Page 2 - IMPORTANT
2 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 readingthe instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.In some countries or regions, the shape of the power p...
Page 3 - Before Operating; Contents/Specifications
3 Contents Specifications 1. General System ................................ Compact disc digital audio systemPower requirements ........................................ AC 120 V, 60 HzPower consumption .......................................................... 28 WOperating temperature ...............
Page 4 - Features
4 Features Features The CDJ-1000MK3 compact disc player is designed for use byDJs providing all the functions and performance required in discoclubs while offering performance, sound quality and functional-ity superior to any analog player. JOG DIAL The large 206 mm diameter jog dial enables better ...
Page 5 - Handling Precautions
5 Handling Precautions Installation location ¶ Placing and using the player for long periods on heat-generat-ing sources such as amplifiers or near spotlights, etc. will af-fect product performance. Avoid placing the player on heat-generating sources. ¶ Install this player as far as possible away fr...
Page 6 - Playing MP3 files; Discs Usable with This Unit; Types of discs playable on this unit
6 Discs Usable with This Unit (Types of discs playable on this unit/Playing MP3 files) Playing MP3 files MP3 files must follow the format requirements listed below. * CDJ-1000MK3 is not equipped with a File Sort function; tracks will be played in the order in which they were recorded.* Plays MP3 fil...
Page 7 - Discs Usable with This Unit (Handling discs); Handling discs
7 Discs Usable with This Unit (Handling discs) Handling discs ■ When holding discs, do not touch their signal surfaces. Holdby the edges, or by one edge and the center hole. ■ Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the disc surface. Also,do not scratch or damage the label. ■ Discs rotate at high spee...
Page 8 - Connections
8 Connections Connections Always turn off power switch and disconnect power cord when making or changing connections. 1. Connection to a Pioneer DJ mixer (audio output and control connector) Using the auxiliary audio cable, connect the white plug to the L (left) jack, and the red plug to the R (righ...
Page 9 - Control cord connections for relay play; Connecting a stereo amplifier (when not using DJ mixer); Connecting the power cord
9 Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Connections CDJ-1000MK3 CDJ-1000MK3 2. Control cord connections for relay play By using the accessory control cord to connect the control connectors of two DJ CD Players, automatic relay play can be performed.( ☞ P.19) 3. Connecting other components ...
Page 10 - Names and Functions of Parts; Rear panel
10 Names and Functions of Parts Names and Functions of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 39 40 12 13 14 15 16 17 36 38 37 18 19 20 21 22 23 41 42 43 44 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 25 Rear panel Front panel 1. Display selector button (TEXT MODE) Each time this button is pressed, the display alternat...
Page 11 - Rear Panel
11 Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Names and Functions of Parts 14. VINYL SPEED ADJUST TOUCH/BRAKE dial When the JOG MODE SELECT button is set to [ VINYL ], this dial determines the deceleration speed until play stops when the sur-face of the jog dial is pressed or the PLAY/PAUSE but...
Page 12 - Display Section
12 Names and Functions of Parts 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 7172737475 Display Section 51. Calendar display ( 1 to ; , ) The tracks following the currently playing track are lighted. If morethan 21 following tracks are set, the indicator will light. An under-line appears undernea...
Page 13 - Loading and Removing Discs; Forced eject function
13 Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Loading and Removing Discs Loading and Removing Discs Hold evenly when inserting Insert with labelsurface upwards 1. Set the rear panel POWER switch to ON. Do not attempt to force a disc into the slot ...
Page 14 - Auto cueing; Changing the AUTO CUE level; Starting playback; Resume function; To pause playback; DJ Player Operation
14 DJ Player Operation Auto cueing This function automatically sets the cue point ( ☞ P. 15) just before actual sound begins when a disc is loaded, or when performing track search orchanging tracks.If the search continues for ten seconds without finding the point, thecue point is set at the track’s ...
Page 15 - Track search
15 Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) DJ Player Operation Track search Press one of the TRACK SEARCH buttons ( 4 , ¢ ). ¶ Each time the button is pressed, the track search is performed in thedirection corresponding to the arrow on the butt...
Page 16 - To change the playing speed; Selecting the range of tempo adjustment; Applying master tempo
16 DJ Player Operation CUE SEARCH PLAY/PAUSE JOG MODE SELECT JOG ADJUST TEXT MODE TEMPO RESET MASTER TEMPO TEMPO ± 6/ ± 10/ ± 16/WIDE 1 , ¡ 6 TRACK SEARCH 4 , ¢ MP3 FOLDER SEARCH | , \ Jog dial Tempo adjust slider To change the playing speed Move the tempo adjust slider forward or back. When moved t...
Page 17 - Mixing different tracks; Long mix play; About the WAVE display
17 Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) DJ Player Operation Mixing different tracks (Example: Mix track B with currently playing track A from the main speak-ers.) ¶ Connect player CD1 to the DJ mixer’s CH1, and connect player CD2to CH2. ¶ Ra...
Page 18 - Advanced Operations; Scratch play; Spin play; Defining a loop
18 Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Scratch play When jog mode is set to [ VINYL ], pressing the top surface of the jog dial and turning it causes playback to occur in proportion to the speed anddirection of jog dial rotation. 1. Press the JOG MODE SELECT button so the [VINYL] indi- cator lig...
Page 19 - To perform hot cue; Setting hot-cue points; Reverse play
19 Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Advanced Operations 7 To return to a loop (Reloop) During playback after leaving a loop, press the RELOOP/EXITbutton. ¶ Playback will return to the loop-in point of the previously set loop, andloop play will resume. ¶ In the case of MP3 playback, re...
Page 20 - Operations Using Memory Cards; To protect important data (SD memory card); Loading a memory card; Recording to memory cards; Recording a cue point; Recording a loop point
20 Operations Using Memory Cards Operations Using Memory Cards CUE/LOOP CALL CUE/LOOP DELETE CUE/LOOP MEMORY 2 , 3 To protect important data (SD memory card) ¶ Set the write-protect switch to the [ LOCK ] position to prevent fur- ther writing to the card. Return the switch to its original position i...
Page 21 - To call up recorded data; To copy memory card data
21 Before Operating (Names and Functions of Parts) Operations Using Memory Cards Insert memory card when recording cue point data, loop point data, hotcue data, or WAVE data. If no memory card is loaded, point data will belost in the event the power is turned off or the current disc is removed. ■ WA...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting
22 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Incorrect operations can be mistaken as malfunctions. If you believe the unit is not operating correctly, consult the chart below. Sometimes incorrectoperation may be due to a malfunction in another component. If the problem is not fixed, check the other components...
Page 23 - Error message display
23 Troubleshooting (Error message display) ¶ This component may fail to operate properly due to influence of static electricity or other external influences. In this case, try turningoff the POWER switch, and turn on the power again only when the disc has fully stopped rotating. ¶ This unit cannot p...
Page 24 - PIONEER CORPORATION
Published by Pioneer Corporation.Copyright © 2005 Pioneer Corporation.All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.Multimedia and Mass Storage Division: 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, CA 90810, U.S.A. TEL: 800-444-O...