American Audio DX5R

American Audio® would like to thank for your purchase of this great product. For those of you that are

to impatient to read the entire user manual we have compiled these quick start instructions. We hope

that you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the basic understand-

ing of the unit. The DX5RTM is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in audio technology. This

unit has been built and designed with the typical DJ in mind, by DJ’s. We have attempted to provide

you with the most reliable product on the market by using only components made from quality prod-

ucts.

MASTER LEVEL (8) - Use this level control to set your volume output. Try never to send an output of

more than +4dB to your system. Signal at levels higher than this will start to distort and may cause

damage to your system and speakers. Remember that a distorted signal from you mixer will only be

multiplied throughout your system.

HEADPHONES (25) - To avoid sever hearing damage, always be sure the headphone level is set to

minimum before plugging them in. Never put the headphone on without making sure the headphone

level is turned down.

MICROPHONE 1 (1) - The main mic connector uses a 1/4” jack unbalanced connector on the rear

of the unit or XLR balanced connection on the face of the unit. Both microphone connection marks

as MIC 1 are controlled by the MIC 1 VOLUME knob. Always leave the mic level to it’s minimum level

when not in use.

BALANCED XLR OUTPUTS (27) - The Master Output includes a pair XLR Balanced JACKS as well

as a pair RCA UNBALANCED JACKS (19). The 3-pin XLR jacks send a high current balanced output

signal. These jacks should be used when you will be driving an amp or other audio equipment with a

balanced input, or whenever you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet. Always, use these

jacks whenever possible.

FADER ASSIGN SWITCH (19) - This is a ﬁve position switch that assigns a channel to the CROSS-

FADER (18). When a channel is assigned to the left side of the CROSSFADER (18) that channels

output level is routed to and controlled by the CROSSFADER (18). Sliding the CROSSFADER (18) to

left position will send the volume output of the assigned channel to the MASTER VOLUME LEVEL (8),

siding the CROSSFADER (18) to right position will cut that channels volume to MASTER VOLUME

LEVEL (8). The reverse is true for the right Rotary Channel Gain assign switch. When the assign switch

is set to the “OFF” position the crossfader will have no function.

BOOTH LEVEL (BOOTH LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL) (22) - This rotary knob is used to control the

output volume to any source connect to the BOOTH OUTPUT JACKS (34) on the rear of the unit. Be

sure this volume control is always set to zero before turning the unit on and off.

SUBWOOFER OUTLEVEL - This knob is used to control a completely independent subwoofer output

level. The output signal is sent through the mono SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK (33) on the rear of the

unit.

DX5R™ Quick start instructions

DX5R™ Unpacking

Every DX5R™ 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 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 number for further instructions, please do not return the

mixer to your dealer.