INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
The Encore 150 consists of 2 units each packed in a separate carton. Check to be sure you have both cartons. The packing boxes for the Encore 150 Amplifier should arrive in good condition. Please inspect for damage to the carton, although this is most unlikely due to the strength of the carton construction. Open packing carefully and save all foam pieces and boxes for reuse in the event that the unit must be shipped in the future. Should the boxes become lost, please contact the factory for replacement cartons.
Each carton should contain:
-I Encore 150 Amplifier
-1 heavy duty A.C. cable
-1 5/64 Allen wrench
-1 warranty card
-1 owner's manual
-spare fuses
Installation
Be certain the amplifier is installed so that it has proper ventilation. Placing the unit in a small, close-fitting enclosure is not recommended. Room air temperature should not exceed 122 degrees F./50 degrees C.
Cable and Adapter Selection
The Encore 150 Amplifier has three-pin Fischer connectors for highest quality balanced line input capability. It is recommended that input connections be made using Cello Strings cable. Cello Strings are stocked in lengths of 1,1.5,2,3,5.8 and 10 meters. Terminations are available to suit the particular components of your system. Custom lengths are available on special order. If it is necessary to convert Fischer inputs to RCA, use the E3 adapters. The best way to convert to single ended operation is to use Cello Strings cable (which has three conductors and a shield) with Fischer male on one end and RCA connector on the other. This preserves the three- wire system from the amplifier to the source unit and provides better grounding and common-mode rejection. To interface with XLR systems, it is recommended that Cello Strings cable be used with Fischer male on one end and XLR female on the other end.
