OPERATIONS (DJ PLAYER OPERATIONS)

REV

TRACK

SEARCH

4, ¢

SEARCH

1, ¡

CUE

Jog dial

VINYL

SELECT

PUSH

4, ¢

VINYL

7Super-Fast search

Rotate the jog dial while pressing one of the SEARCH but- tons (1, ¡).

Hold down one of the SEARCH buttons (1, ¡) while turning the jog dial in the desired direction to enter super-fast forward or super-fast reverse mode.

During Super-Fast search, the search direction is determined by the direction the jog dial is turned. The direction of the pressed SEARCH button (1, ¡) is ignored.

When the jog dial rotation stops, the unit returns to playback mode.

When the SEARCH button (1, ¡) is released, Super-Fast search is canceled.

During playback of MP3s, fast-forward/fast-reverse is sup- ported only tracks inside the same folder.

Track cueing

7 TRACK SEARCH buttons (4, ¢)

Press one of the TRACK SEARCH buttons (4, ¢).

Each time the button is pressed, the track is cued in the direction

corresponding to the arrow on the button (during playback of a

track, to cue playback to the beginning of the preceding track,

press the 4 button twice). During playback of MP3s, the first

track found in the direction pressed will be cued, and only those

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Jog dial functions

[Pitch Bend]

Rotate jog dial during playback.

When jog mode is set to [VINYL], operate the jog dial by touching only the beveled sides of the dial. Different functions are enabled if the top surface is touched.

In proportion to the amount of rotation, the playback speed is ac- celerated (FWD+) or decelerated (REV–). When in the reverse mode, the playback speed accelerates when the dial is rotated in the REV– direction, and decelerates when rotated in the FWD+ di- rection.

When dial rotation is stopped, playback reverts to the previous speed.

[Scratch play]

Rotate jog dial during playback.

See “Scratch play” in the ADVANCED OPERATIONS.

[Frame search]

Rotate jog dial during pause.

When jog mode is set to CDJ, the audible pause mode is enabled and when set to [VINYL], inaudible pause is performed; the audio is played at a speed corresponding to the speed of jog dial rotation.

The pause position will change in units of one frame.

One rotation of the jog dial corresponds to 1.8 seconds of play- back (135 frames).

[Cue point adjust]

☞P.17 “Changing the cue point”

tracks inside the same folder are searched.

When the Auto Cue function is turned ON, the track will be set in

cue standby position at the beginning of the track after cueing.

When the TRACK SEARCH button (4, ¢) is held depressed,

cueing is performed continuously. If the button is held de-

pressed for two seconds or more, the cue speed increases.

By pressing the 4 button twice at the beginning of the first

track (Track NO.1), the last track will be cued. During playback

of MP3s, when the 4 button is pressed the track with the

smallest number, the last track in the same folder will be cued.

By pressing the ¢button at the last track, the first track (Track

NO.1) will be cued. During playback of MP3s, when the ¢

button is pressed at the last track, the track with the smallest

number in the same folder will be cued.

7 Super-Fast track search

Rotate the jog dial while pressing one of the TRACK

SEARCH buttons (4, ¢).

By turning the jog dial in the desired search direction while

pressing either of the TRACK SEARCH buttons (4, ¢), the

track number will be searched corresponding to the turning of

the jog dial.

During Super-Fast track search, the search direction is deter-

mined by the direction of rotation of the jog dial. The direction

of the pressed TRACK SEARCH button (4, ¢) is ignored.

When the TRACK SEARCH button (4, ¢) is released, Super-

Fast track search will be ended.

Rotary search

[Super-Fast Search]

☞P.15 “Super-Fast search”

[Super-Fast track search]

☞P.15 “Super-Fast track search”

[Digital Jog Break]

☞P.16 “Digital Jog Break”

[Scratch Jog Effect]

☞P.16 “Scratch Jog Effect”

Fast-forward/fast-reverse

7SEARCH buttons (1, ¡)

Press one of the SEARCH buttons (1, ¡) during playback.

Press and hold the ¡ button for fast forward the disc; press and hold the 1 button for fast reverse.

During playback of MP3s, fast-forward/fast-reverse are sup- ported only for tracks inside the same folder.

1.Turn the rotary dial (SELECT PUSH 4, ¢).

The search will move one track for each calibration unit the dial is rotated, corresponding to the direction of rotation. If the search arrives at the root directory, the folder name [ROOT] will be displayed.

When text mode is selected, the folder name will be displayed after rotary search, followed by the folder’s beginning track number and file name.

Turn the rotary dial during playback to select tracks while the track is being played. Turn the rotary dial before inserting discs or a USB memory device to preset the track number.

2.Press the rotary dial (SELECT PUSH 4, ¢).

The playback of the selected track will begin. If a folder is se- lected, the hierarchy of that folder will be entered. Press the BACK button to return one level higher in the folder hierarchy.

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CDJ-400 specifications

The Pioneer CDJ-400 is a groundbreaking digital media player that has significantly shaped the landscape of DJing since its release. It combines advanced technology, user-friendly features, and compatibility with various audio formats, making it a popular choice among both novice and professional DJs.

One of the standout features of the CDJ-400 is its ability to play multiple audio formats, including MP3, WAV, and AAC files. This flexibility allows DJs to mix and match tracks from various sources, whether they come from CDs, USB drives, or even laptops through a FireWire connection. The USB connectivity enables easy access to music libraries, allowing for seamless transitions and virtually limitless track selection.

The CDJ-400 incorporates a 4.3-inch color LCD screen that displays crucial track information such as elapsed time, remaining time, and waveform graphics. This intuitive interface enhances a DJ's ability to visualize their mixes and make informed decisions on the fly. The player also features a jog wheel that is not only touch-sensitive but also allows for precise manipulation of tracks, whether for scratching or pitch bending.

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