1. Rackmounting the Receiver
There are two options available for rackmounting the Encore I receiver:
singly or side‑by‑side with another Encore Series receiver.
a.
Single mounting:
Remove the receiver
SIDE MOUNT CLIP (1)
from each side of
the receiver (as shown) and slide in the optional
ERM-12 RACK EARS (9)
.
b.
Side-by-side double mounting:
After removing the
SIDE MOUNT CLIPS (1)
from
both Encore receivers, join the two receivers with the
EJC-2 JOINING CLIP (10)
and attach the
ERM-22 RACK EARS (12)
as shown.
(Note: Do not mount the receiver in a rack directly above an amplifier or
other source of high heat — this could degrade the performance of the
Encore I. Always ensure adequate airflow and heat dissipation in any rack
configuration.)
2. Powering the Receiver
Plug the
12V AC/DC ADAPTER (15)
provided into the
DC INPUT JACK (11)
on
the back of the receiver. Then plug the power supply into an AC outlet.
(Note: Any 12V DC source with 400mA capability can also be used.)
Press the
POWER SWITCH (8)
once to turn on the receiver. The
POWER ON LED (7)
will now light and the receiver is operational.
3. Antenna
The Encore I receiver is supplied with a
TELESCOPIC ANTENNA (16)
. This should
be extended fully to obtain maximum range. Optimal antenna position is vertical.
For maximum range, it is always best to maintain a line of sight (no obstructions)
between the receiver antenna and the transmitter at all times whenever possible.
4. Mute (Squelch) Adjustment
In normal operation, the
MUTE CONTROL (2)
should be set fully counterclockwise to
the factory preset minimum RF level. However, in areas of high RF activity, the mute
(or squelch, as it is sometimes called) may need to be adjusted to compensate for the
adverse conditions in a particular location. If, with the transmitter off, one or more
LEDs of the
5 LED RF LEVEL DISPLAY (4)
flicker or stay on, the squelch control should be
turned clockwise until the LEDs extinguish. When the squelch is properly adjusted,
the
RF LEVEL LED
displays will only light when the system transmitter is turned on.
Turning the squelch control too far clockwise will reduce the range, but yield a
quieter mute (squelch) function. When the
5 LED RF LEVEL
display extinguishes, the
transmitter is out of range for that given location, and the user should move closer to
the receiver to re‑establish the radio link.
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ENCORE I RECEIVER
