Launching the Serato DJ software

Launching

Before installing 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.

!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.

!For details on operating the Serato DJ software, see the Serato DJ software manual.

For the Serato DJ software manual and information on the latest version of the Serato DJ software, see [Software Info] under [DJM-900SRT] on the Pioneer DJ support site below.

http://pioneerdj.com/support/

Cautions on Installation

!Before installing the Serato DJ software, turn this unit’s power switch off and disconnect the USB cable connecting this unit to the computer.

!If installation of the Serato DJ software is interrupted, follow the procedure below to start installation over from the beginning.

!Before installing the Serato DJ software, quit all other programs that are running on the computer.

!The driver software is compatible with the following OSs.

Installing 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 CD drive.

The CD-ROM menu is displayed.

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

2When the CD-ROM’s menu appears, select [Download Serato DJ Software.], 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.

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Minimum operating environment

Supported operating systems

CPU and required memory

 

32-bit version

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better

Mac OS X: 10.6.8, 10.7.5

1 GB or more of RAM

 

and 10.8

64-bit version

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or better

 

4 GB or more of RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

32-bit version

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better

Windows: Windows 7

2 GB or more of RAM

 

 

 

64-bit version

Intel® processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or better

 

 

4 GB or more of RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others

 

 

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

 

 

Internet connection

An Internet connection is required for registering the “Serato.

com” user account and downloading the software.

 

 

 

 

!For the latest information on the required operating environment and compatibility as well as to acquire the latest operating system, refer to “Software Info” under “DJM-900SRT” 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 computers 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.

4Click [Software Info] under [DJM-900SRT] 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.

!If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”, input the regis- tered e-mail address and password to log in at “Serato.com”, then proceed to the Serato DJ software download page.

Proceed to step 8.

!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 specified 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 col- lected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on the Serato website.

7 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.com”.

Proceed to the Serato DJ software download page.

8Download the Serato DJ software from the download page.

Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the unzipped file to launch the installer.

9Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if you agree, select [I agree to the license terms and conditions], then click [Install].

!If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Close] to cancel installation.

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