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DV2 USB
Professional Preamp Mixer
5/11
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DV2 USB Unpacking Every DV2 USB 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 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
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DV2 USB Safety Precautions • For adult use only - Keep out of the r each 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. Ther e are no user serviceable parts inside. • Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack • Always be sure to mount this mixer in an area that will allow proper ventilation. • Do not attempt to operate
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DV2 USB 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 understanding of the unit. The DV2 USB is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in audio technology. This unit has been
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DV2 USB Controls and Features Top Panel 14 15 16 17 13 1 2 12 3 4 11 10 5 9 8 6 7 1. MaSter V OLUMe COntr OL - 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 control is always set to zero before turning the unit on. 2. CUe MIXIn G COntr OL - This knob selects the channel for monitoring. The monitor signal comes from the Prefader. This mean
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DV2 USB Controls and Functions Cont. 6. Q-Start On/OFF SWItCh - This function works in conjunction with a compatible American 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 c ROSSFADER (7) from left to right will play or cue any CD player connec
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DV2 USB Controls and Functions Cont. the microphone signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to microphone signal. 13. MICr OPh One V OLUMe - This knob is used to regulate the microphone output volume. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level. 14. ChanneL eQUaLIzer (“rOtarY/ PUSh kILLS” - BaSS/MID/treBLe COntrOL) - All of the channels include a three-band signal EQ. These c
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DV2 USB Controls and Features Cont. 18 19 20 21 22 23 32 31 30 29 28 25 27 26 25 24 18. aC COnneCtIOn - This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the included detachable power cord. Use only the supplied, polarized AC power cord. This cord is designed to fit in one direction only. Do not attempt to force a cord in if it does not fit, be sure the cord is being inserted properly 19. MaIn POWer SWItCh - This is the main power ON/OFF button
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DV2 USB Controls and Features Cont. 25. LIne LeVeL SeLeCtOr SWItCh - This switch is used to change the mode of PHONO INPuT jAckS (26 and 28). When connecting turntable to these jacks be sure the switch is in the PHONO position, and when using line level input devices be sure this switch is in the AUX position. Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch. 26. ChanneL 1: PhOnO 1 InPUt/aUX 1 jaCkS - The type
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DV2 USB Controls and Features Cont. 33 34 35 36 33. Channe L FaDer CU r Ve aDjUSt Ment - 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 the faders adjust from long or short or any variation of the two. The shorter the curve adjustment the sooner full volume will be reached. 34. Cr OSSFaDer CU r Ve aDjUSt Ment - This rotary knob is used to change the way the cross-
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DV2 USB USB audio Interface Use of the DV2 USB audio interface can be used in several modes to mix computer audio from media player software. You may use the DV2 as your default sound card, or in the media player options set the mixer as the speaker output for the desired media player. Note: Some media play - ers may not have this option. Most commonly the USB audio interface may be used with one of the many DJ software programs that are avai
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DV2 USB DV2 MIDI MAP(Hex) MIDI t able name Type MIDI Remarks MicGain VR 2C MicHig VR 2D MicLow VR 2E CH1Gain VR 2F CH1EqHig VR 30 CH1EqMid VR 31 CH1EqLow VR 32 CH2Gain VR 33 CH2EqHig VR 34 CH2EqMid VR 35 CH2EqLow VR 36 Master VR 37 CueMix VR 38 CueGain VR 39 CH1Fader VR 3A CH2Fader VR 3B Crossfader VR 3C CH1Curve VR 3D CFCurve VR 3E CH2Curve VR 3F Ch1HigCut SW/LED 01/01 Ch1MidCut SW/LED 02/02 Ch1LowCut SW/LED 03/03 Ch2HigCut SW/LED 04/04 C
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DV2 USB t ypical Mixer Set-Up ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - DV2 USB Instruction Manual Page 13
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DV2 USB t ypical Mixer Output Connections Set-Up RCA to 1/4” Patch Cables Speaker Cables DV2 USB 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
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DV2 USB registration The DV2 USB carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to vali- date your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany 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 pape
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DV2 USB Specifications Model: DV2 uSb, Professional 2 channel Preamp Mixer POWer SUPPLY : AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz (Universal) DIMenSIOnS: 10”W x 12.25”D x 3.25”H /254 x 320.6 x 100.3 mm WeIGht: 7 Lbs. / 2.77 Kg CrOSSF aDer: Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader POWer COnSUMPtIOn: 7W typical, 9W w/ full headphone output heaDPhOne IMPeDanCe: 33 Ohms enVIrOnMentaL COnDItIOn: Ope
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DV2 USB Specifications treBLe : +10 ±2dB / Less Than -25dB at 13KHz Microphone equalizer (Load-47k Ohms): BaSS: +10, ±2dB/ Less Than -25dB at 70Hz treBLe: +10, ±2dB/ Less Than -25dB at 13KHz attenuation of t alkover (eQ Flat, w/20khz LPF, a-Weighted, Load=47k Ohms): -15 ±1.5dB USB PLaYer SeCtIOn (Signal Format: MP3, 44.1k 16bit, MIDI SW On) Output Level (eQ Flat, 0dB=1Vrms, Load=47k Ohms): MaSter OUtPUt : +10 ±2dB (TCD782 TRK2) thD
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