CDJ-850 PERFORMANCE MULTI PLAYER

Prepared For Any Performance

Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the Pioneer CDJ-850 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.The CDJ-850 turntable includes rekordbox™, Pioneer's proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ's entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntable.

Pro-series Design and Exacting Features

Inheriting the club standard layout and precise control features of its professional CDJ series, the CDJ-850 integrates a large 206mm jog dial for continuous free and easy control along with a rotary selector and browse buttons integrated within the display.

• Compatible Media and Formats

Users can mix a variety of music formats and media, as the CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.

• Included rekordbox™ Software

Pioneer’s new exclusive DJ music management software makes it easy for home DJs to effortlessly organize their entire music library as it analyzes files (settings, creating playlists, saving histories) to their custom specifications. As used by professionals to optimize DJ play, the software enables users to:

1. Analyze data such as the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 Tag of music files

2. Create cues and loops settings

3. Create and edits playlists

4. Save history of music files played on the CDJ-850

• USB Export Capability

DJs using the rekordbox™ software can easily export their music files and custom managed data onto a USB device and quickly plug in directly to the CDJ-850 and access tracks without the need to be linked to a PC. Play histories on the CDJ-850 are automatically recorded onto rekordbox™ via connected USB device for the DJ’s next session which makes the cycle of music file management, DJ play and preparation for future sessions very simple.

• User Interface

The display and user interface of the player is designed for quick and fluid music selection. Combined with its rotary selector, navigation through music lists (title, artist, BPM, etc.) is extremely fast and easy. The WAVE display enables smooth DJ play because the user can visually analyze the flow and dynamics of the entire song.

• DJ Software Control and Audio Interface

The CDJ-850 multi-media player features MIDI, enabling control of various DJ software running on a laptop. With the use of the built-in USB HID interface, the CDJ-850 can also control more complex operations of DJ software without the need for a control disc. For additional versatility, the player can also be used as a PC audio interface.

• Tag List Function

Equipped with an editable Tag List functionality, users of the player can easily register tracks during play or preview to add to their playlist queue. The song order in the Tag List can be altered and saved as a playlist in rekordbox™.

Part Names and Function:

1.) Play / Pause - Use this to play/ pause tracks.

2.) CUE - Use this to set and check cue points

3.) Search- The track is forwarded/reversed while the button s held in.

4.) Track Search - Use theses to search for the beginning of tracks

5.) Direction Rev - Use this to turn reverse playback on or off

6.) Reloop / Exit - Use this to return to loop playback or cancel loop playback

7.) Loop Out  - Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop out point.

8.) Loop In - Use this to set and fine-adjust the loop in point

9.) Beat Select - Use this to set the number of beats for auto beat loop playback

10.) Auto Beat Loop (1,2,4,8) - Use these to set the loop automatically according to the tracks tempo

11.) USB STOP - Press for at least 2 seconds before disconnecting the USB device.

12.) USB indicator - This flashes when this unit is communicating with the USB device

13.) USB device insertion slot - Load the USB device

14.) DISC - Press this to play the music files on a CD or CD-ROM

15.) USB- Press this to play the music files on a USB device

16.) PC - Press this  to use DJ software

17.) Time Code - When pressed once,the main uni display time display mode

18.) Main Unit Display

19.) Browse - Press this to display the  browse screen

20.) Tag List - Press this to display the tag list screen

21.) Info - Press this to display the info screen

22.) Menu (Utility) - When pressed once,the menu screen is displayed

23.) Back - Press this once to return to the previous screen

24.) Tag Track / Remove - Use these to add and remove tracks from the tag list

25.) Rotary Selector - Turn the rotary selector to select tracks or folders

26.) Standby Indicator - This lights when the auto standby function is activated

27.) Disc Eject - Use this to eject discs

28.) Cue/Loop Call - Use these to call out cue and loop points stored on the USB device

29.) Delete - Use this to delete cue and loop points stored on the USB device

30.) Memory - Use this to store cue and loop points on the USB device

31.) Vinyl Speed adjust touch /release - Use this to adjust the speed at which playback slows down and stops when the top of the jog dial is pressed and the speed at which normal playback resumes when the top of the jog dial is released.

32.) Vinyl (Jog Mode) - Use this to switch the jog dial mode

33) Tempo 6,10,16 WIDE - Use this to switch the playing speed adjustment range.

34.) Master Tempo - Use this to turn the master tempo function on or off

35.) Tempo - Use this to adjust the track playing speed

36.) Jog Dial - This can be used for such operations as scratching,pitch bending etc

37.) Jog Dial Display Section

38.)Power Switch - This switches this unit's power between on and standby

39.) AC IN - Connect this to a power outlet

40.) Kensington Security Slot

41.) USB - Connect to a computer

42.) Control - Connect the control cod

43.)Audio Out L/R  - Connect the audio cables

44.) Disc Insertion Slot

45.) Disc force eject pin insertion hole

Main Unit Display:

1.) Playing Address Display - The track is displayed as a bar graph

2.) CUE - The positions of currently set cue and loop points are displayed as marks

3.) Memory- Cue and loop points recorded on USB devices are displayed

4.) Info - This lights when the info  screen is displayed

5.) Tag List - This lights when the tag list screen is displayed

6.) Browse  - This lights when the browse screen is displayed

7.) Information Display Section - The characters that can be displayed are letters A to Z,numbers 0 to 9 and certain symbols

8.) Track Number - This displays the track number

9.) Remain - This lights when the time display is set to the remaining time

10.) A.Cue - This lights when auto cue is set

11.) M,S,F(time display) - "M" indicates minutes,"S" seconds,"F" frames.

12.) % (playing speed display) - This indicates the percentage by which the playing speed is changed

13.) BPM - Displays BPM (Beats Per minute) of the track currently being played

14.) MT - This lights when the master tempo is set

15) Wide,16,10,6- This indicates the range by which the playing speed can be adjusted.

Specifications:

Basic Style:

Using the Relay Play Function:

Using DJ Software: