Starting The System - Pioneer DDJ-SX2 Operating Instructions Manual

Starting the system

Launching Serato DJ
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the Serato DJ software, see
the Serato DJ software manual.
For Windows 7
From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [Serato DJ].
For Windows 8.1
From [Apps view], click the [Serato DJ] icon.
For Mac OS X
In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Serato DJ] icon.
Computer screen directly after the Serato DJ software is launched
1 The [BUY/ACTIVATE] icon may appear on the right side of the screen displayed when Serato DJ is launched for the first time, but for those using
DDJ-SX2 there is no need to activate or purchase a license. You can purchase extended packs such as DVS and use them as additional options.
2 Click [Online] to use the unit as is.
Computer screen when a track is loaded in the Serato DJ software
Click [Library] at the upper left of the computer screen, then select [Vertical] or [Horizontal] from the pull-down menu to switch the Serato DJ screen.
A Deck section
The track information (the name of the loaded track, artist name, BPM, etc.), the overall waveform and other information is displayed here.
B Waveform display
The loaded track's waveform is displayed here.
C Browser section
Crates in which tracks in the library or sets of multiple tracks are stored are displayed here.
A B
C
A B
A
A
C
13
En