Scope reading and fixes – Rane SL 1 Manual 2.44 (3M) User Manual
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RANE SL1 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4
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Scope Reading and Fixes
Most of the problems that occur with Scratch Live can be attributed to it not getting a good reading of the control signal from your records or CDs. These examples show what
the scopes on the setup screen can look like to help solve possible problems. Some problems cause similar looking scopes, e.g., if your scopes look like the Dusty Needle
one, the cause could be a damaged needle.
GOOD SIGNAL -
Clean signal with 100%
tracking.
NO SIGNAL -
Scratch Live is not receiving
any control signal - check your
connections.
BAD TURNTABLE VIBRATION -
Bass is reaching
the stylus. Try to isolate the turntable from
the speakers.
CD PLAYER INTO PHONO INPUT -
In the
Hardware tab of the Setup screen, select
Line under Audio Input Level.
PHONO INTO LINE INPUT -
In the Hardware tab
of the Setup screen, select Phono under
Audio Input Level.
DUSTY NEEDLE -
Dust is preventing the
stylus from tracking the groove correctly.
Clean your needle and the control vinyl.
UNEARTHED - Very susceptible to
interference. Attach the turntable’s ground
wire to your mixer.
USING PIGGYBACK CABLES -
Picking up lots
of noise, barely tracking. Connect your
turntables directly to the SL1.
DAMAGED NEEDLE -
Try re-seating, cleaning
or replacing your stylus.