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- Page 1 Q-FX19 User Guide and Reference Manual 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058 www.AmericanAudio.us Rev. 4/05...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• Master Level Indicator • Master Output Pan Control • Balanced XLR Output • DSP Effects - Trans, Pan, Filter, Pitch Shift, Flanger, Phase, Echo, and Delay • Digital BPM Display - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 2 ® CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES... -
Page 3: Q-Fx19
Please write down the numbers here and retain for future refer- ence. Model No._____________________________ Serial No._____________________________ Purchase Notes: Date of Purchase_______________________ Dealer Name__________________________ Dealer Address_________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Dealer Phone__________________________ - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 3 ® LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION... -
Page 4: Electrical Precautions
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 4 ® The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Route your power cord out of the way of foot traffic. 18. Always have the front gain controls set to their lowest level during initial power-up to pre- vent speaker damage. - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 5 ® SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ®... -
Page 6: Introduction
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this mixer. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your mixer may require service, please contact American Audio customer support. -
Page 7: Unpacking
We hope that you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the basics of this mixer. The Q-FX19™ is part of American Audio’s continuing evolution in audio technology. This unit has been built and designed to meet the needs of a typical DJ. We have attempted to provide you with the most reliable product on the market by using only components con- structed of the finest material. -
Page 8: Front Panel
4. CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel American Audio © - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 8 ® CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS... - Page 9 DEPTH FEEDBACK DIAL (65) to the CROSSFADER (21). While this function is engauged the DEPTH FEEDBACK KNOB (65) will not function. When this function is engaged, you are not able to store pre-set parameters. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 9 © ®...
- Page 10 “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 (21). The ON/OFF American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 10 © ®...
- Page 11 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 SWITCH to the OFF position to disengaged “Q”...
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Page 12: Rear Panel
SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH (28) to the “MIC 3” position to operate this microphone’s input signal. 41. CHANNEL 1: PHONO 1/AUX 1 INPUT - The type of input must directly reflect the selected American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 12 © ®... - Page 13 RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input. Input volume will be controlled by channel three fader. The channel SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 13 © ®...
- Page 14 © or American DJ CD Player. Using the mini plug included with ® ® or American DJ CD Player. Using the mini plug included with ® ® - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 14 ® CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont.
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Page 15: Lcd Screen/Dsp Effects
PHASE effect. When the DELAY effect is activated the DELAY/PHASE BUTTON will glow green, when the PHASE effect is selected the button will glow red. The DELAY effect repeats the sound that was American Audio © DSP EFFECT CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 15 ® CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont. - Page 16 70. FX CUE BUTTON - The button activates and deactivates the FX “CUE” mode, the same as PFL button (19). 71. FLANGER/PITCH SHIFT BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the American Audio © DSP EFFECT CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS cont. - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 16 ®...
- Page 17 78. DRY/WET DISPLAY - This display indicates the position of the DRY/WET KNOB (64). 79. BPM (BEATS PER MINUTE) DISPLAY - This meter will display the master output BPMs. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 17 © ®...
- Page 18 C A S S E T T E D E C K 8%/12%/16% ON/OFF SAMPLE PITCH T U R N TA B L E T U R N TA B L E American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 18 © ®...
- Page 19 15 feet. Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 19 © ®...
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Page 20: Cleaning
Q-FX19™ The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” which 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. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
1. Sometimes the BPM cannot be measured, depending on the music. If this happens, you will have to set the BPM manually, by using the TAP button (62). See TAP button (62) on page 16. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 21 © ®... -
Page 22: Warranty
Q-FX19™ WARRANTY The Q-FX19™ carries a one year limited warranty. We recommend you fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a R.A. (return authorization) number. If the mixer is under warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase invoice. -
Page 23: Specifications
+12 ±1dB,-30 ±2 dB at 1KHz +12 ±1dB,-30 ±2 dB at 13KHz +12 /-12 ±2dB, at 70KHz +12/-12 ±2dB, at 1KHz +12 /-12 ±2dB, at 13KHz - 14 dB +/- 1dB - www.americanaudio.us - Q-FX19™ Instruction Manual Page 23 ® SPECIFICATIONS... - Page 24 ©American Audio® World Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-3311 Web: www.americanaudio.us E-mail: info@americandj.com...