Vestax TR-1 User manual

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●Precautions for use・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・18
●Safety concems・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・19
●Features・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・20
●Included items・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・20
●Minimum system requirement・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・20
●Controls and functions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・21
●Connection with computers・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・25
●「TRAKTOR LE」Install&MIDI mapping・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・26
●Activation・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・30
●Troubleshooting・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・32
●Specification・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・32

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INCLUDED ITEMS
FEATURES
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
The TR-1 is a collaboration of Vestax and Japans leading Techno DJ HIROSHI
WATANABE, designed as an exclusive controller for TRAKTOR PRO. Each control is
designed to work best with TRAKTOR PRO (Native Instrument GmbH.), and offers
speedy setup by simply importing the tsi file.(MIDI map file)Please read the instructions
of this user fs manual carefully before using the TR-1, to use it in knowledge of all its
special features and suitable applications.
http://help.vestax.co.jp/en/
・User manual
・USB cable
・[TRAKTOR LE] Install discs
Required system for the bundle software (Win / Mac)
Audio Interface (ASIO or CoreAudio)
QuickTime6.5
Internet connection
＜Windows＞
Windows XP (SP2)
Windows Vista (SP1)
CPU：more than 1.5GHz CPU
RAM：more than 1GB RAM
USB port (USB2.0 Compatible)
＜Macintosh＞
Mac OS X 10.4(10.5)
CPU：Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz
RAM：more than 1GB RAM
USBport(USB2.0 Compatible)
NOTE: Be aware that the requirements above do not guarantee operation with all
computers and devices

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FUNCTIONS
※The functions of each control described here are based on the features of TRAKTOR PRO (Native
Instrument Ltd.) The features will be automatically assigned to each control by loading the tsi file.
http://help.vestax.co.jp/en/
SHIFT function
Decks select section

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31.DATA SEND LED：This LED will illuminate when any knob, fader or button has been operated and the TR-1
source or controller may have an error or have worn out. Please read TROUBLESHOOTING first before
considering repair.
32.SHIFT BUTTON：This button is used together with other buttons to activate extended functions.
SHIFT+14/15.MOVE GRID MARKER BUTTON：Adjusts the beat (grid) automatically set to the bass
drum back and forward.
SHIFT+17.POSITION SEEK BUTTON：Skips the play point within the track (during playback & pause)
to wherever you wish to set a CUE point or start the track.
SHIFT+19.CUE PLAY：Plays the track from the designated CUE point.
SHIFT+18.AUTO GRID BUTTON：Automatically creates a grid in sync with the BPM.
●FRONT PANEL
33.I.F.CURVE CONTROL：Controls the curve characteristic of the input fader. The fader curve is sharp at the
end (top) when the curve control is turned to left and sharp at the beginning (bottom) when turned to right.
34.LED BRIGHTNESS CONTROL：Controls the brightness of the LEDs on the top panel. Turn left to darken,
right to brighten.
●REAR PANEL
35.USB PORT
USB connection port. Sends out MIDI signals to control computer software and receives bus power via USB.
36.POWER SELECTOR
Selects the power source of TR-1. Set it to [DC 9V ADAPTOR] if using the power adaptor (not included), and
USB if powering the TR-1 with USB bus power supplied from your computer.
37.DC POWER ADAPTOR CONNECTION
Connection for DC 9V power adaptor (not included).

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●Windows
1. Connect the TR-1 to your computer with the included USB cable.
2. Set the Power select switch to the power source you wish to use. Set the switch to [DC 9V ADAPTOR] if using
the power adaptor and [USB POWER] if using USB bus power.
The POWER LED of the TR-1 will light up.
※CAUTION：Please use the exclusive power adaptor for stable operation if the USB is connected to a non-
powered USB hub or if the computer does not have enough power capacity.
A message saying New hardware foundwill appear, and the required drivers will be automatically installed.
(The message may not appear when the TR-1 is connected for the second time or when the driver is already
installed)
3. Move any knob and fader to check that the data send LED illuminates along with all control movements.
4. To check connection status in Windows XP, view [control panel] > [system] > [hardware] > [device manager] >
inside USB controller find [USB combined device] (Property: Location: Vestax TR-1) > inside sound, video and
game controller find [USB Audio device] (Property: Location: Vestax TR-1). If both are displayed and the status is
"This device is installed normally", the TR-1 is functioning with the computer.
●Macintosh
1. Select a power source with the Power Select switch on the rear panel.
Select DC ADAPTOR if using the Vestax power adaptor, USB BUS POWER if utilizing USB bus power from the
computer.
※NOTE：If using a non-powered USB hub or if the computers power capacity is not sufficient, use the Vestax
power adaptor (not included) for stable operation.
2. Connect the TR-1 to the computer with the included USB cable. The power LED will light up.
3. Move any knob and fader to check that the data send LED illuminates along with all control movements.
4. To check the connection status in Macintosh, view [Applications] > [Utilities] > [Audio MIDI setting] > [MIDI
device] and find the TR-1 icon as shown in the picture.
Click the [TR-1] icon to see property.
Device: TR-1
Manufacturer: Vestax
Model: TR-1
CONNECTION WITH COMPUTERS

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「TRAKTOR LE」Install & setup
●Windows
※Please refer to 8-1 for those who uses TRAKTOR PRO and
DUO.
▼INSTALL
1-1. Insert the included installer disc to your computer.
2-1. Click [Traktor 1.1.2] to start the installer.
2-2. Once the file is unzipped and the installer has appeared,
click NEXT.
3-1. Put a tick in the left bottom box to agree to the license
agreement and click NEXT.
4-1. Choose [Complete] and click NEXT.
5-1. A summary of the current status will appear, confirm and
click NEXT.