Pioneer Musical Toy Instrument DDJ SZ User Manual

DJ Controller  
DDJ-SZ  
The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of  
information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.  
For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com and download the software from there.  
Operating Instructions (Basic Edition)  
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WARNING  
AVERTISSEMENT  
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.  
Cet appareil n’est pas étanche. Pour éviter les risques  
d’incendie et de décharge électrique, ne placez près de  
lui un récipient rempli d’eau, tel qu’un vase ou un pot  
de fleurs, et ne l’exposez pas à des gouttes d’eau, des  
éclaboussures, de la pluie ou de l’humidité.  
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WARNING  
AVERTISSEMENT  
This product equipped with a three-wire grounding  
(earthed) plug - a plug that has a third (grounding) pin.  
This plug only fits a grounding-type power outlet. If you  
are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact a  
licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly  
grounded one. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
Cet appareil est muni d’une fiche de mise à la terre  
(masse) à trois fils. Comme la fiche présente une  
troisième broche (de terre), elle ne peut se brancher  
que sur une prise de courant, prévue pour une mise à  
la terre. Si vous n’arrivez pas à insérer la fiche dans la  
prise de courant, contactez un électricien qualifié pour  
faire remplacer la prise par une qui soit mise à la terre.  
N’annulez pas la fonction de sécurité que procure cette  
grounding plug.  
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fiche de mise à la terre.  
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WARNING  
AVERTISSEMENT  
Pour éviter les risques d’incendie, ne placez aucune  
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame  
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.  
flamme nue (telle qu’une bougie allumée) sur l’appareil.  
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Operating Environment  
Milieu de fonctionnement  
Operating environment temperature and humidity:  
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH  
(cooling vents not blocked)  
Température et humidité du milieu de fonctionnement :  
De +5 °C à +35 °C (de +41 °F à +95 °F) ; Humidité  
relative inférieure à 85 % (orifices de ventilation non  
obstrués)  
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in  
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or  
strong artificial light).  
N’installez pas l’appareil dans un endroit mal ventilé ou  
un lieu soumis à une forte humidité ou en plein soleil  
(ou à une forte lumière artificielle).  
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VENTILATION CAUTION  
PRÉCAUTION DE VENTILATION  
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space  
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation  
(at least 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each  
Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, veillez à laisser un  
espace suffisant autour de ses parois de manière à  
améliorer la dissipation de chaleur (au moins 5 cm sur  
side).  
le dessus, 5 cm à l’arrière et 5 cm de chaque côté).  
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CAUTION  
ATTENTION  
The  
switch on this unit will not completely shut  
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de cet appareil ne coupe pas  
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  
complètement celui-ci de sa prise secteur. Comme le  
cordon d’alimentation fait office de dispositif de  
déconnexion du secteur, il devra être débranché au  
niveau de la prise secteur pour que l’appareil soit  
complètement hors tension. Par conséquent, veillez à  
installer l’appareil de telle manière que son cordon  
d’alimentation puisse être facilement débranché de  
la prise secteur en cas d’accident. Pour éviter tout  
risque d’incendie, le cordon d’alimentation sera  
débranché au niveau de la prise secteur si vous  
prévoyez une période prolongée de non utilisation  
long period of time (for example, when on vacation).  
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(par exemple avant un départ en vacances).  
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This  
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Product Name: DJ Controller  
Model Number: DDJ-SZ, DDJ-SZ-N  
Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION  
Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A.  
Phone: 1-800-421-1404  
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NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands  
Information to User  
Alterations or modifications carried out without  
Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a  
safe level – a level that lets the sound come through  
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s  
clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most  
right to operate the equipment.  
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing  
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so  
what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful  
to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your  
equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.  
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CAUTION  
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded  
cables and connectors are used to connect the unit  
to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic  
interference with electric appliances such as radios  
and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors  
ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:  
Set your volume control at a low setting.  
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it  
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.  
Once you have established a comfortable sound  
level, set the dial and leave it there.  
for connections.  
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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or  
cords associated with accessories sold with the  
product may expose you to chemicals listed on  
proposition 65 known to the State of California and  
other governmental entities to cause cancer and  
birth defect or other reproductive harm.  
BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING  
GUIDELINES:  
Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t  
hear what’s around you.  
Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
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Do not use headphones while operating a motorized  
vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic  
hazard and is illegal in many areas.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
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THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF  
THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.  
RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON PAGE 19 FOR  
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  
FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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WARNING  
Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants.  
If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.  
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service center or your dealer for a replacement.  
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Contents  
How to read this manual  
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.  
Be sure to read this booklet and the “Operating Instructions” pro-  
vided on the Pioneer DJ support site. Both include important infor-  
mation that should be fully understood before using this product.  
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a  
safe place for future reference.  
For instructions on obtaining the Serato DJ software’s manual, see  
Acquiring the manual (p.6).  
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In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the prod-  
uct and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and  
terminals, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [CUE] button,  
[Files] panel, [MIC1] terminal)  
Please note that the screens and specifications of the software  
described in this manual 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 manual.  
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit  
as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the Serato DJ  
software, see the Serato DJ software manual.  
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The Serato DJ software manual can be downloaded from “Serato.  
com”. For details, see Downloading the Serato DJ software manual  
(p. 6).  
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The most recent version of the Operating Instructions can be  
downloaded from the Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see  
Downloading this unit’s operating instructions (p.6).  
Before start  
What’s in the box ........................................................................................ 6  
Acquiring the manual ................................................................................ 6  
Installing the software................................................................................ 6  
Names of Parts ........................................................................................... 9  
Operation  
Connections.............................................................................................. 12  
Starting the system................................................................................... 13  
Quitting the system .................................................................................. 15  
Additional information  
Changing the settings.............................................................................. 16  
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 16  
About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 16  
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................ 16  
Specifications............................................................................................ 16  
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Downloading the Serato DJ software  
manual  
Before start  
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s optical drive.  
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.  
If the CD-ROM’s menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted,  
perform the operations below.  
What’s in the box  
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CD-ROM (Installation Disc)  
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For Windows  
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Power cord  
USB cable1  
Open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in  
the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.  
For Mac OS X  
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Operating Instructions (Basic Edition)  
Only one USB cable is included with this unit.  
To connect two units, use a cable conforming to USB 2.0 standards.  
In Finder, double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon directly.  
2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [Serato  
DJ: Download the Software Manual (PDF file)], then click  
[Start].  
Acquiring the manual  
The operating instructions may be in a file in PDF format. Adobe®  
Reader® must be installed to read files in PDF format. If you do not  
have Adobe Reader, please install it from the download link on the  
CD-ROM’s menu screen.  
3 “An internet environment is required to access the  
site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].  
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is  
displayed.  
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To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].  
4 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SZ] on the Pioneer DJ  
support site.  
Downloading this unit’s operating  
instructions  
5 Click the link to the Serato DJ download page.  
The Serato DJ download page is displayed.  
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s optical drive.  
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.  
If the CD-ROM’s menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted,  
perform the operations below.  
6 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.  
Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to  
“Serato.com”.  
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For Windows  
7 From “More Downloads” on the right side of the  
download page, click “Serato DJ x.x Manual”.  
Downloading of the Serato DJ software manual starts.  
Open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in  
the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.  
For Mac OS X  
In Finder, double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon directly.  
2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [DDJ-  
SZ: Download the Operating Instructions (PDF file)], then  
click [Start].  
Installing the software  
3 “An internet environment is required to access the  
Before installing the software  
site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].  
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is  
displayed.  
For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com  
and download the software from there. A software download link is  
also provided on the included CD-ROM.  
4 On the Pioneer DJ support site, click “Manuals” under  
“DDJ-SZ”.  
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For details, refer to Installation procedure (Windows) or Installation  
procedure (Mac OS X).  
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The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network  
devices and other elements of the Internet usage environment  
required for a connection to the Internet.  
5 Click on the required language on the download  
page.  
Downloading of the operating instructions begins.  
About the driver software  
This driver software is an exclusive driver for outputting audio signals  
from a computer.  
Checking the latest information on the driver software  
For detailed information on this unit’s designated driver software, see  
the Pioneer DJ support site below.  
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6 From the download page, download the driver  
software for Windows (DDJ-SZ_X.XXX.exe).  
About the Serato DJ software  
Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are  
possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed  
to this unit.  
7 Double-click the downloaded file.  
The driver installation screen appears.  
8 Carefully read the Software end user license  
agreement and if you consent to the provisions, put a  
check mark in [I agree.] and click [OK].  
If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license  
agreement, click [Cancel] and stop installation.  
Minimum operating environment  
Supported operating systems CPU and required memory  
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Intel processor, Corei3, i5 and i7  
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,  
Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better  
32-bit  
version  
2 GB or more of RAM  
Mac: OS X v 10.9, 10.8  
and 10.7  
9 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 the installation program is completed, a completion message  
appears.  
After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ software.  
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Intel processor, Corei3, i5 and i7  
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,  
Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz or better  
64-bit  
version  
4 GB or more of RAM  
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Intel processor, Corei3, i5 and i7  
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,  
Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better  
32-bit  
version  
2 GB or more of RAM  
Windows: Windows  
8.1/8 and Windows 7  
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10 Select [Download Serato DJ Software.] from the  
CD-ROM’s menu, then click [Start].  
Intel processor, Corei3, i5 and i7  
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,  
Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz or better  
64-bit  
version  
11 “An internet environment is required to access the  
4 GB or more of RAM  
site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].  
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is  
displayed.  
Others  
Optical drive  
Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read  
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer  
with this unit.  
12 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SZ] on the Pioneer DJ  
support site.  
USB port  
Display resolution  
Internet connection  
Resolution of 1 280 x 720 or greater  
An Internet connection is required for registering the  
“Serato.com” user account and downloading the software.  
13 Click the link to the Serato DJ download page.  
The Serato DJ download page is displayed.  
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For the latest information on the required operating environment and compat-  
ibility as well as to acquire the latest operating system, refer to “Software Info”  
under “DDJ-SZ” on the Pioneer DJ support site below.  
14 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.  
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If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”,  
proceed to step 16.  
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If you have not completed registering your user account, do so  
following the procedure below.  
Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail  
address and the password you want to set, then select the  
region in which you live.  
If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters  
providing the latest information on Serato products will be  
sent from Serato.  
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Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for  
that version.  
Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating  
environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.  
Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard  
disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For notebook comput-  
ers in particular, make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide  
constant high performance (for example by keeping the AC power connected)  
when using Serato DJ.  
Once user account registration is completed, you will receive  
an e-mail at the e-mail address you have input. Check the  
contents of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.  
Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password speci-  
fied when you performed user registration. They will be required  
for updating the software.  
The personal information input when registering a new user  
account may be collected, processed and used based on the  
privacy policy on the Serato website.  
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Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet  
services and payment of provider fees.  
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Installation procedure (Windows)  
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is  
completed.  
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Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator  
before installing.  
If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.  
15 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.  
com”.  
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s optical drive.  
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.  
This takes you to the Serato DJ download page. Proceed to step 17.  
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If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted,  
open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the  
[Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.  
16 Log in.  
Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to  
“Serato.com”.  
2 From the menu that appears, select [Install Driver  
Software], then click [Start].  
17 Download the Serato DJ software from the download  
page.  
Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the unzipped file to launch  
the installer.  
3 “Download the latest version? An internet  
environment is required to access the site.” is displayed.  
Click [Yes].  
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is displayed.  
4 Click [Software Download] under [DDJ-SZ] on the  
Pioneer DJ support site.  
5 Click [Driver Software].  
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18 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,  
and if you agree, select [I agree to the license terms and  
conditions], then click [Install].  
8 Double-click [DDJ-SZ_AudioDriver.pkg].  
The driver installation screen appears.  
9 Check the details on the screen and click [Continue].  
10 When the end user license agreement appears, read  
Software end user license agreement carefully, then click  
[Continue].  
11 If you consent to the provisions of the Software end  
user license agreement, click [Agree].  
If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license  
agreement, click [Disagree] and stop installation.  
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If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click  
[Close] to cancel installation.  
12 Proceed with installation according to the instructions  
on the screen.  
Installation begins.  
13 Select [Download Serato DJ Software.] from the  
CD-ROM’s menu, then click [Start].  
14 “An internet environment is required to access the  
site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].  
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is  
displayed.  
15 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SZ] on the Pioneer DJ  
support site.  
The message of successful installation appears once installation is  
completed.  
16 Click the link to the Serato DJ download page.  
The Serato DJ download page is displayed.  
19 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ installer.  
17 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.  
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If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”,  
proceed to step 19.  
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If you have not completed registering your user account, do so  
following the procedure below.  
Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail  
address and the password you want to set, then select the  
region in which you live.  
If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters  
providing the latest information on Serato products will be  
sent from Serato.  
Once user account registration is completed, you will receive  
an e-mail at the e-mail address you have input. Check the  
contents of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.  
Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password speci-  
fied when you performed user registration. They will be required  
for updating the software.  
The personal information input when registering a new user  
account may be collected, processed and used based on the  
privacy policy on the Serato website.  
Installation procedure (Mac OS X)  
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Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is  
completed.  
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If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.  
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s optical drive.  
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.  
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If the CD-ROM menu does not appear on the screen when the  
CD-ROM is inserted, open the optical driver from Finder, then dou-  
ble-click the [CD_menu.app] icon.  
18 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.  
com”.  
This takes you to the Serato DJ download page. Proceed to step 20.  
2 From the menu that appears, select [Install Driver  
Software], then click [Start].  
19 Log in.  
Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to  
“Serato.com”.  
3 “Download the latest version? An internet  
environment is required to access the site.” is displayed.  
20 Download the Serato DJ software from the download  
Click [Yes].  
page.  
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is  
displayed.  
Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the unzipped file to launch  
the installer.  
4 Click [Software Download] under [DDJ-SZ] on the  
Pioneer DJ support site.  
5 Click [Driver Software].  
6 From the download page, download the driver  
software for Mac OS (DDJ-SZ_M_X.X.X.dmg).  
7 Double-click the downloaded file.  
The [DDJ-SZ_AudioDriver] menu screen appears.  
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21 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,  
and if you agree, click [Agree].  
Browser section  
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1 Rotary selector  
2 BACK (VIEW) button  
3 LOAD PREPARE (AREA) button  
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If you do not agree to the contents of the usage agreement, click  
[Disagree] to cancel installation.  
22 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the  
[Serato DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon.  
Deck section  
This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls  
for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller,  
those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right side of the  
controller.  
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Names of Parts  
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For details on the functions of the various buttons and controls, see  
Part names and functions in the Operating Instructions.  
1 Jog dial display section  
2 Jog dial  
1 Browser section  
2 Deck section  
3 Mixer section  
4 Effect section  
3 NEEDLE SEARCH pad  
4 JOG FEELING ADJUST control  
5 STOP TIME control  
6 KEY LOCK button  
7 Takeover indicator  
8 TEMPO slider  
9 AUTO LOOP button  
a LOOP 1/2X button  
b LOOP 2X button  
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c LOOP IN button  
6 MASTER CUE button  
d LOOP OUT button  
e PARAMETERc button, PARAMETERd button  
f HOT CUE mode button  
g ROLL mode button  
h SLICER mode button  
i SAMPLER mode button  
j Performance pads  
k PLAY/PAUSE f button  
l CUE button  
7 Master level indicator  
8 BOOTH MONITOR control  
9 MASTER OUT COLOR control  
a OSCILLATOR SELECT button  
b OSCILLATOR VOLUME control  
c OSCILLATOR PARAMETER control  
d OSC ASSIGN selector switch  
e HEADPHONES LEVEL control  
f HEADPHONES MIXING control  
g SOUND COLOR FX buttons  
h SAMPLER, MIC COLOR control  
i SAMPLER VOL control  
j EQ (HI, LOW) controls  
k MIC2 control  
m SYNC button  
n SHIFT button  
o DECK 3 button  
p DECK 1 button  
q GRID SLIDE button  
r GRID ADJUST button  
s SLIP button  
l MIC1 control  
m LINE, PHONO, USB selector switch  
n CD, USB selector switch  
o FX 1 assign button  
t CENSOR button  
u PANEL button  
p FX 2 assign button  
Mixer section  
q Channel Level Indicator  
r TRIM control  
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t COLOR control  
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2 USB connection indicator  
3 USB (A) button  
4 USB (B) button  
5 MASTER LEVEL control  
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Effect section  
This section is used to control the two effect units (FX1 and FX2).  
Controls and buttons to operate the FX1 unit are located on the left side  
of the controller, those to operate the FX2 unit are located on the right  
side of the controller. The channels to which the effect is to be applied  
are set using the effect assign buttons.  
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2
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1 Effect parameter controls  
2 FX BEATS control  
3 Effect parameter buttons  
4 TAP button  
Front panel  
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1 PHONES jacks  
2 CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch  
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5 Connect the power cord.  
To power outlet  
Operation  
Power cord  
(included)  
Connections  
1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES]  
terminals.  
6 Press the [u] switch on this unit’s rear panel to turn  
this unit’s power on.  
2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier,  
components, etc., to the [MASTER OUT 1] or [MASTER  
OUT 2] terminals.  
Turn on the power of this unit.  
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For Windows users  
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.  
7 Turn on the power of the devices connected to the  
output terminals (powered speakers, power amplifier,  
components, etc.).  
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When a microphone, DJ player or other external device is con-  
nected to input terminals, the power of that device also turns on.  
Powered speaker, etc.  
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To output the sound from the [BOOTH] terminals, connect speak-  
ers or other devices to the [BOOTH] terminals.  
For details on connecting the input/output terminals, see the  
Operating Instructions.  
3 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.  
USB cable  
(included)  
4 Turn on the computer’s power.  
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Starting the system  
Launching Serato DJ  
For Windows  
From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [Serato DJ].  
For Mac OS X  
In Finder, open the [Application] folder, then click the [Serato DJ] icon.  
Computer screen directly after the Serato DJ software is launched  
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The [BUY/ACTIVATE] icon may appear on the right side of the screen that is displayed when Serato DJ is launched the first time, but there is no  
need to activate or purchase a license for those using DDJ-SZ.  
Click [Online] to use the unit as is.  
To operate the beat grid  
With Serato DJ, [SYNC PREFERENCES] is set to [Simple Sync] by default, but this must be switched to [Smart Sync] in order to perform beat grid  
operations.  
SETUPDJ PreferenceSYNC PREFERENCES  
For instructions on displaying the settings screen and details on the beat grid, see the Serato DJ manual.  
Computer screen when a track is loaded in the Serato DJ software  
Click [Library] at the upper left of the computer screen, then select [Vertical] or [Horizontal] from the pull-down menu to switch the Serato DJ screen.  
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A Deck section  
The track information (the name of the loaded track, artist name, BPM, etc.), the overall waveform and other information is displayed here.  
B Waveform display  
The loaded track’s waveform is displayed here.  
C Browser section  
Crates in which tracks in the library or sets of multiple tracks are stored are displayed here.  
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the Serato DJ software, see  
the Serato DJ software manual.  
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Importing tracks  
The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks.  
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There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual.  
If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ Intro) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you  
have previously created can be used as such.  
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If you are using Serato DJ Intro and have already created track libraries, you may have to reanalyze the tracks.  
1 Click the [Files] key on the Serato DJ software screen to open the [Files] panel.  
The contents of your computer or the peripheral connected to the computer are displayed in the [Files] panel.  
2 Click the folder on the [Files] panel containing the tracks you want to add to the library to select it.  
3 On the Serato DJ software screen, drag and drop the selected folder to the crates panel.  
A crate is created and the tracks are added to the library.  
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[Files] panel  
Crates panel  
Loading tracks and playing them  
The following describes the procedure for loading tracks into deck [1] as  
an example.  
1 Press this unit’s [BACK (VIEW)] button, move the  
cursor to the crates panel on the computer’s screen, then  
turn the rotary selector to select the crate, etc.  
2 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the  
library on the computer’s screen, then turn the rotary  
selector and select the track.  
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1 Rotary selector  
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Library  
Crates panel  
2 BACK (VIEW) button  
3 Press the [DECK1] button.  
4 Press the rotary selector to load the selected track  
onto the deck.  
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Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below.  
Playing tracks and outputting the sound  
Names of controls, etc.  
Position  
The following describes the procedure for outputting the channel 1  
sound as an example.  
MASTER LEVEL control  
CD, USB selector switch  
TRIM control  
Turned fully counterclockwise  
[USB] position  
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Set the volume of the devices (power amplifier, powered speakers,  
etc.) connected to the [MASTER OUT 1] and [MASTER OUT 2]  
terminals to an appropriate level. Note that loud sound will be output  
if the volume is set too high.  
Turned fully counterclockwise  
Center  
ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls  
Channel fader  
Moved forward  
Crossfader assign selector switch  
[THRU] position  
2 Press the [f] button to play the track.  
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Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator’s orange  
indicator lights at peak level.  
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4 Move the channel fader away from you.  
5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control to adjust the audio  
level of the speakers.  
Adjust the sound level output from the [MASTER OUT 1] and [MASTER  
OUT 2] terminals to an appropriate level.  
Monitoring sound with headphones  
Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below.  
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Names of controls, etc.  
HEADPHONES MIXING control  
HEADPHONES LEVEL control  
Position  
Center  
3 CD, USB selector switch  
4 TRIM control  
Turned fully counterclockwise  
1 Press the headphones [CUE] button for the channel 1.  
5 ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls  
6 Headphones CUE button  
7 Channel fader  
2 Turn the [HEADPHONES LEVEL] control.  
Adjust the sound level output from the headphones to an appropriate  
level.  
8 HEADPHONES MIXING control  
9 HEADPHONES LEVEL control  
a Crossfader assign selector switch  
b Crossfader  
Note  
This unit and the Serato DJ software include a variety of functions  
enabling individualistic DJ performances. For details on the respective  
functions, see the Serato DJ software manual.  
!
The Serato DJ software manual can be downloaded from “Serato.com”.  
For details, see Downloading the Serato DJ software manual (p. 6).  
c MASTER LEVEL control  
d MASTER CUE button  
Quitting the system  
e BOOTH MONITOR control  
f CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch  
1 Quit [Serato DJ].  
When the software is closed, a message for confirming that you want to  
close it appears on the computer’s screen. Click [Yes] to close.  
2 Press the [u] switch on this unit’s rear panel to set  
this unit’s power to standby.  
3 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.  
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Audio Section  
Sampling rate....................................................................................44.1 kHz  
A/D, D/A converter...............................................................................24 bits  
Frequency characteristic  
USB, CD/LINE, MIC1, MIC2............................................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
S/N ratio (rated output, A-WEIGHTED)  
Additional information  
USB................................................................................................ 111 dB  
CD/LINE........................................................................................... 97 dB  
PHONO............................................................................................ 90 dB  
MIC1 ................................................................................................ 84 dB  
MIC2 ................................................................................................ 84 dB  
Total harmonic distortion (20 Hz — 20 kHzBW)  
Changing the settings  
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For detailed instructions on changing this unit’s settings, see  
Changing the settings in the Operating Instructions.  
USB...............................................................................................0.002 %  
CD/LINE........................................................................................0.004 %  
Standard input level / Input impedance  
Troubleshooting  
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Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If  
you think that there is something wrong with this component, check  
the items in the “Troubleshooting” section of this unit’s operating  
instructions and the [FAQ] for the [DDJ-SZ] on the Pioneer DJ sup-  
port site.  
CD/LINE............................................................................ –12 dBu/47 kW  
PHONO............................................................................. –52 dBu/47 kW  
MIC1 ................................................................................ –52 dBu/8.5 kW  
MIC2 ................................................................................ –52 dBu/8.5 kW  
Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance  
MASTER OUT 1.........................................+6 dBu/10 kW/390 W or less  
MASTER OUT 2.........................................+2 dBu/10 kW/820 W or less  
BOOTH .......................................................+6 dBu/10 kW/390 W or less  
PHONES.........................................................+8 dBu/32 W/10 W or less  
Rated output level / Load impedance  
Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the  
other components and electrical appliances being used. If the prob-  
lem cannot be rectified, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service  
center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
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This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other  
external influences. In this case, proper operation may be restored by  
turning the power off, waiting 1 minute, then turning the power back  
on.  
MASTER OUT 1.................................................................24 dBu/10 kW  
MASTER OUT 2.................................................................20 dBu/10 kW  
Crosstalk  
CD/LINE........................................................................................... 82 dB  
Channel equalizer characteristic  
HI ......................................................................–∞ dB to +6 dB (13 kHz)  
MID .................................................................... –∞ dB to +6 dB (1 kHz)  
LOW................................................................... –∞ dB to +6 dB (70 Hz)  
Microphone equalizer characteristic  
About trademarks and registered  
trademarks  
!
Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION.  
The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trade-  
marks of their respective owners.  
HI ...................................................................–12 dB to +12 dB (10 kHz)  
LOW ..............................................................–12 dB to +12 dB (100 Hz)  
Input / Output terminals  
CD/LINE Input terminals  
RCA pin jacks..................................................................................4 sets  
PHONO/LINE input terminals  
RCA pin jacks..................................................................................2 sets  
MIC1 terminal  
Cautions on copyrights  
Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and accord-  
ing to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copy-  
right holder.  
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Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of  
individual countries and by international treaties. It is the full respon-  
sibility of the person who has recorded the music to ensure that it is  
used legally.  
XLR connector/phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm) ...........................................1 set  
MIC2 terminal  
Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm).....................................................................1 set  
MASTER OUT 1 output terminal  
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When handling music downloaded from the Internet, etc., it is the  
full responsibility of the person who has downloaded the music to  
ensure that it is used in accordance with the contract concluded  
with the download site.  
XLR connector...................................................................................1 set  
MASTER OUT 2 output terminal  
RCA pin jacks....................................................................................1 set  
BOOTH output terminal  
Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm).....................................................................1 set  
PHONES output terminal  
Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm) .........................................................1 set  
Stereo mini phone jack (Ø 3.5 mm).................................................1 set  
USB terminals  
Specifications  
Power requirements ....................................AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption............................................................................... 30 W  
Power consumption (standby)............................................................. 0.4 W  
Main unit weight ...................................................................10.4 kg (22.9 lb)  
Max. dimensions...................870 mm (W) × 98.4 mm (H) × 419.5 mm (D)  
(34.3 in. (W) × 3.9 in. (H) × 16.5 in. (D))  
B type...............................................................................................2 sets  
Be sure to use the [MASTER OUT 1] terminals only for a bal-  
anced 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  
[MASTER OUT 2] terminals.  
Tolerable operating temperature .........+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F)  
Tolerable operating humidity ...................... 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)  
The specifications and design of this product are subject to  
change without notice.  
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PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA  
WARRANTY  
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA) warrants that products distributed by PUSAin the U.S.A. and Canada that fail to function properly under normal use due to a manufacturing  
defect when installed and operated according to the owners manual enclosed with the unit will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value, at the option of PUSA,  
without charge to you for parts or actual repair work. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of PUSA.  
THISLIMITEDWARRANTYAPPLIESTOTHEORIGINALORANYSUBSEQUENTOWNEROFTHISPIONEERPRODUCTDURINGTHEWARRANTYPERIODPROVIDEDTHE  
PRODUCTWAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER INTHE U.S.A. OR CANADA. YOUWILL BE REQUIREDTO PROVIDE A SALES  
RECEIPT OR OTHERVALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWINGTHE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR, IF RENTED,YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWINGTHE PLACE  
AND DATE OF FIRST RENTAL. IN THE EVENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED, THE PRODUCT MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, TRANSPORTATION  
PREPAID, ONLY FROMWITHINTHE U.S.A. AS EXPLAINED INTHIS DOCUMENT. YOUWILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OFTHE PRODUCT.  
PUSAWILLPAYTO RETURNTHEREPAIREDORREPLACEMENTPRODUCTTOYOUWITHINTHEU.S.A.  
Parts  
Labor  
PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD  
DJ Audio and Video ...................................................................................................................................................................................  
1 Year  
1 Year  
The warranty period for retail customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is first put into use (a) during the rental period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs first.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
IFTHIS PRODUCTWAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR,THERE ARE NOWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINGTHE IMPLIEDWARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDTHE IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANDTHIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY AS IS” ANDWITH ALL FAULTS".  
PIONEER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.  
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING.  
THISWARRANTY DOES NOT COVERTHE CABINET OR ANY APPEARANCE ITEM,USER ATTACHED ANTENNA, ANY DAMAGETO RECORDS OR RECORDINGTAPES OR DISCS,ANY  
DAMAGETOTHE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED INWRITING BY PIONEER, ACCIDENT, MISUSE OR ABUSE, DAMAGE DUETO  
LIGHTNINGORTO POWERSURGES,SUBSEQUENTDAMAGEFROMLEAKING,DAMAGEFROMINOPERATIVEBATTERIES,ORTHEUSEOFBATTERIESNOTCONFORMINGTOTHOSE  
SPECIFIEDINTHEOWNER’SMANUAL.  
THISWARRANTY DOES NOT COVERTHE COST OF PARTS OR LABORWHICHWOULD BE OTHERWISE PROVIDEDWITHOUT CHARGE UNDERTHISWARRANTY OBTAINED FROM  
ANYSOURCEOTHERTHANAPIONEERAUTHORIZEDSERVICECOMPANYOROTHERDESIGNATEDLOCATION.THISWARRANTYDOESNOTCOVERDEFECTSORDAMAGECAUSED  
BYTHEUSEOFUNAUTHORIZEDPARTSORLABORORFROMIMPROPERMAINTENANCE.  
ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY  
NO OTHER WARRANTIES  
PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITEDTO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,TO A PERIOD NOTTO EXCEEDTHE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTERTHE WARRANTY PERIOD.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS  
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOTHE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLYTOYOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGAL  
RIGHTS ANDYOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATETO STATE.  
TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
PUSA has appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U.S.A. and Canada should your product require service. To receive warranty service you  
need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your rental contract showing place and date of original owner’s transaction. If shipping the unit you will need to package it  
carefully and send it, transportation prepaid by a traceable, insured method, to an Authorized Service Company. Package the product using adequate padding material to  
prevent damage in transit. The original container is ideal for this purpose. Include your name, address and telephone number where you can be reached during business  
hours.  
On all complaints and concerns in the U.S.A. and Canada call Customer Support at 1-800-872-4159.  
For hook-up and operation of your unit or to locate an  
Authorized Service Company, please call or write:  
CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
P.O. BOX 1720  
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801  
1-800-872-4159  
DISPUTE RESOLUTION  
Following our response to any initial request to Customer Support, should a dispute arise between you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint Resolution Program  
to resolve the dispute. The Complaint Resolution Program is available to you without charge. You are required to use the Complaint Resolution Program before you exercise  
any rights under, or seek any remedies, created by Title I of the Magnuson-MossWarranty-FederalTrade Commission Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.  
To use the Complaint Resolution Program call 1-800-872-4159 and explain to the customer service representative the problem you are experiencing, steps you have taken  
to have the product repaired during the warranty period and the name of the authorized Distributor/Dealer from whom the Pioneer product was purchased. After the complaint  
has been explained to the representative, a resolution number will be issued. Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either:  
(1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing  
informing you why it will not take any action.  
RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
Model No. ____________________________________________ Serial No. _________________________________________ Purchase Date ______________________  
Purchased From ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
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KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE  
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To register your product, find the nearest authorized service location, to  
purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories,  
please go to one of following URLs :  
Pour enregistrer votre produit, trouver le service après-vente agréé le plus  
proche et pour acheter des pièces de rechange, des modes d’emploi ou  
des accessoires, reportez-vous aux URL suivantes :  
In the USA & Canada/Aux Etats-Unis & Canada  
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© 2013 PIONEER CORPORATION.  
All rights reserved.  
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1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
P. O. BOX 1720, Long Beach, California 90801-1720, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404  
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