The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of
information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.
http://rekordbox.com/
For various types of information and services regarding rekordbox™, see the Pioneer website above.
http://kuvo.com/
Operating Instructions
Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Be sure to read both this manual and the Operating Instructions
(Quick Start Guide). Both contain important information that you
should understand before using this product.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a
safe place for future reference.
! In this document, names of screens, menus and touch keys dis-
played on the computer screen as well as the names of buttons and
terminals on the product etc., are indicated within [ ] brackets.
Examples:
— Touch [SLIP].
— Press the [CUE] button.
— The [UTILITY] screen is displayed.
— Click on the Windows [Start] menu button, then [All Programs]
Other browsing operations ...................................................................... 25
Checking the playing history (HISTORY) ............................................... 26
Editing tag lists ......................................................................................... 26
Displaying the details of the currently loaded track .............................. 28
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Before start
Before start
Features
This unit is a DJ player equipped with the technology of the Pioneer CDJ
series, the world standard for club players. You can play it like a real
DJ using the music stored on your USB device, computer or even on
mobile devices (smartphones etc.). It is not only equipped with a wide
range of features for DJ performances supporting a variety of sources,
including the PRO DJ LINK, Quantize and Beat Sync functions. It also
has a high sound quality, high reliability design and a panel layout providing high operability, thereby offering strong support for all types of DJ
performances.
MULTI MEDIA, MULTI FORMAT
Music files stored on USB devices (flash memory devices or hard disks)
and on mobile devices can also be played. The formats of music files
that are supported include MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF.
The included music management software rekordbox (Mac/Windows)
can be used to carefully prepare the play lists, cues, loops and beat
girds you will need for DJ performances at home. You can devote your
attention to the DJ performance at the disco/club easily. This makes for
a deejaying cycle smoothly integrating all the steps, from acquiring the
music files to the actual DJ performance.
rekordbox (Mac/Windows)
rekordbox is a software program allowing users who have purchased
a Pioneer DJ player supporting rekordbox to manage music files to be
used for DJ performances.
The music management software rekordbox can be used for the management (analysis, settings, creation, history storage) of music files on
computers. Using music files managed rekordbox in combination with
this unit makes it possible to achieve outstanding DJ performances.
! In these operating instructions, the version of rekordbox for Mac/
Windows is referred to as “rekordbox (Mac/Windows)”. “rekordbox”
is used to indicate the versions of rekordbox (Mac/Windows) and
rekordbox (iOS/Android) simultaneously, as well as when referring to
rekordbox functions directly.
At home or in a studio
rekordbox
! Add music files to collections and analyze them.
! Make the preparations on rekordbox.
rekordbox
Write the rekordbox data on a USB device.
At the disco or club
Connect the USB device to the DJ player.
rekordbox (iOS/Android)
rekordbox (iOS/Android), a smartphone application that can be downloaded free of charge, can be used for the management (analysis, settings, creation, history storage) of music files on mobile devices. Using
music files managed with rekordbox (iOS/Android) in combination with
this unit makes it possible to achieve outstanding DJ performances.
! In these operating instructions, the version of rekordbox for mobile
devices is referred to as “rekordbox (iOS/Android)”.
PRO DJ LINK
Functions include “USB Export” using USB devices (flash memory drives
and hard discs) and “rekordbox LINK Export” using the computer on
which rekordbox is installed.
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.
! Use the rekordbox data for the performance.
! Share the rekordbox data using the PRO DJ LINK function.
Check and manage the playback history with rekordbox.
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rekordbox LINK Export
When this unit and the computer are connected by LAN cable, the
rekordbox music files and management can be transferred directly,
eliminating the bother of exporting them to a USB device. This unit and
the computer can also be connected wirelessly using a wireless LAN
router (or wireless LAN access point).
At home or in a studio
rekordbox
! Add music files to collections and analyze them.
! Make the preparations on rekordbox.
BROWSE
The combination of the list display of music files and an easy-to-operate
rotary selector lets you select tracks without stress. In addition, the
display of track artwork lets you find the desired tracks instinctively.
KEYWORD SEARCH
A keyboard is displayed on the touch display so that you can type the
keywords and search them. It is possible to search the target music files
much faster in this manner.
WAVE/WAVE ZOOM
The overall waveform (“WAVE”) can be displayed so that you can grasp
the overall composition of the track visually. Also, the frequency bands
are color-coded, and a zoomable enlarged waveform (“WAVE ZOOM”)
can be displayed so that the development of the track can be grasped
instantaneously.
At the disco or club
rekordbox
Connect the computer and DJ player.
rekordbox
! Use the rekordbox data for the performance.
! Share the rekordbox data using the PRO DJ LINK function.
Just touch the overall waveform (WAVE) with your finger to instantly play
the tune next to the touched one. A quick point search can be done by
instinctive operation.
BEAT JUMP/LOOP MOVE
You can move the playing position with the specified beat count
instantly. A wide range of beats can be improvised without changing the
music rhythm.
HOT CUE
This unit has a hot cue that can instantly play back from the cue points
that have been set in advance.
AUTO BEAT LOOP
Auto beat loops are prepared for setting loops automatically based on
the tempo of the music.
BEAT SYNC
Based on the GRID information of tracks analyzed with rekordbox, the
tempo (BPM) and beat position of tracks playing on this unit can automatically by synchronized with other DJ players connected by PRO DJ
LINK. The beat sync function helps you mix tracks and create mixing and
effect performances, greatly expanding the range of DJ performances.
QUANTIZE
This unit is equipped with a quantize function that automatically corrects the timing when using such functions as looping, reversing or slip
looping, even if you perform operations off-beat, as long as the track
has been analyzed with rekordbox. This enables accurate performances
without breaking the rhythm of the currently playing track.
Check and manage the playback history with rekordbox.
TOUCH DISPLAY
This unit is equipped with a large, high-resolution full-color LCD so that
the information required for DJ performances is easily visible. This unit
not only displays the information required for DJ performances conveniently, but also helps you achieve reliable and aggressive DJ performances through its wide variety of functions including AUTO BEAT
LOOP or HOT CUE and BEAT JUMP/LOOP MOVE.
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SLIP MODE
It has a sleep mode function which continues to play back the tracks
in background during the Loop/Reverse/Scratch/Pause/Hot Cue/Beat
Jump/Loop Move operations. This enables DJ performances without
changing the track’s development, even after the Loop/Reverse/Scratch/
Pause/Hot Cue/Beat Jump/Loop Move.
KUVO
KUVO is a service helping people to enjoy the club culture both inside
and outside clubs connecting clubbers, DJs and clubs using the concept of “creating the next generation space to enjoy dance music”.
See here for the service details.
http://kuvo.com/
Before you start
Before you start
Supported sources
This unit supports the sources listed below.
! USB devices
! Computers (page 17 )
Usable media
This unit supports USB mass storage class USB devices (external hard
disks, portable flash memory devices, digital audio players, etc.).
Folder layers
Max. number of
folders
Max. number
of files
Supported file
systems
!
Tracks managed by rekordbox can be played by connecting the mobile device on
which rekordbox (iOS/Android) is installed via USB. For supported devices, see
the Pioneer DJ support website (http://pioneerdj.com/support/). For rekordbox
(iOS/Android) see the , rekordbox (iOS/Android) user’s manual.
! When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.
! Folders and files exceeding the limits cannot be displayed.
USB devices that cannot be used
! Optical disc type devices such as external DVD/CD drives, etc., are
not supported.
Max. 8 layers (files in folders beyond the 8th layer cannot be
played)
Unlimited (folders beyond the 10 000th folder within a single
folder cannot be displayed)
Unlimited (files beyond the 10 000th file within a single folder
cannot be displayed)
FAT16, FAT32 and HFS+ (NTFS is not supported.)
! USB hubs cannot be used.
! iPod cannot be used. (Music data on iPod touch or iPhone can only
be played on this unit if it is added to the rekordbox (iOS/Android)
library.)
=iPod and iPhone that can be connected to this product (p. 8 )
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
stored by the user on USB devices or other direct or indirect problems arising due to connection of USB devices to this unit.
! When the current above the permissible level is passed through the
USB device insertion slot of this unit, the USB indicator will flash.
The communication may be stopped by stopping the power supply to
the USB device. To return to normal conditions, please remove the
USB device connected to this unit. Avoid re-using the USB device
for which the excess current has been detected. If you cannot return
to the normal condition (cannot communicate) using the abovementioned procedure, turn off the power supply unit once and then
turn the power on again.
! If multiple partitions are set on the USB device, only the first partition
can be used. (When rekordbox library information is present, the
partition containing the rekordbox library information has priority.)
! USB devices equipped with flash card readers may not operate.
! Depending on the USB device you are using, the desired perfor-
mance may not be achieved.
Playable music file formats
This unit supports music files in the formats shown below.
TypeFile extension Compatible formatsBit depthBit rateSampling frequency
MP3 files can have a constant bit rate (CBR) or a variable bit rate (VBR).
Both types of files can be played on this unit, but the search and super
fast search functions are slower with VBR files. If your priority is operability, we recommend recording MP3 files in CBR.
About AAC files
! AAC is the abbreviation of “Advanced Audio Coding”, a basic format
of audio compression technology used for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.
! The file format and extension of AAC data depends on the applica-
tion used to create the data.
!
On this unit, in addition to AAC files encoded with iTunes® and with
the extension “.m4a”, files with the extensions “.aac” and “.mp4” files
can also be played. However, AAC files that are copyright-protected,
such as those purchased from the iTunes Store, cannot be played.
Also, depending on the version of iTunes in which the file was
encoded, it may not be possible to play the file.
The tag information types which can be registered from a music file are
ID3 tags (v1, v1.1, v2.2.0, v2.3.0, and v2.4.0) or meta tags.
About music file artwork
The file format for artwork images that can be added to music files is
JPEG (extensions: “.jpg” or “.jpeg”).
! Files larger than 800 x 800 dots cannot be displayed.
Encoding
method
CBR, VBR
CBR, VBR
Uncompressed
PCM
Uncompressed
PCM
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About character displays
MP3/AAC
When displaying track names, etc., to display characters written in local
codes other than Unicode, change the [LANGUAGE] setting.
=Changing the language (p. 30 )
Preparing the software
Music management software rekordbox and driver software are not
included.
To use rekordbox and the driver software, access the rekordbox site and
Pioneer DJ Support site, and download the software.
! The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network devices
and other elements of the Internet usage environment required for a
connection to the Internet.
About rekordbox
rekordbox is a software program allowing users who have purchased
a Pioneer DJ player supporting rekordbox to manage music files to be
used for DJ performances.
Music file can be managed in various ways (analysis, setting, creation,
history saving) by using the music management software rekordbox. An
excellent DJ performance can be achieved by using the music files managed by rekordbox together with this unit.
Acquiring rekordbox (Mac/Windows)
Using the online support site
Before making inquiries on rekordbox operating procedures or technical issues, read the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) operating instructions
and online manual and check the FAQ provided on the rekordbox online
support site.
<rekordbox online support site>
http://www.rekordbox.com
1 Open your web browser on your computer, and
access the rekordbox site.
http://www.rekordbox.com
2 Click [Download] in the rekordbox site and download
rekordbox from the download page.
! For inquiries on rekordbox (Mac/Windows), please see the sup-
port site indicated above.
About rekordbox (iOS/Android)
Tracks managed by rekordbox can be played by connecting the mobile
device on which the rekordbox (iOS/Android) is installed via USB. For
supported devices, see the Pioneer support DJ site (http://pioneerdj.
com/support/). For rekordbox (iOS/Android), see the rekordbox (iOS/
Android) user’s manual.
! For details on installing rekordbox (iOS/Android), see the Pioneer
website (http://www.rekordbox.com).
Cautions on copyrights
rekordbox restricts playback and duplication of copyright-protected
music contents.
! When coded data, etc., for protecting the copyright is embedded in
the music contents, it may not be possible to operate the program
normally.
! When rekordbox detects that coded data, etc., for protecting the
copyright is embedded in the music contents, processing (playback,
reading, etc.) may stop.
Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copyright holder.
Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of
!
individual countries and by international treaties. It is the full respon-
sibility of the person who has recorded the music to ensure that it is
used legally.
!
When handling music downloaded from the Internet, etc., it is the
full responsibility of the person who has downloaded the music to
ensure that it is used in accordance with the contract concluded
with the download site.
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Connections
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PLAYER
! Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.
! Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.
! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.
! When using a LAN cable for connection, be sure to use either the LAN cable included with this product or an STP (shielded twisted pair) cable.
! Do not disconnect the LAN cable when music files and/or information are being shared using PRO DJ LINK.
Descriptions of terminals
Connections
1 CONTROL terminal
This is used to interconnect DJ players with a monaural mini phone
plug (Ø 3.5 mm) cable (commercially available) to send control
signals for relay playback.
=Connections for relay play (p. 10 )
2 AC IN
Connect this to a power outlet.
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices
have been completed.
Be sure to use the included power cord.
3 AUDIO OUT L/R terminals
Connect the audio cables (included) here.
4 LINK terminal
Connect the LAN cable (included) here.
5 USB port
Connect to a computer.
Basic style
Playback on this unit is performed mainly using tracks prepared with rekordbox installed on a computer.
! For rekordbox operations, see the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) user’s manual. You can see the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) user’s manual from [Help]
menu of rekordbox (Mac/Windows).
! Also, for DJ players and DJ mixers, up to four PRO DJ LINK-compatible players can be connected with LAN cables (CAT5e) using PRO DJ LINK
connections.
! A switching hub (commercially available) may be necessary, depending on the combination of models used. Use a switching hub of 100 Mbps or
greater. Some switching hubs may not operate properly.
! A switching hub (commercially available) is necessary to connect to a mixer equipped with only one LAN port. For mixers with enough LAN ports for
all the DJ players and computers in the system, connect directly to the LAN ports on the mixer’s rear panel, without using a hub.
! Use the wireless router (available in the market) and access point (available in the market) which can obtain a sufficient communication speed
such as IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g etc. Depending on the signal conditions in the usage environment or the wireless router and access point, PRO
DJ LINK connections may not operate properly.
Connecting to a mixer with only one LAN port
When connecting to a mixer with only one LAN port using a switching hub, for optimum usage of rekordbox’s music file management functions, set
the channel number of the mixer to which the audio cable is connected and the player number displayed at the bottom left of the main unit display
section to the same number.
(Ex.: When the audio cable is connected to channel 1)
1
Audio cable
AL GND
CH 1
CH 1
PHONO
L
R
CD/ LINE
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To change the player number, follow the procedure below.
To power outlet
1 Disconnect the USB device and LAN cable.
2 Touch [MENU (UTILITY)] for over 1 second to display the [UTILITY] screen.
3 Turn the rotary selector to select [PLAYER No.], then press the rotary selector.
4 Turn the rotary selector to select the player number, then press the rotary selector to enter it.
5 Touch [MENU (UTILITY)] to complete setting.
PRO DJ LINK (USB Export)
! Without taking a computer into the DJ booth, by using a memory device (flash memory device, hard disk, etc.), rekordbox music files and data can
be transferred between this unit and the memory device. This makes it possible to use such information as playlists, cues and loops that have been
set ahead of time with rekordbox for performances.
USB device on which
rekordbox data is recorded
LAN cable
Audio
cable
Switching hub
LAN cable
Computer
Audio cable
rekordbox
LAN cable
L
R
DJ playerDJ mixer
Power cord
Rear panel
PRO DJ LINK (LINK Export)
! When a computer on which rekordbox is installed is taken into the DJ booth and connected to this unit using a LAN cable (CAT5e) or wireless LAN
(Wi-Fi) router, tracks in rekordbox can be selected and played. This makes it possible to use such information as playlists, cues and loops that have
been set ahead of time with rekordbox for performances.
When a mobile device on which rekordbox (iOS/Android) is installed is connected using a USB cable or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) router, tracks in
!
rekordbox can be selected and played. This makes it possible to use such information as playlists, cues and loops that have been set ahead of time
with rekordbox for performances.
!
With wired LAN connections, up to two computers on which rekordbox is installed can be connected.
! With wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connections, up to four computers or mobile devices on which rekordbox is installed can be connected.
iPod and iPhone that can be connected to this product
! This product is compatible with iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch (3rd,
4th, 5th generation).
! For the latest supported devices, see the below-mentioned Pioneer support DJ site.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
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Using a switching hub
To power outlet
ComputerComputer
To power outlet
Computer
Computer
LAN cable ×3
×3
LAN cable ×2
Mobile device on
which rekordbox is
rekordboxrekordbox
installed
Connections
Switching hub
LAN cable
Audio cableAudio cable
L
R
DJ player ×3
DJ mixer
Rear panel
Power cord
! Use your iPod cable to connect this unit with an iPod or iPhone.
! A switching hub (commercially available) is necessary to connect to a mixer equipped with only one LAN port. For mixers with enough LAN ports for
all the DJ players and computers in the system, connect directly to the LAN ports on the mixer’s rear panel, without using a hub.
Using a wireless router and access points
Mobile device on
which rekordbox is
rekordboxrekordbox
LAN cable ×3
Audio cable
Cautions
Audio cable
×3
DJ player ×3
DJ mixer
In order to maximize the use of music file management functions of rekordbox, please match the player number with the channel of audio cable
entered in the mixer.
If the player number is different, change the [PLAYER No.] setting on the [UTILITY] screen.
! When a storage device is connected to this unit, [PLAYER No.] is displayed in gray and cannot be changed. Disconnect the storage device or LAN
cable to turn the link off, then change the setting.
installed
Wireless router
and access point
LAN cable
R
L
Rear panel
Power cord
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Using other brands of DJ software
To power outlet
To power outlet
Mini phone plug cable (Ø 3.5 mm)
With this unit, the operating information of the buttons, tempo adjustment dial, etc., can also be output in universal MIDI format. When connected by
USB cable to a computer on which MIDI-compatible DJ software is installed, the DJ software can be operated from the XDJ-1000. The sound of music
files being played on the computer can also be output from the XDJ-1000. For details, see Installing the driver software on page 31 and Using other brands of DJ software on page 32 .
Other brands
of DJ
software
DJ playerDJ mixer
Computer
Audio cableAudio cable
USB cableUSB cable
L
R
Power cord
Rear panel
Connections for relay play
When this unit and a Pioneer DJ player are interconnected with their [CONTROL] terminals using a mini phone plug cable (Ø 3.5 mm), relay playback
between the two DJ players is possible (page 24 ).
Audio cable
Audio cable
L
R
DJ playerDJ mixer
Rear panel
Power cord
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Part names and functions
1 PLAY/PAUSE f button
This lights when playing tracks and flashes when in the pause mode.
=Pausing (p. 17 )
2 CUE button
This lights when a cue point is set (except during track searching),
and flashes when a new cue point can be set in the pause mode.
=Setting Cue (p. 19 )
3 SEARCH m, n buttons
The track is forwarded/reversed while the button is held in.
=Forward and reverse scanning (p. 17 )
4 TRACK SEARCH o, p buttons
Use these to search for the beginnings of tracks.
=Finding the beginnings of tracks (Track Search) (p. 17 )
5 DIRECTION REV button
Use this to turn reverse playback on and off.
=Playing in reverse (p. 18 )
6 IN/4BEAT (IN ADJUST)
Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop in point.
=Setting loops (p. 19 )
7 OUT (OUT ADJUST) button
Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop out point.
=Setting loops (p. 19 )
8 RELOOP/EXIT button
Use this to return to loop playback (reloop) or cancel loop playback
(loop exit).
=Returning to Loop playback (Reloop) (p. 20 )
9 USB STOP button
Press for at least 2 seconds before disconnecting the USB device.
=Disconnecting USB devices (p. 16 )
a USB indicator
This flashes when this unit is communicating with the USB device.
=Changing the color set in the USB (p. 29 )
b USB device insertion slot
Load the USB device here.
=Connecting and disconnecting USB devices (p. 16 )
c Touch display
= Normal playback screen (display part) (p. 13 )
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