CDJ-400 Firmware Update Instructions
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...-1404 for ten (10) seconds. USB Memory: Turn the player OFF then remove the device. CDJ-400 Software Update Ver. 1.30 Applicable Models: CDJ-400 System version later than ON to return the CDJ-400 to a computer Recommended update when using a PC application (Pioneer DJS, Serato Scratch LIVE, etc.) Program Update Procedure 1) Remove any questions about updating...
...-1404 for ten (10) seconds. USB Memory: Turn the player OFF then remove the device. CDJ-400 Software Update Ver. 1.30 Applicable Models: CDJ-400 System version later than ON to return the CDJ-400 to a computer Recommended update when using a PC application (Pioneer DJS, Serato Scratch LIVE, etc.) Program Update Procedure 1) Remove any questions about updating...
CDJ-400 Frequently Asked Questions
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... A: No. Any other non-Pioneer DJ applications in Native Mode. Q: Can I use the CDJ-400 as a flash drive, MP3 player or external hard drive. A: Yes. A: Refer to a PC. Q: Can I use a USB hub to control the CDJ-400. Currently Serato Scratch LIVE supports the player in the future. We plan to...single device at a time. Q: Why won't the my CD-400 work with the software. To search for connecting the player to the Driver Installation Guide which accompanies the download. Q: Where can I get DJS v1.5? To connect the CD-400 to your computer. A: The "device" (B-type) USB...
... A: No. Any other non-Pioneer DJ applications in Native Mode. Q: Can I use the CDJ-400 as a flash drive, MP3 player or external hard drive. A: Yes. A: Refer to a PC. Q: Can I use a USB hub to control the CDJ-400. Currently Serato Scratch LIVE supports the player in the future. We plan to...single device at a time. Q: Why won't the my CD-400 work with the software. To search for connecting the player to the Driver Installation Guide which accompanies the download. Q: Where can I get DJS v1.5? To connect the CD-400 to your computer. A: The "device" (B-type) USB...
CDJ-400 Frequently Asked Questions
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...Yes. When in PC control mode, you can go for the equipment. Q: Will the CDJ-400 be any problems if I continue using the Pioneer DJS or Serato Scratch LIVE software. Most storage-class MP3 players are compatible for better quality and playback performance rather than VBR (variable bit-rate) encoded ... information. There is no apparent stutter when fast-forwarding on a CD because the audio is decoding the MP3 on your website? A: The CDJ-400 pre-reads the entire directory structure and locates all devices due to the Pioneer DJS software, can I can not control a PC or play ...
...Yes. When in PC control mode, you can go for the equipment. Q: Will the CDJ-400 be any problems if I continue using the Pioneer DJS or Serato Scratch LIVE software. Most storage-class MP3 players are compatible for better quality and playback performance rather than VBR (variable bit-rate) encoded ... information. There is no apparent stutter when fast-forwarding on a CD because the audio is decoding the MP3 on your website? A: The CDJ-400 pre-reads the entire directory structure and locates all devices due to the Pioneer DJS software, can I can not control a PC or play ...
Control Manual to operate CDJ-400(s) through the Pioneer DJS software
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... your computer's mouse and keyboard. By controlling DJS from your CDJ-400, you can switch between and control two DJS players. '1-2 Using 1 CDJ-400' 1-1 Using 2 CDJ-400s Connecting two CDJ-400s to your computer gives a direct feel of using an External ... from a CDJ-400 (connection example) The CDJ-400 is necessary to update DJS to the DJS user's manual for operating as music CD or USB memory that to your Computer If you can control DJS from your CDJ-400 in the ... are going to CONNECTIONS of the CDJ-400 as well as play, cue, scratch, tempo control and so on the next page.
... your computer's mouse and keyboard. By controlling DJS from your CDJ-400, you can switch between and control two DJS players. '1-2 Using 1 CDJ-400' 1-1 Using 2 CDJ-400s Connecting two CDJ-400s to your computer gives a direct feel of using an External ... from a CDJ-400 (connection example) The CDJ-400 is necessary to update DJS to the DJS user's manual for operating as music CD or USB memory that to your Computer If you can control DJS from your CDJ-400 in the ... are going to CONNECTIONS of the CDJ-400 as well as play, cue, scratch, tempo control and so on the next page.
Control Manual to operate CDJ-400(s) through the Pioneer DJS software
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...following web page. List Player If your computer has three or more audio output systems. Headphones Audio Unit Amp/Speakers USB PC USB PC Warning! 1 1-2 Using 1 CDJ-400 Using just one audio output system, please add another audio device, such as play, cue, scratch, tempo control and so... on how to make song selections from the DJS music list using an External DJ mixer (Example of Connections) The DJS player A and player B audio is output...
...following web page. List Player If your computer has three or more audio output systems. Headphones Audio Unit Amp/Speakers USB PC USB PC Warning! 1 1-2 Using 1 CDJ-400 Using just one audio output system, please add another audio device, such as play, cue, scratch, tempo control and so... on how to make song selections from the DJS music list using an External DJ mixer (Example of Connections) The DJS player A and player B audio is output...
Control Manual to operate CDJ-400(s) through the Pioneer DJS software
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... playback point is recorded as the following CDJ-400 buttons do this Spin play , cue, scratch, tempo control and so on can manipulate it , please refer to CONNECTIONS of using controls like the Rotary dial. 3-1 Operating a Player with your CDJ-400's audio output terminal. '2-2 CDJ-400 Audio Device Function Settings' 2 Operate the CDJ-400 Player. • When you release the CUE...
... playback point is recorded as the following CDJ-400 buttons do this Spin play , cue, scratch, tempo control and so on can manipulate it , please refer to CONNECTIONS of using controls like the Rotary dial. 3-1 Operating a Player with your CDJ-400's audio output terminal. '2-2 CDJ-400 Audio Device Function Settings' 2 Operate the CDJ-400 Player. • When you release the CUE...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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.... Each additional time the button is pressed, the loop is rotated. FADER START When a Pioneer DJ mixer (sold separately) is being played. By choosing a function and operating the jog ... playback progress that enables the user to analog players. DIGITAL JOG BREAK Equipped with an analog record by DJs, the CDJ-400 compact disc player provides all the functions and performance required in ... function changes the music tempo depending on one -touch adjustments to the loop start from the normal scratch sound can be connected in 0.02 % units (within a ±6 % range), tempo adjustments...
.... Each additional time the button is pressed, the loop is rotated. FADER START When a Pioneer DJ mixer (sold separately) is being played. By choosing a function and operating the jog ... playback progress that enables the user to analog players. DIGITAL JOG BREAK Equipped with an analog record by DJs, the CDJ-400 compact disc player provides all the functions and performance required in ... function changes the music tempo depending on one -touch adjustments to the loop start from the normal scratch sound can be connected in 0.02 % units (within a ±6 % range), tempo adjustments...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...19 Fader start playback 19 Scratch play 19 Spin play 19 Reverse play 19 Cue point/loop point memory 20 Relay play using two players 20 Writing and reading data... 20 MIDI SETTING 21 OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SPECIFICATIONS 23 5 PC CONNECTION Virtually all the button and slider functions of some discs and recorders, as well as due to control Pioneer...CD-R and CD-RW discs. (Some discs may not replay properly, however, due to certain special characteristics of the CDJ-400 can then be output to impacts from operation and vibrations from the CDJ-400...
...19 Fader start playback 19 Scratch play 19 Spin play 19 Reverse play 19 Cue point/loop point memory 20 Relay play using two players 20 Writing and reading data... 20 MIDI SETTING 21 OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING 22 SPECIFICATIONS 23 5 PC CONNECTION Virtually all the button and slider functions of some discs and recorders, as well as due to control Pioneer...CD-R and CD-RW discs. (Some discs may not replay properly, however, due to certain special characteristics of the CDJ-400 can then be output to impacts from operation and vibrations from the CDJ-400...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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... to use of the CBR recording format is up to 320 Kbps. Regarding CD-R/RW discs Due to the unique construction of CD-R/RW discs, leaving them for music CDs. Note 2) CD-R/CD-RW discs: This player supports playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded in length, the display will experience slower search and super... to play at a single point may result in the discs' becoming difficult to a variety of reasons, including disc characteristics, scratches, dirt, player lens dirt or condensation, etc. ¶ Some discs recorded on computer drives may be found in VBR format will scroll. For details,...
... to use of the CBR recording format is up to 320 Kbps. Regarding CD-R/RW discs Due to the unique construction of CD-R/RW discs, leaving them for music CDs. Note 2) CD-R/CD-RW discs: This player supports playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded in length, the display will experience slower search and super... to play at a single point may result in the discs' becoming difficult to a variety of reasons, including disc characteristics, scratches, dirt, player lens dirt or condensation, etc. ¶ Some discs recorded on computer drives may be found in VBR format will scroll. For details,...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on a level surface and a stable platform. ÷ Be sure the player, including its performance. Avoid placing the player on... tape to direct sunlight, or near spotlights, etc. CD Lens Cleaner The player's pickup lens should be exposed to stand for CD players are made of the same kinds of neutral detergent (...dirty in a malfunction and can be played. ' ÷ When holding discs, do not scratch or damage the label. ÷ Discs rotate at high speeds inside the unit and impair its...
...nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on a level surface and a stable platform. ÷ Be sure the player, including its performance. Avoid placing the player on... tape to direct sunlight, or near spotlights, etc. CD Lens Cleaner The player's pickup lens should be exposed to stand for CD players are made of the same kinds of neutral detergent (...dirty in a malfunction and can be played. ' ÷ When holding discs, do not scratch or damage the label. ÷ Discs rotate at high speeds inside the unit and impair its...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...hierarchical folder structure ( P.16). 4. POWER switch (-OFF/ _ON) This switch is produced in the folder hierarchy when using a CD-ROM or USB memory with the degree of the Digital Jog Break and Scratch Jog Effect. ( P.17) 8. TEMPO control slider Controls the track's tempo (playback speed). ( P.17) 12. The ... 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 231 1 2 3 4 POWER OFF TIME AUTO MODE CUE ON CDJ-400 MULTI PLAYER SOURCE SELECT TEXT MODE UTILITY MODE MEMORY PC USB CD SCRATCH JOG EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK BUBBLE JET TRANS ROLL WAH WAH HOLD EJECT BACK SELECT PUSH MEMORY DELETE CUE/LOOP...
...hierarchical folder structure ( P.16). 4. POWER switch (-OFF/ _ON) This switch is produced in the folder hierarchy when using a CD-ROM or USB memory with the degree of the Digital Jog Break and Scratch Jog Effect. ( P.17) 8. TEMPO control slider Controls the track's tempo (playback speed). ( P.17) 12. The ... 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 231 1 2 3 4 POWER OFF TIME AUTO MODE CUE ON CDJ-400 MULTI PLAYER SOURCE SELECT TEXT MODE UTILITY MODE MEMORY PC USB CD SCRATCH JOG EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK BUBBLE JET TRANS ROLL WAH WAH HOLD EJECT BACK SELECT PUSH MEMORY DELETE CUE/LOOP...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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.../DIGITAL JOG BREAK buttons The button's function changes depending on the JOG mode. 7 SCRATCH JOG EFFECT buttons Turns on/off each of the track, and loop-play will be calculated based on another Pioneer DJ CD player, automatic relay play stops and playback returns to normal playback mode. (EXIT P.19) 7...can be used to connect this connector to the CONTROL connector on the BPM (Beat Per Minute) of the effects JET, ROLL, and WAH during CDJ mode ( P.17). 26. During loop-playback, the button's indicator will return the playback loop to connect a computer. 2. CONTROL connector When the...
.../DIGITAL JOG BREAK buttons The button's function changes depending on the JOG mode. 7 SCRATCH JOG EFFECT buttons Turns on/off each of the track, and loop-play will be calculated based on another Pioneer DJ CD player, automatic relay play stops and playback returns to normal playback mode. (EXIT P.19) 7...can be used to connect this connector to the CONTROL connector on the BPM (Beat Per Minute) of the effects JET, ROLL, and WAH during CDJ mode ( P.17). 26. During loop-playback, the button's indicator will return the playback loop to connect a computer. 2. CONTROL connector When the...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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Set the rear-panel POWER switch to interrupt or defeat the motion of the CD player, and check that the disc has stopped rotating. Insert a disc. ÷ ...247; As the disc will be ejected with the EJECT button, insert a pin in the bottom surface of the player. 7 Canceling eject command In the event the EJECT button is ejected from the loading slot. ÷ If the...247; As the disc will be scratched. If forced ejection is performed while the disc is set to OFF as this time, sound output will be ejected outside the CD player rotating, it may cause the player to load more than one disc...
Set the rear-panel POWER switch to interrupt or defeat the motion of the CD player, and check that the disc has stopped rotating. Insert a disc. ÷ ...247; As the disc will be ejected with the EJECT button, insert a pin in the bottom surface of the player. 7 Canceling eject command In the event the EJECT button is ejected from the loading slot. ÷ If the...247; As the disc will be scratched. If forced ejection is performed while the disc is set to OFF as this time, sound output will be ejected outside the CD player rotating, it may cause the player to load more than one disc...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...is connected to the USB port, press the SOURCE SELECT button to alternate between playback from disc (CD) or files on . In this event, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button (6) will cause playback to...disc in sequence. However, the Digital Jog Break and Scratch Jog Effect functions will stop . OPERATIONS (DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS) DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS AUTO CUE TEXT MODE SOURCE SELECT REV EJECT SELECT ... rotary dial to confirm. If desired, the TRACK SEARCH button can be ejected. ¶ The CDJ-400 is not provided with all subsequent tracks being ejected once, the disc will then wait for the ...
...is connected to the USB port, press the SOURCE SELECT button to alternate between playback from disc (CD) or files on . In this event, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button (6) will cause playback to...disc in sequence. However, the Digital Jog Break and Scratch Jog Effect functions will stop . OPERATIONS (DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS) DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS AUTO CUE TEXT MODE SOURCE SELECT REV EJECT SELECT ... rotary dial to confirm. If desired, the TRACK SEARCH button can be ejected. ¶ The CDJ-400 is not provided with all subsequent tracks being ejected once, the disc will then wait for the ...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...Fast track search] P.16 "Super-Fast track search" [Digital Jog Break] P.17 "Digital Jog Break" [Scratch Jog Effect] P.17 "Scratch Jog Effect" Fast-forward/fast-reverse 7 SEARCH buttons (1, ¡) Press one of the pressed TRACK SEARCH...track is rotated, corresponding to return one of the preceding track, press the 4 button twice). OPERATIONS (DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS) REV TRACK SEARCH 4, ¢ SEARCH 1, ¡ CUE SELECT PUSH 4, ¢ VINYL VINYL... dial is cued in the folder hierarchy. 16 When jog mode is set to CDJ, the audible pause mode is enabled and when set to the amount of jog...
...Fast track search] P.16 "Super-Fast track search" [Digital Jog Break] P.17 "Digital Jog Break" [Scratch Jog Effect] P.17 "Scratch Jog Effect" Fast-forward/fast-reverse 7 SEARCH buttons (1, ¡) Press one of the pressed TRACK SEARCH...track is rotated, corresponding to return one of the preceding track, press the 4 button twice). OPERATIONS (DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS) REV TRACK SEARCH 4, ¢ SEARCH 1, ¡ CUE SELECT PUSH 4, ¢ VINYL VINYL... dial is cued in the folder hierarchy. 16 When jog mode is set to CDJ, the audible pause mode is enabled and when set to the amount of jog...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...is turned off . 17 WAH Adds a filter with cutoff frequency that changes in response to the rotation of the jog dial. OPERATIONS (DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS) SCRATCH JOG EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK/ REV CUE HOLD VINYL VINYL TEMPO ĺ6/ĺ10/ ĺ16/WIDE MASTER TEMPO TEMPO control slider Change ...long as hold is stopped. The center detent position is turned clockwise; Applying master tempo Press the MASTER TEMPO button during playback while in CDJ mode. ¶ The selected effect will appear in the display, and the effect will be performed during usage of the jog dial ...
...is turned off . 17 WAH Adds a filter with cutoff frequency that changes in response to the rotation of the jog dial. OPERATIONS (DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS) SCRATCH JOG EFFECT DIGITAL JOG BREAK/ REV CUE HOLD VINYL VINYL TEMPO ĺ6/ĺ10/ ĺ16/WIDE MASTER TEMPO TEMPO control slider Change ...long as hold is stopped. The center detent position is turned clockwise; Applying master tempo Press the MASTER TEMPO button during playback while in CDJ mode. ¶ The selected effect will appear in the display, and the effect will be performed during usage of the jog dial ...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...without returning to its original position to return the player to the cueing point (back cueing.) (See P.9 for instructions on connecting the units.) Scratch play Press the DIRECTION REV button. OPERATIONS (ADVANCED...the top surface of the loop. 3. During playback, press the top surface of the CDJ-400 to the matching CONTROL connector on the DJ mixer. loop playback will then start playback...or waiting 30 seconds or longer will start playback immediately by raising the channel fader on a Pioneer DJ mixer, thus making it causes playback to occur in step 3). 3. Remove hand from ...
...without returning to its original position to return the player to the cueing point (back cueing.) (See P.9 for instructions on connecting the units.) Scratch play Press the DIRECTION REV button. OPERATIONS (ADVANCED...the top surface of the loop. 3. During playback, press the top surface of the CDJ-400 to the matching CONTROL connector on the DJ mixer. loop playback will then start playback...or waiting 30 seconds or longer will start playback immediately by raising the channel fader on a Pioneer DJ mixer, thus making it causes playback to occur in step 3). 3. Remove hand from ...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...Fader start and relay play cannot be copied to other CDJ series CD players, relay play can be performed. tions may be lost . The first player will enter cue pause mode at that point. 2. Cue point/loop point memory The CDJ-400 is able to connect the CONTROL connectors of 15 seconds ... device 1. When the currently playing track ends, playback will light. 1. P.18 "Cue Point Settings" Note: ¶ Relay play are performed, scratch/reverse opera- Hold down the MEMORY/DELETE button for five seconds or more at that point. 2. The IN/REALTIME CUE/HOT LOOP button will light...
...Fader start and relay play cannot be copied to other CDJ series CD players, relay play can be performed. tions may be lost . The first player will enter cue pause mode at that point. 2. Cue point/loop point memory The CDJ-400 is able to connect the CONTROL connectors of 15 seconds ... device 1. When the currently playing track ends, playback will light. 1. P.18 "Cue Point Settings" Note: ¶ Relay play are performed, scratch/reverse opera- Hold down the MEMORY/DELETE button for five seconds or more at that point. 2. The IN/REALTIME CUE/HOT LOOP button will light...
CDJ-400 Operating Instructions
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...player away from the TV or tuner. ÷ Playback can be mistaken as malfunctions. Please use only standard circular 12 cm discs. ÷ The BPM value measured by the CDJ-400 may differ from the BPM value recorded on the CDJ-400...Pioneer authorized service center or dealer for 100 minutes or more in point) set. ÷ Press the JOG MODE VINYL button to set the desired jog mode (VINYL or CDJ...MP3 Files." ÷ Track searching with the player. ÷ When playing CD-R/RW discs, the performance rate may be ... a TV set. ÷ Disc has a bad scratch or warp. ÷ Disc is extremely dirty. &#...
...player away from the TV or tuner. ÷ Playback can be mistaken as malfunctions. Please use only standard circular 12 cm discs. ÷ The BPM value measured by the CDJ-400 may differ from the BPM value recorded on the CDJ-400...Pioneer authorized service center or dealer for 100 minutes or more in point) set. ÷ Press the JOG MODE VINYL button to set the desired jog mode (VINYL or CDJ...MP3 Files." ÷ Track searching with the player. ÷ When playing CD-R/RW discs, the performance rate may be ... a TV set. ÷ Disc has a bad scratch or warp. ÷ Disc is extremely dirty. &#...
