CDJ/DVJ Firmware upgrade - How to  Current version 2.20

Submitted by Lead   on 20-08-2006 21:08

If any new firmware will be made available for Pioneer top-range (CDJ-800MK2, CDJ-1000MK3 and DVJ-1000) this is the way to handle to perfom the update. The pictures used in this topic are from an update with the CDJ-1000MK3, but it works the same way for the other models.

Always first check your current version before you try to upgrade, only upgrade if your current version is lower than the version on the official website :

• Download CDJ-1000MK3 Firmware most current V2.20
• Download CDJ-800MK2 Firmware most current V2.00
• Download DVJ-1000 Firmware most current V1.50

Burn disc from ISO After downloading the ISO file, use your regular CD burn program to burn a proper disc. Don't put the .ISO file on a CD-R disc, but use the option : 'Burn disc from ISO'.

What does it do?

This new firmware improves BPM measurement and speeds up the measuring process, the later update improve the sound of the Master Tempo and make the player better in reading dirty discs.

Check the firmware

You can check the firmware version of your CDJ by first turning the unit on and remove the CD from the drive with EJECT. Then keep the Reloop/Exit button pressed for about 10 seconds. In the main display the current firmware version will be shown.

Check if you need the firmware, the most current version is mentioned at the beginning of this topic. You can get get the upgrade on CD rom from your authorised Pioneer dealer after. You can also download the firmware from the Pioneer download website.

Performing the Upgrade

1. Remove any SD/MMC card (not for CDJ-800MK2) and CD.
2. Turn the player OFF
3. DVJ-1000 and CDJ-1000MK3 : Hold Rec Mode and Reloop/Exit while turning it on. CDJ-800MK2: Hold Beat-2 and Time Mode/AutoCue while turning it on. Hold both untill you see 'No Disc' in the display
4. Insert the Upgrade CD with the latest firmware version
5. The CDJ/DVJ will load the firmware. DO NOT TURN OFF while loading, this might damage the CDJ perminently.
6. The upgrade is done when 'COMPLETE' is indicated in the display.
7. Remove the upgrade disc and turn the power off.

This picture is just an example and NOT the most current version firmware !!

There are 14 Comments

  Mifex wrote on 21-08-2006 @ 22:35

Is dit ook mogelijk bij de cdj800 mk2

  Lead wrote on 22-08-2006 @ 09:01

No, at this moment this methode is only valid for the CDJ-1000MK3

  Rush wrote on 31-08-2006 @ 21:48

handig

  panic wrote on 26-09-2006 @ 23:41

Zo, gelukt.

Merk het verschil trouwens niet meteen. Ik had er een die al 2.0 had. Die ander had 1.5.
Maar zo zijn we weer up to date.

  remixer wrote on 31-07-2007 @ 10:41

vraagje voor Lead
ik heb 2 nieuwe cdj800mk2's de ene zit v. 1.80 en de andere zit al v.1.90 in dus mijn vraag is wanneer zet pioneer v.1.90 op de site zodat ik die andere speler ook die nieuwe filmware erin kan zetten.
want bij versie 1.90 werkt bij mp3 alles iets sneller

  Luxx wrote on 05-08-2007 @ 14:27

is dit ook bij cdj800 of niet?

  Lead wrote on 07-08-2007 @ 18:15

Nope, alleen de CDJ-800MK2, CDJ-1000MK3 en DVJ-1000 kun je zelf updaten.

Wanneer de 1.9 firmware beschikbaar zal zijn online is nog niet bekend.

  CH13L wrote on 16-09-2007 @ 22:24

Is dit ook mogelijk om te doen op een CDJ1000 eerste versie?

  robbert wrote on 10-10-2007 @ 14:04

Kerel lees eens, ja vraag is nu al 3 keer gesteld en beantwoord..

  Raun wrote on 28-05-2008 @ 19:02

Maybe it's time for updating this topic. The current firmware for CDJ-800mk2 is ver. 2.10

  BenThwaite wrote on 11-03-2009 @ 21:35

hi i have a error on my deck can any one tell me wot i need to change plz

  Dolivieira wrote on 11-07-2009 @ 21:28

Raun?@ Maybe it's time for updating this topic. The current firmware for CDJ-800mk2 is ver. 2.10

Ik wou het net zeggen

  LeipeLeon wrote on 14-08-2009 @ 02:39

zag zojuist dat versie 2.30 beschikbaar is:
2. Update Contents:? ? Ver. 2.30: ? ? Improved mp3 playback
(http://www.pioneer.eu/files/support/DJ/CDJ-1000MK3_Update_Instructions.pdf

  miltinho wrote on 24-01-2012 @ 21:03

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for my cdj dmp 555 pioneer