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Q Record
"Q" START MIXER & USB PLAYER & RECORDER
"EASY, FAST, & RELIABLE"
User Guide
and Reference Manual
6122 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles Ca. 90040
www.AmericanAudio.us
5/08
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Q RECORD CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION...................
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Q RECORD ELECTRICAL SAfETY PRECAUTIONS LINE vOLTAgE SELECTION For Dual Voltage models only! WARNINg: TO PREvENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC • The desired voltage may be set with the ShOCk hAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE ThIS vOLTAgE SELECTOR switch on the rear UNIT TO RAIN, LIQUIDS, OR MOISTURE panel (using a flat head screw driver). • Do not force the vOLTAgE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage • If the vOLTAgE SELECTOR switch does CAUTION: TO PREvENT ELECTRIC ShOCk not
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Q RECORD ELECTRICAL SAfETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). intended to alert the user to the presence of important presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the THERE ARE
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Q RECORD SAfETY PRECAUTIONS 8. Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack. 1. For adult use only - keep out of the reach of children. 9. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit. 2. Water and Moisture - The player should not be used near water - for example, near a bath 10. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base- of this product outdoors vo
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Q RECORD INTRODUCTION Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Q Record 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. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer. Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before
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Q RECORD UNPACk ING Every Q Record has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully 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 the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free custo
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Q RECORD fRONT P ANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. Microphone 1 - This combo jack will accept a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male plug. The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective VOLUME kn Ob (22). note: We recommend that you use a 500-600ohm microphone for the best sound quality. 2. source seLector sWitch - These switches are used to select the input
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Q RECORD fRONT P ANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS CONT. allowing for a maximum treble gain of +12dB 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 +1
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Q RECORD fRONT P ANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS CONT. (left) will allow you to hear more of the Cue level. Turning the knob to the PgM position (right) will allow you to hear more of the Program level (main output). You may also use the Cue Mixing Control to hear either the Cue level or the Program level exclusively. If the knob is in the full CUE position you will only hear the cue level, if the knob is in the full PgM position you will only hear the main output. This funct
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Q RECORD fRONT P ANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS CONT. 23. Microphone e Q section - MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the Microphone with a maximum signal gain of +12dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to the microphone signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to micro- phone signal.
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Q RECORD REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS 25 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 3433 32 31 28 30 29 28 27 26 25. Gn D (Groun D ter Mina L) - Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the two available ground terminals. This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges. 26. Microphone 2 c onnector - This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. Connect you microphone via this 1/4 inch (6.3mm
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Q RECORD REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS CONT . to these jacks when the Lin E LEVEL sELEC t Or s wit Ch (28) is in the “Ph ONO 2” position, this May s Eri OUs Ly da Mag E y OUr Mix Er! The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by the channel two fader. The channel sOU r CE sELEC t Or s wit Ch (2) must be in the "Phono 2/Aux 2" position, to monitor any source connected to
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Q RECORD REAR PANEL - CONTROLS AND fUNCTIONS CONT . 40. tri M 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. 41. BaLance D XLr Master o utputs Jacks - The Master Output includes a pair of XLR Balanced jacks as well as a pair of r Ca Unba Lan CEd j a Cks (38) . The 3-pin XLR jacks send a high current balanced output signal. These jacks should b
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Q RECORD USB PLAYER & RECORDER 44 49 45 46 48 47 44. poWer LeD - This LED will indicate whether the power is on or off. 45. recorD seLect knoB - This knob is used to select the channel to record from. 46. recorD start/stop Button - This button is used to start and stop recording to your USB device. 47. tr ack seLect Buttons - This button is used to select a track. Tapping this button will forward skip to the next track, holding
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Q RECORD USB PLAYER BASIC OPERATIONS 1. LOADING/EJECTING AN USB STICk The Q Record can read an USB stick or USB Card Reader. the auio files located on the usB stick or on the sD card must be Mp3 format. You cannot have any other type files on the usB stick or sD card. When connecting a USB stick, USB card reader, or external hard drive make sure you are correctly lined up with the USB port and gently insert the USB connection. To disconnec
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Q RECORD USB PLAYER BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.) 3. startinG pLaYBack - Figure 4 When a USB device is connected pressing the pLa/ y paUsE bUttOn (48) to start playback. The pLay/ paUsE bUttOn LED will glow as soon as playback begins. Figure 4 4. pausinG - Figure 4 This function pauses playback at the exact same point the pLay/paUsE bUttOn (48) was pressed. Pressing the pLa/ y paUsE bUttOn (48) will switch between play and pause modes. When the unit is in pa
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Q RECORD TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP RCA Cables are connected from the rear of the DCD-PRO1000 transport unit. Flip-Flop cables are conncected from the rear of the DCD-PRO1000 player unit. CASSETTE DECK TURNTABLE This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, turn- TURNTABLE 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
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Q RECORD TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP RCA to RCA Patch Cables Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables CASSETTE DECK American Audio v4001™ Speaker Cables Typical 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 fee
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Q RECORD CLEANING Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the mixer should be carried out periodically to residue build up. 1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing. 2. Use a cleaner specially designed for electronics to spray in and around the knobs and switch. This will reduce small particle built up that can effect the proper operation of the mixer. 3. Cleaning should be carried out every 30-60
