Pioneer CDJ-500II User Manual

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so
you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE
DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE
PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

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Operating Instructions

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CONTENTS

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ...............4

FEATURES ..........................................................5

CONNECTIONS...................................................6

PANEL FACILITIES..............................................7

Top Panel .........................................................7

Display Window ...............................................9

BASIC OPERATION ..........................................10

Basic playback operation................................10

To stop playback ............................................10

To pause playback temporarily.......................10

To search for a particular track.......................10

To search for a particular frame .....................11

To search for a particular passage ................. 11

Switching ON/OFF of the

Auto Cue function ..........................................11

Playback operation using

the auto cue function .....................................11

APPLICATION OPERATION .............................11

The setting of the cue point...........................11

Loop playback ................................................12

To stop the loop playback ..............................12

Restarting Loop Playback...............................13

To combine the selections

using two players...........................................13

Relay playback using two players ..................13

Controlling This Unit from a DJ Mixer............ 14

MOUNTING RACK............................................ 14

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................15

SPECIFICATIONS................................ Back cover

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL
NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT BELOW. THE
NUMBERS ARE ON THE REAR PANEL.

MODEL NO. CDJ-500II
SERIAL NO.

KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE USE.

CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when

shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit
to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference
with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future
reference.

HEED WARNING – All warnings on the appliance and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use in-

structions should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE – The appliance should not

be used near water – for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base­ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING – The appliance

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION – The appliance should be situated so

that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT – The appliance should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES – The appliance should be con-

nected to a power supply only of the type de­scribed in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION – Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.

POLARIZATION – If your purchased product is pro-

vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
following instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

CLEANING – The appliance should be cleaned only

with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.

POWER LINES – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un­used for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY – Care should be taken

so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE – The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center or qualified service personnel when:

÷ The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-

aged.

÷ Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance.

÷ The appliance has been exposed to rain.
÷ The appliance does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance.

÷ The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure

damaged.

SERVICING – The user should not attempt to service

the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

FIG. A

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING – If an outside

antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.
In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Fig. A.

CART – An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 – 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 – 21)

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CAUTION

÷ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

÷ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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LISTENING

For A Lifetime

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to
get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying
blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting
your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort
level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal”
can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

÷ Start your volume control at a low setting.
÷ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and

clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

÷ Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for
a lifetime.

We Want Y ou Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime
of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is
often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel
Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER
CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING

Location

Install the player in a well-ventilated location where it

will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.

Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to
direct rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive
heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal
components. Installation of the player in a damp or dusty
environment may aiso result in a malfunction or accident.
(Avoid installation near cookers etc., where the player may
be exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat.)

Precautions regarding installation

÷ Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods

on heat-generating sources such as amplifiers or near
spotlights, etc. will affect performance. Avoid placing the
player on heat-generating sources.

÷ Install this compact disc player as far as possible from

tuners and TV sets. A compact disc player installed in
close proximity to such equipment, may cause noise or
degradation of the picture.

÷ Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor

antenna is used. In such cases, make use of an outdoor
antenna, or turn off power to the compact disc player.

÷ When the unit is used in a loud-sound environment, for

example near a speaker, sound skip may occur. In such a
case, install the unit apart from the speaker or reduce the
listening volume.

÷ Please place this unit on a level surface and a stable

flatform.

÷ Besure that the player, including its audio and power

supply cords, dose not touch vibrating materials.
This player has a shock absorber incorporated in the
insulators to absorb vibration. Any other cause of vibration,
other than the insulators, may cause the disc to skip.

Do not place on or against
vibrating materials!

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CD lens cleaner

The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal
use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to
soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service
center. Lens cleaners for CD players are commercially
available, but special care should be exercised in their use
since some may cause damage to the lens.

Condensation

When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously
cold surroundings or when the room temperature rises
sharply, condensation may form inside, and the unit may
not be able to attain its full performance. In cases like this,
allow the unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room
temperature gradually.

Cleaning and handling compact discs

÷ The presence of fingerprints or smudges on the surface

of the disc will not directly affect the recorded signals,
but depending on the degree of contamination, the
brightness of the light reflected from the signal surfaces
may be reduced, causing degradation of sound quality.
Always keep your discs clean by wiping them gently
with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer
periphery.

÷ If a disc becomes very dirty, dip a soft cloth in water, and

after wringing it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and
then remove any water drops with another soft, dry cloth.

÷ Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on

discs. Also, never clean discs with benzene, thinner, or
other volatile solvents, since damage to the disc surface
may result.

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Cleaning the player

To clean the PLAYER wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn
dirt, moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neutral
detergent (diluted in five to six parts water), wring the cloth
well, and wipe away the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to wipe
the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene
and thinner which are harmful to the unit.

Storing discs

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Discs are made of the same kinds of plastic used for con­ventional analog audio records. Be careful not to allow discs
to warp; always store discs in their cases vertically, avoid­ing locations with high heat or humidity, or extremely low
temperatures. Avoid leaving discs in cars, since the seat of
a car in direct sunlight can become unbelievably hot.

÷ Always read and abide by the precautionary notes listed

on disc labels.

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÷ With this player, use discs which display the mark shown

below. (Optical audio digital discs.)

÷ When holding discs, do not touch their signal surfaces.

Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the center hole.

÷ Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the label surfaces.

Also, do not scratch or damage the label.

÷ Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use

damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands
are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not
place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch
the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords.
The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to
be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you
an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When
you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service
center or your dealer for a replacement.

FEATURES

This CD player features the functions and operations
of players used in disco halls in addition to the functions
of general CD players. This player is made for
commercial use in disco halls, etc.

Easy operation

÷ This player is a top loading type, allowing discs to

be changed smoothly.

÷ The equipped Jog dial and TEMPO control knob

can be used like the turntable of an analog record
player.

÷ Buttons used frequently are designed oversized and

layed out within easy reach of the right or left hand.

Playback tempo and beat of two selections
can be combined easily.

÷ Playback starts immediately through use of the

memory function and DSP (Digital Signal Processor).
(*1)

÷ Playback tempo of two selections can be aligned

with the TEMPO control knob (variable range :
±10%, stroke : 100 mm/4-inch). And the beat of
two selections can be aligned with the Jog dial.
(*2)

÷ By connecting this unit with the optional DJM-500

or DJM-300 DJ mixer, the fader starting or back
cuing of this unit can be controlled from the channel
fader or cross-fader of the mixer.

The mood of a disco hall can be
reproduced using digital technology.

÷ Master tempo function (*3) - Even though the

playback tempo is changed with the TEMPO control
knob, the pitch of playback can be automatically
fixed, and the playback of two selections can be
combined smoothly.

÷ Loop playback function (*4) - A desired passage

(less than 10 minutes) can be played back repeatedly
and seamlessly.

÷ Advanced loop function (*5) which allows realtime

setting of the loop point during play. The set loop
point can be recalled in an instant.

÷ Cue point monitoring function (*6) which allows

monitoring of the set cue point.

÷ The position being played is displayed by the bar-

graph display which allows the elapsed or remaining
playback time to be read visually.

÷ The cue point can be set accurately with the frame

search function. (1 sec = 75 frames)

÷ BPM (Beats per Minute) can be adjusted precisely

in 0.1% increments by using the speed display.

Pick up protector

When the door is open, a pickup protector is closed to
protect the pickup.

Floating structure preventing vibration

This player employs a structure which insulates the
unit from shock. Selections can be played without
sound skipping regardless of the DJ's rough operation.

(*1) Starting playback immediately

When the CD player is in playback standby (pause) mode,
the disc continues to rotate and the pick up jumps back to
the same track after every rotation. As a result, the user
can switch from pause to playback with a maximum time
lag of about 0.3 seconds.
When seamlessly connecting two selections, it is necessary
to eliminate the time lag between the tracks and start the
second selection immediately after the first one stops
playing. To do this, this player memorizes the first 2.1
seconds of the selection so that it can instantaneously start
playing when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed. After the
first 2.1-second time period is played, the player uses its
link memory function to continue the selection by seamlessly
connecting the playback data with the end of the memorized
data (playback is carried out through memory). With this
operation, it is possible to start playback within 0.01 seconds
after pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Moreover, this function can be used not only at the start of
a selection but at any point where you want the playback to
begin through use of the auto cue function.

(*2) Beat search operation using the Jog dial

When two selections are combined, the Jog dial is used to
align the BPM and rhythm (speed and timing) between the
two selections. After playback tempo is aligned with the
TEMPO control knob, turn the Jog dial clockwise. The
tempo of playback increases up to +12.7%. Turning
counterclockwise decreases the tempo down to –12.7%.
When the Jog dial is released, the tempo returns to the
setting of the TEMPO control knob. Through this operation,
the beat of playback can be aligned.

(*3) Master tempo function

Playback speed can be changed ±10% in 0.1% increments
with the TEMPO control knob. But the pitch of playback
also changes, and vocals become unnatural. When the
master tempo function is set to ON, the key control is
processed by the DSP, and the pitch of playback is converted
to the original pitch. Even if the tempo is changed with the
TEMPO control knob, the pitch of playback is never changed.

(*4) Loop playback function

Using a single CD player, this function lets you perform a
“break beat” action similar to when a DJ uses two turntables
to repeatedly play the same phrase. Normally when using a
single player there is a search time lag between when the
phrase ends and when the start of the phrase begins playing
again. To eliminate this lag, this player memorizes the first

2.1 seconds of the loop playback data ahead of time and
plays this data while the player searches for the start point,
then seamlessly connects the playback sound with the
memorized sound to continue the phrase, realizing a true
loop playback function with no time lag.

(*5) Advanced loop function

When the loop play function is used, the advanced loop
function allows you to designate the loop start point during
play. By designating the loop end point after it, repeated
playback of the specified section without sound interruption
can be started. A RELOOP button is provided so that loop
playback using the specified loop section can be started in
an instant.

(*6) Cue point monitoring function

During instantaneous start standby after the cue point has
been stored in memory, pressing and holding the button
allows you to listen to the music starting from the cue
point. When the button is released, the player returns to the
cue point and pauses there.

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CONNECTIONS

÷ Before making or changing the connections,

switch off the power switch and disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet.

AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTION

Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of this player to the
input jacks (LINE INPUT) of the DJ mixer (or the stereo
amplifier). Make sure that the white plugs are
connected to the left (L) jacks and the red plugs to the
right (R) jacks.
÷ Be sure not to connect this player to the DJ mixer's

MIC jacks, as the sound will be distorted and will
not be reproduced properly.

PIONEER DJM-500 or DJM-300 DJ mixer

Stereo amplifier

LINE INPUT

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CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS

Connect both CONTROL jacks of two players with a
provided control cable. By connecting two players,
continuous playback on both players can be carried
out alternately. (see p.13)
By connecting the optional DJM-500 or DJM-300 DJ
mixer to the CONTROL jack of this unit, the fader
starting or back cuing of this unit can be controlled
from the audio mixer. For the connection and operation,
read the operating instructions of the DJM-500 or
DJM-300 DJ mixer.

POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

Connect the power cord to a household AC wall outlet
or an AC outlet on your amplifier.
÷ Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the jacks

and wall outlet.

Note

If you do the following things when the disc is spinning
in the unit, the unit may malfunction.

1) Set the power switch to off, then on.

2) Disconnect the power cord, then connect again.
At that time, press the eject button to stop the disc
and operate the unit again.

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PANEL FACILITIES

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pressing the eject button due to a certain
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mechanism for opening the door manually.

1.Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet.

2.Fabricate a key a using a clip (or any
metallic wire with a diameter of about
1 mm and length of about 50 mm).

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1 POWER STANDBY/ON switch

This is the switch for electric power.
ON: When set to the ON position, the power is
supplied and the player becomes operational.
STANDBY: When set to the STANDBY position, the
main power flow is cut and the player is no longer
fully operational. A minute flow of power feeds the
player to maintain operation readiness.

2 TRACK SEARCH buttons ( 4, ¢ )

Each time the button is pressed, playback advances
or reverses to the beginning of the track.

3 SEARCH buttons ( 1, ¡ )

While the button is kept pressed, playback rapidly
advances or reverses toward the end or beginning of
the disc.

4 LOOP OUT/EXIT button

When this button is pressed during playback while
the cue point has already been stored in memory or
the loop-in point (start point) has already been set, the
current position is designated as the out point (end
point) and loop playback (repeated playback without
sound interruption) starts. The button blinks during
the loop playback.
When this button is pressed during loop playback,
loop playback is canceled and normal playback
continues.

5 CUE button/indicator

Three functions are available.

[Cue Point Memory]

When this button is pressed in pause mode, the player
memorizes that point. You can start immediate
playback from that point (Playback standby mode).
The player enters playback standby mode.
When the new cue point is memorized, the last stored
cue point is cleared.

[Back Cue]

When this button is pressed in playback mode, the
sound is muted and playback is paused at the cue
point.

[Cue Point Monitor]

When this button is pressed after back cue or during
standby at the cue point, the sound can be heard
from the cue point while the button is kept pressed.

When the CUE point is memorized, the CUE indicator
lights up. When the player enters pause mode to
write the new cue point, the CUE indicator blinks.

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PANEL FACILITIES

6 LOOP IN/REALTIME CUE/OUT

ADJUST button

Press to designate the in point (start point) of loop

playback.

When the sampling of the loop-in point completes (in
about 2 sec.), the button stops blinking and starts to
light steadily. At this moment, a new cue point is
stored in memory and the previous cue point is cleared.
The button blinks during loop playback.

Pressing the button during loop play initiates the loop­out point adjustment mode. The loop-out point can be
adjusted by rotating the jog dial or pressing a SEARCH
button (1, ¡). The button blinks at a high speed in
the loop-out point adjustment mode.

7 PLAY/PAUSE button/indicator ( 6 )

Each time this button is pressed, the player switches
between playback mode and pause mode. The 6
indicator lights during playback, and blinks in pause
mode.
÷ When the unit has not been operated for 80 minutes

or more in pause mode, the disc rotation stops
automatically. In this condition, playback can be
resumed by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.

8 RELOOP button

When this button is pressed during playback, loop
playback of the previously set loop starts. The RELOOP
indicator in the display window lights up during loop
standby or loop playback.

When this button is pressed during loop playback,
loop playback is canceled and normal playback
continues.

9 Jog dial (+ FWD/– REV)

Five functions are available.

[Beat Search operation]

When the Jog dial is slowly rotated in playback mode,
the playback tempo changes according to the rotating
speed of the Jog dial. When rotating the Jog dial
clockwise, the playback tempo becomes faster. When
rotating the Jog dial counterclockwise the playback
tempo becomes slower.

[Multi-Speed Search operation]

When the Jog dial is rapidly rotated in playback mode,
playback advances or reverses while the sound is
output. Rotate the Jog dial clockwise for fast-forward
operation. Rotate the Jog dial counterclockwise for
fast-reverse operation. The searching speed changes
according to the rotated speed of the Jog dial.

[Frame Search operation]

Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback, and rotate the
Jog dial in pause mode. Frame search can be carried
out in 1 frame increments (1 second is equal to 75
frames).

[Cue point adjustment]

Press a SEARCH button (1, ¡) during cue standby
initiates the sound-audible pause mode. Rotate the
jog dial to move the cue point and press the CUE
button to set it as the new cue point.

[Loop-out point adjustment during loop play]

Press the LOOP IN/REAL TIME CUE/OUT ADJUST
button during loop play to initiate the loop-out point
adjustment mode, in which the loop-out point can be
moved by rotating the jog dial.

0 TEMPO control knob

The playback tempo can be changed with this knob.
The center clicked position is for normal playback
tempo. If the knob is moved toward you (+ side), the
music tempo will become faster. If the knob is moved
away from you (– side), the music tempo will become
slower.

- TIME MODE/AUTO CUE button

Two functions are available.

[Switching the time display]

Each time this button is pressed, the time display
changes between the elapsed playback time of the
track (TIME) and the remaining playback time of the
track (REMAIN).

[Switching ON/OFF of the Auto Cue function]

When this button is kept pressed for more than 1
second, the Auto Cue function (*1) is set to ON or
OFF. When the Auto Cue function is set to ON, the
AUTO CUE indicator in the display window lights up.

(*1) Auto Cue function: When a disc is loaded or
track search is carried out, the player memorizes the
cue point at which the sound is output.

= MASTER TEMPO button (M T)

Each time this button is pressed, the MASTER TEMPO
function (*2) is set to ON or OFF. When the MASTER
TEMPO function is set to ON, the MASTER TEMPO
indicator in the display window lights.

(*2) MASTER TEMPO function: Even though the
playback tempo is changed with the TEMPO control
knob, the playback pitch is kept fixed.

~ Display window

Refer to page 9 for details.

! EJECT button ( 0 )

Press this button to open the disc compartment door.
÷ When pressed during playback, the disc rotation

stops then the door opens.

@ Disc compartment door

Press the EJECT button to open the door. To close
the door, push the door in.

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Display Window

PANEL FACILITIES

1

TRACK

LOOP

09

TIME

REMAIN

RELOOP

87

2543

MS F

PLAYING ADDRESS222 333

1 TRACK number display

The track number being played is displayed.

2 Time display (TIME/REMAIN)

The elapsed playback time of the track being played
(TIME) or remaining playback time of the track being
played (REMAIN) is displayed in minutes (M), seconds
(S), or frames (F).

3 MASTER TEMPO indicator

This indicator lights up when the MASTER TEMPO
function is carried out.

4 Playback tempo (TEMPO) display

The playback tempo being adjusted with the TEMPO
control knob is displayed (up to ±10% in steps of

0.1%).

5 Pitch indicator ( I, È, i )

I: The pitch of playback is decreased.
È: Normal pitch of playback
i: The pitch of playback is increased.

6 AUTO CUE indicator

This indicator lights up when the AUTO CUE function
is carried out.

MASTER TEMPO

TEMPO

I
È

AUTO CUE

i

6

7 Jog dial operation indicator ( 222 /

333 )

The indicator lights according to the rotating direction
or speed of the Jog dial.

8 Playback address display (PLAYING

ADDRESS)

The elapsed playback time or remaining playback time
of the track being played is roughly indicated with the
full-scaled bar graph.
÷ When no disc is in the

disc compartment ..................................... goes off

÷ When displaying the elapsed

playback time ............... lights up from the left side

÷ When displaying the remaining

playback time ................goes off from the left side

÷ When the remaining playback time is

less than 30 seconds .................................... blinks

9 RELOOP indicator

This indicator lights up when loop playback is possible,
with the loop-in point (start point) and loop-out point
(end point) stored in memory.

0 LOOP indicator

This indicator lights during loop playback.

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BASIC OPERATION

POWER switch

STANDBY/ON

POWER

D

CDJ-500

LIMITED

PROFESSIONAL

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

'

TRACK SEARCH
buttons

SEARCH
buttons

CUE indicator
CUE button

6 indicator

TRACK SEARCH

4 ¢

SEARCH

1 ¡

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

6

LOOP

OUT/EXIT

IN/

REALTIME CUE

OUT ADJUST

RELOOP

TRACK

MS F
TIME
REMAIN

RELOOP

LOOP

PLAYING ADDRESS222 333

–

REV

MASTER TEMPO

AUTO CUE

TEMPO

I
È
i

AUTO

TIME

/

CUE

MODE

+

FWD

PLAY/PAUSE
button

Basic playback operation

This is the basic operation without the auto cue
function. (The AUTO CUE indicator in the display
window goes off.)

1 Press the EJECT button.
2 Load a disc.

÷ Place a disc to be centered correctly in the disc

compartment with the label side up. With the 3­inch (8 cm) disc, place a disc in the groove of the
3-inch (8 cm) disc guide correctly.

÷ Do not place more than one disc in the disc

compartment.

3 Push the door in to close.

÷ Playback will automatically start from the first

selection.

÷ When the auto cue function is set to OFF,

playback continues even when the first track is
finished playing.

÷ Playback stops when the last track is finished

playing back.

To stop playback

EJECT

MASTER TEMPO

TEMPO

–10

0

+10

Door

0

MT

EJECT button

TIME MODE

0

/AUTO CUE
button

3-inch (8 cm) disc
guide

JOG dial

To pause playback temporarily

Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. The 6 indicator
and the CUE indicator blink, and playback is paused.
Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback. The
6 indicator lights up. The sound is intermittently
output even in pause mode. If the sound is not
desired, reduce the output level with the audio mixer.

To search for a particular track

[Using the TRACK SEARCH buttons ( 4, ¢ )]

Each time ¢ or 4 is pressed, playback advances
or reverses to the beginning of the track.
÷ While the button is kept pressed, playback advances

or reverses to successive or earlier tracks. When
the button is kept pressed for more than 2 seconds,
the searching speed becomes faster.

÷ When 4 is pressed at the beginning of the first

track on the disc (track No. 1), the last track on the
disc is searched for.

÷ When ¢ is pressed at the last track on the disc,

the beginning of the first track on the disc (track
No. 1) is searched for.

Press the EJECT button. Playback stops and the door
is opened.

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When the auto cue function is ON, the player stands
by for playback immediately before the track; playback
can be started by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.

BASIC OPERATION

To search for a particular frame

[Using the Jog dial]

Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback, and rotate the
Jog dial in pause mode.
÷ Rotating the jog dial clockwise initiates search in

the forward direction and rotating it counterclock­wise initiates search in the reverse direction.

÷ One rotation of the jog dial searches by 75 frames.
÷ The audio of normal playback can be heard when

the jog dial is rotated at a speed between 0.8 and

1.2 revolutions per second (rps).

[Using the SEARCH buttons ( 1, ¡ )]

Press the SEARCH buttons ( 1 or ¡ ) in pause
mode moves in the specified direction by one frame
per press.

To search for a particular passage

[Using the SEARCH buttons ( 1, ¡ )]

While ¡ is kept pressed, playback rapidly advances
toward the end of the disc. While 1 is kept pressed,
playback rapidly reverses toward the beginning of the
disc.

[Using the Jog dial]

If the Jog dial is rotated more than 2 rps in playback
mode, playback advances or reverses with the sound.

Switching ON/OFF of the Auto Cue
function

When the TIME MODE/AUTO CUE button is kept
pressed for more than 1 second, the Auto Cue function
is set to ON or OFF.
When the Auto Cue function is set to ON, the AUTO
CUE indicator in the display window lights up.

Playback operation using the auto cue

function

1 Press the EJECT button.
2 Load a disc.

÷ Place a disc correctly centered in the disc

compartment with the label side up. With a 3­inch (8 cm) disc, place the disc in the groove of
the 3-inch (8 cm) disc guide correctly.

÷ Do not place more than one disc in the disc

compartment.

3 Push the door in to close.
4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

÷ Press the PLAY/PAUSE button after the CUE

indicator lights.

7 When the selection is finished playing, the player

searches for the beginning of the next selection to
be played. The CUE indicator lights up and the 6
indicator blinks, and the player enters playback
standby mode.
The next selection is played immediately by pressing
the PLAY/PAUSE button.

APPLICATION OPERATION

The setting of the cue point

If the cue point is memorized in the player, the player
enters playback standby mode at the cue point by
pressing the CUE button.

1 During playback, search for the cue point while

listening to the playback sound by pressing the
SEARCH buttons ( 1, ¡ ) or while watching
the PLAYING ADDRESS display in the display
window.
Press PLAY/PAUSE so that the player enters
pause mode.

2 Rotate the Jog dial slowly to search for the

desired point precisely.

÷ To set the cue point while listening to the

playback sound, release the Jog dial when the
desired sound is heard and return to the point
just before the desired point. (The point just
behind where the Jog dial was released is set as
the cue point.)

3 Press the CUE button when the frame number

or playback has reached the desired point.

÷ Cue point memory is completed when the play-

back is muted and the CUE indicator lights up.

÷ The last stored cue point is cleared when a new

cue point is memorized.

÷ To set the cue point

Press the CUE button
in pause mode.

memorizes in
the player

playback direction

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APPLICATION OPERATION

7Checking the cue point

÷ To check the cue point, press the CUE button after

the cue point is memorized. The cue point is played
while the button is kept pressed.
The PLAY/PAUSE button can also be used to check
the cue point. After checking the cue point with
PLAY/PAUSE, press the CUE button to return the
playback to the cue point.

÷ To check the cue point

1 Press 6. 2 Press the CUE button.

playing section

playback direction

Playback returns to
the cue point.

7Correcting the cue point

÷ Press the SEARCH button (1 or ¡) during stand-

by at the cue point to initiate the cue point correc­tion mode.

÷ Rotate the jog dial in the correction mode to move

the cue point accordingly. Pressing the SEARCH
button (1 or ¡) in the same mode moves the
cue point in the specified direction by one frame
per press. After moving to the desired position,
press the CUE button to set it as the new cue point.

÷

A cue point can also be set by pressing the LOOP
IN/REALTIME CUE button in play or pause mode.
The point where the button is pressed becomes
the new cue point.

Loop playback

A specified section is played repeatedly without inter­val. The playing time should be less than 10 minutes.

1 Set the cue point at the starting point of the

loop playback.

(See "The setting of the cue point".)

[Setting the loop-in point while continuing playback]

During playback, press the LOOP IN/REALTIME CUE
button. Now the position where the button was
pressed is set as the loop-in point.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback,

and then press the LOOP OUT/EXIT button at
the end point.

÷ During loop playback, the LOOP IN/REALTIME

CUE button and the LOOP OUT/EXIT button blink
and the LOOP indicator in the display window
lights. The section from the cue point (loop-in
point) at which the LOOP OUT/EXIT button was
pressed is played repeatedly without interval.

÷ When the CUE button is pressed during loop play,

the play position returns to the loop-in point (= cue
point) and the unit stands by there. In this period,
the LOOP IN and LOOP OUT buttons blink at a
slower speed than during loop play.

÷ It is not possible to set the loop-out point at a

position before the loop-in point.

[To change the loop-out point]

Press the LOOP IN/REAL TIME CUE/OUT ADJUST
button during loop play to initiate the loop-out point
adjustment mode, in which the loop-out point can be
moved by rotating the jog dial or pressing a SEARCH
button (1 or ¡). The loop-out point can be moved
by one frame per step. Press the LOOP IN/REAL
TIME CUE/OUT ADJUST button again or leave the
unit for 30 seconds to quit the adjustment mode (and
return to the loop play).
÷ In the loop-out point adjustment mode, the LOOP

OUT/EXIT button is turned off.

÷ In the loop-out point adjustment mode, the LOOP

IN/REAL TIME CUE/OUT ADJUST button blinks at
a high speed.

To stop the loop playback

Press the LOOP OUT/EXIT button or RELOOP button
during loop playback.
÷ The LOOP IN/REALTIME CUE button and the LOOP

OUT/EXIT button lights up steadily, and the LOOP
indicator in the display window goes off. Even
when playback reaches the end point of the loop
playback, playback continues without returning to
the cue point (playback starting point).

Loop playback instructions

The cue point (loop start point)

first loop
playback

Playback immediately returns to the cue point
and playback continues without interval.

after second
loop playback

Loop section

Press the LOOP OUT/
EXIT button.

playback
direction

playback
direction

Press the LOOP OUT/
EXIT button again.

[To set the end point of the loop playback precisely]

When playback is near the desired point in step 2,
press PLAY/PAUSE to enter pause mode. Rotate the
Jog dial to reach the end point (loop-out point), and
then press the LOOP OUT/EXIT button.

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Cancellation of
loop playback

normal playback

playback
direction

APPLICATION OPERATION

Restarting Loop Playback

Even after loop playback, the loop-in point (start point)
and loop-out point (end point) remain in the memory.
Loop playback can be restarted provided that the
RELOOP indicator in the display window is lit.

÷ While the RELOOP indicator is lit, press the RE-

LOOP button during playback. Loop playback (re­peated playback without sound interruption) be­tween the previously-set start and end points starts.

÷ When the RELOOP button is pressed during loop

playback, the LOOP indicator in the display window
goes out and playback continues without returning
to the cue point (start point) even when the loop­out point comes.

÷ The reloop operation is possible in the range

between about 10 minutes before and after the
loop start point.

To combine the selections using two
players

[To align the tempo of playback between two
selections]
1 Start playback with two players.
2 Align the tempo of playback with the TEMPO

control knob on one of the players.

÷ If the effect of the BPM (Beats Per Minute) or

playback tempo of the selection is known be­forehand, aligning the tempo can be carried out
rapidly and precisely by observing the TEMPO
display in the display window.

÷ Set the knob to the center clicked position for

original playback tempo.

÷ If the master tempo function is set to ON (The

MASTER TEMPO indicator in the display win­dow lights up.), the pitch of selections will not
be changed in spite of adjusting the tempo. Com­bining of the selections can be carried out
smoothly.

[To align the beat between two selections]

Combining of two selections becomes unnatural if
the beat of each selection is different even when they
have the same playback tempo. The beat search
function aligns the beat of two selections.

1 Start playback of two players with the same

tempo.

2 Rotate the Jog dial on one of the players slowly

to align the beat.

÷ Slowly rotate the Jog dial clockwise. The tempo

of playback becomes faster. Release the Jog
dial when the beat of two selections are aligned.
The tempo of playback returns to the tempo
which was previously adjusted with the TEMPO
control knob, and playback continues with the
aligned beat.

÷ Slowly rotate the Jog dial counterclockwise. The

tempo of playback becomes slower. Release
the Jog dial when the beat of two selections are
aligned. The tempo of playback returns to the
tempo which was previously adjusted with the
TEMPO control knob, and playback continues
with the aligned beat.

(example) To align selection B to selection A

selection A

selection B

÷ Align the

tempo of
selection B

÷ Align the

beat of
selection B

Relay playback using two players

By connecting the CONTROL jacks on two players,
when playback finishes on one player, playback starts
on the other player. The desired selections are played
successively by changing discs and searching for the
selections.

÷ Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on two players to

the LINE INPUT jacks on the audio mixer. Connect
the CONTROL jacks on the two players with a
provided control cable.

÷ Set the auto cue functions of the two players to

ON. (The AUTO CUE indicator lights.)

÷ Set the fader control on the DJ mixer to the center

position.

1 Start playback on one player.
2 Load a disc in the other player. Select the next

played selection with the TRACK SEARCH button
(or set the optional cue point to enter cue
standby mode).

÷ When playback is finished on one player, playback

starts automatically on the other player and the
player played first enters pause mode at the
beginning of the next selection. In this way,
playback can be carried out alternately with two
players.

÷ Changing the disc (and selecting the selection)

during playback on the other player allows you to
play back desired selections successively.

÷ If the cue point is set during playback on the

other player (see "The setting of the cue point"),
relay playback starts from the cue point.

NOTE:

Unless the AUDIO OUT jacks of two players are
connected to the LINE INPUT jacks of the same audio
mixer or stereo amplifier, relay playback cannot be
performed properly.
If the power of the player being played is turned off,
another player in the standby mode may start playback
automatically.

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APPLICATION OPERATION

Controlling This Unit from a DJ Mixer

By connecting the CONTROL jack of this unit with the
CONTROL jack of the optional DJM-500 or DJM-300
DJ mixer, the fader starting or back cuing of the player
can be controlled from the channel fader or cross­fader of the mixer.

For the connection and operation, read the operating
instructions of the DJM-500 or DJM-300 DJ mixer.

MOUNTING RACK

÷ When using a commercially available 19-inch

standard rack (EIA) with a sliding shelf, use the
supplied screws and spacers for mounting the player
to the sliding shelf. The player's installation surface
board of the sliding shelf should be 1.6 mm ~ 2
mm thick.

1 Make 4 holes in the commercially available sliding

shelf.

2 Place the player with top panel down and remove

the screws of the foot. (Retain all screws.)

3 Put the sliding shelf on the player with the front

panel of the player and the front side of the sliding
shelf aligned.

4 Fix the sliding shelf to the player with the supplied

screws and spacers.

Caution for use of carrying case

When the CDJ-500II is used in a carrying case, be
careful for the following:
÷ During playback, use care so that the transportation

cushions do not contact the player, power cord or
audio cord; if vibration is transmitted through other
part than the feet of the product, sound skip may
occur.

1

30

290

Screw

23 4

Front side

260

Foot

4 - ø5

Unit : mm

Supplied screw

Supplied
spacer

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Also be careful not to touch the
carrying case during playback.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this
component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components
and electrical appliances being used.
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service
center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Symptom

Door is not expelled when EJECT is
pressed.

When playback is started, it stops
immediately. Pauses or stops during
playback.

No sound

Sound is distorted, noise is output.

With certain discs, loud noise is
produced, or play stops.

When the auto cue function is set to
ON, track search is not finished.

Back cue function cannot be carried
out even though the CUE button is
pressed in playback mode.

Cause

÷ Power plug is disconnected from outlet.

÷ Disc is loaded upside down.
÷ Smudges on the disc, etc.

÷ Output cables are connected incorrectly or

loosely.

÷ Incorrect operation of audio mixer.
÷ Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty.

÷ Player is in pause mode.
÷ Incorrect connections.
÷ Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty.

÷ Interference is being picked up from a TV

set.

÷ Disc has a bad scratch or warp.
÷ Disc is extremely dirty.

÷ If the sound muted portion between

selections is long, searching time will be
long.

÷ If the sound muted portion is recorded for

about 20 seconds or more, playback will
start without the auto cue function.

÷ The cue point is not set yet.

Remedy

÷ Connect plug to wall outlet.

÷ Load the disc correctly with the label side UP.
÷ Clean the smudges from the disc and then play

it again.

÷ Connect properly.
÷ Check the settings of audio mixer switches and

sound volume controls.

÷ Clean away dirt.
÷ Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

÷ Connect to audio mixer's LINE INPUT terminals.

Do not connect to MIC terminals.

÷ Clean away dirt.
÷ Switch OFF TV set, or move player away from

TV set.

÷ Replace the disc.
÷ Clean disc.

÷ Press TIME MODE/AUTO CUE button for more

than 1 second, and set the auto cue function to
OFF.

÷ Set the cue point. (See page 11.)

Loop playback cannot be carried out
even though the LOOP OUT/EXIT
button is pressed.

The picture of the TV screen is
fluctuated or FM broadcast is
interfered with noise.

The disc is not rotating when the
power is ON.

÷ The cue point (loop in point) is not set yet.

÷ Interference is being picked up from the CD

player.

÷ The disc rotation stops automatically if no

operation has been performed for 80 minutes
or more in pause mode.

÷ Set the cue point. (See page 11.)

÷ Turn off POWER of the player, or move the

player away from TV or tuner.

÷ Playback can be started by pressing the PLAY/

PAUSE button. If the EJECT button is pressed,
the door will open.

Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation,
unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again after the disc completely stops.

Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to
locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service
Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating
instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the
number shown below.

1- 800 - 872 - 4159

Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the
Customer Service Department at the above listed number for
assistance.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH,
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet
included with your product.

Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a
Pioneer authorized dealer in Canada to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Service Company.
Alternatively, please contact or ship your defective product freight
prepaid to one of the following Factory Service locations closest
to you:

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.

Factory Service East
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, ON L3R 0P2
[phone]

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet
included with your product.

Factory Service West
13911 Bridgeport Road
Richmond, BC V6V 1J6
[phone]

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Error display

When the player cannot be operated correctly, an error code number appears in the display window. When the displayed error
code number is in the table below, confirm the cause of the trouble and solve it. If the cause of trouble is unknown, remedy is
too difficult or the same error code number is displayed after it is remedied, please contact your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center and refer to the error code number.

Displayed error

code number

E-72 01

E-83 01
E-83 02

E-91 01

E-91 02

E-91 03

Type of error

TOC READ ERROR

PLAYER ERROR
PLAYER ERROR

MECHANICAL TIME OUT

MECHANICAL TIME OUT

MECHANICAL TIME OUT

TOC data on the disc cannot be read even
after 20 seconds have passed.

A disc cannot be played normally. (GFS NG)
A disc cannot be played normally. (FOCUS

NG)
Mechanism operation is not completed within

the specified time. (CLAMP)
Mechanism operation is not completed within

the specified time. (OPEN)
Mechanism operation is not completed within

the specified time. (INSIDE)

SPECIFICATIONS

1. General

System.................Compact disc digital audio system

Power requirements ........................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption...........................................19 W

Operating temperature...........................+5˚C - +35˚C

(+41°F - +95°F)

Operating humidity......................................5% - 85%

(There should be no condensation of moisture.)

Weight............................................ 4.1 kg (9 lbs 1 oz)

Dimensions ............320(W) X 362.1(D) X 98.5(H) mm

12-5/8(W) X 14-1/4(D) X 3-7/8(H) in.

2. Audio section

Frequency response ................... 4 Hz - 20 kHz (EIAJ)

Signal-to-noise ratio................. 106 dB or more (EIAJ)

Dynamic range .......................... 96 dB or more (EIAJ)

Channel separation.................... 98 dB or more (EIAJ)

Total harmonic distortion..........0.004% or less (EIAJ)

Output level........................................................ 2.0 V

Channels ........................................2-channel (stereo)

3. Other terminal

CONTROL ............................................ miniature jack

4. Functions

÷ Top loading disc compartment
÷ Pick-up protector
÷ Sliding type speed control (TEMPO control knob)
÷ Immediate playback
÷ Realtime loop
÷ Reloop
÷ Loop out point adjustment
÷ Master tempo control
÷ Fader start (*)

Error contents

Cause = Remedy

A disc is dusty or dirty.
= Clean the disc.
A disc is cracked.
= Replace the disc.

Foreign object is in the disc
compartment. = Remove it.

÷ Fader stop (back cue) (*)
÷ Relay playback (using the CONTROL jack)
÷ Auto cue (ON/OFF)
÷ Cue point monitor
÷ Back cue
÷ Beat search with the Jog dial
÷ Frame search with the Jog dial
÷ Manual search with the Jog dial
÷ High-speed manual search
÷ Cyclical track search
÷ Switching of the TIME display (TIME/REMAIN)
÷ Auto spindle stop

(*)Available when combined with PIONEER DJM-500

or DJM-300 DJ mixer.

5. Accessories

÷ Operating instructions...........................................1

÷ Audio cable ...........................................................1

÷ Control cable ......................................................... 1

÷ Screws for rack mounting ..................................... 4

÷ Spacers for rack mounting .................................... 4

NOTE:

Specifications and design subject to possible
modification without notice, due to improvements.

Maintenance:

In order to ensure the safe and correct function of
this unit, we recommend regular maintenance.
Extended service life can be expected if maintained
properly.

Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
Copyright © 1997 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.

PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION

PIONEER NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, California 90810, U.S.A.

300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada

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