Before start

How to read this manual

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Be sure to read both this leaflet and the operating instructions! Both documents include important information that you must understand before using this product.

After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

—For instructions on acquiring the operating instructions, see Acquiring the manual (p. 14).

In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the prod- uct and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [CUE] button, [Files] panel, [MIC] terminal)

Please note that the screens and specifications of the software described in this manual as well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware are currently under development and may differ from the final specifications.

Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual.

What’s in the box

CD-ROM (Installation Disc)

USB cable

Warranty (for some regions)1

Read Before Use (Important)/Quick Start Guide (this document)

1 The included warranty is for the European region.

For the North American region, the corresponding information is provided on the last page of both the English and French versions of the “Read Before Use (Important)/Quick Start Guide”.

For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is provided on the last page of the Japanese version of the “Read Before Use (Important)/Quick Start Guide”.

Installing the software

Before installing the software

For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com and download the software from there.

For details, refer to Installation Procedure (Windows) or Installation procedure (Mac OS X).

The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network devices and other elements of the Internet usage environment required for a connection to the Internet.

About the driver software (Windows)

This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio signals from the computer.

There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.

Checking the latest information on the driver software

For detailed information on this unit’s designated driver software, see the Pioneer DJ support site below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/

English

About the Serato DJ software

Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed to this unit.

Minimum operating environment

Supported operating systems

Mac OS X: 10.8, 10.7 and 10.6

Windows: Windows 7

Others

Optical drive

Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read

 

 

USB port

A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer

with this unit.

 

Display resolution

Resolution of 1 280 x 720 or greater

 

 

 

An Internet connection is required for registering

Internet connection

the “Serato.com” user account and downloading the

 

software.

For the latest information on the required operating environment and compat- ibility as well as to acquire the latest operating system, refer to “Software Info” under “DDJ-SR” on the Pioneer DJ support site below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/

Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for that version.

Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.

Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For notebook comput- ers in particular, make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance (for example by keeping the AC power connected) when using Serato DJ.

Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet services and payment of provider fees.

About the installation procedure

The installation procedure depends on the operating system (OS) on the computer you are using.

For Windows

After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ software.

For Mac OS X

Only install the Serato DJ software.

Installation Procedure (Windows)

Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed.

Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator before installing.

If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s optical drive.

The CD-ROM menu is displayed.

If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted, open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.

2When the CD-ROM menu appears, select [Install Driver Software (Pioneer_DDJ_SR_Driver_x.xxx.exe)],

then click [Start].

To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].

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