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  • Page 1 E A T U R I N G ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 1...
  • Page 2 Please Note: All specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 2...
  • Page 3 6122 S. Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca. 90040 www.americanaudio.eu ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    10.4 Rear Panel ........................28 10.5 LCD Display Panel ......................29 Internal Menu ........................ 32 Basic Operations ......................34 12.1 Loading/Ejecting Discs and/or USB Device ..............34 12.2 Selecting Tracks ......................35 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 4...
  • Page 5 ROHS – A Contribution to the Conservation of Environment ........55 WEEE – Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ..........56 Specifications ......................... 57 23.1 General ......................... 57 23.2 CD Player Section ......................57 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 5...
  • Page 6 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 ........................59 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 6...

  • Page 7: Electrical Safety Precautions

    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. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may occur.
  • Page 8 41˚- 95˚F or 5˚C - 35˚C. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO WATER OR MOISTURE! ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 8...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Precautions

    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. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 9...
  • Page 10 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 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 10...
  • Page 11 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. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 11...

  • Page 12: Further Safety Instructions

    Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit. The unit has been exposed to rain or water. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 12...
  • Page 13 Model No. ____________________________________________________________ Serial No. ____________________________________________________________ Purchase Notes ____________________________________________________________ Date of Purchase ____________________________________________________________ Dealer Name ____________________________________________________________ Dealer Address _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Dealer Phone ______________________________________________________________ ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 13...

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    5. U NPACKING 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.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    USTOMER UPPORT American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any questions, 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.

  • Page 16: Set-Up Precautions

    Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters. Operate the device only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation! ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 16...

  • Page 17: Main Features

    Instant Start within 10ms (sound is produced immediately when the Play button is pressed) (a) Fader “Q” Start Control: Set up your Encore2000™ 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 player’s playback functions.
  • Page 18 Relay to play track to track or disc to disc. For more information on this feature (see Relay Playback on page 46). (c) Sleep Mode: The Encore2000™'s laser and pick-up assembly will power down after the desired set time of inactivity (when in Pause or Cue mode) is reached. This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser.

  • Page 19: Set-Up

    9. S 9.1 C HECKING THE ONTENTS 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.

  • Page 20: Mounting

    9.4 M OUNTING 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.

  • Page 21: General Functions And Controls

    (3) Time Button – The Time Button will switch the time value described in the Time Meter (50) between Elapsed Playing Time, Track Remaining Time and Total Remaining Time (this is for CDs only). ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 21...
  • Page 22 (-) Pitch Bend Button – The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between two playing decks or other music sources. Remember, this ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 22...
  • Page 23 While in play mode the blue play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the blue play LED will flash. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 23...
  • Page 24 Folder Button (2) is active, pushing this button will return to the prior folder. (19) USB Port – This is the USB port, where you can insert an USB stick, USB SD Card reader, or compatible external hard drive for playback. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 24...

  • Page 25: Mixer Controls

    Never use the gain control to adjust output volume. Setting the gain level properly will ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the gain level controls: ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 25...
  • Page 26 Channel 1 position (full left) and begin playback on CD drive 1. Slide the crossfader to the Channel 2 position (far right). This will immediately trigger the play function ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 26...

  • Page 27: Front Panel

    (35) Headphone Jack – This jack is used to connect your headphones to the mixer allowing you to monitor the cue source. Use headphones only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms. Most DJ ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 27...

  • Page 28: Rear Panel

    The channel Source Selector Switch (21) must be in the "Line 2" position, to monitor any source connected to these jacks. (40) USB MIDI Jack – Connect one end of the included USB cable to the Encore2000™ USB MIDI port and the other end to your computer. This port is intended for MIDI assignments ©American Audio®...

  • Page 29: Lcd Display Panel

    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.
  • Page 30 (60) Repeat Indicator – This indicates that the repeat function is activated. When the repeat function is activated, the current track playing will repeat itself until the Repeat function is deactivated. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 30...
  • Page 31 (63) Play/Pause Indicator – Either the play or pause indicator will glow depending which mode you are in. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 31...

  • Page 32: Internal Menu

    SER: VerXX (Servo version) Displays the firmware version. The firmware is tested to ensure that the Encore2000™ is free of defects. If updates are released they will be posted on the American Audio® website on the Encore2000™ product page. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™...
  • Page 33 Sleep Time Menu to adjust the sleep time; the range is 5~120 minutes. Calibrating the Jog Wheel Touch Sensor Before you power on the Encore2000™ hold down the Pitch Percentage Button (7) till the display reads A / D=2XX-255, now release the Pitch Percentage Button (7) and the calibrated value will be saved.

  • Page 34: Basic Operations

    ISCS AND EVICE 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).

  • Page 35: Selecting Tracks

    Tapping the reverse track button will jump Tapping the forward track button will skip back to the previous track. forward to the next track. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 35...

  • Page 36: American Audio® - Www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual

    The drive mechanism will only stop if a disc is ejected or the unit has gone in to sleep mode. There are two ways to stop (pause) playback: ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 36...

  • Page 37: Frame Search

    A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the Play/Pause Button (13) is pressed. You may set your cue points anywhere on a disc or in a track. There are three ways to set and create a cue point: ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 37...
  • Page 38 Once you have found your desired position, press the Play Button (13) to set your cue point. Pressing the CUE Button (15) will now return you to this exact point. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 38...

  • Page 39: Creating And Playing A Seamless Loop

    LCD Loop Indicators – During a loop, the Reloop Indicator (53) will flash in the LCD Display (20) indicating a loop is active. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 39...
  • Page 40 When a loop is active you can use the Search Buttons (17) to alter the length of a loop. The loop lengths are 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1, and 4/1 of the original loop length. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™...
  • Page 41 The memory status indicator is the thin line bar that is located underneath the Time Bar Indicator (49). The memory status is represented by the line bar being filled or emptied. Each bar in the line bar represents 2 second of play memory buffer. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 41...

  • Page 42: Pitch Adjustments

    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. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 42...

  • Page 43: Pitch Bending

    16% speed gain. When you release the (+) Pitch Bend Button (10) the disc speed will automatically ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 43...

  • Page 44: Jog Wheel

    -100% and playback stops entirely. When you stop turning the Jog Wheel the disc speed will automatically return to its previous set speed. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 44...

  • Page 45: Lock Mode

    14. L 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.

  • Page 46: Relay Playback

    ELAY LAYBACK 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™...

  • Page 47: Midi Mode

    16. MIDI M 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.
  • Page 48 CC controller. Thus, the controller MIDI ID is indicated with the channel along with the CC number. The values range from 0x00 to 0x7F, directly related to the location of the controller. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 48...
  • Page 49 These messages are used for LEVEL LEDs. Control Change messages are sent with status 0x9n, LED Off value is 0x00 and On value is related to LED amount, 0x01 with one LED, 0x02 with two LEDs…., where n is the channel. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 49...

  • Page 50: Dvs Setup

    Mode Switch (43) to Deck route mode, then route the Deck1 and Deck 2 Outputs (41 & 42) to the software's Audio Interface inputs. Route the Audio Interface outputs to the Encore2000™’s Line 1 and Line 2 Inputs (38 & 39), and set the Encore2000™'s Source Selector Switch (14) to Line.

  • Page 51: Accessing Mp3 Folders

    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.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 51...

  • Page 52: Mixer Setup

    DJ S YPICAL ETUP 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.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 52...

  • Page 53: Typical Balanced Output Set-Up

    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.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 53...

  • Page 54: 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.

  • Page 55: Rohs - A Contribution To The Conservation Of Environment

    As manufacturers of products of the brands of AMERICAN AUDIO®, AMERICAN DJ®, ELATION Professional and ACCLAIM Lighting, we are obligated to comply with the ROHS directive.

  • Page 56: Weee - Waste Of Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    (Registration in Germany: DE41027552) That means that products of AMERICAN DJ® and AMERICAN AUDIO® can be left in the collection points free of charge and they will be used in the recycling program. Products of ELATION Professional, which are used only by professionals, shall be handled by us. Please send Elation products directly to us at the end of their lifetime so that we can professionally dispose of them.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Less than 4sec to next track Long access time: Less than 6sec from First Track to Last Track PLAYABILITY Interruption: More than 800um (TCD-725) Black dot: More than 600um (TCD-725) Finger prints: More than 65um (TCD-725) ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 57...
  • Page 58 More than 75dB @ 1KHz (TCD782 TRK2,9,11, W/ 20KHz LPF, A- Weighted) 23.5 R & P , -12 BV I ECORDING LAYBACK NPUT AXIMUM Output: +2dBV (1.25V) +/-2dB THD+Noise: Less Than 0.07% (Gain Maximum, w/20KHz LPF, A-Weighted) ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 58...

  • Page 59: Mp3 Format

    1stsession is MP3, you can playback only MP3 file. Note: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.eu Encore2000™ User Manual Page 59...
  • Page 60 Follow us on: facebook.com/americandj twitter.com/americandj youtube.com/adjlighting ©American Audio® World Headquarters 6122 S. Eastern Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-3311 Web: www.AmericanAudio.us E-mail: info@americanaudio.us American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service@adjgroup.eu www.americandj.eu Tel: +31 45 546 85 00 Fax: +31 45 546 85 99 ©American Audio®...

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