CDJ-400 - Pioneer
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1. we recommend that you select ASIO Before you connect your CDJ 400 to your computer be sure to install the driver software for the CDJ 400 If you are using an audio device that is not ASIO compliant please select DirectX CDJ 400 Driver Software For information on obtaining the driver software and how to install it please refer to CONNECTIONS of the CDJ 400 as well as the following Web page http www prodjnet com support 3 Select the output terminal of the CDJ 400 as a sound card e Sound card 1 SC1 After clicking the check box for Sound Card 1 SC1 ON click to select the audio output terminal device channel name from the list of sound cards e Sound card 2 SC2 After clicking the check box for Sound Card 2 SC2 ON click to select the audio output terminal device channel name from the list of sound cards CDJ 400 Audio Output Terminal Device Channel Name If one CDJ 400 is connected PIONEER CDJ 400 ASIO is displayed in the list of sound cards If two CDJ 400s are connected Both PIONEER CDJ 400 ASIO CDJ 400 1 and PIONEER CDJ 400 ASIO CDJ 400 2 are displayed in the list of sound cards CDJ 400 1 or CDJ 400 2 is displayed in the CDJ 400 display corresponding to its respective channel so select the CDJ 400 that is positioned on the left for player A and the CDJ 400 positioned on the right for player B Selecting a Sound Card You can select audio devices other2. Rotate the CDJ 400 s rotary knob SELECT PUSH to select the DJS player A or B you wish to assign e Assigning a CDJ 400 to DJS Player A When you turn the Rotary dial to the left PLAYER A is shown on the Display of your CDJ 400 press the Rotary dial to select it e Assigning a CDJ 400 to DJS Player B When you turn the Rotary dial to the right PLAYER B is shown on the Display of your CDJ 400 press the Rotary dial to select it When connecting two CDJ 400s After you assign one of your CDJ 400s to a player Either A or B assign the other CDJ 400 to the other DJS player A or B When connecting one CDJ 400 When PC is selected if you press the EJECT button EJECT the assigned DJS player switches from A to B or from B to A gt 3 3 Switching the Player Control Before Connecting to your Computer If you are going to connect and use a CDJ 400 with your computer install the driver software for the CDJ 400 onto your computer For information on obtaining the driver software for your CDJ 400 and how to install it please refer to CONNECTIONS of the CDJ 400 as well as the following web page http www prodjnet com support Starting up DJS First connect your CDJ 400 and power it up then start up DJS Removing a CDJ 400 Always close DJS before disconnecting your CDJ 400 or turning it OFF When three or more CDJ 400s are connected Even if you connect three or more CDJ 400s you will not be able to use the third
3. Switching the Player Control When one CDJ 400 is connected if you press the EJECT button EJECT while PC is selected the assigned DJS player switches from A to B or from B to A However where the DJS audio is output does not switch automatically switch from A to B or from B to A so when you are outputting the DJS audio from the audio output terminal of the CDJ 400 be sure to switch where the DJS audio is output using the Mixer Sound Card screen in Preferences as necessary gt 2 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings When two CDJ 400s are connected The assigned DJS player doesn t switch even if the EJECT button EJECT is pressed Close DJS and turn off your CDJ 400 and then select a player control and where the audio is output by following Chapter 2 Precautions when Starting Up Note USB Select Button SOURCE SELECT Each time you press the USB select button the indicator switches between MEMORY and PC Note Track Lists and Play Lists The format of music lists can be switched on the Play Style settings screen in DJS Preferences On the settings menu on the left hand side of Preferences click Play Style to open the Play Style settings screen Vertical Scrolling If you move the selected line to the top or the bottom the list will scroll vertically and display the selected line Selecting artists or albums If you put the selected line on Artist Album in the category column and t
4. dial while holding down SEARCH it accelerates the search play speed While playing a cue point sample if you hold down the CUE button you can operate the jog dial While playing a cue point sample if you hold down the CUE button and the press the PLAY button even if you let go of the CUE button it keeps on playing without returning to the CUE point While playing a cue point sample if you hold down the CUE button and press the Loop In Button Real Time Cue the playback point is recorded as the CUE point When you release the CUE button it returns to the CUE point When you are in the VINYL mode if you hold down the jog dial and press the CUE button the playback point is recorded as the CUE point When you release the jog dial it returns to the CUE point When you are in the VINYL mode if you hold down the jog dial and press the Loop In Real Time Cue button the playback point is recorded as the CUE point Even when you release the jog dial it continues playing without returning to the CUE point Unlinked Player Functions The following CDJ 400 buttons do not link up with the DJ Play screen No Function in DJS e Beat Loop Loop Divide Buttons BEAT LOOP e Reverse Button DIRECTION 3 2 Selecting Songs You can use the CDJ 400 to operate Tracklists or Playlists on the DJ Play screen 1 Select PC with your CDJ 400 s USB select button SOURCE SELECT e Ifyou have set the DJS audio output to you
5. install it please refer to CONNECTIONS of the CDJ 400 as well as the following web page http www prodjnet com support Note DJS Mixer Functions On the DJS settings screen switch the setting to using the internal mixer and specify where the audio is output to for the master amp or speakers and the monitor headphones gt 2 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings Audio Unit If your computer only has one audio output system please add another audio device such as a sound card or an audio unit For information on connecting your computer with audio devices as well as on driver installation please refer to the Operating Instructions of each of the audio devices Note Using an External DJ mixer On the DJS settings screen switch the setting to using an external mixer and specify where to output the audio for player A and player B 22 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings Audio Unit If your computer only has one audio output system please add another audio device such as a sound card or an audio unit For information on connecting your computer with audio devices as well as on driver installation please refer to the Operating Instructions of each audio device List Player If your computer has three or more audio output systems you can output audio for three players namely player A player B and a list player Connecting Amps amp Headphones to a DJ mixer Connect either an amp or speakers to
6. the audio output terminal MASTER of the DJ mixer and or connect headphones to the headphone terminal PHONES For information on how to make the connections please refer to the Operating Instructions of the DJ mixer you are using Chapter 2 Precautions when Starting Up Before starting to play with your CDJ 400 computer and DJS select a player control and where the audio is output 2 1 Selecting a Player Control Connect the CDJ 400 to your computer with a USB cable For information on each of the cables that come with the CDJ 400 as well as each type of the CDJ 400 s cable terminals please refer to CONNECTIONS in the Operating Instructions of your CDJ 400 1 Start up Your computer 2 Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the back of your CDJ 400 and to your computer s USB port and then turn on your CDJ 400 e Alternatively you can also power up your CDJ 400 first and then connect the CDJ 400 to your computer 3 Start up DJS e Once DJS starts up the DJ Play screen is displayed 4 Select PC with your CDJ 400 s USB select button SOURCE SELECT e Each time you press the USB select button the indicator switches between MEMORY and PC USB select button SOURCE SELECT EJECT button Display EJECT Rotary knob SELECT PUSH aie 2J 400 DAA 888 8 BE 888 5
7. Pioneer sound VISION SOU COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDJ 400 DJS Control Guide DJS Control Guide By connecting your CDJ 400 compact disc player to your computer you can control programs on your PC including the DJ software made by Pioneer namely DJS When you combine your CDJ 400 with DJS you can use the CDJ 400 to achieve all of the following 1 Control two players A and B in DJS 2 Manipulate selected songs 3 Play back DJS sound functions as a computer controlled audio device There are functions that cannot be achieved with other companies PC programs For further information refer to the Operating Instructions of the relevant PC program DJS software is designed for using MP3 files to enjoy playing the DJ on a computer You may not record the audio created in DJ play Please refer to the CDJ 400 Operating Instructions printed manual and the DJS user s manual PDF file together when you work with DJS Table of Contents Chapter 1 Connecting your CDJ 400 and DJS 1 1 ee ek EN iN OE pede eee oe N OE EA ee EE OT ewes es 3 1 2 sind TODA carrere EED OO tes hen OE OT OE OE EE ER EE EE EN N 4 Chapter 2 Precautions when Starting Up 2 1 Selecting a Player Control ESE SE EE eee se eee ene 5 2 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings SE SE SS SE SE eee ees 6 Chapter 3 Using your CDJ 400 to Control DJS 3 1 Operating a Player with DJS SE SE SE ee eee ee ee se ee 8 3 2 Selecting SONGS 4
8. Set the delay time of sound card 1 SC1 and sound card 2 SC2 to 0 msec Adjusting the Buffer Size If the audio gets interrupted during playback increase the size of the buffer Player L List Player If your computer has three or more audio output systems you can output audio for three players namely player A player B and a list player DJS Ver 1 600 7 Chapter 3 Using your CDJ 400 to Control DJS When you connect your CDJ 400 to your computer you can control DJS from the CDJ 400 By controlling DJS from your CDJ 400 you can manipulate it with the feel of using a DJ player for operations that to date you have done with your computer s mouse and keyboard Of course all the basic functions such as play cue scratch tempo control and so on can make song selections from the DJS music list using controls like the Rotary dial 3 1 Operating a Player with DJS You can use the CDJ 400 to operate either player A or player B on the DJ Play screen 8 SOURCE SELECT 1 Select PC with your CDJ 400 s USB select button SOURCE SELECT e If you have set the DJS audio output to your CDJ 400 the DJS audio will be output from your CDJ 400 s audio output terminal gt 2 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings 2 Operate the CDJ 400 Player e When you operate the various buttons on your CDJ 400 such as the jog dial or the tempo adjustment knob it operates the player in the DJ Play screen USB
9. atellite cable and or any other media broadcasting streaming via internet intranets and or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems such as pay audio or audio on demand applications An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http www mp3licensing com All other company names and names of products are either the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective company ies 2008 PIONEER CORPORATION All rights reserved DJS Ver 1 600 Chapter 1 Connecting your CDJ 400 and DJS When you use your CDJ 400 in conjunction with DJS you can control DJS from your CDJ 400 By controlling DJS from your CDJ 400 you can manipulate it with the feel of using a DJ player for operations that to date you have done with your computer s mouse and keyboard Connecting 1 CDJ 400 Using just one CDJ 400 you can switch between and control two DJS players 2 1 2 Using 1 CDJ 400 1 1 Using 2 CDJ 400s Connecting two CDJ 400s to your computer gives a direct feel to controlling your DJS player A and player B and thus expands the range for DJ performance Of course all the basic functions such as play cue scratch tempo control and so on can make song selections from the DJS music list using controls like the Rotary dial Configuration of Audio Output from a CDJ 400 connection example The CDJ 400 is set up with a function for operating as a computer s audio device If y
10. f you are going to connect and use a CDJ 400 with your computer install the driver software for the CDJ 400 onto your computer For information on obtaining the driver software for your CDJ 400 and how to install it please refer to CONNECTIONS of the CDJ 400 as well as the following Web page http www prodjnet com support Note Connecting a CDJ 400 and a DJ mixer Connect the audio output terminal AUDIO OUT of the CDJ 400 and the audio input terminal CH of the DJ mixer Connect the white plugs of the audio cable that comes with the CDJ 400 to the white L left terminals and the red plugs to the red R right terminals Connecting Amps amp Headphones to a DJ mixer Connect either an amp or speakers to the audio output terminal MASTER of the DJ miser and or connect headphones to the headphone terminal PHONES For information on how to make the connections please refer to Operating Instructions of the DJ mixer you are using DJS Ver 1 600 3 1 2 Using 1 CDJ 400 Using just one CDJ 400 you can switch between and control DJS players A amp B Of course all the basic functions such as play cue scratch tempo control and so on can make song selections from the DJS music list using controls like the Rotary dial Configuration when using the DJS Mixer Functions Example of Connections DJS master for amp or speakers and monitor for headphones audio is output to each audio output of your computer Y
11. hen push the Rotary dial a list of artists or albums is displayed If you put the selected line on an artist or an album and then press the Rotary dial a list of songs is displayed TEXT MODE Button TEXT MODE Switches the text that is shown on the CDJ 400 s Display e Title Album Artist TIME MODE AUTO CUE button TIME MODE AUTOCUE Switches the time display e Elapsed Time TIME Time Remaining REMAIN If you press and hold it it toggles the autocue function ON and OFF The Auto Cue Function When a song is loaded this function automatically sets a cue to the point immediately before the audio starts to play When using a play list When the format of the music list is in Play List the selected song is loaded and goes into standby mode When three or more CDJ 400s are connected Even if you connect three or more CDJ 400s you will not be able to use the third or additional CDJ 400s to operate DJS or to output the DJS audio DJS Ver 1 600 9 Chapter 4 Using the Support Site Before contacting us about how to use DJS or with technical questions please check the User s Manual recorded on the DJS CD ROM as well as the FAQ on the DJS support site 10 To connect to the DJS support site click File on the DJS menu and then click Internet When using the DJS support site it is necessary to enter the login name and password you specified when you registered as a DJS user When using the DJS su
12. is ou Pas Fedak awed oooh bee Os PRO eeS teh ge RES eee Be dene bees 9 3 3 Switching the Player Control SESSE ESE SEE ee ee ee eee ees 9 Chapter 4 Using the Support Site EES ESE EE ee es 10 Please be sure to read the Software End User License Agreement thoroughly before starting to use DJS For more information on the DJS Software End User License Agreement its minimum operating environment and installation procedures please refer to the provided leaflet Read Before Use Copying of copyrighted materials such as music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners Music recorded from CDs etc is protected by the copyright laws of each country as well as by international agreements The person who makes such a recording himself bears full responsibility for legal compliance in the use thereof Pioneer and DJS are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Pioneer Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the United States and other countries The formal name of Windows is the Microsoft Windows Operating System MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia Supply of this product only conveys a license for private non commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial i e revenue generating real time broadcasting terrestrial s
13. is updater program so you can always have the latest version to use DJS Ver 1 600
14. or additional CDJ 400s to operate DJS or to output the DJS audio DJS Ver 1 600 5 2 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings Make the setting for where audio will be output on the DJS DJ Play screen Start up DJS and make the settings on the Mixer Sound Card screen in Preferences When Using the DJS Mixer Functions Set the audio outputs for the DJS master amp and or speakers and the monitor headphones 2 Configuration when using the DJS Mixer Functions Example of Connections When Using an External DJ mixer Specify where to output the audio for the DJS players A and B 2 Configuration when using an External DJ mixer Example of Connections 2 Configuration of Audio Output from a CDJ 400 connection example 4 Open the Mixer Sound Card settings screen in Preferences e On the settings menu on the left hand side of Preferences click Mixer Sound Card to open the Mixer Sound Card settings screen 2 Click either Internal Mixer or External Mixer and then click ASIO e Internal Mixer Select if you are using the DJS mixer functions e External Mixer Select if you are using an external DJ mixer outputting audio from CDJ 400 6 DJS Ver 1 600 Note Changing DJS Settings Make changes to the various DJS settings on the different types of Preferences settings screens After clicking File on the DJS menu click Preferences Note Selecting ASIO or DirectX When using a CDJ 400
15. ou set the DJS audio output to your CDJ 400 you can output the DJS audio from the audio output terminal of your CDJ 400 in the very same way as a music source such as music CD or USB memory that can be played on the CDJ 400 gt 2 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings AT TT TT TE ETE EE CIT IT TA TEEF IT II PG AUDIO OUT 1 a5 p HO Hi Oo AE o 189006 AF E kig Es amp a O CDJ 400 Headphones Configuration when not Outputting Audio from a CDJ 400 For configurations connection examples when the CDJ 400 s audio output is not used and the DJS audio is output from another audio device please refer to Configuration when using the DJS Mixer Functions Example of Connections and Configuration when using an External DJ mixer Example of Connections on the next page Updating your Version of DJS In order to use your CDJ 400 in conjunction with DJS it is necessary to update DJS to version 1 500 or later Please refer to the DJS user s manual for directions on how to update your version of DJS gt Chapter 4 Using the Support Site Before Connecting to your Computer I
16. our computer needs to have two or more audio output systems Headphones Audio Unit 996 908 OUTPUT OUTPUT Amp Speakers g USB cE Ed PC ware CDJ 400 JHA Ghd Ad a6 TAAR di x Or o gt deed N ANN TEEN CDJ 400 Two units may also be connected Configuration when using an External DJ mixer Example of Connections The DJS player A and player B audio is output to each audio output of your computer Your computer needs to have two or more audio output systems Audio Unit a 295 996 bh Mlok a i i iL PHONES je CDJ 400 DJ mixer Two units may also be connected Headphones 4 _ DUS Ver 1 600 Before Connecting to your Computer If you are going to connect and use a CDJ 400 with your computer install the driver software for the CDJ 400 onto your computer For information on obtaining the driver software for your CDJ 400 and how to
17. pport site please have the following details at hand when you contact us customer s name product name installation key model and specs of the computer CPU amount of memory peripheral devices connected etc version of the operating system and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing MWe are only able to provide support for DJS users who have completed user registration Please take care of the login name and password you specified during user registration in the same way as the installation key and registration ID so you do not forget them For information about installation of DJS or how to complete user registration please refer to the User s Manual that is recorded on the DJS CD ROM MIf you experience difficulties in installing the software or completing user registration please refer to our home page on the internet Information on Installation and User Registration http www prodjnet com djs support If you have questions about your computer peripheral devices or technical questions such as about combinations with products other than those we support please check with the manufacturer of the device or contact the sales outlet MT here are DJS version updates scheduled in order to improve the performance and add functionality By completing the user registration you not only gain access to our support site but it also allows you to download the updater program By all means update your version of DJS with th
18. r CDJ 400 the DJS audio will be output from your CDJ 400 s audio output terminal gt 2 2 CDJ 400 Audio Device Function Settings 2 Operate the track list or play list l e You can use the controls of your CDJ 400 like the Rotary dial Folder BACK button and the HOLD button to work with the track list or play list that is displayed in the DJ Play screen Folder BACK button BACK AIA AVA CDJ 400 fag aa BB AA HG8 HEET HEB we HE 193 Rotary knob SELECT PUSH HOLD button HOLD Aligning the selected line with the song you want to play CDJ 400 Operation Control Functions that are Linked with the DJ Play screen Rotary dial Rotate Rotate it clockwise and the selected line moves downwards Rotate it counterclockwise and the selected line moves upwards Rotary dial Push If the selected line is on a song then the selected song is loaded to player A or player B and played If the selected line is on a category such as a genre artist album etc then the line moves to the next list down and the list of songs in the selected category is displayed Folder BACK button Push The line moves to the next list up Genre artist album etc HOLD button Push If a list is closed it opens the list 3 3
19. select button EJECT button 3 ecn Player Nil IN ENE UI INN Functions that are Linked with the DJ Play Screen Player Functions JOG REV FWD Jog dial For information on how the different button functions work please refer to PANEL FACILITIES in the CDJ 400 Operating Instructions DJS Ver 1 600 Before Connecting to your Computer If you are going to connect and use a CDJ 400 with your computer install the driver software for the CDJ 400 onto your computer For information on obtaining the driver software for your CDJ 400 and how to install it please refer to CONNECTIONS of the CDJ 400 as well as the following web page http www prodjnet com support Note USB Select Button SOURCE SELECT Each time you press the USB select button the indicator switches between MEMORY and PC Note EJECT Button EJECT When one CDJ 400 is connected you can switch DJS operations from player A to player B or from player B to player A gt 3 3 Switching the Player Control Spin when in VINYL mode If you spin the jog dial of your CDJ 400 very quickly even after you let go of it it will continue playing at the speed and in the direction that the jog dial is rotating until it stops You cannot do this Spin play with the mouse Simultaneous Operations You can do the following operations at the same time from a CDJ 400 player e Ifyou rotate the jog
20. than the CDJ 400 as the sound card When one is selected the DJS audio is output from the selected audio device and audio is not output from the CDJ 400 Audio output connectors 4 Click OK e Click OK The Mixer Sound Card setting screen will close Note Selecting a Sound Card Sound cards and or audio units other than the CDJ 400 may be selected from the sound cards that are displayed in the list When one is selected the DJS audio is output from the selected sound card or audio unit and audio is not output from the CDJ 400 audio output terminal gt Configuration when using the DJS Mixer Functions Example of Connections gt Configuration when using an External DJ mixer Example of Connections Adding Audio Devices If your computer only has one audio output system please add another audio device such as a sound card or an audio unit For information on connecting your computer with audio devices as well as on driver installation please refer to the Operating Instructions of each audio device Adjusting the Delay Time If you are using more than one sound card and or audio unit and there are differences in their responsiveness you can match them up by setting a delay time adding a delay time for the audio output with a fast response time to the audio output timing of the audio output unit with the slower response time If you are using two CDJ 400s no adjustments in the delay time are required
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