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Samson RESOLV5e Owner's Manual

Samson RESOLV5e Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ......12 Resolv SE Series Connections ....14 Copyright 2012, Samson Technologies Corp. v1.1 Samson Technologies Corp.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Should your speaker ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Sam- son. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA number prior to shipping your unit.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features The Samson Resolv SE series reference monitors provide smooth, accurate response for any mixing or critical listening situation. Here are some of their main features: • Two-way, bass-reflex, active studio monitor providing extremely accurate monitoring for recording studio, post-production or multi-media applications •...

  • Page 6: Front Panel Layout

    Front Panel Layout Tweeter – 1.25” silk-dome tweeter with ferrofluid-cooled neodymium magnet provides a natural reproduction of high frequencies while minimizing distortion resulting in a clear, precise and sweet top end Woofer – Woven carbon fiber, copolymer butyl surround woofers provide each monitor with tight and controlled mid- and low-frequency response Power Indicator –...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Layout

    Rear Panel Layout HF LEVEL – Four-position rotary switch used to adjust the high frequency response. Setting the switch to 0dB (factory setting) produces a flat response. The -2dB, +2dB and +4dB adjusts a high frequency shelf above 4kHz. Your room acoustics or listening material will determine the appropriate setting for your application.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Resolv Monitors

    Connecting the Resolv Monitors Control Room Outputs The Resolv SE series monitors are the perfect addition to any project studio. When connecting your monitors to a mixer, you should utilize the control room outputs of your mixer so that you can independently control the level to the speakers without affecting the main mix output.
  • Page 9 Positioning your Studio Monitors Positioning the Resolv SE Series Near field (close to the listener) monitoring has become the choice of many engi- neers because of the cost and complexities associated with mounting monitors onto the walls. Positioning your studio monitors correctly is very important. Correct placement not only creates the proper stereo image, but also minimizes the effects of your room’s reflections.

  • Page 10: Positioning Your Studio Monitors

    Positioning your Studio Monitors Speaker Orientation A major objective when set- ting up your studio monitors is to obtain the best possible stereo image. The Resolv SE monitors are designed to be used in a vertical position, with the tweeter and woofer symmetrically in line.

  • Page 11: Connecting An Active Subwoofer

    Connecting an Active Subwoofer The Resolv SE monitors are designed to be full-range speakers, but occasionally you may need to hear the extreme low end. Adding an active subwoofer to extend the low frequency response of your monitor system can be beneficial when mixing your music, for example.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Model Woofer 5” woven carbon fiber Tweeter 1.25” Silk Dome Enclosure Type 2-way Bass Reflex System Enclosure Vinyl wrapped 3/4” (18mm) MDF cabinet with painted front baffle Frequency Response 45Hz - 27kHz +/-3dB Crossover Frequency 3.19kHz 24dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley Output Power 50 Watts RMS 20 Watts RMS Input Connectors Unbalanced...
  • Page 13 Specifications 6.5” woven carbon fiber 8” woven carbon fiber 1.25” Silk Dome 1.25” Silk Dome 2-way Bass Reflex System 2-way Bass Reflex System Vinyl wrapped 3/4” (18mm) MDF Vinyl wrapped 3/4” (18mm) MDF cabinet with painted front baffle cabinet with painted front baffle 40Hz - 27kHz +/-3dB 30Hz - 27kHz +/-3dB 3.19kHz 24dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley...

  • Page 14: Resolv Se Series Connections

    Resolv SE Series Connections Resolv SE Series Wiring Guide There are several ways to interface the Resolv SE Series, depending on your exact monitoring set-up. Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system. RCA to RCA Cable Unbalanced ¼” to ¼” Cable Balanced ¼”...
  • Page 15 If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private household in the 27 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
  • Page 16 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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