IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR
U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
NOTE:
This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It
is recommended for use in a room at the fol-
lowing temperature: 41˚F - 95˚F / 5˚C - 35˚C
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO
WATER OR MOISTURE
CAUTION:
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not
damage or deform; it may cause electric shock
or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not
pull on the cord.
2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top
cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems
occur with the unit, call your local American
Audio® dealer.
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside
the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction
may occur.
CAUTION
Do not open -
Risk of electric shock
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR
AUTHORIZED American Audio DEALER.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular
symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non insulated “dangerous voltage” within the products 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 CD player.
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 COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE
ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT
PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NOTE:
This unit may cause interference to radio and
television reception.
Please carefully read and understand the
instructions in this manual thoroughly before
attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important safety information
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit.
Take special care to follow all warning symbols
and labels both on the unit and printed in this
manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the
unit, for future reference.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR
OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET
UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE
CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING
WIDE SLOT.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE
FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF
SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK O F ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
THERE ARE N O USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED
AMERICAN AUDIO
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Never clean with
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — D o not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or t able
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance
be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
should
used 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. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product i s equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines 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
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
®
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
integral convenience receptacles
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
•When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
•When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before
you operate the system. The safety and
operating instructions should be saved
for future reference.
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the system
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
3. Water and Moisture - The player 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.
4. Ventilation - The system should be situated
so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For exam
ple, the system should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in
a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
5. Heat - The system should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (includ ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
6. Power Sources - The system should be con nected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the system.
7. Servicing - The user should not attempt to
service the system beyond that described
in the operating instructions. All other ser-
vicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel. The system should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the system.
C. The system has been exposed to rain
or water.
D. The system does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance.
Every Encore 1000 System 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. Please
do not return the system to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction:
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Encore 1000 System. This system
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 system. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new system.
Customer Support:
American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any
question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us
on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday
through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americanaudio.us
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this audio system. Do not attempt any repairs
yourself, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing
so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your audio system may require service,
please contact American Audio® customer support.
Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
SET-UP PRECAUTIONS
Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the system in to an electrical outlet. All
fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the system is switched
on. If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do
not switch on the system immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device.
Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Operating Determinations:
• When installing this system, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be
exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!
• Do not operate the system in extremely hot (more than 30°/86°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings.
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
• Operate the system only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualied for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera-
• 3 Band EQ per channel • Independent Gains Per Channel
• Combo Mic Input Jack • Record Out
• Extremely clean signal to noise ratio
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, and +/-16%
• Instant Start within 10ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: Set up your Encore 1000 as described in the set-up section of this manual. After
set up is completed load your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause
each players playback functions. For Example, when using the Encore 1000 player, if your mixer’s crossfader is all
the way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause mode), and you move the fader at least 20%
to the right, player two (2) will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left,
player one (1) will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue
points on each side of the CD player, different songs may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back
and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the Encore 1000 player (see setting cue points page 20). “Q”
Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.
(b) RELAY (FLIP-FLOP): Connect your Encore 1000 player as described in the set-up section of this manual. This
feature will start the next player once one (1) player has ended. For example, if player one (1) is playing a disc and
it ends, player two (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 on page 25.
(c) SLEEP MODE: The Encore 1000's laser and pick-up assembly will power down after the desird set time of inactiv-
ity (when in pause or cue mode) is reached. This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To initialize the
player, just press the cue or play buttons. Please see SLEEP TIME on page 17 to set your desired time.
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 secs. will
activate REPEAT mode.
3. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will switch the time value described in the TIME METER
between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING TIME (this is
for CDs only).
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 secs. will activate AUTO CUE.
5. PITCH 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. This adjustment can be made with or without a disc in the drive. The pitch adjustment will remain
even if a disc has been removed and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the player. That is to
say, if you set a +2% pitch on one disc, remove that disc and insert another, that disc too will have a
+2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in the LCD (16).
6. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used to switch the pitch function on and off. When the
button LED is lit the PITCH SLIDER (5) is active. When the button LED is not lit, the PITCH SLIDER
(5) is not active. The pitch percentage can be changed between 4%, 8%, 16%, 100%. 4% pitch percentage can be changed between 4%, will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100%
will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with regular
CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.
NOTE: Pressing this button and turning the JOG WHEEL (9) allows you to view the File Name, Title,
Artist, & Genre.
7. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press this button to select pitch range percentages of 4%,
8%, 16%, & 100%. See adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE on page 24. Note: 100% Pitch
Adjustment works with regular CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.
8. (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the
CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between two
playing CD’s or any other music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When you remove
your finger from this button, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH SLIDERS (5) selected pitch.
Holding down this button will give a maximum of +100% pitch. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works
with regular CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.
(-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the
CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between
two playing CD’s or other playing music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When you
remove your finger from the pitch button, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH SLIDERS (5)
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 (5) to match the BPM’s with another playing
music source. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with regular CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.
9. JOG WHEEL (TOUCH SENSITIVE) - This wheel has two functions;
A. The jog wheel will act as a frame search control when the CD is in pause or cue mode, allowing
you to set a cue point.
B. The wheel also works as a pitch bend during Playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will in-
crease the pitch percentage up to 100%, and turning the wheel in the counter-clockwise direc tion will decrease the pitch percentage down to -100%. The pitch bend will be determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously.
10. IN, OUT, & RELOOP BUTTONS OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing
the IN BUTTON, and pressing the OUT BUTTON to set the loop ending point. The loop will continue
to play until the OUT BUTTON is pressed once again.
IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT
page 20) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see SEAMLESS LOOP).
RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP on
page 21), but the CD Player is not actively in SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing
the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit the loop, press