17356 SCRATCHLIVE SL 1 OPERATORS MANUAL 1.7.4 Refer to the separate Quick Start guide that was included in the box. If you lose yours, a new copy (along with this manual and all other documentation) may be downloaded at www.rane.com/scratch.html. To keep up with the latest tips, and to check for Scratch LIVE software updates, visit the Official Scratch LIVE Forum at scratchlive.net For the questions that the Quick Start guide doesn't answer, please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to get the most from Scratch LIVE. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Minimum system requirements · One DJ mixer with at least 2 channels. · At least one turntable or CD player. · At least one turntable or CD player. · Computer with USB 1 port supporting Full Speed Mode (USB 1.1). · Screen resolution 1024 x 768 or higher. · Hard drive space for storing music. · PC Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista (64-bit XP not supported) Pentium 4 / 1.5 GHz 1 GB RAM. · Mac OSX 10.3 G4 / 1 GHz 1 GB RAM. Scratch LIVE is compatible with Intel-based Mac computers. Note: no sound card is necessary. Check List These items are included in the Scratch LIVE box: · Scratch LIVE hardware box. · Scratch LIVE software install disc. · 2 (two) control CDs. · 2 (two) control records. · 1 USB cable. · 4 stereo RCA cables. · Quick Start Guide. · This manual. Reference This manual and the quick start are saved for easy reference in the Serato folder on your hard drive during software installation. Reading it requires Adobe AcrobatTM or the Adobe ReaderTM (free download) from www.adobe.com. Intro Optional power supply Connect an external power supply to the Scratch LIVE hardware to power the THRU channels when USB power is not present. This allows you to play vinyl (or CDs) when the laptop is not present, useful for permanent installations or using more than one laptop. The power supply is 9 volts DC, 300 mA using a P6 type barrel plug. ­ (5.5 mm) + (2.5 mm) (Radio Shack carries a compatible supply. Use model 273-1770 or 273-1768 with Adaptaplug N). Important safety instructions For the continued safety of yourself and others we recommend that you read the following safety and installation instructions. Keep this document in a safe location for future reference. Please heed all warnings and follow all instructions. Do not use this equipment in a location where it might become wet. Clean only with a damp cloth. This equipment may be used as a table top device, although stacking of the equipment is dangerous and not recommended. Equipment may be located directly above or below this unit, but note that some equipment (like large power amplifiers) may cause an unacceptable amount of hum or may generate too much heat and degrade the performance of this equipment. Only use attachments and accessories specified by Rane. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as spilled liquid, fallen objects into an opened chassis, exposure to rain or moisture, a dropped unit, or abnormal operation. Copyright notices © 2007 Rane Corporation. All rights reserved. Scratch LIVE and the Scratch LIVE logo are trademarks of Serato Audio Research. Trademarked in the U.S. and other countries. Licensed exclusively to Rane Corporation. This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group, and uses libpng code, copyright © 2000-2002 Glenn Randers-Pehrson. Control vinyl and CDs are available for single use only -- any further copying or unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. Windows XP and Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Mac, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and/or other countries. WEAR PARTS: The Scratch LIVE interface contains no wear parts. The vinyl records and CDs are wear parts as described in the Limited Domestic Warranty section at the end of this manual. SERATO SCRATCH LIVE SL 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Version 1.7.4 Getting started ............................................2 Connections.................................................3 Optional extra setup .................................3 Setting up your turntables and mixer ........4 Setting up your CD players ........................4 Starting the software ................................4 Using tool tips ..........................................4 Calibrating Scratch LIVE ..............................5 Audio input level ......................................5 Audio output ............................................5 Signal threshold ........................................5 Scope view ................................................5 Playing your first track ................................6 Loading tracks ..........................................6 Supported file types ..................................6 Preparing your files .....................................6 Build overviews .........................................6 Set auto BPM.............................................6 Reset track gain ........................................6 Playing tracks ..............................................7 The control record.....................................7 Vinyl Scroll ................................................7 Virtual Deck ..............................................7 Visual aids ................................................8 Tempo Matching display ............................8 Track Overview display .............................8 Main Waveform display .............................9 Beat Matching display ...............................9 Tracking indicator ...................................10 Autoplay .................................................10 Master gain .............................................10 Track gain ...............................................10 33 / 45 Speeds ........................................10 Repeat ....................................................10 Tap Tempo ..............................................10 Scratch LIVE modes.................................... 11 Absolute mode ........................................ 11 Relative mode ......................................... 11 Censor .................................................... 11 Internal mode .........................................12 Cue points .................................................13 Looping .....................................................13 Contents Organizing your music ...............................14 Grouping tracks into crates .....................14 Subcrates ................................................14 Sorting your files ....................................14 Using the song browser ..........................15 Searching ................................................15 Prepare window ......................................16 Review window .......................................16 Editing ID3 tags ......................................16 Status icons.............................................16 Display album art ....................................16 Playing tracks direct from audio CD.........16 Previewing tracks ....................................16 Recording from a microphone ....................17 Sampling from vinyl ...................................17 Keyboard shortcuts....................................18 Additional setup ........................................19 USB audio buffer size ..............................19 Audio cache (seconds) .............................19 Horizontal waveforms .............................19 Maximum screen updates (per second) ....19 Instant doubles .......................................19 Play from first cue point ..........................19 Play from start ........................................19 Adjust loops with vinyl ...........................19 Sort cues chronologically ........................19 Track end warning ..................................19 Playback keys use shift............................19 Next song on flip ....................................19 Lock playing deck ...................................20 Track start offset .....................................20 Braking ...................................................20 Vinyl scroll speed ....................................20 Drift compensation .................................20 Reverse vinyl scroll ..................................20 Hi0fi resampler .......................................20 Set auto gain ..........................................20 Read iTunesTM library...............................20 Auto fill overviews ..................................20 Center on selected song ..........................20 Rescan ID3 tags ......................................21 Protect library .........................................21 Show all file types ...................................21 Include subcrate tracks ...........................21 USB dropout indicator .............................21 Mixing with only one turntable .................22 SL 1 Specifications .....................................22 Troubleshooting and FAQ ..........................23 Scope reading and fixes .............................24 Corrupt file descriptions and diagnoses .....26 Manual-1 Getting started 1) Install the software Mac Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM and double-click the installer icon. Windows XP and Vista 1. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM. If Setup doesn't start automatically, browse to the CD drive and run setup.exe. Note: Select custom install to change the directory you wish to install Scratch LIVE into. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Once the installation is complete, Scratch Live appears in the Start Menu under All Programs > Serato > Scratch Live. 2) Connect and install the hardware Mac Mac users need only connect the SL 1 hardware after installing the software. No extra hardware installation is required. Windows XP 1. Connect the SL 1 (Scratch LIVE interface) to your computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. The Windows New Hardware Wizard appears. 5. Click Finish once installation is complete. 3. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM if it's not already inserted, then press Next. 4. Windows may complain that the software driver is not digitally signed. Choose Continue Anyway. Windows XP treats each USB port individually. You might like to install Scratch LIVE on all of your USB ports, so you can connect the hardware to any port. Note: You may be prompted the location of "SeratoUsb.sys". Browse to find this file on the Scratch LIVE install CD or web download, under "Drivers\SL 1". Windows Vista When you plug in your hardware: 1. A Found New Hardware wizard will pop up. 2. Choose "Locate and install driver software" 3. After Windows looks for the driver it will say "Windows couldn't find driver software for your device. Choose "Browse my computer for driver software" 4. Browse to the location that you extracted the ScratchLIVE.zip file to. Choose the Drivers folder. 5. Click next and Windows will say "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software". Click "Install this driver software anyway". 6. When you see the bubble "Your new hardware is installed and ready to use," proceed to install the Scratch LIVE driver. Manual-2 Connections USB TURNTABLE OUT GROUND GROUND TURNTABLE OUT MIC IN PHONO LINE PHONO LINE GROUND Tip: Whenever you are connecting input devices to your DJ mixer, turn down the master volume. A 15:00 12-125-33 CV02 RECORDS A 15:00 12-125-33 CV02 RECORDS 1. Connect your turntables (or CD players ) to INPUTS 1 and 2 of the SL 1 (Scratch LIVE interface). 2. Connect the LINE OUTPUTS of the SL 1 to the Line Inputs on your DJ mixer, check that those inputs are switched to line level. 3. Connect the USB cable from the SL 1 to your Mac or PC. This record contains a control signal only and is intended solely for use in conjunction with Serato Scratch LIVE software. ©2004 Serato Audio Research ©2004 Rane Corporation All rights reserved. 14368 CONTROL RECORD CONTROL RECORD This record contains a control signal only and is intended solely for use in conjunction with Serato Scratch LIVE software. ©2004 Serato Audio Research ©2004 Rane Corporation All rights reserved. 14368 Optional extra setup · If you are using turntables, connect their ground wires to the grounding post of your DJ mixer. · Connect the THRU OUTPUTS of the SL 1 to the mixer's phono inputs when using turntables; connect these to the mixer's line inputs when using CD players. This allows you to bypass Scratch LIVE to play normal records or CDs. · Connect a 9VDC external power supply (not included) to the SL 1 to power the THRU channels when USB power is not present. This allows you to play vinyl (or CDs) when the laptop is not present, useful for pe ...