PIONEER DJ DDJ-800 User manual

DDJ-800
DJ Controller
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Operating Instructions

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How to read this manual
!Thank you for purchasing 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 buttons and terminals indicated on the
unit, names of menus in the PC/Mac screen, etc., are indicated
within square brackets ([]). (e.g. [FILE], [CUE] button, [PHONES]
output terminal)
!Please note that the screens and specifications of the software
and the external appearance and specifications of the hardware
are subject to change without notice for improvement and may
differ from those described in this manual.
!Depending on the operating system version, web browser
settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described
in this manual.
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit
as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the rekordbox
software, see the rekordbox Operating Instructions.
!The rekordbox Operating Instructions can be downloaded from
the following site.
rekordbox.com/manual

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Contents
Before start
Accessories........................................................................................................5
Viewing Introduction / Operating Instructions of rekordbox ...............................6
rekordbox ...........................................................................................................6
Installing rekordbox ............................................................................................8
Part names and functions
Top panel of the unit.........................................................................................11
Browser section................................................................................................12
Deck sections...................................................................................................14
Jog dial display section ....................................................................................22
Mixer section ....................................................................................................26
Rear panel........................................................................................................31
Front panel .......................................................................................................33
Basic operation
Example of connections ...................................................................................34
Starting the system...........................................................................................39
Turning off the system......................................................................................44
Advanced operation
Using 4 beat loops............................................................................................45
Using manual loops..........................................................................................45
Using the performance pads ............................................................................47
Switching the mixer mode ................................................................................57
Using slip mode................................................................................................58
Using the fader start function ...........................................................................62
Using effects.....................................................................................................63
Using the BEAT FX function.............................................................................64
Types of BEAT FX............................................................................................66
Using the SOUND COLOR FX function...........................................................74
Using a microphone .........................................................................................77
Using external inputs........................................................................................79

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Changing the settings
Changing the settings with the unit ..................................................................83
Changing the settings with rekordbox ..............................................................84
Setting utility software ......................................................................................91
Additional information
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................94
Liquid crystal display ......................................................................................101
Signal flow ......................................................................................................101
Specifications .................................................................................................102
Using this unit as a controller for other DJ software.......................................104
Trademarks and registered trademarks.........................................................114
Cautions on copyrights...................................................................................115

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Before start
Accessories
!AC adapter
!Power cord
!USB cable
!Warranty (for some regions)
!Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
!rekordbox dj license key card
1Products for Europe only. (The corresponding information is
provided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick
Start Guide)” for Japan, and on the last page of the English
and French versions of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start
Guide)” for the North American region.)
2For the latest information, see the site below.
rekordbox.com
Cautions
The license key cannot be reissued. Be careful not to lose it.

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Viewing Introduction / Operating Instructions of
rekordbox
!For setting up rekordbox, see Introduction.
!For using Collection, EXPORT mode and PERFORMANCE mode,
see Operating Instructions.
1 Launch a web browser on your PC/Mac and access the
following site.
rekordbox.com
2 Click [Manual] under [Support].
3 Click the required language of rekordbox Introduction or
rekordbox Operating Instructions.
rekordbox
!rekordbox
rekordbox is music management software for DJs to prepare
tracks and perform DJ play.
!rekordbox dj
The DJ performance function of rekordbox is called rekordbox
dj. rekordbox dj can be used by simply connecting the unit to a
PC/Mac. If you wish to use rekordbox dj on a PC/Mac without
connecting the unit, enter the license key shown on the rekordbox
dj license key card included with this product to use rekordbox dj.
*For the latest information, see the site below.
rekordbox.com

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Operating environment
Supported operating systems CPU and required memory
Mac: Intel processor Core™ i7, i5, i3
macOS Mojave 10.14
macOS High Sierra 10.13
macOS Sierra 10.12 4GB or more of RAM
(latest update)
Windows: Intel processor Core™ i7, i5, i3
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 7 4 GB or more of RAM
32-bit version or 64-bit version
(latest service pack)
Others
USB port A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the PC/Mac
with this unit.
Display
resolution 1 280 x 768 or greater
Internet
connection
An Internet connection is required for registering
the rekordbox user account and downloading the
software.
!Operation is not guaranteed on all PC/Mac, even if all the required operating
environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.
!Depending on power saving settings, etc. of the PC/Mac, the CPU and hard
disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For a laptop PC/Mac,
in particular, make sure the PC/Mac is in the proper conditions to provide
constant high performance (for example, by keeping the AC power connected)
when using rekordbox.
!A separate contract with an Internet service provider and payment of the
utilization fee are required to access the Internet.
!Use the latest version/service pack of the operating system.
!For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and
supported operating systems of rekordbox, see the site below.
rekordbox.com/system

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Installing rekordbox
Preparing rekordbox
Install the software by following the procedure below when you use
rekordbox for the first time or if you are using rekordbox 4.x or an
earlier version.
If rekordbox Ver.5.x is already installed, update rekordbox to the
latest version using Update Manager which is shown when starting
rekordbox.
!The user is responsible for preparing a PC/Mac, network
devices, and other elements of the Internet usage environment
required for a connection to the Internet.
Installation procedure
The installation procedure depends on the operating system (OS) of
your PC/Mac.
Installation (for Mac)
Do not connect this unit and the Mac until installation is completed.
!If any other programs are running on the Mac, quit all of them.
1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.
2 Double-click the rekordbox software to launch the installer.

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3 Read the license agreement, and select [Agree] if you agree to
the terms.
!If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click
[Disagree] to cancel the installation.
4 If the installation completion screen appears, click [Close] to
close the rekordbox installer.
Installation (for Windows)
Do not connect this unit and the PC until installation is completed.
!Log on as the user which was set as the PC’s administrator before
installation.
!If any other programs are running on the PC, quit all of them.
1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.
2 Double-click the rekordbox software to launch the installer.

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3 Read the license agreement, select [Agree] if you agree to the
terms, and click [Next].
!If you do not agree to the license agreement, click [Cancel] to cancel the
installation.
After the installation destination is specified, the installation starts.
When the installation is completed, an installation successful message
appears.
4 Click [Finish] to close the rekordbox installer.
The installation is completed.

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Part names and functions
Top panel of the unit
1 Browser section
2 Deck sections
3 Mixer section

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Browser section
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1 LOAD button
Press:
The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks.
Press twice:
Loads the track loaded in the deck not being operated to the deck on the
operation side.
The playback position is also loaded in the same state. (Instant Doubles)
2 BACK button
Press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the button is
pressed. Also, if the cursor is on a folder, closes that folder.
!If the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor can be moved among the tree
view, the track list, and the playlist.
!The tree view, track list, and playlist palette are in the browse section of
rekordbox dj. For details, see the rekordbox Operating Instructions.
[SHIFT] + Press:
Displays or hides the rekordbox dj playlist palette.

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3 Rotary selector
Rotate:
Moves the selection cursor in rekordbox dj.
[SHIFT] + Rotate:
Zooms in/out the enlarged waveform of rekordbox dj.
Rotate to the right to enlarge the waveform, and rotate to the left to reduce.
Press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press
the button. Also, if the cursor is on a folder, opens that folder.
!If the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor can be moved among the tree
view, the track list, and the playlist.
!The tree view, track list, and playlist palette are in the browse section of
rekordbox dj. For details, see the rekordbox Operating Instructions.
4 VIEW button
Press:
Reduces the size of the rekordbox dj deck and expands the browser area.
Press again to undo the change.
[SHIFT] + Press:
Moves the cursor to [Related Tracks] in the tree view area.
Press + Hold:
Registers or deletes the selected track to [Tag List].

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Deck sections
This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and
controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the
controller, and those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the
right side of the controller.
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1 LOOP IN/4 BEAT (IN ADJUST) button
Press:
Sets a loop in point.
Press during loop playback:
The loop in point can be fine-adjusted using the jog dial.
Press for over 1 second:
Turns the auto 4-beat loop on.

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2 LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST) button
Press:
Sets a loop out point and starts loop playback.
Press during loop playback:
The loop out point can be fine-adjusted using the jog dial.
3 RELOOP/EXIT button
Press:
Returns to the last set loop in point and resumes loop playback.
Press during loop playback:
Cancels loop playback.
[SHIFT] + Press:
Switches the loop saved in the track between active and non-active. (Active
Loop)
!When you press this button while pressing the [SHIFT] button in playback
mode, the loop closest to the playback position becomes active.
!When you select a loop in a track and press the button while pressing the
[SHIFT] button, the loop becomes active/non active (toggle feature).
4 QUANTIZE button
Press:
Turns on the quantize function.
If the quantize function is turned on, hot cue point, etc. is automatically set to
the nearest beat position.
!The resolution of the quantized beat can be selected in [Preferences] of
rekordbox.
Press (in standby mode):
Cancels standby mode.
!This operation is limited to the button of the deck on the right side.

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5 CUE/LOOP CALL, c(LOOP 1/2X) button
Press:
Select and call a cue point or loop point stored in a track.
Press during loop playback:
Halves the loop playback length.
!Even if you press the button, the length of the loop will not change while
playback is paused at a loop in point.
6 CUE/LOOP CALL, d(LOOP 2X) button
Press:
Select and call a cue point or loop point stored in a track.
Press during loop playback:
Doubles the loop playback length.
!Even if you press the button, the length of the loop will not change while
playback is paused at a loop in point.
7 DELETE button
Delete a cue point or loop point.
=Deleting cue points (p.56)
8 MEMORY button
Stores a cue point or loop point.
=Setting cue points (p.56)
9 JOG FEELING ADJUST control
Adjusts the load when you spin the jog dial.
Turn clockwise to increase the load, and turn counterclockwise to decrease
the load.

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a BEAT SYNC button
Press:
Automatically synchronizes with the tempos (pitches) and beat grids of the
deck set as the master for synchronization.
[SHIFT] + Press:
Sets the deck whose button is pressed as the master deck for
synchronization.
b KEY SYNC button
Shifts the key of the track that's played on the deck to the same key as the
target track, to a dominant key (5 degrees higher), or to a subdominant key
(4 degrees higher).
[SHIFT] + Press:
Resets the key of the track that's played on the deck to its original key.
c TEMPO RANGE button
Changes the [TEMPO] slider’s range of variation each time the button is
pressed.
[±6%][±10%][±16%][WIDE]
d MASTER TEMPO button
Turns the master tempo function on and off.
When the master tempo function is on, the key does not change even if the
playback speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider.
e TEMPO slider
Adjusts the playing speed of tracks.

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f HOT CUE mode button
Press:
Sets hot cue mode.
=Using hot cues (p.47)
[SHIFT] + Press:
Sets keyboard mode.
=Using the keyboard mode (p.53)
g PAD FX1 mode button
Press:
Sets pad FX mode 1.
=Using the pad FX (p.48)
[SHIFT] + Press:
Sets pad FX mode 2.
=Using the pad FX (p.48)
h BEAT JUMP mode button
Press:
Sets beat jump mode.
=Using beat jump (p.50)
[SHIFT] + Press:
Sets beat loop mode.
=Using beat loops(p.54)
i SAMPLER mode button
Press:
Sets sampler mode.
=Using the sampler function (p.51)
[SHIFT] + Press:
Sets key shift mode.
=Using the key shift function (p.55)

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j PAGE c, dbutton
Press:
Switches the page of the pad in each pad mode.
=Using the performance pads (p.47)
[SHIFT] + Press:
Switches the sampler bank.
k Performance pads
Achieves various performances.
=Using the performance pads (p.47)
l PLAY/PAUSE fbutton
Plays or pauses the track.
m CUE button
Sets, calls, and plays cue points.
!To set a cue point, press the [CUE] button while the track is paused.
!During playback, press the [CUE] button to return to the cue point and
pause playback. (Back Cue)
!After the playback position returned to the cue point, you can keep playing
the track by holding down the [CUE] button. (Cue Sampler)
[SHIFT] + Press:
Brings the playback position to the beginning of the track.
n TRACK SEARCH m, n/SEARCH button
Press:
Searches for the beginning of a track.
Press + Hold:
Fast-forwards or rewinds the track while the button is kept pressed.

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o SHIFT button
You can access an alternative function when operating a button while
holding down the [SHIFT] button.
Press twice:
Press this button when changing the display between the INFO screen and
ARTWORK screen.
=ARTWORK screen (p.25)
p Jog dial display section
=Jog dial display section (p.22)
q Jog dial
Turn on VINYL mode and spin the top of the jog dial:
Scratching.
Spin the outer section, or, spin the top of the jog dial when VINYL mode is
off:
Pitch bend (adjusting the playing speed)
[SHIFT] + Spin the top of the jog dial:
The beat grid interval for the loaded track can be adjusted.
[SHIFT] + Spin the outer section:
The entire beat grid of the loaded track can be slid to the left or right.
[TRACK SEARCH] + Spin the top of the jog dial:
You can fast forward or rewind the track at a high speed. (Super Fast
Search)
r SLIP button
Press:
Turns slip mode on and off.
=Using slip mode (p.58)
[SHIFT] + Press:
Turns VINYL mode on and off.