Appendix; Troubleshooting; Block Diagram - Roland DJ-505 Owner's Manual

Appendix

Troubleshooting

If the DJ-505 does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby
Roland service center.
Problem Items to check
Are the included AC adaptor and power cord correctly connected
The power does not turn on
to an outlet and to the DJ-505?
Is Serato DJ installed correctly?
Serato DJ does not start
If you're using Windows, is the user account specified correctly?
Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Could you have connected via a USB hub?
The DJ-505 is not recognized
Is the USB driver installed correctly?
Is Serato DJ updated to the most recent version?
Jog dial does not respond Could the jog dial be dirty?
Are the knobs and faders that adjust the volume set correctly?
Is the [CH 1] or [CH 2] switch set correctly?
No sound, or insufficient volume
Are the powered speakers or amp connected correctly?
Are the connected powered speakers or amp set correctly?
Is the [TRIM] knob set correctly?
Sound is distorted
Is the [MASTER LEVEL] knob set correctly?
Mic sound is not output
Is the [MIC LEVEL] knob set correctly?
Can't use pitch play
Have you activated Pitch'n Time DJ?
Can't use Saved Flip
Have you activated Serato Flip?
Can't use DVS control
Have you activated Serato DVS Expansion?

Block Diagram

MIC
TRIM LOW CUT
CH 1
LINE/PHONO
PHONO
CH 2
LINE/PHONO
PHONO
TR-S
TR-S
DECK 1
DECK 2
PC
MASTER
MIC
LINE
30
DELAY
GATE LEVEL
REVERB
3BAND
TRIM FILTER
EQ
3BAND
TRIM FILTER
EQ
AUX
Action
Make sure that the DJ-505's AC adaptor is correctly connected to an AC outlet and to
the rear panel power connector, and that the adaptor itself and
AC power cord are connected correctly.
Uninstall Serato DJ, and then reinstall it.
Create a new user account with administrative privileges. After creating the account,
install the USB driver and Serato DJ.
Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly.
You cannot use a USB hub. Connect the DJ-505 directly to your computer via a USB cable.
Uninstall the USB driver, and then reinstall it.
Use the most recent version of Serato DJ.
If the top surface of the jog dial is dirty or if your hand is dirty, the jog dial might not respond.
Make sure that the jog dial and your hand are clean.
Set the [TRIM] knob, channel fader, cross fader, [TR/SAMPLER] level fader, and
[MASTER LEVEL] knob to the appropriate positions.
Set the [CH 1] or [CH 2] switch appropriately for the input source.
Check the connections of the powered speakers or amp.
Check the volume settings of the powered speakers or amp.
Set the [TRIM] knob to the appropriate position.
Set the [MASTER LEVEL] knob so that the red area of the MASTER level indicator does
not light.
Set the front panel [MIC LEVEL] knob and the rear panel [MIC SENS] knob to an
appropriate position.
In order to use pitch play, you must activate Pitch'n Time DJ.
Following the procedure given on the included Serato DJ EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER card,
enter the voucher code (listed on the card) and activate Pitch'n Time DJ.
In order to use Saved Flip mode, you must separately purchase the Serato Flip
Expansion Pack and activate Serato Flip.
In order to use DVS control, you must separately purchase the Serato DVS Expansion
Pack and activate Serato DVS Expansion.
FADER
CURVE
CH 1 CH CROSS
CUE FADER FADER
CH 2 CH CROSS
CUE FADER FADER
TR-S SAMPLER
CUE LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
MIXING LEVEL
CH 1 CUE
CH 2 CUE
TR-S CUE
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ATT BOOTH OUT
ATT MASTER OUT
PHONES OUT