Using the beat sync function

When beat sync is turned on, the BPM and beat position of tracks played on this unit can automatically be synchronized with the DJ player connected by PRO DJ LINK that is set as the sync master.

!The beat sync function does not operate for tracks that have not be analyzed with rekordbox.

1Press the [BEAT SYNC MASTER] button on the DJ player you want to set as the sync master.

Set the DJ player you want to be the sync master.

When the beat sync function is on, the BPM display on the DJ player set as the sync master changes to orange.

!rekordbox can also be set as the sync master.

=For instructions on setting rekordbox as the sync master, see the rekordbox (Mac/Windows) operating instructions.

2 Press the [BEAT SYNC] button.

The BPM and beat position of the currently playing track are synchronized to the sync master.

!During synchronization, tempo control with the tempo slider is disabled and the playing speed display switches to the tempo slider position’s BPM display, displayed in gray.

Changing the DJ player set as the sync master

The sync master can be changed to another DJ player connected by PRO DJ LINK as described below.

!Change or pause the track on the DJ player set as the sync master.

!Press the [BEAT SYNC MASTER] button on the DJ player set as the sync master.

!Press the [BEAT SYNC MASTER] button on a DJ player other than the one set as the sync master.

Canceling synchronization

Press the [BEAT SYNC] button.

!If the synchronized playing tempo (BPM) and the slider position’s tempo (BPM) do not match, the synchronized playing tempo is main- tained and tempo control with the tempo slider remains disabled. Normal operation is restored when the position of the tempo slider is moved to the synchronized playing tempo position.

Operating the CDJ-2000NXS in combination with other devices

When connected by LAN cable with a Pioneer DJ mixer, such operations as starting playback on this unit can be controlled with the DJ mixer’s fader.

!Connect this unit and the Pioneer DJ mixer ahead of time. For instructions on connections, see Connections on page 12.

!For details on player number settings, see PRO DJ LINK on page 3.

!Also refer to the description of the fader start function included in the Pioneer DJ mixer’s operating instructions.

Starting playback using a DJ mixer’s fader (Fader Start)

1Connect this unit with the Pioneer DJ mixer using a LAN cable.

For instructions on connecting, see Basic style on page 12.

!If the Pioneer DJ mixer does not have a LAN port, connect a mini phone plug cable (Ø 3.5 mm) to the CONTROL terminal.

2Turn on the DJ mixer’s fader start function.

3Set cues on this unit.

4 Move the DJ mixer’s channel fader or cross fader.

This unit’s pause mode is canceled and the track is played instantaneously.

!When the channel fader or cross fader is set back to its original posi- tion, playback cues back to the set cue point and the pause mode is set (Back Cue).

Relay play on two DJ players

1 Connect this unit and a DJ mixer.

For instructions on connecting, see Connections for relay play on page 15.

2Set the DJ mixer’s cross fader to the center position.

3Turn auto cue on for both DJ players.

The DJ players’ auto cue indicators light.

4 Start playback on this unit.

The first track on this unit is played, and once it finished playback begins automatically on the other DJ player. This unit cues to the beginning

of the next track and pauses. This operation is repeated for relay play between the two DJ players.

!Relay play may not be possible if the two DJ players are not con- nected to the same DJ mixer.

!If the power of one DJ player is turned off during playback, playback may start on the other DJ player.

Browsing tracks

The various devices and the rekordbox library on the connected computer can be browsed to display a list of the tracks.

!When a storage device (SD, USB) on which no rekordbox library information is stored is browsed, the folders and tracks (music files) are listed in a layer structure.

Switching to the browse screen

Press the device button corresponding to the device you want to display.

When a button is pressed, the contents of the corresponding source are displayed on a list.

rekordbox

LINK

 

 

 

 

 

LINK INFO

UTILITY

BACK

TAG TRACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

/ REMOVE

 

5 V

1 A

rekordbox

BROWSE

TAG LIST

INFO

MENU

 

POWER

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

USB

LINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISC EJECT

 

 

 

USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SD

 

SD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SD

QUANTIZE TIME MODE

 

 

 

 

 

VINYL

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEED ADJUST

HOT CUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH / BRAKE

 

 

 

AUTO CUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

![DISC] button: Displays the contents on the inserted disc.

![SD] button: Displays the contents on the inserted SD memory card.

![USB] button: Displays the contents of the connected USB or mobile device.

![LINK] button: Displays the contents on the storage device (SD, USB) or mobile device on which rekordbox is installed that is connected to another DJ player by PRO DJ LINK.

![rekordbox] button: Displays rekordbox connected by PRO DJ LINK (LINK Export).

!When the browse screen is displayed, the [BROWSE] button lights.

!When the [BROWSE] button is pressed while the browse screen is displayed, the browse screen closes and the screen returns to the normal playback screen.

When the [BROWSE] button is pressed again, the previous browse screen opens.

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