PIONEER DJ PLX-CRSS12 User manual

Turntable
PLX-CRSS12
For FAQ and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.
Instruction Manual
pioneerdj.com/support/
rekordbox.com
serato.com

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Contents
Before you start ................................................................................... 4
How to read this manual .........................................................................4
What’s in the box.....................................................................................5
User guides .............................................................................................6
Setup..................................................................................................... 7
Installing a cartridge to the headshell......................................................7
Installation ...............................................................................................8
DJ software ........................................................................................ 13
Serato DJ Pro........................................................................................13
rekordbox ..............................................................................................14
Part names ......................................................................................... 15
Top panel ..............................................................................................15
Front panel ............................................................................................16
Rear panel.............................................................................................17
Side panel .............................................................................................18
OLED display ........................................................................................19
Adjustment ......................................................................................... 20
Tone arm section ..................................................................................20
Playing with the stylus...........................................................................21
Using DVS without using the tone arm .................................................28
Connections (basic styles) ............................................................... 29
Connecting a DJ mixer..........................................................................29
Installation location................................................................................30
Playback ............................................................................................. 31
Play section...........................................................................................31
Playing an analog record ......................................................................33

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Using DVS without using the tone arm .................................................38
Using the Performance Pads............................................................ 39
Performance Pad section......................................................................39
Serato DJ Pro........................................................................................41
rekordbox ..............................................................................................49
Settings............................................................................................... 58
Changing the settings ...........................................................................58
Utility settings ........................................................................................59
Using DJ software (MIDI) .................................................................. 60
Specifications .................................................................................... 61
Additional information ...................................................................... 63
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................63
Cautions on use ....................................................................................65
Cleaning ................................................................................................66
Trademarks and registered trademarks ................................................67
Software license notice .........................................................................68
Cautions on copyrights..........................................................................69

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Before you start
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 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 mobile device, 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, are subject to change without notice.
•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.

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Before you start
What’s in the box
•Platter
•Screws for platter x 6
•Screwdriver
•Magvel Clamp
•Slip mat
•Slip sheet
•Dust cover
•Balance weight
•Sub weight
•Headshell
•Shell weight
•Power cord
•Audio cable (with ground wire)
•USB cable
•Quick Start Guide
•Warranty (for some regions)*1
•Precautions for Use
*1 Only products in Europe.
Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in the Precautions for
Use.
WARNING
Keep small parts out of the reach of children. If a part is swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
WARNING
Magvel Clamp
•The Magvel Clamp of this product has a magnet inside.
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Keep the Magvel Clamp away from people wearing medical devices. It
may lead to failure or malfunction of devices such as cardiac pacemakers.
CAUTION
Magvel Clamp
•The Magvel Clamp of this product has a magnet inside.
•Keep magnetic products (watches, magnetic cards, precision
instruments, etc.) away from the Magvel Clamp, or it may lead to
malfunction.

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Before you start
User guides
Serato DJ Pro software manual
Refer to the following Serato DJ site.
serato.com/dj/pro/downloads
rekordbox Introduction, Instruction Manual
Refer to the rekordbox Introduction to find out how to set up rekordbox, and see the
Instruction Manual to find out how to use rekordbox.
Visit the URL below to find these user guides.
rekordbox.com/manual

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Setup
Installing a cartridge to the headshell
A cartridge isn’t included with the unit.
•For details on a cartridge, refer to its user guide.
1 Firmly connect the color-coded lead wire of the headshell to
the corresponding terminal on the cartridge using tweezers,
etc.
•If the cartridge is too light to balance horizontally, use the shell weight included with the
unit.
Adjusting the overhang
Adjust the position with a cartridge mounting screw so the stylus tip is positioned 54 mm from
the tone arm attachment part.
Shell weight
Headshell
Lead wire
Cartridge
54 mm

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Setup
Installation
Installing the platter
•Do not hit the platter against the main unit or drop it.
•Do not put anything in the center of the unit.
•Make sure that no dust or iron powder adheres between the back of the platter and the
unit.
1 Align the center hole of the platter with the center circle on
the unit, and fit the pin on the unit into the hole of the platter.
2 Firmly tighten 6 screws to fix the platter to the unit.
Hole of the platter
Pin on the unit
Screw

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Setup
3 Install the slip mat and slip sheet.
Slip mat
Slip sheet

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Setup
Playing using the stylus
•Install the headshell to the cartridge beforehand (page 7).
1 Insert the headshell with the cartridge installed into the tone
arm.
2 Keeping the headshell horizontal, tighten the locking nut.
3 Install the balance weight to the rear shaft of the tone arm.
Locking nut
Balance weight