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English START PLAYBACK (Using normal connections)  Changing the playlist's track order 1 Select the track you wish to move from the playlist. 2 Press the rotary selector dial. • A menu will appear in the right window. 3 Turn the rotary selector dial to select [MOVE TRACK], then press the rotary selector dial. • A yellow line will be displayed. 4 Turn the rotary selector dial to the place you wish to move the track. 5 Press the rotary selector dial. • The track selected in step 1 will be moved to before the track selected in step 4, and the display will return to the playlist.  To delete tracks from a playlist 1 Select the track you wish to delete from the playlist. 2 Press the rotary selector dial. • A menu will appear in the right window. 3 Turn the rotary selector dial to select [DELETE TRACK], then press the rotary selector dial. • The track will be deleted from the playlist. • A track cannot be deleted when it is set in the controller.  To close a playlist 1 When a playlist is open, press the select up () button.  To delete a playlist All tracks recorded in the playlist will be deleted from the playlist. 1 Select the name of the playlist. 2 Hold the rotary selector dial depressed for one second or more. The [CANCEL], [RENAME], [ALL TRACK CLEAR] menu will appear. 3 Turn the rotary selector dial and select [ALL TRACK CLEAR]. 4 Press the rotary selector dial. All tracks recorded in the playlist will be deleted from the playlist (the playlist will be empty). • A track set in the controller cannot be deleted from the playlist.  Saving a playlist Whenever tracks are recorded, erased, or edited in a playlist, the new playlist is automatically saved (saving occurs about five seconds after an editing operation is performed, assuming no further command input). NOTE • If the unit's power is turned off immediate (within five seconds) after editing a playlist, the results of the edit may not be reflected properly.  Editing the name of a playlist 1 Select the desired playlist 2 Hold the rotary selector dial depressed for one second or more. • A menu will appear on the right side of the center display. 3 Use the rotary selector dial to select [RENAME], then press the rotary selector dial. 4 Enters edit mode. Use the rotary selector dial to edit the name of the playlist. • A maximum of 32 characters can be input. Select up () button: Delete previous character to cursor. Select down () button: Inputs same character as last input, and moves to next input position. Press rotary selector dial: Save edited contents and leave editing mode. Rotate rotary selector dial: Select character type: Upper case  lower case  numerals  symbols 5 When editing is completed, press the rotary selector dial. • The playlist will flash, indicating that editing is completed. MEMO • Two-byte characters are not supported. • For information on using a keyboard for editing, see the section "TRACK SELECTION WITH A USB KEYBOARD" (P. 32). 35 En

Section	Page
FEATURES	5
This unit is a multi entertainment player designed with a wide array of performance functions for parties and events, together w...	5
With the normal playing style, DJ play can be performed not only with conventional music CDs (CD-DA), but also with music files ...	5
Also, by connecting this player to a computer equipped with the accessory DJS software, this player can be designated by DJS as ...	5
The player also features excellent media-support characteristics, making it unnecessary to worry about specific media types, and...	5
On the other hand, the control unit continues the tradition of Pioneer’s CDJ series of players in its panel layout, functions an...	5
. A dedicated ASIO driver is also available for audio output.	7
SPECIFICATIONS	9
1 General	9
2 USB Upstream Section	9
USB Downstream Section	9
3 Analog Audio Output Section	9
4 Digital Audio Output Section	9
5 Video Output Section	9
6 Center Display Section	9
7 Controller Display A/B Section	9
8 Other Connectors	9
COMFIRM ACCESSORIES	10
Confirm that all furnished accessories are present.	10
. MEP-7000 units marketed in China do not include the DJS software set.	10
. Three instruction manuals are furnished (including the one you are reading). Please study these manuals in accord with your manner of use:	10
- MEP-7000 Operating Instructions (this manual)	10
- MEP-7000 DJS Control Guide (PDF file recorded on accessory CD-ROM)	10
- DJS User’s Manual (PDF file recorded on accessory CD-ROM)	10
REGARDING PLAYABLE DISCS AND FILES	11
TYPES OF DISCS PLAYABLE ON THIS UNIT	11
. Playable discs will display one of the following logo marks on the disc label, packaging, or jacket:	11
About disc playback	11
. CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, and DVD±R dual layer discs recorded on a standalone recorder or computer may not play properly...	11
. Discs recorded on a computer’s disc drive may not play properly due to variations in the recording software settings or comput...	11
The following discs cannot be played on this unit	11
Backup your discs!	11
About copy-control CDs	11
[DualDisc] playback	11
About 8 cm single CDs	11
About CD-TEXT on music CDs	11
ABOUT MP3/AAC DISC PLAYBACK	12
. Startup time will increases as the number of folders and files increases.	12
ABOUT PLAYBACK FROM USB STORAGE DEVICE	12
By connecting a USB storage device to this unit, MP3/AAC/WAV/AIFF files recorded on the device can be played on this unit.	12
. USB storage devices supported by this unit are of the class of USB mass storage devices including external hard discs, portable flash memory devices, and digital audio player. However, optical disc devices such as external DVD/CD drives cannot be used.	12
. When connecting a USB storage device containing a large number of folders and files, some time may be required to read in the device contents.	12
. When a connected USB storage device contains multiple partitions, only the initial partition can be used.	12
Depending on the device used, proper playback may not be possible with all USB storage devices. Pioneer assumes no responsibility for any loss of data resulting from connecting any given USB device to this unit.	12
. Proper operation may not be possible when a USB storage device is connected through a USB hub.	12
. Even if a USB hub is used to connect multiple USB storage devices, the second and later devices cannot be used.	12
. Operation cannot be guaranteed when using a USB storage device with installed flash card reader.	12
. When connecting a USB storage device utilizing two USB cables, connect both cables to this unit’s USB ports.	12
. If an electrical current stronger than the allowable current is applied to the unit’s USB1 port or USB2 port, the unit may sto...	12
ABOUT MP3 FILES	13
MP3 files may be found in two types, those with Constant Bit Rate (CBR), and those with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). This player sup...	13
This unit supports MP3 files subject to the following formats:	13
*1 In order to display characters written in a local code other than Unicode, the UTILITY function must be used to set the language.	13
*2 Files with original image size larger than 800 x 800 pixels cannot be displayed.	13
ABOUT AAC FILES	13
AAC is an abbreviation for Advance Audio Coding, a basic format relating the audio compression technology used for MPEG-2 and MPEG- 4.	13
AAC data differs in file format and extension depending on the application used to create the data file.	13
The MEP-7000 is capable of playing iTunes®-encoded AAC files with extension .m4a, as well as .aac and .mp4 files. However, copy-...	13
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.	13
This unit supports AAC files subject to the following formats:	13
Support metatags (embedded tags).	13
Displays title, album name, artist’s name. *1	13
*1 In order to display characters written in a local code other than Unicode, the UTILITY function must be used to set the language.	13
*2 Files with original image size larger than 800 x 800 pixels cannot be displayed.	13
ABOUT WAV FILES	14
This unit supports WAV files subject to the following formats:	14
Supports LST chunk.	14
*1 In order to display characters written in a local code other than Unicode, the UTILITY function must be used to set the language.	14
. WAV files recorded in disc media are not supported.	14
ABOUT AIFF FILES	14
This unit supports AIFF files subject to the following formats:	14
*1 In order to display characters written in a local code other than Unicode, the UTILITY function must be used to set the language.	14
. AIFF files recorded in disc media are not supported.	14
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES	15
. Do not install the unit immediately above a power amplifier, since damage may occur from the heat produced by the amplifier, or humming or other noise may be caused.	15
. When transporting the unit, remove the unit from its rack. Attempting to move the rack with the unit installed may result in damage to the unit.	15
. If the unit must be moved while still in its rack, take precautions to protect the unit from vibration and impact.	15
Never move the unit during playback.	15
Transporting the unit	15
CONNECTIONS	16
Whenever connecting or disconnecting components, be sure to first turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from its outlet first. Damage to the unit may result if connections are modified while power is supplied.	16
NORMAL STYLE CONNECTIONS	16
. When connecting to the DJM-300, DJM-500 or DJM-600, use the accessory audio cable to connect the CD1 to the drive unit’s side A output connectors, and CD2 to the drive unit’s side B output connectors as shown in the accompanying illustration.	16
. The digital output connectors produce only audio data without the inclusion of subcodes.	17
. Depending on the CD recorder or other component, certain features, including CD recording, may be restricted. For details, consult the operating instructions for the connected component.	17
. Use only the furnished accessory USB cable.	18
MANIPULATOR STYLE CONNECTIONS	19
These connections should be used when you wish to operate the accessory DJS or other DJ software without connecting the drive un...	19
. When making manipulator style connections, do not connect the drive unit, since it will not function correctly.	19
. Do not connect anything to the 5 V connector other than the accessory USB auxiliary power cable.	19
. Always use the accessory USB auxiliary power cable and USB cable only.	19
. Always connect the accessory USB auxiliary power cable and USB cable to one and the same computer.	19
. Do not connect this unit to a computer through a USB hub.	19
. Do not connect this unit to a computer through a CardBus-supported USB interface card.	19
PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS	20
FRONT PANEL	20
1 Forced eject hole (P. 24)	20
2 Disc loading slot (P. 24)	20
3 EJECT (h) button	20
4 POWER switch and indicator	20
5 USB1 STOP button and indicator	20
6 USB2 STOP button and indicator	20
7 USB2 port (type A)	20
1 EJECT (h) button	20
2 LOOP operation buttons (P. 40)	20
3 TEMPO control section	20
4 Time mode/auto cue button (TIME/A.CUE)	21
5 TRACK SEARCH (o, p) buttons (P. 37)	21
6 SEARCH (m, n) buttons (P. 36)	21
7 CUE button and indicator	21
8 Play/pause (f) button and indicator (P. 36)	21
9 SCRATCH/JOG BREAK buttons and indicators	21
10 BROWSE button (P. 27)	21
11 MIX button (P. 44)	21
12 EFFECT button (P. 41)	21
13 UTILITY button (P. 62)	21
14 Rotary selector dial	21
15 CUE/LOOP MEMORY button (P. 40)	21
16 CUE/LOOP CALL button (P. 40)	21
17 Function buttons (F1 to F6, from left)	21
18 LOAD A/B buttons	21
19 Select up (c) button	21
20 Select down (d) button	21
21 Center display (P. 22)	21
22 Display A/Display B (P. 22)	21
23 Jog dial (+FWD/-REV) (P. 37)	21
1 Main menu display	22
2 Function tab	22
3 A/B track information display	22
Play status	22
. Track name and artist name can be displayed in Western European languages, Russian, Chinese (simplified Mandarin), and Japanese.	22
1 Track number display	22
2 TEMPO control range display (±6, ±10, ±16, WIDE)	22
3 TEMPO change ratio display	22
4 A.CUE indicator	22
5 Time display	22
6 Playing address display	22
7 BPM display	22
8 MEMO indicator	22
9 REMAIN indicator	22
REAR PANEL	23
1 AC inlet (AC IN)	23
2 PC connector: USB port (type B)	23
3 USB1 port (type A)	23
4 Digital output connectors (DIGITAL OUT A/B)	23
5 Control jacks (CONTROL A/B)	23
6 Audio output connectors (AUDIO OUT A/B)	23
7 Remote control connector (REMOTE CONTROL)	23
1 PC connector: USB port (type B)	23
2 5 V connector	23
3 Video output connector (MONITOR OUT)	23
4 Remote control connector (REMOTE CONTROL)	23
HANDLING DISCS AND OTHER MEDIA	24
LOADING AND REMOVING DISCS	24
1 Set the drive unit’s front panel POWER switch to ON.	24
. Do not attempt to forcibly insert a disc when the power is off, since damage may occur to the disc or loading mechanism.	24
2 Insert a disc.	24
3 To remove a currently playing disc, first press the play/pause (f) button to stop the playback, then press the EJECT (h) butto...	24
. Do not attempt to reinsert a disc while the eject procedure is still operating and the [EJECT] indicator is lighted. If a disc...	24
REGARDING FORCIBLE DISC EJECT	24
1 Turn off the power to the drive unit and wait at least one minute.	24
2 Use only the furnished eject pin (do not use other objects)	24
WRITING MANAGEMENT DATA TO A USB STORAGE DEVICE	25
CUE folder	25
PLAYLIST folder	25
LIBRARY folder	25
CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING USB STORAGE DEVICES	25
Indicator contents	25
Connecting a USB storage device	25
1 Connect the device to the USB1 or USB2 port.	25
2 Confirm that the indicator lights red.	25
Depending on the device used, proper playback may not be possible with all USB storage devices. Pioneer assumes no responsibility for any loss of data resulting from connecting any given USB device to this unit.	26
. Proper operation may not be possible when a USB storage device is connected through a USB hub.	26
. Even if a USB hub is used to connect multiple USB storage devices, the second and later devices cannot be used.	26
. Operation cannot be guaranteed when using a USB storage device with installed flash card reader.	26
. When connecting a USB storage device utilizing two USB cables, connect both cables to this unit’s USB ports.	26
. If an electrical current stronger than the allowable current is applied to the unit’s USB1 port or USB2 port, the unit may sto...	26
To disconnect a USB storage device	26
1 Hold the STOP button pressed for two second or more.	26
2 Confirm that the indicator goes out.	26
3 Disconnect the USB storage device.	26
When disconnecting a USB storage device, always be sure to perform the STOP operation first.	26
If the STOP operation is not completed before disconnection, cue/loop memory and playlist update may not occur properly, resulting in the loss of data. Also, the USB storage device may becomes unreadable, or other substantial damage may occur.	26
In the case of a HDD device, do not subject it to impact or vibration during use.	26
Always disconnect the USB storage device before turning off the power to this unit.	26
START PLAYBACK (Using normal connections)	27
Using the MEP-7000, track selection can be performed on the center display from up to six kinds of music source, including two d...	27
BROWSE SCREEN	27
1 Contents display	27
2 A/B track information display	27
3 Selection cursor	27
4 Browse window	27
5 Higher level name	27
6 Source selection	27
7 Jacket photo display	27
Source icons	27
Browse icons	28
FILE BROWSING AND LIBRARY BROWSING	28
File Browsing	28
Library Browsing	28
SELECT THE TRACK	29
1 Press the BROWSE button.	29
2 Prepare the source you wish to play.	29
For discs	29
For USB storage devices	29
For DJS	29
3 Use the function buttons to select the source you wish to play.	29
4 Turn the rotary selector dial.	29
5 Use the select up (c)/down (d) buttons to move up/down the folder hierarchy.	29
6 Press the LOAD A button or LOAD B button.	29
. In the case of music CDs (CD-DA), the disc in Drive 1 is set in Controller A, and the disc in Drive 2 is set in Controller B. The controller cannot be optionally designated.	29
. If LOAD LOCK is ON, loading cannot be performed in the currently playing controller. In this case, press the play/ pause (f) button to set the pause mode, or press the CUE button to perform back cue, and then press the LOAD button.	29
. The LOAD LOCK can be set to ON/OFF by means of the UTILITY screen (P. 63).	29
Track menu	29
VIEW PROPERTIES OF THE CURRENTLY PLAYING TRACK	29
1 Of the four buttons (BROWSE, MIX, EFFECT, UTILITY), once again press the one currently selected to turn it OFF.	29
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M3U FILE	30
USING A KEYWORD TO SEARCH FOR TRACKS	31
1 Turn the rotary selector dial.	31
2 Press the select down (d) button or the rotary selector dial.	31
3 Operate the rotary selector dial to input characters.	31
4 After completing input of the desired search string, press the rotary selector dial.	31
5 Load the searched tracks:	31
TRACK SELECTION WITH A USB KEYBOARD	32
Track/folder jump	32
1 Use the TAB key to select the BROWSE screen.	32
2 Use one of the F1 to F4 or F6 keys to select the source.	32
3 Sequentially input the letters of the track name you wish to select.	32
4 When the cursor is on the desired track name, press the ENTER key to confirm the selection.	32
5 Press the b key to select either [LOAD A] or [LOAD B], and press the ENTER key.	32
Keyword search for title and artist name	32
1 Use the TAB key to select the BROWSE screen.	32
2 Use the F11 key or F12 key to select either [SEARCH] or [SEARCH] .	32
3 Input the characters for the name of the title or artist, and press the ENTER key to confirm.	32
4 Align the cursor with the desired track and press ENTER key.	32
5 Use the b key to select either [LOAD A] or [LOAD B], and press the ENTER key.	32
Editing playlist names	32
1 Use the TAB key to select the BROWSE screen.	32
2 Use the F6 key to select the playlist screen.	32
3 Use the b key to select playlist you wish to edit.	32
4 Press shift + ENTER key to confirm the selection.	32
5 Use the b key to select [RENAME], then press ENTER key.	32
6 Edit the playlist name.	32
7 When editing is completed, press the ENTER key.	32
USING THE PLAYLIST	34
Playlist display composition	34
Playlist listing	34
When a Playlist is Open	34
1 Playlist name	34
2 Consecutive number	34
3 Title	34
4 Artist name	34
To record tracks in a playlist	34
1 Use the cursor to select tracks or folders in a USB storage device or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc.	34
2 Hold the rotary selector dial depressed for one second or more.	34
. If the connected USB storage device does not have sufficient open space, it may be impossible to record the contents of tracks on the device.	34
Play a track from the playlist	34
1 Open playlist.	34
2 Use the rotary selector dial to select a track, then press the LOAD A or LOAD B button.	34
Changing the playlist’s track order	35
1 Select the track you wish to move from the playlist.	35
2 Press the rotary selector dial.	35
3 Turn the rotary selector dial to select [MOVE TRACK], then press the rotary selector dial.	35
4 Turn the rotary selector dial to the place you wish to move the track.	35
5 Press the rotary selector dial.	35
To delete tracks from a playlist	35
1 Select the track you wish to delete from the playlist.	35
2 Press the rotary selector dial.	35
3 Turn the rotary selector dial to select [DELETE TRACK], then press the rotary selector dial.	35
To close a playlist	35
1 When a playlist is open, press the select up (c) button.	35
To delete a playlist	35
1 Select the name of the playlist.	35
2 Hold the rotary selector dial depressed for one second or more.	35
3 Turn the rotary selector dial and select [ALL TRACK CLEAR].	35
4 Press the rotary selector dial.	35
Saving a playlist	35
. If the unit’s power is turned off immediate (within five seconds) after editing a playlist, the results of the edit may not be reflected properly.	35
Editing the name of a playlist	35
1 Select the desired playlist	35
2 Hold the rotary selector dial depressed for one second or more.	35
3 Use the rotary selector dial to select [RENAME], then press the rotary selector dial.	35
4 Enters edit mode. Use the rotary selector dial to edit the name of the playlist.	35
5 When editing is completed, press the rotary selector dial.	35
BASIC CONTROLLER OPERATIONS	36
When the center display is used to select a track and the LOAD A button is pressed to load the track, subsequent play operations...	36
ABOUT THE DISC AUTO PLAY FUNCTION	36
TO STOP PLAYBACK AND EJECT DISC	36
1 During playback, press the play/pause (f) button, (or, if a cue point has been set, press the CUE button to perform back cue), then press the EJECT (h) button.	36
TO PAUSE PLAYBACK	36
1 During playback, press the play/pause (f) button.	36
ABOUT THE DISC RESUME FUNCTION	36
FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE	36
Using the SEARCH (m, n) buttons	36
During playback, press one of the SEARCH (m, n) buttons.	36
Super fast search	36
While holding one of the SEARCH (m, n) buttons depressed, rotate the jog dial.	36
TRACK SKIP	37
Using the TRACK SEARCH (o, p) buttons	37
Press one of the TRACK SEARCH (o, p) buttons	37
Super fast track search	37
While holding one of the TRACK SEARCH (o, p) buttons depressed, rotate the jog dial.	37
SWITCHING THE JOG MODE	37
Press the SCRATCH or JOG BREAK buttons.	37
JOG DIAL FUNCTION	37
1 Rotate during playback (pitch bend: when jog mode is OFF).	37
2 Rotate during playback (scratch play: when jog mode is set to SCRATCH).	37
3 Rotate during playback (jog break: when jog mode is set to JOG BREAK).	37
4 Rotate during pause mode (frame search).	37
5 During cue standby, press one of the SEARCH (m, n) buttons, then rotate jog dial (cue point search).	37
6 During playback, rotate the jog dial while holding one of the SEARCH (m, n) buttons depressed (super fast search).	37
7 During playback, rotate the jog dial while holding one of the TRACK SEARCH (o, p) buttons depressed (super fast track search).	37
8 Rotate while holding the PITCH BEND (+/-) button depressed (super fast pitch bend).	37
CHANGING THE PLAY SPEED	38
Tempo adjustment	38
Slide the TEMPO adjust slider forward or back.	38
Pitch bend	38
Selecting a tempo adjust range	38
Press the TEMPO control range button.	38
APPLYING A MASTER TEMPO	38
During playback, press the MASTER TEMPO button.	38
SETTING CUE POINTS	38
Manual cue	38
1 During playback, press the play/pause (f) button and pause playback around the point you wish to set as cue point.	38
2 Find the accurate cue point.	38
3 Once the frame number or audible sound is at the desired cue point, press the CUE button.	38
Real time cue	38
During playback, press the IN/CUE button at the point you wish to mark as a cue point.	38
To confirm the cue point (cue point sampler)	38
After setting the cue point, press and hold the CUE button.	38
To return to the cue point (back cue)	38
1 During playback, press the CUE button.	38
2 Press the play/pause (f) button.	38
To modify a cue point (cue point modification)	38
1 During playback, press the CUE button.	38
2 Press one of the SEARCH (m, n) buttons.	38
3 Press the CUE button.	38
AUTO CUE FUNCTION	39
1 Hold the TIME/A.CUE button depressed for five seconds or more.	39
2 Press the PITCH BEND (+, -) buttons to change the value.	39
ADVANCED OPERATIONS SECTION	40
LOOP PLAY	40
Create a loop.	40
1 Press the play/pause (f) button to start playback.	40
2 During playback, press the IN/CUE/HOT LOOP button at the point you wish to designate as the “loop-in” point.	40
3 During playback, press the OUT/ADJUST button at the point you wish to designate as the “loop-out” point.	40
To cancel loop play	40
During loop play, press the RELOOP/EXIT button.	40
To change the loop-out point	40
1 During loop play, press the OUT/ADJUST button.	40
2 Press one of the SEARCH (m, n) buttons or rotate the jog dial.	40
During loop play, to return to the loop-in point and begin loop play again (hot loop)	40
During loop play, press the IN/CUE/HOT LOOP button.	40
To return again to a loop	40
During playback after canceling loop play, press the RELOOP/EXIT button.	40
To store loop play information	40
CUE POINT/LOOP POINT MEMORY	40
Storing a cue point	40
1 Use the auto cue function or CUE button to input a cue point.	40
2 Press the CUE/LOOP MEMORY button.	40
Storing a loop	40
1 Input a loop-in and loop-out point, and begin loop play.	40
2 During loop play, press the CUE/LOOP MEMORY button.	40
. If a cue point differs from the loaded track, it cannot be stored.	40
. If the external USB storage device has insufficient storage capacity, the cue/loop point information for the tracks on that device cannot be saved.	40
To call up a stored cue point or loop	40
1 Press the CUE/LOOP CALL button.	40
2 Press the play/pause (f) button.	40
To delete a cue point or loop information from memory	41
1 Press the CUE/LOOP CALL button.	41
2 At the cue or loop point you wish to delete, hold the CUE/ LOOP MEMORY button depressed for one second or more.	41
SCRATCH PLAY	41
1 Press the SCRATCH button.	41
2 During playback, press the surface of the jog dial.	41
3 Rotate the jog dial in the direction and at the speed you wish for playback to occur.	41
4 Release hand from surface of jog dial.	41
SPIN PLAY	41
JOG BREAK PLAY	41
1 Press the JOG BREAK button.	41
2 During playback, touch and press the surface of the jog dial.	41
3 Rotate the jog dial.	41
4 Release hand from surface of jog dial.	41
EFFECT SCREEN	41
1 During playback, press one of the function buttons [SCRATCH/TRANS/BUBBLE].	41
About SCRATCH	42
About TRANS	42
About BUBBLE	42
1 During playback, press one of the function buttons [JET/ ROLL/WAH].	43
2 Effect HOLD	43
About JET	43
About ROLL	43
About WAH	44
MIX SCREEN	44
1 Playlist display	44
2 MIX mode select	44
3 BPM SYNC	44
4 AUTO MIX	44
AUTO MIX	44
BPM SYNC	45
MIX mode select	45
CUT-IN	45
ZIP	45
ECHO	45
CROSS FADE	45
Instant Change Function	45
1 While one track is playing, setup the next track.	45
2 Press the MIX button.	45
3 Select the desired MIX mode.	45
4 Press the flashing LOAD button.	45
Automatic Playlist Playback	46
1 Press the MIX button.	46
2 Rotate the rotary selector dial to select a playlist, then press the select down (d) button to open the playlist.	46
3 Select the desired MIX mode	46
4 Rotate the rotary selector dial, and load the first track of the playlist to controller A, the second track to controller B, and set to cue standby.	46
5 Press the [AUTO MIX] function button to set to ON.	46
6 Press the play/pause (f) button for controller A.	46
7 Press the [BPM SYNC] function button to set to ON.	46
ABOUT FADER START PLAY	46
ABOUT DJS SOFTWARE	47
Pioneer DJS is a software program that allows the use of MP3 files to control DJ play from a computer. Load the program into your computer from the supplied CD-ROM disc.	47
. DJS is not equipped with functions for recording DJ play.	47
SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT	47
1 DEFINITIONS	47
2 PROGRAM LICENSE	47
3 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER	47
4 DAMAGES AND REMEDIES FOR BREACH	47
5 TERMINATION	47
6 GENERAL TERMS	47
COPYRIGHT WARNING	48
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Minimum Operating Environment)	48
. Full functionality is not guaranteed with all computers even when the above operating environment conditions are fulfilled.	48
. Even if your computer is equipped with the memory capacity specified in the operating environment noted above, other software ...	48
. DJS operation may not function properly when combined with other software programs installed on your computer.	48
. The DJS software program is not supported by Macintosh computers (including those equipped with Intel CPUs).	48
INSTALLING DJS SOFTWARE	49
Precautions regarding installation	49
Installation Procedure	49
1 When the accessory CD-ROM installation disc is loaded in your computer’s DVD/CD drive, the installation menu will automatically appear. Follow the menu instructions to install the DJS software.	49
2 When the installation menu appears, click on the [Install DJS] button.	49
3 When the screen for selecting the language appears, select [English], then click on [OK].	49
4 When DJS installation is completed, reboot the computer in accord with the instructions that appear on the screen.	49
DJS User’s Manual (PDF)	49
NOTES REGARDING TRIAL PERIOD AND USER REGISTRATION	50
. An installation key (Registration ID) can be used on the DJS software installed on a single computer. In the event you replace...	50
REGARDING ONLINE SUPPORT	50
. For technical information regarding use of this unit with your computer, peripheral components, or other non- Pioneer products, please consult your sales dealer or the manufacturers of the respective components.	50
DISCLAIMER	50
ABOUT THE DRIVER PROGRAM	52
8 When installation is completed, the [Installation is now complete.] message will appear. Click on the [Finish] button to complete the process.	52
Connecting this unit to the computer	52
1 Use the accessory dedicated remote control cables to connect the drive unit to the control unit.	52
2 Use USB cable to connect the drive unit to the computer, then turn the drive unit’s power ON.	52
Setting the buffer size	53
. Setting the buffer size to a higher value will help prevent audio dropouts (interrupted sound), but the resulting audio data latency may result in increased time lags.	53
. If the computer is currently running a program (DJ software, etc.) that uses this unit as a default audio device, close the program and then adjust the buffer size.	53
Confirming the driver version	53
Most recent version of driver	53
When using this unit to control DJS software	53
USING DJ SOFTWARE	54
By loading the accessory DJS software or another DJ software to a computer connected to this player via USB cable, the player can be used to operate the DJ software program.	54
This player can be connected to a computer using either of the methods shown below.	54
Normal Style	54
The playing setup whereby the MEP-7000 operates with the control unit and drive unit as a set is called “normal style.” In norma...	54
Manipulator Style	54
The playing setup whereby the MEP-7000’s control unit is made to operate as the DJ software program’s manipulator is called “man...	54
PREPARING YOUR DJ SOFTWARE PROGRAM	55
Before using your DJ software program, you must prepare your computer and the DJ software. Do not connect the MEP-7000 to your computer until you have loaded the software driver!	55
. Pioneer’s website (listed below) provides up-to-date information on the driver software.	55
http://www.prodjnet.com/support/	55
CONTROLLING YOUR COMPUTER USING THE DEDICATED COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL	55
Control in “Normal Style”	55
1 Connect to the computer.	55
2 Start the DJ software program.	55
3 Designate the MEP-7000 as an audio output device in the DJ software.	55
4 Select [PC] on the BROWSE screen.	56
5 Press LOAD A (or B) button.	56
6 Use the controller to operate the DJ software.	56
7 To switch to playback of disc or tracks on USB storage device	56
Control using “Manipulator Style”	56
1 Connect to the computer.	56
2 Start the DJ software program.	56
USING MIDI FOR COMPUTER CONTROL	57
Control in “Normal Style”	57
1 Connect to the computer.	57
2 Start the DJ software program.	57
3 Designate the MEP-7000 as an audio output device in the DJ software.	57
4 Select [PC] on the BROWSE screen.	57
5 Press LOAD A (or B) button.	57
6 Use the controller to operate the DJ software.	58
7 To switch to playback of disc or tracks on USB storage device	58
Control using “Manipulator Style”	58
1 Connect to the computer.	58
2 Start the DJ software program.	58
Setting a MIDI channel	58
1 Press the UTILITY button.	58
2 Press the [PC] function button.	58
3 Either press the rotary selector dial, or press the select down (d) button.	58
4 Turn the rotary selector dial to change the value.	58
5 Press the rotary selector dial to confirm the value selected.	58

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START PLAYBACK (Using normal connections)

English



Changing the playlist’s track order

Select the track you wish to move from the playlist.

Press the rotary selector dial.

•

A menu will a

in the

ight window.

Turn the rotary selector dial to select [MOVE TRACK], then

press the rotary selector dial.

•

A yellow line will be dis

layed.

Turn the rotary selector dial to the place you wish to move

the track.

Press the rotary selector dial.

•

The t

ack selected in ste

1 will be moved to befo

e the t

ack

selected in ste

4, and the dis

lay will

etu

n to the

laylist.



To delete tracks from a playlist

Select the track you wish to delete from the playlist.

Press the rotary selector dial.

•

A menu will a

in the

ight window.

Turn the rotary selector dial to select [DELETE TRACK], then

press the rotary selector dial.

•

The t

ack will be deleted f

om the

laylist.

•

A t

ack cannot be deleted when it is set in the cont

olle



To close a playlist

When a playlist is open, press the select up (



) button.



To delete a playlist

All t

acks

eco

ded in the

laylist will be deleted f

om the

laylist.

Select the name of the playlist.

Hold the rotary selector dial depressed for one second or

more.

The [

CANCEL

], [

RENAME

], [

ALL TRACK CLEAR

] menu will

Turn the rotary selector dial and select [ALL TRACK CLEAR].

Press the rotary selector dial.

All t

acks

eco

ded in the

laylist will be deleted f

om the

laylist (the

laylist will be em

ty).

•

A t

ack set in the cont

olle

cannot be deleted f

om the

laylist.



Saving a playlist

Wheneve

acks a

eco

ded, e

ased, o

edited in a

laylist, the

new

laylist is automatically saved (saving occu

s about five

seconds afte

an editing o

ation is

med, assuming no

the

command in

ut).



Editing the name of a playlist

Select the desired playlist

Hold the rotary selector dial depressed for one second or

more.

•

A menu will a

on the

ight side of the cente

dis

lay.

Use the rotary selector dial to select [RENAME], then press

the rotary selector dial.

Enters edit mode. Use the rotary selector dial to edit the

name of the playlist.

•

A maximum of 32 cha

acte

s can be in

ut.

Select u

(



) button:

Delete

evious cha

acte

to cu

Select down (



) button:

uts same cha

acte

as last in

ut, and moves to next in

osition.

ess

ota

y selecto

dial:

Save edited contents and leave editing mode.

Rotate

ota

y selecto

dial:

Select cha

acte

e: U

case



lowe

case



nume

als



symbols

When editing is completed, press the rotary selector dial.

• The

laylist will flash, indicating that editing is com

leted.

NOTE

• If the unit’s

owe

is tu

ned off immediate (within five

seconds) afte

editing a

laylist, the

esults of the edit may

not be

eflected

ly.

MEMO

•

Two-byte cha

acte

s a

e not su

ted.

• Fo

info

mation on using a keyboa

d fo

editing, see the section

“TRACK SELECTION WITH A USB KEYBOARD” (P. 32).