Pioneer DDJ-S1: Basic Operation

Part names and functions

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OFF

ON

LOAD

CRATES FILES BROWSE PREPAREBACK

LOAD PREPARE

LOAD

MIC 1

LEVEL

EQ

1

OFFON

TALK

LOW

MID

HI

INST.DOUBLES

ZOOM

SAVE

INST.DOUBLES

2

MIC 2 / AUX

LEVEL

LOW

EQ

OFF ON

TALK

MID

HI

OVER

FX CH SELECT

FX CH SELECT

OVER

SELECT

INPUT

BMASTER

TRIM

BROWSE

AREA

TRIM

BMASTER

AUXMIC 2

MIC 1

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MIN

MAX

A

/AUX

MIC

A

MIC

/AUX

PANEL

REC

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MIN

MAX

SAMPLER

HOT CUE

BRAKING

EFFECT SELECT

HI

MAXMIN

1

SPEED ADJUST

MASTER

LEVEL

HI

MAXMIN

EFFECT SELECT

SAMPLER

HOT CUE

SPEED ADJUST

BRAKING

1

2

NEEDLE SEARCH /

ROLL

PARAMETER

MIN MAX

MID

MAXMIN

MINMAX

JOG MODE

MID

2

NEEDLE SEARCH /

ROLL

LOOP/ GRID

VINYL

EQ EQ

HEADPHONES

PARAMETER

LOOP/ GRID

JOG MODE

3

IN

OUT

RELOOP /EXIT SELECT AUTO

MIN MAX

MIXING

MINMAX

3

IN

OUT

RELOOP /EXIT SELECT AUTO

VINYL

2X1/2X

RANGE

TEMPO

LEVEL / DEPTH

LOW

LOW

LEVEL / DEPTH

2X1/2X

TEMPO

4

RANGE

SET

TAP CLEAR LOCK

SLIDE

MASTERCUE

TEMPO RESET

4

SET TAP CLEAR LOCK SLIDE

CENSOR

SLIP

REVERSE

G

KEY LOCK

MINMAX

MIN MAX

LEVEL

MINMAX

MINMAX

CENSOR

SLIP

TEMPO RESET

5

R

I

D

A

D

J

U

ON / OFF

MAXMIN

R

G

CUE

CUE

ON / OFF

5

REVERSE

D

A

I

KEY LOCK

T

J

D

SAMPLER MODE

S

SAMPLER MODE

S

U

T

TAP/ AUTO

1

12

2

10

MASTER

LEVEL

10

TAP/ AUTO

SHIFT

FX MODE FX MODE

9

8

8

9

SHIFT

FX1

7

6

7

5

6

4

FX2

3

4

5

3

0

1

2

1

2

0

C.F.REV

0

0

CUE

FADER START

FADER START

CUE

ONOFF

C.F.REV

THRU

ONOFFONOFF

FWDREV

FWDREV

SYNC OFF

SYNC

TEMPO

STUTTER

SYNC OFF

SYNC

TEMPO

STUTTER

PHONES

MIC/AUX THRU

MIC 2

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1 Browser section

2 Deck section

3 Mixer section

4 Effect section

5 Microphone/External input control section

Browser section

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OFF

ON

LOAD

MIC 1

EQ

1

LEVEL

LOW

MID

HI

INST.DOUBLES

OFFON

OVER

TALK

MIC 1

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MIN

MAX

2

m

HOT CUE

SAMPLER

BRAKING

SPEED ADJUST

1

4

2

NEEDLE SEARCH /

ROLL

5

JOG MODE

l

LOOP/ GRID

VINYL

3

IN

OUT

RELOOP /EXIT SELECT AUTO

6

2X1/2X

k

TEMPO

RANGE

7

4

SET

TAP CLEAR LOCK

SLIDE

8

CENSOR

SLIP

TEMPO RESET

j

KEY LOCK

5

REVERSE

G

R

I

D

A

D

J

9

U

S

T

i

SAMPLER MODE

a

h

SHIFT

g

0

b

CUE

FWDREV

SYNC

TEMPO

SYNC OFF

STUTTER

PHONES

def

c

1 Playing address indicator

2 NEEDLE SEARCH (ROLL) pad

12 7 83 64 5

3 LOAD (INST.DOUBLES) button

4 BRAKING SPEED ADJUST control

5 LOOP SELECT (GRID LOCK) button

6 VINYL (ILLUMINATION) button

7 AUTO LOOP (GRID SLIDE) control

1 CRATES button

8 TEMPO RANGE (TEMPO RESET) button

2 FILES button

9 KEY LOCK button

3 BACK (LIBRARY) button

a SLIP button

4 Rotary selector

b TEMPO slider

5 PANEL (REC) button

c SYNC (SYNC OFF) button

6 LOAD PREPARE (SAVE) button

d Jog dial

7 BROWSE button

e PLAY/PAUSE f (STUTTER) button

8 PREPARE button

f CUE button

g SHIFT button

Deck section

h RELOOP/EXIT (GRID CLEAR) button

The deck section is used to control the two decks. There are controls and

i SAMPLER MODE button

buttons for operating deck 1 on the left side of the controller, controls

and buttons for operating deck 2 on the right side of the controller.

j CENSOR (REVERSE) button

k LOOP IN (GRID SET) button

l LOOP OUT (GRID TAP) button

m HOT CUE/SAMPLER buttons 1 – 5

English

Mixer section

BROWSE PREPARE

FX CH SELECT

2 MASTER

BACK

LOAD PREPARE

1

MIC

/AUX

1

ZOOM

SAVE

EFFECT SELECT

TRIM

BROWSE

AREA

TRIM

2

1

MAXMIN

PANEL

REC

MAXMIN

BEATS

HI

MASTER

HI

4

/

PARAMETER

LEVEL

3

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

MID

MAXMIN

LEVEL / DEPTH

MID

HEADPHONES

2

EQ EQ

4

MIXING

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

LOW

LOW

5

ON / OFF

MASTERCUE

LEVEL

5

MIN MAX

MIN MAX

8

3

TAP

CUE

MAXMIN

CUE

6

AUTO

FX MODE

6

1

LEVEL

2

12

MASTER

FX2

10

10

9

9

8

8

7

7

6

6

5

5

1 FX CH SELECT control

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

7

0

0

2 EFFECT SELECT control

C.F.REV

9

FADER START

FADER START

3 BEATS (PARAMETER) control

a

ONOFF

THRU

ONOFFONOFF

C.F.REV

4 LEVEL/DEPTH control

5 FX ON/OFF button

6 TAP/AUTO (FX MODE) button

b

cd

Microphone/External input control

section

1 TRIM control

2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

MIC 1

EQ

LEVEL

LOW

MID

HI

3 Headphones CUE button

OFF ON

TALK

OVER

4 MASTER LEVEL control

MIC 1

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

1 23 4

5 HEADPHONES MIXING control

MIC 2 / AUX

EQ

6 HEADPHONES LEVEL control

LEVEL

LOW

MID

HI

INPUT

OFF ON

TALK

SELECT

OVER

7 Channel fader

AUXMIC 2

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

MAXMIN

8 Channel Level Indicator

9 Master level indicator

1 OFF, ON, MIC TALK OVER selector switch

a FADER START switch

2 LEVEL control

b C.F. REV switch

3 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

c Crossfader curve selector switch

4 MIC2/AUX selector switch

d Crossfader

Front panel

Effect section

The effect section is used to control two effect units (FX1 and FX2).

MIC/AUX THRU

PHONES

ONOFF

MIC 2

There are controls and buttons for operating FX1 on the left side of the

controller, controls and buttons for operating FX2 on the right side of the

controller. Also, the [FX CH SELECT] control is used to set the channel to

which the effect is applied.

MIC/AUX THRU

1

ONOFF

MIC 2

1 MIC/AUX THRU selector switch

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! Do not use this unit with a coin, paper clip or other metal object

stuck between the AC adapter and power plug. Doing so could cause

About the AC adapter

a short circuit, leading to fire or electric shock.

Safety instructions

To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating poten-

tial of your unit, read and follow these safety instructions.

Read & Retain Instructions

Read all operating and user information provided with this product.

! When mounting the AC adapter on a wall outlet, make sure there is

no space between the AC adapter and the wall outlet. Faulty contact

Cleaning

or a coin, paper clip or other metal object getting stuck in the space

Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any fluids

could cause a short circuit, leading to fire or electric shock.

including liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products.

Water or Moisture

Avoid operating or locating this product near water or other sources of

Coin, paper clip or other metal object

fluid.

Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The prod-

uct may fall and be seriously damaged.

Ventilation

Do not block or cover this product in use. This unit should not be placed

in a built-in installation unless properly ventilated.

Environment

Avoid placing this product in a location with exposure to large quantities

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Top

of dust, high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive vibra-

tions or shocks.

! The power plug could come detached from the AC adapter and

Power Sources

remain in the power outlet if someone trips on the AC adapter’s

Operate this product only from the recommended power sources. If you are

power cord or if something hits the AC adapter. If this happens,

unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer representative.

remove the power plug remaining in the outlet with dry hands, hold-

ing it as shown on the diagram below and without touching metal

Power-Cord Protection

parts. Do not use any tools to remove it.

When unplugging the unit, pull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not

handle the cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric

short or shock. Do not allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord

and do not place in a walkway.

Power

Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware device.

Overloading

Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or power

source as this can cause fires or short circuits.

Do not touch metal parts.

Object & Liquid Entry

Never push inappropriate objects in to the device. Avoid spilling any

liquids in to or on the outside of the drive.

Mounting the power plug

Servicing

Slide the power plug along the guide rails in the AC

Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical shock

adapter unit as shown on the diagram below, then press

or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for

repairing this product (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card).

in until a click is heard.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the

following situations:

% When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged.

% If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

% If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

% If the product does not operate normally when the operating instruc-

PUSH

PUSH

tions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may

result in damage and can require extensive work by a qualified tech-

nician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

% When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

Check that there are no irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug,

then insert the power plug into the specified position of the AC adapter

using the specified procedure until a click is heard. For details, see

Mounting the power plug on page 18.

If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your near-

est Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

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 Removing the power plug

English

While pressing the [PUSH] button on the AC adapter

unit, slide the power plug away from the adapter as

shown on the diagram below to remove it.

Once the power plug is mounted, there is no need to remove it.

PUSH

PUSH

Power plug

This product comes with the types of power plugs shown below. Use the

appropriate power plug for the country or region you are in.

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1 Type 1 (for North America)

2 Type 2 (for Europe)

3 Type 3 (for the UK)

4 Type 4 (for Australia)

5 Type 5 (for Thailand)

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