Numark iDJ2 User manual

REFERENCE MANUAL

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................................3
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT MESSAGES............................................................................................................................................................4
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................................................4
TOP PANEL - GLOBAL CONTROLS...........................................................................................................................................9
TOP PANEL - MIXER CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................11
TOP PANEL - DECK CONTROLS..............................................................................................................................................12
LOOPING CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................................13
iPod DIRECT MODE CONTROLS .......................................................................................................................................14
HOW TO WORK WITH iDJ²........................................................................................................................................................15
THE GRAPHICAL INTERFACE..................................................................................................................................................17
Switching On and Off ...........................................................................................................................................................17
The Display ..........................................................................................................................................................................17
Deck Displays.......................................................................................................................................................................17
Menu Bar..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Work Area ............................................................................................................................................................................18
Progress Bar ........................................................................................................................................................................18
Using Lists............................................................................................................................................................................19
Using Dialogs .......................................................................................................................................................................19
Responding to Questions .....................................................................................................................................................19
Changing Settings................................................................................................................................................................20
Entering Text........................................................................................................................................................................20
THE LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................................................................21
PREPARING YOUR STORAGE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................21
CREATING A LIBRARY .......................................................................................................................................................21
Building with Librarian ...................................................................................................................................................21
Building with iDJ²...........................................................................................................................................................21
LOADING A LIBRARY..........................................................................................................................................................22
USING A LIBRARY ..............................................................................................................................................................22
Searching......................................................................................................................................................................23
Browsing .......................................................................................................................................................................23
File View........................................................................................................................................................................25
Working with Playlists....................................................................................................................................................25
EJECTING A LIBRARY........................................................................................................................................................26
THE CRATE................................................................................................................................................................................27
WORKING WITH THE CRATE ............................................................................................................................................27
LOADING AND SAVING THE CRATE.................................................................................................................................28
DECK MODE SETTINGS (A AND B) .........................................................................................................................................29
PITCH RANGE.....................................................................................................................................................................29
KEY LOCK ...........................................................................................................................................................................29
TRACK LOADING................................................................................................................................................................30
TIME DISPLAY.....................................................................................................................................................................30
FADER START ....................................................................................................................................................................30
iPod MODE ..........................................................................................................................................................................31
VIEWS.........................................................................................................................................................................................32
TRACK VIEW.......................................................................................................................................................................32
PROFILE VIEW....................................................................................................................................................................32
Creating Track Profiles..................................................................................................................................................32
Working with Track Profiles...........................................................................................................................................32
UTILITY.......................................................................................................................................................................................33
Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
Restore ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
Calibrate...............................................................................................................................................................................34
Updates ...............................................................................................................................................................................34
iDJ² SOFTWARE UPGRADES...................................................................................................................................................35
UPGRADE PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................................................35
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS.........................................................................................................................................................36
USB DEVICE COMPATIBILITY..................................................................................................................................................37
USB CONNECTION.............................................................................................................................................................37
SUPPORTED STORAGE DEVICES....................................................................................................................................37
IDENTIFYING LIBRARIES...................................................................................................................................................37
SUPPORTED FILE SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................................38
AVOIDING AND FIXING ERRORS ......................................................................................................................................38
DEFRAGMENTATION .........................................................................................................................................................38
KEEPING YOUR DATA SAFE .............................................................................................................................................38
EXPLANATION OF DIGITAL AUDIO .........................................................................................................................................39
COMPRESSION ..................................................................................................................................................................39
TAGGING.............................................................................................................................................................................39
FORMATS............................................................................................................................................................................39
MIXING TUTORIAL.....................................................................................................................................................................41
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................43
LICENSING INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................................43
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.....................................................................................................................................................43

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INTRODUCTION
The iDJ² is a dual-deck console designed for the needs of the modern DJ. With a ground-breaking
and easily accessible user interface, the plug and play design empowers the DJ to quickly find,
organize and perform tracks from connected USB storage devices or docked Apple iPod* players.
Songs can be directed manually to decks or automatically played, jukebox-style.
Powerful tools such as the Crate and Profile View offer a digital slant on traditional DJ methods. The
Crate can be used to prepare and arrange your set in advance, during your performance or a mixture
of both. The Profile View offers a fast visual cueing aid, much like looking at the grooves on a record,
but better!
iDJ² boasts two USB connections and an iPod dock for a wide variety of storage options. These
include the Apple iPod, thumb drives and external hard drives. Searching for artists, albums or tracks
is made super fast with a USB keyboard (not included).
iDJ² can play MP3, WAV and AAC** music formats stored on FAT16, FAT32, NTFS and HFS+ file
systems.
In addition to its impressive playback capabilities, the iDJ² functions as a complete DJ mixer
workstation and is outfitted with all the familiar DJ controls, such as a crossfader, comprehensive
EQ/gain section for each channel, headphone cueing, and analog inputs for connecting additional
sound sources, such as turntables and CD players.
FEATURES
2 channel mixer with EQ and gain controls
Crossfader with adjustable curve setting
2 analog stereo inputs for connecting additional sound sources, such as turntables and CD players
2 stereo Master Out channels (balanced and unbalanced)
Stereo Record Out channel (unbalanced)
Microphone input with gain and tone controls
2 headphone outputs (1/4” and 1/8”) with gain and tone controls
Support for iPod, Flash keys, thumb drives, and external USB hard drives
Scratching and Pitch-Bending
Seamless looping, stuttering
Pitch control
Key Lock
Large color display with revolutionary easy-to-use interface
Search quickly through songs
Track Profile visualizations
iPod docking station for mixing directly from your iPod
S-Video output for displaying content from a video iPod (in iPod Direct Mode only)
2 USB ports for connecting USB thumb drives, hard drives or a keyboard
Formats supported: MP3, WAV and AAC**
Beatkeeper technology with TAP override function
Fader Start
USB computer keyboard support for fast searching - on USB drives or iPods
Computer playlist support including many popular formats
Safe Software Updates for future enhancements. Go to www.numark.com for support.
* iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
** Protected AAC audio files downloaded from the iTunes Music Store cannot be accessed.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGES
The iDJ² works best with the latest software installed. We strongly recommend that you check for software
updates right away, and continue to check regularly so you don't miss out on any of the good stuff! See “iDJ²
Software Upgrades” section for details.
Don't Force It
USB devices fit into the USB socket one way around only. If the device does not push in
easily, don't force it – check that you have it the right way around!
Eject Before Pulling
When you're finished with a storage device, always properly eject it before unplugging, just
like with your home computer! Unplugging without ejecting can damage your data. See
“Ejecting a Library” section for details.
USB Hubs
You can plug a hub into each of your iDJ²’s USB ports, but you must not plug a hub into a hub!
We recommend you use only powered hubs for maximum reliability.
USB Gizmos
Mice, trackpads and other input devices will do nothing for your iDJ². Most USB keyboards are
supported.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
1. Make sure the following items were in the box:
•iDJ²
•Power adapter
•USB key drive
•Quickstart Guide
•Safety Instruction Booklet
2. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
3. Study this connection diagram.
4. Place the iDJ² in an appropriate position for operation.
5. Make sure all devices are turned off and all faders and gain knobs are set to their lowest level.
6. Connect the stereo outputs to mixer and/or other audio devices.
7. Plug all devices into AC power.
8. Switch everything on in the following order:
•iDJ²
•amplifiers or output devices
9. Always reverse this operation by turning off devices in the following order:
•amplifiers or output devices
•iDJ²
More information about this product may be found at http://www.numark.com/iDJ2

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Please study the connection diagram below:
TV OR PROJECTION SYSTEM
USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE
USB KEYBOARD
(REAR PANEL OF iDJ²)
CD PLAYER CD PLAYER
OR
TO AMP OR OR OR
SPEAKER SYSTEM
TO CD BURNER
TURNTABLE TURNTABLE
(FRONT PANEL OF iDJ²)
OR
MICROPHONE
HEADPHONES

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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
1. DC IN – Please connect the supplied power adapter (DC 12V 2A) to this power input and connect it o a
power source. Please only use the supplied power adapter – using an alternate power adapter may
result in damage to the iDJ². You may secure the adapter cable to the restraint directly below to
prevent from accidental unplugging.
2. POWER – Use this switch to turn the iDJ² on and off. To turn on, press the button momentarily. To
turn off, press and hold down the button until the unit has powered down completely.
3. MASTER BALANCED OUT – These line-level balanced XLR connections output the stereo mix and
should be connected to an amplifier or speaker system. Please use balanced XLR (TRS) to connect to
your speakers or amplifier.
4. MASTER OUT – This line-level stereo RCA connection outputs the stereo mix. Please use a stereo
RCA cable to connect to a stereo system or amplifier.
5. RECORD OUT – This is an additional line-level stereo RCA connection which outputs the stereo mix.
If you would like to record your mix as you are performing or output to additional speakers, please use
a stereo RCA cable to connect to your recording device or speaker system.
6. S-VIDEO – If using a video iPod, the iDJ² can output the video signal through this S-video port. Please
use a standard S-video cable to connect to a TV, monitor, or projection device. This will enable you to
display videos from your iPod.
Note: Video from your iPod can only be output when Deck A is in iPod Direct Mode. See “iPod
Direct Mode” for details.
7. INPUT 1 – Use a stereo RCA cable to connect a line or phono-level audio source to this input.
8. INPUT 2 – Use a stereo RCA cable to connect a line or phono-level audio source to this input.
9. LINE | PHONO – Each input features a Line | Phono switch. This switch should be set to either Line or
Phono, depending on the input signal. If using phono-level turntables, set this switch to Phono. If
using line-level sources, such as digital turntables and CD-players, set this switch to Line.
10. GROUND CONNECTORS – If you are using phono-level turntables, please make sure that you attach
the grounding wires of the turntables to these ground connectors. This will ensure that there is no
ground hum while you perform.
11. USB INPUTS – Please attach your mass storage media to these two available USB ports – a hub can
be used to expand to more USB inputs. You may also connect a USB keyboard to one of these ports
for quick navigation of the iDJ². (See “Keyboard Navigation and Shortcuts” section to learn about
keyboard shortcuts).
Note: The iDJ² supports the FAT and HFS+ file systems. Please make sure that the media you are
attempting to play is formatted in one of these file system formats.
12. KENSINGTON LOCK – Use this lock to attach and secure the iDJ² to a table or surface.

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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. MIC INPUT – Connect a 1/4” inch microphone to this input.
2. MIC GAIN – This knob adjusts the level of the microphone signal.
3. MIC TONE – This knob can be used to adjust the tone of the microphone signal. Turning the knob
toward “High” will accentuate the high frequencies of the microphone signal and produce a brighter
sound. Turning the knob toward “Low” will accentuate the low frequencies of the microphone signal
and result in a sound with more bass frequencies.
4. MIC – This switch turns the microphone signal on and off.
5. CF SLOPE – This switch can be used to adjust the slope of the crossfader’s transition curve.
Flipping the switch up results in a sharper curve, allowing you to use the crossfader for quick
transitions and scratching. Flipping the switch down will result in a smoother curve, allowing you to
use the fader for slower transitions. Experiment with the two different settings to find out which one
works best for you.
6. CUE MIX – Controls the relative loudness of each deck in the Cue channel. If the knob is all the
way down (A), you will only hear the audio playing on deck A, while if the knob is all the way up (B)
you will only hear the audio playing on deck B. If the knob is in the middle position, you will hear the
audio from both decks A and B.
7. CUE MODE – This switch is used to alternate between auditioning the Pre Fader Levels (PFL) of
decks A and B, or the Program (PGM) in the Cue channel.
8. CUE TONE – This knob adjusts the tone of the headphone output without affecting any other output.
9. CUE GAIN – You can use this knob to adjust the level of the audio signal in the headphones.
10. HEADPHONES (1/8”) – Connect your 1/8” headphones to this output to hear the Cue channel.
11. HEADPHONES (1/4”) – Connect your 1/4” headphones to this output to hear the Cue channel.

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TOP PANEL OVERVIEW
iDJ²’s top panel can be generally split into three categories of controls:
GLOBAL CONTROLS, MIXER CONTROLS, DECK CONTROLS.
Please read the next three sections of this manual to learn about the function of these controls. If you need
help identifying where the controls are located on the panel, refer to the following illustration:

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TOP PANEL - GLOBAL CONTROLS
The global controls on the iDJ² allow you to access and navigate many of the unit’s features, such as the
Library, the Crate, and various other options.
1. LCD – The large color
screen displays information
about the iDJ², the decks,
your attached removable
media and different menu
options.
2. PUSH TO ENTER – This
knob is used to navigate
lists, change settings, and
operate various parts of the
User Interface. It can be
pressed to select or change
the highlighted item, when
appropriate.
3. LIBRARY – This button
allows you to access the
library of music stored on
the removable media
connected to the iDJ².
Please refer to the
“Navigating the Library”
section of this manual for
more information on how to
browse and load music from
your removable media.
4. CRATE – This button allows you to view the “Crate”. Any tracks that you send to the Crate will appear
in this list. While you are viewing the Crate, you can use the FUNCTION buttons below the screen to
send tracks to either deck for mixing, pull them back into the Crate for later use if they are already
playing, or remove them from the Crate altogether. You may also switch the track order in the Crate, if
you would like, by pressing and releasing the PUSH TO ENTER knob on a track and then rotating the
knob– this will move the selected track up or down in the list. Then push and release ENTER again to
accept the new position. Please see “The Crate” section of this manual for more information on the
Crate feature.
5. VIEW – You may use this button to access different information about the music playing on the decks.
The VIEW button will toggle between Track View and Profile View. Please see “Views” section for
more information.
6. UTILITY – Pressing this button will take you to the Utility menu where you can adjust display
preferences, restore settings to their factory default state and calibrate the pitch sliders. Please see the
“Utility” section for details.
7. EJECT – Press this button to select which mass storage device you would like to eject. When you
press this button, you will see a list of the devices currently attached to the iDJ². Select which device
you would like to eject by rotating the PUSH TO ENTER knob and pressing the appropriate FUNCTION
button below the display to eject the highlighted device.
Please note: Always eject your devices before physically removing them from the iDJ². If you
fail to eject a device before removing it, the data on the device may become corrupt and
unusable.
8. FUNCTION BUTTONS – These four buttons are used to select from available menu items displayed on
the screen. Depending on the menu that you are viewing, the functionality of these buttons will change.
The screen will display the function of the button directly above it.
9. < / > BUTTONS – These two buttons are used to scroll through available pages of selections, when
available. If there are additional pages to be viewed, the arrow segments above the buttons will be
highlighted. These buttons are also used to move the cursor when entering text.

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10. iPOD DOCK – This docking station can be used to dock iPod players. When docked, you can browse
the contents of your iPod using iDJ²’s browser and load tracks to each deck or organize them in the
Crate. The iDJ² allows you to simultaneously play 2 tracks from your iPod on decks A and B. In
addition, the dock will also charge your iPod while the iDJ² is powered on.
11. DOCK ADJUSTMENT – Depending on the kind of iPod you are using, you can adjust this control so
the player fits snuggly into the dock.
12. THE BEATKEEPER™ - The Beatkeeper™ automatically tracks beats based upon a combination of
frequencies and rhythm patterns in the music. It shows BPM in the display and outputs 4-count (a.k.a.
one measure) information about the music in a marching bar graph. The left bar represents the beat of
the music playing on the left channel, while the right bar represents the beat of the music playing on the
right channel. The middle bar will light up blue when the downbeats of the music playing on both
channels occur at the same time. However, please note that in order for the two songs to mix well
together, the downbeats should not only line up now and then, but should occur simultaneously over a
continuous period of time.
The Bar Graph: Most dance music and rock is set up in 4 beat increments called
measures. The bottom LED represents the 1st beat or “Down Beat”. Occasionally this may
not be correct or you may wish to reset it. To reset the downbeat on either channel simply
tap the TAP button at the new downbeat location as the music is playing or while paused.

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TOP PANEL - MIXER CONTROLS
iDJ² sports a full-featured DJ mixer which can be used to mix audio from USB mass storage devices and
iPod players, as well as any additional input devices, such as CD players and turntables connected to the
RCA inputs on the rear of the unit.
Each mixer channel features an
input selector. The input selector
switch (DECK/LINE) will select
which signal is being routed to the
mixer panel:
•In Deck position (in), the
mixer channel will output the
audio from an attached iPod
or USB mass storage
devices. Tracks can be
“sent” to the virtual deck via
the menus on the screen.
•In Line position (out), the
mixer channel will output the
audio signal from the RCA
inputs on the rear of the unit
(CD player, turntable, etc.)
Whichever option you choose, you
will be able to use familiar DJ
controls (gain, EQ, metering,
volume and crossfader) to create
your mixes.
Each mixer channel features:
13. INPUT SELECTOR (DECK/LINE) – Selects the input of the channel (DECK = USB device or iPod, LINE
= external source through RCA input).
14. GAIN – Adjust the overall gain of the audio signal on the channel.
15. BASS – Adjusts the low (bass) frequencies of the audio signal on the channel.
16. MID –Adjusts the mid frequencies of the audio signal on the channel.
17. TREBLE – Adjusts the high (treble) frequencies of the audio signal on the channel.
18. VOLUME FADER – Adjusts the volume of the audio signal on the channel.
Also on the top panel you will see:
19. CROSSFADER – Fades the audio signal between channels A and B.
20. MASTER LEVEL KNOB – Controls the output level of the master mix.
21. LEVEL METERS – Represent the Pre Fader or Program audio levels.
22. METER BUTTON – Toggles the level meters between displaying Pre Fader (PFL) or Program (PGM).

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TOP PANEL - DECK CONTROLS
The deck controls become
available when a channel’s input
selector has been set to Deck.
Using these controls you can play,,
cue, scratch, pitch bend and loop
music from attached USB mass
storage devices, such as hard
drives, thumb drives and iPod
players.
Please note: If the channel has
been set to Line, the deck controls
will have no effect on the audio
playing on the channel.
23. PLAY/STUTTER – Pressing
this button starts the music
loaded on the corresponding
deck. A cue point is set at
the current position and the
music begins playing.
Pressing this button while
the unit is playing will restart
the song from the cue point,
which can be used to create
a "stutter" effect.
24. PAUSE – Stops the music playing on the corresponding deck. If you press and hold the PAUSE
button down for 1 second while paused, you will go back to the beginning of the track.
25. CUE – Returns and pauses the music at the last set Cue Point. The Cue Point is the last place where
PLAY/STUTTER was pressed or the start of the track, if it has not yet been pressed. You can audition
the music, starting at the Cue Point, by pressing and holding down the CUE button again – the music
will play for as long as the button is held down and once the button is released, will jump back and
pause at the Cue Point. You can also easily edit the cue point by spinning the jog wheel to a new
position while paused. As you spin the jog wheel, the music will sound. By stopping the jog wheel and
pressing PLAY, a new Cue Point is set.
Rotate to new cue point
Press
“PAUSE” Press “PLAY/STUTTER” Press “CUE”
Returns and pauses at new Cue Point
26. JOG WHEEL – This wheel can be used for pitch bending, scratching and searching through the music
playing on the deck. The functionality of the wheel is determined by the two accompanying buttons –
SCRATCH and SEARCH. While a track is playing on the deck and Scratch and Search modes are
disabled, the jog wheel functions as a pitch bend. Pitch bending temporarily speeds up (turn clockwise)
or slows down (turn counter-clockwise) the music. This technique is used when you are mixing two
tempo-matched tracks which may not be completely synchronized. Hence, with pitch bending you can
temporarily slow down or speed up the track you are mixing so its beats “lock” with the beats of the
track that is already playing. While a track is paused, you can use the jog wheel to seek through the
music to a new cue point location. Pressing PLAY/STUTTER following this will set the cue point at this
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27. SCRATCH – Use this button to engage Scratch Mode. Scratch Mode allows you to “scratch” the music
on the deck by moving the jog wheel forward and backward. When you stop the wheel, normal
playback will resume. To resume with no gap in the audio, “push off” by scratching forward at
approximately normal playback speed before releasing the wheel.
28. SEARCH – Use this button to engage Search Mode. Search Mode allows you to use the jog wheel to
quickly scan through the current track. When Search Mode is enabled, turning the jog wheel will
quickly fast forward and rewind. If you do not touch the wheel for 8 seconds you will automatically exit
Search Mode.
29. MODE – Pressing this button will bring up deck options, such as Pitch Range, Key Lock, Track
Loading, Time Display, Fader Start and iPod Mode. These options are split into two different pages
(Pitch, Settings) which can be accessed via the function buttons below the display. You can use the
PUSH TO ENTER knob to dial in the desired values and pressing down on the knob will move on to the
next option of the selected page. Pressing MODE button again will exit the deck options dialog.
PITCH PAGE:
Pitch Shift – shows the value of the pitch shift applied to the deck.
Key Lock Shift – shows the amount of tempo shift applied to the deck while Key Lock is engaged.
Pitch Range – selects the desired pitch range (0%, ±6%, ±12%, ±25%, +25/-100%).
Key Lock – engages and disengages the Key Lock feature.
SETTINGS PAGE:
Track Loading – specifies how tracks in the crate will be loaded and played (Manual, Automatic,
Continuous, Cyclic)
Time Display – toggles between the different time display modes (Elapsed, Remaining)
Fader Start – specifies how fader start will be used on the deck (Off, Cue, Pause)
iPod Mode – specifies the function of the deck (Direct, USB). See “iPod Direct Mode” for
information on iPod Direct Mode – this mode allows you to control your iPod directly from the
deck A controls, as well as display video content from your iPod through the S-Video connection
on the rear of the iDJ².
30. PITCH SLIDER – Each channel features a pitch slider which is used to control the speed of the music.
Moving the slider toward “-” results in a lower pitch (and slower tempo) of the music, while moving the
slider toward “+” results in a higher pitch (and faster tempo) of the music.
31. TAP – Pressing this button in time with the beat will help the Beatkeeper detect the proper tempo.
Holding the button for 1 second will cause the BPM counter to reset and recalculate.
LOOPING CONTROLS
As part of the Deck controls, you will see the looping
controls – LOOP IN, LOOP OUT, RELOOP buttons.
The iDJ² features seamless looping, which means that
if you define a loop, there is no delay when the music
loops back to the beginning.
Please note: When Deck A is in iPod Direct Mode, the deck’s looping controls will control your iPod’s
navigation and menu buttons.
32. LOOP IN - This is the point where you would like a loop to start. By default, a “loop in” point is automatically
set to the current cue point (defaulting to the the beginning of the track) unless a new “loop in” point is set. To
define a new "loop in" point, press the LOOP IN button when the song reaches the desired point where you
would like a loop to begin. The LOOP IN button will light, indicating a new "loop in" point has been set. You
can now press the RELOOP button to immediately go back to the "loop in" point and begin playing. If you wish
to change the "loop in" point, just press the LOOP IN button again.
Please note: The LOOP IN button can also be used to create a live cue point. Once you press LOOP IN, a
cue point will be set at that location in the music. You can always return to this cue point by holding down CUE
and pressing the LOOP IN button – the deck will pause and return to the LOOP IN point. You can resume
playback from this point by pressing the PLAY button.

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33. LOOP OUT - Sets the end point of the loop. The first time you press LOOP OUT while a song is playing, the
LOOP OUT button will blink and the song will begin playing in a seamless loop starting from the “loop in” point
and ending at the “loop out” point. To release or end the loop, press LOOP OUT a second time and play will
continue forward when the song passes the previously set loop out point. The LOOP IN button will then be
continuously lit, indicating that the loop is now in memory for re-looping purpose.
Please note: The LOOP OUT button can also be used to create a live cue point. Once you press LOOP OUT,
a cue point will be set at that location in the music. You can always return to this cue point by holding down
CUE and pressing the LOOP OUT button – the deck will pause and return to the LOOP OUT point. You can
resume playback from this point by pressing the PLAY button.
34. RELOOP - Repeats play “stutters” from the “Loop In” point. If a loop has been set, it plays and repeats a
previously set loop, until it is released by pressing LOOP OUT a second time.
LOOPING EXAMPLES
iPod DIRECT MODE CONTROLS
In iPod Direct Mode, some of the controls on Deck A become iPod controls,
allowing you to browse and play content from your iPod.
TAP – Functions as “Enter” command on your iPod.
LOOP IN – Functions as “<<” on your iPod.
LOOP OUT – Functions as “>>” on your iPod.
RELOOP – Functions as “Menu” on your iPod.
JOG WHEEL – Functions as your iPod’s touchwheel controller.
PAUSE – Functions as “Pause” on your iPod.
PLAY – Functions as “Play” on your iPod.
Please note: iPod Direct Mode can only be used on Deck A. To
enable iPod Direct Mode, press the Mode button and change the
iPod Mode setting to Direct. See “iPod Direct Mode” for more
information on this mode.
The "Loop In" point can also be used as a way to "stutter"
play beginning from a certain point in a song. Just press
LOOP IN to set the "Stutter” point, then press RELOOP to
begin play from the “Stutter” point. Each time you press
RELOOP, the iDJ² will jump back to the “Stutter” point and
play from that point.
Press LOOP IN to set the beginning of the loop, then press LOOP OUT
to set the end point of the loop. Once you press LOOP OUT, the iDJ²
will loop between these two points. If you press LOOP OUT again, the
iDJ² will exit the loop and continue playing normally.
If you press LOOP IN but then decide you
want to set a different "Loop In" point, just
press LOOP IN again. Then press LOOP
OUT to start looping between the in and out
points.

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HOW TO WORK WITH iDJ²
iDJ² introduces some revolutionary concepts for the Digital DJ, however working with the product is quick and
easy. Many of the digital features reflect traditional DJ techniques that you'll already be familiar with. In fact
there is no one correct way to work with iDJ² as you'll discover the more you experiment, but here are the
basics...
ÈGet Digital!
Before you can start with iDJ² you need to get your content into one of the supported digital formats.
“USB Device Compatibility” section of this manual covers this process in detail, but in brief you should
use your PC or Mac to convert your CDs, records and tapes into WAV, MP3 or AAC format. If you
already use digital media products such as personal MP3 players or PC DJ packages, then you may
already have your tracks in a suitable format. It's worth taking some care at this stage to ensure your
content is converted to a high standard. You might find products such as Numark's TTUSB computer-
attached turntable useful for getting your traditional media converted.
ÈGet Ready!
Before the gig, you should check that your portable media device or devices are loaded with the
content you need. To save time, you can use the Librarian tool in your PC to prepare a library for each
device (see “Creating a Library” section). It's always a good idea to carry a backup copy of your
content, a precaution which is really easy in the digital world.
MASTER LIBRARY WORKING LIBRARY BACKUP LIBRARY

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ÈGig!
You got your content ready, now it's time to plug and play!
1. Prepare your Crate
iDJ² contains your virtual record Crate. Send tracks from the Library to the Crate to start building
your set, just like pulling and tilting records. Refer to “Using the Library” section of this manual for
more details. You can do this (and the next step) well in advance if you want and as long as your
media is not write protected your Crate will be automatically saved.
2. Order it how you want
Refine your set by ordering tracks in the Crate - or if you prefer to pick out the next track on the fly
then you can. Use the Crate in any way that suits your style.
3. Cue tracks out of the Crate
Send tracks from the Crate to decks as needed. If your Crate is carefully ordered then iDJ² can
automatically cue the next track when a deck runs out. If you want to leave your set unattended
you can use a continuous mode to automatically play each track in turn. Refer to the “Track
Loading” section for information on automatic track loading and playback.
4. Change the set any time you need to
The Crate is dynamic - change your mind at any time, insert requested tracks, re-order your set -
use the Crate as a tool to organize your performance.
5. Bypass the Crate for one-offs and last minute cues
You can send tracks from the Library direct to a deck if you want. This doesn't affect what's in the
Crate so you can mix your methods of working any way you like.
6. Perform the way you always did
Once a track is on a deck, you can cue, beat match, scratch and loop using familiar Numark deck
controls. iDJ² is fully multi-tasking, so you can work on your set using the Library and Crate at any
time, even while mixing on both decks.
7. Mix it up and get creative
The iDJ² is a complete mixer, equipped with all the familiar mixing controls – Crossfader, Volume,
Gain, EQ and comprehensive metering and cueing controls.
Read on to learn how to get the most from your iDJ²!

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THE GRAPHICAL INTERFACE
iDJ² boasts a ground breaking graphical interface, set to revolutionize your DJ experience. The interface
provides fast and friendly access to the advanced features of the product, and is designed to fit with how you
work. To make this possible, iDJ² is fully multitasking - you can instantly switch between functions, and if one
of them is busy for a while (perhaps building a new library) everything else remains accessible.
In this section we'll explore the graphical interface, which takes no more than a few minutes to master, then
in later sections we can focus on the DJ features of iDJ².
Switching On and Off
Use the power button on the rear panel of the iDJ² to switch on and off.
To switch on, press and release the power button. It will light up red and the iDJ² will start up. Take care not to hold the
power button down when switching on, as this will invoke Upgrade Mode (see “iDJ² Software Upgrades” section).
To switch off, press and hold the power button. A timer bar will appear on screen, filling from left to right as long as the
power button is held. The iDJ² will power off when the bar reaches the right hand side, which takes about three
seconds. This is to prevent accidental power down during a performance.
The Display
Central to iDJ² is the large graphical display. Some parts of this are dedicated to certain functions, while others change
depending on what you're doing.
Deck Displays
Playback information for each deck is always visible, no matter what you're doing. Here you can check what tracks are
cued, time information, pitch adjustment and other important data. See “Views” section for details.
WAIT – this symbol means that the deck is currently busy.
PAUSE – this symbol means that the deck is currently paused.
CUE – this symbol means that the deck is currently paused at the cue point.
PLAY – this symbol means that the deck is currently playing.
AUTOMATIC – indicates that Automatic track loading option is enabled. See
“Track Loading” section for more information.
CONTINUOUS – indicates that Continuous track loading option is enabled. See
“Track Loading” section for more information.
CYCLIC – indicates that Cyclic track loading option is enabled. See “Track
Loading” section for more information.
KEY LOCK – indicates that the Key Lock feature has been engaged. The icon
will blink if Key Lock is disengaged but there is still a Key Lock Shift applied.
DECK DISPLAY (A) DECK DISPLAY (B)
WORK AREA
MENU

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Menu Bar
At the bottom is the Menu Bar which shows any menu
options that are available. Each menu option is
displayed above its physical menu button - simply press
the button to activate that option. The option will briefly
highlight to confirm you have selected it.
There are four physical menu buttons but a menu is not
restricted to just four options. When more options are
available an arrow will appear indicating that the next
(right) or previous (left) menu buttons may be pressed to
move to a different page of options.
Work Area
The largest part of the display is dedicated to the function
you are currently using. The four main functions -
Library, Crate, View and Utility - each have their own
button to select them. The buttons light up bright when
their function is selected.
You can always identify what you see in the Work Area
from its title bar.
Progress Bar
When a large library is being created or updated (see “The Library” section) a Progress Bar will appear just above the
Menu Bar. The indicator fills from left to right to indicate how much work remains to be done.
Most functions of your iDJ² are instantaneous, but some intensive actions such as sending a large list of tracks to the
Crate can take a few seconds. If a function is expected to take more than a couple of seconds a spinning work indicator
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Using Lists
iDJ² makes extensive use of lists to give you fast access
to your tracks. Lists are displayed within the Work Area
and are navigated using the rotary PUSH TO ENTER
knob and the Menu Bar.
To move up and down through a list simply rotate the
PUSH TO ENTER knob. A highlight on screen indicates
which item is currently selected, and if the list is too long
to fit on screen all at once it will move up and down as
you rotate at the top or bottom of the Work Area. For
long lists a bar at the right of the Work Area shows how
much of the list you can see, and how far through the list
you are.
If the currently highlighted item is something that can be
selected simply push the PUSH TO ENTER knob. Other
options relating to the list or to the currently highlighted
item may appear in the Menu Bar.
The best way to get familiar with lists is to build and
experiment with a Library. See “The Library” section for
details.
Using Dialogs
A Dialog can appear in part or all of the Work Area and is used to provide information, to get a response, to allow you to
enter information or to change settings. Sometimes a Dialog may have its own Menu Bar, other times not. There will
always be a title so you know to what the Dialog refers.
Responding to Questions
When iDJ² needs to send you a message or ask you a question
it will do so with a Dialog. If a response is required the options
will appear in the Menu Bar. Select the desired option to
answer the question and the Dialog will close, returning you to
whatever you were doing.
In this example, iDJ² is responding to the DJ's command to
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Changing Settings
A Dialog can be used to change settings, in which case each
setting is shown with the active setting highlighted. Its value
can be changed simply by rotating the PUSH TO ENTER knob -
some settings have a textual description for each value, others
have a sliding bar. To change a different setting, press the
PUSH TO ENTER knob. Keep pressing to cycle through all the
settings in turn. Settings usually take effect immediately.
In this example the DJ is changing the mode settings for Deck
B.
Entering Text
A text entry box is used whenever you need to get some text into iDJ², for example while searching for a track or naming
a playlist. Unlike other kinds of settings the text entry box has its own menu which works along with the PUSH TO
ENTER knob to make it easy to enter text with or without a keyboard. A highlighted box on the right shows the character
which you are about to enter and the menu can be used to delete the previous character (Delete), insert a space
(Space), switch between lower and upper case (Caps), and finish entering text (Done).
If you have a USB keyboard connected to your iDJ² you can simply type text directly into a text entry box. This is the
fastest way to enter text. Use the left and right cursor keys to move around within the text you have entered. The Enter
and Tab keys complete text entry the same as the Done menu option.
If you do not have a keyboard connected you can enter characters using the PUSH TO ENTER knob. Rotate left or
right to move through each letter, numeral and symbol. To select the desired character press the PUSH TO ENTER
knob. When you're finished, select Done.