Roland Serato DJ-505 Startup Manual
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Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING
THE UNIT SAFELY" and Startup Guide (p. 12)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be
available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION

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  • Page 1 Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Startup Guide (p. 12)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: Installing The Software

    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.”...
  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    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.
  • Page 5: Deck Section

    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.
  • Page 6: Effect Section

    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.
  • Page 7: Tr-S Section

    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.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    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...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Using Serato Dj

    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.
  • Page 11: Playing A Song

    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...
  • Page 12: Using The Unit Safely

    5 Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any 5 ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media stored content that has been lost.

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