Try unplugging the output cables from the mixer and if that makes a difference in the levels shown on the mixer meters or the panning problem goes away then that would indicate something wrong possibly with the cables, or maybe the mixer output circuits. What amp/speaker system and jacks were you using before - did the meters behave more normally then?
To find out what type of 1/4" jack they have used (TS or TRS) you could look in the 1/4" hole with a flashlight and you might be able to see, or open up the mixer case and have a look, although sometimes the jack is in an encapsulated case and you can't easily tell.
Those 1/4" jacks they use in audio are confusing, sometimes you can use a TS plug in a TRS jack (and the reverse) and it works OK. Maybe try to find someone else who has a Vestax PCV-275 mixer and find what output cable they use to connect to an XLR speaker or amplifier.
BTW here's some user notes about the mixer: http://www.harmony-central.com/Synt.../PCV_275-1.html
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Here is how I use the 450 (on rare occasions when I get my hands on them!). Have your mixer outputting at aprox the normal max level just under the pink or red point. The 450 "signal present" light should be solid on. I would set the 450 level knob at about 9 or 10 oclock for practice sessions so it isn't too loud in your house. When you take the system to a bigger party place just raise the 450 knob a little to maybe about 11 oclock and leave it about there for the night. The "peak" light should only rarely blink if at all. You could crank the 450 knob to 12 oclock or 0 db and they can take it and it will be very loud, however just to be easy on them and to increase their life I'd try not to push them that far. But they are tough and will automatically adjust to produce less bass if they get too hot or "peak" too much.
Last edited by tvmann on Apr-18-2006 at 17:07
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