COMMANDERplus MIC 1 MIC 2 LIGHT 12V DC MASTER LEVEL 0 -30 TREBLE +20 -30 10 GAIN 0 10 0 +20 -30 +1 +1 +1 +1 10 0 10 0 10 0 BASS +20 -30 EFFECT 10 EFFECT 0 LOW CUT 10 EFFECT 0 LOW CUT ON OFF -10 BASS 10 EFFECT 0 BASS AUTO MUTE PHONO 1 AUX 1 AUTO MUTE OFF PHONO 2 AUX 2 CH1 MIC2 MIC1 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 4 CH2 0 STEREO RECEIVE MONO CH3 5 5 5 5 5 ZONE2 TREBLE 5 10 0 10 0 10 BASS BASS 10 5 5 0 PFL PFL TREBLE 5 VOLUME 10 0 VOLUME
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COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES....................................................................................................................................3 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................................................5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................6 INTRODUCTION....................................................
COMMANDER PLUS™ 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. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION • The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel (using a flat head screw driver).
COMMANDER PLUS™ ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
COMMANDER PLUS™ 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 basement or 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 interfere with its proper ventilation.
COMMANDER PLUS™ INTRODUCTION Introductions: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® 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 understand 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.
COMMANDER PLUS™ QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START: American Audio ® 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.
COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 34 33 35 36 1 MIC 1 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 0 TREBLE +20 +20 -30 MID 10 GAIN +15 +15 +15 +15 +10 +10 +10 +10 TREBLE TREBLE 0 GAIN 10 0 LIGHT 12V DC +3 +3 +3 +1 +1 +1 +1 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 TREBLE -3 -3 -3 -5 -5 -5 -5 10 0 -10 10 0 MID -10 10 0 MID BASS +20 -30 EFFECT 10 EFFECT 0 LOW CUT 10 EFFECT 0 PHONO 1 AUX 1 AUTO MUTE OFF PHONO 2 AUX 2 CH1 MIC2 MIC1 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 4
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.
COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 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.
COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ZONE 1 MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the levels of ZONE 1 allowing for a maximum midrange gain of 15dB or decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will the amount of midrange applied to the ZONE 1 signal, turning the knob in a direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to the ZONE 1 signal.
COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS a echo box, phaser, 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.
COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CHANNEL LED LEVEL INDICATOR (33). 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.
COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS REAR PANEL 37 39 38 37 40 AMERICAN AUDIO CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PREAMP MIXER DO NOT OPEN MODEL NO. COMMANDER PLUS AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE AC 115/230V ~ 50/60HZ 20W PAS OUVRIR. PLAYER CONTROL GND LIGHT CONTROL AUX 3 B PHONO 2 AUX 2 PHONO 3 AUX 1 PHONO 1 GND A CAUTION: DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
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 connection 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.
COMMANDER PLUS™ CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 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).
COMMANDER PLUS™ MIC 1 TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP MIC 2 LIGHT 12V DC MASTER LEVEL 0 -30 TREBLE +20 -30 10 GAIN +15 +15 +15 L +10 +10 +10 +10 - 40 30 20 10 7 10 GAIN 0 MID +3 +1 0 0 0 10 0 TREBLE -1 TREBLE -1 MID MID 10 0 BASS +20 -30 EFFECT 10 EFFECT 0 10 EFFECT 0 LOW CUT ON OFF LOW CUT 10 EFFECT 0 BASS 10 EFFECT 0 BASS AUTO MUTE PHONO 1 AUX 1 AUTO MUTE OFF PHONO 2 AUX 2 CH1 MIC2 MIC1 LINE 1 LINE 4 CH2 0 STEREO RECEIVE MONO STEREO CH3 5 5 5
COMMANDER PLUS™ MIC 1 TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP MIC 2 LIGHT 12V DC MASTER LEVEL 0 -30 TREBLE +20 -30 10 GAIN +15 +15 +15 L +10 +10 +10 +10 - 40 30 20 10 7 10 GAIN 0 +20 -30 MID +3 +1 10 0 TREBLE -5 -10 10 0 10 0 MID POWER LOW CUT BASS +20 -30 EFFECT 10 EFFECT 0 10 EFFECT 0 10 EFFECT 0 BASS BASS BASS ON OFF 10 EFFECT 0 BASS AUTO MUTE PHONO 1 AUX 1 AUTO MUTE OFF MIC2 MIC1 LINE 1 PHONO 2 AUX 2 CH1 LINE 4 0 STEREO RECEIVE MONO 5 5 5 5 5 STEREO
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 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 days to prevent heavy built up. 4.
COMMANDER PLUS™ WARRANTY The Commander Plus™ carries a two 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 on our toll free number.
COMMANDER PLUS™ SPECIFICATIONS Model: Commander Plus 4 Channel Mixer POWER SUPPLY: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: CROSSFADER: AC 120v~60Hz/220v50~60Hz, User Selectable 482 x 176 x 72mm 7 Lbs. / 2.8 kg Feather Fader Plus - VCA detecting fader start control Low grounding impedance crossfader POWER CONSUMPTION: 12W typical, 20W w/ full headphone output HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE: 16 Ohms ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION: Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 deg.
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