Roland DJ-707M - DJ Controller Manual

Check the Included Items

The DJ-707M includes the following items. Please take a moment to confirm that all of these items have been included with the DJ-707M.
If you find that any item is missing, contact the nearest authorized Roland distributor in your country.

• Startup Guide (this document)
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
• AC adaptor
• Power cord
• USB cable

Installing the Software

System Requirements

Verify that your computer meets the system requirements before you proceed with installing the software.

• 64-bit only (32-bit operating systems not supported).
• For the latest system requirements, refer to the Serato DJ Pro webpage.

Downloading the Software

The DJ-707M USB driver and Serato DJ Pro are not included in the package. Download them from the Roland or Serato website.

Downloading the DJ-707M USB Driver

The DJ-707M USB driver is software that outputs audio from your computer to the DJ-707M.

Mac OS users

1. Start a browser and access the following Roland support webpage.
   https://www.roland.com/support/
2. Search for "DJ-707M."
3. In downloads, find "DJ-707M Driver for macOS" and click it.
4. Download the driver as directed by the screen.

Windows 10 users

1. Connect your internet-connected computer to the DJ-707M's USB port.
2. Power-on the DJ-707M.
3. Download the driver as directed by the screen.

Users of other than Windows 10

1. Start a browser and access the following Roland support webpage.
   https://www.roland.com/support/
2. Search for "DJ-707M."
3. In downloads, find "DJ-707M Driver for Windows **" and click it.
4. Download the driver as directed by the screen.

Downloading the Serato DJ Pro Software

1. Start a browser and access the following Serato DJ Pro webpage.
   https://serato.com/dj/pro/downloads
2. Click "DOWNLOAD V**."
3. Enter your email address, and click "CONTINUE."
4. Enter your password and country, and click "CONTINUE."
   An email is sent to the address you specified.
5. Click "DOWNLOAD V**" as directed by the email.
6. Follow the instructions as directed by the screen, then download the Serato DJ Pro.

Installing the Software

Install the software as follows.

Mac OS Users

1. Decompress the DJ-707M USB driver file that you downloaded.
2. Open the decompressed file, and double-click "DJ707M_USBDriver.pkg."
   The installer starts.
3. Install the software as directed by the screen.
4. Double-click the Serato DJ Pro software file that you downloaded.
   The installer starts.
5. Read the license agreement, and if you accept the conditions, click [Agree].
   
6. When the following screen appears, click [Close].
   
   This completes the installation.

Windows Users

If you're using Windows 10, start from step 4. (The USB driver is installed automatically.)

1. Right-click the DJ-707M USB driver folder that you downloaded, and choose "Extract all."
   The folder is decompressed.
2. Open the decompressed folder, and double-click "Setup.exe."
   The installer starts.
3. Install the software as directed by the screen.
4. Right-click the Serato DJ Pro software folder that you downloaded, and choose "Extract all."
   The folder is decompressed.
5. Double-click the decompressed file.
   The installer starts.
6. Read the license agreement, and if you accept the conditions, choose [I agree to the license terms and conditions] and click [Install].
   
   Installation begins.
7. When the following screen appears, click [Close].
   
   This completes the installation.

Panel Descriptions

The top panel of the DJ-707M is divided into four sections by function: deck, mixer, effects, and mic.
Headphone jacks, AUX IN jacks, and cross fader assign switches are located on the front panel. Various input/output jacks are located on the rear panel.
For details about each part, refer to the DJ-707M owner's manual and the Serato DJ Pro manual.

1. Deck section
2. Mixer section
3. Effect section
4. Mic section

1. Display
   Shows various information depending on operation.
2. [MENU] button
   Shows the menu in the display.
3. [EXIT] button
   Moves to a higher level of the menu, or exits the menu.
4. [SELECT] knob
   Selects a parameter or edits a value.
   Press this knob to confirm an operation.

Deck Section

The deck sections located at the left and right control four decks (left: decks 1 and 3, right: decks 2 and 4).

1. PC [A], [B] button
   Select the computer (one or the other computer connected to the rear panel PC A or B ports) that you want to control from the DJ-707M.
   The DJ-707M controls the computer whose button is lit.
   For each of the left and right decks, you can choose the computer that will be controlled.
2. [SELECT] knob
   Turning this knob moves the cursor up/down, letting you select a song or folder.
   Pressing this knob loads the selected song into the currently selected deck.
3. [BACK] button
   Moves the cursor to a higher level.

   [SHIFT] + [BACK]	left deck: VIEW	Switches the layout of Serato DJ Pro.
   	right deck: AREA	The panel display is switched each time you press the button.

4. [A.PREP] button
   Adds a song to the "PREPARE" panel.

   [SHIFT] + [A.PREP]

   Switches the display of the "PREPARE" panel.

5. DECK [1/3], DECK [2/4] button
   Switch the deck (left: decks 1 and 3, right: decks 2 and 4) to be operated.
   This is lit green for deck 1 (2) and lit red for deck 3 (4).

   [SHIFT] + DECK [1/3] ([2/4])

   Turns VINYL mode on/off. If this is on, the button is lit while you hold down the [SHIFT] button.

6. Tempo slider
   Adjusts the playback speed of the song.
7. Jog dial
   Controls scratch and pitch bend (playback speed adjustment).
   

   Rotate the top surface	Performs scratch if the VINYL mode is on, or performs pitch bend if the button is off.
   Rotate the outer edge	Performs pitch bend.
   [SHIFT] + rotate the top surface	Skip the playback location.
   [SHIFT] + rotate the outer edge	Moves the playback location (search).

8. [SHIFT] button
   You can recall other functions by holding down this button and pressing another button.
9. [RANGE] button
   Specifies the variable range of the Tempo slider.

   [SHIFT] + [RANGE]

   Turns the key lock function on/off.

10. PARAMETER [ – ] [+] buttons
    Here you can specify the value of the parameter that's operated by the performance pads.
11. [SYNC] button
    Automatically matches the tempo (pitch) or beat grid of multiple songs. When you press this button, the tempo (BPM) changes to match the tempo of the song on a deck other than the deck whose button was pressed.

    [SHIFT] + [SYNC]

    Cancels SYNC.

12. Pad Mode select
    Here you can select the control mode of the performance pads.
    [HOT CUE] button
    Button illumination: White
    Selects hot cue mode.

    [SHIFT] + [HOT CUE]	Button illumination: Blue Selects cue loop mode.
    Press [HOT CUE] twice	Button illumination: Orange Selects saved flip mode. In order to use saved flip mode, you must purchase a separate license.

    [AUTO] button
    Button illumination: Blue
    Selects auto loop mode.

    [SHIFT] + [AUTO]

    Button illumination: Light blue Selects loop roll mode.

    [MANUAL] button
    Button illumination: Yellow green
    Selects manual loop mode.

    [SHIFT] + [MANUAL]

    Button illumination: Yellow green Selects saved loop mode.

    [SLICER] button
    Button illumination: Red
    Selects slicer mode.

    [SHIFT] + [SLICER]

    Button illumination: Blue Selects slicer loop mode.

    [SAMPLER] button
    Button illumination: Magenta
    Selects sampler mode.

    [SHIFT] + [SAMPLER]	Button illumination: Turquoise Selects pitch play mode. In order to use pitch play mode, you must purchase a separate license.
    Press [SAMPLER] twice	Button illumination: Purple Selects velocity sampler mode.

13. [CUE] button
    Specifies, plays, or recalls a temporary cue point.
    The first time that you press the [CUE] button after switching the playback song, the cue point is set.
    After the cue point has been set, pressing the [CUE] button moves the cue point to the location at which you pressed the button.
    If playback is in progress, pressing this button moves to the temporary cue point and stops playback.

    [SHIFT] + [CUE]

    If you press the buttons during the song, the location returns to the beginning of the song. If you press the buttons at the beginning of the song, the previous song in the song list is loaded.

14. [] button
    Plays or pauses the song.

    [SHIFT] + []

    Returns to the temporary cue point, and plays.

15. Performance pads
    Use these pads to perform in the pad mode that you've selected.

Mixer Section

This is a four-channel mixer. Here you can adjust the sound, connect sounds, and turn headphone cue on/off.

1. Input select switches
   Select the input source for each channel.
   CH 1, 2

   PHONO	The phono level (MM type cartridge) input is the source.
   LINE	The line level input is the source.
   PC	The sound loaded into the Serato DJ Pro deck is the source. Select this if you're using DVS.

   CH 3, 4

   TR (CH 3)	The internal TR sound generator is the source. You can use deck 3 to operate the TR.
   OSC (CH 4)	The internal OSC sound generator is the source. You can use deck 4 to operate the OSC.
   LINE	The line level input is the source.
   PC	The sound loaded into the Serato DJ Pro deck is the source.

2. [TRIM] knobs
   Adjust the volume.
3. [HI], [MID], [LOW] knobs
   Boost/cut the volume of the high-frequency, mid-frequency, and low frequency regions.
4. Channel level indicators
   Indicate the level of each channel before the sound passes through the channel fader.
5. [FILTER/FX] knobs
   Apply a filter to each channel, or adjust the FX effect that's assigned by the menu settings.

   FILTER

   If you turn the knob toward the right, only the high-frequency range is heard. If you turn the knob toward the left, only the low-frequency range is heard.

6. Channel [CUE] buttons
   Turn cue on/off for each channel. The sound of channels whose [CUE] button is lit is output from the headphones.

   [SHIFT] + [CUE]

   You can make the mic section's effect follow the key information of the song that's loaded into the deck.

7. Channel faders
   Adjust the output level of each channel.
8. Cross fader
   Outputs the sounds that are assigned by the front panel [CROSS FADER] assign switches.
9. [MASTER] knob
   Adjusts the master output level.
10. Master level indicator
    Indicates the master output level.
11. [BOOTH] knob
    Adjusts the output level of the BOOTH OUT jacks.
12. [ZONE] knob
    Adjusts the output level of the ZONE OUT jacks.
13. [SAMPLER] knob
    Adjusts the output level of the sampler.

Effect Section

Here you can adjust the effects using two independent effect sections (FX 1, FX 2).

1. [CH1] button
   Turns FX 1 (FX 2) on/off for deck 1.

   [SHIFT] + [CH1]

   Turns FX 1 (FX 2) on/off for deck 3.

2. [CH2] button
   Turns FX 1 (FX 2) on/off for deck 2.

   [SHIFT] + [CH2]	Turns FX 1 (FX 2) on/off for deck 4.
   Long press [CH2]	Turns FX 1 (FX 2) on/off for sampler.

3. [LEVEL] knob
   Adjusts the depth of the effect.

   [SHIFT] + [LEVEL]

   Adjusts the time for which the effect is applied.

4. Effect button [1]–[3]
   Turn the effect on/off.

   [SHIFT] + Effect button

   Changes the effect type.

Mic Section

Here you can apply a vocal effect to the mic input.

1. MIC 1, 2 [ON] buttons
   Turns the mic input on/off.
2. [DUCK] button
   Turns on/off ducking (an effect that lowers the output volume of sounds other than the mic when mic input is present) for mic 1 and 2.
3. [FX] button
   Turns on/off the vocal effect for mic 1 and 2.
4. [LEVEL] knob
   Adjusts the output volume of the mic.
5. [HI], [MID], [LOW] knobs
   Boost/cut the volume of the high-frequency, mid-frequency, and low frequency regions.
6. [VOCAL FX] knob
   Adjusts the depth of the vocal effect.

Front Panel

1. PHONES jacks
   Connect headphones here.
   Stereo 1/4" and stereo miniature plugs are supported.
2. PHONES [LEVEL] knob
   Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
3. PHONES [MIXING] knob
   Adjusts the monitor volume balance of the channel whose Channel [CUE] button is lit and the master output.
4. [SPLIT/STEREO] switch
   Selects whether the sound of channels whose channel [CUE] button is lit are mixed in stereo with the master output, or are played back individually from left and right in mono.

   SPLIT	The sound of the channel whose Channel [CUE] button is lit is heard from the L-side, and the master output monitor is heard from the R-side.
   STEREO	The sound of the channel whose channel [CUE] button is lit is mixed with the master output, and output in stereo.

5. CROSS FADER [CH 1]–[CH 4] switch
   Specify the output destination of the channels.

   A	Output to cross fader A.
   THRU	Output directly without passing through the cross fader.
   B	Output to cross fader B.

6. CROSS FADER [CURVE] knob
   Adjusts the response curve of the cross fader.
7. AUX IN select switch
   Set this according to the input source that's connected to the AUX IN jacks.

   MIC	If a mic is connected
   MONO	If you want to input sound in mono
   STEREO	If you want to input sound in stereo

8. AUX IN [LEVEL] knob
   Adjusts the level of the sound that's input to the AUX IN jacks.
9. AUX IN jacks (L, R, STEREO)
   Connect these to a mic or audio device.

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.

1. MIC IN 1, 2 connector
   Connect your microphone here.
   • Pin assignment of MIC IN connectors
     
2. INPUT (CH 1–CH 4) jacks
   These jacks input sound to channels 1–4. The CH 1 and C H2 INPUT jacks support phono input from MM-type cartridges.
   Set the input select switch of the mixer section appropriately for the device you're connecting.
3. PHONO GROUND terminal
   If a turntable (analog) is connected to the CH 1 or CH 2 INPUT jacks, connect the turntable's ground terminal here. This suppresses noise from the turntable.
   • Unsuitable places for connection
     • Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
     • Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
     • Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)
4. MASTER OUT (L, R) connectors
   Connect your powered speakers or power amp here. Both XLR type and RCA phono type plugs are supported.
   • Pin assignment of MASTER OUT connector (XLR type)
     
5. BOOTH OUT (L, R) jacks
   These are the output jacks for booth monitoring.
   • Pin assignment of BOOTH OUT jacks
     
6. ZONE OUT (L, R) jacks
   Use these output jacks when you want to send signals to another location independently from MASTER OUT or BOOTH OUT.
   Connect them to your speakers or recorder.
7. MIDI OUT connector
   This outputs MIDI messages such as MIDI clock.
8. PC A, B port
   Use the included USB cable to connect this port to your computer.
   To connect this to your computer, you must install the USB driver.
   → "Installing the Software"
9. [POWER] switch
   This turns the power on/off.
   NOTE
   When turning off the power, follow the directions that appear in the display.
   • The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).
     If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.

NOTE

• Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.
• To restore power, turn the power on again.

10. DC IN jack
    Connect the included AC adaptor here.
    • Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown in the illustration.
      

Using Serato DJ Pro

This document explains basic use of Serato DJ Pro. For details on the functions and use of the software, refer to the Serato DJ Pro user manual (PDF).
Here we explain operation for when a computer is connected to the PC A port.

Starting Serato DJ Pro

• 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. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
  1. Connect your computer to the rear panel PC A port.
  2. Press the [POWER] switch to power-on the DJ-707M.
  3. Turn on the power of the equipment that's connected to the DJ-707M.
  4. Start Serato DJ Pro.
     Mac OS
     In the Finder, open the [Applications] folder and click the [Serato DJ Pro] icon.
     Windows 7
     In the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] → [Serato] → [Serato DJ Pro] → [Serato DJ Pro] icon.
     Windows 8.1
     In the [App View], click the [Serato DJ Pro] icon.
     Windows 10
     In the [Start] screen or [App View], click the [Serato DJ Pro] icon.

Basic Operations in Serato DJ Pro

Songs shown in the browser view can be imported into a deck area, and controlled from the DJ-707M.

1. Deck section
2. Waveform panel
3. crate panel
4. Library

Importing a Song

Here we'll explain typical operations for importing a song.

• Serato DJ Pro provides a variety of ways to import songs. For details, refer to the Serato DJ Pro user manual.
• If you're using Serato Corporation's DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH, Serato DJ Pro Intro) and you have already created a song library, the library you created can be used as-is.
• If you're using Serato DJ Pro Intro and you've already created a song library, there might be cases in which songs need to be re-analyzed.

1. In Serato DJ Pro, click the [Files] key.
   The [Files] panel opens, and the files on your computer and on the peripheral devices connected to your computer are displayed.
2. In the [Files] panel, click the folder that contains the songs you want to add to the library.
3. Drag and drop the selected folder onto the create panel.
   A crate is created, and the songs are added to the library.

Loading a Song

Here's how to load a song so that it can be output.

1. On the DJ-707M, press the [BACK] button to move the cursor to the create panel.
2. Turn the DJ-707M's rotary selector to move to the folder containing the song that you want to load; then press the rotary selector.
   The cursor moves to the library.
3. Turn the rotary selector to move to the song that you want to load.
4. On the DJ-707M, press the [LOAD] button of the deck into which you want to load the song.

Playing a Song

1. Set the DJ-707M's knobs and switches as follows.

   Input select switches	"PC" position
   [MASTER] knob	Turned all the way to the left
   [TRIM] knob
   [BOOTH] knob
   [ZONE] knob
   [HI], [MID], [LOW] knobs	Center
   [FILTER/FX] knob
   Channel faders	Lowest position
   Cross fader	Center
   CROSS FADER [CH 1]–[CH 4] knobs	"THRU" position

2. Press the [] button to play back the loaded song.
3. Move the channel fader upward and turn the [TRIM] knob toward the right to adjust the volume.
   Adjust the volume so that the channel level in the level indicator is lit in the orange-colored area.
4. Turn the [MASTER] knob toward the right to adjust the level of the speakers.

Monitoring Through Headphones

1. Set the DJ-707M's knobs as follows.

   PHONES [MIXING] knob	Turned all the way to the left
   PHONES [LEVEL] knob

2. Press the channel [CUE] button of the channel that you want to monitor.
3. Turn the [VOLUME] knob toward the right to adjust the headphone level.

Closing Serato DJ Pro

1. Close the Serato DJ Pro screen.
   Mac OS
   In the upper left of the Serato DJ Pro screen, click the [ 6 ] (red: close) button.
   Windows
   In the upper right of the Serato DJ Pro screen, click the [X] button.
   A confirmation screen appears.
2. Click [Yes] to close Serato DJ Pro.
3. Turn off the power of the equipment that's connected to the DJ-707M.
4. Press the [POWER] switch.
   The display indicates "Are you sure to Power off".
   
5. Press the [SELECT] (ENTER) knob to power-off the DJ-707M.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Concerning the Auto Off function
The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Use only the supplied power cord
Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

Handle the PHONO GROUND terminal carefully
If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don't leave it lying around where it could accidentally be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is firmly fastened, so it won't come loose.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Placement

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you've stored in the unit.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not affect the pad's function.
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

Main Specifications

Roland DJ-707M: DJ Controller

• This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.