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™
Q-D6 SRS
Featuring:
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
SRS WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
American Audio
Los Angeles Ca. 90058 USA
www.americanaudio.us
Kerkrade Netherlands
www.americandjeurope.com
7/06
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Q-D6 SRS™ Unpacking MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................4 INTRODUCTION........
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Q-D6 SRS™ 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 U
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Q-D6 SRS™ 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 all warranties. men
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Q-D6 SRS™ Introduction Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Q-D6 SRS™ 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-D6 SRS™ comes with a 2 year limited warranty! Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. This booklet contains important infor
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Q-D6 SRS™ Unpacking Every Q-D6 SRS™ 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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Q-D6 SRS™ Controls and Features Top Panel 19 1 18 2 3 4 17 5 6 16 7 15 14 8 13 12 1 1 9 10 1. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH - 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. This switch must be in the “phono” position for turntable operation. 2. POWER L.E.D. - This L.E.D. will glow when the power is switched on. 3. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust an aud
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Q-D6 SRS™ Controls and Features Cont. control is always set to zero before turning the unit on. 5. CUE LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL - This knob is used to adjusts the headphone volume output level. Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the headphone volume. 6. 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 cha
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Q-D6 SRS™ Controls and Features Cont. 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 CROSSFADER (10) from left to right will play or cue any CD player connected to the CONTROLLER JACKS (20) on the rear of the unit. For example, connect a
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Q-D6 SRS™ Controls and Features Cont. 17. MICROPHONE SECTION - These controls are used to adjust the microphone volume level, treble level, and bass levels. MICROPHONE VOLUME - This knob is used to regulate the microphone output volume. Turn- ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level. MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the Microphone with a maximum signal gain of 10dB or maximum s
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Q-D6 SRS™ Controls and Features Cont. Rear Panel 20 21 22 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 20. 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 jacks, input CD 1 into jack A and CD 2 into jack B. 21. GND (GROUND TERMINAL) - Connect each of your turntables ground leads to either of the two ground terminal. This will reduce
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Q-D6 SRS™ Controls and Features Cont. jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input. 27. CHANNEL 3: LINE 3 AUX INPUT JACKS - DO NOT CONNECT TURNTABLES TO THESE 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 Samplers should also be con- nected to LINE inputs. Turntables should only be conn
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Q-D6 SRS™ Typical Mixer Set-Up CASSETTE DECK ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - Q-D6 SRS™ Instruction Manual Page 13
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Q-D6 SRS™ Typical Mixer Output Connections Set-Up RCA to RCA Patch Cables RCA to 1/4” Patch Cables CASSETTE DECK Speaker Cables ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - Q-D6 SRS™ Instruction Manual Page 14
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Q-D6 SRS™ 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. Clean should be carried out every 30-60 days. 4. Always be sure t
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Q-D6 SRS™ Registration The Q-D6 SRS™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please 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 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 p
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Q-D6 SRS™ Specifications Model: Q-D6 SRS, Professional 3 Channel Preamp Mixer POWER SUPPLY: AC9V, 1000mA DIMENSIONS: 10”W x 12.12”D x 3.97”H /254 x 308 x 101 mm WEIGHT: 6.6 Lbs. / 3 Kgs FEATURES: SRS® WOW™ Audio Processor for Master Output CD Play Control By Crossfader CROSSFADER: Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control - Low grounding impedance crossfader POWER CONSUMPTION: 5W typical, 7W w/ full headphone output HEADPHON
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Q-D6 SRS™ Specifications Microphone Equalizer: BASS: 10 +/-2dB at 100Hz / -10 +/-2dB at 100Hz TREBLE: 10 +/-2dB at 10KHz / -10 +/-2dB at 10KHz Mic Talkover: -14 +/-2dB SRS® Gain: (Line = -24dBV Input, Maximum gain, TRU BASS™ and Width at Maximum position) TRU BASS™: +14.5 +/-4dB at 100Hz 3D ST: +8.5 +/-4dB at 100Hz (Single L or R Input) WOW™: +15.5 +/-4dB at 100 & 10KHz (Single L or R Input) SRS® Output Noise: (A-Weighted, Master Volume Min.) T
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©American Audio® A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies 4295 Charter Street is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA SRS WOW technology is incorporated Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610 under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Web: www.americanaudio.us E-mail: info@americanaudio.us
