American Audio Mixer 10 MXR User Manual

gling the shift button, this will be indicated by a blinking shift LED. A hard shift is performed by holding 
down the shift button and combining it with another button.
NOTE: When performing a hard shift, it’s recommended you release the secondary button 
before releasing the Shift button, this is to prevent MIDI latches unless the MIDI function is a 
temporary function. 
10. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS - The  dual  MASTER  LEVEL  LED  indicators  are  used 
to detail the master fader output level....

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13.  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.
14.  MICROPHONE CONNECTOR - This jack is used to a connect a microphone to the mixer. Con-
nect you microphone via this 1/4 inch...

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main power is shut off before change the position of the Line Level Selector Switch.
17.  CHANNEL 2: INPUTS - The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the CHAN-
NEL LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH (16). CD players, Tape Decks and other line level instruments 
may be connected to these jacks. The red colored RCA jack represents the right channel input...

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24.  HEADPHONE JACK - This jack is used 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 (6) is set to 
minimum before you put the headphones on.
25.  REVERSE FUNCTION SWITCH...

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 10MXR                                                 MIDI TABLE
MXR MIDI interface definitionNOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2, Directions OUT and IN are relative to the MixerNOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2, Directions OUT and IN are relative to the MixerNOTE: all MIDI messages use channel 1 or channel 2, Directions OUT and IN are relative to the MixerNOTE: all MIDI messages use...

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 10MXR                              TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP
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This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, turntables, CD players, and a tape deck.
Note: Turntables can only be connected to the PHONO LEVEL RCA JACKS. Be sure the LINE LEVEL 
SELECTOR SWITCHES are in the "PHONO" position when using turntables.  

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Speaker Cables
Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables
American Audio V4001™
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...

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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...

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 10MXR                            TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Shooting: Listed below are common problems you may encounter, and solutions.
There is no power to the unit:
Be sure you have connected the power cord to a correct wall outlet.
There is little or no sound:
1.   Check the input selector switch. Make sure it is set to the device that is currently playing.
2.   Check to see if the connection cables are connected...

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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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 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. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish...