PIONEER DJ DDJ-200 User manual

DDJ-200
pioneerdj.com/support/
rekordbox.com
For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.
DJ Controller
Operating Instructions

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How to read this manual
Thank you for choosing this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read this manual, the “Quick Start Guide” and the
“Precautions for use” which are also included with this product. These
documents include important information that you should understand
before using the unit. In particular, be sure to read the IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
•In this manual the names of buttons, knobs and terminals that appear
on the product, and the names of buttons, menus etc. in the software
on your PC/Mac or smartphone, are indicated within square brackets
([]). (e.g. [File], [CUE] button)
•Please note that the software screens and their specifications, as
well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware,
were still under development at the time this manual was created and
may differ from the final specifications.
•Please note that depending on the operating system version, web
browser settings, etc. operation may differ from the ways described
in this manual.
•Please note that the language on the screens of the software
described in this manual may differ from the language on your
screen.
This manual mainly focuses on explaining the hardware functions
of the unit.
For detailed instructions on using WeDJ for iPhone, see the
tutorial in the application.
For detailed instructions on using rekordboxTM, see the
rekordbox Operating Instructions.
• You can download the rekordbox Operating Instructions from
rekordbox.com.
rekordbox.com/manual

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Contents
How to read this manual............................................................... 2
Before you start......................................................................... 4
What’s in the box .......................................................................... 4
WeDJ for iPhone........................................................................ 5
Part names and functions (WeDJ for iPhone) .............................. 6
Connections (for iOS devices) .................................................... 12
Basic use (WeDJ for iPhone)...................................................... 17
Advanced use (WeDJ for iPhone) .............................................. 22
Changing the settings in WeDJ for iPhone ................................. 38
rekordbox................................................................................. 40
Installing rekordbox..................................................................... 42
Part names and functions (rekordbox)........................................ 45
Connections (for PC/Mac) .......................................................... 52
Basic use (rekordbox dj) ............................................................. 56
Advanced use (rekordbox dj)...................................................... 61
Changing the settings in rekordbox dj ........................................ 69
Settings on the unit................................................................. 71
Changing the Demo mode setting in Utilities mode.................... 71
Changing the BLUETOOTH® MIDI device name....................... 73
Additional information ............................................................ 75
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 75
Using the unit as a controller for other DJ applications .............. 81
About trademarks and registered trademarks ............................ 82
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................... 84

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Before you start
What’s in the box
•USB cable
•Split cable
•Warranty (for some regions)1
•Quick Start Guide (WeDJ/rekordbox)
•Quick Start Guide (djay)
•Quick Start Guide (edjing Mix)
•Precautions for use
1Only products in Europe.
Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in
the “Precautions for use.”

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WeDJ for iPhone
WeDJ for iPhone is a DJ performance app you can download from the
App Store. When you’re using the app with the unit, you won’t need to
make in-app purchases.
•If you already have WeDJ for iPhone installed, update it to the latest
version.
System requirements
iOS: iOS 12, 11, 10
Compatible models: iPhone XR, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone X,
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone
6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, and iPod
touch (6th generation)
•To check the latest information on system requirements, compatibility
and supported operating systems, visit the Pioneer DJ support page
below and click on the [DDJ-200] option in the [DJ CONTROLLER]
section.
pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/
•Operation is not guaranteed on all iOS devices, even if the system
requirements are met.
•Depending on power-saving settings and other conditions of the iOS
device, WeDJ may perform poorly.
•Problems may occur with operation depending on the other software
you use.
•For the latest system requirements for WeDJ for iPhone, check the
App Store.
•You’ll need an internet connection to access the App Store.

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Part names and functions (WeDJ for iPhone)
Top panel
1 Deck sections (page 7)
2 Mixer section (page 9)
3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 10)
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Deck section
You can control two decks with the unit. There are controls and buttons
on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2.
1 Jog wheel
Turn the top:
‘Scratches’ the track.
Turn the outer section:
Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track).
[SHIFT] + turn the top:
Fast forwards or fast reverses the track (turn clockwise or counter-clockwise).
2 Performance Pads
You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features.
Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 22)
3 SHIFT button
2
1
6
7
3
4
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Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature
assigned to the button.
4 CUE button
Press:
Sets, plays and calls up a cue point.
•Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point.
•Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and
pause. (Back Cue)
•Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and
playback will continue until you release the button. (Cue Point Sampler)
[SHIFT] + press:
Returns the playback position to the beginning of the track.
5 PLAY/PAUSE button
Plays/pauses a track.
6 BEAT SYNC button
Press:
Automatically synchronizes the tempos (BPM) and beatgrids with the other
deck.
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the range of [TEMPO] slider each time the button is pressed while
holding the [SHIFT] button.
Switch between [±6%] [±10%] [±16%] [WIDE] [±6%]
Hold down the [BEAT SYNC] buttons on deck 1 and deck 2 for at least one
second at the same time:
The Bluetooth connection of the iOS device is canceled.
7 TEMPO slider
Adjusts the playing speed of the track.

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Mixer section
1 MASTER CUE button
Press:
Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to
the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your
iOS device.
•Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable.
 Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 20)
2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs
Boosts or reduces the relevant frequency for the selected channel.
3 CFX knob
Turns on the selected effect and changes the sound for the relevant channel.
When the knob is set to the center position, the sound is unchanged.
4 Headphone CUE button
Press:
1
2
3
4
6
5
5
3
2
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Plays the sound of the relevant channel (1 or 2) through your headphones
when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the
headphones output of your iOS device.
•Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable.
 Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 20)
5 Channel fader
Adjusts the volume of the sound for each channel.
6 TRANSITION FX button
Press:
Turns on Transition FX.
Read more: Using Transition FX (page 33)
[SHIFT] + press:
Turns on Phrase Sync.
Read more: Using Phrase Sync (page 34)
7 Crossfader
Adjusts the sound balance between the left channel (deck 1) and right channel
(deck 2).
Bluetooth MIDI indicator
Flashes: The iOS device is not connected via Bluetooth.
Lights up: The iOS device is connected via Bluetooth.
Turns off: The unit has recognized the connection with rekordbox using
the USB cable.
•When using WeDJ for iPhone with the unit being powered via the
USB port of your PC/Mac, do not start rekordbox on your PC/Mac.

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Rear panel
1USBport
Connects to a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not
supplied) via the supplied USB cable.
Also, you can connect to a USB port on your PC/Mac with the supplied USB
cable to power the unit.
•Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or
more.
•When powering the unit from a USB port on your PC/Mac, do not start
rekordbox on your PC/Mac.
•Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function. If you
use a mobile battery with a power-saving function, it may cut power to the
unit.
2 Kensington security slot
Connects a cable lock for security.
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Connections (for iOS devices)
Power comes through the USB port. You can connect to the USB port
on your PC/Mac or connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to
power the unit.
Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA
or more.
Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function.
Use the USB cable supplied with this unit.
Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on
this unit.
Refer to the instruction manuals for components to be connected.
•Once connected with the unit, connect your PC/Mac to an AC power
supply. (This applies when power is supplied to the unit through the
USB port on your PC/Mac.)
•The unit can’t be powered via your PC/Mac in the following
situations:
– Power supply capacity of the USB port on your PC/Mac is too low.
– Your PC/Mac is connected with other USB devices.

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Connecting to the USB port
Rear panel
(1) USB cable (supplied), (2) PC/Mac*1, (3) USB power adapter (not
supplied), (4) mobile battery (not supplied)
*1 If you want to power the unit via the USB port on your PC/Mac, turn
on your PC/Mac.
*2 To maintain performance, use the supplied USB cable.

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Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the
headphones jack of your iOS device
You can DJ with an iOS device and listen to your performance via its
built-in speakers. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can
create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and
headphones.
Connection example 1 (if the iOS device has a headphones
output)
In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound
output to the headphones.
Read more: Checking audio setup (page 18)
(1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*
* The audio cable is not supplied with the unit.
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Connection example 2 (if the iOS device has a headphones
output)
In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound
both play in mono.
Read more: Checking audio setup (page 18)
(1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones,
(3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black),
(4) Plug for the headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied)
* The audio cable is not supplied with this unit.
Connection example 3 (if the iOS device does not have a
headphones output, such as iPhone Xs)
In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound
output to the headphones.
Read more: Checking audio setup (page 18)
(1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*,
(2) Lightning - 3.5 mm headphones jack adapter (not supplied)
(2)
(1)
(3) (4)
(5)
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* The audio cable is not supplied with the unit.
Connection example 4 (if the iOS device does not have a
headphones output, such as iPhone Xs)
In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound
both play in mono.
Read more: Checking audio setup (page 18)
(1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones,
(3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black),
(4) Plug for the headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied),
(6) Lightning - 3.5 mm headphones jack adapter (not supplied)
* The audio cable is not supplied with this unit.
Turning on the iOS device, etc.
1 Turn on the iOS device.
2 Turn on the device(s) connected to the iOS device (speaker with
built-in amplifier, etc.).
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(2)
(1)
(3) (4)
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Basic use (WeDJ for iPhone)
Starting WeDJ for iPhone and connecting it to the unit
1 Tap on your iOS device to start WeDJ for iPhone.
The tutorial screen may show.
The following steps may be different if you run the tutorial.
2 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone.
The [Settings] screen is displayed.
3Tap[Connect the DDJ-200].
4Tap[DDJ-200].
The unit connects to your iOS device via Bluetooth.
When the connection is complete, the WeDJ logo and the unit’s logo are
displayed and the light of the Bluetooth MIDI indicator changes from being lit
to flashing.
•On the [Connect the DDJ-200] screen, [DDJ-200_X] may be displayed (X
is a number from1 to 16).
Read more: Changing the BLUETOOTH® MIDI device name
(page 73)

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Checking audio setup
1 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone.
2Tap[Audio] on the [Settings] screen.
To play both master sound and headphones monitor sound via the supplied
split cable, turn on [Split Output].
To play the master sound via your iOS device’s built-in speaker, or to play it in
stereo via a speaker with a built-in amplifier connected to your iOS device,
without using the split cable, turn off [Split Output].
 Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack
of your iOS device (page 14)
 Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 20)
3 Go to the [Settings] screen, then tap [Done].
The main screen of WeDJ for iPhone is displayed.
Loading a song or audio track onto a deck
1 Tap the area that shows the track title, near the top of the main
screen of WeDJ for iPhone.
This opens the browse screen.

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2 Tap the track you want to load.
This loads the track onto the deck.
Playing a track
This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an
example.
1 Set the positions of the controls as follows:
• [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock)
•[CFX]knob: center position
•Channel fader: bottom position
•Crossfader: center position
2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ]button to play the track.
3 Move the channel fader to the top.
4 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone.
5Tap[Audio] on the [Settings] screen.
6 Move the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the [Audio] screen.
Adjust the volume for your iOS device’s speaker, or the speaker connected to
your iOS device, until you have a volume level you’re happy with.

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Monitoring with headphones
To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied
split cable.
Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the
headphones jack of your iOS device (page 14)
Also, you need to turn on [Split Output] in WeDJ for iPhone.
Read more: Checking audio setup (page 18)
Monitoring sound from a channel via headphones
The following example explains how to monitor sound from deck 1
(left).
1 Press the Headphone [CUE] button on channel 1.
2 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone.
3Tap[Audio] on the [Settings] screen.
4 Move the [MIN] / [MAX] slider under [Split Output] on the [Audio]
screen.
Adjust the volume for the headphones monitoring sound until you have a level
you’re happy with.