Enjoying CD-G Karaoke, Select CD-G Play Mode

ENJOYING CD-G KARAOKE

The MEP-7000 can playback CD-G discs and output images to an external monitor (MONITOR OUT) for Karaoke play.

SELECT CD-G PLAY MODE

To play a CD-G disc, it is necessary to use the UTILITY screen to set the CD-G play mode.

1Press the UTILITY button.

2Press the [CD-G] function button. The CD-G setting menu will appear.

3Select [CD-G MODE], and press the select () down button.

4Use the rotary selector dial to select [ON], then press the rotary selector dial.

The LOAD A/B buttons will flash blue, and the center display will show the [CD-G MODE] indicator.

MEMO

•During CD-G play mode, the UTILITY button’s LED will flash red, and it will not be possible to change to the BROWSE, MIX, or EFFECT screens. To change to one of those screens you must first cancel the CD-G play mode.

MEMO

•The CD-G images from the controller being played corresponding to the lighted LOAD button will be visible on the display. If a flashing LOAD button is pressed, the controller on the corresponding side will switch to the CD-G images being played back.

•If Auto Cue is set to ON when track search is performed, playback will enter the pause (standby) mode at the beginning of the searched track.

•If control cords are connected to a Pioneer DJ mixer, the fader start operation can also be used to switch playback between controller A and controller B.

Key control

When the PITCH BEND button is pressed, the key (pitch) can be adjusted. Each half-step can be adjusted in six stages.

Vocal cancel

Vocal audio can be canceled by pressing the MASTER TEMPO button, thus allowing ordinary music CDs (CD-DA) to be used for karaoke play.

Audio switching

Each time the TEMPO range button is pressed, the audio output switches as follows:

L-R: Stereo  L: monaural  R: monaural

MEMO

•The disc loaded into drive 1 is set for controller A, and the disc loaded into drive 2 for controller B. Other designation of the controllers is not supported.

•In the CD-G play mode, playback is disabled from CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM and USB storage device.

•In the CD-G play mode, Scratch and other DJ play operations are disabled.

•Images can be output to an external monitor during disc play. No external output is performed when the UTILITY screen is displayed, however.

•The vocal cancel mode is designed to cancel vocal sounds coming equally both right and left speakers. The unit may be unable to cancel vocals that are output from only right or left speaker alone.

TO PLAY A CD-G DISC

1Press the LOAD A or LOAD B button.

The selected controller’s LOAD button will change to lighted blue.

2Insert a CD-G disc into the drive corresponding to the lighted LOAD button, and use the TRACK SEARCH button to select the desired track.

CD-G disc play will begin, and the image will be output to the display.

TO CANCEL CD-G PLAY MODE

1Press the UTILITY button.

2Press the [CD-G] function button.

The UTILITY CD-G setting menu will be displayed.

3Select [CD-G MODE] and press the select down () button.

4Use the rotary selector dial to select [OFF], then press the rotary selector dial.

The CD-G play mode will be canceled. If a disc is currently being played, play will simultaneously stop.

MEP-7000 specifications

The Pioneer MEP-7000 is a cutting-edge digital DJ controller that has redefined the landscape of live performance and mixing. Designed with the professional DJ in mind, this unit combines innovative technologies and an intuitive user interface, making it a powerful tool for both live performances and studio sessions.

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Another key technology integrated into the MEP-7000 is its compatibility with multiple media formats, including CD, USB drives, and even computer-based music libraries. This versatility allows DJs to seamlessly transition between different media types, adapting to any performance environment. The unit supports various audio file formats, ensuring that users can work with their preferred music without limitations.

The MEP-7000 also features an advanced display interface that provides real-time feedback on track information, waveforms, and settings. DJs can easily navigate through their libraries, adjust effects, and make crucial performance decisions quickly, without the need to glance away from the crowd.

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User-friendliness is a hallmark of the MEP-7000, with its layout designed for efficiency and ease of use. The controller's ergonomic design facilitates comfortable operation during extended sets, while its durable build ensures reliability in high-energy environments.

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