Pioneer CDJ-400: DISCS USABLE WITH THIS UNIT Types of discs playable on this unit Playing MP3 files

BEFORE OPERATING (DISCS USABLE WITH THIS UNIT)

DISCS USABLE WITH THIS UNIT

Notes:

Types of discs playable on this unit

¶ Some CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded on standalone record-

ers or computer drives may not be playable back on this

÷ The following marks and logos are displayed on disc la-

player, due to a variety of reasons, including disc character-

bels, packaging, or jackets.

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istics, scratches, dirt, player lens dirt or condensation, etc.

¶ Some discs recorded on computer drives may not be

Types and Logos of playable discs

playable on this player, depending on the recording appli-

CD CD-TEXT

(Note 1)

CD-R

(Note 2)

CD-RW

(Note 2)

cation used, its settings, and operating environment. Be

sure to use the correct formatting for the discs used. For

details, consult the application author.

¶ This unit cannot play partially recorded CD-R or CD-RW

discs that have not been finalized.

¶ For detailed information regarding the handling of CD-R/

Note 1) Regarding TEXT display:

CD-RW discs, consult the handling precautions supplied

The number of characters that can be displayed is up to 48.

with each disc.

When a display exceeds eight characters in length, the display

will scroll. Only alpha-numerics and a limited number of

■ Regarding CD-R/RW discs

symbols can be displayed (☞ P. 12).

Due to the unique construction of CD-R/RW discs, leaving

them for extended periods of time in the pause (or cue

Note 2) CD-R/CD-RW discs:

standby) mode at a single point may result in the discs’ be-

This player supports playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded

coming difficult to play at that place. The same symptom may

in audio CD format or MP3.

also occur if the loop function is used to play back a single

* For details, consult the Operating Instructions for your re-

point on the disc excessively.

corder.

As a result, users are advised to construct backup archive

discs when playing discs containing important data.

■ About DualDisc playback

This product is designed to conform to standards for music

CDs. No warranty is made for operation or performance when

used with discs not conforming to such music CD standards.

Playing MP3 files

MP3 files may be found in two formats: Constant Bit Rate (CBR) and Variable Bit Rate (VBR). This component supports playback

and DJ play with both CBR and VBR type MP3 files, but in comparison with CBR files, files recorded in VBR format will experience

slower search and super-fast search speeds. As a result, when operating speed is most important, the use of the CBR recording

format is recommended for MP3 files.

MP3 files must follow the format requirements listed below.

MP3 format MPEG-1

Supports Audio Layer-3 sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,

Bit Rate 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps.

MPEG-2

Supports Audio Layer-3 sampling frequency 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz,

Bit Rate 16 Kbps (stereo) to 160 Kbps.

ID3 tag

Supports ID3 Vers. 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4. Displays title, album, artist.

Only alpha-numerics and a limited number of symbols can be

displayed.

File extension

.mp3, .MP3, .mP3, .Mp3

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