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. A software download link is also provided on the included CD-ROM.

!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/

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 systemsCPU and required memory

 

 

32-bit

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz

 

 

or better

 

 

version

 

 

 

Mac OS X: 10.6.8, 10.7.4

1 GB or more of RAM

 

 

and 10.8

 

64-bit

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz

 

 

or better

 

 

version

 

 

4 GB or more of RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32-bit

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz

 

 

or better

 

 

version

 

 

 

Windows: Windows 7

 

2 GB or more of RAM

 

 

 

64-bit

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz

 

 

 

 

or better

 

 

version

 

 

4 GB or more of RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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-S1 Serato DJ Edition” on the Pioneer DJ support site below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/

!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.

!Operation of Serato DJ is not guaranteed with AMD brand CPUs.

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

About the installation procedure

Before

The installation procedure depends on the operating system (OS) on the

 

computer you are using.start

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_Driver_x.xxx.exe)], then click [Start].

!To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].3Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the screen.

If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation.

When the installation program is completed, a completion message appears.

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

4Select [Install DJ Software (Serato DJ/Download)] from the CD-ROM’s menu, then click [Start].

5“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.

6Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-S1 Serato DJ Edition] on the Pioneer DJ support site.

[Serato DJ Support Information] is displayed.7 Click the link to the Serato DJ download page.The Serato DJ download page is displayed.8Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.!If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”, proceed to step 10.

!If you have not completed registering your user account, do so following the procedure below.

Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail address and the password you want to set, then select the region in which you live.

If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters providing the latest information on Serato products will be sent from Serato.

Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an e-mail at the e-mail address you have input. Check the contents of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.

!Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password speci- fied when you performed user registration. They will be required for updating the software.

!The personal information input when registering a new user account may be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on the Serato website.

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