Pioneer DDJ-RB Musical Toy Instrument User Manual


 
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Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read both this manual and the Operating Instructions (Quick Start
Guide). Both contain important information that you should understand before
using this unit.
For instructions on obtaining the rekordbox Manual, see Viewing the manual
(p.3).
! In this manual, names of menus displayed on the product and on the computer
screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc., are indicated within
brackets. (e.g. [File], [CUE] button, [PHONES] output terminal)
! 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 described in this
guide may differ from the language on your screens.
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware.
For detailed instructions on operating rekordbox dj, see the rekordbox Manual.
Before start
Features .............................................................................................................................3
What’s in the box ..............................................................................................................3
Viewing the manual ..........................................................................................................3
About rekordbox ...............................................................................................................3
Installing the software
Before installing the software ..........................................................................................4
Downloading rekordbox ...................................................................................................4
Installing rekordbox ..........................................................................................................4
Parts names and functions
Top panel ...........................................................................................................................5
Rear panel .........................................................................................................................8
Front panel ........................................................................................................................8
Connections
Connecting output terminals ..........................................................................................9
Connecting your computer to the unit ...........................................................................9
Basic Operation
Starting rekordbox ..........................................................................................................10
Preparing rekordbox .......................................................................................................10
Adding audio tracks into [Collection] ...........................................................................11
Loading an audio track into a deck of the unit .............................................................11
Playing a track .................................................................................................................11
Closing rekordbox ...........................................................................................................12
Advanced Operation
Using the performance pads .........................................................................................13
Using the slip mode ........................................................................................................15
Using the fader start function........................................................................................15
Analyzing tracks ..............................................................................................................16
Using beat FX ..................................................................................................................16
Using recording functions .............................................................................................16
Using a microphone .......................................................................................................16
Changing the settings
Launching utilities mode ...............................................................................................17
Utilities modes ................................................................................................................17
Changing the settings on rekordbox .............................................................................17
About the driver software and the setting utility software ..........................................18
Additional information
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................19
Using as a controller for other DJ software ..................................................................21
About trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................................22
Cautions on copyrights ..................................................................................................22