Pioneer MEP-7000 operating instructions Using the Utility, Setting Method, Settings, Cd-G

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USING THE UTILITY

USING THE UTILITY

When the UTILITY button is pressed, the UTILITY screen appears, allowing setting of various device parameters, creation of libraries, and backup of user data.

Function buttons

UTILITY

English

Rotary selector dial

Select down (￿) button

SETTING METHOD

1Use the function buttons to select the item you wish to set [DISPLAY/CD-G/PC/BROWSE/LANGUAGE/GENERAL].

2Rotate the rotary selector dial to align the cursor with the desired setting item.

3Press either the select down () button or the rotary selector dial to move the icon to the right side.

4Turn the rotary selector dial to select the desired setting value.

5Press the rotary selector dial to confirm the new setting value.

To cancel before confirming, press the select up () button.

SETTINGS

[1] DISPLAY

Brightness, external output settings, etc.

 

 

Factory

 

 

default setting

 

 

 

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Sets brightness of center

5

 

display (5 steps)

 

 

 

 

OEL BRIGHTNESS

Sets brightness of displays A/

5

 

B (5 steps)

 

 

 

 

LED BRIGHTNESS

Sets brightness of LED (5

5

 

steps)

 

 

 

 

SCREEN SAVE *1

After the set time without

ON

 

user operation, the LCD and

 

 

OEL screens are dimmed in

 

 

order to preserve the

 

 

displays.

 

 

 

 

TV STANDARD

Sets signal format for

NTSC (7.5

 

monitor output (PAL, NTSC

IRE)

 

(7.5 IRE), NTSC (0 IRE)).

 

 

 

 

MONITOR OUT

Sets center display aspect

OFF

 

ratio to LETTER BOX,

 

 

FULL SCALE, or OFF.

 

 

 

 

*1 Screen saver operation

The screensaver operates when five minutes have passed without a track being loaded in either controller.

The screensaver also operates after 100 minutes passes without any button input when either one or both of the controllers is in pause mode (including cue standby or END display).

Screensaver operation can be set for either normal style or manipulator style connection.

The screen saver is disabled when a track is set with DJ software other than DJS.

During operation of the screensaver, pressing a button, inserting a disc, or performing any other command operation will cancel the screensaver.

[2]CD-G

The CD-G karaoke mode can be selected (P. 60).

[3] PC

The MIDI channel can be set (P. 57).

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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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