ICON XDJ User manual

User manual
USB MIDI DJ Controller with OptiSenTM optical scratch wheels

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.
2. Keep this manual for future reference.
3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the
appliance.
4. Follow all instructions included in this manual.
5. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this
unit.
6. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft
cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-
producing appliances.
9. Do not interfere with the safety purpose of the polarized 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. These are designated for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or
against them. Particular attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.
11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in
operation.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left
unused a long period of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has
been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture

Introductions.............................................................................................4
What's in the package? ............................................................................4
Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account ...........5
Features ...................................................................................................6
Front Panel Layout ...................................................................................7
Side Panel Layout ..................................................................................10
Getting Started ....................................................................................... 11
Connecting your XDJ controller.............................................................. 11
For Deckadance (with Template)............................................................12
For Traktor (with Template).....................................................................13
Firmware upgrade ..................................................................................14
Specications .........................................................................................15
Contents

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Introductions
What's in the package?
●Contrôleur MIDI XDJ USB x 1
●Quick Start Guide
●USB2.0 Cable
Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio XDJ USB MIDI DJ controlle. 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 nd a detailed description of the features of the XDJ digital
audio interface, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-
step instructions for their setup and use, and full specications.
Please register the product on our website at the below link
www. iconproaudio.com/registration:
Please follow the step by step procedures. Start by inputing the device’s serial
number as well as your personal information, etc. By registering your product online,
you will be entitled to service and after-sales support at our Help Center by visiting
our website at www.iconproaudio.com. Also, all the registered products under your
account will be listed on your personal product page where you will nd updated
information such as rmware/driver upgrades, software bundles, user manual
downloads, etc. for your device.
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 XDJ digital audio interface will
operate without any trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your
serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

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Register your ICON ProAudio product to your
personal account
1. Check serial number of your device
Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code
below.

Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click
“Submit”.

A message will pop up showing your device information such as model name
and its serial number - Click “Register this device to my account” or if you see
any other message, please contact our after-sales service team

2. Log in to your personal account page for existing user or
sign up for new user
Existing user: Please log into your personal user page by inputing your
user name and password.

New user: Please click “Sign Up” and ll in all the information.

3. Download all useful materials
All your registered devices under your account will show on the page. Each
product will be listed along with all its available les such as drivers, rmware,
user manual in different languages and bundled software etc. for download.
Please make sure you have download the necessary les such as driver before
you begin device installation.

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Features
●Touch-sensitive scratch wheels with high resolution pulse sensor
Touch sensor scratch wheel platters give high resolution to experiencing an
analog feel when scratching and mixing
●Vertical volume control faders
●Vertical tempo control faders
●Horizontal cross fader control
●2x5-band EQ control knobs - Hi, Mid, Low, FX3 and Filter
●Gain control knobs
●Cue volume control knobs
●Cue Mix control knobs
●Large encoder knobs controlling “Move & Size” functions of the Loop
●Song selection encoder knob
●All buttons are backlit
●All controls including faders, knobs & buttons are assignable on some DJ software
(except Mode & Shift buttons)
●Bundled with Deckadance 2 LE ICON edition
●Perfectly match with MacBook ProTM
●Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), and
Mac OS X (Intel)
●USB bus-powered
●Traktor and Deckadance PVC overlay and template are included
●Rugged aluminum construction

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Front Panel Layout
Note: The following descriptions on different controls are based on Deckadance
2 software. Different DJ software may need user’s self setup or software
compatibility support, and controls may work differently in other software.
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1. Touch-sensitive scratch wheel with high resolution pulse
sensor
The scratch wheel is constructed with high resolution pulse sensor with touch-
sensitive and non-sensitive elements. These together enable user control
functions such as “search”, “pitch bend”, “stop & go”, and “scratch” etc. with high
accuracy and effectively.
2. Tempo fader
Adjust the tempo (playback speed) of each deck at your software.
3. Volume fader
Adjust the volume of each deck at your software.
4. Crossfader
This slider controls the crossfader at your software. Slide to control the transition
between songs. The crossfader curve setting is adjustable. Please refer to the
“Adjust the cross fader curve” below for details.
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Adjust the crossfader curve
Activate the “Shift” button and press down the “Song Selection” encoder (i.e. the
centre encoder), and the two buttons “A” & “B” should stay light. Then slide the
crossfader to your preferred cross point. This would be your “A” cross point and
“B” cross point will be mirror symmetric. The section between your cross points
“A” & “B” is the center value. Press down the encoder again to complete the
adjustment.
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Tip: In general, a gentle curve is more suitable for long mixes (larger distance
between A/B as diagram A shown) and a sharp curve is more suitable for
scratching (i.e. less distance between A/B as diagram B shown).
Note: Even if you have activated the cross fader adjustment function accidentally
(i.e. buttons “A” & “B” have been lit), without actually moving the cross fader, its
previous set cross point will not be affected even though the fader now is located
at a different cross point.
5. Effect control knobs (FX3, Filter, Hi, Mid, Low & Gain)
These adjust the channel lter amount, gain, the high-frequency, mid-range, low-
frequency EQ settings of each deck at your software.
6. Cue Volume knob
Adjust the cue volume.
7. Cue Mix knob
Adjust the Cue Mix value.
8. Song selection encoder knob
Rotate this knob to scroll through the song list and press button “A” or “B” to set
the selected song to Deck A or B.
9. Loop control encoder knob
Rotate to adjust a set loop at Deck A or B.
Rotate encoder Adjust the size of the loop
Rotate encoder
(“Shift” button activated) Move the loop forward or backward.
A B AB
(Centre) (Centre)
Center
Diagram A Diagram B

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10. Control buttons
Please refer to the following table for the button functions.
Button Function
IN Loop (when you end looping playback resumes
from end of loop)
IN + Shift Gross Beat Slot 1
OUT Leap (when you end looping playback resumes
from where it would have been without looping)
OUT + Shift Gross Beat Slot 2
Sync Activate Sync function in Deckadance
Sync + Shift Activate Master Sync function in Deckadance
Cue Activate Cue function in Deckadance
Cue + Shift Activate Stutter Cue function in Deckadance
►/II Activate Play function in Deckadance
►/II + Shift Rewind
Tap Key Lock
Tap + Shift No function
Hot Cue 1-3 Set hot cue point 1-3
Hot Cue 1-3 + Shift Delete hot cue point 1-3
Mode on Jog wheel scratching
Mode off Jog wheel pitch bending
FX3 FX3 On/Off
Hi Hi EQ On/Off
Mid Mid EQ On/Off
Low Low EQ On/Off
A Load selected song to Deck A
B Load selected song to Deck B
Snap/quantize on/off
FX1-2 Activate FX 1 and 2 in Deckadance for each deck
PFL Activate 'PFL' headphone monitoring for each deck.

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Side Panel Layout
1. USB port (B-Type)
Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible
software. Also provides power to your XDJ.
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Getting Started
Connecting your XDJ controller
1. Connect the XDJ to your Mac/PC via the USB port
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (at) end of the USB
cable. Connect the cable’s small jack end to the XDJ. Your Mac/PC should
automatically “detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.
2. Setup your DJ software
Activate the ICON XDJ 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.
3. 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 XDJ is ready to use immediately. Also, we will update
and create more templates for different DJ software. Please check our ofcial
website for updates.
XDJ
,B4MJ6

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For Deckadance (with Template)
iCON_XDJ(ModiedByJMC).c
numark_mixtrack_pro_ii.c
Vestax_spin.c
Behringer_cmd_micro.c
iCON_XDJ.c
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For Traktor (with Template)
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xdj_V1.01.tsi
XDJ
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Firmware upgrade
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.
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 rmware le.
Step 5: Click the “Download” button to upload the rmware.
Warning: The rmware upload process “MUST” be completed and not be
interrupted during the le uploading, otherwise the rmware may not be rewritten
again.

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Specications
Connector: To computer ................................. USB connector (mini B type)
Power supply.................................................. USB bus power
Current consumption ...................................... 100mA or less
Weight ............................................................ 2119g
Dimensions..................................................... 524(L) X 180(W) X 40(H)
..................................................... 20.63"(L) x 7.09"(W) x 1.57"(H)

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Services
If your XDJ needs servicing, follow these instructions.
Check our online Help Center at http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us, for
information, knowledge, and downloads such as:
1. FAQ
2. Download
3. Learn More
4. Forum
Very often you will nd solutions on these pages. If you don’t nd a solution, create
a support ticket at our online Help Center at the link below, and our technical support
team will assist you as soon as we can.
Navigate to http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us and then sign in to submit
a ticket.
As soon as you have submitted an inquiry ticket, our support team will assist you to
resolve the problem with your ICON ProAudio device as soon as possible.
To send defective products for service:
1. Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.
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. See our
service centers and distributor service points at the link below:
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If you are located in US
Send the product to:
North America
Mixware, LLC – U.S. Distributor
11070 Fleetwood Street – Unit F.
Sun Valley, CA 91352; USA
Tel.: [phone]
Contact: www.mixware.net/help

If you are located in Europe
Send the product to:
Sound Service
GmbHEuropean
HeadquarterMoriz-Seeler-Straße
3D-12489 Berlin
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
If you are located in Hong Kong
Send the product to:
ASIA OFFICE:
Unit F, 15/F., Fu Cheung Centre,
No. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yueng
Street, Fotan,
Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: info.asia@icon-global.
com
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5. For additional update information please visit our website at:
www.iconproaudio.com