PIONEER DJ rekordbox CDJ-2000NXS2 Instruction Manual

Dec.2016
Multiplayer
CDJ-2000NXS2
Serato DJ Connection Guide

1
Introduction
The CDJ-2000NXS2 is equipped with an interface that enables high-precision control for Serato DJ
software manufactured by Serato Audio Research Ltd (Serato). Connecting these products to
Serato DJ provides control of the application without using a control CD.
This connection guide explains the basic operations when the products are connected to Serato
DJ.
Please see the Serato DJ manual for further details on how to use Serato DJ.

2
ConnectingtoSerato DJ
Preparations
To connect to Serato DJ, update the firmware of your multiplayer to the latest version.
Please see our support page (http://www.pioneerdj.com/support/) for details of firmware
upgrades.
Update Serato DJ to the latest version. Please see the Serato website (https://serato.com/) for
details on system requirements.
One USB cable is necessary per multiplayer to connect your PC/Mac to a multiplayer.

3
Connection Procedures
Connect the multiplayer (or multiplayers*, if more than one are to be connected) to your PC/Mac
using a USB cable per multiplayer.
*Up to 4 multiplayers can be connected to SERATO DJ.

4
Using the Multiplayers
as Serato DJ Controllers
Turn on the power of all the units once the connections have been made. Then, follow the
instructions below to set up each multiplayer.
1 Press the [LINK] button on the multiplayer and then select [USB MIDI] for the [CONTROL
MODE]. Press the rotary selector to fix it. The multiplayer is now recognized by Serato DJ.
2 「DECK:1?」is displayed on the multiplayer’s main unit display. Turn the rotary selector to
select the deck to control (1 to 4). Press the rotary selector to fix it.
The multiplayer can now control Serato DJ.
Please see the Serato DJ manual for further details on how to use Serato DJ.