ICON I-DJ Owner's Manual

ICON I-DJ Owner's Manual

Usb midi dj controller with optisen optical scratch wheels

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USB MIDI DJ Controller with
TM
OptiSen optical scratch wheels
N16549

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  • Page 1 USB MIDI DJ Controller with OptiSen optical scratch wheels N16549...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction What's in the package Features Front Panel Layout Side Panel Layout Getting Started Connecting your iDJ controller Installing iMap Software for Mac OSX Installing iMap Software for Windows Assigning MIDI functions with iMap iMap iDJ software panel 10-12 Restore the factory default settings Daisy chain your iDJ to other i-series controllers Specifications...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON iDJ USB MIDI DJ controller. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right. In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the iDJ, as well as a guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
  • Page 5: Features

    Features Main features include: Touch-sensitive scratch wheels with high resolution pulse sensor Touch sensor scratch wheel platters give high resolution to experiencing an analog feel when scratching and mixing. Touch wheel sensitivity adjustable Vertical volume control faders Vertical tempo control faders Horizontal cross fader control 2x3-band EQ control knobs - Hi, Mid and Low (assignable) Balance control knobs (assignable)
  • Page 6: Front Panel Layout

    Front Panel Layout Touch-sensitive scratch wheel with high resolution pulse sensor The scratch wheel is constructed with high resolution pulse sensor with touch-sensitive and non-sensitive elements. These together enable user control functions such as “search”, “pitch bend”, “stop & go”, and “scratch”...
  • Page 7 Front Panel Layout Crossfader This slider controls the crossfader at your software. Slide to control the transition between songs. The crossfader curve setting is adjustable. Please refer to the “C.F.Curve” button below for details. C.F.Curve / Layer button This is a multi functional button. It can be used to adjust the crossfader curve, switching the layer from one to four or restore the iDJ to factory default settings.
  • Page 8: Side Panel Layout

    Side Panel Layout USB port (B-Type) Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software. Also provides power to your iDJ. Getting Started Connecting your iDJ controller Connect the iDJ to your Mac/PC via the USB port Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable.
  • Page 9 Setup your DJ software Activate the ICON iDJ controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI setup” or “MIDI devices”. (Note: Every application does this a little different, so refer to your software user manual for the settings.) Import the preset template for the DJ software To avoid all hassles to set the midi mapping for your DJ software.
  • Page 10: Installing Imap Software For Mac Osx

    Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software to Mac OS X Turn on your MAC. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “iSeries iMap” icon. Diagram 1 iMap “Device select” window pop-up, click the device button accordingly to launch the iMap software.
  • Page 11: Installing Imap Software For Windows

    Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software. Turn on your PC. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 1; click "iMap installation ".
  • Page 12 Installing iMap Software for Windows (continues) Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap , otherwise click "Next" Diagram 5 iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
  • Page 13: Assigning Midi Functions With Imap

    Assigning MIDI functions with iMap You can use iMap to assign the MIDI functions of your iDJ easily. Please launch the iMap software, a device selector screen will appear as shown in diagram 1. Then click the “iDJ" button. Diagram 1 Note: If your iDJ is not connected to your Mac/PC, a message of "There are no MIDI input devices"...
  • Page 14 iMap iDJ software panel (continues) Assign the MIDI channel & CC number to the scratch wheel (A & B) Select your desired MIDI channel (1-16) and CC number (0-127) in the pull- down menu for each scratch wheel. There are four values that you could set for each scratch wheel as below: 1) Value 1: Setting the midi data for rotating the scratch wheel (right or left direction) with “Vinyl Mode”...
  • Page 15: Restore The Factory Default Settings

    Click this button to save your current settings for the iDJ. The file is an “.icon” file. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “.icon” setting file for your iDJ. “Send Data” button Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your iDJ via USB connection.
  • Page 16: Daisy Chain Your Idj To Other I-Series Controllers

    Daisy chain your iDJ to other i-series controllers You may daisy chain your iDJ to other ICON i-series controllers such as iControls. iDJ would always come to the last of the chain. Connect the first unit of i-series controller such as iControls to your Mac/PC...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector (mini B type) Power supply: USB bus power Current consumption: 100mA or less Weight: 0.81kg (1.8lb) Dimensions: 325(L) X 99(W) X 20(H) 12.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 0.75"(H)
  • Page 18: Services

    This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing. 4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization. U.S. OFFICE: ICON Digital Corporation.
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