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1. j D ON OCR LOCK ON SS OFF as ON 1 Select the type of effect to be produced by pressing a J og The selected jog effect button Effect Select button flashes o Seepage 7 for a description of each NLT effect J n THT 2 Set the DIGITAL J OG BREAK Lever a When the Lever switch is set to OFF the original sound is unaf fected Parameter changes caused by ro tating the J og dial are indicated on the DIGITAL J OG BREAK METER switch to ON and tum the J og dial DIGITAL J OG BREAK Lever switch opera tion Rear position LOCK ON the effect is on and locked and remains in effect also when the switch is released Turn off the function by re turning the switch to the center OFF posi tion J OG BREAK Front position ON the effect is on as long as the switch is held at this position and re LOCK ON HOLD Function turns to the center2. mE tl amp C FUZZ ET RY BEAT EFFECTS ee EFFECT FREQUENCY a Omo o Hi JOG MEMO DEPTH ZIP WAH RING DIGITAL J OG BREAK TOK ON fs DIGITAL J OG BREAK METER Indicates the amount of control exercised by the J og dial page 16 DIGITAL J OG BREAK T N p e LE aoc AOneer ErPK 5OO PEREORMANECEE Eee ener QUICK OPERATION GUIDE ADJ USTING EFFECT OUTPUT LEVEL Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial to the posi tion right before the OVER red indica tor lights re EFFECT OUT LEV ah Cc MIN MAX USING THE DIGITAL J OG BREAK 1 Select the desired effect Press the desired effect button J ET ZIP WAH RING or FUZZ to flash the corresponding but ton 2 Apply the desired effect Turn the J og dial either while pressing the le ver towards you or pressing it away from you ON position As the jog dial is turned param eters change gradually and the selected effect is applied When the dial rotation is stopped the parameter returns to normal When the lever is pressed towards you releas ing it causes it to automatically return to the center OFF position HOLD Button When this button is pressed and is lit the effect is maintained when jog di
3. ON U IA 1 Press a J og Effect Select button to select the type of ef The selected effect button flashes fect Seepage 7 fora description of each effect NLU A J E P VAT 2 Set the DIGITAL J OG BREAK Lever JOG BREAK When the Headphone Monitor Se switch to ON to monitor the effect lect switch is set to J OG it can LOCK ON monitor the effects even if the Le AEE ver switch is set to OFF ON 3 Tum the J og dial while holding down QO When an effect has been stored and the PLAY button is lit the storing of a new effect will overwrite the old effect delete it the J OG MEMORY button M Turning the J og dial while the M button is held down starts memory storage Effects are stored continues for 8 seconds or until the M button is released The PLAY button lights The effects stored in memory can be repeatedly reproduced by re peatedly pressing the PLAY button jog dial operation stored in memory can be reproduced even when the type of effect is subse quently changed 4 Press the J OG MEMORY PLAY Button The stored effect is played back once for as long as the button Is pressed 17 lt DRB1237 gt En MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a standard that unifies data exchanges between musical instruments and computers This interface allows equipment with MIDI connectors to be connected with MIDI cables
4. Operating instructions Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer product Be sure to read these operating instructions before using your unit to prevent any damage that may result from improper operation Once you have finished reading the instructions place them in a safe place where they won t become lost and can be easily accessed for future reference IMPORTANT 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance Servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warmings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All oper
5. in MIN di rection Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial counterclockwise in MIN direction Turn the DEPTH dial counterclockwise in MIN direction Turn the DEPTH dial counterclockwise in MIN direction The measurement range is 70 to 180 It may not be possible to measure some tunes Invoke the TAP mode and make a manual setting See P 14 Set the MIDI sequencer mode to slave mode A MIDI sequencer that does not support the MIDI timing clock cannot be synchronized Turn the MONITOR dial clockwise towards the MAX po sition ECHO cannot be monitored when the BEAT EFFECTS lever switch is set to OFF Should this be the case switch the effect to DELAY to obtain the same effect Static electricity and other external influences may cause this unit to malfunction Should this happen disconnect the power plug wait for 30 seconds and connect the power plug again If this does not solve the problem contact your nearest authorized Pioneer service center SPECIFICATIONS 1 General Power Supply ssi cinassuswieetesstusaimerecusaecamerecns 120 V AC 60 Hz POW CF CONSUINDUON Ss0 eecceetusuicasvonsccenwasvenerceeuraren tens 14 W Operating temperature ccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 C to 435 C 41 F to 95 F WoON sesira 2 0 kg 4 4 Ib Maximum external dimensions E PS iat PETE 277 1 W x 225 1 D x 83 5 H mm 10 29 32 W x 8 7 8 D x 3 5 16 H in 2 Audio Unit Sampling r
6. 10 dB 4 dB tum the INPUT LEVEL dial to the position b of the IN amp OUT LEVEL switch on right before the OVER indicator on the Tr Be ear PANE we GE Cc setting can be achieved only by level meter lights uy setting the INPUT LEVEL dial to ne MIN or close to MAX ADJ USTING EFFECT OUTPUT LEVEL Adjusts the sound level of the effect applied to the input sound signal by the Digital J og dial and the beat effect Tum the EFFECT OUT LEV dial to the EFFECT OUT LEV When both the BEAT EFFECTS position right before the OVER indicator 2 SAAN Lever switch and the DIGITAL i C J OG BREAK Lever switch are set on the level meter lights TH to OFF the output level is not cH changed by turning the EFFECT apuk OUT LEV dial A CETTARTIN 12 lt DRB1237 gt En OPERATIONS HEADPHONE MONITOR This function allows you to monitor pre listen sound effects the sound normally output through the output terminals without routing the sound through the output terminal 1 Connect the headphone plug to the Use a headphone with a stand headphone jack PHONES on the ard 1 4 inch 6 3 mm stereo plug front panel 2 Select the source to be monitored with the Headphone Monitor Select switch The Headphone Monitor Select Switch is located beside the Headphone J ack on the front panel BEAT beat effect When the Headphone Monitor MASTER same sound as that output by the Select switch is s
7. OFF position when re m When the HOLD button is leased Use this position for flicking between a pressed and lit the effect gen the ON and OFF positions erated by the rotation of the J og dial continues when the dial rotation stops DEPTH Dial A standard effect is produced at the center clicked position The parameter changes produced by turn ing the DEPTH dial are described on page 7 J MIN MAX 16 lt DRB1237 gt En OPERATIONS OG MEMORY The memory can store up to 8 seconds of effects generated by the J og dial of the Digital J og Break function ISOLATOR LOW WERCO EFRECT OUT LEV ON CRI amm OFF ON B EA 6dB MN MAX EFFECT TIME BPM COUNTER DIGITA ETER BEBB nse ne OO E sm a nt jen ni ai mSec TAP BPM 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ECHO l PAN lee EFFECT FREQUENCY 7 BEAT Oow o MID o al DIGITAL EFFECTS JOG BREAK
8. jog break unit Each block operates independently of each other and the effects of each can be combined ISOLATOR Unit INPUT LEVEL Dial SER INPUT LEVEL ISOLATOR LOW MID HI Buen EFFECT OUT LEV ON COCR en O EFFECT OUT LEV Dial MIN 6dB o0 6dB o0 6dB M La 100 20 0 20 IN 1i MAX GBB G ise me OGG om is ai in it mSec TAP BPM 0 10 20 30 40 50 70 80 90 100 a gt gt ECHO PAN TRANS Et ZIP AH RING FUZZ S 4 a EFFECT FREQUENCY 4 Ovow o MID o H DIGITAL JOG BREAK ON ON BEAT EFFECTS Unit lt DIGITAL J OG BREAK Unit MONITOR Dial A ADJ USTING INPUT LEVEL Adjust the input level so that the sound is not distorted due to an excessive input level Input a signal to the input terminal and over gp INPUTLEVEL e Change the setting
9. switch to the center OFF position eos nee ean lever switch is set to ON 13 lt DRB1237 gt En OPERATIONS BEAT EFFECT Since the beat effect time of the beat effect can be synchronized in real time with the BPM beats per minute you can easily generate effects in time with the rhythm of a live performance Re INPUT LEVEL ISOLATOR BESET OUT LEV om om om ams FECT TI M_COUNTER DIGITAL METER gees nls i mSec TAP BPM ECHO PAN Francen TRANS ZIP AH RIN FUZZ MEMORY EFFECT FREQUENCY BEAT Oow O mo HI DIGITAL EFFECTS JOG BREAK COCK ON ON QOMES EEFEX 500 1 TAP MIX DEPTH 1 Press the BPM MODE button to The selected BPM measurement select BPM beats per minute meas BPM Moge INGicator Ugnts urement mode TheBPM COUNTER flashes when BPM measurement
10. to the 4 dB position IN amp OUT LEVEL MASTER OUT 3 ooo0oo0o oo B Stereo Amplifier 3 Connecting a DJ CD Player and a DJ Mixer this connection applies effects only to the sound of the DJ CD player on channel 2 Connect the units using a cable with RCA pin plugs Setthe IN amp OUT LEVEL switch on the Effector to the 10 dB position eae Effector JUN LEVEL EFX 500 O O O oo a lt DRB1237 gt En NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS IN amp OUT LEVEL 10dB 4dB D A INPUT LEVEL ISOLATOR Je Je E SSS MID OIER EFFECT OUT LEV m oo oo oo oo A os co 46dB EFFECT TIME BPM COL TER DIGITAL J OG BREAK METER 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 6 80 10 Es anne TM oo mSec BPM 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ne 30 m EFFECT FREQUENCY OLow MID O HI 4 ORIGINAL EFFECT For related information on the use of each control refer to the pages indicated within brackets P XX 1 Input Level Meter P 12 Indicates the input level The OVER indicator lights when the input level is set too high 2 INPUT LEVEL Adjust Dial P 12 Adjusts the input level in the range to 6 GB 3 ISOLATOR Lever Switch P13 Turns the isolator on and off At the center position the isolator is OFF through and at the rear position it is ON and locked The isolator is temporarily ON when moved to the front posit
11. 5 Selects the beat with which the beat effect will be synchronized When a Beat Select button Is pressed the BPM beats per minute effect time is automati cally set 1 1 is selected for BPM in the TAP mode At power on BPM is set to 120 and 1 1 is selected BEAT EFFECTS Lever Switch ON OFF ON LOCK P15 The beat effect sound is output when this switch is set to ON The effect is set to OFF through at the center position and is ON and locked at the rear posi tion The effect is temporarily ON when set to the front position the switch returns to the center posi tion when released 29 EFFECT FREQUENCY Select Buttons LOW MID HI P 15 Selects the frequency range to which the Beat effect IS to be applied Press the button to turn it on and off The indicators of the selected ranges light when on No effect is generated when all buttons are set to off Effect Select Buttons DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER TRANS P15 Select one of 5 effects DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER or TRANS The selected button flashes 6 BPM Measurement Mode Indicators AUTO MIDI TAP Indicates BPM measurement mode 62 EFFECT TIME Display Indicates the effect time in ms set with the TIME dial or Beat select button 63 IN amp OUT LEVEL switch 4 dB 10dB P8 9 This switch is located on the rear panel 11 lt DRB1237 gt En OPERATIONS This unit consists of three blocks the isolator unit beat effect unit and the digital
12. FECT FREQUENCY buttons LOW MID Hi DELAY AAS HHL EFFECT FREQUENCY q ON One 92 OPERATIONS The selected effect button flashes See page 6 for further informa tion on each effect The indicator of the selected fre quency range lights The function is turned on and off each time the button is pressed The selected Beat button lights button to select O A O When a beat button is pressed 5 the corresponding effect time is the beat with automatically set which the Example when BPM is 120 effect is to be N 1 1 gt 500 ms synchronized 3 4 375 ms 1 2 gt 250 ms When the Beat select button is pressed and the TAP button is held down BPM is automatically set from the effect time Manual Input of Effect Time Using the TIME Dial TIME Normally the effect time is automatically set when a beat button is pressed However the effect time can be set as desired using the TIME dial 5 Set the BEAT EFFECTS Lever switch to ON to start operation Rear position ON LOCK the effect is on and locked and remains in effect also when the When the effect time is changed the indicator of the selected beat effect button lights When the Lever switch is off the Original sound is unaffected switch is released Turn off the function by re BEAT turning the switch to the center OFF position EFFECTS Front position ON the effect is on as long as J the switch is hel
13. J CD Player oo 1i i ooo0 O ID Koxox oxo mn I9 KoXoXo ko R Oo0oo0oo0onp N e Placing and using the unit for long periods on heat generat ing sources such as amplifiers or near spotlights etc will affect product performance Avoid placing the player on heat generating sources e Install this unit as far as possible away from tuners and TV sets A unit installed in close proximity to such equipment may cause noise or degradation of the picture e Noise may be noticeable when an indoor antenna is used In such cases make use of an outdoor antenna or turn off power to the unit 8 lt DRB1237 gt En Effector EFX 500 gt Signal flow DJ CD Player 0r o L R L SEND MONO RETURN MONO To clean the unit wipe with a polishing or a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neu tral detergent diluted in five to six parts water wring the cloth well and wipe away the dirt Use a dry cloth to wipe the sur face dry Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage to the unit CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting a DJ Mixer and an Audio Do not connect two units using both RCA pin plug and phone Amplifier on DJ mixer not provided with plug cords use only type of connection SEND and RETURN terminals Connect using cables with phone plugs 1 4 inch 6 3 mm in diameter or RCA pin plugs Set the IN amp OUT LEVEL switch on the Effector
14. N terminal on the EFX 500 using a commer cially available MIDI cable Set the MIDI sequencer to the master synchronizing mode Step 2 Press the BPM MODE button to invoke the MIDI mode In MIDI mode the original sound in MIDI OUT terminal is unaffected and data input to the MIDI IN terminal is output Step 3 Start the MIDI sequencer and press the Beat button on the EFX 500 to set the effect time The input range of the MIDI timing clock is BPM 40 to 250 NOTE When the MIDI sequencer is set in 0 1 increments The BPM indication may differ on the EFX 500 TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operation can be mistaken for a malfunction If you believe the unit is not operating correctly consult the chart below Sometimes incorrect operation may be due to a malfunction in another component If the problem cannot be solved using the information in the chart check the other components used with the unit If the problem still persists contact your nearest authorized Pioneer service center No effect is generated The effect is distorted Echo is output continuously BPM cannot be measured in the AUTO mode The MIDI sequencer is not synchronized The sound cannot be monitored via the headphones Turn the MIX dial clockwise in EFFECT direction Turn the DEPTH dial clockwise in MAX direction Turn the EFFECT OUT LEV dial clockwise in MAX direc tion Turn the INPUT LEVEL dial counterclockwise
15. Press the button to light it and the effect currently applied to the sound will continue after the jog dial stops rotating DIGITAL J OG BREAK Lever Switch ON OFF LOCK ON P16 The Digital J og Break sound is output when this switch is set to ON The function is OFF when the Switch is set to the center position through Itis ON and locked at the rear position and is ON temporarily at the front position the switch returns to the center position when released 5 DIGITAL J OG BREAK Dial P16 The speed of J og dial rotation changes the amount of control applied to each effect J OG MEMORY PLAY Button P17 Reproduces the effect created with the J og dial that was stored in memory 7 J OG MEMORY Button M P 17 Holding down this button when the J og dial is ro tated stores up to 8 seconds worth of effects created with the dial The PLAY button 6 lights when effects have been saved to memory Digital J og Break Effect Depth Dial DEPTH P 16 Adjusts the depth of the Digital J og Break effect Beat Effect Depth Dial DEPTH P15 Adjusts the depth of the Beat effect 20 MIX Dial P15 Sets the balance between the original sound and the created effect 21 Headphone Monitor Select Switch BEAT MASTER J OG P13 This switch is located on the front panel of the unit Selects the source to be monitored in the head phones BEAT monitors the beat effect MASTER monitors the master output J OG monitors th
16. TRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELEC TRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT FEATURES CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when Shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic inter ference with electric appliances such as radios and televi sions use shielded cables and connectors for connections For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour le modele Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouileur du Canada Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropri ate authorization may invalidate the user s right to oper ate the equipment E 3 band beat effector function The highly acclaimed auto BPM counter beat effect in DJ M 500 has been substantially improved Effects can now be applied only to the sound in the selected band and be adjusted in time with the tempo BPM of the tune This provides greater means of expres sio
17. TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 3 lt DRB1237 gt En QUICK OPERATION GUIDE ADJ USTING THE INPUT LEVEL USING THE ISOLATOR Input signals to the input terminal and turn 1 Use the three dials LOW MID and HI to set respective levels Each setting the INPUT LEVEL dial to the position right produces no sound before the OVER red indicator lights 2 Press the ISOLATOR lever towards you ON position to start operation release it and it returns to the center position OFF position At the center position OFF position the signal is output as is regardless of dial setting Press the lever away from you to lock it in position so that the isolator operates also when the lever is released ean S INPUT LEVEL ISOLATOR ISOLATOR USING BEAT EFFECTS EFFECT TIME Display BPM COUNTER 1 Select BPM measurement mode Press the BPM MODE button to light an indica tor AUTO MIDI or TAP on the indicator panel BPM Measurement Mode Indicators 2 Select effect type EFFECT TIME BPM COUN Press the DELAY ECHO PAN FLANGER or CAA Nurt A ame TRANS button and the pressed button starts to H H H H meee TAP H H H J BPM flash 3 Select EFFECT FREQUENCY Press the button of the frequency LOW MID HI you wish to affect by the beat effect and the E FREQUENCY _ corresponding indicator lights OLow O mip lO HI 4 Select the beat with which the effec
18. airs a 48 kHz A D D A Resolution c scsseeresersesreousensecousensessesrsaes 20 bits Frequency characteristics cccccscce 20 Hz to 22 kHz IN FA EV Osa reckon a i ntcesieananteesatiomnenbataucianeetunt 83 dB Total harmonic distortion ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 0 01 or less Input level oo eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 dBu 4 dBu 22 kQ Output level acc ssvcccecntsassieestausstocecicesnatens 10 dBu 4 dBu RCA pin jacks 1 kQ Phone jacks 600 Q 10 dBu 4 dBu is switchable Number of Channels aseeseen 2 channels stereo 3 Input Output terminals Audio line output terminal PSP ON VCS EE E Phone Jacks 1 4 inch 6 3 mm in diameter Audio line input terminal RCA DIN JACKS eg sccretecasete once eneinio aA AEE Phone jacks 1 4 inch 6 3 mm in diameter MIDI output terminal 5 pin DIN ccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees MIDI input terminal 5 pin DIN ccccsesseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees Headphone output terminal 1 4 inch 6 3 mm in diameter stereo ccceeeeeeeeeee eee es 4 Accessories Operating WSU CONS wvescecesrrceiveesaxcctdersgevenerastraexepeeuttatin Guide plate ac Srctcects an ceeced snactumretote divest na ceameeweu eee duceaeeectinens MU AA Gl Nasties seco seson acca nsestnrenes oteeveseeneseotoeesseausreetenencue NOTE Specifications and design are subject to possible modification without notice 19 lt DRB1237 gt En This equipment has been tested and found to comp
19. al rotation is stopped Memory M Button PLAY Button J og dial operation for up to 8 seconds can be stored in memory by holding down the Memory M but ton during J og dial operation J og dial operation stored in the memory can be recalled with the PLAY button DEPTH Dial Sets the parameter of each effect pages 7 16 5 lt DRB1237 gt En 1 DELAY Adds a delayed sound to the original sound The DEPTH dial allows you to adjust the feedback level Feed back is the return of delayed sound to the delayed input The amount of sound returned can be adjusted the level increases as the setting approaches the MAX position Delay time 1 2730 ms Original Delayed sound sound Feedback BEAT EFFECTS Lever Switch Position Delay Block o o gt The MIX dial adjusts the balance of original sound and de layed sound levels 2 ECHO Adds a delayed sound to the original sound This effect differs from DELAY in the following respects Feedback continues even when the BEAT EFFECTS lever switch is moved from ON to OFF When the DEPTH dial is set to MAX and the Lever switch is set from ON to OFF the feedback does not attenuate but produces a whole delay effect the level increases as the setting approaches the MAX position Delay time 1 2730 ms Original Delayed i sound sound Feedback BEAT EFFECTS Lever Switch P
20. ating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with apolishing cloth or asoft dry cloth Neverclean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink orlaundry tub inawet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LA rs VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the
21. cannot be AUTO performs automatic measurement from nade the input music signal o l The BPM measurement range is MIDI measures BPM from the MIDI signal timing clock input to the 70 to 180 in the AUTO mode It MIDI IN terminal may not be possible to measure TAP allows manual BPM input when the TAP button is tapped with the some tunes correctly Should this fingers happen use the TAP mode to make a manual input The BPM measurement range is Manual BPM input using the TAP 40 to 250 in the MIDI mode button Pressing the TAP button in BPM When the TAP button is tapped two or more AUTO or MIDI mode changes the times in time with the beat quarter notes TAP Suet mode to the TAP mode the average value of the intervals is used to When BPM is set with the TAP set BPM button the Beat Effect Select but ton 1 1 is selected and the time of 1 beat quarter notes is set to the effect time Manual BPM input using the TIME TIME dial BPM can be directly set by turning the TIME dial when the TAP button is held down BPM can be set in 0 1 increments by pressing the BPM MODE button and turning the TIME dial while holding down the TAP button Only decimal values are shown at this time Example 120 4 14 lt DRB1237 gt En 4 Press one Beat Select 2 Select the effect type with the Effect Select buttons SEETI ECHO FLANGER TRANS a 3 Select the frequency range to which the effect is to be applied with the EF
22. d at this position and returns to the center OFF position when released Use this position for flicking between the ON and OFF positions ON COCK ON MIX Dial This dial adjusts the balance between the original sound and the effect A DEPTH Dial A standard effect is produced DEPTH Standard effect is produced at the center clicked position The param eter changes produced by turning the opicinar EFFECT MIX dial are described on page 6 at the center clicked position The parameter changes pro duced by turning the DEPTH dial are described on page 6 ane MAX 15 lt DRB1237 gt En OPERATIONS DIGITAL J OG BREAK Since the Digital J og Break can continuously change the parameters of each effect generated by rotating the J og dial the effects can be controlled like a musical instrument Effects generated with the J og dial can be continuously stored in memory and can be reproduced any number of times at the press of the PLAY button over CQ INPUT LEVEL ISOLATOR LOW MID H amm ON LOCK om Oe amm ON Cc MIN MAX 00 6dB 00 6dB 00 6dB AUTO MIDI 100 80 60 TEE S TRT 60 80 100 DIG ITAL J OG g g H a mSec TAP g Bg BPM 0 10 2 30 50 60 70 80 90 100 BREAK METER DELAY ECHO PAN TRANS JET ZIP l I EFFECT FREQUENCY S JOG MEMORY m m T MOL EFFECTS JOG BREAK DEPTH l EFFECT OUT LEV OVER
23. e effects created with the Dig ital J og Break and the beat effect when the BEAT EFFECTS Lever Switch 8 is ON 22 Headphone J ack PHONES This jack is located on the front panel Connect a headphone with a 1 4 inch 6 3 mm stereo plug to this jack 23 Headphone Monitor Level Dial MONITOR Adjusts the headphone sound level NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 24 Tap button TAP SHIFT P14 BPM can be input manually by tapping the TAP but ton two times or more in time with the beat quarter note When the TIME dial 6 is turned while this button is held down you can directly control BPM manually BPM Measurement Mode Button BPM MODE P 14 Selects the BPM measurement mode AUTO MIDI TAP AUTO makes automatic measurements from the input music signal MIDI measures BPM from the MIDI signal timing clock input to the MIDI IN terminal TAP performs manual input of BPM when the TAP button Is tapped Pressing the TAP button in AUTO or MIDI mode changes the mode to the TAP mode 26 Time Dial TIME BPM P14 15 Turn this dial to set the beat effect time When the beat effect time is changed the indicator on the Beat Select button changes to the set position The de sired BPM setting can be made by turning the TIME BPM dial while holding down the TAP SHIFT but ton 2 When the BPM MODE button is also pressed BPM can be set in 0 1 increments d Beat Select Buttons 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 1 4 1 P 1
24. ed or damaged in any Way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom plate Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This IS for your security For Canadian model CAUTION TO PREVENT ELEC
25. et to J OG and the BEAT EFFECTS Lever switch is set to ON the beat effect and the digital jog break sound are both generated output terminals J OG Digital J og Break sound ECHO cannot be monitored when 3 Adjust the headphone volume with MONITOR the BEAT EFFECTS lever switch FN is setto OFF Should this be the the MONITOR dial O case switch the effect to DELAY MIN MAX to obtain the same effect ISOLATOR The isolator divides the sound range into three distinct levels which can be separately controlled 1 Use the LOW MID and HI dials to LOW bass drum bass etc adjust the sound level MID vocals guitar etc Hi cymbals highats etc LOW MID HI 0 com The level is flat at the center clicked position and off at the vo position 00 6dB 00 6dB 00 6dB 2 Tum on the isolator by setting the ISOLATOR When the ISOLATOR lever switch ISOLATOR lever switch to ON aie is set to OFF the original sound Front position ON the isolator is on as long is unaffected as the switch is held at this position and re y A ISOLATOR turns to the center OFF position when re a NA leased Use this position for flicking between ISOLATOR on the ON and OFF positions Rear position ON LOCK the isolator is on and A PA ai locked the function is in effect also when the i No sound is produced when the ON LOW MID and HI dials are all set switch is released Turn off the function by re turning the
26. ion and returns to the center OFF position when released 4 BPM COUNTER Gives a numeric BPM beats per minute indication The counter flashes when a BPM measurement can not be made ISOLATOR LOW Adjustment Dial P13 Adjusts the bass of the input source The sound is flat at the center clicked position and is cut no sound at the position 10 lt DRB1237 gt En Saeed Ce Jie J le A t3 JOG MEMORY QA 2 awe 19 BREAK T OFF PFX B00 PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR ISOLATOR MID Adjustment Dial P 13 Adjusts the mid range of the input source The sound is flat at the center clicked position and is cut no sound at the position D ISOLATOR HI Adjustment Dial P13 Adjusts the treble of the input source The sound is flat at the center clicked position and is cut no sound at the position Effect Output Level Meter P12 Indicates the effect output level The OVER indica tor lights when the output level is set too high 9 POWER Switch The POWER switch is located on the rear panel Effect Output Level Adjust Dial EFFECT OUT LEV P 12 Adjusts the effect output level in the range to 6 dB 1 DIGITAL J OG BREAK METER P 16 Indicates the amount of control applied with the J og dial 2 J og Effect Select Buttons ET ZIP WAH RING FUZZ P 16 Press to select one of 5 effects J ET ZIP WAH RING or FUZZ The selected button flashes 3 HOLD button P16
27. ld be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords orintegral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND OB ECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe productdoes not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust onlythose controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropp
28. ly 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 instruc tions 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 deter mined 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 Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish Should this product require service in Canada please con to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service tact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts op nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada erating instructions service manuals or accessories please Alternatively please contact the Cus
29. n than the previous effector that operated across the entire band E DIGITAL J OG BREAK function The jog dial gives you real time control over the sound effects Eight seconds of jog operation is stored to allow replay A total of 25 effects including a beat effect are provided mE High performance 3 band Isolator Function Fourth order filter 24 dB oct Level control is possible between 6 dB to and a separation of up to 24 dB oct for each band ensure accurate sound reproduction E Input and Effect Out Peak Level Monitor Since both input and effect output levels can be visu ally assessed precise level settings can be made with out any time loss MIDI In Out Function External MIDI signals timing clock signals make it pos sible to synchronize the beat effector and convert BPM values that have been manually set or automatically measured from the music to MIDI timing clock signals to operate external sequencers or similar instruments mE High quality Design The effector uses 20 bit A D D A 48 KHz sampling con version and 24 bit DSP BLOCK DIAGRAM OUTPUT O A O PHONES CONTENTS BEFORE USE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES QUICK OPERATION GUIDE SOUND EFFECTS CONNECTIONS NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS ADJ USTING INPUT LEVEL ADJ USTING EFFECT OUTPUT LEVEL HEADPHONE MONITOR DIGITAL J OG BREAK J OG MEMORY MIDI SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS
30. osition oon 6 lt DRB1237 gt En BEAT EFFECT 3 PAN Produces a cyclic change in the stereo orientation The DEPTH dial allows you to change the stereo orientation Pan time 10 9990 ms pro L R gt Time gt Time DEPTH dial set to MIN DEPTH dial set to MAX Original sound and pan sound levels can be changed using the MIX dial The pan value is 100 at the center clicked position All are set to 100 PAN ORIGINAL EFFECT 4 FLANGER Produces the sound of an ascending or descending jet plane The DEPTH dial allows you to change the feedback level Raising the feedback level increases the typical undulating characteristics of the flanger effect which at MAX level changes to an oscillating sound the level increases as the setting approaches the MAX position The MIX dial adjusts the balance of original sound and flanger sound levels Flanger time 10 9990 ms i Undulating Flanger Sound 5 TRANS Cuts off the sound cyclically The proportion of the sound cut off can be varied with the DEPTH dial Trans time 10 9990 ms DEPTH dial set to M IN vp The MIX dial adjusts the balance of original sound and trans sound levels 1 JET Produces the sound of an ascending or descending jet plane Use the J og dial to change the undulating tone Undulating
31. product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time lt DRB1237 gt En GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e If this productis equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug aplug having one blade widerthan the other it will fitinto the outlet only one way This is asafety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e f this product is equipped with a three wire groundingtype plug aplug having athird grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is asafety feature If you are unable to insertthe plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the Safety pu
32. r Electronic Corporation Copyright 1998 Pioneer Electronic Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 J apan PIONEER NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES INC 2265 East 220th Street Long Beach California 90810 U S A PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada lt 98 OORFOHOO gt Printed in J apan lt DRB1237 A gt
33. rpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles andthe point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antennaorcable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements forthe grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product duringalightning storm or when itis left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located inthe vicinity of overhead powerlines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care shou
34. s used to change sine wave frequency ONAN IV OX J og dial The DEPTH dial is used to change the mix of the original sound and the ring modulator sound 5 FUZZ This effect distorts a specific sound in the original sound source The og dial is used to select the band that is to be distorted gt Frequency Bass KA Treble J og dial The DEPTH dial changes the amount of distortion thatis ap plied the level increases as the setting approaches the MAX position 7 lt DRB1237 gt En CONNECTIONS Before making or changing the connections switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet This pre caution should also be taken when changing the IN amp OUT LEVEL switch e When connections are made to the phone jack inputs and a monaural signal cord is connected to the L MONO termi nal inputs can be made to both the L and R channels e After all other connections are made connect the power cord to a household wall outlet or to the auxiliary AC power take off on your amplifier Make sure plugs are fully inserted into the jacks and wall outlet m See page 18 for instructions on how to use the MIDI terminals BASIC CONNECTIONS CAUTION Do not make any connections that may create signal loops as this will cause circuit oscillations which could damage the speakers Example of connections that must not be performed Do not connect the output of
35. sound ED J og Dial The DEPTH dial allows you to change the feedback level Raising the feedback level increases the undulating charac teristics which changes to an oscillating sound at MAX level the level increases as the setting approaches the MAX position 2 ZIP Use the J og dial to change the pitch High approximately 1 r octave 7 Pitch Original sound 0 4 Low approximately 15 octaves 4 E J og dial The DEPTH dial is used to change the mix of the original sound and the pitch change The pitch sound is 100 at the center clicked position 3 WAH This effect causes a major pitch change by changing fil ter frequency TheJ og dial is used to change the filter frequency When the J og dial is rotated with the DEPTH dial at MIN position J i l JE DIGITAL J OG BREAK SOUND EFFECTS The DEPTH dial is used to change filter characteristics and thereby emphasize the tone color the level increases as the setting approaches the MAX position Changing filter characteristics using the DEPTH dial Level DEPTH dial set at MIN position Frequency Bass Treble DEPTH dial set at center position DEPTH dial set at MAX position 4 RING This effect changes the shape of the sine wave of the original sound to create a bell like sound TheJ og dial i
36. t is to be synchronized ON Press a beat button 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 1 or 4 1 to Ba light the desired button 5 Apply an effect Press the lever towards you ON position to start Ly operation release it and it returns to the center Ly position OFF position In the center position OFF position the original sound is not affected TIME BPM Press the lever away from you to lock it in posi tion so that the beat effect is applied also when the lever is released TIME BPM Dial Set the desired effect time as in step 4 Turn the TIME BPM dial while holding down the TAP SHIFT button to make the desired BPM set ting When also the BPM MODE button is held down BPM can be set in 0 1 increments MONITOR are 8 JN EAT r ORIGINAL ERREGI TAP button E MIX Dial DEPTH Dial BPM can be manually adjusted by adjusting the beat Sets the balance between the Sets the parameter of each ef quarter notes and hitting this key two times or more original sound and effects fect 4 lt DRB1237 gt En Bagg RBBB M BP
37. the DJ Mixer to the input ter minal of the Effector and the output of the Effector to the input terminal of the same mixer Do not connect the SEND output of the DJ M 500 to the in put terminal of the Effector and the output of the Effector to the input terminal of the DJ M 500 except for the RETURN terminal 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 ina while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement 1 Connecting the SEND RETURN Terminals on the DJ Mixer on DJ mixer provided with SEND and RETURN temninals e Make connections using cables with 1 4 inch 6 3 mm in diam eter phone plugs e Setthe DJ mixer so that the SEND and RETURN terminals can be used Make sure that the EFFECT SELECTOR CH SELEC TOR and EFFECT ON OFF on the DJ M 500 are correctly set e Set the IN amp OUT LEVEL switch on the Effector to the 10 dB position Amplifier MASTER OUT D
38. to allow data transmission and reception The EFX 500 can transmit and receive BPM data timing clock using MIDI SYNCHRONIZING AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCER USING AUDIO SIGNALS An external sequencer can be synchronized with rhythms generated by a CD player or other unit DJ CD Player Step 1 Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the EFX 500 to the MIDI IN terminal on the MIDI sequencer using a com mercially available MIDI cable Set the MIDI sequencer to the slave synchronizing mode A MIDI sequencer that does not support the MIDI timing clock cannot be synchronized Step 2 Press the BPM MODE button to invoke the AUTO mode Tunes that do not allow stable BPM value measurements cannot be synchronized Also BPM values set in the TAP mode output a timing clock MIDI Sequencer Step 3 Press the Start button on the MIDI sequencer in time with the beat of the tune The EFX 500 synchronizes the quarter notes of the bass drum as the standard timing The output range of the MIDI timing clock is BPM 40 to 250 MIDI start and stop signals are not output NOTE BPM may not be correctly measured for some tunes SYNCHRONIZING BEAT EFFECT TO AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCER The EFX 500 beat effect can be synchronized with the rhythms generated by an external sequencer MIDI Sequencer BPM 120 EFX 500 18 lt DRB1237 gt En Step 1 Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the MIDI sequencer to the MIDI I
39. tomer Service Depart call the number shown below ment at the following address 800 872 4159 Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first call ing the Customer Service Department at the above listed 300 Allstate Parkway number for assistance Markham ON L3R OP2 PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC 905 479 4411 CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty CA 90801 1760 U S A sheet included with your product For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty Sheet included with your product We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime o fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just Decibel purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your a equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries 30 Quiet library soft whispers Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic out of
40. your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant hearing 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts Level Example 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime Published by Pionee
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