Front panel, Controls and functions, Power switch – American Audio Vplus Series User Manual

Page 5: Channel 1 clip indicator, Channel 1 protect indicator, Power indicator, Channel 2 protect indicator, Channel 2 clip indicator, Cooling vents, Channel 1 gain control

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FRONT PANEL

1. Power Switch -

This switch controls the units main power.

2. Channel 1 Limiter Switch (V2000 & V3000 Only) -

This is used

to activate the channels built-in limiter. The limiter reduces the average
output level when the signal begins to distort, this process is designed
to reduce distortion and protect the speakers. See limiter page 12.

3. Channel 1 Clip Indicator -

This red LED will begin to flash when

channel one begins to overload (clip). At this point channel one will be-
gin to distort. Under heavy clipping activity lower the channel one gain
control to reduce the risk of damage to your speakers and amplifier. This
LED may glow when the unit has been turned off, this is normal.

4. Channel 1 Protect Indicator -

The red Protect LED will begin to

glow when the channel goes into protect mode. When the channel goes
into protect mode all output for that channel will turn off. This is to pro-
tect any speakers connected to the channel.

5. Power Indicator -

This blue LED will glow when main power is ap-

plied to the unit. This light may continue to glow briefly after main power
has been turned off, this is normal.

6. Channel 2 Protect Indicator -

The red Protect LED will begin to

glow when the channel goes into protect mode. When the channel goes
into protect mode all output for that channel will turn off. This is to pro-
tect any speakers connected to the channel.

7. Channel 2 Clip Indicator -

This red LED will begin to flash when

channel two begins to overload (clip). At this point channel one will be-
gin to distort. Under heavy clipping activity lower the channel one gain
control to reduce the risk of damage to your speakers and amplifier. This
LED may glow when the unit has been turned off, this is normal.

8. Channel 2 Limiter Switch (V2000 & V3000 Only) -

This is used

9. Cooling Vents -

These vents are used for proper cooling. Never

block these vents and keep them clean at all times.

10. Channel 1 Gain Control -

This rotary knob is used to control the

output signal of channel one. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction
will increase signal output.

11. Channel 1 Signal Indicators -

These green and yellow LED’s will

glow according to the average signal output.

12. Channel 2 Signal Indicators -

These green and yellow LED’s will

glow according to the average signal output.

13. Channel 2 Gain Control -

This rotary knob is used to control the

output signal of channel two. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction
will increase signal output.

Diagram 1

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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