CDJ-900NXS - DJ Mixer PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDJ-900NXS PIONEER

Proneer MULTI PLAYER CDJ-900NXS CDJ-900nexus http://pioneerdj.com/support/ The Pioneer DJ support site information and services to above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of ou to use your product in greater comfort http://rekordbox.com/ For various types of information and services regarding rekordbox"*, see the Pioneer website above. Operating Instructions DISTAL AUD compacr DIGITAL AUDIO JCOMPACT DÉTALAUDE Recordable) HSE ReWritable)

@ changing the settings C + t Storing settings on USB devices. ontents Calling out settings stored on a USB device. Displaying the [UTILITY] screen How to read this manual Changing the settings. + Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Duplicating the settings onto DJ players Be sure to read both this leaflet and Read Before Use (Important) connected by PRO DJ LINK 34 Quick Start Guidel Both documents include important information About the driver software (Windows) 4 that you must understand before using this product After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a ® Using other brands of DJ software safe place for future reference. : + Inthis manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the Operating DJ software by MIDI interface 6 computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals on the product, etc. are indicated within brackets © Additional information Examples: Troubleshooting — Press the [UE] button About the liquid crystal display — The [UTILITY] screen is displayed About iPods/iPhones/iPads. — Click on the Windows [Start] menu button, then [AI Programs Error messages. > [Pioneer] > [rekordbox 2.xx > [rekordbox 2.x.x]. List of icons displayed on the main unit display section — Connect the LAN cable properly to the [LINKI terminal. Cautions on use. — The Operating Instructions of rekordbox (Mac/Windows) can be Handling discs. viewed from the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) [Help] menu after Trademarks, licenses, etc. installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows). ® Before start Features 3 ® Before you start Supported sources 5 Usable media 5 Playable music file formats 6

Functions usable in combination with a computer. ® connections Descriptions of terminals 10 Basic style. 10 Using other brands of DJ software 13 Connections for relay play 18 @® Part names and functions Control panel. 14 Rear panel 16 Front panel 16 Main unit display 17 Jog dial display section 18 ® Basic Operation Tuning the power on 10 Tuning the power off 10 Loading and ejecting discs 19 Connecting and disconnecting USB devices 19 Playback 20 Operating the jog dial 21 ® Advanced Operation Setting Cue: Setting loops Storing cue or loop points. Deleting stored cue or loop points: Setting the cue point for auto cueing Using the beat divide function. Using the slip mode. Using the beat sync function: Operating the CDJ-900nexus in combination with other devices. Browsing tracks. Other browsing operations Checking the playing history (HISTORY) Editing tag lists Displaying the details of the currently loaded track Changing track ratings Displaying details of tracks loaded in other DJ players C2) en

Features This unit is a DJ player carrying over the technology of the Pioneer CDJ + Add music files to collections and analyze them. series, the world standard for club players. It is not only equipped with *_Makethe ions on rekordix a wide range of features for DJ performances supporting a variety of sources, including the PRO DJ LINK, quantize and beat sync functions, it also has a high sound quality, high reliability design and a panel layout providing high operability, thereby offering strong support for all types of DJ performances. MULTI MEDIA, MULTI FORMAT Write the rekordbox data on a USB device. In addition to discs (CDS), music files stored on USB devices (fl + memory devices or hard disks) and on mobile devices can also be played. The formats of music files that are supported include not only the music CD (CD-DA) and MP3 formats, but also AAC, WAV and AIFF. The included rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music management software can be used to carefully prepare the playlists, cues, loops and beat grids you will need for DJ performances at home, so that you can devote your attention to the DJ performance at the disco/club with ease of mind. This makes for à deejaying cycle smoothly integrating all the steps, from \ acquiring the music files to the actual DJ performance. © Atthe disco or club rio) rekordbox (Mac/Windows) Connect the USB device to the DJ player rekordbox is a software program allowing users who have purchased à Pioneer DJ player supporting rekordbox to manage music files to be used for DJ performances. The included rekordbox music management software can be used for the management (analysis, settings, creation, history storage) of music files on computers. Using music files managed with rekordb combination with this unit makes it possible to achieve outstanding DJ mances. + Inthese operating instructions, the version of rekordbox for Mac/ Windows is referred to as ‘rekordbox (Mac/Windows)"”. ‘rekordbox is used to indicate the versions of rekordbox (Mac/Windows) and + Use the rekordbox data forthe performance. rekordbox (I0S/Android) simultaneousiy, as well as when referring to +_Sharethe rekordbox data using the PRO DJ LINK function: rekordbox functions directly. Date2011.11.5 = Title:Pro DJ Music, rekordbox (iOS/Android) Artist: Pioneer rekordbox (0S/Androïd), a smartphone application that can be down loaded free of charge, can be used for the management (analysis, set: tings, creation, history storage) of music files on mobile devices. Using music files managed with rekordbox (IOS/Android) in combination with this unit makes it possible to achieve outstanding DJ performances. + Inthese operating instructions, the version of rekordbox for mobile ‘The playing history is Stored on th At home or in a studio devices is referred to as “rekordbox (OS/Android) Date2011.11.5 © Title:Pro DJ Music Artist: Pioneer

Functions include “USB Export” using USB devices (flash memory drives and hard discs) and *rekordbox LINK Export" using the computer on which rekordbox is installed rekordbox Check and manage the playback history with rekordbox. + USB Export This function can be used to transfer rekordbox music files and man agement data using USB devices. This eliminates the need to take your + rekordbox LINK Export computer to the disco or club. When this unit and the computer are connected by LAN cable, the rekordbox music files and management can be transferred directly, eliminating the bother of exporting them to a USB device. This unit and the computer can also be connected wirelessiy using a wireless LAN router (or wireless LAN access point). En (3)

At home or in a studio les to collections and analyze them. he preparations on rekordbox Atthe disco or club DORE] + Use the rekardbox data for the performance. +_ Share the rekordbox data using the PRO DU LINK function. At home or in a stu Date:2011.11.5 © Title:Pro DJ Music. Artist: Pioneer rekordbox DISPLAY This unit is equipped with a large, high-resolution full-color LCD making the information required for DJ performances easy to see. + BROWSE The combination of the list display of music files and an easy-to-operate rotary selector lets you select tracks without stress. In addition, the display of track artwork lets you find the desired tracks instinctively

The overall waveform (“WAVE”) can be displayed so that you can grasp the overall composition of the track visually. Also, the frequency bands are color-coded, and a z0omable enlarged wavetorm (‘WAVE ZOOM") can be displayed so that the development of the track can be grasped instantaneous. C4) & + BEAT COUNTDOWN The precise number of beats from the currently playing point to saved cue points can be grasped instantaneousiy. BEAT SYNC Based on the GRID information of tracks analyzed with rekordbox, the tempo (BPM) and beat position of tracks playing on this unit can auto- matically by synchronized with other DJ players connected by PRO DJ LINK. The beat sync function helps you mix tracks and create mixing and xpanding the range of DJ performances. effect performances, greatly QUANTIZE This unit is equipped with a quantize function that automatically cor rects the timing when using such functions as looping, reversing or slip looping, even if you perform operations off-beat, as long as the track has been analyzed with rekordbox. This enables accurate performances without breaking the rhythm of the currently playing track SLIP MODE This unit is equipped witl ofthe scratching or pausing. This enables DJ performances without chang- ing the track's development, even after you finish looping, reversingl scratching or pausing a slip mode function with which playback K continues in the background during looping, reversing The beat pattern of the currently playing track can be changed e: with simple button operation. This lets you improvise a wide range of beat arrangements, without breaking the rhythm ofthe currently playing track The settings of this unit's functions can be stored on USB devices or mobile devices and loaded back onto this unit when necessary. It is also possible to make this unit's settings in rekordbox then transfer them directly to this unit. This lets you quickly switch to the settings you have prepared yourself in advance when replacing another DJ in a club.

The audio output cireuitry uses lowjitter clocks and high-performance Wolfson D/A converters. Furthermore, undesirable digital noise from the audio power supphy is blocked, so the original sound is reproduci faithfully to achieve clear, rich club sound with a strong sense of the sound field: SOUND CARD This unit is equipped with exclusive interface and MIDI interface for controlling the DJ software of other brands. There is also a built-in sound card, so other equipment can be connected easily.

Before you start Supported sources This unit supports the sources listed below + Discs (page 5) + USB devices (page 5) + Computers (page 20) This unit can be used in combination with a computer when the software is installed onto the computer from the included CD-ROM The included CD-ROM contains the following two software programs. + rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music management software + Driver software Usable media About discs This unit can play the discs shown below ï Compa Supported file Type LES formats system: + About CD-R/-RW discs Music files (MP3/AAC/WAV/AIFF) recorded on CD-R-RW discs can be played. Max. 8 layers (iles in folders beyond the 8th la played) annot be Folder layers number of: ogg folders nn onber 1000 files When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading. + Playback of discs created on a computer Depending on the application's settings and the computer's environ ment settings, it may not be possible to play discs created on a com puter. Record discs in a format playable on this unit. For details, contact your application's selling agent It may not be possible to play discs created on à computer due to the disc's properties, scratches or dirt, or poor recording quality (dirt on the recording lens, etc.) See Handling discs on page 39 for instructions on handling discs. + Creating backup discs When CD-R/RW discs are paused or left in the pause mode at cue points for long periods of time, it may become difficult to play the disc at that point, due to the properties of the disc. Also, when a specific point is looped repeatediy an extremely large number of times, it may become difficult to play that point. When playing valuable discs, we recommend making backup discs. + About Copy Control CDs and DualDiscs This unit is designed to CD standards. Operation and performance of dises with standards other than CD standards is not guaranteed. + About 8 cm discs 8 cm discs cannot be played. Do not mount 8 cm adapters on discs and CDR ! play the discs on this unit. The adapter could come off while the disc is rotating, aging both the disc and this unit. + 15086 . Romeo à About USB devices This unit supports USB mass storage class USB devices (external hard cDRW disks, portable flash memory devices, digital audio players, etc.). oder Ma 8 layers (les in folders beyond the Bth layer cannot be played) Max number of Unlimited (folders beyond {he 10 000! folder within a single s folder cannot be displayed) ler! Max number Ah file within a single folder Supporea fie nd HFS + (NTFS is not supported) i] Dises on which {he marks on {his table are indicated on the disc label, pac} or jacket can be played.

+ DVD-R DL (dual layen) + DVD+R DL (dual layen Tracks managed by rekordbox (OS/Androïd) can be played by connect- ing the mobile device on which rekordbox ((OS/Android) is installed via USB. For supported devices, see the Pioneer DJ website (http://pio- neerdj.com/support/). For instructions on rekordbox (I0S/Android), see the rekordbox (OS/Androïd) user's manual When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading. Folders and files exceeding the limits cannot be displayed!

• USB devices that cannot be used + Optical disc type devices such as external DVD/CD drives, etc., are not supported. + USB hubs cannot be used +__iPods cannot be used. (Music data on an iPad, iPod touch or iPhone can only be played on this unit if it is added to the rekordbox (iOS/ Android) library.) yezs nof 210}2g | En (5)

+ Cautions on using USB devices + Some USB devices may not operate properly. Please note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss 0 stored by the user on USB devices or other direct or indirect prob: lems arising due to connection of USB devices to this unit. +__Ifa current larger than the allowable value is detected at this unit's insertion slot, it may happen that the [USB STOP] hes, the supply of power to the USB device is stopped and communications are interrupted. To restore normal operation: disconnect the USB device from this unit, Avoid using USB devices for which excess currents have been detected. If normal operation is not restored using the method above (if communications cannot be established), turn this unit's power off then back on + _lfmultiple partitions are set on the USB device, only the first partition can be used. (When rekordbox library information is present, the partition containing the rekordbox library information has priority.) USB devices equipped with flash card readers may not operate. + Depending on the USB device you are using, the desired perfor mance may not be achieved Playable music file formats This unit supports music files in the formats shown below Encoding ype File extension Compatible formats Sampling frequency thod wa MPEG-1 AUDIO LAYER- 16bi KHz, 44,1 KHz, 48 KH VER MP3 mp3 MPEG-2 AUDIO LAYER3 16bi 8kbps to 160 kbps AG KHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 KHz VER 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, MPEG-4 AAC LC 6 bi 6 kbps to 320 kbps CR, VER n na ane an IPEG-4 AAC LC 16b 16 kbps to 320 kbp sou da tk dgtete CR VE sec mp4 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, MPEG-2 AAC LC 6 bi 6 kbps to 320 kbps CR, VER IPEG-2 AAC LC 16b 16 kbps to 320 kbp sou da tk dgtete CR VE WAV wav WAV 16 bit, 24 bi _ AA.1 kHz, 48 kHz PRES : Uncompressed AIFF ait, aitf AFF 16 bit, 24 bi _ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

About MP3 files MP3 files ca have a constant bit rate (CBR) or a variable bit rate (VBR) Both types of files can be played on this unit, but the search and super fast search functions are slower with VBR files. If your priority is oper ability, we recommend recording MP3 files in CBR About AAC files + AACis the abbreviation of “Advanced Audio Coding", a basic format of audio compression technology used for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 + The file format and extension of AAC data depends on the applica- tion used to create the data. + Onthis unit, in addition to AAC files encoded with iTunes® and with the extension *.mda', files with the extensions “.aac" and *.mpd” files can also be played. However, AAC files that are copyright-protected such as those purchased from the iTunes Store, cannot be played. Also, depending on the version of iTunes in which the file was encoded, it may not be possible to play the file About ID3 tags The tag information types which can be registered frorn a 1D8 tags (v1, v1.1, v2.2.0, v2.3.0, and v2.4.0) or meta tags. music file are About music file artwork The file format for arlwork images that can be added to music files is JPEG (extensions: “jpg” or * jpeg”) +. Files larger than 800 x 800 dots cannot be displayed + CD-TEXT This unit is compatible with CD-TEXT. Titles, album names and artist names recorded in CD-TEXT are displayed. When multiple text data is recorded, the first text data is displayed. The supported character codes are listed below + ASCII C6) En + 150-8859 + MSJIS + Mandarin Chinese character code + MP3/AAC When displaying track names, etc., to display characters written in local codes other than Unicode, change the [LANGUAGE] setting. jguage (p.33)

Functions usable in combination with a computer About the included CD-ROM This unit can be used in combination with a computer when the software is installed onto the computer from the included CD-ROM The included CD-ROM contains the following two software programs. + rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music management software rekordbox is a software program allowing users who have purchased à Pioneer DJ player supporting rekardbox to manage music files to be used for DJ performances. — rekordbox (Mac/Windows) may be used for classifying and searching for music files stored on your computer as well &s creating playlists, all of which can help improve your DJ performance. — rekordbox (Mac/Windows) allows the detecting, measuring, and editing of beats, tempos (BPM), and other elements of your music files prior to a performance. — rekordbox (Mac/Windows) may be used to set and store detailed point information (for cueing, looping, hot cueing, etc.) prior to a performance. Not only can various types of point information and playlists prepared with rekordbox be used for playback on Pioneer DJ players, the playback history, number of times played, point information, etc., can also be fed back to rekordbox after playback. + Driver software This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio Signals from the computer. To use this unit connected to a computer on which Windows is installed, install the driver software on the computer beforehand There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X. + For details, see /nstalling the driver software on page 34. Software end user license agreement This Software End User License Agreement (‘Agreement’) is between you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual is acting) (‘You” or ‘Your") and PIONEER CORPORATION (‘Pioneer"). TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. PERMISSION TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE PROGRAM IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS. WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT OR UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE. 1 DEFINITIONS Documentation" means written documentation, specifications and help content made generally available by Pioneer to aid in installing and using the Program. M ‘Program means all or any part of Pioneer's software licensed to You by Pioneer under this Agreement 2 PROGRAM LICENSE M Limited License. Subject to this Agreement's restrictions, Pioneer grants to You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, license (without the right to sublicense) a Toinstall a single copy ofthe Program in Your computer or mobile device, to use the Program only for Your personal pur pose complying with this Agreement and the Documentation (Authorized Use”): b To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use; and ©. To make one copy of the Program solely for backup pur- poses, provided that all titles and trademark, copyright and restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy. Æ Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or Documentation except as expressiy permitted by this Agreement You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Program, or use it for third-party training, commercial time-sharing or service bureau use. You will not Yourself or through any third party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the Program, except to the extent expressiy permitted by applicable law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer in writing of Your intended activities. Æ Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains al right, title and interest in and to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights in the Program and Documentation, and any derivative works thereof. You do not acquire any other rights, express or implied, beyond the limited license set forth in this Agreement. No Support. Pioneer has no obligation to provide support maintenance, upgrades, modifications or new releases for the Program or Documentation under this Agreement. 3 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS" WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR À PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

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Æ Entire Agreement, This Agreement constitutes the entire agree- ment between the parties and supersedes all prior or contem: poraneous agreements or representations, whether written or oral, concerning its subject matter, This Agreement may not be modified or amended without Pioneer's prior and express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement. You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by and under the laws of Japan: Cautions on copyrights rekordbox restricts playback and duplication of copyright-protected music contents. + When coded data, etc. for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents, it may not be possible to operate the program normally. + When rekordbox detects that coded data, etc. for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents, processing (playback, reading, etc.) may Stop. 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. + Music recorded from CDs, etc. is protected by the copyright laws of individual countries and by international treaties. I is the full respon- sibility of the person who has recorded the music to ensure that it is used legally: 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. C8) en Cautions on installing rekordbox (Mac/ Windows) Read Cautions on installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows) carefully before installing rekordbox. Read Software end user license agreement caretully before installing rekordbox. + The included CD-ROM contains installation programs and operating instructions in the following 12 languages: English, French, German, talian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (simplified characters), Chinese (traditional char: acters), Korean, Japanese. + When using an operating system in any language besides the ones listed above, select [English] during the installation procedure. Supported operating systems Mac OS X (105.8, 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8) { B2-bitwersion 7 Windows® 8/Windows® 8 Pro Gabitwersion 7 e B2bitwersion 7 Windows® 7 Home PremiumyProfessional/Ultimate Gabitwersion 7 Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ _22zbit version 7 Ultimate (SP2 or later) Gxbitversion 7 Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional (SP3orlaten 2-bitversion + Minimum operating environment for rekordbox (MacWindows) Check that the computer provides the operating environment described below before starting installation. Macintosh computer equipped with Forhc OBX à Dante 106 open el cpu : End PAT compaie computer equipes SUndenes 7 Ta mia Dal Ge 2000 gra Windows® xP proc Required GB or more of RAM amer ana ME arm espace at acer mas tes 8) HER Optical ie dre CD RON es curé Audiouutt spales.Meahones ea aude) 2 ForusrreTO nqS L DnSauP connection ing 128-bit SSL (Safari 2.0 or greater, Internet Explorer ® 6.0 or dater ce) SRE AUSS por lorconmenion AUS dec sn memon Re L disc, etc.) is required to transfer music files to the USB device. Toast Fronr D layer an era LAN Upon dater RS po ad commanatrg te D) player + Full functionalit is not guaranteed on all computers, even those meeting the operating environment requirements described above. + Even with the required memory capacity indicated for the operating environment above, in the cases described below the software may not provide full function: ality and performance due to lack of memory. In this case, take {he necessary measures to ensure suficient free memory. We recommend adding extra memory in order to achieve stable performance. — When there are many tracks being managed in the rekordbo library — When resident programs and services are running + Depending en the computer s power settings and other factors, {he CPU and hard disk processing capacity may be insufficient, When using laptop comput ers in particular, always keep the AC power connected and adjust the com puters settings to maximize performance when using rekordbox. + Note that problems may arise with the functionality of rekordbox depending on ether software running on your computer. Read Cautions on installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows) carefully before installing rekordbox.

+ Installation procedure (Macintosh) + Authorization of the computer's administrator is required to install and uninstall rekordbox. Log on as the user which was set as the computer's administrator before installing 1 When the CD-ROM is inserted into the computer's optical drive, the optical drive opens on the screen. Double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon. + _Ifthe window containing the [CD_menu.app] icon is not displayed when the CD-ROM is inserted, use Finder to open the optical drive manually and double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon 2 When the CD-ROM's menu is displayed, select [rekordbox: Install Music Management Software], then click [Start]. + Toclose the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit]. 3 When the license agreement screen appears, select [English], read the Software end user license agreement carefully, then click [Continuel]. You can select the one you desire from multiple languages as long as the language is supported by the system environment of your computer. 4 If you agree to the Software end user license agreement, click [Agree]. + lfyou do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement, click [ disagree] and stop installation structions on the 5_ Install rekordbox by following th screen.

• Installa n procedure (Windows) + Authorization of the computer's administrator is required to install and uninstall rekordbox. Log on as the user registered as the computer s administrator before installing rekordbox (Mac/Windows) 1_ Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's optical drive. The CD-ROM menu is displayed + _Ifthe CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted, open he optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu-exe] icon, 2 When the CD-ROM's menu is displayed, select [rekordbox: Install Music Management Software], then click [Start]. + Toclose the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit]. 3 When the language selection screen appears, select LEnglish] and click [OK]. You can select the one you desire from multiple languages as long as the language is supported by the system environment of your computer. 4 When the license agreement screen appears, read the Software end user license agreement carefully. f you agree to the Software end user license agreement, click [Agree]. + lfyou do not consent tothe provisions of the Software end user license agreement, click [Cancel] and stop installation. 5_ Install rekordbox by following the instructions on the screen. + Click [Cancel] to cancel installation after it has started. Launching rekordbox (MacWindows) Viewing the Operating Instructions Log on as the user which was set as the computer's administrator before using rekordbox. + When rekordbox is started up for the first time, the license key must be entered, The license key is affixed to the CD-ROM package. When rekordbox is started up, the operating instructions can be viewed from the rekardbox IHajp] manu The Online manual and online support site can be accessed if the computer is connected to the Internet. + For Mac OS X Open the [Application] folder with Finder, then double- click [rekordbox 2.x.x.appl. + The 2.xx indicates the rekordbox version. yezs nof 210}2g | + For Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows Vista® and Windows® XP Double-click the [rekordbox 2.x.x] icon (shortcut) on the desktop. + The 2.xx indicates the rekordbox version. Installing rekordbox (i0S/Android) Install rekordbox (I0S/Android) on the mobile device (smartphone, tablet device, etc.). For instructions on installation and supported operating system versions, see our website (http:/mww.rekordbox.com) Using the online support site Before making inquiries on rekordbox operating procedures or techni cal issues, read the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) operating instructions and online manual and check the FAQ provided on the rekordbox online Support site: <rekordbox online support site> pm rekordbox.com User registration on the rekordbox online support site is required prior to making inquiries concerning rekordbox. + You will need to enter your license key during user registration, so please have it handy. Also, be sure not to forget the login name (your e-mail address) and the password specified for your user registra: tion, as well as the license key, + PIONEER CORPORATION collects your personal information for the following purposes: 1 To provide customer support for your purchased product 2 To inform you of product or event information by e-mail 3 To obtain feedback collected by survey for product planning purposes — Your personal information is kept confidential corresponding to the privacy policy set forth by our company — Pioneer's privacy policy can be viewed on the rekordbox online support site. + When making inquiries regarding rekordbox, please be sure to fur- nish your computer type and specifications (CPU, installed memory, other connected peripherals, etc.}, the operating system and version used, as well as concrete information regarding the issue at hand — To inquire about configuring your computer with non-Pioneer peripheral devices and to obtain the corresponding technical support, contact the specific manufacturer or retailer. + Further version updates are anticipated for improved functionality and performance of rekordbox. Update programs will be available for download on the rekordbox online support site. We strongly recom mend you perform these updates and always use the latest version of rekordbox,

Connections + Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. + Referto the operating instructions for the component to be connected. +_ Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. + When using a LAN cable for connection, be sure to use either the LAN cable included with this product or an STP (shielded twisted pair) cable. +__Do not disconnect the LAN cable when music files and/or information are being shared using PRO DJ LINK: Descriptions of terminals FLD 2222 eee 5 Proneer [æ) AUDIO OUT L/R terminals E DIGITAL OUT terminal Connect the audio cables (included) here. Connect a digital coaxial cable here. BH ACIN Connect this to a power outlet Connect the LAN cable (included) here. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed E USB port Be sure to use the included power cord. Connect to a computer. El CONTROL terminal This is used to interconnect DJ players with à monaural mini phone plug (3 3.5 mm) cable (commercially available) to send control Signals for relay playback. Basic style Playback on this unit is performed mainly using tracks prepared with rekordbox installed on à computer. + For instructions on operating rekordbox, see rekordbox (Mac/Windows)'s operating instructions. The rekordbox (Mac/Windowss) operating instruc tions can be viewed from the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) [Help] menu: + Also, for DJ players and DJ mixers, up to four PRO DJ LINK-compatible players can be connected with LAN cables (CATSe) using PRO DJ LINK connections. + Aswitching hub (commercially available) may be necessary, depending on the combination of models used. Use a switching hub of 100 Mbps or greater. Some switching hubs may not operate properly. + Aswitching hub (commercially available) is necessary to connect to a mixer equipped with only one LAN port. For mixers with enough LAN ports for all the DJ players and computers in the system, connect directly to the LAN ports on the mixer's rear panel, without using à hub. + Use a wireless router (commercially available) and access point (commercially available) conforming to either IFEE802.11n or IEEE802.11g stan dards. Depending on the signal conditions in the usage environment and the wireless router or access point, PRO DJ LINK connections may not operate properly. Connecting to a mixer with only one LAN port When connecting to a mixer with only one LAN port using a switching hub, in order to use rekordbox's music file management functions to their maxi mum, set the channel number of the mixer to which the audio or coaxial digital cable is connected and the player number displayed at the bottom left ofthe main unit display to the same number. (Ex: When the audio cable is connected to channel 1)

To change the player number, follow the procedure below. @ Disconnect the USB device and LAN cable @ Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button for over 1 second to display the [UTILITY] screen: @ Turn the rotary selector to select [PLAYER No.], then press the rotary selector. @ Turn the rotary selector to select the player number, then press the rotary selector to enter it UTLITY LIBRARY CREATOF HISTORY NAME LINK STATUS MIDI CHANNEL DIGITAL OUT suoraeuuos © Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button to complete the setting. PRO DJ LINK (USB Export) ng a computer into the DJ booth, by using sh memory device, hard disk, etc.}, rekordbox music files and data can be transferred between this unit and the memory device. This makes it possible to use such information as playlists, cues and loops that have been set ahead of time with rekordbox for performances. Computer USB device on which rekordbox rekordbox data is recorded a —————— Switching hub LAN cable LAN cable LAN cable Audio cable (80

es 7 Rear panel DJ player DJ mixer Power cord To power outlet PRO DJ LINK (LINK Export) + When a computer on which rekordbox is installed is taken into the DJ booth and connected to this unit using a LAN cable (CATSe) or wireless LAN ists, cues and loops that have (Wi-Fi) router, tracks in rekordbox can be selected and played. This makes it possible to use such information as p been set ahead of time with rekordbox for performances. + When a mobile device on which rekordbox (OS/Android) is installed is connected using a USB cable or wireless rekordbox can be selected and played. This makes it possible to use such information as playlists, cues and loops that with rekordbox for performances. + With wired LAN connections, up to two computers on which rekordbox is installed can be connected + With wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connections, up Lo four computers or mobile devices on which rekordbox is inst s LAN (Wi-Fi) router, tracks in have been set ahead of time alled can be connected. iPods/iPhones/iPads that can be connected to this product + This products supports iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 365, iPad (Ath generation), iPad mini, iPad (rd generation), iPad 2, iPad and iPod touch (8rd, 4th, and 5th generation). + Visitthe Pioneer webpage (http//pioneerdj.com/support/) for the latest compatibility information. En (1)

+ Using a switching hub Comput Comput omputer mpuier Mobile device on which rekordbox is installed rekordbox rekordbox — Ç[=—SS LAN cable x 2 ct Switching hub LAN cable x 3 LAN cable

= in =] o (Este DJ mixer D player x Rear panel Power cord ‘To power outlet + Use your iPod cable to connect this unit with an iPod, iPhone or iPad. + Aswitching hub (commercially available) is necessary to connect to a mixer equipped with only one LAN port. For mixers with enough LAN ports for allthe DJ players and computers in the system, connect directly to the LAN ports on the mixer's rear panel, without using à hub + Using a wireless router and access points Computer Computer Mobile device on (= which rekordbox is installed K | Wireless router and access point rekordbox rekordbox LAN cable x 3 LAN cable Audio cable

DJ player x 3 DJ mixer h Rear panel Power cord EE 10 power outlet Cautions To use rekordbox's music file management functions to their maximum, set the channel of the audio or coaxial digital input cable connected to the mixer and the player number to the same number. Ithe player number is different, change the [PLAYER No.] setting on the [UTILITY] screen: + When a storage device is connected to this unit, [PLAYER No.] is displayed in gray and cannot be changed. Disconnect the storage device or LAN cable to turn the link off, then change the setting (12) En

Using other brands of DJ software With this unit, the operating information of the buttons, tempo adjustment dial, etc., ca USB cable to a computer on which MIDI-compatible DJ software is installed, the DJ si music files being played on the computer can also be output from the CDJ-900nexus. For details, see About the driver and Using other brands of DJ software on page 36 + Connect a computer on which Mac OS X (10.58, 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8), Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, Windows 7 or Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro is installed o be output in universal MIDI format. When connected by tware can be operated from the CDJ-900nexus. The sound of software (Windows) on page 34 Other brands|I| Computer 8 cab ofDJ 8 cab USB cable sware USB cable ‘Audio cable suoraeuuos |

DJ player DJ mixer Power cord To power outlet Connections for relay play When this unit and a Pioneer DJ player are interconnected with their [CONTROL] terminals using a mini phone plug cable (3 3.5 mm), relay playback between the two DJ players is possible (page 27) Audio cable Audio cable ] Mini phone plug cable (2 3.5 mm) Era Di mixer Rear panel Power cord To power outlet En (13)

Part names and functions Control panel

rching) El IN/CUE (IN ADJUST) button mode. djust the loop in point et (except during track ss nt can be set in the pauss EI OUT (OUT ADJUST) button djust the loop out point. EI SEARCH <<, >> buttons The track -d while the button is held in. Use th 2 Forwi 1g (p.21) 9 Setting TRACK SEARCH 44, »>1 buttons RELOOP/EXIT button to search for the beginnings of tracks. Use this to return to loop playback (reloop) or cancel loop playback gs of tracks (Tr {loop exit) 2 Returning to Loop playback ( op) (p.24) DIRECTION REV button Use this to turn reverse playback on and off. I SLIP LOOP indicator S Pia se (p.21) his lights when using the slip function. When the [BEAT DIVIDE] button is pressed while the [SLIP LOOP indicator is lit, the slip beat loop function turns on ode (p.25) s ing (p.26)

BEAT DIVIDE button This turns the beat divide function on and off. 2 Using the beat divide function (p.25) IE USB STOP button Press for at least 2 seconds before disconnecting the USB device. © Connecting and disconnecting USB devices (p.19) E USB indicator This flashes when this unit is communicating with the USB device. © Connecting and disconnecting USB devices (p.19) Load the USB device here. © Connecting and disconnecting USB devices (p.19) IE QUANTIZE button Press this to use the quantize function: When the quantize function is set to on, the point is automatically setto the nearest beat position when a loop in point, loop out point or cue is set Also, looping, reversing, slipping, etc, can be used without breaking the beat: + When the quantize function is set to on, [QUANTIZE) is displayed on the main unit display. © Main unit display (p.17) The quantize function does not work in the following situations (IQUANTIZE] is displayed in gray + When playing tracks recorded on discs + When playing music files that have not been analyzed with rekordbox I TIME MODE/AUTO CUE button When pressed once, the main unit display's time display mode {remaining time display or elapsed time display) switches. When pressed for over 1 second, auto cue turns on and off. © Setting auto cue (p.28) I DISC button Press this to play the music files on a CD or CD-ROM © Playing media connected to or inserted in this unit (p.20) I USB button Press this to play the music files on a USB device. © Playing media connected to or inserted in this unit (p.20) Æ LINK button Playing music files on other DJ players S Playing music files on other DJ players (p.20) Æl rekordbox button Press this to play music files in rekordbox © Playing the rekorabox library on a computer or mobile device (p.20) FÆ Main unit display The screen switches to the normal playback screen when the [BROWSE), [TAG LIST] and {INFO (LINK INFO) | buttons are all turned off. © Main unit display (p.17) Æ BROWSE button Press this to display the [BROWSE] screen. 2 Switching to the browse screen (p.27) TAG LIST button Press this Lo display the [TAG LIST] screen © Editing tag lists (p.80) INFO (LINK INFO) button Press this Lo display the [INFO] screen. When pressed for over 1 second, the details of the tracks loaded in the DU player are displayed S Displaying the details of the currently loaded track (p.31) Æ MENU (UTILITY) button When pressed once, the menu screen is displayed. The [UTILITY] screen is displayed when this is pressed for over 1 second S Displaying the [UTILITY] screen (p.32) Æ BACK button Press this once to return to the previous screen. Press for over 1 second to move to the top layer. © Playing media connected to or inserted in this unit (p.20) Æ3 TAG TRACK/REMOVE button Use these to add and remove tracks from the tag list. © Editing tag lists (p.80) Rotary selector When electing tracks or setting items, the cursor moves when the rotary selector is turned. Press the rotary selector to enter. ÆJ STANDBY indicator This lights when in the standby mode. © Seiting the auto standby mode (p.33) El DISC EJECTA button Use this to eject discs. © Ejecting discs (p.19) Æ VINYL SPEED ADJUST TOUCH/RELEASE control © Adjusting the speed at which playback slows then stops when the top ofthe jog dial is pressed and the speed at which playback returns to normal when the top of the jog dial is released. (p.22) Æ) CUE/LOOP CALL (LOOP 1/2X), >(LOOP 2X) buttons Use these to call out stored cue and loop points. © Calling out stored cue or loop points (p.24) When pressed during loop playback, the loop is cut or extended © Cutting loops (Loop Cut) (p.24) © Extending loops (loop doubling) (p.24) DELETE button Use this to delete cue and loop points: © Deleting points individually (p.24) MEMORY button Use this to store cue and loop points in the memory. © Storing cue or loop points (p.24) E5 JOG MODE VINYL button The mode switches between VINYL and CDJ each time this is pressed. When the VINYL mode is selected, the indicator lights. © Switching the jog dial mode (p.21) Ej BEAT SYNC MASTER button Use this to setthe track loaded in this unit as the master for the beat sync function. 2 Using the beat sync function (p.26) Æ3 BEAT SYNC button Use this to turn on the beat sync function: © Using the beat sync function (p.26) TEMPO +6/+10/+16/WIDE button Use this to switch the playing speed adjustment range S Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo control) (p.21) MASTER TEMPO button Use this to turn the master tempo function on and off. © Adjusting the playing speed without changing the pitch (Master Tempo) (p.21) TEMPO slider Use this to adjust the track playing speed. S Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo control) (p.21) Jog dial This can be used for such operations as scratching, pitch bending, etc. 3 Operating the jog dial (p.21) Jog dial display section © Jog dial display section (p.18)

Rear panel T2 CNRC © Proneer For the terminals used for connections, see Descri on page 10. © switch Turns this unit's power on and off Kensington security slot Front panel Disc insertion slot Disc force eject About ejecting discs by force C EJECTA] button, the disc can be forcibly ejected by inserting the disc force eject pin into the disc ront panel.

ollowing the procedure below Ithe disc cannot be ejected by pressing the [DIS force eject pin insertion hole on the main unit's en forcibly ejecting a dise, be sure to do so f 1_ Press the [0] switch to turn off this units power, unplug the power cord, then wait 1 minute or more. Never forcibly eject a disc directly after tuning off the set's power. Doing so is dangerous fer the reasons described below ‘The disc wil still be spinning when ejected and could hit your fingers, etc. causing injury Also, the disc clamp wall rotate in an unstable way. and the disc could get scratched 2 Use the included disc force eject pin. (Do not use anything else.) The included disc force eject pin is mounted on this unit's bottom panel. When the pin is inserted all the way into the insertion hole, the disc is ejected 5 mm Lo 10 mm out of the disc insertion slot, Grasp the disc with your fingers and pull it out (16) En

Main unit display Normal playback screen 00m suorjouny pue soweu ued IE CUE The positions of currently set cue and loop points are displayed as marks. BA MEMORY Cue and loop points recorded on U: marks.

e displaye en auto cue is set auto cue (p.23) PLAYER This indicates the player number (1 — 4) assigned to this unit TRACK This indicates the track number (01 - 98). REMAIN This lights when the time display is set to the remaining time. Information display section with rekordbox, etc. is displayed d'waveform ani PHASE METER This indicates the amount of dive: the ma yer when using t

This indicates the number of bars or beats from the currently playing position to the nearest stored cue point. KEY This indicates the track's key e of the bars and beats with at sync function. ZOOM and GRID ADJUST mode display the rotary selector is pressed for over 1 second, the moi between the [ZOOM] mode and the [GRID ADJUST] mode. + [ZOOM] mode: The waveform zooms in or out when the rotary ctor is turned + [GRID ADJUST] mc beat grid is adjusted' The beat grid can be adjusted usi button reset]: Resets the adjusted beat grid. ‘snap grid (CUE)): Moves the first bi cure:

When the rotary selector is turned, the 9 the [MENU (UTILITY) ] SHIFT GRID]: Reflects the results adjusted during synchroni zation (pitch bend, etc.) on the beat grid QUANTIZE This is displayed when [QUANTIZE) is on. Time display (minutes, seconds and frames) There are 75 frames to second. Per Minute) of the track currently being played + The BPM measured by this unit may differ from the BPM indi cated on the disc or that of a Pioneer DJ mixer, etc. This is due to the different methods used for mea: malfunction. M, and is not a Playing speed display The value chaï according to the position of the [TEMPO] slider. Playing speed adjustment range display This indicates the range in which the playing speed can be adjusted with respect ta the original playing speed recorded on the r CALL/LOOP beat display ium. . F is displayed anytime other than when in the loop or slip When it is displa or loop points can be called out using he [CUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X), »(LOOP 2%)] button . is displayed when in the loop mode. The number set with the (CUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X), » (LOOP 2X)] button is displayed in the frame. When it is displayed, the loop can be cut or doubled using the ICUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X), » (LOOP 2X)] button: . is displayed when in the slip beat loop mode. The num twith the [CUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X). > (LOOP 2X)] button is displayed in the frami When it is displayed, the loop can be cut or doubled using the ICUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X), » (LOOP 2X)] button: WAVE display This displays the WAVE display, guidanc+ En (17)

EI Playing address display/scale display (1-minute intervals) The track tion is displ displayed, the s displayed, the dis splayed as a bar rrent playback posi awhit hen me is dge of the graph lights. When the remaining time y turns off from the left si tire graph Slowly when there are egins flashing han 30 seconds remaining in when less than 15 seconds remain FE Cache meter This indicates how much of the currently playing track is cached in the memory. Jog dial display section Operation display This indicates the playing position, with one revolution frames. It turns during playback and stops in the pa Cue point display/slip play display El Audio memory status display This es when the audio memory is being written. lt stops flash. ing, remaining lit, when writing is completed. 1t may not be possible to perform real time cue operation while touch detection display jog mode is set to VINYL, the top ofthe jog dial lights when VINYL This lights when the jog mode © Opera g di

Ejecting discs Basic Operation 1 Press the [DISC EJECTA] button to eject the disc. The disc is ejected from the disc insertion slot Turning the power on 1 Make all the connections, then plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2 Connections (p.10) 2 Press the [0] switch. This unit's indicators light and the power turns on Turning the power off uoreedo 2Iseg Press the [6] switch. This unit's power turns off. + Do not disconnect the USB device or turn off this uni's power while 2 Pull the disc out, being careful not scratch its signal the USB indicator is lit or flashing. Doing so could delete this unit's surface. management data and damage the USB device, making it impos: sible to read. Loading and ejecting discs + This unit is a one-disc player. Do not insert multiple disc. + Do not force dises into the disc insertion slot when this units power is off. Doing so could damage the disc and lead to malfunction of this unit + When the disc is being drawn in or ejected, do not apply any force to the disc in the direction opposite its movement. Doing so could damage the disc or this unit Inserting discs + _lfthe (DISC EJECTA] button is pressed accidentally, press the (PLAY/PAUSE»/II] button immediately. Disc ejection is canceled 1 Press the [0] switch to turn this unit's power on. and the unit is reset o as it was directly before the [DISC EJECTA] button was pressed. (No sound is output during the resetting 2 Insert the disc horizontally into the disc insertion slot, process.) with the printed surface facing up. When [EJECT/LOAD LOCK] on the [UTILITY] menu is set 10 [LOCK] Playback starts after the medium's information has been read. dises cannot be ejected during playback. Either set [EJECT/LOAD + When adisc containing music files recorded with a hierarchical LOCK ic IUNLOCK] or press the [PLAY/PAUSER/11] button to pause playback, then press the [DISC EJECTA] button structure is loaded, playback starts from the tracks in the uppermost layer. + About the resume function Ia disc is ejected during playback, when that same disc is reloaded playback resumes from the point playing when the disc was ejected. If a disc is ejected while pausing, when that disc is reloaded, it pauses a the same point as when it was ejected. These points are stored in the memory until this unit's power is tued off or a different disc is loadedi + This function cannot be used with USB devices. Connecting and disconnecting USB devices + When auto cue is turned on, the disc pauses tion. In this case, press the [PLAY/PAUSE»/I1] to start playback, 2 For details on auto cue, see Setfing auto cue on page 23. Ru ue + When a USB device that has previously been connected to this unit 1° Press the [0] switch to turn this unit's power on. the audio start posi Connecting USB devices or a Lo Pioneer DJ player is connected and a disc is inserted, the number of dises for which disc information is stored is displayed for several seconds on the main unit display, 2 Connect the USB device to the USB device insertion slot. En (19)

Disconnecting USB devices 1 Press the [USB STOP] button until the USB indicator turns off. Do not disconnect the USB device or turn off this unit's power while the USB indicator is li or flashing. Doing so could delete this unit s manage: ment data and damage the USB device, making it impossible to read 2 Disconnect the USB device. Playback This section describes basic track selection operations and how to switch the screen players (p.20) e rekordbox library on a computer or mob le device (p.20) Playing media connected to or inserted in this unit 1 Load the medium in this unit. 2 Inserting dises (p.19) © Connecting USB devices (p.19) 2 Press one of the medium buttons ([DISC] or [USB]). The tracks or folders are displayed on a list The medium whose contents are displayed on the main unit display can be switched {DISC] button: Displays the contents on the inserted disc. [USB] button: Displays the contents of the connected USB or mobile device. 2 For details on the [LINK] button, see Playing mus DJ players on page 20. 2 For details on the [rekordbox] but library on a computer or mobi + lfthe rekordbox library information was written on the USB device. the rekordbox library is displayed © For details on rekordbox library browsing, see Playing the rekord box library on à computer or mobile device on page 20. les on other 3 Tu the rotary selector. Move the cursor and select the item. ichelle Norman + Press the rotary selector to move to a lower level in the folder. Press the [BACK] button to return to the level above. + When the [BACKI button is pressed for over 1 second or the medium button for the medium being browsed is pressed, the display moves to the topmost leve + Tracks in the currently playing tracks category/folder of can also be selected using the [TRACK SEARCH 144, »1) butions. + rekordbox (iDS/Android) tracks operate in the single mode, so they cannot be searched using the [TRACK SEARCH] buttons. 4 Select the track and press the rotary selector. When the track is loaded, the screen switches to the normal playback screen The track is loaded and playback stars. © For details on the normal playback screen, see M: on page 17. + When [EJECT/LOAD LOCK] on he [UTILITY] menu is set to [LOCK] t is not possible to load other tracks during playback. Either set IEJECT/LOAD LOCK] to [UNLOCK] or press the [PLAY/PAUSE»/11] button Lo pause, then load the track (20) En + When a track has been loaded while pausing, press the [PLAY/PAUSER/11] button to start playback + When auto cue is turned on, the disc pauses at the audio start posi tion. In this case, press the [PLAY/PAUSE»/II] to start playback © For details on auto cue, see Setting auto cue on page 23. Playing music files on other DJ players The contents of a recording medium connected to another PRO DJ LINK-connected player or of a mobile device on which rekordbox is installed are displayed on this unit's screen. + The information of discs inserted on other players cannot be browsed 1 Connect the recording medium or the mobile device on which rekordbox is installed to the other player connected by PRO DJ LINK. 2 Press the [LINK] button. The tracks and folders of the recording medium connected to another player or of the mobile device on which rekordbox is installed are displayed + When multiple media are connected, a screen for selecting the mediurn appears. + lfthe rekordbox library information is written on the recording medium, the rekordbox library is displayed. For details on rekordbox library browsing, see box library on à computer or mobl ying the rekord e device on page 20. 3 Turn the rotary selector. Move the cursor and select the item. Michelle Norman

4 Select the track and press the rotary selector. When the track is loaded, the screen switches to the normal playback screen The track is loaded and playback starts. 2 For details on the normal playback screen, see Main unit display on page 17 + If the medium contains the rekordbox library Ifthe rekordbox library information is written on this unit or on the recording medium connected to the other PRO DJ LINK-connected player, the rekordbox library is displayed. + Music files are displayed in the categories (album, artist, etc.) set with rekordbox. +__ The types of items on the category menu can be changed in rekorc box's preferences. Playing the rekordbox library on a computer or mobile device Music files are displayed in the categories (album, artist, etc.) set with rekordbox. 1 Press the [rekordbox] button. The rekordbox library is displayed on this unit's main unit display + With wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connections, if [Please push the rotary selector to permit mobile connection.] appears on {his unil's main unit display when connecting, connection is possible by pressing the rotary selector + To select a mobile device connected by USB, press the [USB] button. Also, to select a mobile device connected to another player that is connected by PRO DJ LINK, press the [LINK] button

2 Turn the rotary selector. Move the cursor and select the item. 3 Select the track and press the rotary selector. When the track is loaded, the screen switches to the normal playback screen The track is loaded and playback starts For details on the normal playback screen, see Mai on page 17. Load previous tracks The names of the last six tracks that were played can be displayed and these tracks can be selected 1 Display the normal playback screen. 2 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. 3 Turn the rotary selector to select the track, then press the rotary selector to set playback. + The display of the track names is canceled by pressing the [MENU] or [BACK] button. Pausing button. During playback, press the [PLAY/PAUSE »/Il The [PLAY/PAUSE»/I1] and [CUE] buttons flash. When the IPLAY/PAUSE»/11] button is pressed again, playback resumes. + When tracks have been loaded from a disc, the disc automatically stops spinning if no operation is performed for 100 minutes while in the pause mode. Forward and reverse scanning Press one of the [SEARCH #4, >>] buttons. The track is scanned in the forward or reverse direction while one of the ISEARCH #4, >] buttons is pressedr + _Itis not possible to move to a different category or folder during forward or reverse scanning. Finding the beginnings of tracks (Track Search) Press one of the [TRACK SEARCH 144, >>] buttons. Press the [1] to move to the beginning of the next track. lhen [Hé] is pressed, playback returns to the beginning of the cur- rently playing track. When pressed twice in a row, playback returns to the beginning of the previous track. + _Itis not possible to move to a different category or folder with the track search function. + rekordbox (0S/Android) tracks operate in the single mode, so searching for the beginnings of other tracks is not possible. Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo control) Press the [TEMPO +6/+10/+16/WIDE] button. The [TEMPO] slider adjustment range switches each time the button is pressed. The adjustment range setting is indicated on the main unit display. Setting value Units of adjustment 26 0.02% 10 005% 6 005% WIDE 05% The [WIDE] adjustment range is +100 %. When set to -100 %, playback stops: + The adjustment range is set to +10 % when the power is turned on Move the [TEMPO] slider forward or backward. The tempo increases when moved to the [+] side (down), decreases when moved to the [1 side (up). The rate at which the playing speed is changed is indicated on the playing speed display. changing the pitch (Master Tempo) 1 Press the [MASTER TEMPO] button. The [MASTER TEMPO] button and [MT] indicator on the main unit display light 2 Move the [TEMPO] slider forward or backward. The pitch does not change even when the playing speed is changed with the TEMPO) slider. + The soundis digitally processed, so the sound quality decreases. Playing in reverse + When the quantize function is on, there may be a slight delay in operation of this function in order to synchronize the beat: Press the [DIRECTION REV] button. The button lights and reverse playback stars. + Whenthe music files are recorded in a folder structure, only tracks within the same category/folder can be played in reverse. Also note that reverse playback may not start immediately + The direction in which the playing speed is increased or decreased according to the direction in which the jog dial is turned is reversed. + When such operations as track searching and loop playback are performed during reverse playback, the audio memory status display on the jog dial display section flashes and scratch play may not be possible. Operating the jog dial + The top ofthe jog dial has an embedded switch. Do not place objects on the jog dial or subject it to strong forces. + Water or other liquids getting into the set will lead to malfunction: Press the [J0G MODE VINYL] button. The mode switches between VINYL and CDJ each time the button is pressed + VINYL mode: When the top of the jog dial is pressed during play- back, playback stops, and when the jog dial is spun at this time sound is produced according to the direction in which the jog dial is spun + CDJ mode: Playback does not stop even when the top ofthe jog dial is pressed. Such operations as scratching cannot be pertormed Pitch bend

g playback, spin the outer section of the jog dial hout touching the top. The playing speed increases when spun clockwise, decreases when spun counterclockwise. When spinning is stopped, playback returns to the normal speed + When the jog mode is set to the CDJ mode, the same operation can be performed by spinning the top of the jog dal uoreedo 2Iseg | En (21)

Scratch When the jog mode is set to the VINYL mode, tracks can be played according to the direction and speed at which the jog dial is spun by spinning the top of the jog dial while pressing it. 1 Press the [JOG MODE VINYL] button. Set the jog mode to VINYL. 2 During playback, press the top of the jog dial. Playback slows then stops. 3 Spin the jog dial in the desired direction and at the desired speed. The sound is played according to the direction and speed at which the jog dial is spun by spinning the top of the jog dial while pressing it 4_ Release your hand from the top of the jog dial. Frame search In the pause mode, spin the jog dial. The position at which the track is pausing can be moved in units of 0.5 frames. + The position is moved in the direction of playback when the jog dial is spun clockwise, in the reverse direction when it is spun counter clockwise. The position moves 135 for one revelution of the jog dial Super fast search Turn the jog dial while pressing one of the [SEARCH <<, >>] buttons. The track is fast-forwarded/fast-reversed in the direction in which the jog dial is spun. + When the [SEARCH 4, >] button is released, this function is canceled. + When you stop the jog dial from spinning, normal playback resures. + The fast-forward/fast-reverse speed can be adjusted according to the speed at which the jog dial is spun Super fast track search Turn the jog dial while pressing one of the [TRACK SEARCH 44, »>1] buttons. The track is advanced at high speed in the direction in which the jog dial was turned slows then stops when the top of the jog dial is pressed and the speed at which playback returns to normal when the top of the jog dial is released. Turn [VINYL SPEED ADJUST TOUCH/RELEASE]. The speed increases when turned clockwise, decreases when turned counterclockwise. + When the jog mode set tothe VINYL mode, the speed at which play- back starts and stops when [PLAY/PAUSER/HH] is pressed changes simultaneously. (22) En

Advanced Operation Setting Cue 1 During playback, press the [PLAY/PAUSE »/I1] button. Playback is paused 2 Press the [CUE] button. The point at which the track is paused is set as the cue point. The [PLAY/PAUSE- indicator flashes and the [CUE] indicator lights. No sound is output at this time. + When a new cue point is set, the previously set cue point is canceled. Adjusting the cue point position

1. Press the [SEARCH <<, »>] buttons while pausing at

the cue point. The [PLAY/PAUSE- and [QUE] indicators flash. 2 Press one of the [SEARCH #4, >>] buttons. The cue point can be fine-adjusted in steps of 0.5 frames. + The same operation is possible using the jog dial 3 Press the [CUE] button. The position at which the button was pressed is set as the new cue point. + When a new cue point is set, the previously set cue point is canceled: During playback, press the [CUE] button. The set immediately returns to the currently set cue point and pauses. + When the [PLAY/PAUSE »/1i] button is pressed, playback starts from the cue point. Checking Cue Point (Cue Point Sampler) Keep pressing the [CUE] button after returning to the cue point. Playback starts from the set cue point. Playback continues while the ICUE] button is pressed. + _Ifthe [PLAY/PAUSE > playback continues even if tton is pressed while sampling the cue. e [CUE] button is released. Setting Cue Point during playback (Real Time Cue) During playback, press the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button at the point at which you want to set the cue point. The point at which the button was pressed is set as the cue point. Setting auto cue When a track is loaded or the track search operation is performed, the silent section at the beginning of the track is skipped and the cue point s automatically set at the point immediately before the sound starts. Press the [TIME MODE/AUTO CUE] button for over 1 second. A. CUEI lights. + When [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)) is pressed again for at least 1 second, auto cue is set to off. + The auto cue level setting remains in the memory, even when the power is turned off Setting loops u is function can be used to play specific sections repeatediy. Loops that include sections in different tracks can only be set for tracks recorded on music CDs (CD-DA) + When the quantize function is on, there may be a slight delay in operation of this function in order to synchronize the beat: for relooping, 4-beat looping and 8-beat looping only) 1 During playback, press the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button at the point at which you want to start loop playback (the loop in point). Loop In Point is set. + This operation is not necessary eue point as the loop in point. 2 Press the [OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button at the point at which you want to end loop playback (the loop out point). The loop out point is set, and loop pla f you want to set the currently set back begins. Fine-adjusting the loop in point (loop in adjust) uolje18d0 paaueapy 1 During loop playback, press the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button. The [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button starts flashing rapidly, and the [OUT {OUT ADJUST)] button turns off. The loop in point's time is dis d on the main unit display. 2 Press one of the [SEARCH 4, >>] buttons. The loop in point can be adjusted in units of 0.5 frames. + The same operation is possible using the jog dial The loop in points range of adjustment is + 30 frames. The loop in point cannot be set at a point beyond the loop out point. 3 Press the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button. Loop playback resumes. + Normal loop playback also resumes if no operation is performed for over 10 seconds. Fine-adjusting the loop out p: (loop out adjust) 1 During loop playback, press the [OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button. The [OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button st IIN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button turns off. The loop out point's time is displayed on the main unit disp lashing rapidiy, and the 2 Press one of the [SEARCH 4, >>] buttons. The loop out point can be adjusted in units of 0.5 frames. + The same operation is possible using the jog dial. + The loop out point cannot be set at a point before the loop in point 3 Press the [OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button. Loop playback resumes. + Normal loop playback also resumes if no operation is performed for over 10 seconds. Canceling Loop playback (Loop Exit) During loop playback, press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button. Playback continues beyond the Loop Out Paint without returning to the Loop In Point (23)

Returning to Loop playback (Reloop) After canceling loop playback, press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button during playback. Playback returns to the previously set Loop In Point, and Loop playback resumes. Setting loops automatically (4-beat Loop) During playback, press the [4-BEAT LOOP/LOOP CUTTER] button. A loop of 4 beats starting from the point at which the button was pressed is set automatically according to the BPM of the currently playing track, and loop playback st +__lfthe track's BPM cannot be detected, the BPM is set to 130. + Another way to perform this operation During playback, press the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button for over 1 second. A loop of 4 beats starting from the point at which the button was pressed is set automatically according to the BPM of the currently playing track, and loop playback st + _lfthe tracks BPM nnot be detected, the BPM is set to 130. # 8-beat loop During playback, press [4-BEAT LOOP/LOOP CUTTER] for over 1 second A loop extending 8 beats from the point at which the button was pressed is set automatically and loop playback begins. Cutting loops (Loop Cut) During loop playback, press the [CUE/LOOPCALL< {LOOP 1/2X)] button. The loop playing time is eut in half each time the butt s pressed + Another way to perform this operation During loop playback, press the [4-BEAT LOOP/ LOOP CUTTER] button. The loop playing time is cut in half each time the button is pressed. Extending loops (loop doubling) During loop playback, press the ICUE/LOOPCALLe (LOOP 2X)] button. The loop's length is doubled each time the button is pressed. + Another way to perform this operation During loop playback, press the [4-BEAT LOOP/ LOOP CUTTER] button while pressing the [OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button. The loop playing time is doubled each time the button is pressed. Using active loops 1 Connect the USB device to this unit. (24) En 2 Load a track for which an active loop has been set With rekordbox. One loop stored in rekordbox can be set as the active loop. The set active loop point is indicated with a red line on the waveform display, as shown below When the set point is reached, the loop is s& playback begins. and loop Emergency loops With this unit, a 4-beat loop is set automatically to prevent the sound from being interrupted if a track can no longer continue to ° DJ ckis restricted during emergency looping. To gency looping, load the next t

ncel emer: Storing cue or loop points 1 Connect the USB device to this unit. 2 Set Cue Point or Loop Point. 3_Press the [MEMORY] button. MEMORY] is displayed on the main unit display for se onds, then the point information is stored on the USB devic+ Stored cue and loop points are indicated [w] at the top of the waveform display + Itis also possible to select media connected to other DJ players con: nected by PRO DJ LINK. + To store loop points, press the [MEMORY] button during loop playback. The stored loop points are shown on the playing address display. Calling out stored cue or loop points 1 Connect the USB device to this uni! 2 Load the track whose cue or loop points you want to call out. Stored cue and loop points are indicated [W] at the top of the waveform display. 3 Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X)] or ICUE/LOOP CALL > (LOOP 2X)] button. Press [CUE/LOOP CALL<4(LOOP 1/2X)] to call out a point before the currently playing position, [CUE/LOOP CALL& (LOOP 2X)] to call out a point after the currently playing position. Thet es to the called out point and pauses. + When multiple points are stored, a rent point is called out each time the button is pressed. + Loops set as active loops can also be called out as stored loops. 4 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE button. Normal or loop playback starts from the point that was called out: Deleting stored cue or loop points Deleting p

1 Connect the USB device to this u 2 Load the track containing the cue point or loop points you want to delete. Stored cue and loop points are indicated [W] at the top of the waveform display.

3 Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X)] or ICUE/LOOP CALL > (LOOP 2X)] button to call out the point to be deleted. The track cues to the called out point and pauses. multiple points are stored, a different point is called out each \e button is dl. + When time 4 Press the [DELETE] button. DELETE] is displayed on the main unit display, then the selected point information is deleted: a stored loop set as an active loop is + win active loop is Deleting points in units of discs 1 Load a disc in this unit. hen tracks from a medium other than a disc are loaded, load any from th disc. 2 Connect the USB device to this unit. or loop in point is displayed on the playing address display with

3 Press the [DELETE] button for over 5 second. [DISC CUE/LOOP DATA-DELETE? PUSH MEMORY] :p rs on the main unit display 4 Press the [MEMORY] button. All cue and loop points for the disc currently loaded in this unit are deleted + The delete mode is canceled if any button other than [MEMORY] is pressed. Deleting all disc information recorded on the USB device Connect the USB device on unit which the disc information is stored to this 1 With no disc loaded on this unit, press the [DELETE] button for over 5 seconds. [DISC CUE/LOOP DATA-DELETE ALL? PUSH MEMORY] appears on the main unit display 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. All the disc information stored on the US + The delete mode is canceled if any presse device is deleted utton other than [MEMORY] is Setting the cue point for auto cueing je point to be set as the auto cue can be selected using one ofthe methods below Setting the cue point by the acoustic pressure level identified as a silent section (8 levels) -36 d dB. dB, -54 dB, -60 dB, -66 dB, dB and -78 dB Automatically setting stored cues as cue points MEMORY: The stored cue point nearest the beginning of the track is as the cue point for auto cueingl [MEMORY] is set, [A. CE] lights in white on the main unit display The setting of th the methods belor + win £ point for auto cueing can be changed using one of Using the [MENU (UTILITY)]button 1 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button for over 1 second. The [UTILITY] screen is displayed. 2 Turn the rotary selector then press it. Select [AUTO CUE LEVEL] 3° Turn the rotary selector then press it. Select the acoustic pressure level or [MEMORY] Using the [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)]button 1 Press the [TIME MODE/AUTO CUE] button for over 5 second. The currently set value is displayed on the main unit display 2 Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL 4(LOOP 1/2X)] or ICUE/LOOP CALL >(LOOP 2X)] button. Select the acoustic pressure level or [MEMORY] Using the beat divide function One beat's worth of sound is divided by th played. + Turnthe lected beat length and ip function off when using the beat divide function. During playback, press the [BEAT DIVIDE] button. Beat division starts. + __lfthe track's BPM cannot be + When the quantize functio so there may be a Canceling the beat divide function Press the selected [BEAT DIVIDE] button. ide fun: jon is cancé function is also canceled when tracks are loaded. Using the slip mode en the slip mode is turned on, normal playback in the original rhythm atch. continues in the background while pausing (in the vinyl mode), s ng, playing loops or playing in reverse. When the slip mode is canci normal playback resumes from the point reached at the time the slip mode was canceled + When the quantize function is on, there may be a slight delay in operation of this function in order to synchronize the beat Slip beat looping and slip reversing only) Display of the position playing in the background un Through The Rain by a yellow line on the main unit di all waveform or enlarged waveform). The position playing in the uolje18d0 paaueapy En (25)

background is indicated by a white line on the main unit display s waveform display (overall waveform) + Itis also displayed on the jog dial's slip play display. Slip pausing 1 Press the [JOG MODE VINYL] button. Set the jog mode to VINYL. 2 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. 3 During playback, press the [PLAY/PAUSE »/11] button. Normal playback continues in the background even while in the pause mode The [SLIP] button flashes in beat with the sound playing in the background 4 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE » pause mode. + When the slip pause mode is canceled, normal playback of the sound that was playing in the background resumes. At this time, the value adjusted with the [VINYL SPEED ADJUSTTOUCH/RELEASE] control is disabled and playback starts at the normal speed button to cancel the Slip scratching 1 Press the [JOG MODE VINYL] button. Set the jog mode to VINYL. 2 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. 3 During playback, press the top of the jog dial. The scratch play mode is set Normal playback continues in the background even while scratching, The [SLIP] button flashes in beat with the sound playing in the background 4 Release your hand from the top of the jog Normal playback of the sound that was plaÿing in the background resumes. Slip looping 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. 2 Press the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button, then press the [OUT (OUT ADJUST)] button. Loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback. The [SLIP] button flashes in beat with the sound playing in the background + Loops of over 8 seconds cannot be set + The same operation is performed when the [IN/CUE (IN ADJUST)] button is pressed for aver 1 second and a loop is set 3 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button. Looping is canceled, and normal playback of the sound that was playing inthe background resumes. Slip beat looping 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. 2 Press and hold the [BEAT DIVIDE] button. The loop is set automatically and loop playback begins. (26) En Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback. The [SLIP] button flashes in beat with the sound playing in the background + Itis also possible to press another button without releasing your finger from the [BEAT DIVIDE] button to select a different beat 3 Release your finger from the [BEAT DIVIDE] button. Normal playback of the sound that was playing in the background resures. 4 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button. The last loop that was set is played and the slip loop mode is set + When slip beat looping is canceled after selecting a different beat without releasing your finger from the [BEAT DIVIDE] button, the loop called out with the [RELOOP/EXIT] button is the loop that was set first (during playback) Slip reverse 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. 2 During playback, press the [DIRECTION REV] button. The button lights and reverse playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background even during reverse playback The [SLIP] button flashes in beat with the sound playing in the background Slip reverse play is automatically canceled after 8 beats have elapsed from the position at which [DIRECTION REV] was pressed. Normal playback of the sound that was playing in the background resumes. + _ IF (DIRECTION REV) is pressed again before 8 beats have elapsed, slip reverse play is canceled and normal playback of the sound that was playing in the background resumes. Canceling the slip mode Press the [SLIP] button. The slip mode is canceled. + Theslip mode is also canceled when a track is loaded. Using the beat sync function When beat sync is turned on, the BPM and beat position of tracks played on this unit can automatically be synchronized with the DJ player con. nected by PRO DJ LINK that is set as the sync master. + The beat sync function does not operate for tracks that have not be analyzed with rekordbox. 1 Press the [BEAT SYNC MASTER] button on the DJ player you want to set as the sync master. Set the DJ player you want to be the sync master. When the beat sync function is on, the BPM display on the DJ player set as the sync master changes to orange. + rekordbox can also be set as the sync master. © Forinstructions on setting rekordbox as the sync master, see the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) operating instructions 2 Press the [BEAT SYNC] button. The BPM and beat position of the currently playing track are synchro: nized to the sync master. + During synchronization, tempo control with the tempo slider is disabled and the playing speed display switches to the tempo slider position's BPM display, displayed in gray.

Changing the DJ player set as the sync master The sync master can be changed to another DJ player connected by RO DJ LINK as described below + Change or pause the track on the DJ player set as the sync master. + Pressthe [BEAT SYNC MASTER] buion on the DJ player set as the sync master. + Pressthe [BEAT SYNC MASTER] button on the one set as the sync master. DJ player other than Canceling synchronization Press the [BEAT SYNC] button. Ifthe synchronized playing tempo (BPM) and the slider position's tempo (BPM) do not match, the synchronized playing tempo is main tained and tempo control with the tempo slider remains disabled. Normal operation is restored when the position of the tempo slider is moved to the synchranized playing tempo position. Operating the CDJ-900nexus in combination with other devices en connected by LAN cable with a Pioneer DJ mixer, such operations as starting playback on this unit can be controlled with the DJ mixer s fader. + Connect this unit and the Pioneer DJ m instructions on connections, see Connec + For details on player number settings,

+ Also er ahead of time. For s on page 10 0 DU LINK on page

refer Lo the description of the fader start function included in the Pioneer DJ mixer's operating instructions, Starting playback using a DJ mixer's fader (Fader Start) 1 Connect this unit with the Pioneer DJ mixer using a LAN cable. For instructions on connecting, see Ba: +__Ifthe Pioneer DJ mixer does not phone plug cable (3 3.5 mm) to le on page 10. ve a LAN port, connect a mini the CONTROL terminal 2 Turn on the DJ mixer's fader start function. 3 Set cues on this unit. 4 Move the DJ mixer's channel fader or cross fader. This unit's pause mode is canceled and the track is played nstantaneously + When the channel fader or cro: tion, playback cues back to the ler is set back to its original posi et cue point and the pause mode is Relay play on two DJ players 1 Connect this unit and a DJ mixer. For instructions on connecting, see Connections

y play on page 2 Set the DJ mixer's cross fader to the center position.

3. Turn auto cue on for both DJ players.

The DJ players’ auto cue indicators light 4 Start playback on this unit. The first track on this unit is played, and once it finished playback begins automatically on the other DJ player. This unit cues to the beginning of the next track and pauses, This operation is repeated for re! een the two DJ players: *_ Relayplay may not be possible he wo DU players are not con nected to the same DJ mixer + _Ifthe power of one DJ player is turned off during pl may start on the other DJ player y play back, play Browsing tracks The various devices and the rekordbex library on the connected com: puter can be browsed to display a list of the tracks. + When a USB device that does not contain the rekordbox lib: infor- mation is browsed, the folders and tracks (music files) are displayed in a list with a tree structure. Switching to the browse screen Press the device button corresponding to the device you want to display. hen a button is pri displayed on a list. ed, the contents of the corresponding source are

+ [DISC] button: Displays the contents on the inserted disc + [USB] button: Displays the contents of the connected USB or mobile device. + [LINK button: Displays the contents of a recording medium con. nected to another PRO DI LINK-connected player or of à mobile device on which rekordbox is installed + [rekordbox] button: Displays rekordbox connected by PRO DJ LINK (LINK Export) + When the [BROWSE] button is pressed while the browse s displayed, the browse screen closes and the screen return normal playback screen. When the IBROWSE] button is pressed again screen opens. een is othe the previous browse Description of the screen uolje18d0 paaueapy ‘The indicator corresponding to the medium button that M Medoscee 25 pressed (DISC) [USB], LINK or (rekordbox}) — lights. ‘The medium on which the track is loaded flashes. M _Listofcontents The contents ofthe selected medium are displayed (27)

Part of the artwork rec When the [INFO (LINK INFO) | button is pressed, the jacket photo turns off and the track nam played along the left edge. For lists of playlists and playing histories, a serial number is displayed. no rekordbox library, the track names are antly displayed along the left edge. red in rekordbo is displayed es are dis- BH Jacketphoto ys the nam yed itern. D Uprmostiael e ofthe upper folder or media of the Turn the rotary selector to move the cursor up and down The elected. then the [INFO (LINK INFO) ] button is pressed, the details of the track selected with the cursor are gories displayed with rekordb: n0 rekordbox library, the details of the track

selected with thé dispi cator corresponding ta the button that was < (BROWSE}. [TAG LIST), INFO) or [MENU)) M Mode select lights. When the normal playback screen is displayed, all the buttons are ot. Basic operations on the browse screen + Selecting items 1 Display the browse screen. 2 Switching to the browse screen (p.27) 2 Turn the rotary selector to select an item. The jump function can be used by pressing the rotary selector for over 1 second 2 For details on the jump function, see Searching using the jump function on page 29. 3 Press the rotary selector to enter the item. D descrbeble Loue à eue Rcnnond ? à Michelle Norman à Tendre 3 Steve Richmond When there is displayed, the selected item is entered When the rotary selector is pressed while the cursor is set at a track, that track is loaded in this unit. er, that layer opens. When à menu, etc. is + Moving back up to a higher layer Press the [BACK] button while the browser screen is displayed. The screen moves back to the lai When the (BACK] button is pressed for over 1 second or the medium button for the medium being browsed is pressed, the display moves ta the topmost leve To play a track on a USB device or a track in the rekordbox library on à computer or a mobile device, the information below can be viewed by pressing the (BACK] button at the topmost level — When there is no rekordbox library information on the USB device: That medium's free space and used space er above.

— When there is rekordbox library information on the USB device: That medium's free space and used space, as well as the nurn: ber of tracks, number of playlists and last modified dates in the library information — rekordbox on a computer or mobile device: The number of tracks and playlists in the library information Other browsing operations Rearranging tracks (Sort menu) While browsing, the sort menu can be used to change the order of the tracks + This function only works in the following cases: — When browsing the rekordbox library on a computer or mobile device — When browsing the rekordbox library on a USB device 1 Display the rekordbox library. ng music files on other DJ players (p.20) ; : ing the rekordbox (p.20) 2 When a list of the tracks is displayed, press the IMENU (UTILITY) ] button. The sort menu appears on the screen 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the sort item. The tracks on the list are sorted according to the selected item + The sort items displayed on the sort menu can be changed in the rekordbox settings. The rekordbox library on the USB device is reflected once it is re-exported after changing the settings. Searching for tracks + This function only works in the following cases: — When browsing the rekordbox library on a computer or mobile device — When browsing the rekordbox library on a USB device + Searching using the [SEARCH] category In the library browse mode, tracks can be search for usi category the (SEARCH) 1 Display the rekordbox library. ng music files on other DJ players (p.20) ng the rekordbox library on a computer or moi (p.20) 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the [SEARCH] category. A character appears at the bottom of the main unit display 3 Using the rotary selector to input characters. Only the tracks including the character you have input are displayed + When more characters are input, only the tracks including the char- acter string you have input are displayed When the [BACK] button is pressed, the category election screen tracks key When the displayed category is the key display, the key icon for t whose keys are a good match with the currently playing track's key switches to green.

Searching using the jump function The jump function can be used to instantaneously move to the track, category or folder you want to play The jump function includes the two modes below. + Letter jumping: Use this when the tracks are arranged or sorted in alphabetical order. + Page jumping: Use this when tracks are not in alphabetical order or are not sorted + In the letter jump mode 1 Display a list sorted in alphabetical order. Display a list sorted in alphabetical order, such as the rekordbox library or the track list on a USB device. 2 Press the rotary selector for at least 1 second. Switch to the letter jump mode. The first letter of the track or category selected with the cursor is enlarged. 3 Turn the rotary selector to select the character or symbol. The cursor moves to tracks or categories starting with the selected character or symbol + Ifthere are no tracks or categories starting with the selected charac- ter on the list, the cursor does not move. The characters displayed in the letter jump mode are letters AtoZ, numbers 0 to 9 and certain symbols. + In the page jump mode 1 Display alist not sorted in alphabetical order. Display a list that is not sorted in alphabetical order, such as a music CD's tracks, folders on a USB device or disc, etc. 2 Press the rotary selector for at least 1 second. The mode switches to the page jump mode. 3 Turn the rotary selector to select the page. The display moves to the selected page. + Using the information jump function The categories to which tracks belong can be displayed by selecting items displayed in the details. This function is convenient for search- ing for tracks in the same genre as the loaded track, tracks with similar BPMS, etc. 1 Load a track. 2 Atthe normal playback screen, press the [INFO] button. The track's details are displayed + For details, see Displaying the details of the currently loaded track on page 31 3 Select and enter the item. The screen switches to the browse screen and the category for the selected item is displayed. + To close the browse screen, press the [BROWSE] button. + It maynot be possible to select items, for example for items with nothing to be displayed on the browse screen, items for which only icons are displayed in the details, etc. + When a track is selected, the browse screen displayed directly before the track was loaded is displayed. + For disc tracks or USB devices that do not contain the rekordbox library, the only items that can be selected are tracks. Checking the playing history (HISTORY) The track playing history is stored and displayed at the [HISTORY] cat egory on the browse screen. + Playlists can be created based on the playing history at [HISTORY] using rekordbox. For details, see rekordbox (Mac/Windows)'s operat- ing instructions. Storing the playing history 1 Connect the USB device to this unit. 2 Play tracks. Tracks that have been played for approximately 1 minute are stored on the playing history list. + When a USB device is connected to this unit for the first time or when it is reconnected to this unit, a new playing history is automati cally created on the USB device. + The names of playing history lists can be preset at [UTILITY] © Setting the playing history list name (p.33) + When the same track is played two or more times consecutively, it may not be stored in the history + The maximum number of tracks that can be stored on a playing history list is 999. From the 1000th track on, the oldest entries on the playing history are deleted to make room for the new entries. Up to 999 playing history lists can be created + When tracks are registered on the playing history list, their track names, etc. are displayed in green (indicating that they have been played) + Tracks at the [PLAYLIST] category can be changed to green (played) using the [MENU] button. When changed, the tracks are registered on the playing history list Deleting the playback history 1 Connect the USB device to this unit. 2 Display the rekordbox library. © Playing music files on other DJ players (p.20) © Playing the rekordbox library on a computer or mobile device (p.20) 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the THISTORY] category. A list of the playing history lists is displayed 4 Turn the rotary selector and select the playing history list to be deleted. 5 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. The remove menu is displayed. 6 Turn the rotary selector to select and enter the range to be deleted. + (DELETE]: The currently selected playing history list is deleted. + [ALL DELETE]: Allthe playing history lists are deleted + When a USB devices playing history is loaded as a rekordbox playl- ist, the previously loaded playing history is deleted from the USB device. + Fortracks in the [PLAYLIST] category, the track names can be changed from green (played) to white (not played) using the [MENU] button. When this change is made, the tracks are deleted from the playing history list 7 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [OK]. En (29) uorye1edO paaueApy |

Editing tag lists Tracks to be pla can be marked ording to DJ situations The list of ed in real time among multiple cted tracks is called the “tag list tag lists can be sh: DJ players connected by PRO DJ LIN + Upto 100 tracks per device can b + One tag list can be created per USB device. is not p list containing tracks on different USB devic + tis not possible to register the same track in the

ded to a tag list ble to make ata ame folder twice. Total Track G à Steve Richmond Roger Theria teve Richmond Thandre Tony Sweden M Listofcontents The contents ofthetaglis d'here. The name of the medium on which the track is M Mediumname corded is displayed here. Part of the artwork re red in rekordbox is displayed LI When the [INFO (LINK INFO) | button is d ie jackel photo turns of and serial numbers are displayed ; Turn ne rolaryselecior to move he cursor up and CRT qe played wi rekor ve L] When the [INFO (LINK INFO) | buttor d the details of the track selected with the cu displayed Adding tracks to the tag list # Selecting tracks and adding them 1 Switch to the browse screen and display the list of tracks. 2 Setthe cursor to the track and press the [TAG TRACK/ REMOVE] button. displayed to the left of the track and the track is added to that medium's tag list + Tracks can be recorded in the tag list ahead of time using rekordb © For details on this operation, see the rekordbox (Mac/Windowr operating instructions. + Adding loaded tracks 1 Load a track. 2 Atthe normal playback screen, press the [INFO] button. 3 Press the [TAG TRACK/REMOVE] button. The track loaded in this unit is added to the tag list + Tracks can be added to the tag list by pressing the [TAG TRACK REMOVE] button at the normal playback screen as well (30) en + Adding entire categories or folders Allthe tracks in a selec! jory or folde can be added ta the tag list 1 Switch to the browse screen and select a category or folder that has tracks directly under it. A list ofthe tracks is displayed on the right half of the information display screen 2 Setthe cursor to the category or folder, then press the [TAG TRACK/REMOVE] button. The category or folder name flashes, and all the tracks in that cat folder are added to the tag list + When fol ed while in the folder bro ave not been loaded a single time are re track name, The artist names are not mode, t name as t registered! + Aftertr « have been added to the tag list, when the tracks are displayed on the track list on the browse screen or are loaded in a player and their ID3 tags, etc. are loaded, the file names switch to the track names and the artist names ar + Adding tracks from playlists Allthe tracks on a selected playlis added to the tag list 1 Switch to the browse screen and select and enter the IPLAYLIST] category. A list ofthe playlists is displayed, and a list of the tracks is displayed on t ht half of the information display screen. 2 Set the cursor to the playlist, then press the [TAG TRACK/REMOVE] button. The pla s, and all the tracl the tag I ist name flas on that playlist are added to Loading tracks from the tag list 1 Press the [TAG LIST] button. The tag list is displayed TAG LIST JSB E USE Total Track 6 + When multiple mediums are con: number of the playe rekordbox icon are disp ed to a DJ player, the player medium is connected and the yed in front of the medium's name 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the medium. When a medium is selected, that medium's ta ist is displayed. 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the track you want to load. The tra k is loaded and playback Removing tracks from the tag list Tracks can be removed from tag lists. + Ifatrack that has been added to the tag list is removed from the tag list while it is playing, the track is played to the end, then the stop mode is set, The next track is not played

+ Removing one track at a time 1 Press the [TAG LIST] button. The tag list is displayed 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the medium. en a medium is selected, that medium's tag list is isplayed: 3 Use the rotary selector to set the cursor to the track you want to remove. 4 Press the [TAG TRACK/REMOVE] button for over 1 second. Tracks can be ren tag lists by pressing the [TAG TRACK REMOVE] butto ens and in the situations di + Whent

+ When the nor splayed whil # Removing all the tracks 1 Press the [TAG LIST] button. The tag list is displayed 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the medium. en a medium is selected, that medium's tag list is 3 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. [LIST MENU] is displayed isplayed: 4 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [TAGLIST MENU]. ITAGLIST MENU is di 5 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [REMOVE ALL TRACKS]. 6 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [OK]. 1 Press the [TAG LIST] button. The tag list is disp 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the medium. When a medium is selected, that medium's tag list is 3 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. [LIST MENU] is displayed played. 4 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [TAGLIST MENU]. [TAGLIST MENU) is displayed. 5 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [CREATE PLAYLIST]. 6 Usethe € rotaty selector to select and enter [OK]. e tag list ai verted into a playlist with the nar . don the medium, the tag only the tracks being playlists: Displaying the details of the currently loaded track The details ofthe currently ack can be checke: D rackdetails m ump number ‘The jacket photo and commi Jack photo and D he DJ pl commen loaded in uoe18dO peoueapy ion of the currently loaded ource indicator vhen the disc or medium con: 1 Load atrack. 2 _Atthe normal playback screen, press the [INFO] button. The track's details are displayed Changing track ratings The tracks’ rating n be changed. 1 Select the rating displayed in the detailed information (display example: sx fx #0). 2 Press the rotary selector for over 1 second, then turn the rotary selector clockwise or counterclockwise. The rating of the loaded track is Displaying details of tracks loaded in other DJ players

run hroug} hen another DJ playe: track loaded on the other by PRO DJ LINK, the can be checked 1 Connect this unit and the other DJ players by PRO DJ LINK. 2 Press the [INFO] button for over 1 second. The [LINK INFO] screen appears, 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the DJ player whose track details you want to see, details of the tracks loaded in the selected DJ player ar displayed: (81)

Changing the settings Storing settings on USB devices The [UTILITN] The itis ing therr can be stored on USB devices. possible to stor e store: UTILIMI s PLAY MODE, EJECT/LOAD LOCK, AUTO CUE LEVEL, SLIP FLASHING, ON AIR DISPLAY, LANGUAGE, LCD BRIGHTNESS Other setting TIME MODE (how the time is displ

QUANTIZE, SYNC 1 Connect the USB device onto which you want to store the settings. 2 Press the USB medium button. Ifthe USB de to another PRO select the rec 3 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. 4 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [SAVE] at [MY SETTINGS]. The settings are stored. Calling out settings stored on a USB device [UTILITY] settings and other sett called out B device can be gs stored on a 1 Connect the USB device onto which you want to store the settings. 2 Press the USB medium button. Ifthe USB de to another PRO DU LIN select the recording medium 3 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. 4 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [LOAD] at [MY SETTINGS]. The settings are called out: Displaying the [UTILITY] screen Press the [MENU SH button for over 1 second. The [UTILITY] sci Description of the screen UTILITY DIGITAL OUT AUTO STANDEV

ngs This units The settings for are displayed here. MB Sting Changing the settings 1 Press the [MENU (UTILTN) ] button for over 1 second. The [UTILITY] sci 2 Use the rotary selector to select the setting item. 3_ Set the cursor to the item you want to change, then press the rotary selector. The cursor moves to the setting. 4° Turn the rotary selector and change the setting. 5_ Press the rotary selector to enter the setting. or returns to the setting [BACK] button is is aborted sed before entering the setting, the 6 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. The screen returns to the screen displayed b bul as presses the [MENU (UTILITY) ] Sett ng preferences Options CAT Setting ranges hanges the way the tracks Loaded PLAY MODE CONTINUE"/SINGLE not whether to disable or enable EJECT/LOAD . during playbac LOCK LocxunLocK new tracks during -36 dB-42 dB AUTO CUE -48 dB/-54 dB/-60 dB”, point LEVEL -66 dB/-72 dB/-78 dB, on page 25 MEMORY Sets whether or not the indicators SLIP FLASHING ON°/OFF function is ISLIP] buttor

ets whether or not to display the tracks’ ON AIR status on the main unit display. When connected by PRO D LINK to a mixer support ng the ON AIR DISPLAY function ON AIR . €.g. DIM-2000nexus), is pos- DISPLAY “ON'/OFF sible to display the ON AIR status n association with the operation fine mers channel fader and «the operating S ofthe mixer supporting the ON AIR DISPLAY function LANGUAGE — ets he main unit display s LIBRARY u

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HISTORY For details, see Sefting he playing NAME history list name on page 33 ets this unis player number. The . player number cannot be changed PLAYER No. AUTO", 1-4 when a medium is loaded in this unit Wen PRO DJ LINK connections LINK STATUS — are made, the connection status is displayed here: For details, see Changing channel setting on page 36.

MIDI CHANNEL 1° 016 ID) This Switches the number of bits of DIGITAL OUT 16 bit/24 bit" the audio signals output from {ne IDIGITAL OUT] terminal. AUTO : For details, see Seting the STANDBY ONT/OFF standby mode on page 33. LcD u ets ne main unit display s BRIGHTNESS 135 brightness. loaded in this minutes unit for over 5 SCREEN SAVER ON:0FF Vhen no operation is per formed for over 100 minutes while in the pause or cue andby mode or en [END] is displayed on the main unit display For details, see Duplicating the set DEFAULT ALL DUPLICATION tings onto DJ players POERTA PRO DU LIIYK on page 34. VERSION No. — Displays this unit's software version. +: Setting upon purchase Changing the play mode 1 Display the [UTILITY] screen. 2 Displaying the [UTILITY] screen (p.32) 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [PLAY MODE]. 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [CONTINUE] or [SINGLE]. CONTINUE: Moving to the previous or following track is possible in all modes. SINGLE: The letters [TRACK] on the main unit display switch Lo [SINGLE] and itis no longer possible to move to the previous or following track other than with the track search and search buttons. + Fortracks on music CDs, operation is the same as in the [CONTINUE] mode, regardless of this setting Setting the auto standby mode 1 Display the [UTILITY] screen. 2 Displaying the [UTILITY] screen (p.32) 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [AUTO STANDBY]. 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [ON] or [OFF]. When [AUTO STANDBY] is set to [ONI, the auto standby function is activated and the standby mode is set in the cases described below + When absolutely no operation is performed for over 4 hours with no disc or USB device connected, no PRO DJ LINK connections and no computer connected ta the USB terminal (on this unit's rear panel) When this unit is operated, the standby mode is canceled + This unit is shipped with the auto standby function turned on. If you do not want to use the auto standby function, set [AUTO STANDBY] to LOFF Setting the playing history list name Names of playing history stored on USB devices can be preset 1 Display the [UTILITY] screen. Displaying the [UTILITY] screen (p.32) 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [HISTORY NAME]. 3 Using the rotary selector to input characters. Only the tracks including the character you have input are displayed + When more characters are input, only the tracks including the char- acter string you have input are displayed. + When the [BACKI button is pressed, the category selection screen reappears. 4 Press the rotary selector to enter. The name is changed to the name you have input. + When the name of the playing history list is changed, the number after the playing history list name returns to 001. This number is incremented each lime a playing history list is created + The maximum number of characters that can be set for the [HISTORY] name is 32, including both letters, numbers and symbols. Chang ng the language Select the language to be used for displaying track names and mes- sages on the screen. + When the language is changed, the messages on the main unit display are displayed in the selected language. + When displaying track names, etc. to display characters written in local codes other than Unicode, change the [LANGUAGE] setting 1 Display the [UTILITY] screen. 2 Displaying the [UTILITY] screen (p.32) 2 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [LANGUAGE]. 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter the language. The language of the on-screen display is changed. sBuiyes eu} Guifuey | (83)

Duplicating the settings onto DJ players connected by PRO DJ LINK The [UTILIM settings and other settings can be duplicated onto DJ play ers connected by PRO Di LINK: + The duplicated settings are as shown below. — IUTILINI settings PLAY MODE, EJECT/LOAD LOCK, AUTO CUE LEVEL, SLIP FLASHING, ON AIR DISPLAY, LANGUAGE, LCD BRIGHTNESS — Other settings TIME MODE (how the time is displayed on the main unit display) AUTO CUE, JOG MODE, TEMPO RANGE, MASTER TEMPO, QUANTIZE, SYNC 1 Select [DUPLICATION] and enter. 2 Stop playback on the DJ player(s) on which you want to reflect the settings. 3 Use the rotary selector to select and enter [PLAYER X] or [ALL]. (PLAYER1]-{PLAYERA]: The settings are duplicated on the specified DJ player. Currently playing DJ players cannot be selected ALL}: The settings are duplicated on all the DJ players connected by PRO DJ LINK. The settings cannot be duplicated on currently playing DJ players. [DUPLICATED] is displayed on the specified player's display and this units [UTILIM] settings and other settings are duplicated on the speci fied player (DEFAULT]: Restores this units settings to the settings set upon purchase. About the driver software (Windows) Installing the driver software + There is no need to ins! the driver software when using Mac OS X Operating environment Supported operating systems

Window ndows® 8 Pro -

Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate - Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Prerium/ { Business/Ultimate a w = ndows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP2erlaten 82-bitwersion 7 1] When using a 6bit version of Windows, the driver Software can onby be used for t applications. Before installing the driver software + Read Software end user license agreement on page Tcarefully. + Ifyou connect this unit to your computer without installing the driver software first, an error may occur on your computer depending on the system environment. *__finstallation of the driver software is interrupted after it has started. start the installation procedure over again from the beginning 1 Press this unit's © switch, then disconnect the USB cable connecting this unit to the computer. 2 Login as the user set as the computer's administrator. 3 Quit any other programs running on the computer. 4_ Insert the CD-ROM into the computer's optical drive. The CD-ROM menu is displayed. (84) En +__lfthe CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted. open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon 5 When the CD-ROM's menu is displayed, select [Install Driver Software], then click [Start]. + To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit] 6 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the screen. If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation + When installing on Windows XP If {Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while the install tion is in progress, click [Continue Anywayl and continue with the installation. + When the installation program is completed, a completion message appear Connecting this unit and a computer by USB 1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable. For instructions on connecting, see Using other brands of DJ software on page 13. 2 Press the [6] switch. Turn on the power of this unit. + The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a different USB port on the computer. Wait a while until the message [Your devices are ready for use] appears. When installing on Windows XP — ICan Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?] may appear while the installation is in progress: Select [No, not this time], then click [Next] lo continue installation — [What do you want the wizard to do?] may appear while the installation is in progress. Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)], then click [Next] to continue installation — lé {Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while he installation is in progress, click [Continue Anyway] and con tinue with the installation.

Adjusting the buffer size (Windows) This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO standards. + Ifan application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.) is running, quit that application before adjusting the buffer size. Click the Windows [Start] menu>AII Programs]>{Pioneer]>[Pioneer CDJ]>[Pioneer CDJ ASIO Settings Utility]. Sets the size ofthe bufferwhen using ASIO. Ifyou make the buffer smaller, then latency (Audio output delay) will be shorter. Ifte audio gets cut of, increase the size ofthe buffer so that the sound does not get cut of.

Burer Se deg nnaeterdneengnene À— 256 Sample — }————— Latency |— 5 8msec (441002) Kemel aufers [s + Bit deptn C160it & 24vit Standard Seting Cancel L + Ifthe buffer size is made large, drops in audio data (breaks in the sound) oceur less easily, but the time lag due to the delay in the transfer of the audio data (latency) increases + Forthe bit number, specify the bit depth during ASIO playback. + Operate referring to the procedure below to adjust the buffer size and kernel buffer. the sound with If there are no interruptions the default settings 1 Gradually decrease the buffer size, setting it to the minimum value at which there are no interruptions in the sound. 2 Set the kernel buffer size to [2] and check whether there are interruptions in the sound. + lfthere are interruptions in the sound, set the kernel buffer size to

+ If there are interruptions in the sound with the default settings Set the kernel buffer size to [4], then set the buffer e to the minimum value at which there are no interruptions in the sound. Checking the version of the driver software + You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen Click the Windows [Start] menu>[AIl Programs|>[Pioneer]>[Pioneer CDJ]>[Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility]. + The firmware version is not displayed when this unit is not connected to the computer or when this unit and computer are not properly communicating Checking the latest information on the driver software For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit, visit our website shown below httpy/pioneerdj.com/support/ sBuiyes eu} Guifuey | En (35)

MIDI Messages SWName SWType MIDI Messages |. MSB 0 {min.} on the left max.) on the right R En 1E dd side, Using other brands of a DJ software | cs ng to the speed fram 0.8 lo 4%: 64 when stopped (under _ En 30 dd 049%, 85 (0.8X)to 127 (X) : n the forward direction, 63 Operating DJ software by MIDI (5% to 0 (40 inthe reverse interface : Se 127.1-200ieence a This unit also outputs the operating data for the buttons and controls in En 4F 4 Count from previous Fer MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this On unit. The sound of music files being played on the computer can also be on output from the CDJ-900nexus. on To use this unit as an audio device, install the driver software on the 9n computer beforehand (page 34). This unit must also be selected in the DJ software's audio output device settings. For details, see your DJ en software's operating instructions. 1 Connect the USB port on this unit to your computer. on x For instructions on connecting, see LOOP OUT. on age 13. RELOOP On QUANTZE on 2 Press the [BROWSE] button, then press the [LINK] ORY on button. LL NEXT. on {Control Mode] and [USB-MIDI] appear on the menu screen. _. 3 Select [Control Mode] and enter. on The connecting screen is displayed. EN 4 Select [USB-MIDI] and enter. on This unit switches to the control mode. On 5 Launch the DJ software. En Communication with the DJ software starts. Gr + The DJ software on the computer can be operated using the buttons On and rotary selector on this unit. BEAT DIVIDE gn + It may not be possible to use some buttons to operate the DJ 34 software BEAT DIIDE " + The control mode is canceled when a track is loaded in this unit. 18 + For messages output by this unit, see List of MIDI Messages on page D on BEAT DNIDE ni on BEAT DINIDE " Changing the MIDI channel setting Be = 1 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button for over 1 second. on The utility screen appears. gn 2 Select [MIDI CHANNEL] and enter. mn 3 Turn the rotary selector. Select the MIDI channel and change the setting. À setting from 1-16 can be selected. nis the channel number. 4 Press the rotary selector to enter. 5 Press the [MENU (UTILITY) ] button. The previous screen reappears. List of MIDI Messages MIDI Messages SWName SWType yep Notes reverse direction, TEMPO SLDER (36) en

Additional information Troubleshooting + incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is somethin wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. Ifthe trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your n + This unit may not operate properly due to such external causes as static electricity waiting for the disc Lo stop compl turning the power of Problem Disc cannot be ejected. Check Is [EJECT/LOAD LOCK] set 10 [LOCKI? est Pioneer authorized rvice center or your dealer to carry out repair work his happens, normal operation can sometimes be restored by then turning the power back on. Remedy Press the [PLAY/PAUSE» DISC EJECTA] button button to set the pause mode, then press the EJECT/LOAD LOCK] at [UTILITY] 10 [UNLOCK], then press the DISC EJECTA] button the [DISC EJECTA] button does not work, insert the pin into the disc force eject hole to eject the disc Playback does not start when disc Is the disc or file playable? Usable meaia on page 5. is loaded Is the auto cue function activated? Press [AUTO QUE for at least 1 second lo turn cancel the auto cue function. File cannot be played Is the file copyright-protected (by DRM)? pyright-protected files cannot be played. No sound is produced, or sound is. orted or noisy Are you operating the connected DJ mixer properÿ? reckthe operation of the DJ mixer Is this unit placed near a TV? Turn the TV's power of er install this unit and TV away from each other Loud noise is produced or playback stops when a certain disc is played. Is the disc scratcheg? Scratched ai may not play Is the dise dirty? File information is not properly layed. Is (LANGUAGE) proper} set? Is the information recor d'in a language not su ported by this unit? Wipe the dirt off the disc. (page Set (LANGUAGE Lo the proper language: When creating files using DJ software, êtc., record the information in a language supported by this unit Track search operation takes too long. Is the auto cue function activated? Track searching may take some time when there are long silent sections between tra track searching is not poss beginning of the tr within 10 seconds, a cue point is set at the Back cue function does not work. Is a cue point set? he cue point (page Loop play function does not work Are loop points set? loop points (page Settings are not stored in the memory. Has the power been turned off directly after changing the setting After changing settings, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power off USB device is not recognized isthe

Connect the device securely (al the way in) Is the USB device connected via a USB hub? USB hubs cannot be Is the USB device supported by this unit? ‘This player only supports USE mas Storage class devices. “This player supports portable flash memory and digital audio playback devices. Is the file format ported by this unit?

kthe file format of the ported by this unit, see nnected USB device. For the file formats sup USB devices on pa Turn the power off then back on. Cue points or loops are not stored on Are you trying to store more points than the limit? A maximum of 100 eue or loop be stored on USB devices per disc. For mediums other than mum of 10 points can be stored per track. f you try to store more points than the limit, [CUE/LOOPPOINT FULL is dis d the points cannot be stored. In this case, delete some points before played Storing new ones: isthe device write-prot the US cannot be stor vice is write-protectedi, [USB FULL] is displayed and thé Disable the write-protection then store the there is noi nough free space on the B device, [USB FULL is displayed and the points cannot be stored. Free up some space then stare the cue or loop points again. Cue or loop points of tracks recorded on US$ devices are not displayed Was the USB device propeny sk was disconnected the last time? Points may not be displayed ifthe SD memory card without performing the proper stopping procedu urned off kthat the USB indicator has tumed completely off before disconnecting ISB device is removed or this unit's power is he USB device a d'tuming this unit's power off Playback does not start immediately after pressing the button to reloop or play in reverse. Is the quantize function on? When the quanti atthe time the button is pres function is on, playback starts from the nearest beat position ed. If you want the operation to be performed the instant the button is pressed, turn the quantize function off The playing address display is not yed in the remaining time mo When playing fes recorded in VER, it length of the track immediately and that may happen that the set me time is required for the playing adress display to uoljeuHoquI FEUOI}IPPY En (37)

Problem Remedy Time is required to rex When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading {flash memory drives and ha Are files other than music files stered on the hen fes other than music files are stored in foiders, time is required to read device? em as well. De not store files or folders other than music flles on the USB device. Library browsing is not possible. Is a medium on wich library information is The library browse mode is only set when media on which library information recorded Ioaded? is recorded are loaded. When a medium on which no library information is recorded is loaded, the folder browse mode is set IHISTORY] is not displayed Îs a USB device loaded? The IHISTORY] function can only be used for DJ players on which a USB device is loaded. Nothing is displaye Is the auto standby function activated? This unit is shipped with the auto standby function set ta on. l you do not wan to use the auto standby function, set [AUTO STANDBY] on the [UTILITY] menu The scale is not displayed. Is the track over 15 minutes long? le is not displayed for tracks whose playing time is aver 15 minutes. {page 17) PRO DJ LINK does not work vel Are the player numbers properly set? Set PLAYER No.] to [AUTO] or to a number different from the number currently set. (page 3 1s the LAN cable properly connected? Connect the LAN cable properly to the [LINK] terminal Is the switching hub's power turned en? Turn the switching hub's power on. sary device connected to the switch. Disconnect the unnecessary device from he switching hub. ing hub? About the liquid crystal display + Small black or shining points may appear on the liquid crystal display. This is a phenomenon inherent to liquid crystal displays: this is not a malfunction. hen using in cold places, the liquid crystal display may be dark for a while aft ter a while. Ihen the liquid crystal display is exposed to direct sunlight, the light wil ré r this unit's power is turned on. lt will reach the normal brightne: flect off it, making it difficult to see. Block the direct sunlight. About iPods/iPhones/iPads + Thisproducth com/support/) + Compatibility with this product may be lost if a version other than one indicated on the Pioneer website is installed on your iPod/iPhone/iPad + Note that Pioneer does not offer any guarantee regarding operation of iPods/iPhones/iPads, + Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss of iPod/iPhone/iPad data during use: ith iPods/iPhones/iPads, material that is not copyrighted or material for which duplication and playback is legally permitted may be duplicated and played by individuals on a private basis. Infringement of copyrights is prohibited by law been developed and tested based on the iPod/iPhone/iPad software versions indicated on the Pioneer website (http://pioneerd) Error messages When this unit cannot operate normally, an error code appears on the display. Check the table below and take the measures indicated. If an error code not shown on the table below is displayed, or if the same error code is displayed again after taking the indicated action, contact your store of purchase tation. or à nearby Pioneer service Errorcode Errortype Description of error Cause and action CANNOT READ DISC TOC data cannot be read + Disc iscracked.Replace the disc CANNOT READ DISC Die that cannot played normal 2 Woperatn is normal elher diese problem is hat CANNOT PLAY TRACK(®%+) disc Track data (files) on discs or devices can- + The track data (file) may be corrupt. Check whether the track CANNOT PLAY TRACK not be read normally til) can be played on another player, etc. capable of playing the same formats as this uni Music files that cannot be played normally

UNSUPPORTED FILE FORMAT

Format is wrong. Replace with music files in the proper format. are loaded. Eo0 MECHANICAL TIMEOUT E nana error (lime au during laaing or Diet uen mechanion operation is not completed within the

Player number (1-4) Arts! Ce os Remixer ET on Registered in tags Label Orginaartit Mer Trachile name BP reve cv ” Prat Pa O air Du play cour Rang Pajng Date library ae Time [1 : Cautions on use + Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals. Also do not use record spray or antistatic agents + For tough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature (though this labels before using rented discs. time depends on the conditions of the condensation) without turning on the power. The water droplets will evaporate and the unit will become playable. Condensation can occur in the summer as well ifthe unit is exposed to the direct wind from an air-conditioner, ei move the unit to a different location wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the moisture with a dry cloth > + Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs & + Do not let the signal surface of discs get scratched or dirty ter droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit (on operating + Do not place two discs in the disc tray, one on top of the other 8 parts and lenses) in the winter, for example, if the unit is moved from a + Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to discs. Doing so could Fi cold place into a warm room or if the temperature in the room in which warp discs, making it impossible to play them. Also note that rental =: the unit is installed rises suddenly (through heating, etc.). The unit wil discs often have labels attached to them, and the label's glue may s not operate properly and will not be playable with condensation inside. have oozed out. Check that here is no glue around the edges of such

Cleaning the lens About specially shaped discs cannot be hould not become dirty in normal use, but if for some Irregularly shaped discs other than standard 12 cm disc: on it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest ed on this unit (doing so will lead to damage or accidents). Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for players are Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.) cannot be play commerciall available, we advise against using them since some n on this unit, Do not attempt to play such discs, as they could damage damage the lens. the unit Handling discs UN The players lens Storing About condensation on discs iscs in their cases and store them vertically, avoiding mely + Always place di hot, humid places, places exposed to direct sunlight and ext Water droplets (condensation) may form on the surface of discs if they are moved from a cold place (particularly in winter) into a warm room. Discs may not play normally if there is condensation on them. Carefully wipe the water droplets off the surface of the disc before loading it cold places + Besureto re: d the cautions included with the disc. Cleaning discs + Discs may not play if there are fingerprints or dust on them. In this case, use a cleaning cloth, etc. to gently wipe the disc from the inside towards the outside. Do not use dirty cleaning cloths. En (39)

Trademarks, licenses, etc. + Pioneer and rekordbox are trademarks or registered trademarks of the PIONEER CORPORATION. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. + Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the US. and/or other countries. + Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH “Made for iPod," “Made for iPhone," and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifi- cally to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless perormance Made for iPod iPad | + Apple, Pad, iPod, iPod touch, iPhone, iTunes, Safari, Finder, Mac. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the US. and other countries. + Android” is a trademark of Google Inc. + _iOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. + Wi-Fi® is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. + This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. About using MP3 files This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has not been licensed for commercial purposes (for profit-making use), such as broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other types of broadcast: ing), streaming on the Internet, Intranet (a corporate network) or other types of networks or distributing of electronic information (online digi- tal music distribution service). You need to acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses. For details, see http://www. mpälicensing.com. The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trade- marks of their respective owners. + The articles concerning free repairs, etc. indicated on the warranty do not apply to the rekordbox music management software. Before installing or using rekordbox, carefully read the articles in Software end user license agreement on page 7 + The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. + ©2013 PIONEER CORPORATION All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saïwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan <DRIT168-A> (40) en