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Using CDJ 2000s (Latest version) with USB key (Rekordbox latest version), CRASH!
Eugene
posted this on Feb 18 23:18
Setup:
Using CDJ2000 x2, USB LaCie XtremKey flash drive 32 GB x1, in LINK mode.
Had a very embarrassing episode last night at the club. Setup has been working perfectly without problems, however this time I had a crash.
Mid track, USB red light went off, USB seemed to disconnect, both decks (using link) just went to standard mode (as if I just started the decks up, ready to start).
I quickly took the USB key out, reinserted straight away and everything started fine, and I had no problems after this.
I am pretty sure my USB drive is perfectly fine. The CDJs have been performing well, and I have never had a problem like this before.
Been loving this setup, but am a bit worried about the reliability!
Any solutions or suggestions?
Thanks
Comments
@Eugene > Sorry to hear of your issue. Did you try to reproduce the issue at home (same track causing issues perhaps)? Did this happen on the host CDJ or the linked CDJ?
Track has not been causing any issues, and have played it out on several occasions, again without problems.
Have not been able to reproduce this issue.
Happened on the host CDJ.
@Eugene > Was there the possibility that the USB stick was probably not fully inserted into the CDJ and it eventually became loose?
This is the first time I've heard of something like this happening as far as I can recall.
The USB stick was fully inserted. Wasn't loose at all.
@Eugene > I would try a different LINK cable and ensure it's properly seated. A loose or improperly connected cable can cause the link to fail which would cause the player to die.
I will use a new LINK cable next time I'm there.
But a few comments on this:-
A) If it was a LINK problem, would it switch the USB "off"? The red USB light turned off straightaway. And if this would not occur with a faulty LINK cable, then something else is causing a crash.
B) The turntable the track was playing on was where the USB was plugged into. (i.e. not the LINKed turntable, as I stated in my second post)
C) This setup is being used daily, without other problems so far.
Thanks
Is a faulty LINK cable able to disconnect the USB from on to off, from red light to no light? I'm just curious on this point?
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No, the deck connected to the device directly would not be affected by the LINK cable disconnecting; the red light going out is normal from time to time, but if the device disappears on the host player, the problem is the device or the connection.
OK, so LINK cable is not the issue then it seems,
Device has been checked and is fine.
Connection problem? Hmm. The USB was securely connected...
Seems like there isn't any real solution....
Looks like I'm going to have to hope and pray that this doesn't occur again. Love the setup, but if it fails again - that would be unacceptable.
Well, it certainly could be the device itself, but try it again (outside of a show if possible) and get yourself a second drive to run on the other player! ;)
What is your way/system of checking a USB device? I will try that method as well as mine. Although I must say I think the (pretty new) LaCie XtremKey I use is in good working order.
Do you suggest using 2 USB sticks and not use LINK? Is this a more stable setup recommended by you guys (Pioneer)!?