Hardware Manuals
SETUP
Firmware & Drivers
Firmware: Update the firmware of the unit to the latest version from https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/mixer/djm-250mk2/#firmware-update
Drivers (for both Windows and Mac computers). Download and install the necessary drivers from https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/mixer/djm-250mk2/#drivers
VirtualDJ Setup
If opening VirtualDJ for the first time, a Connect Window will appear. Login with your virtualdj.com account.
A Pro Infinity, a Pro Subscription or a PLUS License is required to fully use the Pioneer DJM-250MK2. In case of a PLUS HOME license, an additional Timecode license will be required in case of a DVS system.
Without any of the above Licenses, the controller will operate for 10 minutes each time you restart VirtualDJ.
http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html
![](/img/300573/91281/VDJConnect.png)
Click on the "Use Soundcard" button if speakers are connected to the Master Output of the DJM-250MK2. You can still change that from Settings->AUDIO tab.
Click to OK.
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The unit is now ready to operate with VirtualDJ.
MIDI Operation
The unit should be visible in the CONTROLLERS tab of Config and the “factory default” available/selected from the Mappings drop-down list. The factory default Mapping offers the functions described in this Manual, however those can be adjusted to your needs via VDJ Script actions.
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Find more details at
http://www.virtualdj.com/wiki/VDJ8script.html
AUDIO Setup
The unit has a pre-defined Audio setup and a special button in the AUDIO tab of Config to provide that.
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Please read the manual of DJM-250MK2 for further functionality https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/djm-250mk2/
For further software settings please refer to the User Guides of VirtualDJ 8.
http://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj8/index.html
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