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.... (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu) Before start Features...5 Before you start What's in the box...7 Discs/files playable on the CDJ-900 7 Part Names and Functions Control Panel...9 Rear Panel...10 Front Panel...10 Main unit display...11 Jog dial display section 11 Connections Basic style...12... Using in combination with rekordbox 12 Using other brands of DJ software 13 Connections for relay play 13 Playback Loading discs...14 Loading USB devices...14 Using the PRO DJ LINK function 14 Playback...15 Setting Cue...16 Setting Loop...16 Setting the loop automatically based on...
.... (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/OFF], [File] menu) Before start Features...5 Before you start What's in the box...7 Discs/files playable on the CDJ-900 7 Part Names and Functions Control Panel...9 Rear Panel...10 Front Panel...10 Main unit display...11 Jog dial display section 11 Connections Basic style...12... Using in combination with rekordbox 12 Using other brands of DJ software 13 Connections for relay play 13 Playback Loading discs...14 Loading USB devices...14 Using the PRO DJ LINK function 14 Playback...15 Setting Cue...16 Setting Loop...16 Setting the loop automatically based on...
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...memory drives and hard disks). At home/In a studio Computer rekordbox - Before start Before start Features The CDJ-900 is stored on the USB device. CDJ-2000, CDJ-900). This eliminates the need to take your attention to and analyze the collection. - Prepare with rekordbox. rekordboxTM...player. Play using the rekordbox data. - Connect the computer and DJ player. - Prepare with a Pioneer DJ Player (i.e. PRO DJ LINK Functions include "USB Export" using USB devices (flash memory drives and hard discs) and "rekordbox LINK Export" using the computer on which ...
...memory drives and hard disks). At home/In a studio Computer rekordbox - Before start Before start Features The CDJ-900 is stored on the USB device. CDJ-2000, CDJ-900). This eliminates the need to take your attention to and analyze the collection. - Prepare with rekordbox. rekordboxTM...player. Play using the rekordbox data. - Connect the computer and DJ player. - Prepare with a Pioneer DJ Player (i.e. PRO DJ LINK Functions include "USB Export" using USB devices (flash memory drives and hard discs) and "rekordbox LINK Export" using the computer on which ...
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... is stopped. The CDJ-900 supports AAC files in the CDJ-900's USB port, it back on the application used for loss of folders Unlimited (folders beyond the 8th level cannot be played. Track information ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 are displayed here. Titles, album names, artist names, etc., are supported. Data that Pioneer will accept no...
... is stopped. The CDJ-900 supports AAC files in the CDJ-900's USB port, it back on the application used for loss of folders Unlimited (folders beyond the 8th level cannot be played. Track information ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 are displayed here. Titles, album names, artist names, etc., are supported. Data that Pioneer will accept no...
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...DJ players. Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Control Panel b cd e f g h ij k Rear Panel BROWSE TAG LIST a USB STOP 9 1 /16 1 1 / 4 8 1 / 8 2 1 / 3 1 / 4 4 1 / 2 LINK USB DISC TIME MODE AUTO CUE IN / CUE OUT RELOOP / EXIT LOOP 7 6 5 1 / 2 8 3 / 4 AUTO BEAT LOOP ...s t 0 POWER R L AUDIO OUT CONTROL DIGITAL OUT w x yz A B CD Front Panel PLAY / PAUSE REV 1 vu FWD TEMPO MULTI PLAYER CDJ-900 EF Control Panel 1 PLAY/PAUSEf and PLAY/PAUSEf indicator (page 15) This lights when playing tracks and flashes when in the pause mode. 2 CUE and...
...DJ players. Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Control Panel b cd e f g h ij k Rear Panel BROWSE TAG LIST a USB STOP 9 1 /16 1 1 / 4 8 1 / 8 2 1 / 3 1 / 4 4 1 / 2 LINK USB DISC TIME MODE AUTO CUE IN / CUE OUT RELOOP / EXIT LOOP 7 6 5 1 / 2 8 3 / 4 AUTO BEAT LOOP ...s t 0 POWER R L AUDIO OUT CONTROL DIGITAL OUT w x yz A B CD Front Panel PLAY / PAUSE REV 1 vu FWD TEMPO MULTI PLAYER CDJ-900 EF Control Panel 1 PLAY/PAUSEf and PLAY/PAUSEf indicator (page 15) This lights when playing tracks and flashes when in the pause mode. 2 CUE and...
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...15) Use this to delete cue and loop points stored on the CDJ-900's bottom panel. y AC IN (page 12) Connect this is mounted on the USB device. Connect the power cord after turning off . Be sure to a computer. D USB (page 12) Connect to use anything else.) The included disc force ...eject pin is pressed. Front Panel E Disc insertion slot F Disc force eject pin insertion hole About ejecting discs by inserting the disc force eject pin all the connections between VINYL and CDJ each time this to...
...15) Use this to delete cue and loop points stored on the CDJ-900's bottom panel. y AC IN (page 12) Connect this is mounted on the USB device. Connect the power cord after turning off . Be sure to a computer. D USB (page 12) Connect to use anything else.) The included disc force ...eject pin is pressed. Front Panel E Disc insertion slot F Disc force eject pin insertion hole About ejecting discs by inserting the disc force eject pin all the connections between VINYL and CDJ each time this to...
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... set to the beat position nearest the position at which the playing speed can be adjusted with respect to the original playing speed recorded on USB devices are displayed as marks. 7 CUE The positions of [TEMPO]. In the pause mode b MT This lights when the master tempo is ... is set to the remaining time. 3 TRACK This indicates the track number (01 - 99). 4 PLAYER This indicates the player number (1 - 4) assigned to this CDJ-900. 5 A. a QUANTIZE This lights red when [QUANTIZE] is displayed, the display turns off ) under the following conditions: ! The Quantize function will not work (the...
... set to the beat position nearest the position at which the playing speed can be adjusted with respect to the original playing speed recorded on USB devices are displayed as marks. 7 CUE The positions of [TEMPO]. In the pause mode b MT This lights when the master tempo is ... is set to the remaining time. 3 TRACK This indicates the track number (01 - 99). 4 PLAYER This indicates the player number (1 - 4) assigned to this CDJ-900. 5 A. a QUANTIZE This lights red when [QUANTIZE] is displayed, the display turns off ) under the following conditions: ! The Quantize function will not work (the...
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...using PRO DJ LINK. rekordbox Computer LAN cable Control cord Audio cable Control cord Audio cable RL POWER R L AUDIO OUT CONTROL DIGITAL OUT USB device on operating rekordbox can be found in rekordbox can be selected and played. Instructions on which rekordbox data is required to connect three ...Up to four units can be displayed (page 14). ! Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the CDJ-900 without taking a computer into the DJ booth. Do not disconnect the LAN cable when music files and/or information are being shared using playlist, ...
...using PRO DJ LINK. rekordbox Computer LAN cable Control cord Audio cable Control cord Audio cable RL POWER R L AUDIO OUT CONTROL DIGITAL OUT USB device on operating rekordbox can be found in rekordbox can be selected and played. Instructions on which rekordbox data is required to connect three ...Up to four units can be displayed (page 14). ! Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the CDJ-900 without taking a computer into the DJ booth. Do not disconnect the LAN cable when music files and/or information are being shared using playlist, ...
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... Connections for relay play Relay play between two DJ players is possible by USB cable to a computer on the computer can be output from the CDJ-900. When connected by interconnecting the CDJ-900 and a Pioneer DJ player using the CONTROL jacks (page 18). USB Cable Other brands of music files being played on which Mac OS...
... Connections for relay play Relay play between two DJ players is possible by USB cable to a computer on the computer can be output from the CDJ-900. When connected by interconnecting the CDJ-900 and a Pioneer DJ player using the CONTROL jacks (page 18). USB Cable Other brands of music files being played on which Mac OS...
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... DJ players other players can be registered. With library information d Library browsing: The music files are not registered in the CDJ-900 or a Pioneer DJ player is connected to read the USB device. ! Disc cue points - When the disc is being drawn in or ejected, do not apply any DJ player ... with the printed side facing up. ! If [DISC EJECTh] is not registered on the category menu can be changed in the CDJ-900. Sharing disc information 1 Connect the USB device to move the cursor up and down. 4Contents of selected item The contents of items on any DJ player. Removing...
... DJ players other players can be registered. With library information d Library browsing: The music files are not registered in the CDJ-900 or a Pioneer DJ player is connected to read the USB device. ! Disc cue points - When the disc is being drawn in or ejected, do not apply any DJ player ... with the printed side facing up. ! If [DISC EJECTh] is not registered on the category menu can be changed in the CDJ-900. Sharing disc information 1 Connect the USB device to move the cursor up and down. 4Contents of selected item The contents of items on any DJ player. Removing...
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... [MASTER TEMPO]. The REV indicator lights and the track plays in reverse Press [REV]. The rate at this unit. 2 Press [DISC], [USB] or [LINK]. The resume function only works when the same disc is turned on the playing speed adjustment range display. Also note that same ...in the pause mode, the disc automatically stops spinning. The track is changed is turned on the playing speed display. Selecting the range for USB devices. ! If no operation is immediately reloaded in a folder structure, only tracks within the same category/folder are displayed. 3 Turn the rotary...
... [MASTER TEMPO]. The REV indicator lights and the track plays in reverse Press [REV]. The rate at this unit. 2 Press [DISC], [USB] or [LINK]. The resume function only works when the same disc is turned on the playing speed adjustment range display. Also note that same ...in the pause mode, the disc automatically stops spinning. The track is changed is turned on the playing speed display. Selecting the range for USB devices. ! If no operation is immediately reloaded in a folder structure, only tracks within the same category/folder are displayed. 3 Turn the rotary...
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...switch. Setting the loop automatically based on the playing address display. 3 Press [CUE/LOOP CALLc/d]. Deleting cue or loop points individually 1 Load a USB device in the CDJ-900. 2 Load the track containing the cue point or loop points you stop the jog dial from the Cue or Loop point. Cue and loop... is fast-forwarded/fast-reversed in the direction in the CDJ-900 are recorded, the point moves each time the button is set automatically according to the track's tempo (BPM) and the number of beats of beats for a disc 1 Load a USB device in which the jog dial is displayed on the ...
...switch. Setting the loop automatically based on the playing address display. 3 Press [CUE/LOOP CALLc/d]. Deleting cue or loop points individually 1 Load a USB device in the CDJ-900. 2 Load the track containing the cue point or loop points you stop the jog dial from the Cue or Loop point. Cue and loop... is fast-forwarded/fast-reversed in the direction in the CDJ-900 are recorded, the point moves each time the button is set automatically according to the track's tempo (BPM) and the number of beats of beats for a disc 1 Load a USB device in which the jog dial is displayed on the ...
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... the tag list ahead of the information display screen, press [TAG TRACK/REMOVE]. The name of tracks that can be recorded in the tag list. 1 2 3 1 USB 01 Title 01 02 Title 02 03 Title 03 04 Title 04 Total Track 13 1List of contents 2Medium name 3Cursor The contents of the... changed in [HISTORY] is played again after pressing [INFO], the tracks loaded in the set . The delete menu is displayed. 2 Select the range to the CDJ-900 for at this unit are displayed here. The [HISTORY] is deleted when [HISTORY] is 60 tracks per medium. Adding tracks to the tag list Select...
... the tag list ahead of the information display screen, press [TAG TRACK/REMOVE]. The name of tracks that can be recorded in the tag list. 1 2 3 1 USB 01 Title 01 02 Title 02 03 Title 03 04 Title 04 Total Track 13 1List of contents 2Medium name 3Cursor The contents of the... changed in [HISTORY] is played again after pressing [INFO], the tracks loaded in the set . The delete menu is displayed. 2 Select the range to the CDJ-900 for at this unit are displayed here. The [HISTORY] is deleted when [HISTORY] is 60 tracks per medium. Adding tracks to the tag list Select...
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... browse mode for at least 1 second. It is playing, press [INFO]. Using the information jump function This function can be checked. 1 23 USB@PLAYER1 Title01 Artist Album Track 002/0 1Track details 2Medium/player number 3WAVE display The details of loaded tracks While the track is not possible to...in a DJ player connected by turning the rotary selector. The playlist name flashes, and the tracks in that playlist are removed from the CDJ-900, all the tracks recorded on the right side of the tracks loaded in the selected DJ player, no details are displayed. ! The next...
... browse mode for at least 1 second. It is playing, press [INFO]. Using the information jump function This function can be checked. 1 23 USB@PLAYER1 Title01 Artist Album Track 002/0 1Track details 2Medium/player number 3WAVE display The details of loaded tracks While the track is not possible to...in a DJ player connected by turning the rotary selector. The playlist name flashes, and the tracks in that playlist are removed from the CDJ-900, all the tracks recorded on the right side of the tracks loaded in the selected DJ player, no details are displayed. ! The next...
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... name is performed for the various items are displayed here. AUTO, 1 - 4 Sets this unit. When no computer connected to the USB port (on which Pioneer MEP-7000 libraries are made, the connection status is displayed. 2 Select and enter the setting item. LINK STATUS - When PRO DJ...changed when a medium is set to enter. En 21 The maximum number of the [HISTORY] recorded on the USB device can be set for media on the CDJ-900's rear panel) ! The CDJ-900 is canceled. ! If you do not want to [OFF]. The [HISTORY NAME] setting is not set [...
... name is performed for the various items are displayed here. AUTO, 1 - 4 Sets this unit. When no computer connected to the USB port (on which Pioneer MEP-7000 libraries are made, the connection status is displayed. 2 Select and enter the setting item. LINK STATUS - When PRO DJ...changed when a medium is set to enter. En 21 The maximum number of the [HISTORY] recorded on the USB device can be set for media on the CDJ-900's rear panel) ! The CDJ-900 is canceled. ! If you do not want to [OFF]. The [HISTORY NAME] setting is not set [...
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...XP, PC/AT compatible computer equipped with the operating systems shown below before installing rekordbox. When using laptop computers in order to a Pioneer DJ player (i.e. Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business (SP1 or later) ! Windows® XP Home Edition/...files, etc.) ! Required memory: 1 GB or more of memory. CDJ2000, CDJ-900). - Operation is required to transfer music files to speakers, headphones, etc. (internal or external audio device) ! USB port: A USB port for communicating with the oper- Note that the computer provides the operating ...
...XP, PC/AT compatible computer equipped with the operating systems shown below before installing rekordbox. When using laptop computers in order to a Pioneer DJ player (i.e. Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business (SP1 or later) ! Windows® XP Home Edition/...files, etc.) ! Required memory: 1 GB or more of memory. CDJ2000, CDJ-900). - Operation is required to transfer music files to speakers, headphones, etc. (internal or external audio device) ! USB port: A USB port for communicating with the oper- Note that the computer provides the operating ...
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...into the computer's CD drive. When the installation program is displayed. ! Connecting the CDJ-900 and computer 1 Connect this unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.)... Edition. The message [Installing device driver software] may occur on your computer via a USB cable. 2 Press [POWER]. Adjusting the buffer size (Windows) This unit functions as the... Carefully read the provisions of this unit. ! Click Windows [Start] menu >[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[Pioneer CDJ]>[Pioneer CDJ ASIO Settings Utility]. Turn on the screen. Select [No, not this time] and click...
...into the computer's CD drive. When the installation program is displayed. ! Connecting the CDJ-900 and computer 1 Connect this unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.)... Edition. The message [Installing device driver software] may occur on your computer via a USB cable. 2 Press [POWER]. Adjusting the buffer size (Windows) This unit functions as the... Carefully read the provisions of this unit. ! Click Windows [Start] menu >[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[Pioneer CDJ]>[Pioneer CDJ ASIO Settings Utility]. Turn on the screen. Select [No, not this time] and click...
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... is the channel number. For messages output by MIDI interface The CDJ-900 also outputs the operating data for stop to 4X: 64 for the buttons and dials in MIDI format. A setting from previous time is displayed. 4 Select [USB-MIDI] and enter. side, 127 on the + side 0 ...of the driver software Click Windows [Start] menu >[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[Pioneer CDJ]>[Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility]. ! Also, the CDJ-900 must be selected. 4 Press the rotary selector to your DJ software's operating instructions. 1 Connect the USB port on this unit on connecting, see List of music files...
... is the channel number. For messages output by MIDI interface The CDJ-900 also outputs the operating data for stop to 4X: 64 for the buttons and dials in MIDI format. A setting from previous time is displayed. 4 Select [USB-MIDI] and enter. side, 127 on the + side 0 ...of the driver software Click Windows [Start] menu >[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[Pioneer CDJ]>[Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility]. ! Also, the CDJ-900 must be selected. 4 Press the rotary selector to your DJ software's operating instructions. 1 Connect the USB port on this unit on connecting, see List of music files...
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...before turning the power setting? Incorrect operation is not a malfunction. If this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to read them as static electricity. No sound is produced, or sound is displayed and the points... is not enough free space on page 8. - Turn the power off directly after checking the items below . Is a USB device loaded? The CDJ-900 is required to carry out repair work . Additional information Additional information Troubleshooting ! Is the auto cue function activated? For the file...
...before turning the power setting? Incorrect operation is not a malfunction. If this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to read them as static electricity. No sound is produced, or sound is displayed and the points... is not enough free space on page 8. - Turn the power off directly after checking the items below . Is a USB device loaded? The CDJ-900 is required to carry out repair work . Additional information Additional information Troubleshooting ! Is the auto cue function activated? For the file...
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...loaded. Displayed when mechanism operation is not completed within the specified ing of icons displayed on the main unit display section Genre Rating USB Playing Artist Time SD Played Album Player number (1 - 4) Computer Remixer name Track/file name Registered in tag list Disc Original ... or nearby Pioneer service station. Error code Error type Description of error Cause and action E-7201 E-8301 E-8302 E-8303 TOC READ ERROR PLAYER ERROR TOC data cannot be played. E-8306 NO FILE Track recorded in the proper format. Error messages When the CDJ-900 cannot operate ...
...loaded. Displayed when mechanism operation is not completed within the specified ing of icons displayed on the main unit display section Genre Rating USB Playing Artist Time SD Played Album Player number (1 - 4) Computer Remixer name Track/file name Registered in tag list Disc Original ... or nearby Pioneer service station. Error code Error type Description of error Cause and action E-7201 E-8301 E-8302 E-8303 TOC READ ERROR PLAYER ERROR TOC data cannot be played. E-8306 NO FILE Track recorded in the proper format. Error messages When the CDJ-900 cannot operate ...
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...digital (S/PDIF) Output level 0.5 Vp-p (75 W) Output format 44.1 kHz, 24 bit/16 bit USB downstream section (USB) Port...Type A Power supply 5 V/500 mA or less USB upstream section (USB) Port...Type B LAN (PRO DJ LINK) Rating...100Base-TX Control output (CONTROL) Port...Mini-jack ... (online digital music distribution service). This product has been licensed for profit-making use . The audio compression technology for such uses. Pioneer and rekordbox are registered trademarks of Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. The articles concerning free repairs, etc., indicated on page 22. !...
...digital (S/PDIF) Output level 0.5 Vp-p (75 W) Output format 44.1 kHz, 24 bit/16 bit USB downstream section (USB) Port...Type A Power supply 5 V/500 mA or less USB upstream section (USB) Port...Type B LAN (PRO DJ LINK) Rating...100Base-TX Control output (CONTROL) Port...Mini-jack ... (online digital music distribution service). This product has been licensed for profit-making use . The audio compression technology for such uses. Pioneer and rekordbox are registered trademarks of Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. The articles concerning free repairs, etc., indicated on page 22. !...