System requirements
■Supported audio sources
This unit supports the following sources.
–USB storage device
–PC/Mac (rekordbox for Mac/Windows)
–Mobile device (rekordbox for iOS/Android)
Use USB storage devices that support the following specifications.
•It may take some time for the unit to read a device when it contains many folders and files.
•Storage devices may not work properly if there isn’t enough free space.
•Some storage devices (USB) may not work properly with this unit.
•We accept no responsibility for loss of data from a USB storage device, or other direct or indirect problems resulting from connections to this unit.
USB storage devices
•The unit can play audio files saved on USB mass storage class devices.
•The unit doesn’t support the following.
–Optical disc devices such as external DVD/CD drives
–USB hubs
•If excessive current passes through the USB port on the unit, the unit stops the power supply to the USB storage device and stops communication. To restore the unit to a normal condition, disconnect the USB storage device from the unit. Do not use the USB storage device with the unit again.
If you still can’t restore the unit to a normal condition (i.e. if the unit doesn’t communicate with a connected USB storage device), turn the unit off and on.
•If USB storage devices have multiple partitions, only the first partition can be used (or if there is a partition including rekordbox library, the partition is used instead).
•USB storage devices with a flash card reader may not work properly with this unit.
The unit supports audio files in the following formats.
•Some files can’t be played with the unit even if they are in a supported format.
■Tag information
This unit can read tag information from ID3 tags (v1, v1.1, v2.2.0, v2.3.0, v2.4.0) and meta tags set in audio files.
■Artwork of audio files
You can add an artwork image in JPEG format (extensions: “jpg”, “jpeg”) to each audio file.
Images larger than 800 x 800 pixels can’t be displayed on this unit.
■Display language
If you want to display characters (track names, etc.) in local codes other than Unicode, change the [Language] setting.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows is a complete DJ application for PC/Mac that you can use to manage your music and perform.
•If you export audio files via Export mode in rekordbox for Mac/Windows to a USB storage device and connect it to this unit, you can DJ with the audio files.
If you connect a PC/Mac to the unit via PRO DJ LINK, you can directly load audio files from the PC/Mac to the unit.
•This unit is a Hardware Unlock device. If you connect a PC/Mac running rekordbox for Mac/Windows in Performance mode to the unit, you can use rekordbox DJ functions for free.
•For information on downloading rekordbox for Mac/Windows, functions supported by Hardware Unlock, the latest system requirements, compatibility, supported operating systems, and the instruction manual for rekordbox for Mac/Windows, visit the URL below.
•Operation isn’t guaranteed on all PC/Mac models, even if the system requirements are met.
•Depending on power-saving settings and other conditions of your PC/Mac, the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For laptops in particular, make sure the PC/Mac is in the best condition to provide constant high-level performance when using rekordbox for Mac/Windows (for example by keeping the AC power connected).
This unit only supports the OneLibrary format.
Before you use this unit with a USB storage device which has a library exported from rekordbox for Mac/Windows, perform the following procedure.
Once you have performed the following procedure, you can use the USB storage device as usual.
•Perform the following procedure even if you exported audio files using the previous version of rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
1Update to the latest version of rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
2Launch rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
3Connect a USB storage device to your PC/Mac.
4If a conversion message appears, click [OK].
Conversion starts.
After conversion completes, you can use the USB storage device.
•For information on OneLibrary, refer to the FAQ at the URL below.
rekordbox for iOS/Android is a complete DJ application for mobile devices that you can use to manage your music and perform.
You can load tracks from PRO DJ LINK to the unit via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connection, or you can DJ with the unit connected via a USB cable (DJing via USB cable connection is only supported for iOS).
•Some functions, such as waveform and browsing functionality, are limited when the unit is connected to a mobile device running rekordbox for iOS/Android via a USB cable.
•You can connect an iPhone/iPad that has a USB Type-C port.
•Download the application from the relevant URL below.
iOS/iPadOS:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1487048203
Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pioneerdj.rekordbox
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay
If you connect the unit to the internet via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay, you can load audio files from your cloud storage to the unit and play them.
StreamingDirectPlay
You can use tracks from streaming services (Apple Music, Beatport, and TIDAL) via the browse screen of the unit.
DJM-REC
DJM-REC is an application for DJs which enables easy recording and sharing of mixes for effortless self-promotion to global audiences when you connect it with the unit via a USB cable.
•You can connect an iPhone/iPad that has a USB Type-C port.
•Download the application from the URL below.
iOS/iPadOS:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1292535659
•DJM-REC isn’t available for Android.
Serato DJ Lite
Serato DJ Lite is a DJ application from Serato Limited.
The application isn’t included with the unit. Download the application from the URL below.
Algoriddim djay
djay is a DJ application from Algoriddim.
The application isn’t included with the unit. Download djay from the relevant URL below.
iOS/iPadOS:
https://www.algoriddim.com/djay-ios
•The unit doesn’t support djay for Android.
Algoriddim djay Pro
djay Pro is a DJ application from Algoriddim.
The application isn’t included with the unit. Download djay Pro from the relevant URL below.
Windows:
https://www.algoriddim.com/djay-pro-windows
Mac: