Pioneer DJ Setup Guide

Supported Hardware

TimecodeLink works with all networked Pioneer DJ players. Newer models provide higher precision updates:

Full precision players send position data every ~30ms. Standard precision players update every ~200ms; TimecodeLink smooths the timecode between updates for jitter-free output.

Step 1: Network Setup

Connect your Pioneer hardware and the Mac running TimecodeLink to the same network:

• Use a wired Ethernet connection for best reliability
• All devices must be on the same subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.x)
• A simple Ethernet switch is sufficient — no special router configuration needed
• WiFi works but is not recommended for live performance

Step 2: Install TimecodeLink

Download and install TimecodeLink from the download page. Drag the app to your Applications folder and launch it.

On first launch, macOS will ask for permission to find devices on local networks. Click Allow — this is required for PRO DJ LINK device discovery.

Step 3: Select CDJ Input

In TimecodeLink's Input settings, select CDJ/XDJ as the input source. TimecodeLink will automatically discover Pioneer players on your network.

You should see your devices appear in the deck panel within a few seconds. Each player's status (track name, BPM, play state) will update in real-time.

Step 4: Configure Track Mappings

Add tracks to the Track List panel and assign timecode start positions. TimecodeLink matches tracks by the metadata title reported by each CDJ player — ensure your mapping names match the titles stored on your USB drives.

Step 5: Configure Deck Selection

Choose how TimecodeLink determines which deck drives the timecode output:

• On Air — follows the fader-active deck (requires DJM mixer)
• Master — follows the sync master player
• Fixed Deck — always uses a specific player number