 Mixer GAIN GAIN FUNCTION MASTER VOL AUX / MIC VOL MASTE MASTE DJ CONTROLLER 1 MASTER VOL control 6 HEADPHONES VOL control Adjusts the sound level output from the master. Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal. 2 AUX/MIC VOL control 7 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls Adjusts the audio output level of the [AUX IN] and [MIC] terminals.
  • Page 18: Effect

    5 Effect parameter buttons 4 Effect The associated functions differ according to the TRAKTOR 2 effect panel mode. With TRAKTOR LE 2, [FX1-1] and [FX2-1] can be used, with [FX1-1] fixed — [Group] mode: Switches the various effects on/off. to deck A, [FX2-1] fixed to deck B. [FX1-2], [FX1-3], [FX2-2] and [FX2-3] —...
  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Starting the system 3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track onto the deck. 4 Press the [f] button to play the track. Starting this unit ! When this button is pressed again during playback, playback pauses.
  • Page 20: Inputting The Sound Of An External Device Or Microphone

    — Turn the [AUX IN VOL] control on the main unit’s rear panel: The [AUX IN] terminals’ input audio level is adjusted. Pioneer DJ player: Set near the center position. Portable audio player or other device with low volume: Set clock- wise of the center position.
  • Page 21: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation — Pulse Mode Normal: The white illumination lights when the top of Using the CUE function the jog dial is pressed. ! The illumination mode setting is not cleared when this unit’s power 1 In the pause mode, press the [CUE] button to set a cue is turned off.
  • Page 22: List Of Midi Messages

    List of MIDI Messages With TRAKTOR 2, MIDI messages for assigning TRAKTOR 2 functions to to MIDI are expressed “Note + English scale ” or “CC + control number”. On the table below, the MIDI messages output from this unit’s buttons and controls are indicated in the same way as in TRAKTOR 2. 1 “Note”...
  • Page 23: Deck

    2 Deck MIDI message (this unit to computer) Deck SW Name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Notes type CC/Note Number CC/Note Number TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 Note 01, 02, 03, 04 Note OFF=0, ON=127 08, 09, 10, 11 Note 08, 09, 10, 11...
  • Page 24 MIDI message (this unit to computer) Deck SW Name Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on type CC/Note Number CC/Note Number 0–16383 TEMPO slider TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 01, 02, 03, 04 0 at back, 16383 at front TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 Note...
  • Page 25 MIDI message (this unit to computer) Deck SW Name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Notes type CC/Note Number CC/Note Number Difference count value from when previ- ously operated TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 01, 02, 03, 04 Turn clockwise: 1 –...
  • Page 26: Mixer

    3 Mixer MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Notes CC/Note Number CC/Note Number 0–16383 — — — MASTER VOL control When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When — —...
  • Page 27: Effect

    MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Notes CC/Note Number CC/Note Number 0–16383 — — — Deck A When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When — — — turned fully clockwise: 16383 0–16383 —...
  • Page 28 MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name Notes When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on CC/Note Number CC/Note Number 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 Group 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 Effect parameter control 3 0–16383...
  • Page 29: Loop Recorder

    MIDI message (computer to this unit) Indicator Indicator name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Notes color CC/Note Number CC/Note Number Note Note Off = 0, lit = 127 Group Note Note Off = 0, lit = 127 FX ON button Note Note...
  • Page 30: Additional Information

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
  • Page 31: Using As A Controller For Other Dj Software

    Input impedance About trademarks and registered AUX ....................24 kW trademarks MIC ....................11 kW Output impedance ! Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION. MASTER OUT 1 ..............1 kW or less ® ® ® ® ! Microsoft...

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