Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Pioneer MEP-4000 Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information

Troubleshooting

! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points
below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble
cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
! This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In this case, proper operation may be restored by turning the
power off, waiting 1 minute, then turning the power back on.
! Non-finalized (partial discs) CD-R/-RW cannot be played on the MEP-4000.
! Irregularly shaped discs other than standard 12 cm discs cannot be played on this unit (doing so will lead to damage or accidents).
! The BPM measured by this unit may differ from the BPM indicated on the disc or that of a Pioneer DJ mixer, etc. This is due to the different meth-
ods used for measuring the BPM, and is not a malfunction.
Problem
Disc cannot be ejected.
Playback does not start when disc
is loaded.
File cannot be played.
No sound is produced, or sound is
distorted or noisy.
Loud noise is produced or playback
stops when a certain disc is played.
Track cueing does not finish.
Back cue function does not work.
Loop play function does not work.
Settings are not stored in the memory. Has the power been turned off directly after
USB device is not recognized.
The playing address display is not
displayed in the remaining time mode.
Time is required to read USB devices
(flash memory drives and hard discs).
The category is not displayed.
Tracks exported using rekordbox are
not displayed in any category.
Keys do not work.
Sources cannot be switched.
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Check
Is a track playing?
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Is the disc or file playable?
Is the auto cue function activated?
Is the file copyright-protected (by DRM)?
Are you operating the connected DJ mixer
properly?
Is this unit placed near a TV?
Is the disc scratched?
Is the disc dirty?
Is the auto cue function activated?
Is a cue point set?
Is a cue point set?
changing the setting?
Is the USB device properly connected?
Is the USB device connected via a USB hub?
Is the USB device supported by this unit?
Is the file format supported by this unit?
Are you using a USB device (such as a bus power-
driven hard disk) whose current is higher than this
unit's rated current (500 mA)?
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Is there a large number of folders or files recorded
on the USB device?
Are files other than music files stored on the USB
device?
Are you playing a music CD?
Is the library information recorded on the USB
device?
Is the USB device write-protected?
Are you using AAC or other music files not sup-
ported on this unit?
Is the sleep function activated?
Is a track playing?
Remedy
Pause playback or pause at a cue point, then press [EJECT h].
Contact your nearest Pioneer service center.
See About discs on page 6 or Playable music file formats on page 7.
Press [TIME MODE (AUTO CUE)] for at least 1 second to cancel the auto cue
function. (page 16)
Copyright-protected files cannot be played.
Check the operation of the DJ mixer.
Turn the TV's power off or install this unit and TV away from each other.
Scratched discs may not play.
Wipe the dirt off the disc. (page 21)
If the silent section between tracks is long, some time may be required for
cueing.
Set a cue point. (page 16)
Set a cue point. (page 16)
Do not turn off this unit's power while [Saving] is displayed on the information
display section.
Connect the device securely (all the way in).
USB hubs cannot be used.
This player only supports USB mass storage class devices.
This player supports portable flash memory and digital audio playback devices.
Check the file format of the connected USB device. For the file formats sup-
ported by this unit, see About USB devices on page 6.
Use a USB device within this unit's rated current (such as a hard disk driven by
an AC adapter or other external power supply).
Turn the power off, wait 1 minute, then turn the power back on.
When playing files recorded in VBR, it may happen that the set cannot detect the
length of the track immediately and that some time is required for the playing
address display to appear.
When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.
When files other than music files are stored in folders, time is required to read
them as well. Do not store files or folders other than music files on the USB
device.
The category is not displayed for music CDs.
Use rekordbox to create the library information.
Check that the [Create library for MEP-4000 right before USB device is discon-
nected] item on the rekordbox preferences settings screen is checked.
Transfer the rekordbox library information to the USB device. (page 9)
Set the USB device so that files can be written on it.
Set the USB device's write-protect switch to the off position.
Use WAV or MP3 files.
Cancel the sleep function. (page 19)
Pause playback or pause at a cue point, then switch the source.