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
L’interrupteur
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, Core™ i3, i5 and i7
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,
Core™ 2 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, Core™ i3, i5 and i7
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,
Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or better
64-bit
version
4 GB or more of RAM
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Intel processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,
Core™ 2 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, Core™ i3, i5 and i7
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1.07 GHz or better, Intel processor,
Core™ 2 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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3
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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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s ISO (HI, MID, LOW) controls
t COLOR control
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1 OFF, ON, TALK OVER selector switch
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.
1
2
3
4
1 Effect parameter controls
2 FX BEATS control
3 Effect parameter buttons
4 TAP button
Front panel
1
2
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
A
C
1
2
1
2
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.
SETUP—DJ Preference—SYNC 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.
A
B
A
C
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.
a
b
a
b
[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.
a
1 Rotary selector
b
a
b
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.
c
d
4
5
e
6
7
8
3 Turn the [TRIM] control.
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Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator’s orange
indicator lights at peak level.
a
b
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.
f
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.
!
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.
!
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 owner’s 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” AND“WITH 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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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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