Pioneer CDJ-900 Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for CDJ-900: Connection guide Connection guide Connection guide Connection guide System firmware update instructions

En26Checking the version of the driver softwareClick Windows [Start] menu >[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[PioneerCDJ]>[Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility].! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen.! The firmware version is not displayed when the CDJ-900 is not connectedto the computer or when the CDJ-900 and computer are not properlycommunicating.Checking the latest information on the driversoftwareFor the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit,visit our website shown below.http://www.prodjnet.com/support/Using other brands of DJ softwareOperating DJ software by MIDI interfaceThe CDJ-900 also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI for-mat. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software via aUSB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of music filesbeing played on the computer can also be output from the CDJ-900.Before using the CDJ-900 as an audio device, install the driver software on thecomputer (page 25). Also, the CDJ-900 must be selected in the DJ software’s set-tings. For details, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.1 Connect the USB port on this unit to your computer.For instructions on connecting, see Using other brands of DJ software on page 13.2 Press [BROWSE], then press [LINK].[Control Mode] and [USB-MIDI] appear on the menu screen.3 Select [Control Mode] and enter.The connecting screen is displayed.4 Select [USB-MIDI] and enter.The CDJ-900 switches to the control mode.5 Start the DJ software.Communication with the DJ software starts.! The DJ software on the computer can be operated using the buttons androtary selector on the CDJ-900.! It may not be possible to use some buttons to operate the DJ software.! The control mode is canceled when a track is loaded in the CDJ-900.! For messages output by the CDJ-900, see List of MIDI Messages. Changing the MIDI channel setting1 Press [MENU/UTILITY] for over 1 second.The utility screen appears.2 Select [MIDI CHANNEL] and enter.3 Turn the rotary selector.Select the MIDI channel and change the setting. A setting from 1 – 16 can beselected.4 Press the rotary selector to enter.5 Press [MENU/UTILITY].The previous screen reappears. List of MIDI MessagesSW Name SW Type MIDI Messages NotesMSBJOG (TOUCH) － Bn 10 ddA linear value corresponding tothe speed, from stop to 4X: 64 forstop, 65 (0.06X) – 127 (4X) in theforward direction, 63 (0.06X) – 0(4X) in the reverse direction.TEMPO SLIDER VR Bn 1D dd 0 – 127, 0 on the – side, 127 onthe + sideTOUCH/RELEASE VR Bn 1E dd 0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the left side,127 (max.) on the right sideJOG RING － Bn 30 ddA linear value correspondingto the speed from 0.5X to 4X: 64when stopped (under 0.49X), 65(0.5X) to 127 (4X) in the forwarddirection, 63 (0.5X) to 0 (4X) in thereverse direction.ENCODERGeneralPurposeControllerBn 4F dd98 – 127, 1 – 30 Difference of countfrom previous time is sent (±1 –±30) When over ±30, set at ±30PLAY/PAUSE SW 9n 00 dd OFF=0, ON=127CUE SW 9n 01 dd OFF=0, ON=127SEARCH FWD SW 9n 02 dd OFF=0, ON=127SEARCH REV SW 9n 03 dd OFF=0, ON=127TRACK SEARCHNEXT SW 9n 04 dd OFF=0, ON=127TRACK SEARCHPREV SW 9n 05 dd OFF=0, ON=127LOOP IN SW 9n 06 dd OFF=0, ON=127LOOP OUT SW 9n 07 dd OFF=0, ON=127RELOOP SW 9n 08 dd OFF=0, ON=127MEMORY SW 9n 0A dd OFF=0, ON=127CALL NEXT SW 9n 0B dd OFF=0, ON=127CALL PREV SW 9n 0C dd OFF=0, ON=127DELETE SW 9n 0D dd OFF=0, ON=127TIME/A.CUE SW 9n 0E dd OFF=0, ON=127TEMPO RANGE SW 9n 10 dd OFF=0, ON=127MASTER TEMPO SW 9n 11 dd OFF=0, ON=127JOG MODE SW 9n 12 dd OFF=0, ON=127JOG TOUCH SW 9n 20 dd OFF=0, ON=127REVERSE SW 9n 21 dd OFF=0, ON=127BEAT LOOP 1 SW 9n 28 dd OFF=0, ON=127BEAT LOOP 2 SW 9n 29 dd OFF=0, ON=127BEAT LOOP 4 SW 9n 2A dd OFF=0, ON=127BEAT LOOP 8 SW 9n 2B dd OFF=0, ON=127SLIP SW 9n 2C dd OFF=0, ON=127BEAT SELECT SW 9n 2D dd OFF=0, ON=127EJECT SW 9n 2F dd OFF=0, ON=127TAG TRACK SW 9n 30 dd OFF=0, ON=127BACK SW 9n 32 dd OFF=0, ON=127ENCODER PUSH SW 9n 33 dd OFF=0, ON=127n is the channel number.