American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER Encore 1000 User Manual

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 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
2) Press the IN BUTTON (10). This will set the starting point of the     
  SEAMLESS LOOP. The IN BUTTON (10) LED will light.
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (11) to activate playback   
 mode.   
Figure 18
Figure 17
3)  Press the OUT BUTTON (10) to set the ending point for your LOOP 
  (Figure 19). The IN BUTTON (10) and OUT BUTTON (10) LEDs will 
   immediately begin to flash rapidly, indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP  
  mode has been activated.
LCD LOOP INDICATORS - During a loop, the RELOOP INDICATOR 
(49) will flash in the LCD DISPLAY (16) indicating a loop is active. 
EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT 
BUTTON (10). Music playback will resume normal play. The IN BUT-
TON (10) and OUT BUTTON (10) LEDs will remain lit to remind you 
that a loop is  in memory.
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Figure 19
9.  CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP 
A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound in\
terruption. 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. 
						

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 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
REPLAY LOOP - The RELOOP function allows you to return to your stored 
loop at any time. The IN BUTTON (10) and OUT BUTTON (10) LEDs will indicate 
a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop, 
press the RELOOP BUTTON (10). The IN BUTTON (10) and OUT BUTTON (10) 
LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been 
activated and your loop will immediately begin to play.
Figure 21
10. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (44)/TIME BAR (43):
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (3), will change the 
time display information in the LCD (16). The following is a break down of the 
time settings and their definitions:    
1)  REMAIN - This details the time in the LCD (16) as the current tracks’ remain-
ing running time.
2) ELAPSED - This details the time in the LCD (16) as the current tracks’ 
elapsed running time.
3)  TOTAL REMAIN - This details the time in the LCD (16) as the current CD total 
remaining running time (this is for CDs only).
TIME BAR INDICATOR - This details the time defined in the TIME METER (44) as a visual bar icon. As with 
the TIME METER (44) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [REMAIN, ELAPSED, OR TOTAL 
REMAIN (CD ONLY)]. This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless  of which time function you 
are in. Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.
MEMORY STATUS INDICATOR - The memory status indicator is the thin line bar that is located underneath 
the TIME BAR INDICATOR (43). The memory status is represented by the line bar being filled or emptied. The 
first bar in the line bar represents 5 seconds of cue memory buffer. And following bars each represents 1 sec-
ond of play memory buffer.
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							 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
1. PITCH SLIDER (5):
This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH." 
The  maximum  pitch  percentage  manipulation  in  this  function  is  +/-100%.  The 
PITCH SLIDER (5)  is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the 
slider is moved up (towards the top of the unit) the pitch will decrease, if the 
slider is moved down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch will increase. 
The PITCH SLIDER(5) adjustment can be changed to range from +/-4%, +/-8%, 
or  +/-16%  (See  changing  "PITCH  SLIDER  PERCENTAGE  RANGE"  on  the  next 
page).  This  pitch  adjustments  will  effect  normal  playback  and  loops  only  when 
the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (6) is turned on. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment 
works with CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.
Figure 23
Figure 25
Figure 24
Using the PITCH SLIDER (5): Be sure the pitch function has been acti-
vated 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. 
Activating the PITCH SLIDER (5): To activate the PITCH SLIDER (5) you 
must  turn  on  the  pitch  adjustment  function.  Press  the ON/OFF BUTTON (6) 
located at the top right of the unit. The ON/OFF BUTTON (6) LED will glow 
when the function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the PITCH 
SLIDER (5) will not function.
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 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 mo\
re music sources such as a 
turntable or another CD player. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The 
next section details the different pitch manipulation schemes. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with CDs 
only, not Mp3 CDs.
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 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
2. PITCH BENDING: 
Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (5) adjustment this function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks speed 
during playback. There are two ways to operate this function with the  (-)  &  (+) PITCH BEND BUTTONS (8) or 
with the JOG WHEEL (9).  The  maximum  pitch  bend  percentage  allowed  is  +/-  100%.  The  pitch  bend  func-
tion  will  work  in  conjunction  with  the PITCH SLIDER (5) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (5) 
is  set  to  a  2%  pitch  gain  the  pitch  bending  process  will  begin  at  2%  and  will continue to the maximum of 
+/- 100%.
Holding down or tapping on the (+) 
PITCH BEND BUTTON (8) will provide 
a speed bump in the playback pitch.
Holding down or tapping on the (-) 
PITCH BEND BUTTON (8) will provide 
a slow down in the playback pitch.
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (8):
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (8) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (8) will 
decrease track playback speed. The extent to which the speed changes is proportionate to the amount of time 
the button is pressed. For example, if the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (8) is held down continuously as in figure 
28, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 16% speed gain. 
When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (8) the disc speed will automatically return to it’s previous set 
speed. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.
Figure 26
Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE: You may change the PITCH 
SLIDER'S (5) operating range at any time. To change the operating range 
be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 24. The pitch percent-
age  can  be  changed  between  +/-4%,  +/-8%,  +/-16%,  &  100%.  4%  will 
allow  the  least  amount  of  pitch  manipulation  and  100%  will  allow  the 
most  amount  of  pitch  manipulation.  To  adjust  the  different  ranges,  press 
the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (6) and tap on the PITCH RANGE BUTTON 
(7) until your desired value is reached, see figure 26. Note: 100% Pitch 
Adjustment works with CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.
Figure 28
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							 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
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3. JOG WHEEL (9):
The JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode. 
Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and 
rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will slow your track pitch. 
The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL will determine pitch bend percentage 
(%).  For  example,  if  the JOG WHEEL is continuously turned in a counter-
clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily decrease and will con-
tinue to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and playback 
stops entirely. When you stop turning the JOG WHEEL the disc speed will 
automatically return to it’s previous set speed.
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This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using the Encore 1000 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:
1  By default the two players are set to playback in single mode, SINGLE (56) will be indicated in the LCD    
(16). 
2) Load your two players with audio discs and press the RELAY BUTTON (23). The crossfader does not have 
to be in the center position, in RELAY mode the crossfader is disabled.
3) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (11) on one player to begin playback.
4) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will immediately begin playback.
5)  FLIP-FLOP™  will  continue  until  you  stop  it,  power  is  interrupted,  or  you  switch  to  an  outboard  audio 
source.
To RELAY entire CDs: 
Be sure your players are both in continuous play mode, make sure SINGLE MODE (56) does not appear in the 
LCDs (16) of both players. Follow all directions for single track relay above. When one player’s disc ends the 
other player will immediately begin playback.
Note: You may combine relay single and continuously playback modes by selecting either single o\
r continuous 
playback on your units. In RELAY mode the decks are set single play mode by default.
Make sure that neither deck has REPEAT mode activated during RELAY mode. REPEAT mode has priority over 
RELAY mode.
 RELAY PLAYBACK
 LOCK MODE
In this mode you are able to lock the player functions of the Encore 1000 so that there are no accidental mis-
takes. The mixer functions will not be locked so that adjustments can be made to the audio levels. To lock 
the player functions please follow the directions below.
1. To lock the Encore 1000 player press the RELAY BUTTON (23) for at least 3 secs. When the Encore 1000 
is locked the RELAY BUTTON (23) and the LOCK INDICATOR (47) will flash.
2. To unlock the Encore 1000 press the RELAY BUTTON (23) for at least 3 secs.
NOTE RELAY MODE: Activate RELAY MODE first, then "LOCK" the Encore 1000. 
						

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ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS
ACCESS MP3 FOLDERS :
Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your Mp3 disc.   
1) Press the FOLDER BUTTON (2) so that the FOL-
  DER LED lights up. The artist and song title    
  should appear in the CHARACTER DISPLAY (52) 
  and the Folder number will appear in the FOLDER  
  INDICATOR (42). 
2) Now, press the TRACK BUTTONS (15)  to  
  scroll forward or backwards through the   
 folders.
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							MIXER SET-UP
CASSETTE DECK
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This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, 
Mp3 player, CD players, and a tape deck.
Note: Turntables cannot be connected to the ENCORE 1000.  
						

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MIXER SET-UP
American Audio V4001™
Speaker Cables
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 through out the entire audio system. 
						

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The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” 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 o\
ther model 
fader may seriously damage your mixer. Please, always use insulated tools. 
Replacing the Crossfader:
1.  Using a Phillips screw driver, unscrew the six stainless steel retainer screws that hold the mixer    
 face plate in place.
2.  Gently remove the crossfader knob. Lift and remove the mixer face plate to access the cross   
 fader. Carefully pull the crossfader up from its seated position. 
3.  After removing the crossfader, disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the crossfader to the    
 PC board. Grasp the crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its connector not the \
   
 actual cables. The connector is designed to only fit one way, so don’t worry about the connec-   
 tors orientation.
4. Unscrew the ground cable from the crossfader plate. Now unscrew the crossfader from the    
 crossfader plate and replace with the new crossfader. Connect the ground cable to the cross   
 fader plate. 
5.  Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and replace in reverse order.
 CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT 
						

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WARRANTY INFORMATION: The ENCORE 1000 carries a ONE  year  (365  days)  limited war-
ranty. This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your 
purchase and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be frei\
ght 
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at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A. number. All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the 
package will be returned to the shipper.
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