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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you believe your player is failing to work properly, check the following troubleshooting table for tips. Sometimes simple mistakes in setup or operation may appear like serious problems. There are also times when the problem in question may be caused by something else other than your player, and at times like these you should check any other electronic devices being used at the same time.

If the problem in question continues to persist even after checking the troubleshooting table below and taking whatever corrective action is recommended, contact your nearest Pioneer Service Station or contact the store from which you purchased your player for further assistance.

Description of problem	Possible cause of problem	Recommended action

A disc fails to be ejected even	• Power cord has not been plugged in.	• Plug in power cord.
after the EJECT () button has
after the EJECT () button has	• A track is being played back.	• Set the player to pause or cue standby mode
been pressed.		before pressing the EJECT () button.
		before pressing the EJECT () button.

	• EJECT () button is broken.	• See P. 24.

Playback doesn’t begin even	• Auto Cue function is turned ON.	• Press the play/pause () button to begin play.
when a disc is inserted.		• Hold the TIME/A.CUE button depressed for one
		second or more to set the Auto Cue mode to
		OFF.

	• CD-R/RW, DVD ±R/RW or other media are of	• Replace with other media, or media recorded on
	poor quality.	a different recording machine.

	• Format not supported.	• See P. 11 “REGARDING PLAYABLE DISCS AND
		FILES” regarding supported formats.

Playback comes to a halt	• Disc has been inserted upside down.	• Reinsert with label side facing upward.
almost immediately after it
almost immediately after it	• Disc is dirty or covered with condensation.	• Wipe disc to remove dust or condensation.
begins.	• Disc is dirty or covered with condensation.	• Wipe disc to remove dust or condensation.
begins.

USB storage device not	• Device does not comply with USB mass storage	• Use a device complying with USB mass storage
detected.	class.	class (some portable audio players included in
		the class of image devices are not supported.
		Also, some flash card readers cannot be
		detected).

	• USB hub in use.	• Some USB hubs will not operate properly. Try a
		different USB hub, or connect the storage
		device directly to the USB port. Also, if multiple
		USB storage devices are connected through a
		USB hub, only one of the devices will be
		recognized.

	• Format not supported.	• Use only FAT, FAT32, or HFS+ formats.

A caution message to the	• The connection with this unit has been	• Restore normal operation by following the
effect that “an excess current	terminated because an electrical current	directions listed in “Connecting a USB storage
has been detected” will appear	stronger than that allowable was applied to this	device” (P. 26). The rating (allowable current) for
in the center display.	unit’s USB1 port or USB2 port.	this unit is 500 mA or less per port. Use USB
		storage devices that meet these standards. If
		you have a USB storage device connected
		through a bus-powered USB hub, connect the
		USB storage device directly to this unit.

Can’t play MP3 or AAC tracks.	• Format not supported.	• See P. 11 “REGARDING PLAYABLE DISCS AND
		FILES” regarding supported formats.

	• Files are copy-protected.	• Cannot be used on this unit.

No sound is output.	• Audio cable has come loose or has not been	• Plug in audio cable properly.
	properly plugged in.

	• DJ mixer is not working properly.	• Check switch and volume settings on DJ mixer.

	• Jacks or jack plugs are dirty.	• Wipe away dust or dirt and reinsert plugs.

	• Controller is currently in pause mode.	• Press the play/pause () button to begin play.

Sound is distorted or full of	• Audio cable has not been properly plugged in.	• Connect audio cable to line input jack of DJ
noise.		mixer. Do not connect to microphone jack.

	• Jacks or jack plugs are dirty.	• Wipe away dust or dirt and reinsert plugs.

	• Player is subject to noise from a nearby	• Turn off power to television set or move
	television set.	television set further away from player.

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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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