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Where is the Utility button on the Pioneer DJ DJM-850-K mixer?
Frequently Asked Questions - 21/04/2026
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The Utility button (also called SETUP (WAKE UP)) on the Pioneer DJM-850-K mixer is located on the top panel of the device, towards the right, near the display screen and other main navigation controls. It is labeled “SETUP (WAKE UP)” and is typically found in the upper control area, close to the power button and other system controls.

This button serves two essential functions depending on its use:

  • SETUP: Pressing and holding the button for at least 1 second displays the [USER SETUP] screen, which allows you to access all the settings and adjustments of the mixer.
  • WAKE UP: A short press cancels the device's automatic sleep mode.

Once the button is held down and the [USER SETUP] screen is displayed, you can navigate between the different settings using the [BEAT c, d] buttons (to select a setting) and [TAP (ENTER)] (to confirm or modify). Among the available settings, you will find function parameters such as “Fader Start,” MIDI channel, “Talk Over” level, and the “PC UTILITY” option that controls the automatic launch of the computer setup software when a USB cable is connected.

To close the setup screen and return to normal operation of the mixer, press the SETUP (WAKE UP) button again.

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Does the Pioneer DJM-850-K have a button or built-in reverb function?
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Yes, the Pioneer DJM-850-K has a built-in Reverb function. This effect is part of the 13 Beat Effects available on the mixer, alongside Echo, Delay, Flanger, Phaser, Rolls, and others.

How to access the Reverb effect:

  • Press the BEAT EFFECT button to activate the Beat effects
  • Turn the dedicated selector DELAY, ECHO, UP ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL to the REVERB position
  • The Reverb effect is then selected and can be applied to the channel or master output depending on your setup

Reverb effect parameters:

  • Use the BEAT c and d buttons to adjust the reverb range from 1 to 100%
  • Use the TIME control to adjust the intensity of the reverb effect
  • Use the LEVEL/DEPTH control to balance the direct sound and the sound affected by the reverb

The Reverb effect of the DJM-850-K adds reverb to the input sound, creating a sense of space and depth. You can combine this effect with other Beat Effects and Sound Color Effects to create hundreds of different sound variations and tailor your DJ productions to your needs.

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USER MANUAL DJM-850-K PIONEER

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Operating Instructions

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Bedienungsanleitung

IMPORTANT

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the side panel.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ^ to +35 ^ ( +41 ^ to +95 ^ ); less than 85% RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 5 cm at rear, and 3 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

The POWER switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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Contents

How to read this manual

The names of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu)

Before start

Features 5

What's in the box. 5

12 Connections

Rear panel 6

Connecting input terminals. 7

Connecting output terminals 7

Connecting to the control panel. 8

About the driver software and setting utility software. 8

Operation

Basic Operation 14

Advanced Operations. 16

Types of effects

BEAT COLOR FX/SOUND COLOR FX effect types. 18

Types of BEAT EFFECT. 18

05 List of MIDI Messages

06 Changing the settings

About the auto standby function. 23

About the talk over function 23

Setting preferences 23

Additional information

Troubleshooting 24

Block Diagram 26

About trademarks and registered trademarks 27

Specifications 27

Before start

Features

This unit is a 4-channel DJ mixer carrying over the technology of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard for club sound. It is not only equipped with a variety of functions for DJ performances, including USB sound card, BEAT COLOR FX, SOUND COLOR FX and BEAT EFFECT, it also uses a high sound quality, high reliability design and a panel layout with high operability to provide powerful support for all DJ performances.

24 bit/96 kHz STEREO 4-IN 4-OUT SOUND CARD

This unit is equipped with a 24 bit/96 kHz stereo 4-in 4-out compatible USB sound card.

This unit supports ASIO/Core Audio standards, so it can be used not only for DJ performances with DJ software but also with a wide variety of other software applications, including for software for creating music.

  • Four sets of stereo sound from a single computer can be input to the respective channels and mixed.
  • Up to four sets of stereo sound can be output to the computer from the respective channels (channels 1 to 4, REC OUT, crossfader sides A and B and microphone).
  • The sampling rate can be switched between 96 kHz, 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz.

This unit inherits and further evolves the SOUND COLOR FX feature popular on the DJM series. This feature offers four types of effects, and effects can be achieved simply by turning the [COLOR] control provided for each channel, enabling improvisational performances. The BEAT COLOR FX function that changes the effect in association with the sound of the respective channels makes for even more dynamic performances than before.

BEAT EFFECT

This unit also inherits the BEAT EFFECT feature popular on the DJM series, equipped with 13 types of effects. The BEAT COLOR FX and SOUND COLOR FX effects can be combined to create some 100 different effects, letting the DJ produce a wide variety of sounds.

HIGH SOUND QUALITY

Efforts have been made to improve and enhance sound quality for the digital/analog inputs/outputs. 96 kHz sampling and sound processing with a 24 bit high sound quality A/D converter and a 32 bit high sound quality D/A converter reproduce the source faithfully and provide powerful, high grade club sound.

BUILD QUALITY

This unit uses the high performance channel faders of the DJM-900nexus and the "P-LOCK Fader Cap" mechanism for locking the fader knobs. Frequently used controls with optimized internal structures using metal shafts and other measures are taken to achieve smooth operation and high endurance.

STANDARD LAYOUT

This unit carries over the control panel layout of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard in DJ mixers.

The simple, straightforward layout of the control panel not only makes for easy DJ performances, it also allows DJs using it for the first time to operate it without hesitation.

What's in the box

  • Driver software CD-ROM
    USB cable
    Warranty card
    Power cord
  • Operating instructions (this document)

Connections

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.

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

Be sure to use the included power cord.

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Rear panel

1 POWER button (page 14)

Turns this unit's power on and off.

2 RETURN terminals (page 7)

Connect to the output terminal of an external effector. When the [L (MONO)] channel only is connected, the [L (MONO)] channel input is simultaneously input to the [R] channel.

3 PHONO terminals (page 7)

Connect to a phono level (MM cartridge) output device. Do not input line level signals.

To connect a device to the [PHONO] terminals, remove the short-circuit pin plug inserted in the terminals.

Insert this short-circuit pin plug into the [PHONO] terminals when nothing is connected to them to cut external noise.

4 CD/LINE terminals (page 7)

Connect to a DJ player or a line level output component.

5 SIGNAL GND terminal (page 7)

Connects an analog player's ground wire here. This helps reduce noise when the analog player is connected.

6 LINE terminals (page 7)

Connect to a cassette deck or a line level output component.

MIC2 terminal (page 7)

Connects a microphone here.

8 MIDI OUT terminal (page 7)

Connects this to the MIDI IN terminal on an external MIDI sequencer.

9 Kensington security slot

10 CONTROL terminal (page 7)

This is a 0.3.5 mm mini phone jack type DJ player control terminal. If you connect a Pioneer DJ player using a control cable (supplied with a DJ player), you can start playback of control other operations of the DJ player with the fader of this unit.

11 DIGITAL MASTER OUT terminal (page 7)

Outputs the master channel audio signals.

2 BOOTH terminals (page 7)

Output terminals for a booth monitor, compatible with balanced or unbalanced output for a TRS connector.

REC OUT terminals (page 7)

These are output terminals for recording.

14 MASTER2 terminals (page 7)

Connect to a power amplifier, etc.

15 MASTER1 terminals (page 7)

Connect to a power amplifier, etc.

16 SEND terminals (page 7)

Connect to the input terminal of an external effector. When the [L (MONO)] channel only is connected, a monaural audio signal is output.

17 AC IN

Connects to a power outlet using the included power cord. Wait until all connections between the equipment are completed before connecting the power cord.

Be sure to use the included power cord.

WARNING

The short-circuit pin plugs out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

Connecting input terminals

  • When creating a DVS (Digital Vinyl System) combining a computer, audio interface, etc., be careful in connecting the audio interface to this unit's input terminals and in the settings of the input selector switches.

Also refer to the operating instructions of the DJ software and audio interface.

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- To use the fader start function, connect a control cable (page 14).

Connecting output terminals

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1 Also connect the external effector to the [RETURN] terminal (input terminal).

Connecting to the control panel

Be sure to connect using the included USB cable.

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MIC1 terminal (page 15)
Connects a microphone here.

2 USB terminal (page 10)

Connect the computer.

3 PHONES terminal (page 14)

Connect headphones here.

About the driver software and setting utility software

The driver software is required to input and output the sound of a computer using this unit's built-in USB sound card. Prepare a computer on which a Windows or Mac operating system is installed and the proprietary driver software provided by Pioneer. When the driver software is installed, the settings utility software is installed at the same time. Change the settings of the settings utility and the computer according to your environment.

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 purposes, 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 WARRANTYES, AND YOU AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULlest EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTYES 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 WARRANTYES 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 possession, 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 procurement, 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 acknowledge 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 limitations or exclusions are permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction 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 enforcement, 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 purported 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 respective successors and assigns.
5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations, whether written or oral, concerning its subject matter. This Agreement may not be 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 Installation

  • Before installing the driver software, be sure to turn off the power of this unit and disconnect the USB cable from both this unit and your computer.
  • 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 you have discontinued the installation process in progress, step through the installation process again from the beginning according to the following procedure.
  • Read Software end user license agreement carefully before installing this unit's proprietary driver software.
  • Before installing the driver software, terminate all other programs running on your computer.
    The driver software is compatible with the following OSs.

Supported operating systems

Mac OS X 10.5 / 10.6 / 10.7
Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate32-bit version
64-bit version
Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate32-bit version
64-bit version
Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional (SP3 or later)32-bit version

Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition is not supported.

  • The included CD-ROM includes installation programs in the following 12 languages.

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese

When using operating systems in other languages, follow the instructions on the screen to select [English (English)].

Installing the driver software

About the installation procedure (Windows)

Read Cautions on Installation carefully before installing the driver software.

  • 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.

1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer's CD drive.

2 Double-click [DJM-850_X.XXX.exe].

The driver installation screen appears.

3 When the language selection screen appears, select [English] and click [OK].

You can select one from multiple languages depending on the system environment of your computer.

If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement, click [Cancel] and stop installation.

5 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 installation is in progress, click [Continue Anyway] and continue with the installation.
  • When the installation program is completed, a completion message appears.

  • When the installation of the driver software is completed, you need to reboot your computer.

About the installation procedure (Mac OS X)

Read Cautions on Installation carefully before installing the driver software.

  • To install or uninstall the driver software, you need to be authorized by the administrator of your computer. Have the name and password of the administrator of your computer ready in advance.

1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer's CD drive.

The CD-ROM folder appears.

  • Double-click the CD icon on the desktop when folders are not displayed after a CD-ROM has been loaded.

2 Double-click [CD_menu].

3 Double-click [DJM-850_M_X.X.X.dmg].

The [DJM-850AudioDriver] menu screen appears.

4 Double-click [DJM-850AudioDriver pkg].

The driver installation screen appears.

5 Check the details on the screen and click [Continue Anyway].

6 When the Software Use Agreement screen appears, select [English], carefully read the Software end user license agreement and click [Continue Anyway].

You can select one from multiple languages depending on the system environment of your computer.

If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement, click [I disagree] and stop installation.

8 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the screen.

  • Click [Cancel] to cancel installation after it has started.
  • When the installation of the driver software is completed, you need to reboot your computer.

Connecting this unit and computer

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

This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO standards.

This operation does not work with computers that do not support USB 2.0.
- When using ASIO-compatible applications, [USB 1/2], [USB 3/4], [USB 5/6] and [USB 7/8] can be used as inputs.
- When using DirectX-compatible applications, only [USB 1/2] can be used as the input.
- The computer's recommended operating environment differs according to the DJ software. Be sure to check the recommended operating environment for the DJ software you are using.
- When another USB audio device is connected to the computer at the same time, it may not operate or be recognized normally. We recommend only connecting the computer and this unit.
- When connecting the computer and this unit, we recommend connecting directly to this unit's USB port.

2 Press [POWER] button.

Turn on the power of this unit.

  • 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 [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation.

About the setting utility software

The setting utility can be used to make the checks and settings described below.

  • Checking the status of this unit's [CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB /] selector switch
    Setting the audio data output from this unit to the computer
    Adjusting the buffer size (when using Windows ASIO)
  • Checking the version of the driver software

Displaying the setting utility

For Windows

Click [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-850] > [DJM-850 Settings Utility].

For Mac OS X

Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] > [DJM-850] > [DJM-850 Settings Utility].

Checking the status of this unit's [CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB \*/\*] selector switch

Display the setting utility before starting.

Click the [MIXER INPUT] tab.

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Setting the audio data output from this unit to the computer

Display the setting utility before starting.

1 Click the [MIXER OUTPUT] tab.

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2 Click the [Mixer Audio Output] pull-down menu.

Select and set the audio data to be output to the computer from the flow of audio signals inside this unit.

CH1CH2CH3CH4
CH1 Timecode PHONO1CH2 Timecode CD/LINE1CH3 Timecode CD/LINE1CH4 Timecode PHONO1
CH1 Timecode CD/LINE1CH2 Timecode LINE1CH3 Timecode LINE1CH4 Timecode CD/LINE1
Post CH1 Fader2Post CH2 Fader2Post CH3 Fader2Post CH4 Fader2
Cross Fader A2Cross Fader A2Cross Fader A2Cross Fader A2
Cross Fader B2Cross Fader B2Cross Fader B2Cross Fader B2
MICMICMICMIC
REC OUT2REC OUT2REC OUT2REC OUT2
NoneNoneNoneNone

The audio data is output with the same volume at which it is input to this unit, regardless of the [USB Output Level] setting.
2 When using for any purposes other than sound recording, pay attention to set the DJ software so that sound loops are not generated. If sound loops are generated, sound with an unintended volume might be input or output.

3 Click the [USB Output Level] pull-down menu.

Adjust the volume of the audio data output from this unit.

  • The [USB Output Level] setting is applied equally to all audio data. However, when 1 on the table at step 2 is selected, the audio data is output with the same volume at which it is input to this unit.
  • If not enough volume can be achieved with the DJ software's volume adjustment alone, change the [USB Output Level] setting to adjust the volume of the audio data output from this unit. Note that the sound will be distorted if the volume is raised too high.

Adjusting the buffer size (when using Windows ASIO)

If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.) is running, quit that application before adjusting the buffer size. Display the setting utility before starting.

Click the [ASIO] tab.

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  • 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

Display the setting utility before starting.

Click the [About] tab.

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Checking the latest information on the driver software

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Operation

MIC1 LEVEL control (page 15)

Adjusts the sound level output from the [MIC1] channel.

2 MIC2 LEVEL control (page 15)

Adjusts the sound level output from the [MIC2] channel.

EQ (HI, LOW) controls (page 15)

These adjust the tone quality of the [MIC1] and [MIC2] channels.

OFF, ON, TALK OVER selector switch (page 15)

Turns the microphone on/off.

5 SOUND COLOR FX buttons (page 16)

These turn the SOUND COLOR FX effects on/off.

6 FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4) buttons (page 14)

These turn the fader start function on/off.

7 MONO SPLIT, STEREO selector switch (page 14)

Switches how the monitor sound output from the headphones is distributed.

8 MIXING control (page 14)

This adjusts the monitor volume balance of the sound of channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the [MASTER] channel.

LEVEL control (page 14)

Adjusts the sound level output from the headphones.

CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB / selector switch (page 14)

Selects the input source of each channel from the components connected to this unit.

1 Channel Level Indicator (page 14)

Displays the sound level of the respective channels before passing through the channel faders.

TRIM control (page 14)

Adjusts the level of audio signals input in each channel.

18 EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls (page 14)

These adjust the sound quality of the respective channels.

14 COLOR control (page 16)

This changes the parameters of the SOUND COLOR FX of the different channels.

BEAT button (page 16)

When the button is pressed while SOUND COLOR FX is turned on, the effect sound is associated to the beat (change in volume) of the currently playing track.

16 CUE button (page 14)

Presses the [CUE] button(s) for the channel(s) you want to monitor.

17 Channel Fader (page 14)

Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel.

13 CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B) selector switch (page 14)

Sets the output destination of each channel to [A] or [B].

19 Crossfader (page 14)

Outputs audio signals assigned by the crossfader assign switch corresponding to the curve characteristics selected by [CROSS FADER] (Crossfader Curve Selector Switch).

20 MASTER LEVEL control (page 14)

Adjusts the sound level output from the [MASTER] channel.

21 Master Level Indicator (page 14)

Displays the sound level output from the [MASTER] channel.

22 BALANCE control (page 15)

Adjusts the left/right balance of the sound output from the [MASTER1] terminals, etc.

23 MONO, STEREO selector switch (page 15)

Switches the sound output from the [MASTER1] terminals, etc.,

between monaural and stereo.

24 BOOTH MONITOR control (page 15)

Adjusts the level of audio signals output from the [BOOTH] terminal.

25 EQ CURVE (ISOLATOR, EQ) selector switch (page 14)

Switches the function of the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] controls.

26 CH FADER (, , ) selector switch (page 14)

Switches the channel fader's curve characteristics.

27 CROSS FADER (六, 六, 六) selector switch (page 14)

This switches the crossfader curve characteristics.

28 ON/OFF button (page 17)

Switches the MIDI function on and off.

29 START/STOP button (page 17)

Sends the MIDI start/MIDI stop signals.

30 SETUP (WAKE UP) button (page 23)

SETUP: Displays the [USER SETUP] or [CLUB SETUP] screen.

  • WAKE UP: Cancels the auto standby mode.

Main unit display

BEAT , buttons (page 16)

Set the beat fraction for synchronizing the effect sound.

38 TAP (ENTER) button

TAP: When the BPM measurement mode is set to [TAP], the BPM is input manually by tapping the button with a finger (page 16).

  • ENTER: Used to change this unit's settings (page 23).

34 AUTO/TAP button (page 16)

Switches the BPM measurement mode.

55 DELAY, ECHO, UP ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, SND/RTN selector switch (page 16)

Switches the BEAT EFFECT effect type.

1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER selector switch (page 16)

Switches the channel to which the BEAT EFFECT is to be applied.

TIME control (page 16)

Adjusts the BEAT EFFECT's time parameter.

LEVEL/DEPTH control (page 16)

Adjusts the BEAT EFFECT's quantitative parameter.

39 ON/OFF button (page 16)

Turns the BEAT EFFECT function on/off.

Do not pull on the channel fader and crossfader knobs with excessive force. The knobs have a structure by which they cannot be pulled off easily. Pulling the knobs strongly may result in damaging the unit.

Basic Operation

Outputting sound

1 Press [POWER] button.

Turns on the power of this unit.

2 Switch the [CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */*] selector switch.

Selects the input sources for the different channels from among the devices connected to this unit.

  • [PHONO]: Selects the analog player connected to the [PHONO] terminals.
  • [CD/LINE], [LINE]: Selects the DJ player or cassette deck connected to the [CD/LINE] or [LINE] terminals.
  • [USB /]: Selects the sound of the computer connected to the [USB] port.

3 Turn the [TRIM] control.

Adjusts the level of audio signals input in each channel.

The corresponding channel level indicator lights when audio signals are being properly input to that channel.

4 Move the channel fader away from you.

Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel.

5 Switch the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switch.

Switches the output destination of each channel.

[A]:Assigns to [A] (left) of the crossfader.
- [B]: Assigns to [B] (right) of the crossfader.
- [THRU]: Selects this when you do not want to use the crossfader. (The signals do not pass through the crossfader.)

6 Set the crossfader.

This operation is not necessary when the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switch is set to [THRU].

7 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control.

Audio signals are output from the [MASTER1] and [MASTER2] terminals.

The master level indicator lights.

Adjusting the sound quality

Turn the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] controls for the respective channels.

Refer to Specifications on page 27 for the range of sound that can be adjusted by each control.

Switching the function of the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] controls

Switch the [EQ CURVE (ISOLATOR, EQ)] selector switch.

[ISOLATOR]: Functions as an isolator.
[EQ]: The equalizer function is set.

Monitoring sound with headphones

1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] terminal.
2 Press the [CUE] button(s) for the channel(s) you want 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 output's left

channel, the [MASTER] channel sound is output from the right channel.

  • [STEREO]: The sound of the channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed is output from the headphones in stereo.

4 Turn the [MIXING] control.

This adjusts the monitor volume balance of the sound of channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the [MASTER] channel.

5 Turn the [LEVEL] control for [HEADPHONES].

The sound of the channels for which the [CUE] button is pressed is output from the headphones.

  • When the [CUE] button is pressed again, monitoring is canceled.

Switching the fader curve

Select the channel fader curve characteristics.

Switch the [CH FADER ( , ,) ] selector switch.

  • [J]: The curve rises suddenly at the back side.
  • []: A curve between the ones above and below is set.
  • []: The curve rises gradually (the sound gradually increases as the channel fader is moved away from the front side).

Select the crossfader curve characteristics.

Switch the [CROSS FADER (六, 六, 六)] selector switch.

  • [A]: Makes a sharply increasing curve (if the crossfader is moved away from the [A] side, audio signals are immediately output from the [B] side).

  • [X]: Makes a curve shaped between the two curves above and below.

  • [X] : Makes a gradually increasing curve (if the crossfader is moved away from the [A] side, the sound on the [B] side gradually increases, while the sound on the [A] gradually decreases).

Starting playback on a DJ player using the fader (fader start)

If you connect a Pioneer DJ player using a control cable (supplied with a DJ player), you can start playback of control other operations of the DJ player with the fader of this unit.

Connect this unit and Pioneer DJ player beforehand. For instructions on connections, see Connecting input terminals on page 7.

The fader start function can be switched on and off for all DJ players all at once. For the switching procedure, see Changing the settings on page 23.

Start playback using the channel fader

1 Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switch to [THRU].
2 Press one of the [FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4)] buttons.

Select the channel to be started with the fader start function.

3 Set the channel fader to the nearest position towards you.

4 Set the cue on the DJ player.

The DJ player pauses playback at the cue point.

5 Move the channel fader away from you.

Playback starts on the DJ player.

  • If you set the channel fader back to the original position, the player instantaneously returns to the cue point already set and pauses playback (back cue).

Start playback using the crossfader

1 Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switch to [A] or [B].
2 Press one of the [FADER START (1, 2, 3, 4)] buttons.

Select the channel to be started with the fader start function.

3 Set the crossfader.

Set to the edge opposite the side on which the channel you want to use with the fader start function is set.

4 Set the cue on the DJ player.

The DJ player pauses playback at the cue point.

5 Set the crossfader.

Playback starts on the DJ player.

  • If you set the crossfader back to the original position, the player instantaneously returns to the cue point already set and pauses playback (back cue).

Using a microphone

1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC1] or [MIC2] terminal.
2 Set the [OFF, ON, TALK OVER] selector switch to [ON] or [TALK OVER].

  • [ON]: The indicator lights.
    — [TALK OVER]: The indicator flashes.

  • When set to [TALK OVER], the sound of channels other than the [MIC] channel is attenuated by 18 dB (default) when a sound of -10 dB or greater is input to the microphone.

  • The [TALK OVER] sound attenuation level can be changed at [USER SETUP] screen. For instructions on changing this, see Changing the settings on page 23.
  • The talk over mode can be switched to the normal mode or the advanced mode. For instructions on changing it, see Changing the settings on page 23.

3 Turn the [MIC1 LEVEL] or [MIC2 LEVEL] control.

Adjust the level of the sound output from the [MIC] channel.

  • Pay attention that rotating to the extreme right position outputs a very loud sound.
    4 Input audio signals to the microphone.
    Adjusting the sound quality

Turn the [MIC] channels' [EQ (HI, LOW)] controls.

Refer to Specifications on page 27 for the range of sound that can be adjusted by each control.

Switching between monaural and stereo audio

This switches the sound output from the [MASTER1], [MASTER2], [BOOTH], [REC OUT], [PHONES], [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] and [USB] terminals between monaural and stereo.

  • To adjust the sound output from the [USB] terminals, select [REC OUT] at [Mixer Audio Output] in the setting utility.

Switch the [MONO, STEREO] selector switch.

  • [MONO]: Outputs monaural audio.

  • [STEREO]: Outputs stereo audio.

Adjusting the L/R balance of audio

The left/right balance of the sound output from the [MASTER1],

[MASTER2], [BOOTH], [REC OUT], [PHONES], [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] and [USB] terminals can be adjusted.

  • To adjust the sound output from the [USB] terminals, select [REC OUT] at [Mixer Audio Output] in the setting utility.
    1 Set the [MONO, STEREO] selector switch to [STEREO].
    2 Turn the [BALANCE] control.
    The sound's left/right balance changes according to the direction in which the [BALANCE] control is turned and its position.
  • Rotating to the rightmost position outputs only the right sound of stereo audio. Rotating to the leftmost position outputs only the left sound of stereo audio.

Audio is output from the [BOOTH] terminal

Turn the [BOOTH MONITOR] control.

Adjusts the level of audio signals output from the [BOOTH] terminal.

Advanced Operations

SOUND COLOR FX

These effects change in association with the [COLOR] controls for the different channels.

1 Press one of the [SOUND COLOR FX] buttons.

This selects the type of effect.

The button that was pressed flashes.

  • For the types of effects, see BEAT COLOR FX/SOUND COLOR FX effect types on page 18.
    The same effect is set for [CH1] to [CH4].

2 Turn the [COLOR] control.

The effect is applied to the channel(s) for which the control(s) was (were) pressed.

BEAT COLOR FX

The SOUND COLOR FX effect can be associated to the beat (change in volume) of the track when the [BEAT] buttons for the respective channels are pressed. The beat association function can be set separately for the respective channels.

The following describes the operating procedure for when SOUND COLOR FX is turned on.

Press the [BEAT] button.

The beat association function is turned on for the channel(s) whose [BEAT] button(s) was (were) pressed.

The SOUND COLOR FX effect is associated to the track's beat.

  • When the [BEAT] button is pressed again, the beat association function is turned off.
  • The beat association function can also be used by turning SOUND COLOR FX on after pressing the [BEAT] button.

BEAT EFFECT

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This function lets you instantaneously set various effects according to the tempo (BPM = Beats Per Minute) of the currently playing track.

1Effect display sectionThe name of the selected effect is displayed.
2Channel select display sectionThe name of the channel to which the effect is applied is displayed.
3AUTO (TAP)[AUTO] lights when the BPM measurement mode is set to the auto mode. [TAP] lights when in the manual input mode.
4BPM value display (3 digits)When in the auto mode, this displays the automatically detected BPM value. When the BPM cannot be detected, the previously detected BPM value is displayed and flashes. When in the manual input mode, this displays the BPM value that was input manually.
5BPMThis is always lit.
6Parameter display sectionThis displays the parameters specified for the individual effects. When the [BEAT←] button is pressed, the corresponding beat fraction is displayed for 1 second. When a value outside the parameter range is specified with the [BEAT←] button, the value does not change and the display flashes.
7% (ms)These light according to the units for the different effects.
8Beat display sectionThis lights according to the selected beat number position.

1 Press [AUTO/TAP] button.

Select the BPM measurement mode.

  • [AUTO]: The BPM is measured automatically from the audio signal that is being input. The [AUTO] mode is set when this unit's power is turned on.
  • [TAP]: The BPM is input manually by tapping the [TAP] button with a finger.

  • The [AUTO] BPM measurement range is BPM = 70 to 180. With some tracks it may not be possible to measure the BPM correctly. If the BPM cannot be measured, the BPM value on the display flashes. In such cases, use the [TAP] button to input the BPM manually.

2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, UP ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, SND/RTN] selector switch.

This selects the type of effect.

  • For the types of effects, see Types of BEAT EFFECT on page 18.
    To use [SND/RTN], see Using the external effector below.

3 Turn the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch.

This selects the channel to which the effect is applied.

  • [1] - [4]: The effect is applied to the sound of the respective channel.
  • [MIC]: The effect is applied to the sound of [MIC] channel.
  • [CF.A], [CF.B]: The effect is applied to the sound of the cross-fader's [A] (left) or [B] (right) side.
  • [MASTER]: The effect is applied to the sound of the [MASTER] channel.

4 Press the [BEAT ,▶] button.

Set the beat fraction for synchronizing the effect sound.

The effect time corresponding to the beat fraction is set automatically.

5 Press the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS].

The effect is applied to the sound.

The effect's time parameter can be adjusted by turning the [TIME] control.

The effect's quantitative parameter can be adjusted by turning the [LEVEL/DEPTH] control.

The [ON/OFF] button flashes when the effect is on.

  • When the [ON/OFF] button is pressed again, the effect turns off.

Inputting the BPM manually

Tap the [TAP] button at least 2 times in rhythm with the beat (in quarter notes) of the sound being played.

The average value of the interval at which the [TAP] button was tapped by finger is set as the BPM.

  • When the BPM is set using the [TAP] button, the beat fraction is set to [1/1] and the time of one beat (quarter note) is set as the effect time.
  • The BPM can be set manually by turning the [TIME] control while pressing the [TAP] button.
  • The BPM can be set in units of 0.1 by pressing the [AUTO/TAP] button while pressing the [TAP] button and turning the [TIME] control while pressing the two buttons.

Using the external effector

1 Connect this unit and external effector.

For instructions on connections, see Connecting output terminals on page 7.

2 Turn the [DELAY, ECHO, UP ECHO, SPIRAL, REVERB, TRANS, FILTER, FLANGER, PHASER, ROBOT, SLIP ROLL, ROLL, REV ROLL, SND/RTN] selector switch.

Select [SND/RTN].

3 Turn the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch.

This selects the channel to which the effect is applied.

4 Press the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS].

The sound that has passed through the external effector is output from the [MASTER] channel.

  • When the [ON/OFF] button is pressed again, the effect turns off.

Operating DJ software using the MIDI function

This unit is equipped with a "Full Assignable MIDI" function allowing the operation information of virtually all of the unit's controls and buttons to be sent to the DJ software as MIDI signals. This unit can be used as a USB MIDI controller when it is connected by USB cable to a computer on which MIDI-compatible DJ software is installed. Furthermore, the tempo (BPM) of the sound being played is sent as MIDI timing clocks, so the tempo on the DJ software can be synchronized with the tempo of the sound output from this unit.

To operate DJ software with this unit, first install the MIDI-compatible DJ software on the computer. The MIDI-related settings must also be made on the DJ software.

  • For the messages output by this unit, see List of MIDI Messages on page 21.
  • If you want to change this unit's MIDI channel, see Changing the settings on page 23.

1 Connect this unit's [USB] terminal to the computer.

For details about connections, see Connecting to the control panel on page 8.

2 Launch the DJ software.

3 Press the [MIDI] [ON/OFF] button.

Turn the MIDI function on.

Transmission of the MIDI messages begin.

  • When a fader or control is moved, a message corresponding to the position is sent.
  • When the [START/STOP] button is pressed and held in for more than 2 seconds, a set of MIDI messages corresponding to the button, fader or control positions is sent (Snapshot).
  • When the [ON/OFF] button for [MIDI] is pressed again, transmission of MIDI messages stops.
  • The MIDI timing clocks (BPM information) are sent regardless of the [MIDI] [ON/OFF] button's setting.

Sending the MIDI start and MIDI stop messages

Press the [START/STOP] button for [MIDI].

  • The MIDI start and MIDI stop messages are sent alternatively each time the [START/STOP] button is pressed, regardless of whether the MIDI function is on or off.

Operating an external MIDI sequencer

This unit is equipped with a "Full Assignable MIDI" function allowing the operation information of virtually all of the unit's controls and buttons to be sent to an external device (effector, etc.) as MIDI signals. This unit can be used as a USB MIDI controller when it is connected by MIDI cable to a MIDI-compatible external device. Furthermore, the tempo (BPM) of the sound being played is sent as MIDI timing clocks, so the tempo on the external device (sequencer, etc.) can be synchronized with the tempo of sound output from this unit.

  • For the messages output by this unit, see List of MIDI Messages on page 21.
  • External MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be synchronized.
  • External MIDI sequencers cannot be synchronized for sources for which the BPM cannot be measured stably.
  • The MIDI timing clock is output even with BPM values input manually by tapping the [TAP] button with a finger. The MIDI timing clock output range is 40 BPM to 250 BPM.

1 Connect the [MIDI OUT] terminal to the external MIDI sequencer's MIDI IN terminal using a commercially available MIDI cable.

2 Set the external MIDl sequencer's sync mode to Slave.

3 Press the [START/STOP] button for [MIDI].

The MIDI start message is sent.

4 Press the [MIDI] [ON/OFF] button.

Transmission of the MIDI messages begin.

Types of effects

BEAT COLOR FX/SOUND COLOR FX effect types

Effect Name[BEAT] button statusDescriptions[COLOR] control
NOISEOffWhite noise generated inside this unit is mixed in to the sound of the channel via the filter and output. • The volume can be adjusted by turning the [TRIM] controls for the respective channels. The sound quality can be adjusted by turning the [EQ/ISO (HI, MID, LOW)] controls.Turn counterclockwise: The cut-off frequency of the filter through which the white noise passes gradually decreases. Turn clockwise: The cut-off frequency of the filter through which the white noise passes gradually increases.
OnThe volume changes in association with the beat.Turn counterclockwise: The cut-off frequency of the filter through which the white noise passes gradually decreases. Turn clockwise: The cut-off frequency of the filter through which the white noise passes gradually increases.
GATEOffThe gate effect makes the sound tighter and reduces the sense of volume.Turn counterclockwise: The gate effect is applied to the medium and high frequencies. Turn clockwise: The gate effect is applied to the low and high frequencies.
OnThe sound is recorded while the gate is open, and when the gate is closed, the recorded sound is output several times.Turn counterclockwise: The gate effect is applied to the medium and high frequencies, and the sampled sound is added. Turn clockwise: The gate effect is applied to the low and high frequencies, and the sampled sound is added.
CRUSHOffChanges the original sound to a crushed-like sound for output.Turn counterclockwise: Increases the sound's distortion. Turn clockwise: The sound is crushed before passing through the high pass filter.
OnThe distortion changes in association with the beat.Turn counterclockwise: Increases the sound's distortion. Turn clockwise: The sound is crushed before passing through the high pass filter.
FILTEROffOutputs sound that has passed through a filter.Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter's cutoff frequency. Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-pass filter's cutoff frequency.
OnThe filter's cut-off frequency changes in association with the beat.Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter's cutoff frequency. Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-pass filter's cutoff frequency.

Types of BEAT EFFECT

DELAY

A delay sound is output once according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

When 1/2 beat delay sound is added, 4 beats become 8 beats.

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BEAT ▲ ▶ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the delay time. 1 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the delay sound.

ECHO

A delay sound is output several times and gradually attenuated according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

With 1/1 beat echoes, the delay sounds are faded out according to the track's tempo even after the input sound has been cut.

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BEAT ▲ ▲ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the delay time. 1 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the echo sound.

UP ECHO

A delay sound is output several times and gradually attenuated according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

With 1/1 beat echoes, the delay sounds are faded out according to the track's tempo even after the input sound has been cut.

Also, it is also possible to change the pitch of the echo sound.

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BEAT ▲ ▲ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the delay time. 1 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the echo sound and to set the amount by which the echo sound's pitch changes.

SPIRAL

This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound. When the delay time is changed, the pitch changes simultar

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BEAT ▲ ▲ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set a time delay of 1/8 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the delay time. 10 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the effect sound and to set the quantitative parameter.

REVERB

This function adds a reverberation effect to the input sound.

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BEAT ▲ ▲ buttons -parameter 1)Use these to set the extent of the reverberation effect, from 1 – 100 %.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the degree of the reverb effect. 1 – 100 (%)
LEVEL/DEPTH control -parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and the effect sound and to set the cut-off frequency of the filter through which the effect sound passes.

TRANS

The sound is cut according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

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BEAT ▲ ▲ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set a cut time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the effect time. 10 to 16000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Sets the balance between the original sound and the effect sound.

FILTER

The filter's cutoff frequency changes according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

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BEAT <▶ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set the cycle for moving the cut-off frequency as a time of 1/4 - 64/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the cycle at which the cut-off frequency is moved. 10 to 32000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect is stressed.

FLANGER

A 1-cycle flanger effect is produced according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

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BEAT ▲ ▲ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set the 1/4 – 64/1 effect time with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the cycle by which the flanger effect moves. 10 to 32000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect is stressed. When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original sound is output.

PHASER

The phaser effect changes according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

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BEAT←▶ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set the cycle for moving the phaser effect as of time of 1/4 – 64/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)This sets the cycle by which the phaser effect is moved. 10 to 32000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect is stressed. When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original sound is output.

ROBOT

The original sound is changed to a sound like one produced by a robot.

BEAT ▲▶ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set the degree of the effect sound, from -100 – 100%.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the degree of the effect sound. -100–100 (%)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Sets the balance between the original sound and the effect sound.

SLIP ROLL

The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] is pressed is recorded, and the recorded sound is output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

When the effect time changes, the input sound is recorded again.

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BEAT ▲,▶ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the effect time. 10 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and ROLL.

ROLL

The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] is pressed is recorded, and the recorded sound is output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

PIONEER DJM-850-K - ROLL - 1

BEAT ▲,▶ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the effect time. 10 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and ROLL.

REV ROLL

The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] button is pressed is recorded, and the recorded sound is reversed then output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT , ] buttons.

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BEAT ▲,▶ buttons parameter 1)Use these to set an effect time of 1/16 – 16/1 with respect to the time of one beat of the BPM.
TIME control (parameter 2)Use this to set the effect time. 10 to 4000 (ms)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)Use this to set the balance between the original sound and ROLL.

SND/RTN

Connect an external effector, etc., here.

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BEAT <▶ buttons parameter 1)
TIME control (parameter 2)
LEVEL/DEPTH control parameter 3)This adjusts the sound level input to the [RETURN] terminal.

If the sound of the channel you want to monitor is not output from the [MASTER] channel when [CF.A], [CF.B] or [MASTER] is selected with the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch, the effect sound cannot be monitored even by pressing the [CUE] button for [BEAT EFFECTS].
2 If the effect is off, the effect sound cannot be monitored even by pressing the [CUE] button for [BEAT EFFECTS].

List of MIDI Messages

  • "CC" is the abbreviation of "control change". A control change is a type of MIDI signal used to transmit various types of control information, such as timbre, volume, etc.

On this unit, values from 0 to 127 are output as CC mainly when controls and faders are operated. CC are also output when certain buttons are operated.

Note" is a MIDI term used when pressing or releasing notes on a piano or other keyboard.

CategorySW NameSW TypeMIDI assignmentTrigger/ToggleTransmitted data
CH1TRIMControlCC 0010-127
HIControlCC 0020-127
MIDControlCC 0030-127
LOWControlCC 0040-127
BEATButtonCC 101Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
COLORControlCC 0050-127
CUEButtonCC 070Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
Channel faderControlCC 0170-127
CROSS FADER ASSIGNSwitchCC 0650, 64, 127
CH2TRIMControlCC 0060-127
HIControlCC 0070-127
MIDControlCC 0080-127
LOWControlCC 0090-127
BEATButtonCC 102Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
COLORControlCC 0100-127
CUEButtonCC 071Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
Channel faderControlCC 0180-127
CROSS FADER ASSIGNSwitchCC 0660, 64, 127
CH3TRIMControlCC 0120-127
HIControlCC 0140-127
MIDControlCC 0150-127
LOWControlCC 0210-127
BEATButtonCC 103Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
COLORControlCC 0220-127
CUEButtonCC 072Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
Channel faderControlCC 0190-127
CROSS FADER ASSIGNSwitchCC 0670, 64, 127
CH4TRIMControlCC 0800-127
HIControlCC 0810-127
MIDControlCC 0920-127
LOWControlCC 0820-127
BEATButtonCC 104Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
COLORControlCC 0830-127
CUEButtonCC 073Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
Channel faderControlCC 0200-127
CROSS FADER ASSIGNSwitchCC 0680, 64, 127
CrossfaderCrossfaderControlCC 0110-127
Fader curveCH FADER (↓, ↑)SwitchCC 0940, 64, 127
CROSS FADER (↑, ↓)SwitchCC 0950, 64, 127
MasterMASTER LEVELControlCC 0240-127
BALANCEControlCC 0230-127
CUEButtonCC 074Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
EQ CURVE (ISOLATOR, EQ)SwitchCC 0330, 127
BOOTH MONITORBOOTH MONITORControlCC 0250-127
BEAT EFFECTSButtonCC 076Trigger onlyOFF=0, ON=127
ButtonCC 077Trigger onlyOFF=0, ON=127
AUTO/TAPButtonCC 069Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
TAPButtonCC 078Trigger onlyOFF=0, ON=127
CUEButtonCC 075Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
CategorySW NameSW TypeMIDI assignmentTrigger/ToggleTransmitted data
BEAT EFFECTSEFFECT SELECTDELAYSwitchCC 042OFF=0, ON=127
ECHOSwitchCC 055OFF=0, ON=127
UP ECHOSwitchCC 061OFF=0, ON=127
SPIRALSwitchCC 043OFF=0, ON=127
REVERBSwitchCC 054OFF=0, ON=127
TRANSSwitchCC 063OFF=0, ON=127
FILTERSwitchCC 059OFF=0, ON=127
FLANGERSwitchCC 050OFF=0, ON=127
PHASERSwitchCC 057OFF=0, ON=127
ROBOTSwitchCC 051OFF=0, ON=127
SLIP ROLLSwitchCC 058OFF=0, ON=127
ROLLSwitchCC 046OFF=0, ON=127
REV ROLLSwitchCC 047OFF=0, ON=127
SND/RTNSwitchCC 062OFF=0, ON=127
CH SELECTCH1SwitchCC 034OFF=0, ON=127
CH2SwitchCC 035OFF=0, ON=127
CH3SwitchCC 036OFF=0, ON=127
CH4SwitchCC 037OFF=0, ON=127
MICSwitchCC 038OFF=0, ON=127
CF.ASwitchCC 039OFF=0, ON=127
CF.BSwitchCC 040OFF=0, ON=127
MASTERSwitchCC 041OFF=0, ON=127
TIMESwitchCC 013
SwitchCC 045TIME value (When FLANGER, PHASER or FILTER is selected, the value is halved. When a negative value is selected, it is set to a positive value.)
LEVEL/DEPTHSwitchCC 0910-127
ON/OFF • When an effect other than [SND/RTN] is selected at BEAT EFFECTButtonCC 114OFF=0, ON=127
ON/OFF • When [SND/RTN] is selected at BEAT EFFECTButtonCC 064OFF=0, ON=127
MICHIControlCC 0300-127
LOWControlCC 0310-127
SOUND COLOR FXNOISEButtonCC 085Trigger/Toggle[1]OFF=0, ON=127
GATEButtonCC 105Trigger/Toggle[1]OFF=0, ON=127
CRUSHButtonCC 086Trigger/Toggle[1]OFF=0, ON=127
FILTERButtonCC 087Trigger/Toggle[1]OFF=0, ON=127
Fader StartFADER START 1ButtonCC 088Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
FADER START 2ButtonCC 089Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
FADER START 3ButtonCC 090Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
FADER START 4ButtonCC 093Trigger/ToggleOFF=0, ON=127
HEADPHONESMIXINGControlCC 0270-127
LEVELControlCC 0260-127
Timing ClockTiming Clock
Fader StartFADER START 1Note 102BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
FADER START 2Note 103BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
FADER START 3Note 104BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
FADER START 4Note 105BACK CUE = 0, PLAY = 127
MIDISTARTButtonSTART
STOPButtonSTOP

When turning one button on switches another button from on to off, MIDI on and off messages are sent from the two buttons.
When there is no button that switches off, only the MIDI on message is sent from the button that was pressed.
2 When switched from one position to another position, the MIDI ON and OFF signals are sent respectively from both positions.
- When the [START/STOP] button is pressed for over 1 second, MIDI messages corresponding to the positions of the buttons, faders and controls are sent in a bundle (Snapshot).
The MIDI Snapshot sends all MIDI messages other than MIDI start and MIDI stop.

Changing the settings

1 Press the [MIDI] [SETUP (WAKE UP)] button for at least 1 second.

The [USER SETUP] screen is displayed.

  • To display the [CLUB SETUP] screen, first turn the unit's power off, then press the [POWER] button while pressing the [MIDI] [SETUP (WAKE UP)] button.

2 Press the [BEAT , ] button.

Select the setting item.

3 Press the [TAP] button.

The screen switches to the setting item's setting value change screen.

4 Press the [BEAT , ] button.

Change the setting value.

5 Press the [TAP] button.

Enter the setting value.

The previous screen reappears.

  • To return to the previous screen without changing the settings, press the [AUTO/TAP] button.

6 Press the [SETUP (WAKE UP)] button.

Close the [USER SETUP] screen.

  • To close the [CLUB SETUP] screen, press the [POWER] button to turn this unit's power off.

About the auto standby function

When [Auto Standby] is set to [ON], the standby mode is set automatically if 4 hours pass with all of the conditions shown below met.

  • That none of this unit's buttons or controls are operated.
  • That no audio signals of -10 dB or greater are input to this unit's input terminals.
  • When the [SETUP (WAKE UP)] button is pressed, the standby mode is canceled.
  • This unit is shipped with the auto standby function turned on. If you do not want to use the auto standby function, set [Auto Standby] to [OFF].

About the talk over function

The talk over function has the two modes described below.

  • [ADV] (advanced talk over): The mid-range only of the sound of channels other than the [MIC] channel is attenuated according to the [Talk Over LEVEL] setting value and output.

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  • [NOR] (normal talk over): The sound of channels other than the [MIC] channel is attenuated according to the [Talk Over LEVEL] setting value and output.

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Setting preferences

*: Setting upon purchase

ModeOptions settingsScreen displaySetting valueDescriptions
USER SETUPFader StartF.S.ON*, OFFTurns the fader start function on and off for all DJ players connected to the [CONTROL] terminals.
MIDI CHMIDI CH1* to 16Sets the MIDI channel.
MIDI Button TypeMIDI BTTGL*, TRGSelects the MIDI signal transmission mode, [TGL (TOGGLE)] or [TRG (TRIGGER)].
Talk Over ModeTLK MODADV*, NORSelects the talk over function's mode, [ADV(ADVANCED)] or [NOR(NORMAL)].
Talk Over LEVELTLK LVL-6 dB, -12 dB, -18 dB*, -24 dBSets the talk over function's sound attenuation level.
CLUB SETUPDigital Master Out LevelDOUT LV-19 dB*, -15 dB, -10 dB, -5 dBSets the maximum level of the sound output from the [DIGITAL MASTER OUT] terminals.
Digital Master Out Sampling RateDOUT FS48 kHz, 96 kHz*Sets the digital signal's sampling rate.
MASTER ATT.MST ATT-6 dB, -3 dB, 0 dB*Sets the attenuation level of the sound output from the [MASTER1] and [MASTER2] terminals.
Auto StandbyAUTOSTBON*, OFFTurns the auto standby function on and off.
Mic Output To Booth MonitorMIC BTHON*, OFFSets whether or not to output the microphone's audio signals from [BOOTH] terminals.
PC UTILITYPC UTLYON*, OFFSets whether or not to launch the computer's setting utility software automatically when a USB cable is connected.
Factory ResetINITIALYES, NO*Restores all the settings to their factory defaults.

Note that the output sound may be distorted even if the master level indicator does not light up to the very top.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
- The player may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In such cases, normal operation may be restored by unplugging the power cord then plugging it back in.

ProblemCheckRemedy
The power is not turned on.Is the power cord properly connected?Plug in the power cord to an AC outlet.
No sound or small sound.Is the [CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */] selector switch set to the proper position?Switch the [CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */] selector switch to switch the channel's input source. (page 14)
Are the connection cables properly connected?Connect the connection cables properly. (page 7)
Are the terminals and plugs dirty?Clean the terminals and plugs before making connections.
Is [MASTER ATT.] set to [-6 dB], etc.?At the [CLUB SETUP] screen, switch [MASTER ATT]. (page 23)
Digital sound cannot be output.Is the digital audio output's sampling frequency (fs) suited for the specifications of the connected device?On the [CLUB SETUP] screen, set [Digital Master Out Sampling Rate] according to the specifications of the connected equipment. (page 23)
Distorted sound.Is the sound level output from the [MASTER] channel appropriately set?Adjust the [MASTER LEVEL] control so that the master channel level indicator lights at around [0 dB] at the peak level. (Page 14)
Set [MASTER ATT.] to [-3 dB] or [-6 dB]. (page 23)
Is the level of audio input to each channel properly set?Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator lights at about [0 dB] at the peak level. (Page 14)
Can't crossfade.Are the CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B) selector switches properly set?Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN (A, THRU, B)] selector switches for the different channels properly. (Page 14)
Can't fader start a DJ player.Is [FADER START] set to [OFF]?At the [USER SETUP] screen, set [FADER START] to [ON]. (page 23)
Set the [FADER START] button on the control panel to [ON]. (Page 14)
Is the DJ player properly connected to the [CONTROL] terminal?Properly connect the [CONTROL] terminal and DJ player using a control cable. (page 7)
Are the audio cables properly connected?Connect this unit's audio input terminals and the DJ player's audio output terminals by audio cable. (page 7)
[BEAT EFFECTS] does not work.Is the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch properly set?Turn the [1, 2, 3, 4, MIC, CF.A, CF.B, MASTER] selector switch to select the channel to which you want to apply the effect. (Page 16)
[Sound COLOR FX] does not work.Is the [COLOR] control set to an appropriate position?Turn the [COLOR] control clockwise or counterclockwise. (page 16)
[BEAT COLOR FX] does not work.Is the [SOUND COLOR FX] [BEAT] button set to [ON]?Set the [SOUND COLOR FX] [BEAT] button to [ON]. (page 16)
Can't use an external effector.Is the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS] set to [ON]?Press the [ON/OFF] button for [BEAT EFFECTS] to set [SND/RTN] to [ON]. (page 16)
Is the external effector properly connected to the [SEND] or [RETURN] terminal?Connect the external effector to the [SEND] and [RETURN] terminals. (page 7)
Distorted sound from an external effector.Is the external effector's audio output level set to an appropriate level?Adjust the external effector's audio output level.
Tempo (BPM) cannot be measured or measurement value of tempo (BPM) is implausible.Is the audio input level too high or too low?Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator lights at about [0 dB] at the peak level. (Page 14)
For some tracks, it may not be possible to measure the tempo (BPM). Use the [TAP] button to input the tempo manually. (page 16)
Measured tempo (BPM) differs from tempo indicated on CD.The values may differ slightly due to the different ways in which the BPM is measured. There is no need to make any corrections.
MIDI sequencer does not synchronize.Is the MIDI sequencer's sync mode set to Slave?Set the MIDI sequencer's sync mode to Slave.
Does the MIDI sequencer you are using support MIDI timing clocks?MIDI sequencers not supporting MIDI timing clocks cannot be synchronized.
MIDI control does not work.Is the MIDI channel turned on?Press the [ON/OFF] button for [MIDI]. (Operating DJ software using the MIDI function on page 17)
Are the MIDI settings properly set?To operate DJ software with this unit, this unit's MIDI messages must be assigned to the DJ software you are using. For instructions on assigning messages, see your DJ software's operating instructions.
This unit is not recognized after it has been connected to a computer.Is the driver software properly installed on your computer?Install the driver software. If it is already installed, reinstall it. (page 8)
Sound of a computer cannot be output from this unit.Are this unit and computer properly connected?Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable. (page 8)
Are the audio output device settings properly set?Select this unit with the audio output device settings. For instructions on making settings for your application, see your application's operating instructions.
Is the [CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */] selector switch set to the proper position?Set the [CD/LINE, PHONO, LINE, USB */] selector switch to the [USB */] position. (page 14)
Effect sound cannot be monitored even when the [CUE] button for [BEAT EFFECTS] is pressed.The circuit generating the [ECHO], [UP ECHO], [SPIRAL], [REVERB], [ROLL], [SLIP ROLL] and [REV ROLL] echo sounds is positioned after the effect circuit, so the effect sound cannot be monitored. This is not a malfunction.
Sound is distorted when an analog player is connected to this unit's [PHONO] terminals. Or, lighting of the channel level indicator does not change even when the [TRIM] control is turned.Have you connected an analog player with a built-in phono equalizer?For analog players with built-in phono equalizers, connect the player to the [CD/ LINE] or [LINE] terminals. (page 7)
If the analog player with built-in phono equalizer has a PHONO/LINE selector switch, switch it to PHONO.
Is an audio interface for computers connected between the analog player and this unit?If the audio interface for computers has a line level output, connect it to the [CD/ LINE] or [LINE] terminal. (page 7)
If the analog player has a PHONO/LINE selector switch, switch it to PHONO.

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Specifications

General

Power requirements AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption. 32 W
Power consumption (standby) 0.45 W
Main unit weight 7.7 kg
Max. external dimensions
320 mm (width) x 108 mm (height) x 381 mm (depth)
Tolerable operating temperature +5^ to +35^
Tolerable operating humidity . 5 % to 85% (no condensation)

Audio Section

Sampling rate 96 kHz
MASTER D/A converter 32 bits
Other A/D and D/A converters 24 bits
Frequency characteristic

CD/LINE 20 Hz to 20 kHz

S/N ratio (rated output, A-WEIGHTED)

PHONO 92 dB
CD/LINE 106 dB
MIC1, MIC2 84 dB

Total harmonic distortion (20 kHzBW)

CD/LINE - MASTER1 0.004%

Standard input level / Input impedance

PHONO. -52 dBu/47 kΩ
CD/LINE -12 dBu/47 kΩ
MIC1 -52 dBu/8.5 kΩ
MIC2 .52 dBu/49 kO
RETURN. -12 dBu/49 kΩ

Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance

MASTER1. +6dBu / 10k /360 or lower
MASTER2. +2dBu / 10k /390 or lower
REC OUT. -8dBu / 10k /22 or lower
BOOTH. +6dBu / 10k /360 or lower
SEND .12 dBu/10 kΩ/1 kΩ or lower
PHONES +8.5 dBu/32 /10 or lower

Rated output level / Load impedance

MASTER1. +24dBu / 10k
MASTER2. +20dBu / 10k

Crosstalk

LINE 82 dB

Channel equalizer characteristic

HI -26 dB to +6 dB (13 kHz)
MID. -26 dB to +6 dB (1 kHz)
LOW -26 dB to +6 dB (70 Hz)

Microphone equalizer characteristic

HI. -12 dB to +12 dB (10 kHz)
LOW -12 dB to +12 dB (100 Hz)

Input / Output terminals

PHONO input terminal RCA pin jack. 2 sets
CD/LINE input terminal
RCA pin jacks. 4 sets
LINE input terminal RCA pin jack. 2 sets
MIC1 input terminal XLR connector/phone jack (6.3 mm) 1 set
MIC2 input terminal Phone jack (0 6.3 mm) .1 set
RETURN Input terminals Phone jack (0 6.3 mm) .1 set
MASTER output terminal
XLR connector. 1 set
RCA pin jacks. 1 set
BOOTH output terminal Phone jack (6.3 mm) 1 set
REC OUT output terminal RCA pin jacks. 1 set
SEND output terminal Phone jack (6.3 mm) 1 set
DIGITAL MASTER OUT coaxial output terminal
RCA pin jacks. 1 set
MIDI OUT terminal 5PDIN .1 set
PHONES output terminal Stereo phone jack (6.3 mm) 1 set
USB terminal B type. 1 set
CONTROL terminal Mini phone jack (0 3.5 mm) .4 sets

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
- Be sure to use the [MASTER1] terminals only for a balanced output. Connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA) using an XLR to RCA converter cable (or converter adapter), etc., may lower the sound quality and/or result in noise. For connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA), use the [MASTER2] terminals.

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