Signal Flow - Pioneer DDJ-SZ Operating Instructions Manual

Problem
The fader start function does not work.
The BPM is not displayed.
The sync and auto loop functions do not
work.
The BPM is displayed but not the beatgrid.
The slicer function does not work.
The skip mode does not work.
The BPM and beatgrid are not displayed
properly.
The beatgrid is off beat.
The USB connection indicator flashes.

Signal flow

Phono
Analog PHONO AMP
CH3,4
Analog CD/LINE
USB A CHx in
USB B CHx in
Cross Fader
Assign A
CHx
Assign B
Cross Fader
CHx
Curve
USB A SAMPLER
USB B SAMPLER
2band
Mic 1/2 in Mic EQ
MIC1/2
Mic 1/2
Common
OSC Level
Oscillator
Check
Is a cue set?
Is the setting in the utilities mode wrong?
Has the track been analyzed?
Is [Set Auto BPM] checked in the offline player settings?
Are [Set Auto BPM] and [Set Beatgrid] checked in the
offline player settings?
Is the BPM analysis range set appropriately in the offline
player settings?
Is the driver software properly set?
CHx Control Tone
Digital Trim
3band SOUND
Isolator COLOR EFFECT
CHx CHx
CH3/4 OSC
CH3/4 only
Cross Fader A
Master OSC
Assign THRU
CH1-4
Cross Fader B
SOUND
COLOR EFFECT
SAMPLER
Mic Mic in
TalkOver on/off
Filter Level Detect
CH3 OSC
CH4 OSC
Master OSC
Remedy
Set a cue. (page 19 )
In utilities mode, set the fader start setting to "Fader start with the sync mode set" or "Fader
start without the sync mode set".
Analyze the file.
Re-analyze the track with [Set Auto BPM] checked.
For detailed instructions on analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software manual.
Re-analyze the track with [Set Auto BPM] and [Set Beatgrid] checked.
For detailed instructions on analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software manual.
Set the beatgrid. For detailed instructions on setting the beatgrid, see the Serato DJ software
manual.
Beatgrids can also be set using this unit's [GRID ADJUST] and [GRID SLIDE] buttons. (page
10 )
Change the BPM analysis range then reanalyze the tracks. If the problem persists, set the
beatgrid and BPM manually.
Adjust the beatgrid. For detailed instructions on adjusting the beatgrid, see the Serato DJ
software manual.
The beatgrid can be adjusted using this unit's [GRID ADJUST] and [GRID SLIDE] buttons.
While the track is playing, tap the headphones [CUE] button in beat while pressing the
[SHIFT] button (Tap function). The track's BPM and beat grid can be adjusted.
When the tap function is used, the deck section's display on the 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. (page 10 )
Set the driver software properly. (page 4 )
CHx Cue CHx Post-Fader
Ch.Fader CrossF.Assign
Thru
CUE SOUND
CF A
Monitor COLOR EFFECT
CF B
CHx CHx
Level Meter CHx
CH1-4 Common
Mic to Booth Monitor on/off
TalkOver on/off Mic
SOUND
COLOR EFFECT
TalkOver
MASTER
TalkOver TalkOver
Mode Level
Advanced/
Normal
SOUND
COLOR EFFECT
MIC
Mic 1/2 Mix
Headphone Mix
Headphone Level
CHx Cue
Master Cue
CHx Control Tone
CHx Post-Fader
Output
Cross Fader A Select Boost
Cross Fader B
Mic
CH1-4 Common
CHx Post-Fader
Cross Fader A Boost
Output
Cross Fader B Select
Mic
Boost
Rec Out
Booth Level
Booth Out
Master Cue
Master Level
Master
Master Out
Peak Limiter
CUE
Level Meter Master
Rec Out
Mic
Headphone Out
USB A CHx out
USB B CHx out
USB A Rec
USB B Rec
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