DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER DMP-555 Operating Instructions
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[For U.S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this equipment is located in the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
BEFORE OPERATIONS 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 reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method K015 En of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
BEFORE OPERATIONS: CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING Storing Discs ÷ Discs are made of the same kinds of plastic used for conventional analog audio records. Be careful not to allow discs to warp. Always store discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations with high heat, humidity, or extremely low temperatures. Avoid leaving discs in cars; the interior of a car in direct sunlight can become extremely hot. ÷ Always read and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disc labels.
BEFORE OPERATIONS FEATURES This component is a digital media player designed to play both compact discs and solid-state memory cards, and equipped with a “card mix” (dual mode) function, thus providing the features and operational convenience demanded by professional DJs in clubs and disco environments. JOG DIAL The large 100 mm diameter Jog dial enables better handling than an analog turntable.
BEFORE OPERATIONS CONNECTIONS ÷ Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 1. Connecting to a DJ mixer (DJM-300, DJM-500, DJM-600, DJM-3000) (sound output and CONTROL terminal connection) Use the supplied audio cables. Connect the white plug to the L (left) terminal and the red plug to the R (right) terminal. Connect the supplied control cord to enable control of the unit from the mixer to allow fader start play and back cue.
BEFORE OPERATIONS: CONNECTIONS 2. Connecting to a DJ mixer (DJM-300) and a CD player (CDJ-100S) (sound output and CONTROL terminal connection) Supplied audio cable Supplied audio cable Supplied audio cable Supplied control cord 7 When connected as shown above, the DJ mixer’s INPUT SELECTOR can be operated to confirm the output from CARD MONITOR. Supplied control cord 3.
BEFORE OPERATIONS: CONNECTIONS 4. Connecting to other devices A Connecting to other mixers Connect the AUDIO OUT and CARD MONITOR terminals on the unit with the Line In terminals or AUX terminals on the mixer. (Do not use the Phono terminals. Otherwise the sound will become distorted and prevent normal playback.) B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (when not using a DJ mixer) Stereo amplifier Connect to the AUX input terminals. (Do not use the Phono input terminals.
BEFORE OPERATIONS PANEL FACILITIES 1 Buttons indicated by * cannot be used in digital mode. 2 4 5 6 7 8 11 CUE indicator (*) ☞ P. 14 43 42 41 40 39 38 This indicator lights whenever a cue point has been set, except during searches. Flashes during pause mode. 37 [Setting a cue point] ☞ P. 14 [Back cue] ☞ P. 15 [Cue point sampler] ☞ P.
BEFORE OPERATIONS: PANEL FACILITIES 37 CARD TRIM dial (*) ☞ P. 18 [EJECT Block] (33~35) Use to adjust the audio volume output to the CARD MONITOR connector when the source selector is set to CD. 33 CARD EJECT button (0) Do not press this button while the slot indicator is flashing. [ISOLATOR Block] (38~43) 34 CD EJECT button (0) When this button is pressed, the loaded disc stops rotating and the disc emerges from the disc loading slot.
BASIC OPERATION DISC AND MEMORY CARD LOADING/UNLOADING 7 DISC LOADING 7 LOADING A MEMORY CARD Slot indicator Label surface up Label surface up Insert straight 1. Set the rear-panel POWER switch to ON. Do not force a disc into the unit when the POWER switch is set to OFF as this may damage the disc and the unit. 2. Insert a disc. ÷ Hold the disc with label surface upwards, and insert into the front panel disc loading slot . ÷ When playing 8cm discs, be sure to install an adaptor.
BASIC OPERATION Functions indicated by * cannot be used when the Digital mode switch (DIGITAL OUT) is set to ON (and the digital output terminal is used). DJ PLAYER OPERATION This player plays supports playback of both Compact Discs and memory cards. When using memory cards, it is necessary to record the tracks by connecting this unit to a computer via a USB cable. For details, consult your software operating instructions.
BASIC OPERATION: DJ PLAYER OPERATION ÷ If the button is held depressed, the search will continue to increment (or decrement) through subsequent folders at the rate of one folder per second. If the button is subsequently held depressed, the speed of search will be increased by a factor of ten.
BASIC OPERATION: DJ PLAYER OPERATION 7 Real-time cue During playback, press the LOOP IN/REALTIME CUE button at the desired Cue point. ÷ This point will then be recorded as the new Cue point. 7 Checking cue points (Cue point sampler) After specifying a cueing point, press the CUE button. ÷ The sound at the specified Cue point will continue to play as long as the CUE button is pressed. Cue points on a memory card can be copied to the CUE button on the MIXOUT CARD CONTROL block.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Functions indicated by * cannot be used when the Digital mode switch (DIGITAL OUT) is set to ON (and the digital output terminal is used). ADVANCED OPERATIONS Loop Play (*) SOURCE SELECT CARD SOURCE SELECT CD 7 To create a loop: Independent loops can be created for CD and memory cards. 1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button to begin playback. 2. During either playback or audible pause mode, press the LOOP IN/REAL TIME CUE button at the desired loop-in point.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Fader Start Playback (*) ISOLATOR RESET/SELECT ISOLATOR BAND LOW, MID, HIGH The supplied control cord may be used to connect the CONTROL terminal on the DMP-555 to a CONTROL terminal on a DJM-300, DJM-500, DJM-600, or DJM-3000 mixer, thus making it possible to exit from cueing standby mode and to start playback immediately by raising the DJ mixer channel fader. The cross fader may also be used to perform fading starts on the player as well.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Functions indicated by * cannot be used when the Digital mode switch (DIGITAL OUT) is set to ON (and the digital output terminal is used). CARD MIXING (dual mode) The card mix function allows you to mix playback from a memory card with playback of a CD-DA. ÷ Card mix is not supported for CD-ROM.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS: CARD MIXING (dual mode) 7 CD and MEMORY CARD synchro playback Aligning the beats of two different tracks is a basic technique that DJs must master. To do this, the CARD TEMPO dial is rotated until the tempo of the memory card playback matches the beat of the currently playing CD; the DJ then presses the MIXOUT CARD CONTROL block’s LOOP START/STOP button with the proper timing to align the two sources.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS: CARD MIXING (dual mode) 3. Use the Jog dial or SEARCH button to change the BPM value appearing on the card playback bit rate/BPM display to the desired value. ÷ In the EDIT MODE, rotating the Jog dial will not change the playback speed. ÷ Each press of the SEARCH button is equivalent to incrementing or decrementing the tempo by 0.1 BPM. When the button is held depressed, the BPM value changes continuously. ÷ The possible range of BPM values is from a minimum of 10.0 to a maximum of 199.
OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations can be mistaken as malfunctions. If you believe the unit is not operating correctly, consult the chart below. Sometimes incorrect operation may be due to a malfunction in another component. If the problem is not fixed, check the other components used with the player. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or dealer for service. Symptom Cause Remedy Disc doesn’t eject even when CD EJECT button (0) is pressed.
OTHERS: TROUBLESHOOTING ÷ Static electricity and other external effects may cause this unit to malfunction. In this case, set the POWER switch to OFF, then switch it on again after the disc has come to a complete stop. ÷ This unit cannot playback unfinalized (partial discs) CD-R or CD-RW discs. ÷ This component is designed to play 12cm discs and 8cm discs with a commercially available adaptor, eccentrically shaped discs cannot be played since damage or malfunction may result.
OTHERS: SPECIFICATIONS CD-ROM ERROR/CAUTION Possible cause Message Description ERROR There is something wrong. NO TITLE There is no valid title information. Title has not been written. Title is written in two-byte character format. NO TOC TOC read error or there is no TOC. This disc is not finalized. There is something wrong in the TOC. NO TRACK There is no track available. NOT CD-DA This CD is not CD-DA. NOT CLOSED The session is not closed.
Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 800 – 872 – 4159 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Customer Support Division P.O.
