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1. G D gt G gt G gt amp 2 gt Cone Ue Figure 3 5 The CROSSFADER is traditionally used to fade between songs playing in different channels Figure 3 4 You might also consider mapping the CROSSFADER to non traditional functionalities like effects parameters filters or setting selections like scrolling through effects The Master Section controls various SCS 1m outputs Figure 3 5 The ZONE knob is meant to be mapped to an Aux out like a booth monitor or effects send This is a MIDI control and does not affect the Aux output on the rear panel of the mixer This MIDI control would need to be assigned to the volume control in the host application for that output The MASTER out can be mapped to control master output The HEADPHONES knob should be mapped to control the output level for the attached headphones CUE MIX can be mapped to control the cue program ratio in your headphones There is also an L R peak meter that responds to MIDI feedback and can be set to indicate output levels if your software Supports It Browser Section 3 1 5 Browser Section E ES O ES HIGH S HIGH HIGH o o o paa Q OE OS OE o o o o o o o o o 2 e Jj ml gt 2 ian 00 00 00 Q D Y D Y D 3 000 909 009 008 reser Camannnna asmnnana Cennen Caem
2. GO E Ed ls l C E ED cze ETN Ac i gt B XS 2 Figure 3 6 This area of the SCS 1m would typically be mapped to browser type functionality whether that is scrolling through your library in Traktor or selecting scenes in Ableton Live Figure 3 6 The three buttons at the top of the section can be used to select and activate banks or directory trees The large push encoder can be used to scroll through and select songs scenes or directory trees It would also allow the user to scrub through songs and or cue them The ENTER and CANCEL buttons can be used to answer program prompts The SETUP CONTROL and BROWSE buttons at the bottom might be used to switch the overall operation of the browser section for instance change it from library navigation to song scrubbing 10 Front Panel 3 2 Front Panel In this panel you will be able to connect your headphones Stanton has included a headphone extender cable as the headphone jack is recessed into the panel to prevent accidentally damaging the headphone jack Stanton has designed the headphone output to be extremely powerful and loud it is important to remember that you must control the level of this output in your host application or assign it to the headphone knob o
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4. e 1 SCS 1m unit e 1 FireWire cable e 1 4 to 6 pin FireWire adapter e 1 Power cable and adapter 12V e 1 Headphone extension cable e 1 SCS 1m User Manual In addition to the above items remember that to take advantage of the SCS 1m full potential you will need the SCS 1d or a traditional turntable a Mac or PC computer a DJ application and to install DaRouter software So let s get started Connecting the SCS 1m 2 Connecting the SCS 1m 2 1 Connecting to Your Computer Step 1 Locate the included power cable and adapter 12V and connect it to the SCS 1m and to your power source Figure 2 1 SCS 1M FIREWIRE 1 Note If you own both the SCS 1m and the SCS 1d the power adapters look very similar f i a 31 Looking at the output voltage will tell you which is for which component e g 12V for the SCS 1m and 24V for the SCS 1d There is also a label on each of the power cords to specify which product they are to be used with Figure 2 1 Step 2 Attach the included FireWire cable to the SCS 1m The FireWire ports are clearly labeled on the back panel of the SCS 1m Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Step 3 Download and run the DaRouter installer for the SCS 1m A dialog box will open telling you to connect and power
5. To contact Tech Support please call us at 1 954 316 1500 and select the SCS 1 option 32 7 Specifications Output Level Balanced Equalization 20 Hz 20 kHz Balanced THDHN 1 kHz Balanced Output SNR A weighted Balanced Output crosstalk RCA crosstalk Less than 100 dB 13 dBu into 600R 13 dBu into 150R Less than 0 009 into 600R AAC PORC TADEN Less than 0 04 into 150R Headphone SNR A weighted Greater than 95 5 dB Headphone Output Headphone crosstalk Less than 80 dB into 600R 12 dBu min gain Input full scale Mic ADA blade Greater than 100 dB at min gain Greater than 83 dB at max gain Less than 0 004 12 5 dB min gain pee TADA MIO Less than 0 015 O 41 dB max gain Input full scale RCA Line input THDEN RCA Line Input full scale RCA Phono Greater than 85 3 dB system 1 PoE SHR ARNON Greater than 90 dB 33R gnd plug Input THD N RCA Phono Less than 0 009 35 dBu input Input SNR Mic 600R A weighted Phono crosstalk Less than 86 dB 33 Appendix Optimizing Computers for 1394 Appendix Optimizing Computers for 1394 FireWire When using any computer for live audio applications it is always suggested to perform certain optimizations to ensure consistent performance For the most part live audio is not always the highest consideration for both hardware designers and software programmers With that being said Stanton has put together this guide and inclu
6. Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT Users of the SOFTWARE must accept this disclaimer of warranty THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL accept the agreement O do not accept the agreement Figure 4 7 8 Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver has been installed Click Finish to close this wizard Figure 4 8 fy Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Setup Completing the Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Y1 12 0 Setup Wizard Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver 1 12 0 has been installed on your computer Click Finish to close this wizard Ls Figure 4 8 17 Bome s Virtual MIDI Ports Installation Windows XP 9 Now let s install Bome s Virtual MIDI ports Read carefully the following instructions and click OK Figure 4 9 SCS 1 DaRouter Warning You have chosen to add Bome s virtual MIDI ports These ports are implemented as a driver so Windows may show the New Hardware dialog multiple times 1 Choose No not this time when prompted for Windows Update 2 Choose Install the software automatically 3 Choose Continue anyway when the WHOL warning
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8. appears Press OK to continue driver installation or cancel to not install the driver ED cancel Figure 4 9 10 Select No not this time and click Next Figure 4 10 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device 3 No not this time Click Next to continue Cancel Figure 4 10 18 Bome s Virtual MIDI Ports Installation Windows XP 11 Select Install the software automatically and click Next Figure 4 11 Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Nextto continue Figure 4 11 12 Click Continue Anyway Figure 4 12 Please wait while the wizard installs the software 0 Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device B Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device has not pas
9. controller commonly called IEEE 1394 One example is highlighted in Figure A 16 E Device Manager File Action View Help gt 5 P zag a DEMOMACHINE Batteries Bluetooth Radios W Computer is Disk drives E Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives 43 Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers E se see see ee e IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers 338 Imaging devices 8 Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors 88 Network adapters de Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure A 16 Right click on your FireWire device and click Properties 45 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista Now click on the Details tab Figure A 17 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Co General Driver Details Resources lt a Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Device Instance Id Figure A 17 See this string of text This is what we are going to look for in the PCI branch we have open in Regedit Going back to Regedit we can see that got a little lucky and have it as the first key Figure A 18 a SO E ACPI_HAL A Name Type Data E AVC ab Default REG_SZ value not set i a A Rs Capabilities REG_DWORD 0x00000000 0 2 1 BOMEBUS ab Class R
10. electric shock do not remove any cover BO NOT OPEN No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel only RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be significant enough to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Contents Ds MOa NON onto 1 Ted VV SLCC meto Me es Lanteira cias 1 A e O E 2 A o e e O a 2 Zi TONNECUNnE Me SES L rice 3 2 1 SONMMECHNE to VOUT Computer msn iia 3 2 2 Connecting to Audio Components escroto lec iooto otto cdas 4 2 COnmecane to the COLO lirica cedo EEE 5 SES NI U Scns naa acee artisan sa yeasan RO 5 3 SCS Imi Description terse sg scene saa ee ida 6 3 1 TO Panel Functional GroUPS crec 6 A e EE E EE E E E nessa 8 A VVC OC FSU O aa E E E EE E E 8 Fio GOSS aC COIN o y II o E 9 3A Moster SECON OCA A Taea RO a AAE EN Naa 9 lo BOW CTS GCUON aciono a a a EEEE Ea 10 L FON PE a E e E E Oo a 11 o PP Po RO OE EE 12 4 SCS 1m Sof
11. up your SCS 1m At this point connect the FireWire cable to your computer s FireWire port Figure 2 3 and then turn the SCS 1m ON Do not connect the SCS 1m until prompted Figure 2 3 On laptops there are two different types of FireWire ports 6 and 4 pin Typically you will find full sized 6 pin ports on Apple laptops If your computer has a full sized 6 pin FireWire port use the included FireWire cable to connect directly from the SCS 1m to your computer Most PCs will have a 4 pin FireWire port So if you have a 4 pin port on your computer connect the FireWire cable to the provided 4 to 6 pin adapter and then just plug it to your computer s 4 pin FireWire port Now that power and FireWire are connected we can hook up audio in and out Connecting to Audio Components 2 2 Connecting to Audio Components SCS 1M FIREWIRE j J TF V DC 3 AMPS Figure 2 4 Connecting to the SCS 1d 2 3 Connecting to the SCS 1d All of the SCS 1 controllers have two FireWire ports on them so devices can be chained together if needed So when connecting a single SCS 1d to the SCS 1m you would go from the unused FireWire port on the SCS 1m Figure 2 5 the other port is connected to your computer to an open port on the SCS 1d Figure 2 6 SCS 1M MASTER OUT FIREWIRE SCS 1D __ RD
12. Aa Pali e m Y Y e a a Ss POWER 24V DC 3 AMPS Bae Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 Likewise if you re connecting two SCS 1ds to a SCS 1m then you would go from the free FireWire port on the first SCS 1d to a port on the second Any other FireWire devices should go at the end of the chain and not before any of the SCS 1 controllers Let s take a look of the SCS 1m Setups 2 4 SCS 1m Setups SCS 1m This mixer only setup allows for basic mixing and transport control of software decks Thanks to the SCS 1m built in audio interface capabilities it is perfect for DJs wanting an all in one solution to play from their sss 56 software into a PA system Figure 2 7 SCS 1m SCS 1d This mixer and deck configuration can be used to emulate a dual deck setup by using virtual decks for controlling transport loop and effects while using the mixer to blend and EQ songs and sounds This system is the perfect entry into the world of professional SC System laptop mixing Figure 2 8 SCS 1m Traditional Turntable The SCS 1m mixer can be incorporated into Digital Vinyl Systems DVS that support MIDI control by running the time code into a sound card and using the SCS 1m s built in MIDI functionality to control the user s preferred DJ software Fi
13. EG SZ 1394 a a AY lab ClassGUID REG_S2Z 6BDD 1FC 1 8 10F 11D0 BEC7 08002BE2092F A Y HDAUDIO ab CompatiblelDs REG_MULTI_SZ PCI WEN_104C amp CC_0C0010 PCI WEN_104C amp CC_OCOC 2 3 HD ConfigFlags REG_DWORD 0x00000000 0 HTREE ab DeviceDesc REG_5Z Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Cc Q IDE ab Driver REG_5Z 6BDD 1FC 1 8 10F 11D0 BEC7 080028E2092F 0000 ISAPNP lab HardwareID REG_MULTI_SZ PCIWEN_104C8DEV_802585UBSYS_ODOOOO008REV_ 3 PCI ablLocationinformation REG_SZ PCI bus 13 device 3 function 0 5 VEN_104C8DEV_80258SUBSYS_000000008REV_02 ab Mfg REG_5Z Texas Instruments E 483b3a03b580818F0 ab Service REG_SZ ohci1394 3 VEN_10DE8DEV_04078SUBSYS_ODAD106B8REV_A1 H U VEN_L1ABADEV_436A8SUBSYS_0OBA 11ABBREV_13 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Co VEN_168C8DEV_002485UBSYS_0087106B8REV_01 VEN_80868DEV_24488SUBSYS_000000008REV_F3 General Driver Details Resources 1 VEN_80868DEV_28158SUBSYS_000000008REV_03 x F UE VEN_S0868DEV_28288SUBSYS_Q0A0 106B8REV_03 Ea Texas Instruments OHC Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller VEN_80868DEV_2830 amp SUBSYS_00A0106B8REV_03 e 3 VEN_80868DEV_28318SUBSYS_00A0106B8REV_03 3 VEN_8086 amp DEV_2832 amp 5UBSYS_00A0106B8REV_03 Dedos lance id i VEN_80868DEV_28348SUBSYS_000000008REV_03 3 VEN_80868 amp DEV_2835 amp SUBSYS_00A0106B8REV_03 VEN_80868DEV_283685UBSYS_OOAD106B8REV_03 3 VEN_80868DEV_283A8SUBSYS_00A0106B8REV_03
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15. OK now we re ready to backup your registry or at least the part of it that we ll be modifying Look in the left hand side of the split pane in regedit and locate the branch called HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Click it once to highlight it Figure A 8 Bh Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help a El My Computer Name Type Data a E HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT ab Default REG SZ value not set EJ HKEY_CURRENT_USER E MACHINE a HKEY_ USERS HKEY CURRENT CONFIG My Computer lHKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE Figure A 8 40 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista Now click File and then click Export A new window will pop up Figure A 9 Export Registry File 3 Desktop Y My Computer My Documents My Recent t My Network Places Documents 2 Recyde Bin My Documents E My computer l File name HKLM BACKUP My Network Save as type Registration Files reg Export range OAI Selected branch ME HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE Figure A 9 At the bottom of the new window there is an area called Export Range Make sure that Selected Branch is marked and that the text in the field there says HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Go to the top of the window and find the Save In drop down Select a location to save the backup that you will remember like your desktop Now go down to the File Name field and type in a name for the backup Press the Save button and wait until the hourgl
16. S im Preset v0 06 Figure 5 7 For more information about SCS 1m please visit http www enterthesystem com system scs1m_mixer and check its related links 31 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting have both the SCS 1m and SCS 1d and when try to power them up nothing happens What is wrong You probably have the power supplies for each controller swapped If you plug the wrong power cord into a unit it won t power up The power cable for the SCS 1m supplies 12V and the one for the SCS 1d supplies 24V You can also tell which is which by the color coding For example gray for the SCS 1m and blue for the SCS 1d Can use the FireWire cable alone to power the SCS 1 controllers No the SCS 1 controllers require external power We intentionally wanted power to be supplied to guarantee that consistent performance is achievable as not all bus power on the FireWire port is stable across machines cannot find the driver for my controller In Windows the driver installer is combined into the SCS 1 DaRouter software In OS X the SCS 1m is Core Audio compliant and doesn t need a driver As stated in the installation procedure make sure you download the latest driver from the Stanton website My computer does not have a 6 pin FireWire port on it Use the 6 to 4 pin adapter included in the SCS 1m package My computer doesn t have a FireWire adapter at all In most cases a FireWire interface can be easily added to a com
17. SCS 1m Mixer Control Surface Audio Interface MASTER ZONE GAIN g g e 0 9 JO GAIN GAIN GAIN 000000000 000000000 CUE MIX HEADPHONE 000000000 mE o o o e o Oo Ea oO z A a NET I 9 a eg He a a 000000000 Q HIGH 000000000 HIGH HIGH 9 000000000 9 ENTER O o sd C SETUP CONTROL BROWSE BANK PRESET PRESET PRESET Ea 43 CANCEL O To C gt E B To CIC E PAN JEI ENE 10 O Ose on sos v HEADPHONES User Manual Important Safety Instructions e Read and follow the provided instructions before operating this unit e Adhere to all warnings and security advices and retain this document for future reference Installation Install the unit in accordance with the provided instructions Power Supply e The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel e The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched e The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is to be unused for a long period of time or during electrical storms Placement and Environment e Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and any equipment that produces heat such as power supplies amplifiers and heaters e Place your mixer on stable surfaces away
18. ages before sending them out to your application of choice This process takes less than a millisecond and gives you some amazing power Not only does it allow you to quickly change the MIDI output of the SCS 1 controllers by switching presets it also allows for logic based programming that your performance software may or may not be capable of performing This means that it is actually possible to add or change some functionality in your software of choice This can be as simple as adding MIDI data to an application that does not normally support it to totally changing the behavior of a given control In short if you are a PC user you will run one installer that will install the SCS 1m driver and DaRouter If you are a Mac user you do not need to install any driver You just need to make a few easy settings in the Audio MIDI Setup applet and install DaRouter Before walking through specific installation procedures for Mac and PC you will need to download the latest version of DaRouter from the Stanton website www enterthesystem com scs1 So let s follow the specific instructions for each platform 13 DaRouter Installation Windows XP 4 1 Windows XP 1 Double click the executable file exe If the following Open File Security Warning appears click Run Figure 4 1 Open File Security Warning The publisher could not be verified Are you sure you want to run this software Mame SCS1_DaRouter1 0 18 exe Publish
19. ards the application it is being used with So in the below explanations we describe the controls and how they traditionally may be mapped into an application 3 1 Top Panel Functional Groups To easily understand the main SCS 1m Top Panel we have divided it in five functional groups Channel Strips Encoder Section Crossfader Section Master Section Browser Section On the next page let s take a look of the Figure 3 1 Top Panel Functional Groups Top Panel Functional Groups continuation Eu SCS 1m ZONE MASTER HEADPHONE Master Section I o x 000000000 000000000 a a 000000000 z 000000000 g x i o Channel Strips Encoder Section E EJE U f Browser Section co co CANCEL ENTER SETUP sy 2 OS E gt Crossfader Section Figure 3 1 Now let s take a closer look of each of the functional groups Channel Strip 3 1 1 Channel Strip gt E gt E gt E 2 E E ES E 2 isc rn EE Figure 3 2 The button at the top of the strip might be mapp
20. ass disappears You have now backed up a registry branch Although this is not necessary at this point would recommend also saving the registry backup you just made to an external device like a USB flash drive If you make a mistake and there are problems booting into Windows later this will make restoring the registry much easier Now let s look for the SidSpeed value Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Figure A 10 aif Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help a El My Computer HKEY_CLASSES ROOT HKEY_CURRENT_USER 6 63 HARDWARE H E SAM E3 SECURITY EE SOFTWARE EJ SYSTEM HKEY_ USERS HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG Figure A 10 41 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista Then expand the SYSTEM branch Figure A 11 aif Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help El My Computer HKEY_CLASSES ROOT 9 HKEY_CURRENT_USER 29 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE EJ HARDWARE EJ SAM E3 SECURITY EE SOFTWARE 9 ControlSet003 9 CurrentControlSet 53 LastKnownGoodRecovery E MountedDevices E Select Setup aE WPA HKEY_USERS m HKEY CURRENT CONFIG Figure A 11 Then expand CurrentControlSet Figure A 12 ay Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help la My Computer mE HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT E E HKEY_CURRENT_USER B HKEY_ LOCAL MACHINE 9 HARDWARE H E SAM E SECURITY EE SOFTWARE G9 SYSTEM EJ ControlSet001 H E ControlSet003 43 Control El 3 Enum E E Hardwar
21. ded one of the most widely used troubleshooting tools DPC Latency Checker with the SCS1 to help optimize your computer by performing certain tweaks which we have found increases performance and stability substantially If you are having issues getting your computer to recognize the SCS 1m then it is suggested to start with the SidSpeed fix If you are having issues with audio performance drop outs then it is first suggested to perform the following steps e Disable wireless internet devices e If running Windows on a Mac Boot Camp kill the process KbdMgr exe Disable ACPI e Perform DPC checks below e Perform the SidSpeed fix below Check the brand of 1394 host controller you are using Please read the next page about the DPC Latency Checker DPC Windows XP Vista During the SCS 1m driver installation process we are also installing the Deferred Procedure Calls DPC Latency Checker This useful Windows application not only analyzes how your computer is handling real time data streams but also helps you to find the potential cause for drop outs interruptions in real time audio and video stream In fact the DPC Latency Checker will allow you to find out the driver that causes the excessive DPC latencies so then you are able to disable it through the Windows Device Manager In other words using this application will help you to optimize your system so everything runs smoothly while using the SCS 1m Let s take a look of
22. depending on which mode the unit is in and the desired host application functionality Every single action on SCS 1m is processed through DaRouter which means that as applications evolve so do presets More importantly presets can be created and edited freely with virtually no limit to what SCS 1m can do thus opening up a whole element in control surface DJing It is important to constantly check the Stanton website and forums for new presets 5 2 Anatomy of DaRouter DaRouter is the brains behind interaction between SCS 1m and the application it is being used with DaRouter is designed to sit in the background and just translate MIDI but does have some functionality to load presets and configure your SCS 1m with DaRouter Active preset Before we load a preset let s take a quick tour of what everything inside of DaRouter does To easily describe DaRouter we divided its interface in three sections A B and C respectively Figure 5 1 A Dakouter Figure 5 1 2 DaRouter Section A 5 2 1 Section A 505 1 DaRouter MAS e y berses ecctce a Jeceere z w Jee T i e stanton Figure 5 2 Preset Documentation Button Active Preset Dropdown The Active Preset is the currently used preset In this drop down menu all pre installed presets will be listed as well as any presets dragged or manually loaded into DaRouter To load a preset into DaRouter just select one from the list At the bottom of the drop dow
23. down in your host application before playback 5 Zone Output This is an unbalanced RCA and probably where you are going to hook up your booth monitor or it can be used as a Record Out or as an Aux Out for external FX 6 Phono Line Input This is an RCA input where you would connect a CD player a turntable for example to record real time samples or playback of non digital audio medium or other external devices Note that there is a LINE PHONO switch attached to this input that you should set according to what you have connected When connecting a turntable this should be set to PHONO If your turntable has a ground cable attach it to the grounding post GND located directly above the LINE PHONO switch 7 Trim the Trim knobs and clip indicators for both inputs will let you adjust the incoming audio signal Mic Input Connect a microphone for sampling your voice or getting the crowd hyped up 9 Footswitch Input A footswitch may be connected for toggling of virtual decks or any other MIDI control in software 99 Important The SCS 1m is not an analog mixer even though it looks like one It is a MIDI Controller and an Audio Interface soundcard Because of this the operation of the inputs and outputs is largely determined by the software it is running with For instance if you are using a program that will accept an audio source as an input then you will be able to use the input jacks However if your software does not support incoming a
24. e To enable a device again choose Enable from the context menu After you have identified the device driver which is responsible for the dropouts visit the device vendor s Web site or contact its Customer Support department to find an update for this driver If there is no update available at the moment you may decide to disable that particular device while you are using streaming applications 38 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista First let s explain a little about what the SidSpeed Fix is Basically SidSpeed is a value in your windows registry that regulates the speed of your FireWire bus It can have a value from 0 3 0 S100 speed 1 S200 speed 2 S400 speed and 3 800 speed If a SidSpeed value larger than 3 is used then Windows will reject that and use a value of 0 instead so it s important to use a value of 0 3 Normally the default value for SidSpeed is 2 which corresponds to a transfer rate of 400 mbps FireWire 400 This speed is standard for most audio interfaces including ours The problem is that there are situations where this value can be lowered to O during an OS update and result in choppy and unusable performance for streaming audio This issue seems to have first been encountered in the SP2 update for Windows XP http support microsoft com kb 885222 and came back again with the XP SP3 update http s
25. e the functionality of each encoder Figure 3 3 There are also four buttons to the right of the channel strips that can be used to change the functionality of the encoders Encoders can be programmed so that the entire group of four can be used to operate a single device or channel For instance four different effects parameters for a single channel Also they can be set so they work as part of each channel strip so each encoder might control a single functionality on all four channel strips like deck key or Aux send Crossfader Section 3 1 3 Crossfader Section HIGH 000000000 00000000 O 2 5 z z 2 O 10 10 D 000000000 Cumme Comec C ED aD ED aD EN El E a ED Figure 3 4 3 1 4 Master Section N a a 9 68 8 8 HGH DY HIGH 000000000 000000000 JC 0 0 010 8 000000000 000000000 MID tow PAN S Y Camannnna ammnnnna Cema C 65 Cae O CIE
26. e Profiles El EJ Services EJ LastinownGoodRecowery E MountedDevices E Select 9 Setup EE WPA 9 HKEY_ USERS EJ HKEY_CURRENT_ CONFIG Figure A 12 42 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista Now expand Enum Figure A 13 g Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help 6 2 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT a E E HKEY_CURRENT_USER D 9 HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE J HARDWARE E SAM 9 SECURITY E E SOFTWARE S SYSTEM J ControlSet001 E E ControlSet003 S CurrentControlSet E E Contro 61883 E E ACPI ACPT_HAL H E AVC 3 BCO1394 ENUM l BOMEBUS 1 23 BTH E E DISPLAY 3 HDAUDIO J HID HTREE IDE 3 3 ISAPNP 1 3 PCI PCIIDE E E Root J STORAGE Gag sw E USB J USBSTOR H E V1394 a 24 Hardware Profiles w My Computer HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Enum El l El Figure A 13 43 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista Then expand the PCI branch Figure A 14 ai Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help E ACPI HAL A E E AVC 9 BCO1394 ENUM J BOMEBUS J ETH E DISPLAY E E HDAUDIO E HID 6 HTREE E IDE 3 VEN_104CSDEV_802585UB5YS_O00000008REV_02 9 VEN_10DESDEV_040785UBSYS ODAO106B8REV_A1 03 VEN_11ABADEV 436A85UBSYS OOBAJJABBREV 13 0 VEN_168C8DEV_002485UBSYS 0087106BAREV 01 0 VEN_S0868DEV_244885UB5YS_O00000008REV_F3 0 VEN_S0868DEV_281585UBSYS_O00000008REV_ 03 E Ea YVEN _80858D
27. ed to functionalities like deck or channel focus a shift modifier etc Five rotary encoders in the top section of the channel strip can be mapped to traditional mixer functions like gain EQ and panning Figure 3 2 The A and B buttons in the lower section of the strip can be used to toggle modifiers assign the strip to the crossfader etc The CHANNEL FADER would usually be mapped to deck or channel volume The buttons at the bottom of the strip can be mapped to deck focus cue play pause record etc Each strip also has a LED peak meter that responds to MIDI feedback and can be used to indicate channel Pre Fade Listen PFL if your application supports it 3 1 2 Encoder Section O Co Eo Co GAIN GAIN GAIN HIGH f HIGH S HIGH o o o o o E o o Si S S S o o O MID o MID S MID Oo a A a Low Low Low PAN PAN PAN S O S O S 2 000000000 p N 8 v e Q v MASTER HEADPHONE oo CUE MIX G Sy amp x G x amp 5 ten 7 Figure 3 3 This section consists of four rotary push encoders each with an LED encoder ring to indicate the value of the encoder and an LCD scribble strip that can be used to indicat
28. er Unknown Publisher Type Application From C Documents and Settings yaramburuDesktop Always ask before opening this file You should only run software from publishers you trust How can This file does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its publisher X v decide what software to run Figure 4 1 2 The Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation process Click Next Figure 4 2 E Setup Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter Welcome to the Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter Setup Wizard This will install Stanton 505 1 DaRouter 1 0 18 on your computer Itis recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Nextto continue or Cancel to exit Setup Figure 4 2 14 DaRouter Installation Windows XP 3 To install the software for the first time choose the Standard option To update your previously installed version choose Custom In this example let s choose Standard Figure 4 3 i Setup Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter Installation Type Please choose the installation type Sta nda rd The fast install install with useful options and folder selections The installation type that gives you all options You can choose CC ustom the components to be installed and enable troubleshooting options Cancel Figure 4 3 4 Read the License Agreement select the I accept the agreement option and then click Next Figure 4 4 E Setup Stanto
29. evice Manager File Action View Help Hee ema zmag f IDE ATA ATAPI controllers O aa g Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 4 Imaging devices Figure A 23 49 Registration Card To register your Stanton product on line please visit http www stantond com v2 login_product asp Model Type Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Dealer s Name Your Name Your Address E mail Address Please check this box O to receive updates and important information about Stanton via e mail How did you hear about us _ pealer L Magazine Friend web other Please specify ron Thank you for choosing Stanton Your satisfaction is extremely important to us We proudly stand behind the quality of our work and appreciate that you put your trust in us Registering your product will help us guarantee that you are kept up to date on our latest advances Warranty Service in the United States Please contact Stanton Tech Support BEFORE sending your product In some cases our Tech Support team can resolve your problem immediately avoiding down time due to shipping delays However if Tech Support determines that a repair is needed please call us at 1 954 316 1500 Option 3 to obtain a Return Authorization Number RA PRIOR to shipping your product to us Warranty Service outside the United States To initiate a warranty repair please contact the authorized Stanton dealer from whom you purchased your p
30. from vibration and from sources that generate hum or noise such as transformers or electric motors e The location and position of the unit should not interfere with its proper ventilation e Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture or use it in damp or wet conditions e Protect the unit from excessive dirt and dust e Avoid drinks spillage tobacco ash and smoke especially that associated with smoke machines e Do not place heavy objects on the unit surface Cleaning Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Never use benzine thinner or other solvents for cleaning Use only a soft damp cloth Service The unit contains no user serviceable parts The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage or personal injury resulting from unauthorized user servicing or modifications Please read the warranty e The warranty will be void if any unauthorized service by the user is detected If service is required please contact Stanton Tech at 1 954 316 1500 Option 3 E To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Ensure that the apparatus is not exposed to splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of
31. gure 2 9 m JAS z Dual SCS 1d SCS 1m gure 2 9 This setup recreates the traditional DJ system allowing users to have two physical decks each representing an on screen deck which can easily be toggled to four decks by using virtual decks The mixer is used for blending channel EQ etc in a traditional manner This setup is tailored towards professional DJs wanting to replace their existing setup with an SC System controller based solution Figure 2 10 o o Figure 2 10 SCS 1m Description 3 SCS 1m Description In this chapter we will briefly describe the Top Front and Back SCS 1m panels It s important to understand that the SCS 1m is a traditional DJ mixer analogy in a control surface This means that while the SCS 1m looks like a DJ mixer at its core it is really a control surface As a control surface the SCS 1m s functionality is completely derived from the host application software that it is controlling The SCS 1m also utilizes presets in DaRouter to define functionality which can drastically change its functionality depending on how the preset is configured So as we discuss the panel and layout it is important to remember that when running a specific preset its best to read the documentation associated with that preset as it will explain how the SCS 1m is tailored tow
32. i Format dch 24bit Ch Volume Mi 1 Value dB Figure 4 16 Mute Thru 22 Configure Speakers Audio Output _ Non Interleaved Device Source Default Format 44100 0Hz pe 6ch 24bir 4 Ch Volume dB Mute 1 00 000 E Value DaRouter Installation Mac OS X To install DaRouter please follow the next instructions 1 Double click the dmg file to expand it Figure 4 17 Ce 812AM Q SCS1 DaRouter 1 0 12 dmg Figure 4 17 2 Double click the DaRouter pkg file to start the installer Figure 4 18 ey fh XA EE ers An 19 Bata a 2L51_U U Le beta x l item Zero KB available 5C5 1 DaRouter 0 0 12 pkg Figure 4 18 23 DaRouter Installation Mac OS X 3 Once the installer has started click Continue Figure 4 19 Install SCS 1 DaRouter Introduction License Installation Summary Figure 4 19 4 Read the license agreement and click Continue In the next dialog click Agree Figure 4 20 O Int Des insi Summary Figure 4 20 Welcome to the SCS 1 DaRouter Installer Destination Select Installation Type e Lic Click Agree to continue or click Disagree to cancel the installation and quit the Installer Ins Read License You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Go Back Continue To continue installing the sof
33. ing to accommodate MIDI scratching implementation in host applications such as Traktor The Scratch Engage slider will set how quickly the scratch algorithm will detect that you are trying to perform a scratch Higher settings will make the algorithm more snappy However if you set this value too high you run the risk of mistriggering a scratch message with the slightest variance in record speed Scratch Release Sensitivity This slider controls how quickly the SCS 1d will detect the record being released and catching up to speed with the platter thus entering regular playback mode and disabling scratching in the host application Pitch Bend Sensitivity The SCS 1d also has the ability to detect when the platter is being rubbed manually by hand to slow or speed the track up This is detected when the platter and record change speed at the same time whereas with scratching the platter keeps spinning at its set speed Setting this value will change the sensitivity and once again making it too sensitive might cause mistriggers of the pitch bend message going to the host application Activity Monitor The activity monitor indicates messages flowing in and out of DaRouter The first arrow indicates an incoming message The DaRouter icon indicates a translation occurring and the last arrow indicates an outgoing message The images will glow blue to indicate they are processing an action Logos Just for bling actually they do link to
34. its main window Figure A 1 34 Appendix DPC Windows XP Vista l DPC Latency Checker V1 0 0 File Info Test Interval O76 us This machine should be able to handle real time streaming of audio and or video data without drop ouks Current Latency 40 us Absolute Maximum 208 ps Analysing DPC latency wwa Chesycon de Figure A 1 The green Bar Graph shows the current latency value over time Each bar represents the maximum DPC latency occurred within one second Every second bars are scrolled from right to left and a new bar is added at the right hand side representing the most recent value DPC Latency Checker updates its internal statistical data at an interval displayed as Test Interval The Current Latency value indicates the maximum DPC latency measured within the last second The Absolute Maximum value represents the maximum latency measured since the tool was started Click Reset to clear this value To stop the Latency click Stop and to exit the application click Exit 35 Appendix DPC Windows XP Vista For example a typical problem is shown in the next figure Red bars indicate excessive DPC latency Figure A 2 l DPC Latency Checker V1 0 0 File Info 1000p TE Test Interval 976 us Some device drivers on this machine behave bad and will probably cause drop outs in real time audio and or video streams To isolate the misbehaving Current Latency 3076 ps driver use Device Manager a
35. kind of MIDI processor that allows the use of presets These presets can be application specific mappings or generic maps that can be applied to a number of different software packages In fact you may already be familiar with the DaRouter software because it is also used with our SCS 3 line of controllers Well DaRouter is even more important for the SCS 1 controllers than it is for the SCS 3 controllers This is because the DaRouter software for the SCS 1 controllers also contains the driver for them So it is important for you to go to http www enterthesystem com scs1 to download and install the latest DaRouter software This single software package gives you the latest presets and the latest version of your driver Be sure to keep your DaRouter software updated so you can take advantage of new presets and features as they become available This brings us to the next important issue Please do not connect the SCS 1 hardware to your computer before you go through the driver install Most audio interface installers FireWire or USB carry the same warning We know that when you buy new gear most people are excited to hook it all up and see what it can do but in this case it is better to wait until you are prompted The process will go like this e You should connect the power to your SCS 1m and locate the FireWire connector but do not connect it to the computer yet e Download and run the DaRouter installer for the SCS 1m This installer i
36. l incidental or consequential damages including loss of use loss of profit and claims of third parties however caused whether by the negligence of Stanton or otherwise To the extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided above Stanton disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The above warranty provides you with specific legal rights You may also have additional rights which are subject to variation from state to state and country to country If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of merchandise that does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above please include a written explanation with the merchandise when returned pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein 91 Stanton www stantondj com Copyright 2008 Stanton Magnetics Inc SC System DaRouter SCS 1m and SCS 1d are trademarks of the Stanton Group All other trademarks are property of their respective owners who are in no way affiliated with Stanton DJ or SC System products All information included in the User Manual is subject to change without notice 1 877 578 6866 LITS00033 4 01 2009
37. le encoder section EQ controls high precision metering a responsive crossfader a straightforward Cue Monitoring section a unique footswitch input and much more The SCS 1m and the SCS 1d deck are the main components of the SC System 1 the first truly professional DJ control system You can use the SCS 1m as standalone or in conjunction with the SCS 1d not only to expand your configuration options but also to control your DJ application s main parameters Let s take a look of the main SCS 1m features e Familiar 4 channel design with intuitive high precision metering e Assignable Encoder section with 360 of LED feedback e LCD scribble strips for two way communication with selected DJ software Easy controller mapping into popular DJ and VJ software e g Traktor DJ Studio Traktor Scratch Ableton Live or any other MIDI compatible software Navigation section for remote browsing through playlists Mic and Phono Line input for sampling archiving vinyl and remixing Built in FireWire connections with full Mac and Windows compatibility Perfect as a standalone mix controller or in combination with SCS 1d Balanced studio quality TRS output for mains RCA booth output and 1 4 headphones output e Unique footswitch input enabling hands free control of software parameter Before you start hooking up your new unit let s check what is in the box 1 3 Unpacking Please check that you have received the following items
38. ment for future use so you do not need to assign the device each time Figure 5 3 28 DaRouter SCS 1m Options Options Below each Device Dropdown menu there is a button called Options Clicking on it will allow you to change several important settings For example if you click the SCS 1m Options button the Po SCS 1m Audio Control Panel will open so you will be able to Start and Stop the streaming process access the Deferred Procedure Calls DPC Latency Checker for more information please read the Appendix and select the Sampling Rate FireWire Latency and ASIO Buffering settings Figure 5 4 Start Stop Streaming Use this to start or stop the audio stream between the driver and hardware If streaming has been stopped then no audio will be passed to the hardware ECCE gt DPC Latency Tool Stanton includes a troubleshooting tool for detecting high DPC latency When there is high DPC latency apparent on a machine it can affect the performance of audio and MIDI streaming You must have low DPC latency to achieve consistent performance and low latencies jij JPoeceece ar jee 4 1 4 jar foceccce lar Jeccere Sampling Rate Sampling rate will set the resolution of the audio coming from the outputs of SCS 1m Higher sampling rates mean more audio fidelity but also more processing on the computer and should only be used on newer machines Another consideration is the material being played For in
39. n SCS 1 DaRouter License Agreement Please read the following important information before continuing Please read the following License Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT Users of the SOFTWARE must accept this disclaimer of warranty THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS As IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL accept the agreement do not accept the agreement Figure 4 4 13 Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Installation Windows XP 5 The installation of the ASIO driver will begin Make sure that your SCS 1 controller s are properly connected but do not turn them ON yet When you are ready click Next Figure 4 5 Installing Please wait while Setup installs Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter on your computer Installing Firewire ASIO driver E Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Setup Welcome to the Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver V1 12 0 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Y1 12 0 It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files witho
40. n list is a Browse listing that can be used to manually browse a preset using a file explorer dialog Restart Preset Button The Restart button will start the currently running preset This should not need to be used but gives you the option to restart a preset in case of any problems The Preset Documentation button shown as will load the HTML documentation associated with the selected preset The preset documentation includes all the setup instructions for using the preset with the application it was designed for To fully take advantage of the SCS 1m capabilities it is strongly recommended to click the Preset Documentation button and read its content every time that you load a new preset Figure 5 2 5 2 2 Section B 505 1 DaRouter Activity Monitor stanton Figure 5 3 Device Configuration This section indicates if a device is required for use with a preset and if that device is connected For Single presets only one device is required For Dual presets two devices are required When a device is not used in a preset the image will be ghosted When a device is used the image will be gray and when the device is detected plugged in it will glow blue to indicate connectivity Device Dropdown The device dropdown menu will list any detected devices by their serial number Selecting a device will assign it to the deck used in the preset Once this assignment is made DaRouter will remember the assign
41. n the front panel for volume control ALWAYS have the headphone output turned down in your host application before using the headphones and slowly bring the volume up to a comfortable level Figure 3 7 WARNING Never put your headphones on until you are 100 sure you have control over the output level This is good safe practice and something which should become second nature to you Figure 3 7 11 Rear Panel 3 3 Rear Panel In 2 2 Connecting to audio components we gave you an iconic representation of what could be connected to the SCS 1m Here we will briefly describe the Rear panel Figure 3 8 AN A AAA SCS 1M FIREWIRE PS AAA AA _ AA oe A A Ao EP XA AMIMMA lt AAAA ee oe _ _ oAo CEC ee Figure 3 8 1 Power Switch Turns the SCS 1m ON or OFF 2 DCIN Input connection for the included power supply While the power is switched OFF plug the power supply into the mixer first and then plug it into the outlet 3 FireWire Jacks Sends audio and MIDI to and from the SCS 1m Multiple MIDI devices can be strung together to create a chain of SCS components Check Chapter 2 3 4 Master Output The main outputs are 4 Balanced TRS jacks Ideally you will be going to a balanced input from the main outputs Used for sending balanced master audio bus to PA the master outputs are extremely loud so it is suggested to first bring the volume of the master outputs completely
42. nd ami an be Ey Stanton 1394 alo neice BY Stanton 1394 Virtual Device E9 Stanton SCS 1d DJ Controller BY Stanton SCS 1m DJ Mixer ce Storage volumes oy System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure 4 14 You will see a new section called Stanton 1394 Audio Devices that includes the Stanton 1394 Virtual Device and a hardware specific driver for each controller you have connected Check that the SCS 1m and SCS 1d devices are attached to your computer You can also click the Start button and verify that all associated applications appear there Figure 4 15 0 Shut Down Figure 4 15 You will see a driver program group along with an SCS 1 DaRouter icon That is it You are done 21 DaRouter Installation Mac OS X 4 2 Mac OS X Before you install DaRouter please follow these easy steps 1 Connect SCS 1 controllers to the computer s FireWire port but have them powered OFF Turn ON your SCS 1m controller Open the Audio MIDI Setup applet to make sure it is recognized The Audio MIDI Setup applet is located in Applications Utilities You should see the SCS 1m located in the Audio tab Figure 4 16 System Settings Default Input Built in Microphone 505 1m 2073 Built in Microphone Built in Input Built in Output Jabra BT8010 Jabra BT8010 Properties For Ef Clock Source Audio Input Non Interleay Source De 144100 0Hz M
43. nd disable re enable various devices one at a time Try network and wW LAN adapters modems internal sound devices USB host controllers etc Absolute Maximum 3494 us Analysing DPC latency musa Chesycon de Figure A 2 So let s open Device Manager to find out the driver that causes the excessive DPC latencies On your desktop right click My Computer icon and click Properties In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button In the next page please check Figure A 3 36 Appendix DPC Windows XP Vista 2 Device Manager LOX Fie Action View Help mH 2 amp 2 ROBERTOAOO1 Computer s Disk drives 2 Display adapters a DVD CD ROM drives y Floppy disk controllers J IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Keyboards j Mice and other pointing devices 2 Monitors 84 Network adapters Jy Ports COM amp LPT J Processors E SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controlers System devices Oe Universal Serial Bus controllers F 3 Human Interface Devices Figure A 3 Now before you start finding out which device could be the cause of the excessive DPC latency please follow these suggestions You should not disable e any device listed in Device Manager under System devices or Computer e the hard disk that contains the system partition e the IDE ATAPI or SATA controller this ha
44. p of this process especially Vista users and errors about not having proper rights to alter a registry value please contact Stanton Technical support If you made a mistake and need to restore your registry just double click on the backup you made right before we started and follow the prompts Reboot afterwards 48 Appendix FireWire Chipsets FireWire Chipsets High definition audio flowing over FireWire requires a consistent stream between the chipset in the host computer and the chipset in the SCS1 device Unfortunately some FireWire chipsets have known issues when it comes to the reliability and synchronization required for streaming audio It is suggested to use name brand PCI and PCMCIA cards such as Adaptec when your PC does not have FireWire capabilities as some no name or OEM FireWire cards will use chipsets of FireWire that have subpar performance and can affect stability or at worst the device will not work at all Stanton recommends the Texas Instruments FireWire chips for streaming audio It is also suggested to stay away from Agere chipsets as in testing issues have been identified with these chipsets Most Apple computers utilize Texas Instruments chipsets However it was reported that in late 2007 Apple had switched to Agere chipsets for some production runs The easiest way to check if you have a Texas Instruments chipset is to run Device Manager and check the name of your host controller Figure A 23 E D
45. puter For laptops you need to look for either a PCMCIA or ExpressCard based adapter which one to use depends on the card slot your computer is equipped with For desktops you should use an add in PCI FireWire card Please do not use a USB to FireWire adapter cable because it will severely degrade performance I am getting click and pops in my audio This can be many things Do you hear noise even when there s no software playback If so then the cause is likely a ground loop especially if it goes away when running the computer on battery power If not does increasing the buffering in the driver make the problem go away If so then it could be an issue with your system performance For OS tweaks please read the Appendix DPC Optimization Guide If neither of the previous options seems to fix the issue let s try a couple of more alternatives Do you have multiple FireWire devices connected If so try using just the SCS 1m If that addresses your issue then try re ordering the devices in the FireWire chain You should always have the SCS 1 controllers closest to the computer and plug other devices drives etc into them or run your drives on a separate port altogether If you re running Windows XP you might need the SidSpeed fix Please see these Microsoft articles to determine if this is a fix for your issue For XP SP2 go to http support microsoft com kb 885222 For XP SP3 go to http support microsoft com kb 955408 en us
46. rd disk is connected to e the system keyboard e the mouse track point or touch pad device e the USB controller external keyboard and or mouse devices are connected to e the display controller listed under Display adapters Try to disable the following devices first e Network adapters for Ethernet and Wireless LAN W LAN e ACPI Power Management e Internal modems e Internal sound devices on board sound systems e Any PCI or PCI Express add on card any PCCard or ExpressCard e g TV tuner cards ISDN or DSL adapters modems etc 3 Appendix DPC Windows XP Vista To disable a device right click on it e g on the Ethernet adapter and choose Disable The disabled device will be marked with a red cross Figure A 4 a Device Manager NX File Action View Help e ES ERE BA ROBERTOADO 1 H ig Computer Es Disk drives H E Display adapters Ed DVD CD ROM drives H Floppy disk controllers coal Human Interface Devices H IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers A Keyboards Es Mice and other pointing devices Monitors E Network adapters BB 1394 Net Adapter ua Broadcom Netxtreme Gigabit Ethernet He Ports COM amp LPT H A Processors E SCSI and RAID controllers H Sound video and game controllers Ela wall Suebara en icas Figure A 4 Now check the DPC Latency Checker to see if the excessive latency values red bars disappeared If yes we have found the problem if not try the next devic
47. roduct and follow the dealer s return policy Save your shipping boxes and all packaging materials For the fastest and safest product return to Stanton please use the original shipping carton and packaging materials Stanton cannot be responsible for any damages incurred during the shipping process due to poor or inadequate packing Please remember to insure your shipment 90 Stanton Warranty Stanton Magnetics Inc 3000 SW 42 St Hollywood Florida 33312 USA Attn Technical Support Stanton Warranty Through Stanton s authorized dealers around the World Stanton or one of Stanton s authorized distributors outside the U S will without charge repair or replace at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year following the date of original purchase Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below The warranty for mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear are limited to either the earlier of thirty 30 days following the date of original purchase or for 10 000 cycles for switches Stanton will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety 90 days from the date of original shipment Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse alteration normal wear or accident are not covered under this warranty Returns Authorized Stanton dealers are only authorized to sell
48. s located at www enterthesystem com scs1 e A dialog box will open telling you to connect and power up your SCS 1m At this point connect the FireWire cable to your computer then turn the unit ON The driver will then detect the SCS 1 devices connected to your computer and load the drivers for them Allow the installer to continue normally Following these steps is a good idea for any hardware installation you have and might save you from possibly having to troubleshoot a problem later Finally we would like to point out that the descriptions of specific functionality of the SCS 1m are generic The SCS 1m is a MIDI controller combined with an audio interface Although it looks like an audio mixer it in fact is not The functionality of a given control on the surface of the SCS 1m like the crossfader for example is dependent on what it is assigned to Likewise the audio inputs and outputs may change depending on how you re using the SCS 1m the Booth output could be the booth output in one program and a recording output in another We had to start somewhere so we thought it would be best to describe the functionality of the generic preset When you are using other presets you can click on the Preset Documentation button in DaRouter it s the button to learn all about how that specific preset works with your new SCS 1m 1 2 Overview Designed in an intuitive DJ mixer the SCS 1m features four channel strips with faders assignab
49. sed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway X STOF Installation Figure 4 12 19 Bome s Virtual MIDI Ports Installation 13 Click Finish to complete the Bome s Virtual MIDI Port device Figure 4 13 Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Bome s Virtual MIDI Port Device Y Click Finish to close the wizard X Figure 4 13 20 Installation Verification Windows XP To check that your drivers and software are properly installed open Device Manager On your desktop right click My Computer icon and click Properties In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button Figure 4 14 File Action View Help gt ag H Disk drives f oA Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives Ea Human Interface Devices H IDE ATA ATAPI controllers H IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers 3 Imaging devices ind Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices a T me 88 Network adapters ae Processors E 0 Sound video a
50. stance 96 kHz should only be used if your source audio is high resolution whereas 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz should be used for MP3 s and CD quality content Sampling Rate FireWire Latency This sets the latency or speed in which audio is sent to the hardware Low latency will make the controls feel snappier Firewire Latency However your computer must be able to support these low speeds If the computer cannot support low latency then audio hiccups or drop outs might be observed If low latency is not achieved with a high end machine it is suggested to use the DPC tool and follow the instructions ASIO Buffering in Appendix for system optimization ASIO Buffering This controls the buffers used between the driver and host application Low buffering will mean higher speed lower latency Ree but requires a high end computer 29 DaRouter SCS 1d Options SCS id Controls i E Ea i i i ae E E EM E Scratch Engage Sensitivity Scratch Release Sensitivity Pitch Bend Sensitivity Figure 5 5 5 2 3 Section C 5CS 1 DaRouter tecrce a AA beeper aiie prm eceree q lira Joecer Figure 5 6 Now if you click the SCS 1d Options button the SCS 1d Control Panel will open so you will be able to change the Scratch Engage the Scratch Release and Pitch Bend Sensitivity values Figure 5 5 Scratch Engage Sensitivity The SCS 1d uses an algorithm to detect scratch
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52. tware you must agree to the terms of the software license agreement PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Print Save 3 GoBack Continue 24 DaRouter Installation Mac OS X 5 Next you can set the default path of the program Click Install unless you want to install DaRouter to a specific destination Figure 4 21 Install SCS 1 DaRouter Standard Install on Macintosh HD Introduction O License A Click Install to perform a standard installation of Destination Select this software on the volume Macintosh HD O Installation Type Installation Summary Change Install Location GoBack Install Figure 4 21 6 DaRouter will be installed Once done click Close Figure 4 22 AAD Install SCS 1 DaRouter Installation completed successfully Introduction License Destination Select Installation Type Installation Install S
53. ucceeded Summary The software was successfully installed Figure 4 22 25 DaRouter Installation Mac OS X 7 DaRouter will be installed into your Applications folder and the presets will be placed in your home directory Plug in your SCS 1m start DaRouter and read the rest of this documentation Figure 4 23 A a a Applications 4 ES 00 im o Mt Q Y DEVICES ey a gt E Macintosh HD _ F El iDisk MIDI Monitor Office 2004 for Mac Test Photo Booth E Untitled Drive gt SHARED AD Y PLACES x A EX Desktop Preview QuickTime Player Safari X demomachine s ele cation s A fave z Documents 10o T 0 Y Use Scratch LIVE SCS 1 DaRouter Service Center 5 Today a Yesterday a F Past Week gt All Images 3 All Movies Skype Spaces Stickies All Documents p J nail Y 1 of 48 selected 6 35 GB available A Figure 4 23 Now that you have installed DaRouter let s learn about it 26 5 DaRouter 5 1 About DaRouter DaRouter is an application developed between Stanton and Bome s Software which allows SCS 1m to specifically integrate and interact with audio applications DaRouter takes incoming messages coming from SCS 1m using a proprietary high speed messaging protocol and translates them to the host target audio application through the form of presets This translation process allows the unit to change its functionality
54. udio then you will not hear from devices connected to the SCS 1m inputs no matter how they are connected Now that everything is connected and you have a better idea about the SCS 1m panels let s install the SCS 1m Software 12 SCS 1m Software Installation 4 SCS 1m Software Installation To fully maximize SCS 1m capabilities and take advantage of its great features some software needs to be installed with it In fact the SCS 1m Software Installation process differs greatly between Mac and PC computers Ona Mac the SCS 1m is Core Audio compliant which means that the OS will recognize the SCS 1m without needing to install a driver However on a Mac you will need to install DaRouter for proper MIDI functionality In Windows an ASIO driver needs to be installed An ASIO driver allows your audio software to communicate directly with your SCS 1m without going through the normal operating system processing which lowers latency and can give you higher audio quality Core Audio acts in the same way as an ASIO driver but without the need for extra software To make installation easier for Windows users we have included the driver installation in the SCS 1 DaRouter installation meaning there is still only one installer to run In either case Mac or PC the DaRouter software needs to be installed This software acts as an intermediary between your SCS 1 controllers and your performance software intercepting and processing MIDI mess
55. ue Data If that value is a O or 1 CHANGE IT to a 3 and press OK If you do not see the SidSpeed value at all keep reading Figure A 20 LQ ACPI_HAL ES fg AVC 23 8C01394 ENUM H E BOMEBUS J BTH E E DISPLAY J HDAUDIO HID J HTREE IDE H E ISAPNP 0 63 PCI S E VEN_104C3DEV_802585UBSYS_000000003REV_02 GJ 483b3203b5802 18F0 J Control E Device Parameters J LogConf H E VEN 10DESDEV O4078SUBSYS ODADIOGBAREV Al Figure A 20 Mame Type ab Default REG_5Z RX sidspeed lt q REG DWORD Edit DWORD Value Value name SidSpeed Value data Base 3 Hexadecimal Y O Decimal 47 Data value not set 0x00000000 0 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista If you do not have the SidSpeed value you will need to make one Right click in the right pane and select New gt DWORD Value Figure A 21 Name Data Default value not set Key String Value Binary Value DWORD Value Multi String Value Expandable String Value Figure A 21 Once you have created a new string name it SidSpeed Figure A 22 Mame Type Data Default REG_5Z value not set e New Value 1 REG DWORD OXDODODODO 0 Data y value not set RY sidSpeed REG DWORD oxooo00003 3 Figure A 22 Finally double click SidSpeed and change its value data to 3 as outlined above Press OK and close the Registry Editor If you encounter an error during any ste
56. upport microsoft com kb 955408 en us We ve also seen incorrect or no SidSpeed value set in Windows Vista So now that you have some background let s walk through a fix that should work regardless of what version of Windows you re using Log in as Administrator on your computer or as a User that has Administrator rights Click on Start and then click Run Figure A 5 Figure A 5 This will open the Run command box In the entry field type the word regedit and click OK Figure A 6 Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and windows will open it for you Open Egea E Figure A 6 39 Appendix Windows 1394a Bandwidth Limiting Issue Windows XP Vista This will open your Registry Editor which will look like this Figure A 7 a Registry Editor File Edit View Favorites Help a iMy Computer 3 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT EJ HKEY_CURRENT_USER EJ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE EJ HKEY_USERS Ca HKEY CURRENT CONFIG My Computer Figure A 7 alee H H i Now before we go any further we need to give you a warning and back some things up The registry is a dangerous place to be playing around Using this tool makes it very easy to completely ruin your installation of Windows Please do not do anything that isn t outlined in this guide If you have any question at all about what you should be doing stop and contact Technical Support
57. ut having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue Figure 4 5 6 Please wait while Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver is being installed and then turn your SCS 1 controllers ON and click OK Figure 4 6 Installing Please wait while Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver 1 12 0 is being installed This may take some time to complete Please wait Extract C Program Files Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter 1394_driver Stanton1394o0xAsio A Execute regsvr32 s C Program Files Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter 1394_driver Stant Extract C WINDOWS system32 st1394_asio_coinst dll Extract C WINDOWS system32 st1394_asio_coinst dll Extract C WINDOWS system32 st1394_asio_coainst cfg Extract C WINDOWS system32 st1394_asio_coinst cfg Preinstalling device drivers This may take some time to complete Please wait Execute C DOCUME 1 iRARAMB 1 LOCALS 1 Temp nsz157 tmp w1394con exe Waiting Checking connected device This may take some time to complete Please wait E Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Setup Please disconnect and reconnect the devices you want to install and turn them on X Figure 4 6 16 Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Installation Windows XP 7 Weare almost ready to complete the Stanton 1394 ASIO Driver Setup installation Click Next Figure 4 7 i Setup Stanton SCS 1 DaRouter License Agreement Please read the following important information before continuing Please read the following License
58. websites Version This displays the current version of DaRouter Figure 5 6 30 Using DaRouter 5 3 Using DaRouter When using DaRouter there are two basic types of presets that you may utilize generic and application specific The generic preset allows you to configure the application to SCS 1m through conventional MIDI Learn However the application specific presets are designed to work specifically with certain applications and provide logic in SCS 1m that is focused towards that application 5 4 Loading a Preset Confirm that no preset is loaded and your SCS 1m is connected At this point you may select the preset you wish to use and then read its included documentation by clicking the button Also remember to check the Stanton website for the latest presets as they are constantly being updated to support new functionality and applications 5 5 Using a Preset for the First Time 1 Select the desired preset you would like to use depending on which application you are using DaRouter with 2 Move any SCS 1m faders or knobs to confirm feedback is making its way into DaRouter and the unit should load the preset and stop flashing 3 Now you are ready to use the preset Important Click the button next to the preset Figure 5 7 to read its included HTML documentation which explains setting up the host application and the functionality of the SCS 1m with that particular preset SCS 1 DaRouter Active Preset SC

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