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Contents How to read this manual Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. ! Be sure to read both this guide and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”. Both documents include important information that you must understand before using this product. ! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software described in this guide as well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware are currently under development and may differ from the final specifications. ! Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this guide. ! Please note that the language on the screens of the software describes in this guide may differ from the language on your screens. This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating Serato DJ Pro, refer to the Serato DJ Pro Manual. ! The software manual for Serato DJ Pro can be downloaded from “Serato.com”. For details, see “Downloading the Serato DJ Pro software manual” (p.3). ! The latest “Operating Instructions” (this guide) can be downloaded from the Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see “Viewing the Operating Instructions” (p.3). Before start. 3 Features. 3 What’s in the box. 3 Acquiring the manual. 3 Installing the software. 3 Part names and functions. 6 Browser section. 6 Deck sections. 7 Mixer section. 9 Effect section. 10 Rear panel. 11 Front panel. 12 Jog wheel display section. 13 Basic operation. 14 Connecting devices to this unit. 14 Playing music by operating Serato DJ Pro. 15 Quitting the system. 17 Connection example. 18 Advanced operation. 20 Using the performance pads. 20 Using the pitch play. 22 Using the Serato Flip. 22 Using the Saved Flip. 23 Using the slip. 24 Using DUAL DECK mode. 25 Using the fader start function. 25 Using the velocity sampler. 26 Analyzing tracks. 26 Using effects. 26 Using SOUND COLOR FX. 28 Effect types. 28 Using external inputs / microphone. 29 Changing the settings. 31 About the setting utility. 31 Changing the settings. 31 Launching the utilities mode. 32 Utilities modes. 32 Adjusting the sensitivity of the jog wheel touch sensor. 35 Additional information. 36 Troubleshooting. 36 Audio Block Diagram. 38 Using as a controller for other DJ software. 38 About trademarks and registered trademarks. 40 Cautions on copyrights. 40 2 En
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Before start Before start Features This unit is an all-in-one DJ controller designed specifically for Serato Limited’s professional DJ software “Serato DJ Pro.” Performance interfaces, such as “PERFORMANCE PADS,” “4-CHANNEL MIXER,” etc., are arranged comfortably to control functions included in “Serato DJ Pro.” In addition, this unit is equipped with abundant input/output terminals to correspond to various DJ performances. This unit is also designed with a sense of quality to correspond to various scenes such as clubs and home parties. What’s in the box ! AC adapter ! Power plug ! USB cable 1 ! Warranty card (for some regions) 2 ! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) ! Serato DJ Pro EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER 3 1 Only one USB cable is supplied on this unit. If you use two cables, use a USB cable supported to USB2.0. 2 Only for the product in the European region. — For the North American region, the corresponding information is provided on the last page of both the English and French versions of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide).” — For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is provided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide).” 3 Note that the Serato DJ Pro EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER cannot be reissued. You will need to use the voucher code to activate the expansion pack. Make sure to store it in a safe place so that you do not lose it. Acquiring the manual Various instructions are sometimes provided as files in PDF format. Adobe ® Reader ® must be installed in order to view PDF format files. Viewing the Operating Instructions 1 Launch a web browser on the PC/Mac and access the Pioneer DJ site below. pioneerdj.com ! To select your language, click the flag icon on the upper-right screen. 2 Point the cursor to [Support]. 3 Click [Tutorials, manuals & documentation]. 4 Click [DDJ-SX3] under [DJ CONTROLLER]. 5 Select the language of the manual from the list. Download the manual if needed. Downloading the Serato DJ Pro software manual 1 Access the Serato site. http://serato.com/ 2 Click [Serato DJ Pro] from [PRODUCTS]. 3 Click [DOWNLOAD SERATO DJ PRO]. 4 Click [Manuals and Downloads]. 5 Click the Serato DJ Pro software manual of the required language. Installing the software Before installing the software The Serato DJ Pro software and driver software are not included. Access and download the software from the Pioneer DJ support site. pioneerdj.com/support/ ! The user is responsible for preparing the PC/Mac, network devices and other elements of the Internet usage environment required for a connection to the Internet. Downloading the driver software 1 Launch a web browser on the PC/Mac and access the Pioneer DJ site. pioneerdj.com ! To select your language, click the flag icon on the upper-right screen. 2 Point the cursor to [Support]. 3 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 4 Click [DDJ-SX3] under [DJ CONTROLLER]. 5 Click [Drivers]. 6 Click [Download link], and then save the file. About the Serato DJ Pro software Serato DJ Pro is a professional DJ software application by Serato Limited. DJ performances are possible by connecting the PC/Mac on which this software is installed to this unit. Minimum operating environment Supported operating systems Mac: macOS High Sierra 10.13/Sierra 10.12, OS X 10.11 (latest update) Windows ® 10 / Windows ® 8.1 / Windows ® 7 (latest service pack) 32-bit version 64-bit version CPU and required memory Intel ® processor Core ™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz or better 4 GB or more of RAM Intel ® processor Core ™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz or better 4 GB or more of RAM Intel ® processor Core ™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz or better 4 GB or more of RAM Others USB port Display resolution A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the PC/Mac with this unit. Resolution of 1 280 × 720 or greater En 3
