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Appendix
Troubleshooting
If the DJ-505 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
Action
Page
The power does not turn on
Are the included AC adaptor and power cord correctly connected
to an outlet and to the DJ-505?
Make sure that the DJ-505’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.
Serato DJ does not start
Is Serato DJ installed correctly?
Uninstall Serato DJ, and then reinstall it.
If you’re using Windows, is the user account specified correctly?
Create a new user account with administrative privileges. After creating the account,
install the USB driver and Serato DJ.
The DJ-505 is not recognized
Is the USB cable connected correctly?
Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly.
Could you have connected via a USB hub?
You cannot use a USB hub. Connect the DJ-505 directly to your computer via a USB cable.
Is the USB driver installed correctly?
Uninstall the USB driver, and then reinstall it.
Is Serato DJ updated to the most recent version?
Use the most recent version of Serato DJ.
Jog dial does not respond
Could the jog dial be dirty?
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.
No sound, or insufficient volume
Are the knobs and faders that adjust the volume set correctly?
Set the [TRIM] knob, channel fader, cross fader, [TR/SAMPLER] level fader, and
[MASTER LEVEL] knob to the appropriate positions.
Is the [CH 1] or [CH 2] switch set correctly?
Set the [CH 1] or [CH 2] switch appropriately for the input source.
Are the powered speakers or amp connected correctly?
Check the connections of the powered speakers or amp.
Are the connected powered speakers or amp set correctly?
Check the volume settings of the powered speakers or amp.
Sound is distorted
Is the [TRIM] knob set correctly?
Set the [TRIM] knob to the appropriate position.
Is the [MASTER LEVEL] knob set correctly?
Set the [MASTER LEVEL] knob so that the red area of the MASTER level indicator does
not light.
Mic sound is not output
Is the [MIC LEVEL] knob set correctly?
Set the front panel [MIC LEVEL] knob and the rear panel [MIC SENS] knob to an
appropriate position.
Can’t use pitch play
Have you activated Pitch‘n Time DJ?
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.
Can’t use Saved Flip
Have you activated Serato Flip?
In order to use Saved Flip mode, you must separately purchase the Serato Flip
Expansion Pack and activate Serato Flip.
Can’t use DVS control
Have you activated Serato DVS Expansion?
In order to use DVS control, you must separately purchase the Serato DVS Expansion
Pack and activate Serato DVS Expansion.
Block Diagram
TRIM
LOW CUT
PHONO
PHONO
CH 1 CUE
CH 2 CUE
TR-S CUE
LEVEL
GATE
DELAY
REVERB
3BAND
EQ
CH 1
CUE
CH
FADER
CROSS
FADER
FADER
CURVE
TRIM
FILTER
3BAND
EQ
CH 2
CUE
CH
FADER
TR-S
CUE
SAMPLER
LEVEL
CROSS
FADER
TRIM
FILTER
LEVEL
ATT
LEVEL
ATT
LEVEL
MIXING
AUX
BOOTH OUT
CH 1
LINE/PHONO
CH 2
LINE/PHONO
MIC
TR-S
PC
TR-S
DECK 1
DECK 2
MASTER
MIC
LINE