PIONEER DJ rekordbox User manual

rekordbox
TM
rekordbox video Operation Guide

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Contents
1Before Start........................................................................................................................2
1.1 Before getting started.....................................................................................................2
1.2Overview of rekordbox video..........................................................................................2
1.3 System requirements .....................................................................................................2
1.4 Supported Formats ........................................................................................................3
2Activation............................................................................................................................4
3Enjoy DJ performance with DJ units................................................................................11
3.1 Using rekordbox with a controller.................................................................................11
4Part names.......................................................................................................................12
4.1 Global section...............................................................................................................12
4.2 Browse section.............................................................................................................12
4.3 Video panel ..................................................................................................................13
4.4 TEXT section................................................................................................................16
4.5 IMAGE section .............................................................................................................18
4.6 CAMERA section .........................................................................................................20
4.7 SLIDESHOW section...................................................................................................21
5Basic operation ................................................................................................................22
5.1 Display the video panel................................................................................................22
5.2 Importing video/image files ..........................................................................................22
5.2.1 Import of video files ..............................................................................................22
5.2.2 Import of image files.............................................................................................23
5.3 Loading a video............................................................................................................25
5.4 Playing a video.............................................................................................................25
5.5 TOUCH FX...................................................................................................................25
5.6 LINK .............................................................................................................................27
5.7 TRANSITION FX..........................................................................................................28
5.8 TEXT............................................................................................................................29
5.9 IMAGE..........................................................................................................................30
5.10 CAMERA......................................................................................................................31
5.11 SLIDESHOW................................................................................................................32
6Other features..................................................................................................................33
6.1 Delay Compensation....................................................................................................33
6.2 Video Mute...................................................................................................................33
6.3 Visualizer......................................................................................................................33

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6.4 Karaoke........................................................................................................................34
6.5 Syphon Out ..................................................................................................................34
7Preferences......................................................................................................................34
8Using the online support site............................................................................................36
1Before Start
1.1 Before getting started
This Setup Guide explains rekordbox video. For instructions on rekordbox in general, see the
Operating Instructions of rekordbox.
rekordbox Operating Instructions https://rekordbox.com/en/support/manual.php
rekordbox video can be activated in rekordbox 4.2.0 and later. Please update rekordbox to the
latest version if its version is earlier than 4.2.0.
1.2 Overview of rekordbox video
rekordbox video is a Plus Pack to add video function to rekordbox dj (rekordbox Performance
mode).
You can start DJ performance using videos and images with a compatible DJ controller by
activating rekordbox video.
For overview of rekordbox video, see Product page at rekordbox.com.
rekordbox.com > Products: https://rekordbox.com/en/products/rekordboxvideo/
1.3 System requirements
Supported OS:
Windows 10, 8.1, 7 (The latest service pack)
Mac: macOS Sierra (latest version), OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9 (latest version)
Note: For Windows users: please use 64-bit version.

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Minimum system requirements:
CPU: 2.5GHz dual-core IntelⓇCoreTM i5 or higher
Memory:8 GB or more RAM
Hard Drive:250 MB or more of free space (not including space for storing music files, etc.)
Display resolution:Resolution of 1,280 x 768 or greater
Recommended system requirements:
CPU: 2.2GHz quad-core IntelⓇCoreTM i7 or higher
Memory:16 GB or more RAM
Hard Drive:250 MB or more of free space (not including space for storing music files, etc.)
Display resolution:Resolution of 1,280 x 768 or greater
Full functionality is not guaranteed with all computers even when the above operating
environment conditions are fulfilled.
Even with the required memory capacity indicated for the operating environment above, in
the cases described below the software may not provide full functionality and performance
due to lack of memory. In this case, take the necessary measures to ensure sufficient free
memory. We recommend adding extra memory in order to achieve stable performance.
- When there are many tracks being managed in the rekordbox library.
- When resident programs and services are running
Depending on your computer’s power saving settings and other factors, it may not be
possible for your computer to achieve its optimum CPU and/or hard-disk processing capacity.
Especially when using a laptop computer, make sure to utilize external AC power sources to
ensure high performance settings of the computer while using rekordbox.
rekordbox may not operate properly when combined with other software programs installed on
your computer.
1.4 Supported Formats
Supported file formats are as follows:
・Video
Extension: avi, mpg, mp4, m4v, mov (Windows)
mpg, mp4, m4v, mov (Mac)
・Video format
Codec: h.264, mpeg-4, mpeg-2

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Resolution: up to 1920 x 1080
・Audio format
Lpcm (aiff), aac, mp3
・Image
Jpeg, png, gif(animated GIFs not currently supported)
Note: Some contents may not be reproduced or imported on certain OS.
2Activation
Select either of the following procedures to use rekordbox video.
1. Activate rekordbox video using a license key bundled with DDJ-RZX
If you buy the DDJ-RZX, you can activate rekordbox video using a license key bundled
with DDJ- RZX.
STEP1. Install rekordbox
・Install the latest version of rekordbox on your computer.
・Launch rekordbox.
・Setup an account in rekordbox.
STEP2. Activate rekordbox dj
・Open [Preferences] > [License] > [rekordbox dj] and click the [Activate] button.

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・Enter the rekordbox dj license key bundled with DDJ-RZX.
→You can use rekordbox dj (rekordbox [PERFORMANCE] mode).
STEP3. Activate rekordbox video
・Launch rekordbox and select [PERFORMANCE] mode.
・Open [Preferences] > [License] > [rekordbox video] and click the [Activate] button.

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・Enter the rekordbox video license key bundled with DDJ-RZX.
→You can use rekordbox video (PERFORMANCE mode).
2. Buy rekordbox dj and rekordbox video license keys and activate them.
Buy a rekordbox dj license key and a rekordbox video license key and activate them to use
the video feature.
STEP 1. Install rekordbox
・Install the latest version of rekordbox on your computer.
・Launch rekordbox.
・Setup an account in rekordbox.
STEP 2. Buy rekordbox dj
Buy rekordbox dj at Store page < rekordbox.com. (https://rekordbox.com/en/store/)
→ After the process is completed, your rekordbox dj license key will be sent via e-mail.
STEP 3. Activate rekordbox dj
・Open [Preferences] > [License] > [rekordbox dj] and click the [Activate] button.

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・Enter the rekordbox dj license key sent via e-mail.
→You can use rekordbox dj (rekordbox [PERFORMANCE] mode).
STEP 4. Buy rekordbox video
Buy rekordbox video at Store page < rekordbox.com. (https://rekordbox.com/en/store/)
→ After the process is completed, your rekordbox video license key will be sent via e-mail.
STEP 5. Activate rekordbox video
・Launch rekordbox and select [PERFORMANCE] mode.
・Open [Preferences] > [License] > [rekordbox video] and click the [Activate] button.

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・Enter the rekordbox video license key sent via e-mail.
→You can use rekordbox video (PERFORMANCE mode).
3. Subscribe rekordbox dj (monthly subscription)
When you subscribe rekordbox dj, you can activate both of rekordbox dj and rekordbox video.
If you already subscribe it, update rekordbox to ver. 4.3.0 or later to use the video feature of
rekordbox (PERFORMANCE mode). If not, start subscription and activate rekordbox dj and
rekordbox video as follows.
STEP 1. Install rekordbox
・Install the latest version of rekordbox on your computer.
・Launch rekordbox.
・Setup an account in rekordbox.
STEP 2. Start subscription
・Start subscription at Store page < rekordbox.com. (https://rekordbox.com/en/store/)
→Your subscription license key will be sent via e-mail.
STEP 3. Activate rekordbox dj
・Open [Preferences] > [License] > [rekordbox dj] and click the [Activate button].

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・Enter the subscription license key sent via e-mail.
→You can use rekordbox dj (PERFORMANCE mode) and the video feature.
4. 30-day free TRIAL
・If rekordbox dj is not activated:
Install rekordbox and start the 30-day free trial. You can use all features of rekordbox dj,
rekordbox dvs and rekordbox video for 30 days.（TRIAL will be expired once the 30 days
have passed.）
STEP 1. Install rekordbox
・Install the latest version of rekordbox on your computer.
STEP2. Start TRIAL
・Launch rekordbox and click the [TRIAL] button.
→ The TRIAL starts and you can use rekordbox dj (PERFORMANCE mode) and the video
feature.

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・If rekordbox dj is activated:
Open [Preferences] > [License] > [rekordbox video] and click [Try for 30 days] to use
rekordbox video for 30 days. (rekordbox dvs is not included in this trial.)

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3Enjoy DJ performance with DJ units
You can use rekordbox with DJ units (e.g.DJ controllers and CDJ/XDJ) by plugging it with your
computer using USB cable.
For rekordbox compatible DJ units, check our website:
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/link.php
For more information, see Operating Instructions of each DJ unit.
When CDJ/XDJ is connected via LAN with PRO DJ LINK, use EXPORT mode.
See “4.12 DJ performance on DJ equipment connected to LAN” in “Export mode” in this manual
for details. .
You may be unable to properly operate the device depending on USB connection status. This
could be due to band width of USB port and USB hub on your computer. Changing USB hub or
port could solve the problem
3.1 Using rekordbox with a controller
Standard settings with a controller
For operation instructions, see Operating Instructions. For available functions, see “rekordbox
dj Function Type Support List”.
-Operating Instructions
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/
-rekordbox dj Function Type Support List
https://rekordbox.com/download/func/func_djcontroller_equiv_en.html

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4Part names
4.1 Global section
・Video button
Show/Hide video panel.
4.2 Browse section
The following icons are shown on video, image, LINK and karaoke files.
: Video file
: Image file
: LINK file (an audio file linked to a video file)
：Karaoke file
・Video category (Tree View)
Imported video files are displayed.

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・Photo category (Tree View)
Imported image files are displayed.
4.3 Video panel
[1] VIDEO DECK
DECK1 DECK2
You can load and preview video files on DECK1 or DECK2.
[2] Preview (MASTER)
Video preview window for MASTER DECK.
[49] Full screen button
Click this button to make the Output Window full size.

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[3] LINK
Links an audio file and a video file on the same numbered DECKs. When the audio file is loaded
next time, the linked video will also be loaded.
[4] VIDEO CROSS FADER
Crossfades VIDEO DECK1 and DECK2.
[5] AUTO TRANSITION
Moves the cross fader automatically.
[6] RANDOM
Selects TRANSITION FX randomly.
[7] NEXT
Selects next TRANSITION FX in the drop-down menu.
[8] FAVORITE
Directly calls Transition FX in the FAVORITE set at the Preferences.
[9] TRANSITION FX
Selects a TRANSITION FX.
[10] AV SYNC(Cross Fader)
Syncs the video cross fader and the audio cross fader.

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[11] TOUCH FX
Turns on/off GRID, parameter and name of selected TOUCH FX.
[12] TOUCH FX(X)
Selects a TOUCH FX.
[47] TOUCH FX drop-down menu(Y)
Selects visual effects.
[13] HOLD
Turns on/off the HOLD button for TOUCH FX.
OFF: FX is turned on only when pressing and holding the mouse on the screen.
ON: Selected FX continues even after the mouse is released. Click HOLD again to cancel the FX.
[48] AV SYNC(Effect)
Turns on/off relations between TOUCH FX and audio effects.
[14] TEXT
Displays TEXT section.
[25] IMAGE
Displays IMAGE section.
[36] CAMERA
Displays CAMERA section.

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*Output Window
This is a window to display outputted video. Double-click Preview (MASTER) window to display
it.
4.4 TEXT section
You can overlay a text on the video. (Preview (MASTER) only).
[15] TEXT preview button
Displays the text on the output video and the Preview (MASTER) screen.
[16] TEXT output button
Displays the text on the outputted video.

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[17] TEXT field
Inputs a text.
[18] FONT button
Selects text font, size, color, etc.
[19] SAVE button
Saves the text to a list.
[20] CLEAR button
Clears the inputted text in the field.
[21] TEXT animation knob
Adjusts text animation speed.
[22] TEXT opacity knob
Adjusts text opacity.
[23] TEXT size knob
Adjusts text size.

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[24] Text alignment field
Adjusts the position of the text.
4.5 IMAGE section
You can overlay an image on the video. (Preview (MASTER) only).
[26] IMAGE preview button
Displays the image on Preview (MASTER).
[27] IMAGE output button
Displays the image on the output video and the Preview (MASTER) screen.
[28] IMAGE field
Displays the name of the selected image file.

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[29] OPEN button
Opens a folder to select an image.
[30] SAVE button
Saves the image displayed in the IMAGE field to a list.
[31] CLEAR button
Clears the image displayed in the IMAGE field.
[32] IMAGE animation knob
Adjusts image animation speed.
[33] IMAGE opacity knob
Adjusts image opacity.
[34] IMAGE size knob
Adjusts image size.
[35] IMAGE alignment field