Pioneer MEP-7000 operating instructions Writing Management Data to a USB Storage Device

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HANDLING DISCS AND OTHER MEDIA

WRITING MANAGEMENT DATA TO A USB STORAGE DEVICE

When this unit is used with a USB storage device to play music, various management data files are created within the storage device. The management data are of the following three types, and stored within the hidden directory named “PIONEER” (in HFS+ format, named “.PIONEER”). Note that if these data folders and their files are deleted, cue and other information created by the unit will be deleted.

CUE folder

Cue data files are created whenever cue point memory is used with tracks on the USB storage device. Approximately 200 bytes of space are required for each cue point.

PLAYLIST folder

Playlist data files are created whenever a playlist is created for tracks on a USB storage device. Approximately 100 Kbytes are required for each playlist.

LIBRARY folder

This folder is created whenever the UTILITY screen is used to make a music library. Storage space required per track ranges from several hundred bytes to about 1 Kbyte.

Connecting a USB storage device

By connecting a USB memory or other USB storage device, the music files on the storage device will be read into this unit.

1Connect the device to the USB1 or USB2 port.

2Confirm that the indicator lights red.

Confirm on the front panel that the indicator for the port used has changed from not lighted to lighted red.

USB2 port

USB storage device

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CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING USB STORAGE DEVICES

Indicator contents

Displays the connection status for the USB storage device.

Not lighted

Device not connected

 

 

Lighted steadily

Device is detected

 

 

Flashing (two stages)

The STOP button has been pressed and

 

device is being dismounted.

 

If the STOP button is released while the

 

indicator is flashing slowly, the dismount

 

will be canceled.

 

 

The communication status between this unit and the USB storage device can be confirmed by viewing the storage device’s status lamp.

USB1 port

USB storage device

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USB storage devices supported by this unit are of the class of USB mass storage devices including external hard discs, portable flash memory devices, and digital audio player. However, optical disc devices such as external DVD/CD drives cannot be used.

When connecting a USB storage device containing a large number of folders and files, some time may be required to read in the device contents.

When a connected USB storage device contains multiple partitions, only the initial partition can be used.

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Contents MEP-7000 Class Operating Environment Contents Manipulator style FeaturesNormal style Pitch Bend MemoSuper Fast Pitch Bend Frame SearchMaster Tempo Tempo Control RangeBack CUE CUE/LOOP MemorySpecifications Audio cables x Power cord Comfirm AccessoriesControl cords x DJS 1 Set Dedicated remote control cable USB auxiliary power cable Warranty cardTypes of Discs Playable on this Unit Regarding Playable Discs and FilesAbout Playback from USB Storage Device About MP3/AAC Disc PlaybackFAT, FAT32, HFS+ About AAC Files About MP3 FilesMPEG-1 MPEG-2About Aiff Files About WAV FilesInstallation Guidelines Normal Style Connections ConnectionsSystem connections Connecting other components Connection to external monitor pin-jack connectorConnecting another mixer Connecting a stereo amplifier when not using DJ mixerConnecting the power cord Connecting a computerAudio interface sold separately Audio cable Mixer Manipulator Style ConnectionsFront Panel Parts and Their FunctionsDrive Unit Control UnitCUE P Track Search ,  buttons P Search ,  buttons P Time mode/auto cue button TIME/A.CUE TimeBrowse button P MIX button PCenter Display Rear Panel Handling Discs and Other Media Set the drive unit’s front panel Power switch to onLoading and Removing Discs Insert a discWriting Management Data to a USB Storage Device Connecting and Disconnecting USB Storage DevicesDisconnect the USB storage device  To disconnect a USB storage deviceBrowse Screen Start Playback Source icons  Browse icons  File Browsing File Browsing and Library Library Browsing View Properties of the Currently Playing Track Select the TrackTrack Selection with a USB Keyboard M3U File Track/folder jump  Editing playlist namesTAB When a Playlist is Open Using the Playlist Playlist display composition Playlist listing  To record tracks in a playlist To delete tracks from a playlist  Changing the playlist’s track order To close a playlist  To delete a playlistBasic Controller Operations  Using the Track Search ,  buttons Switching the JOG ModeTrack Skip JOG Dial FunctionChanging the Play Speed Setting CUE PointsApplying a Master Tempo Turning Auto Cue ON/OFF Auto CUE FunctionChanging the Auto Cue Level Press the Pitch Bend +, buttons to change the valueLoop Play Advanced Operations SectionCUE POINT/LOOP Point Memory Effect Screen Scratch PlaySpin Play JOG Break PlayAbout Trans About ScratchAbout Bubble About JET Jog break effectAbout Roll Effect HoldEffect off MIX ScreenAbout WAH Sets the Auto MIX function ON/OFFSets the BPM Sync ON/OFF  MIX mode select Instant Change Function  Automatic Playlist Playback About Fader Start PlayPress the Auto MIX function button to set to on Press the play/pause  button for controller aSoftware END User License Agreement About DJS SoftwareCopyright Warning  Precautions regarding installation Installing DJS Software Installation Procedure Pioneer Electronics USA INC User Registration Card AddressDisclaimer Regarding Online Support Using the accessory CD-ROM to install the application Driver Installation Before installing Important About the Driver ProgramFor Windows XP  Connecting this unit to the computerFor Windows Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Confirming the driver version  Setting the buffer sizeSupported DJ softwares Using DJ SoftwareTwo Styles of Play Normal Style Control in Normal Style Preparing Your DJ Software ProgramConnect to the computer Select PC on the Browse screen  Control using Manipulator StylePress Load a or B button 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 Interface Name Midi Message TableComments TypeSelect Down Rotary Selector DialSelect UP Push Load aTo Cancel CD-G Play Mode Select CD-G Play ModeEnjoying CD-G Karaoke To Play a CD-G DiscSetting Method Using the UtilitySettings CD-G Setting the browse type Backing UP User Data Creating Libraries Writing data to USB storage device  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 CD-TEXT Software Limiting ConditionsDisclaimer Pioneer Corporation
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