Pioneer CDJ-850 User Manual [en, de, fr]

CDJ-850

MULTI PLAYER LECTEUR DE MULTI MULTI-PLAYER

http://www.prodjnet.com/support/

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For inquiries on rekordbox, please see the support site indicated above.

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Für Anfragen über rekordbox sehen Sie bitte die oben angegebene Support-Site.

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung

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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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

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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.

WARNING

This 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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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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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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When using this product, confirm the safety information shown on the bottom of the unit.

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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

Supported sources ...................................................................................... 6

Usable discs and USB devices ..................................................................6

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

Functions usable in combination with a computer .................................8

About the rekordbox music management software ................................ 9

About the driver software (Windows) ......................................................10

Part names and functions

Control panel .............................................................................................12

Rear panel .................................................................................................. 13

Front panel .................................................................................................13

Main unit display .......................................................................................14

Jog dial display section.............................................................................14

Connections

Basic style ..................................................................................................15

Operations

Setting the source to be played ...............................................................16

Using the [BROWSE] button ...................................................................16

Using the [TAG LIST] button .....................................................................17

Using the [INFO] button ........................................................................... 18

Playback .....................................................................................................19

Setting Cue ................................................................................................19

Setting Loop ............................................................................................... 20

Storing cue and loop points ..................................................................... 21

Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo control) ........................................22

Operating the jog dial ............................................................................... 22

Operations in combination with a DJ mixer ...........................................23

Using the DJ software ..............................................................................23

Changing the settings ..............................................................................23

Additional information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................25

Error messages .........................................................................................26

List of MIDI Messages ..............................................................................26

List of icons displayed on the main unit display section

Cautions on use ........................................................................................27

Handling discs ..........................................................................................27

Disclaimer .................................................................................................. 27

Cautions on copyrights.............................................................................28

Using the support site ..............................................................................28

Specifications ............................................................................................ 28

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Before start

At home/In a studio

Computer

At the disco/club

rekordbox

DJ player

The playing history is stored on the USB device.

Play using the rekordbox data.

Load the USB device into the DJ player.

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.

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) ! Warranty card ! Operating instructions (this document)

Usable discs and USB devices

About discs

This unit can play the discs shown below.

Type Mark

CD-R

CD-RW

Compatible formats

! Music CD (CD-DA)

! Music CD (CD-DA) ! MP3 ! AAC ! WAV ! AIFF

Supported sources

This unit supports the sources listed below.

! Discs (page 6) ! USB devices (page 7) ! Computers (page 8)

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

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

 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.

About USB devices

This unit supports USB mass storage class USB devices (external hard disks, portable flash memory devices, digital audio players, etc.).

Folder layers Max. 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.

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 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-

mance may not be achieved.

Type File extension

MP3 .mp3 MPEG-1 16 bit 32 kbps to 320 kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz CBR, VBR AAC .m4a, .aac and .mp4 MPEG-4 AAC LC 16 bit 16 kbps to 320 kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz CBR, VBR WAV .wav WAV 16 bit, 24 bit — 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Uncompressed PCM AIFF .aif, .aiff AIFF 16 bit, 24 bit — 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Uncompressed PCM

About MP3 files

MP3 files can have a constant bit rate (CBR) or a variable bit rate (VBR). Both types of files can be played on 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 depth Bit rate Sampling 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

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-

lowing 12 languages.

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese,

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 systems rekordbox

Mac OS X (10.4.6 and later) Windows® 7 Home Pre-

mium/ 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

1 1

Driver

software

About the rekordbox music

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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

1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.

For instructions on connecting, see Using DJ software on page 15.

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/

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! 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

TRACK SEARCH

DIRECTION

USB

DISC

MASTER

TEMPO

WIDE

10 16

TOUCH/RELEASE

VINYL

SPEED ADJUST

DISC EJECT

STANDBY

BACK

BROWSE

TAG LIST

INFO MENU

UTILITY

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

USB

STOP

TEMPO

REV

FWD

CUE/LOOP

DELETE MEMORY

CALL

OUTRELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

IN / CUE

1 /

/REMOVE

TAG TRACK

TIME MODE

AUTO CUE

IN ADJUST OUT ADJUST

REV

BEAT

SELECT

JOG MODE

VINYL

AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB

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Control panel Rear panel

Front panel

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.

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)

— 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

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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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3 2 1

b c

1 2 3 4 5

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

Connections

AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB

DJ player DJ mixer

Rear panel

Control cordControl cord

Power cord

To an AC outlet

Audio cableAudio cable

AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB

DJ mixer

Rear panel

DJ player

Control cord

To an AC outlet

Audio cableAudio cable

Power cord

AUDIO OUTCONTROLUSB

DJ mixer

Rear panel

DJ player

USB CableUSB Cable

Other brands of DJ software

Computer

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

USB

DISC

VINYL

DISC EJECT

STANDBY

BACK

BROWSE

TAG LIST

INFO MENU

UTILITY

USB

STOP

1 /

/REMOVE

TAG TRACK

TIME MODE

AUTO CUE

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Title 01

Title 02 Title 03

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

Connect the USB device to the USB device insertion slot d.

The USB indicator lights.

! 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.

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.

! 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.

Using the [BROWSE] button

When [BROWSE] is pressed, the contents of the medium loaded in this

Ejecting discs

Press [h DISC EJECT] r.

The disc is ejected from the disc insertion slot. ! If [DISC EJECT h] 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.)

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.).

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.

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.

List of contents The contents of the selected medium are displayed.

Title 01

Title 02 Title 03

Title 01

Title 02 Title 03

02 03

Title 01

Title 02 Title 03

Cursor

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.

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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 contents The contents of the tag list are displayed here.

Cursor

Turn the rotary selector to move the cursor up and down.

Adding tracks to the tag list

Title 01

Artist 01

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

WAVE display The WAVE display is shown here.

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.

Playback

MULTI PLAYER

CDJ-

850

PLAY / PAUSE

CUE

TRACK SEARCH

DIRECTION

USB

DISC

MASTER

TEMPO

WIDE

10 16

TOUCH/RELEASE

VINYL

SPEED ADJUST

DISC EJECT

STANDBY

BACK

BROWSE

TAG LIST

INFO MENU

UTILITY

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

USB

STOP

TEMPO

REV

FWD

CUE/LOOP

DELETE MEMORY

CALL

OUTRELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

IN / CUE

1 /

/REMOVE

TAG TRACK

TIME MODE

AUTO CUE

IN ADJUST

OUT ADJUST

REV

BEAT

SELECT

JOG MODE

VINYL

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MULTI PLAYER

CDJ-

850

PLAY / PAUSE

CUE

TRACK SEARCH

DIRECTION

USB

DISC

MASTER

TEMPO

WIDE

10 16

TOUCH/ RELEASE

VINYL

SPEED ADJUST

DISC EJECT

STANDBY

BACK

BROWSE

TAG LIST

INFO MENU

UTILITY

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

USB

STOP

TEMPO

REV

FWD

CUE/LOOP

DELETE MEMORY

CALL

OUTRELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

IN / CUE

1 /

/REMOVE

TAG TRACK

TIME MODE

AUTO CUE

IN ADJUST

OUT ADJUST

REV

BEAT

SELECT

JOG MODE

VINYL

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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.

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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

WIDE

10 16

TOUCH/RELEASE

VINYL

SPEED ADJUST

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

CUE/LOOP

DELETE MEMORY

CALL

OUTRELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

IN / CUE

1 /

TIME MODE

AUTO CUE

IN ADJUST

OUT ADJUST

REV

BEAT

SELECT

JOG MODE

VINYL

9 8

7 6 5

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.

! 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.

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.

The loop out point’s time is displayed on the main unit display.

USB

DISC

TOUCH/ RELEASE

VINYL

SPEED ADJUST

DISC EJECT

STANDBY

BACK

BROWSE

TAG LIST

INFO MENU

UTILITY

USB

STOP

CUE/LOOP

DELETE MEMORY

CALL

OUTRELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

IN / CUE

1 /

/REMOVE

TAG TRACK

TIME MODE

AUTO CUE

s t u

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.

English

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

TRACK SEARCH

DIRECTION

MASTER

TEMPO

WIDE

10 16

TOUCH/RELEASE

VINYL

SPEED ADJUST

AUTO

BEAT LOOP

TEMPO

REV

FWD

CUE/LOOP

DELETE MEMORY

CALL

OUTRELOOP/EXIT

LOOP

IN / CUE

1 /

IN ADJUST

OUT ADJUST

REV

BEAT

SELECT

JOG MODE

VINYL

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.

! 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.

! This function is canceled when [SEARCH m, n] is released.

USB

DISC

VINYL

SPEED ADJUST

DISC EJECT

STANDBY

BACK

BROWSE

TAG LIST

INFO MENU

UTILITY

USB

STOP

1 /

/REMOVE

TAG TRACK

TIME MODE

AUTO

CUE

! 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.

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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 items Descriptions

–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 items Descriptions

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].

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.

Problem Check Remedy

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 EJECT h] 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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Problem Check Remedy

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 code Error type Description of error Cause and action

E-7201 TOC READ ERROR TOC data cannot be read. E-8301

E-8302 E-8303

E-8304 DECODE ERROR E-8305 DATA FORMAT ERROR

E-8306 NO FILE

E-9101 MECHANICAL TIME OUT

PLAYER ERROR Disc 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 Name SW Type

Jog dial (scratch) — Bn 10 dd

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)

VR Bn 1D dd

VR Bn 1E dd

— Bn 30 dd

General Purpose Controller

SW 9n 00 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 01 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 02 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 03 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 04 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 05 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 06 dd OFF=0, ON=127

MIDI Messages MSB

Bn 4F dd

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 Name SW Type

LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST)

RELOOP/

EXIT

MEMORY

LOOP CALLd

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

SW 9n 07 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 08 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 0A dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 0B dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 0C dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 0D dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 0E dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 10 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 11 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 12 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 20 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 21 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 28 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 29 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 2A dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 2B dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 2D dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 2F dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 30 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 32 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 33 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SW 9n 36 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 37 dd OFF=0, ON=127 SW 9n 38 dd OFF=0, ON=127

MIDI Messages MSB

Notes

SW Name SW Type

MENU (UTILITY)

n is the channel number.

SW 9n 3F dd OFF=0, ON=127

MIDI Messages MSB

Notes

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

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.

! 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.

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Cautions on use

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.

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