ICON i-DJX User manual

N1630
User manual
USB MIDI DJ Controller with
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SensPad Touch panel

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 manufacture’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. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Contents
Introduction
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Installing iMap Software for MAC OS X
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Installing iMap Software for Windows
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Assigning MIDI functions with iMap
Deckadance Control Chart
Traktor Control Chart
What's in the package?
Features
Front Panel Layout
Side Panel Layout
Getting Started
Connecting your iDJX controller
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iMap iDJX software panel
Firmware upgrade
Restore the factory default settings
Specifications
Services
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Introduction
Please write your serial number here for future reference:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Thank you for purchasing the ICON iDJX USB MIDI DJ controller. We sincerely trust this
product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete
satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.
In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the iDJX, as well as a
guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and
use, and full specifications.
You'll also find a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to fill it out and mail it so
that you can receive online technical support at: www.icon-global.com. And so we can
send you updated information about these and other ICON products in the future. As
with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging.
In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging
(or reasonable equivalent) is required.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your iDJX will operate without any trouble
for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in the space
provided below for future reference.
What's in the package?
iDJX USB MIDI controller x 1
Software CD x 1
Quick Start Guide
USB2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide USB2.0 Cable
Software CD
iDJX
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Features
2 x high-sensitivity touch screen with backlight.
Preset templates are included for Deckadance, Traktor and CrossDJ.
Backlit PVC preset covers for popular DJ software such as Deckadance, Traktor
and CrossDJ are included
34 assignable backlit buttons allow you to control majority of the functions of
different software.
“Shift” & “HotCue” buttons to use in conjunction with the other buttons to
assign more control functions.
11 assignable control encoders for controlling functions such as loop, EQ
(hi, mid, low), song select, etc.
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Extremely compact and perfect match with MacBook
Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), and Mac OS X
USB bus-powered
Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software.
Available in black and white
Different colors aluminum cover is available (optional)
Custom laser-engraving service for aluminum cover is available at online
purchase (optional)
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Front Panel Layout
Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW
manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according to your
current using DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in
Deckadance. Or you may assign your own MIDI mapping for using iDJX with other DAW.
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Refer to page.8 for “Assign the MIDI functions with “iMap ” software”
Tip: Please refer to the “Controls Chart” on P.11 for the control settings of other DAWs
such as Traktor etc..
2 x high-sensitivity touch pad with backlight
Touch & move your finger to control the crosspoint (X/Y) of the Deckadance's
“FX Control”.
P. Hold buttons (TouchPad Hold)
Press this button to “Hold” the last touched crosspoint for the “FX Control”.
X/Y & X/Y buttons
Press these buttons to select the “Effect type”.
Loop encoders
Press to activate or deactivate the “Loop” function. Rotate clockwise to increase
the “Leap length” and rotate counterclockwise to decrease.
Sel encoder (Select encoder)
Press to enlarge the song list page to full screen. Rotate to scroll through the song list.
A/B buttons
Press to import the selected song to the corresponding deck.
Bend < / > buttons
Activate the “Pitch/Search” left & right functions accordingly.
Jump </> buttons
Activate the “Jump 1 bar” backward & forward functions accordingly.
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Sync button
Press this button to activate the Auto-Sync function of each desk at your software.
Slave
Activate the “Slave” function of the software.
Transport buttons (CUE, Play/Pause)
Press to activate the CUE, Play/Pause functions of each desk at your software.
Hot Cue button
While pressing & holding the hot cue button, press buttons 1,2,3 or 4 to create
different hot cue points.
Shift button
While pressing & holding the shift button, press buttons 1,2,3 or 4 to delete the
corresponding cue point.
Mixer knobs (Hi, Mid, Bass & Gain)
These adjust the channel balance, gain, the high-frequency, mid-range,
low-frequency EQ settings of each desk at your software. Press to return the
corresponding fader to centre value.
Mixer control buttons (Treb, Mid & Bass)
Press to switch the corresponding EQ On & Off.
VST button
Activate the VST function of the software.
Monitor A/B buttons
Activate the monitor A/B functions of the software.
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Side Panel Layout
USB port (B-Type)
Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software.
Also provides power to your iDJX.
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Connect the iDJX to your Mac/PC via the USB port
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable.
Connect the cable's small jack end to the iDJX. Your Mac/PC should automatically
“detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.
Getting Started
Connecting your iDJX controller
Assign the MIDI messages to iDJX
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Refer to page.8 for “Assign the MIDI messages with “iMap ” software.
Setup your DJ software
Activate the ICON iDJX controller in your DAW or MIDI software using
“MIDI setup” or “MIDI devices”.
(Note: Every application does this a little different, so refer to your software user
manual for the settings.)
Import the preset template for the DJ software
To avoid all hassles to set the midi mapping for your DJ software. We have
created preset templates on some DJ software. By importing this template
to your DJ software, your iDJX is ready to use immediately. These templates
are stored on the CD with your package under the “Templates” folder. Also,
we will update and create more templates for different DJ software. Please
check our official website for updates.
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(Note: You may reassign your midi mapping with the provided iMap software.)
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Installing iMap Software for MAC OS X
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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software to Mac OS X
1Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “iDJX iMap” icon.
Tips: By “drag and drop” the “iDJX iMap” icon into the “Applications” folder, you
could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac's desktop.
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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software.
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After you have inserted the CD into
your CD-Rom, an installation screen
should appear as shown in diagram 1;
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click "iMap ".
(Note: If the installation screen not
appear automatically go to the CD
folder and double click on "Setup")
installation
Turn on your PC.
Diagram 1
Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom
Setup Wizard appear
Setup wizard appears, please click
"Next"
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Installing iMap Software for Windows
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4Choose Install Location
Choose your preferred install
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location for iMap or use the
default location and click "Next"
5Select shortcut
Select the start menu folder in
which you would like to create
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the iMap shortcut. Then click
"Next"
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6Create a shortcut on your desktop
Please untick the box if you do
not want to place a shortcut icon
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on your desktop for iMap ,
otherwise click "Next"
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iMap started to install
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The iMap installation has now
started, wait for it to finish. Then
click "Finish"
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Click "Finish" to complete the
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iMap software installation.
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Assigning MIDI functions with iMap
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You can use iMap to assign the drum note easily for your iDJX.
Note: If your iDJX is not connected to your
Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input
devices” will appear. Please connect iDJX to
your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable.
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iMap iDJX software panel
Mode selector
Select Deckadance, Traktor, CrossDJ mode according to your DAW or User Define
mode for self midi assignment at the pull-down menu.
Tips: You may use iDJX as a controller for your music/recording software, thus the User
Defined mode is useful for assigning your own midi mapping.
For the DJ software, it is much easier to import the supplied template than making your
own midi mapping.
Assign the MIDI channel & MIDI parameter to the A&B touch
screen's X&Y axis.
Select your desired MIDI channel (1-16) and parameter such as CC , note & program
value in the pull-down menu for each touch screen.
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Assign the MIDI channels and MIDI parameter to the knobs
There are 11 control knobs on iDJX you may assign. Select your desired MIDI
channel (1-16) and MIDI parameter such as CC , note & program value for the
knobs. There are two values that you can set for each knob as follows:
1). Rotate (Upper) – Setting the midi data for rotating the knob.
2). Enter (Lower) – Setting the midi data for pressing down (i.e. enter) the knob.
“Save file” button
Click this button to save your current settings for the iDJX. The file is an “.idjx” file.
“Load file” button
Click this button to load a previously saved “. idjx” setting file for your iDJX.
“Send Data” button
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Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your iDJX via USB
connection.
(Note: You must have connected your iDJX to your Mac/PC, otherwise the settings
upload will not be successful.)
“MIDI Devices” button
Click this button, a MIDI device
select window will appear as
shown in diagram1. Please
select “ICON iDJX” for the MIDI
Out Devices.
“Firmware Upgrade” button
Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for iDJX.
Please refer to P.10 for the firmware upgrade procedure.
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Assign the MIDI channels and MIDI parameter to the control buttons
There are 32 control buttons on iDJX you may assign. Select your desired MIDI
channel (1-16) and MIDI parameter such as CC , note & program value in the
pull-down menu for the control buttons.
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Firmware upgrade
Step 3: Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected
ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu.
Step 4: Click the “Open File” button to browse the new firmware file.
Step 5: Click the “Upload” button to upload the firmware.
Warning:The firmware upload process “MUST” be completed and not be interrupted
during the file uploading, otherwise the firmware may not be rewritten again.
Step 1: Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI
Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the
“MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu.
Note: If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the
pull-down menu, select “USB Audio” as the MIDI In and Out device.
Step 2: Click the “Update” button.
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Restore the factory default settings
To restore your iDJX settings to factory default, simply import the “Factory Default”
setting file into your iDJX with the original setting of the iMap software.
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Deckadance Control Chart
Hardware control Function description
1 / 42 Bend Left (Pitch/Search backward)
2 / 43 Bend Right (Pitch/Search forward)
3 / 44 Jump Left (Jump 1 bar backward)
4 / 45 Jump Right (Jump 1 bar forward)
5 / 46 Sync
6 / 47 Slave
7 / 48 Cue
8 / 49 Play
9 / 39 FX control
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Press down: Activate or deacivate loop
Rotate Clockwise for increase leap legnth / Rotate antoclockwise for
descrease leap length
11 / 41 Pad Hold (Hold the last toutched X/Y value of the touchpad)
12 / 33 Gain knob: Press to return the gain fader to centre position, rotate to
adjust the gain value
13 / 34 Treb EQ knob : Press to return the treb fader to centre position, rotate to
adjust the treb EQ value
14 / 35 Mid EQ knob : Press to return the mid fader to centre position, rotate to
adjust the mid EQ value
15 / 36 Bass EQ knob : Press to return the bass fader to centre position, rotate to
adjust the bass EQ value
16 / 29 VST
17 / 30 Treb EQ On/Off switches
18 / 31 Mid EQ On/Off switches
19 / 32 Bass EQ On/Off switches
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22 / 23 A/B button - Import selected song for the A/B deck
24 Monitor A/B swicthes
25 / 26 Monitor A/B swicthes
27 Hot Cue - While pressing it, press button 1,2,3,4 (42,43,44,45) to create
difference hot cue points
28 Hot Cue - While pressing it, press button 1,2,3,4 (42,43,44,45) to delete
difference hot cue points
X/Y Select the "Effect type"
↑ -
X/Y Select the "Effect type"
↓ -
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Traktor Control Chart
Hardware control Function description
1 / 42 Loop IN
2 / 43 Loop OUT
3 / 44 Jog scratch backward
4 / 45 Jog scratch forward
5 / 46 Sync
6 / 47 Master
7 / 48 Cue
8 / 49 Play
9 / 39 Adjust the "Filter" knob value
10 / 40 Press down: Activate or deacivate a selected loop size
Rotate to select loop size
11 / 41 Pad Hold (Hold the last toutched "Filter" value of the touchpad)
12 / 33 Gain knob: Press to return the gain fader to centre position,
rotate to adjust the gain value
13 / 34 Treb EQ knob : Press to return the treb fader to centre position,
rotate to adjust the treb EQ value
14 / 35 Mid EQ knob : Press to return the mid fader to centre position,
rotate to adjust the mid EQ value
15 / 36 Bass EQ knob : Press to return the bass fader to centre position,
rotate to adjust the bass EQ value
16 / 29 Filetr On/Off swicthes
17 / 30 Treb EQ On/Off switches
18 / 31 Mid EQ On/Off switches
19 / 32 Bass EQ On/Off switches
20 / 37 Fx1 On/Off swicthes
21 / 38 Fx2 On/Off swicthes
22 / 23 A/B button - Import selected song for the A/B deck
24 Press down to enlarge the song list to full screen and rotate to select song
25 / 26 Monitor A/B swicthes
27 Hot Cue - While pressing it, press button 1 to 8 (42 to 49) to create
difference hot cue points
28 Hot Cue - While pressing it, press button 1 to 8 (42 to 49) to delete
difference hot cue points
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Specifications
Connector:
Power supply:
Current consumption:
Weight:
Dimensions:
USB connector (mini B type)
USB bus power
100mA or less
0.42kg (0.92lb)
325(L) X 99(W) X 21(H)
12.78”(L) x 3.78”(W) x 0.83”(H)
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Services
If your iDJX needs servicing, follow these instructions.
2. Keep this owner's manual. We don't need it to repair the unit.
3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very
important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed
the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to
non-factory packing.
4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization.
U.S. OFFICE:
ICON Digital Corporation
8001 Terrace Ave., Suite 201
Middleton, WI, 53562
USA
ASIA OFFICE:
ICON (Asia) Corp.
Unit 807-810, 8/F., Sunley Centre,
No. 9 Wing Yin Street, Kwai Chung, NT.,
Hong Kong.
5. For additional update information please visit our website at:
www.icon-global.com
1. Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.
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