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Pioneer CDJ-400 manual

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    Operating Instructions COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDJ-400[...]

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    2 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated &qu[...]

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    3 S001_En Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ’ ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it ’ s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association ’ s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of[...]

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    4 BEFORE OPERA TING (FEA TURES) FEATURES Designed for professional use by DJs, the CDJ-400 compact disc player provides all the functions and performance re- quired in disco clubs while offering performance, sound qua- lity and functionality superior to analog players. SCRATCH JOG EFFECT Equipped with Scratch Jog Effect for new scratch sounds. Equi[...]

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    5 BEFORE OPERA TING (FEA TURES) CONTENTS BEFORE OPERATING FEATURES ................................................................... 4 DISCS USABLE WITH THIS UNIT .............................. 6 CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ........................ 8 CONNECTIONS ............................................................ 9 PANEL FACILITIES .....[...]

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    6 BEFORE OPERA TING (DISCS USABLE WITH THIS UNIT) DISCS USABLE WITH THIS UNIT Types of discs playable on this unit ÷ The following marks and logos are displayed on disc la- bels, packaging, or jackets. T ypes and Logos of playable discs CD CD-TEXT (Note 1) CD-R (Note 2) CD-RW (Note 2) Note 1) Regarding TEXT display: The number of characters that c[...]

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    7 BEFORE OPERA TING (DISCS USABLE WITH THIS UNIT) * No file sort function. Playback is in order recorded in memory. * Longer startup times are required with increasing numbers of files. ■ Playing Tracks from USB memory By connecting a USB memory device to the CDJ-400, MP3 files on the USB memory can be played. ÷ The CDJ-400 may not support playb[...]

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    8 BEFORE OPERA TING (CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING) CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING Location Install the player in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity. Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to direct sun- light, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can adversely affect the cab[...]

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    9 BEFORE OPERA TING (CONNECTIONS) CONNECTIONS Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 1. Connection to a Pioneer DJ mixer (audio output and CONTROL connector) Using the supplied audio cables, connect the white plug into the L (left) terminal and the red plug to the R (right) term[...]

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    10 BEFORE OPERA TING (CONNECTIONS) 3. Connecting to other devices A Connecting to a stereo amplifier (when not using a DJ mixer) B Connecting to a component with digital input connectors ÷ The DIGITAL OUT connectors produce audio data only (without subcodes; CD graphics are not supported). ÷ Depending on the CD recorder or other component connect[...]

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    11 BEFORE OPERA TING (P ANEL F ACILITIES) PANEL FACILITIES 1. POWER switch ( — OFF/ _ ON) This switch is located on the rear panel of the unit. Switches the unit ’ s power ON/OFF. 2. Display ( ☞ P.13) 3. Folder BACK button Returns to the next higher level in the folder hierarchy when using a CD-ROM or USB memory with a hierarchical folder str[...]

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    12 BEFORE OPERA TING (P ANEL F ACILITIES) 24. LOOP buttons 7 IN/REALTIME CUE/HOT LOOP button/indicator Use to input loop-in point. ( IN ☞ P.19) Use to set the current playback point as cue point. ( REALTIME CUE ☞ P.18) When pressed during loop play, returns playback to loop-in point and begins replay. ( HOT LOOP ☞ P.19) 7 OUT/OUT ADJUST butto[...]

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    13 BEFORE OPERA TING (P ANEL F ACILITIES) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 14 13 9 10 Display 1. Segment display x3 Displays folder number, track number, or alphanumeric data. 2. REMAIN Lights when the track remaining time is displayed. 3. Segment display x3 Displays time (minutes) or alphanumeric data. 4. Segment display x2 Displays time (seconds) or alphanu[...]

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    14 OPERA TIONS (DISC LOADING/UNLOADING) DISC LOADING/UNLOADING Label surface up Insert straight 1. Set the rear-panel POWER switch to ON. Do not force a disc into the unit when the POWER switch is set to OFF as this may damage the disc and the unit. 2. Insert a disc. ÷ Hold the disc with label surface upwards, and insert into the front panel disc [...]

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    15 OPERA TIONS (DJ PLA YER OPERA TIONS) DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS Auto cue function When a disc is loaded or track search/track change is performed, this function automatically sets the cue point ( ☞ P.18) to the point imme- diately before the actual audio starts. ¶ Turning on/off Hold down the AUTO CUE button to turn the auto cue function on. The au[...]

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    16 OPERA TIONS (DJ PLA YER OPERA TIONS) Jog dial functions [Pitch Bend] Rotate jog dial during playback. When jog mode is set to [ VINYL ], operate the jog dial by touching only the beveled sides of the dial. Different functions are enabled if the top surface is touched. ¶ In proportion to the amount of rotation, the playback speed is ac- celerate[...]

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    17 OPERA TIONS (DJ PLA YER OPERA TIONS) VINYL CUE REV SCRA TCH JOG EFFECT DIGIT AL JOG BREAK/ HOLD VINYL TEMPO ĺ 6/ ĺ 10/ ĺ 16/WIDE MASTER TEMPO Change playback speed Sliding the TEMPO Control slider forward and back. By sliding the lever towards you (+) increases the tempo; sliding the lever away from you (–) decreases the tempo. The center d[...]

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    18 OPERA TIONS (DJ PLA YER OPERA TIONS) VINYL CUE REV PLA Y/PAUSE CUE IN/ REAL TIME CUE/ HOT LOOP SEARCH VINYL 1 , ¡ Cue point settings Once a cue point has been stored in memory, it can be used during playback to set the player in the cue standby mode (ready to begin playback from the cueing position by pressing the CUE button). 7 Setting the cue[...]

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    19 OPERA TIONS (ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS) ADVANCED OPERATIONS Loop playback 7 Creating a loop 1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ( 6 ) button to start play- back. 2. During playback, press the IN/REALTIME CUE/HOT LOOP button at the loop-in point. ¶ Note that this operation is not needed if a prerecorded cue point is to be used as the start of the loop. 3[...]

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    20 OPERA TIONS (ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS) VINYL CUE REV AUTO CUE PLA Y/PAUSE DIRECTION REV CUE MEMORY/ DELETE CUE/LOOP CALL Cue point/loop point memory The CDJ-400 is able to save cue points and loop points in memory. One cue/loop point can be saved in memory for each track. ¶ A single loop is composed of two points (IN/OUT). 7 Recording a cue point [...]

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    21 OPERA TIONS (MIDI DETTING) SW Name JOG (TOUCH) TEMPO SLIDER JOG RING ENCODER PLAY/PAUSE CUE SEARCH FWD SEARCH REV TRACK SEARCH Next TRACK SEARCH Prev LOOP IN LOOP OUT RELOOP MEMORY CALL TIME/A.CUE TEXT TEMPO RANGE MT JOG MODE (VINYL) LOOP DEVIDE + LOOP DEVIDE – JOG TOUCH REVERSE HOLD WAH TRANS/ROLL BUBBLE/JET EJECT BACK ENCODER PUSH SW Type Ge[...]

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    22 OTHER (TROUBLESHOOTING) TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations can be mistaken as malfunctions. 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 is not fixed, check the other components used with the player. If the problem sti[...]

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    23 OTHER (TROUBLESHOOTING/SPECIFICA TIONS) Error message display When the CDJ-400 CD player is unable to operate properly, an error code is displayed on the display panel. Check the error code displayed against the following table and take the recommended action to correct the error. If an error code other than any of the error codes listed in the [...]

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    300 Allstate Parkway Markham, ON L3R OP2 (905) 479-4411 1 (877) 283-5901 For warranty information please see the Limited W ar ranty sheet included with your product. Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pio- neer Authorized Service Company in Canada. Alternatively ,[...]