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American Audio®
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Q-221
Professional Preamp Mixer
American Audio
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
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Q-221™ Unpacking Every Q-221™ 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 neces- sary 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 fo
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Q-221™ Safety Precautions • Do not spill water or other liquids into or on to your mixer. • For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children. • Always use a power supply that meets the manufactures exact power specifi cations • Be sure that the local power outlet match that of the required voltage for your power supply. • Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection. • Do not remo ve the mixer covers under any conditions. There are no user serviceable
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Q-221™ QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS American DJ 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 famil- iarize yourself with the basic understanding of the unit. The Q-221 is part of American DJ’s continuing evolution in audio technology. This unit has been built and designed with the typi
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Q-221™ Controls and Features Top Panel 1 9 2 10 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 8 1. LEVEL INDICATORS - The dual LED’s indicators are used to indicate the master output volume level. To avoid signal distortion maintain an average signal output of +4dB. 2. DJ MIC LEVEL - This rotary knob is used to control the microphone volume output level. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase volume output. 3. CHANNEL TREBLE EQUALIZER/“ROTARY KILLS” - Both of the channels include
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Q-221™ Controls and Features Cont. 6. CHANNEL FADER - These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its particular channel. 7. FADER CURVE SWITCH - This switch is used to change the way the crossfader will operate. The crossfader can operate in two different modes, NORMAL CURVE and QUICK CURVE (Quick Curve is usually used for crabbing). 8. Q-START ON/OFF SWITCH - This function works in conjunction with a compatible American DJ “Q” Start CD player.
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Q-221™ Controls and Features Cont. Rear Panel 15 16 17 18 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 19 15. AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR - This switch is used to adjust the operating voltage. Operating voltage can be toggled between 115V/50Hz or 230V/60Hz. Always be sure the selector is set to the proper voltage for your area before attempting to operate the unit. 16. PLAYER CONTROL - These jacks are used to control the “Q-Start” function between the mixer and a compatible American Audio CD Player.
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Q-221™ Controls and Features Cont. 21. REC OUT - This is a low current unbalanced output source designed for various tape and CD recorders. The Record Out (REC OUT) level is dictated by the CHANNEL FADER LEVEL (6), it is not infl uenced by the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (10). 22. CHANNEL 2: LINE 2 RCA INPUT 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 Machin
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Q-221™ Typical Mixer Set-Up CASSETTE DECK TURNTABLE TURNTABLE ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - Q-221™ Instruction Manual Page 9
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Q-221™ Typical Mixer Set-Up Stereo RCA to 1/4” Patch Cables CASSETTE DECK V4000 Amplifi er Speaker Cables ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - Q-221™ Instruction Manual Page 10
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Q-221™ 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 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
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Q-221™ Warranty The Q-221™ carries a two year limited warranty. We recommend you 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 accompany a R.A.(return authorization) number. If the mixer is under warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our customer support team on out toll free number. Q-221™ Main Feat
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Q-221™ Specifications Technical Specifi cations - Model: Q-221, 2 Channel Audio Mixer. POWER SUPPLY: AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz (Selectable) DIMENSIONS: 254 (W) * 308 (D) * 102.5 (H) mm WEIGHT: 5.5 Lbs./2.8Kgs CROSSFADER: Optical detecting fader start control - Low Residue Resistanced Crossfader. POWER CONSUMPTION: 9 Watts Typical HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE: 16 Ohms ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION: Operating Temperature 5 to 35 deg. C Humidity 25 to 85% RH (n
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©American Audio Supply American Audio World Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610 Web: www.americandj.com E-mail: info@americandj.com
