GENERAL:





Q: How much does it cost?

A: MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) is $3,299 USD



Q: When will it be for sale ?

A: July, 2004



Q: Since the DVJ player is a more elite piece, who will sell it?

A: The DVJ-X1 will be sold through our regular authorized Pioneer dealers. While not all of them will have the unit in stock, they will be able to order it.



Q: At the time of release of the DVJ player, how do I mix (blend) music videos?

A: You will require 2 separate mixers for the audio and video. Currently there are no DJ or VJ mixers that incorporate video and audio mixing into one device.



Q: What is the time frame for Pioneer to launch a mixer giving me the capabilities to mix audio & video?

A: A combo mixer is in development, release date is unknown at this point. Watch the PioneerProDJForums.com website for information.



Q: Is it bigger than the CDJ-1000?

A: Yes, by about 25%. The dimensions are 13-11/16"(W) * 17-3/4"(L) * 5-1/16(H)"



Q: How far does the 'wide' setting on the tempo adjust reach?

A: +70% and -100%



Q: Will there be an ambient video if there is a cd (not dvd) being played?

A: The Pioneer logo is shown on the screen when an audio CD is being played



Q: Does it come with a monitor and what kind do I need.

A: No the DVJ does not come with a monitor. However any viewing monitor can be used including a TV that has RCA inputs, Projectors, Plasmas, etc etc.



Q: What kind of video outputs does the DVJ have

A: Main Output - Composit:BNC/RCA/S-Video, Component:BNC(Y,Cb/Pb,Cr/Pr) , Preview Output - Composit:RCA/S-Video



Q: How can I preview or up a video prior to playing

A: The DVJ has a built in separate preview output which allows you to connect to a monitor and preview your song prior to sending it to the audience.



Q: Will it play commercial dvds or Hollywood DVD movies?

A: Basically it will play as long as it is recorded or authored based on a DVD video format, but there are some authoring limitations to play.



Q: What is the Tempo Control Range when playing CDs

A: Ranges of +/- 6%, +/-10%, +/-16% and +/-100%



Q: What is the Tempo Control Range when playing DVDs

A: Ranges of +/- 6%, +/-10%, +/-16% and +70% /-100%



Q: What is the finest pitch increment on the DVJ

A: 0.02% (at +/- 6%) a 100mm linear high precision slider



MEDIA and FORMATS:





Q: Will the DVJ player PLAY DVD-R or DVD-RW?

A: YES, video only and they must be finalized.



Q: What about DVD+R or DVD+RW?

A: NO



Q: Does it play DVD audio

A: NO, but there are methods of recording higher quality audio with a compressed black video stream to obtain a larger amount of audio on a single DVD-R / DVD-RW video format disc than normal.



Q: Can it play karaoke DVDs?

A: YES



Q: Can it play karaoke CD+G?

A: NO



Q: Will it play CD-R, CD-RW?

A: YES, but they must be finalized.



Q: Will the DVJ player PLAY VCD's?

A: NO



Q: Will it play SACDs?

A: NO.



Q: Can you put 4.4GB of WAV audio on a DVD and play it on the X1?

A: NO, it does NOT support DVD wave files or any other data-type audio such as WMV or AAC.



Q: Can the DVJ playback MP3s?

A: NO, however there are plans for an upgrade to play MP3s.



Q: Can I use the DVJ to show Power Point presentations?

A: NO



Q: What Region Code DVDs will this player accept?

A: The Region Code the player will accept is determined by the Region the unit is sold in:

Region 1 - (NTSC) for North America.

Region 2 - (PAL) for Europe

Region 2 - (NTSC) for JAPAN

Region 3 - (PAL) for ASIA

Region 4 - (PAL) for Oceanasia and South America

There is no Region 5 for India, Africa, Russia or Region 6 for China.



There is no region free model.

All players are able to play DVDs marked "All Regions" or "Region Free".



Q: Where can I get DVD music videos?

A: Promo Only is one disctributor of music videos for DJs and they have around 100,000 videos in their library. There are a few other companies also that sell DVDs to DJs only. Promo Only's music videos are region-free.



OUTPUT:





Q: Does the DVJ-X1 play 96KHz audio?

A: Yes, but only plays 96Khz PCM audio in both Normal Mode - it is disabled in DJ Mode



Q: Does it play 5.1 audio?

A: YES, using Dolby Digital / DTS in Normal mode digital output.



Q: Is the digital audio out (coax) of the device multichannel or only stereo like the analog outs?

A: When you play a DVD, the digital output is only supported in Normal mode where it can output digital stereo, Dolby Digital, or DTS. When you play CD, the digital output IS supported in Normal mode AND in DJ mode.





Q: Is Dolby Digital or DTS supported in Vinyl Mode?

A: No because Vinyl mode is disabled when the unit is in Normal mode. Dolby Digital and DTS are disabled when in DJ mode.



Q: Does the DVJ support progressive scanning?

A: Progressive output is available on the NTSC model only. The PAL models do not have Progressive output.



Q: I noticed there's a bnc on the back of the unit in the pictures marked "sync". Is this a genlock input enabling you to run multiple players with a common timebase?

A: The DVJ-X1 does not have time code, word clock, MIDI time code etc. It is for the video synchronization with other video equipment not to have V-roll when video is switched.



MEMORY FUNCTIONS:



Q: Does the DVJ have an anti-skip memory buffer?

A: YES.



Q: Does the entire DVD get loaded to memory in order to scratch the video?

A: NO, a surrounding region of the current play point, cuepoint and hotcues is buffered in order to have delay free scratching.



Q: How many cue points and loop points can you store within the unit? Do you need an SD card?

A: The DVJ-X1 doesn't store any memory points without an SD card. With a card, you can store CUE points, LOOP points, HOT CUE/LOOP points (3 point

per disc), and WAVE DISPLAY data. For example, With a 32MB SD card, DVJ-X1 can store 450 DVD discs with 1 CUE or LOOP point per disc, or 75 DVD discs with 20 CUE or LOOP points per disc or 17 DVD discs with 100 CUE or LOOP points per disc.



Q: Can change the hotcues during playback?

A: YES



Q: Is the loop seamless?

A: YES, and it can be adjusted with the Loop-Out Adjust button.



Q: Is there an "IN" adjust like on the 1000s?

A: NO



Q: Is there an "OUT" adjust like on the 1000s?

A: YES



Q: Are the hotcues instant?

A: YES



Q: Can I store a Loop to a Hot Cue?

A: YES



Q: Can you store and create new hotcues on the fly

A: YES, like the CDJ-1000's



Q: Can you load hotcues from memory on the fly

A: Hot cue LED will be flashing yellow if the Hot cue point is memorized into the memory card when you insert card and disc. You then must press the Hot cue button to be ready to go.



Q: When I play DVDs the gain level light is much lower than CDs. Can that be changed on the DVJ?



A: Yes it is true that some DVD's audio level are lower than CD. Additionally, the audio level of some DVDs are the same as CD. The issue is not only DVD vs CD, but also between all media. This is a mastering issue of the DVD manufacture. The DVDs are just burned and mastered at that lower level and that cannot be changed on the DVJ. The only thing you can do is the same thing you would do when an audio CD has less volume than another CD: you can raise the Trip and EQ gains of your mixer so that you get the level to your desired point.





Q: FAQ: Why are DVD audio levels less than CD?



A: ALL DVD's sound lower than a CD, not just DJ Promo Only DVDs. I will give a brief explanation although it is probably more than you want to know:



There is only a slight difference in audio level (6 dB) between a Promo Only DVD and any CD. There is a Hugh difference (17 dB at the minimum) between a

store bought DVD and than any CD.



The video format to DJ is new and different. Since in the past a 3/4 inch or VHS deck could not play another format (couldn�t a cassette tape in your VCR), no one noticed differences between one format or another, but the difference has always been there.



The peak level of an audio signal is highest level it ever gets, whether it reaches it just once or many times. The average volume level is the level a listener usually perceives the audio. .



The standard peak audio level for mastering a CD is 0 dB. The average volume level varies according to the producer and the type of music, but is usually it's from around -6 to -12 DB. Promo Only masters their CD's according to that standards also.



Audio level in Video is measured in VU which is not the same as dB. The standard peak audio level for Video is 0 VU which equates to -17 dB. A music Video DVD, the average volume level is often -24 dB or under. Any DVD for sale to the general public will follow these standards.



Promo Only masters beyond these standards. They master their DVD�s with a peak at a -7 dB, (more than 10 dB above the standard). This is the top limit of the DVD format. Since is doesn�t not allow for headroom, anything higher would result in a distorted audio.



When comparing a CD to a DVD in the same player, the audio level of the DVD will always sound lower than a CD. But since a DVD uses 24 bit encoding for audio where CD only uses 16 bit, the noise floor is lower and the dynamic range is larger on the DVD. As long as everything is connected correctly (adding video often adds unanticipated ground loops) the result is a better audio output even if it�s lower.



So in other words... just turn up the volume on the mixer to match the level of the CD�s, it will sound the same or better.

Good info Karl! thanks

good info but is it 100% up to date? ie some posts mention mp3 playback and dvd format compatibility.

would be nice to see what the final production unit features will be.

I am hoping for dvd+r compatibility so i dont have to buy a new burner. cheap as anyway really but when the dvj x1 is $$$ already, another pile of $$ to get the rest of your system up to scratch hurts a bit.

anyway i am rambling

was just hoping to maybe see a new and updated FAQ with final production unit features

No, this is not up to date. It was accurate as of posting (April 18th, 2004).

I'll see about updating it.

cheers for that

much appreciated

no need to cross post questions, it should be answered in your other post...

RE:in need of the firmware
Mayday Mayday HiyA Karl i need help i have done everything for the dvj's upgrade and still in the dark please let me know what will be my next step i have 2 dvj's and bought them in Dec 2004

Did you register them?

Thats a big 10 4 buddy did that the week i bought them and I just talked to my buddy Intense and he is sitting in the same dark room i'm in

Alove

Out

Same here...bought two units in Dec. 2004 and registered them online. Do we download the upgrade to a disk or does Pioneer mail the upgrade?

MixMasterMarcus

I've got a copy of the disc here, I'm going to check with Pioneer about making it available online for those who are registered.

Hey Pioneer Fanatixs!

This is my first forum post here!.. The reason why I joined is because I need some PIONEER PRO DJ'S to help me out. I am very intrested in the Pioneer DVJ-X1 Digital Audio And Video DVD Turntables. Although, Some DVJ'S don't have to updated firmware. If I buy the DVJ-X1 and it cannot play DVD-R, DVD-RW, or MP3'S, what will i do then?, Because some of my cd's are mp3 files and I don't want to waste my money if it doesnt have the firmware. Although ever since i heard the Pioneer CDJ-1000MKII Digital Vinyl Turntable scratch sounds before, i've been itching to get the CDJ-1000MK3. Mostly the DVJ's. Please Post As Soon As Possible!

Thanks
DJ REMIXXX MASTER - ONCE A pioneer fan , ALWAYS A pioneer fan

Then you register the player and Pioneer will mail you the firmware update CD.

Ok, thanks Pulse....how much does the firmware cd cost? and how do u set it up?... I also Live in brampton, ontario. Can the disk be send to my location?

Free, it comes with (easy) instructions, and yes.

My DVJ has always played DVD-R and DVD+R perfectly and I've had them for close to 2 years...am I special or what???anyone else tried to play both formats and FAILED?????????

Thanks DJ Pulse And The_Kreator. I also have one last question. One some products like the "DN-S" products u can do press a1 and then press b and it plays what you have looped. How do u do that on the dvj-x1 because i am renting one tommorow and i just thought maybe i'd ask first. Thanks and PLEASE POST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Thanks DJ Pulse And The_Kreator. I also have one last question. One some products like the "DN-S" products u can do press a1 and then press b and it plays what you have looped. How do u do that on the dvj-x1 because i am renting one tommorow and i just thought maybe i'd ask first. Thanks and PLEASE POST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! < !--color-->

Yes - press Loop In, then Loop Out.

Thanks DJ Pulse...
So, What do the DVJ-X1 uses think of it? < !--color-->

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