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    Q-D6
    ™
      
    Professional Preamp Mixer
    American Audio
    4295 Charter Street
    Los Angeles Ca. 90058
    www.americanaudio.us
    Rev. 4/05 
    						
    							
     Q-D6™                                                 Unpacking
    MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2
    ELECTRICAL  PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................3
    SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................4
    INTRODUCTION.............................................................. ......................................................................
    5
    SET-UP  PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................................5
    UNPACKING.........................................................................................................................................
    6
    QUICK START...........................
    ..............................................................................................................6
    FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
      TOP  PANEL........................................
    .........................................................................................7
      FRONT  AND  REAR  PANEL...........
    ............................................................................................10                                                                                                                
    CLEANING.............. .......................... ........................... ................................................... 14
    CROSSFADER  REPLACEMENT.........
    ..................................................................................................14
    WARRANTY............................................................... ..........................................................................15
    SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... ..................................................................16
     Q-D6™                                 Main Features
    •   Feather Crossfader
    •   2 Phono/1 Aux, 3 Line Inputs
    •   Fader “Q” Start 
    •   Q-Start Compatible (for use with compatible  
       American Audio CD Players )
    •   -26dB Rotary Kills for Treble, Bass and    
       Mids on both channels
    •   High output to headphones •   Extremely clean signal to noise ratio
    •   Talk Over Switch 
    •   Master LED Level Indicator -
         Indicates Master Signal Levels
    •   Cue Mixing
    •   Separate gain control for each channel
    •   Hot Swap Crossfader
    •   Separate Mic EQ Section
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     Q-D6™                            Electrical Safety Precautions
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   Q-D6™ Instruction Manual Page 3
    ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
    CAUTION
    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
    intended to alert the  user  to the  presence  of important
    operating  and maintenance  (servicing) instructions  in
    the literature accompanying the appliance.
    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
    product's  enclosure  that may  be of sufficient  magnitude
    to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
    READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the  safety  and operating
    instructions  should be read  before  the product is
    operated.
    RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS —  The safety and operatin
    g
    instructions  should be retained for future  reference.
    HEED  WARNINGS — All  warnings  on the  product  andin the  operating  instructions  should be adhered to.
    FOLLOW  INSTRUCTIONS — All  operating  and use
    instructions should be followed.
    CLEANING 
    — T he  product  should be cleaned  only witha polishing  cloth or a soft dry cloth.  Never  clean withfurniture  wax, benzine,  insecticides  or other volatile
    liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.A TTACHMENTS — Do  not  use attachments  not
    recommended  by the  product  manufacturer  as they
    may cause hazards.
    WATER  AND MOISTURE 
    — Do  not  use this  product
    near water — for  example,  near a bathtub,  wash
    bowl,  kitchen  sink, or laundry  tub; in a wet  basement;
    or near a swimming pool; and the like.
    ACCESSORIES 
    —  Do  not  place this  product  on an
    unstable  cart, stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or table.  The
    product  may fall, causing  serious injury to a child oradult,  and serious  damage to the  product.  Use onlywith a  cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or table
    recommended  by the  manufacturer,  or sold with
    the  product.  Any mounting  of the  product  shouldfollow the manufacturer’s  instructions, and should
    use a  mounting  accessory  recommended  by the
    manufacturer.
    CART — A  product  and cart combination  should be
    moved with  care.  Quick  stops,  excessive  force, and
    uneven  surfaces  may cause  the product  and cart
    combination to overturn.
    VENTILATION 
    —  Slots  and openings in the  cabinet  are
    provided  for ventilation  and to ensure  reliable
    operation  of the  product  and to protect it from
    overheating,  and these  openings  must not be
    blocked  or covered.  The openings  should never be
    blocked  by placing  the product  on 
    a bed,  sofa,  rug,
    or  other similar  surface.  This product  should not be
    placed in a built-in  installation  such as a bookcase  or
    rack  unless  proper ventilation is provided  or the
    manufacturer’s  instructions have been  adhered to.
    POWER  SOURCES — This  product  should be operated
    only  from  the type  of power  source  indicated  on the
    marking  label. If you  are not sure  of the  type  of
    power  supply to your  home,  consult  your product
    dealer or local power company.
    LOCATIO
    N –  The  appliance  should be installed in a
    stable location.
    NONUSE  PERIOD
    S – The  power  cord of the  appliance
    should  be unplugged  from the outlet  when left un-
    used for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
    •
    If this  product  is equipped  with a polarized  alternating
    current  line plug (a plug  having  one blade  wider than
    the  other), it will fit into  the outlet  only one way.  Thisis a safety  feature. If you  are unable to insert  the plugfully into  the outlet,  try reversing  the plug. If the  plug
    should still fail to fit,  contact  your electrician to
    replace  your obsolete outlet.  Do not  defeat the
    safety purpose of the polarized plug.
    • If this  product  is equipped  with a three-wire
    grounding  type plug, a plug  having a third  (grounding)
    pin, it will  only fit into a grounding  type power outlet.
    This is a  safety  feature. If you  are unable to insert the
    plug into  the outlet,  contact  your electrician to
    replace  your obsolete outlet.  Do not  defeat the
    safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
    POWER-CORD  PROTECTION 
    - Power-supply  cords
    should  be routed  so that  they  are not likely to be
    walked  on or pinched  by items placed  upon or
    against  them, paying  particular  attention to cords  at
    plugs,  convenience  receptacles, and the point  where
    they exit from the product.
    OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING —  If an outside
    antenna  or cable  system  is connected  to the  product,
    be  sure  the antenna  or cable  system is grounded  so
    as  to provide  some protection  against voltage  surges
    and  built-up  static charges.  Article 810 of the  National
    Electrical  Code, ANSI/NFPA  70, provides  informatio
    nwith regard to proper  grounding  of the  mast  and
    supporting  structure, grounding  of the  lead-in  wire
    to an  antenna  discharge unit, size of grounding
    conductors,  location of antenna-discharge  unit,
    c o n n e c t i o n  t o g r o u n d i n g  e l e c t r o d e s ,  a n d
    requirements  for the  grounding  electrode. See  Figure
    A.
    LIGHTNING 
    —  For  added  protection for this product
    during a  lightning  storm, or when  it is  left  unattended
    and  unused for long  periods  of time, unplug it from
    the wall  outlet  and disconnect  the antenna  or cable
    system.  This will prevent  damage to the  product
    due to lightning and power-line surges.
    POWER  LINES 
    — An  outside  antenna  system should
    not  be located in the  vicinity  of overhead  power lines
    or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
    can 
    fall into  such  power  lines or circuits.  When
    installing  an outside  antenna  system, extreme  care
    should  be taken to keep  from touching  such power
    lines  or circuits  as contact  with them  might  be fatal.OVERLOADING — Do  not  overload  wall outlets,
    extension  cords, or integral  convenience  receptacles
    as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT 
    AND LIQUID  ENTRY 
    - Never  push  objects  of
    any  kind into this product  through  openings  as they
    may  touch  dangerous  voltage points or short-out
    parts  that could  result 
    in a fire or electric  shock.
    Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
    SERVICING —  Do  not attempt to service this  product
    yourself  as opening  or removing  covers may expose
    you 
    to  dangerous  voltage or other  hazards. Refer  all
    servicing to qualified service personnel.
    DAMAGE  REQUIRING  SERVICE  - Unplug this  product
    from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
    service personnel under the following conditions:
    • W hen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
    •If liquid  has been  spilled,  or objects  have fallen into
    the product.• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.•If the  product  does not operate  normally  by following
    the  operating  instructions.  Adjust only those  controls
    that  are covered  by the  operating  instructions  as an
    improper  adjustment  of other  controls  may result 
    in
    damage and will often require extensive work by a
    qualified  technician to restore  the product to its
    normal operation.
    •If  the  product  has been  dropped  or damaged in anyway.
    • W hen the product  exhibits a distinct  change in
    performance — this indicates a need for service.
    REPLACEMENT  PARTS 
    -- When  replacement  parts
    are  required,  be sure  the service  technician  has used
    replacement  parts specified  by the  manufacturer  or
    have  the same  characteristics  as the  original  part.
    Unauthorized  substitutions may result  in fire,  electri
    c
    shock, or other hazards.
    SAFETY  CHECK 
    - Upon  completion  of any  service  or
    repairs to this  product,  ask the service  technician to
    perform  safety checks to determine  that the product
    is in proper operating condition.
    WALL  OR CEILING  MOUNTING 
    — The  product  should
    not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
    HEAT 
    —  The  product  should be situated  away from heat
    sources  such as radiators,  heat registers,  stoves, or
    other  products  (including 
    amplifiers)  that produce
    heat.
    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
    ANTENNA
    LEAD IN
    WIRE
    GROUND
    CLAMP
    ANTENNA
    DISCHARGE UNI
    T
    (NEC SECTION 810-20)
    GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
    S
    (NEC SECTION 810-21)
    GROUND CLAMPS
    POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
    ELECTRODE SYSTEM
    (NEC ART 250, PART H)
    ELECTRIC
    SERVICE
    EQUIPMENT
    Fig. 
    A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E  T H E R I S K  O F E L E C T R I C 
    SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). 
    T H E R E  A R E N O U S E R  S E R V I C E A B L E  P A R T S 
    INSIDE  REFER  SERVICE  TO YOUR  AUTHORIZED 
    AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN. 
    						
    							
     Q-D6™                                   Safety Precautions
    1.  For  adult  use  only  -  Keep  out  of  the  reach 
    of   children.
    2.  Water and Moisture - The player should not 
    be  used  near  water  -  for  example,  near  a  bath 
    tub,  kitchen  sink,  laundry  tub,  in  a  wet
     base-
    ment  or  near  a  swimming  pool,  etc.
     Do not 
    spill  water  or  other  liquids  in  to  or  on  to  your 
    mixer.
    3.  Ventilation  -  The  Mixer  should  be  situ
    ated 
    so  that  its  location  or  position  does  not  inter
    -
    fere  with  its  proper  ventilation.  For 
    example, 
    the  Mixer  should  not  be  situated  on  a  bed, 
    sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the 
    ventilation  openings;  or,  placed  in  a  built-in 
    installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that 
    may impede the flow of air through the ventila
    -
    tion openings.
     
    4.  Heat  -  The  Mixer  should  be  situated  away
     
    from heat sources such as radiators, heat reg
    -
    isters,  stoves,  or  other  appliances  (including 
    amplifiers) that produce heat.
    5.  Power Sources - The Mixer should be con
    -
    nected  to  a  power  supply  (
    wall  outlet)  only  of 
    the type described in the operating instructions 
    or as marked on the Mixer.
    6.  Servicing  -The  user  should  not  attempt  to 
    service the Mixer beyond that described in the 
    operating  instructions.  There  are  no  user  ser
    -
    viceable parts 
    inside. All other servicing should 
    be  referred  to  qualified  service  personnel.  The 
    Player  should  be  serviced  by  qualified  service 
    personnel when:
        A.   The power-supply cord or the plug has  
       been damaged.
        B.  Objects have fallen, or liquid has been   
       spilled into the Mixer.
         C.  The Mixer has been exposed to rain  
       or water.
         D.  The Mixer does not appear to operate  
       normally or exhibits a marked change  
      in performance.
    7.  Never  disassemble  or  modify  your  unit  in 
    any way, doing so will void your manufactures 
    warranty.
    8.  Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack.
    9.  Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner 
    come in contact with the surface of the 
     unit.
    10. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use 
    of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
    11.  Always  mount  this  unit  in  safe  and  stable 
    matter.
    12. Disconnect from main power before making 
    any type of connection.
    13. Cleaning - The  mixer should be cleaned 
    only as recommended by the manufacturer. 
    U se a soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the 
    unit.
      For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth 
    with  glass cleaner or other mild  detergent to 
    wipe
      away any stains. Use a soft cloth to wipe 
    any
      residual cleaner. Never use volatile clean-
    ers   such  as benzene
    , solvent,  or thinner to clean 
    your
      unit, these cleaners will damage the units 
    surface. 
    14. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do 
    not  damage  or  deform;  it  may  cause  electric 
    shock  or  malfunction  when  used.  Hold  plug 
    attachment  when  removing  from  wall  outlet. 
    Do not pull on the cord.
    15. To  avoid  electric  shock,  do  not  open  the 
    top cover when the unit is plugged in. If prob
    -
    lems occur with the unit, call American Au
    d io® 
    customer support.
    16. Do not place metal objects or spill any liq
    -
    uids    inside  or  on  the  mixer.  Electric  shock  or 
    malfunction may occur.
    17. Power  Cord  Protection  -  Power  supply 
    cords  should  be  routed  so  that  they  are  not 
    likely  to  be  walked  on  or  pinched  by  items 
    placed upon or against them, paying particular 
    attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep
    -
    tacles,  and  the  point  where  they  exit  from  the 
    mixer.  Route your power cord out of the way of 
    foot traffic.
    18. Always  have  the  front  gain  controls  set  to 
    their lowest level during initial power-up to pre
    -
    vent speaker damage.
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    Introduction: 
    Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio
    ® Q-D6™ mixer. This mixer is a rep-
    resentation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio 
    products  possible  at  an  affordable  price.  The  Q-D6™  comes  with  a  2  year  limited  warranty!  Please 
    read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. This book
    -
    let contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new mixer.
    Customer Support: 
    American Audio
    ® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and  to answer any 
    question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us 
    on the web at www.americanaudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday 
    through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
      Voice:    (800) 322-6337
      Fax:     (323) 582-2610
      E-mail:   [email protected]
    To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
    Caution!  There  are  no  user  serviceable  parts  inside  this  mixer.  Do  not  attempt  any  repairs  yourself, 
    doing  so  will  void  your  manufactures  warranty.  In  the  unlikely  event  your  mixer  may  require  service, 
    please contact American Audio® customer support.
    Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
     Q-D6™                                          Introduction
     Q-D6™                                 Set-Up Precautions
    Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the mixer in to an electrical outlet. All fader 
    and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the mixer is switched on. If the 
    mixer has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on 
    the mixer immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device 
    switched off until it has reached room temperature.
    Operating Determinations:
    •  When installing this mixer, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be 
      exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!
    •  Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than 
      5°C/40°F) surroundings. 
    •  Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from 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!
    •  Do not attempt to operate this mixer if the power cord has been frayed or damaged. 
    •  Disconnect
      from main power before making any type of connection.
    •  Do
     not attempt to operate this  mixer, if it becomes damaged in any  way.
    •  Never operate this mixer when it’s covers are removed.
    •  To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this mixer to rain or moisture.
    •  This mixer is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
    •  During long periods of non-use, disconnect the mixer’s main power.
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   Q-D6™ Instruction Manual Page 5 
    						
    							
    American Audio would like to thank for your purchase of this great product. For those of you that are to 
    impatient to read the entire user manual we have compiled these quick start instructions. We hope that 
    you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the basic understanding of 
    the unit. The 
    Q-D6 is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in audio technology. This unit has 
    been built and designed with the typical DJ in mind, by DJ’s. We have attempted to provide you with 
    the most reliable product on the market by using only components made from quality products.
    MASTER  LEVEL  -  Use  this  level  control  to  set  your  volume  output.  Try  never  to  send  an  output  of 
    more  than  +4dB  to  your  system.  Signal  at  levels  higher  than  this  will  start  to  distort  and  may  cause 
    damage to your system and speakers. Remember that a distorted signal from you mixer will only be 
    multiplied throughout your system.
    CHANNEL GAIN LEVEL  - The channel trim levels are not to be used as volume controls, never use the 
    channel gain to set the output volume. These controls are used to aid in distortion control. Use these 
    control  to  preset  your  signal  level  before  the  crossfader.  With  your  channel  faders  in  the  maximum 
    position, use the channel trim level to set an average output level of about +4dB on you master level 
    meter.
    HEADPHONES - To avoid sever hearing damage, always be sure the headphone level is set 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  independent 
    volume  control.  When  feedback  occurs  when  using  the  mic,  try  lowering  the  “low”  level  this  may 
    reduce the feedback. Always leave the mic level to it’s minimum level when not in use.
    Q-START FEATURE -  This function works in conjunction with a compatible American Audio or Ameri
    -
    can 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.
     Q-D6™                                               Quick start instructions
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     Q-D6™                                                 Unpacking
    Every Q-D6™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Care-
    fully  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 all equipment nec
    -
    essary to operate the mixer has arrived intact. In case damage has been found or parts are missing, 
    please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions, please do not return the 
    mixer to your dealer. 
    						
    							
     Q-D6™                                           Controls and Features
    1. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH -  These switches are used to select the input source assigned to 
    each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. This switch must be in 
    the “phono” position for turntable operation.
    2. POWER L.E.D. - Th is L.E.D. will glow when the power is sw
    itched on.
    3 . CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust an audio source signal input gain 
    for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust output volume. Setting the gain level properly will 
    ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the gain level controls:
     1. Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (4) is set to level 4.
        2. Set the  CHANNEL FADER (
    9) to level 8.
        3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.
        4. Use the Gain Control 
    (3)  to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.    
         5. Repeat this step for all channels
    4. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL - This rotary knob is used to control the master output level (volume). 
    To  avoid  distorted  output  try  to  maintain  an  average  output  signal  level  +4  dB.  Be  sure  this  volume 
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    Top Panel
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     Q-D6™                                           Controls and Features Cont.
    control is always set to zero before turning the unit on.
    5.  CUE  LEVEL  VOLUME  CONTROL  -  This  knob  is  used  to  adjusts  the  headphone  volume  output 
    level. Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the headphone volume.
    6 .  CUE  MIXING  CONTROLLER  - This  knob  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 (28) . Turn the CUE 
    MIXING CONTROL to CUE and select the desired channels with the Cue buttons. 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.
    7.  CHANNEL  EQUALIZER  -  All  of  the  channels  include  a  three-band  signal  EQ.  These  controls  are 
    used to increase or decrease the LOW’s, MID’s, and HI’s of the output signal. 
     CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel
      allowing for a maximum treble gain of 9dB or maximum decrease of -26dB. Turning the knob
       in
     a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal,
      turning the knob in a clockwise direction
     will increase the amount of treble applied to a c hannel
       signal.
     CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a    
     channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of 9dB or maximum decrease of -26dB. 
     Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange  app-
     lied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount 
      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 9dB or maximum signal decrease of -26dB. 
     Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to 
     a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass 
      applied to a channel signal.
    8.  CUE  BUTTONS  -  These  buttons  are  used  to  activate  a  channels  “CUE”  mode.  A  red  LED  on 
    the Cue button will glow when that channels cue mode is activated. Cue mode will send a channels 
    incoming  signal  to  the  headphones.  The  cue  level  is  adjusted  by  the  CUE  LEVEL  VOLUME  KNOB 
    (5). Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting a pair of headphones on. Be sure the CUE 
    MIXING KNOB (6) is turned to the “CUE” position to hear the selected channel source.
    9.  CHANNEL FADER - These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to 
    its particular channel.
    10.  FEATHER FADER PLUS CROSSFADER - This fader is used to blend the output signals of chan-
    nels one and  three together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel 1), the output signal of 
    channel one will be controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for chan
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    nel three. Sliding the fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one 
    and  three respectively. When the crossfader is set in the center position, the output signals of both the 
    channels one and channels  three will be even. The Channel two fader will work  when the crossfader is 
    any position.
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    .  Q-START  ON/OFF  SWITCH  -  This  function  works  in  conjunction  with  a  compatible  American 
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    Audio® or American DJ® “Q” Start CD player. When used with a compatible CD player, you can use the 
    crossfader to start and stop the  CD play. 
    The ON/OFF “Q” START switch activates the fader “Q” start 
    feature. When  the fader 
    “Q” start feature is activated sliding the  CROSSFADER (10) from left to right 
    will play or cue any CD player connected to the CONTROLLER JACKS (16)
     on the rear of the unit.
      For example, connect a compatible dual CD player connect to mixer channels one and two 
      (refer to your CD player manual for proper set-up). Be sure the Fader “Q” Start feature is 
      activated on both channels. Slide the crossfader to the channel one position (full left) and 
      begin playback on CD drive one. Slide 
    the crossfader to the channel position (far right). This 
      will immediately trigger the play function on CD drive two and return CD drive one to cue 
      mode. To return to normal fader operation turn the Fader “Q” Start 
    ON/OFF SWITCH to the 
     OFF position.
    12.    CHANNEL 2: AUX 2 JACK -  This Aux input is for the use of a Mp3 player. Input volume will be 
    controlled by the channel  two
     fader.
    13 . MICROPHONE SECTION -  These controls are used to adjust the microphone  volume level, 
    treble 
    level, and bass levels. 
      MICROPHONE VOLUME - This knob is used to regulate the microphone output volume. Turn-   
      ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level.
     
     MICROPHONE  TREBLE  CONTROL -  This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the  treble  levels  of  the
      Microphone  with  a  maximum  signal  gain  of  1
    0 dB  or  maximum  signal  decrease  of  -10dB. 
      Turning  the  knob  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction  will  decrease  the  amount  of  treble
       applied  to  the  microphone  signal,  turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase
      the amount of treble applied to microphone signal.
      MICROPHONE  BASS  CONTROL - This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the  low  frequency  levels  of
      the  microphone  with  a  maximum  signal  gain  of  1
    0 dB  or  maximum  signal  decrease  of  -10dB. 
      Turning  the  knob  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction  will  decrease  the  amount  of  bass  applied  to 
      the  microphone  signal,  turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase  the  amount 
      of bass applied to microphone signal.
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    .  TALKOVER  CONTROL  -  This  function  decreases  all  signal  output  except  for the microphone 
    signal. 
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    . MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS -  The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used to 
    detail  the  master  output  level.  The  meter s  will  detail  the  output  level  of  both  the  left  and  right  chan
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    nels.
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    16. 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.
    17. 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.
    18. CHANNEL 1: PHONO 1 INPUT JACKS -  Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridge 
    to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges).  The red colored RCA jack represents 
    the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input.
    19. CHANNEL 1: LINE 1 RCA INPUT JACKS -  DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE 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 con
    -
    nected 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.
    20. CHANNEL 2: LINE 2 RCA INPUT JACKS -  DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE 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 con
    -
    nected 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.
    21. CHANNEL 3: PHONO 2 INPUT JACKS -  Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridge 
    to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges).  The red colored RCA jack represents 
    the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input.
    22. CHANNEL 3: LINE 3 RCA INPUT JACKS -  DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE JACKS!  
    These Jacks are used for line level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level 
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