Pioneer CDJ-500S user service Troubleshooting, Others, Symptom Cause Remedy

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OTHERS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Incorrect operations can be mistaken as malfunctions. If you believe the unit is not operating correctly, consult the chart below. Sometimes incorrect operation may be due to a malfunction in another component. If the problem is not fixed, check the other components used with the player. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or dealer for service.

Symptom

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

Door does not open when EJECT

Ö

Power plug is disconnected from out-

Ö Connect plug to wall outlet.

button is pressed.

 

let.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback immediately stops

Ö

Disc is loaded upside down.

Ö Load the disc correctly with the label side

when started. During playback,

Ö

 

 

UP.

the player pauses or stops.

Smudges on the disc, etc.

Ö Clean the smudges from the disc and then

 

 

 

 

play it again.

 

 

 

 

No sound is audible.

Ö

Output cables are connected incor-

Ö Recheck connections. Refer to installation

 

 

rectly or are loose.

Ö

instructions.

 

Ö Incorrect operation of audio mixer.

Check the settings of the audio mixer

 

Ö

 

Ö

switches and sound volume controls.

 

Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals

Clean away dirt.

 

 

are dirty.

Ö Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

 

Ö Player is in pause mode.

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted, noise is out-

Ö

Incorrect connections.

Ö Connect to audio mixer's LINE INPUT ter-

put.

Ö

 

Ö

minals. (Do not connect to MIC terminals.)

 

Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals

Clean away dirt.

 

 

are dirty.

Ö

 

 

Ö Interference is being picked up from a

Switch OFF TV set, move player away

 

 

TV set.

 

from TV set or plug the player into a sepa-

 

 

 

 

rate outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

With certain discs, loud noise is

Ö

Disc has a bad scratch or warp.

Ö

Replace disc.

produced or play stops.

Ö

Disc is extremely dirty.

Ö

Clean disc.

 

 

 

 

When the auto cue function is set

Ö

If the sound muted portion between se-

Ö Press TIME MODE/AUTO CUE button for

ON, track search is not finished.

 

lections is long, searching time will be

 

more than 1 second to set the auto cue

 

 

long.

 

function OFF.

 

Ö If the sound muted portion is recorded

 

 

 

 

for about 20 seconds or more, playback

 

 

 

 

will start without the auto cue function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back cue function cannot be car-

Ö

The cue point is not set yet.

Ö

Set the cue point. (See page 17.)

ried out even though the CUE

 

 

 

 

button is pressed in playback

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loop playback cannot be carried

Ö

The cue point (loop in point) is not set

Ö

Set the cue point. (See page 17)

out even though the LOOP OUT/

 

yet.

 

 

EXIT button is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture of the TV screen is

Ö

Interference is being picked up from

Ö

Turn off POWER of the player, or move

fluctuated or FM broadcast is in-

 

the CD player.

 

the player away from the TV or tuner.

terfered with noise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is not rotating when

Ö

The disc rotation stops automatically

Ö

Playback can be started by pressing the

power is ON.

 

if no operation has been performed for

 

PLAY/PAUSE button. If the EJECT button

 

 

80 minutes or more in pause mode.

 

is pressed, the door will open.

 

 

 

 

 

¦Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation, unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again after the disc completely stops.

¦This unit cannot playback non-finalized CD-R discs (partial discs).

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Contents CDJ-500S Selecteur DE Tension D’ALIMENTATION Before OPERATIONS/AVANT LA Mise EN ServiceLine Voltage Selector Switch Table DES Matieres ContentsPrecautions Concernant LA Manipulation HandlingPrecautions Concernant LA Manipulation Mounting Rack Montage en baie Precautions Concernant LA ManipulationCleaning and handling compact discs Nettoyage et manipulation des disque compactsFeatures ParticularitesReal Time Loop DJ SystemSeamless Loop ReloopCUE Headphones JackInstallation Inclinee ReperageConnections ConnexionsAudio Output Connection Power Cord ConnectionsRaccordement DES Prises DE Commande Control Jack ConnectionsTop Panel Nomenclature DESPanneaux Nomenclature DES Panneaux Before OPERATIONS/AVANT LA Mise EN Service Panel FacilitiesHEADPHONE, Headphone Volume Display Window Fenêtre d’affichage Playback Operations Setting the Auto Cue function ON/OFFMise en/hors service de la fonction Attaque Automatique To Stop PlayFast-Forward / Fast-Reverse To Pause PlayTrack Cueing Interruption temporaire de la lectureCueing by Frames DJ Player Operations Utilisation DU Lecteur DJPlayback Operations with Auto Cue Function on Recherche par imagesSetting a Cue Point Réglage d’un point d’attaque Basic Operations II/DEMARCHES DE Base DJ Player OperationsFonctions de la molette pas-à-pas Techniques Speciales Disc JockeyJog Dial Functions Advanced OPERATIONS/DEMARCHES EvolueesCueing Master TempoLoop Play Tempo principalReturn to a cue point back cue Modify a cue point cue point adjustConfirm a cue point cue point sampler Pour repasser au point d’attaque recul au point d’attaqueLecture à départ en fondu Relay Play Using Two PlayersFader Start Playback Lecture à relais avec deux lecteursTechnique 2 Real Time Loop and Reloop Advanced TechniquesTechnique 1 Master Tempo Seamless Loop Set Master Tempo button to onTechnique 4 Boucle et Reprise de boucle Raccourci Technique 3 Real Time Cue and Cue Point SamplerTechnique 4 Loop and Reloop Short Cut Advanced OPERATIONS/DEMARCHES Evoluees Advanced TechniquesMixage DE Plages Differentes Set cueing for track B on the headphonesMixing Different Tracks Set the DJ Mixer’s Cross Fader slider at its left side CHMixage DE Plages Differentes Others TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy Symptôme Cause Remède Guide DE DepannageDivers Guide DE Depannage OTHERS/DIVERS TroubleshootingError display Affichage d’erreurCaracteristiques TechniquesSelettore Della Tensione DI Rete VOR INBETRIEBNAHME/PRIMA DELL’USONETZSPANNUNGS-WAHLSCHALTER Vorsichtshinweise ZUM Betrieb InhaltsverzeichnisIndice Avvertenze PER L’USOCD-Linsenreiniger Reinigung des CD-SpielersAufbewahrung von Compact Discs KondensationPulizia e maneggio dei CD Rackmontage Montaggio dello scaffaleReinigung und Umgang mit CDs Merkmale CaratteristicheECHTZEIT-SCHLEIFE DJ-SYSTEMNahtlose Schleifenwiedergabe RELOOP-FUNKTIONRelaiswiedergabe CUE-FUNKTIONENRipasso Riproduzione ContinuaCollegamento DELL’USCITA Audio Anschlüsse CollegamentiAudioausgangsanschluss Anschluss DES Netzkabels Anschlüsse DER SteuerungsbuchsenCollegamento Delle Prese DI Comando Control Collegamento DEL Cavo DI AlimentazioneBedienelemente Ubicazione E USO DEI Comandi E Indicazioni GeräteoberseiteVOR INBETRIEBNAHME/PRIMA DELL’USO Bedienelemente Ubicazione E USO DEI Comandi E IndicazioniIndicazioni Display QuadranteUbicazione E USO DEI Comandi E Abbrechen der Wiedergabe Ein-/Ausschalten der automatischen Cue-FunktionGrundbedienung für Wiedergabe RiproduzioneSuchen nach einem bestimmten Titel Pausieren der WiedergabePausa della riproduzione Schnellvorlauf/SchnellrücklaufRiproduzione con la funzione di ripasso automatico attivata Einsatz ALS DJ-PLAYER Funzionamento DEL Lettore AD USO DJWiedergabebetrieb bei aktivierter Auto- Cue-Funktion Suchen nach einem bestimmten FeldPasso nella direzione indicata dalla freccia del tasto Verwendung der SEARCH-TastenDer normale Wiedergabeton wird ausgegeben, wenn Verwendung DER Speziellen FUNKTIONEN/FUNZIONI Avanzate Funktionen der JogscheibeFunzioni della manopola di ricerca veloce Cue-Betrieb Master-Tempo-FunktionSchleifenwiedergabe Riproduzione ciclicaKorrigieren des Cue-Punktes Cue-Punkt- Verschiebung Tecniche Particolari PER Disc JockeyRückkehren an den Cue-Punkt Cue-Rücklauf Riproduzione con avvio da dissolvenza Überblendregler-StartfunktionRelaiswiedergabe mit zwei CD-Spielern Riproduzione continua con due apparecchiTecniche Avanzate Schalten Sie die Master TEMPO-Taste einDrücken Sie die PLAY/PAUSE-Taste 6 im Takt mit der Musik Tecnica 4 Ciclo e ri-ciclo ScorciatoiaTecniche Avanzate Nel corso della riproduzione, premere il tasto LoopDisporre per la cuffia il ripasso per il brano B Kombinieren DER Titel VON Zwei CD-SPIELERNMissaggio DI Brani Diversi Missaggio DI Brani Diversi Fehlersuche SonstigesDiagnostica VarieSONSTIGES/VARIE Fehlersuche DiagnosticaIndicazioni di errori FehleranzeigeDati Tecnici Selector DE Tension DE Línea VOORBEREIDINGEN/ANTES DE LA OperaciónSpanningskeuzeschakelaar Índice InhoudsopgaveBehandeling VAN DE CD-SPELER Precauciones Relativas AL ManejoPrecauciones Relativas AL Manejo Limpieza de discos y manipulación de discos compactos Installatierack Soporte de montajeReinigen en behandelen van CD’s Kenmerken CaracterísticasDoorlopende Kringloopweergave REAL-TIME KringloopinstellingDJ Systeem Bucle PerfectoHOOFDTELEFOON-AANSLUITING CUE-FUNCTIESRELAIS-WEERGAVE LocalizaciónAUDIO-UITGANGSAANSLUITINGEN Audio OUT AansluitingenConexiones Conexion DE Salida DE AudioConexiones DEL Cable DE Alimentación Aansluiten VAN HET NetsnoerConexiones DE LAS Tomas Control Waarschuwing NetsnoerAuto CUE Onderdelen OP HET Bovenpaneel Controles DEL PanelBovenpaneel Panel superior Controles DEL Panel Displayvenster Ventanilla visualizadora Bedieningaanwijzingen Voor Normaal Gebruik Snel voorwaarts/terugwaarts Tijdelijk onderbreken van de weergaveOpzoeken van een bepaald muziekstuk Pausa de la reproducciónLocalización por tramas Weergave met de auto-cue functie ingeschakeld onOpzoeken van een bepaald data frame Basisbediening II/OPERACIONES BásicasOperación DE Reproductor Para DJ Instellen van het cue-punt beginpuntAjuste de un punto de localización Geavanceerde BEDIENING/OPERACIONES Avanzadas Functies van de Jog-draaischijfFunciones del mando de lanzadera Cue-functie HoofdtemporegelingKringloopweergave Ritmo principalGeavanceerdee BEDIENING/OPERACIONES Avanzadas Speciale Disc Jockey TechniekenReproducción con inicio de aparición gradual Fader-startRelais-weergave met twee CD-spelers Reproducción por relevos empleando dos reproductoresGeavanceerde Technieken Técnicas Avanzadas Zet de Master Tempo toets op onTécnicas Avanzadas Techniek 3 Real-Time cue en cue-punt bemonsteringTécnica 4 Bucle y rebucle Atajo Durante la reproducción, presione el botón LoopGevanceerde BEDIENING/OPERACIONES Avanzadas Mengen VAN Twee MuziekstukkenMezcla DE Canciones Distintas Mezcla DE Canciones Distintas Storing Mogelijke oorzaak Oplossing Verhelpen VAN StoringenOverige Informatie Síntoma Causa probable Remedio Solución DE ProblemasOtros Overige INFORMATIE/OTROS Verhelpen VAN Storingen Solución DE ProblemasVisualización de errores Storingsmeldingen in het displaySpecificaties Pioneer Electronic Corporation France tapez 36 15 Pioneer

CDJ-500S specifications

The Pioneer CDJ-500S is a significant model in the evolution of digital DJing, launched in the late 1990s. This compact CD player is revered for its innovative features and user-friendly design, making it a noteworthy tool in the arsenal of many DJs. The CDJ-500S was one of the first CD players to effectively blend the convenience of digital formats with the tactile feel of traditional turntables.

One of the standout features of the CDJ-500S is its ability to handle both CD and CD-R media, allowing DJs to use a variety of formats for their sets. The player is equipped with a direct drive mechanism that provides stability and precision, essential for seamless mixing. The auto-cue function significantly enhances the DJing experience by enabling easy track navigation. DJs can quickly find the start of a track, ensuring smooth transitions during live performances.

The CDJ-500S also features an expansive LCD display that provides essential information including track time, playback status, and BPM, enhancing the user’s ability to monitor track progress easily. Its intuitive control layout includes pitch control for adjusting the tempo, allowing users to beat-match tracks effortlessly. The player supports pitch ranges of ±8%, ±16%, and even ±100% for extreme control, catering to a variety of mixing styles.

Another remarkable technology employed in the CDJ-500S is the seamless loop function, enabling DJs to create tight loops on the fly. This feature allows artists to experiment with repeating sections, crafting unique moments during their performances. The player includes an onboard memory function that can store cues and loops, allowing for immediate recall during a live set.

In terms of connectivity, the CDJ-500S provides standard audio outputs, allowing for easy integration into any mixing setup. Additionally, it incorporates a headphone output with a cueing function, enabling DJs to pre-listen to tracks before transitioning them into the mix.

The Pioneer CDJ-500S has earned its place in DJ history due to its robust build, reliability, and innovative features. Although newer models have since surpassed it, the CDJ-500S remains a beloved choice for those who appreciate its blend of simplicity and functionality, proving that it laid the groundwork for the advanced CDJs we see today.

Overall, the CDJ-500S is a testament to Pioneer’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of DJ technology and set a new standard for digital mixing.
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