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Samson expedition xp800 Owner's Manual

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E PEDITION
X P 8 0 0
800-WATT PORTABLE PA SYSTEM
®
with Bluetooth
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 E PEDITION X P 8 0 0 800-WATT PORTABLE PA SYSTEM ® with Bluetooth Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samson Technologies is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.”...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 5 This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Hereby, Samson Technologies Corp., declares that this XP800 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The decla- ration of conformity may be consulted at: http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/portable-pa/expedition/xp800/#downloads-and-manuals-tab...
  • Page 6 With proper care and maintenance, your XP800 will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your XP800 ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA num- ber prior to shipping your unit.
  • Page 7 Features The Samson Expedition XP800 is a compact portable PA system with dual 2-way speak- ers, onboard mixer and 800 watt power amplifier. Here are some of the main features: • Lightweight and designed to allow you to connect all the pieces together into a sin- gle, easy to move case.

  • Page 8: Mixer Layout

    MIC level. The LINE position reduces the gain of both jacks by 26dB to line level. STAGE XPD1 WIRELESS Input – Connect the optional Samson Stage XPD1 digital wireless USB receiver to this input. The wireless receiver gets its power from the XP800, so no additional power supply is needed.
  • Page 9 Mixer Layout will cut the high frequency response by 15 dB. LOW Frequency – The LOW knob controls the amount of bass applied to each chan- nel. The channel’s low frequency response is flat when the knob is in the center detent (12:00) position.
  • Page 10 Mixer Layout 18. Effects SEND Knob – The SEND knob is used to adjust the total amount of effects added to the master bus. 19. Effects Program (PROG) Selector – This control knob is used to select one of 16, 24– bit DSP effects programs.

  • Page 11: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device

    In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to “discover” available devices. From the Bluetooth device list, select the "Samson XP800" device. If your device asks for a passkey, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press OK. Some devices may also ask you to accept the connection.
  • Page 12 Setting Up the XP800 Unpack all the system components from the shipping carton and save all packing mate- rials in the event your unit ever needs to be returned for service. Remove the mixer by turning the quarter turn screw counterclockwise towards the RELEASE position.
  • Page 13 Setting Up the XP800 Position the speakers on the floor or on stands. For maximum sound coverage the XP800 can be used with a standard 1 ⁄ ” speaker stand. The speaker should be raised above the heads of the listening audience. Take care when placing the speaker on a stand, to ensure that it is on a level, steady surface and will not tip over.

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    Quick Start 1. Be sure that the XP800’s POWER switch is set to the OFF position. 2. If the speakers are not connected, connect the speaker wires as described in the previous section. 3. Turn each of the channel LEVEL and MASTER volume controls fully counterclock- wise, to the “0”...
  • Page 15 XP800 Quick Start 9. If you notice that the LIMITER indicator is lighting constantly, turn the MASTER volume down so that the indicator only lights occasionally during loud hits. 10. To add depth to the mix or smooth out the vocals, you can apply effects such as reverb to channels 1–4.

  • Page 16: Applying Effects

    Applying Effects The XP800 features built-in, high quality, 24-bit digital effects that you can add to chan- nels 1 through 4. You can use effects like delay or reverb to enhance vocals or ambiance to the mix by following the steps below: Connect a mic or instrument to the desired channel, and adjust the volume and equalizer to your liking.

  • Page 17: Stage Xpd1 Wireless System (Optional)

    Stage XPD1 Wireless System (Optional) Plug the RXD1 USB receiver into On the wireless transmitter, place a the Channel 4 USB jack labeled fresh set of AA (LR6) batteries in the WIRELESS. transmitter battery holder, taking care to observe the polarity markings. Turn the channel 4 LEVEL Turn on the power to the transmitter by knob on the XP800 completely...
  • Page 18 Stage XPD1 Wireless System (Optional) If the handheld transmitter and Press and hold the Power button receiver have not been previously on the transmitter >5 seconds. paired, press and hold the button on This will put both components into the RXD1 receiver for >5 seconds, pairing modes.
  • Page 19 Dimensions and Weight Dimensions 20.1’’(L) x 10.6’’(W) x 19’’(H) 510mm(L) x 270mm(W) x 485mm(H) Weight 41.5Ib / 18.8kg At Samson, we are continually improving our products, therefore specifications and images are subject to change without notice. XP800 • Portable PA System...
  • Page 20 Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.com...

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