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equipment with a balanced input, or whenever you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet. 
Always, use these jacks whenever possible.

23. rCA MAStEr oUtPUtS -

 The Master Output includes a pair of RCA 

uNbALANCEd jACKS (22).

 

The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output signal. 

24. rEC oUt

 - This is a low current unbalanced output source designed for various tape and CD 

recorders. The Record Out (REC OUT) level is dictated by the 

CHANNEL FAdER LEvEL (2)

, it is not 

influenced by the 

MASTER vOLuME CONTROL (11)

.

25. CHANNEL 2: LINE 2 rCA INPUt JACKS -

 These Jacks are used for line level inputs. Connect 

CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as 
Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. Turntables should only be 
connected to “Phono” inputs. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the 
white represents the left channel input.

26. CHANNEL 2: PHoNo 2 INPUt/AUX 2 JACKS - 

The type of input must directly reflect the selected 

mode of the 

LINE LEvEL SELECTOR SWITCH (27)

. Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup car-

tridge to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges). CD players or Tape Decks and 
other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as long as the 

LINE LEvEL SELECTOR 

SWITCH (27)

 is in the “AUX 2” position. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input 

and the white represents the left 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 

position, and when using line level input devices be sure this switch is in the AUX position. Always be 
sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch.

28. CHANNEL 1: LINE 1 rCA INPUt JACKS - 

These Jacks are used for line level inputs. Connect 

CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as 
Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. Turntables should only be 
connected to “Phono” inputs. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the 
white represents the left channel input.

29. CHANNEL 1: PHoNo 1 INPUt/AUX 1 JACKS - 

The type of input must directly reflect the selected 

mode of the 

LINE LEvEL SELECTOR SWITCH (27)

. Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup car-

tridge to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges). CD players or Tape Decks and 
other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as long as the 

LINE LEvEL SELECTOR 

SWITCH (27)

 is in the “AUX 1” position. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input 

and the white represents the left channel input.

30. gND (groUND tErMINAL) -

 Connect each of your turntables ground leads to either of the two 

ground terminal. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono 
cartridges.

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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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