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CDJ-1000MK3 Software Update

Here you can download an update for your CDJ-1000MK3. The update will improve the Master Tempo performance and readability of dirty or scratched discs.

You'll only need to update your CDJ-1000MK3 if it has a System Version lower than 2.20.

Just follow the five easy steps below:

1. Check which version of the CDJ-1000MK3 you own:

  • Turn the player on.
  • Press down the RELOOP/EXIT button for 10 seconds. The system version will appear on the player's display.
    Check version
  • Remember, you'll only need to update if your System has a Version lower than 2.20.
  • To return the CDJ-1000MK3 player to its normal operating state, turn the player off and then on again.

2. Download the Update:

  • Click on the button below to start your download
    Download Update Now
  • The file is 1.98MB and was released on 30 October 2006
  • If your browser does not automatically start the download process, be sure that your browser or security software is set to allow downloading of files from this web site.
  • You can also right-click the button and select “Save Target As” to start the download process.

3. Check the Firmware File

  • Check the size (1.98MB) of the downloaded firmware file ‘CDJ1000MK3_V2.20.iso’ by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. (Download again if the file size is incorrect.)
    Check size downloaded firmware
4. Create the Update Disc
  • It is important to use a good quality branded blank CD-R disc or completely erased CD-RW disc.
  • Create the update disc by burning the file to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
  • Burn the file to the disc using disc-at-once mode (2x Speed) and ISO 9660 CD-ROM file system format. (The player will not recognize the update disc and the update cannot be performed if the file is not burned correctly to the disc.)
  • Make sure that the disc session is closed / the disc is finalised.

5. Update your device

  • Update the firmware using the CD-R or CD-RW disc containing the firmware file.
  • Perform the update following the procedure given in the PDF CDJ-1000MK3 Update instructions
  • Note: Do not turn off or disconnect power, or remove a disc while update is in progress

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