Pioneer CDJ-900NXS: Additional information

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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.

! This unit 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.

Problem Check Remedy

Disc cannot be ejected. Is [EJECT/LOAD LOCK] set to [LOCK]?

Press the [PLAY/PAUSEf] button to set the pause mode, then press the

[DISC EJECTh] button.

Set [EJECT/LOAD LOCK] at [UTILITY] to [UNLOCK], then press the

[DISC EJECTh] button.

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

eject hole to eject the disc.

Playback does not start when disc

Is the disc or file playable? See Usable media on page 4.

is loaded.

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

Are you operating the connected DJ mixer

Check the operation of the DJ mixer.

distorted or noisy.

properly?

Is this unit placed near a TV? Turn the TV’s power off or install this unit and TV away from each other.

Loud noise is produced or playback

Is the disc scratched? Scratched discs may not play.

stops when a certain disc is played.

Is the disc dirty? Wipe the dirt off the disc.

File information is not properly

Is [LANGUAGE] properly set? Set [LANGUAGE] to the proper language.

displayed.

Is the information recorded in a language not sup-

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

ported by this unit?

supported by this unit.

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 a cue point.

Loop play function does not work. Are loop points set? Set loop points.

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

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

changing the setting?

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 this unit? 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 this unit? Check the file format of the connected USB device. For the file formats sup-

ported by this unit, see About USB devices on page 4.

— Turn the power off then back on.

Cue points or loops are not stored on

Are you trying to store more points than the limit? A maximum of 100 cue or loop points can be stored on USB devices per disc. For

a USB device.

mediums other than discs, a maximum of 10 points can be stored per track.

If you try to store more points than the limit, [CUE/LOOPPOINT FULL] is dis-

played and the points cannot be stored. In this case, delete some points before

storing new ones.

Is the USB device write-protected? If the USB device is write-protected, [USB FULL] is displayed and the points

cannot be stored. Disable the write-protection then store the cue or loop points

again.

Is there sufficient free space on the USB device? If there is not enough free space on the USB device, [USB FULL] is displayed

and the points cannot be stored. Free up some space then store the cue or loop

points again.

Cue or loop points of tracks recorded

Was the USB device properly stopped before it

Points may not be displayed if the SD memory card/USB device is removed

on USB devices are not displayed.

was disconnected the last time?

without performing the proper stopping procedure or if this unit’s power is

turned off.

Check that the USB indicator has turned completely off before disconnecting

the USB device and turning this unit’s power off.

Playback does not start immediately

Is the quantize function on? When the quantize function is on, playback starts from the nearest beat position

after pressing the button to reloop or

at the time the button is pressed. If you want the operation to be performed the

play in reverse.

instant the button is pressed, turn the quantize function off.

The playing address display is not

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

displayed in the remaining time mode.

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

Is there a large number of folders or files recorded

When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.

(flash memory drives and hard discs).

on the USB device?

Are files other than music files stored on the USB

When files other than music files are stored in folders, time is required to read

device?

them as well. Do not store files or folders other than music files on the USB device.

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Problem Check Remedy

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

The library browse mode is only set when media on which library information

recorded loaded?

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 auto standby function activated? This unit is shipped with the auto standby function set to on. If you do not want

to use the auto standby function, set [AUTO STANDBY] on the [UTILITY] menu

to [OFF].

The scale is not displayed. Is the track over 15 minutes long? The scale is not displayed for tracks whose playing time is over 15 minutes.

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 currently

set.

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 switch-

Disconnect the unnecessary device from the switching hub.

ing hub?

Error messages

When this unit cannot operate normally, an error code appears on the display. Check the table below and take the measures indicated. If an error code

not shown on the table below is displayed, or if the same error code is displayed again after taking the indicated action, contact your store of purchase

or a nearby Pioneer service station.

Error code Error type Description of error Cause and action

E-7201

CANNOT READ DISC

TOC data cannot be read.

! Disc is cracked.dReplace the disc.

! Disc is dirty.dClean the disc.

E-8301

CANNOT READ DISC

Disc that cannot be played normally is loaded.

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

E-8302

CANNOT PLAY TRACK(****)

disc.

Track data (files) on the disc or USB device

! The track data (file) may be corrupt. dCheck whether the track

E-8303

CANNOT PLAY TRACK

cannot be read properly.

(file) can be played on another player, etc., capable of playing

the same formats as this unit.

E-8304

Music files that cannot be played normally

UNSUPPORTED FILE FORMAT

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

E-8305

are loaded.

Mechanical error (time out) during loading or

Displayed when mechanism operation is not completed within the

E-9101

MECHANICAL TIMEOUT

ejecting of disc.

specified time.

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Power consumption ............................................................................... 33 W

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

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Max. external dimensions

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..............................................320 mm (W) × 105.5 mm (H) × 401.8 mm (D)

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

8 GENERAL TERMS

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

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

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USB downstream section (USB)

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Power supply ........................................................................ 5 V/2.1 A or less

tion where You are located.

USB upstream section (USB)

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

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LAN (PRO DJ LINK)

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Control output (CONTROL)

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Software end user license agreement on page 8.

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