Installing the software
Mac
1. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM and double-click the installer icon.
Windows
1. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM. If Setup doesn't start automatically, browse to the CD drive and run setup.exe. If you want to change the directory you wish to install Scratch LIVE in select custom install.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Once the installation is complete, Scratch LIVE appears in the Start Menu under All Programs - Serato - Scratch LIVE.
Connect the hardware
Mac
Mac users need only connect the SL 1 unit after installing the software. No extra hardware installation is required.
Windows
1. Connect the SL 1 unit to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
2. The Windows New Hardware Wizard appears.
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.
5. Click Finish once installation is complete.
Note: 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.
Connecting your turntables and mixer
To use Scratch LIVE
Connect your turntables or CD players to inputs 1 and 2 of the SL 1 unit. Connect the ground wires from your turntables to the grounding post of your mixer.
Connect the line outputs of the SL 1 to the line inputs on your DJ mixer, check that the inputs are switched to line level.
To play normal vinyl
Connect the thru outputs of the SL 1 to the mixer's phono inputs when using turntables. This allows you to bypass Scratch LIVE and play normal records.
To play normal CD's
Connect the thru outputs of the SL 1 to the mixer's line inputs when using CD players. This allows you to bypass Scratch LIVE and play normal CD's.
To use a microphone
Connect a dynamic microphone to the mic input of the SL 1 to scratch your own mic recordings as if they are on vinyl. Connect a 1/4" to 1/4" lead from mic thru to your mixer to allow normal use of the microphone.
Note: The SL 1 unit needs power from your computer which it normally takes from the USB lead. Connect a 9VDC external power supply if you will be using any of the thru channels when USB power is not present. The power supply must be 9 volts, DC, 300 mA minimum, using a P6-type barrel plug.