Pioneer MEP-7000 operating instructions Start Playback, Browse Screen,  Source icons

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START PLAYBACK (Using normal connections)

START PLAYBACK

(Using normal connections)

Using the MEP-7000, track selection can be performed on the center display from up to six kinds of music source, including two discs, two USB storage devices, a personal computer (DJ software), and playlists. The buttons needed for selecting each type of source are illustrated below.

BROWSE

Function buttons

Select up (￿) button

 

Select down (￿) button

LOAD A

Rotary selector dial

LOAD B

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BROWSE SCREEN

When the BROWSE button is pressed, the BROWSE screen shown below will be displayed, allowing confirmation of all information necessary for track selection.

MEMO

Track information, including file/folder names, title, and artist can be displayed in Western European languages, Russian, Chinese (simplified Mandarin) and Japanese.

If characters are not displayed correctly, use the LANGUAGE item on the UTILITY screen to select the desired language (P. 62).

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Contents display

Displays the contents of the line selected

 

 

 

 

with the cursor. In the case of a folder, the

 

 

 

 

contents of the folder are displayed; in the

 

 

 

 

case of a track, the track information is

 

 

 

 

displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A/B track

Displays track name, artist name, and

 

information

playback status for track currently set in

 

display

controller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Selection cursor

Use the rotary selector dial to move this

 

 

 

 

cursor up/down and select folders and

 

 

 

 

tracks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Browse window

Displays the selected source contents.

 

 

Displays contents in alphabetical order by

 

 

M3U files, folders, and tracks.

 

 

 

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Higher level

Displays the name of the folder or source

 

name

at the next higher level of the hierarchy

 

 

relative to the item currently shown in the

 

 

browse window.

 

 

 

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Source selection

Use the function button to select the

 

 

source displayed in the window.

 

 

 

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Jacket photo

If a JPEG image is attached to the ID3 tag

 

display

or present in the folder, when the

 

 

selection cursor is used to choose a track,

 

 

the associated image will be displayed in

 

 

the contents display section.

 

 

 

Source icons

The following icons are displayed in the source selection section.

Music CD (CD-DA) disc. Selecting this icon displays the disc’s contents.

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc. Selecting this icon displays the disc’s contents.

Selecting this icon displays the contents of the USB storage device.

Selecting this icon enables DJ software control (P. 54).

When DJS is booted, changes to DJS icon.

Selecting this icon displays the playlist (P. 32).

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Contents MEP-7000 Class Operating Environment Contents Manipulator style FeaturesNormal style Frame Search MemoPitch Bend Super Fast Pitch BendCUE/LOOP Memory Tempo Control RangeMaster Tempo Back CUESpecifications USB auxiliary power cable Warranty card Comfirm AccessoriesAudio cables x Power cord Control cords x DJS 1 Set Dedicated remote control cableTypes of Discs Playable on this Unit Regarding Playable Discs and FilesAbout MP3/AAC Disc Playback About Playback from USB Storage DeviceFAT, FAT32, HFS+ MPEG-2 About MP3 FilesAbout AAC Files MPEG-1About Aiff Files About WAV FilesInstallation Guidelines Connections Normal Style ConnectionsSystem connections Connecting a stereo amplifier when not using DJ mixer Connection to external monitor pin-jack connectorConnecting other components Connecting another mixerConnecting the power cord Connecting a computerAudio interface sold separately Audio cable Mixer Manipulator Style ConnectionsControl Unit Parts and Their FunctionsFront Panel Drive UnitMIX button P Time mode/auto cue button TIME/A.CUE TimeCUE P Track Search ,  buttons P Search ,  buttons P Browse button PCenter Display Rear Panel Insert a disc Set the drive unit’s front panel Power switch to onHandling Discs and Other Media Loading and Removing DiscsWriting Management Data to a USB Storage Device Connecting and Disconnecting USB Storage DevicesDisconnect the USB storage device  To disconnect a USB storage deviceStart Playback Browse Screen Source icons File Browsing and Library  Browse icons  File Browsing Library Browsing View Properties of the Currently Playing Track Select the Track Editing playlist names M3U FileTrack Selection with a USB Keyboard  Track/folder jumpTAB  To record tracks in a playlist Using the PlaylistWhen a Playlist is Open  Playlist display composition Playlist listing To delete a playlist  Changing the playlist’s track order To delete tracks from a playlist  To close a playlistBasic Controller Operations JOG Dial Function Switching the JOG Mode Using the Track Search ,  buttons Track SkipSetting CUE Points Changing the Play SpeedApplying a Master Tempo Press the Pitch Bend +, buttons to change the value Auto CUE FunctionTurning Auto Cue ON/OFF Changing the Auto Cue LevelAdvanced Operations Section Loop PlayCUE POINT/LOOP Point Memory JOG Break Play Scratch PlayEffect Screen Spin PlayAbout Scratch About TransAbout Bubble Effect Hold Jog break effectAbout JET About RollSets the Auto MIX function ON/OFF MIX ScreenEffect off About WAH MIX mode select Sets the BPM Sync ON/OFF Instant Change Function Press the play/pause  button for controller a About Fader Start Play Automatic Playlist Playback Press the Auto MIX function button to set to onSoftware END User License Agreement About DJS SoftwareCopyright Warning Installing DJS Software  Precautions regarding installation Installation Procedure Pioneer Electronics USA INC User Registration Card AddressDisclaimer Regarding Online SupportAbout the Driver Program Driver Installation Using the accessory CD-ROM to install the application  Before installing ImportantFollow the instructions that appear on the screen  Connecting this unit to the computerFor Windows XP For Windows Confirming the driver version  Setting the buffer sizeNormal Style Using DJ SoftwareSupported DJ softwares Two Styles of PlayPreparing Your DJ Software Program  Control in Normal StyleConnect to the computer Use the controller to operate the DJ software  Control using Manipulator StyleSelect PC on the Browse screen Press Load a or B buttonUsing Midi for Computer Control  Setting a Midi channel Press the Utility button Press the PC function button button Type Midi Message TableInterface Name CommentsPush Load a Rotary Selector DialSelect Down Select UPTo Play a CD-G Disc Select CD-G Play ModeTo Cancel CD-G Play Mode Enjoying CD-G KaraokeCD-G Using the UtilitySetting Method Settings Setting the browse type  Reading data from a USB storage device Creating LibrariesBacking UP User Data  Writing data to USB storage deviceTo Perform a Factory Reset Turn power OFF and on againConfirm message Troubleshooting Adjust button About the LCD Screen About OEL Organic EL ScreensAbout the Driver Program Error Message Display MEP-7000 UpdatesError Code Error Type Media Description CD-TEXT Software Limiting ConditionsDisclaimer Pioneer Corporation
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