User manual PIONEER CDJ-850

[. . . ] Supported music file formats include not only music CD (CD-DA) and MP3 but also AAC, WAV and AIFF. The included rekordbox music management software can be used to prepare playlists, cues, loops, hot cues and other data required for DJ play unhurriedly at home ahead of time. This allows you to devote all your attention to DJ play at the disco/nightclub, with total assurance. From acquiring music files to DJ play, all steps in the cycle of the DJ's work can be accomplished smoothly. [. . . ] Adjusting the speed until which normal playback resumes when the top of the jog dial is released Turn [VINYL SPEED ADJUST RELEASE/START]. The speed increases when turned clockwise, decreases when turned counterclockwise. When the jog mode is set to VINYL, the speed at which playback starts when [PLAY/PAUSEf] is pressed changes simultaneously. The position at which the track is pausing can be moved in units of 0. The position is moved in the direction of playback when the jog dial is spun clockwise, in the reverse direction when it is spun counterclockwise. The [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad can only be operated in the following cases: -- In the pause mode -- While the jog dial is being pressed with the jog mode set to VINYL Touch the [NEEDLE SEARCH] pad with a finger to easily play the sound at the position at which the pad is touched. Move your finger while touching the pad to quickly move to the desired position. For several of the CDJ-850's functions, this pad is used to input characters. The track is fast-forwarded/fast-reversed in the direction in which the jog dial is spun. When the [SEARCHm/n] button is released, this function is canceled. When you stop the jog dial from spinning, normal playback resumes. 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. A character appears at the bottom of the main unit display. Tracks including the character you have input are displayed. When more characters are input at this point, tracks starting with the character string you have input are displayed. 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. Move the DJ mixer's channel fader or cross fader. The DJ player's pause mode is canceled and the track is played instantaneously. [. . . ] 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 thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the moisture with a dry cloth. do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. [. . . ]