Pioneer CDJ2000NXS2 User Manual

MULTI PLAYER

CDJ-2000NXS2

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

The Pioneer DJ site shown above offers FAQs, information on software, and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.

http://rekordbox.com/

For various types of information and services regarding rekordbox™, see the Pioneer DJ website above.

http://kuvo.com/

Operating Instructions

How to read this manual

Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read both this manual and the Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide). Both contain important information that you should understand before using this product. In this document, names of screens, menus and touch keys displayed on the computer screen as well as the names of buttons and terminals on the product etc., are indicated within [ ] brackets. Examples:

— Touch [LOOP MODE]. — Press the [CUE] button. — The [UTILITY] screen is displayed. — Click [All Programs] > [Pioneer] > [rekordbox 3.x.x] > [rekordbox

3.x.x] from the Windows [Start] menu.

— Connect the LAN cable properly to the [LINK] terminal.

Before start

Features ....................................................................................................... 3

Before you start

Supported sources ..................................................................................... 5

Usable media .............................................................................................. 5

Playable music file formats ....................................................................... 7

Preparing the software ............................................................................... 8

Connections

Descriptions of terminals ........................................................................... 9

Basic style.................................................................................................... 9

Using the DJ software .............................................................................. 12

Changing the settings

Storing the settings on a storage device (SD, USB) .............................. 34

Calling out settings stored on a storage device (SD, USB) .................. 34

Changing the color set in a storage device (SD, USB).......................... 34

Displaying the [UTILITY] screen

Changing the settings .............................................................................. 34

Duplicating the settings onto DJ players connected by PRO DJ

LINK ........................................................................................................... 36

............................................................... 34

Using the DJ software

Operating the DJ software ....................................................................... 37

Additional information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 39

About the liquid crystal display ............................................................... 40

Cleaning the touch display ...................................................................... 40

Error messages

List of icons displayed on the main unit display section ....................... 41

About iPods/iPhones/iPads ..................................................................... 41

Cautions on use ........................................................................................ 42

Handling discs .......................................................................................... 42

About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 43

Apple Lossless Audio Codec ................................................................... 43

FLAC ........................................................................................................... 43

......................................................................................... 40

Part names and functions

Control panel ............................................................................................. 13

Rear panel

Front panel ................................................................................................ 16

Main unit display

Jog dial display section ............................................................................ 18

................................................................................................. 16

...................................................................................... 17

Basic Operation

Turning the power on ............................................................................... 19

Turning the power off ............................................................................... 19

Loading and ejecting discs ...................................................................... 19

Inserting and ejecting SD memory cards............................................... 19

Connecting and disconnecting USB devices

Playback .................................................................................................... 20

Operating the jog dial

Adjusting the playback and stopping speeds ........................................ 22

............................................................................... 22

........................................ 20

Advanced Operation

Setting Cue ................................................................................................ 23

Setting loops ............................................................................................. 23

Setting Hot Cue ......................................................................................... 24

Storing cue or loop points ........................................................................ 26

Deleting stored cue or loop points

Setting the cue point for auto cueing ..................................................... 26

Using beat jump/loop move..................................................................... 26

Using the slip mode .................................................................................. 27

Playing from the touched position on the waveform display

Using the beat sync function ................................................................... 28

Adjusting the beat grid ............................................................................. 28

Operating the CDJ-2000NXS2 in combination with other devices ...... 29

Browsing tracks ........................................................................................ 29

Other browsing operations ...................................................................... 30

Using hot cue banks ................................................................................. 31

Checking the playing history (HISTORY) ............................................... 31

Editing tag lists

Displaying the details of the currently loaded track .............................. 33

Changing track ratings ............................................................................ 33

Displaying details of tracks loaded in other DJ players ........................ 33

......................................................................................... 31

.......................................................... 26

............... 28

Before start

Features

This unit is a multi player for professional DJs, offering the variety of functions, durability and operability required for working in discos and nightclubs. Full-fledged DJ performances can be made using tracks not only on USB devices and computers but also on mobile devices (smartphones, etc.). It is not only equipped with a wide range of features for DJ performances, including the PRO DJ LINK, WAVE and BEAT SYNC functions, it also has a high sound quality, high reliability design and panel layout providing high operability, thereby offering strong support for all types of DJ performances.

MULTI MEDIA, MULTI FORMAT

Music files stored on USB devices (flash memory devices or hard disks), SD memory cards, mobile devices, computers and discs (CD or DVD) can be played. The supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC and music CD (CD-DA). The music management software rekordbox can be used to carefully prepare the play lists, cues, loops and beat girds you will need for DJ performances at home. You can devote your attention to the DJ performance at the disco/club easily. This makes for a deejaying cycle smoothly integrating all the steps, from acquiring the music files to the actual DJ performance.

rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

rekordbox is a composite software that enables track management and DJ performances. Music files on computers can be managed (analysis, setting, creation, history storage) with the music management software rekordbox (Mac/ Windows) that can be downloaded for free. An excellent DJ performance can be achieved by using the music files managed by rekordbox (Mac/Windows) together with this unit. ! In these 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 rekordbox (iOS/Android) simultaneously, as well as when referring to rekordbox functions directly.

 SD & USB Export

rekordbox music files and management data can be exchanged using an SD memory card or a USB device. This eliminates the need to take the computer to discos or clubs.

At home or in a studio

rekordbox

! Add music files to collections and analyze them. ! Make the preparations on rekordbox.

rekordbox

Export the rekordbox data on a storage device (SD, USB).

At the disco or club

Connect the storage device (SD, USB) to the DJ player.

Before start

rekordbox (iOS/Android)

rekordbox (iOS/Android), a smartphone application that can be downloaded free of charge, can be used for the management (analysis, settings, 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. ! In this manual, the mobile device edition of rekordbox is referred to

as “rekordbox (iOS/Android)”.

PRO DJ LINK

Two types of PRO DJ LINK functions are provided: “SD & USB Export” using an SD memory card or USB device (flash memory device or hard disk) and “rekordbox LINK Export” using a computer on which rekordbox is installed.

! Use the rekordbox data for the performance. ! Share the rekordbox data using the PRO DJ LINK function.

Date:2011.11.5 Title:ProDJMusic, Artist:PioneerDJ

...

The playback history is stored on the storage device (SD, USB).

At home or in a studio

Date:2011.11.5 Title:ProDJMusic, Artist:PioneerDJ

rekordbox

Check and manage the playback history with rekordbox.

 rekordbox LINK Export

When this unit and a computer are connected with a USB or LAN cable, rekordbox music files and management data can be exchanged directly. This eliminates the need to export the data to an SD memory card or a USB device.

At home or in a studio

rekordbox

! Add music files to collections and analyze them. ! Make the preparations on rekordbox.

At the disco or club

 TRACK FILTER

Tracks can be searched for by the tag information added to tracks using rekordbox or the information such as BPM and KEY. You can quickly find the tracks that match the specified condition.

 NEEDLE SEARCH

Just touch the overall waveform (WAVE) with your finger to instantly play the tune next to the touched one. A quick point search can be done by instinctive operation.

 WAVE/WAVE ZOOM

The high-resolution 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 zoomable enlarged waveform (“WAVE ZOOM)” can be displayed so that the development of the track can be grasped instantaneously.

rekordbox

Connect the computer and DJ player.

rekordbox

! Use the rekordbox data for the performance. ! Share the rekordbox data using the PRO DJ LINK function.

At home or in a studio

Date:2011.11.5 Title:ProDJMusic, Artist:PioneerDJ

rekordbox

MY SETTINGS

The function settings of this unit can be stored on SD memory cards, USB devices or mobile devices and loaded back onto this unit when necessary. It is also possible to make this unit’s settings with rekordbox, then transfer them directly to this unit. This enables to quickly switch to the settings you have prepared in advance when replacing another DJ in a club.

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 automatically synchronize with other DJ players connected by PRO DJ LINK. The beat sync function helps you mix tracks and create mixing and effect performances, greatly expanding the range of DJ performances.

HIGH SOUND QUALITY

The CDJ-2000NXS2 is designed for thorough improvement of the sound quality, for both the digital and analog outputs. For the digital circuitry, playback and transfer of the 96 kHz/24 bit high resolution audio is supported. This unit can faithfully reproduce even the most delicate sounds of the high resolution audio, achieving clear, high quality sound with a rich sense of mass and acoustic field. For the analog circuitry, this unit is equipped with a 32-bit high-performance D/A converter that reduces undesirable noise and distortion in wide frequency bands to the utmost limits by a single analog power supply, achieving clear, highly transparent sound faithful to the original.

SOUND CARD

This unit is equipped with a dedicated interface for controlling the DJ software and a MIDI interface. It also has a built-in sound card, allowing simple connections to other devices.

Check and manage the playback history with rekordbox.

TOUCH DISPLAY

This unit is equipped with a large, high-resolution full-color touch display making the information required for music file browsing or DJ performances easy to see.

 BROWSE

A large color LCD is equipped. It can display not only text data but also jacket photos. The combination of a GUI displaying music file information in easily understandable fashion and a rotary selector with easy operation enables to select tracks with no stress.

KUVO

KUVO is a service helping people to enjoy the club culture both inside and outside clubs connecting clubbers, DJs and clubs using the concept of “creating the next generation space to enjoy dance music”. See here for the service details. http://kuvo.com/

Before you start

Supported sources

This unit supports the sources listed below.

! Disc (p. 5 ) ! SD memory card (p. 6 ) ! USB device (p. 6 ) ! Computer (p. 21 )

Usable media

About discs

This unit can play the discs shown below.

Type Mark

CD-R

CD-RW

CD-TEXT

DVD-R DVD-R DL (dual layer)

DVD-RW

DVD+R DVD+R DL (dual layer)

DVD+RW

Discs on which the marks on this table are indicated on the disc label, package

or jacket can be played.

Titles, album names and artist names recorded in the CD-Text data are dis-

played. When multiple text data are recorded on the disc, the information for the first text data is displayed.

Compatible formats

! Music CD

(CD-DA)

! Music CD

(CD-DA)

! CD-ROM

Music CD (CD-DA) —

DVD-ROM

Supported file systems

—

ISO9660 level 1, ISO9660 level 2, Romeo and Joliet

 Discs that cannot be played

! DTS-CD ! Photo CDs ! Video CDs ! CD Graphics (CD-G) discs ! Unfinalized CDs ! DVD-Video discs ! DVD-Audio discs ! DVD-RAM discs ! Unfinalized DVDs

 About CD-R/-RW discs

Music files recorded on CD-R/-RW discs can be played.

Folder layers

Max. number of folders

Max. number of files

Max. 8 layers (files in folders beyond the 8th layer cannot be played)

2 000 folders

3 000 files

When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.

 Playback of discs created on a computer or DVD

recorder

Depending on the application’s settings and the computer’s environment settings, it may not be possible to play discs created on a computer. 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 a computer or DVD recorder due to the disc’s properties, scratches or dirt, or poor recording quality (dirt on the recording lens, etc.). See Handling discs on page 42 for instructions on handling discs.

 Creating backup discs

When CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R DL (dual layer) and DVD+R DL (dual layer) 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 that point, due to the properties of the disc. When a specific point is looped repeatedly an extremely large number of times, it may become difficult to play that point. When playing valuable discs, we recommend making backup discs.

 Regarding copy protected CDs

This unit is designed to CD standards. Operation and performance of discs with standards other than CD standards is not guaranteed.

 About playing DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this player. For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

 About 8 cm discs

8 cm discs cannot be played. Do not mount 8 cm adapters on discs and play the discs on this unit. The adapter could come off while the disc is rotating, damaging both the disc and this unit.

Before you start

About SD memory cards

This unit can play music files recorded on SD memory cards conforming to SD standards can be played. In this manual, “SD memory card” collectively refers to SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, mini-SD memory cards mounted in SD memory card adapters and micro-SD memory cards mounted in SD memory card adapters.

Folder layers

Max. number of folders

Max. number of files

Supported

cards

Compatible formats

1 CPRM is not supported.

! If an SD memory card not formatted in one of the above compatible

formats is inserted, [FORMAT SD] is displayed and the card cannot be used. Re-format the card on a computer, etc., before using it.

! Pioneer DJ does not guarantee that all SD memory cards will operate

on this unit.

 Cautions on using SD memory cards

! SD memory cards are precision electronic devices. Handle them

with care. Bending, dropping or subjecting SD memory cards to strong forces or shocks could break them. Also, do not use or store SD memory cards in environments where static electricity or electric noise tends to be produced. We recommend periodically making copies of valuable data.

! Please note that Pioneer DJ will accept no responsibility whatsoever

for loss of data recorded by the customer on SD memory cards or other direct or indirect problems resulting from connection to this unit.

! After ejecting SD memory cards, store them in their dedicated case,

etc.

! Depending on the SD memory card you are using, the desired perfor-

mance may not be achieved.

Max. 8 layers (files in folders beyond the 8th layer cannot be played)

Unlimited (folders beyond the 10 000th folder within a single folder cannot be displayed)

Unlimited (files beyond the 10 000th file within a single folder cannot be displayed)

! SD memory cards: 8 MB – 2 GB ! SDHC memory cards: 4 GB – 32 GB

SD memory cards: FAT12 and FAT16 (conforming to SD

standards)

! SDHC memory cards: FAT32 (conforming to SD standards)

About USB devices

This unit can play music files recorded on USB mass storage class USB devices (external hard disks, portable flash memory devices, etc.).

Folder layers

Max. number of folders

Max. number of files

Supported file systems

Tracks managed by rekordbox can be played by connecting the mobile device on which rekordbox (iOS/Android) is installed via USB. For supported devices, see the Pioneer DJ support site (http://pioneerdj.com/ support/). For rekordbox (iOS/Android), see the rekordbox online support site (http://www.rekordbox.com). 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.)

 Cautions on using USB devices

! Some USB devices may not operate properly. Please note that

Pioneer DJ will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss of data stored by the user on USB devices or other direct or indirect problems arising due to connection of USB devices to this unit.

! When the current above the permissible level is passed through the

USB device insertion slot of this unit, the USB indicator will flash. The communication may be stopped by stopping the power supply to the USB device. To return to normal conditions, please remove the USB device connected to this unit. Avoid re-using the USB device for which the excess current has been detected. If you cannot return to the normal condition (cannot communicate) using the abovementioned procedure, turn off the power supply unit once and then turn the power on again.

! If multiple 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.

Max. 8 layers (files in folders beyond the 8th layer cannot be played)

Unlimited (folders beyond the 10 000th folder within a single folder cannot be displayed)

Unlimited (files beyond the 10 000th file within a single folder cannot be displayed)

FAT16, FAT32 and HFS+ (NTFS is not supported.)

Playable music file formats

! This unit supports music files in the formats shown below. ! WAV (88.2 kHz, 96 kHz), AIFF (88.2 kHz, 96 kHz), Apple Lossless and FLAC files on discs cannot be played. ! Some files cannot be played with this unit even if the files are in the formats supported by this unit.

Type File extension Compatible formats Bit depth Bit rate Sampling frequency

MP3 .mp3

AAC

WAV .wav WAV 16 bit, 24 bit —

AIFF .aif, .aiff AIFF 16 bit, 24 bit —

Apple Lossless .m4a ALAC 16 bit, 24 bit —

FLAC .flac, .fla FLAC 16 bit, 24 bit —

.m4a, .aac and .mp4

MPEG-1 AUDIO LAYER-3 16 bit 32 kbps to 320 kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz CBR, VBR

MPEG-2 AUDIO LAYER-3 16 bit 8 kbps to 160 kbps 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz CBR, VBR

MPEG-4 AAC LC 16 bit 16 kbps to 320 kbps

MPEG-2 AAC LC 16 bit 16 kbps to 320 kbps

16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Encoding method

CBR, VBR

Uncompressed PCM

Lossless compression

Before you start

About MP3 files

MP3 files can 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 operability, we recommend recording MP3 files in CBR.

About AAC files

! AAC is 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.

! On this unit, in addition to AAC files encoded with iTunes® and with

the extension “.m4a”, files with the extensions “.aac” and “.mp4” 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 from a music file are ID3 tags (v1, v1.1, v2.2.0, v2.3.0, and v2.4.0) or meta tags.

About music file artwork

The file format for artwork images that can be added to music files is JPEG (extensions: “.jpg” or “.jpeg”). ! Files larger than 800 x 800 dots cannot be displayed.

About character displays

 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 ! ISO-8859 ! MS-JIS ! Mandarin Chinese character code

 Music files

When displaying track names, etc., to display characters written in local codes other than Unicode, change the [LANGUAGE] setting. = Changing the language (p. 36 )

Preparing the software

Music management software rekordbox and driver software are not included. To use rekordbox and the driver software, access the rekordbox site and Pioneer DJ Support site, and download the software. ! The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network devices

and other elements of the Internet usage environment required for a connection to the Internet.

About rekordbox

rekordbox is a composite software that enables track management and DJ performances. An excellent DJ performance can be achieved by using the music files managed by rekordbox together with this unit.

 Obtaining rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

1 Open your web browser on your computer, and access the rekordbox site.

http://www.rekordbox.com

2 Click [Download] in the rekordbox site and download rekordbox from the download page.

For inquiries on rekordbox (Mac/Windows), see the support site indicated above.

 About rekordbox (iOS/Android)

website (http://www.rekordbox.com).

About the driver software

 Audio driver software (Windows)

! This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio

signals from the computer.

! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.

 USB (LINK Export) connections driver software

for rekordbox (Mac/Windows)

! The driver software is an dedicated driver for connecting this unit

and rekordbox (Mac/Windows) via USB (LINK Export).

 Obtaining the driver software

1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the Pioneer DJ support site below.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

2 Click [Software Download] under [CDJ-2000NXS2] on the Pioneer DJ support site.

3 Click the icon of the driver software to download the driver software from the download page.

! For information on installing the driver software, see the Pioneer

DJ support site.

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

reading, etc.) may stop. Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copyright holder. ! Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of

individual countries and by international treaties. It 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.

Using the online support site

Before making inquiries on rekordbox operating procedures or technical issues, read the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) user’s manual and online manual and check the FAQ provided on the rekordbox online support site. <rekordbox online support site> http://www.rekordbox.com

Connections

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! Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. ! Refer to 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

Connections

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

1 AUDIO OUT L/R terminals

Connect the audio cables (included) here.

2 AC IN

Connect this to a power outlet. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Be sure to use the included power cord.

LINK

AC IN

3 DIGITAL OUT terminal

Connect a digital audio cable here.

4 LINK terminal

Connect the LAN cable (included) here.

5 USB port

Connect to a computer.

USB

Basic style

Playback on this unit is performed mainly using tracks prepared with rekordbox installed on a computer. ! For instructions on operating rekordbox, see the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) user’s manual. The rekordbox (Mac/Windows) user’s manual can be

viewed from the [Help] menu of rekordbox (Mac/Windows).

! Also, for DJ players and DJ mixers, up to four PRO DJ LINK-compatible players can be connected with LAN cables (CAT5e) using PRO DJ LINK

connections.

! A switching 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.

! A switching 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 a hub.

! Use a wireless router (commercially available) and access point (commercially available) conforming to either IEEE802.11n or IEEE802.11ac.

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, for optimum usage of rekordbox’s music file management functions, set the channel number of the mixer to which the audio or digital audio cable is connected and the player number displayed at the bottom left of the main unit display to the same number.

(Ex.: When the audio cable is connected to channel 1)

PLAYER 1 CH 1

Audio cable

AL GND

PHONO

CH 1

CD/ LINE

To change the player number, follow the procedure below.

USB STOP

HOT CUE

TIM MO

4 /

USB STOP

HOT CUE

TIM MO

4 /

To an AC outlet

1 Disconnect the storage device (SD, USB) and LAN cable. 2 Press the [MENU/UTILITY] button for over 1 second to display the [UTILITY] screen. 3 Turn the rotary selector to select [PLAYER No.], then press the rotary selector. 4 Turn the rotary selector to select the player number, then press the rotary selector to enter it.

5 Press the [MENU/UTILITY] button to complete the setting.

PRO DJ LINK (SD & USB Export)

! rekordbox music files and data can be exchanged with this unit using a memory device (flash memory, hard disk, etc.), eliminating the need to take

a computer into the DJ booth. Such information as playlists, cues, loops and hot cues set in advance with rekordbox can be used for playback.

rekordbox

Computer

SD memory card on which rekordbox data is recorded

USB device on which rekordbox data is recorded

Switching hub

LAN cable LAN cable

LAN cable

cable

DJ player DJ mixer

Audio cableAudio

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

LINK

AC IN

USB

Rear panel

Power cord

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 (CAT5e), USB cable or

wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) router, tracks in rekordbox can be selected and played. This makes it possible to use the information such as playlists, cues,

loops and hot cues that have been set ahead of time with rekordbox for performances. ! Tracks in rekordbox can be selected and played when connected to a mobile device on which rekordbox (iOS/Android) is installed by USB cable or

wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) router. Performances can be held using such information as playlists, cues, loops and hot cues that have been set ahead of

time with rekordbox.

! With wired LAN or USB (LINK Export) connections, up to two computers on which rekordbox (Mac/Windows) is installed can be connected. ! With wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connections, up to four computers or mobile devices on which rekordbox is installed can be connected.

iPods/iPhones/iPads that can be connected to this product

! This product supports iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPad Pro, iPad mini4, iPad

Air2, iPad mini3, iPad Air, iPad mini2, iPad mini, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad2 and iPod touch (5th and 6th generation).

For the latest supported devices, see the Pioneer DJ website (http://pioneerdj.com/support/).

 Using a switching hub

USB

STOP

HOT CUE

USB STOP

HOT CUE

To an AC outlet

USB (LINK Export) connections

LAN connections

LAN cable × 3

Audio cable × 3

DJ player × 3

Computer

Computer Computer

rekordboxrekordbox

LAN cable × 2

DJ mixer

Computer

rekordboxrekordbox

Switching hub

Audio cable

LAN cable

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

Mobile device on which rekordbox is installed

LINK

AC IN

Power cord

Mobile device on which rekordbox is installed

Connections

USB

Rear panel

To an AC outlet

USB cable

Switching hub

LAN cable × 3

Audio cable × 3

DJ player × 3

Audio cable

DJ mixer

LAN cable

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

LINK

AC IN

USB

Rear panel

Power cord

! Use your cable to connect this unit with an iPod, iPhone or iPad. ! A switching 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 a hub.

! Install the driver software before connecting a computer on which rekordbox (Mac/Windows) is installed via USB. For details, see About the driver

software on page 8 .

 Using a wireless router and access points

To an AC outlet

Computer

To an AC outlet

rekordbox rekordbox

LAN cable × 3

Audio cable × 3

Wireless router and access points

Audio cable

Mobile device on which rekordbox is installed

LAN cable

USB

Rear panel

DJ player × 3DJ mixer

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

LINK

AC IN

Power cord

Cautions

To use rekordbox’s music file management functions to their maximum, set the channel of the audio or digital audio cable connected to the mixer and the player number to the same number. If the 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.

Using the DJ software

This unit outputs the operation information of buttons, tempo adjustment dial, etc. in universal MIDI or HID format. When connected by a USB cable to a computer on which a MIDI- or HID-compatible DJ software is installed, the DJ software can be operated from this unit. The sound of the music file that is playing on the computer can be output from this unit. For details, see About the driver software on page 8 and Using the DJ software on page 37 .

DJ software

Computer

Audio cableAudio cable

USB cableUSB cable

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

LINK

USB

AC IN

Power cord

Part names and functions

OUT RELOOP /EXIT

LOOP

IN ADJUST OUT ADJUST

IN/CUE

SLIP

4 / 8BEAT

LOOP CUTTER

PRQ

suvwxy

Control panel

q p o n m

l k

rekordbox

LINK

USB

DISC

TIME

AUTO

MODE

CUE

QUANTIZE

h g f

HOT CUE

CALL/ DELETE

BANK

6 5

DIRECTION

TRACK SEARCH

USB

STOP

SLIP REV

FWD

REV

rekordbox

LINK

USB

DISC

TIME MODE

QUANTIZE

IN/CUE

IN ADJUST OUT ADJUST

4 / 8BEAT

LOOP CUTTER

SLIP

BROWSE TAG LISTINFOMENU

AUTO CUE

OUT RELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

LINK INFOSEARCH UTILITY

CUE/LOOP

TAG TRACK /REMOVE

STANDBY

DISC EJECT

BACK

TRACK FILTER

SPEED ADJUST

CUT

EDIT

TOUCH/BRAKE

VINYL

SHORT

DELETE MEMORY

CALL

LOOP 2X1/2X

JOG ADJUST

LIGHTHEAVY

RELEASE/START

VINYL

CDJ

BEAT SYNC INST. DOUBLES

SYNC

TEMPO

10 16

MODE

JOG

MASTER

WIDE

I J

K L

CALL

LOOP 2X1/2X

DELETE MEMORY

CUE/LOOP

FGH

MASTER

TEMPO

Part names and functions

TEMPO

CUE

PLAY / PAUSE

REV

RESET

FWD

TEMPO

MULTI PLAYER

CDJ-

2000NXS2

1 PLAY/PAUSE f button

This lights when playing tracks and flashes when in the pause mode. = Pausing (p. 21 )

2 CUE button

This lights when a cue point is set (except during track searching), and flashes when a new cue point can be set in the pause mode. = Setting Cue (p. 23 )

3 SEARCH m, n buttons

The track is forwarded/reversed while the button is held in.

Forward and reverse scanning (p. 21 )

4 TRACK SEARCH o, p buttons

Use these to search for the beginnings of tracks. = Finding the beginnings of tracks (Track Search) (p. 21 )

5 REV indicator

This lights when playing in the reverse direction. = Playing in reverse (p. 22 )

6 DIRECTION FWD/REV/SLIP REV lever

Use this to turn reverse playback on and off. = Playing in reverse (p. 22 ) User this to turn the slip reverse mode on and off. = Using the slip mode (p. 27 )

7 SLIP button

= Using the slip mode (p. 27 )

8 4/8BEAT (LOOP CUTTER) button

= Setting loops automatically (4-beat Loop) (p. 24 )

9 IN/CUE (IN ADJUST) button

Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop in point. = Setting loops (p. 23 )

a LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST) button

Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop out point. = Setting loops (p. 23 )

b RELOOP/EXIT button

Use this to return to loop playback (reloop) or cancel loop playback (loop exit). = Returning to Loop playback (Reloop) (p. 24 )

+ 30 hidden pages

Pioneer CDJ2000NXS2 User Manual

Contents

Before start

Features

Before you start

Supported sources

Usable media

Playable music file formats

Preparing the software

Connections

Descriptions of terminals

Basic style

Using the DJ software

Part names and functions

Control panel