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Before start
Installing the software
Before installing the software
The Serato DJ software and driver software are not included.
Access and download the software from the Pioneer DJ support site.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
! The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network devices and other
elements of the Internet usage environment required for a connection to the
Internet.
About the driver software (Windows)
This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio signals from the
computer.
! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.
Obtaining the driver software
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the
Pioneer DJ support site below.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
2 Click [Software Download] under [DDJ-SX2] on the Pioneer
DJ support site.
3 Click the icon of the driver software to download the driver
software from the download page.
About the Serato DJ software
Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are possible by
connecting the computer on which this software is installed to this unit.
Minimum operating environment
Supported operating systems CPU and required memory
Mac OS X: 10.9, 10.8 and
10.7
32-bit version
Intel
®
processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
or better, Intel
®
processor, Core™ 2 Duo
2.0 GHz or better
2 GB or more of RAM
64-bit version
Intel
®
processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
or better, Intel
®
processor, Core™ 2 Duo
2.4 GHz or better
4 GB or more of RAM
Windows: Windows 8.1 and
Windows 7
32-bit version
Intel
®
processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
or better, Intel
®
processor, Core™ 2 Duo
2.0 GHz or better
2 GB or more of RAM
64-bit version
Intel
®
processor, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 1.07 GHz
or better, Intel
®
processor, Core™ 2 Duo
2.4 GHz or better
4 GB or more of RAM
Others
USB port
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer with this
unit.
Display resolution Resolution of 1280 x 720 or greater
Internet connection
An Internet connection is required for registering the “Serato.
com” user account and downloading the software.
!
For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported operating
systems, see “Software Info” of “DDJ-SX2” on the Pioneer DJ support site below.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
! Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating environment
conditions indicated here are fulfilled.
!
Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard disk may not
provide sufficient processing capabilities. For notebook computers in particular, make sure
the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance (for example
by keeping the AC power connected) when using Serato DJ.
! Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet services and
payment of provider fees.
! Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for that version.
Obtaining the Serato DJ software
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the
Pioneer DJ support site below.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
2 Click [Software Download] under [DDJ-SX2] on the Pioneer
DJ support site.
3 Click the Serato DJ icon and then click the link to the Serato
DJ download page.
The Serato DJ download page is displayed.
4 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.
! If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”, proceed to
step 6.
! If you have not completed registering your user account, do so following the
procedure below.
— Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail address and
the password you want to set, then select the region in which you live.
—
If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters providing the
latest information on Serato products will be sent from Serato.
— Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an e-mail at
the e-mail address you have input. Check the contents of the e-mail sent
from “Serato.com”.
!
Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password specified when you
performed user registration. They will be required for updating the software.
! The personal information input when registering a new user account may
be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on the Serato
website.
5 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.com”.
This takes you to the Serato DJ download page. Proceed to step 7.
6 Log in.
Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to “Serato.com”.
7
Download the Serato DJ software from the download page.
About the installation procedure
The installation procedure depends on the operating system (OS) on the computer
you are using.
For Windows
After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ software.
For Mac OS X
Only install the Serato DJ software.
Installation Procedure (Windows)
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed.
!
First read the Software end user license agreement on page 28 carefully.
! Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator before
installing.
!
If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
1 Double-click the downloaded driver software (Pioneer_
DDJ_SX2_Driver_x.xxx.exe).
2 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on
the screen.
If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress,
click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation.
When the installation program is completed, a completion message appears.
After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ software.
3 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ software file.
4 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch the
installer.
5 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if
you agree, select [I agree to the license terms and conditions],
then click [Install].
! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Close] to
cancel installation.
Installation begins.