Pioneer DJM-250-W, DJM-250-K User Manual 3

DJ MIXER

DJM-250-K DJM-250-W

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Operating Instructions

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

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Read these instructions.

1) Keep these instructions.

2) Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions.

4) Do not use this apparatus near water.

5) Clean only with dry cloth.

6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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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. accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as

8) radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

9) 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 plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

10) pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

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

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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. receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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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.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Information to User

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON PAGE 19 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the side panel.

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

The ON/OFF switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands

Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level – a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

• Set your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, without distortion.

• Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there.

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

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Contents

How to read this manual

The names of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu)

Before start

Features ....................................................................................................... 5

System setup example ............................................................................... 5

What’s in the box ........................................................................................ 5

Connections

Names of Parts ........................................................................................... 6

Connecting the input/output terminals .................................................... 7

About the AC adapter ................................................................................. 8

Operation

Control panel ............................................................................................. 10

About the power switch of this unit ........................................................ 10

Basic operations (mixer section) ............................................................ 11

Using the filter function (filter section) ................................................... 12

Selecting the crossfader’s curve characteristics

(crossfader section) .................................................................................. 12

Starting playback of a Pioneer DJ player using the fader

(fader start section) .................................................................................. 12

Monitoring the sound over headphones (headphones section) .......... 13

Using a microphone or external device (MIC/AUX section) ................. 13

Additional information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 14

Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 14

About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 15

Specifications............................................................................................ 15

Before start

Features

This unit is a DJ mixer that carries over the technology of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard in club sound. It is a standard type unit equipped with the basic functions required for mixing, enabling full-fledged DJ play easily.

Before start

SOUND COLOR FILTER

Each channel is equipped with a SOUND COLOR FILTER function by which filter effects can be achieved simply by turning a large control. This lets you arrange and mix tracks intuitively for DJ performances.

MIC/AUX INPUT

This unit is equipped with three sets of AUX inputs for input of audio signals from external devices (computers, portable audio sets, TVs, synthesizers, etc.), as well as a microphone input. It can be used not only for DJ performances, but also as a pre-amp to appreciate music.

3-BAND EQUALIZER

This unit is equipped with a 3-band equalizer allowing the volume of the high, medium and low frequency ranges to be adjusted separately. Not only can the tone be adjusted to your tastes, the sound for a certain range can be turned completely off by turning the control all the way counterclockwise (isolator function).

XLR OUTPUT

This unit is equipped with XLR balanced outputs featuring little loss of audio signal quality, enabling DJ performances with high sound quality. Also, it can be connected to powered speakers or other devices supporting XLR inputs without any changes to the terminals.

System setup example

A DJ system like the one shown on the diagram below can be achieved by combining this unit with a DJ player and peripheral equipment.

Synthesizers, computers, portable audio devices, microphones, etc.

TIME MODE

REMAIN

AUTO CUE

A.CUE

INFO

DISPLAY

BROWSE

USB STOP

UTILITY

SOURCE SELECT

MP3/AAC WAV/AIFF

IN/CUEOUT

TRACK SEARCH

OUT ADJUSTHOT LOOP

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

REVFWD

MIC/AUX

OFF

TRIM

RELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

FTEMPO %

LOCK

BEAT LOOP

LOOP DRIVE

MIC

BACK

BPM

SELECT PUSH

DISC

BPM

PLAYLIST

LOCK

VINYL MODE

TEMPO RANGE

MASTER TEMPO

TEMPO

MULTI PLAYER

LEVEL

LOW

HEADPHONES

CH-1 CH-2

MIXING

LEVEL

PHONES

AUX 1

MASTERCUE

PHONO

/LINE

AUX 2

AUX 3

MASTER

CH-1 CH-2

OVER

MID

EQ EQ

1212

LOW

LEVEL

SOUND COLOR FILTER

LPFHPF LPFHPF

CH-1 CH-2

CDJ-350, etc. DJM-250

For checking the audio input/output

Headphones

For audio outputFor audio input

Powered speakers, components, amplifiers, etc.

ONOFF

TRIM

PHONO

2 CHANNEL DJ MIXER

/LINE

DJM-250

MASTER LEVEL

MID

LOW

FADER START

CH-1 CH-2

CROSS FADER

THRU

USB STOP

TRACK SEARCH

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

TIME MODE

AUTO CUE

DISPLAY

UTILITY

SOURCE SELECT

REMAIN

A.CUE

INFO

BROWSE

MP3/AAC WAV/AIFF

IN/CUEOUT

OUT ADJUSTHOT LOOP

REVFWD

HDJ-500, etc.

RELOOP/EXIT

F TEMPO %

LOCK

BPM

BEAT LOOP

LOOP

LOOP DRIVE

CDJ-350, etc.

INPUT

34EQ

POWER

S-DJ05, etc.

BACK

SELECT PUSH

DISC

BPM

PLAYLIST

LOCK

VINYL MODE

TEMPO RANGE

MASTER TEMPO

TEMPO

MULTI PLAYER

INPUT

34EQ

POWER

What’s in the box

! AC adapter ! Power plug ! Operating instructions (this document)

Connections

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet before making or changing connections between devices. Wait until all connections between devices have been completed before connecting the AC adapter. Only use the AC adapter included with this unit. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.

Names of Parts

Rear panel, front panel

321 4 5 86 4 5 67 3 9

CH-2

PHONO / LINE CD

OFF

LINE PHONO

DC IN

SIGNAL

PHONO / LINE CD

GND

CONTROL

LINE PHONO

b dc a

1 ON/OFF switch (page 10)

Turns this unit’s power on and off.

2 DC IN terminal

Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the power plug mounted). Wait until connection of all equipment is completed before connecting the AC adapter. Only use the included AC adapter.

3 PHONO/LINE selector switch (page 7)

Switches the function of the [PHONO/LINE] terminals.

CAUTION

When switching the [PHONO/LINE] selector switch, set [MASTER LEVEL] to [-∞]. Note that noise may be generated and sound output at a high volume.

4 PHONO/LINE terminals (page 7)

Connect a phono level output device (analog player (for MM cartridges), etc.) or a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) here. Switch the terminals’ function according to the connected device using the [PHONO/LINE] selector switch on this unit’s rear panel.

5 CD terminals (page 7)

Connect to a DJ player or other line level device.

6 CONTROL terminal (page 7)

Connect using a control cord (included with Pioneer DJ players).

7 SIGNAL GND terminal (page 7)

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

8 AUX terminals (page 7)

Connect to the output terminals of external devices (computers, portable audio sets, TVs, synthesizers, etc.).

9 MIC terminal (page 7)

Connect to a microphone.

CH-1 AUX

CONTROL

3 COLD

MASTER 1MASTER 2

1GND

2 HOT

a MASTER 1 terminals (page 7)

b MASTER 2 terminals (page 7)

c Cord hook

d Kensington security slot

e PHONES jack (page 7)

MIC

Connect powered speakers, etc., here. ! Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs.

Connect powered speakers, etc., here. ! Compatible with RCA pin-jack type unbalanced outputs.

Hook the AC adapters’ power cord here.

Connect headphones here.

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