American Audio Q-D1 - Manual (Page 9)

Q-D1™ CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONT.
series professional CD player. When used with a compatible "Q" series CD player, you can use the
CROSSFADER (8) to start and stop the CD Player. The ON/OFF “Q” START switch activates this
FADER “Q” START feature. When in the ON position, the FADER “Q” START function allows the fader
to return automatically to the CD players preset cue point by simply sliding the
CROSSFADER (8)
back and forth.
For example, each time you slide the crossfader to the far left, the "Q" start function will trigger
the play mode for any CD player connected to PLAYER CONTROL "A". Play will begin at
that unit's last set cue point. Turn the "Q" ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position to disengage
“Q” Start function and resume normal fader operation.
6. HEADPHONE JACK - This jack is used to connect your headphones to the mixer allowing you to
monitor the cue source. Use headphones only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms. Most DJ headphones are
rated at 16 ohm, these are highly recommended. Always be sure the CUE VOLUME LEVEL (11) is set
to minimum before you put the headphones on.
7. MICROPHONE CONNECTOR - This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. Connect
your microphone via this 1/4 inch (6.3mm) jack. The signal volume will be controlled by the Mic Level
(2).
8. 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 channels one and
two respectively. When the crossfader is set in the center position, the output signals of both channel
one and channel two will be even.
9. CHANNEL VOLUME FADER - These faders are used to control the output signal of any source
assigned to its particular channel. However, master volume is controlled by the MASTER VOLUME
CONTROL (1).
10. 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.
11. CUE LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL - This knob adjusts the headphone volume output level. Turning
the knob in clockwise direction will increase headphone volume output.
12. CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a chan-
nel allowing for a maximum treble gain of 12dB or maximum decrease of -26dB. Turning the
knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a chan-
nel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied
to a channel signal.
13. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input
gain for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume. Setting the gain
level properly will ensure a clean output signal. An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted
signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a
channels the gain level control:
1. Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (1) is set to level 8.
2. Set the CHANNEL VOLUME FADER (9) to level 8.
3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.
4. Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.
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