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MXS Series Power Amplifiers

Getting Started with the MXS Power Amplifier

Setting up your MXS Series is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes:

Remove all packing materials (save them in case your units needs future service) and 
decide where the amplifier is to be physically placed—it can be used free-standing or 
mounted in a standard 19” rack, requiring two rack spaces. When installed, make sure 
that both the front and rear panels are unobstructed and that there is good ventilation 
around the entire unit.

When making speaker connections, use the 
binding posts, or Speakon® output connectors 
on the rear panel. It is never a good idea to 
power up any amplifier that is not connected to 
loudspeakers.

To make the signal input connections, use the 
input connectors on the rear panel (if operating the 
amplifier in Parallel mode, use the Ch A input only). 

On the front panel of the MXS Series, turn both Channel level controls fully 
counterclockwise (to their minimum setting). Then connect the supplied heavy-gauge 
3-pin power cable to the rear panel AC input and to any grounded AC socket. 

Turn the Power switch ON. 

Apply an input signal to the 
MXS Series at or about +4dBu 
(if sending signal from a mixer, 
drive the output meters at 
approximately 0 vu). While the 
input signal is present, slowly 
raise the Channel level controls 
until the desired sound level is 
achieved. For the best signal-
to-noise ratio, the MXS Series 
should normally be run with the 
Channel Input controls at or 
near maximum (fully clockwise) 
and the PEAK segments should 
light occasionally (but not 
frequently) during maximum 
levels. 

Summary of Contents for MXS3000

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL MXS3000 4600 Watt Stereo Power Amplifier MXS3500 5400 Watt Stereo Power Amplifier ...

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Page 3: ...Copyright 2014 Samson Technologies Corp v1 1 Samson Technologies Corp 45 Gilpin Ave Hauppauge NY 11788 www samsontech com ...

Page 4: ... the point where they exit from the apparatus 13 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacture or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used utilize caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required if the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as powe...

Page 5: ...IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MUST NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION SUITABLE FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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 w...

Page 6: ...Contents Introduction 7 Features 8 Getting Started with the MXS Power Amplifier 9 Front Callouts 10 Rear Callouts 11 Bridge and Parallel Modes 12 System Setup Examples 13 Specifications 14 Wiring Guide 15 ...

Page 7: ...high reliability under the most grueling situations Optimized for live sound venues houses of worship commercial installations and for driving live PA systems the MXS amplifiers will deliver reliable power from gig to gig and venue to venue In the following pages you ll find a detailed description of the many features of the MXS Series power amplifier as well as a guided tour through its front and...

Page 8: ...ector switches LED signal indicators for each channel continuously display input signals and out put levels Four point protection circuitry Short Circuit DC Output Over Current Thermal Temperature sensitive variable speed fan provides reliable performance without thermal and overheating problems Protection relay circuitry that guards against overheating or faulty wiring conditions and also prevent...

Page 9: ...oudspeakers To make the signal input connections use the input connectors on the rear panel if operating the amplifier in Parallel mode use the Ch A input only On the front panel of the MXS Series turn both Channel level controls fully counterclockwise to their minimum setting Then connect the supplied heavy gauge 3 pin power cable to the rear panel AC input and to any grounded AC socket Turn the ...

Page 10: ...tors monitor the power output level for the corresponding channel PEAK The PEAK indicator lights whenever the channel is outputting signal at full strength For the best signal to noise ratio the right PEAK segment should light occasionally during peak levels if it lights frequently you may be overloading the amplifier and a distorted clipped signal is probably being output If this occurs and backi...

Page 11: ...en adding subwoofers to your audio system 3 MODE Switch For normal operation place this three way switch in the STEREO posi tion When placed in the PARALLEL position the signal arriving at the Ch A input only is routed to the power amplifiers of both Ch A and Ch B the Ch B input is ignored When placed in its BRIDGE position the signal arriving at the Ch A input only is again routed to both power a...

Page 12: ...hat power is derived from both channels The effective voltage swing seen by the load is thus doubled so that the power output is multiplied by more four When using the binding post outputs in Bridge mode be sure to connect your loudspeaker with the red terminal of the Ch A output connected to the positive input of the speaker and the red terminal of the Ch B output connected to the negative input ...

Page 13: ...S amplifier and speaker configurations Mono Input Parallel Full Range Speakers Stereo Input Stereo Full Range Speakers Mode Switch Stereo Filter Switch Full Mode Switch Bridge Filter Switch 28Hz Mono Input Bridge Mono Output Mode Switch Parallel Filter Switch Full ...

Page 14: ...ion typical 4 ohms 20Hz 20kHz 10dB below rated power 0 003 1kHz rated power 0 007 Frequency Response 8ohms 1Watt 20Hz to 20KHz 0 0 2dB 4Hz to 50kHz 3dB Damping Factor 400Hz 300 Input Impedance Balanced 20K Unbalanced 10K Input Clipping 0dB Cooling Dual continuously variable speed fan Back to Front air flow Connectors each channel Inputs 3 pin XLR and TRS balanced Outputs Binding post and Speakon I...

Page 15: ...l Signal tip Signal tip Signal tip Ring signal Tip signal Ground Signal ring Ground Sleeve ground Cold 3 Hot 2 Common 1 ground Cold Hot Common ground End View Solder Points Female XLR Male XLR Cold Cold 3 Hot Common ground Hot 2 Common 1 ground End View Solder Points Stereo Operation 1 1 Connected 1 1 2 2 Mono Operation 1 2 Connected 1 1 2 2 Speakon Wiring Guide ...

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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