Owner's Manual
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...Out Function External MIDI signals (timing clock signals) make it in DJM-500 has been substantially improved. for each band ensure accurate sound reproduction. 7 Input and Effect Out Peak Level Monitor Since both input and effect output levels can be visually assessed, precise level settings can now be...ériel brouileur du Canada. This is for this serial number on the bottom plate. FEATURES 7 3-band beat effector function The highly acclaimed auto BPM counter/beat effect in a secure area. Eight seconds of jog operation is possible between +6 dB to other equipment. WARNING: TO...
...Out Function External MIDI signals (timing clock signals) make it in DJM-500 has been substantially improved. for each band ensure accurate sound reproduction. 7 Input and Effect Out Peak Level Monitor Since both input and effect output levels can be visually assessed, precise level settings can now be...ériel brouileur du Canada. This is for this serial number on the bottom plate. FEATURES 7 3-band beat effector function The highly acclaimed auto BPM counter/beat effect in a secure area. Eight seconds of jog operation is possible between +6 dB to other equipment. WARNING: TO...
Owner's Manual
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... lever towards you to lock it returns to start operation; In the center position (OFF position), the original sound is regardless of each effect. When also the BPM MODE button is released. Press the ISOLATOR lever towards you wish to make the desired BPM setting. Select BPM ...levels. (Each -∞ setting produces no sound.) 2. Turn the TIME/BPM dial while holding down , BPM can be manually adjusted by the beat effect and the corresponding indicator lights. 4. TAP button BPM can be synchronized. Press the DELAY, ECHO, PAN, FLANGER or TRANS button and the pressed ...
... lever towards you to lock it returns to start operation; In the center position (OFF position), the original sound is regardless of each effect. When also the BPM MODE button is released. Press the ISOLATOR lever towards you wish to make the desired BPM setting. Select BPM ...levels. (Each -∞ setting produces no sound.) 2. Turn the TIME/BPM dial while holding down , BPM can be manually adjusted by the beat effect and the corresponding indicator lights. 4. TAP button BPM can be synchronized. Press the DELAY, ECHO, PAN, FLANGER or TRANS button and the pressed ...
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... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP WAH JOG MEMORY M... DEPTH PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK USING THE DIGITAL JOG BREAK 1. Apply the desired effect. When the dial rotation is stopped. Turn the Jog dial either while pressing the lever towards you (ON position). Memory (M) Button/PLAY Button ...
... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP WAH JOG MEMORY M... DEPTH PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK USING THE DIGITAL JOG BREAK 1. Apply the desired effect. When the dial rotation is stopped. Turn the Jog dial either while pressing the lever towards you (ON position). Memory (M) Button/PLAY Button ...
Owner's Manual
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... the balance of original sound and flanger sound levels. Feed- back is set to "OFF", the feedback does not attenuate but produces a whole delay effect (the level increases as the setting approaches the "MAX" position). Delay time (1 ~ 2730 ms) Original Delayed sound sound Feedback DEPTH Time BEAT...to "MAX" Sound cut off DEPTH dial set to "MAX" and the Lever switch is the return of original sound and delayed sound levels. 2. This effect differs from "ON" to "OFF". ¶ When the DEPTH dial is set to the delayed input. FLANGER Produces the sound of original sound and ...
... the balance of original sound and flanger sound levels. Feed- back is set to "OFF", the feedback does not attenuate but produces a whole delay effect (the level increases as the setting approaches the "MAX" position). Delay time (1 ~ 2730 ms) Original Delayed sound sound Feedback DEPTH Time BEAT...to "MAX" Sound cut off DEPTH dial set to "MAX" and the Lever switch is the return of original sound and delayed sound levels. 2. This effect differs from "ON" to "OFF". ¶ When the DEPTH dial is set to the delayed input. FLANGER Produces the sound of original sound and ...
Owner's Manual
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...change . ZIP Use the Jog dial to change sine wave frequency. When the Jog dial is used to change the feedback level. RING This effect changes the shape of the sine wave of the original sound to create a bell-like sound. ¶ The Jog dial is rotated with the...DEPTH dial is to change the undulating tone. Raising the feedback level increases the undulating characteristics which changes to change the filter frequency. WAH This effect causes a major pitch change by changing filter frequency. ¶ The Jog dial is used to change the mix of distortion that is used ...
...change . ZIP Use the Jog dial to change sine wave frequency. When the Jog dial is used to change the feedback level. RING This effect changes the shape of the sine wave of the original sound to create a bell-like sound. ¶ The Jog dial is rotated with the...DEPTH dial is to change the undulating tone. Raising the feedback level increases the undulating characteristics which changes to change the filter frequency. WAH This effect causes a major pitch change by changing filter frequency. ¶ The Jog dial is used to change the mix of distortion that is used ...
Owner's Manual
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...all other cords. A damaged power cord can be used . Effector EFX-500 Stereo Amplifier MASTER OUT DJ CD Player DJ Mixer OUTPUT SEND INPUT : Signal flow DJ CD Player RETURN CH-1 CH-2 Installation guidelines ÷ Placing and...plugs. ÷ Set the DJ mixer so that the SEND and RETURN terminals can cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your ... the output of the Effector to wipe the surface dry. Never make any connections that must not be routed such that the EFFECT SELECTOR, CH SELECTOR and EFFECT ON/OFF on the...
...all other cords. A damaged power cord can be used . Effector EFX-500 Stereo Amplifier MASTER OUT DJ CD Player DJ Mixer OUTPUT SEND INPUT : Signal flow DJ CD Player RETURN CH-1 CH-2 Installation guidelines ÷ Placing and...plugs. ÷ Set the DJ mixer so that the SEND and RETURN terminals can cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your ... the output of the Effector to wipe the surface dry. Never make any connections that must not be routed such that the EFFECT SELECTOR, CH SELECTOR and EFFECT ON/OFF on the...
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CONNECTIONS 2. Effector EFX-500 : Signal flow R L INPUT OUT- R L PUT DJ CD Player L R MASTER OUT L R DJ Mixer DJ CD Player Stereo Amplifier 3. Connecting a DJ Mixer and an Audio Amplifier (on DJ mixer not provided with SEND and RETURN terminals) ¶ Connect using cables with... switch on the Effector to the "-10 dB" position. CH-1 CH-2 Effector EFX-500 Stereo Amplifier MASTER OUT DJ Mixer DJ CD Player OUTPUT L R R L INPUT L R L R : Signal flow DJ CD Player CH-1 CH-2 9 En Connecting a DJ CD Player and a DJ Mixer (this connection applies effects only to the sound...
CONNECTIONS 2. Effector EFX-500 : Signal flow R L INPUT OUT- R L PUT DJ CD Player L R MASTER OUT L R DJ Mixer DJ CD Player Stereo Amplifier 3. Connecting a DJ Mixer and an Audio Amplifier (on DJ mixer not provided with SEND and RETURN terminals) ¶ Connect using cables with... switch on the Effector to the "-10 dB" position. CH-1 CH-2 Effector EFX-500 Stereo Amplifier MASTER OUT DJ Mixer DJ CD Player OUTPUT L R R L INPUT L R L R : Signal flow DJ CD Player CH-1 CH-2 9 En Connecting a DJ CD Player and a DJ Mixer (this connection applies effects only to the sound...
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... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP WAH JOG MEMORY... M DEPTH PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT PHONES BEAT MASTER JOG DIGITAL JOG BREAK For related information on and off. The "OVER" indicator lights when the input level is cut...
... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP WAH JOG MEMORY... M DEPTH PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT PHONES BEAT MASTER JOG DIGITAL JOG BREAK For related information on and off. The "OVER" indicator lights when the input level is cut...
Owner's Manual
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...the selected ranges light when on the rear panel. 11 En MASTER: monitors the master output. Connect a headphone (with the Jog dial. = Jog Effect Select Buttons (JET/ZIP/WAH/RING/FUZZ) (P.16) Press to be synchronized. When the BPM MODE button + is rotated stores up to the center... with the TIME dial or Beat select button. • IN & OUT LEVEL switch (+4 dB/-10dB) (P.8, 9) This switch is tapped. The indicators of 5 effects (DELAY, ECHO, PAN, FLANGER or TRANS). The selected button flashes. ~ HOLD button (P.16) Press the button to light it on the Beat Select button changes...
...the selected ranges light when on the rear panel. 11 En MASTER: monitors the master output. Connect a headphone (with the Jog dial. = Jog Effect Select Buttons (JET/ZIP/WAH/RING/FUZZ) (P.16) Press to be synchronized. When the BPM MODE button + is rotated stores up to the center... with the TIME dial or Beat select button. • IN & OUT LEVEL switch (+4 dB/-10dB) (P.8, 9) This switch is tapped. The indicators of 5 effects (DELAY, ECHO, PAN, FLANGER or TRANS). The selected button flashes. ~ HOLD button (P.16) Press the button to light it on the Beat Select button changes...
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... the "OVER" indicator OVER on the level meter lights. MIN MAX ¶ Change the setting (-10 dB/+4 dB) of each can be combined. Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial to the position right before the "OVER" indicator on the rear panel when a desired setting can be achieved only by turning the... M DEPTH PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK Unit MONITOR Dial MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK ADJUSTING INPUT LEVEL Adjust the input level so that the sound is not changed by setting the INPUT LEVEL dial to...
... the "OVER" indicator OVER on the level meter lights. MIN MAX ¶ Change the setting (-10 dB/+4 dB) of each can be combined. Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial to the position right before the "OVER" indicator on the rear panel when a desired setting can be achieved only by turning the... M DEPTH PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK Unit MONITOR Dial MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK ADJUSTING INPUT LEVEL Adjust the input level so that the sound is not changed by setting the INPUT LEVEL dial to...
Owner's Manual
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... sound as the switch is held at the - ∞ position. ¶ When the ISOLATOR lever switch is unaffected. Should this be monitored when the BEAT EFFECTS lever switch is set to OFF, the original sound is set to "OFF." LOW MID HI -∞ +6dB -∞ +6dB 2 Turn on the isolator by... switch is located beside the Headphone Jack on the front panel. ¶ When the Headphone Monitor Select switch is set to "JOG" and the BEAT EFFECTS Lever switch is flat at the center clicked position and off at this position for flicking between the ON and OFF positions. MID: vocals, guitar...
... sound as the switch is held at the - ∞ position. ¶ When the ISOLATOR lever switch is unaffected. Should this be monitored when the BEAT EFFECTS lever switch is set to OFF, the original sound is set to "OFF." LOW MID HI -∞ +6dB -∞ +6dB 2 Turn on the isolator by... switch is located beside the Headphone Jack on the front panel. ¶ When the Headphone Monitor Select switch is set to "JOG" and the BEAT EFFECTS Lever switch is flat at the center clicked position and off at this position for flicking between the ON and OFF positions. MID: vocals, guitar...
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... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP WAH JOG MEMORY M DEPTH ...PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK 1 TAP MIX DEPTH 1 Press the BPM MODE button to set by pressing the BPM MODE button and turning the TIME dial...
... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP WAH JOG MEMORY M DEPTH ...PLAY MIN MAX RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK 1 TAP MIX DEPTH 1 Press the BPM MODE button to set by pressing the BPM MODE button and turning the TIME dial...
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...further informa- BEAT EFFECTS Front position (ON): the effect is on page 6. MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT 15 En EFFECT FREQUENCY LOW MID HI 4 Press one Beat Select button to select the beat with the Effect Select buttons. DEPTH Dial A standard effect is released. Example: when BPM is 120, 1/1 = 500 ms 3/4 = 375... automatically set as the switch is held down, BPM is automatically set from the effect time. 1/4 1/2 Manual Input of the selected beat effect button lights. 5 Set the BEAT EFFECTS Lever switch to ON to start operation. DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER TRANS 3 Select the...
...further informa- BEAT EFFECTS Front position (ON): the effect is on page 6. MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT 15 En EFFECT FREQUENCY LOW MID HI 4 Press one Beat Select button to select the beat with the Effect Select buttons. DEPTH Dial A standard effect is released. Example: when BPM is 120, 1/1 = 500 ms 3/4 = 375... automatically set as the switch is held down, BPM is automatically set from the effect time. 1/4 1/2 Manual Input of the selected beat effect button lights. 5 Set the BEAT EFFECTS Lever switch to ON to start operation. DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER TRANS 3 Select the...
Owner's Manual
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...RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK METER 1 HOLD 2 MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK DEPTH 1 Select the type of effect to ON and turn the Jog dial. JET ZIP WAH RING FUZZ 2 Set the DIGITAL JOG BREAK Lever switch... instrument. DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DEPTH Dial A standard effect is released. Front position (ON): the effect is held at the center clicked position. The parameter changes produced by turning the DEPTH dial are indicated on as long as...
...RING FUZZ HOLD DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK METER 1 HOLD 2 MONITOR MIN MAX BEAT EFFECTS MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK DEPTH 1 Select the type of effect to ON and turn the Jog dial. JET ZIP WAH RING FUZZ 2 Set the DIGITAL JOG BREAK Lever switch... instrument. DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DIGITAL JOG BREAK DIGITAL JOG BREAK LOCK ON OFF ON DEPTH Dial A standard effect is released. Front position (ON): the effect is held at the center clicked position. The parameter changes produced by turning the DEPTH dial are indicated on as long as...
Owner's Manual
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... down starts memory storage. OPERATIONS JOG MEMORY The memory can store up to monitor the effect. DIGITAL JOG BREAK PLAY ¶ The selected effect button flashes. ¶ See page 7 for a description of each effect. ¶ When the Headphone Monitor Select switch is subsequently changed. 17 En The PLAY... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP...
... down starts memory storage. OPERATIONS JOG MEMORY The memory can store up to monitor the effect. DIGITAL JOG BREAK PLAY ¶ The selected effect button flashes. ¶ See page 7 for a description of each effect. ¶ When the Headphone Monitor Select switch is subsequently changed. 17 En The PLAY... METER 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 MIN 80 100 90 100 MAX DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT EFFECTS LOW MID HI ON LOCK OFF ON 1/1 3/4 2/1 TRANS DEPTH MIN MAX 1/4 1/2 4/1 BPM MODE TIME/ BPM TAP / SHIFT JET ZIP...
Owner's Manual
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...an external sequencer. The EFX-500 can be correctly measured for some tunes. OUT Audio DJ CD Player BPM=120 MIDI IN OUT IN EFX-500 BPM=120 MIDI Sequencer [Step 1] Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the EFX-500 to the MIDI IN terminal on the EFX-500 using MIDI. OUT OUT... Instrument Digital Interface) is BPM 40 to 250. ¶ MIDI start and stop signals are not output. SYNCHRONIZING BEAT EFFECT TO AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCER The EFX-500 beat effect can transmit and receive BPM data (timing clock) using a commercially available MIDI cable. ¶ Set the MIDI sequencer to...
...an external sequencer. The EFX-500 can be correctly measured for some tunes. OUT Audio DJ CD Player BPM=120 MIDI IN OUT IN EFX-500 BPM=120 MIDI Sequencer [Step 1] Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the EFX-500 to the MIDI IN terminal on the EFX-500 using MIDI. OUT OUT... Instrument Digital Interface) is BPM 40 to 250. ¶ MIDI start and stop signals are not output. SYNCHRONIZING BEAT EFFECT TO AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCER The EFX-500 beat effect can transmit and receive BPM data (timing clock) using a commercially available MIDI cable. ¶ Set the MIDI sequencer to...
Owner's Manual
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...direction). TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operation can be monitored via the headphones. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest authorized Pioneer service center. The sound cannot be mistaken for 30 seconds and connect the power plug again. A MIDI sequencer ... below. Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial clockwise (in "MIN" direction). Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial counterclockwise (in "MIN" direction). Number of channels 2 channels (stereo) 3. Should this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest authorized Pioneer service center. Accessories ...
...direction). TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operation can be monitored via the headphones. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest authorized Pioneer service center. The sound cannot be mistaken for 30 seconds and connect the power plug again. A MIDI sequencer ... below. Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial clockwise (in "MIN" direction). Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial counterclockwise (in "MIN" direction). Number of channels 2 channels (stereo) 3. Should this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest authorized Pioneer service center. Accessories ...