Pioneer DJM-250MK2 Users Manual

DJ MIXER

DJM-250MK2

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Operating Instructions

Contents

How to read this manual

Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” included with the unit. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using this product. ! In this manual, names of channels and buttons indicated on the

product, names of menus in the software, etc., are indicated within square brackets ([ ]). (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [Start] menu)

! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software

described in this manual as well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware are currently under development and may differ from the final specifications.

! Please note that depending on the operating system version, web

browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual.

! Please note that the language on the screens of the software

describes in this guide may differ from the language on your screens.

Before start

Features ........................................................................................................ 3

Part names and functions

Rear panel .................................................................................................... 4

Control Panel ............................................................................................... 5

Connections

Connecting input terminals ........................................................................ 7

Connecting output terminals ..................................................................... 8

Operation

Basic Operation ........................................................................................... 9

Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 10

Using rekordbox dj

About rekordbox ........................................................................................ 11

Installing rekordbox ................................................................................... 11

Starting rekordbox ..................................................................................... 13

Preparing rekordbox .................................................................................. 13

Adding audio tracks into [Collection] ...................................................... 14

Using the DVS system

About the settings of rekordbox dvs ........................................................ 15

Setting the control signals ........................................................................ 15

Using an application other than rekordbox dj

Installing the driver software .................................................................... 16

Changing the settings

Setting preferences ................................................................................... 19

Change Procedure .................................................................................... 19

About the auto standby function .............................................................. 19

About the setting utility software ............................................................. 20

Checking the latest information on the driver software ......................... 21

[Mixer Audio Output] pulldown menu list .......................................... 21

Additional information

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 22

Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 23

About trademarks and registered trademarks ....................................... 24

Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................. 24

Before start

Features

This unit is a 2-channel mixer for DJs. It is the next in the DJM series from Pioneer DJ, the world standard in the disco and club scene. This unit is equipped with an internal sound card, enabling you to perform with the DVS system on turntables or CDJs. Also, it can support various DJ performances with its panel layout for scratching and using the Magvel Fader.

PLUG & PLAY

This unit is equipped with an internal sound card, enabling you to start playing with DJ software immediately by connecting to a computer using a USB cable without having to make complicated settings.

FADER & ISOLATOR

MAGVEL FADER: This unit is designed with cross fader which is our proprietary magnetic system. MAGVEL FADER is highly durable and capable of being operated more than 10 million times, yet is capable of delicate and fine adjustments. It is also good for powerful scratching. CHANNEL FADER: This unit is designed with Channel Fader Curve which is same as that on the DJM-900NXS2 unit used in clubs. It enables you to mix a smooth and long mix. 3-BAND ISOLATOR: This unit is designed with the isolator function which enables you to change to your favorite tone by adjusting separately the treble, midrange and bass volumes. Also, the range can be muted by turning the controller all the way to the left.

SOUND COLOR FX

This unit’s SOUND COLOR FX has the FILTER function which is wellreceived by DJs using the DJM-900NXS2 in clubs, and enables various DJ performances. Turning the [COLOR] controllers on each channel can adjust the track to your preferred quality and enable you to improvise on the performance. Turning the [PARAMETER] controller enables you to achieve a more diverse result.

“rekordbox dj” and “rekordbox dvs”

This unit comes with a license key for “rekordbox dj” and “rekordbox dvs.” Using “rekordbox dvs” with the Control Vinyl, you can perform as though you were playing an analog record.

About rekordbox

rekordbox is comprehensive software which can manage audio tracks for DJ performances. “rekordbox dj” is the DJ performance function of rekordbox. For more details, refer to Using rekordbox dj (p.11).

Part names and functions

Rear panel

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1 Cord hook

Hook the power cord of the AC adaptor to avoid accidentally disconnecting it from the unit.

2  switch (page 9 )

This switch is between off and on for this unit.

3 DC IN terminal (page 7)

Connect the DC plug of the supplied AC adaptor. Connect all other equipment, then connect the power cord. Only use the power cord and AC adapter supplied with this unit.

4 MASTER2 output terminals (page 8 )

Connect to the analog input terminals of a power amplifier, etc.

5 MASTER1 output terminals (page 8 )

Connect your equipment, such as a power speaker or a power amplifier, to the analog input terminal. Use these terminals as balanced output.

Do not accidentally insert the power cord of the supplied AC adaptor or the power cord of the equipment. Do not connect to a terminal which can supply phantom power.

6 PHONO input terminals (page 7 )

Connect to a phono level (MM cartridge) output device. Do not input line level signals.

7 LINE input terminals (page 7 )

Connect to a DJ player or a line level output component.

8 SIGNAL GND terminal (page 7 )

Connect an analog player’s ground wire. This helps reduce noise when the analog player is connected.

9 MIC input terminal (page 7 )

Connect a microphone.

a USB terminal (page 7)

Connect to a computer.

b Kensington security slot

Control Panel

7 8

c c

Part names and functions

7 8

1 PHONES terminal (page 8 )

Connect headphones. This unit supports 1/4” stereo phone plugs and 3.5 mm stereo mini plugs.

2 PARAMETER control (page 10 )

Adjust the SOUND COLOR FX parameter.

3 MIC TONE control (page 9)

Adjust the sound quality from the microphone.

4 MIC LEVEL control (page 9 )

Adjust the volume to output from the microphone.

5 AUX TRIM control

Adjust the volume from the AUX input.

6 Input selector switches (page 9 )

Select an input source on each channel.

7 TRIM control (page 9 )

Adjust the volume from each channel.

8 ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls (page 9 )

Adjust the sound quality of the respective channels.

9 Master Level indicator (page 9 )

It shows the volume from the MASTER output. When the volume is too loud, the [CLIP] indicator flashes. In this case, turn down the volume. — Slow flashing: sound will become distorted. — Fast flashing: sound is distorted.

a Channel Level indicator (page 9 )

It shows the volume before passing the channel fader.

b STANDBY indicator (page 10 )

This indicator is lit when the unit is in the standby state.

c COLOR control (page 10 )

Change the parameters of the SOUND COLOR FX of the different channels.

d FILTER button (page 10 )

Turn on/off the SOUND COLOR FX effects. — WAKE UP: Press this button to cancel the standby state.

e CUE button (page 9 )

Press the [CUE] button for the channel you want to monitor.

f Channel Fader (page 9 )

Adjust the volume of each channel.

g CROSS F.CURVE (THRU, , ) selector switch (page 9 )

This switches the cross fader curve characteristics.

h CROSS F. REVERSE switch (page 9 )

Turn on/off the cross fader reverse function.

i Cross fader (page 9 )

Sound outputs following the curve selected by the [CROSS F.CURVE] selector switch.

j HEADPHONES LEVEL control (page 9 )

Adjust the level of audio signals output from the headphones.

k HEADPHONES MIXING control (page 9 )

Adjust the monitor volume balance of the sound of channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the [MASTER] channel.

l MASTER LEVEL control (page 9 )

Adjust the level of audio signals from the [MASTER1] or [MASTER2] output.

Do not pull on the channel fader and cross fader knobs with excessive force. The knobs have a structure by which they cannot be pulled off easily. Pulling the knobs strongly may result in damaging the unit.

Connections

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Be sure to use the included power cord. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.

! Connect this unit and the computer directly using a USB cable. ! Use USB cables that conform to USB 2.0. ! USB hubs cannot be used.

Connecting input terminals

Connections

Rear panel

Analog player Analog player

Microphone

AC adaptor

Pioneer DJ’s DJ player

To power outlet

Pioneer DJ’s sampler, etc.

Computer

Connecting output terminals

Rear panel

Power amplifier 1

Power speakers 1

1 Be sure to use the [MASTER1] output terminals only for a balanced output. Connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA) using an XLR to

RCA converter cable (or converter adapter), etc., may lower the sound quality and/or result in noise.

For connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA), use the [MASTER2] output terminals.

2 Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord of another unit to the [MASTER1] output terminals.

Do not connect a terminal which is supplied with phantom power to the [MASTER1] output terminals.

Headphones

Front panel

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