User manual AMERICAN AUDIO Q-D3

[. . . ] American Audio® Professional Preamp Mixer 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058 www. americanaudio. us "Battle Deck" Q-D3 TM American Audio Rev. 4/05 Q-D3TM Unpacking Every Q-D3TM 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. [. . . ] Depressing the Cut Button will disengage the cut function. dB METER MODE SELECTOR - This push button switch is used to change the operating mode of the dB LED meter. When the switch is in the Master L/R (up) position, the dB meter will indicate the master output levels. When the switch is in the PFL CH1/CH2 (down) position the dB meter will use the left side of the meter to indicate channel one's prefader level and use the right side of the meter to indicate channel two's prefader level. LEVEL INDICATORS - The dual LED's indicators are used to indicate either the master output level or the PFL level's of channels one and two. The level indicators will directly reflect the operating mode of the dB Selector Switch (9). CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust an audio source signal input gain for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust output volume. Setting the gain level properly will ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the gain level controls: 1. Be sure the Master Volume Control (13) is set to minimum (zero output). Most DJ headphones are rated at 16 ohm, these are highly recommended. Always be sure the CUE LEVEL VOLUME (12) is set to minimum before you put the headphones on. CHANNEL EQUALIZER ("ROTARY KILLS" - BASS/MID/TREBLE CONTROL) - Both of the channels include a three-band signal output EQ. These controls are used to increase or decrease the LOW's, MID's, and HI's of the output signal. The Q-D3 features "Rotary Kills" with a -30dB to +20dB gain control. Turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease a particular frequency applied to an output signal, turning a knob clockwise will increase a particular frequency applied to an output signal. FADER CURVE SWITCH - This switch is used to change the way the crossfader will operate. The crossfader can operate in three different modes, NORMAL CURVE and two types of QUICK CURVE (Quick Curve usually used for crabbing). Q-START ON/OFF SWITCH - This function works in conjunction with a compatible 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 (8) switch activates the fader "Q" start feature. [. . . ] If the mixer is under warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase invoice. number by contacting our customer support team on out toll free number. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. [. . . ]