Pioneer CDJ-900: Additional information

Additional information: Pioneer CDJ-900

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes

the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the

items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

! The CDJ-900 may not operate properly due to such external causes as static electricity. If this happens, normal operation can sometimes be restored by turning the

power off, waiting for the disc to stop completely, then turning the power back on.

! Non-finalized (partial discs) CD-R/

-RW cannot be played on the CDJ-900.

! Irregularly shaped discs other than standard 12 cm discs cannot be played on the CDJ-900 (doing so will lead to damage or accidents).

! The BPM measured by the CDJ-900 may differ from the BPM indicated on the disc or that of a Pioneer DJ mixer, etc. This is due to the different methods used for

measuring the BPM, and is not a malfunction.

Problem Check Remedy

Disc cannot be ejected.

If the [DISC EJECTh] button does not work, insert the pin in the disc force

eject pin insertion hole to eject the disc.

Playback does not start when disc is loaded. Is the disc or file playable? See Discs/

files playable on the CDJ-900 on page 6.

Is the auto cue function activated? Press [AUTO CUE] for at least 1 second to turn cancel the auto cue function.

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. Are you operating the connected DJ mixer properly? Check the operation of the DJ mixer.

Is the CDJ-900 placed near a TV? Turn the TV’s power off, or install the CDJ-900 and TV away from one

another.

Loud noise is produced or playback stops when a

Is the disc scratched? Scratched discs may not play.

certain disc is played.

Is the disc dirty? Wipe the dirt off the disc (page 28).

File information is not properly displayed. Is the information recorded in a language not supported

When creating files using DJ software, etc., record the information in a

by the CDJ-900?

language supported by the CDJ-900.

Track search operation takes too long. Is the auto cue function activated? Track searching may take some time when there are long silent sections

between tracks.

If track searching is not possible within 10 seconds, a cue point is set at the

beginning of the track.

Back cue function does not work. Is a cue point set? Set the cue point (page 15).

Loop play function does not work. Is a cue point set? Set the cue point (page 15).

Settings are not stored in the memory. Has the power been turned off directly after changing the

After changing settings, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power

setting?

off.

USB device is not recognized. Is the USB device properly connected? Connect the device securely (all the way in).

Is the USB device connected via a USB hub? USB hubs cannot be used.

Is the USB device supported by the CDJ-900? This player only supports USB mass storage class devices.

This player supports portable flash memory and digital audio playback

devices.

Is the file format supported by the CDJ-900? Check the file format of the connected USB device. For the file formats sup-

ported by the CDJ-900, see About USB devices on page 7.

Turn the power off then back on.

Cue or loop points of tracks recorded on USB devices

Is there sufficient free space on the USB device? A maximum of 100 cue and loop points per disc can be recorded on USB

are not stored in the memory.

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.

If there is not enough free space on the USB device or if the device is write-

protected, [USB FULL] is displayed and the points cannot be recorded.

Cue or loop points of tracks recorded on USB devices

Has the USB device been properly removed? Points may not be displayed if the USB device is removed without perform-

are not displayed.

ing the proper stopping procedure or if the CDJ-900’s power is turned off.

The playing address display is not displayed in the

When playing files recorded in VBR, it may happen that the set cannot

remaining time mode.

detect the length of the track immediately and that some time is required for

the playing address display to appear.

Time is required to read USB devices (flash memory

Is there a large number of folders or files recorded on the

When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for load-

drives and hard discs).

USB device?

ing.

Are files other than music files stored on the USB device? 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.

Library browsing is not possible. Is a medium on which library information is recorded

The library browse mode is only set when media on which library informa-

loaded?

tion is recorded are loaded. When a medium on which no library information

is recorded is loaded, the folder browse mode is set.

[HISTORY] is not displayed. Is a USB device loaded? The [HISTORY] function can only be used for DJ players on which a USB

device is loaded.

Nothing is displayed. Is the power management function activated? The CDJ-900 is shipped with the power management function turned on.

If you do not want to use the power management function, set [AUTO

STANDBY] to [OFF]. (page 20)

PRO DJ LINK does not work well. Are the player numbers properly set? Set [PLAYER No.] to [AUTO] or to a number different from the number cur-

rently set. (page 20)

Is the LAN cable properly connected? Connect the LAN cable properly to the [LINK] terminal.

Is the switching hub’s power turned on? Turn the switching hub’s power on.

Is an unnecessary device connected to the switching hub? Disconnect the unnecessary device from the switching hub.

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Error messages

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When the CDJ-900 cannot operate normally, an error code appears on the display. Take the necessary measures, referring to the table below. If an error code not indi-

cated 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 ser-

vice station.

Error code Error type Description of error Cause and action

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

! Disc is cracked.dReplace the disc.

E-8301

! Disc is dirty.dClean the disc.

E-8302

PLAYER ERROR Disc that cannot be played normally is loaded.

! If operation is normal with other discs, the problem is with that disc.

E-8303

E-8304 DECODE ERROR

Music files that cannot be played normally are

Format is wrong.dReplace with music files in the proper format.

E-8305 DATA FORMAT ERROR

loaded.

Track recorded in the library, playlist, etc., has been

E-8306 NO FILE

Do not delete that track from the USB device.

deleted from the USB device and cannot be played.

Mechanical error (time out) during loading or eject-

Displayed when mechanism operation is not completed within the specified

E-9101 MECHANICAL TIME OUT

ing of disc.

time.

List of icons displayed on the main unit display section

Genre

Rating

Playback is not possible

Label

Folder

Artist

Time

USB

Playing

History

Album

Player number (1 – 4)

SD

Played

WAIT

Track/

file name

Cue point set in memory

Computer

Remixer name

Playlist

Registered in tag list

Disc

Original artist

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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, avoiding hot,

humid places, places exposed to direct sunlight and extremely cold places.

! Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc.

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 out-

side. 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 thoroughly, wipe off

the dirt, then wipe off the moisture with a dry cloth.

! Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

! Do not let the signal surface of discs get scratched or dirty.

! Do not place two discs in the disc tray, one on top of the other.

! Do not attach pieces of paper or stickers to discs. Doing so could warp discs,

making it impossible to play them. Also note that rental discs often have

labels attached to them, and the label’s glue may have oozed out. Check that

there is no glue around the edges of such labels before using rented discs.

About specially shaped discs

Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.) cannot be played on this

player. Do not attempt to play such discs, as they could damage the player.

About condensation 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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Disclaimer

Specifications

English

! Pioneer and rekordbox are trademarks or registered trademarks of the

Power requirements .....................................................AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/

60 Hz

Pioneer Corporation.

Power consumption .................................................................................................26 W

®

®

®

®

! Microsoft

, Windows Vista

, Windows

and Internet Explorer

are registered

Power consumption (standby) ...............................................................................0.4 W

trademarks or trademarks in the United States and other countries of the

Main unit weight ..................................................................................................... 3.9 kg

Microsoft Corporation of the United States.

External dimensions ..................................305 mm (W) x 115.6 mm (H) x 385 mm (D)

! Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Safari, iTunes and Finder are registered trade-

Tolerable operating temperature .........................................................+5 °C to +35 °C

marks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Tolerable operating humidity ...................................... 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)

! Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

! Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe

Analog audio output (AUDIO OUT L/

R)

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/

or other countries.

Output terminal ..........................................................................................RCA terminal

! ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

Output Level ..........................................................................................2.0 Vrms (1 kHz)

The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of

Frequency response .................................................................................4 Hz to 20 kHz

their respective owners.

S/

N ratio ..................................................................................................................115 dB

Total harmonic distortion ................................................................................... 0.003 %

This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has not been

licensed for commercial purposes (for profit-making use), such as broadcast-

Digital audio output (DIGITAL OUT)

ing (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other types of broadcasting), streaming on

Output terminal ..........................................................................................RCA terminal

the Internet, Intranet (a corporate network) or other types of networks or dis-

Output type ...............................................................................Coaxial digital (S/

PDIF)

tributing of electronic information (online digital music distribution service).

Output level ..............................................................................................0.5 Vp-p (75 W)

You need to acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses. For details, visit

Output format ................................................................................44.1 kHz, 24 bit/

16 bit

http:/

/

www.mp3licensing.com.

USB downstream section (USB)

Port ......................................................................................................................... Type A

Power supply ..................................................................................... 5 V/

500 mA or less

USB upstream section (USB)

Port ......................................................................................................................... Type B

LAN (PRO DJ LINK)

Rating .............................................................................................................100Base-TX

The audio compression technology for MP3 is offered under the license of

Control output (CONTROL)

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia.

Port .....................................................................................................................Mini-jack

! The articles concerning free repairs, etc., indicated on the warranty do not

apply to the rekordbox music management software. Before installing or using

rekordbox, carefully read the articles in Software end user license agreement on

page 21.

! The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without

notice.

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