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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 4 2. Electrical Safety Precautions ............................................................................................... 7 3. Important Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 9 4. Further Safety Instructions ..........................................................
12.3 Starting Playback .......................................................................................................... 36 12.4 Pausing ......................................................................................................................... 36 12.5 Auto Cue ....................................................................................................................... 36 12.6 Stopping Playback .................................................................................
23.3 USB Host Player Section (Signal Format: MP3, 128KBPS, EQ Flat, Iinput Gain/Master/Fader Maximum) ............................................................................................ 58 23.4 USB Slave Player Section (Signal Format: MP3, 128KBPS, EQ Flat, Input Gain/Master/Fader Maximum, Deck/Mixer SW to Mixer, MIDI Set-Up, Mix-Mixer).......... 58 23.5 Recording & Playback (Line 1KHz, -12dBV Input, Gain Maximum) .............................. 58 23.6 MP3 Format ...................................
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the user manual accompanying the unit.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE! CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THE DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTE: NOTE: This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception.
3. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning – The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth.
Location – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Grounding or Polarization If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
4. FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Water and Moisture – The device should not be used near water - for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel. Please write down the numbers here and retain for future reference. Model No. ____________________________________________________________ Serial No.
5. UNPACKING Every Encore2000™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your system for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the system has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions.
6. INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Encore2000™ System. This device is a representation of American Audio’s® continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new device. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new device. 6.
7. SET-UP PRECAUTIONS Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the device in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the device is switched on. If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the device immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. 7.
8. MAIN FEATURES Plays MP3's, CD's and CD-R Discs Auto cue Sleep Mode (c) Selectable Single or Continuous Play 1/75th second frame search Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) Pitch display RCA coaxial output Fader “Q” Start Control (a) 20 Sec.
(b) Relay (FLIP-FLOP): Connect your Encore2000™ player as described in the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one player has ended. For example, if player 1 is playing a disc and it ends, player 2 will instantly begin to play. You may set Relay to play track to track or disc to disc. For more information on this feature (see Relay Playback on page 46).
9. SET-UP 9.1 CHECKING THE CONTENTS Be sure your Encore2000™ was shipped with the following: Encore 2000 Professional CD player/mixer Operating instructions (this booklet) Warranty card Power Cord PC & Mac Asio Software Caution: To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to the unit. 9.2 POWER UP SEQUENCE SIMPLE SYSTEM POWER UP SEQUENCE: Turn ON the Encore 2000™. Next turn ON your speakers.
9.4 MOUNTING The Encore2000™ will work normally when the unit is mounted with the front panel within 15 degrees of the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not be loaded or unloaded properly. The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in the picture below. Mount the unit so that the visual angle is within this range. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.
10. GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 10.1 PLAYER CONTROLS (1) Eject Button – Pressing this will open/close the CD tray. The eject function can only happen when the unit is in Pause or CUE Mode, this is to prevent accidentally ejecting the disc when in Play Mode. (2) Folder Button – This button is used to toggle between folders and tracks. Press this button to show the folder that is playing in the LCD. Pressing and holding this button for at least 3 seconds will activate Repeat Mode.
(4) SGL/CTN – This function allows you to choose between Single Track Play or Continuous Track Play (all tracks in order). This function also operates in Relay Mode, when Relay is activated. Pressing and holding this button for at least 3 seconds will activate Auto Cue. (5) Pich Slider – This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the pitch function has been turned off.
is a momentary function. When you remove your finger from the pitch button, the BPM’s will automatically return to the Pitch Slider's pitch value. Holding down this button will give a maximum of -100% pitch. Use this function to slow to another playing music source. Be sure to notice that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the Pitch Slider to match the BPM’s with another playing music source. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with regular CDs only, not MP3 CDs.
(14) Source Select Button – This button lets you toggle between USB Port 1, USB Port 2, & CD Player. This selector lets you choose which source will play on either side. The corresponding LEDs located above the button will verify which source is active. The source selection can only be done in Pause Mode. Press this button down for at least 3 seconds to enable MIDI on the corresponding deck. Press this button again for at least 3 seconds to disable MIDI.
(20) LCD Display – This high quality LCD display indicates all the various functions, as they are occurring. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles (see chapter 9.4 Mounting on page 20. The display icons will be explained in chapter 10.5 LCD Display Panel on page 29. 10.2 MIXER CONTROLS (21) Source Selector Switch – These switches are used to select the input source assigned to each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time.
Be sure the Master Volume Control (32) is set to level 4. Set the Channel Fader (26) to level 8. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting. Use the Gain Control (23) to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB. 5. Repeat this step for all channels. (24) Equalizer – All of the channels include a three-band signal EQ. These controls are used to increase or decrease the LOW’s, MID’s, and HI’s of the output signal.
on CD drive 2 and return CD drive 1 to CUE Mode. To return to normal fader operation, turn the Fader “Q” Start On/Off Switch to the Off position. (29) Crossfader – This fader is used to blend the output signals of Channels 1 and 2 together. When the fader is in the full left position (Channel 1), the output signal of Channel 1 will be controlled by the Master Volume Level. The same fundamentals will apply for Channel 2.
headphones are rated at 16 ohm, these are highly recommended. Always be sure the Cue Level Volume (31) is set to minimum before you put the headphones on. (36) Transport Tray 2 – This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the Deck 2 Open/Close Button (1). Never attempt to force the transport tray open or close when the power is turned off. If the CD tray is left open for more than a minute it will close automatically. 10.
only. In the computer's operating system will automatically recognize the Encore2000™ without any need for special drivers. The Encore2000™ is also equipped with a 4 In/4 Out sound card. The 2 stereo inputs are independently switchable for Line or Phono. Note: The USB cable limit is 3m. (41) REC Out – This is a low current unbalanced output source designed for various tape and CD recorders.
(47) CUE Indicator – This indicator will glow when the unit is in CUE or Pause mode and will flash every time a new cue point is set. (48) Folder Indicator – This indicator details the current selected folder. (49) Time Bar Indicator – This bar gives a visual approximation of a track's or disc's remaining time. This bar will begin to flash when a CD or song is ending. The line below the time bar indicator is the buffer indicator, each bar represents 2 seconds.
(61) Single Indicator – This indicates that the CD drive is in single play mode. The track will play once and return to CUE mode. If the single indicator is not on, the unit is in continuous mode. In continuous mode, the drive will play all the remaining tracks on the disc. (62) Track Indicator – This indicator details the current track. The number displayed in the track indicator is a direct reference to the track in play, pause, or cue mode.
11. INTERNAL MENU Hold the Time Button (3) for 3 seconds to enter the internal menu. Use the Track Buttons (18) or turn the Jog Wheel (11) to scroll through the different menus and press the +10 Button (18) to enter the corresponding submenu. Press the Track Buttons (18) or turn the Jog Wheel (11) to change the submenus and press the Time Button (3) to memorize your settings in any operating mode and exit the menu. 1.
A. Load Default – Press the Track Knob to enter load defaults. (LCD displays “Load OK”) Will reset all settings to factory default except for Firmware version. B. Exit & Save – Exit & Save setting to next power on (LCD displays “Saving”) This will save all changes. If changes are not saved, the unit will revert to last saved changes on power off. Press the TRACK knob to fast exit & save in any operating mode.
12. BASIC OPERATIONS 12.1 LOADING/EJECTING DISCS AND/OR USB DEVICE The Encore2000™ can only play 3 inch and regular 5 inch CDs. When loading a CD into the player always hold the disc by it edge. Load the disc label side up and never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a disc from the player, press the Open/Close Button (1). Caution: NEVER attempt to load any other objects besides 3" and 5" CDs. NEVER attempt to load more than one disc at a time.
Press the Eject Button to load and remove a disc. Remember: When loading a disc, always hold the disc by it edges and load the disc label side up. 12.2 SELECTING TRACKS Select a desired track by using the Track Buttons (18). Tapping the Track Buttons (18) once will select either the next higher or lower track. You can hold down the Track Buttons (18) to change tracks continuously at a faster speed.
12.3 STARTING PLAYBACK Load an audio CD as described in chapter 12.1 Loading/Ejecting Discs and/or USB Device on page 34. Pressing the Play/Pause Button (13) with an audio CD loaded will immediately start playback. The Play Indicator (63) will glow as soon as playback begins. The point at which playback starts (“cue point”) will automatically be stored in the memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at which playback started) when the Cue Button (15) is pressed. 12.
Press the Play/Pause Button (13) during playback. This will pause play-back at the exact same point the Play/Pause Button (13) was pressed. Press the Cue Button (15) during playback. This will pause the playback and return the track to the last set cue point. 12.7 FRAME SEARCH This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to find and set a starting cue or loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode (see chapter 12.
You may press the IN Button (12) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This will set a cue point without music interruption. Pressing the CUE Button (15) will now return you to the same point that you pressed the IN Button (12). You may also use the Jog Wheel (11) to set a cue point. While a disc is in Pause or Cue Mode, use the Jog Wheel (11) to scroll through a track and find your desired starting point. Once you have found your desired cue point, press the Play Button (13) to set your cue point.
12.9 CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound interruption. You can use this loop to create dramatic effect in your mixing. This loop has no time limit and you could actually loop the entire length of disc. You create a seamless loop between two continuous points of a disc. 1) Press Play/Pause Button (13) to activate playback mode. 2) Press the IN Button (12). This will set the starting point of the seamless loop.
EXITING A LOOP To exit a seamless loop, press the OUT Button (12). Music playback will resume normal play. The IN Button (12) and OUT Button (12) LEDs will remain lit to remind you that a loop is in memory. REPLAY LOOP The Reloop function allows you to return to your stored loop at any time. The IN Button (12) and OUT Button (12) LEDs will indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop, press the Reloop Button (12).
CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (50) / TIME BAR (49) During normal playback, pressing the Time Button (3) will change the time display information in the LCD (20). The following is a breakdown of the time settings and their definitions: 1) Remain – This details the time in the LCD (20) as the current tracks’ remaining running time. 2) Elapsed – This details the time in the LCD (20) as the current tracks’ elapsed running time.
13. PITCH ADJUSTMENTS You can activate the Pitch Slider (5) by pressing the Pitch On/Off Button (6). When the button LED is lit, the Pitch Slider (5) is active and the pitch can be adjusted. When the button LED is not lit, the Pitch Slider (5) is not active. The different pitch adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated. This speed manipulation is commonly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable or another CD player.
USING THE PITCH SLIDER (5) Be sure the pitch function has been activated as described above. To use the Pitch Slider (5) slide the slider up and down. Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch. ADJUSTING THE PITCH SLIDER‘S (5) RANGE You may change the Pitch Slider (5) operating range at any time. To change the operating range be sure the pitch function is turned on as shown in the picture on the right. The pitch percentage can be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, & 100%.
return to its previous set speed. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with CDs only, not MP3 CDs. Holding down or tapping on the (-) Pitch Bend Button (10) will provide a slowdown in the playback pitch. Holding down or tapping on the (+) Pitch Bend Button (10) will provide a speed bump in the playback pitch. 13.3 JOG WHEEL The Jog Wheel will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode.
14. LOCK MODE In this mode you are able to lock the player functions of the Encore2000™ so that there are no accidental mistakes. The mixer functions will not be locked so that adjustments can be made to the audio levels. To lock the player functions, proceed as follows: To lock the Encore2000™ player press the Relay Button (27) for at least 3 seconds. When the Encore2000™ is locked, the Relay Button (27) and the Lock Indicator (53) will flash.
15. RELAY PLAYBACK This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using the Encore2000™ system, you can have one player begin playback when the other ends. You can relay single tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of the two. This feature is sometimes referred to as Flip-Flop™ playback. To relay single tracks, proceed as follows: By default the two players are set to playback in single mode, Single (61) will be indicated in the LCD (20).
16. MIDI MODE To use the Encore2000™ MIDI controls make sure that the USB cable is properly connected to your computer. PC users install the ASIO drivers before initial operation. To enable MIDI, press and hold the Source Select Button (14) for 3 seconds. Depending on the software you are using, the MIDI may have to be mapped. 16.
FOLDER SW/LED 0D/0D 4C/-- CUE SW/LED 13/13 52/-- SCRATCH SW/LED 07/07 46/-- TEMPO LOCK SW/LED 06/06 45/-- PITCH RANGE SW/LED 02/02 41/-- PITCH ON/OFF SW/LED 0A/0A 49/-- PLAY/PAUSE SW/LED 17/17 56/-- IN SW/LED 0F/0F 4E/-- OUT SW/LED 0B/0B 4A/-- Range 4 LED 19 -- Range 16 LED 1A -- Level Meter LEVEL 1B -- 1~10 CROSSFADER A SW 35 74 MIX CH CROSSFADER B SW 36 75 MIX CH MIC VR 30 6F MIX CH MASTER VR 31 70 MIX CH CUE LEVEL VR 32 71 MIX CH C
CC-RELATIVE (ENC) Control Change messages are status 0xBn, where n is the channel for the specified CC controller. Thus, the controller MIDI ID is indicated with the channel along with the CC number. The value 0x40 indicates the change in the controller. This is an offset to 0x40 “one’s complement” notation.A message with data 0x43 indicates a positive change of 3. A message with data 0x31 indicates a negative change of 15. SWITCH ON/OFF (SW, CENTER, CW, CCW) These messages are used for switches.
17. DVS SETUP The Encore2000™ can be used with DVS software and an audio interface using the software's time code CD's to control the music loaded onto the software's decks. Load the time code CD's to the CD player tray of the Encore2000™. Set the Encore2000™ Output Mode Switch (43) to Deck route mode, then route the Deck1 and Deck 2 Outputs (41 & 42) to the software's Audio Interface inputs.
18. ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your MP3 disc. Press the Folder Button (2) so that the Folder LED lights up. The artist and song title should appear in the Character Display (58)and the Folder number will appear in the Folder Indicator (48). Now, press the Track Buttons (18) to scroll forward or backwards through the folders. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.
19. MIXER SETUP 19.1 TYPICAL DJ SETUP This image details a typical DJ Setup consisting of a microphone, MP3 player, CD players, and a tape deck. Note: Turntables cannot be connected to the Encore2000™. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.
19.2 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 cable runs in excess of 15 feet. Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal throughout the entire audio system. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.
20. CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT The crossfader is “Hot Swappable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is applied. Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer. Please, always use insulated tools. 20.1 REPLACING HOW-TO Disconnect the mixers main power supply Using a Phillips screw driver, unscrew the two outside screws on each side that hold the cross fader assembly in place.
21. ROHS – A CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONSERVATION OF ENVIRONMENT The European Union has adopted a directive on the restriction/prohibition of the use of hazardous substances. This directive, referred to as ROHS, is a frequently discussed topic in the electronic industry. It restricts, among other things, six materials: Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (CR VI), Cadmium (Cd), Polybrimated Biphenyls as flame retardant (PBB), Polybrominated Diphenyl, also a flame retardant (PBDE).
22. WEEE – WASTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Every year thousands of tons of electronic components, which are harmful to the environment, end up at the waste disposals around the world. To ensure the best possible disposal or recovery of electronic components, the European Union has adopted the WEEE directive. The WEEE-system (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) can be compared with the system of the “Green Spot”, which has been in use for several years.
23. SPECIFICATIONS 23.1 GENERAL MIC: More than 100dB CHANNEL EQUALIZER: (DECK/MIXER SW TO MIXER) BASS: MID: TREBLE: +12 +/-2dB at 70Hz, Below -32dB at 70Hz +12 +/-2dB at 1KHz, Below -32dB at 1KHz +12 +/-2dB at 13KHz, Below -32dB at 13KHz FADER MAXIMUM ATTENUATION (MAXIMUM GAIN, EQ FLAT, W/20KHZ LPF, A-WEIGHTED, DECK/MIXER SW TO MIXER) CHANNEL FADER: CROSSFADER: CHANNEL BALANCE: More than 100dB at 1KHz More than 100dB at 1KHz Within 3dB 23.
Eccentricity: Vertical deviation: More than 140um (TCD-712) More than 500um (TCD-731R) PICK-UP System Object lens drive system: Object lens drive system: Tracking detection: Optical source: Wave length: Optical pick-up 2 dimensional parallel drive 3 spot beam detection Semiconductor laser 780nm 23.3 USB HOST PLAYER SECTION (SIGNAL FORMAT: MP3, 128KBPS, EQ FLAT, IINPUT GAIN/MASTER/FADER MAXIMUM) Output Level: +8dBV (2.
23.6 MP3 FORMAT Disc Format USB Format MP3 Format Disc Writing Method Applicable file extensions mp3 . MP3 . mP3 . Mp3 ISO9660 max. 63 characters Joliet max. 63 characters CD-ROM sector format mode-1 only Max. number of Folders 255 Max. number of files max. 999 files (* note #1) File System FAT 12/16/32 Applicable file extensions mp3. MP3. mP3. Mp3 Max. number of Folders 999 Max. number of files max.
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