COMPACT DISC PLAYER CDJ-800 Operating Instructions
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BEFORE OPERATIONS 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. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method K015 En of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
BEFORE OPERATIONS: CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING FORCED DISC EJECTION Storing Discs ÷ Discs are made of the same kinds of plastic used for conventional analog audio records. Be careful not to allow discs to warp. Always store discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations with high heat, humidity, or extremely low temperatures. Avoid leaving discs in cars; the interior of a car in direct sunlight can become extremely hot. ÷ Always read and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disc labels.
BEFORE OPERATIONS FEATURES The CDJ-800 compact disc player is designed for use by DJs providing all the functions and performance required in disco clubs while offering performance, sound quality and functionality superior to any analog player. JOG DIAL The large 206 mm diameter Jog dial enables better handling than an analog turntable. PITCH BEND This function changes the music tempo depending on direction of Jog dial rotation and speed of movement.
BEFORE OPERATIONS CONNECTIONS ÷ Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 1. Connecting to a DJ mixer (DJM-300, DJM-500, DJM-600, DJM-3000) (sound output and CONTROL terminal connection) Use the supplied audio cables. Connect the white plug to the L (left) terminal and the red plug to the R (right) terminal. Connect the supplied control cord to enable control of the unit from the mixer to allow fader start play and back cue.
BEFORE OPERATIONS: CONNECTIONS 3. Connecting to other devices A Connecting to other mixers Connect the AUDIO OUT terminals on the unit with the Line In terminals or AUX terminals on the mixer. (Do not use the Phono terminals. Otherwise the sound will become distorted and prevent normal playback.) B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (when not using a DJ mixer) Stereo amplifier Connect to the AUX input terminals. (Do not use the Phono input terminals.
BEFORE OPERATIONS Operation buttons marked with the asterisk (*) are disabled when the DIGITAL OUT MODE switch is set to NORMAL. PANEL FACILITIES Top Panel 10 EJECT button (0) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 When this button is pressed the disc is ejected through the disc loading slot when it stops rotating. 8 9 10 11 QUICK RETURN button / Indicator (*) ☞ P. 14 If this switch is set to ON when the JOG MODE is set to VINYL, pressing the surface of the Jog dial will cause play to return quickly to the cue point.
BEFORE OPERATIONS: PANEL FACILITIES Display 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 60 58 59 61 51 TRACK number display 62 60 Playback address display Displays TRACK numbers. Indicates elapsed playback time and remaining playback time in an easy to grasp 1-track full scale bar graph. ÷ The 1-track full scale mode shows elapsed time by lit segments from the left. ÷ The 1-track full scale mode shows remaining time by unlit segments from the left.
BASIC OPERATION DISC LOADING / UNLOADING 3. Press the EJECT button (0) to remove the disc. ÷ When the EJECT button is pressed, disc rotation stops and the disc is ejected from the loading slot. ÷ If the disc cannot be ejected with the EJECT button, insert a pin in the forced ejection hole on the front panel of the player. ☞ P. 5 Label surface up CAUTION: Do not attempt to press a disc back into the slot when the [EJECT] indicator appears.
BASIC OPERATION: DJ PLAYER OPERATION 3. If auto cueing is off, playback will begin automatically from the first track. ÷ When auto cueing is off, playback will continue after the first track has been played, with all subsequent tracks being played in sequence. ÷ When playback of the final track is complete, playback will automatically come to an end. Stopping Playback Press the EJECT button (0). ÷ Playback will stop and the disc will be ejected. ÷ Note that the CDJ-800 does not come with a stop button.
BASIC OPERATION: DJ PLAYER OPERATION ÷ If you set the cue point by pressing and holding to the surface of the Jog dial, releasing your finger from the Jog dial will cause playback to start from the selected cue point. [Amending the Cue point] 1. During playback, press the CUE button. ÷ This will take you back to the set track position. 2. In the VINYL mode, to set the Cue point, go through steps 2 and 3 as mentioned above.
BASIC OPERATION: DJ PLAYER OPERATION ÷ When the DJ Mixer’s CROSS FADER slider has moved all the way to the right side, the sound heard from the speaker will have changed from track A to track B, and the operation is complete. 7 Long mix play If the BPM rates match, mixing of tracks A and B will sound good even if the CROSS FADER slider is in the middle position.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS 7 To create an automatic loop based on the track’s BPM (AUTO BEAT LOOP) During playback or pause, press one of the AUTO BEAT LOOP buttons (1, 2, 4 or 8). ÷ The pressed button will flash, the loop out point will be automatically set based on the track’s BPM, and loop play will begin. ÷ When AUTO BEAT LOOP 1 button is pressed, the loop-out point is set one beat after the instant the button is pressed.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Cue Point / Loop Point Memory This component is equipped with an internal memory allowing cue or loop points to be recorded for each disc. The internal memory allows one cue or loop point to be recorded for a total of up to 500 discs. If more than 500 cue or loop points are input, earlier data will be erased, beginning with the most infrequently used data. CUE/LOOP MEMORY CUE/LOOP CALL 7 Storing Cue points 1. Enter Cue points using the A. CUE function or the CUE button. 2.
OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations can be mistaken as malfunctions. If you believe the unit is not operating correctly, consult the chart below. Sometimes incorrect operation may be due to a malfunction in another component. If the problem is not fixed, check the other components used with the player. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or dealer for service. Symptom Cause Remedy Disc doesn’t eject even when EJECT button (0) is pressed.
OTHERS: TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Display When the CDJ-800 CD player is unable to operate properly, an error code is displayed on the display panel. Check the error code displayed against the following table and take the recommended action to correct the error.
OTHERS SPECIFICATIONS 1. General 3. Accessories System ................................................................. Compact disc digital audio system Power requirements ........................................................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ............................................................................................ 18 W Operating temperature ........................................................................
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