Roland Serato DJ-505 - User Manual

Startup Guide
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” and Startup Guide (p. 12)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be
available for immediate reference.
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Summary

Installing the Software

System Requirements

Downloading the DJ-505 USB Driver

Downloading the Serato DJ Software

Panel Descriptions

Browser Section Controls

Deck Section Controls

Details controls for the deck sections, including jog dial, slip, cue, sync, and tempo.

Mixer Section Controls

Explains mixer controls for volume, EQ, filters, and cueing.

Effect Section Controls

Details controls for adjusting effects (FX1, FX2).

TR-S Section Controls

Details controls for the 16-step sequencer (TR-S).

Front Panel Connections

Rear Panel Connections

Ground Terminal and Power

Using the Unit Safely

Warnings and Precautions

Important warnings regarding auto-off, AC adaptor, and ground terminal.

Using Serato DJ

Starting Serato DJ

Basic Operations in Serato DJ

Importing a Song

Loading a Song

Playing a Song

Guide to playing songs and adjusting levels for output.

Monitoring Through Headphones

How to set up and use headphones for monitoring.

Roland Serato DJ-505 Specifications

Power

power supply	AC adaptor
current draw	2, 000 mA

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	530 (W) x 402 (D) x 73 (H) mm, 20-7/8 (W) x 15-7/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H) inches
weight	3.5 kg / 7 lbs 12 oz (excluding AC Adaptor)