The fully loaded DVJ-1000 captures the essence of its predecessor, the DVJ-X1, in a footprint similar to the CDJ-1000, to deliver sensational performance by synchronising visuals and audio through DVD.

Pioneer’s flagship products are expected to be fully loaded and the DVJ-1000 doesn’t disappoint. Features include: MP3 compatibility (with an on-screen navigator), a brighter and larger wave display, studio quality 96 kHz/24-bit audio and several new innovations like 4X hyper jog mode and a back and forth loop. It’s a globetrotter too, playing both NTSC and PAL DVDs using a built-in standards converter. With the same operation and standard layout as the CDJ-1000MK3, DJs can perform audio-only sets while having the option to mix DVD.

The DVJ-1000 offers the standard features and enhanced specification of the CDJ-1000MK3 allowing DJs to easily add visuals to their sets while retaining the familiar look and feel of the CDJ-1000MK3 with pitch control, Master Tempo, hot cues and loops executed in the same intuitive fashion. A Pioneer first, ‘JOG feeling adjustment’ allows DJs to quickly and easily customize the jog wheel’s tension for a light or heavy platter feel.

Setting a new benchmark for music portability with the ability to store up to 1,000 MP3 tracks on DVD-ROM, the DVJ-1000 is the most advanced deck for working with this ever-popular format. When connected to a preview monitor, the MP3 Navigator makes track selection a breeze: the information is displayed on a larger screen and

DJs can search for music by file and up to eight subfolders and seven lines of text are available. DJs also receive more information from the Preview Output Display. This enhanced feature provides an extensive dashboard which displays key information for DVD, CD and MP3 including: DVD content, wave display, title, artist, album, main cue points and three hot cue points. The DVJ-1000 retains the recent display improvements to the CDJ-1000MK3. The On-Jog Display is improved by being raised on the wheel, the cue marker is larger and the 45¾ angle marks make it easier for scratch DJs to time their effects.

With its 96 kHz/24-bit audio, the DVJ-1000 will be used by studios, producers and artists who have the option of outputting their tracks in optimum clarity. Connected to Pioneer’s digital chain of mixers and effectors, the DVJ-1000 delivers unparalleled audio quality. Another feature that appeals to music professionals is Pioneer’s Legato Link Pro. This digital filter applies up-sampling technology to reproduce audio information lost in some disc formats (DVD: 48 kHz \ 192 kHz; CD: 44.1 kHz \ 176.4 kHz).

A new back and forth loop button allows seamless looping forwards and backwards; it’s a creative feature that also reproduces a smooth progression of audio and images by removing jitter. Further original developments include the one-track seamless loop, a 4-beat loop button, an adjustable loop in point and the back lighting of the re-loop button. For DVJs who use short video clips, the one-track loop button is a convenient feature – it repeatedly plays back the content. Taking a cue from the CDJ-1000MK3, loops can now be stored to the hot cues for instant recall.

As with the CDJ-1000MK3, gold RCA connectors are included and the deck also has a digital out to ensure the highest level of sonic purity when connected to the DJM-1000 or DJM-800 digital mixer series, for example. In addition, the deck includes a ‘resume play’ function to restart playing from the same point if a CD or DVD is ejected accidentally.