System requirements
■Supported audio sources
This unit supports the following sources.
–USB device
–Mobile device
–PC/Mac
USB devices
Use USB devices that support the following specifications.
•The unit can play audio files saved on USB mass storage class devices.
•It may take some time for the unit to read a device when it contains many folders and files.
•Some USB devices may not work properly with this unit.
•The unit doesn’t support the following.
–Optical disc devices such as external DVD/CD drives
–USB hubs
•We accept no responsibility for loss of data from USB devices, or other direct or indirect problems resulting from connections to this unit.
•If excessive current passes through the USB port on the unit, the USB indicator on the unit blinks, and the unit stops the power supply to the USB device and stops communication. To restore the unit to a normal condition, disconnect the USB device from the unit. Do not use the USB 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 device), turn the unit off and on.
•If USB 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 devices with a flash card reader may not work properly with this unit.
•Do not use an extension cable when connecting a USB device to the unit or communication may be interrupted.
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 that you can use to manage your music and perform.
•You can use audio files managed in Export mode (the music management function of rekordbox for Mac/Windows) with this unit.
•This unit is a Hardware Unlock device. If you connect a PC/Mac running rekordbox for Mac/Windows to the unit, you can use Performance mode (DJ functions of rekordbox for Mac/Windows) for free.
•For information on functions supported by Hardware Unlock, visit the URL below.
•The rekordbox for Mac/Windows isn’t included with the unit. Download the software from the URL below.
•For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported operating systems, 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 OneLibrary.
When using any library other than OneLibrary on the USB device, make sure to first convert it to OneLibrary by following the procedure below to use it on this unit.
1Launch the latest version of rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
2Connect the USB device to your PC/Mac.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the conversion.
•For more information, refer to the OneLibrary user guide from the FAQ below.
If you connect mobile devices running rekordbox for iOS/Android to the unit, you can play audio files managed in rekordbox for iOS/Android via the unit.
•For information on connecting mobile devices running rekordbox for iOS/Android with the unit, refer to the FAQ at the URL below.
iOS:
rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/connecting-to-dj-units/#faq-q100037
Android:
rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/connecting-to-dj-units-android/#faq-q110039
•The DJ performance functions supported by ver. 4.0.0 or later can’t be used with this unit. Select [Connect to CDJ/XDJ/DJM] on the screen below and use the unit via PRO DJ LINK.
PRO DJ LINK
PRO DJ LINK supports USB Export, which utilizes a USB device, as well as rekordbox Link Export, which utilizes a PC/Mac or mobile device running rekordbox.
You can connect up to 2 players that support PRO DJ LINK using a LAN cable (CAT5e) and a switching hub.
Serato DJ Pro
Serato DJ Pro is DJ software from Serato.
The Serato DJ Pro software isn’t included with the unit. Download the software from the URL below.
•For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported operating systems, 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 Serato DJ Pro (for example by keeping the AC power connected).