DJ Controller

DDJ-SR2

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Operating Instructions
 Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick
Start Guide)” included with the unit. Both documents include
important information that you should understand before using this
product.
! In this manual, buttons, terminals, names of screens and menus
displayed on the product and computer screen, etc., are enclosed
in square brackets ([ ]). (e.g.: [CUE] button, [Files] panel, [MIC]
terminal)
! Screens, external appearance, and software and hardware specifica-
tions described in this manual are based on the product that is still
under development and may differ from the final specifications.
! Depending on your operating system, the web browser settings,
etc., the procedures described in this manual may differ from actual
operations.
This manual mainly describes the hardware of this unit. For the
instructions on the Serato DJ software, see the manual provided for
the Serato DJ software.
! The Serato DJ software manual can be downloaded from “Serato.
com”. For details, see Downloading the Serato DJ software manual
(p. 3
​ 0​).
! The latest version of Operating Instructions (this document) can
be downloaded from the Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see
“Acquiring the manual” in “Quick Start Guide”.

Before start
Features........................................................................................................ 3
Accessories.................................................................................................. 4
Installing the software................................................................................. 4

Connections and part names

Connections................................................................................................. 6
Part names and functions.......................................................................... 9

Basic Operation
Connections............................................................................................... 14
Starting the system.................................................................................... 15
Turning off the system............................................................................... 17

Advanced Operation
Using the performance pads.................................................................... 18
Pitch play mode......................................................................................... 20
Using slip mode......................................................................................... 20
Using the fader start function.................................................................. 21
Analyzing tracks......................................................................................... 22
Using effects.............................................................................................. 22

Changing the settings

Launching utilities mode.......................................................................... 25
Utilities modes........................................................................................... 25
Setting utility software............................................................................... 26

Additional information
Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 28
Acquiring the manual............................................................................... 30
Using as a controller for other DJ software............................................. 30
Trademarks and registered trademarks.................................................. 31
Cautions on copyrights............................................................................. 31

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 Before start
Before start
Features Serato DJ support
This unit is a dedicated controller equipped with interfaces for the intui- This unit supports Serato DJ, DJ software providing a great number
tive operation of various functions of Serato DJ software Serato DJ. of the functions required for DJ performances. All of the buttons and
Its operation interfaces such as “BIG JOG,” “PERFORMANCE PADS,” controls of this unit are preset to work together with the software, so DJ
“2-CHANNEL MIXER,” and “KEY SHIFT,” which embody the design phi- performances using Serato DJ can be performed immediately, simply by
losophy of Pioneer DJ professional equipment, are positioned with room connecting this unit to a computer.
to spare over a large body so that DJs can perform various types of DJ
performances as they wish.
In addition, the unit is equipped with dedicated buttons for each of “KEY PITCH ’N TIME DJ
SYNC,” “KEY SHIFT,” and “KEY RESET” to enable the quick arrangement
of tracks using key control. The Pitch ’n Time DJ expansion pack of time stretch and key control
Furthermore, the many input and output terminals support various DJ algorithms for Serato DJ is bundled with this unit. Using Pitch ’n Time
styles. The high quality design of the aluminum top panel suits various DJ improves play quality when the tempo has been significantly changed
scenes such as nightclubs and home parties. and allows you to use the “KEY SYNC,” “KEY SHIFT,” and “KEY RESET”
functions.

BIG JOG and ON JOG INDICATOR

Key Sync/Shift
The unit is equipped with a “BIG JOG” that is of the optimum size and
operation load for performing fast-forward and fast-rewind operations Dedicated interfaces are provided to instantly access the “KEY SHIFT”
manually and playing scratch performances. This facilitates scratch per- function which allows controlling the key of tracks, the “KEY SYNC”
formances with operation that feels even more like operation with analog function which automatically corrects the key to match the tracks you
records. Furthermore, the “ON JOG INDICATOR” positioned at the center wish to mix, and the “KEY RESET” function which allows reverting from
of the jog dial allows the DJ to instantly know the deck performance the state with the key changed to the original track key. This facilitates
state and mode selection state by the lighting colors. the arrangement of tracks by changing the key, and smooth mixing that
matches the key of any two tracks.

MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS

“MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS,” large rubber pads used to oper-
ate functions such as HOT CUE, ROLL, and SAMPLER, are positioned at
the front of the unit.
You can arrange music with dynamic actions such as beating and
rolling.
The built-in multi-color illumination on each pad shows you various infor-
mation on your performance by the color and lighting of the pad.

Professional quality design

The aluminum top panel and jog plate provide a sense of high class.
This unit will be essential for providing a sense of high quality in DJ
performances in clubs and home parties.

High sound quality

The low-jitter clock and high performance DAC adopted to the audio
output circuitry faithfully reproduce the original sound to achieve clear
club sound. Furthermore, the sound quality technology developed in the
Pioneer DJ professional series is adopted to achieve the highest sound
level for a DJ controller.

Multiple connections
This unit is equipped with two external input systems and a MIC input
system that can be used for connecting DJ players, analog players, etc.
The audio of external equipment can also be mixed. In addition, two
MASTER OUT systems (XLR/RCA) and one BOOTH OUT system (TRS)
are provided to also enable connections to various PA devices.

Needle search
You can easily move a playback point by touching the pad.This function
enables intuitive and speedy point search with the sense of touching the
music directly.

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 Required operating environment
Accessories Supported operating systems CPU and required memory
! AC adapter x1 Mac: macOS Sierra 10.12, Intel® processor, Core™ i5 and i7
OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9 (lat- 1.07 GHz or higher
! Power cord x1
est update) 4 GB or more of RAM
! USB cable x1
®
! Warranty (for some regions)1 Intel processor, Core™ i5 and i7
32-bit 1.07 GHz or higher
! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) x1
Windows® 10/ version
! Serato DJ EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER2 4 GB or more of RAM
Windows® 8.1/Windows® 7
1 Products for Europe only. (The corresponding information is pro- Intel® processor, Core™ i5 and i7
(latest service pack) 64-bit
vided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start 1.07 GHz or higher
Guide)” for Japan, and on the last page of both the English and version
4 GB or more of RAM
French versions of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”
for the North American region.) Others
2 Note that the Serato DJ EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER cannot be
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect a computer to
reissued. You will need to use the voucher code to activate the expan- USB port
this unit.
sion pack. Keep the voucher code in a safe place so as not to lose it.
Display resolution 1280 x 720 or higher
Access to the internet is required for registering the
Internet connection “Serato.com” user account and downloading the
Installing the software software.

! For the latest information on the required operating environment, the compat-
ibility, and information on how to obtain the latest operating system, refer to
Before installing the software “Software Info” for“DDJ-SR2” on the following Pioneer DJ support site.
pioneerdj.com/support/
! The Operating System support assumes that the latest version is used.
For the latest version of the Serato DJ software, access Serato.com ! Operation on all computers is not guaranteed even if the computers meet the
and download the software from there. required operating environment.
! For details, refer to Installation (Windows) or Installation (Mac). ! The CPU and hard disc may not provide sufficient processing capabilities
! Prepare a computer, network devices, etc., that are required to depending on the power-saving setting, etc. on the computer. Confirm that the
access the internet. computer meets conditions to provide constant high-performance (for example,
connecting the computer to a power outlet to maintain a stable power supply)
especially when using Serato DJ on a laptop.
! A separate contract with an internet service provider and payment of the utiliza-
tion fee are required to access the internet.
Driver software
Dedicated driver software is required for outputting audio signals from  Obtaining the Serato DJ software
a computer.
! First read the Software end user license agreement on page 3​ 0​
carefully. 1 Access the Serato site.
http://serato.com/
Checking the latest information on the driver software
For detailed information on this unit’s dedicated driver software, see the 2 Click [Serato DJ] for [DJ PRODUCTS].
following Pioneer DJ support site. The Serato DJ download page appears.
pioneerdj.com/support/ ! The download page is subject to change without notice.

3 Click [DOWNLOAD SERATO DJ] .

Obtaining the driver software 4 Create an account on “Serato.com”.
! If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”,
proceed to step 6.
1 Access the Pioneer DJ site.
! Register a user account by following the procedure below.
pioneerdj.com
— Input your e-mail address, set a password and select a region
2 Click [Support]. by following the instructions on the screen.
— If you place a check mark on [E-mail me Serato newslet-
3 Click [Software & firmware updates]. ters], , newsletters providing the latest information on Serato
products will be sent to you from Serato.
4 Click [DDJ-SR2] in the [DJ CONTROLLER] category. — When the user account registration is completed, an e-mail
will be sent to the registered e-mail address. Check the con-
5 Click [Drivers]. tents of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.
! Make sure not to forget the e-mail address and password you
6 Click [Download link] and save the file.
have registered.
! The personal information registered to the user account may be
collected, processed and used according to the privacy policy on
Serato DJ software the Serato website.
Serato DJ is DJ software developed by Serato. You can give DJ perfor-
5 Click the link in the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.
mances by connecting a computer installed with the software to this
You can access the Serato DJ download page by clicking the link.
unit.
Proceed to step 7.

6 Log in to the site.

Input the e-mail address and password that you registered.

7 Download the Serato DJ software from the download

page.

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 Installation (Windows)  Installation (Mac)

Before start
Do not connect this unit and the computer until the installation is Do not connect this unit and the computer until the installation is
completed. completed.

! First read the Software end user license agreement on page 3​ 0​ ! Close all the applications running on the computer before
carefully. installation.
! Log in to the computer as the administrator before installation.
! Close all the applications running on the computer before 1 Extract the downloaded driver software (DDJ-
installation. SR2XXXdmg.zip).
1 Extract the downloaded driver software (DDJ- 2 Double-click [DDJ-SR2_M_X.X.X.dmg].
SR2XXXXexe.zip).
3 Double-click [DDJ-SR2_AudioDriver.pkg].
2 Double-click [DDJ-SR2_X.XXX.exe].
4 Complete the installation by following the
3 Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
instructions on the screen.
If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in
5 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ software file.
progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] to continue the
6 Double-click the Serato DJ software to launch the
installation.
When the installation is completed, a completion message appears.
installer.
After installing the driver software, perform the installation of the Serato 7 Read the license agreement, select [Agree] if you
DJ software.
agree to the terms.
4 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ software file.
5 Double-click the Serato DJ software to launch the
installer.
6 Read the license agreement, select [I agree to the
license terms and conditions] if you agree to the terms,
and click [Install] to execute the installation.

! If you do not agree to the usage agreement, click [Disagree] to

cancel the installation.

8 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the

! If you do not agree to the license agreement, click [Close] to [Serato DJ] icon on the [Applications] folder icon.
cancel the installation.
Installation begins.

When the installation is completed, an installation successful message

appears.

7 Click [Close] to close the Serato DJ installer.

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 Connections and part names
Connections
! Connect the power cord to a power outlet after all the connections are completed.
Turn off this unit and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet before connecting components or changing the connections.
Refer to the operating instructions for the components to be connected.
! Be sure to use the supplied power cord.
! Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product or the one that conforms to USB 2.0.

Part names

 Rear panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 8 9 a b c

1 Kensington security slot 9 USB port

Connect to a computer.
2 BOOTH terminals ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included
These are the output terminals for a booth monitor. Compatible with USB cable.
balanced or unbalanced output for 1/4” TRS connectors. ! A USB hub cannot be used.
The master channel sound can be output from the [BOOTH] output
terminals regardless of the audio level set for the master channel. a DC IN terminal
The volume level can be adjusted with the [BOOTH MONITOR] Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the
control. included power cord connected).
! The sound will be distorted if the level is raised too high when
using unbalanced outputs. b Cord hook
Catch the AC adapter’s power cord and USB cable on this hook
3 MASTER 2 terminals when using this unit.
Connect to a power amplifier, etc.
! Compatible with RCA pin-jack type unbalanced outputs. c STANDBY/ON switch
This switches this unit’s power between on and standby.
4 MASTER 1 terminals
Connect powered speakers, etc., here.
! Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs.
! Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord of
another unit to [MASTER 1] terminal.
! Do not connect the terminal that can supply phantom
power to the [MASTER 1] terminal.

5 PHONO/LINE input terminals

Connect a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (analog
player, etc.) or a line level output device (DJ player, etc.). Switch
the input source according to the connected device using the
[PHONO/LINE] switch on this unit’s rear panel.

6 PHONO/LINE switches
Selects the input source for each channel from the components
connected to this unit.
— [PHONO]: Select this to use a phono level (for MM cartridges)
output device (analog player, etc.) connected to the [PHONO/
LINE] input terminals.
— [LINE]: Select this to use a line level output device (DJ player,
etc.) connected to the [PHONO/LINE] input terminals.

7 SIGNAL GND terminal

Connect a ground wire of an analog player to reduce noise that
occurs when an analog player is connected.

8 MIC terminal
Connect a microphone.
! Compatible with a 1/4” TS jack.

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 Front panel

Connections and part names

1 2 3

1 PHONES jacks 2 HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Connect headphones. Adjusts the level of sound output from the headphones.
Compatible with a 1/4” TRS jack and 3.5 mm stereo mini jack.
! There are two input jacks, a 1/4” TRS jack and a 3.5 mm stereo 3 MIC LEVEL control
mini jack, but do not use both of them simultaneously. If both are Adjusts the level of sound input to the [MIC] input terminals.
used simultaneously, when one is disconnected or connected,
the volume of the other may increase or decrease suddenly.

Connecting input/output terminals

 Connecting input terminals

Rear panel
DJ player
Analog player

To power outlet

AC adapter
(included)

R L L R

L R L R

Analog player Microphone Computer

DJ player

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  Connecting output terminals

Rear panel
Component, amplifier, powered speaker, etc.

R L

Power amplifier (for booth monitor), Power amplifier,

powered speakers, etc. powered speakers, etc.1
1 Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord of another
unit to [MASTER 1] terminal.
Do not connect the terminal that can supply phantom power to
the [MASTER 1] terminal.

Front panel

Headphones

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 3 LOAD (ARTIST) button
Part names and functions Press:
The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks.
! When the [LOAD (ARTIST)] button is pressed twice, the tracks
loaded in the selected deck on the opposite side are loaded into

Connections and part names

the deck whose [LOAD (ARTIST)] button was pressed. When this
is done while a track is playing, the track is played from the same
position. (Instant Double)

[SHIFT] + Press this button:

The library’s track list is sorted when one of the [LOAD (ARTIST)]
buttons is pressed.

4 BACK (VIEW) button

Press:
The cursor moves between the [CRATES] panel and library each time
the button is pressed.

[SHIFT] + Press this button:

Switches the Serato DJ layout.

5 LOAD PREPARE (AREA) button

Press:
1 Browser section Loads tracks to the [Prepare] panel.

2 Deck sections [SHIFT] + Press this button:

Selects and opens the [Files] panel, [Browse] panel, [Prepare] panel
3 Mixer section or [History] panel.

4 Effect section
Deck sections
Browser section The deck sections are used to control the four decks. The buttons and
controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the
1 controller, and those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right
side of the controller.

2 3

4 5

1 Rotary selector
Turn:
The cursor in the library or on the [CRATES] panel moves up and
down.

Press:
The cursor moves between the [CRATES] panel and library each time
the rotary selector is pressed.

2 LOAD (BPM) button

Press:
The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks.
! When the [LOAD (BPM)] button is pressed twice, the tracks
loaded in the selected deck on the opposite side are loaded into
the deck whose [LOAD (BPM)] button was pressed. When this is
done while a track is playing, the track is played from the same
position. (Instant Double)

[SHIFT] + Press this button:

The library’s track list is sorted when one of the [LOAD (BPM)] but-
1 Jog dial display section
tons is pressed.
= Jog dial display section (p.​13​)

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 2 Jog dial a AUTO LOOP button
Turn top section: Press:
When vinyl mode is on, scratching operation is possible. Turns the auto loop function on and off.
When vinyl mode is off, pitch bending operation (adjustment of the ! During loop playback, this operation cancels looping.
playing speed) is possible.
[SHIFT] + Press this button:
Turn outer section: Switches looping between active and non-active. (Loop Active)
Pitch bending (adjustment of the playing speed) is possible. ! Even if looping is active, if there is no playback position in that
[SHIFT] + Press turn top section: loop, loop playback is not performed.
The playback position skips in sync with the beat. (Skip mode) ! When the playback position enters the active loop, loop playback
! Skip mode cannot be used with tracks for which no beatgrid is starts.
set. For details on setting beatgrids, see the Serato DJ software ! During loop playback, this operation cancels looping.
manual.
! To use skip mode, [SYNC PREFERENCES] in the Serato DJ b LOOP 2X button
[SETUP] menu must be switched to [Smart Sync]. Press:
Selects the auto loop beat.
3 NEEDLE SEARCH pad During loop playback, the length of loop playback is doubled each
By touching the pad, you can jump to the desired position in the time this button is pressed.
track loaded in the deck.
[SHIFT] + Press this button:
4 SLIP (VINYL) button During loop playback, moves the loop to the right by the amount
Turns slip mode on and off. equal to its length. (Loop Shift)
= Using slip mode (p.​20​)
c LOOP 1/2X button
[SHIFT] + Press this button: Press:
Turns vinyl mode on and off. Selects the auto loop beat.
Halves the loop playback length.
5 TEMPO slider
Adjusts the track playing speed. [SHIFT] + Press this button:
When the deck is switched, if the value controlled by Serato DJ and During loop playback, moves the loop to the left by the amount equal
the position of this unit’s [TEMPO] slider are different, you cannot to its length. (Loop Shift)
operate the [TEMPO] slider unless it is moved to the position con-
trolled by Serato DJ. d LOOP OUT button
! The default setting of the [TEMPO] slider of deck 3 and 4 of Press:
Serato DJ is ±0.0 %. The loop out point is set, and loop playback starts.
When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop out point
6 KEY LOCK button can be fine-adjusted using the jog dial.
Press:
Turns the key lock function on and off. [SHIFT] + Press this button:
When the key lock function is on, the key does not change even when Cancels loop playback. (Loop Exit)
the playing speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider. When this operation is performed after loop playback is canceled,
The sound is digitally processed, so the sound quality decreases. playback returns to the previously set loop-in point and loop playback
resumes. (Reloop)
[SHIFT] + Press this button:
Switches the [TEMPO] slider’s range of variation each time the but- e LOOP IN button
ton is pressed. Press:
[±8 %] [±16 %] [±50 %] Sets the loop-in point.
When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop-in point
can be fine-adjusted using the jog dial.
Press for over 1 second:
Sets the tempo (BPM) of the track currently playing back to its origi- [SHIFT] + Press this button:
nal tempo. Switches the loop slot.

7 KEY SYNC button When loops are stored in loop slots ahead of time, they can be called
Press: out later.
Matches the key to that of the other deck. ! Up to eight loops can be set in the loop slots.
! When you select the number of the loop slot to which you want
8 KEY SHIFTc button, KEY SHIFTd button to store the loop and then set a loop, the loop is automatically
Press: stored.
Raises and lowers the key. ! When a new loop is set after a loop has been stored, the loop is
overwritten and the loop stored in the slot is updated.
9 RESET button ! When the number of the loop slot whose loop you want to call out
Press the [RESET] button to return to the original key. is selected and the [LOOP OUT] button is pressed while pressing
The 7 to 9 buttons support the Pitch ’n Time DJ function. This the [SHIFT] button (reloop), playback of the stored loop starts.
function needs to be activated before it can be used. For details, see
“Pitch ’n Time DJ Activation Manual” from “Software Info” on the Press for over 1 second:
Pioneer DJ support site below. Turns the auto 4-beat loop on.
pioneerdj.com/support/
f PARAMETER1 (PARAMETER2) c button, d button
Sets the various parameters for using the performance pads.
= Using the performance pads (p.​18​)

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g HOT CUE mode button n SYNC button
Press: Press:
Sets hot cue mode. The tempos (pitches) and beat grids of tracks on multiple decks can
= Using hot cues (p.​18​) be synchronized automatically.

Connections and part names

[SHIFT] + Press this button: [SHIFT] + Press this button:
Sets the cue loop mode. Cancels sync mode.
= Using cue loops (p.​19​)
o SHIFT button
h ROLL mode button Press this button while another button is pressed to call out a differ-
Press: ent function.
Sets the roll mode.
= Using the roll function (p.​18​) p GRID SLIDE button
Press:
[SHIFT] + Press this button: When the jog dial is turned while pressing the [GRID SLIDE] button,
Sets the saved loop mode. the overall beat grid can be slid to the left or right.
= Using saved loops (p.​20​)
[SHIFT] + Press this button:
Press for over 1 second: Clears the beat markers. (Grid Clear)
Turns pad trans mode on.
= Using pad trans (p.​20​)
q GRID ADJUST button
Press:
i SLICER mode button When the jog dial is turned while pressing the [GRID ADJUST] but-
Press: ton, the beat grid interval can be adjusted.
Sets slicer mode.
! To cancel slicer mode, press the [ROLL] mode, [SAMPLER] mode [SHIFT] + Press this button:
or [HOT CUE] mode button. Sets a beat marker. (Grid Set)
! Beat markers can be set at multiple points.
[SHIFT] + Press this button:
Sets slicer loop mode.
r CENSOR (REVERSE/WAKE UP) button
Press:
j SAMPLER mode button (During normal operation)
Press: While this button is pressed, the track is played in the reverse direc-
Sets the sampler mode. tion. Normal playback resumes when the button is released.
! Even during playback in the reverse direction, normal playback
[SHIFT] + Press this button: continues in the background. When the button is released, play-
Sets pitch play mode. back resumes from the point reached in the background.
! For details, see Pitch play mode on page ​20​.
(During standby status)
k Performance pads Standby mode is canceled.
Use these pads to achieve various performances.
= Using the performance pads (p.​18​) [SHIFT] + Press this button:
Plays the track in the reverse direction. When the [SHIFT] and
l PLAY/PAUSE f button [CENSOR] buttons are pressed again, reverse playback is canceled
Press: and normal playback resumes.
Plays or pauses the track being played back.
! When the this button is pressed during Cue Sampler, playback s PANEL button
continues from that point. Press:
Switches the panel display in the following order each time the but-
[SHIFT] + Press this button: ton is pressed.
The track returns to the temporary cue point and playback continues Panel display off l [REC] panel l [FX] panel l [Sampler] panel
from there. (Stutter) l Panel display off ...
! When Serato-Video is installed and enabled from the [SETUP]
m CUE button menu, a key for switching to the [VIDEO] panel is displayed on
Press: the Serato DJ screen. To display the [VIDEO] panel, use the
Sets, plays or calls out temporary cue points. mouse to click this key to switch to the [VIDEO] panel.
! When the [CUE] button is pressed while pausing, the temporary
cue point is set. [SHIFT] + Press this button:
! When the [CUE] button is pressed during playback, the track Switches the panel display in the following order each time the but-
returns to the temporary cue point and pauses. (Back Cue) ton is pressed.
! When the [CUE] button is pressed and held after the track Panel display off l [Sampler] panel l [FX] panel l [REC] panel
returns to the temporary cue point, playback continues while the l Panel display off ...
button is pressed in. (Cue Sampler) ! When Serato-Video is installed and enabled from the [SETUP]
! When the this button is pressed during Cue Sampler, playback menu, a key for switching to the [VIDEO] panel is displayed on
continues from that point. the Serato DJ screen. To display the [VIDEO] panel, use the
mouse to click this key to switch to the [VIDEO] panel.
[SHIFT] + Press this button:
Loads the previous track in the track list. (Previous Track)
! If the current playback position is not the beginning of a track,
the track returns to the beginning.

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 8 MASTER LEVEL control
Mixer section Adjusts the level of sound output for the master channel.

9 BOOTH MONITOR control

1 Adjusts the level of sound output from the [BOOTH] terminal.

2 a HEADPHONES MIXING control

Adjusts the balance of the monitor volume between the sound of the
8 channels for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed and the
sound of the master channel.

9 b SAMPLER VOL control

3 Adjusts the sound level of the sampler.

a c Channel Level Indicator

Displays the sound level of each channel before it passes through
the channel faders.
4 b
d Master level indicator
5 c Displays the level of sound output for the master channel.

Effect section
The effect section is used to control the two effect units (FX1 and FX2).
6 Controls and buttons used to operate the FX1 unit are located on the left
d side of the controller, and those used to operate the FX2 unit are located
on the right side of the controller. Set the target channels to apply the
7 effects to using the effect assign buttons on the mixer section.
1 2

1 INPUT SELECT switch

Selects the input source for each channel from the components
connected to this unit.
! [DECK1-4]: Select this to use the track loaded in a deck of the
Serato DJ software. 3 4 5
! [PHONO/LINE]: Select this to use the device connected to the
[PHONO/LINE] input terminals on the rear panel.
1 Effect parameter controls
2 TRIM control Adjusts the effects’ parameters.
Adjusts the level of sound input to each channel.
2 FX BEATS control
3 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls Adjusts the effect time.
Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels.
[SHIFT] + Press this knob:
4 FILTER control = Switching the effect’s tempo mode (p.​23​)
Applies the filter effect.
3 Effect parameter buttons
5 Headphones CUE button Press:
Press: Turns the effect on and off or switches the parameter.
Outputs to the headphones the sound of channels for which this
button is pressed. [SHIFT] + Press this button:
! When the headphones [CUE] button is pressed again, monitoring Switches the effect type.
is canceled.
4 FX 1 ASSIGN button
[SHIFT] + Press this button: Turns effect unit FX1 on and off for the respective channel.
Sets the track’s tempo by tapping the button. (Tap function)
5 FX 2 ASSIGN button
! When the tap function is used, the deck section display on the
Turns effect unit FX2 on and off for the respective channel.
computer screen switches to the [Beatgrid Editor] display. To
switch the deck section display back to how it was before, click
[Edit Grid] on the computer screen.

6 Channel fader
Move:
Adjusts the level of sound output from each channel.

[SHIFT] + move:
Enables the channel fader start function.
= Using the channel fader start function (p. ​21​)

7 Crossfader
Outputs the sound assigned by the crossfader assign switch.

[SHIFT] + move:
Enables the crossfader start function.
= Using the crossfader start function (p.​21​)

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Front panel

Connections and part names

1 2 3

1 PHONES jacks
2 HEADPHONES LEVEL control
Adjusts the level of sound output from the headphones.

3 MIC LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output from the [MIC] channel.

Jog dial display section

1 ON JOG INDICATOR
The display item can be changed in utilities mode.
The following settings are available.

Deck selection indication:

The deck selected with the [INPUT SELECT] switch is indicated by the
lighting color of the jog.
! Lit in red: When [DECK1] or [DECK2] is selected
! Lit in amber: When [DECK3] or [DECK4] is selected
! Off: When [PHONO/LINE] is selected

Vinyl indication:
The jog lights up according to the [VINYL] mode state.
— Lit in blue: When [VINYL] mode is on
— Off: When [VINYL] mode is off

Track color indication:

The jog lights in the color of the track set in Serato DJ. When black is
set, it does not light.

The following statuses are indicated depending on the play status,

fader setting, etc.

On Air indication:
When the trim position and fader position are at the minimum val-
ues, the jog is dimmed in the color set above.

End warning indication:

Flashes when playback of the track is nearing the end.

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 Basic Operation
Connections 6 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on the rear panel of
this unit to turn this unit on.
1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] terminal.

This unit turns on.

! For Windows users
[Installing device driver software] may appear when this unit
2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, is connected to the computer for the first time or connected to a
components, etc. to the [MASTER 1] or [MASTER 2] different USB port on the computer. Wait for a while until [Your
terminal. devices are ready for use] appears.

7 Turn on the devices connected to the output

terminals (powered speakers, power amplifier,
components, etc.).
! When a microphone, DJ player or other external device is con-
nected to the input terminals, the connected device also turns
on.

Powered speaker, etc.

! To output sound from the [BOOTH] terminals, connect speakers,

etc. to the [BOOTH] terminals.
! For details on connecting to the input/output terminals, see the
Operating Instructions.

3 Connect this unit to your computer using a USB cable.

USB cable
(included)

4 Turn the computer on.

5 Connect the AC adapter.
AC adapter
(included)

To power outlet

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Starting the system

Launching Serato DJ

Basic Operation
For Windows 7
From the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] > [Serato] > [Serato DJ] > the [Serato DJ] icon in order.

For Windows 10/8.1

From [Apps view], click the [Serato DJ] icon.

For Mac
In the Finder, open the [Applications] folder, and click the [Serato DJ] icon.

Computer screen displayed directly after the Serato DJ software is launched

C
1
2

1 [BUY/ACTIVATE]may appear at the right bottom of the screen when Serato DJ is launched for the first time. There is no need for DDJ-SR2 users to
activate or purchase the license.
2 Click [Online] to use the unit as is.

Computer screen displayed when a track is loaded to the Serato DJ software

Click [Library] at the upper left of the screen, and select [Vertical] or [Horizontal] from the pull-down list to set the display style of the Serato DJ
screen.

A B A

A Deck sections
Displays the track information (the name of the loaded track, artist name, BPM, etc.), the overall waveform, and other information.

B Waveform display
Displays the waveform of the loaded track.

C Browser section
Displays the crates in which tracks in the library or sets of multiple tracks are stored.
This manual mainly describes the hardware of this unit. For the instructions on the Serato DJ software, see the manual provided for the Serato DJ
software.

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 Importing tracks
The basic procedure for importing tracks is as follows.
! There are various methods to import tracks with the Serato DJ software. For details, see the manual provided for the Serato DJ software.
! You can use the track libraries you have created when using the Serato DJ functions (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ Intro).
! Re-analysis of tracks may be required for using the track libraries you have created when using the Serato DJ Intro Intro function.

1 Click the [Files] key on the Serato DJ screen to open the [Files] panel.
The contents of your computer or the components connected to the computer are displayed in the [Files] panel.

2 Click a folder containing the tracks to be added to the library on the [Files] panel.
3 Drag and drop the selected folder to the crates panel.
A crate is created and the tracks are added to the library.

b
a [Files] panel
b Crates panel

Loading and playing tracks

The following is the procedure for loading tracks to deck [1] as an 2 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the
example. library pane on the Serato DJ screen, and turn the rotary
selector to select a track.

b
a Library
b Crates panel

3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track

onto the deck.

1 Rotary selector
2 BACK (VIEW) button
3 LOAD button
1 Press the [BACK (VIEW)] button on the unit, move the
cursor to the crates panel on the Serato DJ screen, and
turn the rotary selector on the unit to select the crate,
etc.

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 2 Press the [f] button to play the track.
Playing tracks and outputting the sound
The following is the procedure for outputting the channel 1 sound as an
example.
! Set the volume of the components (power amplifier, powered speak-
ers, etc.) connected to the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals to
an appropriate level. Note that loud sound is output if the volume is

Basic Operation
set to high.

b
6

3 Turn the [TRIM] control.

Adjust the [TRIM] control to confirm that the channel level indicator
lights up in orange at the highest volume.
7
4 Move the channel fader forward.
5 Rotate the [MASTER LEVEL] control to adjust the
sound level of the speakers.
Adjust the level of sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2]
8 terminals to an appropriate level.

9
Monitoring sound with headphones
Set the controls, etc. as follows.
Name of part Operation
4 INPUT SELECT switch HEADPHONES MIXING control Set to the center position.

5 TRIM control HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Rotate it clockwise until it
stops.
6 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls
1 Press the headphones [CUE] button for the channel 1.
7 Headphones CUE button
2 Rotate the [HEADPHONES LEVEL] control.
8 Channel fader
Adjust the level of sound output from the headphones to an appropriate
9 Crossfader level.

a MASTER LEVEL control

Note
b BOOTH MONITOR control This unit and the Serato DJ software provide various functions that
enable individualistic DJ performances. For details on those functions,
c HEADPHONES MIXING control see the manual provided for the Serato DJ software.

1 Set the controls, etc. as follows.

Name of part Operation Turning off the system
Rotate it clockwise until it
MASTER LEVEL control
stops.
1 Close [Serato DJ].
INPUT SELECT switch Set to the [DECK] position.
A confirmation message for closing the software appears on the screen.
Rotate it clockwise until it Click [Yes] to close.
TRIM control
stops.
EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls Set to the center position. 2 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on the rear panel of
Channel fader Move it forward. this unit to set this unit to standby mode.
3 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

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 Advanced Operation
The descriptions from this point on are for functions not described in
the Serato DJ software manual and are specifically for when this unit
and Serato DJ are used in combination.

Using the performance pads 2 Press and hold one of the performance pads.
These functions are switched using the respective pad mode buttons A loop roll with the number of beats assigned to the pad that was
(the [HOT CUE] mode button, [ROLL] mode button, [SLICER] mode but- pressed is played. Playback continues in the background during loop roll
ton and [SAMPLER] mode button). playback.
! The number of beats of the loop roll currently playing can be
changed by pressing the [LOOP 1/2X] button, [LOOP 2X] button,
Using hot cues [PARAMETERc] button, or [PARAMETERd] button during loop roll
playback.
With this function, playback can be started instantaneously from the
position at which a hot cue is set. 3 Release the performance pad.
! Up to eight hot cue points can be set and saved per track. Loop roll playback is canceled, and playback resumes from the position
reached in the background.
1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button.
The [HOT CUE] mode button lights up and the mode switches to hot cue
mode. Using the slicer function
2 In play or pause mode, press a performance pad to set The specified range is divided into eight equal sections, and these eight
the hot cue point. sliced sections are assigned to the respective performance pads. While
The hot cue points are assigned to the respective performance pads as one of the performance pads is pressed, the sound for the section
shown below. assigned to that pad is played in a loop.
During loop playback of the pad’s sound, normal playback with the
original rhythm continues in the background. When the pad is released
Hot cue 1 Hot cue 2 Hot cue 3 Hot cue 4 and loop playback ends, playback resumes from the position reached at
that point.
! The slicer function cannot be used with tracks for which no beatgrid
is set. For details on setting beatgrids, see the Serato DJ software
manual.
Hot cue 5 Hot cue 6 Hot cue 7 Hot cue 8
1 Press the [SLICER] mode button.
The [SLICER] mode button lights up and the mode switches to slicer
mode.
3 Press the performance pad to which the hot cue point ! While pressing the [SHIFT] button, pressing the [SLICER] mode but-
was set. ton switches the mode to slicer loop mode.
Playback starts from the hot cue point. ! For details, see Slicer mode and slicer loop mode on page ​19​.
! Hot cue points that are set can be cleared by pressing a performance
pad while pressing the [SHIFT] button. 2 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button
while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
Set the domain for the slicer function. The value set for the domain
Using the roll function switches each time one of the buttons is pressed while pressing the
[SHIFT] button.
When a performance pad is pressed, a loop with the number of beats The domain can be set to one of six settings: 2 beats, 4 beats, 8 beats, 16
assigned to that pad is set and loop playback continues as long as the beats, 32 beats or 64 beats.
pad is being pressed. The eight equal sections into which the range specified with the domain
During loop roll playback, normal playback with the original rhythm con- setting have been sliced are assigned to the respective performance
tinues in the background. When loop roll playback is canceled, playback pads as shown below.
resumes from the position reached in the background at the point loop
roll playback was canceled. Domain

1 Press the [ROLL] mode button.

The [ROLL] mode button lights up and the mode switches to the roll
mode.

1/8 beat 1/4 beat 1/2 beat 1 beat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Sliced sections 1 to 8

2 beats 4 beats 8 beats 16 beat

The range of beats set for the loop roll is displayed on the com-
puter’s screen.

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 4 Press the performance pads while pressing the [SHIFT]
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 button to load the tracks into the respective slots of the
sampler panel.
The sampler settings and loaded tracks are saved.

5 Press a performance pad.

Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 The sound for the slot assigned to the pad that was pressed is played.
! The playback method differs depending on the Serato DJ sampler
mode. For details, see the Serato DJ software manual.

3 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button.

Advanced Operation
Set the quantization for the slicer function. The value set for the quanti- Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4
zation switches each time one of the buttons is pressed.
The quantization can be set to one of four settings: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1.
The length of the loop which is played while the pad is being pressed
can be changed with the “QUANTIZATION” setting. For example, when
“QUANTIZATION” is set to “1”, the entire section assigned to the pad is Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8
played in a loop, and when “QUANTIZATION” is set to “1/2”, only the first
half of the section assigned to the pad is played in a loop.
! When a performance pad is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] but-
4 Press and hold one of the performance pads. ton, the sound of the slot that is currently playing stops.
When the pad is pressed and held, the sound is played in a loop.
When the pad is released, the track returns to the position that is playing
in the background. Using cue loops
! The length of loop playback differs depending on the quantization
setting.
1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while pressing the
[SHIFT] button.
 Slicer mode and slicer loop mode The mode switches to cue loop mode.

Slicer mode 2 During playback, press a performance pad.

When the playback position advances to the end of the range that has The loop-in point is set at the hot cue slot and loop playback starts.
been sliced into eight equal sections, the range shown on the display ! The length of the loop at this time is the number of beats set for auto
switches to the next eight sliced sections, and these sliced sections looping.
are assigned to the respective pads, replacing the previously assigned The loop-in points are assigned to the performance pads as shown
sections. below.

Loop 1 Loop 2 Loop 3 Loop 4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2… Loop 5 Loop 6 Loop 7 Loop 8

Slicer loop mode

When the playback position advances to the end of the range that was ! With the cue loop function, the hot cue point is used as the loop-in
sliced into eight equal parts, the playback position returns to the begin- point.
ning of the range that was sliced into eight equal parts. If a performance pad to which a hot cue point is already set is
pressed, loop playback starts from that hot cue point.

3 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERc]

button.
The loop length is cut in half.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pressing the [LOOP 1/2X] button obtains the same effect.

4 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERd]

button.
Using the sampler function The loop length is doubled.
Pressing the [LOOP 2X] button obtains the same effect.
The tracks loaded in the sampler slots of the sampler can be played
using the performance pads. 5 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERc]
or [PARAMETERd] button while pressing the [SHIFT]
1 Press the [PANEL] button to open the sampler panel
button.
on the computer screen. The loop moves, maintaining the same length (loop shift).
2 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button. 6 While pressing the [SHIFT] button, press the same
The [SAMPLER] mode button lights up and the mode switches to the
sampler mode.
performance pad.
The track returns to the set loop-in point and loop playback continues.
3 Press the [PARAMETERc] or [PARAMETERd] button.
The sampler bank is switched. The sampler has the four banks of A, B, C,
7 Press the same performance pad again.
Loop playback is canceled.
and D, and each bank has eight slots.

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 Using saved loops Pitch play mode
With this function, a loop is saved in a loop slot in Serato DJ or a saved To use this function, you need to activate the Pitch ’n Time DJ function.
loop is called. For details, see “Pitch ’n Time DJ Activation Manual” from “Software
Info” on the Pioneer DJ support site below.
1 Press the [ROLL] mode button while pressing the
pioneerdj.com/support/
[SHIFT] button.
The mode switches to saved loop mode. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button while pressing the
2 During loop playback, press a performance pad. [SHIFT] button.
The loop is assigned to a loop slot on Serato DJ. 2 Press a performance pad while pressing the [SHIFT]
button to select a registered hot cue point.
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4
3 Press a performance pad.
Pressing the [PARAMETERc] button or [PARAMETERd] button selects
the pitch range from the up range, middle range, and down range.
Playback starts from the hot cue point selected in step 2 at the pitch
Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 assigned to the pressed pad.

Up range

3 Press the performance pad while pressing the [SHIFT]

+4 +５ +６ +７
button.
Playback continues from the beginning of the loop.

4 Press the same performance pad again.

Loop playback is canceled.
0 +1 +2 +3
5 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERc]
button.
Middle range
The loop length is cut in half.

6 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERd]

0 +1 +2 +3
button.
The loop length is doubled.

7 During loop playback, press the [PARAMETERc]

or [PARAMETERd] button while pressing the [SHIFT] −4 −3 −2 −1
button.
The loop moves, maintaining the same length (loop shift).
Down range

Using pad trans

−3 −2 −1 0
This function cuts the sound according to the beat timing of the BPM of
the track that is loaded in the deck.

1 Press and hold the [ROLL] button.

The mode switches to the pad trans mode. −７ −６ −５ −４
The pad trans beats are assigned to the respective pads as shown below.

1/16 beat 1/8 beat 1/4 beat 1 beat

Using slip mode
When slip mode is turned on, normal playback with the original rhythm
continues in the background during scratching, looping and hot cue
1 beat 2 beat 1/3 beat Manual
playback. When scratching, looping or hot cue playback is canceled,
normal playback resumes from the position reached up to the point at
which the operation was canceled.
The sound is cut while a manual pad is pressed.
Various performances can be achieved without breaking the rhythm.
2 Press and hold a pad during playback. ! The [SLIP] button flashes as set in utilities mode.
The sound is cut according to the beat timing while the pad is pressed
and held.
! Pad trans mode will not operate when the channel fader is lowered Slip scratching
to the bottommost position. Use the mode with the channel fader
raised.
1 Press the [SLIP] button while pressing the [SHIFT]
3 Release your finger from the pad. button.
Normal playback resumes. The unit switches to vinyl mode.

2 During playback, operate the top of the jog dial to

scratch.
Normal playback continues in the background even while scratching.

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3 Release your hand from the top of the jog dial. 2 Press the [LOOP IN] button, then press the
Playback starts from the position reached in the background. [LOOP OUT] button.
! To cancel slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again. Loop playback starts.
Normal playback continues in the background even during loop
playback.
Slip hot cue
3 Press the [LOOP OUT] button while pressing the
[SHIFT] button.
1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. Looping is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the
Set the hot cue mode.
background.
2 Set the hot cue. ! To cancel slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.

Advanced Operation
Press a performance pad to set the hot cue.

3 Press the [SLIP] button. Using the fader start function

The mode switches to slip mode.

4 During playback, press and hold a performance pad.

Playback starts from the position at which the hot cue was set. Playback Using the channel fader start function
continues as long as the performance pad is pressed.
Normal playback continues in the background even while the hot cue is
playing. 1 Set the cue.
Pause at the position from which you want to start playback, then press
5 Release your finger from the performance pad. the [CUE] button for the corresponding deck.
Playback starts from the position reached in the background. ! Cues can also be set by moving the channel fader from the back to
! To cancel slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again. the position nearest you while pressing the [SHIFT] button in the
pause mode.

Slip braking 2 While pressing the [SHIFT] button, move the channel
fader from the position nearest you towards the back.
Playback of the track starts from the set cue point.
1 Set the stop speed in the setting screen of Serato DJ. ! When the channel fader is moved back to the position nearest you
The stop speed setting adjusts the speed at which the track stops from while pressing the [SHIFT] button during playback, the track moves
the play mode. instantaneously back to the set cue point and the pause mode is set.
(Back Cue)
2 Press the [SLIP] button.
If no cue is set, playback starts from the beginning of the track.
The mode switches to slip mode.
It is also possible to change the setting in the utility settings so that
3 During playback, press the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button. sync mode is set simultaneously when playback is started with the
Playback slowly stops while the button is being pressed. Normal play- channel fader start function.
back continues in the background while playback is slowly stopping. When the channel fader is moved from the back to the position near-
est you while pressing the [SHIFT] button when standing by at a cue,
4 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button again. track playback starts from the set cue.
Playback starts from the position reached in the background.
! To cancel slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.
Using the crossfader start function
Auto slip looping 1 Set the cue.
Pause at the position from which you want to start playback, then press
1 Press the [SLIP] button. the [CUE] button for the corresponding deck.
The mode switches to slip mode. ! Cues can also be set by moving the crossfader to the left edge or the
right edge while pressing the [SHIFT] button in the pause mode.
2 Press the [LOOP 1/2X] or [LOOP 2X] button.
Select the auto loop beat. 2 Move the crossfader to the left edge or right edge
position.
3 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button. Set to the edge opposite the side on which the channel you want to use
A loop with the specified number of beats is set and loop playback starts. with the fader start function is set.
Normal playback continues in the background even during loop
playback. 3 While pressing the [SHIFT] button, move the
crossfader in the opposite direction from the left edge or
4 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button again.
Looping is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the
right edge.
Playback of the track starts from the set cue point.
background.
! When the crossfader is returned to the original position while press-
! To cancel slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.
ing the [SHIFT] button during playback, the track moves instanta-
neously back to the set cue point and pause mode is set (Back Cue).
! If no cue is set, playback starts from the beginning of the track.
Manual slip looping ! When the crossfader is moved from the left edge to the right edge (or
from the right edge to the left edge) while pressing the [SHIFT] but-
ton when standing by at a cue, track playback starts from the set cue
 Creating a loop and slipping it point.

1 Press the [SLIP] button.

The mode switches to slip mode.

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 Press the [FX ASSIGN] 1 button to assign the effect to deck 1, the
Analyzing tracks [FX ASSIGN] 2 button to assign the effect to deck 2.
The number of the deck to which the effect is assigned is highlighted on
When loading tracks onto the deck, the tracks are analyzed, but it may the Serato DJ screen.
take time to display the BPM and waveform until analysis is completed. ! Press the [FX ASSIGN] 1 button while pressing the [SHIFT] but-
When the Serato DJ software is used as an offline player, tracks can be ton to assign the effect to deck 3, press the [FX ASSIGN] 2 button
analyzed ahead of time. For tracks whose analysis has been completed, while pressing the [SHIFT] button to assign the effect to deck 4.
the BPM and waveform are displayed immediately when the tracks are ! To apply the effect to the master output, click [M] on the
loaded onto the decks. computer.
For details on using the Serato DJ software as an offline player and
instructions on analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software manual. 3 Press the effect parameter 1 button while pressing
! Depending on the number of track files, some time may be required the [SHIFT] button to select the first effect type.
for analysis. To select the second effect type, press the effect parameter 2 button
while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
To select the third effect type, press the effect parameter 3 button while
Using effects pressing the [SHIFT] button.

Serato DJ is equipped with two effect units: FX1 and FX2. Their effects
can be applied to the master output or to the selected deck. The follow-
ing describes how to operate this unit to assign effect unit 1 (FX1).

Serato DJ effects unit screen display

Multi FX mode: Up to three effects can be selected per effect unit, and
each effect has one adjustable parameter.
6 1 1 1 2 3
The effect type currently selected is displayed on the Serato DJ screen.

4 Press the effect parameter 1 button to turn the first

effect on.
Press the effect parameter 2 button to turn the second effect on.
5 4 5 4 5 4 Press the effect parameter 3 button to turn the third effect on.

Single FX mode: One effect can be selected per effect unit and there are
multiple adjustable parameters.
6 1 2 3

The [ON] key for the corresponding effect is highlighted on the Serato
5 4 4 4 4 4 DJ screen.
1 This displays the effect type.
2 This displays the effect time. 5 Operate the effect parameter 1 control to adjust the
3 This displays the number of the deck to which the effect unit is parameter of the first effect.
assigned. Operate the effect parameter 2 control to adjust the parameter of the
4 This displays the effect parameter status. second effect.
5 This displays whether the effect is on or off. Operate the effect parameter 3 control to adjust the parameter of the
6 This indicates the multi FX mode or single FX mode. third effect.

Operating in multi FX mode

1 Set the DJ-FX mode to the multi FX mode on the

Serato DJ software screen.
Display the [FX] panel and click the multi FX mode.

2 Press the [FX ASSIGN] button on the left side to select

the deck to which the effect is to be assigned.

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6 Turn the [FX BEATS] control to adjust the effect time. 5 Operate the effect parameter 2 button or the effect
parameter 3 button to switch the effect’s parameter.

! It is also possible to set the BPM value to be used as the basis for the

Advanced Operation
effect time from the interval at which the [TAP] button is tapped. ! Depending on the type of effect, the button may not light when it is
For details, see Switching the effect’s tempo mode on page ​23​. operated.

6 Operate the effect parameter control(s) to adjust the

Operating in single FX mode effect’s parameter(s).

1 Set the DJ-FX mode to the single FX mode on the

Serato DJ software screen.
Display the [FX] panel and click the single FX mode.

2 Press the [FX ASSIGN] button on the left side to select

the deck to which the effect is to be assigned.

7 Turn the [FX BEATS] control to adjust the effect time.

Press the [FX ASSIGN] 1 button to assign the effect to deck 1, the
[FX ASSIGN] 2 button to assign the effect to deck 2.
The number of the deck to which the effect is assigned is highlighted on
the Serato DJ screen.
! Press the [FX ASSIGN] 1 button while pressing the [SHIFT] but-
ton to assign the effect to deck 3, press the [FX ASSIGN] 2 button ! It is also possible to set the BPM value to be used as the basis for the
while pressing the [SHIFT] button to assign the effect to deck 4. effect time from the interval at which the [TAP] button is tapped.
! To apply the effect to the master output, click [M] on the For details, see Switching the effect’s tempo mode.
computer.

3 Press one of the effect parameter buttons while

pressing the [SHIFT] button to select the effect type.
Switching the effect’s tempo mode
The selected effect is displayed on the Serato DJ screen. With Serato DJ effects, there are two ways to set the effect’s tempo: with
“auto tempo mode” or “manual tempo mode”.
4 Press the effect parameter 1 button to turn the effect ! By default, auto tempo mode is set.
on.
 Auto tempo mode
The track’s BPM value is used as the basis for the effect’s tempo.

 Manual tempo mode

The BPM value used as the basis for the effect is calculated from the
interval at which the [FX BEATS] control is tapped with a finger while
pressing the [SHIFT] button.
The effect switches between on and off each time the button is pressed.
! The effect’s [ON] key is highlighted on the Serato DJ screen.
 Switching to manual tempo mode

Press the [FX BEATS] control three times or more while

pressing the [SHIFT] button in the auto tempo mode.
! When the [PAD TRANS (TAP)] control is pressed for over 1 second
while pressing the [SHIFT] button in the manual-tempo mode, the
mode switches to the auto tempo mode.

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  Mixer section

2 2

6
3 3

8
4 4

9 9

a a
bc b

1 INPUT SELECT switch

2 TRIM control
3 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls
4 FILTER control
5 MASTER LEVEL control
6 BOOTH MONITOR control
7 HEADPHONES MIXING control
8 SAMPLER VOL control
9 Headphones CUE button
a Channel fader
b Channel Level Indicator
c Master level indicator
d Crossfader

Using external inputs

Two external input systems are provided to enable you to connect DJ
players, analog players, and other devices. This unit allows you to select
in the settings of utilities mode whether to forcefully mix in the unit or
whether to automatically mix in Serato DJ when Serato DJ is connected.
For details, see Setting for forcefully mixing external input with the unit
(p. 2
​ 6​).
When mixing is performed in the unit, EQ and FILTER do not work.
Furthermore, the following functions do not work for external inputs.
! Track tempo setting (press the headphones [CUE] button while
pressing the [SHIFT] button)
! Fader start function (move the channel fader or crossfader while
pressing the [SHIFT] button)

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Changing the settings
Launching utilities mode Press one of the effect parameter buttons on the left
deck.
If utilities mode is launched while the DJ application is running, the
set status may not be displayed properly.

1 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

2 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear ! Effect parameter 1 button lit: Fader start with sync mode set (The

Changing the settings

panel to set this unit’s power to standby. sync function is activated simultaneously when fader starting starts.)
Set this unit’s power to standby mode. ! Effect parameter 2 button lit: Fader start without sync mode set (The
sync function is not activated simultaneously when fader starting
3 While pressing both the [SHIFT] and starts.)
[PLAY/PAUSE f] buttons on the left deck, press the ! Effect parameter 3 button lit: Fader start function disabled
[STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear panel.
Utilities mode is launched.
Setting the master output attenuator
4 After setting this unit to the utility settings mode, level
operate the controller for the item whose settings you
want to change. ! The default is 0 dB.
See the explanations below for the settings that can be changed.
Press one of the left deck’s [HOT CUE] mode, [ROLL]
5 Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on this unit’s rear mode or [SLICER] mode buttons.
panel to set this unit’s power to standby. ! [HOT CUE] mode button lit: 0 dB (no attenuation)
To save the settings, set the [u] switch on this unit’s rear panel to ! [ROLL] mode button lit: –3 dB
standby and quit utilities mode. ! [SLICER] mode button lit: –6 dB

Utilities modes Changing the slip mode flashing setting

When slip mode in on, buttons available in slip mode (such as the jog
The following settings can be changed:
dial indicator, [AUTO LOOP] button, and [PLAY/PAUSE f] button)
! MIDI controller setting
can be set to flash or not flash. The flashing method used for the [SLIP]
! Fader start setting
button during slip mode changes depending on the setting.
! Master output attenuator level setting
! By default, slip mode flashing is set to mode 1.
! Slip mode flashing setting
! Demo mode setting Press the performance pad on the left side to select a
! Auto standby function setting
setting.
! Cut lag setting of crossfader
The setting currently selected can be confirmed by looking at which pad
! Microphone output setting of the booth monitor
lights.
! On JOG Indicator display target setting
! Setting for mixing external input with the unit
! Back spin length setting
! Microphone maximum allowable input level setting

Forcefully using the unit as the general

Mode 1 Mode 2 Off
MIDI controller
The unit automatically changes operation as follows depending on
whether Serato DJ is running. ! Mode 1: When slip mode is turned on, the buttons available in
! When Serato DJ is running, controller operation depends on the slip mode flash for approximately one second. During slip mode,
Serato DJ functions. the [SLIP] button flashes only while playback continues in the
! When Serato DJ is not running, the unit operates as a general MIDI background.
controller. ! Mode 2: When slip mode is turned on, the buttons available in slip
Even though Serato DJ is running, you can forcefully operate the unit as mode flash for approximately one second. During slip mode, the
a general MIDI controller. [SLIP] button continues flashing.
By default, this is set to change the operation automatically. ! Off: The buttons available in slip mode do not flash. During slip
mode, the [SLIP] button flashes only while playback continues in the
Press the [KEY LOCK] button on the left deck. background.
! [KEY LOCK] button off: Operation automatically changes depending
on whether or not Serato DJ is running.
! [KEY LOCK] button lit: Regardless of whether or not Serato DJ is Disabling demo mode
running, the unit is forcefully operated as a general MIDI controller.
On this unit, demo mode is set if no operation is performed for 10 min-
utes under normal usage conditions. This demo mode can be changed.
Changing the fader start setting ! By default, demo mode starts when there is no operation for 10
minutes.
The fader start function’s setting can be changed. ! When any control or button on this unit is operated while in the
! By default, fader start mode functions without sync mode set. demo mode, demo mode is canceled.

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 Press the performance pad on the left side to select a ! [FX PARAMETER2] lit: The jog lights according to the [VINYL] mode
setting. state.
! Left side of upper row: Disables demo mode — Lit in blue: When the [VINYL] mode is on
! Left middle of upper row: Starts demo mode when there is no opera- — Off: When [VINYL] mode is off
tion for 1 minute ! [FX PARAMETER3] lit: The jog lights according to the
! Right middle of upper row: Starts demo mode when there is no [TRACK COLOR] mode state.
operation for 5 minutes — Lit: The color of the track set in Serato DJ is indicated
! Right side of upper row: Starts demo mode when there is no opera- — Off: When the color of the track is not set or [PHONO/LINE] is
tion for 10 minutes selected

Disabling the auto standby function Setting for forcefully mixing external
! When the auto standby function is set to on, if 4 hours have passed
input with the unit
while the following conditions are all met, the unit automatically By default, this is set to mix in Serato DJ automatically.
enters standby status.
— No buttons or controls, etc. except for the [MIC] control on the unit Press the [KEY LOCK] button of the right deck.
are operated. ! [KEY LOCK] lit: Mixes in the unit even if Serato DJ is connected.
— No audio signals of -18 dB or greater are input to this unit’s input ! [KEY LOCK] off: Mixes in Serato DJ automatically when Serato DJ is
terminals. connected.
! When the [CENSOR (WAKE UP)] button is pressed, the standby
status is canceled
! By default, the auto standby function is enabled. Switching the backspin length
Press the [AUTO LOOP] button of the left deck. It is possible to make the unit perform back spin longer than the actual
! [AUTO LOOP] button lit: Auto standby function is enabled jog dial rotation amount when the back spin operation of the jog dial is
! [AUTO LOOP] button off: Auto standby function is disabled performed.
The length of the back spin operation can be selected from one of three
types: short, normal, and long.
Adjusting the crossfader cut lag ! The default setting is back spin length normal.

Adjust the play (cut lag) of both ends of the crossfader. Adjustment can Press any one of [HOT CUE], [ROLL], and [SLICER] on the
be made from 0 (0.3 mm) to 52 (5.5 mm) in 0.1 mm increments. right deck.
! By default, this is set to 6 (1.0 mm). ! [HOT CUE] button lit: Normal
! [ROLL] button lit: Short
Turn the rotary selector. ! [SLICER] button lit: Long
The current setting (0 to 52) is indicated by the lighting state of the chan-
nel level indicator and performance pads.
! Number of lit segments of the [CH2] channel level indicator: 0 to 5 of
ones digit
Microphone maximum allowable input
! Number of lit segments of the [CH1] channel level indicator: 6 to 9 of level setting
ones digit
Change this setting when the microphone sound level is too low or too
! Number of lit segments of the performance pads of the left deck: 0 to
high even after adjusting it with the [MIC LEVEL] control on this unit.
5 of tens digit
Press the [AUTO LOOP] button of the right deck.
! [AUTO LOOP] button lit: Sets the microphone sound level to high.
Setting the microphone output of the ! [AUTO LOOP] button off: Sets the microphone sound level to low.
booth monitor
! By default, it is set to output microphone sound from the [BOOTH]
terminal. Setting utility software
The setting utility can be used to perform the checks and settings
Press the [KEY SYNC] button of the right side deck.
described below.
! [KEY SYNC] button lit: Outputs microphone sound from the
— Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used)
[BOOTH] terminal
— Checking the version of the driver software
! [KEY SYNC] button off: Does not output microphone sound from the
[BOOTH] terminal

Displaying the setting utility

Setting the display target of On JOG
Indicator For Windows 10/8.1
Click [Pioneer] > [DDJ-SR2 driver version display utility] from [Apps
! The display target of the illumination inside the jog dial can be set. view].
! By default, this is set to the deck selection indication.
For Windows 7
Press one of the [FX PARAMETER] buttons on the right Click [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [Pioneer] > [DDJ-SR2] >
deck. [DDJ-SR2 driver version display utility].
! [FX PARAMETER1] lit: Deck selection indication: The deck selected
with the [INPUT SELECT] switch is indicated by the lighting color of
For Mac
Click [Macintosh HD] icon > [Application] > [Pioneer] > [DDJ-SR2] >
the jog.
[DDJ-SR2 driver version display utility].
— Lit in red: When [DECK1] or [DECK2] is selected
— Lit in amber: When [DECK3] or [DECK4] is selected
— Off: When [PHONO/LINE] is selected

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Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is
used)
This function can only be used by those using a Windows operating
system.

If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ software,
etc.) is running, quit that application before adjusting the buffer size.
Display the setting utility before starting.

Click the [ASIO] tab.

Changing the settings

! If the buffer size is made large, drops in audio data (breaks in the
sound) occur less easily, but the time lag due to the delay in the
transfer of the audio data (latency) increases.

Checking the version of the driver

software
Display the setting utility before starting.

Click the [About] tab.

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 Additional information
Troubleshooting
! If you think that there is something wrong with this unit, check the following items and [FAQ] for [DDJ-SR2] on the [FAQ] page of the Pioneer DJ
support site.
Some problems occurs due to the connected components. If the problem cannot be resolved after checking the connected components, ask the
service center or dealer for repairs.
! This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In such cases, disconnect the power cord, wait for approxi-
mately one minute, and connect it again to restore normal operation.
Problem Check Remedy
The unit does not turn on. Is the [STANDBY/ON] switch turned on? Turn on the [STANDBY/ON] switch.
Is the power cord properly connected? Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. (page ​6​)
This unit is not recognized. Is the included USB cable properly connected? Connect the included USB cable properly.
Are you using a USB hub? USB hubs cannot be used. Connect the computer and this unit directly using
the included USB cable.
Is the driver software properly set? Set the driver software properly. (page 4
​ ​)
Tracks are not displayed in the library. Have music files been imported? Import the music files properly.
For details on importing music files, see the Serato DJ software manual.
Is a crate or subcrate that does not contain any Either select a crate or subcrate that contains tracks or add tracks to the crate
tracks selected? or subcrate.
iTunes tracks are not displayed in Is [Show iTunes Library] on the Check [Show iTunes Library].
the library. [Library+Display] tab in the [SETUP] menu For details on importing music files, see the Serato DJ software manual.
checked?
Is a crate or subcrate that does not contain any Either select a crate or subcrate that contains tracks or add tracks to the crate
tracks selected? or subcrate.
Music files in the library cannot be Is [Protect Library] on the[Library+Display] tab Disable [Protect Library].
edited (changing track names, etc.). in the [SETUP] menu enabled?
Recording is not possible. Is the recording level low? Adjust the gain control on the [REC] panel in the Serato DJ software.
Did you save the recording after it was completed? Save the recording after it is completed.
For detailed instructions on recording, see the Serato DJ software manual.
Sound is not output, or sound is too Are the [TRIM] control, channel faders, crossfader, Set the [TRIM] control, channel faders, crossfader, [INPUT SELECT] switch and
small. [INPUT SELECT] switch and [MASTER LEVEL] [MASTER LEVEL] control to the proper positions.
control set to the proper positions?
Are the connected powered speakers, etc., prop- Properly set the external input selection, volume, etc., on the powered speakers,
erly set? etc.
Are the connection cables properly connected? Connect the connection cables properly.
Are the terminals and plugs dirty? Clean the terminals and plugs before connecting them to the unit.
Is the driver software properly set? Set the driver software properly. (page 4
​ ​)
Sound is distorted. Is the [MASTER LEVEL] control set to the proper Adjust the [MASTER LEVEL] control to confirm that the master level indicator
position? lights up in orange at the highest volume.
Is the [TRIM] control set to the proper position? Adjust the [TRIM] control so that the channel level indicator lights up in orange
at the peak level.
Sound is interrupted when using the Is the latency value of the driver software properly Set the latency of the driver software to a suitable value.
DJ software. set? Set the latency of the DJ software to a suitable value.
Cannot output the sound of the Is the [INPUT SELECT] switch set to the proper Set the [INPUT SELECT] switch to the proper position.
external device. position?
Sound is interrupted when the ASIO Has the ASIO driver been set with Serato DJ Set the ASIO driver before launching Serato DJ.
driver is set. running?
The indicator flashes and operation — Normal operation can sometimes be restored by unplugging the power cord,
is strange. waiting at least 1 minute, then plugging the power cord back in. If the symptom
persists, unplug the power cord and request repairs.

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Problem Check Remedy
Serato DJ operation is unstable. Are you using the latest version of the software? Free updates of Serato DJ can be downloaded from the website. Use the most
recent version. (page 4
​ ​)
Are you using software other than Serato DJ at the Quit other applications to decrease the load on the computer.
same time? If operation continues to be unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other
wireless connections, antivirus software, the screen saver, the low power mode,
etc.
(page 4
​ ​)
Are there other USB devices connected to the Disconnect the other USB devices from the computer.
computer? When another USB audio device is connected to the computer at the same time,
this unit may not operate or be recognized normally.
Are you using a USB hub? USB hubs cannot be used. Connect the computer and this unit directly using
the included USB cable.
Is there a problem with the USB port to which this If your computer has multiple USB ports, try connecting this unit to a different
unit is connected? USB port.
Is this unit connected to a notebook computer Supply power to the notebook computer from an AC power supply.
running on its battery? (Depending on the notebook computer’s settings, low power mode may be set

Additional information
when the computer is running on its battery, automatically reducing the perfor-
mance of the computer itself.) (page ​4​)
Is the USB buffer size too small? Raise the USB buffer size. (​27​Page)
The [TEMPO] slider operation does Is the setting in utilities mode wrong? In utilities mode, check that the unit is not set to be forcefully operated as a
not work when the deck is switched general MIDI controller.
while synchronizing.
The fader start function does not work. Is a cue set? Set a cue. (page ​21​)
Is the setting in utilities mode wrong? In utilities mode, set the fader start setting to “Fader start with sync mode set” or
“Fader start without sync mode set”.
The BPM is not displayed. Has the track been analyzed? Perform file analysis.
The sync and auto loop functions do Is [Set Auto BPM] checked in the offline player Re-analyze the track with [Set Auto BPM] checked.
not work. settings? For detailed instructions on analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software
manual.

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