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AC IN-

PLAYER CONTROL

B

A

OUTPUT

CH-2

CH-1

LIGHT

CONTROL

MIC

MASTER

REC

LINE 2

LINE 1

PHONO 2

AUX 2

PHONO 1

AUX 1

AUX 2 PHONO 2

AUX 1 PHONO 1

L

R

GND

GND

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                   Controls and Features Cont.

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American Audio

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17. AC CoNNECtIoN -

 This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the included 

detachable power cord. Use only the supplied, polarized AC power cord. This cord is designed to fit in 
one direction only. Do not attempt to force a cord in if it does not fit, be sure the cord is being inserted 

properly

18. AC VoLtAgE SELECtor -

 This switch is used to adjust the operating voltage. Operating voltage 

can be toggled between 115V/50Hz or 230V/60Hz. Always be sure the selector is set to the proper 
voltage for your area before attempting to operate the unit. 

19. PLAYEr CoNtroL - 

These jacks are used to control the “Q-Start” function 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 provides a preset mono audio signal output. There is no way to 

adjust this level, however this level will directly reflect the output level of the 

CHANNEL FAdERS (2)

This buffered audio output should only be used for light controllers that can accept an external audio 
input. Great for Touch Panels and Chase Controllers. 

21. DJ MICroPHoNE CoNNECtor -

 This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. 

Connect you microphone via 1/4 inch (6.3mm) jack. The signal volume will be controlled by the 

dj MIC 

KNOb (6a)

. The bass and treble levels can also be adjusted by the built-in 

MICROPHONE EQ (6b).

22.  bALANCED  XLr  MAStEr  oUtPUtS  - 

The  Master  Output  includes  a  pair  XLR  Balanced 

JACKS as well as a pair 

RCA uNbALANCEd jACKS (23)

. The 3-pin XLR jacks send a high current 

balanced output signal. These jacks should be used when you will be driving an amp or other audio 

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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...

Page 16: ...A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies American Audio World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 2650 Fax 323 725 6100 Web www AmericanAudio us E mail info A...

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