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Before you start
Supported sources
This unit supports the sources listed below.
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USB devices
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Computers (p. 18 )
Usable media
This unit supports USB mass storage class USB devices (external hard
disks, portable flash memory devices, digital audio players, etc.).
Folder layers
Max. 8 layers (files in folders beyond the 8th layer cannot be
played)
Max. number of
folders
Unlimited (folders beyond the 10 000th folder within a single
folder cannot be displayed)
Max. number
of files
Unlimited (files beyond the 10 000th file within a single folder
cannot be displayed)
Supported file
systems
FAT16, FAT32 and HFS+ (NTFS is not supported.)
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Tracks managed by rekordbox can be played by connecting the mobile device on
which rekordbox (iOS/Android) is installed via USB. For supported devices, see
the Pioneer DJ support site (http://pioneerdj.com/support/). For rekordbox (iOS/
Android), see the rekordbox online support site (http://www.rekordbox.com).
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When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.
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Folders and files exceeding the limits cannot be displayed.
USB devices that cannot be used
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Optical disc type devices such as external DVD/CD drives, etc., are
not supported.
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USB hubs cannot be used.
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iPod cannot be used. (Music data on iPod touch or iPhone can only
be played on this unit if it is added to the rekordbox (iOS/Android)
library.)
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iPod and iPhone that can be connected to this product
(p. 9 )
Cautions on using USB devices
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Some USB devices may not operate properly. Please note that
Pioneer DJ will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss of data
stored by the user on USB devices or other direct or indirect prob-
lems arising due to connection of USB devices to this unit.
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When the current above the permissible level is passed through the
USB device insertion slot of this unit, the USB indicator will flash.
The communication may be stopped by stopping the power supply to
the USB device. To return to normal conditions, please remove the
USB device connected to this unit. Avoid re-using the USB device
for which the excess current has been detected. If you cannot return
to the normal condition (cannot communicate) using the above-
mentioned procedure, turn off the power supply unit once and then
turn the power on again.
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If multiple partitions are set on the USB device, only the first partition
can be used. (When rekordbox library information is present, the
partition containing the rekordbox library information has priority.)
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USB devices equipped with flash card readers may not operate.
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Depending on the USB device you are using, the desired perfor-
mance may not be achieved.
Playable music file formats
This unit supports music files in the formats shown below.
Type
File extension
Compatible formats
Bit depth
Bit rate
Sampling frequency
Encoding
method
MP3
.mp3
MPEG-1 AUDIO LAYER-3
16 bit
32 kbps to 320 kbps
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
CBR, VBR
MPEG-2 AUDIO LAYER-3
16 bit
8 kbps to 160 kbps
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
CBR, VBR
AAC
.m4a, .aac and
.mp4
MPEG-4 AAC LC
16 bit
16 kbps to 320 kbps
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz,
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
CBR, VBR
MPEG-2 AAC LC
16 bit
16 kbps to 320 kbps
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz,
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
CBR, VBR
WAV
.wav
WAV
16 bit, 24 bit
—
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Uncompressed
PCM
AIFF
.aif, .aiff
AIFF
16 bit, 24 bit
—
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Uncompressed
PCM
About MP3 files
MP3 files can have a constant bit rate (CBR) or a variable bit rate (VBR).
Both types of files can be played on this unit, but the search and super
fast search functions are slower with VBR files. If your priority is oper-
ability, we recommend recording MP3 files in CBR.
About AAC files
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AAC is the abbreviation of “Advanced Audio Coding”, a basic format
of audio compression technology used for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.
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The file format and extension of AAC data depends on the applica-
tion used to create the data.
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On this unit, in addition to AAC files encoded with iTunes
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and with
the extension “.m4a”, files with the extensions “.aac” and “.mp4” files
can also be played. However, AAC files that are copyright-protected,
such as those purchased from the iTunes Store, cannot be played.
Also, depending on the version of iTunes in which the file was
encoded, it may not be possible to play the file.
About ID3 tags
The tag information types which can be registered from a music file are
ID3 tags (v1, v1.1, v2.2.0, v2.3.0, and v2.4.0) or meta tags.
Before
you
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