Operating Determinations
When installing this mixer, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust! There
should not be any cables lying around. Doing so endangers you as well as others. Do not operate the mixer in extremely
hot (more than 30° / 100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C / 40°F) surroundings. Keep away from direct sunlight
and heaters.
Operate the mixer only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for
operating the mixer. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Never use spray cleaners to clean the faders! Never use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the mixer! It is
recommended that you use a soft damp cloth. Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are
forbidden due to safety reasons!
Connections (Refer to diagrams on pages 5 & 7)
• Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. Before connecting other devices to the mixer, all units have to be
switched off and the Master Control set to min.
• Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the voltage selector before connecting to power.
• In order to obtain the highest sound quality, only use high quality American DJ
®
, Ameri-Cable ™ cables for connecting
devices. Make sure that the cables are properly fixed.
• Connect your amplifier to the MASTER OUT jacks. Make sure that the channels are set properly.
• For recording, connect your tape recorder or cassette deck to the OUTPUT REC jacks. The REC OUT level will not
be influenced by the Master Control.
• Connect your microphone to the Microphone Input on the rear panel.
• The Q-2221/X features one microphone input. The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) MIC JACK on the rear panel. You can adjust the
microphone volume output by turning the DJ MIC LEVEL. DJ MIC TREBLE & BASS may be controlled by the BASS &
TREBLE KNOBS below the DJ MIC KNOB.
• You can connect 2 turntables using the LEFT & RIGHT RCA PHONO 1 and PHONO 2 jacks on the rear panel. You
can only control the turntables signal after you have switched the PHONO /AUX SELECTOR SWITCH on the rear panel
to PHONO, plus you must change the PHONO/AUX/LINE SWITCH on the front panel to PHONO/AUX. The signal is
then controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders.
• Connect your tape recorder, tuner, sound effects, CD player, and cassette decks etc. to the LEFT & RIGHT RCA LINE
signals to the AMP OUT jacks on the rear panel. The signal is then controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders when the
PHONO/AUX/LINE SWITCH on the front panel to LINE . CD players, cassette decks etc. may also be connected to the
LEFT & RIGHT RCA PHONO/AUX jacks on the rear of the unit. You can only control this signal after you have switched
the PHONO / AUX SELECTOR SWITCH on the rear panel to AUX, plus you must change the PHONO/AUX/LINE
SWITCH on the front panel to PHONO/AUX. The signal is then
controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders.
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