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 Q-D5 MKII™  

 

 

  

  

 

 

      

        Controls and Features Cont.

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. Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting a pair of headphones on. Be sure the 

CuE 

MIxINg KNOb (12)

 is turned to the “CUE” position to hear the selected channel source.

5.  taLkOver  bUttOn  -

  When  engaged  this  function  will  decrease  all  signal  levels,  except  the 

microphone level, by 15dB. A red LED next to the 

Talkover button

 will glow when the talkover function 

is engaged. In the OFF position all signals will remain at their normal levels.

6a. MICrOPhOne vOLUMe - 

This knob is used to regulate the microphone output volume. Turning  

the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level.

6b. MICrOPhOne eQ seCtIOn - 

These controls are used to adjust the microphone treble level, 

midrange, and bass levels. Each microphone input has a separate channel EQ.
 

MICrOPhOne  trebLe  COntrOL  -

  This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the  treble  levels  of  the

 

Microphone  with  a  maximum  signal  gain  of  15dB  or  maximum  signal  decrease  of  -30dB. 

 

Turning  the  knob  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction  will  decrease  the  amount  of  treble

  

applied  to  the  microphone  signal,  turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase

 

the amount of treble applied to microphone signal.

 

MICrOPhOne  bass  COntrOL  - 

This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the  low  frequency  levels  of

 

the microphone with a maximum signal gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. 

 

Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to 

 

the  microphone  signal,  turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase  the  amount 

 

of bass applied to microphone signal.

7. ChanneL CUt bUttOns -

 These buttons are used to cut out the Treble, Mid or Bass frequencies 

of the incoming audio signal. When these buttons are depressed the selected frequency level is cut by 

100%. When a Cut Button is engaged a red LED located directly above the specific button will begin 

to glow, indicating the cut function has been activated. Depressing the Cut Button will disengage the 
cut function.

8. LeveL InDICatOrs - 

The dual LED’s indicators are used to indicate either the master output level 

or the PFL level’s of channels one and two. The level indicators will directly reflect the operating mode 

of the 

db SELECTOR SWITCH (15)

.

9. ChanneL GaIn COntrOL -

 This adjustment is used to adjust an audio source signal input gain 

for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust output volume. Setting the gain level properly will 
ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the gain level controls:
 

1. Be sure the 

MASTER vOLuME CONTROL (11)

 is set to minimum (zero output).

 

2. Set the 

CHANNEL FAdER (2)

 to level 7.

 

3. Begin play on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.

 

4. Be sure the LED 

LEvEL INdICATOR FuNCTION SWITCH (15) 

is set to the PFL CH1/CH2 

 

    position.

 

5. Turn the 

PFL (4)

 function on, for the channel you are adjusting.

 

6. Use the 

gAIN CONTROL (9)

 to achieve an average output level of +4 dB.

10. MaIn POWer sWItCh -

 This is the main power ON/OFF button. The power switch will glow blue 

when power is ON. Before main power is applied, be sure you have made all connections to the mixer. 

Also be sure your amplifier(s) is(are) tuned off. Remember to avoid damaging pops, the mixer should 
be powered on first and turned off last.

11. Master vOLUMe COntrOL - 

This rotary knob is used to control the master output level (volume). 

To avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level +4 dB. Be sure this volume 
control is always set to zero before turning the unit on.

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Summary of Contents for Q-D5

Page 1: ...Q D5 MKII Professional Preamp Mixer American Audio 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 www AmericanAudio us Rev 4 08...

Page 2: ...t operating condition Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully inspect your mixer for any damage and be sure...

Page 3: ...all documentation before attempting to operate your new mixer Please save all your docu mentation for future reference Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your mixer Do not attempt to o...

Page 4: ...t to mini mum before plugging them in Never put the headphone on without making sure the headphone level is turned down Mic The mic connector uses a 1 4 jack unbalanced connector The DJ mic has an ind...

Page 5: ...output signal of any source assigned to its particular channel 3 Channel Transformer Switch Replaceable and Adjustable These switches are used to select the input source assigned to each channel Each...

Page 6: ...cies of the incoming audio signal When these buttons are depressed the selected frequency level is cut by 100 When a Cut Button is engaged a red LED located directly above the specific button will beg...

Page 7: ...mount 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 15dB or maximum signal decrease...

Page 8: ...n between the mixer and a compatible American Audio CD Player Input mini plugs from CD player controller into these jacks input CD 1 into jack A and CD 2 into jack B 20 LIGHT CONTROL This jack provide...

Page 9: ...ft channel input 27 LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH This switch is used to change the mode of PHONO INPUT JACKS 26 and 29 When connecting turntable to these jacks be sure the switch is in the PHONO positio...

Page 10: ...rabbing 33 REVERSE FUNCTION SWITCH Both the crossfader and the channel faders will reverse function when the reverse switch is activated When reversing the crossfader channel two of the crossfader wil...

Page 11: ...E PARAMETER TIME PARAMETER RATIO EJECT POWER CUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RELOOP SINGLE LOOP REMAIN NONSTOP TOTAL ELAPSED M T S PROGRAM LOCK KEY SYNC BEAT F PITCH BPM CUE AUTO BPM OFF ON FX MIX BOP ENTER P...

Page 12: ...2 LINE 1 PHONO 2 AUX 2 PHONO 1 AUX 1 AUX 2 PHONO 2 AUX 1 PHONO 1 L R GND GND Q D5 MKII Typical Mixer Output Connections Set Up Speaker Cables RCA to 1 4 Patch Cables American Audio www AmericanAudio u...

Page 13: ...ess steel retaining screws that hold the crossfader in place 4 Gently remove the crossfader from its seated position You may need to wiggle the crossfader slightly to unseat it 5 After removing the cr...

Page 14: ...to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American Audio All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear iden...

Page 15: ...Out RCA 0dBV 1V 1K Ohm 2dB Rec Out RCA 10dB 316mV 1K Ohm 3dB Phones Load 32 Ohms 3dB 0 7V 33 Oms 3dB Maximum Output Load 47K THD 5 Master RCA MORE THAN 18dB 8V Rec MORE THAN 18dB 8V PHONES Load 32 ohm...

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