DJ-505. If you find that Download the manual as directed by the screen. any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized Roland distributor in your country. 5 Startup Guide (this document) Downloading the Serato DJ owner’s manual...
Downloading the DJ-505 USB Driver The DJ-505 USB driver is software that outputs audio from your computer to the DJ-505. Mac OS users Start a browser and access the following Roland support This completes the installation. webpage. http://www.roland.com/support/ Windows Users Search for “DJ-505.”...
Panel Descriptions The top panel of the DJ-505 is divided into five sections by function: browser, deck, mixer, effects, and TR-S. Phones jacks and input source select switches are located on the front side, and input/output jacks are located on the rear side. For details about each part, refer to the DJ-505 owner’s manual and the Serato DJ manual.
Panel Descriptions Deck Section The deck sections located at the left and right control four decks (left: decks 1 and 3, right: decks 2 and 4). Pad Mode select Here you can select the control mode of the performance pads. [HOT CUE] button Selects hot cue mode.
Panel Descriptions Mixer Section This is a two-channel mixer. Here you can adjust the sound, connect sounds, and turn headphone cue on/off. [TRIM] knobs [MIXING] knob Adjust the volume. Adjusts the volume balance of the channel whose Channel [CUE] button is lit and the master [HI], [MID], [LOW] knobs output for phones output.
Panel Descriptions TR-S Section This is a 16-step sequencer. You can create rhythm tracks using sounds of the Roland TR-808 rhythm machine etc. or samples in Serato DJ. [VALUE] knob [MUTE] button [CLEAR] button Changes the value of settings such as tempo, Mutes the selected instrument.
Panel Descriptions Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. Microphone Turntable Turntable (analog) (analog) MIDI device DJ player Powered speaker, amp Powered speaker Audio player PC port...
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When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Using Serato DJ This document explains basic use of Serato DJ. For details on the functions and use of the software, refer to the Serato DJ software manual. Starting Serato DJ * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off.
Using Serato DJ Playing a Song Monitoring Through Headphones Set the DJ-505’s knobs and switches as follows. Set the DJ-505’s knobs as follows. [MASTER LEVEL] knob [MIXING] knob Turned all the way to the left Turned all the way to the left [TRIM] knobs [VOLUME] knob [HI], [MID], [LOW] knobs...
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