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Q-2422 PRO
FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT.
each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. This switch must be in
the “phono” position for turntable operation.
4. PAN CONTROL -
The balance control for each channel, or how much left and right signal is sent
to the left and right
MASTER OUT JACKS (36).
5. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL -
This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain
for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume. Setting the gain level
properly will ensure a clean output signal. An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted
signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a
channels gain level control:
1. Be sure the
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (17)
is set to level 4.
2. Set the
CHANNEL FADER (23)
to level 8.
3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.
4. Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.
5. Repeat this step for all channels
6. CHANNEL EQ SECTION -
CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL -
This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum treble gain of +12dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a
counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the
knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.
CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL -
This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a chan-
nel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of +12dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal,
turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel
signal.
CHANNEL BASS CONTROL -
This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum bass gain of +12dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning
the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal.
7. CHANNEL VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS -
The LED indicators that run along each channels EQ
section are used to measure incoming signal levels. Use these indicator to visually maintain an average
signal output of +4dB. A consistent average output level of +4dB will produce a clean output signal.
8. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS -
The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used to
detail the master fader output level. The meters will detail the output level of both the left and right
channels.
9. MASTER OUTPUT BALANCE CONTROL -
This knob is used to control the pan, adjust how much
of the signal is sent to the left and right output level. For true stereo imaging, maintain the knob in the
12 o’ clock position.
10. AUX 3 INPUT JACK -
This Aux input is for the use of a Mp3 player, or XM or Sirius satellite raido.
Input volume will be controlled by the channel three
fader
.
11. BNC JACK -
This jack is used to supply a 12V DC signal to a gooseneck light, such as the
American Audio
®
GNL-14.
12. POWER SWITCH -
This is the main power ON/OFF button. A blue LED next to the power switch
will glow when power is ON. Before you turn the power on be sure you have made all connections to the
