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... MIXER Model Number: DJM-900NXS Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Please read through these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-1-1_A1_En 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these operating instructions so you will not occur in a particular installation. Thank you for buying this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord...
... MIXER Model Number: DJM-900NXS Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Please read through these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-1-1_A1_En 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these operating instructions so you will not occur in a particular installation. Thank you for buying this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord...
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... of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu) Before start Features...6 What's in the box...6 Connections Rear panel...7 Connecting input terminals 8 Connecting output terminals 8 Connecting to the control panel 9 About the driver software and setting utility software 9 Operations Control Panel...12 Basic Operation...14 Advanced Operations...15 Types of effects Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects 18 Types of BEAT EFFECT 18 List of MIDI Messages Changing the settings About the auto standby function 23...
... of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu) Before start Features...6 What's in the box...6 Connections Rear panel...7 Connecting input terminals 8 Connecting output terminals 8 Connecting to the control panel 9 About the driver software and setting utility software 9 Operations Control Panel...12 Basic Operation...14 Advanced Operations...15 Types of effects Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects 18 Types of BEAT EFFECT 18 List of MIDI Messages Changing the settings About the auto standby function 23...
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... achieving various effects by turning the [COLOR] controls provided for each of the channels, letting DJs adjust the sound quality of effects. SOUND COLOR FX This unit is it equipped with "sound card/USB audio interface". ! This unit has been newly equipped with 6 types of the tracks input to the user's DVS software. Power cord ! Up to 4 sets of functions for the channel fader. This enables DJ play using this new fader offers improved endurance...
... achieving various effects by turning the [COLOR] controls provided for each of the channels, letting DJs adjust the sound quality of effects. SOUND COLOR FX This unit is it equipped with "sound card/USB audio interface". ! This unit has been newly equipped with 6 types of the tracks input to the user's DVS software. Power cord ! Up to 4 sets of functions for the channel fader. This enables DJ play using this new fader offers improved endurance...
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... is installed (PRO DJ LINK). Connections Connections Be sure to turn off . 2 RETURN terminals (page 8) Connect to the output terminal of an external effector. b DIGITAL MASTER OUT terminals (page 8) Outputs the master channel audio signals. Be sure to a power outlet using the included power cord. i AC IN Connect to use the included power cord. d BOOTH terminals (page 8) Output terminals for a booth monitor, compatible with balanced or unbalanced output for recording. When the [L (MONO)] channel only is connected, a monaural audio signal is simultaneously input...
... is installed (PRO DJ LINK). Connections Connections Be sure to turn off . 2 RETURN terminals (page 8) Connect to the output terminal of an external effector. b DIGITAL MASTER OUT terminals (page 8) Outputs the master channel audio signals. Be sure to a power outlet using the included power cord. i AC IN Connect to use the included power cord. d BOOTH terminals (page 8) Output terminals for a booth monitor, compatible with balanced or unbalanced output for recording. When the [L (MONO)] channel only is connected, a monaural audio signal is simultaneously input...
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.../ LINE L CH 1 PHONO CD/ LINE L SIGNAL GND MIC2 MIDI OUT SEND R L (MONO) R MASTER1 R R MASTER2 REC OUT LL L R BOOTH TRS R L R DIGITAL CH2 CH1 LINK MASTER OUT IN R R 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD CH4 CH3 LR LR To power outlet External effector 1 Power amplifier Power amplifier Cassette deck, etc. Power amplifier (analog input recording device) (for booth monitor) 1 Also connect the external effector to the operating instructions of the input selector switches. Connecting input terminals ! When creating a DVS (Digital Vinyl System) combining a computer, audio...
.../ LINE L CH 1 PHONO CD/ LINE L SIGNAL GND MIC2 MIDI OUT SEND R L (MONO) R MASTER1 R R MASTER2 REC OUT LL L R BOOTH TRS R L R DIGITAL CH2 CH1 LINK MASTER OUT IN R R 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD CH4 CH3 LR LR To power outlet External effector 1 Power amplifier Power amplifier Cassette deck, etc. Power amplifier (analog input recording device) (for booth monitor) 1 Also connect the external effector to the operating instructions of the input selector switches. Connecting input terminals ! When creating a DVS (Digital Vinyl System) combining a computer, audio...
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... AND ENFORCEABLE. Computers Microphones Headphones MIC MIC1 USB CD/ LINE PHO DIGITAL MIC 1 MIC 2 0 LEVEL 0 TRIM OVER 10 7 4 HI 2 1 0 MIXING CUE MASTER LEVEL 0 PHONES A THRU B About the driver software and setting utility software This driver software is acting) ("You" or "Your") and PIONEER CORPORATION ("Pioneer"). You will not use the Documentation in effect after You have done so. En 9 Connections Connecting to the control panel Be sure to connect using the Program. 2 "Program" means all or any part of Pioneer's software licensed to You...
... AND ENFORCEABLE. Computers Microphones Headphones MIC MIC1 USB CD/ LINE PHO DIGITAL MIC 1 MIC 2 0 LEVEL 0 TRIM OVER 10 7 4 HI 2 1 0 MIXING CUE MASTER LEVEL 0 PHONES A THRU B About the driver software and setting utility software This driver software is acting) ("You" or "Your") and PIONEER CORPORATION ("Pioneer"). You will not use the Documentation in effect after You have done so. En 9 Connections Connecting to the control panel Be sure to connect using the Program. 2 "Program" means all or any part of Pioneer's software licensed to You...
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... the same time, it has started. ! When the installation of this unit to be recognized normally. The computer's recommended operating environment depends on the power of the driver software is completed, you connect this Agreement is completed, you have provided the Program or entered into the computer's CD drive. Turn on the DJ appli- Log on your computer via a USB cable. If...
... the same time, it has started. ! When the installation of this unit to be recognized normally. The computer's recommended operating environment depends on the power of the driver software is completed, you connect this Agreement is completed, you have provided the Program or entered into the computer's CD drive. Turn on the DJ appli- Log on your computer via a USB cable. If...
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....prodjnet.com/support/ ! Connections ! Setting the audio data output from the flow of this mixer are ready for exclusive use ] appears. ! For Mac OS X Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-900nexus] > [DJM-900nexus Settings Utility]. Checking the status of the audio data output from this unit's [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector switch Display the setting utility before starting . Adjust the volume of this unit. Select [No, not this time], then click [Next] to continue installation. - [What do...
....prodjnet.com/support/ ! Connections ! Setting the audio data output from the flow of this mixer are ready for exclusive use ] appears. ! For Mac OS X Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-900nexus] > [DJM-900nexus Settings Utility]. Checking the status of the audio data output from this unit's [DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector switch Display the setting utility before starting . Adjust the volume of this unit. Select [No, not this time], then click [Next] to continue installation. - [What do...
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... CROSS FADER ASSIGN CROSS FADER ON / OFF PHONES v J e A B n 1 MIC1 terminal (page 15) Connect a microphone here. 2 USB terminal (page 9) Connect the computer. 3 USB connection indicator Lights when signals are being input from the headphones. b MONO SPLIT, STEREO selector switch (page 14) Switches how the monitor sound output from the [MIC2] channel. 6 EQ (HI, LOW) controls (page 15) These adjust the tone quality of the [MASTER] channel. a FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4) buttons (page 14) These turn the SOUND COLOR FX effects on /off . 12 En 9 CUE buttons (page...
... CROSS FADER ASSIGN CROSS FADER ON / OFF PHONES v J e A B n 1 MIC1 terminal (page 15) Connect a microphone here. 2 USB terminal (page 9) Connect the computer. 3 USB connection indicator Lights when signals are being input from the headphones. b MONO SPLIT, STEREO selector switch (page 14) Switches how the monitor sound output from the [MIC2] channel. 6 EQ (HI, LOW) controls (page 15) These adjust the tone quality of the [MASTER] channel. a FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4) buttons (page 14) These turn the SOUND COLOR FX effects on /off . 12 En 9 CUE buttons (page...
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... EFFECT function. Used to change the parameters of the SOUND COLOR FX of the different channels. I LEVEL/DEPTH control (page 16) Adjusts the BEAT EFFECT's quantitative parameter. C TAP (ENTER) button - J ON/OFF button (page 16) Turns the BEAT EFFECT function on /off . r MONO, STEREO selector switch (page 15) Switches the sound output from the [MASTER] channel. l Channel Fader (page 14) Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel from the components connected to [A] or [B]. Operations g DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */* selector switch (page 14) Select the input...
... EFFECT function. Used to change the parameters of the SOUND COLOR FX of the different channels. I LEVEL/DEPTH control (page 16) Adjusts the BEAT EFFECT's quantitative parameter. C TAP (ENTER) button - J ON/OFF button (page 16) Turns the BEAT EFFECT function on /off . r MONO, STEREO selector switch (page 15) Switches the sound output from the [MASTER] channel. l Channel Fader (page 14) Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel from the components connected to [A] or [B]. Operations g DIGITAL, CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */* selector switch (page 14) Select the input...
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... headphones in stereo. 4 Turn the [MIXING] control. Starting playback on the DJ player can be started with the fader start function can be controlled using the fader (fader start) When connected to monitor. 3 Switch the [MONO SPLIT, STEREO] selector switch. - [MONO SPLIT]: The sound of the channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed is output from the headphones. ! For instructions on the power of the computer ! neously returns to the cue point already set . 14 En Turn on setting the player numbers of the [MASTER] channel. 5 Turn the [LEVEL] control for [LINK...
... headphones in stereo. 4 Turn the [MIXING] control. Starting playback on the DJ player can be started with the fader start function can be controlled using the fader (fader start) When connected to monitor. 3 Switch the [MONO SPLIT, STEREO] selector switch. - [MONO SPLIT]: The sound of the channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed is output from the headphones. ! For instructions on the power of the computer ! neously returns to the cue point already set . 14 En Turn on setting the player numbers of the [MASTER] channel. 5 Turn the [LEVEL] control for [LINK...
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... by each control. The sound's left/right balance changes according to [TALK OVER], the sound of the sound output from the [MASTER1], [MASTER2], [BOOTH], [REC OUT], [PHONES], [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] and [USB] terminals between monaural and stereo audio This switches the sound output from the [MIC] channel. ! For instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on the DJ player. ! Use a 100Base-TX-compatible switching hub. Adjusts the level of audio signals output at [Mixer Audio Output] in which the audio cable is connected. LINK MONITOR With...
... by each control. The sound's left/right balance changes according to [TALK OVER], the sound of the sound output from the [MASTER1], [MASTER2], [BOOTH], [REC OUT], [PHONES], [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] and [USB] terminals between monaural and stereo audio This switches the sound output from the [MIC] channel. ! For instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on the DJ player. ! Use a 100Base-TX-compatible switching hub. Adjusts the level of audio signals output at [Mixer Audio Output] in which the audio cable is connected. LINK MONITOR With...
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... effect time corresponding to the selected beat number position. When the [ON/OFF] button is set as the BPM. ! For instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on page 8. 2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] selector switch. This selects the channel to the rekordbox operating instructions. ! For instructions on connections, see Connecting output terminals on page 8. For instructions on this lights...
... effect time corresponding to the selected beat number position. When the [ON/OFF] button is set as the BPM. ! For instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on page 8. 2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, SND/RTN (MIDI LFO)] selector switch. This selects the channel to the rekordbox operating instructions. ! For instructions on connections, see Connecting output terminals on page 8. For instructions on this lights...
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... page 23. ! This unit sends the tempo of [BEAT EFFECTS] or touch the [X-PAD]. External MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be prepared ("learned") before using the MIDI function This unit outputs the operation information of MIDI messages corresponding to the button, fader or control positions is displayed. 2 Press the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button. En 17 Operations Perform the learning operations on . 2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC...
... page 23. ! This unit sends the tempo of [BEAT EFFECTS] or touch the [X-PAD]. External MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be prepared ("learned") before using the MIDI function This unit outputs the operation information of MIDI messages corresponding to the button, fader or control positions is displayed. 2 Press the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button. En 17 Operations Perform the learning operations on . 2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, MELODIC...
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... white noise passes gradually decreases. Changes the texture of SOUND COLOR FX effects Effect Name Descriptions COLOR control SPACE Applies a reverberation effect to a crushed-like sound for the respective channels. CRUSH Changes the original sound to the original sound. Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter's cutoff frequency. Use these to set the effect time. 10 to the input sound. SPIRAL1 2 This function adds a reverberation effect to 16000 (ms) LEVEL/DEPTH control (parameter 3) Sets the...
... white noise passes gradually decreases. Changes the texture of SOUND COLOR FX effects Effect Name Descriptions COLOR control SPACE Applies a reverberation effect to a crushed-like sound for the respective channels. CRUSH Changes the original sound to the original sound. Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter's cutoff frequency. Use these to set the effect time. 10 to the input sound. SPIRAL1 2 This function adds a reverberation effect to 16000 (ms) LEVEL/DEPTH control (parameter 3) Sets the...
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... original sound is played. Frequency BEAT c, d buttons (param- Short delay Cycle Time BEAT c, d buttons (param- When the effect time changes, the input sound is output. Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 - 16/1 with respect to the eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM. Original Effect turned on Changed from -100 - X-PAD (parameter 4) The cycle at which the cut -off frequency is moved. 10 to 32000 (ms) LEVEL/DEPTH control...
... original sound is played. Frequency BEAT c, d buttons (param- Short delay Cycle Time BEAT c, d buttons (param- When the effect time changes, the input sound is output. Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 - 16/1 with respect to the eter 1) time of one beat of the BPM. Original Effect turned on Changed from -100 - X-PAD (parameter 4) The cycle at which the cut -off frequency is moved. 10 to 32000 (ms) LEVEL/DEPTH control...
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... [CUE] button for [BEAT EFFECTS]. 20 En LEVEL/DEPTH control (parameter 3) This adjusts the sound level input to monitor is not output from the [MASTER] channel when [CF.A], [CF.B] or [MASTER] is selected with eter 1) respect to one beat of the channel you want to the [RETURN] terminal. LEVEL/DEPTH control (parameter 3) - Use these to set the waveform output time. X-PAD (parameter 4) - MIDI LFO The MIDI signal (0 - 127) waveform is pressed. The MIDI signal waveform pattern switches...
... [CUE] button for [BEAT EFFECTS]. 20 En LEVEL/DEPTH control (parameter 3) This adjusts the sound level input to monitor is not output from the [MASTER] channel when [CF.A], [CF.B] or [MASTER] is selected with eter 1) respect to one beat of the channel you want to the [RETURN] terminal. LEVEL/DEPTH control (parameter 3) - Use these to set the waveform output time. X-PAD (parameter 4) - MIDI LFO The MIDI signal (0 - 127) waveform is pressed. The MIDI signal waveform pattern switches...
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... Over LEVEL] setting value and output. When the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button is pressed, the standby mode is displayed. ! Mic Output To Booth Monitor MIC BTH ON*, OFF Sets whether or not to [OFF]. 5 Press the [TAP] button. If you do not want to use the auto standby function, set automatically if 4 hours pass with the auto standby function turned on and off for over function's sound attenuation level. -24 dB Digital Master Out Level...
... Over LEVEL] setting value and output. When the [LFO FORM (WAKE UP)] button is pressed, the standby mode is displayed. ! Mic Output To Booth Monitor MIC BTH ON*, OFF Sets whether or not to [OFF]. 5 Press the [TAP] button. If you do not want to use the auto standby function, set automatically if 4 hours pass with the auto standby function turned on and off for over function's sound attenuation level. -24 dB Digital Master Out Level...
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... connection cables properly. (page 8) Are the terminals and plugs dirty? Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the master channel level indicator lights at around [0 dB] at the peak level. (page 14) Are the CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B) selector switches properly set? Connect the DJ player to the [LINK] terminal properly using support MIDI timing MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be assigned to the DJ software you want to each channel properly set ? Adjust the external effector's audio output level. Is the driver software properly installed...
... connection cables properly. (page 8) Are the terminals and plugs dirty? Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the master channel level indicator lights at around [0 dB] at the peak level. (page 14) Are the CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B) selector switches properly set? Connect the DJ player to the [LINK] terminal properly using support MIDI timing MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be assigned to the DJ software you want to each channel properly set ? Adjust the external effector's audio output level. Is the driver software properly installed...
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... harmonic distortion (CD/LINE - The specifications and design of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. ! Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Pioneer Corporation. ! DIGITAL MASTER OUT coaxial output terminal RCA pin jacks...1 set MIDI OUT terminal 5P DIN...1 set PHONES output terminal Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm 1 set USB terminal B type...1 set LINK terminal LAN terminal...
... harmonic distortion (CD/LINE - The specifications and design of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. ! Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Pioneer Corporation. ! DIGITAL MASTER OUT coaxial output terminal RCA pin jacks...1 set MIDI OUT terminal 5P DIN...1 set PHONES output terminal Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm 1 set USB terminal B type...1 set LINK terminal LAN terminal...
