American Audio SWITCH

the “phono” position for turntable operation.

5. 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 gain level control:

1. Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (22) is set to level 8.

2. Set the CHANNEL FADER (25) 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.

5. Repeat this step for all channels

6. Q-START ON/OFF BUTTON - This function works in conjunction with a compatible American DJ®

or American Audio® “Q” Start CD player. When used with a compatible CD player, you can use the

crossfader to start and stop a CD Player with the slide of the mixer’s CROSSFADER (28). The ON/OFF

“Q" START BUTTTON activates the FADER “Q" START feature. When in the ON position (GREEN LED

WILL BE LIT), the FADER “Q" START automatically returns the CD player to the preset CUE POINT.

For example; Assuming you have two compatible American Audio™ CD players or a

compatible dual CD player connected to channels one and two. When the Fader "Q" Start

option is turned on, sliding the crossfader to the far left position will trigger playback on CD

player 1. When the crossfader is pushed to the far right position, playback 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 BUTTON to the OFF position (RED

LED IS NOT LIT) to disengaged “Q” Start function and resume to a normal fader.

7. CHANNEL EQ SECTION-

CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel

allowing for a maximum treble gain of +15dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a

counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the

knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.

CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a chan-

nel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of +15dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob

in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal,

turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel

signal.

CHANNEL BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel

allowing for a maximum bass gain of +15dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob

in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning

the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal.

8. CHANNEL VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS - The LED indicators that run along each channels EQ

section are used to measure incoming signal levels. Use these indicator to visually maintain an average

signal output of +4dB. A consistent average output level of +4dB will produce a clean output signal.

9. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL IN DICATORS - The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used to

detail the master fader output level. The meters will detail the output level of both the left and right

channels.

10. MASTER OUTPUT BALANCE CONTROL - This knob is used to control the pan, adjust how

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