Pioneer MEP-7000 Creating Libraries, Backing UP User Data,  Writing data to USB storage device

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USING THE UTILITY

CREATING LIBRARIES

This unit supports the creation of libraries for large-capacity USB storage devices, thus allowing categorizing numerous tracks by album name, artist name, and genre, and facilitating smooth track selection.

Library creation, updating, and deletion are performed with the UTILITY screen.

MEMO

•Library creation and updating requires increasing amounts of time in correspondence to the number of files. (As a general estimate, creation of a library for 5000 files may take about 30 minutes. Additional time may be required when creating libraries for a folder containing a large number of sub-folders and files.)

•By using a computer, you can create libraries even faster. Library creation programs can be downloaded from the following website: http://www.prodjnet.com/support/

1Connect the USB storage device on which you wish to create a library.

2On the UTILITY screen, select [BROWSE], then select [LIBRARY (USB1)] or [LIBRARY (USB2)] in accordance with the device on which you wish to create the library; finally, press either the down () button or rotary selector dial.

MEMO

•Library creation/updating/deletion cannot be performed when a track is currently playing.

3Rotate the rotary selector dial and select the desired operation [CREATE/UPDATE/DELETE/CANCEL], then press the rotary selector dial.

CREATE

Create a library

 

 

UPDATE

Perform comparison with

 

library existing on USB storage

 

device, and if a difference is

 

found, update the library.

 

 

DELETE

Delete a library on the USB

 

storage device.

 

 

CANCEL

Return to UTILITY screen.

 

 

4The screen will change as the selected operation begins; when the operation is finished, the [Done] message will appear.

When the database management operation is completed, disconnect and reconnect all USB storage devices.

MEMO

•To interrupt the management operation midway, hold the UTILITY button depressed for one second or more.

•A library can be created with up to 150 000 tracks.

•Libraries are created on the USB storage device in folders named PIONEER (or .PIONEER in the case of HFS+).

•When updating a library, information on deleted or added tracks is updated. Revised (changed) track information is not updated. To update (change) track information, use of a library creation program is required.

NOTE

•Creation of a library requires from about several-hundred bytes to 1 Kbyte of storage space per track.

•Updating a library requires approximately 2 KB of open space on the device per track.

BACKING UP USER DATA

Information stored in this unit regarding playlists and disc cue/ loop points can be copied to a USB storage device, allowing the information to be transferred to another MEP-7000.

Begin this operation with no discs loaded or USB storage devices connected.

Writing data to USB storage device

1 Press the UTILITY button.

2 Press the function [GENERAL] button.

3Turn the rotary selector dial to select [BACKUP MODE], and then press the select down () button or the rotary selector dial.

4Turn the rotary selector dial and select [Write to USB], then press the rotary selector dial.

5When [Connect a USB storage device to the USB port.] is displayed, insert the USB storage device to the USB port.

6The data will begin writing to the USB storage device. When writing is completed, [Done] will be displayed, and the screen will change to the UTILITY screen.

MEMO

•A backup file named BACKUP.BIN with size of around 1.5 Mbyte will be created in the root directory of the USB storage device.

Reading data from a USB storage device

1Press the UTILITY button.

2Press the function [GENERAL] button.

3Turn the rotary selector dial to select [BACKUP MODE], and then press the select down () button or the rotary selector dial.

4Turn the rotary selector dial and select [Read from USB], then press the rotary selector dial.

5When [Connect a USB storage device to the USB port.] is displayed, insert the USB storage device to the USB port.

6Data reading begins.

When writing is completed, [Done] will be displayed, and the screen will change to the UTILITY screen.

MEMO

•Backing up cue point and loop points is supported for disc media stored in this unit.

NOTE

•Any data stored in this unit will be overwritten, so any previously stored information will be lost.

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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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