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Operating Instructions
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
CONTENTS
CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ............... 4
FEATURES .......................................................... 5
CONNECTIONS ................................................... 6
PANEL FACILITIES .............................................. 7
Top Panel ......................................................... 7
Display Window ............................................... 9
BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 10
Basic playback operation ................................ 10
To stop playback ............................................ 10
To pause playback temporarily ....................... 10
To search for a particular track ....................... 10
To search for a particular frame ..................... 11
To search for a particular passage ................. 11
Switching ON/OFF of the
Auto Cue function .......................................... 11
Playback operation using
the auto cue function ..................................... 11
APPLICATION OPERATION ............................. 11
The setting of the cue point ........................... 11
Loop playback ................................................ 12
To stop the loop playback .............................. 12
Restarting Loop Playback ............................... 13
To combine the selections
using two players ........................................... 13
Relay playback using two players .................. 13
Controlling This Unit from a DJ Mixer ............ 14
MOUNTING RACK ............................................ 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 15
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ Back cover
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit
to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference
with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and connectors for connections.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL
NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT BELOW. THE
NUMBERS ARE ON THE REAR PANEL.
MODEL NO. CDJ-500II
SERIAL NO.
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE USE.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so
you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE
DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE
PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
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CDJ-500II
STANDBY/ON
POWER
TRACK SEARCH
SEARCH
PLAY/PAUSE
RELOOP
IN/
REALTIME CUE
LOOP
OUT/EXIT
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
READ INSTRUCTIONS ­ All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS ­ The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
HEED WARNING ­ All warnings on the appliance and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ­ All operating and use in-
structions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE ­ The appliance should not
be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION ­ The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING ­ The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
VENTILATION ­ The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
HEAT ­ The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES ­ The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only of the type de-
scribed in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION ­ Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION ­ If your purchased product is pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
following instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
CLEANING ­ The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING ­ If an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.
In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Fig. A.
CART ­ An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
POWER LINES ­ An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS ­ The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY ­ Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE ­ The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center or qualified service personnel when:
÷ The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-
aged.
÷ Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance.
÷ The appliance has been exposed to rain.
÷ The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
÷ The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING ­ The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 ­ 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 ­ 21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
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CAUTION
÷ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
÷ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
We Want You Listening ForA Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime
of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is
often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140
Gunshot blast, jet plane
180
Rocket launching pad
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to
get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying
blaring or distortion ­ and, most importantly, without affecting
your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort
level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal"
can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
÷ Start your volume control at a low setting.
÷ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
÷ Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for
a lifetime.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER
CONSTANT EXPOSURE
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Quiet library, soft whispers
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Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
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Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
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Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
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Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
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CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING
CD lens cleaner
The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal
use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to
soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service
center. Lens cleaners for CD players are commercially
available, but special care should be exercised in their use
since some may cause damage to the lens.
Condensation
When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously
cold surroundings or when the room temperature rises
sharply, condensation may form inside, and the unit may
not be able to attain its full performance. In cases like this,
allow the unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room
temperature gradually.
Cleaning and handling compact discs
÷ The presence of fingerprints or smudges on the surface
of the disc will not directly affect the recorded signals,
but depending on the degree of contamination, the
brightness of the light reflected from the signal surfaces
may be reduced, causing degradation of sound quality.
Always keep your discs clean by wiping them gently
with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer
periphery.
÷ If a disc becomes very dirty, dip a soft cloth in water, and
after wringing it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and
then remove any water drops with another soft, dry cloth.
÷ Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on
discs. Also, never clean discs with benzene, thinner, or
other volatile solvents, since damage to the disc surface
may result.
÷ With this player, use discs which display the mark shown
below. (Optical audio digital discs.)
÷ When holding discs, do not touch their signal surfaces.
Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the center hole.
÷ Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the label surfaces.
Also, do not scratch or damage the label.
÷ Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use
damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
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POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands
are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not
place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch
the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords.
The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to
be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you
an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When
you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service
center or your dealer for a replacement.
Location
Install the player in a well-ventilated location where it
will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to
direct rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive
heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal
components. Installation of the player in a damp or dusty
environment may aiso result in a malfunction or accident.
(Avoid installation near cookers etc., where the player may
be exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat.)
Precautions regarding installation
÷ Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods
on heat-generating sources such as amplifiers or near
spotlights, etc. will affect performance. Avoid placing the
player on heat-generating sources.
÷ Install this compact disc player as far as possible from
tuners and TV sets. A compact disc player installed in
close proximity to such equipment, may cause noise or
degradation of the picture.
÷ Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor
antenna is used. In such cases, make use of an outdoor
antenna, or turn off power to the compact disc player.
÷ When the unit is used in a loud-sound environment, for
example near a speaker, sound skip may occur. In such a
case, install the unit apart from the speaker or reduce the
listening volume.
÷ Please place this unit on a level surface and a stable
flatform.
÷ Besure that the player, including its audio and power
supply cords, dose not touch vibrating materials.
This player has a shock absorber incorporated in the
insulators to absorb vibration. Any other cause of vibration,
other than the insulators, may cause the disc to skip.
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Cleaning the player
To clean the PLAYER wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn
dirt, moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neutral
detergent (diluted in five to six parts water), wring the cloth
well, and wipe away the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to wipe
the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene
and thinner which are harmful to the unit.
Storing discs
÷ Discs are made of the same kinds of plastic used for con-
ventional analog audio records. Be careful not to allow discs
to warp; always store discs in their cases vertically, avoid-
ing locations with high heat or humidity, or extremely low
temperatures. Avoid leaving discs in cars, since the seat of
a car in direct sunlight can become unbelievably hot.
÷ Always read and abide by the precautionary notes listed
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This CD player features the functions and operations
of players used in disco halls in addition to the functions
of general CD players.
This player is made for
commercial use in disco halls, etc.
Easy operation
÷ This player is a top loading type, allowing discs to
be changed smoothly.
÷ The equipped Jog dial and TEMPO control knob
can be used like the turntable of an analog record
player.
÷ Buttons used frequently are designed oversized and
layed out within easy reach of the right or left hand.
Playback tempo and beat of two selections
can be combined easily.
÷ Playback starts immediately through use of the
memory function and DSP (Digital Signal Processor).
(*1)
÷ Playback tempo of two selections can be aligned
with the TEMPO control knob (variable range :
±10%, stroke : 100 mm/4-inch). And the beat of
two selections can be aligned with the Jog dial.
(*2)
÷ By connecting this unit with the optional DJM-500
or DJM-300 DJ mixer, the fader starting or back
cuing of this unit can be controlled from the channel
fader or cross-fader of the mixer.
The mood of a disco hall can be
reproduced using digital technology.
÷ Master tempo function (*3) - Even though the
playback tempo is changed with the TEMPO control
knob, the pitch of playback can be automatically
fixed, and the playback of two selections can be
combined smoothly.
÷ Loop playback function (*4) - A desired passage
(less than 10 minutes) can be played back repeatedly
and seamlessly.
÷ Advanced loop function (*5) which allows realtime
setting of the loop point during play. The set loop
point can be recalled in an instant.
÷ Cue point monitoring function (*6) which allows
monitoring of the set cue point.
÷ The position being played is displayed by the bar-
graph display which allows the elapsed or remaining
playback time to be read visually.
÷ The cue point can be set accurately with the frame
search function. (1 sec = 75 frames)
÷ BPM (Beats per Minute) can be adjusted precisely
in 0.1% increments by using the speed display.
Pick up protector
When the door is open, a pickup protector is closed to
protect the pickup.
Floating structure preventing vibration
This player employs a structure which insulates the
unit from shock. Selections can be played without
sound skipping regardless of the DJ's rough operation.
(*1) Starting playback immediately
When the CD player is in playback standby (pause) mode,
the disc continues to rotate and the pick up jumps back to
the same track after every rotation. As a result, the user
can switch from pause to playback with a maximum time
lag of about 0.3 seconds.
When seamlessly connecting two selections, it is necessary
to eliminate the time lag between the tracks and start the
second selection immediately after the first one stops
playing.
To do this, this player memorizes the first 2.1
seconds of the selection so that it can instantaneously start
playing when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed. After the
first 2.1-second time period is played, the player uses its
link memory function to continue the selection by seamlessly
connecting the playback data with the end of the memorized
data (playback is carried out through memory). With this
operation, it is possible to start playback within 0.01 seconds
after pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Moreover, this function can be used not only at the start of
a selection but at any point where you want the playback to
begin through use of the auto cue function.
(*2) Beat search operation using the Jog dial
When two selections are combined, the Jog dial is used to
align the BPM and rhythm (speed and timing) between the
two selections. After playback tempo is aligned with the
TEMPO control knob, turn the Jog dial clockwise.
The
tempo of playback increases up to +12.7%.
Turning
counterclockwise decreases the tempo down to ­12.7%.
When the Jog dial is released, the tempo returns to the
setting of the TEMPO control knob. Through this operation,
the beat of playback can be aligned.
(*3) Master tempo function
Playback speed can be changed ±10% in 0.1% increments
with the TEMPO control knob. But the pitch of playback
also changes, and vocals become unnatural.
When the
master tempo function is set to ON, the key control is
processed by the DSP, and the pitch of playback is converted
to the original pitch. Even if the tempo is changed with the
TEMPO control knob, the pitch of playback is never changed.
(*4) Loop playback function
Using a single CD player, this function lets you perform a
"break beat" action similar to when a DJ uses two turntables
to repeatedly play the same phrase. Normally when using a
single player there is a search time lag between when the
phrase ends and when the start of the phrase begins playing
again. To eliminate this lag, this player memorizes the first
2.1 seconds of the loop playback data ahead of time and
plays this data while the player searches for the start point,
then seamlessly connects the playback sound with the
memorized sound to continue the phrase, realizing a true
loop playback function with no time lag.
(*5) Advanced loop function
When the loop play function is used, the advanced loop
function allows you to designate the loop start point during
play. By designating the loop end point after it, repeated
playback of the specified section without sound interruption
can be started. A RELOOP button is provided so that loop
playback using the specified loop section can be started in
an instant.
(*6) Cue point monitoring function
During instantaneous start standby after the cue point has
been stored in memory, pressing and holding the button
allows you to listen to the music starting from the cue
point. When the button is released, the player returns to the
cue point and pauses there.
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