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Pioneer DDJ-400 User Manual

Pioneer DDJ-400
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DJ Controller
DDJ-400
Operating Instructions
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Pioneer DDJ-400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDI24 bit
Sample rate44.1 kHz
Mixer sectionYes
Product colorBlack
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz
USB direct playback-
Built-in optical driveNo
Number of mixer channels2 channels
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)103 dB
Number of scratcher platters2
Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD+N) (USB)0.005 %
Minimum RAM4 GB
Minimum processorCore i7, i5, i3
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Cables includedUSB
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity6.3 mm
Number of microphone inputs1
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth272.4 mm
Width482 mm
Height58.5 mm
Weight2100 g

Summary

Before start

What's in the box

Lists the items included with the Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 controller.

Viewing "rekordbox Introduction"

Guides on how to view the introductory guide for rekordbox setup.

About rekordbox

Explains what rekordbox software is and its DJ performance function.

Installing rekordbox

Instructions for installing the rekordbox software on your computer.

Parts names and functions

Top panel

Describes the components and controls located on the top surface of the DDJ-400.

Connections

Connecting input/output terminals

Explains how to connect speakers and microphones to the unit's terminals.

Connecting your PC/Mac to the unit

Details the procedure for connecting the DDJ-400 controller to a PC or Mac via USB.

Basic operation

Starting the system

Guides on launching rekordbox and checking audio setup for operation.

Adding audio tracks into [Collection]

Steps to register audio tracks from your computer into rekordbox.

Loading an audio track into a deck

Procedure for loading a selected track into a deck for playback.

Playing a track

Explains how to set up controls and play a track from a deck.

Monitoring the sound with headphones

Instructions on how to monitor audio output using headphones.

Closing the system

Steps to properly shut down rekordbox and disconnect the unit.

Advanced operation

Using the 4 beat looping

How to activate and manage 4-beat loops during playback.

Using the manual looping

Detailed steps for creating and managing manual loops.

Dividing the looping

How to halve loop playback length using specific buttons.

Extending the looping

How to double loop playback length using specific buttons.

Changing the starting position (Loop In point) of the loop playback

Adjusting the loop's start point using the jog wheel.

Changing the ending position (Loop Out point) of the loop playback

Adjusting the loop's end point using the jog wheel.

Using hot cues

Setting and triggering cue points instantly from performance pads.

Setting and calling out a hot cue

Step-by-step guide to set and recall hot cue points.

Setting and calling out a manual loop

How to set and activate manual loops using performance pads.

Using beat loop

Using performance pads to set beat loops of various lengths.

Using beat jump

Moving playback position instantly by beat intervals using performance pads.

Using the sampler function

Loading and playing tracks from sampler slots using performance pads.

Using keyboard mode

Using performance pads as a keyboard to trigger hot cues with pitch control.

Using the pad FX

Applying various effects by pressing performance pads.

Using the release FX of the pad FX

Triggering release effects on performance pads.

Using the key shift function

Changing track key using performance pads with pitch adjustment.

Setting and calling out a cue point

How to set, save, and recall cue points on tracks.

Calling out a cue point

Retrieving previously set cue or loop points.

Deleting a cue point

Removing set cue or loop points from a track.

Using the fader start function

Starting track playback using channel fader or crossfader.

Changing the settings

Launching utilities mode

Steps to enter and exit the unit's utility settings mode.

Switching monaural sound or stereo sound

How to set the master output to monaural or stereo sound.

Setting the master output's peak limiter level

Adjusting the peak limiter for the master output to prevent clipping.

Forcefully using the unit as the general MIDI controller

Forcing the unit to operate as a MIDI controller regardless of rekordbox status.

Changing the demo mode setting

Configuring the duration before the demo mode automatically starts.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for the DDJ-400 and rekordbox.

Using as a controller for other DJ application

Using the DDJ-400 with other DJ applications via MIDI.

About MIDI messages

Information on MIDI message specifications for the unit.

About the driver software

Details on the standard driver software used by the unit.

About trademarks and registered trademarks

List of trademarks and registered trademarks associated with the product.

Cautions on copyrights

Important notes regarding copyright protection and usage of music content.

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