Pioneer XDJ-AERO User manual

Brand: Pioneer

Model: XDJ-AERO

Category: DJ controllers

Type: User manual

DJ SYSTEM

XDJ-AERO

Operating Instructions

http://rekordbox.com/

For inquiries on rekordbox™, please see the online support site indicated above.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

The Pioneer website 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.

Contents

How to read this manual

In this manual, names of channels and buttons indicated on the prod-

uct, names of menus in the software, etc., are indicated within square

brackets ([ ]). (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu)

Before start

Features ....................................................................................................... 3

What’s in the box ........................................................................................ 4

Before you start

Playable USB devices ................................................................................. 5

Playable music file formats ....................................................................... 5

Functions usable in combination with a computer................................. 6

About the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music management software ... 7

Installing the driver software ..................................................................... 8

Connections

Connecting the input/output terminals .................................................. 10

Connecting by wireless LAN .................................................................... 11

Part names and functions

Power & wireless section ......................................................................... 15

USB device section ................................................................................... 15

Player section ............................................................................................ 16

Browse section ......................................................................................... 18

Mixer section ............................................................................................. 20

Effect section ............................................................................................. 21

Basic Operation

Installing rekordbox (iOS/Android) ......................................................... 22

Importing tracks........................................................................................ 22

Loading tracks ........................................................................................... 22

Outputting sound ..................................................................................... 23

Mixing using the faders ............................................................................ 24

Disconnecting links .................................................................................. 24

Advanced Operation

Using the auto mix function .................................................................... 25

Using the sample launch function.......................................................... 25

Using the jog drum function.................................................................... 25

Using the QUANTIZE function ................................................................ 25

Using the SYNC function ......................................................................... 26

Using the DJ software .............................................................................. 26

About the playback history (HISTORY) ................................................... 26

Changing the settings

About the auto standby function ............................................................. 27

Setting preferences .................................................................................. 27

List of WLAN INFORMATION items ........................................................ 27

List of WLAN SETTING items ................................................................... 28

List of MIDI Messages

1 Player ...................................................................................................... 29

2 Effects ..................................................................................................... 30

3 Mixer ....................................................................................................... 31

Additional information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 33

Error messages ......................................................................................... 35

Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 36

List of icons displayed on the main unit display section ....................... 36

About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 36

Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................ 36

Using the online support site .................................................................. 37

Specifications............................................................................................ 37

Before start

Features

This unit is a DJ system integrating a DJ player and DJ mixer in a single

unit and carrying over the high operability of Pioneer’s DJ products, the

world standard for club equipment. Full-fledged DJ performances can

be made easily using tracks not only on USB devices and computers but

also on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.).

MULTI MEDIA, MULTI FORMAT

In addition to music files stored on flash memory or other USB devices,

music files stored on mobile devices and computers can also be

played. The unit can also be used as a DJ software controller and audio

interface.

WIRELESS CONNECTION

This unit is equipped with a wireless LAN function. DJ performances are

possible with mobile devices or computers connected by wireless LAN.

rekordbox (iOS/Android)

rekordbox, a smartphone application that can be downloaded free of

charge, can be used for the management (analysis, settings, creation,

history storage) of music files on mobile devices. Using music files man-

aged with rekordbox (iOS/Android) in combination with this unit makes

it possible to achieve outstanding DJ performances.

! In this manual, the iOS/Android edition of rekordbox is referred to as

“rekordbox (iOS/Android)”.

rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

The included rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music management software

can be used for the management (analysis, settings, creation, history

storage) of music files on computers. Using music files managed with

rekordbox (Mac/Windows) in combination with this unit makes it pos-

sible to achieve outstanding DJ performances.

! In this manual, the Mac/Windows edition of rekordbox is referred to

as “rekordbox (Mac/Windows)”. “rekordbox” is used to indicate the

editions of rekordbox (Mac/Windows) and rekordbox (iOS/Android)

simultaneously.

LINK EXPORT

When a mobile device or computer is connected by wireless LAN,

rekordbox music files and management data can be exchanged directly.

USB EXPORT

rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music files and management data can be

exchanged using a USB device.

SOUND CARD

This unit is equipped with a dedicated interface for controlling other

brands of DJ software and a MIDI interface. It also has a built-in sound

card, allowing simple connection to other devices.

BEAT DISPLAY

The beat position corresponding to the track’s BPM and the position of

playback are shown on the main unit display. Furthermore, the number

of beats in loops and beat effects are displayed, allowing you to check

the beat visually for scratch, loop and effect performances.

USB REC

Sound played on this unit during DJ performances can easily be

recorded on USB devices (flash memory devices, etc.). The recorded

sound can also be played on this unit.

BEAT SYNC

This function can be used to automatically synchronize the tempo (BPM)

and beat positions on the left and right decks based on the tracks’ GRID

information as analyzed with rekordbox. Genuine beat mixing is possible

easily, without moving the [TEMPO] sliders.

JOG DRUM

The jog dial’s mode can be switched to produce sound when the jog

dial is touched. This function allows this unit to be used like a sampler.

Furthermore, the sampled sound can be scratched by turning the jog

dial at this time.

SAMPLE LAUNCH

Sampled sound sources registered in this unit can be easily loaded onto

the respective decks simply by pressing a button.

QUANTIZE

This unit is equipped with a QUANTIZE function letting you set points

on beat for tracks analyzed with rekordbox, even if buttons are pressed

roughly. When setting auto loop beats and beat effects, the points are

automatically set to the beat nearest the position at which the button

was pressed.

AUTO MIX

Tracks registered in playlists can automatically be played alternately on

[DECK1] and [DECK2]. When the point 30 seconds before the end of

the currently playing track is reached, the two tracks are automatically

mixed and playback of the next track starts.

AUTO BEAT LOOP

Loops can be set automatically without breaking the beat by press-

ing the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] control. The loop’s number of beats can

be changed by turning the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] control clockwise or

counterclockwise.

BEAT EFFECT

Beat effects are provided for each of the decks. Beat effects can be

applied individually to the tracks currently playing on the respective

deck. Beat effects can also be applied to other devices connected to the

mixer section’s input terminals.

SOUND COLOR FILTER

Each channel is equipped with a SOUND COLOR FILTER function for

achieving filter effects easily simply by turning the controls. This lets you

arrange and mix tracks intuitively during DJ performances.

3BAND EQ

This unit is equipped with a 3-band equalizer allowing the volume of

the high, medium and low frequency ranges to be adjusted separately.

Not only can the tone be adjusted to your tastes, the sound for a certain

range can be turned completely off by turning the control all the way

counterclockwise (isolator function).

EXTERNAL INPUT

This unit is equipped with inputs for connecting such external devices

as CD players or analog players. DJ performances are possible using the

two sets of inputs, [CH 1] (channel 1) and [CH 2] (channel 2).

What’s in the box

! CD-ROM (containing rekordbox (Mac/Windows), the driver software

and the operating instructions. The rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

license key is attached.)

! AC adapter

! Power cord

! Warranty card

! Read Before Use (Important)

! Quick Start Guide

! Notice on software licenses

Before you start

Playable USB devices

This unit supports USB mass storage class USB devices (external hard

disks, portable flash memory devices, digital audio players, etc.).

Folder layers Max. 8 layers

Max. number of

folders

1 000 folders

Max. number

of files

10 000 files (1 000 files for files not managed by rekordbox

(Mac/Windows))

Supported file

systems

FAT16, FAT32 and HFS+

When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for

Folders and files exceeding the limits cannot be displayed.

USB devices that cannot be used

! Optical disc type devices such as external DVD/CD drives, etc., are

not supported.

! USB hubs cannot be used.

Cautions on using USB devices

! Some USB devices may not operate properly on this unit. Note that

Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of data

recorded on USB devices resulting from connection to this unit.

! It may happen that, when a current above the allowable level is

detected in this unit’s USB port, the [USB STOP] indicator flashes,

the power supply to the USB device is cut off and communications

with the USB device are interrupted. To restore normal operation,

disconnect the USB device from this unit. Avoid reusing USB devices

for which an excess current has been detected. If normal operation

is not restored (if communications cannot be established) after the

above procedure is performed, try turning off this unit’s power then

turning it back on.

! If the USB device is split into multiple partitions, only the first parti-

tion can be used.

! USB devices equipped with flash card readers may not operate.

! Depending on the USB device you are using, the desired perfor-

mance may not be achieved.

! For devices formatted in MAC OS Extended (Journaled), the rekord-

box (Mac/Windows) library information cannot be used.

Playable music file formats

This unit supports music files in the formats shown below.

Type File extension Compatible formats Bit depth Bit rate Sampling frequency Encoding method

MP3 .mp3 MPEG-1 16 bit

32 kbps to

320 kbps

44.1 kHz CBR, VBR

AAC .m4a, .aac and .mp4 MPEG-4 AAC LC 16 bit

16 kbps to

320 kbps

44.1 kHz CBR, VBR

WAV .wav WAV 16 bit — 44.1 kHz Uncompressed PCM

AIFF .aif, .aiff AIFF 16 bit — 44.1 kHz Uncompressed PCM

About MP3 files

MP3 files can have a constant bit rate (CBR) or a variable bit rate (VBR).

Both types of files can be played on this unit, but the search and super

fast search functions are slower with VBR files. If your priority is oper-

ability, we recommend recording MP3 files in CBR.

About AAC files

! AAC is the abbreviation of “Advanced Audio Coding”, a basic format

of audio compression technology used for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

! The file format and extension of AAC data depends on the applica-

tion used to create the data.

! On this unit, in addition to AAC files encoded with iTunes

and with

the extension “.m4a”, files with the extensions “.aac” and “.mp4” files

can also be played. However, AAC files that are copyright-protected,

such as those purchased from the iTunes Store, cannot be played.

Also, depending on the version of iTunes in which the file was

encoded, it may not be possible to play the file.

About WAV and AIFF files

File transfer via wireless LAN is not supported for WAV and AIFF files.

Functions usable in combination with a computer

About the included CD-ROM

This unit can be used in combination with a computer when the software

is installed onto the computer from the included CD-ROM.

The included CD-ROM contains the following two software programs.

 rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music management

software

Music files used for DJ play can be managed. The management informa-

tion can be transferred using USB devices (page 7).

 Driver software

When operating DJ software on the computer using this unit, the sound

of the music file that is playing can be output from this unit (page 8).

Software end user license agreement

This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between

you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal

entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER

CORPORATION (“Pioneer”).

TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS

THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.

PERMISSION TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE PROGRAM IS

EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS.

WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE

THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF YOU DO NOT

AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT

AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT

OR UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.

1 Definitions

1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifications

and help content made generally available by Pioneer to aid in

installing and using the Program.

2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer’s software licensed to

You by Pioneer under this Agreement.

2 Program license

1 Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions,

Pioneer grants to You a limited, non-exclusive, nontransferable,

license (without the right to sublicense):

a To install a single copy of the Program on the hard disk

drive of Your computer, to use the Program only for Your

personal purpose complying with this Agreement and the

Documentation (“Authorized Use”);

b To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use;

and

c To make one copy of the Program solely for backup pur-

poses, provided that all titles and trademark, copyright and

restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy.

2 Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or

Documentation except as expressly permitted by this Agreement.

You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Program,

or use it for third-party training, commercial time-sharing or

service bureau use. You will not Yourself or through any third

party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the

Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable

law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer in writing of

Your intended activities. You will not use the Program on multiple

processors without Pioneer’s prior written consent.

3 Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains all right, title and

interest in and to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret

and other intellectual property rights in the Program and

Documentation, and any derivative works thereof. You do not

acquire any other rights, express or implied, beyond the limited

license set forth in this Agreement.

4 No Support. Pioneer has no obligation to provide support,

maintenance, upgrades, modifications or new releases for the

Program or Documentation under this Agreement.

3 Warranty disclaimer

THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”

WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU

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PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL

WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND

DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY,

OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF

DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

4 Damages and remedies for breach

You agree that any breach of this Agreement’s restrictions would cause

Pioneer irreparable harm for which money damages alone would be

inadequate. In addition to damages and any other remedies to which

Pioneer may be entitled, You agree that Pioneer may seek injunctive

relief to prevent the actual, threatened or continued breach of this

Agreement.

5 Termination

Pioneer may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach of

any provision. If this Agreement is terminated, You will stop using the

Program, permanently delete it from the computer where it resides, and

destroy all copies of the Program and Documentation in Your posses-

sion, confirming to Pioneer in writing that You have done so. Sections

2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will continue in effect after this Agreement’s

termination.

6 General terms

1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer or its subsidiaries

be liable in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter,

under any theory of liability, for any indirect, incidental, special,

consequential or punitive damages, or damages for lost profits,

revenue, business, savings, data, use, or cost of substitute pro-

curement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages or if

such damages are foreseeable. In no event will Pioneer’s liability

for all damages exceed the amounts actually paid by You to

Pioneer or its subsidiaries for the Program. The parties acknowl-

edge that the liability limits and risk allocation in this Agreement

are reflected in the Program price and are essential elements of

the bargain between the parties, without which Pioneer would

not have provided the Program or entered into this Agreement.

2 The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained

in this Agreement do not affect or prejudice Your statutory rights

as consumer and shall apply to You only to the extent such limita-

tions or exclusions are permitted under the laws of the jurisdic-

tion where You are located.

3 Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held

to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that provision

will be enforced to the extent possible or, if incapable of enforce-

ment, deemed to be severed and deleted from this Agreement,

and the remainder will continue in full force and effect. The

waiver by either party of any default or breach of this Agreement

will not waive any other or subsequent default or breach.

4 No Assignment. You may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or

otherwise dispose of this Agreement or any rights or obligations

under it, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law

or otherwise, without Pioneer’s prior written consent. Any pur-

ported assignment, transfer or delegation by You will be null and

void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding

upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their respec-

tive successors and assigns.

5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agree-

ment between the parties and supersedes all prior or contem-

poraneous agreements or representations, whether written or

oral, concerning its subject matter. This Agreement may not be

Before you start

modified or amended without Pioneer’s prior and express written

consent, and no other act, document, usage or custom will be

deemed to amend or modify this Agreement.

6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed

by and under the laws of Japan.

Cautions on installing the software

Read Software end user license agreement carefully before installing

rekordbox (Mac/Windows) and the driver software.

! The included CD-ROM contains installation programs in the follow-

ing 12 languages.

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese,

Russian, Chinese (simplified characters), Chinese (traditional char-

acters), Korean, Japanese.

! When using an operating system in any language besides the ones

listed above, select [English] during the installation procedure.

Supported operating systems

rekordbox

(Mac/

Windows)

Driver

software

Mac OS X (10.5.8, 10.6 or 10.7)

1 1

Windows

Home Premium/

Professional/Ultimate

32-bit version

1 1

64-bit version

1 1

Windows Vista

Home Basic/

Home Premium/Business/

Ultimate (SP2 or later)

32-bit version

1 1

64-bit version

1 1

Windows

Home Edition/

Professional (SP3 or later)

32-bit version

1 1

1 When using a 64-bit version of Windows, the driver software can only be used for

32-bit applications.

 Minimum operating environment for rekordbox

(Mac/Windows)

Check that the computer provides the operating environment described

below before starting installation.

CPU

For Mac OS X

Macintosh computer equipped with

a Dual-Core 1.6 GHz or greater Intel

processor

For Windows

Windows Vista

and

Windows

PC/AT compatible computer equipped

with a Dual-Core 2.0 GHz or greater

Intel

processor

Required

memory

1 GB or more of RAM

Hard disk

250 MB or more of free space (not including space for storing

music files, etc.)

Optical drive Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read

Sound

Audio output to speakers, headphones, etc. (internal or external

audio device)

Internet

connection

For user registration and inquiries, use a web browser support-

ing 128-bit SSL (Safari 2.0 or greater, Internet Explorer

6.0 or

greater, etc.).

USB port

A USB port for connection of a USB device (flash memory, hard

disc, etc.) is required to transfer music files to the USB device.

! Full functionality is not guaranteed on all computers, even those meeting the

operating environment requirements described above.

! Even with the required memory capacity indicated for the operating environment

above, in the cases described below the software may not provide full function-

ality 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 (Mac/

Windows) library

— When resident programs and services are running

! Depending on the computer’s power settings and other factors, the CPU and

hard disk processing capacity may be insufficient. When using laptop comput-

ers in particular, always keep the AC power connected and adjust the comput-

er's settings to maximize performance when using rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

! Note that problems may arise with the functionality of rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

depending on other software running on your computer.

About the rekordbox (Mac/

Windows) music management

software

rekordbox (Mac/Windows) is a software program for purchasers of the

XDJ-AERO or other Pioneer DJ players to manage the music files they

use for DJ play.

— rekordbox (Mac/Windows) may be used for classifying and

searching for music files stored on your computer as well

as creating playlists, all of which can help improve your DJ

performance.

— rekordbox (Mac/Windows) allows the detecting, measuring,

and editing of beats, tempos (BPM), and other elements of your

music files prior to a performance.

Installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

 For Mac OS X

Read Cautions on installing the software carefully before installing

rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

! Authorization of the computer’s administrator is required to install

and uninstall rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator

before installing.

1 When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the

computer’s CD drive, the CD drive opens on the screen.

Double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon.

! If the CD drive does not open on the screen when the CD-ROM is

inserted, use Finder to open the CD drive, then double-click the

[CD_menu.app] icon.

2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select

[rekordbox: Install Music Management Software], then

click [Start].

! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].

3 Install rekordbox (Mac/Windows) following the

instructions on the screen.

 For Windows

7, Windows Vista

and Windows

Read Cautions on installing the software carefully before installing

rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

! Authorization of the computer’s administrator is required to install

and uninstall rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

Log on as the user registered as the computer’s administrator before

installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD

drive.

The CD-ROM menu is displayed.

! If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted,

open the CD drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start]

menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.

2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select

[rekordbox: Install Music Management Software], then

click [Start].

! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].

3 Install rekordbox (Mac/Windows) following the

instructions on the screen.

! Click [Cancel] to cancel installation after it has started.

Launching rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator before

using rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

! When rekordbox (Mac/Windows) is started up for the first time, the

license key must be input. The license key is affixed to the CD-ROM

package.

! When rekordbox (Mac/Windows) is started up, the operating instruc-

tions can be viewed from the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) [Help]

menu.

 For Mac OS X

Open the [Application] folder with Finder, then double-

click [rekordbox (Mac/Windows) 1.x.x.app].

! The 1.x.x indicates the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) version.

 For Windows

7, Windows Vista

and Windows

Click on the Windows [Start] menu button, then [All

Programs] > [Pioneer] > [rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

1.x.x] > [rekordbox (Mac/Windows) 1.x.x].

! The 1.x.x indicates the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) version.

Installing the driver software

This driver software is designed exclusively for inputting and outputting

sound from the computer. To use this unit connected to a computer on

which a Windows or Mac OS is installed, first install this driver software

on the computer.

Before installing the driver software

! Read Cautions on installing the software on page 7 carefully.

! Turn off this unit’s power switch, then disconnect the USB cable

connecting this unit and the computer.

! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.

! To install or uninstall the driver software, you need to be authorized

by the administrator of your computer. Log on as the administrator of

your computer before proceeding with the installation.

! If you connect this unit to your computer without installing the driver

software first, an error may occur on your computer depending on

the system environment.

! If installation of the driver software is interrupted after it has started,

start the installation procedure over again from the beginning.

For Mac OS X

1 When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the

computer’s CD drive, the CD drive opens on the screen.

Double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon.

! If the CD drive does not open on the screen when the CD-ROM is

inserted, use Finder to open the CD drive, then double-click the

[CD_menu.app] icon.

2 When the CD-ROM menu appears, select [Install

Driver Software(XDJ-AERO_Driver)], then click [Start].

! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].

3 Proceed with installation according to the instructions

on the screen.

For Windows

7, Windows Vista

and

Windows

1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD

drive.

The CD-ROM menu is displayed.

! If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted,

open the CD drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start]

menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.

Before you start

2 When the CD-ROM menu appears, select [Install

Driver Software(XDJ-AERO_Driver)], then click [Start].

! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].

3 Proceed with installation according to the instructions

on the screen.

If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is

in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue

with the installation.

! When installing on Windows XP

If [Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while the installa-

tion is in progress, click [Continue Anyway] and continue with the

installation.

! When the installation program is completed, a completion message

appears.

Connecting this unit and computer

1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.

For instructions on connections, see Connecting the input/output termi-

nals on page 10.

2 Press [STANDBY/ON] button.

Turn on the power of this unit.

3 Press the [ MIDI] button.

The [CONTROL MODE] screen appears on the main unit display.

! The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when

this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to

a different USB port on the computer. Wait a while until the message

[Your devices are ready for use] appears.

! When installing on Windows XP

— [Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for

software?] may appear while the installation is in progress.

Select [No, not this time], then click [Next] to continue

installation.

— [What do you want the wizard to do?] may appear while

the installation is in progress. Select [Install the software

automatically (Recommended)], then click [Next] to continue

installation.

— If [Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while the

installation is in progress, click [Continue Anyway] and con-

tinue with the installation.

Adjusting the buffer size (when using

Windows ASIO)

This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO

standards.

! If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ

software, etc.) is running, quit that application before adjusting the

buffer size.

Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>

[Pioneer]>[XDJ-AERO]>[XDJ-AERO Settings Utility].

! If the buffer size is made large, drops in audio data (breaks in the

sound) occur less easily, but the time lag due to the delay in the

transfer of the audio data (latency) increases.

Checking the version of the driver

software

 For Mac OS X

Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] >

[XDJ-AERO] > [XDJ-AERO driver version display utility].

[XDJ-AERO driver version display utility] is displayed.

 For Windows

7, Windows Vista

and Windows

Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>

[Pioneer]>[XDJ-AERO]>[XDJ-AERO Settings Utility].

Checking the latest information on the

driver software

For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with

this unit, visit our website shown below.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

Connections

! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.

Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.

! Be sure to use the power cord and AC adapter included with this product.

Connecting the input/output terminals

Rear panel, front panel

USBDC IN MASTER OUT2MASTER OUT1

(

TRS

)

PHONO2 / LINE2

RLR

LINE PHONO

SIGNAL

GND

LRL

LINE PHONO

PHONO1 / LINE1MIC

0dBdB

MIC ATT.

PHONES

1 2 3

7 7

6 8 a9 b6 c

AC adapter (included)

To audio input terminals

Component, amplifier,

powered speaker, etc.

Microphone

Microphone cable

microphone

Audio cable

USB cable

Audio cable

To audio output

terminals

To audio output

terminals

ground wire

To ground

terminals

Analog player

DJ player

Headphones

cord

headphones

Computer

To power outlet

Power cord (included)

1 Cord hook

Catch the AC adapter’s power cord and USB cable on this hook

when using this unit.

! The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter or USB cable is

disconnected during playback.

Using the cord hook

Fasten the AC adapter’s power cord and USB cable in place by hooking

them on the cord hook. This prevents the power cord and USB cable

from being accidentally pulled and the plugs from being disconnected

from the terminals.

USBDC IN

USB cable

AC adapter’s power cord

Cord hook

2 DC IN terminal

Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug here. Wait until all con-

nections of the equipment are completed before connecting the

power cord.

Be sure to use the power cord and AC adapter included with this

product.

3 USB terminal

Connect to a computer.

! A USB hub cannot be used.

4 MASTER OUT 2 terminals

Connect to a power amplifier, etc.

5 MASTER OUT 1 terminals

Connect powered speakers, etc., here.

Compatible with balanced or unbalanced output for a TRS

connector.

6 LINE, PHONO selector switch

Switches the function of the [PHONO/LINE] terminals.

7 PHONO1/LINE1 and PHONO2/LINE2 terminals

Connect a phono level output device (analog player (for MM car-

tridges), etc.) or a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) here.

Switch the terminals’ function according to the connected device

using the [LINE, PHONO] selector switch on this unit’s rear panel.

8 SIGNAL GND terminal

Connects an analog player’s ground wire here. This helps reduce

noise when the analog player is connected.

9 Kensington security slot

a MIC ATT. control

Adjusts the audio level input to the [MIC] terminal.

! The gain of the sound input to the microphone differs greatly

according depending on the microphone being used. The

[MIC ATT.] control on this unit’s rear panel is used to adjust

the audio level according to the microphone before DJ perfor-

mances. During DJ performances, use the [MIC LEVEL] control

on the top of this unit to adjust the microphone’s volume.

b MIC jack

Connects a microphone here.

c PHONES jacks

Connect headphones here.

Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø

3.5 mm) can be used.

! There are two input jacks, both a stereo phones jack and a mini

phones jack, but do not use both simultaneously. If both are used

simultaneously, when one is disconnected and/or connected, the

volume of the other may increase or decrease suddenly.

Connections

Connecting by wireless LAN

On this unit, wireless LAN connections can be used to connect to mobile

devices or computers supporting wireless LAN connections and hold DJ

performances using music files on the mobile devices or computers.

To make DJ performances using a wireless LAN, the LINK EXPORT

function must be used after making the wireless LAN connection then

establishing the link.

For instructions on establishing the link, see the User’s Manual for

rekordbox (iOS/Android) or the Operating Instructions for rekordbox

(Mac/Windows).

About the wireless LAN function’s

operation mode

On this unit, the wireless LAN function’s operation mode can be

switched according to the usage purpose. There are two operation

modes for the wireless LAN function, as described below.

Access point (AP) mode

In this case, this unit is the main unit on the LAN network. Data is

exchanged directly with the mobile devices or computers through wire-

less connections.

WLAN client mode

In this case, this unit is a sub unit on the LAN network. Data is

exchanged with the mobile devices or computers via a wireless LAN

access point device.

Setting the wireless LAN function’s

operation mode

Set the wireless LAN function’s operation mode before connecting this

unit by wireless LAN.

The buttons and controls below are used for making the wireless LAN

function’s operation mode settings and wireless LAN connection

settings.

! By default, the access point (AP) mode is set.

STANDBY/ON

AUTO CUE

UTILITY

TIME

rekordbox

MIDI

USB

WPS

2 3 4

INFO

TOP

BACK

QUANTIZE

1 2

3 4

8 7 6

1 STANDBY/ON indicator

2 STANDBY/ON button

3 WPS indicator

4 WPS button

5 Link indicators

6 Rotary selector

7 BACK(TOP) button

8 INFO(UTILITY) button

1 Press [STANDBY/ON] button.

Turn on the power of this unit.

The [STANDBY/ON] indicator lights green.

2 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.

The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.

3 Turn the rotary selector, select [WLAN SETTING], then

press the rotary selector.

See page 28 for the list of [WLAN SETTING] items.

4 Turn the rotary selector, select [MODE], then press

the rotary selector.

5 Turn the rotary selector, select the mode you want to

set, then press the rotary selector.

— [ACCESS POINT(AP)]: Sets this unit to the access point (AP)

mode. This unit is set as the master unit on the network.

— [WLAN CLIENT]: Sets this unit to the WLAN client mode. This

unit is set as a sub unit on the network.

— [OFF]: Turns the wireless LAN function off.

6 When [APPLY CHANGES?] appears on the main unit

display, turn the rotary selector to select [YES], then

press the rotary selector.

Now make the connection settings for the access point (AP) or WLAN

client mode (page 12).

Setting the wireless LAN connections in

the access point (AP) mode

If the device to be connected supports the WPS standard, make the con-

nection settings using the WPS button, the WPS PIN or manually.

If the device to be connected does not support the WPS standard, make

the connection settings manually.

! Before starting, turn on this unit’s power.

! If connections cannot be established approximately 2 minutes after

the connection settings operations below are performed, the [WPS]

indicator turns off.

! With connection settings in the access point (AP) mode, note that

connection with the mobile device or computer is not established if

no link indicator is lit, even if the [WPS] indicator is off.

 Connecting using the [WPS] button

1 Select connection by WPS button (PBC connection)

with the WPS connection function of a mobile device or

computer.

! See your device’s operating instructions for instructions on connect-

ing using the WPS button.

2 Press this unit’s [WPS] button for over 1 second.

The [WPS] indicator flashes.

Once the setting is completed, the [WPS] indicator turns off.

 Connecting by inputting the WPS PIN code

1 Check the PIN code in the WPS connection function on

the mobile device or computer.

! See your device’s operating instructions for instructions on checking

the WPS PIN code.

2 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.

3 Turn the rotary selector, select [WLAN SETTING], then

press the rotary selector.

4 Turn the rotary selector, select [INPUT WPS PINCODE],

then press the rotary selector.

5 Use the rotary selector to input the mobile device’s or

computer’s PIN code.

Once the setting is completed, the [WPS] indicator turns off.

 Connecting by manual input

1 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.

2 Turn the rotary selector, select [WLAN

INFORMATION], then press the rotary selector.

3 Turn the rotary selector, select [SSID], then press the

rotary selector.

Make a note of the [SSID] for future reference.

! The first 11 characters of the [SSID] are displayed. Turn the rotary

selector to display the portion that is not initially displayed.

4 Press the [BACK(TOP)] button.

Press to return to the previous screen.

5 Turn the rotary selector, select [PASSWORD], then

press the rotary selector.

Make a note of the [PASSWORD] for future reference.

6 From the wireless LAN connection settings on the

mobile device or computer, display the connectable

[SSID]s.

! See your device’s operating instructions for instructions on search-

ing for or displaying connectable [SSID]s.

7 On the mobile device or computer, select the [SSID]

checked in step 3.

8 Input the password you made a note of in step 5.

Setting the wireless LAN connections in

the WLAN client mode

If the access point to which you want to connect supports the WPS

standard, make the connection settings using the WPS button, the WPS

PIN code or manually.

If the access point to which you want to connect does not support the

WPS standard, make the connection settings manually.

! Before starting, turn on this unit’s power.

! If connections cannot be established approximately 2 minutes after

the connection settings operations below are performed, the [WPS]

indicator turns off.

! Previously connected devices are connected automatically with

priority, without making the settings.

 Connecting using the [WPS] button

1 Press the access point’s WPS button.

! See your device’s operating instructions for instructions on connect-

ing using the WPS button.

2 Press this unit’s [WPS] button for over 1 second.

The [WPS] indicator flashes.

Once the setting is completed, the [WPS] indicator turns on.

 Connecting by inputting this unit’s WPS PIN code

1 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.

2 Turn the rotary selector, select [WLAN SETTING], then

press the rotary selector.

3 Turn the rotary selector, select [Show PINCODE], then

press the rotary selector.

This unit’s PIN code is displayed.

Make a note of the PIN code.

4 Press the rotary selector.

The [WPS] indicator turns on.

5 With access point WPS connection settings, input the

PIN code displayed in step 3.

Once the setting is completed, the [WPS] indicator turns on.

! See your device’s operating instructions for instructions on inputting

the PIN code.

 Connecting by manual input

1 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.

2 Check the access point’s [SSID] and password.

! See your device’s operating instructions for instructions on checking

the [SSID] and password.

3 Turn the rotary selector, select [WLAN SETTING], then

press the rotary selector.

4 Turn the rotary selector, select [SELECT SSID], then

press the rotary selector.

Up to 10 access points in the area are displayed.

5 Turn the rotary selector, select the [SSID] checked in

step 2, then press the rotary selector.

! If the corresponding device’s [SSID] is not displayed on the list of

access points in the area, or to specify an [SSID] that is intentionally

not displayed through use of a stealth function, etc., the device can

Connections

be specified by selecting [OTHER] then inputting the SSID/security

(encryption) type/password.

6 Use the rotary selector to input the [PASSWORD].

Once the setting is completed, the [WPS] indicator turns on.

Checking the current wireless LAN

settings

1 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.

The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.

2 Turn the rotary selector, select [WLAN

INFORMATION], then press the rotary selector.

See page 27 for the list of [WLAN INFORMATION] items.

3 Select the item you want to check, then press the

rotary selector.

The settings are displayed.

! When the [BACK(TOP)] button is pressed, the screen returns to the

[WLAN INFORMATION] screen.

4 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button.

The [UTILITY] screen closes.

Part names and functions

AUTO MIX

CROSS F.

CURVE

LOW

AUTO CUE

UTILITY

TIME

rekordbox

MIDI

USB

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

PHONO1/

DECK1

HEADPHONES

MASTER

LEVEL

MASTER

MIXING

TRIM

MID

LOW

FILTER

LEVEL

CUE

MASTER

LINE1

USB

STOP

MASTER

REC

5V 500mA

MASTER

TEMPO

SYNC

CH1

TRIM

MID

LOW

FILTER

CH2

TEMPO

THRU

SHIFT

PHONES

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

WPS

2 3 4

INFO

TOP

FX SELECT

TRANS

BANK

JOG

DRUM

SAMPLE

LAUNCH

FLANGERROLLECHO

LEVEL/DEPTH

BEAT

BACK

CH2

PHONO2/

DECK2

MIC

LEVEL

LINE2

ON/OFF

MIC

QUANTIZE

REV

FWD

STANDBY/ON

TEMPO

WIDE

10 16

AUTO CUE

UTILITY

TIME

rekordbox

MIDI

USB

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

MASTER

TEMPO

SYNC

TEMPO

SHIFT

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

INFO

FX SELECT

TRANSFLANGER ROLLECHO

LEVEL/DEPTH

BEAT

BACK

QUANTIZE

REV

FWD

TEMPO

WIDE

10 16

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

BANK

JOG

DRUM

SAMPLE

LAUNCH

1 Power & wireless section (page 15)

2 USB device section (page 15)

3 Player section (page 16)

4 Browse section (page 18)

5 Mixer section (page 20)

6 Effect section (page 21)

Part names and functions

Power & wireless section

WPS

2 3 4

STANDBY/ON

1 2

3 4

1 STANDBY/ON indicator

This lights when this unit’s power is on or in standby.

2 STANDBY/ON button

This switches this unit’s power between on and standby.

3 WPS indicator

This lights when connection with an access point is established

when in the WLAN client mode.

The indicator flashes during WPS connection settings.

4 WPS button

This is used for wireless LAN connection to devices supporting con-

nection by WPS button.

5 Link indicators

This lights when a link with the mobile device or computer is

established.

To turn the power on

Press [STANDBY/ON] button.

Turn on the power of this unit.

The [STANDBY/ON] indicator lights green.

To set to the standby mode

When this unit’s power is on, press the [STANDBY/ON]

button for over 1 second.

This unit is set to the standby mode.

The [STANDBY/ON] indicator lights red.

! When the [STANDBY/ON] button is pressed again, the power turns

on.

! This unit is equipped with an auto standby function. For details, see

About the auto standby function on page 27.

USB device section

USB

STOP

MASTER

REC

5V 500mA

1 2 3

1 USB device insertion slot

Insert USB devices here.

2 MASTER REC button

This is used to record the sound output from this unit on a USB

device.

3 USB STOP button

Press this for over 2 seconds before disconnecting USB devices from

this unit.

Recording the performance

The same sound as the sound being output from the [MASTER OUT 1]

and [MASTER OUT 2] terminals can be recorded as a WAV file on a USB

device.

! The name of the files created when the sound is recorded is in the

format [REC***.WAV] (*** is a 3-digit number).

1 Connect the USB device to the USB device insertion

slot.

2 Press the [MASTER REC] button.

Recording starts.

The [MASTER REC] indicator lights.

! When the [MASTER REC] button is pressed again, the

[MASTER REC] indicator turns off and recording stops.

! Recording is possible for about 90 minutes on a 1 GB USB device.

! Recording is not possible on devices formatted in MAC OS Extended

(Journaled).

Player section

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

MASTER

TEMPO

SYNC

TEMPO

SHIFT

PHONES

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

TRANS

BANK

JOG

DRUM

SAMPLE

LAUNCH

FLANGER ROLLECHO

REV

FWD

TEMPO

WIDE

10 16

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 5 6

789abc

1 AUTO BEAT LOOP control

! Turn:

Set the length of the auto beat loop’s loop in units of beats.

! Press:

Turns loop playback on and off.

2 JOG DRUM button

Use this to turn the jog drum function on and off.

= Using the jog drum function (p.25)

3 SAMPLE LAUNCH button

Use this to load this unit’s internal sampled sound sources.

= Using the sample launch function (p.25)

4 Jog dial

! Scratch

When the jog dial is set to the [VINYL] mode and the jog dial is

turned while pressing down on its top, the sound is played in the

direction and at the speed at which the jog dial is turned.

! Pitch bend

The playing speed can be adjusted by turning the outer part of

the jog dial during playback.

5 TEMPO RANGE button

The [TEMPO] slider’s range of variation switches each time this is

pressed.

6 MASTER TEMPO button

Use this to turn the master tempo function on and off.

7 TEMPO slider

Use this to adjust the track playing speed.

8 SYNC button

Synchronizes to the master deck’s tempo.

= Using the SYNC function (p.26)

9 MASTER indicator

This lights when the SYNC function is set to “MASTER”.

a f (PLAY/PAUSE) button

Use this to play/pause tracks.

b CUE button

! Press:

Sets a cue point or moves the cue point.

! [SHIFT] + press:

The playing position moves to the beginning of the track.

c SHIFT button

When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a

different function is called out.

Playback

Press the [f (PLAY/PAUSE)] button.

 Pausing

During playback, press the [f (PLAY/PAUSE)] button.

! Playback resumes when [f (PLAY/PAUSE)] button is pressed

again.

! When the jog dial is turned while pausing, the position can be moved

in units of 10 msec.

Forward and reverse scanning

Turn the jog dial while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

The track is fast-forwarded/fast-reversed in the direction in which the jog

dial is spun.

! When the [SHIFT] button is released, this function is canceled.

! When you stop the jog dial from spinning, normal playback resumes.

! The fast-forward/fast-reverse speed can be adjusted according to the

speed at which the jog dial is spun.

Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo

control)

Move the [TEMPO] slider forward or backward.

The playing speed increases when the slider is moved to the [+] side

(towards you), decreases when the slider is moved to the [–] side (away

from you).

The rate at which the playing speed is changed is indicated on the main

unit display.

 Selecting the playing speed adjustment range

Press the [TEMPO RANGE] button.

The playing speed adjustment range switches each time the button is

pressed.

[WIDE, ±16, ±10, ±6] lights on the main unit display.

 Adjusting the playing speed without changing

the pitch (Master Tempo)

Press the [MASTER TEMPO] button.

The [MASTER TEMPO] indicator lights. The pitch does not change even

when the playing speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider.

! The sound is digitally processed, so the sound quality changes.

Setting Cue

1 During playback, press the [f (PLAY/PAUSE)]

button.

Playback is paused.

2 Press the [CUE ] button.

The point at which the track is paused is set as the cue point.

The [f (PLAY/PAUSE)] indicator flashes and the [CUE ] indicator

lights. No sound is output at this time.

Part names and functions

! When a new cue point is set, the previously set cue point is canceled.

 Adjusting the cue point position

1 Turn the jog dial while pausing at a cue point.

The [f (PLAY/PAUSE)] and [CUE ] indicators flash.

The cue point can be fine-adjusted in units of 10 msec.

2 Press the [CUE ] button.

The position at which the button was pressed is set as the new cue point.

! When a new cue point is set, the previously set cue point is canceled.

 Returning to Cue Point (Back Cue)

During playback, press the [CUE

] button.

The set immediately returns to the currently set cue point and pauses.

! When the [f (PLAY/PAUSE)] button is pressed, playback starts

from the cue point.

 Checking Cue Point (Cue Point Sampler)

Keep pressing the [CUE

] button after returning to the

cue point.

Playback starts from the set cue point. Playback continues while the

button is held in.

Setting the loop automatically based on

the track’s tempo (Auto Beat Loop)

1 During playback, turn the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] control

to set the length for loop playback in number of beats.

The main unit display switches to the beat display.

2 Press the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] control to start loop

playback.

The loop out point is set automatically according to the track’s tempo

(BPM) and loop playback starts.

! Loop playback cannot be performed properly if the BPM value is not

displayed.

! When auto beat loop is set, the cue point moves to the loop in point.

! When the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] control is pressed during loop play-

back, loop playback is canceled.

Operating the jog dial

! The top of the jog dial has an embedded switch. Do not place objects

on the jog dial or subject it to strong forces.

! Water or other liquids getting into the set will lead to malfunction.

 Scratch

1 Press the [JOG DRUM] button.

The jog dial indicator lights blue.

Switch the jog dial to the VINYL mode.

2 During playback, press the top of the jog dial.

Playback stops.

3 Spin the jog dial in the desired direction and at the

desired speed.

The sound is played according to the direction and speed at which the

jog dial is spun by spinning the top of the jog dial while pressing it.

4 Release your hand from the top of the jog dial.

Normal playback resumes.

 Pitch bend

During playback, spin the outer section of the jog dial

without touching the top.

The playing speed increases when spun clockwise, decreases when

spun counterclockwise. When spinning is stopped, playback returns to

the normal speed.

 Jog drum

For details on the jog drum function, see Using the jog drum function on

page 25.

Browse section

AUTO CUE

UTILITY

TIME

rekordbox

MIDI

USB

INFO

BACK

QUANTIZE

321 4 5 6 7 8

9 a b c d e

fi h g

USB button

Use this to browse the contents of the USB device connected to this

unit and display them on the main unit display.

! When rekordbox (Mac/Windows) library information is stored

on the USB device, the main unit display switches to the browse

display mode when the button is pressed.

2 MIDI button

This unit switches to the PC control mode.

3 rekordbox button

A list of the mobile devices and computers connected to this unit

and on which rekordbox is installed is displayed.

4 INFO(UTILITY) button

! Press:

The main unit display switches to the information display mode.

When in the information display mode, the bottom section of the

display switches between the track name and beat display each

time the button is pressed.

! Press for over 1 second:

The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.

5 TIME (AUTO CUE,QUANTIZE) button

! Press:

The main unit display’s time display mode switches to the

elapsed time or remaining time display.

! Press for over 1 second:

When pressed for over 1 second, auto cue turns on and off.

= Setting auto cue (p.19)

! [SHIFT] + press:

This turns the QUANTIZE function on and off.

= Using the QUANTIZE function (p.25)

6 Main unit display

7 BACK(TOP) button

! Press:

The screen moves back to the layer above.

! Press for over 1 second:

Press for over 1 second to move to the top layer.

8 Rotary selector

9 REMAIN

This lights when the time display is set to the remaining time.

a A. CUE

This lights when auto cue is set.

b QUANTIZE

This is displayed when [QUANTIZE] is turned on.

c Time display (minutes, seconds, milliseconds)

d Playing speed display

The value changes according to the position of the [TEMPO] slider.

e Playing speed adjustment range display

This indicates the range in which the playing speed can be adjusted

with respect to the original playing speed recorded on the medium.

f BPM

Displays BPM (Beats Per Minute) of the track currently being played.

g Playing address display

The track is displayed as a bar graph. The current playback posi-

tion is displayed as a white vertical line. When the elapsed time is

displayed, the left edge of the graph lights. When the remaining time

is displayed, the display turns off from the left side. The entire graph

flashes slowly when there are less than 30 seconds remaining in

the track, then begins flashing rapidly when less than 15 seconds

remain.

h Caching meter

When tracks are loaded from a device connected by wireless LAN,

the amount of data loaded into this unit is displayed here. When all

the indicators on the caching meter are lit, this indicates that one

track’s worth of data has been loaded into this unit.

! This is not displayed when tracks are loaded from a USB device

or for tracks with long playing times (MP3 files with lengths of

approximately 10 minutes or greater, etc.).

i Information display section

Switching the browse display mode

There are two types of browse display modes: library browse and folder

browse. The display mode differs according to whether or not rekordbox

(Mac/Windows) library information is stored on the USB device.

— When library information is stored on the USB device: The informa-

tion is displayed in the library browse mode. The music files are

displayed in the categories (album, artist, etc.) set with rekordbox

(Mac/Windows).

The category types can be changed in the [Preferences] in rekordbox

(Mac/Windows).

— When no library information is stored on the USB device: The infor-

mation is displayed in the folder browse mode. The folders and tracks

on the medium are displayed in a tree structure.

When the [ USB] button is pressed, the mode switches to the browse

display mode.

Searching for tracks quickly using the

library information

When library information created using rekordbox (Mac/Windows) is

recorded on the USB device, the library information can be used to

quickly search for tracks.

 Searching by specifying the first character

(jump)

When the item names in the category are sorted in alphabetical order,

you can move to items beginning with the specified character.

! This function may not work for some categories.

1 Press the [ USB] button.

Switch to the [BROWSE] display.

2 Turn the rotary selector then press it.

Select the category.

3 Press the rotary selector for at least 1 second.

The mode switches to the character jump mode.

Part names and functions

4 Turn the rotary selector.

The character displayed in the top left switches.

Select the character to which you want to move.

5 Press the rotary selector.

The display switches to the item selected in step 4.

 Searching by inputting a character string

This function lets you display only the artists, albums, tracks or files

containing the character string you input.

! Categories not selected in the [Preferences] in rekordbox (Mac/

Windows) are not displayed.

1 Press the [ USB] button.

Switch to the [BROWSE] display.

2 Turn the rotary selector.

Select [SEARCH].

3 Press the rotary selector.

The display switches to the character input screen.

4 Using the rotary selector to input characters.

Turn the rotary selector and select the desired character, then press the

rotary selector to enter that character.

! Repeat this operation to input other characters.

5 Once you have completed inputting the character

string, press the rotary selector.

Only items containing the character string you have input are displayed.

Switching the information display mode

The bottom section of the display switches between the track name and

beat display each time the [INFO(UTILITY)] button is pressed.

 Using the beat display function

This displays the beat and playback position of the currently playing

track.

1 2 3

1 Beat display section

2 Auto loop display section

3 Effect display section

! When display of track name is selected in the information display

mode, the mode automatically switches to the beat display when one

of the operations below is performed.

— Scratch

— Auto beat loop setting

— Effect setting

Setting auto cue

When a track is loaded or the track search operation is performed, the

silent section at the beginning of the track is skipped and the cue point

is automatically set at the point immediately before the sound starts.

Press the [TIME (AUTO CUE, QUANTIZE)] button for over

1 second.

Auto cue is set to on.

[A. CUE] lights on the main unit display.

! When the [TIME (AUTO CUE, QUANTIZE)] button is pressed again

for over 1 second, auto cue is set to off.

! The auto cue level setting remains in the memory, even when the

power is turned off.

 Changing the auto cue level

The acoustic pressure level identified as a silent section with the auto

cue function can be selected from eight levels.

! The auto cue level setting remains in the memory, even when the

power is turned off.

1 Press the [INFO(UTILITY)] button for over 1 second.

The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.

2 Turn the rotary selector then press it.

Select [A. CUE LEVEL].

3 Turn the rotary selector then press it.

The auto cue level setting changes.

Mixer section

AUTO MIX

CROSS F.

CURVE

LOW

PHONO1/

DECK1

HEADPHONES

MASTER

LEVEL

MASTER

MIXING

TRIM

MID

LOW

FILTER

LEVEL

CUE

MASTER

LINE1

CH1

TRIM

MID

LOW

FILTER

CH2

THRU

CH2

PHONO2/

DECK2

MIC

LEVEL

LINE2

ON/OFF

MIC

1 3

f e

2 23 7

1 DECK1/PHONO1/LINE1 selector switch

This selects the [CH 1] input source from among the devices con-

nected to this unit.

! When set to [PHONO/LINE], the mixer section can be used as a

DJ mixer. In this case, the effect sections of the respective decks

can be used.

2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

These adjust the sound quality of the respective channels.

These adjust the [HI] (high range), [MID] (middle range) and [LOW]

(low range), respectively.

3 TRIM control

Adjusts the level of audio signals input in each channel.

4 LEVEL indicator

This displays the audio levels of the respective channels.

! Press the [MASTER] button to switch the channel whose audio

level is displayed.

5 MASTER LEVEL control

Adjusts the audio level output from the [MASTER OUT 1] and

[MASTER OUT 2] terminals.

6 MASTER button

This switches the channel indicated on the [LEVEL] indicator.

— When off: The audio level input to [CH 1] (channel 1) and [CH 2]

(channel 2) is displayed on the [LEVEL] indicator.

— When lit: The audio level output from the [MASTER OUT 1] and

[MASTER OUT 2] terminals is displayed on the [LEVEL] indicator.

7 DECK2/PHONO2/LINE2 selector switch

This selects the [CH 2] input source from among the devices con-

nected to this unit.

! When set to [PHONO/LINE], the mixer section can be used as a

DJ mixer. In this case, the effect sections of the respective decks

can be used.

8 MIC LEVEL control

Adjusts the audio level input to the [MIC] terminal.

! Use the [MIC ATT.] control on this unit’s rear panel to adjust the

audio level before DJ performances.

9 MIC EQ control

This adjusts the microphone’s sound quality.

a MIC (ON/OFF) button

Turns the microphone on/off.

b FILTER control

— Turn clockwise to apply the high pass filter.

— Turn counterclockwise to apply the low pass filter.

= Using the filter function (p.21)

c AUTO MIX button

This turns the auto mix function on and off.

d Channel fader

Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel.

e CROSS F. CURVE (THRU, , ) (crossfader curve

selector switch)

This switches the crossfader curve characteristics.

f Crossfader

The sound of the respective channels is output according to the

curve characteristics selected with the [THRU, , ] selector

switch.

g (CH2) button

The sound of [CH 2] is monitored.

h (CH1) button

The sound of [CH 1] is monitored.

i HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal.

j HEADPHONES MIXING control

Adjusts the balance of the monitor volume between the sound of the

deck whose [

] button is pressed and the master sound.

Adjusting the sound quality

Turn the [HI], [MID], [LOW] controls for the respective

channels.

! The sound for that range can be turned completely off by turning the

control all the way counterclockwise (isolator function).

Monitoring sound with headphones

1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] terminal.

For instructions on connections, see Connecting the input/output termi-

nals on page 10.

2 Press the [ (CH1)] or [ (CH2)] button.

Select the channel you want to monitor.

! This operation is not necessary to monitor the sound output from the

[MASTER OUT 1] and [MASTER OUT 2] terminals (the sound of the

master channel).

3 Turn the [HEADPHONES MIXING] control.

— When turned counterclockwise: The volume of [CH 1] and [CH 2]

becomes relatively louder.

— At the center position: The volume of the [CH 1] and [CH 2]

sound is the same as the volume of the sound output from the

[MASTER OUT 1] and [MASTER OUT 2] terminals (the sound of

the master channel).

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Pioneer XDJ-AERO User manual

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Model: XDJ-AERO

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