Acquiring the manual

The operating instructions may be in a file in PDF format. Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read files in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, please install it from the download link on the CD-ROM’s menu screen.

Downloading the latest version of these operating instructions

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

The CD-ROM menu is displayed.

If the CD-ROM’s menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted, perform the operations below.

!For Windows

Open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.

!For Mac OS XIn Finder, double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon directly.

2When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [DDJ-S1: Operating Instructions (PDF file/Download)], then click [Start].

3“An internet environment is required to access the site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].

The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is displayed.

4On the Pioneer DJ support site, click “Manuals” under “DDJ-S1 Serato DJ Edition”.

5Click on the required language on the download page.Downloading of the operating instructions begins.

Downloading the Serato DJ software manual

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

The CD-ROM menu is displayed.

If the CD-ROM’s menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted, perform the operations below.

!For Windows

Open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the [Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.

!For Mac OS X

In Finder, double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon directly.

2When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [Serato DJ: Searto DJ Software Manual (PDF file/Download)], then click [Start].

3“An internet environment is required to access the site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].

The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is displayed.

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

4Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-S1 Serato DJ Edition] on the Pioneer DJ support site.

[Serato DJ Support Information] is displayed.

5 Click the link to the Serato DJ download page.

The Serato DJ download page is displayed.

6 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.

Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to “Serato.com”.

7From “More Downloads” on the right side of the download page, click “Serato DJ x.x.x Software Manual”.

Downloading of the Serato DJ software manual starts.24En

Using as a controller for other DJ software

This unit also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of music files being played on the computer can also be output from the DDJ-S1.

When using this unit as a controller for operating DJ software other than Serato DJ, change the setting to use DJ software other than Serato DJ at the utility settings. Also, make the audio and MIDI-related settings in the DJ software.

!For details, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.

About MIDI messages

For details on this unit’s MIDI messages, see “List of MIDI Messages”.

!“List of MIDI Messages” can be acquired from the following URL: http://pioneerdj.com/support/

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.

!First read the Software end user license agreement on page 24 carefully.Operating environment

Supported operating systems

Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/

32-bit version

1

Ultimate

64-bit version

11

Windows Vista® Home Basic/

32-bit version

1

Home Premium/Business/Ultimate

64-bit version

11

Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional

32-bit version

1

(SP2 or later)

 

 

1When using a 64-bit version of Windows, the driver software can only be used for 32-bit applications.

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/

About the installation procedure!For the operating procedure, see Installation Procedure (Windows).Software end user license agreement

This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER CORPORATION (“Pioneer”).

TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. PERMISSION TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE PROGRAM IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS. WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT OR UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.

1DEFINITIONS

1“Documentation” means written documentation, specifications and help content made generally available by Pioneer to aid in installing and using the Program.

2“Program” means all or any part of Pioneer’s software licensed to You by Pioneer under this Agreement.