Windows:
- Switch on your CDJ & DJM (Rear control).
- Check that the CDJ audio outputs are connected to the DJM ‘line in’ input (channel 2 and 3) using the red & white RCA cables.
STEP 1:
- Connect the 2 cables from the CDJ's to your Laptop. (Use a HUB)
- Connect another cable from the DJM (A-B port) to your Laptop.
- Set the knobs on A or B Laptop mode on the DJM.
- Make sure if you choose port ‘B’ you also switch to channel ‘B’.
STEP 2:
- Download the CDJ 3000 Drivers from the pioneer website
- Download the USB Connection (Link Export) Driver for Windows 10 & Audio driver for Windows.
STEP 3:
- Download the DJM A9 Drivers from the pioneer website
- Download DJM- A9 Driver for Windows & Pro DJ Link Bridge for WIN.
IMPORTANT:
You need a license or subscription from Serato DJ Pro. They offer a 14 day trial.
Otherwise it's impossible to connect the CDJ & DJM to Serato.
STEP 4:
- Open Serato
- Sign in on your account.
If this doesn't show:
Go on the top right on the circle icon and click Login.
STEP 5:
Your browser will open on the website of Serato
- Follow the steps to sign in & a pop up will show.
- Click on Open Serato DJ Pro.
STEP 6:
- Go to Preferences on the top right corner
- Go to audio
STEP 7:
Select Channel 1 and 2
STEP 8:
Once you connect the decks with your laptop the following will appear on the CDJ'S.
- Choose Deck 2 on the left CDJ
- Choose Deck 3 on the right CDJ
- Set The ‘balance’ knob to the center position (12h) for a balanced output level.
- Adjust the ‘trim’ knob of each channel so that the signal does not exceed 0, to prevent distortion.
- Gradually increase the master to send sound to the fronts.