American Audio Q-D5 MKII - Manuals

Page 2 - Introduction

Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio ® Q-D5 MKII™ mixer. This mixer is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. The Q-D5 MKII™ comes with a 1 year limite...

Page 3 - Safety Precautions

• For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children.• Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage of the unit.• Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.• Do not attempt any service. There are no user serviceable parts inside.• Never plug this m...

Page 4 - Quick start instructions

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 und...

Page 5 - Controls and Features; TRANSFORMER SWITCH; Top Panel

Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features 1. OPtICaL CrOssFaDer - This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels one and two 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 wil...

Page 6 - Controls and Features Cont.; CuE

Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features Cont. (13) . Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting a pair of headphones on. Be sure the CuE MIxINg KNOb (12) is turned to the “CUE” position to hear the selected channel source. 5. taLkOver bUttOn - When engaged this function will decrease all signal...

Page 8 - dj MIC

AC IN- PLAYER CONTROL B A OUTPUT CH-2 CH-1 LIGHT CONTROL MIC MASTER REC LINE 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™ Controls and Features Cont. © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Q-D5 MKII™ Instruction Manual Page 8 17. AC CoNNECtIoN - This c...

Page 10 - This rotary knob is used to change the way the chan-

Q-D5 MKII™ Controls and Features Cont. © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Q-D5 MKII™ Instruction Manual Page 10 31. CHANNEL FADEr CUrVE ADJUStMENt - This rotary knob is used to change the way the chan- nel fader will operate. Each of the two channels has a “Curve” adjustment. The curve on t...

Page 11 - typical Mixer Set-Up; C A S S E T T E D E C K; T U R N TA B L E

AC IN- PLAYER CONTROL B A OUTPUT CH-2 CH-1 LIGHT CONTROL MIC MASTER REC LINE 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 Set-Up C A S S E T T E D E C K T U R N TA B L E PARAMETER TIME PARAMETER RATIO EJECT POWER CUE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L ...

Page 12 - typical Mixer output Connections Set-Up

AC IN- PLAYER CONTROL B A OUTPUT CH-2 CH-1 LIGHT CONTROL MIC MASTER REC LINE 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.us - Q-D5 MKII™ ...

Page 13 - Changing/replacing the transformer Switch:; the transformer switch in place.; Cleaning

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...

Page 14 - -YEAr LIMItED WArrANtY; odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio; Warranty

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...

Page 15 - HEADPHoNE IMPEDANCE:; Within 3dB; trEbLE; Microphone equalizer:; Specifications

Model: Q-d5 MKII, 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: 8.5 Lbs. / 3.8 Kg CroSSFADEr: Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader PoWEr CoNSUMP...