Summary of Q1K
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Q 1k owner’s manual.
Page 2: Product Overview
1 product overview ultra small in size and big on features, this small footprint high fidelity amplifier is an audio powerhouse. Either as a standalone studio quality stereo amplifier, or as a part of a more complex multi channel system, the q 1k is the system designer’s ideal solution. One q 1k amp...
Page 3: General Caution
2 • when cleaning the unit, ensure it has been disconnected from any power source and that only a dry cloth is used. Do not use any aerosol or liquid based cleaners. • ensure all electronics are electronically grounded (earthed) to a safety ground terminal in order to avoid electric shock. Do not gr...
Page 4: Amplifier Connections
3 amplifier connections front panel controls balanced input connectors plug: 2x 5.08mm 3-way captive screw plug speaker output connector plug: 5.08mm 4-way locking captive screw plug figure 1.01 channel 1 clip indicator channel 1 signal indicator channel 1 level control channel 2 clip indicator chan...
Page 5: Amplifier Wiring
4 amplifier wiring balanced wiring unbalanced wiring speaker wiring balanced wiring unbalanced wiring bridged speaker wiring + hot - cold ground + positive - negative + positive - negative figure 1.02.
Page 6: Amplifier Operation
5 amplifier operation behind the q 1k ’s ‘q’ device is an impressive selection of switchable functions. Simply remove the badge (with the provided quest tl02 tool), and an installer can configure a range of filter settings and amplifier modes. The ‘q’ device also provides some security when it comes...
Page 7: Dip Switch Settings
6 dip switch settings ch1 85hz high pass filter 1 2 3 4 ch1 100hz low pass filter ch2 85hz high pass filter ch2 100hz low pass filter dip switch settings: ch1 85hz high pass filter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ch1 100hz low pass filter ch2 85hz high pass filter ch2 100hz low pass filter low impedance bridge mode...
Page 8: Amplifier Configurations
7 amplifier configurations amplifier 1 amplifier 2 summing circuit dca 1 dca 2 filters filters input 1 input 2 amplifier 1 amplifier 2 summing circuit dca 1 dca 2 filters filters input 1 input 2 controls linked figure 1.05 (normal dual channel mode) figure 1.06 (bridged mode (both low and high imped...
Page 9: Cooling and Ventilation
8 cooling and ventilation air is drawn in from the front panel and passed out the rear panel. It is essential that while the amplifier is running air is able to circulate around it freely. The efficiency of the cooling system will depend on the immediate environment (e.G. An enclosed rack, direct su...
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* quest engineering reserves the right to make changes in specifications, or products without prior notice. ** the figures shown above are ‘real world’, usable specifications and are conservative as a result. Quest engineering does not believe in portraying misleading or exaggerated specifications. ...
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