Pioneer Musical Toy Instrument RMX 500 User Manual

REMIX STATION  
RMX-500  
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information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.  
Operating Instructions (Basic Edition)  
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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: REMIX STATION  
Model Number: RMX-500  
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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WARNING  
Information to User  
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.  
Alterations or modifications carried out without  
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s  
right to operate the equipment.  
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CAUTION  
WARNING  
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded  
cables (with Ferrite-cores attached) 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 (with Ferrite-cores attached) and  
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame  
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.  
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Operating Environment  
Operating environment temperature and humidity:  
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH  
(cooling vents not blocked)  
connectors for connections.  
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Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in  
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF  
THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.  
RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON PAGE 19 FOR  
strong artificial light).  
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CAUTION  
FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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The ON, STANDBY switch on this unit will not  
completely shut 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 long period of time (for  
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.  
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example, when on vacation).  
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This product is for general household purposes. Any  
failure due to use for other than household purposes  
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a  
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires  
repair will be charged for even during the warranty  
When using this product, confirm the safety  
information shown on the bottom of the unit.  
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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands  
Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a  
safe level – a level that lets the sound come through  
clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Do not use headphones while operating a motorized  
vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic  
hazard and is illegal in many areas.  
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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  
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.  
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In this manual, names of channels and buttons indicated on the  
product, names of menus in the software, etc., are indicated within  
square brackets ([ ]). (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File]  
menu)  
Before start  
Features....................................................................................................... 6  
What’s in the box ........................................................................................ 6  
Acquiring this unit’s Operating Instructions ........................................... 6  
Connecting the input/output terminals.................................................... 7  
Starting up and preparing this unit........................................................... 9  
Operation  
Setting the BPM........................................................................................ 10  
RHYTHM FX section ................................................................................. 11  
SCENE FX section..................................................................................... 12  
RELEASE FX section................................................................................. 13  
Switching the audio signal path.............................................................. 13  
Customizing the effect parameters......................................................... 13  
Additional information  
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 14  
About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 14  
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................ 14  
General Disclaimer................................................................................... 14  
Specifications............................................................................................ 15  
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Before start  
Features  
What’s in the box  
This unit is a remix station for DJs consisting of three effect sections.  
The [PRESSURE] controllers newly adopted for the RHYTHM FX and  
SCENE FX sections allow effects to be adjusted not only by turning the  
controller as before, but also according to the strength with which the  
controller is pressed in.  
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USB cable  
AC adapter  
Power cord  
Warranty card (page 19 of this manual)  
Operating Instructions (Basic Edition) (this document)  
Furthermore, the internal effect type can be switched to achieve highly  
individualistic DJ remixing performances with more intuitive operation  
than ever before.  
The “RMX-500 Plug-in“ Plug-in software allows this unit to be operated  
on music creation applications. In addition, by connecting this unit to a  
computer, this unit can be used as a controller to create music with the  
same feeling as when conducting a DJ performance.  
Acquiring this unit’s Operating  
Instructions  
The various instructions are sometimes provided as files in PDF for-  
mat. Adobe® Reader® must be installed in order to view files in PDF  
format.  
RHYTHM FX  
New rhythms can be created by cutting up the currently playing track or  
adding internal sound sources.  
Effects and internal drum sound sources can be used for loop playback  
with a variety of rhythms.  
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access  
the Pioneer DJ support site below.  
2 On the Pioneer DJ support site, click “Manuals” under  
“RMX-500”.  
SCENE FX  
3 Click on the required language on the download  
page.  
The currently playing track can be emphasized or breaks can be created  
at any position to produce new developments for tracks.  
Downloading of the operating instructions begins.  
Effects and echoes can be combined to achieve unique renderings.  
RELEASE FX  
Effect sounds can be blended smoothly with the currently playing track.  
QUANTIZE  
The beat positions of tracks are analyzed in real time and the effects  
and the timing for producing the sound are adjusted automatically. The  
sound is played in tempo with the track, even when buttons are operated  
roughly.  
RMX-500 Plug-in  
A VST/AU/RTAS Plug-in letting you launch the functions of this unit on a  
computer is provided. With it, the RMX-500 can be used as a controller.  
SOUND CARD  
This unit is equipped with “sound card/USB audio interface”.  
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Connecting the input/output terminals  
Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.  
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.  
Be sure to use the power cord, AC adapter and USB cable included with this product.  
Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.  
Power to this unit is supplied by the AC adapter or by USB bus power.  
This unit can be used by connecting it to a computer using a USB cable, even without connecting the AC adapter.  
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Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable.  
Do not connect via a USB hub.  
Connect the computer to which this unit is to be connected to an AC power supply.  
The brightness of the buttons that light is dimmer when using on USB bus power.  
When running on USB bus power, the unit may not operate in the following cases:  
When the power supply capacity of the computer’s USB port is insufficient.  
When other USB devices are connected to the computer.  
When headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are connected.  
When a monaural jack is connected to the [PHONES] terminal.  
This unit may restart if the AC adapter or USB cable is disconnected during operation.  
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Example of connections  
To connect to the DJ mixer’s [MASTER OUT] terminals  
To power outlet  
To [MASTER OUT] terminal  
Powered speakers, etc.  
[SIGNAL LEVEL] switch  
[+4 dB] or [+0 dB]  
To audio  
input  
terminals  
DJ player  
DJ Mixer  
DJ player  
Computer  
Headphones  
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To connect to the DJ controller’s [MASTER OUT] terminals  
To power outlet  
To [MASTER OUT] terminal  
Powered speakers, etc.  
[SIGNAL LEVEL] switch  
To audio  
input  
terminals  
DJ controller  
Computer  
Headphones  
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To connect to the [SEND] and [RETURN] terminals on the DJ mixer  
To power outlet  
DJ Mixer  
Powered speakers, etc.  
DJ player  
[SIGNAL LEVEL] switch  
DJ player  
To [RETURN] terminal  
To [SEND] terminal  
Computer  
Headphones  
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Rear panel  
Side panel  
1 Cord hook  
4 USB port  
Hook the AC adapters’ power cord here.  
Connect to a computer.  
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The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter’s power cord is  
disconnected from the unit during playback.  
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Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included  
USB cable.  
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A USB hub cannot be used.  
Using the cord hook  
Hook the AC adapter’s power cord onto the cord hook to fasten it in  
place. This prevents the power cord from being accidentally pulled, caus-  
ing the plug to get disconnected from the terminal.  
5 ON, STANDBY switch  
This switches this unit’s power between on and standby.  
6 INPUT terminals  
1
As shown on the diagram below, extend the tip of the power cord to  
side of this unit and hook the power cord onto the cord hook.  
Connect to the external output terminals of a DJ mixer, DJ controller,  
DJ player, etc.  
7 SIGNAL LEVEL switch  
This switches this unit’s input/output gain.  
Set as shown below, according to the devices connected to this unit.  
[+4 dB]: Select this when connecting to a DJ mixer’s [MASTER  
OUT] terminals.  
[+0 dB]: Select this when connected to the [MASTER OUT]  
terminals of a DJ mixer or DJ controller.  
[–10 dB]: Select this when connected to a DJ mixer’s [SEND] and  
[RETURN] terminals.  
8 OUTPUT terminals  
2
Turn the tip of the power cord so that it is facing towards you, then  
turn it back to create a ring as shown in the diagram and insert it into  
the [5V DC] terminal of this unit.  
Connect these to the external input terminals of powered speakers,  
a DJ mixer, etc.  
CAUTION  
Interconnect the equipment in such a way that the flow of the audio  
signals does not loop. If looped connections are made, the circuitry  
could produce oscillations that may damage the speakers, etc.  
Examples of looped connections to be avoided  
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Connecting a DJ mixer’s output to this unit’s input terminals then  
inputting this unit’s output to the same DJ mixer’s input terminals.  
Connecting the output from a DJ mixer’s [SEND] terminals to this  
unit’s input terminals then inputting this unit’s output to input ter-  
minals other than the [RETURN] terminals on the same DJ mixer.  
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9 PHONES terminals  
Connect headphones here.  
2 Kensington security slot  
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Connect headphones with an impedance of 32 W or more.  
Headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are not  
supported.  
3 5V DC terminal  
Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug here. Wait until all con-  
nections of the equipment are completed before connecting the  
power cord.  
a HEADPHONES VOL control  
Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal.  
Be sure to use the power cord and AC adapter included with this  
product.  
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Starting up and preparing this unit  
1 Connect following the instructions at Connecting the  
input/output terminals on page 7.  
2 Slide the [ON, STANDBY] switch on the rear panel of  
this unit to the [ON] position.  
3 Check the audio level of the sound that is being input  
and output using the peak level indicators.  
The brightness and color of the peak level indicators change according  
to the audio level of the sound that is being input and output.  
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IN  
PEAK  
OUT  
BPM  
TAP  
AUTO  
NUDGE  
1 INPUT peak level indicator  
2 OUTPUT peak level indicator  
Green: Permissible level  
Orange: Appropriate level  
Red: Excessive level  
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If the peak level indicator lights red, the audio level of the input  
sound is too high. Switch the [SIGNAL LEVEL] switch or lower the  
output level of the connected device.  
This unit does not have a function for adjusting the input/output  
audio level. To adjust the input/output audio level, operate the  
devices connected to this unit.  
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Operation  
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RHYTHM FX  
IN  
PEAK  
OUT  
SCENE FX  
BPM  
TAP  
NOISE  
LEVEL  
AUTO  
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NUDGE  
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CUSTOMIZE SHIFT  
SIGNAL FLOW  
SHORT  
1/8  
OVER  
DUB  
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DELETE  
ECHO  
1/4  
4-BEAT  
SEQUENCER  
ECHO+BEAT  
1/2  
3/4  
RELEASE FX  
EXIT  
1/1  
VINYL  
BRAKE  
ECHO  
BACK  
SPIN  
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INSTRUMENT  
LEVEL  
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1 Setting the BPM (page 10)  
2 RHYTHM FX section (page 11)  
3 SCENE FX section (page 12)  
4 RELEASE FX section (page 13)  
5 Switching the audio signal path (page 13)  
6 Customizing the effect parameters (page 13)  
Setting the BPM  
IN  
PEAK  
OUT  
Inputting the BPM manually  
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3
BPM  
TAP  
1
AUTO  
Tap the [TAP] button at least 2 times in rhythm with the  
beat (in quarter notes) of the sound being played.  
The interval at which the [TAP] button was tapped is set as the BPM.  
NUDGE  
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The BPM can be set manually in units of 1 by pressing a  
[NUDGE (+, –)] button while pressing the [TAP] button.  
The BPM can be set manually in units of 0.1 by pressing the  
[AUTO] button while pressing the [TAP] button, then pressing a  
[NUDGE (+, –)] button while pressing the two buttons.  
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1 AUTO button  
Switches the BPM measurement mode.  
[AUTO]: The BPM is measured automatically from the audio sig-  
nal that is being input. The [AUTO] mode is set when this unit’s  
power is turned on.  
[TAP]: The BPM is input manually by tapping the [TAP] button  
with a finger.  
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The [AUTO] BPM measurement range is BPM = 70 to 180. With  
some tracks it may not be possible to measure the BPM cor-  
rectly. If the BPM cannot be measured, the BPM value on the  
display flashes. In such cases, use the [TAP] button to input the  
BPM manually.  
2 BPM display  
When the BPM measurement mode is set to auto, this displays the  
automatically detected BPM value. If the value cannot be detected,  
the previously detected BPM value flashes.  
When the BPM measurement mode is set to manual, this displays  
the manually input BPM value.  
3 TAP button  
Tap the button with a finger to input the BPM manually.  
4 NUDGE (+, –) button  
These fine-adjust the cycle and the timing for producing the sound of  
internal sound sources, etc.  
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RHYTHM FX section  
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3 Press the [RHYTHM FX] control.  
A sound processing or sound adding effect is applied, depending on the  
type of effect that is selected.  
RHYTHM FX  
BPM  
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The sound processing or sound adding effect changes according to  
the strength with which the control is pressed in.  
When the selected [RHYTHM FX] button is pressed again, the effect  
turns off.  
AUTO  
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OVER  
DUB  
Using the 4-BEAT SEQUENCER function  
The order and timing at which the [RHYTHM FX] buttons are pressed  
DELETE  
4-BEAT  
SEQUENCER  
are recorded and the sound is played in a loop.  
EXIT  
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1 Press the [OVERDUB] button.  
When the [OVERDUB] button is pressed, the 4-BEAT SEQUENCER func-  
tion turns on and the [OVERDUB] button flashes brightly.  
While the [OVERDUB] button is flashing brightly, the operations of the  
[RHYTHM FX] buttons are recorded and loop playback continues.  
When the [OVERDUB] button is pressed again, it starts flashing  
dimly and loop playback continues, but additional operations of the  
[RHYTHM FX] buttons are not recorded.  
INSTRUMENT  
LEVEL  
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1
2
4
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When the 4-BEAT SEQUENCER function is on, RHYTHM FX effects  
are only applied while the corresponding [RHYTHM FX] button is  
being pressed.  
1 RHYTHM FX buttons  
These turn the RHYTHM FX effects on and off.  
2 While pressing the [DELETE] button, press the  
[RHYTHM FX] button whose recorded operation you  
want to delete.  
2 RHYTHM FX indicator  
This flashes when an effect is on.  
When the [DELETE] button is pressed, the [RHYTHM FX] buttons whose  
operations are recorded light. When a lit button is pressed, the button  
turns off and the operation of that [RHYTHM FX] button which was  
recorded is deleted.  
3 RHYTHM FX control  
This adjusts the selected RHYTHM FX effect.  
4 DELETE button  
This button can be used to delete the operations of the  
3 Press the [EXIT] button.  
[RHYTHM FX] buttons that were recorded using the 4-BEAT  
SEQUENCER function, one button at a time.  
When the [EXIT] button is pressed, all the operations of the  
[RHYTHM FX] buttons that were recorded with the 4-BEAT SEQUENCER  
function are deleted. The 4-BEAT SEQUENCER function turns off and  
loop playback stops.  
5 Internal sound source volume adjustment buttons  
These adjust the volume of the internal sound sources.  
6 EXIT button  
This lights when the 4-BEAT SEQUENCER function is on.  
When the button is pressed, the 4-BEAT SEQUENCER function turns  
off.  
7 OVERDUB button  
The 4-BEAT SEQUENCER function turns on.  
The operations of the [RHYTHM FX] buttons are recorded and the  
sound is played in a loop.  
Using the RHYTHM FX function  
1 Press one of the [RHYTHM FX] buttons.  
Select the RHYTHM FX effect type.  
The button that was pressed flashes.  
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Internal sound sources are preset at each of the [KICK], [SNARE],  
[CLAP], [HI HAT] and [CYMBAL] buttons.  
For details on the types of effects, see the Pioneer DJ support site  
below.  
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2 Turn the [RHYTHM FX] control.  
The effect is applied to the sound.  
The strength of the effect increases when the control is turned  
clockwise. The strength of the effect is maximum when the con-  
trol is turned fully clockwise.  
The strength of the effect decreases when the control is turned  
counterclockwise. When turned fully counterclockwise, the  
original sound is output, with no effect applied.  
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SCENE FX section  
1 2  
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4
Using the ECHO + function  
SCENE FX  
An [ECHO] effect can be applied over the SCENE FX effect and output.  
TAP  
NOISE  
LEVEL  
1 Use the [BEAT (a, b)] buttons to select the multiple  
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for synchronizing the [ECHO] effect.  
2 Press the [ECHO +] button.  
The ECHO + function turns on.  
The [ECHO] effect is applied over the selected effect and output.  
SHORT  
1/8  
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ECHO  
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When the [ECHO +] button is pressed again, the ECHO + function  
turns off.  
1/4  
ECHO+BEAT  
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6
1/2  
3/4  
1/1  
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1 SCENE FX control  
This adjusts the selected SCENE FX effect.  
2 SCENE FX indicator  
This flashes when an effect is on.  
3 SCENE FX buttons  
These turn the SCENE FX effects on and off.  
4 NOISE volume adjustment buttons  
These adjust the volume of the [NOISE] effect applied to the input  
sound or the output sound.  
5 ECHO + beat select indicators  
The indicator for the beat for which the ECHO + function synchro-  
nizes lights.  
6 BEAT (a, b) button  
Selects the beat multiple for synchronizing the ECHO + function.  
7 ECHO + button  
This turns the ECHO + function on and off.  
Using the SCENE FX function  
1 Press one of the [SCENE FX] buttons.  
Select the SCENE FX effect type.  
The button that was pressed flashes.  
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For details on the types of effects, see the Pioneer DJ support site  
below.  
2 Turn the [SCENE FX] control.  
The effect is applied to the sound.  
The strength of the effect increases when the control is turned  
clockwise. The strength of the effect is maximum when the con-  
trol is turned fully clockwise.  
The strength of the effect decreases when the control is turned  
counterclockwise. When turned fully counterclockwise, the  
original sound is output, with no effect applied.  
3 Press the [SCENE FX] control.  
An additional effect is applied to the sound.  
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The additional effect changes according to the strength with which  
the control is pressed in.  
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When the selected [SCENE FX] button is pressed again, the effect  
turns off.  
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RELEASE FX section  
Switching the audio signal path  
The audio signals input to this unit’s [INPUT] terminals pass through  
the effect circuitry inside this unit and are then output from this unit’s  
[OUTPUT] terminals.  
RELEASE FX  
VINYL  
ECHO  
BACK  
SPIN  
BRAKE  
This unit’s effect circuitry includes three sections, positioned in the  
following order: the RHYTHM FX section, the SCENE FX section, and the  
RELEASE FX section.  
Of these three effect sections, the order of the RHYTHM FX and SCENE  
FX sections can be inverted.  
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2
1
SIGNAL FLOW  
1 RELEASE FX type selection button  
This switches the type of RELEASE FX effect.  
2 RELEASE FX button  
3
2
These turn the RELEASE FX effects on and off.  
Using the RELEASE FX function  
1 Press the [RELEASE FX] type selection button.  
Select the RELEASE FX effect type.  
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For details on the types of effects, see the Pioneer DJ support site  
below.  
Press the [SIGNAL FLOW] (1) button.  
The audio signal path switches as shown on the diagram below each  
time the button is pressed.  
When the right indicator (2) is lit  
2 Press the [RELEASE FX] button.  
This turns the effect on.  
RHYTHM FX  
SCENE FX  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
RELEASE FX  
The effect is applied to the sound.  
SCENE FX  
RHYTHM FX  
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When you release your finger from the button, the effect turns off.  
The RHYTHM FX and SCENE FX effects that were on up to this point  
also turn off.  
When the left indicator (3) is lit  
RHYTHM FX  
SCENE FX  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
RELEASE FX  
SCENE FX  
RHYTHM FX  
Customizing the effect parameters  
The [CUSTOMIZE SHIFT] button can be used to customize the param-  
eters of this unit’s effects.  
The customized parameters are immediately reflected in this unit’s  
operation.  
CUSTOMIZE SHIFT  
1
While pressing the [CUSTOMIZE SHIFT] button (1), press  
the button of the effect you want to customize.  
The type and beat of the respective effect switches.  
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The effect type and beat can only be customized while the  
[CUSTOMIZE SHIFT] button is being pressed.  
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Buttons that are not lit cannot be customized.  
For the RELEASE FX function, the selected effect’s beat switches  
each time the [RELEASE FX] button is pressed.  
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Additional information  
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 points  
below and the [FAQ] for the [RMX-500] on the Pioneer DJ support site.  
Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the problem cannot  
be rectified, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
The player may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In such cases, normal operation may be restored by  
unplugging the power cord then plugging it back in.  
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Problem  
Check  
Remedy  
The power is not turned on.  
Are the included power cord and AC adapter  
properly connected?  
Properly connect the included power cord to a power outlet.  
Properly connect the power cord to the included AC adapter. (page 7)  
Connect the included AC adapter’s DC plug properly to this unit.  
Is the [ON, STANDBY] switch for power supply  
Set the [ON, STANDBY] switch for power supply to [ON].  
set to [ON]?  
When power is being supplied by USB bus, is the  
included USB cable properly connected?  
Are you using a USB hub?  
Connect the included USB cable properly. (page 7)  
No sound or small sound.  
Distorted sound.  
Are the connection cables properly connected?  
Are the terminals and plugs dirty?  
Connect the connection cables properly. (page 7)  
Clean the terminals and plugs before making connections.  
Adjust the output level of the connected device.  
Is the [INPUT] peak level indicator lit?  
Is the [INPUT] peak level indicator or the  
Switch the [SIGNAL LEVEL] selector switch according to the output level of the  
[OUTPUT] peak level indicator lit red?  
connected device. (page 8)  
Adjust the output level of the connected device.  
Tempo (BPM) cannot be measured or Is the audio input level too high or too low?  
measurement value of tempo (BPM) is  
implausible.  
Adjust the output level of the connected device and switch the [SIGNAL LEVEL]  
selector switch according to the output level of the connected device so that the  
[INPUT] peak level indicator lights at an appropriate level.  
For some tracks, it may not be possible to measure the tempo (BPM). Use the  
[TAP] button to input the tempo manually. (page 10)  
Customized settings are not stored.  
Did you turn the power off immediately after  
customizing the settings?  
Wait at least 10 seconds after customizing settings before turning the power off.  
Value of the measured tempo (BPM)  
differs from value recorded on CD, or  
tempo (BPM) values displayed on DJ  
player, DJ mixer, DJ software and this  
unit differ.  
The values may differ slightly due to the different ways in which the BPM is  
measured.  
This unit is not recognized after it has Is the included USB cable properly connected?  
been connected to a computer.  
Connect this unit and computer directly, not via a USB hub.  
About trademarks and registered  
trademarks  
General Disclaimer  
Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever con-  
cerning legality, morality, operation stability, etc., when using software  
that was downloaded by the user. Problems may occur in operation of  
downloaded software, depending on the operating environment of the  
computer being used and the downloaded software or compatibility with  
other software.  
Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for  
loss of information the user has registered using downloaded software.  
Write down the information you have registered in a note, etc., for safe  
keeping.  
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Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION.  
VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.  
The Audio Units logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
RTAS is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsid-  
iaries in the United States and/or other countries.  
The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trade-  
marks of their respective owners.  
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.  
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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.  
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Specifications  
AC adapter  
Power............................................................AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Rated current ......................................................................................... 0.4 A  
Rated output................................................................................. DC 5 V, 2 A  
General – Main Unit  
Power consumption (when using AC adapter)................................ 600 mA  
Power consumption (when using USB bus power)......................... 500 mA  
Main unit weight .....................................................................0.93 kg (2.1 lb)  
Max. dimensions.........................306 mm (W) × 67 mm (H) × 132 mm (D)  
(12 in. (W) × 2.6 in. (H) × 5.2 in. (D))  
Tolerable operating temperature .........+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F)  
Tolerable operating humidity ...................... 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)  
Audio Section  
Sampling rate.......................................................................................48 kHz  
A/D, D/A converter...............................................................................24 bits  
Frequency response.............................................................. 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
S/N ratio (OUTPUT, rated output, A-WEIGHTED)............................... 96 dB  
Total harmonic distortion (OUTPUT, 20 Hz – 20 kHz BW) ..............0.006 %  
Headroom.............................................................................................. 15 dB  
Standard input level/standard output level (10 kW load)  
SIGNAL LEVEL switch (+4 dB) ...................................................+4 dBu  
SIGNAL LEVEL switch (+0 dB) ...................................................+0 dBu  
SIGNAL LEVEL switch (-10 dB)....................................................-10 dBV  
Input impedance  
INPUT .............................................................................................. 30 kW  
Output impedance  
OUTPUT ................................................................................ 1 kW or less  
PHONES ................................................................................ 10 W or less  
Input / Output terminals  
INPUT input terminals  
RCA pin jacks....................................................................................1 set  
OUTPUT output terminal  
RCA pin jacks....................................................................................1 set  
PHONES output terminal  
Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm) .........................................................1 set  
USB terminal  
B type (stereo 1 in/1 out) ..................................................................1 set  
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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.  
PIONEER CORPORATION  
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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