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Submitted by Lead on 28-11-2005 at 02:11:44 (32.420 views)
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Submitted by Lead on 28-11-2005 at 02:11:44 (32.420 views)
This content is © 2010 The DJResource...
Changing the PLAY button's LED's into DVJ-X1 BlueThis mod was suggested by Nightmoves in This Forum thread. "Is it possible to change lights of the cdj 1000mk2's start/button to those of the dvj. Would be cool to change it, since I'm just a sucker for the dvj's blue lights."
I gave it some thoughts and figured out that it might be neat to exchange the regular GREEN Led's around that Play/Pause button into the blue ones from the Pioneer DVJ-X1. They seem to have the same specification for the LED's, at least for what I could find out so I took my chance. I can never suggest anybody to do this. First of all it is all at your own risk :
You will definitely void all your warranties by opening the CDJ yourself !
I ordered 4 LED's that are used in the Pioneer DVJ-X1 :
Part number | Description | Price excl. tax (BTW) |
| SLR-343BBT | D4207 - Blue LED | 7 euro/piece |
Be careful when opening the CDJ-1000mk2, do not put the top directly on the table, but put it on a towel or any other soft surface. You might make a scratch on the display when you put it right on the table.
Change the Led'sWhen you've opened the CDJ1000MKII you can take the control panel of, this panel hold all displays, buttons and the jog dial. You will see in the control panel, right under the Play button a print layer. as you seen in the picture.
In the red circle you see the section where the LED's are mounted. Their exact location is clearly printed beside the mounting points.
The part to replace in the CDJ are D1305 ~ D1308 (SLR-343EBT). First desolder the LED's, than remove the print layer. and replace the LED's. Weld shortly so you don't burn the LED's .
Transparent LED's

Some basic information regarding LED's in general.
LED is actually short for Light Emitting Diode.
This type of component is used in lots of gear and equipment, it's the most affordable and reliable solutions to create light in the darkness. And besides this, the LED is also used this much because of it's efficiency.
The colour of the epoxy shape of the LED has only little influence to the colour of the light which the LED emits. Nowadays most LED's are made of transparent epoxy so without powering them it's hard to tell the colour.
A LED is a diode, an electronical component that only allows a current to flow in one direction.
You need to know that an LED consists of a chip of semi conducting material impregnated with impurities that create a structure called a p-n junction. While the current flows through the junction there will be produced light.
The wavelength (so the colour) of the light is determined by the type of p-n junction is used. The outer epoxy shell around the p-n junction can be fitted with a lens-like top that can bundle the light.
Just for the looks
There is no real practical use for this modification of the CDJ, but is sure makes your deck different from all others.

Here is an image of my CDJ-1000mk2 that gives you a complete overview, the blue LED's are clearly visible... and combine perfectly with the DVJ-jog modification

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DJ_SEVEN_7_ wrote on 23-01-2006 19:45:33
Sweet man, i was thinking to do the same, but you got ahead of me 

the-melody wrote on 19-02-2006 10:02:10
met andere woorden eerst garantie laten verlopen en dan dit doen:p
djchrisu
wrote on 04-09-2006 16:01:00
Nice Job! Never mind about the warranty you seldom have the chance to use it anyways 
xandro
wrote on 06-02-2007 11:29:41
kewl, do you have the cd1000mk2 service manual in .pdf extension? he he he .. juz askin tho. if i want to do customising in my country can I change the LED with different colours with same spec as pio? thks
DaRoyal
wrote on 23-10-2007 00:25:24
Looks great, will this also work for a CDJ-800 (mk2)? Or isn't it possible, because there isn't a led around the cue- and play-button? 
Saw the question was asked earlier, but no-one responded to it.

Saw the question was asked earlier, but no-one responded to it.
feestbeest wrote on 18-02-2009 22:40:53
Moet je van kleur veranderende ledjes erin doen:D
Wel zonde van je cdspeler als het mis gaat
:P!
Wel zonde van je cdspeler als het mis gaat
:P! Kan je niet gewoon een hele nieuwe cue/play button van cdj 1000 kopen en die in een cdj800mk2 zetten lead>?