Equipped with high quality Alps Feather Fader Plus (FF-Plus) Crossfader (replaceable / made in
Japan) Fader Curve Switch - changes from a normal curve to a quick curve (for crabbing)
Separate gain control for each channel Bass, mid & treble on microphone
High output to headphones 2 separate headphone inputs
Soft-touch rubber knobs for better control
Super clean signal to noise ratio
Q-2221/X
Q-DECK
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American DJ
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AUDIO Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Q-2221/X User Instructions page 2
Featuring
Fader Q Start
professional products designed for
the working dj. Index
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................p.3
Operating Determinations........................................................................................p.4
Connections..............................................................................................................p.4
Functions (Front Panel).............................................................................................p.5
Inputs & Outsputs (Rear Panel)................................................................................p.7
Replacing the Crossfader..........................................................................................p.8
Changing the Transformer Switch............................................................................p.9
Technical Specifications........................................................................................p.10
Warranty & Service.................................................................................................p.10
Thank you for purchasing this American DJ
®
product. The Q-2221/X Is ready to be
used, there Is no assembly required. Please read the following Instructions before
installing or using your new unit. The Q-2221/X has a 2 year limited warranty!
CAUTION! - Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Safety Instructions
Always plug in the power last. Make sure that the Power switch is set to the OFF position before connecting other
devices to the mixer.
Keep away from heaters and other heating sources!
If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the mixer
immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has
reached room temperature.
Never put any liquids on the mixer or close to it. Should any liquid enter the device, disconnect from main power
immediately. Have the device checked by a qualified service technician before operating again. Any damage caused
by liquid entering the device is not subject to warranty!
Never let the AC cord come in contact with other cables! Handle the AC cord and all AC connections with particular
care.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the AC voltage selector.
Before the device is switched on, all fader and volume controls should be set to 0 or minimum position.
Damages caused by manual modifications to the device or unauthorized operation by unqualified persons are not
subject to warranty.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the mixer. For maintenance and/or service, contact an authorized American
DJ
®
dealer.
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American DJ Supply
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- www.americandj.com - Q-2221/X User Instructions page 3 Operating Determinations
When installing this mixer, please make sure that the device is not exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust! There
should not be any cables lying around. Doing so endangers you as well as others. Do not operate the mixer in extremely
hot (more than 30° / 100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C / 40°F) surroundings. Keep away from direct sunlight
and heaters.
Operate the mixer only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for
operating the mixer. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Never use spray cleaners to clean the faders! Never use solvents or abrasive detergents to clean the mixer! It is
recommended that you use a soft damp cloth. Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are
forbidden due to safety reasons!
Connections (Refer to diagrams on pages 5 & 7)
Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. Before connecting other devices to the mixer, all units have to be
switched off and the Master Control set to min.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the voltage selector before connecting to power.
In order to obtain the highest sound quality, only use high quality American DJ
®
, Ameri-Cable cables for connecting
devices. Make sure that the cables are properly fixed.
Connect your amplifier to the MASTER OUT jacks. Make sure that the channels are set properly.
For recording, connect your tape recorder or cassette deck to the OUTPUT REC jacks. The REC OUT level will not
be influenced by the Master Control.
Connect your microphone to the Microphone Input on the rear panel.
The Q-2221/X features one microphone input. The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) MIC JACK on the rear panel. You can adjust the
microphone volume output by turning the DJ MIC LEVEL. DJ MIC TREBLE & BASS may be controlled by the BASS &
TREBLE KNOBS below the DJ MIC KNOB.
You can connect 2 turntables using the LEFT & RIGHT RCA PHONO 1 and PHONO 2 jacks on the rear panel. You
can only control the turntables signal after you have switched the PHONO /AUX SELECTOR SWITCH on the rear panel
to PHONO, plus you must change the PHONO/AUX/LINE SWITCH on the front panel to PHONO/AUX. The signal is
then controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders.
Connect your tape recorder, tuner, sound effects, CD player, and cassette decks etc. to the LEFT & RIGHT RCA LINE
signals to the AMP OUT jacks on the rear panel. The signal is then controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders when the
PHONO/AUX/LINE SWITCH on the front panel to LINE . CD players, cassette decks etc. may also be connected to the
LEFT & RIGHT RCA PHONO/AUX jacks on the rear of the unit. You can only control this signal after you have switched
the PHONO / AUX SELECTOR SWITCH on the rear panel to AUX, plus you must change the PHONO/AUX/LINE
SWITCH on the front panel to PHONO/AUX. The signal is then
controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders.
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- www.americandj.com - Q-2221/X User Instructions page 4 1. FEATHER FADER PLUS CROSSFADER - Mixes the signals of channel 1 and channel 2. When the


crossfader is set in the center position, both channels can be heard at once.
2. HAMSTER SWITCH - Changes the polarity of the Crossfader (for crabbing). Channel 1 will be activated


by the right side of the crossfader (mixing from right to left), and Channel 2 will be activated by the left


side of the crossfader (mixing from left to right).
3. CHANNEL FADER - These faders control the output level of each channel.
4a. CHANNEL 1 TRANSFORMER SWITCH (CHANGEABLE) - Used to select the input to be sent to channel


1. TRANSFORMER SWITCH may be used up/down or left/right. To change the switch, see diagram on


page 9.
4b. CHANNEL 2 TRANSFORMER SWITCH (CHANGEABLE) - Used to select the input to be sent to


channel 2. TRANSFORMER SWITCH may be used up/down or left/right. To change the switch, see


diagram on page 9.
5. PFL BUTTONS - Depressing these button sends the PFL (Pre-Fader Level) input signal to the cue level


controls (14, 15, and 16). This allows you to monitor an input signal in a pair of headphones.
12
10
8
3
4a
11
4b
18
17
1
2
19
9
6
14
15
13
16
7
5
Front Panel - Functions and Controls
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- www.americandj.com - Q-2221/X User Instructions page 5 6. TALKOVER BUTTON - When the button is depressed, all signals except the microphone level are


decreased by 15dB. A red LED will glow when the talkover function is engaged. In the OFF position


all signals remain at their standard levels.
7. MICROPHONE CONTROLS (VOLUME/TREBLE/BASS) - The DJ MIC LEVEL CONTROL controls the


microphone volume output level. The DJ MIC TREBLE CONTROL and DJ MIC BASS CONTROL are used


to adjust treble and bass levels of the DJ MICROPHONE.
8. CUT BUTTONS - These buttons cut the Treble, Mid or Bass input signal level by 100% for Channels


1 and 2. When specific Cut Button is depressed a yellow LED will glow indicating a cut of the Treble, Mid


or Bass. Depressing the Cut Button once again will disengage Cut.
9. MASTER L/R / PFL CH1/CH2 BUTTON - When the Master L/R is LED is lit the master level shows


the master output that shows the left and right channels master output levels. Push the button again to


select PFL CH1/CH2 and the LED will be lit for that selection. This will make the Master Level show


the Pre-Fader Levels (PFL) of Channel 1 and Channel 2.
10. LEVEL INDICATORS - Dual LED's show the level of the left and right master output. The level indicators


will directly reflect the MASTER L/R / PFL CH1/CH2 BUTTON (9) operating mode.
11. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - Used to set the level of the input signal for its designated channel.
12. POWER SWITCH - A red LED will glow indicating power is ON.
13. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL - This rotary knob is used to control the master output level (volume).
14. CUE MIXING CONTROL - Selects the channel for monitoring. The monitor signal comes from the


Prefader. This means it will not be affected by the channel faders. You can monitor each channel


individually. Connect your headphones to the HEADPHONES jack. Turn the CUE MIXING CONTROL


to CUE and select the desired channels with the PFL s