American Audio Commander Plus User Manual

  COMMANDER  PLUS™                              CONTROLS  AND  FUNCTIONS
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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...

 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  1  BASS  CONTROL - This  knob  is  used  to  adjust  the...

as 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.   MASTER OUTPUT MONO/STEREO SWITCH -
 This...

  COMMANDER  PLUS™                            CONTROLS  AND  FUNCTIONS
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        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...

  COMMANDER  PLUS™                            CONTROLS  AND  FUNCTIONS
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90,11,12REAR P ANEL
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DIRK ELECTRONIC CORPORA TION
SHUP,F YUEN
1/1
LINE 3PHONO 3LINE 5LINE 4LINE 2
CH-1CH-2CH-3
MASTERRECZONE 1
OUTPUT
GND
AC INPUT 115/230VFUSE 0.5A, F,250V
CAUTION:
ATTENTION:DISCONNECT SUPPL Y CORDBEFORE CHANGING FUSE.DEBRANCHER  AVANT DEREMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
CAUTION:
ATTENTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,REPLACE ONL Y...

  COMMANDER  PLUS™                            CONTROLS  AND  FUNCTIONS
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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 c onnect  this unit  to a...

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...

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ASSIGN CH
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POWER
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CUE MIXINGCUE
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AUTOMUTEOFF
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STEREOMONOSTEREOMONOSTEREOMONO
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LINE...

  COMMANDER  PLUS™                                      TYPICAL  MIXER  SET-UP
Speaker Cables
Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables
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C A S S E T T E   D E C K
RCA to RCA Patch Cables
American Audio V4000™
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...

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.  Always be sure to dry all parts...