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.
IntROductIOn
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
rane.
com/sl3.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
cOpyRIght nOtIceS
© 2009 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.
The Scratch Live Control Tone, the audio pressed
on Scratch Live Control Vinyl and Control CDs, is
copyright © 2004-2009 Serato Audio Research.
The Control Vinyl and Control CDs are licensed
for personal use only. The creation of personal
backups of the Control CD is allowed, however
duplicating Control CDs for commercial benefit
is strictly prohibited. For avoidance of doubt the
duplication or creation of Control Vinyl for any
use is strictly prohibited. Please respect our
copyright.
© 2004-2009 Serato Audio Research. Windows
XP and Vista is either a registered trademark
or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Apple,
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Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and/
or other countries.
WeaR paRtS
The SL 3 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.
mInImum SyStem RequIRementS
• A DJ mixer with at least 2 channels.
• At least one turntable or CD player.
• Computer with available USB 2.0 port.
• Screen resolution 1024 x 768 or higher.
• 1 GB RAM.
• Hard drive space for storing music.
pc
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher,
or Vista with Service Pack 1 or higher. We
recommend XP over Vista.
• Pentium 4 / 1.5 GHz.
mac
• Mac OSX 10.4 or higher.
• G4 / 1 GHz.
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These items are included with the SL 3 in
the box:
1 soft carry case.
1 Serato Scratch Live software install disc.
1 external universal power supply with
country adaptors.
1 USB cable.
4 stereo RCA cables.
2 control CDs.
2 control vinyl records.
4 rubber feet for the SL 3.
1 Quick Start Guide.
1 Warranty card.
1 this manual.
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