Pioneer CDJ-2000nexus Instruction Manual

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Multi Player
CDJ-2000nexus
CDJ-900nexus
XDJ-1000
CDJ-2000
CDJ-900
TRAKTOR Series
Connection Guide

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Introduction
The CDJ-2000nexus, CDJ-900nexus, XDJ-1000, CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 are equipped with a special interface
that enables high-precision control for the TRAKTOR series of software manufactured by Native
Instruments. Connecting these products to the TRAKTOR series provides USB-HID control of the series
without using a control disk.
These products can also be used as audio output devices for the TRAKTOR series.
These guidelines explain the basic operations when the products are connected to the TRACTOR series.
Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the TRAKTOR series for further details on operation
methods.
Pioneer DJ is a registered trademark of Pioneer DJ Corporation.
TRAKTOR is the registered trademark of Native Instruments GmbH.
Windows®, Windows 8®, Windows 7® are the registered trademarks and trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation registered in the United States of America and other countries.
Mac OS is the trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the United States of America and other countries.

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Connecting up to the TRAKTOR Series
Preparations
Update the firmware of your CDJ/XCJ to the latest version. Please refer to our website
（http://pioneerdj.com/support/ ) for details of upgrading the firmware.
Update the TRAKTOR series to the latest version. Please refer to the Native Instruments website
(http://www.native-instruments.com/) for details on system requirements.
One USB cable is required for each CDJ/XDJ.
Installation of the driver software is not required when using the CDJ/XDJ as a controller. When using
the CDJ/XDJ as an audio output device, installation of the driver software is required on Windows and
installation of the Mac OS tool is required on Mac.

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Connections
Connect CDJ/XDJ to be used to a computer using a USB cable.
*Up to 4 CDJ/XDJ can be connected to the TRAKTOR series.
CDJ-2000nexus
■CDJ-2000nexus
Computer
USB cable
USB cable
Audio cable
Audio cable
Power cable
To an AC outlet
Rear panel
DJ mixer
CDJ-2000nexus
TRAKTOR
CDJ/XDJ

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Using CDJ/XDJ
as TRAKTOR Series Controllers
Switch on the power to all units once the connections have been made. Then, set up the CDJ/XDJ in
accordance with the following procedures.
1 When using either the CDJ-2000 or CDJ-900, press and hold the [MENU] button for at least one
second to enter the [UTILITY] mode. Select [ADVANCED] for the [HID SETTING] using the rotary
selector and then press [MENU] button to exit [UTILITY] mode.
This action is not required when using the CDJ-2000nexus, CDJ-900nexus and XDJ-1000.
2 Press the [LINK] button on the CDJ/XDJ and then select [USB MIDI] for the [CONTROL MODE]. Press
the rotary selector to set the parameter. The CDJ/XDJ is now recognized by the TRAKTOR series.
3 When [Turn SELECTOR to choose TRAKTOR deck] is displayed on the CDJ/XDJ’s main display area,
rotate the rotary selector to select the deck to be controlled from A to D. The parameters are set by
pressing the rotary selector.
As described above, the TRAKTOR series can now be controlled by the CDJ/XDJ.
ROTARY SELECTOR
[MENU] button
[LINK] button