American Audio Q-FXPRO, User Manual And Reference Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide and Reference Manual 12 06 Q FXPRO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www AmericanAudio us ...

Page 2: ...aries 4 Mic Inputs Balanced outputs High quality Feather Fader for smooth clean cross fades replaceable Bass Mid and Treble for each channel Zone Output Mono Stereo Switch on Master High level headphone output Cue mixing Split cue for headphones Turntable ground connectors located on the rear panel Adjustable Crossfader Curve On Off switch for channel assign Gain control for each channel Rear inse...

Page 3: ...E PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT Q FXPRO ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel using a flat head screw driver Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause dama...

Page 4: ...pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conveniencereceptacles andthepointwhere they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges andbuilt upstaticcharges Article810oftheNational ElectricalCo...

Page 5: ...ance 7 Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void your manufactures warranty Q FXPRO SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticides benzene or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit 10 This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product outdoors voids all warranties 11 Always mount this unit in safe and stab...

Page 6: ...American Audio customer support Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible Q FXPRO INTRODUCTION American Audio www americanaudio us Q FXPRO Instruction Manual Page 6 Q FXPRO SET UP PRECAUTIONS Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the mixer in to an electrical outlet All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position befor...

Page 7: ...evel meter HEADPHONES To avoid damaging your headphones always be sure the headphone volume level 19 is set to minimum before plugging them in To avoid sever hearing damage never put the head phone on without making sure the headphone level is turned down MAIN MIC The main mic connector uses a combo plug that allows you to connect either a 1 4 unbalanced jack or by a standard 3 pin XLR balanced co...

Page 8: ... 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 gain level control 1 Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 7 is set to level 8 2 Set the CHANNEL FADER 6 to level 8 3 Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are ...

Page 9: ... right channels 11 MAIN POWER SWITCH This is the main power ON OFF button Before main power is applied be sure you have made all connections to the mixer Also be sure your amplifier s is are tuned off Remember to avoid damaging pops to the speakers the mixer is turned on first and turned off last 12 DSP EFFECTS DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING TIME ARRAY KNOB PARAMETER X This knob is used to adjust the par...

Page 10: ...NTROL This functions allows you to monitor the Cue level as well as the Program main output level in your headphones A channels Cue Level may only be monitored if the channels CUE 27 function is selected To select a channels cue function press the CUE BUTTON 27 that is directly associated with the specific channel you wish to monitor You may use the mixing function to blend both the Cue level and ...

Page 11: ...on CD player 2 will begin and CD player 1 will return to the cue position Refer to your American Audio CD player user manual for setting CUE POINTS Turn the ON OFF SWITCH to the OFF position to disengaged Q Start function and resume to a normal fader 27 CUE SELECTOR BUTTON These buttons are used to activate a channels CUE mode The red CUE LED will glow when a channels cue mode is activated The Cue...

Page 12: ...ES These switches are used to change the volt age line levels of there respected Phono Aux RCA inputs jacks When connecting turntables with magnetic cartridges to these jacks be sure the corresponding switch is in the PHONO position and when using line level input devices be sure this switch is in the AUX position Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Line Level S...

Page 13: ...ed to these jacks 43 CHANNEL 3 AUX 3 INPUT The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 38 CD players Tape Decks and other line level instruments may only be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 38 is in the AUX 3 position Never connect line level instruments CD players tape decks etc to these jacks when the LINE LEVEL SEL...

Page 14: ...ure to only use the mono tip mini plug included with your CD player to avoid damage to the mixer and or the CD player 51 TRIM OUTPUT This knob is used to adjust the maximum voltage output level Output voltage wil range from 0v 9v This function may be used to limit the maximum siganl output level 52 BALANCED XLR MASTER OUTPUTS JACKS The Master Output includes a pair of XLR Balanced jacks as well as...

Page 15: ...rameter ratio percentage Turning the DEPTH FEEDBACK KNOB 12 in a clockwise direction will increase your ratio percentage Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the ratio percent age 57 TIME ARRAY DISPLAY This display will signify the pitch percentage speed Any adjustments will be based on this default setting Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase your pit...

Page 16: ... UP CASSETTE DECK TURNTABLE This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone turn tables CD players and a tape deck Note Turntables can only be connected to the PHONO LEVEL RCA JACKS Be sure the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES are in the PHONO position when using turntables TURNTABLE ...

Page 17: ... Balanced Output Set up This image details a typical stereo output layout Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both the mixer and the amplifier Always use the balanced output jacks whenever possible The balanced output jacks should always be used for cable runs in excess of 15 feet Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system RCA to RCA Patch Cables ...

Page 18: ...ich means it may be replaced at any time even when power is applied Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer Replacing the Crossfader 1 Disconnect the mixers main power supply 2 Using a number two Phillips screw driver unscrew the each of the stainless steel retain screws that hold the crossfader in place 3 Gently...

Page 19: ...ar panel make sure it is not set to low The sound is distorted 1 Check the Trim Output level control on the rear panel make sure it is not set to high 2 Make sure that the Gain level control is not set to high Crossfader is not working Check and see if any channels have been assigned to the crossfader Effects are not working 1 Check to see if the effects have been activated Activate them by pressi...

Page 20: ...n material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audio under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American Audio All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American Audio reserves the right to make changes in design and o...

Page 21: ...PHONO 47K OHM 54dBV 2mV MIC 10K OHM 54dBV 2mV REC 2 2K OHM 10dBV 316mV 2dB MASTER UNBAL 1K OHM 0dBV 1V 2dB MASTER XLR load 600 OHM 600 OHM 4dBm 1 23V 2dB ZONE 1K OHM 0dBV 1V 2dB PHONES load 32 OHMS 33 OHM 0dBV 1V 2dB Maximum Input 1KHz Input Master Output THD 10 EQ Flat FX Off Maximum Gain LINE AUX MORE THAN 4dBV PHONO MORE THAN 36dBV MIC MORE THAN 36dBV Maximum Output EQ Flat Maximum Gain FX Off ...

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