PIONEER CDJ-2000NXS2 & DJM-900NXS2 CHECKLIST

POWERING UP SEQUENCE

  1. Power on CDJs(power button on rear of each unit)
    • Wait for "PIONEER DJ" logo and boot sequence to complete
  2. Power on DJM-900NXS2 Mixer(power switch on rear)
    • Wait for lights to initialize
  3. Power on Pioneer XPRS12 Speakers(switches on rear)
    • ALWAYS turn on speakers LAST to avoid power-on pops

SETUP CHECKLIST

  1. Verify Signal Routing:
    • CDJ-1 connected to mixer Channel 1
    • CDJ-2 connected to mixer Channel 2
  2. Set Input Selectors:
    • Channel 1: Set to "CD/LINE" position
    • Channel 2: Set to "CD/LINE" position
  3. Configure Faders:
    • Set channel faders to appropriate level (3/4 position)
    • CROSS-FADER OPTION A - Disable:
      • Set switch to "THRU" position
    • CROSS-FADER OPTION B - Enable:
      • Set switch to "×" position
      • Channel 1 assign switch to "A"
      • Channel 2 assign switch to "B"
  4. Set Master Level:
    • MASTER knob to 12 o'clock position
    • Monitor levels - avoid red lights on meter

MEDIA & PLAYBACK

  1. Load USB Media:
    • Insert USB drive into port
    • Wait for "USB connecting" message to disappear
    • Press "USB" button to access content
  2. Select Jog Mode:
    • VINYL mode (for scratching) OR
    • CDJ mode (for pitch bending only)
  3. Load Tracks:
    • Navigate with rotary selector
    • Press selector or LOAD button to load track
    • Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin
    • Adjust channel TRIM for proper levels

ENDING YOUR SESSION

  1. Safe USB Removal - CRITICAL:
    • Hold USB STOP button for 5 seconds
    • Wait for button to flash and "USB STOP" to appear
    • Only then remove USB drive
  2. Power Down Sequence:
    • Turn off speakers first
    • Power down CDJs
    • Turn off mixer last

QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING

NO SOUND? CHECK:

  • Input selectors on correct source
  • Channel faders and master fader up
  • MASTER CUE not the only thing selected
  • Headphone connections

DISTORTED SOUND? CHECK:

  • Reduce TRIM/GAIN controls
  • Lower MASTER level if showing red
  • Check EQ settings aren't boosting too much

AFTER SESSION

  • Return all equipment to starting positions
  • Remove all USB drives properly
  • Wipe down equipment if needed
  • Report any issues to Grove Studios staff

REMEMBER: HOLD USB STOP BUTTON FOR 5 SECONDS BEFORE REMOVING USB!

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