Stanton SCS.4DJ User manual

USER MANUAL

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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................ 4
BLOCK DIAGRAM.......................................................................................................................... 6
DJ GLOSSARY...............................................................................................................................7
WELCOME......................................................................................................................................9
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................10
1. STARTING UP ..........................................................................................................................11
2. UNIT OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................13
DECK A (LEFT SIDE) ...............................................................................................................13
DECK B (RIGHT SIDE) .............................................................................................................13
DECK CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 14
MIXER CONTROLS .................................................................................................................17
FRONT AND REAR PANELS .................................................................................................. 20
3. PERFORMING YOUR FIRST MIX OF 2 SONGS..................................................................... 22
4. PLAYBACK/ PERFORMANCE CONTROLS ........................................................................... 24
4.1 Play Controls ......................................................................................................................24
4.2 Loop Controls .....................................................................................................................26
4.3 Platter Controls ...................................................................................................................27
4.4 Pitch Controls .....................................................................................................................29
4.5 EFFECT Controls ...............................................................................................................30
4.6 Mix Controls .......................................................................................................................32
4.7 Headphone (Cue) & Master Volume Controls..................................................................... 34
4.8 Microphone Controls ..........................................................................................................35
4.9 Recording Controls .............................................................................................................35
5. MAIN SYSTEM SCREENS/ CONTROLS................................................................................. 36
5.1 Startup & Shutdown ............................................................................................................ 36
5.2 STATUS BAR......................................................................................................................37
5.3 Home Screen ......................................................................................................................38
5.4 Waveform Screen................................................................................................................39
5.5. How to Browse Your Music Library .................................................................................... 41
5.6 Sorting Options....................................................................................................................41
5.7 Search Display ....................................................................................................................43
5.8 Search Results Display .......................................................................................................44
5.9 Track Info Display................................................................................................................45
5.10 Active Playlist Display .......................................................................................................46
5.11 Playlist Load Display .........................................................................................................48
6. SYSTEM SETTINGS.................................................................................................................49
6.1 Main System Display...........................................................................................................49
6.2 Audio Settings Display ........................................................................................................51
6.3 Platter Settings Display ....................................................................................................... 52
6.4 CrossFader Settings Display............................................................................................... 53
6.5 Display Settings Display...................................................................................................... 54
6.6 Video & Demonstration Mode...............................................................................................55
6.7 Device Settings ...................................................................................................................56
6.8 MIDI Controller Mode .......................................................................................................... 57
7. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS....................................................................................................... 58
8. TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................59
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................................................................. 61
10. WARRANTY............................................................................................................................63

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH AN ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UN-INSULATED DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE WITHIN THE UNITS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO
CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
WARNING: THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED
TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
NOTE: THE HAND WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER
TO SPECIFIC GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT, ND
SHOULD BE READ FULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISKS OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS,
OR OPEN THE UNIT. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALL SERVICING SHOULD
BE REFERRED TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEERS.
WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
CONNECTING OR USING THIS UNIT. RETAIN THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ALL
WARNINGS ON THE UNIT AND ITS PACKAGING SHOULD BE READ AND FOLLOWED.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION: To reduce the risks of re or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do
not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use thinner,
cleaning uids, solvents or chemically impregnated cloths. For cleaning always use a soft dry cloth. Unplug
this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
CAUTION: The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the
ow of air through its ventilation openings. The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other devices (including ampliers) that produce heat. No naked ame sources,
such as lighted candles, should be placed on, or near the unit.
WARNING: Do not place this unit on an unstable surface, cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table. The unit
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the unit. Any mounting of
the device on a wall or ceiling should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
NOTE: Should the unit become damaged beyond repair, or reaches the end of its life, please consult the
regulations regarding disposal of electronic products in your region.
NOTE: S tanton Magnetics cannot be held responsible for damage, and, or including data loss caused by
improper use of the unit and or the applications provided for use with the unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY
INSERT.
ENGLISH: The apparatus shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
GERMAN: Das Gerät ist eine Wandsteckdose mit einem Erdungsleiter angeschlossen werden.
FRENCH: L’appareil doit être connecté à une prise secteur avec connexion à la terre.
SPANISH: El aparato estará conectado a una toma de red eléctrica con una conexión a tierra.
ITALIAN: L’apparecchio deve essere collegato a una presa di rete con una connessione a terra protettiva.
1. The unit and power supply should only be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and
frequency marked on its casing.
2. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your
outlet, consult a qualied electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
4. If the mains plug supplying this product incorporates a fuse then it should only be replaced with a fuse
of identical or lower rupture value.
5. Never use a damaged or frayed power cable; this can introduce serious risk of exposing lethal voltages.
6. The power supply cable of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet when it is to be unused for
a long period of time.
7. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
DO NOT ATTEMPT SERVICING OF THIS UNIT YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Upon completion of any servicing or repairs, request the assurance that only Factory Authorized
Replacement Parts with the same characteristics as the original parts have been used, and that the routine
safety checks have been performed to guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condition.
REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
OTHER HAZARDS.
ATTENTION POUR …VITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUíAU FOND.
This unit should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
The power cord or the plug has been damaged
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit
The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind
The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance
The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
REGULATORY CERTIFICATION
Stanton Magnetics declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in
conformity with the following standards:
The Declarations of Conformity can be obtained from 382 Ave. de la Couronne, B-1050 Brussles
Authorized European representative: Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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BLOCK DIAGRAM
MASTER OUTPUT MASTER OUTPUT
HEADPHONES
OUTPUT
-INF - +10dB
ZOUT >75 OHMS ZOUT >75 OHMS
H/P LEVEL
MASTER VOLUME
ZOUT >32 OHMS
DYNAMIC ZIN >10 KOHMS
MICROPHONE INPUT
L R
L
R
ISOLATING EQ
ROUTING
Headphone
Cue B
OUTPUT MIX
HEADPHONES MIX
LOOP CONTROL LOOP CONTROL
DECK A DECK B
-INF to +6dB -INF to +6dB
PLATTER PLATTER
PITCH PITCH
LOW
LOW
MID MID
HIGH HIGH
DECK A VOLUME FADER
CROSSFADER
AUTO AUTO
PLAY/PAUSE
PLAY/PAUSE
MULTIPLY MULTIPLY
CUE CUE
TOUCH TOUCH
+BEND +BEND
-BEND -BEND
SCRATCH SCRATCH
DIVIDE DIVIDE
SYNC SYNC
RELOOP RELOOP
TAP TAP
MIC VOLUME
EFFECTS EFFECTS
TIME/RATE TIME/RATE
FREQ/AMOUNT
FREQ/AMOUNT
FILTER FILTER
FLANGE FLANGE
SLICE SLICE
DELAY DELAY
ISOLATING EQ
ROUTING
DECK B VOLUME FADER
Headphone
Cue A

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DJ GLOSSARY
Beat Matching:
A mixing technique where two programs with similar beat structure are mixed together in tempo,
creating a seamless transition between the two songs.
BPM:
An abbreviation of Beat Per Minute (the number of steady even pulses in music occurring in one
minute and therefore defining the tempo).
Beat Grid:
The Grey Lines on top of your song’s Waveform that display the individual beats of your song.
Channel:
A path the signal takes through the unit via the two EQ/Fader sections.
Crossfade:
Fading in one track while fading out another.
Crossfader:
A transitional slide control on a mixer for fading in one channel while fading out another, using only
a signal control.
Cue:
A point in a song that you want to start from, which you select and listen to before using your
Crossfader or Line Fader to increase the volume of the audio so your audience can hear the music.
Cueing is usually done on the first beat of a song, when beat matching.
db (Decibel):
A unit of measurement of audio volume, in relation to a specified reference point such as 0db, which
is an agreed upon standard based on the threshold of hearing of the average person.
DSP Effects (FX):
Electronic filtering or modification of an audio signal to change the sound. In the case of SCS.4DJ
this processing is done by a DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR (DSP)
Equalization (EQ):
The process of boosting or cutting audio signals at a specific frequency, to help one song mix
sonically with another.
Line Fader:
A control used to adjust the volume of an input or output channel on a mixer.
Headphones:
Miniature speakers worn on the head that allow you to hear the audio output, used by DJs to assist
in cueing songs.
LED (Light Emitting Diode):
An electronic light which is illuminated to show the status of a signal or feature. These can be
bi-color, meaning they light two different colors depending on function.

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Loop:
A seamless repeat of an audio sample or musical segment.
MIDI Controller:
A hardware device used to control software via MIDI protocol (messaging). MIDI stands for Musical
Instrument Digital Interface usually found in keyboards & drum machines. One of the many use
cases for MIDI controllers are for controlling software applications which run on an external
computer (not required to use SCS.4DJ, but available should you wish to use).
Mixer
A unit designed to blend together two or more sound sources.
Mixing:
The process of blending two songs by synchronizing the BPMs (speed/tempo) and using the
Volume Faders/Crossfader to balance the volume between the two.
Monitor:
To carefully listen to and study a recording or mix so as to make adjustments. This can be listening
to the Master Output (what is coming out of your speakers) or the Cue Bus (Pre-Listen Cue, the
signal coming from your decks before you move your faders for the audience to hear a signal).
Platter/ Jog Wheel:
A circular disc designed to emulate the functions of a Vinyl record disc on a turntable, allowing you
to “grab” the audio to “scratch”.
Scratch:
A turntable mix technique that involves rocking the record back and forth by hand with the phono
cartridge in the playing position, creating a variety of rhythmic sound patterns.
Synchronization (Sync):
In the case of the SCS4.DJ, pressing the SYNC button so that the beats and BPM’s of a song are
matched and in perfect unison.
Waveform:
The visual representation of the volume and individual frequencies of your music.
USB:
The input/output type for storage or computer connection on your SCS4.DJ. Stands for Universal
Serial Bus and is an interface standard for communication between a computer and external
peripherals over an inexpensive cable (USB Cable) using two way transmissions.
USB Hub:
A device that lets you plug one USB cable into your unit, and provides multiple USB inputs for
expansion.

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WELCOME
Congratulations on choosing the SCS.4DJ, the most advanced DJ Mix Station on the planet. From
professional to novice, bedroom to dance floor, Stanton’s SCS.4DJ is your complete DJ solution.
SCS.4DJ is a compact, road-worthy DJ rig that gives you the power of traditional analog and
computer based DJ setups in a single unit.
MIXING MADE SIMPLE
The Stanton SCS.4DJ is the first truly integrated DJ system offering advanced one-button
automatic synchronization. The embedded computer system assists your mixing by automatically
synchronizing the tracks at the push of a button. This advanced digital mix engine also allows the
SCS.4DJ to be placed into “Auto-DJ” mode, where the unit will automatically mix the music in your
playlist based on your chosen style of mixing.
MIX AND DJ FROM YOUR DIGITAL MEDIA LIBRARY
DJ directly from your digital media library located on your USB memory stick, hard drive or smart
phone. SCS.4DJ supports most unprotected file formats including WAV, MP3 and AAC files. The
layout is instantly familiar to the experienced DJ, and logical enough for any novice to grasp. As
a mobile DJ, SCS.4DJ gives you the the portability, durability and flexibility you need to perform
night after night, with an intuitive yet simple surface, easy access USB ports, and a rugged chassis.
BECOME MORE CREATIVE
SCS.4DJ’s powerful one-button sync engine and built in tempo and beat grid calculations let
you spend less time keeping things synchronized, giving you more time to be creative. The beat
synchronized features including FX and Auto Loops will give you professional sounding mixes from
your first mix out of the box.
RECORD CAPABILITY
Press the Record button and SCS.4DJ will record your performance to any mass storage device,
which can be shared between friends or used to produce a CD for distribution.

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FEATURES
• Auto Sync control in the embedded computer system instantly beat matches one deck to the
other with incredible accuracy.
• Dual high-resolution touch-sensitive weighted platters with cue, scratch and pitch bend control.
• Multicolor 4.3 inch high resolution LCD with dual waveform display makes visual beatmatching
easy.
• Record your mixes directly to WAV files for sharing, replaying and producing/publishing
performances.
• Auto Loop mode automatically creates a beat synchronized loop to keep the mix going longer.
• Four USB ports, two within a compartment large enough for hard drives, media players and
other mass storage devices.
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Unpacking
Please check that you have received the following items:
(1) SCS.4DJ unit
(1) Power supply (12 VDC)
(1) SCS.4DJ Quick Start Guide
(1) SCS.4DJ User Manual
Let’s get started by hooking up the SCS.4DJ.

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STEP ONE
Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the DC POWER JACK found on the rear of the unit. Fasten the
SECURITY CLAMP (found beside the DC power jack) on top of the cable by unscrewing the
fastener and then screwing it back down on the cable, so that it is not possible for the cable to
become dislodged.
STEP TWO
Connect either the 1/4” type (Balanced) audio output and/or the RCA type (Unbalanced) AUDIO
OUTPUTS to a power amplifier, set of powered speakers or mixer (see diagram below). The
SCS.4DJ features balanced and unbalanced connectors to connect to a wide variety of audio
equipment, and both outputs can be used simultaneously.
1. STARTING UP
DC Power Jack
Security Clamp
1/4” Jack TRS Outputs
(BALANCED)
RCA Outputs
(UNBALANCED)

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STEP THREE
Connect your primary USB device to one of the USB 2.0 PORTS located on the SCS.4DJ (top, rear
or bottom of unit beneath the door). You may use any driverless USB device that has a FAT32,
NTFS, or HFS+ (non-journaled only) file system. For just starting out, it may make sense to place
only a few songs on a USB drive or use the included demo material so you don’t have to wait long
for drive analysis (where SCS.4DJ calculates your song information, including BPM and Waveform)
to be completed to start playing. You may also connect a USB keyboard, as well as a powered
(active) USB hub to augment the amount of available ports, giving you the advantage of connecting
more USB storage devices.
STEP FOUR
Press the POWER BUTTON located to the right of the rear panel. The unit will take about 45
seconds to boot up, and will start the process of detecting and analyzing the content located on any
USB devices that are currently connected. When the Song Analysis symbol disappears, then your
songs are analyzed and you can take full advantage of the SCS.4DJ feature set.
Now, let’s take a brief tour of the SCS.4DJ’s controls and connections.
USB Port 2 (rear of unit)
USB Port 1 (top right of unit)
Power Button
Song Analysis Symbol

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2. UNIT OVERVIEW
DECK A (LEFT SIDE) DECK B (RIGHT SIDE)
MIXER

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DECK CONTROLS
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

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1. USB CONNECTOR (type A) (RIGHT SIDE OF UNIT ONLY)
This connector is used to attach the USB (1.1 or 2.0) mass storage device containing your song
library. Suitable mass storage devices include: external hard drives, flash drives, portable digital
music players, memory card readers, and USB hubs.
2. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
Press to play the song at the current location, and again to pause at the current location.
3. CUE BUTTON
The CUE Button lets you practice your mixes in advance by playing sections of the audio without
having to engage full playback with the PLAY/PAUSE button. During normal playback, pressing
this button immediately moves the play position of the track to the last set cue point and pauses
playback when released. Pressing CUE again will engage the CUE PLAY function, which plays the
track from the cue point until you release the CUE button. If you press PLAY/ PAUSE at any time
other than the currently stored cue point, pressing CUE will reset the cue point to the new position.
4. PLATTER (JOG WHEEL)
The touch-sensitive top portion of the PLATTER (JOG WHEEL) is made to feel and function like a
real vinyl turntable and, the outer non-slip PLATTER bump ring for pitch bending provides ultimate
in response control. The PLATTER has multiple functions:
a. When playing or paused in SCRATCH mode, the PLATTER can be used as a frame search
control, allowing you quickly search through a song. Holding down the SCRATCH button, the
wheel is used for high-speed FAST FORWARD/REWIND SEARCH.
b. Without the SCRATCH button engaged, the PLATTER works as a pitch bend, similar to a
“push” or a “drag” on a turntable. Turning the PLATTER counterclockwise temporarily slows
down the playback speed according to the speed, velocity, and duration of the platter rotation.
Turning the PLATTER clockwise temporarily speeds up the playback speed. Pitch will return to
the current setting when the wheel stops.
c. When in SCRATCH mode, the PLATTER acts just like a vinyl turntable, moving the song
position forward or back in response to your movements. The outer non-slip PLATTER bump
ring still performs the pitch bend function.
d. TOUCH REWIND mode is similar to SCRATCH mode, except playback returns to the Cue point
anytime the top portion of the platter (which is touch-sensitive) is touched. The outer non-slip
PLATTER bump ring still performs the pitch bend function.
5. SCRATCH BUTTON
Enables the touch sensitive PLATTER to respond like a turntable and allow the “Scratching” of your
audio. Most Hip Hop/Scratch DJ’s will want this button the majority of the time. During normal play
mode, touching the platter will pause playback, and moving the platter forward or backward will
create scratch sounds. Holding down the scratch button and moving the PLATTER engages the
Fast-Forward/Rewind function of the player.
6. TOUCH REWIND BUTTON
This function enables you to touch the PLATTER non-rubberized center section to quickly return
to your set CUE POINT instantly, enabling rapid return to a CUE POINT for scratch effects (as the
TOUCH REWIND button also turns on the SCRATCH BUTTON). Touching and releasing the jog
wheel once will return playback to the last marked CUE POINT, letting you quickly return to a cue
point or rapidly trigger a sample/song portion.

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7. PITCH CONTROL SLIDER
The main speed control for your music. This slide, when pushed towards the bottom of the unit
(+), increases the tempo of playback. When the slide is pushed towards the top of the unit (-), the
tempo of playback is decreased. Pitch Range is selectable in ranges of +/-5% to +25/-100% from
the ‘SYSTEM’ menu.
8. PITCH BEND BUTTONS (- / + BUTTONS)
Used to temporarily decrease or increase the playback speed. Pitch will return to the current setting
when released.
9. SYNC BUTTON
The main control of the internal SYNC engine, allowing for one-touch beat matching of your playing
songs. During playback, pressing this button will change the speed and beat position of the selected
track to match that of the track playing on the opposing deck. This overrides the PITCH CONTROL
SLIDER(#5). When the PITCH CONTROL SLIDER is moved again it’s operation depends on the
value of the Soft Takeover (if the PITCH CONTROL SLIDER(#5) responds immediately to your
movement or after you have moved past the virtual pitch setting) setting in the SCS.4DJ Settings
menu. If the setting is On (Soft Takeover enabled – default value), Pitch value will not change until
the PITCH SLIDER is moved to match the virtual value of the Pitch set by the SYNC engine.
The AUTO LED at the midpoint of the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE indicates when the two are not
synchronized, ie: if PITCH CONTROL SLIDE and VIRTUAL PITCH POSITION (the pitch position
chosen by the SYNC engine, regardless of PITCH CONTROL SLIDE position) are not the same.
The LCD Display also has an arrow displayed next to the TEMPO value indicating which way to
move the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE. If the setting is OFF, (No Soft Takeover) then any movements
of the PITCH CONTROL SLIDE will become effective immediately.
10. DSP EFFECT SELECTION/CONTROLS
Dual effect processors, one for each deck, and both can be used at the same time. This section
controls the four on board audio effects FILTER, FLANGER, SLICE and DELAY. Using the two
EFFECT CONTROL knobs, you can individually adjust two effect parameters depending on what
effect you are in.
11. TAP BUTTON
Tap along with the music to enter manual BPM values for use with DSP EFFECTS or SYNC
ENGINE. This is used to manually enter BPMs when the Auto BPM function is unable to lock on a
beat. You must tap at least four times to enter a new BPM value.

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MIXER CONTROLS
1
3
5
6
7
8
9
22
4 5
6
8

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1. LCD DISPLAY
This is the main window to every part of your mixing journey. The full color, 4.3’’ LCD displays
information such as track/waveform, parameter adjustments and search information. Contrast is
adjustable in the onscreen SYSTEM menu.
2. MENU “SOFT” BUTTONS
There are 8 total “soft’ function buttons. The 4 physical buttons on each side of the display change
their function depending on what menu you are located in (hence “soft” buttons), and control
functions such as search, song loading, song sorting, etc.
3. SYSTEM BUTTONS
There are 4 buttons located at bottom of the LCD DISPLAY, and each changes the functionality of
and information on the LCD DISPLAY based on the selected function. The 4 functions are:
HOME/WAVEFORM: The main performance screen. Press this button to switch between the
HOME view and the WAVEFORM view.
The WAVEFORM view shows colored waveforms for both decks as well as beat locations and CUE
and LOOP locators.
The HOME view shows your album art, a beatkeeper for keeping your decks aligned as well as a
small version of the waveform for each deck with current play position in the waveform indicated.
Pressing the HOME/WAVEFORM button after being in a different display will return you to whichever
view (HOME or WAVEFORM) was displayed last.
BROWSE: The main browse menu. From this menu you can view the songs on your MASS
STORAGE DEVICES, select songs to load in your playlists, and choose the songs to play on decks
A and B.
PLAYLISTS: The main preparation menu. From this menu you can prepare song lists, load, save
and delete playlists.
SYSTEM: The system customization menu. From this menu, you can customize the controls of your
unit, change pitch range, etc.
4. NAVIGATION WHEEL/ ENTER & BACK BUTTONS
These are the main Menu navigation controls. You can scroll between songs, search for songs
and name playlists using the virtual keyboard, go forward/back in menus, and change system
parameters.

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5. EQ CONTROLS
Use the High, Mid and Low knobs to modify the frequency content of your music. The EQ controls
provide a complete frequency kill (volume at zero for each frequency band) on the LOW (BASS),
MEDIUM (MID-RANGE)and HIGH (TREBLE) frequency bands, as well as a 6db boost.
6. CHANNEL FADERS
The CHANNEL FADERS for each deck are used to control audio volume. Use these in conjunction
with the EQ CONTROLS on each channel to match song volume and tonal quality of each song.
7. CROSSFADER
The CROSSFADER is used to fade audio between channels A and B for mixing transitions. The
CROSSFADER has a user-selectable Crossfader-Curve (speed at which program volume changes
through crossfader travel) from the ‘System’ menu.
8. HEADPHONE (CUE) BUTTONS
Use the HEADPHONE buttons to listen to decks A or B cue (before CHANNEL FADER and
CROSSFADER) preview. Use the CUE VOLUME control (located on the front of the unit) to control
cue volume.
9. RECORD BUTTON
Use the RECORD button to record your performances on to the MSD (Mass Storage Device) of
your choice. The .WAV file saved can then be transferred to your computer for sharing, saving your
performances and broadcast.
Hear
Channel A
Hear
Channel B

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FRONT AND REAR PANELS
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1
3
5
6
78
4
2

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1. DC POWER JACK
This connector is used in conjunction with the AC/DC adaptor to power the unit. Next to the DC
power jack is a security clamp, which can be fastened over the power cable to prevent it from being
dislodged.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED POWER ADAPTER OR A REPLACEMENT
ADAPTER PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED STANTON DEALER!!!
2. MASTER OUT LEFT/RIGHT RCA connectors (UNBALANCED)
RCA type unbalanced stereo audio output. These connectors output the mixed audio signal
generated from the SCS.4DJ unit.
3. MASTER OUT LEFT/RIGHT 1/4” TRS connectors (TIP RING SLEEVE BALANCED)
1/4” TRS type balanced stereo audio output. These connectors output the mixed audio signal
generated from the SCS.4DJ unit.
4. MICROPHONE INPUT & VOLUME CONTROLS
The SCS.4DJ has one 1/4” microphone input, located on the front panel. Microphone level is
controlled by the microphone rotary volume control located on the front panel to the right of the
microphone jack. Suitable microphones are any standard dynamic-style microphone.
5. POWER BUTTON
Press the Power Button momentarily to turn on or turn off the unit.
WARNING: Do not remove the power cable or unplug the unit to shut it off. This could cause
data corruption to your drive, damaging your songs and other data. In case the unit does not
respond with the shutdown screen the power button can be pressed and held for 10 seconds
for an emergency shutdown procedure.
6. 1/4” and 1/8” HEADPHONE JACKS & MIX (CUE) CONTROLS
The headphone jacks located on the front of the SCS.4DJ are designed to accept any standard
stereo headphone using either a 1/4’‘ or 1/8” jack. Use the MIX knob to fade between the CUE and
MASTER OUTPUT preview. Use the HEADPHONE VOLUME KNOB to adjust headphone volume.
Both outputs can be used at the same time to share a single headphone signal to two headphones.
7. USB CONNECTOR (type A) (TO UNIT)
This connector is used to attach the USB mass storage device that contains your music library.
Suitable mass storage devices include, but are not limited to: external hard drives, USB thumb
drives, portable digital music players, memory card readers, and active USB hubs.
8. USB CONNECTOR (type B) (FROM UNIT)
This connector is used to attach the SCS.4DJ to a personal computer for MIDI CONTROLLER
mode, This connection is both Windows PC and OSX (Apple) compatible.
9. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK
Use with a Kensignton® security lock for permanent installations to prevent theft or for display
purposes.