Pioneer MEP-7000  Control using Manipulator Style, Select PC on the Browse screen

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USING DJ SOFTWARE

4Select [PC] on the BROWSE screen.

Once the DJ software starts, the center display’s BROWSE screen will show the computer control status, allowing the rotary selector dial, select up () and down () buttons to be used to operate the DJ software.

For DJS:

The center display will show the DJS BROWSE screen. For details of actual operation, consult the section “Selecting DJS Music Tracks” in the chapter on “Normal Style” operation of the MEP-7000 DJS Control Guide (PDF file on accessory CD- ROM).

5Press LOAD A (or B) button.

When the LOAD A (or LOAD B) button is pressed while [PC] is selected on the BROWSE screen’s source selector, the DJ software’s track will be set in the controller corresponding to the LOAD button pressed (A or B). During DJ software operation, the controller appears highlighted in the BROWSE screen.

At the same time, the display A/B displays “PC”.

For DJS:

The display A/B displays “DJS”.

6Use the controller to operate the DJ software.

Use the various buttons, jog dial, and TEMPO adjust slider to operate the DJ software.

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When using the accessory DJS software and certain other DJ software programs, the MEP-7000’s center display, and displays A/B will show the currently playing track’s time data and title, together with the name of artist.

By designating the MEP-7000 as an audio output device in the DJ software, tracks played with the DJ software can be output from the drive unit.

7To switch to playback of disc or tracks on USB storage device While controller A (or B) is controlling the computer, if a track on disc or USB storage device is selected on the BROWSE screen and the LOAD A (or LOAD B) button is pressed, playback and control will switch to the selected track on disc or USB storage device.

Control using “Manipulator Style”

1Connect to the computer.

The center display will show the [PRO DJ] logo.

2Start the DJ software program.

When communication is established with the DJ software, the buttons, jog dial, and TEMPO adjust slider can be used to control operation, and the MEP-7000’s center display, and displays A/B will show the currently playing track’s time data and title, together with the name of artist.

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Some DJ software programs do not support the aforementioned track information displays.

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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 Playback from USB Storage Device About MP3/AAC Disc PlaybackFAT, FAT32, HFS+ MPEG-2 About MP3 FilesAbout AAC Files MPEG-1About Aiff Files About WAV FilesInstallation Guidelines Normal Style Connections 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 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 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 SkipChanging the Play Speed Setting CUE PointsApplying a Master Tempo Press the Pitch Bend +, buttons to change the value Auto CUE FunctionTurning Auto Cue ON/OFF Changing the Auto Cue LevelLoop Play Advanced Operations SectionCUE POINT/LOOP Point Memory JOG Break Play Scratch PlayEffect Screen Spin PlayAbout Trans About ScratchAbout Bubble Effect Hold Jog break effectAbout JET About RollSets the Auto MIX function ON/OFF MIX ScreenEffect off About WAHSets the BPM Sync ON/OFF  MIX mode select 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  Precautions regarding installation Installing DJS Software 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 Play Control in Normal Style Preparing Your DJ Software ProgramConnect 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 Press the Utility button Press the PC function button  Setting a Midi channel 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 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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