Q-SPAND™

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

 

 

47.CHANNEL 2 LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH - This switch is used to change the mode of Channel 2: Phono 2 Input/Aux 2 Jacks (46). When connecting turntable to the Channel 2: Phono 2 Input/Aux 2 Jacks (46) be sure this 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 Selector Switch.

48.CHANNEL 1: LINE 1 RCA INPUT JACKS - These Jacks are used for line level inputs. Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs. Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs. Turntables should only be connected to “Phono” inputs. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by channel one Channel Fader (9). The channel Source Selector Switch (5) must be in the "Line 1" position, to monitor any source con- nected to these jacks.

49.CHANNEL 1: PHONO 1 INPUT/AUX 1 JACKS - The type of input must directly refl ect the selected mode of the Line Level Selector Switch (5). Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs (All DJ turntable use MM pick-up cartridges). CD players or Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as long as the Line Level Selector Switch

(5) is in the “AUX 1” position. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by channel one Channel Fader

(9). The channel Source Selector Switch (5) must be in the "Phono 1/Aux 1" position, to monitor any source connected to these jacks.

50.CHANNEL 1 LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH - This switch is used to change the mode of Channel 1: Phono 1 Input/Aux 1 Jacks (49). When connecting turntable to the Channel 1: Phono 1 Input/Aux 1 Jacks (49) be sure this 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 Selector Switch.

51.MICROPHONE 3 CONNECTOR - This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. Con- nect you microphone via this 1/4 inch (6.3mm) jack. The signal volume will be controlled by the Mic 3 Volume Knob (19). The bass and treble levels can also be adjusted by the Microphone EQ (1 & 17).

52.MICROPHONE 2 CONNECTOR - This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. Con- nect you microphone via this 1/4 inch (6.3mm) jack. The signal volume will be controlled by the Mic 2 Volume Knob (19). The bass and treble levels can also be adjusted by the Microphone EQ (1 & 17).

53.GND (GROUND TERMINAL) - Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to any of the three ground terminal. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges.

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Q-SPAND specifications

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