Operator`s manual

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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.

Intro

Refer to the separate Quick Start guide that was included in

the box. If you lost 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.

• One 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 1

Pentium 3 / 700 Mhz

128 MB RAM.

• Mac OSX 10.2.8

G4 / 500 Mhz

128 MB RAM.

Note: no sound card is necessary.

Check List

ese 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.

• is manual.

Reference

is manual and the quick start are saved for easy reference

in the Serato folder on your hard drive during software installa

tion. Reading it requires Adobe Acrobat™ or the Adobe Reader™

(free download) from www.adobe.com.

Optional power supply

Connect an external power supply to the Scratch

LIVE

hardware to power the THRU channels when USB power is not

present. is allows you to play vinyl (or CDs) when the laptop

is not present, useful for permanent installations or using more

than one laptop. e 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 with Adaptaplug N).

Important safety instructions

For the continued safety of yourself and others we recom

mend that you read the following safety and installation instruc-

tions. 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.

is 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.

LIVE

and the Scratch LIVE logo are trademarks of Serato Audio Re-

search. Trademarked in the U.S. and other countries. Licensed

exclusively to Rane Corporation. is software is based in part

on the work of the Independent JPEG Group, and uses libpng

dows XP is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Mi-

crosoft 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.