User manual PIONEER RMX-500

[. . . ] REMIX STATION RMX-500 http://pioneerdj. com/support/ The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort. Operating Instructions Contents How to read this manual ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read this booklet and the “Operating Instructions (Basic Edition)” included with this unit. Both include important information that should be fully understood before using this product. ! In this manual, names of channels and buttons indicated on the product, names of menus in the software, etc. , are indicated within square brackets ([ ]). [. . . ] ! When running on USB bus power, the unit may not operate in the following cases: — When the power supply capacity of the computer’s USB port is insufficient. — When headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are connected. ! This unit may restart if the AC adapter or USB cable is disconnected during operation. Example of connections  To connect to the DJ mixer’s [MASTER OUT] terminals To power outlet To [MASTER OUT] terminal [SIGNAL LEVEL] switch [+4 dB] or [+0 dB] To audio input terminals DJ player Computer DJ Mixer DJ player Headphones Powered speakers, etc. R L R L  To connect to the DJ controller’s [MASTER OUT] terminals To power outlet To [MASTER OUT] terminal Powered speakers, etc. [SIGNAL LEVEL] switch To audio input terminals DJ controller Computer Headphones R L R L 6 En  To connect to the [SEND] and [RETURN] terminals on the DJ mixer Before start To power outlet DJ Mixer DJ player [SIGNAL LEVEL] switch Powered speakers, etc. DJ player Computer To [RETURN] terminal To [SEND] terminal Headphones R L R L  When this unit is connected to your computer and you are using it as a sound card/USB audio interface Powered speakers, etc. To [MASTER OUT] terminal [SIGNAL LEVEL] switch Set the switch so that the signal level is suitable for the devices connected to this unit. 0 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 A B C To audio input terminals Headphones DJ system Computer R USB audio out USB audio in L R L  When this unit is connected to your computer with the RMX-500 Plug-in application installed and you are using it as a plug-in controller When this unit detects the RMX-500 Plug-in application, plug-in controller mode is operated. Computer [SIGNAL LEVEL] switch Set the switch so that the signal level is suitable for the devices connected to this unit. Plug-in control signal En 7  When this unit is connected to your computer with the RMX-500 Plug-in application installed and you are using it as a plug-in controller and sound card/USB audio interface When this unit detects the RMX-500 Plug-in application, plug-in controller mode is operated. To [MASTER OUT] terminal [SIGNAL LEVEL] switch Set the switch so that the signal level is suitable for the devices connected to this unit. Headphones 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 A B C To audio input terminals DJ system Computer 1 R USB audio out USB audio in/ Plug-in control signal L R L 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a Rear panel Side panel 1 Cord hook Hook the AC adapters’ power cord here. ! The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter’s power cord is disconnected from the unit during playback. 4 USB port Connect to a computer. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable. ! A USB hub cannot be used. Using the cord hook Hook the AC adapter’s power cord onto the cord hook to fasten it in place. This prevents the power cord from being accidentally pulled, causing the plug to get disconnected from the terminal. 1 As shown on the diagram below, extend the tip of the power cord to side of this unit and hook the power cord onto the cord hook. 5 ON, STANDBY switch This switches this unit’s power between on and standby. 6 INPUT terminals Connect to the external output terminals of a DJ mixer, DJ controller, DJ player, etc. 7 SIGNAL LEVEL switch This switches this unit’s input/output gain. — [+4 dB]: Select this when connecting to a DJ mixer’s [MASTER OUT] terminals. — [+0 dB]: Select this when connected to the [MASTER OUT] terminals of a DJ mixer or DJ controller. — [–10 dB]: Select this when connected to a DJ mixer’s [SEND] and [RETURN] terminals. 2 Turn the tip of the power cord so that it is facing towards you, then turn it back to create a ring as shown in the diagram and insert it into the [5V DC] terminal of this unit. L 4-BEAT SEQUENCER 8 OUTPUT terminals Connect these to the external input terminals of powered speakers, a DJ mixer, etc. KI EXIT K C OVER DUB INSTRUMENT LEVEL 2 Kensington security slot 3 5V DC terminal Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug here. Wait until all connections of the equipment are completed before connecting the power cord. Be sure to use the power cord and AC adapter included with this product. 8 En RO L CAUTION Interconnect the equipment in such a way that the flow of the audio signals does not loop. If looped connections are made, the circuitry could produce oscillations that may damage the speakers, etc. Examples of looped connections to be avoided ! Connecting a DJ mixer’s output to this unit’s input terminals then inputting this unit’s output to the same DJ mixer’s input terminals. ! Connecting the output from a DJ mixer’s [SEND] terminals to this unit’s input terminals then inputting this unit’s output to input terminals other than the [RETURN] terminals on the same DJ mixer. 9 PHONES terminals Connect headphones here. Headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are not supported. a HEADPHONES VOL control Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal. Starting up and preparing this unit 1 Connect following the instructions at Connecting the input/output terminals on page 6. [. . . ] When power is being supplied by USB bus, is the included USB cable properly connected?Are you using a USB hub? Remedy Properly connect the included power cord to a power outlet. (page 6) Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug properly to this unit. (page 6) No sound or small sound. Are the connection cables properly connected? [. . . ]