The Pioneer website 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
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For inquiries on rekordbox, please see the support site indicated above.
! 当[SEARCH m, n] 松开时该功能被取消。
! 当停止缓动盘旋转时,恢复正常播放。
! 可以根据缓动盘旋转的速度来调节快进/进退速度。
超快速曲目搜索
在按下 [TRACK SEARCHo、p]4的同时旋转缓动盘 A。
曲目按缓动盘旋转的方向高速前进。
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结合 DJ 混音器操作
PC
USB
DISC
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
DISC EJECT
STANDBY
BACK
BROWSE
TAG LIST
INFOMENU
UTILITY
2
1
USB
STOP
1 /
8
1 /
16
/REMOVE
TAG TRACK
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
mp
请参阅 DJ 混音器的使用说明书。
使用 DJ 调音台的渐变器开始播放(渐变器开始)
1 用所包含的导线连接 CDJ-850和先锋 DJ 调音台。
有关连接的说明,请参阅第 15页上
2 开启 DJ 混音器的渐变器启动功能。
3 设定指示。
4 移动 DJ 调音台的声道渐变器或交叉渐变器。
本机的暂停模式被取消,并且立即开始播放曲目。
! 当把声道渐变器或交叉渐变设定回其原始位置时,播放指示
返回设定的指示点,并且设定了暂停模式(返回指示)。
基本类型
。
! 可能无法使用某些按钮运行 DJ 软件。
! 有关 CDJ-850输出的信息,请参阅第 26页上
MIDI 信息列表
更改 MIDI 声道设定
1 按 [MENU(UTILITY)]m1 秒钟以上。
显示 [UTILITY] 画面。
2 转动旋转选择器 p,然后按下。
选择 [MIDI CH.]。
3 转动旋转选择器 p,然后按下。
选择 MIDI 声道并更改设定。可以选择 1-16 的设定。
4 按下旋转选择器 p。
更改后的 MIDI 声道设定被保存。
! 要关闭 [UTILITY] 画面,请按 [MENU (UTILITY)] 或
[BACK]。
。
在两台 DJ 播放机上接力播放
1 连接 CDJ-850与 DJ 调音台。
有关连接的说明,请参阅第 15页上
使用接力播放功能
2 将 DJ 调音台的交叉渐变器设定在中央位置。
3 打开两台 DJ 播放机的自动指示。
DJ 播放机的自动指示指示灯启亮。
4 开始在本机上播放。
当本机上第一首曲目播放结束时,自动在另一 DJ 播放机上开
始播放。本机指向下一首曲目的开始处并暂停。在两台 DJ 播
放机之间重复本操作以进行接力播放。
! 可以在备用 DJ 播放机上更换媒体和设定指示点。
! 渐变器启动功能在接力播放期间失效。
! 如果两台 DJ 播放机未连接至同一台 DJ 调音台,则无法进行
接力播放。
! 如果播放期间关闭了其中一台 DJ 播放机的电源,则从另一台
DJ 播放机开始播放。
使用 DJ 软件
CDJ-850也可以按 MINI 格式输出按钮和刻度盘的工作数据。
如果您通过 USB 电缆连接安装有内置 MIDI 兼容 DJ 软件的电
脑,则可以在本机上运行 DJ 软件。 在计算机上正在播放的
音乐文件声音也可从 CDJ-850输出。
在使用本机作为音频设备之前,需要在计算机上安装驱动程
序(第 10页)。必须在 DJ 软件音频输出设备设定中选择本
机。有关详情,请参阅 DJ 软件的操作说明书。
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model prop-
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.
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.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
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his equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with
liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower
pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or
moisture.
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WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 5 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
or a bed.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused
for a long period of time (for example, when on
vacation).
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CAUTION
The switch on this unit will not completely shut off
all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord
serves as the main disconnect device for the unit,
you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut
down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has
been installed so that the power cord can be easily
unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident.
To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be
unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a
long period of time (for example, when on vacation).
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erly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings.
However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
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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.
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When using this product, confirm the safety
information shown on the bottom of the unit.
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CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product classified
under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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How to read this manual
The names of displays, menus, and buttons in this manual are
enclosed in brackets. (e.g. [MASTER] channel, [ON/ OFF], [File] menu)
! The Operating Instructions of rekordbox can be viewed from the
rekordbox [Help] menu after installing rekordbox.
Before start
Features .......................................................................................................5
Before you start
What’s in the box ......................................................................................... 6
Check and manage
the playing history
with rekordbox.
- Add to and analyze the
collection.
- Prepare with rekordbox.
Write the rekordbox
data onto a USB
device.
Load music files onto
the computer from the
Internet or discs.
Features
This unit is a DJ player that carries over the technology of the Pioneer CDJ series, the world standard in club players. It is a multi player for DJs
supporting a variety of sources, enabling full-fledged DJ play easily.
MULTI MEDIA, MULTI FORMAT
This unit can play not only music CDs (CD-DA), but also music files (MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF) recorded on mass storage class USB devices
(flash memory devices and hard discs) and CD-R/ -RW discs. It can also be used as DJ software controller and audio interface.
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rekordbox
rekordbox, a music management software application exclusively for Pioneer DJ players, is included. It allows music files on a computer to be
managed in a variety of ways (analysis, setting, creation, storage of playback history, etc.). Also, music files managed with rekordbox can be
transferred to USB devices for convenience in selecting tracks, operating playlists and so on when the USB device is connected to this unit.
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USB Export
This function can be used to transfer rekordbox music files and management data using USB devices. This eliminates the need to take your computer to the disco or club.
DISPLAY
The combination of a GUI displaying music file information in easily understandable fashion and a rotary selector with easy operation lets you
select tracks with no stress.
WAVE DISPLAY
This unit is equipped with a 100 x 7 dot WAVE display.
TAG LIST
In addition to playlists prepared using rekordbox, tracks to be played next can be temporarily collected inside the CDJ-850. The music files added
to the tag list can be displayed as a list. This function is extremely convenient for selecting tracks during live performances.
KEYWORD SEARCH
Keyword searching, letter jumping and other functions let you quickly and precisely search for the desired music file.
HISTORY MEMORY
The CDJ-850 is equipped with a history function storing the playing history of music files. Playlists can be created from this playing history using
rekordbox.
Before you start
What’s in the box
! CD-ROM (rekordbox license key attached)
! Power cord
! Audio cable
! Control cord
! Disc force eject pin (mounted on bottom of product)
! Operating instructions (this document)
Install the software onto the computer from the included CD-ROM.
The included CD-ROM contains the following two software
programs.
— rekordbox music management software
— Driver software
About CD-R/ -RW discs
Music files (MP3/ AAC/ WAV/ AIFF) recorded on CD-R/ -RW discs can
be played.
Folder layers
Max. number of
folders
Max. number of
files
When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.
About discs created on computers
Depending on the application settings and the computer’s environmental settings, it may not be possible to play certain discs. Record
the disc in a format supported on this unit. For details, contact your
application’s retailer.
If the recording quality is poor due to the disc’s properties, scratches
or dirt on the disc or dirt on the recording lens, it may not be possible
to play the disc.
Max. 8 levels (files in folders beyond the 8th level cannot
be played)
1 000 folders
1 000 files
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CD-TEXT
Music CD (CD-DA)
1 Discs on which the marks on this table are indicated on the disc label, pack-
age or jacket can be played.
2 Titles, album names and artist names recorded in the CD-Text data are
displayed. When multiple text data are recorded on the disc, the information
for the first text data is displayed.
Discs that cannot be played
! DTS-CD
! Photo CDs
! Video CDs
! CD Graphics (CD-G) discs
! Unfinalized CDs
! DVD
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Creating backup discs
When CD-R/ -RW 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
at that point, due to the properties of the disc. Also, 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.
About Copy Control CDs and DualDiscs
This unit is designed to CD standards. Operation and performance of
discs with standards other than CD standards is not guaranteed.
About 8 cm single CDs
8 cm single CDs cannot be played on the CDJ-850. Do not mount 8 cm
adapters on CDs and play them on the CDJ-850. The adapter could fall
off as the disc spins, damaging the disc or the player.
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About USB devices
This unit supports USB mass storage class USB devices (external
hard disks, portable flash memory devices, digital audio players, etc.).
Folder layersMax. 8 layers
Max. number of
folders
Max. number of
files
Supported file
systems
When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.
Folders and files exceeding the limits cannot be displayed.
1 000 folders
10 000 files (1 000 files for files not managed by rekordbox)
FAT16, FAT32 and HFS+ (NTFS is not supported.)
USB devices that cannot be used
! Optical disk type devices such as external DVD/ CD drives, etc., are
not supported.
! USB hubs cannot be used.
Playable music file formats
This unit supports music files in the formats shown below.
Cautions on using USB devices
! Some USB devices may not operate properly. Please note that
Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss of data
recorded on USB devices.
! It may happen that, when a current above the allowable level is
detected in this unit’s USB port, the [USB STOP] indicator flashes,
the power supply to the USB device is cut off and communications
with the USB device are interrupted. To restore normal operation,
disconnect the USB device from this unit. Avoid reusing USB
devices for which an excess current has been detected. If normal
operation is not restored (if communications cannot be established) after the above procedure is performed, try turning off this
unit’s power then turning it back on.
! If multiple partitions are set for the USB device, the device may not
be recognized.
! USB devices equipped with flash card readers may not operate.
! Depending on the USB device you are using, the desired perfor-
MP3 files can have a constant bit rate (CBR) or a variable bit rate
(VBR). Both types of files can be played on the CDJ-850, 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.
Compatible
formats
Bit depthBit rateSampling frequency
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.
! In addition to AAC files with the extension “.m4a” encoded with
iTunes®, files with the extensions “.aac” and “.mp4” can also be
played. Note, however, that copyright-protected AAC files purchased for example at the iTunes Music Store cannot be played.
Also, some files may not be playable, depending on the version of
iTunes used for encoding.
Encoding
method
Functions usable in combination
with a computer
About the included CD-ROM
This unit can be used in combination with a computer when the software is installed onto the computer from the included CD-ROM.
The included CD-ROM contains the following two software programs.
rekordbox music management software
Music files used for DJ play can be managed. The management information can be transferred using USB devices (page 9).
Driver software
When operating DJ software on the computer using this unit, the
sound of the music file that is playing can be output from this unit
(page 10).
! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.
Software end user license agreement
This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between
you (both the individual installing the Program and any single
legal entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and
PIONEER CORPORATION (“Pioneer”).
TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS
THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
PERMISSION TO DOWNLOAD AND/ OR USE THE PROGRAM IS
EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS.
WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE
THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT
OR UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.
1 Definitions
1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifica-
tions and help content made generally available by Pioneer to
aid in installing and using the Program.
2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer’s software
licensed to You by Pioneer under this Agreement.
2 Program license
1 Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions,
Pioneer grants to You a limited, non-exclusive, nontransferable, license (without the right to sublicense):
a To install a single copy of the Program on the hard disk
drive of Your computer, to use the Program only for Your
personal purpose complying with this Agreement and the
Documentation (“Authorized Use”);
b To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized
Use; and
c To make one copy of the Program solely for backup pur-
poses, provided that all titles and trademark, copyright and
restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy.
2 Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or
Documentation except as expressly permitted by this
Agreement. You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or
lend the Program, or use it for third-party training, commercial
time-sharing or service bureau use. You will not Yourself or
through any third party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble
or decompile the Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law, and then only after You have notified
Pioneer in writing of Your intended activities. You will not use
the Program on multiple processors without Pioneer’s prior
written consent.
3 Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains all right, title and
interest in and to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret
and other intellectual property rights in the Program and
Documentation, and any derivative works thereof. You do not
acquire any other rights, express or implied, beyond the limited license set forth in this Agreement.
4 No Support. Pioneer has no obligation to provide support,
maintenance, upgrades, modifications or new releases for the
Program or Documentation under this Agreement.
3 Warranty disclaimer
THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”
WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU
AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE
PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE,
COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING
ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY,
TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
4 Damages and remedies for breach
You agree that any breach of this Agreement’s restrictions would
cause Pioneer irreparable harm for which money damages alone
would be inadequate. In addition to damages and any other remedies
to which Pioneer may be entitled, You agree that Pioneer may seek
injunctive relief to prevent the actual, threatened or continued breach
of this Agreement.
5 Termination
Pioneer may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach
of any provision. If this Agreement is terminated, You will stop using
the Program, permanently delete it from the computer where it
resides, and destroy all copies of the Program and Documentation in
Your possession, confirming to Pioneer in writing that You have done
so. Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will continue in effect after this
Agreement’s termination.
6 General terms
1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer or its subsidiar-
ies be liable in connection with this Agreement or its subject
matter, under any theory of liability, for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or damages
for lost profits, revenue, business, savings, data, use, or cost
of substitute procurement, even if advised of the possibility of
such damages or if such damages are foreseeable. In no event
will Pioneer’s liability for all damages exceed the amounts
actually paid by You to Pioneer or its subsidiaries for the
Program. The parties acknowledge that the liability limits and
risk allocation in this Agreement are reflected in the Program
price and are essential elements of the bargain between the
parties, without which Pioneer would not have provided the
Program or entered into this Agreement.
2 The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability
contained in this Agreement do not affect or prejudice Your
statutory rights as consumer and shall apply to You only to the
extent such limitations or exclusions are permitted under the
laws of the jurisdiction where You are located.
3 Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is
held to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the extent possible or, if incapable
of enforcement, deemed to be severed and deleted from this
Agreement, and the remainder will continue in full force and
effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach of
this Agreement will not waive any other or subsequent default
or breach.
4 No Assignment. You may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or
otherwise dispose of this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without Pioneer’s prior written consent. Any purported assignment, transfer or delegation by You
will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement
will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties
and their respective successors and assigns.
5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous agreements or representations, whether
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written or oral, concerning its subject matter. This Agreement
may not be modified or amended without Pioneer’s prior and
express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or
custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement.
6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and con-
strued by and under the laws of Japan.
Cautions on installing the software
Read Software end user license agreement carefully before installing
rekordbox and the driver software.
! The included CD-ROM contains installation programs in the fol-
Russian, Chinese (simplified characters), Chinese (traditional
characters), Korean, Japanese.
! When using rekordbox with an operating system in a different
language, follow the instructions on the screen to select [English].
Supported operating systemsrekordbox
Mac OS X (10.4.6 and later)
Windows® 7 Home Premium/ Professional/
Ultimate
Windows Vista®
Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business/ Ultimate
Windows® XP Home edition/ Professional (SP2
and later)
1 There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.
2 When using a 64-bit version of Windows, the driver software can only be
used for 32-bit applications.
32-bit version
64-bit version
32-bit version
64-bit version
32-bit version
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Driver
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About the rekordbox music
management software
rekordbox is a software program for purchasers of the CDJ-850 or
other Pioneer DJ players to manage the music files they use for DJ
play.
— rekordbox may be used for classifying and searching for
music files stored on your computer as well as creating playlists, all of which can help improve your DJ performance.
— rekordbox allows the detecting, measuring, and editing of
beats, tempos (BPM), and other elements of your music files
prior to a performance.
Installing rekordbox
About the installation procedure (Macintosh)
Read Cautions on installing the software carefully before installing
rekordbox.
! Authorization of the computer’s administrator is required to install
and uninstall rekordbox.
Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator
before installing.
1 When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the
computer’s CD drive, the CD drive opens on the screen.
Double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon.
! If the CD drive does not open on the screen when the CD-ROM is
inserted, use Finder to open the CD drive, then double-click the
[CD_menu.app] icon.
<[CD.menu.app] icon>
Minimum operating environment for rekordbox
! CPU:
— For Mac OS X, Macintosh computer equipped with a 1.83 GHz
or greater Intel® Core™Duo (or compatible) processor
— For Windows® 7, Windows Vista® and Windows® XP, PC/ AT
compatible computer equipped with a 2 GHz or greater Intel®
Pentium® 4 (or compatible) processor
! Required memory: 1 GB or more of RAM
! Hard disc: 250 MB or more of free space (not including space for
storing music files, etc.)
! CD drive: Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read
! Sound: Audio output to speakers, headphones, etc. (internal or
external audio device)
! Internet connection: For user registration and inquiries, use a web
browser supporting 128-bit SSL (Safari 2.0 or greater, Internet
Explorer® 6.0 or greater, etc.).
! USB port: A USB port for connection of a USB device (flash mem-
ory, hard disc, etc.) is required to transfer music files to the USB
device.
! Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even those with the
operating environment described above.
! Even with the required memory capacity indicated for the
operating environment above, in the cases described below the
software may not provide full functionality and performance due
to lack of memory. In this case, take the necessary measures
to ensure sufficient free memory. We recommend adding extra
memory in order to achieve stable performance.
— When there are many tracks being managed in the rekordbox
library
— When resident programs and services are running
! Depending on the computer’s power settings, etc., the CPU
and hard disc processing capacity may be insufficient. When
using laptop computers in particular, always keep the AC power
connected and set the computer to maximum performance
conditions when using rekordbox.
! Note that problems may arise in the operation of rekordbox due to
other software being used together with it.
2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select
[rekordbox: Install Music Management Software], then
click [Start].
<CD-ROM menu>
! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].
3 Install rekordbox following the instructions on the
screen.
About the installation procedure (Windows)
Read Cautions on installing the software carefully before installing
rekordbox.
! Authorization of the computer’s administrator is required to install
and uninstall rekordbox.
Log on as the user registered as the computer’s administrator
before installing rekordbox.
1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD
drive.
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.
! If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is
inserted, open the CD drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in
the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.
2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select
[rekordbox: Install Music Management Software], then
click [Start].
<CD-ROM menu>
About the driver software
(Windows)
This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio
signals from the computer. To use the CDJ-850 connected to a computer on which Windows is installed, install the driver software on the
computer beforehand.
Installing the driver software
Before installing the driver software
! Read Cautions on installing the software on page 9 carefully.
! Turn off this unit’s power switch, then disconnect the USB cable
connecting this unit and the computer.
! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
! To install or uninstall the driver software, you need to be autho-
rized by the administrator of your computer. Log on as the administrator of your computer before proceeding with the installation.
! If you connect this unit to your computer without installing the
driver software first, an error may occur on your computer depending on the system environment.
! If installation of the driver software is interrupted after it has
started, start the installation procedure over again from the
beginning.
1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD
drive.
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.
! If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is
inserted, open the CD drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in
the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.
2 When the CD-ROM menu appears, select [Install
Driver Software (Pioneer_CDJ_Driver)], then click [Start].
! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].
3 Install rekordbox following the instructions on the
screen.
! Click [Cancel] to cancel installation after it has started.
Launching rekordbox
Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator
before using rekordbox.
! When rekordbox is started up for the first time, the license key
must be input. The license key is affixed to the CD-ROM package.
! When rekordbox is started up, the operating instructions can be
viewed from the rekordbox [Help] menu.
For Mac OS X
Open the [Application] folder with Finder, then doubleclick [rekordbox 1.x.x.app].
! The 1.x.x indicates the rekordbox version.
For Windows® 7, Windows Vista® and Windows® XP
Click on the Windows [Start] menu button, then [All
Programs] > [Pioneer] > [rekordbox 1.x.x] > [rekordbox
1.x.x].
! The 1.x.x indicates the rekordbox version.
! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].
3 Proceed with installation according to the
instructions on the screen.
If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is
in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue
with the installation.
! When installing on Windows XP
If [Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while the instal-
lation is in progress, click [Continue Anyway] and continue with
the installation.
! When the installation program is completed, a completion mes-
sage appears.
Connecting the CDJ-850 and computer
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1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.
For instructions on connecting, see Using DJ software on page 15.
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2 Press [u] C.
Turn on the power of this unit.
3 Press [PC] g.
The [CONNECTED] screen appears on the main unit display.
! The message [Installing device driver software] may appear
when the CDJ-850 is connected to the computer for the first time or
when it is reconnected to the computer’s USB port. Wait until the
[Your devices are ready for use] message appears.
! When installing on Windows XP
— [Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for
software?] may appear while the installation is in progress.
Select [No, not this time] and click [Next] to continue with
the installation.
— [What do you want the wizard to do?] may appear while the
installation is in progress. Select [Install the software auto-matically (Recommended)] and click [Next] to continue with
the installation.
— If [Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while the
installation is in progress, click [Continue Anyway] and continue with the installation.
Adjusting the buffer size
This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO
standards.
! If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ
software, etc.) is running, quit that application before adjusting the
buffer size.
Click Windows [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] >
[Pioneer CDJ] > [Pioneer CDJ ASIO Settings Utility].
Checking the version of the driver
software
Click Windows [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] >
[Pioneer CDJ] > [Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility].
! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen.
! The firmware version is not displayed when the CDJ-850 is not con-
nected to the computer or when the CDJ-850 and computer are not
properly communicating.
Checking the latest information on the
driver software
For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with
this unit, visit our website shown below.
http://www.prodjnet.com/support/
! A sufficiently large buffer size decreases the chance of sound
dropout (sound interruption) but increases audio signal transmission delay (latency).
Part names and functions
MULTI PLAYER
CDJ-
850
PLAY / PAUSE
CUE
SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
DIRECTION
PC
USB
DISC
MASTER
TEMPO
TEMPO
6
WIDE
10 16
TOUCH/RELEASE
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
DISC EJECT
STANDBY
BACK
BROWSE
TAG LIST
INFOMENU
UTILITY
AUTO
BEAT LOOP
8
4
2
1
USB
STOP
TEMPO
0
REV
FWD
CUE/LOOP
DELETE MEMORY
CALL
OUTRELOOP/EXIT
LOOP
IN / CUE
1 /
2
1 /
4
1 /
8
1 /
16
/REMOVE
TAG TRACK
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
IN ADJUST OUT ADJUST
REV
BEAT
SELECT
JOG MODE
VINYL
R
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AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB
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Control panelRear panel
Front panel
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F
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Control panel
1 PLAY/PAUSE f (page 19)
2 CUE (page 19)
3 SEARCH m, n (page 19)
Use this to play/ pause tracks.
— During playback, the indicator lights.
— When in the pause mode, the indicator flashes.
Use this to set and check cue points.
— When a cue point is set, the indicator lights.
— When in the pause mode, the indicator flashes.
The track is forwarded/ reversed while the button is held in.
4 TRACK SEARCH o, p (page 19)
Use these to search for the beginnings of tracks.
5 DIRECTION REV (page 19)
Use this to turn reverse playback on and off.
6 RELOOP/EXIT (page 21)
Use this to return to loop playback (reloop) or cancel loop playback
(loop exit).
7 LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST) (page 20)
Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop out point.
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8 LOOP IN/ CUE (IN ADJUST) (page 20)
Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop in point.
9 BEAT SELECT (page 21)
Use this to set the number of beats for auto beat loop playback.
a AUTO BEAT LOOP (1, 2, 4, 8) (page 21)
Use these to set the loop automatically according to the track’s
tempo (auto beat loop).
b USB STOP (page 16)
Press for at least 2 seconds before disconnecting the USB device.
c USB indicator (page 16)
This flashes when this unit is communicating with the USB device.
d USB device insertion slot (page 16)
Load the USB device here.
e DISC (page 19)
Press this to play the music files on a CD or CD-ROM.
f USB (page 19)
Press this to play the music files on a USB device.
g PC (page 23)
Press this to use DJ software.
h TIME MODE (AUTO CUE) (page 20)
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— When pressed once, the main unit display’s time display mode
(remaining time display or elapsed time display) switches.
— When pressed for over 1 second, auto cue turns on and off.
i Main unit display (page 14)
j BROWSE (page 16)
Press this to display the [BROWSE] screen.
k TAG LIST (page 17)
Press this to display the [TAG LIST] screen.
l INFO (page 18)
Press this to display the [INFO] screen.
m MENU (UTILITY) (page 23)
— When pressed once, the menu screen is displayed.
— The [UTILITY] screen is displayed when this is pressed for over
1 second.
n BACK (page 17)
— Press this once to return to the previous screen.
— Press for over 1 second to move to the top layer.
o TAG TRACK/ REMOVE (page 17)
Use these to add and remove tracks from the tag list.
p Rotary selector (page 19)
— Turn the rotary selector to select tracks or folders.
— Press the rotary selector to enter.
q STANDBY indicator (page 24)
This lights when the auto standby function is activated.
r DISC EJECT h (page 16)
Use this to eject discs.
s CUE/LOOP CALLc/ d (page 21)
Use these to call out cue and loop points stored on the USB device.
t DELETE (page 21)
Use this to delete cue and loop points stored on the USB device.
u MEMORY (page 21)
Use this to store cue and loop points on the USB device.
v VINYL SPEED ADJUST TOUCH/RELEASE (page 22)
Use this to adjust the speed at which playback slows down and stops
when the top of the jog dial is pressed and the speed at which normal
playback resumes when the top of the jog dial is released.
w VINYL (JOG MODE) (page 22)
Use this to switch the jog dial mode.
x TEMPO ±6, ±10, ±16, WIDE (page 22)
Use this to switch the playing speed adjustment range.
y MASTER TEMPO (page 22)
Use this to turn the master tempo function on and off.
z TEMPO (page 22)
Use this to adjust the track playing speed.
A Jog dial (page 22)
This can be used for such operations as scratching, pitch bending,
etc.
B Jog dial display section (page 14)
Be sure to use the included power cord.
E Kensington security slot
F USB (page 15)
Connect to a computer.
G CONTROL (page 15)
Connect the control cord (included) here.
H AUDIO OUT L/ R (page 15)
Connect the audio cables (included) here.
Front panel
I Disc insertion slot
J Disc force eject pin insertion hole
Rear panel
C u (power switch)
This switches this unit’s power between on and standby.
D AC IN (page 15)
Connect this to a power outlet.
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices
have been completed.
Main unit display
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1 Playing address display
The track is displayed as a bar graph.
Turns off from the left side when the remaining time is displayed. The
entire graph flashes slowly when the remaining track time is under 30
seconds, then flashes quickly when the remaining track time is under
15 seconds.
2 CUE
The positions of currently set cue and loop points are displayed as
marks.
3 MEMORY
Cue and loop points recorded on USB devices are displayed as
marks.
4 INFO (page 18)
This lights when the [INFO] screen is displayed.
5 TAG LIST (page 17)
This lights when the [TAG LIST] screen is displayed.
6 BROWSE (page 16)
This lights when the [BROWSE] screen is displayed.
7 Information display section
The characters that can be displayed are letters A to Z, numbers 0 to
9 and certain symbols. “?” is displayed for other characters.
Jog dial display section
8 Track number
This displays the track number.
It is not possible to display more than 100 tracks.
9 REMAIN
This lights when the time display is set to the remaining time.
a A. CUE (page 20)
This lights when auto cue is set.
b M, S, F (time display)
“M” indicates minutes, “S” seconds, “F” frames.
There are 75 frames to a second.
c % (playing speed display)
This indicates the percentage by which the playing speed is changed.
d BPM
Displays BPM (Beats Per Minute) of the track currently being played.
e MT
This lights when the master tempo is set.
f WIDE, ±16, ±10, ±6
This indicates the range by which the playing speed can be adjusted.
3 Audio memory status display
This flashes when the audio memory is being written. It stops flashing, remaining lit, when writing is completed.
It may not be possible to perform the real time cue operation while
the audio memory is being written.
The display also flashes when there is not enough memory due to
scratch play.
4 Jog touch detection display
When the jog mode is set to VINYL, the top of the jog dial lights when
pressed.
5 VINYL
This lights when the jog mode is set to VINYL.
1 Operation display
This indicates the playing position, with one revolution equal to 135
frames. It turns during playback and stops in the pause mode.
2 Cue point display
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Connections
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L
AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB
DJ playerDJ mixer
Rear panel
Control cordControl cord
Power cord
To an AC outlet
Audio cableAudio cable
L
R
R
L
AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB
DJ mixer
Rear panel
DJ player
L
R
Control cord
To an AC outlet
Audio cableAudio cable
Power cord
R
L
AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB
DJ mixer
Rear panel
DJ player
USB CableUSB Cable
Other
brands of
DJ software
Computer
L
R
To an AC outlet
Audio cableAudio cable
Power cord
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.
Be sure to use the included power cord.
Basic style
When connected to a Pioneer DJ mixer using the control cord (included), operations such as starting playback on this unit can be controlled
using the DJ mixer’s fader (page 23).
The fader start function can only be used when connected to a Pioneer DJ mixer.
Using the relay play function
Relay playback on two DJ players is possible when the [CONTROL] terminals on this unit and the other Pioneer DJ player are interconnected
using a control cord (page 23).
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Using DJ software
When connected to a computer by USB cable, the DJ software can be operated with this units (page 23).
The sound of music files playing on the computer can be output from this unit (page 10).
Operations
PC
USB
DISC
VINYL
DISC EJECT
STANDBY
BACK
BROWSE
TAG LIST
INFOMENU
UTILITY
2
1
USB
STOP
1 /
8
1 /
16
/REMOVE
TAG TRACK
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
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Title 02
Title 03
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Setting the source to be played
1 Press [u] C to turn this unit’s power off, then wait at
least 1 minute.
Never forcibly eject a disc directly after turning off the set’s power.
Doing so is dangerous for the reasons described below.
! The disc will still be spinning when ejected and could hit your
fingers, etc., causing injury.
! Also, the disc clamp will rotate in an unstable way, and the disc
could get scratched.
2 Use the included disc force eject pin. (Do not use
anything else.)
The included disc force eject pin is mounted on the CDJ-850’s bottom
panel. When the pin is inserted all the way into the insertion hole, the
disc is ejected 5 mm to 10 mm out of the disc insertion slot. Grasp the
disc with your fingers and pull it out.
Loading USB devices
Loading discs
! Set the disc with the printed side facing up.
! Insert the disc horizontally into the disc insertion slot in the main
unit’s front panel.
! Do not load more than 1 disc.
! Do not force discs into the set’s disc insertion slot when the set’s
power is off. Doing so could damage the disc or the set.
! When the disc is being drawn in or ejected, do not apply any force
to the disc in the direction opposite its movement. Doing so could
damage the disc or the set.
1 Press [u] C.
Turn on the power of this unit.
2 Load the disc in the disc insertion slot I.
Playback starts.
! When auto cue is turned on, playback starts when
[PLAY/PAUSEf] is pressed. For details on the auto cue function,
see Setting auto cue on page 20.
Ejecting discs
Press [h DISC EJECT] r.
The disc is ejected from the disc insertion slot.
! If [DISC EJECTh] is pressed accidentally, press [PLAY/PAUSEf]
immediately to return to the status directly before [DISC EJECT h]
was pressed. (No sound is output during this time.)
About ejecting discs by force
! If the disc is not ejected when [DISC EJECT h] is pressed, the disc
can be ejected forcibly by inserting the disc force eject pin into the
disc force eject pin insertion hole on the main unit’s front panel.
! When forcibly ejecting a disc, be sure to do so following the proce-
dure below.
Connect the USB device to the USB device insertion slot d.
The USB indicator lights.
Removing USB devices from the set
! Be sure to follow the procedure below when removing USB
devices from the set. Removing a USB device without following
this procedure could erase the set’s management data and make it
impossible to read the USB device.
! When turning the set’s power off, be sure to remove the USB device
first.
1 Press [USB STOP] b for at least 2 seconds.
The USB indicator turns off.
2 Disconnect the USB device.
Using the [BROWSE] button
When [BROWSE] is pressed, the contents of the medium loaded in this
unit are displayed on the information display section.
Browsing libraries and folders
This displays the loaded tracks, sorted in category or tree structure.
The display on the information display section differs according to
whether or not library information is recorded on the USB device.
— With library information d Library browsing: The music files are
displayed by the categories set in rekordbox (album, artist, etc.).
The category types can be changed in the Preferences (environ-
mental settings) in rekordbox.
— Without library information d Folder browsing: The folders/ tracks
on the medium are displayed with a tree structure.
Contents recorded on discs cannot be viewed in the library browse
mode.
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List of contentsThe contents of the selected medium are displayed.
Title 01
Title 02
Title 03
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Title 01
Title 02
Title 03
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Title 02
Title 03
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Cursor
2
Turn the rotary selector to move the cursor up and
down.
Searching for tracks
Tracks on the medium loaded in this unit can be searched for using
the [SEARCH] categories.
! Tracks recorded on discs cannot be searched.
! Tracks recorded on media for which library browsing is not pos-
sible cannot be searched.
1 Press [BROWSE] j.
2 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select the [SEARCH] category.
3 Press the rotary selector p.
The display switches to the character input screen.
4 Use the rotary selector p to input characters.
5 Select u then press the rotary selector p.
Only the tracks including the character you have input are displayed.
! When more characters are input, only the tracks including the
character string you have input are displayed.
! When [BACK] is pressed, the character that was just input is
deleted. If no character has been input, the category screen
reappears.
Using the jump function
The jump function can be used to instantaneously move to the track,
category or folder you want to play.
The jump function includes the two modes below.
! Letter jumping: Use this when the tracks are arranged or sorted in
alphabetical order.
! Page jumping: Use this when the tracks are not arranged or sorted
in alphabetical order. Turn the rotary selector to jump by page.
2 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select the page to which you want to move.
3 Press the rotary selector p.
The display moves to the selected page.
About the playback history (HISTORY)
When tracks being managed by rekordbox are played, the playback
history is recorded in the [HISTORY] category.
A new playback history is created each time the power is turned on/ off
or a USB device is connected/ disconnected.
The maximum number of tracks that can be recorded in a single playback history is 999.
! Tracks are recorded in the playback history if they are played for at
least 60 seconds.
! The playback history is recorded on the USB device.
! The playback history is not recorded if there is not enough free
space on the USB device or if the USB device is write-protected.
! Playlists can be made based on the playback history using rekord-
box. For details, see the rekordbox operating instructions.
! When a playback history is stored as a playlist using rekordbox,
the playback history is deleted.
1 Load an SD memory card/ USB device in the CDJ-850.
2 Play tracks.
The track being played is recorded and displayed in the playback
history.
Deleting the playback history
In the letter jump mode
1 Press the rotary selector p for over 1 second.
The letter jump mode is set. The first letter of the selected track is
displayed at the top left.
! The characters displayed in the letter jump mode are letters A to Z,
numbers 0 to 9 and certain symbols.
2 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select the character to which you want to move.
3 Press the rotary selector p.
The display moves to the category starting with the selected character
or symbol.
In the page jump mode
1 Press the rotary selector p for over 1 second.
The mode switches to the page jump mode.
1 With the contents of the [HISTORY] category
displayed, press [MENU (UTILITY)] m.
The delete menu is displayed.
2 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select the range to be deleted.
! [DELETE]: The playback history selected with the cursor is
deleted.
! [ALL DELETE]: All playback histories are deleted.
3 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
! [CANCEL]: The previous screen reappears.
! [OK]: The deletion is performed.
Using the [TAG LIST] button
Up to 1 000 tracks to be played next or tracks selected according to the
DJing situation can be collected ahead of time in the tag list.
List of contentsThe contents of the tag list are displayed here.
1
Cursor
2
Turn the rotary selector to move the cursor up and
down.
Adding tracks to the tag list
Title 01
Artist 01
1
2
Set the cursor to the track, then press [TAG TRACK/
REMOVE] o.
1 is displayed to the left of the track.
! Up to 1 000 tracks can be added to the tag list. If you attempt to add
more than 1 000 tracks, a warning message is displayed and the
tracks cannot be added.
! When [TAG TRACK/ REMOVE] is pressed while the information is
displayed after pressing [INFO], the tracks loaded in this unit are
added to the tag list.
Adding categories or folders to the tag list
Set the cursor to the category or folder, then press
[TAG TRACK/
The category name/ folder name flashes, and the tracks in that category/ folder are added to the tag list.
! When a category/ folder including tracks already added to the tag
list is selected and [TAG TRACK/ REMOVE] is pressed, only the
tracks not already on the tag list are added.
! When folders are added while in the folder browse mode, track
names are registered as file names.
REMOVE] o.
Changing the order of the tracks on the
tag list
1 Press [TAG LIST] k.
The tag list is displayed.
2 Set the cursor to the track whose order you want to
change, then press [MENU (UTILITY)] m.
The [LIST MENU] screen appears.
3 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select [CHANGE ORDER No].
4 Press the rotary selector p.
The track selected in step 2 flashes.
5 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select the position to which the track is to be moved.
6 Press the rotary selector p.
The track order changes.
Transforming the tag list into a playlist
Adding playlists to the tag list
Set the cursor to the playlist, then press [TAG TRACK/
REMOVE] o.
The playlist name flashes, and the tracks in that playlist are added to
the tag list.
! When a playlist including tracks that have already been added to
the tag list is selected and [TAG TRACK/ REMOVE] is pressed, only
the tracks that were not previously added to the tag list are added.
Removing tracks from the tag list
1 Press [TAG LIST] k.
The tag list is displayed.
2 Set the cursor to the track you want to remove from
the tag list, then press [TAG TRACK/ REMOVE] o for at
least 1 second.
The track is removed from the tag list.
! If a track that has been added to the tag list is removed from the
tag list while it is playing, the track is played to the end, then the
stop mode is set. The next track is not played.
! When a medium is removed from the CDJ-850, all the tracks
recorded on that medium are removed from the tag list.
1 Press [TAG LIST] k.
The tag list is displayed.
2 Press [MENU (UTILITY)] m.
The [LIST MENU] screen appears.
3 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select [CREATE PLAYLIST].
4 Press the rotary selector p.
The [COMPLETE save as NEW PLAYLIST] screen appears and the tag
list is transformed into a playlist.
! Only tracks being managed with rekordbox can be transformed
into playlists.
The tag list cannot be transformed into a playlist if no library infor-
mation is recorded on the USB device.
Using the [INFO] button
The details of the tracks loaded in this unit can be checked by pressing [INFO] l while a track is playing.
Removing all the tracks from the tag list
1 Press [TAG LIST] k.
The tag list is displayed.
2 Press [MENU (UTILITY)] m.
The [LIST MENU] screen appears.
Track details
1
WAVE displayThe WAVE display is shown here.
2
3 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select [REMOVE ALL TRACKS].
4 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
! [CANCEL]: The previous screen reappears.
! [OK]: The deletion is performed.
The details of the tracks loaded in the DJ player
are displayed here.
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Playback
MULTI PLAYER
CDJ-
850
PLAY / PAUSE
CUE
SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
DIRECTION
PC
USB
DISC
MASTER
TEMPO
TEMPO
6
WIDE
10 16
TOUCH/RELEASE
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
DISC EJECT
STANDBY
BACK
BROWSE
TAG LIST
INFOMENU
UTILITY
AUTO
BEAT LOOP
8
4
2
1
USB
STOP
TEMPO
0
REV
FWD
CUE/LOOP
DELETE MEMORY
CALL
OUTRELOOP/EXIT
LOOP
IN / CUE
1 /
2
1 /
4
1 /
8
1 /
16
/REMOVE
TAG TRACK
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
IN ADJUST
OUT ADJUST
REV
BEAT
SELECT
JOG MODE
VINYL
1
2
5
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3
4
MULTI PLAYER
CDJ-
850
PLAY / PAUSE
CUE
SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
DIRECTION
PC
USB
DISC
MASTER
TEMPO
TEMPO
6
WIDE
10 16
TOUCH/ RELEASE
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
DISC EJECT
STANDBY
BACK
BROWSE
TAG LIST
INFOMENU
UTILITY
AUTO
BEAT LOOP
8
4
2
1
USB
STOP
TEMPO
0
REV
FWD
CUE/LOOP
DELETE MEMORY
CALL
OUTRELOOP/EXIT
LOOP
IN / CUE
1 /
2
1 /
4
1 /
8
1 /
16
/REMOVE
TAG TRACK
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
IN ADJUST
OUT ADJUST
REV
BEAT
SELECT
JOG MODE
VINYL
1
2
8
7
6
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Finding the beginnings of tracks (Track
Search)
Press [TRACK SEARCH o, p] 4.
Press the [p] to move to the beginning of the next track.
When [o] is pressed, playback returns to the beginning of the currently playing track. When pressed twice in a row, playback returns to
the beginning of the previous track.
! When auto cue is turned on, the set searches for the beginning of
the track and pauses there (page 20).
Playing in reverse
Press [DIRECTION REV] 5.
The [DIRECTION REV] indicator lights and the track is played in the
reverse direction.
! When the music files are recorded in a folder structure, only tracks
within the same category/ folder can be played in reverse. Also note
that reverse playback may not start immediately.
! The direction in which the playing speed is increased or decreased
according to the direction in which the jog dial is turned is
reversed.
! When such operations as track searching and loop playback are
performed during reverse playback, the audio memory status display on the jog dial display section flashes and scratch play may
not be possible.
1 Load the source onto this unit.
2 Press either [USB] f or [DISC] e.
This selects the source.
! If tracks are loaded from another source, a warning message is
displayed. After checking the message, press the rotary selector to
turn the message off and switch the source.
3 Turn the rotary selector p.
Select the track.
! To move to a lower layer in the folder or category, select the folder
then press the rotary selector.
! To return to a higher layer, press [BACK].
! Press [BACK] for more than 1 second to move to the top layer.
4 Press the rotary selector p.
The track is loaded and playback begins.
! When a disc containing music files recorded with a hierarchical
structure is loaded, playback starts from the tracks in the uppermost level.
Pausing
During playback, press [PLAY/PAUSEf] 1.
! Playback resumes when [PLAY/PAUSEf] is pressed again.
Resuming playback from the position playing
After ejecting the disc, immediately reload that same disc
into this unit.
! The resume function only works when the same disc is ejected
! The resume function does not work for USB devices.
Forward and reverse scanning
Press [SEARCH m, n] 3.
The disc is forwarded when [n] is pressed and held in.
The disc is reversed when [m] is pressed and held in.
just before the disc was ejected (Resume)
then reloaded before loading another disc.
Setting Cue
1 During playback, press [PLAY/PAUSEf] 1.
Playback is paused.
2 Press [CUE] 2.
The point at which the track is paused is set as the cue point.
The [PLAY/PAUSEf] indicator flashes and the [CUE] indicator
lights. No sound is output at this time.
! When a new cue point is set, the previously set cue point is
canceled.
Adjusting the cue point position
TRACK SEARCH
DIRECTION
MASTER
TEMPO
TEMPO
6
WIDE
10 16
TOUCH/RELEASE
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
AUTO
BEAT LOOP
8
4
2
1
CUE/LOOP
DELETE MEMORY
CALL
OUTRELOOP/EXIT
LOOP
IN / CUE
1 /
2
1 /
4
1 /
8
1 /
16
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
IN ADJUST
OUT ADJUST
REV
BEAT
SELECT
JOG MODE
VINYL
SEARCH
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9
8
7
6
5
3
4
1 While paused at the cue point, press [SEARCH m,
n] 3.
The [PLAY/PAUSEf] and [CUE] indicators flash.
2 Press [SEARCH m, n] 3.
The cue point can be fine-adjusted in units of single frames.
! The same operation is possible using the jog dial.
3 Press [CUE] 2.
The position at which the button was pressed is set as the new cue
point.
! When a new cue point is set, the previously set cue point is
canceled.
Returning to Cue Point (Back Cue)
During playback, press [CUE] 2.
The set immediately returns to the currently set cue point and pauses.
! When [PLAY/PAUSEf] is pressed, playback starts from the cue
point.
Checking Cue Point (Cue Point Sampler)
After returning to the cue point, press and hold in [CUE] 2.
Playback starts from the set cue point. Playback continues while the
button is held in.
2 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select [A. CUE LEVEL].
3 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
The auto cue level setting changes.
Using the [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] h button
1 Press [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] h for over 5 seconds.
The auto cue level setting changing mode is set.
The current auto cue level is shown on the main unit display.
2 Press [CUE/ LOOP CALLc/ d] s.
The auto cue level setting changes.
Setting Loop
Setting Cue Point during playback (Real
Time Cue)
1 During playback, press [LOOP IN/ CUE (IN ADJUST)] 8.
Loop In Point is set.
! This operation is not necessary if you have already set a Cue Point
as a Loop In Point.
During playback, press [LOOP IN/ CUE (IN ADJUST)] 8.
The point at which the button was pressed is set as the cue point.
Setting auto cue
When a track is loaded or the track search operation is performed,
the silent section at the beginning of the track is skipped and the cue
2 Press [LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] 7.
The loop out point is set, and loop playback begins.
Fine-adjusting the loop in point (loop in
adjust)
point is automatically set at the point immediately before the sound
starts.
Press [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] h for over 1 seconds.
Auto cue is set to on.
[A. CUE] lights on the main unit display.
! When [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] is pressed again for at least 1
second, auto cue is set to off.
! The auto cue level setting remains in the memory, even when the
power is turned off.
1 During loop playback, press [LOOP IN/ CUE
(IN ADJUST)] 8.
[LOOP IN/ CUE (IN ADJUST)] switches to a fast flashing and
[LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] turns off.
The loop in point’s time is displayed on the main unit display.
2 Press [SEARCH m, n] 3.
Loop points can be fine-adjusted in units of single frames.
! The same operation is possible using the jog dial.
! The loop in point can be adjusted by ±30 frames and must be in
front of the loop out point.
Changing the auto cue level
The acoustic pressure level identified as a silent section with the auto
cue function can be selected from eight levels.
–36 dB, –42 dB, –48 dB, –54 dB, –60 dB, –66 dB, –72 dB and –78 dB
! The auto cue level setting remains in the memory, even when the
power is turned off.
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! The auto cue level can be changed using one of the procedures
described below.
Using the [MENU (UTILITY)] m button
1 Press [MENU (UTILITY)] m for over 1 second.
The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.
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3 Press [LOOP IN/ CUE (IN ADJUST)] 8.
! Normal loop playback resumes.
! Normal loop playback also resumes if no operation is performed
for over 10 seconds.
! When playing music files, the loop in point can only be adjusted
within the same track.
Fine-adjusting the loop out point (loop
out adjust)
1 During loop playback, press [LOOP OUT
(OUT ADJUST)] 7.
[LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] starts flashing quickly and [LOOP IN/ CUE
(IN ADJUST)] turns off.
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The loop out point’s time is displayed on the main unit display.
PC
USB
DISC
TOUCH/ RELEASE
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
DISC EJECT
STANDBY
BACK
BROWSE
TAG LIST
INFOMENU
UTILITY
4
2
1
USB
STOP
CUE/LOOP
DELETE MEMORY
CALL
OUTRELOOP/EXIT
LOOP
IN / CUE
1 /
4
1 /
8
1 /
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TAG TRACK
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
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2 Press [SEARCH m, n] 3.
The loop out point can be adjusted in units of single frames.
! The same operation is possible using the jog dial.
! The loop out point adjustment range is anywhere after the loop in
point.
3 Press [LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)] 7.
Loop playback resumes.
! Loop playback also resumes if no operation is performed for over
10 seconds.
Canceling Loop playback (Loop Exit)
Duriung loop playback, press [RELOOP/EXIT] 6.
Playback continues beyond the Loop Out Point without returning to
the Loop In Point.
Returning to Loop playback (Reloop)
3 Press [MEMORY] u.
[MEMORY] appears on the main unit display. The stored cue point
are displayed on the playing address display. The point information is
recorded on the USB device.
! To store loop points, press [MEMORY] during loop playback. The
stored loop points appear on the playing address display.
Calling out saved cue or loop points
1 Load an SD memory card/ USB device in the CDJ-850.
2 Load the track whose cue or loop points you want to
call out.
Cue and loop points are displayed as marks on the playing address
display.
3 Press [CUE/ LOOP CALLc/ d] s.
The playback position is moved to the selected point and paused.
! When multiple points are recorded, the point moves each time the
button is pressed.
After canceling loop playback, press [RELOOP/EXIT] 6
during playback.
The track returns to the previously set loop in point and loop playback
begins.
Setting the loop automatically based on
the track’s tempo (Auto Beat Loop)
1 Press [BEAT SELECT] 9.
Set the number of beats for loop playback. This operation is not necessary when selecting 1-beat, 2-beat, 4-beat or 8-beat loop playback.
— When 1-beat, 2-beat, 4-beat or 8-beat loop playback is selected,
the indicator lights.
— When 1/ 16-beat, 1/ 8-beat, 1/ 4-beat or 1/ 2-beat loop playback is
selected, the indicator is turned off.
2 In the play or pause mode, press one of the
[AUTO BEAT LOOP] buttons a (1, 2, 4 or 8) at the
position at which you want to set the loop.
The pressed button flashes, the loop out point is set automatically
according to the track’s tempo (BPM) and the number of beats set in
step 1, and loop playback begins.
! When one of the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] buttons (1, 2, 4 or 8) is
pressed again during auto beat looping, the loop out point is
automatically reset according to the track’s tempo (BPM) and the
number of beats of the button that was pressed, and loop playback
begins.
Storing cue and loop points
Deleting cue or loop points individually
1 Load an SD memory card/ USB device in the CDJ-850.
2 Load the track containing the cue point or loop points
you want to delete.
Cue and loop points are displayed as marks on the playing address
display.
3 Press [CUE/ LOOP CALLc/ d] s.
The playback position is moved to the selected point and paused.
! When multiple points are recorded, the point moves each time the
button is pressed.
4 Press [DELETE] t.
[DELETE] appears on the main unit display and the selected point
information is deleted.
Deleting all cue and loop points for a disc
1 Load a disc in the CDJ-850.
2 Load an SD memory card/
Cue and loop points are displayed as marks on the playing address
display.
3 Press [DISC] e.
4 Press [DELETE] t for at least 5 seconds.
[DISC CUE/ LOOP DATA-DELETE? PUSH MEMORY] appears on the
main unit display.
5 Press [MEMORY] u.
All cue and loop points for the disc currently loaded in the CDJ-850 are
deleted.
! The deletion mode is canceled when any button other than
[MEMORY] is pressed.
USB device in the CDJ-850.
1 Load an SD memory card/ USB device in the CDJ-850.
2 Set Cue Point or Loop Point.
Deleting all disc information recorded on
the USB device
1 Press [DISC] e.
2 With no disc loaded in this unit, press [DELETE] t for
over 5 seconds.
[DISC CUE/ LOOP DATA-DELETE ALL? PUSH MEMORY] appears on the
main unit display.
3 Press [MEMORY] u.
MULTI PLAYER
CDJ-
850
PLAY / PAUSE
CUE
SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
DIRECTION
MASTER
TEMPO
TEMPO
6
WIDE
10 16
TOUCH/RELEASE
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
AUTO
BEAT LOOP
8
4
2
TEMPO
0
REV
FWD
CUE/LOOP
DELETE MEMORY
CALL
OUTRELOOP/EXIT
LOOP
IN / CUE
1 /
2
1 /
4
1 /
8
IN ADJUST
OUT ADJUST
REV
BEAT
SELECT
JOG MODE
VINYL
v
w
x
y
z
3
4
AB
All the disc information recorded on the USB device is deleted.
! The deletion mode is canceled when any button other than
[MEMORY] is pressed.
Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo
control)
Move [TEMPO] z forward and backward.
The playing speed increases when the slider is moved to the [+] side
(towards you), decreases when the slider is moved to the [–] side
(away from you).
The percentage by which the playing speed is changed is displayed at
[%] on the main unit display.
Switching the jog dial mode
Press [VINYL (JOG MODE)] w.
The mode switches between VINYL and CDJ each time the button is
pressed.
The indicator lights when the VINYL mode is selected.
— VINYL mode: When the top of the jog dial is pressed during
playback, playback stops, and when the jog dial is spun at this
time sound is produced according to the direction in which
the jog dial is spun.
— CDJ mode: Playback does not stop even when the top of the
jog dial is pressed. Such operations as scratching cannot be
performed.
Scratch
1 Press [VINYL (JOG MODE)] w.
Set the jog mode to VINYL.
2 During playback, press the top of the jog dial A.
Playback stops.
3 Spin the jog dial A in the direction you want to play
and at the desired speed.
The sound is played according to the direction and speed at which the
jog dial is spun by spinning the top of the jog dial while pressing it.
4 Release your hand from the top of the jog dial A.
Normal playback resumes.
Adjusting the speed at which playback slows
then stops when the top of the jog dial is
pressed and the speed at which playback
returns to normal when the top of the jog dial is
released.
Selecting the playing speed adjustment
range
Turn [VINYL SPEED ADJUST TOUCH/RELEASE] v.
The speed increases when turned clockwise, decreases when turned
counterclockwise.
! When the jog mode set to the VINYL mode, the speed at which
Press [TEMPO ±6, ±10, ±16, WIDE] x.
The playing speed adjustment range switches each time the button is
playback starts and stops when [PLAY/PAUSEf] is pressed
changes simultaneously.
pressed.
[WIDE, ±16, ±10, ±6] lights on the main unit display.
! The speed can be adjusted in units of 0.02 % at [±6] %, in units of
0.05 % at [±10] %, in units of 0.05 % at [±16] %, and in units of 0.5 %
at [WIDE].
! The [WIDE] adjustment range is ±100 %. When set to –100 %,
playback stops.
! [WIDE] can only be selected when playing music CDs (CD-DA).
Pitch bend
During playback, spin the outer section without touching
the top of the jog dial A.
The playing speed increases when spun clockwise, decreases when
spun counterclockwise. When spinning is stopped, playback returns
to the normal speed.
Adjusting the playing speed without
changing the pitch (Master Tempo)
Press [MASTER TEMPO] y.
The [MASTER TEMPO] indicator lights. The pitch does not change
even when the playing speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider.
! The sound is digitally processed, so the sound quality changes.
Operating the jog dial
! The top of the jog dial has an embedded switch. Do not place
objects on the jog dial or subject it to strong forces.
! Water or other liquids getting into the set will lead to malfunction.
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! When the jog mode is set to the CDJ mode, the same operation
can be performed by spinning the top of the jog dial.
Frame search
Spin the jog dial A while in the pause mode.
The pause position can be moved in units of single frames.
! The position is moved in the direction of playback when the jog
dial is spun clockwise, in the reverse direction when the jog dial is
spun counterclockwise.
Super fast search
Spin the jog dial A while pressing [SEARCH m, n] 3.
The track is fast-forwarded/ fast-reversed in the direction in which the
jog dial is spun.
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! This function is canceled when [SEARCHm, n] is released.
PC
USB
DISC
VINYL
SPEED ADJUST
DISC EJECT
STANDBY
BACK
BROWSE
TAG LIST
INFOMENU
UTILITY
2
1
USB
STOP
1 /
8
1 /
16
/REMOVE
TAG TRACK
TIME
MODE
AUTO
CUE
mp
! When you stop the jog dial from spinning, normal playback
resumes.
! The fast-forward/
fast-reverse speed can be adjusted according to
the speed at which the jog dial is spun.
Super fast track search
Turn the jog dial A while pressing [TRACK SEARCH o,
p] 4.
The track is advanced at high speed in the direction in which the jog
dial was turned.
Operations in combination with a DJ
mixer
Also refer to the DJ mixer’s operating instructions.
To use this unit as an audio device, install the driver software on the
computer beforehand (page 10). This unit must also be selected in the
DJ software’s audio output device settings. For details, see your DJ
software’s operating instructions.
1 Connect the USB port on this unit to your computer.
For instructions on connecting, see Using DJ software on page 15.
2 Press [PC] g.
The [CONNECTED] screen appears on the main unit display.
! If tracks are loaded from another source, a warning message is
displayed. After checking the message, press the rotary selector to
turn the message off and switch the source.
3 Start the DJ software.
Communication with the DJ software starts.
The DJ software can be operated using this unit’s buttons and
controls.
! It may not be possible to use some buttons to operate the DJ
software.
! For messages output by the CDJ-850, see List of MIDI Messages on
page 26.
Starting playback using a DJ mixer’s
fader (Fader Start)
1 Connect the CDJ-850 with a Pioneer DJ mixer using
the included control cord.
For instructions on connecting, see Basic style on page 15.
2 Turn on the fader start function from the DJ mixer.
3 Set the cue.
4 Move the DJ mixer’s channel fader or cross fader.
This unit’s pause mode is canceled and the track is played
instantaneously.
! When the channel fader or cross fader is set back to its original
position, playback cues back to the set cue point and the pause
mode is set (Back Cue).
Relay play on two DJ players
1 Connect the CDJ-850 and a DJ mixer.
For instructions on connecting, see Using the relay play function on
page 15.
2 Set the DJ mixer’s cross fader to the center position.
3 Turn auto cue on for both DJ players.
The DJ players’ auto cue indicators light.
4 Start playback on this unit.
When playback of the first track on this unit finishes, playback automatically begins on the other DJ player. This unit cues at the beginning of the next track and is set to the pause mode. This operation is
repeated for relay play on the two DJ players.
! The medium can be changed and the cue point set on the DJ
player that is in standby.
! The fader start function does not work during relay play.
! Relay play may not be possible if the two DJ players are not con-
nected to the same DJ mixer.
! If the power of the currently playing DJ player is turned off, play-
back may start on the other DJ player.
Using the DJ software
The CDJ-850 also outputs the operating data for the buttons and
dials in MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDIcompatible DJ software via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ
software on this unit. The sound of music files being played on the
computer can also be output from the CDJ-850.
Changing the MIDI channel setting
1 Press [MENU (UTILITY)] m for over 1 second.
The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.
2 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select [MIDI CH.].
3 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select the MIDI channel and change the setting. A setting from 1 – 16
can be selected.
4 Press the rotary selector p.
The changed MIDI channel settings are stored.
! To close the [UTILITY] screen, press [MENU (UTILITY)] or [BACK].
Changing the settings
1 Press [MENU (UTILITY)] m for over 1 second.
The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.
2 Use the rotary selector p to change the setting.
! Press [BACK] to return to the previous screen.
3 Press the rotary selector p.
The changed settings are stored.
! To close the [UTILITY] screen, press [MENU (UTILITY)] or [BACK].
Setting preferences
Options
settings
A. CUE LEVEL
MIDI CH
Selection itemsDescriptions
–42 dB/ –48 dB/
–36 dB/
–54 dB/ –60 dB*/ –66 dB/
–72 dB/ –78 dB
1* to 16—
For details, see Changing the auto cue level on
page 20.
Options
settings
LIBRARY CREATOR
HISTORY NAME
TAGLIST NAME
AUTO STANDBY
Ver.
*: Setting upon purchase
Selection itemsDescriptions
Sets the browsing method
LIBRARY*/
—
—
OFF
ON*/
—
FOLDER
for media on which Pioneer
MEP-7000 libraries are
recorded.
For details, see Setting [HIS-TORY NAME] on page 24.
For details, see Setting [TAGLIST NAME] on page 24.
For details, see Setting the auto standby mode on
page 24.
Displays the CDJ-850’s
software version.
Setting the auto standby mode
1 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select [AUTO STANDBY].
2 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select [ON].
When the auto standby function is turned on, the standby mode is set
automatically if no operation is performed on this unit for 4 hours.
! When the CDJ-850 is operated, the standby mode is canceled.
! This unit is shipped with the auto standby function turned on.
If you do not want to use the auto standby function, set [AUTO
STANDBY] to [OFF].
Setting [HISTORY NAME]
The names of playback histories recorded on USB devices can be set
in advance.
1 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select [HISTORY NAME].
2 Use the rotary selector p to input characters.
3 Press the rotary selector p.
The [HISTORY NAME] setting is changed.
! If [HISTORY NAME] is not set, numbers are added sequentially
after [HISTORY].
! Up to 32 characters (total of one-byte letters and symbols) can be
set for [HISTORY NAME].
Setting [TAGLIST NAME]
The name of [TAGLIST] recorded on USB devices can be set in
advance.
1 Turn rotary selector p then press it.
Select [TAGLIST NAME].
2 Use the rotary selector p to input characters.
3 Press the rotary selector p.
The [TAGLIST NAME] setting is changed.
! If [TAGLIST NAME] is not set, numbers are added in order after
[TAGLIST].
! Up to 32 characters (total of one-byte letters and symbols) can be
set for [TAGLIST NAME].
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points
below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
! This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In this case, proper operation may be restored by turn-
ing the power off, waiting 1 minute, then turning the power back on.
! Non-finalized (partial discs) CD-R/ -RW cannot be played on the CDJ-850.
! Irregularly shaped discs other than standard 12 cm discs cannot be played on the CDJ-850 (doing so will lead to damage or accidents).
! The BPM measured by the CDJ-850 may differ from the BPM indicated on the disc or that of a Pioneer DJ mixer, etc. This is due to the differ-
ent methods used for measuring the BPM, and is not a malfunction.
ProblemCheckRemedy
Disc cannot be ejected.—
Playback does not start when disc is loaded.Is the disc or file playable?
Is the auto cue function activated?Press [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] for at least 1 second to cancel
File cannot be played.Is the file copyright-protected (by DRM)?Copyright-protected files cannot be played.
No sound is produced, or sound is distorted
or noisy.
Loud noise is produced or playback stops
when a certain disc is played.
File information is not properly displayed.Is the information recorded in a language not sup-
Track search operation takes too long.Is the auto cue function activated?Track searching may take some time when there are long silent
Back cue function does not work.Is a cue point set?Set a cue point. (page 19)
Loop play function does not work.Is a cue point set?Set a cue point. (page 19)
Settings are not stored in the memory.Has the power been turned off directly after
USB device is not recognized.Is the USB device properly connected?Connect the device securely (all the way in).
Cue or loop points of tracks recorded on USB
devices are not stored in the memory.
Cue or loop points of tracks recorded on USB
devices are not displayed.
Time is required to read USB devices (flash
memory drives and hard discs).
The playing address display is not displayed in
the remaining time mode.
Are you operating the connected DJ mixer properly?
Is the CDJ-850 placed near a TV?Turn the TV’s power off, or install the CDJ-850 and TV away from
Is the disc scratched?Scratched discs may not play.
Is the disc dirty?Wipe the dirt off the disc. (page 27)
ported by the CDJ-850?
—If track searching is not possible within 10 seconds, a cue point is
changing the setting?
Is the USB device connected via a USB hub?USB hubs cannot be used.
Is the USB device supported by the CDJ-850?This player only supports USB mass storage class devices.
Is the file format supported by the CDJ-850?Check the file format of the connected USB device. For the file
Are you using a USB device (such as a bus powerdriven hard disk) whose current is higher than this
unit’s rated current (500 mA)?
—Turn the power off, wait 1 minute, then turn the power back on.
Is there sufficient free space on the USB device?A maximum of 100 cue and loop points per disc can be recorded
Is the USB device write-protected?Set the USB device so that files can be written on it.
Has the USB device been properly removed?Points may not be displayed if the SD memory card/
Is there a large number of folders or files recorded
on the USB device?
Are files other than music files stored on the USB
device?
—When playing files recorded in VBR, it may happen that the set
If the [DISC EJECTh] button does not work, insert the pin in the
disc force eject pin insertion hole to eject the disc. (page 16)
See About discs on page 6 or Playable music file formats on page 7.
the auto cue function. (page 20)
Check the operation of the DJ mixer.
one another.
When creating files using DJ software, etc., record the information in a language supported by the CDJ-850.
sections between tracks.
set at the beginning of the track.
After changing settings, wait at least 10 seconds before turning
the power off.
This player supports portable flash memory and digital audio
playback devices.
formats supported by the CDJ-850, see About USB devices on
page 7.
Use a USB device within this unit’s rated current (such as a hard
disk driven by an AC adapter or other external power supply).
on USB devices (10 per track for media other than discs). If you
attempt to record more points than the limit, [POINT FULL] is
displayed and the points cannot be recorded.
Set the USB device’s write-protect switch to the off position.
removed without performing the proper stopping procedure or if
the CDJ-850’s power is turned off.
When there are many folders or files, some time may be required
for loading.
When files other than music files are stored in folders, time is
required to read them as well. Do not store files or folders other
than music files on the USB device.
cannot detect the length of the track immediately and that some
time is required for the playing address display to appear.
USB device is
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ProblemCheckRemedy
Library browsing is not possible.Is a medium on which library information is
Nothing is displayed.Is the auto standby function activated?This unit is shipped with the auto standby function turned on.
recorded loaded?
Is the USB device write-protected?Set the USB device so that files can be written on it.
The library browse mode is only set when media on which library
information is recorded are loaded. When a medium on which
no library information is recorded is loaded, the folder browse
mode is set.
Set the USB device’s write-protect switch to the off position.
If you do not want to use the auto standby function, set [AUTO STANDBY] to [OFF]. (page 24)
Error messages
When the CDJ-850 cannot operate normally, an error code appears on the display. Take the necessary measures, referring to the table below. If an
error code not indicated on the table below is displayed or if the same error code appears after the indicated action has been taken, contact your
store of purchase or nearby Pioneer service station.
Error codeError typeDescription of errorCause and action
E-7201TOC READ ERRORTOC data cannot be read.
E-8301
E-8302
E-8303
E-8304DECODE ERROR
E-8305DATA FORMAT ERROR
E-8306NO FILE
E-9101MECHANICAL TIME OUT
PLAYER ERRORDisc that cannot be played normally is loaded.
Music files that cannot be played normally are
loaded.
Track recorded in the library, playlist, etc., has been
deleted from the USB device and cannot be played.
Mechanical operation has not stopped within specified time.
! Disc is cracked.dReplace the disc.
! Disc is dirty.dClean the disc.
! If operation is normal with other discs, the
problem is with that disc.
Format is wrong.dReplace with music files in
the proper format.
Do not delete that track from the USB device.
There is a foreign object in the disc insertion
slot.dRemove the foreign object.
List of MIDI Messages
SW NameSW Type
Jog dial (scratch) —Bn10dd
TEMPO
TOUCH/ RELEASE
Jog dial (spin
outer section)
SELECT PUSH
(turn)
PLAY/
PAUSE f
CUE
SEARCH n
SEARCH m
TRACK SEARCH p
TRACK SEARCH o
CUE (IN
LOOP IN/
ADJUST)
VRBn1Ddd
VRBn1Edd
—Bn30dd
General
Purpose
Controller
SW9n00ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n01ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n02ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n03ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n04ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n05ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n06ddOFF=0, ON=127
MIDI Messages
MSB
Bn4Fdd
Notes
A linear value corresponding to the
speed, from stop to
4X: 64 for stop, 65
(0.06X) – 127 (4X) in
the forward direction,
63 (0.06X) – 0 (4X) in
the reverse direction.
0 – 127, 0 on the – side,
127 on the + side
0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the
left side, 127 (max.) on
the right side
A linear value corresponding to the
speed from 0.5X to
4X: 64 when stopped
(under 0.49X), 65
(0.5X) to 127 (4X) in
the forward direction,
63 (0.5X) to 0 (4X) in
the reverse direction.
98 – 127, 1 – 30 Difference of count from
previous time is sent
(±1 – ±30) When over
±30, set at ±30
SW NameSW Type
LOOP OUT (OUT
ADJUST)
RELOOP/
EXIT
MEMORY
LOOP CALLd
CUE/
CUE/
LOOP CALLc
DELETE
TIME MODE
(AUTO CUE)
TEMPO ±6, ±10,
±16, WIDE
MASTER TEMPO
VINYL
Jog dial (press
top)
DIRECTION REV
AUTO BEAT
LOOP 1
AUTO BEAT
LOOP 2
AUTO BEAT
LOOP 4
AUTO BEAT
LOOP 8
BEAT SELECT
DISC EJECT h
TAG TRACK/
REMOVE
BACK
SELECT PUSH
(press)
BROWSE
TAGLIST
INFO
SW9n07ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n08ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n0AddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n0BddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n0CddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n0DddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n0EddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n10ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n11ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n12ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n20ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n21ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n28ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n29ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n2AddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n2BddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n2DddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n2FddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n30ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n32ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n33ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n36ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n37ddOFF=0, ON=127
SW9n38ddOFF=0, ON=127
MIDI Messages
MSB
Notes
26
En
En
27
English
SW NameSW Type
MENU (UTILITY)
n is the channel number.
SW9n3FddOFF=0, ON=127
MIDI Messages
MSB
Notes
Cleaning discs
! Discs may not play if there are fingerprints or dust on them. In this
case, use a cleaning cloth, etc., to gently wipe the disc from the
inside towards the outside. Do not use dirty cleaning cloths.
List of icons displayed on the main
unit display section
Genre
Artist
Album
Track/ file name
Playlist
Remixer
Original artist
Playback history
WAIT
Rating
Time
Registered in tag list
Playback is not possible
Playing
Played
Label
Folder
Cautions on use
! Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals. Also do
not use record spray or antistatic agents.
! For tough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out thor-
oughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the moisture with a dry
cloth.
! Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
! Do not let the signal surface of discs get scratched or dirty.
! Do not place two discs in the disc tray, one on top of the other.
! Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to discs. Doing so could
warp discs, making it impossible to play them. Also note that
rental discs often have labels attached to them, and the label’s
glue may have oozed out. Check that there is no glue around the
edges of such labels before using rented discs.
About specially shaped discs
Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.) cannot be
played on this player. Do not attempt to play such discs, as they could
damage the player.
About condensation
Water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit (on operating
parts and lenses) in the winter, for example, if the unit is moved from a
cold place into a warm room or if the temperature in the room in which
the unit is installed rises suddenly (through heating, etc.). The unit
will not operate properly and will not be playable with condensation
inside. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature (though
this time depends on the conditions of the condensation) without
turning on the power. The water droplets will evaporate and the unit
will become playable. Condensation can occur in the summer as well
if the unit is exposed to the direct wind from an air-conditioner, etc. If
this happens, move the unit to a different location.
Cleaning the lens
The player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for
some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your
nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners
for players are commercially available, we advise against using them
since some may damage the lens.
Handling discs
Storing
! Always place discs in their cases and store them vertically, avoid-
ing hot, humid places, places exposed to direct sunlight and
extremely cold places.
! Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc.
About condensation on discs
Water droplets (condensation) may form on the surface of discs if
they are moved from a cold place (particularly in winter) into a warm
room. Discs may not play normally if there is condensation on them.
Carefully wipe the water droplets off the surface of the disc before
loading it.
Disclaimer
! Pioneer and rekordbox are trademarks or registered trademarks of
the Pioneer Corporation.
! Microsoft
are registered trademarks or trademarks in the United States and
other countries of the Microsoft Corporation of the United States.
! Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Safari, iTunes and Finder are reg-
istered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
! Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
! Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/
countries.
! ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the
trademarks of their respective owners.
®
, Windows Vista®, Windows® and Internet Explorer®
or other
This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has
not been licensed for commercial purposes (for profit-making use),
such as broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other types
of broadcasting), streaming on the Internet, Intranet (a corporate
network) or other types of networks or distributing of electronic
information (online digital music distribution service). You need to
acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses. For details, visit
http:/ / www.mp3licensing.com.
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
copyright is embedded in the music contents, processing (play-
back, 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
responsibility 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 support site
Before making an inquiry about rekordbox operations and technical
support, refer to the operating instructions for rekordbox and check
the FAQs published on the support site for rekordbox.
Specifications
Power requirements .................................. AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz
Power consumption .............................................................................. 21 W
Power consumption (standby) ............................................................ 0.4 W
Main unit weight .................................................................................. 3.3 kg
Max. dimensions ............... 305 mm (W) × 105.5 mm (H) × 364.4 mm (D)
Tolerable operating temperature ...................................... +5 °C to +35 °C
Tolerable operating humidity ....................5 % to 85 % (no condensation)
Port .......................................................................................................Type A
Power supply ...................................................................5 V/ 500 mA or less
USB upstream section (USB)
Port .......................................................................................................Type B
Control output (CONTROL)
Port .................................................................................................. Mini-jack
! The specifications and design of this product are subject to change
without notice.
! The articles concerning free repairs, etc., indicated on the warranty
do not apply to the rekordbox music management software. Before
installing or using rekordbox, carefully read the articles in Software end user license agreement on page 8.
http://www.prodjnet.com/rekordbox/support/
! To make an inquiry about rekordbox, you need to register as a user in
advance on the support site for rekordbox.
! You need to enter the license key for your user registration. Have
the license key ready. Also, be sure not to forget the login name
(your e-mail address) and the password specified for your user
registration, as well as the license key.
! Pioneer Corporation collects your personal information for the
following purposes:
1 To provide customer support for your purchased product
2 To inform you of product or event information by e-mail
3 To reflect your opinions collected by survey on product planning
— Your personal information is kept confidential corresponding to
the privacy policy set forth by our company.
— You can check our privacy policy on the support site for
rekordbox.
! When making inquiries regarding rekordbox, please be sure to
furnish your computer type and specifications (CPU, installed
memory, other connected peripherals, etc.), the operating system
and version used, as well as concrete information regarding the
issue at hand.
— For an inquiry about configuring your computer with peripheral
devices other than our products and the corresponding
technical support, contact each manufacturer or retailer.
! rekordbox is subject to upgrade for enhanced function and
performance. The upgrade program can be downloaded on the
support site. We strongly recommend you upgrade your software on
a regular basis to keep the latest updates on your system.