Samson AirLne SYNTH Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 WIRELESS GUITAR SYSTEM...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
  • Page 3 ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ôter le couvercle ou le dos du boîtier. Cet appareil ne con- tient aucune pièce remplaçable par l'utilisateur. Confiez toutes les réparations à un personnel qualifié. Le signe avec un éclair dans un triangle prévient l’utilisateur de la présence d’une tension dangereuse et non isolée dans l’appareil.
  • Page 4 PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario.
  • Page 5 Copyright 2011, Samson Technologies Corp. v2.1 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...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction......1 QuickStart ......2 Guided Tour - AR300 Receiver / Front Panel .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    This will enable you to receive online technical support and will allow us to send you updated information about this and other Samson products in the future. If your AirLine Synth system was purchased outside of the U.
  • Page 8: Quickstart

    QuickStart If you’ve had some prior experience using wireless systems, these QuickStart instructions will get you up and running with your AirLine Synth UHF guitar system in a matter of minutes! Detailed instructions for setting up and using your AirLine Synth system can be found on page 15 of this manual, and the “Guided Tour”...
  • Page 9 QuickStart 7. Now to set the channel, press and hold the EDIT control until the display shows the Group number with three asterisks. Next, the AR300 will automatically find the clearest channel and you will see it in the Channel number of the display just before the IR SET will begin.
  • Page 10: Guided Tour - Ar300 Receiver / Front Panel

    Guided Tour - AR300 Receiver / Front Panel 1. Antennas (A and B) - The antenna mountings allow full rotation for optimum placement. In normal operation, both Antenna A (the antenna on the left) and Antenna B (the antenna on the right) should be placed in a vertical position. Both antennas can be folded inward for convenience when transporting the AR300.
  • Page 11 Guided Tour - AR300 Receiver / Front Panel EDIT Control – This rotary encoder control knob/switch is used to control and set several menu functions and parameters displayed in the LCD display and it is also used to preform the automatic Channel Scan. Power Switch - Use this to turn the AR300 power on and off.
  • Page 12: Guided Tour - Ar300 Receiver / Rear Panel

    Guided Tour - AR300 Receiver / Rear Panel A: Antenna socket - D hole knockout for mounting the antennas to the rear panel using the optional rear antenna kit. B: DC input - Connect the supplied power adapter here, using the strain relief as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 13: Guided Tour - Ag300 Transmitter

    Guided Tour - AG300 Transmitter 1: ¼-inch Phone Plug - Insert this standard 1/4” plug into your electric guitar or electric bass. Note that the angling of the plug can be configured for Fender Stratocaster™-type recessed jacks, and in a second position designed to be used with all other instruments that have end mount-jacks.
  • Page 14 Guided Tour - AG300 Transmitter section on page 15 in this manual for more information about antenna positioning. 7: Battery cover - Pull back gently on this cover at the ribbing and pry upwards to remove. See the “Setting Up and Using the AirLine Synth System”...
  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Airline Synth System

    1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and check to make sure that the supplied power adapter is the correct voltage for your country. If not, contact your distributor or, if purchased in the United States, Samson Technical Support at 1-800-372-6766.
  • Page 16 Setting Up Your AirLine Synth System 6. Make the physical cable connection between the AR300 output jack and an audio input of your amplifier or mixer. Leave your amplifier or mixer off at this time. 7. Turn the Level knob on the AR300 completely counterclockwise, then set its Power switch up to turn it on.
  • Page 17 If you have followed all the steps above and are experiencing difficulties, contact your local distributor or, if purchased in the United States, call Samson Technical Support (1-800-372- 6766) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.
  • Page 18: Ar300 Operation

    AR300 Operation Setting a Group and Channel Manually The AR300 receiver contains 320 selectable channels for N and U band, and 71 selectable channels for E band. All channels are organized into a series of groups. Each group contains channels that are compatible for simultaneous use. When using multiple systems, each system should be assigned to the same group in order to maximize the number of compatible channels.
  • Page 19 AR300 Operation Operating In FREE Mode You can tune in an exact frequency using the AR300’s FREE mode. Once you are in FREE mode you can change the frequency by 25 kHz steps. For most situations, it’s better to use the GROUP Channel plan but if your application requires an exact frequency, follow these steps to operate in FREE mode.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Channels 320 channels 25kHz Step (N and U Bands) 71 channels 25kHz Step (E Band) Operating Frequency 639.025–647 MHz 798.025–806 MHz (not for use in the USA) 863–865 MHz (not for use in the USA) Frequency Type Modulation Type Noise Reduction Type Compander...
  • Page 21 Specifications TRANSMITTER (AG300) Oscillation Type Crystal-controlled PLL frequency systhesized Modulation Type Antenna 1/4 Wave Length Wire Type Input Impedance 290k ohms (ATT:0dB) Maximum Input Level -2dBv (ATT:0dB), +15dBv (ATT:-15dB) Switches/Controls POWER switch, MUTE switch, ATT switch, GAIN control Display CHANNEL (LCD), BATT (LED) Interface Infrared Impedance...
  • Page 22 FCC Rules and Regulations Samson wireless systems are type accepted under FCC rules parts 90, 74 and 15. Licensing of Samson equipment is the user’s responsibil- ity and licensability depends on the user’s classification, application and frequency selected. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry &...
  • Page 23 11788 USA declare under our own responsibility that the Products: Equipment: Wireless Microphone System Model #: Samson AirLine Synth - AR300 Receiver & AL300 / AX300 / AG300 Transmitters are in conformity with the essential requirements of the following EC Directive(s) when...
  • Page 24 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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