Warnings about Copyrights zCopying of copyrighted materials such as music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners. * Music recorded from CDs, etc. is protected by the copyright laws of each country, as well as by international agreements. The person who makes such a recording, himself, bears full responsibility for legal compliance in the use thereof. zThis software restricts the playback and reproduction of music content subject to copyright protection.
Reading this Manual Reading this Manual This User’s Manual uses the following writing conventions in its explanations. You can get the most out of this manual with a full understanding of each. • The names of pop-up screens and function screens (DJ Play, Music Management, Ripping, Create and Transfer) are enclosed in bold brackets, [ ]. (Ex. [DJ Play] screen) • Menus and icons that are displayed on the screens are enclosed in brackets, [ ].
Table of Contents Table of Contents About DJS ................................................................................................................................ 6 Getting Ready .......................................................................................................................... 6 1. Checking the Packaging .................................................................................................................................6 2. Installing DJS ....................
Table of Contents Chapter 5 Creating Loops Made Easy .............................................................................. 70 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 Making a Loop............................................................................................................................... 70 Adjusting the Loop Range............................................................................................................. 72 Saving the Length of a Loop as a Track .....................................
About DJS About this Manual If this is your first time using DJ equipment or DJS, please read the Quick Start Guide and then start enjoying DJS. Quick Start Guide: Written to make it easy to start using DJS right away. User’s Manual: Written so you can use the full complement of DJS functions. About DJS Thank you very much for your purchase of DJS. DJS is a software that allows you to enjoy DJing with MP3 files.
Getting Ready 2. Installing DJS Before you install DJS, please read the Software End User License Agreement thoroughly. DJS is compatible with the following Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. • Windows Vista® Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate / Business • Windows® XP Home Edition / Professional • Windows® 2000 Professional (SP4) * DJS is not compatible with the Microsoft’s 64-bit operating systems (Windows XP® Professional X64 Edition and Windows Vista® 64-bit Editions).
Getting Ready Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Place the DJS CD-ROM in the DVD/CD drive. 2 Click the [Install DJS] button. • After a few moments, the [DJS Installation] screen will open. Warning! Installing and uninstalling DJS requires administrator authority for the computer. Log on as a user who has been set up as a computer administrator and then install the software.
Getting Ready Step 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Click the [Next] button. • The [Usage Agreement] screen opens. 5 After reading the End User License Agreement, select [Agree] and then click the [Next] button. If you do not agree… Click the [Cancel] button. • The installation will be terminated. • In such case, you will not be able to use DJS. • The [Inputting the Installation Key] screen opens. (Contd. on the next page) Index Contents DJS Ver. 1.
Getting Ready Step 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enter the installation key and then click the [Next] button. • The installation key is printed on the Installation Key Sticker that comes in the package. • The installation key will be printed in green. Be careful to input all numerals and letters correctly. Warning! You will need your installation key when making inquiries, so please write it down and keep it in a safe place after finishing all installation procedures.
Getting Ready Step 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Click the [Next] button after checking the [Installation Information]. Changing the [Installation Information] You can go back to the previous settings screen by clicking the [Back] button. After making changes... Check the places that you have changed then click the [Next] button and continue with the installation process. • The installation begins and the [DJS is being installed.] screen opens.
Getting Ready 3. Starting Up DJS There are two ways to start up DJS, (a) and (b). 1 Start up DJS with either method (a) or (b). (a) Double-click the [DJS] shortcut icon on the desktop. (b) Click the [Start] button, then select [All Programs], [DJS] and [DJS] in that order. • For Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, then select [Programs], [DJS] and [DJS] in that order. In Windows XP/Windows Vista When you start up DJS after registering as a user, the [Update Available] screen may appear.
Getting Ready 2 If you haven’t completed the user registration, a dialog box prompting user registration will appear when you start DJS. Please register as indicated. ‘Chapter 11 User Registration’ P.131 • If you do not wish to register right away, click [No] button in the dialog box. 3 Follow the instructions in the [Folder Settings] screen, selecting destination folders for music library creation, and then click the [OK] button. (Only the 1st time it is started) • The following screen is displayed.
Names of Each Screen Names of Each Screen DJS has 5 functions in addition to the DJ Play function that opens when DJS starts up. To switch between functions, click the [Function] icon at the top of the screen. *Click the [Close] button at the upper right corner of each screen to close the DJS. Ripping Function Converts music CDs, WAV files and the sound from line inputs into MP3 files and then imports them.
Names of Each Screen Create Function Transfer Function Allows you to create loops and save them as separate tracks. MP3 files can be moved to an SD memory card using a reader/writer that supports the copyright protection function. ※The transfer function is not available with Windows Vista. DJ Play Function [Function] Icon Index Contents DJS Ver. 1.
1 Getting the Most out of DJS When Using the DJS Mixer Functions Chapter 1 Getting the Most out of DJS Explains the system structure that needs to be in place to DJ with DJS. 1-1 When Using the DJS Mixer Functions The DJS mixer outputs audio separately for the master (amp/ speakers) and the monitor (headphones). Consequently, your computer needs to have 2 audio output systems, whether internal or external.
1 Getting the Most out of DJS When Using a Different DJ Mixer 1-2 When Using a Different DJ Mixer You may use just the DJS player functions (player A and player B) without using the DJS mixer functions. If you do so, you can output the audio of each player to the external DJ mixer. Consequently, your computer needs to have 2 audio output systems, whether internal or external. If your computer only has one audio output system, please add another audio device, such as a sound card or an audio unit.
2 Mixing Songs Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs Chapter 2 Mixing Songs When you use the Quick Start Guide, everything is done automatically, except for selecting songs. Follow the below explanation on how to mix songs in a semi-automatic way (auto functions) and how to do everything yourself (manual). 2-1 Using the Auto Function to Mix Warning! Sound Output to Headphones Get a sound card that is for headphones. If there is no sound card, the headphones will not work.
2 Mixing Songs Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs Layout of the Information Display 1 2 3 ! 4 5 6 8 7 9 A B C 0 = E D ~ 1Title Display ALoop Display ‘3-3-1 Setting up Loops (Play)’ P.44 BReloop Display Displays song titles. 2Album Display ‘3-3-3 Playing a Loop you Set up Previously’ P.46 3Artist Display CAUTO CUE Display Displays the name of the album. Displays the name of the artist. 4Playing Address The width indicates the length of the whole song.
2 Mixing Songs Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs Layout of the Mixer 1 2 5 7 0 A J B K @#@ A J AUTO Button ‘Adjusting all of the Sound’ P.36 B K Trim ‘Adjusting all of the Sound’ P.36 C I Equalizer ‘3-1 Adjusting the Sound Quality’ P.34 C D H Fader Start Button I ! 6 3 = ~ 4 - 9 E F H D 8 1 2 3~ 450 6= 7 8 9 ! @ # ‘3-6 Using the Fader Start Functions’ P.54 E Mix Mode Button ‘3-5-1 Types of Mix Modes & Fader Curves and their Features’ P.
2 Mixing Songs Step 1 1 8 Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 Click [File] and select [Import] then [MP3 Audio File] in order. • The [Importing MP3 Audio Files] screen opens. If you want to change the folder... Click the name of the folder displayed in the [Location of File(s)] and click the folder you wish to change to. When opening folders 2 Click the first song you want to play and then click the [Open] button.
2 Mixing Songs Step 3 1 8 Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 After doing step 1, click the song that will be mixed next and click the [Open] button. • The [Import] screen closes and the selected song(s) are added to the track list. 4 Drag the slider of the [Cross Fader] to the player A side (left edge).
2 Mixing Songs Step 7 1 8 Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 Click the headphone cue for player B. • The headphone cue will light up. Warning! Sound Output to Headphones Get a sound card that is for headphones. If there is no sound card, the headphones will not work. ‘1-1 When Using the DJS Mixer Functions’ P.16 About the Headphone Cue When you click a headphone cue, you can output the sound from that headphone.
2 Mixing Songs Step 10 1 8 Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 Click player B’s [CUE] button and to set up the place where playback is to start. Using the [CUE] button ‘Using the [CUE] button’ P.28 Recording Cues (Track Hot Cues / List Hot Cues) ‘4-1 Setting up to 4 Points to Start Playing (Track Hot Cue)’ P.57 ‘3-4 Setting up to 8 Points to Start Playing (List Hot Cue)’ P.
2 Mixing Songs Step 13 1 8 Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 Click on the [A/4] button of Player B to initiate playback for player B. • This enables you to monitor the sound from player B on your headphones. 14 Click the [MIX] button to move the slider of the [Cross Fader] to player B. [MIX] Button This button automatically moves the cross fader position from the song being played to the next song to be played.
2 Mixing Songs Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs Adjusting with the [Jog Dial] before Mixing Normal Mode Scratch Mode Making adjustments with Pitch Bend. You can use the keyboard to use Pitch Bend. ‘4-5 Key Operations’ P.67 While holding down Pitch Bend+, the playback speeds up. While holding down Pitch Bend-, the playback speed slows down. If you check your headphones before mixing the songs, you will notice if the beats are not aligned.
2 Mixing Songs Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs When the BPM (speed) is not Synchronized… ‘Using the [TAP] button to Re-detect the BPM’ P.33 Adjusting discrepancies in the [Beat Indicator] If the display of the [Beat Indicator] gets out of sync with the actual beat, use the [Beat Adjust] button to redisplay it. The circle on the left side of the [Beat Indicator] has the function of displaying the starting beat and acts as the [Beat Adjust] button.
2 Mixing Songs Using the Auto Function to Mix Songs [HEADPHONES] Screen Switching between Stereo & Mono Split: Click either the [STEREO] or [MONO SPLIT] button and select the ‘monitoring by headphones’ method. Mixing Adjustment: If you turn the dial to the left to [CUE], the volume of sources selected with headphone cue, other than master, increases, whereas if you turn it to the right to [MASTER], the volume of the Master output increases.
2 Mixing Songs Mixing Songs Manually 2-2 Mixing Songs Manually The procedures explained here are aimed at users who are already accustomed to using DJ equipment. For beginners these methods call for a great deal of practice, but this is the only way to develop so you can use the methods freely. The actual work flow is as follows. ( ) Select an MP3 Song *Get two MP3 songs ready.
2 Mixing Songs Step 1 1 7 Mixing Songs Manually 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 Drag the slider of the [Cross Fader] to the player A side (left edge). 2 Select the first song to play and drag & drop it from the track list to player A. Warning! Sound Output to Headphones Get a sound card that is for headphones. If there is no sound card, the headphones will not work. ‘1-1 When Using the DJS Mixer Functions’ P.16 • The song starts to play.
2 Mixing Songs Step 6 1 7 Mixing Songs Manually 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 Drag player B’s slider of the [Tempo Adjustment Slider] while listening on your headphones to the music from player B and synchronize the speed of the music on players A & B. • The indicator on the right side of player B’s BPM display will change, as will the BPM itself. To adjust the tempo to the max/min, click the [-] or [+] on the bottom/top of the slider of the [Tempo Adjustment Slider].
2 Mixing Songs Step 9 1 7 Mixing Songs Manually 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 Click player B’s [CUE] button to set up the place where playback is to start. Using the [CUE] button ‘Using the [CUE] button’ P.28 Auto Cue Function ‘When the Auto Cue function is ON’ P.22 Recording cues (Track Hot Cues/List Hot Cues) 10 11 Using the [Beat Indicator] of Player A as a guide, gauge when playback is to start for Player B. Using the Channel Fader ‘Using the Channel Fader to Mix Songs’ P.
2 Mixing Songs Mixing Songs Manually When the BPM (speed) is not Synchronized… When it is difficult to synchronize the beats with the autodetected BPM, use the [TAP] button to find the BPM. Using the [TAP] button to Re-detect the BPM 1. Put the song you want to find the BPM of on a player and play it. 2. While listening to the song, click the [TAP] button to synchronize the beat. 3. The BPM is found by using the interval between clicks as a basis and then displayed.
3 Playing Sound Adjusting the Sound Quality Chapter 3 Playing Sound DJS enables you to change the way your music sounds, add audio effects and create a new and different atmosphere. If you perform effectively, you’ll match the mood in the room and create an excitement and feeling the original song couldn’t get. 3-1 Adjusting the Sound Quality With DJS you can adjust the quality of the sound by utilizing the equalizer function to extract any range of music (i.e.
3 Playing Sound Adjusting the Sound Quality 3-1-1 Making Changes To make it easier to listen to when playing music at high volumes, it is important to adjust the balance of the low, mid and high ranges. Following is an explanation by way of an example of adjusting a song on player A with the equalizer. 1 Click the [A/F] button on player A. 2 Click the [Equalizer] button on player A. • The [Equalizer] button on player A lights up.
3 Playing Sound Adjusting the Sound Quality Equalizer From the left, it indicates low, medium and high volumes. (Equalizer ON: Lit Equalizer OFF: Unlit) Kill function is OFF. Kill function is OFF. Kill function is ON. Adjusting all of the Sound You can adjust all of the sound together by using the functions below. Trim: [AUTO] Button: Adjusts the input signal level when sending sound from each player to the mixer.
3 Playing Sound Adding Effects 3-2 Adding Effects The DJS has an Effector function for adding special sound effects. If you right click the [Effects] button on the Mixer, the [EFFECT] screen will be displayed.
3 Playing Sound Adding Effects 3-2-1 Effector Types and their Features DJS has the following Effector functions. Each kind of effect links up with the automatically detected BPM and plays the sound. DELAY Delays the music and repeats it once. This makes the music sound like it was reflected, giving it the feel of being live or indoors. Effect Times: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 1, 2, 4 or 8 beats Fine Tuning Units: Time delay of 1 to 3,500 msec (1 msec Steps) Ex.
3 Playing Sound Adding Effects PAN (Auto PAN) Pans the sound right and left. In addition, it is also possible to do a short auto-pan at shorter intervals than is possible by operating the cross fader on the screen. Effect Times: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 1, 2, 4 or 8 beats Fine Tuning Units: Switching Time 10 to 16,000 msec (from 1 to 1,000 in 5 msec steps; from 1,000 to 16,000 in 10 msec steps) Ex.
3 Playing Sound Adding Effects FILTER Filtering alters the frequency of the filter of electronic musical instruments, enabling huge changes in their tone. Effect Times: 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 beats Fine Tuning Units: Period 10 to 16,000 msec (from 1 to 1,000 in 5 msec steps; from 1,000 to 16,000 in 10 msec steps) Ex. Frequency 1 Cycle 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 beats FLANGER Adds the sound effect of a jet taking off or descending.
3 Playing Sound Adding Effects 3-2-2 Adding Effects You can add an effect to the song that is playing. An explanation is provided here by way of an example of adding an effect to a song on player A. 1 Right click the [Effects] button. • The [EFFECT] screen opens up. Switching the type of effect Clicking the [Effects] button opens up the menu for switching the type of effect. Through function If you click [THROUGH], it bypasses the effector and sends the music to the speakers.
3 Playing Sound 4 Click the [Switching Effect Beats] button. Adding Effects [Switching Effect Beats] Button The value to be changed on the [Switching Effect Beats] button differs depending on the kind of effect. ‘3-2-1 Effector Types and their Features’ P.38 • The Effect Time value that corresponds to the contents of the selected [Switching Effect Beats] button is displayed in the [EFFECT Time] of the [EFFECT] screen.
3 Playing Sound Adding Effects 3-2-3 Adjusting Effects 1 Dragging the [Effects Level/Depth] adjusts the balance of the levels between the source and the effect. • Rotating the [Effects Level/Depth] to the left (-) makes it smaller, while rotating it to the right (+) makes it larger. • If you right click on [Effects Level/Depth], you can return this setting to the middle position. • If you click the [Effects Level/Depth (+)] or the [Effects Level/Depth (-)], you can adjust them little by little.
3 Playing Sound Playing a Part of a Song Repeatedly 3-3 Playing a Part of a Song Repeatedly One of the things DJs do is play loops. By playing just one part of a song over and over again, you can get various effects. (Ex. 1) Playing one part of a song over and over again gives it the feeling of being stuck in the groove. (Ex. 2) With a loop playing as a base, lay the melody of another song on top. Saving a loop ‘4-1 Setting up to 4 Points to Start Playing (Track Hot Cue)’ P.
3 Playing Sound 2 While paused, click the [Loop In] button at the point where the loop is to start playing. • The point specified in this operation is called the loop in point. 3 While paused, click the [Loop Out] button at the point to end playing the loop. • The point specified in this step is called the loop out point. • In a moment, the loop starts playing. (While the loop is playing, the [Loop In] [Loop Out] buttons blink on and off.) • The Loop display on the information display comes on.
3 Playing Sound Playing a Part of a Song Repeatedly 3-3-2 Getting out of a Loop A loop will continue to play until you stop the loop. To stop the loop, follow the steps below. 1 While the loop is playing, click the [Exit/Reloop] button. • This returns the player to normal playback mode. • The Loop display goes out and the Reloop display comes on. ‘Layout of the Information Display’ P.
3 Playing Sound Setting up to 8 Points to Start Playing (List Hot Cue) 3-4 Setting up to 8 Points to Start Playing (List Hot Cue) List hot cue starts playback at the same time as when a cue point is called out. Further, you can set up to 8 cues for the whole track list. (You can set up to 8 cues for the whole play list.) Even if you do not set any list hot cues for songs on a player, if you just click list hot cue, it calls out a cue point.
3 Playing Sound 3 Setting up to 8 Points to Start Playing (List Hot Cue) Recording a Cue Point: During playback or when sound output is paused, click the [List Hot CUE] button at the point you wish to set a cue. Recording up a loop: Click a [List Hot CUE] button during looping playback. • The [List Hot CUE] button you click will flash red for about 2 seconds. [List Hot CUE] Buttons You can save either cue points or loops.
3 Playing Sound Setting up to 8 Points to Start Playing (List Hot Cue) 3-4-2 Playing from a List Hot Cue Point Click a recorded [List Hot CUE] button and the List Hot Cue point is called out. Moments later it starts playing from the List Hot Cue point. 1 Playing back on Player A: Click the upper half of a [List Hot CUE] button. Playing back on Player B: Click the lower half of a [List Hot CUE] button.
3 Playing Sound Setting up to 8 Points to Start Playing (List Hot Cue) Hot Cue List Clicking on [Pop Hot CUE List] opens the hot cue list. The following information is displayed in the hot cue list. Title Displays the name of the song for which a list hot cue is recorded. List Hot Cue/Loop In Point Displays the cue point or the loop in point. You can change this by entering a number. Loop Out Point Displays the loop out point if a loop has been set up. You can change this by entering a number.
3 Playing Sound Arranging Mixes of Songs 3-5 Arranging Mixes of Songs If you change the Mix Mode and the Fader Curve, it changes how the music is played when you move the cross fader. 3-5-1 Types of Mix Modes & Fader Curves and their Features Arranges how your songs are linked when you are mixing them. See the diagrams below about the different types of arrangements. Mix Mode Cut In As soon as the previous song is cut, the next song mixes in immediately.
3 Playing Sound Arranging Mixes of Songs Fader Curves Curve-A The point where the volume of the previous song starts to fade meets at the point where the volume of the next song comes up full. A Curve-B The volume of the previous and next songs start to fade out and in, respectively, at the same time and they cross at the point of -3dB. A Curve-C B B The volume of the previous and next songs start to fade out and in at the same time and they cross midway.
3 Playing Sound Arranging Mixes of Songs 3-5-2 Selecting a Mix Mode or Fader Curve 1 2 Click a [Mix Mode] button. • Select from among [Cut In], [Zip], [Echo] and [Cross Fade]. • The [Mix Mode] button you select will light up. Click a [Fader Curve] button. • Select from among [Curve-A], [Curve-B] and [Curve-C]. • The [Fader Curve] button you select will light up. Default Settings when Installed At installation it is set to [Cross Fade].
3 Playing Sound Using the Fader Start Functions 3-6 Using the Fader Start Functions If you use the Fader Start function, you can start a song playing through either the operation of the cross fader or a channel fader. In addition, if you set up a cue, you can also back cue. You can do various things like starting players, cueing back, etc simply via the fader, so you can make it perform like a sampler. Back Cue Moves the playback position to the cue point and goes to standby at that point.
3 Playing Sound 2 Using the Fader Start Functions Drag the slider of the [Channel Fader] of Player A upwards (Other than Volume 0). • Once you move the position of the [Channel Fader] (Other than Volume 0), Player A immediately begins to play. Cuing Player A Back When a cue has been set up for Player A, if you move the [Channel Fader] to the very bottom (Volume 0), it returns to the cue point set for the song on Player A and stands by at that point. Index Contents DJS Ver. 1.
3 Playing Sound Using the Fader Start Functions 3-6-2 Cross Fader Start How to use the Cross Fader Start function is explained here for Player A. Before conducting the operations below, set a song for Player A and put it into Pause (Delay) or Cue Standby mode. Move the Cross Fader to the Player B side (i.e., to the right side). Setting a [CUE] ‘Using the [CUE] button’ P.28 1 Click Player A’s [Fader Start] button to display [FS-CR].
4 Useful Functions Setting up to 4 Points to Start Playing (Track Hot Cue) Chapter 4 Useful Functions This chapter will introduce you to functions in DJS that are useful and convenient for DJing. 4-1 Setting up to 4 Points to Start Playing (Track Hot Cue) You can record up to 4 cues or loops per song with DJS. This function is called Track Hot Cue. Once you record your Track Hot Cues, you can call those points out instantaneously.
4 Useful Functions 1 2 Setting up to 4 Points to Start Playing (Track Hot Cue) Put a song on player A or B and determine the point(s) to record. Click the [Record Track Hot CUE] button and it makes the [Track Hot CUE] button light up red. Overwriting a Track Hot Cue that is being Used Click a [Track Hot CUE] button that is already being used and conduct the following operations. Cancel the Setting Click the [Record Track Hot CUE] button again.
4 Useful Functions Setting up to 4 Points to Start Playing (Track Hot Cue) Deleting Track Hot Cues 1. Display a [Cue Mark] in either the track list or the play list. 2. Right click above the [Cue Mark] and click [Clear Track Hot CUE]. Display of Cues and Loops [●] (Filled in): A cue point has been set. [〇] (Only the outer ring is colored): A loop has been set. Waveform Display Symbols (Track Hot Cue Tags) When you set a Track Hot Cue, a Track Hot Cue tag is displayed in the waveform display. 1.
4 Useful Functions Setting up to 4 Points to Start Playing (Track Hot Cue) 4-1-2 Calling Out Track Hot Cues If you click a [Track Hot CUE] button that has a cue or loop set up, it calls out the Track Hot Cue and starts playing. 1 Click a [Track Hot CUE] button that has a cue or loop recorded. • The Track Hot Cue point is called out and it starts playing. When a Track Hot Cue is Called Out It is recorded to a [CUE] button. If you click a [CUE] button during playback, it returns to the Track Hot Cue.
4 Useful Functions Using Play Lists 4-2 Using Play Lists If you use a play list, you can play songs automatically in the order of the list. Using a play list is convenient when you have already decided the order you want to play songs in. • To use a play list, use the Preference to make settings so the list that is displayed when DJS starts up will be a play list. ‘9-3 Setting the Layout of DJ Play Functions’ P.98 • Before you can use a play list, you have to create one. ‘6-3 Creating a New Play List’ P.
4 Useful Functions Using Play Lists 4-2-2 Changing the Order of Songs During Auto-Play You can change the order of songs during Auto Play of a play list. Adding Song(s) You can add songs while a play list is playing by dragging songs from the track list and dropping them on the play list. Played Area Deleting Songs Right click the song to be deleted and click [Remove].
4 Useful Functions Checking Songs 4-3 Checking Songs Warning! In addition to the A & B players, the DJ Play function comes with another player (list player), which is for sampling songs. The list player is below the track list or the play list. If you use the list player, you can give a trial listen to a song in the track list or the play list.
4 Useful Functions Checking Songs Functions of the Various Buttons Sample Song Playing Address The playback position of the song you are giving a trial listen to is indicated by yellow. In addition, if you click any position on the bar, playback jumps to that position. Once the song plays to the end position, it stops. Sample Song Stop Button (3) This stops the playback.
4 Useful Functions Using the Auto Mix Function for Mixing Songs 4-4 Using the Auto Mix Function for Mixing Songs If you use the Auto Mix function, you can automatically synchronize the beat with the BPM and mix the songs using just 1 button. Following is an explanation of how to use the Auto Mix function to mix songs from player A with those of player B. 1 Select the songs you wish to mix from the track list and drag and drop them on players A & B.
4 Useful Functions 3 4 Using the Auto Mix Function for Mixing Songs Click the headphone cue for player B. • This enables you to check the sound from player B on your headphones. After pressing the [A/4] button at the position you want to cue up player B, click the [CUE] button. • This cues up the song at the position you pressed [A/4]. Changing the Playback Position Click either the waveform display or the [Playing Address] when a player is either playing or paused.
4 Useful Functions Key Operations 4-5 Key Operations Changing Key Assignments You can operate DJ Play functions from your computer’s keyboard. Right after installation, the functions are allocated to keys as follows. F1 F2 CUT IN 3 4 TCR W Q AC Z MT 5 X CUE T F C F7 CF A 6 R D F6 8 Y V H TCR I J CF B B MT M CUE F10 F11 MIX A CURVE B CURVE 0 - = O P L [ ; .
4 Useful Functions Operations used with DMP-555 4-6 Operations used with DMP-555 If you connect the Pioneer digital media player DMP-555 with a USB cable, you can operate DJS with the DMP-555’s operation keys. DMP-555 Functions you can Perform from the DMP-555 DJ Play Function Create Function (Starts & Stops Playback, Sets Loops, etc.) Transfer Function (SD Memory Card Reader and Writer) The DMP-555 is not sold in some countries and/or regions, such as in Japan.
4 Useful Functions Operations used with DMP-555 4-6-2 Allocating the DMP-555 to a Player You can assign a DMP-555 in place of a Player, A or B, of the DJ Play function. Use the DMP-555’s Source Select Button ([CD] or [Card]) to assign the player. 1 Press the DMP-555’s Source Select button ([CD] or [Card]). When a 2nd DMP-555 is connected using the Create or Transfer function The first DMP-555 detected becomes the controller and the Source Select Button ([CD] or [Card]) goes off.
5 Creating Loops Made Easy Making a Loop Chapter 5 Creating Loops Made Easy The Create function makes it easy to set up and save loops while monitoring the waveform display. 5-1 Making a Loop Using the Create function, you can look at the waveform display and visually search for the position you wish to set up a cue or loop. In addition, dragging your mouse makes it easy to trim track hot cue points.
5 Creating Loops Made Easy 3 Making a Loop Click the point to set as the cue or the loop in/out point on the waveform display (entire/enlarged). (If setting up a loop, then go ahead and click the loop out point.) Setting a Cue Setting a Loop Out Warning! When you Click a Point Be sure to click in the vicinity of the center line of the waveform. Clicking anywhere other than near the center line makes it jump to the clicked position and start playing.
5 Creating Loops Made Easy Adjusting the Loop Range 5-2 Adjusting the Loop Range Adjust the positions of saved cues and loops. 1 Click the round part of the [Track Hot CUE] tag on the bottom of the waveform display and then select the point to change it to. • The song starts to play from the point you clicked. Moves the loop in/out points by a frame at a time. (1 Frame 1/75 sec.
5 Creating Loops Made Easy Saving the Length of a Loop as a Track 5-3 Saving the Length of a Loop as a Track This saves the range of a loop you have created as an MP3 file. 1 Click the [Save] button. Making a Loop ‘5-1 Making a Loop’ P.70 • The [SAVE] screen opens. 2 Click the [Select Loop] button. When music is transferred from Ripping (CD-DA, WAV) You can only select [Save as]. (It cannot be saved as a track hot cue.) • The loop selection screen opens.
5 Creating Loops Made Easy Other Useful Functions (Create) 5-4 Other Useful Functions (Create) Renumbering Function When you click the [Renum] button, the memory of cues and/or loops you have set up is renumbered in order from the beginning of the song. Once you click the [Save] button, it is saved with the new numbers.
5 Creating Loops Made Easy Other Useful Functions (Create) Clear Function When a loop in or out point is selected When you click the [Clear] button, the selected track hot cue is deleted. The selected loop in or out point is deleted and the point left behind becomes a cue point. Halving & Doubling the Length of a Loop Short Cut Keys [×1/2]: [Ctrl] + [h] [×2]: [Ctrl] + [w] Click the [Track Hot CUE] button to be changed and then click either [×1/2] (half) or [×2] (double). Index Contents DJS Ver. 1.
6 Play Lists & Classifying Songs Editing Song Information Chapter 6 Play Lists & Classifying Songs You can edit the information on songs you wish to use and classify each into a category. In addition, you can create a play list and save it in a category. 6-1 Editing Song Information This changes the song information below for a displayed track list or play list.
6 Play Lists & Classifying Songs 3 Click [Edit] and then click [Edit All]. • The [EDIT] screen opens. Editing Song Information Editing Directly 1. Click a song. 2. Right-click the item you wish to change and click [Edit]. 3. Once it changes so you can edit the info, enter the desired text or numbers. Name of Genre If an applicable genre has not been set up, an error message will be given. (Genre names that have not been created cannot be input.) Deleting Songs Perform either (a) or (b).
6 Play Lists & Classifying Songs Classifying Songs into Categories 6-2 Classifying Songs into Categories Songs are classified in DJS in units of categories. It makes it easy to search for a desired song if you categorize songs with the required information, such as genre or BPM when you select a song. 1 Click [File] and then [Music Management]. • The category list is displayed on the left, while the track list is on the right.
6 Play Lists & Classifying Songs Creating a New Play List 6-3 Creating a New Play List Decide on the order in which to play songs and then add them to the play list. 1 Right click on the [Top] category list. 2 Click [Make Playlist]. Creating a new play list in [Other] Right click on the [Other] category list and then click [Make Playlist]. Creating a new play list from the [File] menu 1. Click [File] – [New] – [Make Playlist]. 2.
6 Play Lists & Classifying Songs Editing a Playlist 6-4 Editing a Playlist This sets how each track in the play list will be played. The following items can be changed. • Track Hot CUE (1–4): Settings for track hot cues and loops • Mix Out: Sets how the song being played is to end. • Mix In: Sets how the next song is to start playing. To make the settings, click the [Toggle Display] at the top, right of the play list, widening it, and display the item(s) to be edited.
6 Play Lists & Classifying Songs Editing a Playlist Mix Out Changes how playback ends (Start/Mode/Beats/Fader). If you right click each item, its menu will open. Start: Sets the position of the ending time. You can also specify the same position as the track hot cue by right clicking. Mode: Selects the mix mode. Mix Mode ‘3-5-1 Types of Mix Modes & Fader Curves and their Features’ P.51 Beats: Selects the mix beats.
7 Importing Songs Importing an MP3 Chapter 7 Importing Songs You can convert and import music CDs, WAV files, sound sources from a microphone or other external devices, etc., into MP3 files, which can be used by DJS. 7-1 Importing an MP3 Imports MP3 files on your computer into DJS. (DJ Play, Music Management, Transfer Functions only) 1 Click [File] and then click [Import] – [MP3 Audio File]. • The [Importing MP3 Audio Files] screen opens. MP3 A digital compression technology for music data.
7 Importing Songs Importing Songs from Music CDs 7-2 Importing Songs from Music CDs Imports songs from music CDs as MP3 files. Step 1 2 3 4 Warning! 5 6 7 1 Put a Music CD (CD-DA) in the DVD/CD drive. 2 Click [File] and then click [Ripping] – [CD-DA]. • The [Ripping] screen opens. • The songs on the music CD are displayed in the upper list (CD List). The disk title/track title of CD-TEXT compatible CDs is limited to a maximum of 128 characters.
7 Importing Songs Step 1 Importing Songs from Music CDs 2 3 4 5 6 7 • Depending on the total number of songs selected, the hard disk space that is required is calculated and the [Required HD] is displayed. (The [Available HD] shows how much hard disk space is free.) [Refresh] Button Reads the CD and updates the list. Selecting or Clearing All Songs Select All Songs: Click [Select All]. Clear All Songs: Click [Clear All].
7 Importing Songs Step 5 6 1 Importing Songs from Music CDs 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click the [Ripping Start] button. • The [Copyright] screen opens. After reading the displayed contents, click the [Agree] button only if you agree. If you do not agree Click the [Disagree] button. Please do not carry out ripping. • The [Ripping Start] button changes into a [Stop] button. • Songs that are being imported are indicated as such in the track list on the lower right by orange.
7 Importing Songs Importing WAV Files 7-3 Importing WAV Files Compresses WAV (.wav) files on your computer into MP3 files and imports them. Step 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click [File] and then click [Ripping] – [Wave]. • The [Ripping] screen opens. • In the upper list (WAV List), a list of folders is displayed on the left, while on the right the songs inside a folder are shown. [Ripping] Icon If you click the [Ripping] icon, which is displayed in each function, it shifts to the Ripping Function.
7 Importing Songs Step 3 1 Importing WAV Files 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click the check boxes of songs you wish to import. Warning! If there is Insufficient Hard Disk Space Songs cannot be imported. Cancel what you are doing and check how much hard disk space is needed in order to save. • Once you click a box, a check mark is displayed in it. • Depending on the total number of songs selected, the hard disk space that is required is calculated and the [Required HD] is displayed.
7 Importing Songs Step 5 6 1 Importing WAV Files 2 3 4 5 6 7 Click the [Ripping Start] button. • The [Copyright] screen opens. After reading the displayed contents, click the [Agree] button only if you agree. • The [Ripping Start] button changes into a [Stop] button. • Songs that are being imported are indicated as such in the track list on the lower right by orange. 7 When importing has finished, the recording symbol displayed between the WAV list and the track list goes off.
7 Importing Songs Recording Sound from Microphone or Line Input 7-4 Recording Sound from Microphone or Line Input Records audio from a microphone or external device (Line In) as an MP3 file. 1 Click [File] and then click [Ripping] – [Line In]. • The [Ripping] screen opens. [Ripping] Icon If you click the [Ripping] icon, which is displayed in each function, it shifts to the Ripping Function.
7 Importing Songs 5 6 Recording Sound from Microphone or Line Input Click the [Ripping Start] button. • The [Copyright] screen opens. After reading the displayed contents, click the [Agree] button only if you agree. • The [Ripping Start] button changes into a [Stop] button. • Songs that are being imported are indicated as such in the track list on the lower right by orange. 7 The [Time Set] value counts down and when it reaches [0:00], recording finishes.
8 Using SD Cards Transferring DJS Music to SD Cards Chapter 8 Using SD Cards You can use DJS to manage your songs—transferring them to an SD card loaded in a DMP-555 or an SD card reader/writer attached to your computer, as well as returning them from the SD card to DJS. 8-1 Transferring DJS Music to SD Warning! SD Card Reader/Writer Please use devices that are compatible with copyright protection functions. (Check the specs of your SD card reader/writer before connecting it.
8 Using SD Cards 3 Click the check boxes of songs you wish to transfer from the computer to the SD memory card. • Once you click a box, a check mark is displayed in it. • Selected songs are displayed in a light blue-green in the SD list. Transferring DJS Music to SD Cards When transferring any category Click on the check box of any category in the category list displayed on the left side. Warning! Selecting or Clearing All Songs Select All Songs: Click [Select All]. Clear All Songs: Click [Clear All].
8 Using SD Cards Returning Music from an SD Card to DJS 8-2 Returning Music from an SD Card to DJS Returns the song copied to the SD card to the computer from which it was copied. You can restore the number of remaining copies, which decreased during copying, by conducting the following process. (Check In) 1 2 3 Connect the card reader to your computer and load an SD card (in the UNLOCK position). Click [File] and then [Transfer].
8 Using SD Cards 4 Returning Music from an SD Card to DJS Drag the songs to be checked into the computer from the lower SD list and drop them into the upper track list. • The [Confirm Check In] screen displays. 5 Click the [OK] button in the [Confirm Check In] screen. • The songs are removed from the lower SD list and the remaining copies in the upper track list increase by 1.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Opening and Closing Preferences Chapter 9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient You can make various settings in Preferences to customize the various functions so they are easier for you to use. 9-1 Opening and Closing Preferences 9-1-1 Opening Preferences Opens the [Preference] screen so you can change your settings. 1 2 3 Preferences Can be opened from any of the functions except Internet. Click [File] and then [Preference].
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Opening and Closing Preferences Check Box Select (checks the box): Click. Deselect (remove check mark): Click a check mark. • You can check more than one check box. Radio Button Select (lights up): Click. Deselect (goes off): Click a different radio button. • One of the options is always selected. • If you click on a lighted radio button, it does not change the setting. [J] Button/[D] Button Changing the Number: Enter a number directly.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Setting the Size of Text Displayed in Lists 9-2 Setting the Size of Text Displayed in Lists This changes the size of text displayed in track lists & play lists. 1 2 Click [General]. Click the radio button of the font size you wish to use. • You can choose from among the 3 font sizes (Units: Pixel) below. [Small (11 px)], [Medium (14 px)] and [Large (18 px)] Default Settings when Installed Set to [Medium (14 px)].
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Setting the Layout of DJ Play Functions 9-3 Setting the Layout of DJ Play Functions Changes the display and/or layout settings of the DJ Play Functions. 1 2 Click [Play Style]. Select the changes to settings from the change items (play list format, play list position, waveform display) by clicking its radio button. * Settings displayed in orange are the default settings at installation.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Setting the Layout of DJ Play Functions Waveform Display ON Index Contents OFF DJS Ver. 1.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Mixer and Sound Card Settings 9-4 Mixer and Sound Card Settings For switching the mixer, selecting the sound card, adjusting the delay time and adjusting the size of buffers. Here you will display the [Mixer/Sound Card] settings screen. 1 Click [Mixer/Sound Card]. • The [Mixer/Sound Card] settings screen opens. Delay Time ‘9-4-3 Adjusting Delay Time’ P.102 Buffer Size ‘9-4-4 Adjusting the Size of Buffers’ P.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Mixer and Sound Card Settings 9-4-2 Selecting a Sound Card Select a sound card to output sound for each—master, headphones, and players. [DirectX]: When outputting to a DirectX compatible sound card [ASIO]: When outputting to an ASIO compatible sound card 1 2 Click either [DirectX] or [ASIO]. • The sound cards connected to your computer are displayed. Click the Sound Card you wish to select.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Mixer and Sound Card Settings 9-4-3 Adjusting Delay Time If you are using DJS with a variety of different sound cards, it is necessary to adjust their delay time to align the timing of their audio output with each other. Delay Time (Latency) The length of time it takes for processing, from the time audio data is transferred to when the audio is actually output differs, depending on the sound card.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Mixer and Sound Card Settings 9-4-4 Adjusting the Size of Buffers Buffer size is a setting that is made to prevent any interruption to the audio stream. If you experience an interruption to the audio, follow the steps below to increase the size of the buffer.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Key Assignment Settings 9-5 Key Assignment Settings Customizes the assignment of key for operation the DJ Play functions from your computer’s keyboard. 1 Click [Keyboard Assign]. Functions for which key assignments can be made Only for DJ Play functions. • The [Keyboard Assign] settings screen opens. 2 Click the name of the area(s) that has the function you wish to assign. • The areas (5) are shown as the following.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Ripping Settings 9-6 Ripping Settings Changes the settings for importing music to DJS. 1 Click [Encoding]. • The screen for setting the [Recording Rate], [ID3 Tag Setting], and [Dead Air Cut] opens. The Ripping Function The settings changed here are displayed. ✐ Explanations CBR (Constant Bit Rate) An abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. An allocation format in which the amount of bit traffic is always constant.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Ripping Settings 9-6-3 Dead Air Cut Settings Select the settings (3) shown in the Ripping function. 1 Set the number of seconds for the [Dead Air Cut] by clicking [C] or [D]. • Set how far (1-99 seconds) before the point detected as dead air at the end of a song to start. 9-6-4 Settings for Selecting the DVD/CD Default Settings when Installed At installation the following settings are made. (Units: Sec.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient 3 To acquire song information automatically: 1. Enter the [URL of The Server]. 2. Click [Get it automatically]. To acquire song information manually: 1. Enter the [URL of The Server]. 2. Click [Don’t get it automatically]. 4 Do not use a proxy server: Click [Don’t use Proxy Server]. To use a proxy server: Click [Use Proxy Server] and then set the [IP Address] and the [Port].
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient 3 Click a column for entering the [Recording Time] (minutes and/or seconds) and enter a time. • You can set it from [00:01] to [99:59]. • Settings that are changed here are displayed every time the [Ripping] screen, [Line In] is launched. 4 Select the frequency you wish to set from the [Sampling Frequency] and click it. • Make sure it matches the device being used. • Select 3 from the 6 following rates.
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Category Settings 9-7-1 Selecting Categories for Top & Other Selects the categories for display in [Top] & [Other]. 1 2 In the [Category] settings screen, click on categories for [Top] or for [Other]. To put in [Top]: Click on [] on the right side of the [Top] list. To put in [Other]: Click on [] on the right side of the [Other] list. • A [T] is displayed to the left of category names that are in [Top].
9 Changing the Settings to Make DJS More Convenient Category Settings 9-7-2 Creating Categories & Play Lists, Changing their Names and Deleting them This creates new categories and/or play lists. Here you can also change the names of and/or delete categories and play lists. 1 2 Click the item ([Genre] or [Playlist]) you wish to add or change. To add: Click [Add]. To change a name: Click [Edit]. To delete: Click [Delete]. • Displayed at the bottom when a name can be entered.
10 Other Functions Connecting to the Internet Chapter 10 Other Functions This section provides a list of the functions you can use in DJS as well as an explanation of each pull-down menu. 10-1 Connecting to the Internet You can receive user support via the Internet. 1 Click the [Internet] icon and connect to the Internet. • Your web browser will launch and open the DJS [Download] page. • You can access the DJS website only via the [Internet] icon.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions 10-2 Table of Functions ●Names of Each Function & What it Does Minimize Button Minimizes the DJS window. Close Button Closes DJS. ●Function Music Management Icon Switches to the [Music Management] screen. Internet Icon Starts up your Internet browser and connects to the site. Ripping Icon Switches to the [Ripping] screen. Opens last screen that was displayed (CD-DA, WAV, Line In) Create Icon Switches to the [Create] screen.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions Exit/Reloop Button After exiting a loop that is not being played: Resets the loop settings from memory. While Playing a Loop: Returns to playing normally. AUTO CUE Button Toggles the Auto Cue function ON or OFF. Track Hot CUE Memory Button Toggles the Track Hot Cue Recording Mode ON or OFF. Track Hot CUE Button During Playback Mode (while the track hot cue memory button is not lit): 1.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions Zoom In/Out Button Expands or shrinks the waveform display by one increment. ZOOM Button [ZOOM]: Displays Part of the Waveform / [FULL]: Displays the Entire Waveform Mixer, Effector, Equalizer (Shared by Players A & B) Headphone Button Turns the monitor of the selected source ON/OFF (Mutes) via the headphone cue. If you right click, it displays the [HEADPHONES] screen.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions Effects ON/OFF Button Toggles the Effects function ON or OFF. Master Fader Adjusts the volume of the master. If you right click, it becomes positioned in the middle of its range. Master Fader +/- Buttons Increases & decreases the volume of the master. AUTO MIX / MIX Button Starts Auto Mixing. Clicking it while the Auto Mix is operating stops Auto Mixing. If you right click, the menu screen for changing [AUTO MIX]/[MIX] opens.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions Play List Track List Pop-up Button Toggles between Display & Do Not Display the track list. Switch Play List Display Buttons Enlarges or shrinks the width of the play list display. Clear All Button Clears all the songs recorded in the play list. Display Play List Numbers Displays numbers for the order of songs in the play list. • The display of song information is the same as the track list.
10 Other Functions Hot CUE Button (A-H) Record Button Table of Functions The upper half operates player A while the lower half operates player B. It works as follows during the play mode. During Playback Mode (while the list hot cue memory button is not lit): 1. With list hot cue settings made and player paused silently Calls out the registered list hot cue and pauses. 2. With the list hot cue settings made and the player playing Calls out the registered list hot cue and starts playing.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions Display Last Effect Beat Displays the last beat used. Delay Button Toggles the Effects result to Delay. Echo Button Toggles the Effects result to ECHO. Pan Button Toggles the Effects result to Pan. Trans Button Toggles the Effects result to Trans. Filter Button Toggles the Effects result to Filter. Flanger Button Toggles the Effects result to Flanger. Reverb Button Toggles the Effects result to Reverb.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions ●Ripping Function Display My Songs Displays the title and the name of the album and artist of My Songs. Display Next Song Displays the title and the name of the album and artist of the next song. Time Normal Button Switches to elapsed time in the time display. (Lights up orange during settings) Time Remain Button Switches to time remaining in the time display.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions Time Set Button Displays the button for changing the recording time. STEREO/MONO Toggle Line Input mode only: Toggles between stereo and mono for the recording time. Select Sampling Rate Button Input Level Line Input mode only: Switches the sampling rate for the recording time. Input Level +/- Button Adjusts the input level. If you right click, it becomes positioned in the middle of its range. Raises and lowers the input level.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions ●Transfer Function Display Transfer Songs Displays the title and the name of the album and artist of transfer song(s). BPM Display Displays the BPM. TAP Button The interval resulting from pressing the [TAP] button is reflected in measurement of the BPM. Display Available HD Displays the free hard disk space. Display Required HD Displays the amount of free hard disk space required for importing the selected songs.
10 Other Functions Table of Functions Display Available HD Displays the free hard disk space. Mute Button Toggles the mute function ON or OFF. Volume Fader Adjusts the volume. If you right click, it becomes positioned in the middle of its range. Volume +/- Buttons Turns the volume up or down. Entire Waveform Display Moves the playback position (replay bar) to the point clicked.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus 10-3 Tables of Menus Explanations of the menu bars and the menus that open when you right-click are provided here. 10-3-1 Names of Each Function & What they Do The menus open if you click the headers [File], [Edit], [View], [Play] or [Help] at the top of the DJ Play, Music Management, Ripping, Create, and Transfer function screens. Display File Edit View Play Help Title *The letter in parentheses ( ) indicates a short-cut key for the corresponding menu.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus [SD Memory Card] Submenu (Transfer Function Only) Key See Format Display Formats your SD memory card. Action F P.92 Make Playlist Creates a play list on your SD memory card. P P.91 [Ripping] Submenu Key See CD-DA Display Converts songs from music CDs to MP3 files and imports them. Action C P.83 Line In Converts sound from the Line IN to MP3 files and imports them. L P.89 Wave Converts WAV files to MP3 files and imports them. W P.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus Display Mix Out Mixing Beats: Mix Out Cross Fader Curve: Time: Sampling Rate: Encode: Bit Rate: Drive: Folder Name: File Name: File Size: DB Entry: Number of Permitted Copies: Action Displays the beats for mix out. Displays the fader curve. Displays the track time. Displays the sampling rate. Displays the settings for when MP3 files are converted. Displays the bit rate. Displays the selected drive. Displays the name of the folder. Displays the name of the file.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus ●[Play] Menu Key See Previous Display Back. Action V – Rewind Rewinds. R – Stop Stops. S – Play/Pause Plays/pauses. P – Fast Forward Fast forwards. F – Next Next. N – Mute Mutes. M – Volume Down Decreases the volume. D – Volume Up Increases the volume. U – Shuffle Shuffles. H – Repeat Repeats. T – Sound Card Opens the sound card settings screen. C – • The list player can be operated from the DJ Play functions.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus 10-3-2 Menus Displayed in DJ Play Functions The following menus are displayed if you right click on the [Auto Fader], [Mix Mode], [AUTO MIX], or [MIX] buttons, or the Hot Cue, Track or Play lists that are displayed in [DJ Play] screens. The key column in the table lists short-cut keys that can execute functions for each of the items. ●If you right click the [Auto Fader] (CH-A / CH-B) button: Display Action 0 Operates the channel fader at 0 beats.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus 10-3-3 Menus Displayed in Track List/Play List The menus displayed for each item in the track list/play lists are different. The key column in the table lists short-cut keys that can execute functions for each of the items. ●If you right click on [Title], [Album], [Artist], [Genre], or [BPM]: Display Action Key Cut Cuts the selected range. Copy Copies the selected range. Ctrl+C Paste Pastes information that has been copied or cut.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus ●If you right click on [Mix Out Mode]: Display Action Cut In Changes to [Cut In]. Zip Changes to [Zip]. Echo Changes to [Echo]. Cross Fade Changes to [Cross Fade]. Show Displays song information. Edit All Displays the [EDIT]screen, where all items can be edited. Remove Removes song(s) from the play list. Delete Deletes song(s) from the database. ●If you right click on [Mix Out Beats]: Display Action 0 Mixes (operates the cross fader) at 0 beats.
10 Other Functions Tables of Menus ●If you right click on more than one songs on a track list: Display Action Edit Album Edits the title of the album. Edit Artist Edits the name of the artist. Edit Genre Edits the name of the genre. Edit BPM Edits the BPM. Remove Removes song(s) from the play list. Delete Deletes song(s) from the database. • [Edit Album], [Edit Artist], [Edit Genre], and [Edit BPM] open a dialog box for changing all together.
11 User Registration Registering Online Chapter 11 User Registration Please register the software so you can use DJS. Use of DJS is in the trial period until you enter the registration ID issued to you when you register the user. If the 60-day trial period elapses and you have not yet entered a registration ID, you will not be able to use DJS any further. 11-1 Registering Online Step 1 2 1 2 3 4 Warning! Before Registering Online 5 6 7 Start up DJS.
11 User Registration Step 3 1 2 Registering Online 3 4 5 6 7 After clicking [Online Registration], click the [Next] button. • The [User Information Entry 1/2] screen opens. (Contd. on the next page) 132 DJS Ver. 1.
11 User Registration Step 4 1 2 Registering Online 3 4 5 6 7 After entering the required information, click the [Next] button. • * indicates item that must be entered. • One of the items marked with ** must be entered. • The [User Information Entry 2/2] screen opens. (Contd. on the next page) Index Contents DJS Ver. 1.
11 User Registration Step 5 1 2 Registering Online 3 4 5 6 7 After entering the required information, click the [Next] button. • * indicates item that must be entered. • For the country name, click [▼] to select where you live. ‘List of Country Names (For User Registration)’ P.148 • For the [OS], click [▼] to select the Windows OS you are using. ‘System Requirements (Minimum Operating Environment)’ P.7 • The [Confirm your entries] screen opens. (Contd. on the next page) 134 DJS Ver. 1.
11 User Registration Step 6 1 2 Registering Online 3 4 5 6 7 After checking the content of the information you entered, click the [Submit] button. • Once you click the [Submit] button, your computer connects to the Internet and registers your information on the server. • After sending, once you complete registration, the [ID Registration Complete] message is displayed. 7 Click the [OK] button. • The [Display of Registration ID] screen appears.
11 User Registration Registering Offline 11-2 Registering Offline Fill out the enclosed User Registration Card with the required information and mail it in. Be sure to write in the key code obtained in the following steps on the User Registration Card. Step 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Start up DJS. • The message indicating the number of days remaining in the trial period is displayed.
11 User Registration Step 4 1 2 Registering Offline 3 4 5 6 7 After writing in the [Key Code] displayed onto the User Registration Card, click [Finish]. User Registration Card A User Registration card (A4 version) is available at the end of this users manual, so please print it out to use it. → ‘User Registration’ P.156 Warning! Once your Registration ID arrives, follow steps 5 and 6 and enter the Registration ID. (Registration is not complete until you enter your Registration ID.
11 User Registration Step 1 2 Registering Offline 3 4 5 6 7 2: Europe PIONEER EUROPE NV MULTIMEDIA DIVISION Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough SL2 4QP U.K. 3: South Asia, Southeast Asia PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.
11 User Registration Step 6 1 2 Registering Offline 3 4 5 6 7 After clicking [Offline Registration] and [Enter your Registration ID], click the [Next] button. • The [Registration ID Entry] screen opens. 7 After entering the Registration ID, click the [OK] button. • Once you complete the registration, the message [ID Registration Complete] is displayed and DJS starts up. Index Contents DJS Ver. 1.
12 Uninstalling DJS Chapter 12 Uninstalling DJS Uninstalls DJS. If the trial version of DJS is installed, you can use the same procedures to uninstall it. 1 2 Open the control panel. First click the [Start] button and then [Control Panel] to open the [Control Panel]. • If you are using Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, then [Settings] and then the [Control Panel] in that order, and the [Control Panel] window will open. Open the list of installed programs.
12 Uninstalling DJS 3 Select [DJS] from the list of installed programs and then click [Uninstall and Change]. • If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, if you select [DJS] by clicking on it, the [Change/Remove] button is displayed; click on the [Change/Remove] button. In Windows XP • The [Deletes DJS] screen will open. 4 Click the items you wish to remove and click the [Delete] button. [All]: Deletes DJS and the DJS database. [DJS only]: Removes just DJS.
12 Uninstalling DJS • The uninstall process begins and the [DJS is being uninstalled.] screen opens. • Once the uninstall process finishes, the [Uninstallation of DJS is now complete.] screen opens. 5 Click the [Finish] button. • Closing the [Uninstallation of DJS is now complete.] screen completes the uninstall process. 142 DJS Ver. 1.
13 Version Updates Chapter 13 Version Updates You can update your DJS software and manual to the latest version by obtaining an update package from Pioneer’s dedicated support site. 1 2 Click [Help] and then click [Update Version]. • This accesses our server and checks it for an update package; if there is one, the [Update Package Detected] screen is displayed. Click the check box of the update package to download so it is marked and then click the [Yes] button.
13 Version Updates • Once the download finishes, a [Start Version Update] message opens. 3 Click the [OK]. Starting and Finishing Updates • The screen [Executing the update.] is displayed while the package is being updated. If you selected more than one update package, the Starting Update and Update Complete messages are displayed repeatedly. If an update package for DJS software is selected, DJS will close temporarily and then start back up automatically.
Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix Before contacting us with inquires regarding operation of the software or technical questions, please check to see if the answers to your questions can be found on either this User’s Manual, which is located on this product’s CD-ROM, or in the FAQ appearing on the support site for this product. For more information about the process of connecting to our support site, please see page 111 of this User’s Manual (10-1 Connecting to the Internet).
Appendix Troubleshooting List of Customer Support * Refer to ‘Troubleshooting’ P.145 to address your technical questions, such as about installation, user registration, how to operate the program etc. Country of Europe Andorra Contacts R.AC.EL (Pioneer distributor) Tel: (+376) 822 651 E-mail: serveitechnic@racel.ad Austria Hans Lurf GMBH (Pioneer distributor) Tel: (+43) 161 645 800 E-mail: info@pioneer.at Belgium Pioneer Belgium, a branch of Pioneer Benelux B.V. Tel: +32 (0)3.570.05.
Appendix Troubleshooting Luxemburg Pioneer Belgium Tel: +(32) 3 570 05 25 E-mail: info_pbl@pioneerbenelux.com Malta Dorell Trading Ltd. (Pioneer Service & Repair Centre) Tel: (+356) 21314003 E-mail: info@directsales.com.mt Maroc Skytek S.A.R.L Tel: +212 22 321 312 E-mail: a.kettani@galaxy.co.ma The Pioneer Benelux B.V. Netherlands tel: 0900-PIONEER (0900-7466337) E-mail: info_peh@pioneerbenelux.com Norway Pioneer Norge A/S Tel: +47 22 09 3050 E-mail: firmapost@pioneer.no Poland DSV Trading S.A.
Appendix Troubleshooting List of Country Names (For User Registration) * Refer to ‘11-2 Registering Offline’ P.136 for the correct address for your User Registration Card.
Appendix Troubleshooting List of Genre Names (Default Category) * Refer to ‘9-7 Category Settings’ P.108 for information about the genre default display and adding a new genre.
Appendix Troubleshooting Genre Name (English) Genre Name (French) Genre Name (English) Genre Name (French) Instrumental Rock Rock Instrumental Rock&Roll Rock&Roll Jazz Jazz Salsa Salsa Jazz+Funk Jazz+Funk Samba Samba Jungle Jungle Satire Satire Latin Latin Showtunes Showtunes Lo-Fi Lo-Fi Ska Ska Meditative Contemplatif Slow Jam Slow Jam Merengue Mérengué Slow Rock Rock Lent Metal Métal Sonata Sonate Musical Musical Soul Soul National Folk Folk National Sound C
Index Index Auto-Playing a Play List ....................................... 61 Available HD345 .............................................. 84 Instruction for symbols If marked with a symbol, the term is a name of a button or icon. The symbols indicate usable functions of buttons and icons. 1: DJ Play Function 1✩: Pop Up Screen of DJ Play Function 2: MusicManagement Function 3: Ripping Function 4: Transfer Function 5: Create Function 6: Track List Symbols ×1/25 .......................................
Index Curve-A ............................................................... 52 Curve-B ............................................................... 52 Curve-C ............................................................... 52 Cut In ................................................................... 51 Cutting a Specific Rang ....................................... 36 D Dead Air Cut Settings ........................................ 106 Dead Air Cut3 ...................................................
Index Internet Function .................................................. 14 Internet Icon12345 ...................................... 112 J Jog Dial1 .......................................................... 113 K Key Assignment Settings ................................... 104 Key Operations .................................................... 67 Keyboard Jump ................................................... 76 Keyboard Stickers ................................................. 6 KILL Button1✩ ....
Index Record Track Hot Cue button .............................. 58 Recording Sound from Microphone or Line Input ............................................................. 89 Registering Offline ............................................. 136 Registering Online ............................................. 131 Reloop Display .................................................... 19 Renum button5 ................................................... 74 Renumbering Function ................................
Index V VBR ................................................................... 105 VBR Button35 ................................................. 119 View Menu ......................................................... 125 Volume Type ....................................................... 98 W WAV Button3 .................................................... 120 Waveform Display ......................................... 19, 99 Web Browser to be Used ...................................
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