Pioneer MEP-7000 operating instructions Center Display

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PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Center Display

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1Main menu display

The center display’s menus are changed by using the BROWSE button, MIX button, EFFECT button, and UTILITY button. The function buttons, select up ()/down() buttons, LOAD A/B buttons, and the rotary selector dial are used to manipulate the contents of each menu.

BROWSE screen

Use to select tracks and construct playlists (P. 27).

MIX screen

Use to perform mixing operations, including auto mix using playlists (P. 42).

EFFECT screen

Use to select scratch play and various effects used in jog break play (P. 39).

UTILITY screen

Use to make unit settings (P. 61).

2Function tab

Displays items that can be changed using the six function buttons. Items displayed differ depending on the contents shown on the main menu display.

3A/B track information display

Displays track information and current status for tracks playing on controller A/B.

Track name

Play status

Artist name

Play status

Indicates track is currently playing.

Indicates track is currently paused.

Indicates track is currently in cue standby condition (see P. 36 “SETTING CUE POINTS”).

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•Track name and artist name can be displayed in Western European languages, Russian, Chinese (simplified

Mandarin), and Japanese.

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1Track number display

Displays the number of the track currently playing.

2TEMPO control range display (±6, ±10, ±16, WIDE) Displays the selected variable range mode of the TEMPO adjust slider.

3TEMPO change ratio display

Displays the change in tempo produced by the operation of the TEMPO adjust slider.

4A.CUE indicator

Lights when the Auto Cue function is ON.

5Time display

Displays the current track’s elapsed time ([REMAIN] indicator is off), or remaining time ([REMAIN] indicator is lighted), in minutes [M], seconds [S], and frames [F].

6Playing address display

To provide a quick intuitive grasp of the relative progress of a track’s playback (either elapsed time or remaining time), a bar graph is used to represent the full length of the track.

•Elapsed time display: Starts with all segments off, then gradually lights from left to right.

•Remaining time display: Starts with all segments on, then gradually goes off from left to right.

•When 30 seconds of remaining playing time is reached, the graph begins to flash slowly.

•When 15 seconds of remaining playing time is reached, the graph begins to flash quickly.

7BPM display

Shows the currently playing track’s BPM (Beats Per Minute)

8MEMO indicator

Lights when a cue or loop point has been stored in memory.

9REMAIN indicator

Lights when the time display is set for remaining time.

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Contents MEP-7000 Class Operating Environment Contents Features Manipulator styleNormal style Super Fast Pitch Bend MemoPitch Bend Frame SearchBack CUE Tempo Control RangeMaster Tempo CUE/LOOP MemorySpecifications Control cords x DJS 1 Set Dedicated remote control cable Comfirm AccessoriesAudio cables x Power cord USB auxiliary power cable Warranty cardRegarding Playable Discs and Files Types of Discs Playable on this UnitAbout Playback from USB Storage Device About MP3/AAC Disc PlaybackFAT, FAT32, HFS+ MPEG-1 About MP3 FilesAbout AAC Files MPEG-2About WAV Files About Aiff FilesInstallation Guidelines Normal Style Connections ConnectionsSystem connections Connecting another mixer Connection to external monitor pin-jack connectorConnecting other components Connecting a stereo amplifier when not using DJ mixerConnecting a computer Connecting the power cordManipulator Style Connections Audio interface sold separately Audio cable MixerDrive Unit Parts and Their FunctionsFront Panel Control UnitBrowse button P Time mode/auto cue button TIME/A.CUE TimeCUE P Track Search ,  buttons P Search ,  buttons P MIX button PCenter Display Rear Panel Loading and Removing Discs Set the drive unit’s front panel Power switch to onHandling Discs and Other Media Insert a discConnecting and Disconnecting USB Storage Devices Writing Management Data to a USB Storage Device To disconnect a USB storage device Disconnect the USB storage deviceBrowse Screen Start Playback Source icons  Browse icons  File Browsing File Browsing and Library Library Browsing Select the Track View Properties of the Currently Playing Track Track/folder jump M3U FileTrack Selection with a USB Keyboard  Editing playlist namesTAB  Playlist display composition Playlist listing Using the PlaylistWhen a Playlist is Open  To record tracks in a playlist To close a playlist  Changing the playlist’s track order To delete tracks from a playlist  To delete a playlistBasic Controller Operations Track Skip Switching the JOG Mode Using the Track Search ,  buttons JOG Dial FunctionChanging the Play Speed Setting CUE PointsApplying a Master Tempo Changing the Auto Cue Level Auto CUE FunctionTurning Auto Cue ON/OFF Press the Pitch Bend +, buttons to change the valueLoop Play Advanced Operations SectionCUE POINT/LOOP Point Memory Spin Play Scratch PlayEffect Screen JOG Break PlayAbout Trans About ScratchAbout Bubble About Roll Jog break effectAbout JET Effect HoldAbout WAH MIX ScreenEffect off Sets the Auto MIX function ON/OFFSets the BPM Sync ON/OFF  MIX mode select Instant Change Function Press the Auto MIX function button to set to on About Fader Start Play Automatic Playlist Playback Press the play/pause  button for controller aAbout DJS Software Software END User License AgreementCopyright Warning  Precautions regarding installation Installing DJS Software Installation Procedure User Registration Card Address Pioneer Electronics USA INCRegarding Online Support Disclaimer Before installing Important Driver Installation Using the accessory CD-ROM to install the application About the Driver ProgramFor Windows  Connecting this unit to the computerFor Windows XP Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Setting the buffer size  Confirming the driver versionTwo Styles of Play Using DJ SoftwareSupported DJ softwares Normal Style Control in Normal Style Preparing Your DJ Software ProgramConnect to the computer Press Load a or B button  Control using Manipulator StyleSelect PC on the Browse screen Use the controller to operate the DJ softwareUsing Midi for Computer Control Press the Utility button Press the PC function button  Setting a Midi channel button Comments Midi Message TableInterface Name TypeSelect UP Rotary Selector DialSelect Down Push Load aEnjoying CD-G Karaoke Select CD-G Play ModeTo Cancel CD-G Play Mode To Play a CD-G DiscSettings Using the UtilitySetting Method CD-G Setting the browse type  Writing data to USB storage device Creating LibrariesBacking UP User Data  Reading data from a USB storage deviceTurn power OFF and on again To Perform a Factory ResetConfirm message Troubleshooting Adjust button About OEL Organic EL Screens About the LCD ScreenAbout the Driver Program MEP-7000 Updates Error Message DisplayError Code Error Type Media Description Software Limiting Conditions CD-TEXTDisclaimer Pioneer Corporation
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