Pioneer DJM-S3 Users Manual
DJ MIXER
DJM-S3
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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
Installing the software ................................................................................. 3
Part names and functions
Rear panel .................................................................................................... 7
Control Panel ............................................................................................... 8
Connections
Connecting input terminals ...................................................................... 10
Connecting output terminals ................................................................... 11
Operation
Basic Operation ......................................................................................... 12
Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 13
Using Serato DJ
Launching Serato DJ ................................................................................. 14
Importing tracks......................................................................................... 15
Using the DVS system
Before controlling the Serato DJ software .............................................. 16
Controlling the Serato DJ software .......................................................... 17
Changing the settings
Setting preferences ................................................................................... 21
Changing procedures ............................................................................... 21
About the auto standby function .............................................................. 21
About the setting utility software ............................................................. 22
Checking the latest information on the driver software ......................... 23
[Mixer Audio Output] pulldown menu list .......................................... 23
Additional information
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 24
Block Diagram ........................................................................................... 25
About trademarks and registered trademarks ....................................... 26
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................. 26
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Before start
Before start
Features
This unit is a 2-channel DJ mixer which can be used with the Serato DJ
software, and is designed for optimal DJ performances. It has a sound
card compatible with Serato DJ. It allows you to do DJ performances
with the DVS system controlled by turntables or CDJs. Additionally, it
has the best panel layout for scratching and includes a Magvel Fader.
These features support various DJ performances.
PLUG & PLAY
This unit is equipped with an internal sound card, enabling you to start
playing with Serato DJ 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 designed with the fader whose operation
load is light and which is suitable for quick mixing.
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 has the SOUND COLOR FX’s 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
apply effects to a track, 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.
Installing the software
This driver software is a proprietary program for inputting and outputting
audio signals from the computer. To use this unit connected to a
computer on which a Mac OS or Windows is installed, install the driver
software on the computer beforehand.
Software end user license agreement
This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between
you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal
entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and Pioneer DJ
Corporation (“Pioneer DJ”).
TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS
THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
PERMISSION TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE PROGRAM IS
EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS.
WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE
THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT
OR UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.
1 DEFINITIONS
1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifications
and help content made generally available by Pioneer DJ to aid in
installing and using the Program.
2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer DJ’s software
licensed to You by Pioneer DJ under this Agreement.
2 PROGRAM LICENSE
1 Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions,
Pioneer DJ grants to You a limited, non-exclusive, nontransferable, license (without the right to sublicense):
a To install a single copy of the Program in Your computer
or mobile device, to use the Program only for Your
personal purpose complying with this Agreement and the
Documentation (“Authorized Use”);
b To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use;
and
c To make one copy of the Program solely for backup purposes,
provided that all titles and trademark, copyright and
restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy.
2 Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or
Documentation except as expressly permitted by this Agreement.
You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Program,
or use it for third-party training, commercial time-sharing or
service bureau use. You will not Yourself or through any third
party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the
Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable
law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer DJ in writing of
Your intended activities.
3 Ownership. Pioneer DJ or its licensor retains all right, title
and interest in and to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade
secret and other intellectual property rights in the Program and
Documentation, and any derivative works thereof. You do not
acquire any other rights, express or implied, beyond the limited
license set forth in this Agreement.
4 No Support. Pioneer DJ has no obligation to provide support,
maintenance, upgrades, modifications or new releases for the
Program or Documentation under this Agreement.
3 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”
WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU
AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER DJ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND
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OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
4 EXPORT CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
AND REGULATIONS
You may not use or otherwise export or re-export the Program except as
authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which
the Program was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, the
Program may not be exported or re-exported (a) into any U.S.-embargoed
countries or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's Specially
Designated Nationals List or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied
Persons List or Entity List. By using the Program, you represent and
warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such
list. You also agree that you will not use the Program for any purposes
prohibited by United States law, including, without limitation, the
development, design, manufacture, or production of nuclear, missile, or
chemical or biological weapons.
5 U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
The Program and Documentations are “commercial computer software”
and “commercial computer software documentation” as those terms are
defined in 48 C.F.R. §252.227-7014 (a) (1) (2007) and 252.227-7014 (a) (5)
(2007). The U.S. Government’s rights with respect to the Program and
Documentations are limited by this license pursuant to 48 C.F.R. §12.212
(Computer software) (1995) and 48 C.F.R. §12.211 (Technical data) (1995)
and/or 48 C.F.R. §227.7202-3, as applicable. As such, the Program and
Documentations are being licensed to the U.S. Government end users:
(a) only as “commercial items” as that term is defined in 48 C.F.R. §2.101
generally and as incorporated in DFAR 212.102; and (b) with only those
limited rights as are granted to the public pursuant to this license. Under
no circumstance will the U.S. Government or its end users be granted
any greater rights than we grant to other users, as provided for in this
license. Manufacturer is Pioneer DJ Corporation, 6F, Yokohama i-Mark
Place, 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012
Japan.
6 DAMAGES AND REMEDIES FOR BREACH
You agree that any breach of this Agreement’s restrictions would cause
Pioneer DJ irreparable harm for which money damages alone would
be inadequate. In addition to damages and any other remedies to
which Pioneer DJ may be entitled, You agree that Pioneer DJ may seek
injunctive relief to prevent the actual, threatened or continued breach of
this Agreement.
7 TERMINATION
Pioneer DJ may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach
of any provision. If this Agreement is terminated, You will stop using
the Program, permanently delete it from your computer or mobile
device where it resides, and destroy all copies of the Program and
Documentation in Your possession, confirming to Pioneer DJ in writing
that You have done so. Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will
continue in effect after this Agreement’s termination.
8 GENERAL TERMS
1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer DJ or its
subsidiaries be liable in connection with this Agreement or its
subject matter, under any theory of liability, for any indirect,
incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or
damages for lost profits, revenue, business, savings, data, use, or
cost of substitute procurement, even if advised of the possibility
of such damages or if such damages are foreseeable. In no event
will Pioneer DJ’s liability for all damages exceed the amounts
actually paid by You to Pioneer DJ or its subsidiaries for the
Program. The parties acknowledge that the liability limits and risk
allocation in this Agreement are reflected in the Program price
and are essential elements of the bargain between the parties,
without which Pioneer DJ would not have provided the Program
or entered into this Agreement.
2 The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained
in this Agreement do not affect or prejudice Your statutory rights
as consumer and shall apply to You only to the extent such
limitations or exclusions are permitted under the laws of the
jurisdiction where You are located.
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3 Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement
is held to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that
provision will be enforced to the extent possible or, if incapable
of enforcement, deemed to be severed and deleted from this
Agreement, and the remainder will continue in full force and
effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this
Agreement will not waive any other or subsequent default or
breach.
4 No Assignment. You may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or
otherwise dispose of this Agreement or any rights or obligations
under it, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of
law or otherwise, without Pioneer DJ’s prior written consent.
Any purported assignment, transfer or delegation by You will be
null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be
binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their
respective successors and assigns.
5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous agreements or representations, whether
written or oral, concerning its subject matter. This Agreement
may not be modified or amended without Pioneer DJ’s prior and
express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or
custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement.
6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed
by and under the laws of Japan.
Cautions on Installation
! Before installing the driver software, be sure to turn off the power of
this unit and disconnect the USB cable from both this unit and your
computer.
! If you connect this unit to your computer without installing the driver
software first, an error may occur on your computer depending on
the system environment.
! If you have discontinued the installation process in progress, step
through the installation process again from the beginning according
to the following procedure.
! Read Software end user license agreement carefully before installing
this unit’s proprietary driver software.
! Before installing the driver software, terminate all other programs
running on your computer.
! The driver software is compatible with the following OSs.
Supported operating systems
macOS Sierra 10.12 (latest update)
OS X: 10.11, 10.10, 10.9 (latest update)
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10 (latest service pack)
Windows
®
8.1 (latest service pack)
Windows
®
Windows Pro
Windows
service pack)
8.1 (latest service pack)
®
7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate (latest
32-bit version
64-bit version
32-bit version
64-bit version
32-bit version
64-bit version
32-bit version
64-bit version
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Checking the latest information on the driver software
For the latest information on this unit’s dedicated driver software, see
the Pioneer DJ site below.
pioneerdj.com/support/
Obtaining the driver software
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access
the Pioneer DJ site below.
pioneerdj.com/support/
2 Click the [FIND SOFTWARE & FIRMWARE UPDATES]
icon.
3 Click the [DJM-S3] icon in the [DJ MIXER] category.
4 After clicking [Drivers], download the latest driver
software from the download page.
! Download the driver for either Windows or Mac from the download
page.
About the Serato DJ software
Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are
possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed
to this unit.
Minimum operating environment
Supported
operating systems
macOS Sierra 10.12,
OS X 10.11 / 10.10 / 10.9
(latest update)
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Windows
10 /
Windows® 8.1 /
Windows® 7 (latest
service pack)
Others
USB port
Display resolution Resolution of 1280 x 720 or greater
Internet connection
! For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported
operating systems, click [FIND SOFTWARE INFORMATION] on the Pioneer
DJ support page below, and then select [DJM-S3] on the [SOFTWARE
INFORMATION] page.
pioneerdj.com/support/
! Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating
environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.
! Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard
disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For notebook computers
in particular, make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide
constant high performance (for example by keeping the AC power connected)
when using Serato DJ.
! Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet
services and payment of provider fees.
! Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for
that version.
Obtaining the Serato DJ software
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access
the Serato DJ site below.
http://serato.com/dj/downloads
2 Click [Serato DJ] on [DJ PRODUCTS].
The Serato DJ download page is displayed.
! The download page may be changed without notice.
3 Click [DOWNLOAD SERATO DJ].
4 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.
! If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”,
proceed to step 4.
! If you have not completed registering your user account, do so
following the procedure below.
— Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail
address and the password you want to set, then select the region
in which you live.
CPU and required memory
®
processor Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
Intel
32-bit
or better
version
4 GB or more of RAM
®
Intel
64-bit
version
32-bit
version
64-bit
version
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer
with this unit.
An Internet connection is required for registering
the “Serato.com” user account and downloading the
software.
processor Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
or better
4 GB or more of RAM
®
processor Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
Intel
or better
4 GB or more of RAM
®
Intel
processor Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
or better
4 GB or more of RAM
— If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters
providing the latest information on Serato products will be sent
from Serato.
— Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an
e-mail at the e-mail address you have input. Check the contents
of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.
! Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password specified
when you performed user registration. They will be required for
updating the software.
! The personal information input when registering a new user account
may be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on
the Serato website.
5 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from
“Serato.com”.
Proceed to the Serato DJ download page. Proceed to step 5.
6 Log in.
Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to
“Serato.com”.
7 Download the Serato DJ software from the
download page.
Installation procedure (Windows)
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is
completed.
! Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator
before installing.
! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
1 Unzip the downloaded driver software
(DJMS3XXXXexe.zip).
2 Double-click the unzipped driver software (DJMS3_x.xxx.exe).
3 Proceed with installation according to the
instructions on the screen.
If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is
in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue
with the installation.
When the installation program is completed, a completion message
appears.
After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ software.
4 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ software file.
5 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch
the installer.
6 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,
and if you agree, select [I agree to the license terms
and conditions], then click [Install].
! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click
[Close] to cancel installation.
Installation begins.
The message of successful installation appears once installation is
completed.
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7 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ installer.
Installation procedure (Mac)
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is
completed.
! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
1 Unzip the downloaded driver software
(DJMS3MXXXXdmg.zip).
2 Double-click [DJM-S3_M_X.X.X.dmg].
3 Double-click [DJM-S3AudioDriver.pkg].
4 Proceed with installation according to the
instructions on the screen.
5 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ software file.
6 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch
the installer.
7 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,
and if you agree, click [Agree].
Downloading the Serato DJ software
manual
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access
the Serato DJ site below.
http://serato.com/dj/downloads
2 After clicking [Manuals and Downloads] on the
right-hand side of the download page, click the
relevant manual.
Downloading of the Serato DJ software manual starts.
! If you do not agree to the contents of the usage agreement, click
[Disagree] to cancel installation.
8 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the
[Serato DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon.
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Part names and functions
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Part names and functions
1 Cord hook
Hook the power cord of the AC adaptor to avoid accidentally
disconnecting it from the unit.
2 switch (page 12 )
This switch is between off and on for this unit.
3 DC IN terminal (page 10)
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 11 )
Connect to the analog input terminals of a power amplifier, etc.
5 MASTER1 output terminals (page 11 )
Connect your equipment, such as powered speakers 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 10 )
Connect to a phono level (MM cartridge) output device. Do not input
line level signals.
7 LINE input terminals (page 10 )
Connect to a DJ player or a line level output component.
8 SIGNAL GND terminal (page 10 )
Connect an analog player’s ground wire. This helps reduce noise
when the analog player is connected.
9 MIC input terminal (page 10 )
Connect a microphone.
a USB terminal (page 10)
Connect to a computer.
b Kensington security slot
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1 PHONES terminal (page 11 )
Connect headphones.
This unit supports 1/4” stereo phone plugs and 3.5 mm stereo mini
plugs.
2 PARAMETER control (page 13 )
Adjust the SOUND COLOR FX parameter.
3 MIC TONE control (page 12)
Adjust the sound quality from the microphone.
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4 MIC LEVEL control (page 12 )
Adjust the volume to output from the microphone.
5 AUX TRIM control
Adjust the volume from the AUX input.
6 Input selector switches (page 12 )
Select an input source on each channel.
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