American Audio Q-221 User Manual
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Introduction:
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio
®
Q-221™ professional audio pre-
amp/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-221™ comes with a two
year limited warranty! Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate
your new mixer. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation
of your new mixer.
Customer Support:
American Audio
®
provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any
question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on
the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacifi c Standard Time.
Voice:
(800)
322-6337
Fax:
(323) 582-2610
E-mail:
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this mixer. Do not attempt any repairs yourself,
doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your mixer may require service,
please contact American Audio
®
customer support.
Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
Q-221™
Introduction
Q-221™
Unpacking
Every Q-221™ 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 further instructions, please do not return the
mixer to your dealer.
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American Audio
®
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Please make any connections before you plug the mixer in. Be sure the Power switch is in the OFF
position before connecting other devices to the mixer. All fader and volume controls should be set to
0 or minimum position, before the device is switched on. If the device has been exposed to drastic
temperature fl uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the mixer immediately. The arising
condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached
room temperature.
Operating Determinations:
• When installing this mixer, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, mois-
ture or dust!
• There should not be any cables lying around. Doing so endangers you as well as others.
• Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot (more than 30° / 100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C
/
40°F) surroundings.
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
• Operate the mixer only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons
not
qualifi ed for operating the mixer. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Q-221™
Set-Up
Precautions