User manual AMERICAN AUDIO COMMANDER PLUS REV 1-2

[. . . ] COMMANDERplus MIC 1 MIC 2 MASTER LEVEL LIGHT 12V DC +15 +10 +5 +3 +1 0 -1 -3 +15 +10 0 +15 +10 0 +15 +10 0 L - 40 30 20 10 7 R 4 2 0 2 4 7 10 dB + dB POWER 0 GAIN 10 GAIN 10 +5 +3 +1 0 GAIN 10 +5 +3 +1 0 GAIN 10 +5 +3 +1 0 COMMANDERplus PROFESSIONAL PREAMP MIXER -30 TREBLE +20 -30 +20 0 10 0 10 0 -1 -3 -5 -10 10 0 -1 -3 -5 -10 10 TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE TREBLE -1 -3 -5 -10 MIC 1 EQ -30 +20 MIC 2 EQ -30 +20 0 -5 10 -10 0 10 ON OFF 0 10 0 10 MID MID MID LOW CUT MID LOW CUT MID LOW CUT MID LOW CUT L BALANCE R 0 RECEIVE 10 0 SEND 10 -30 +20 EFFECT BASS -30 +20 EFFECT 0 10 EFFECT 0 10 EFFECT 0 10 EFFECT 0 10 EFFECT BASS BASS BASS BASS BASS MONO STEREO MONO STEREO MONO STEREO AUTO MUTE OFF T TALK OVER OFF AUTO MUTE PHONO 1 AUX 1 LINE 1 PHONO 2 AUX 2 LINE 2 PHONO 3 AUX 3 LINE 3 LINE 4 LINE 5 LINE 6 MIC 3 ZONE1 ZONE2 MASTER MIC1 MIC2 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 0 TREBLE 10 0 TREBLE 10 5 5 0 10 0 BASS BASS 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 VOLUME 10 0 VOLUME 10 SPLIT CUE PFL PFL PFL PFL ON OFF 234 1 PRG 10 BEAT CUE 5 CUE MIXING ZONE2 ASSIGN ON OFF 23 1 4 ON FEATHER FADER A F ON 23 1 4 0 0 10 T TALKOVER LEVEL ASSIGN ASSIGN CH OFF "Q" START T OFF ASSIGN CH 0 5 PGM 0 10 CUE LEVEL PHONES F FADER "Q" START T "Q" START T 10 User Guide and Reference Manual Rev 01/02 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058 www. americandj. com ©American Audio® - www. americandj. com - Commander PlusTM Instruction Manual Page 2 COMMANDER PLUSTM CONTENTS MAIN FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SET-UP PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 UNPACKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 REAR PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CLEANING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CROSS FADER REPLACMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 COMMANDER PLUSTM · · · · · · Feather Fader Plus for Q-Start Control 3 Phono, 6 Line, 3 Auxiliaries & 3 Mic Inputs Balanced outputs · Rotary Kills High quality Feather FaderTM for smooth, clean cross fades (replaceable) Bass, Mid, and Treble for each channel 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 & Zones High level headphone output Cue mixing Split cue for headphones Low cut bass switch / -30dB cut feature for bass Auto mute Talk Over Button - Reduces channel output Gain by 15dB +/- 2 dB Send & receive for every channel including independent mics - all selectable at the same time Left & right turntable ground connectors conve· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MAIN FEATURES niently 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" Start) Fader "Q" Start on channels 1 & 2 2 year limited warranty High output to headphones Light Control Signal Output Jack Dual Stereo LED Level Indicator Indicated Master Level Master Output Pan Control Balanced XLR Output · · · · · · · · · · · ©American Audio® - www. americandj. com - Commander PlusTM Instruction Manual Page 3 COMMANDER PLUSTM 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). · Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage · If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly, please contact a qualified service technician. 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 PROLONGATEUR, 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AMERICAN AUDIO PREAMP MIXER MODEL NO. [. . . ] To select a channels cue function press the PFL BUTTON (8) that is directly associated with the 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. 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. 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. 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. HEADPHONE JACK - This jack is used to connect your headphones to the mixer allowing you to monitor the cue source. Always be sure the CUE LEVEL VOLUME (14) is set to minimum before you put the headphones on. ZONE 2 ASSIGN - This function switch allows you to select an independent channel output for Zone 2. This allows you to use one mixer to control two separate outputs in two different areas. ZONE 1 EQ CONTROLS ZONE 1 TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of ZONE 1 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 1 signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to the ZONE 1 signal. ©American Audio® - www. americandj. com - Commander PlusTM Instruction Manual Page 11 COMMANDER PLUSTM 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. midrange maximum decrease clockwise ZONE 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-clockwise direction 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. ZONE 2 EQ CONTROLS ZONE 1 TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of ZONE 1 allowing for a maximum treble gain of 15dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. [. . . ] If the mixer is under warranty, you must provide a proof of purchase invoice. number by contacting our customer support team on our toll free number. Please contact American Audio® customer support at (800) 322- 6337 for a R. A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Year (730 days) from the date of purchase. [. . . ]