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XP40iw

XP40i 

PORTABLE PA SYSTEMS

E   PEDITION

Summary of Contents for EXPEDITION XP40iw

Page 1: ...XP40iw XP40i PORTABLE PA SYSTEMS E PEDITION ...

Page 2: ...at produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect ...

Page 3: ...eit aussetzen Um die Gefahr eines Stromschlags zu verringern sollten Sie weder Deckel noch Rückwand des Geräts entfernen Im Innern befinden sich keine Teile die vom Anwender gewartet werden können Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem Fachpersonal Der Blitz mit Pfeilspitze im gleich seitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender vor nichtisolierter gefährlicher Spannung im Geräteinnern warnen Diese Spannu...

Page 4: ...humedad si no funciona normalmente o si ha caído al suelo ATTENZIONE per ridurre il rischio di incendio o di scariche elettriche non esponete questo apparecchio a pioggia o umidità Per ridurre il pericolo di scariche elettriche evitate di rimuoverne il coperchio o il pannello posteriore Non esis tono all interno dell apparecchio parti la cui regolazione è a cura dell utente Per eventuale assistenz...

Page 5: ...yright 2010 Samson Technologies Corp Printed January 2010 v1 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: ...art 7 8 Setting Up and Using the XP40i and XP40iw 9 Operating the XP40i and XP40iw 10 14 Connecting to the LINE Level Input 10 Connecting to the Microphone Input 10 Setting a Good Level 10 Using EQ 10 Using the Aux input 11 Using LINK to Connect Two XP40i s 12 14 Using the XP40iw Wireless Microphone 15 18 Speaker System Specifications 19 Wireless Specifications 20 ...

Page 7: ... self powered so you can use your sound system outside in a park playground or ball field without the need for an electrical hook up The XP40i s internal molded in handle allows for easy transport and the speaker can be easily stand mounted using the integral 1 3 8 inch speaker stand receptacle The XP40i s cabinet is constructed using high impact scuff resistant polypropylene providing excellent p...

Page 8: ...te www samsontech com for complete information about our full product line With proper care and adequate air circulation your Expedition system will operate trouble free for many years We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference Serial number ____________________________________________ Date of purchase __________________________________________ Shou...

Page 9: ...r channel mixer both with Mic and Line level inputs Aux input for connecting your Computer CD or MP3 audio device plus Bass and Treble tone controls The XP40iw features an onboard VHF wireless receiver and wireless dynamic handheld microphone transmitter provides freedom of movement for speaker or performer The internal rechargeable Gel cell battery provides 8 to 10 hours of operation with out the...

Page 10: ...e and linear off axis response 3 6 inch Woofer Custom designed heavy duty 6 low frequency driver provides deep bass 4 Steel Grill Durable steel grill provides protection for and easy access to LF driver 5 Enclosure Thick wall rugged polypropylene plastic enclosure 6 Power LED The Green LED illuminates when the unit is powered on Top View 7 iPod Dock Built in 30 pin standard iPod dock supports most...

Page 11: ...Input for connecting microphone or Instrument level signals 7 AUX IN 1 8 inch Auxiliary line input for connecting a Laptop CD or MP3 player 8 INSTRUMENT Input 1 4 inch phone jack connector used to connect instrument or line level signals 9 LINK 1 4 inch phone jack connector used to link a second XP40i or XP40iw 10 Treble Controls the high band of the Channel Equalizer 15 dB at 10kHz 11 PEAK LED Th...

Page 12: ...4 inch Input for connecting microphone or Instrument level signals 8 AUX IN 1 8 inch Auxiliary line input for connecting a Laptop CD or MP3 player 9 INSTRUMENT Input 1 4 inch phone jack connector used to connect instrument or line level signals 10 iPod LEVEL Used to control the level of the iPod input 11 LINK 1 4 inch phone jack connector used to link a second XP40i or XP40iw 12 Treble Controls th...

Page 13: ...ing into the microphone slowly raise the CHANNEL 1 LEVEL control until you have reached the desired level Using an Instrument Level Signal Be sure that the XP40i s Power switch is set to the off position Turn the LINE and MIC LEVEL controls fully counterclockwise to the off position Connect the power adapter to an AC socket Using a standard 1 4 inch cable connect an instrument level signal from a ...

Page 14: ...set the BASS and TREBLE controls to their 12 00 positions Check that the rear panel POWER switch is set to the OFF position Then plug the supplied power adapter into the rear panel DC inlet and then plug the wall socket adapter into an acceptable power outlet but don t turn the unit on just yet If your iPod came with a dock adapter most do install it into the iPod dock on top of the XP40i or XP40i...

Page 15: ...phones since you want to listen in front of the speaker to hear properly To do this lower your mixers MAIN VOLUME while setting the EQ and effect from in front of the speakers Once you have the sound you like move the microphones to behind the speakers and raise the Main volume Speaker Placement Whenever possible it is a good idea to raise the speakers above the heads of the listening audience The...

Page 16: ...e individual volume of your microphone instruments and iPod The PEAK LED illuminates when the signal sending to the internal amplifier begins to reach a level where distortion occurs If the CLIP lights stay on your mix is too hot and you need to lower the LEVEL controls It is okay for the PEAK light to occasionally light however they should go off quickly and not stay on Using EQ The XP40i and XP4...

Page 17: ...uce the BASS and TREBLE slightly which will produce a frequency response that accentuates the vocal range Using the Aux input The XP40i and XP40iw provide a convenient 1 8 inch line level input which is ideal for connecting a laptop or MP3 player Use a standard 1 8 inch shielded cable to make the connection Note Although the XP40i and XP40iw are mono units you can plug a stereo signal into the AUX...

Page 18: ...er adapter into the rear panel DC inlet and then into an appropriate power outlet Take notice of the rear panel CHARGE LED which will illuminate red if the battery level is not fully charged Leave the unit off for up to 4 hours until you see the CHARGE LED change to green indicating the XP40i or XP40iw battery is fully charged Operating the XP40i and XP40iw Using the LINK connection You can expand...

Page 19: ...d to each of the individual XP40i s will be heard in both speakers One XP40i and One XP40iw To use an XP40i and XP40is as one system just connect each side using a standard inch shielded instrument cable to the LINK jack located on the XP40i and XP40iw s rear panels Both mixers and the instruments or microphones including the wireless microphone connected to each of the individual XP40i s will be ...

Page 20: ... located on the XP40iw s rear panels Both mixers and the microphones including the wireless microphone or instruments connected to each of the individual XP40iw s will be heard in both speakers Note Be sure each XP40iw s wireless frequency is on a different channel so that the two wireless mics will work together simultaneously Operating the XP40i and XP40iw ...

Page 21: ...f switch Use this to turn the HT5 on or off to conserve battery power be sure to leave it off when not in use 4 Gain control trimpot This input sensitivity control has been factory preset to provide optimum level for the particular microphone capsule provided with your XP40iw system and so we recommend that this not be adjusted manually If necessary however you can use the supplied plastic screwdr...

Page 22: ...olt alkaline battery in the transmitter battery holder taking care to observe the polarity markings 6 Turn the WIRELESS LEVEL knob on the XP40iw completely counterclockwise Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC Input on the rear panel of the XP40iw then plug the adapter into any standard AC outlet Press the rear panel Power switch to turn on the XP40iw 7 Turn on the power to the HT5 transmitte...

Page 23: ...articular microphone model being used and so no adjustment should be necessary Any distortion present should therefore simply be a matter of the microphone being too close to the mouth try moving it further away If this does not solve the problem use the supplied plastic screwdriver to turn the Gain control trimpot on the HT5 slowly counterclockwise until the distortion disappears Note that follow...

Page 24: ...hould always remain lit Always try to minimize the distance between transmitter and receiver as much as possible so that the strongest possible signal is received from all planned transmission points 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...

Page 25: ... input dock Instrument Input 1 x 1 4 inch Speaker Drivers 8 Woofer 1 HF Driver Built in Battery 12V 7 5AH Rechargeable Sealed Operation Approx 8 10 hours subject to operating condi tions Battery Charging Approx 3 5 hours for a Single charge AC DC Adapter SMPS AC100 240V 50 60Hz DC18V 1 5A Frequency Response 75 Hz to 15kHz 3dB Construction Polypropylene internally ribbed Grill Perforated Steel Gril...

Page 26: ...ypical Operating Temperature 10 to 55 degrees C Controls Power On Off Audio On Off Level Control Trimpot LED Indicator Battery high medium low Dimensions 37 W x 233 H mm 1 46 x 9 17 in Weight 200 grams 7 1 oz XP40iw Receiver Receiving System Single conversion Superheterodyne Frequency Range 173 80 MHz to 213 20 MHz 25 frequencies Band A European UK models 160 10 to 177 90 MHz Band B European UK mo...

Page 27: ...ce Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause Undesired operation 4UBHF 8JSFMFTT JDSPQIPOF 4ZTUFNT PVOUSZ PEF PEF EF 1BZT BFOEFS VF FM SFRVFODZ 3BOHF BOEF EF SÏRVFODFT VUPSJTÏF SFRVFO CFSFJDI 4 5 64 o 3 MM PUIFS DPVOUSJFT 1MFBTF DPOUBDU ZP...

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