Pioneer CDJ-2000: Installing rekordbox Using the support site

Installing rekordbox Using the support site: Pioneer CDJ-2000

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DRB1475-B

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For Windows Vista

or Windows

XP, PC/

AT compatible computer

3 Install rekordbox following the instructions on the screen.

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equipped with a 2 GHz or greater Intel

Pentium

4 (or compatible)

Once installation of rekordbox is completed, the operating instructions can be

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opened from rekordbox’s [Help] menu.

! Required memory: 512 MB or more of RAM

! Hard disc: 250 MB or more of free space (not including space for storing

Installation Procedure (Windows)

music files, etc.)

! CD drive: Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read

! Read the “Cautions on installation” carefully before installing rekordbox.

! Sound: Audio output to speakers, headphones, etc. (internal or external audio

! Authorization of the computer’s administrator is required to install and unin-

device)

stall rekordbox. Log on as the user registered as the computer’s administrator

! Internet connection: For user registration and inquiries, use a web browser

before installing rekordbox.

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supporting 128-bit SSL (Safari 2.0 or later or Internet Explorer

6.0 or later).

! USB port: A USB port for connection of a USB device (flash memory, hard

1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.

disc, etc.) is required to transfer music files to the USB device.

The CD-ROM menu is displayed.

! LAN port: An Ethernet LAN adapter (RJ45 port) for communicating with the

! If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted, open

DJ player is required to transfer music files to a Pioneer DJ player (i.e. CDJ-

the CD drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start] menu, then

2000, CDJ-900).

double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.

Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even those with the oper-

ating environment described above.

2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [rekordbox:

Even with the required memory capacity indicated for the operating

Install Music Management Software], then click [Start].

environment above, depending on the number of resident programs and

services, the software may not provide full functionality and performance

due to lack of memory. In this case, stop some resident programs and

services in order increase the amount of free memory. We recommend

adding extra memory in order to achieve stable performance.

Depending on the computer’s power settings, etc., the CPU and hard

disc processing capacity may be insufficient. When using laptop comput-

ers in particular, always keep the AC power connected and set the com-

puter to maximum performance conditions when using rekordbox.

Note that problems may arise in the operation of rekordbox due to other

software being used together with it.

Installing rekordbox

Installation Procedure (Macintosh)

! Read the “Cautions on installation” carefully before installing rekordbox.

! Authorization of the computer’s administrator is required to install and unin-

stall rekordbox. Have the name and password of the computer’s administra-

To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].

tor ready.

3 Install rekordbox following the instructions on the screen.

1 When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the computer’s

Once installation of rekordbox is completed, the operating instructions can be

CD drive, the CD drive opens on the screen. Double-click the

opened from rekordbox’s [Help] menu.

! To stop installation in progress, click [Cancel].

[CD_menu.app] icon.

! If the CD drive does not open on the screen when the CD-ROM is inserted,

use Finder to open the CD drive, then double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon.

Using the support site

Before making an inquiry about rekordbox operations and technical support,

refer to the operating instructions for rekordbox and check the FAQs published

on the support site for rekordbox.

<Support Site for rekordbox>

http://www.prodjnet.com/rekordbox/support/

! To make an inquiry about rekordbox, you need to register as a user in advance

on the support site for rekordbox.

! You need to enter the license key for your user registration. Have the license key

ready. Also, be sure not to forget the login name (your e-mail address) and the

password specified for your user registration, as well as the license key.

! Pioneer Corporation collects your personal information for the following

purposes:

1 To provide customer support for your purchased product

2 To inform you of product or event information by e-mail

3 To reflect your opinions collected by survey on product planning

Your personal information is kept confidential corresponding to the privacy

2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [rekordbox:

policy set forth by our company.

Install Music Management Software], then click [Start].

You can check our privacy policy on the support site for rekordbox.

! When you make an inquiry about rekordbox, be sure to provide us the

information on the model name, specifications (CPU and memory capacity and

peripheral devices connected), and operating system version of your computer,

as well as specific descriptions of system malfunction.

For an inquiry about configuring your computer with peripheral devices

other than our products and the corresponding technical support, contact

each manufacturer or retailer.

! rekordbox is subject to upgrade for enhanced function and performance.

The upgrade program can be downloaded on the support site. We strongly

recommend you upgrade your software on a regular basis to keep the latest

updates on your system.

To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].

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