Casio XW-J1 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

Safety Precautions

Before trying to use this product, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

FEATURES

ACCESSORIES

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS for vjay app

PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS for djay app

PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS (front/rear)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SETTING UP THE XW-J1 (iOS)

CONNECTION EXAMPLE

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED FEATURES

SUPPORT

SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

AC Adaptor Handling Precautions

This recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany.

Esta marca de reciclaje indica que el empaquetado se ajusta a la legislación de protección ambiental en Alemania.

Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directive

Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan

Responsible within the European Union: CASIO EUROPE GmbH Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany

This mark applies in EU countries only.

ESD Warning : The XW-J1 may be affected by Electrostatic Discharge interference.

If this happens, please turn off and wait a few minutes before powering on the unit.

Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO electronic musical instrument.

• Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual.

• Please keep all information for future reference.

Symbols

Various symbols are used in this user’s guide and on the product itself to ensure that the product is used safely and correctly, and to prevent injury to the user and other persons as well as damage to property. Those symbols along with their meanings are shown below.

DANGER

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.

WARNING

This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious injury if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.

CAUTION

This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing injury as well as matters for which there is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.

Symbol Examples

This triangle symbol ( ) means that the user should be careful. (The example at left indicates electrical shock caution.)

This circle with a line through it ( ) means that the indicated action must not be performed. Indications within or nearby this symbol are specifically prohibited. (The example at left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)

The black dot ( ) means that the indicated action must be performed. Indications within this sy specifically instructed to be performed. (The example at left indicates that the power plug must be unplugged from the electrical socket.)

mbol are actions that are

WARNING

Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating

Continued use of the product or AC adaptor while it is emitting smoke, a strange odor, or heat creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is specified for this product.

• Use only a power source whose voltage is within the rating marked on the AC adaptor.

• Do not overload electrical outlets and extension cords.

Misuse of the AC adaptor’s electric cord can damage or break it, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat.

• Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive bending.

• Never twist or stretch the cord.

• Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider.

Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with

. Liquid creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

liquid *

Before going out, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and put in a place away from objects used by animals and pets. An animal or pet chewing on the power cord can cause it short, leading to the risk of fire.

Do not touch the AC adaptor during lightning storms. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

Do not incinerate the product.

Never throw the product into fire. Doing so can cause it to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury.

Keep away from liquids * Liquid or foreign matter (such as pieces of metal, pencils, etc.) getting into the product create the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

Disassembly and Modification

Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other personal injury. Leave all internal inspection, adjustment, and maintenance up to your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service P

Dropping and Impact

Continued use of this product after it has been damaged by dropping or subjecting it to strong impact creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

Plastic Bags

Never place the plastic bag the product comes in over your head or

in your mouth. Doing so creates the risk of suffocation.

Particular care concerning this precaution is required where small children are present.

Location

Avoid locating the product on an unstable stand, on an uneven surface, or any other unstable location. An unstable location can cause the product to fall over, creating the risk of personal injury.

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CAUTION

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat.

• Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go.

• Unplug from the wall outlet before leaving on a trip or other longterm absence.

• To keep dust from building up in the area between the prongs of the power plug, unplug it from the power outlet and use a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner to remove dust at least once

• Never use detergent to clean the power cord, especially the plug and jack parts.

Relocating the Product

Before relocating the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and disconnect all other cables and connecting cords. Leaving cords connected creates the risk of damage to the cords, fire, and electric shock.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet first. Leaving the AC adapto the risk of damage to the AC adaptor, fire, and electric shock.

Connectors

Connect only the specified devices and equipment to the product’s connectors. Connection of a non-specified device or equipment creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Location

Avoid the following locations for this product. Such locations create the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Areas subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust.

• In food preparation areas or other a

• Near air conditioning equipment, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in the sun, or any other area that subjects the product to high temperatures.

Sound Volume

Do not listen to music at very loud volumes for long periods. Particular care concerning this precaution is required when using headphones. High volume settings can damage your hearing.

Heavy Objects

Never place heavy object on top of the produ Doing so can make the product top heavy, causing the product to tip over or the object to fall from it, creating the risk of personal

injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could vold the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided pl

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

ug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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Modulation

Portamento Time

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The POWER indicator being unlit does not mean the apparatus is completely disconnected from the MAINS. When you need to have the apparatus completely disconnected from the MAINS, you must unplug the power cord. For that purpose, locate the apparatus in a way that secures easy access to the power cord.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: XW-J1 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO AMERICA, INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 973-361-5400 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important!

Please note the following important information before using this product.

• Before using the AD-59300S Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC Adaptor for any damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed wire and other serious damage. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged.

• The product is not intended for children under 3 years.

• Use only CASIO AD-59300S adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

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FEATURES

Enjoy with iOS devices!

Enjoy mixing songs from your iTunes library on your iPad and iPhone with XW-J1 by downloading the algoriddim vjay / djay for iPad and vjay / djay for iPhone app available from the App store. There’s no need to worry about the battery, as XW-J1 charges your iPhone or iPad while you play.

Please refer the algoriddim website to check the latest information of applications.

http://www.algoriddim.com/hardware

Enjoy with Mac / Windows Computers!

By installing optional DJ software(not included) "djay for Mac", you can enjoy DJing with XW-J1 right away! "djay for Mac" provides simple yet essential DJ mix tools such as scratching, loops, EQ and FX. Windows users can try the Deckadance DJ software(Demo) from Imageline, for DJing with Windows computers.

You can download a driver for Windows® and a MIDI mapping file for “Image-Line Deckadance” from the CASIO website below.

http://world.casio.com/

From the above URL, select your country on the top of the page and click →support→download→ElectronicMusicalInstruments. Note:Thetextofthewebpagemayappearinthelanguageoftheselectedcountry.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

[iOS device for vjay application]

(iPad) Compatible with iPad 2 Wi-Fi iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G iPad (3rd generation) iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation)* iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation)* iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular* *Requires iOS 5.1 or later

* For lightning connector connection, please use the genuine 30-pin to Lightning adaptor provided by Apple.

[iOS device for djay application]

(iPad) Compatible with iPad 3rd gen iPad 2 iPad (and up*) * For lightning connector connection, please use the genuine 30-pin to Lightning adaptor provided by Apple.

[MAC OS]

OS : 10.6 or higher CPU : Core DUO 1.66GHz(SSE1) or higher RAM : 1.0GB or higher USB port, Harddisk space for music data.

[Windows OS]

OS : Windows 7 (SP1 32bit / 64bit) CPU : Intel Core Duo or more RAM : 2.0GB or more USB2.0 port, Harddisk space for music data.

(iPhone) Compatible with iPhone4S iPhone5* iPod touch 5th gen* and up*

(iPhone) Compatible with iPod touch 4th gen iPhone 4S iPhone 4 (and up*)

- Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

- Access the website below for the latest news about specifications

http://world.casio.com/

PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS for vjay app

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TEMPO SLIDER

PITCH BEND

FX ON

FX PARAM

AUTO LOOP section

BOUNCE LOOP section

CUE POINT section

TOUCH STRIP

SAMPLER

JOG PLATTER

SCRATCH

PLAY

SET CUE

CUE PLAY

SYNC

CROSS FADER

INPUT FADER

INPUT LEVEL METER

GAIN

EQ section

FILTER

CURSOR

SHIFT

MONITORING

REC

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Increasing / decreases the video and sound playback speed.

Instantly speeds up & down the video and song playback speed.

ON/OFF button for visual effect

Control for visual effect parameter.

Control the AUTO LOOP function. Check a page of “ADVANCED FEATURES” for usage of the AUTO LOOP.

Control the BOUNCE LOOP function. Check a page of “ADVANCED FEATURES” for usage of the BOUNCE LOOP.

Control the CUE POINT function. Check a page of “ADVANCED FEATURES” for usage of the CUE POINT.

You can access any point in the video and song instantly by tracking your finger here.

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Controls the loaded video and song just like a vinyl record found on turntables. You can control the pitch by touching the edge of the JOG.

Switch the operating mode of the JOG PLATTER. (ON : Scratch mode / OFF : Search mode)

Plays the loaded video and song.

Sets CUE points within the video and song. A CUE point is like a position maker, and can be set anywhere within the video and song.

Moves the playing position to a set CUE point. Push and hold the button to start playing the video and song from that CUE point.

Synchronizes the BPM (beat per minute) of the song to the BPM of the video and song playing on the opposite deck.

Adjust the output video and audio balance between the video and songs playing on deck 1 and 2.

Adjust the input volume of each deck audio. Displays input level of the song being played by LED. Adjust the volume balance between left and right deck look at the state of the meter

lights up. If the top red LED is lit, sound will be distorted.

Adjust the volume of the loaded song. For video, the three knobs adjusts HIGH = “RED”, MID = “GREEN”, LOW = “BLUE” colors of each channels.

For audio, the three knobs adjusts as 3 band equalizer (HIGH / MID / LOW) For video, the FILTER knob adjusts white visual effect balance. For audio, turn to the right to enable the high-pass filter. Turn to the left to enable the low-pass filter.

Selects videos and songs by pushing up & down(at video browser). Load videos and songs by pushing left & right.

Push SHIFT together with other buttons to anable the button’s double features. Output the loaded song to your headphones. Song can be monitored without rasing the inputfader.

* Headphone outputs the sound opposite to the position of the CROSS FADER for pre-monitor automatically. And you can also use monitor button on each deck by manually.

Recording will start by pushing the button once. The REC button on screen will flash during recoeding. Push the button again, recording is finished, and recording data will be saved on recording list. (To check your recording list, please push red recording button on vjay screen once by finger.)

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