MEP-4000

Q1 About how many music files can this unit handle using a USB storage device?: A1

When browsing the ARTIST, ALBUM, TRACK or PLAYLIST category in libraries transferred from rekordbox:
A maximum of up to 20,000 music files can be handled.

When not using rekordbox or when browsing the FOLDER category in libraries transferred from rekordbox:
Maximum number of folders per folder: 999
Maximum number of music files per folder: 999

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Q2 What can be done using rekordbox?: A2

By using rekordbox, tracks can be classified by genre, playlists can be created, cue and loop points can be set, etc., ahead of time on a computer. When music files that have been analyzed with rekordbox are transferred to a USB storage device and the device is connected to this unit, tracks can be selected by genre, album name, artist name and playlists you have created, so specific tracks can be found quickly from among a large number of tracks. Also, cue points that have been set with rekordbox can be called out on this unit, so you can start playing tracks quickly.
For details, see this unit’s operating instructions.

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Q3 What is a “library”?: A3

A library is a unique database for searching for music files with this unit by category (ALBUM, ARTIST, TRACK, PLAYLIST, etc.).
Transfer the library and music files created with the “rekordbox” music management software to a USB storage device and connect the USB storage device to this unit’s USB port. rekordbox can be downloaded from the Pioneer DJ Support Site.
http://rekordbox.com/download/download.php?lang=en

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Q4 Can playlists of music management software other than rekordbox (such as iTunes) be used on this unit?: A4

Only libraries created with rekordbox can be loaded in this unit. However, playlists, M3U and PLS files created with iTunes can be loaded in rekordbox. Transfer the loaded playlists to a USB storage device to use them.
For details, see the rekordbox operating instructions.

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Q5 About how much free space is needed on USB storage devices to create libraries with rekordbox?: A5

A minimum of 600 kB is required to create a library. In addition, up to about 103 kB of free space is needed per track. We recommend deleting files from the USB storage device beforehand to increase the amount of free space.

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Q6 Where is CUE and LOOP MEMORY data stored?: A6

This data is stored not in this unit’s internal memory but on the USB storage device.

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Q7 About how many CUE and LOOP points can be stored?: A7

For CDs, up to 100 points can be stored per CD. For music files on USB storage devices, 10 points can be stored per file.

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Q8 What is the resume function?: A8

The resume function is a function for CDs that stores the point last being played. With this function, if a CD is ejected accidentally, playback can be resumed from the position that was playing when the CD was ejected when the CD is reloaded. The resume information is lost if another CD is played or this unit’s power is turned off.

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Q9 What is the tempo control range?: A9

When playing music CDs, the tempo can be adjusted by up to ±100%.
When playing MP3 or WAV files, the tempo can be adjusted by up to ±16%.

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Q10 What is super fast search?: A10

It is a high-speed fast-forward and fast reverse function that is faster than the regular search button.

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Q11 Can the device play back SACD?: A11

SACDs are not supported.
SACDs have a 2-layer structure, consisting of a high sound quality SACD layer and a CD layer with the same sound quality as CDs. The CD layer can be played on this unit, but the functions and quality uniquely provided by SACDs cannot be used.

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Q12 Does the device support audio formats other than MP3?: A12

WAV (16-bit/44.1 kHz) is also supported. WAV files recorded on CDs, however, are not supported. Use a USB storage device to play WAV files.

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Q13 Is there a buffer memory to prevent skipping?: A13

Yes, there is a 10-second buffer memory to prevent skipping.

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Q14 Is loop operation seamless?: A14

Yes, it is a seamless operation.

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Q15 Cue and loop points created with rekordbox can be used on this unit, but is the opposite true? In other words, can cue and loop points set on this unit be checked and edited in rekordbox?: A15

Yes. For details, see the rekordbox help file.

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Q16 Can cue and loop points be stored on external USB hard disks in the same way as on USB flash memory and SD memory cards?: A16

When storing points for music files on hard disks, the points are stored on the hard disk.

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Q17 Are there any formats recommended when using a USB memory device or USB hard disk with the MEP-4000?: A17

We recommend use of the FAT32 format. NTFS, HFS and HFS+ are disabled.

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