Pioneer DJM 400 - Pro Dj Mixer User Manual

DJ MIXER
TABLE DE MIXAGE
DJ-MISCHPULT
MIXER PER DJ
DJ MENGPANEEL
MESA DE MEZCLAS DJ
DJM-400
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
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Pioneer DJM 400 - Pro Dj Mixer Specifications

General

Brand	Pioneer
Model	DJM 400 - Pro Dj Mixer
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety and Operating Precautions

Electrical Safety Warnings

Warnings regarding electric shock, opening the unit, and qualified servicing.

Plug and Power Cord Safety

Information on the moulded plug, fuse replacement, and power cord handling.

Operating Environment and Handling

Guidelines for safe operating environment, temperature, humidity, and general handling.

Fire Hazard Prevention

Advice to prevent fire hazards, such as not placing flames on the equipment.

Voltage Compliance

Reminder to check power supply voltage compatibility before first use.

Product Specifications

General and Audio Specifications

Covers power, operating conditions, audio metrics like sampling rate, frequency response, and S/N ratio.

Connectivity and Accessories

Details input/output connector systems and included accessories.

Product Features Overview

Sound Quality and Equalization

Highlights high-fidelity sound and the 3-band equalizer with kill function.

Effects and Sampler Functions

Describes beat effects, auto talk-over, and the in-loop sampler.

Input Options and Controls

Covers microphone inputs, AUX switching, and other operational features.

Connection Panel Layout and Ports

Power, Output, and Headphone Ports

Details power switch, stereo/mono selector, master outputs, and headphone jack.

Microphone, Auxiliary, and Control Inputs

Explains MIC/AUX inputs, selector switch, and control connectors for DJ CD players.

Channel Input and Selector Ports

Covers RCA connectors for CD, PHONO, LINE inputs and their respective selector switches.

Connecting Components and Power

Connecting Audio Input Sources

Guides on connecting DJ CD players, turntables, and line-level devices to mixer inputs.

Connecting Microphones and Auxiliary Inputs

Instructions for connecting microphones and using auxiliary stereo line inputs.

Connecting Output Devices

Details on connecting the master output to amplifiers and headphones.

Connecting the Power Cord

Step-by-step instructions for safely connecting the unit's power cord.

Mixer Controls and Functions

Input Channel Controls

Details input selectors, trim dials, EQ controls (HI, MID, LOW), and fader levers for each channel.

Fader Start and Cross Fader

Explains fader start buttons, cross fader selector, and cross fader lever.

Master Level Controls

Describes master level indicators and the master output level adjustment dial.

Beat Effect and Microphone Controls

Beat Effect Section Controls

Details BPM display, measuring modes, TAP button, beat select buttons, effect selector, channel selector, parameter dial, and ON/OFF button.

Microphone Input Controls

Covers MIC 1/2 level dials, microphone equalizer, and function selector switch.

Headphones Output Controls

Explains headphone cue buttons and the headphone level adjust dial.

Basic Mixer Operations

Core Operation Steps

Step-by-step guide for powering on, selecting inputs, adjusting levels, and using faders.

Stereo/Monaural Output Selection

How to configure master output for stereo or monaural sound.

Microphone and Auxiliary Input Usage

Procedures for setting up and adjusting microphone and auxiliary inputs.

Headphone Monitoring and Cross Fader Curves

Guides on selecting headphone sources and choosing cross fader response curves.

Fader Start Operation

Fader Start Function Overview

Explains using channel/cross faders to control CD player playback and back cue.

Using Channel Fader for Playback

Detailed steps for using the channel fader to start CD playback and perform back cue.

Using Cross Fader for Playback

Detailed steps for using the cross fader to start CD playback and perform back cue.

Beat Effect Types and Descriptions

Delay, Echo, and Filter Effects

Details on DELAY, ECHO for repeats, and FILTER for sound coloration.

Modulation Effects (Flanger, Phaser)

Explains FLANGER and PHASER effects for sound modulation and movement.

Robot and Roll Effects

Describes the ROBOT effect for robotic sounds and ROLL for repetitive playback.

Producing Beat Effects and Using the Sampler

Producing Beat Effects

Guide on setting BPM, selecting effects, channels, beat multiples, and parameters.

IN-LOOP SAMPLER Usage

Instructions for recording, playing, and synchronizing audio samples with the BPM.

In-Loop Sampler and Effect Parameters

Sampler Playback and Erasing

Steps to play back recorded samples and erase them from the IN-LOOP SAMPLER.

Effect Parameter Details

Table detailing parameters for each effect, including button and dial adjustments.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Sound Output Problems

Solutions for units not powering on or having no/low sound output.

Audio Distortion and Cross Fader Issues

Remedies for distorted sound and malfunctioning cross faders.

Fader Start and Effect Malfunctions

Troubleshooting steps for fader start problems and non-working effects.

BPM Measurement Errors

Causes and solutions for BPM measurement inaccuracies or failures.

System Block Diagrams

Channel and Input Signal Paths

Block diagrams illustrating signal flow for Channels 1, 2, and MIC/AUX inputs.

Core Processing Units

Diagrams showing the roles of DSP, CPU, SDRAM, and switches/indicators.

Output and Monitoring Signal Paths

Block diagrams for master outputs, headphones, and cue signal routing.