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Q-3433 MKII
User Guide
and Reference Manual
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.AmericanAudio.us
Rev. 4/05
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Q-3433 MKII™ CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................................................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION........................
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Q-3433 MKII™ ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC • The desired voltage may be set with the SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear UNIT TO RAIN, LIQUIDS, OR MOISTURE panel (using a flat head screw driver). • Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage • If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK not move smoothly, please contact a q
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Q-3433 MKII™ ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the THERE ARE NO
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Q-3433 MKII™ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8. Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack. 1. For adult use only - Keep out of the reach of children. 9. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit. 2. Water and Moisture - The player should not be used near water - for example, near a bath 10. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base- of this product outdoors voids
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Q-3433 MKII™ INTRODUCTION Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Q-3433 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. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attemp
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Q-3433 MKII™ UNPACKING Every Q-3433 MKII™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully 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 the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support
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Q-3433 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A U X 4 A U X / I N 27 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1615 14 13 12 26 1. MICROPHONE EQ SECTION - MICROPHONE BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of the microphone with a maximum signal gain of +15dB or maximum signal decrease of -35dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to the microphone signal, turning the kno
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Q-3433 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. quality. 3. CHANNEL VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS - The LED indicators that run along each channels EQ section are used to measure incoming signal levels. Use these indicator to visually maintain an average signal output of +4dB. A consistent average output level of +4dB will produce a clean output signal. 4. CHANNEL EQ SECTION - CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a
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Q-3433 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. 11. ZONE EQ SECTION - ZONE LEVEL VOLUME OUTPUT CONTROL - This rotary knob is used to control the zone level volume. The zone level is not PFL, it is essentially a second master output volume with separate output volume control. ZONE TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of the ZONE allowing for a maximum bass gain of +15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a co
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Q-3433 MKII™ FRONT PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. stereo and mono. 20. CUE BUTTON - These buttons are used to activate a channels “CUE” mode. A red LED next to the Cue button will glow when a channels cue mode is activated. The Cue function sends a channels incoming signal to the headphones. The cue level is adjusted by the CUE LEVEL KNOB (12). Be sure the CUE MIXING SLIDER (18) is set to the “CUE” position to hear a selected channel source. 21. FEATHER FADER PLUS CROSSF
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Q-3433 MKII™ REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS M O D E L N O . : Q - 3 4 3 3 M K I I P O W E R S O U R C E : 28 1 1 5 / 2 3 0 V ~ 5 0 / 6 0 H z 2 0 W M A D E I N C H I N A MI N MA X T R IM OU T P U T 43 42 41 40 39 3837 3635 34 31 33 31 32 31 30 29 28. GND (GROUND TERMINAL) - Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the two available ground terminals. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges.
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Q-3433 MKII™ REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (21) is in the “PHONO 2” position. CD players, Tape Decks and other line level instruments may only be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELEC- TOR SWITCH (21) is in the “AUX 2” position. Never connect line level instruments (CD players, tape decks, etc.) to these jacks when the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (21) is in the “PHONO 2” posi- tion, THIS MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR MIXER! The r
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Q-3433 MKII™ REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONT. another mixer. For cable runs greater than 15 feet use the XLR BALANCED JACKS (41). 39. PLAYER CONTROL - PLAYER A CONTROL - This jack is used to control the “Q-Start” function between the mixer and a compatible American Audio® or American DJ® CD Player. Using the mini plug included with your CD player, connect from the CD player controller out jack to this jack. Player A “Q-Start” functionallity will be controlled by the
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Q-3433 MKII™ SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS A U X 4 A U X / I N M O D E L N O . : Q - 3 4 3 3 M K I I P O W E R S O U R C E : 1 1 5 / 2 3 0 V ~ 5 0 / 6 0 H z 2 0 W M A D E I N C H I N A MI N MA X T R IM OU T P UT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUTO CUE CUE ELAPSED TOTAL REMAIN . SINGLE LOOP RELOOP T M S F PITCH EJECT/ STOP SCRATCH FLANGER HOLD ECHO TRANS PARAMETER SGL/CTN TIME AUTO CUE 8%/12%/16% ON/OFF CASSETTE DECK SAMPLE PITCH T U R N T A B L
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Q-3433 MKII™ SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS A U X 4 A U X / I N M O D E L N O . : Q - 3 4 3 3 M K I I P O W E R S O U R C E : 1 1 5 / 2 3 0 V ~ 5 0 / 6 0 H z 2 0 W M A D E I N C H I N A MI N MA X T R IM OU T P U T RCA to RCA Patch Cables Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables CASSETTE DECK American Audio V4000™ Speaker Cables Typical Balanced Output Set-up This image details a typical stereo output layout. Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both
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Q-3433 MKII™ CLEANING Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the mixer should be carried out periodically to residue build up. 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. Cleaning should be carried out every 30-60 day
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Q-3433 MKII™ TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Shooting: Listed below are common problems you may encounter, and solutions. There is no power to the unit: 1. Be sure you have connected the power cord to a correct wall outlet. There is little or no sound: 1. Check the input selector switch. Make sure it is set to the device that is currently playing. 2. Check to see if the connection cables are connected properly. 3. Check the Trim Output level control on the rear panel, make sure i
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Q-3433 MKII™ WARRANTY The Q-3433 MKII™ carries a one 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 our toll free num
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model: Q-3433 MKII 4 Channel Mixer POWER SUPPLY: AC 115v~60Hz/230v50~60Hz, User Selectable DIMENSIONS: 482mm (W) x 265.9mm (D) x 97.8mm (H) WEIGHT: 9.47 Lbs. / 4.3Kgs. CROSSFADER: Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader POWER CONSUMPTION: 12W typical,
