American Audio Mixer QD5 User Manual

							
 Q-D5™                                           Typical Mixer Set-Up
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DJ SKILZ SIGNATURE SERIES 
						

							
 Q-D5™                                  Typical Mixer Output Connections Set-Up
Speaker Cables
RCA to 1/4” Patch Cables
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C A S S E T T E   D E C K
RCA to RCA Patch Cables
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Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the mixer should be carried out periodically to optimize 
light output.  
1.   Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing.
2.   Use a cleaner specially designed for electronics to spray in and around the knobs and switch. 
  This will reduce small particle built up that can effect the proper operation of the mixer. 
3.   Clean should be carried out every 30-60 days.
4.  Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the   mixer in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the mixer operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, 
dust, dew).
The crossfader is “Hot Swappable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is 
applied. Only replace with American Audio Part OF-1. Replacing with any other model fader may seri
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ously damage your mixer.
Replacing the Crossfader (Model OF-1):
1.   Carefully remove all the knobs for the controls on the face of the unit, including fader knobs.
2.  Using a # 2 Phillips screw driver, unscrew the four screw that secure the in the face plate in 
  place and remove the face plate.
3.  Using a number two Phillips screw driver, unscrew the each of the stainless 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 crossfader, disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the crossfader to the PC
   board. Grasp the crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its connector not the actual
  cables. The connector is designed to fit one way, so don’t worry about the connectors orientation.
6.   Connect the new crossfader (model OF-1 only) to the ribbon cable.
7.  Reassemble in reverse order.
Changing/Replacing the Transformer Switch:
1.  Follow steps one and two above to remove the faceplate.
2.  Disconnect the mixer’s main power supply.
3.   Using a number two Phillips screw driver, unscrew each of the larger retainer screws that hold 
  the transformer switch in place.
4.   To replace: disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the switch to the PC board. Grasp the 
  crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its connector not the actual cable. The 
  connector is designed to fit one way, so don’t worry about the connectors orientation.
5.  To augment transformer orientation: Pull the switch out and turn to the desired position.
6.  Reassemble in reverse order.
 Q-D5™                                  Cleaning
 Q-D5™                                Cross Fader Replacement
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A.  American Audio
® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free 
of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) from the date 
of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of 
America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and 
place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. 
B.  For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio
® factory. All shipping charges 
must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms 
of  this  warranty,  American  Audio
®  will  pay  return  shipping  charges  only  to  a  designated  point  within 
the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No acces
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sories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American 
Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the 
safe return thereof.  
C.  This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in 
any manner which American Audio
® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product; 
if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio
® factory unless 
prior  written  authorization  was  issued  to  purchaser  by  American  Audio
®;  if  the  product  is  damaged 
because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual. 
D.  This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or peri
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odic  check-up.  During  the  period  specified  above,  American  Audio
®  will  replace  defective  parts  at 
its  expense,  and  will  absorb  all  expenses  for  warranty  service  and  repair  labor  by  reason  of  defects 
in  material  or  workmanship.  The  sole  responsibility  of  American  Audio
®  under  this  warranty  shall  be 
limited  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 identifying marks to that effect. 
E.  American Audio
® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its prod-
ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured. 
F.  No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory sup
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plied  with  products  described  above.  Except  to  the  extent  prohibited  by  applicable  law,  all  implied 
warranties  made  by  American  Audio
®  in  connection  with  this  product,  including  warranties  of  mer-
chantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warran
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ties,  whether  expressed  or  implied,  including  warranties  of  merchantability  or  fitness,  shall  apply  to 
this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such 
repair  or  replacement  as  is  expressly  provided  above;  and  under  no  circumstances  shall  American 
Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability 
to use, this product. 
 
G.  This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio
® Products and supersedes 
all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions her etofore published. 
 Q-D5™                                Warranty
The Q-D5™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate 
your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accom
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pany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return 
package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece 
of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your 
proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800)  322-6337
.
 Q-D5™                                    Registration
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Model: Q-D5, Professional 2 Channel Preamp Mixer
POWER SUPPLY:        AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz Selectable
DIMENSIONS:         10”W x 12.25”D x 3.25”H /254 x 308 x 82.5 mm
WEIGHT:           6.5 Lbs. / 3 Kg
CROSSFADER:         Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - 
            Low grounding impedance crossfader
POWER CONSUMPTION:     5W typical, 7W w/ full headphone output
HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE:    
16 Ohms
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION: Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 deg. C; Humidity: 25 to 85%  
            RH (non-condensing); Storage Temperature: -20 to 60 ˚C
Input Sensitivity (Level/Impedence): LOAD=47K OHM
LINE:           
14dB (200mV)/30K Ohm ±2dB
PHONO:          
-50dB (3mV)/47K Ohms ±3dB
MICROPHONE:         -54dB (2mV) /6K Ohms ±3 dB
AUX:            -14dB (200mV)/47K Ohms ±2dB
Output Sensitivity (Level/Impedence): Note: 0dBV=1Vrms, 
LOAD=47K OHM
MASTER 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 ohms):     MORE THAN 5dB (1.7V)
CHANNEL BALANCE:       Within 3dB
Frequency Response:
LINE:           20Hz - 20KHz, +2/-3dB
PHONO:           20Hz - 20KHz, +2/-3dB
AUX:            20Hz - 20KHz, +2/-3dB
MICROPHONE:         20Hz - 20KHz, +2/-3dB
Output Noise (IEC-A WEIGHTED):
LINE/AUX:          LESS THAN  -68dB
PHONO:          LESS THAN  -65dB
MIC:            LESS THAN  -58dB
THD - Total Harmonic Distortion (1Khz, 0dB Output):
MASTER OUTPUT (LOAD = 47K OHMS):   Less than 0.08%
PHONO: (LOAD = 32 OHMS):       Less than 0.15%
CROSS TALK: 
       < 55dB @ 1Khz between left and right channels
Channel Equalizer:
BASS:          +12 ±3dB / Less Than -19dB at 70Hz
MID:            +12 ±3dB / Less Than -14dB at 1KHz
TREBLE:          +13 ±3dB / Less Than -24dB at 13KHz
Microphone Equalizer:
BASS:          
±12, ±2dB at 100KHz  
TREBLE:         
±12, ±2dB at 10KHz
 Q-D5™                                  Specifications
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