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1. American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 20 COMMANDER PLUS WARRANTY The Commander Plus 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 You may obtain a R A number by contacting our customer support team our toll free number Please contact American Audios customer support at 800 322 6337 for a R A number All package not displaying a R A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A American Audioe hereby warrants to the original purchaser American Audioe products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year 365 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories lt is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the American Audioe factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms
2. 40 CHANNEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCHES These switches are used to change the volt age line levels of there respected Phono Aux RCA inputs jacks When connecting turntables with magnetic cartridges to these jacks be sure the corresponding switch is in the PHONO position and when using line level input devices be sure this switch is in the AUX position Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch 41 AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR This switch is used to change the operating voltage Operating voltage can be toggled between 120v 50Hz or 220v 50 60Hz Be sure the selector is set to the proper voltage for your area before attempting to operate the unit Always be sure main power is shut off before change the position of the Voltage Selector Switch 42 FUSE This housing stores the 0 5 amp GMA protective fuse Always replace with the exact same type fuse unless otherwise instructed by an authorized American Audioe service technician Replacing with any other type of fuse than that of the recommended fuse will void your unit war ranty American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 15 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 43 AC CONNECTION This connector is used to supply main power to the unit via the included detachable power cord The power connecti
3. Q START FADER Q START User Guide and Reference Manual AMERICAN AUDIO 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca 90058 www americandj com 4 20 EFFECT 0 TALK AUTO MIC 1 MIC 2 z MIC 1 EQ 30 420 EFFECT BASS e AUTO MUTE MIC Mice O 0 2 40 a 0 10 TALKOVER ASSIGN LEVEL Rev 04 05 American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 2 COMMANDER PLUS CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION SET UP PRECAUTIONS I OTAR seer 8 UNPACKING FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL cesar REAR PANEL rinden CLEANING CROSS FADER REPLEACMEN TUDOU 20 WARRADI 21 SPECIFICATIONS COMMANDER PLUS MAIN FEATURES e Left amp right turntable ground connectors conveniently located at each end of the rear panel Master level LED display w peak hold Pre Fader Levels PFL for each channel Accurate beat LED s for easy cross fades On Off switch for channel assign LED display for each channel Gain control for each channel Independent light control output for touch panels and chase controllers Soft touch rubber knobs for better control 12V DC BNC connector for gooseneck light Rear inset L shape case design 120v 220v selectable Q Start Compatible for use with American Audio CD Players with Fader Q Sta
4. 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 necessary to operate the mixer has arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our toll free customer Support number for further instructions Please do not return the mixer to your dealer without first contacting customer support oAmerican Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 8 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL QD PALAIS AMERICAN Aubio 1 Wn e ai 3 y MATADO Si TREBLE 6 GO gt Z 5 6 4 o 1 amp a 00000090 vil A 0 DY 0 ISR T 508080205 05080808 a gt gt iw 0 8 5 m O 10 CUE 660060 669 E OOO 45 Go 1 MICROPHONE These controls are used to adjust the microphone treble level midrange and bass levels Each microphone input has a separate channel EQ MICROPHONE TREBLE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of the Microphone with a maximum signal gain of 15dB 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 direc
5. and LINE INPUT JACKS The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 40 Connect turn tables equipped with MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs All DJ turntable use MM pick up cartridges CD players or Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 40 is in the AUX 1 position The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left chan nel input Input volume will be controlled by channel one CHANNEL FADER 10 The channel SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH 31 must be in the Phono 1 Aux 1 position to monitor any source connected to these jacks 53 MICROPHONE 3 CONNECTOR This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer Connect you microphone via this 1 4 inch 6 3mm jack This microphone will be controlled through the channel 4 fader The channel 4 EQ will also effect the microphone output Be sure to flip the SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH 31 to the MIC 3 position to operate this microphone s input signal American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 17 COMMANDER PLUS TYPICAL MIXER SET UP AMERICAN AUDIO MIC 1 MIC 2 whiz why re 2 MASTER LEVEL NIGHT 12V DG 4 9 0 6 0 5 a N 0 4 00 1 00 40 30 20107 4 2 0 24 7 10 o 10 10 o 10
6. of treble applied to a channel signal CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of 15dB or maximum decrease of 4 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 chan nel 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 chan nel signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal 31 SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH These switches are used to select the input source assigned to each channel Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time This switch must be in the phono position for turntable operation 32 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 the gain level
7. your manufactures oAmerican Audio Wwww americandj com COMMANDER PLUS INTRODUCTION Introductions Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audioe Commander Plus 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 under stand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new mixer Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual Also Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference Customer Support American Audioe provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation You may also visit us on the web at www americandj com for any comments or suggestions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 323 582 2610 E mail Ssupport americandj com To purchase parts online visit http parts americandj com Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this mixer Do not attempt any repairs yourself without be
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9. 1 BASS CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of ZONE 1 allowing for a maximum bass gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of 30dB Turning the Knob in a counter clockwisedirection will decrease the amount of bass applied to the ZONE 1 signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to the ZONE 1 signal 18 ZONE 2 EQ CONTROLS ZONE 2 TREBLE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of ZONE 2 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 the ZONE 2 signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to the ZONE 2 signal ZONE 2 MIDRANGE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of ZONE 2 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 the ZONE 2 signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to the ZONE 2 signal ZONE 2 BASS CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of ZONE 2 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 the ZONE 2 signal turning the knob in a clockwise direc
10. 2 ONOS nea PHON 2 PHONON BEFORE CHANGING FUSE i 9 O O ZONE 2 ZONE 1 REC R LINE 6 LINES LINE 4 LINES As AUXG RUK MIG3 ATTENTION DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE y L L ae z 0 0 0 0 O O CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME A AN R R TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE YW NI TION At SIBLE DE Rie CH 4 CH 3 CH 1 CASSETTE DECK Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables MONO BRIDGE GROUND gt CH 1 Lo INPUT THRU BRIDGE mono Y 120V 60H me r 1 goo WATTS American Aadio V4000TM 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 feet Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system oAmerican Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 19 COMMANDER PLUS 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 ou
11. AC 120v 60HZ 220v50 60Hz User Selectable POWER SUPPLY DIMENSIONS 482 176 x 72mm WEIGHT 7 Lbs 2 8 kg CROSSFADER Feather Fader Plus VCA detecting fader start control Low grounding impedance crossfader POWER CONSUMPTION 12W typical 20W w full headphone output 16 Ohms HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION Operating Temperature 5 to 35 deg C Humidity 25 to 85 RH non condensing Storage Temperature 20 to 60 deg C 1 22V 100mV 10K Ohm 1 22V 2 0mV 47K Ohm 1 22 2 2mV 600 Ohm 1 22V 100mV 10K Ohm Load 1Khz RMS Input Sensitivity Level Impedence LINE PHONO MICROPHONE AUX Output Sensitivity Level Impedence Note OdBV 1Vrms OdBV 1V 470 Ohms 3dB 5 5dBV 316mV 1K Ohms 3dB 2dBV 0 4V 33 Oms 3dB PGM IN lt 18dBV 8V gt 18dBV 8V gt 4 6dBV 1 7V WITHIN 3dB 20Hz 2072 0 5dB 20Hz 20772 1dB except for controlled attenua of 3dB 20Hz to reduce rumble and feedback 20Hz 15KHz 0 5dB MASTER OUT XLR REC OUT RCA PHONES LOAD 32 OHMS Maximum Output Load 47K THD 5 MASTER ZONE REC PHONES Load 32 ohms CHANNEL BALANCE Frequency Response LINE AUX PHONO tion MICROPHONE Signal to Noise Ratio maximum output JIS A weighted BETTER THAN 100dB BETTER THAN 84dB BETTER THAN 85dB LINE AUX PHONO MIC THD Total Harmonic Distortion 1Khz OdBV Output LESS THAN 0 01 LESS THAN 0 03 4005
12. AMERICAN AUDIO COMMANDER plus LIGHT 12V DC MASTER LEVEL 6 6 08 08 0 0 0 008 0 0 0 5 40 30 20 10 7 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 E 000000 0 08 08 8 6 POWER COMMANDER plus PROFESSIONAL PREAMP MIXER ON o gt 2 5 22 E a 4 XN a XN BALANCE RECEIVE ae 19 0 m 2 7 4 m D m 0 MONO O STEREO MONO STEREO MONO TREBLE TREBLE why SPLIT CUE ON OFF 10 CUE CUE MIXING ZONE2 ASSIGN AR O o 0 10 CUE PHONES LEVEL 5 PGM 10 AMERICAN AUDIO al l S 1 4 a 5 Y 5 9 10 10 4 GAIN gt o GAIN So 5 9 5 90 wilay lt A 3 gt 30 28 6 a n 0 o 0 10 0 0 10 Treats 0 0 y 0 0 Ni 14 Le MM 4 es 3 4 68 gt 59 o 8 i 56 538 lt a qe 519 a 10 19 o 10 2 0 ane 10 7 0 MID MID MID MID Low Ay LOw CUT Alia LOW CUT LOW CUT 77 IN NY Aili Asli 10 EFFECT E BASS E LINE 3 BASS PHONO 3 AUX 3 PHONO 1 AUX 1 LINE 1 LINE 4 5 a ED 0 O B 7 7 BEAT 23 N FEA THER FADER a aa 8 4 ASSIGN CH OFF ASSIGN CH Q START
13. GAIN GAIN GAIN 7 0 9 0 45 O aslo wy aalay POWER IA o 2 0 o 0 Re 2 256 2956 26 20 Q Q z0 2 Q 0 COMMANDER plus 30 20 19 0 19 19 PROFESSIONAL PREAMP MIXER PP TREBLE TREBLE 0 TREBLE TREBLE 0 TREBLE 0 NT any why SUYA why 0 4h Ah An Ak Ad An 9 2 o 0 0 on eS e E ve 2 5 121 Ah Aa 4h MID MID MID MID MID wily NT NUZA LOW CUT UT Low CUT az Low cuT ay Low CUT a J 4 a 4 lt p 1 a 2 3 t 5 0 BALANCE RECEIVE SEND a gt E gt 7 30 2 aGIEFFECT MONO O STEREO MONO STEREO MONO amp STEREO EFFECT o 10 10 EFFECT o 10 EFFECT o BASS BASS BASS BASS BASS BASS AUTO MUTE E E LINE 3 E LINE 6 ES TALK AUTO PHONO 1 PHONO 2 PHONO 3 4 o o N 10 SPLIT CUE 234 LINE4 LINES bos a PFL PFL PFL HE 1 gm PRG e CAUTION AMERICAN AUDIO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK hes gt O COMMANDE AMERICAN AUDIO 1 MODEL COMMANDER PLUS Tatkover AVIS RISQ
14. ION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 5 GROUND EQUIPMENT GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e Ifthis product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fitinto the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insertthe plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e f this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles andthe point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING lf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protect
15. O 1Khz Between left and right channels 12 1dB 32 2 dB at 40KHz 12 10B 32 2 dB at 1 85KHz 10 10B 28 2 dB at 15KHz 12 17 2dB at 7OKHz 12 22 2dB at 13KHz Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 22 www americandj com MASTER OUTPUT LOAD 47K OHMS PHONO LOAD 32 OHMS CROSS TALK Channel Equalizer BASS MID TREBLE Microphone Equalizer BASS TREBLE American Audio Commander Plus NOTES American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 23 American Audio World Headquarters 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA Tel 823 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3311 Web www americandj com E mail info americandj com
16. PHONE VOLUME CONTROLS MIC 1 VOLUME CONTROLS This slider controls the output volume of MICROPHONE 1 3 However master volume is controlled by the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 26 MIC 2 VOLUME CONTROLS This slider controls the output volume of MICROPHONE 2 3 However master volume is controlled by the 4 TALKOVER LEVEL This knob is used to adjust the amount general volume will be decreased when the TALKOVER 2 function is engaged A maximum of 15dB can be applied to the Talkover 5 ASSIGN SWITCH This push button switch is used to turn the CROSSFADER 9 function on and Off 6 FADER ASSIGN SWITCH This is a four position switch that assigns a channel to the CROSS FADER 9 When a channel is assigned to the left side of the CROSSFADER 9 that channels output level is routed to and controlled by the CROSSFADER 9 Sliding the CROSSFADER 9 to left position will send full the assigned channels volume output to the MASTER VOLUME LEVEL 26 and sliding the CROSSFADER 9 to right position will cut that channels volume to MASTER VOLUME LEVEL 26 The reverse is true for the right channel fader assign switch When ASSIGN SWITCH 5 is set to the OFF position the crossfader will have no function 7 Q START ON OFF SWITCH This function works in conjunction with a compatible American DJe or American Audioe Q Start CD player When used with a compatible CD player you can use the crossfader to start and stop a CD Player wi
17. R PLUS ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DIOR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED 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 AMERICAN AUDIO SERVICE TECHNICIAN to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cor
18. UE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE LEVEL PAS OUVRIR AC 115 230V 5 60HZ 20W PLAYER CONTROL GND LIGHT CONTROL AUX3 PHONO 3 AUX2 PHONO 2 AUX1 PHONO 1 GND B A CAUTION O O O O O 9 a 0 o O DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD O BEFORE CHANGING FUSE i i O O ZONE 2 ZONE 1 REC MASTER LINE 6 LINES LINE 4 LINE 3 PHONO s LINE 2 PHONO 2 LINE 1 Phono 1 MICs f AUX 3 AUX 2 AUX1 ATTENTION DEBRANCHER AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE y L RECEIVE SEND O O O O O CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME R R TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE 1 ATTENTION Regaine lente RIGHT BALANCEDOLTPUT LEFT O O OUTPUT CH 3 CH 2 CHA FUSE 0 6A F 250V i AMERICAN AUDIO mon PSX PROFESSIONAL ee PLAYER CUE sonnei 0B B88 08 88 S 108 EJECT STOP DIGITAL AUDIO SEARCH SCRATCH FLANGER HOLD ECHO TRANS PARAMETER SGUICTN SUD es CASSETTE DECK RELOOP 5 6 PITCH SAMPLE PITCH ANTI SHOCK Disc IN OUT SLOT TURNTABLE TURNTABLE American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 18 COMMANDER PLUS TYPICAL MIXER SET UP AMERICAN AuDIO 5 40 30 20 107 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 RO
19. ain power before making any type of connection Do not attempt to operate this mixer if it becomes damaged in any way Never operate this mixer when it s covers are removed To reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this mixer rain or moisture This mixer is intended for indoor use only use of this product outdoors voids all warranties During long periods of non use disconnect the mixer s main power American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 7 COMMANDER PLUS QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START American Audioe would like to thank you for your purchase of this great audio product For those of you that are too impatient to read the entire user manual we have compiled these quick start instructions We hope that you will at least read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the basics of this mixer The Commander Plus 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 MASTER LEVEL Use this level to control your main volume output Try never to send an output of more than 4dB to your system Signal at levels higher than this will start to distort and may cause damage to your system and speakers Remember that a distorted sig
20. and ZONE 2 18 controller sections These RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output signal These jacks should only be used for shorter cable runs to signal processors or looping to another mixer 47 REC OUT This is a low current unbalanced output source designed for various tape and CD recorders The Record Out REC OUT level is dictated by the CHANNEL FADER LEVEL 10 it is not influenced by the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 26 48 RCA MASTER OUTPUTS The Master Output includes a pair XLR BALANCED JACKS 44 as well as a pair RCA Unbalanced Jacks The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output signal These jacks should only be used for shorter cable runs to signal processors or looping to another mixer For cable runs greater than 15 feet use the XLR BALANCED JACKS 44 49 CHANNEL 4 RCA LINE INPUT JACKS These Jacks are used for line level inputs Connect CD players or Tape Decks to LINE inputs Line level musical instruments with stereo outputs such as Rhythm Machines or Samplers should also be connected to LINE inputs Turntables should only be connected to Phono inputs The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input Input volume will be controlled by channel four CHAN NEL FADER 10 50 CHANNEL 3 PHONO 3 INPUT AUX 3 and LINE INPUT JACKS The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 40 Connect turntables equip
21. control 1 Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 26 is set to level 8 2 Set the CHANNEL FADER 10 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 in the American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 14 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CHANNEL LED LEVEL INDICATOR 83 5 Repeat this step for all channels 33 CHANNEL VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS The LED s 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 34 LOW CUT BUTTON This buttons is used to cut the bass frequencies out of the channel output signal When this button is depressed the bass frequency level is cut by 100 35 EFFECT INSERT BUTTON This buttons is used to insert an effect to the channel Any exter nal effect device connected to this unit will be inserted in to any channel that has the Effect Button engaged When the effect insert is activated a red LED directly beside the Effect Button will glow 36 MICROPHONE 1 MICROPHONE 2 COMBO JACK Combination Microphone Jack This jack will accept a standard 1 4 plug or XLR 3 pin balanced male plug The volume output level for each microphone will be controlled by their respe
22. ctive CHANNEL SLIDERS 3 American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 14 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS REAR PANEL AMERICAN AUDIO PREAMP MIXER RISK OF ELECTRIC SH NOT OPEN MODEL NO COMMANDER PLUS 66 37 GND GROUND TERMINAL 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 38 LIGHT CONTROL OUTPUT This jack provides a preset mono audio output signal There is no way to adjust this level however this level will directly reflect the output level of the CHANNEL SLIDERS 10 This buffered audio output should only be used with light controllers that can accept an external audio input signal This is a great feature for Touch Panels and Chase Controllers allow ing a light show to synchronize with the sound system automatically 39 PLAYER CONTROL These jacks are used to control the Q Start function between the mixer and a compatible American Audios or American DJe CD Player Input the mini plugs included with your CD player from CD player controller into these jacks input CD 1 into jack 1 and CD 2 into jack 2 and so on Be sure to only use the mono tip mini plugs included with your CD player to avoid damage to the mixer and or the CD player
23. d or plug is damaged e f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECT
24. e technician CAUTION AMERICAN AUDIO pa y PREAMP MIXER COMMANDE AG 118 230 50 80HZ 20W VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel 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 Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 4 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN LIQUIDS OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON GATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT A A NOTE This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to con nect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic inter ference with electrical appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections oAmerican Audio Wwww americandj com COMMANDE
25. ed to connect your headphones to the mixer allowing you to monitor the cue source Use headphones only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms Most DJ headphones are rated at 16 ohm these are highly recommended Always be sure the CUE LEVEL VOLUME 14 is set to minimum before you put the headphones on 16 ZONE 2 ASSIGN This function switch allows you to select an independent channel output for Zone 2 You may select any of the 4 channels or master output PGM This allows you to use one mixer to control two separate outputs in two different areas 17 ZONE 1 EQ CONTROLS ZONE 1 TREBLE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of ZONE 1 allow ing 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 the ZONE 1 signal turning the Knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to the ZONE 1 signal oAmerican Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 1 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ZONE 1 MIDRANGE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of ZONE 1 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 the ZONE 1 signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to the ZONE 1 signal ZONE
26. etained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub ina wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LACS aer VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliab
27. evel The same fundamentals will apply for chan nel two Sliding the fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 10 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS and two respectively When the crossfader is set in the center position the output signals of both the channels one and channels two will be even 10 CHANNEL VOLUME FADER These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its particular channel However master volume is controlled by the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL 26 11 BEAT INDICATOR The beat indicator LED s flash at every bass beat of the respective source This function is used to visually reference a tracks BPMs This function works in conjunction with the CROSSFADER 9 if the CROSSFADER 9 is not activated the beat indicator will not function The beat indicators directly refer to any signal source assigned to the CROSSFADER 9 Use the 5 indicator to beat sync to tracks together as soon as the LEDs blink synchronously the speed of the two sources is synchronized 12 CUE MIXING CONTROL This functions allows you to monitor the Cue level as well as the Program main output level in your headphones A channels Cue Level may only be monitored if the channels PFL 8 function is selected To select a channels cue function press the PFL BUTTON 8 that is directly associated with t
28. haser or reverb 26 MASTER VOLUME CONTROL This slider is used to control the master output level main volume To avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level no greater than 4 dB see Channel Gain 32 To avoid speaker damage that may be caused by excessive volume be sure this slider is always set to zero completely down before turning the unit on 27 MASTER OUTPUT MONO STEREO SWITCH This switches the Master Output signal between stereo and mono 28 MASTER OUTPUT BALANCE CONTROL This knob is used to control the pan adjust how much of the signal is sent to the left and right output level For true stereo imaging maintain the knob in the 12 o clock position 29 MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS The dual LED s indicators are used to indicate the average master output level The level indicators will directly reflect the MASTER VOLUME LEVEL 26 30 CHANNEL EQUALIZER ROTARY KILLS BASS MID TREBLE CONTROL All of the chan nels include a three band signal EQ These controls are used to increase or decrease the LOW s MID s and HIl s of the output signal 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
29. he specific channel you wish to monitor You may use the mixing function to blend both the Cue level and the Program level together You can vary the output level to either hear more or less of either of the two levels Sliding the Cue Mixing fader to the CUE position left will allow you to hear more of the Cue level Sliding 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 fader is in the full CUE position you will only hear the cue level if the fader is in the full PGM position you will only hear the main output This function is especially useful when mixing without an monitor 13 SPLIT CUE This button will activate the Split Cue function When used with a set of stereo headphones the Split Cue function will assign the Cue signal to the left channel of the headphones and the Program main output signal to the right channel of the headphones Essentially splitting the cue signal in half This process will allow for headphones mixing The CUE MIXING CONTROL 12 will also work in conjunction with function Please note that this function will only work with a set of stereo headphones 14 CUE LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL This knob is used to adjusts the headphone volume output level Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the headphone volume 15 HEADPHONE JACK This jack is us
30. ing 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 Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible COMMANDER PLUS SET UP PRECAUTIONS Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the mixer in to an electrical outlet All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position before the mixer is switched on If the mixer 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 has reached room temperature Operating Determinations e When installing this mixer please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be exposed to extreme heat moisture or dust e Do not operate the mixer in extremely hot more than 30 100 F or extremely cold less than 5 C 40 F surroundings e Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters e 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 Do not attempt to operate this mixer if the power cord has been frayed or damaged Disconnect from m
31. ion against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during alightning storm or whenitisleft unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock ELECTRIC SERVICE Fig A READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be r
32. le operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time oAmerican Audio Wwww americandj com COMMANDER PLUS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS warranty 8 Never plug this mixer in to a dimmer pack 9 Do not let insecticides benzene or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit 10 This unit is intended for indoor use only use of this product outdoors voids all warranties 11 Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter 12 Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection 13 Cleaning The mixer should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the unit For stubborn stains m
33. manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American Audioe reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its prod ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory sup plied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by American Audioe in connection with this product including warranties of mer chantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warran ties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall American Audioe be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audioe Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 1 SPECIFICATIONS COMMANDER PLUS Model Commander Plus 4 Channel Mixer
34. nal from you mixer will only be multiplied throughout your system CHANNEL GAIN LEVEL The channel gain levels are not to be used as volume controls Never use the channel trim to set the output volume These controls are used to aid in distortion control Use these control to preset your signal level before the crossfader With your channel faders in the maxi mum position use the channel trim level to set an average output level of about 4dB on you master level meter HEADPHONES To avoid damaging your headphones always be sure the headphone volume level 27 is set to minimum before plugging them in To avoid sever hearing damage never put the head phone on without making sure the headphone level is turned down MAIN MIC The main mic connector uses a combo plug that allows you to connect either a 1 4 unbalanced jack or by a standard 3 pin XLR balanced connector The main mic also has an indepen dent volume control with separate high and low level adjustments When feedback occurs when using the mic try lowering the low level this may reduce the feedback Always leave the mic level to it s minimum level when not in use PHONO AUX LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 31 This switch is used to change the selected input from phono to line and vice versa The switch selectors are on the rear panel COMMANDER PLUS UNPACKING Every Commander Plus has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating con dition
35. near a swimming pool etc Do not spill water or other liquids in to or on to your mixer 3 Ventilation The Mixer should be situated so that its location or position does not inter fere with its proper ventilation For example the Mixer should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventila tion Openings 4 Heat The Mixer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat reg isters stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 5 Power Sources The Mixer should be con nected to a power supply wall outlet only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Mixer 6 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the Mixer beyond that described in the operating instructions There are no user ser viceable parts inside All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel The Player should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the Mixer C The Mixer has been exposed to rain or water D The Mixer does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance 7 Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way doing so will void
36. of this warranty American Audioe will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No acces sories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product American Audio shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which American Audioe concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audioe factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audioe if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or peri odic check up During the period specified above American Audioe will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audio under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of American Audios All products covered by this warranty were
37. oisten a soft cloth with glass cleaner or other mild detergent to wipe away any stains Use a soft cloth to wipe any residual cleaner Never use volatile clean ers such as benzene solvent or thinner to clean your unit these cleaners will damage the units surface 14 Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used Hold plug attachment when removing from wall outlet Do not pull on the cord 15 To avoid electric shock do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in If prob lems occur with the unit call American Audioe customer support 16 Do not place metal objects or spill any liq ulds inside or on the mixer Electric shock or malfunction may occur 17 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where they exit from the mixer 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 Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 6 1 For adult use only Keep out of the reach of children 2 Water and Moisture The player should not be used near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet base ment or
38. on uses an I E C type connector use only the supplied polarized AC power cord Use only a power cord that matches this type of connection Be sure to only connect this unit to a power outlet that matches the printed power label on the unit Never use a power when the ground prong has been removed or broken off The ground prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock in case of an electrical short This cord is designed to fit in one direction only Do not attempt to force a cord if it does not fit be sure the cord is being inserted properly 44 BALANCED XLR MASTER OUTPUTS The Master Output includes a pair XLR Balanced JACKS as well as a pair RCA UNBALANCED JACKS 48 The 3 pin XLR jacks send a high current balanced output signal These jacks should be used when you will be driving an amp or other audio equipment with a balanced input or whenever you will be running a signal line greater than 15 feet Always use these jacks whenever possible 45 SEND and RECEIVE EFFECT JACKS These 1 4 jacks are used for line level effects inputs only You may connect a variety of outboard effect units to these jacks such as reverbs and flang ers Input volume will be controlled by the RECEIVE KNOB 25 and the output volume will be con trolled by the SEND KNOB 21 46 ZONE LEVEL OUTPUTS Use these separate output signals to drive a booth monitor or separate sound system The output level for these jacks will be controlled by the ZONE 1 17
39. ped with MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs All DJ turntable use MM pick up cartridges CD players or Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 40 is in the AUX 3 position The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input Input volume will be controlled by channel three CHANNEL FADER 10 The channel SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH 37 must be in the Phono 3 Aux 3 position to monitor any source connected to these jacks 51 CHANNEL 2 PHONO 2 INPUT AUX 2 and LINE INPUT JACKS The type of input must American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 16 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS directly reflect the selected mode of the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 40 Connect turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridge to PHONO inputs All DJ turntable use MM pick up cartridges CD players or Tape Decks and other line level instruments may be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH 40 is in the AUX 2 position The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input and the white represents the left channel input Input volume will be controlled by channel two CHANNEL FADER 10 The channel SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH 31 must be in the Phono 2 Aux 2 position to monitor any source connected to these jacks 52 CHANNEL 1 PHONO 1 INPUT AUX 1
40. rt Fader Q Start on channels 1 2 e 2 year limited warranty e High output to headphones Light Control Signal Output Jack e Dual Stereo LED Level Indicator Indicated Master Level e Master Output Pan Control e Balanced XLR Output Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 3 Feather Fader Plus for Q Start Control 3 Phono 6 Line 3 Auxiliaries amp 3 Mic Inputs Balanced outputs Rotary Kills High quality Feather Fader for smooth clean cross fades replaceable Bass Mid and Treble for each channel e 2 Independent Microphones with Separate EQ with combo connection 1 4 XLR 3rd Mic on channel 4 2 Zone Outputs with Bass and Treble Control Zone 2 is assignable to any of the 4 channels Mono Stereo Switches on Master 4 Zones High level headphone output Cue mixing Split cue for headphones Low cut bass switch 30dB cut feature for bass e Auto mute e Talk Over Button Reduces channel output Gain by 1505 2 dB Send 4 receive for every channel including independent mics all selectable at the same time oAmerican Audio Wwww americandj com ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COMMANDER PLUS LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION e The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel using a flat head screw driver e Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage e f the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly please contact a quali fied servic
41. th the slide of the mixer s CROSSFADER 9 The ON OFF Q START SWITCH activates the FADER Q START feature When in the ON position 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 SWITCH to the OFF position to disengaged Q Start function and resume to a normal fader 8 PFL CUE SELECTOR BUTTON These buttons are used to activate a channels CUE mode A red LED next to the Cue button will glow when a channels cue mode is activated The Cue function sends a channels incoming signal to the headphones The cue level is adjusted by the CUE LEVEL KNOB 14 Be sure the CUE MIXING SLIDER 12 is set to the CUE position to hear a selected chan nel source 9 FEATHER FADER PLUS CROSSFADER This fader is used to blend the output signals of chan nels one and two together When the fader is in the full left position channel 1 the output signal of channel one will be controlled by the master volume l
42. tion will increase the amount of treble applied to microphone signal MICROPHONE MIDRANGE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of the microphone with a maximum signal gain of 15dB or maximum signal decrease of 30dB Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to the microphone signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to microphone signal MICROPHONE BASS CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of the microphone with a maximum signal 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 the microphone signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount American Audio Wwww americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 9 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS of bass applied to microphone signal 2 TALKOVER CONTROL This function all decreases all signal output except the microphone signal The amount of decreased is controlled by the TALKOVER LEVEL 4 When the switch is in the Auto Mute position talk over will automatically engage when the when the mixer receives a signal MIC 1 has a Talk Over position that decreases signal output regardless of an incoming microphone signal In the OFF position all signals remain at their standard levels 3 MICRO
43. tion will increase the amount of bass applied to the ZONE 2 signal 19 ZONE 1 MONO STEREO SWITCH This switches the ZONE 1 output between stereo and mono 20 ZONE 2 MONO STEREO SWITCH This switches the ZONE 2 output between stereo and mono 21 SEND CONTROL This knob controls the output signal to an external effects device such as a echo box phaser or reverb 22 SEND RECEIVE ON OFF SWITCH This button turn the effect function on and off When the effect function is active a red LED will glow next to the power switch When this function is not active the SEND 21 and RECEIVE 25 controls will not function 23 MAIN POWER SWITCH This is the main power ON OFF button A LED beside the power switch will glow indicating power is ON Before main power is applied be sure you have made all connections to the mixer Also be sure your amplifier s is are tuned off Remember to avoid damaging pops to the speakers the mixer is turned on first and turned off last 24 BNC JACK FOR GOOSENECK LAMP This jack is used to connect an American Audio 12V DC gooseneck lamp To avoid damage to the mixer do not attempt to connect anything other than and American Audio gooseneck lamp to this connection 25 RECEIVE CONTROL This knob controls the signal input from an external effects device such American Audio www americandj com Commander Plus Instruction Manual Page 12 COMMANDER PLUS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS as a echo box p
44. tside 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 days to prevent heavy built up 4 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the mixer in Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the mixer operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew CROSS FADER REPLACEMENT COMMANDER PLUS 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 Replacing the Crossfader 1 Disconnect the mixers main power supply 2 Using a number two Phillips screw driver unscrew the each of the stainless steel retain screws that hold the crossfader in place Gently remove the crossfader from its seated position You may need to wiggle the crossfader slightly to remove it After removing the crossfader disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the crossfader to the PC board Grasp the crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its connector not the actual cables The connector is designed to only fit one way so don t worry about the connec tors orientation Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and replace in reverse order 2

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