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American Audio®
™
Q-D3
“Battle Deck”
Professional Preamp Mixer
American Audio
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
www.americandj.com
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Q-D3™ Unpacking Every Q-D3™ 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 for
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Q-D3™ 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. 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 an y service. There 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
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Q-D3™ 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 familiarize yourself with the basic understanding of the unit. The Q-D3 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-D3™ Controls and Features Top Panel 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 14 15 6 16 5 17 4 3 18 2 19 1 1. FEATHER FADER PLUS CROSSFADER - This fader is used to blend the output signals of chan- nels 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 will apply for chan- nel two. Sliding the fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of chann
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Q-D3™ Controls and Features Cont. 4. CHANNEL TRANSFORMER SWITCH (REPLACEABLE AND ADJUSTABLE) - 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. The TRANSFORMER SWITCH may be used in an up/down or left/right pattern. To adjust the transformer orientation please follow the instructions on page 12. 5. PFL BUTTONS - These buttons are used to activate a channels “CUE” mode. A red LED next
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Q-D3™ Controls and Features Cont. 14. 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. Turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL to CUE and select the desired channels with the PFL switches. When you turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL to PGM (PFL switches without function), you can
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Q-D3™ Controls and Features Cont. 20. 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. 21. 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 ja
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Q-D3™ Controls and Features Cont. 26. 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 (3), it is not infl u- enced by the Master Volume Control (13). 27. 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 Machines or
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Q-D3™ Typical Mixer Set-Up ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - Q-D3™ Instruction Manual Page 10
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Q-D3™ Typical Mixer Set-Up ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - Q-D3™ Instruction Manual Page 11
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Q-D3™ 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 dry
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Q-D3™ Warranty The Q-D3™ 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-D3™ Main Features
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Q-D3™ Specifications Model: Q-D3/Battle Deck, 2 Channel Mixer POWER SUPPLY: AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz Selectable DIMENSIONS: 12.5”W x 10.25”D x 4”H /254 x 308 x 102.5 mm WEIGHT: 5.5Lbs./2.8Kgs CROSSFADER: Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader POWER CONSUMPTION: 5W typical, 7W w/ full headphone output HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE: 16 Ohms ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION: Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 deg. C; Humidity: 2
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