User manual PIONEER CDJ-900

[. . . ] Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. 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 K015 En of connecting and operating the unit is the same. CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING Location Install the player in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity. [. . . ] Rotate the Jog dial while holding the TRACK SEARCH button (4, ¢) depressed. (Super-fast track search) 7 Checking cue points (Cue point sampler) After specifying a cueing point, press the CUE button. ¶ The sound at the specified Cue point will continue to play as long as the CUE button is pressed. 7 Returning to a Cue point (Back cue) 1. During playback, press the CUE button. ¶ The player will return to the specified Cue point. While holding the TRACK SEARCH button (4, ¢)depressed, rotate the Jog dial in the direction in which you wish to perform track search; accelerated high-speed track search will begin in accordance with the direction and mount of rotation. Do not put objects on the Jog dial or apply too much force. Do not put drinks on the Jog dial as it may leak inside the dial and be the cause of a malfunction. Mixing Different Tracks (Example: Mix track B with currently playing track A from the main speakers. ) ÷ Connect CD1 to the DJ mixer's CH 1, and connect CD 2 to CH 2. ÷ Raise the TRIM, CHANNEL FADER, and MASTER LEVEL settings appropriately so that sound is produced from CD1. 2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (3/8). ¶ Playback will begin immediately from the specified Cue point. Changing Playback Speed (*) Pull the Tempo Control knob towards you. Slide the knob towards you (+) to increase the tempo and slide it away from you (­) to decrease it. ¶ The rate of change in playback speed (tempo) is shown in the display. ¶ The playback speed can be changed without changing the pitch ( "Applying Master Tempo"). 1. Turning the Jog dial during playback (pitch bending) (When the JOG MODE SELECT button is set to VINYL, touch the Jog dial side. The Jog dial operates differently when the surface of the Jog dial is pressed. ) ¶ The disc spins up (+FWD) or spins down (­REV) depending on rotation. ¶ When rotation stops, the disc returns to normal speed. 9. Press the CUE button on player CD2. ÷ Player CD2 will enter pause mode at the Cue point. 10. As soon as track A is heard from the speakers, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (6) on player CD2. ÷ Track B begins playing. 2. Turning Jog dial during playback (scratch play) (See page 14: Scratch Play) 3. Turning the Jog dial in pause mode (frame search) (The audible pause mode is on when the JOG MODE SELECT button is set to CDJ. The mute pause mode is on when the JOG MODE SELECT button is set to VINYL. ) ¶ Searches can be performed in 1-frame increments. ¶ When the CD is rotated once using the Jog dial, 1. 8 seconds (135 frames) of music is played back. 11. While checking the sound on the headphones, gradually move the DJ Mixer's CROSS FADER slider from left to right. ÷ The sound of track A from the speakers will steadily become mixed with the sound of track B. ÷ When the DJ Mixer's CROSS FADER slider has moved all the way to the right side, the sound heard from the speaker will have changed from track A to track B, and the operation is complete. If the BPM rates match, mixing of tracks A and B will sound good even if the CROSS FADER slider is in the middle position. 4. During playback or turning in the pause condition (Spin) Refer the [How to Spin] advanced operation. 7 Long mix play 13 <DRB1311> En ADVANCED OPERATIONS 7 Fader start play Using the cross fader start function of the DJM-600, DJM-500 or DJM-300, step 10 above can be eliminated for even simpler mixing. [. . . ] and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada. Alternatively, please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address: 800 ­ 872 ­ 4159 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance. Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 (905) 479-4411 1 (877) 283-5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. BOX 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U. S. A. For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. 19 <DRB1311> En [. . . ]