Appendix; Troubleshooting; Block Diagram - Roland DJ-808 Owner's Manual

Appendix

Troubleshooting

If the DJ-808 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-808?
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?
The DJ-808 is not recognized Could you have connected via a USB hub?
Is the USB driver installed correctly?
Jog dial does not respond Could the jog dial be dirty?
Are the knobs and faders that adjust the volume set correctly?
Is the [INPUT SELECT] 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?
Could the mic switch be turned OFF?
Mic sound is not output
Is the [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

Action
Make sure that the DJ-808'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-808 directly to your computer via a USB cable.
Uninstall the USB driver, and then reinstall it.
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 [INPUT SELECT] 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 so that the channel level indicator's OVER segment does not
light.
Set the [MASTER LEVEL] knob so that the master level indicator's OVER segment does
not light.
In the VT section, set the mic switch to ON or DUCK.
In the VT section, set the [LEVEL] 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.
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