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6.    TALKOVER BUTTON -

 When the button is depressed, all signals except the microphone level are 

 

 decreased by 15dB. A red LED will glow when the talkover function is engaged. In the OFF position

 

 all signals remain at their standard levels. 

7.    MICROPHONE CONTROLS (VOLUME/TREBLE/BASS) -

 The DJ MIC LEVEL CONTROL controls the 

 

 microphone volume output level. The DJ MIC TREBLE CONTROL and DJ MIC BASS CONTROL are used 

 

 to adjust treble and bass levels of the DJ MICROPHONE.

8.   CUT BUTTONS -

 These buttons cut the Treble, Mid or Bass input signal level by 100% for Channels 

 

 1 and 2. When specific Cut Button is depressed a yellow LED will glow indicating a cut of the Treble, Mid 

 

 or Bass. Depressing the Cut Button once again will disengage Cut.

9.   MASTER L/R / PFL CH1/CH2 BUTTON -

 When the Master L/R is LED is lit the master level shows 

 

 the master output that shows the left and right channels master output levels.  Push the button again to 

 

 select PFL CH1/CH2 and the LED will be lit for that selection. This will make the Master Level show 

 

 the Pre-Fader Levels (PFL) of Channel 1 and Channel 2.

10.  LEVEL INDICATORS -

 Dual LED's show the level of the left and right master output. The level indicators 

 

 will directly reflect the 

MASTER L/R / PFL CH1/CH2 BUTTON (9) 

operating mode.

11.  CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL -

 Used to set the level of the input signal for its designated channel.

12.  POWER SWITCH -

 A red LED will glow indicating power is ON.

13.  MASTER VOLUME CONTROL -

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

14.  CUE MIXING CONTROL -

 Selects the channel for monitoring. The monitor signal comes from the 

 

 Prefader. This means it will not be affected by the channel faders. You can monitor each channel 

 

 individually. Connect your headphones to the HEADPHONES jack. Turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL 

 

 to CUE and select the desired channels with the PFL switches. When you turn the CUE MIXING 

 

 CONTROL to PGM (PFL switches without function), you can cue the output signal of the mixer. If the 

 

 CUE MIXING CONTROL is set to the center position, you can cue both the channel signal you selected 

 

 and the output signal. With the CUE LEVEL control, you can adjust the phones volume without 

 

 changing the output signal.

15.  CUE LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL -

 Adjusts the headphone output level. 

16.  HEADPHONES JACKS -

 Use this jack to connect the headphones. Headphones from 8 Ohms to 600 

 

 Ohms can be used. 16 Ohms is recommended. 2 separate headphone inputs are conveniently located 

 

 on the face panel and bottom front panel.

17.  CHANNEL EQUALIZER "ROTARY KILLS" - BASS/MID/TREBLE CONTROL -

 Used to increase or 

 

 decrease the LOW's, MID’s, and HI’s of the input signal. The Q-2221/X features "Rotary Kills" with -30dB 

 

 to +20db input control.

18.  FADER CURVE SWITCH - 

Changes Feather Fader™ Crossfader from a NORMAL CURVE to a QUICK 

 

 CURVE (used for crabbing).

19. ON/OFF “Q” START- 

This function works in conjunction with a compatible American DJ "Q" Start CD 

 

 player. When used with a compatible CD player, you can use the crossfader to start and stop the CD 

 

 Player with the slide of the fader. The ON/OFF “Q” START switch activates this FADER “Q” START feature. 

 

 When in the ON position, the FADER “Q” START allows the fader to return automatically to preset digital 

 

 CUE POINTS on your compatible American DJ CD Player. 

 

   For example, each time you slide the crossfader to far left the CD Player will be triggered to play the 

 

   song from the beginning of the preset CUE POINT. Refer to your American DJ CD Player User Manual 

 

   for setting CUE POINTS. Turn the ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position to disengaged “Q” Start 

 

   function and resume to a normal fader.

Front Panel - Functions and Controls Cont.

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Summary of Contents for Q-2221SX

Page 1: ...Q 2221 X Q Deck USER INSTRUCTIONS djs wanted ...

Page 2: ... quality Alps Feather Fader Plus FF Plus Crossfader replaceable made in Japan Fader Curve Switch changes from a normal curve to a quick curve for crabbing Separate gain control for each channel Bass mid treble on microphone High output to headphones 2 separate headphone inputs Soft touch rubber knobs for better control Super clean signal to noise ratio Q 2221 X Q DECK American DJ AUDIO Los Angeles...

Page 3: ...r immediately The arising condensation of water might damage your device Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature Never put any liquids on the mixer or close to it Should any liquid enter the device disconnect from main power immediately Have the device checked by a qualified service technician before operating again Any damage caused by liquid entering the device is not...

Page 4: ...e 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 M...

Page 5: ...FORMER SWITCH CHANGEABLE Used to select the input to be sent to channel 1 TRANSFORMER SWITCH may be used up down or left right To change the switch see diagram on page 9 4b CHANNEL 2 TRANSFORMER SWITCH CHANGEABLE Used to select the input to be sent to channel 2 TRANSFORMER SWITCH may be used up down or left right To change the switch see diagram on page 9 5 PFL BUTTONS Depressing these button send...

Page 6: ...PHONES jack Turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL to CUE and select the desired channels with the PFL switches When you turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL to PGM PFL switches without function you can cue the output signal of the mixer If the CUE MIXING CONTROL is set to the center position you can cue both the channel signal you selected and the output signal With the CUE LEVEL control you can adjust the phones vo...

Page 7: ...ith detachable AC power cord 25 MASTER OUT Parallel output of P A output Connect with the input of a power amplifier 26 REC OUT Connect to your record unit The REC OUT level is not influenced by the master control 27 CHANNEL 2 LINE 2 RCA INPUT JACKS 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 ...

Page 8: ...usical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to AUX LINE inputs The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input 32 GND GROUND TERMINALS Connect each of your turntable ground leads to one of these terminals Each turntable uses one ground terminal This will reduce the humming and poppin...

Page 9: ...h the selector switch remove and the ribbon cables disconnected use a number one Phillips screw driver to remove the switch from its cover 6 Connect the new selector switch to the ribbon cables and replace in reverse order Changing the Transformer Switch Position 1 Disconnect the mixers main power supply 2 Using a number two Phillips screw driver unscrew the two larger stainless steel retain screw...

Page 10: ...hono 48dBV 4mV 47K Ohms 3dB Aux 14 dBV 200mV 47K Ohms 2dB Output Sensitivity Level Impedence Rec Out RCA 10dBV 316mV 2 2K Ohms 2dB Master Out RCA 0dBV 1V 610 Ohms 2dB Phones Load 32Ohms 8dBV 0 4V 33 Oms 2dB Maximum Output Load 47K THD 5 Rec 18dBV 8V Master RCA 18dBV 8V Channel Balance Within 3dB Frequency Response Line 20Hz 20KHz 1dB Phono 20Hz 20KHz 1 5dB RIAA Aux 20Hz 20KHz 1dB Microphone 20Hz 2...

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