Samson Expedition XP308i
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1. 10 Configuring the XP308i for Carry Case ca EG S SS 11 MP SUSI System SOSA e ea 12 XP30BI WINGO GUIGE a 13 14 Block DiagraM v _________ __ 15 Introduction m Thank you for purchasing the Expedition XP308i portable PA system from Samson The XP308i features a compact 8 channel mixer with 300 watts of onboard power and dual 2 way speakers making it an ideal solution for a variety of small to medium size PA applications A clean clear sound is produced thanks to the high quality components and cleaver electronic design Plus the XP308i is extremely portable since all the system components connect together to create a small easy to move single unit While the system is small and portable it also boasts many professional features The 8 channel mixer can be removed from the speaker for tabletop use The XP308i gives you plenty of inputs It features 4 inputs for connecting microphones plus two inputs for connecting stereo signals like those from a CD player or electronic keyboard There s also a built in digital effects processor to add to reverb to your voice For music playback the XP308i feature an convenient iPod dock The mixer also provides a robust output with 300 watts of total power from the lightweight Class D amplifier section2. EXPEDITION Operating the 8 Configuring the XP308i for Carry Case Configuring the XP308i for Carry Case You can easily carry your sound system using the XP308i s Slide and Lock feature The Slide and Slide the second speaker into the speaker on the Lock speaker enclosures allow you to connect floor making certain that the two speakers stay parallel to each other booth speakers together into a single easy to carry unit Follow these simple steps to configure the XP308i for easy transport e Place one speaker on the floor and set it on its side You will feel a slight click when the two speakers are in place Grab the second speaker and while holding it above the first speaker line up the slide and lock tracks and grooves so they are parallel with the speaker on the floor XP308i System Set ups Live Band PA System With Monitors SIOJUOW 100 WZ 19 UOSWUDS OM 01125 SI LNO YOLINOW S4aXIW I80EdX 291 Woy Duis ayosDdas V pa12euuo pub 2 sauoudoJ21U YUM Ig0 dX 291 10 WajsAs yq P2IdA1 smoys siu ER SESCH NOSMIWS B SIGNAL
3. DIISNODY 232213 SIGNAL SIGNAL S ee c SIGNAL BAIE l Is pieoghay D Fy es BAIE 12 XP308i Wiring Guide CONNECTING THE XP308i There are several ways to interface the XP308i to support a variety of applications The XP308i feature balanced inputs and outputs so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible Unbalanced 1 4 Connector Signal Signal Tip signal D Ground Sleeve ground Balanced TRS 1 4 Connector Signal ring Signal tip Signal tip Ring signal ip signal x y RE es SI Ground Sleeve ground XLR Balanced Wiring Guide a 3 1 Q e Points View 4 Female XLR Mi Hot 2 Common 1 Common Hot GG End View Solder Points Cold 3 Cold Male XLR Specifications Input Specifications Input Connector Nominal Load Input Impedance Impedance Rated Input Level Connector Type CH Mic CH Line Stereo Input 3 6 7 5KQ 50 6000 6000 26dBu XLR Type Balanced Phone Jack TRS T Hot R Cold S GND 6dBu 4dBu XLR Type Balanced Phone Jack TRS T Hot R Cold S GND 3 6 7 5KQ 50 6000 6000 Unbalanced Phone Jack 10KQ 6000 10dBu Stereo Input 10KQ 6000 10dBu RCA pin Jack Output Specifications Output Connector Output Norminal Lo
4. Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen f r den sp teren Gebrauch gut auf Bitte treffen Sie alle beschriebenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Befolgen Sie die Anleitungen des Herstellers Benutzen Sie das Ger t nicht in der Nahe von Wasser oder Feuchtigkeit Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung des Ger ts nur ein feuchtes Tuch Blockieren Sie keine Bel ftungs ffnungen Nehmen Sie den Einbau des Ger ts nur entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers vor Bauen Sie das nicht in der Nahe von W rmequellen wie Heizk rpern Warmeklappen Ofen oder anderen Ger ten inklusive Verstarkern ein die Hitze erzeugen Setzen Sie die Sicherheitsfunktion des polarisierten oder geerdeten Steckers nicht aufer Kraft Ein polarisierter Stecker hat zwei flache unterschiedlich breite Pole Ein geerdeter Stecker hat zwei flache Pole und einen dritten Erdungsstift Der breitere Pol oder der dritte Stift dient Ihrer Sicherheit Wenn der vorhan dene Stecker nicht in Ihre Steckdose passt lassen Sie die veraltete Steckdose von einem Elektriker ersetzen 10 Sch tzen Sie das Netzkabel dahingehend dass niemand dar ber laufen und es nicht geknickt werden kann Achten Sie hierbei besonders auf Netzstecker Mehrfachsteckdosen und den Kabelanschluss am Ger t 11 Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker des Ger ts bei Gewittern oder l ngeren Betriebspausen aus der Steckdose 12 berlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem Fachpersonal Eine Wartung ist notwendig wenn das Ger t auf irg
5. OUT to the right speaker s input connector Using a Microphone Be sure that the XP308i s Power switch is set to the off position Turn all of the channel VOLUME VOL controls fully counterclockwise to the 0 position If the speakers are not connected connect the speaker s wire as described in the previous section Next connect the power cable to an AC socket Using a standard XLR cable plug a microphone into the XP308i s Channel 1 MIC INPUT EXPEDITION VA Switch the XP308i s Power switch to the ON position Set the Channel 1 VOLUME VOL control to about half way While speaking into the microphone slowly raise the MASTER level control until you have reached the desired level Using a Line Level Signal e Be sure that the XP308i s Power switch is set to the OFF position Turn the VOLUME controls fully counterclockwise to the off position Connect the power cable to an AC socket Using standard inch cables connect a line level signal from akeyboard into the XP308i s LINE INPUTS Keyboard o APE d Electric Acoustic b Guitar gt EXPEDITION FN Switch the XP308i s P
6. The XP308i employs a matched speaker system with dual 2 way enclosures that have proprietary 8 inch woofers and 1 inch titanium tweeters To help project the sound to larger audience the XP308i speakers can be mounted on standard speaker stands with no additional adapters thanks to the integral pole mount receptacles The XP308i is constructed using durable ABS high impact plastic making it super road tough and at the same time lightweight If you need a PA sound system or coffee houses small clubs schools trade show county fair office cafeteria or house of worship the Expedition XP308i is the ideal solution delivery high quality sound in an extremely portable easy to move package In these pages you ll find a detailed description of the features of the XP308i PA system as well as a description of its front and rear panels step by step instructions for its setup and use and full specifications You ll also find a warranty card enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the future Also be sure to check out our website www samsontech com for complete information about our full product line With proper care and adequate air circulation your XP308i will operate trouble free for many years We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for fut
7. correttamente o sia stato fatto cadere THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES CLASS B OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MUST NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY Ss INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION SUITABLE FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Copyright 2009 Samson Technologies Corp Printed March 2009 v1 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 Table of Contents Introdictiolk 4 0a554 5425446666 22 TASTE ALTE STE 1 APSDSIROACUFBS OSS FSS GES EA 2 XP308I Speaker Layout rass DOR E e SOROR 3 XP308i Front View Layout sss sae adeo gor SEES RR RARE OSS ER qe 3 AP c oc kace o alee ee ee EA RA 4 Speaker Placement unendo iena 5 Mg gk sss e EE E Ce NR A EE E et EC 6 7 Bei varii c d TO LOEO ea a 8 10 Setting up The XP30BI system ax IR chars 8 Connecting Microphones And Instruments 8 Using The Reverb Effect Ji a dk EORR ess Pee es res 9 Using Monitor Speakers 4 sv de so o rhe EE Y EORR AE 9 Using The iPod GE xxt ea 10 Recording Your Performance From The Xp308i
8. jacks allowing you to connect to external powered monitor speakers XP308i Front View Layout Wide Dispersion Horn 1 inch throat 60 x 90 degree wide dispersion horn provides extensive coverage and linear off axis response Titanium Tweeter Driver 135 inch 34mm titanium diaphragm with 1 inch opening Handle One of two ultra over sized rubber grip carry handles Enclosure Thick wall rugged PVC plastic enclosure 8 inch Driver Custom designed high sensitivity heavy duty 8 low frequency driver provides deep bass Steel Grill Durable steel grill provides protection for and easy access to LF driver Bass Port Two precision tuned low frequency port tubes extend the bass response XP308i Speaker Layout XP308i Rear View Layout Powered Mixer The XP308i s eight chan nel 300 watt powered mixer fits conve niently inside the one speaker enclosure Quarter Turn Screw The mixer and accessory compartment panel are easily opened and closed using the built in quar ter turn screws Accessory Compartment You can store your speaker cables or microphones inside one speaker enclosure by removing the accessory door using the quarter turn screws INPUT 1 4 inch phone jack Each speak er enclosure has an input on a 1 4 inch phone jack Pole Mount The XP308i has integral
9. keep the mixer s POWER switch off for now Note The XP308i s power supply is a universal voltage switching supply so it will operate on any voltage from 100 to 240 volts 5 Position the speakers on the floor or on stands In order to minimize the possibility of feedback be sure to carefully consider where you locate the speakers It s always a good idea to place the speakers in front of any live microphones If possible use speakers stands to help project the sound above the audience Since the XP308i s speakers include built in standard 1 3 8 inch 35mm speaker stand receptacles you can use most any speaker stands without the need for any additional adapters The 152 1550 and TS100 speaker stands from Samson are recommended Using one of the included speaker cables connect the mixer s LEFT SPEAKER OUT to the left speaker s input connector e Next use the second included speaker cable to connect the RIGHT SPEAKER OUT to the right speaker s input connector Connecting Microphones And Instruments 1 Before connecting your microphones or instruments make sure that the power of all your systems components including the XP308i is turned off Also make sure that the VOLUME controls of each channel of the XP308i and the MASTER level control are turned all the way down 2 Connectthe cables to your microphones and instruments and insert the other end of the cable firmly into the appropriate input on the XP308i K
10. of bass applied Ss a SAMSON 2 S XP308i PORTABLE PA SYSTEM music LIMITER to that channel The channel s LOW frequency response is flat when the knob is in the 12 00 position Rotating the knob towards the right will boost the channel s low frequency response below 100 Hertz by 15dB and rotating it towards the left will cut the frequency by 15dB 6 REVERB switch channels 1 4 Use the REVERB switch to add a reverb effect to a mic or line input on any of the inputs 1 4 The REVERB switch is used in conjunction with the mas ter REVERB return control knob 23 7 REVERB LED indicator channels 1 4 The REVERB LED will illuminate when the REVERB switch is pressed down indicating the channel is set to add reverb See number 6 above 8 VOLUME VOL control knob Sets the overall level for the Mic or Line input 9 Stereo Inputs channels 5 6 The XP308i has a pair of 1 4 inch jacks for connect ing stereo line level sources For stereo inputs use the LINE L to connect the left channel and the LINE R to connect the right channel Use these inputs to connect high impedance microphones synthesizers drum machines MP3 CD tape players or any other line level device 10 Stereo Inputs RCA channels 5 6 and 7 8 The XP308i mixer features stereo line level inputs using RCA connectors on channels 5 6 and 7 8 Use these RCA inputs for connecting the output
11. of devices such as MP3 CD computer soundcard cassette player or any other line level device 11 MONITOR OUT 1 4 inch phone jacks The signal present at the MONITOR OUT jacks is sent from the MONITOR level control knob which is fed from the input channels In many live sound situations a monitor speaker is set up facing the performer or speaker The XP308i provides a dedicated output with level control see 21 to send the stereo mix to a monitor speaker or speakers To run a monitor from it XP308i use the MONITOR OUT by connecting the to a powered monitor or power amp and monitor speaker 12 REC OUT RCA jacks This output is used to send the main mix to an external recorder The signal present at this connector is the MAIN bus signal before it has passed through the MASTER level control The nominal output level is 10dBV and the impedance is 100 Ohms 13 SPEAKER OUT 1 4 inch phone jacks The XP308i has two 1 4 inch phone connectors which are powered outputs used to connect your left and right speaker Use the included speaker cables to connect the speakers CAUTION The total impedance load for each side of the amplifier must not exceed 4 Ohms therefore do not connect additional speakers to the XP308i mixer 14 AC IEC inlet Connect the supplied heavy gauge 3 pin IEC power cable here 15 POWER switch Use this to turn power to the XP30i on or off 16 iPod DOCK connector The XP308i has a b
12. plugs from the MONITOR OUT Left and Right jacks to the input of each monitor as shown in the diagram below Operating the XP308i Using The iPod Docking Station The XP308i has a built in iPod docking station fit neatly into the top of the 5 mixer allowing you to interface the latest iPod MP3 players to provide background music for meetings or performances Follow the steps below to install your MP3 player 1 Before you connect your iPod check to see if it came with a dock adapter If your iPod player came with a dock adapter fit it in the XP308i s docking station 2 Next simply place the iPod player in the dock 3 optional iPod MP3 player is installed its output arrives at 7 8 so use the channel 7 8 VOLUME control to adjust the iPod s playback volume Recording Your Performance From The Xp308i You can record the audio from the XP308i s mixer section including the MIC LINE TAPE IN and AUX inputs to a cassette deck MD DAT iPod or any other type of recorder using the record outputs Simply connect the XP308i s REC OUT jacks to the input jacks of the recorder as shown in the diagram below Keyboard M Electric Acoustic B Guitar AUDIO RECORDER
13. 1 3 8 35mm speaker stand receptacle allow ing the speakers to be set on standard speaker stands with no additional adapters required XP308i Quick Start In the following pages of this manual you will find a detailed eXPanation of all the XP308i s functions and controls but if you just want to get started quickly you can follow the steps below Unpacking and Setting Up the XP308i Unpack all the system components fromthe shipping carton and save all the packing material in the unlikely case your unit ever needs to be returned for service Remove the mixer by turning the quarter turn screw counter clockwise towards the RELEASE position IMPORTANT NOTE In order to ensure proper ventilation always remove the mixer before powering it on Remove the accessory compartment cover by turning the quarter turn screw counter clockwise towards the RELEASE position and remove the included speaker cables Replace the accessory panel by aligning the bottom of the panel into the slots make sure the quarter turn screw is in the RELEASE position then close the panel and turn the quarter turn screw clockwise to LOCK Position the speakers on the floor or on stands and using one of the included speaker cables connect the mixer s LEFT SPEAKER OUT to the left speaker s input connector Next use the second included speaker cable to connect the RIGHT SPEAKER
14. Dimensions LIMITER An indicator for master turns on when the speaker output below clipping 15V DC AC INPUT 100V 240V 50 60Hz 360W 37 431b 16 8Kg 20 1 W 10 6 D 19 1 H 510mm W 270mm D 485mm H Where OdBu 0 775V and OdBV 1V Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 Block Diagram AVIdSIO 4 ngPZZ XVW 1nO HOLINON 3421 1 100 938 193413 1V1191Q WVYOVIG 52018 180 dX 2ISNN o s H H933dS 2ISNN 97 93345 13431 ES Q lt 943434 amp Y 1NO 3NOHd 0041 7 100 3NOHd l 004 1 2 8 73431 NEPOL 8 LH9 sjndu ngpol 9 GHO li d D 94343 13431 ngpy ngpgz Y 1H29 HOIH s ndu ONTT 8P0 0Vd Lo n8pg ngpge 15 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
15. XP308i 300 PORTABLE PA SYSTEM WITH iPod DOCK Owners Manual Ui3 S A AS Yd SAMSON Safety Instructions Consignes s curit Sicherheitsvorkehrungen WARNING CAUTION DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK CA UTION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE DO NOT OPEN PAS OUVRIR RECHANGE DE M ME TYPE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture To reduce the hazard of electrical shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Important Safety Instructions Please read all instructions before operating the unit Keep these instructions for future reference Please heed all safety warnings Follow manufacturers instructions Do not use this un
16. abricante Nunca utilice este aparato cerca del agua o en lugares h medos Limpie este aparato solo con un trapo suave y ligeramente humedecido No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de ventilaci n Instale este aparato de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante No instale este aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como radiadores calentadores hornos u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que produzcan calor DENON Uni d DU IND 9 No anule el sistema de seguridad del enchufe de tipo polarizado o con toma de tierra Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos bornes uno m s ancho que el otro Uno con toma de tierra tiene dos bornes normales y un tercero para la conexi n a tierra El borne ancho o el tercero se incluyen como medida de seguridad Cuando el enchufe no encaje en su salida de corriente llame a un electricista para que le cambie su salida anticuada 10 Evite que el cable de corriente quede en una posici n en la que pueda ser pisado o aplastado especialmente en los enchufes recept culos y en el punto en el que salen de la unidad 11 Desconecte de la corriente este aparato durante las tormentas el ctricas o cuando no lo vaya a usar durante un periodo de tiempo largo 12 cualquier posible reparaci n solo al servicio t cnico oficial Deber hacer que su aparato sea reparado cuando est de alguna forma como si el cable de corriente o el enchufe est n da ados o si se han derramado l quidos o se ha introducido al
17. ad Rated Output Connector type Impedance Impedance Level MONITOR L R 1KQ 6000 4dBu Phone Jack TRS Impedance Speaker Output balanced T hot R Cold S groud 6000 10dBu RCA pin Jack Phone Jack System Specifications Maximum Output Level 0 5 T H D at 1KHz T H D Frequency Response Hum and Noise Input GAIN Maximum Input sensitity 50dBu Maximum Voltage Gain Crosstalk at 1KHz SPEECH MUSIC Input Channel Equalization REVERB indicators LED Meters 7000 mm 22dBu MONITOR 10KQ More than 110W SPEAKER 8Q 0 196 14dB 20Hz 20KHz MONITOR L R REC L R 10KQ lt 1 110W 20Hz 20KHz SPEAKER OUTPUT 8Q 14dBu REC 10KQ 20Hz 20KHz 1 2dB MONITOR L R REC L R SPEAKER OUTPUT 10KQ 112dBu equivalent input noise Rs 1500 90dBu Residual noise MONITOR L R all Level at Minimum 80dBu MONITOR VR at naminal level and all channel Level Minimum 70dBu MONITOR VR at Maximum level and all channel Level Minimum 64dB MIC XLR IN TO MONITOR L R 54dB MIC PHONE TRS IN TO MONITOR L R 34dB LINE XLR IN TO MONITOR L R 24dB LINE PHONE TRS IN TO MONITOR L R 28dB ST LINE IN TO MONITOR L R 38dB MIC XLR IN TO REC L R 70dB between input channels 70dB between input output channels CH INPUT 75Hz 18dB Octave HIGH 10KHz shelving LOW 100Hz shelving within 5 point LED SPEAKER OUT 15dB 15dB LIMITER Indicators Phantom Power Power Source Power Consumption Weight
18. cordon secteur contre tous les dommages possibles pincement tension torsion etc Veillez que le cordon secteur soit libre en particulier sa sortie du bo tier 11 D connectez l appareil du secteur en pr sence d orage ou lors de p riodes d inutilisation prolong es 12 Consultez un service de r paration qualifi pour tout dysfonctionnement dommage sur le cordon secteur baisse de performances exposition la pluie pro jection liquide dans l appareil introduction d un objet dans le boitier etc G9 IS CU so ACHTUNG Um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder Stromschlags zu verringern sollten Sie dieses weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen Um die Gefahr eines Stromschlags zu verringern sollten Sie weder Deckel noch R ckwand des Ger ts entfernen Im Innern befinden sich keine Teile die vom Anwender gewartet werden k nnen Uberlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem Fachpersonal Der Blitz mit Pfeilspitze im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender nichtisolierter gefahrlicher Spannung im Ger teinnern warnen Diese Spannung kann so hoch sein dass die Gefahr eines Stromschlags besteht Das Ausrufezeichen im gleich seitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender auf wichtige Bedienungs und Wartungsanleitungen aufmerksam machen die im mitgelieferten Informationsmaterial beschrieben werden Wichtige Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Lesen Sie alle Anleitungen bevor Sie das in Betrieb nehmen
19. emoved from the speaker for tabletop use and you can use the kick stand to set the mixer on an ergonomically correct angle The mixer features four Mic Line inputs allowing you to connect microphones or line signals plus two stereo inputs for connecting line signals from keyboards drum machine and MP3 CD players You can engage the Phantom Power switch if you are using condenser microphones On each of the mixer s channel inputs there is a Bass and Treble control allowing you to contour the tone of the individual inputs To create a lush vocal effect you can use the internal effects processor to add Digital Reverb to any of the microphones channels The XP308i features a built in iPod dock allowing you to easily connect most iPod models for seamless music playback You can use the ipod to simply play music add background tracks or repeat a commercial message at a fair or trade show An overall system equalization contour can be set using the Music Speech switch Setting the switch to Speech adds a tone contour that will help articulate the voice and when the switch is set to Music a tone contour with slightly enhanced lows and highs is engaged The six segment Level Meter with LIMITER indicator helps you set a good clean level with minimal distortion You can record your performance by connecting the RCA Record Outputs to an external recorder For added flexibility the XP308i s mixer has a Monitor Out on two 1 4 inch
20. endeine Weise beispielsweise am Kabel oder Netzstecker besch digt wurde oder wenn Fl ssigkeiten oder Objekte in das Ger t gelangt sind es Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt war nicht mehr wie gewohnt betrieben werden kann oder fallen gelassen wurde COCO ER Bra so Instrucciones de seguridad Istruzioni di Sicurezza 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 el ctrica nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis Dentro del aparato no hay piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario Dirija cualquier reparaci n al servicio t cnico oficial El s mbolo del rel mpago dentro del tri ngulo equil tero pretende advertir al usuario de la presencia de voltajes peligrosos no aislados dentro de la carcasa del producto que pueden ser de la magnitud suficiente como para constituir un riesgo de descarga el ctrica a las personas El s mbolo de exclamaci n dentro del tri ngulo equil tero quiere advertirle de la existencia de importantes instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento reparaciones en los documentos que se adjuntan con este aparato Instrucciones importantes de seguridad 1 Lea todo este manual de instrucciones antes de comenzar a usar la unidad Conserve estas instrucciones para cualquier consulta en el futuro Cumpla con todo lo indicado en las precauciones de seguridad Observe y siga todas las instrucciones del f
21. eyboard 0 8 Electric Acoustic Guitar AOC EXPEDITION 3 Switch on the power of any peripheral devices and then power up the XP308i NOTE Since the XP308i contains two power amplifiers it is important to remember the Golden Rule of audio LAST ON FIRST OFF Translated this means that when turning on your system you should always turn your power amplifiers on LAST and when turning your system off turn your power amps off FIRST This helps avoid any loud pops caused by in rush current at power up or power down which can sometimes damage loudspeakers 4 MASTER level control to about halfway up 5 While speaking into the mic or playing the instrument adjust the channel GAIN control so that the PEAK LED of the channel lights occasionally then back it down slightly 6 Slowly adjust the channel VOLUME control until the desired level is reached 7 If you wish to adjust the tone of each channel adjust the LF and HF equalizer controls as desired If you add a lot of EQ you may have to re adjust the channel VOLUME 8 Usethe MASTER level control and SPEECH MUSIC switch to adjust the overall volume and tone Using The Reverb Effect The XP308i features a built in high quality Reverb effect that you can add to channels 1 through 4 You can use the REVERB to create a studio effect by
22. g n objeto dentro de la unidad si esta ha quedado expuesta a la lluvia o la humedad si no funciona normalmente o si ha ca do al suelo ATTENZIONE per ridurre il rischio di incendio o di scariche elettriche non esponete questo apparecchio a pioggia o umidit Per ridurre il pericolo di scariche elettriche evitate di rimuoverne il coperchio o il pannello posteriore Non esistono all interno dell apparecchio parti la cui regolazione a cura dell utente Per even tuale assistenza fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualificato Il fulmine con la punta a freccia all interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l utente della presenza di tensioni pericolose non isolate all interno dell apparecchio tali da costituire un possibile rischio di scariche elettriche dannose per le persone Il punto e a sclamativo all interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di manutenzione assistenza nella documentazione che ccompagna il prodotto Importanti Istruzioni di Sicurezza 1 cor IL OR ER NN 1 1 1 Prima di usare l apparecchio vi preghiamo di leggerne per intero le istruzioni Conservate tali istruzioni per una eventuale consultazione futura Vi preghiamo di rispettare tutte le istruzioni di sicurezza Seguite tutte le istruzioni del costruttore Non usate questo apparecchio vicino ad acqua o umidita Pulite l apparecchio esclusivamente con un panno asciutto Evitate di ostrui
23. it near water or moisture Clean only with a damp cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that 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 third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point at which they exit from the unit 11 Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug damage or if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 10 00 Ov ATTENTION Pour viter tout risque d lectrocution ou d incendie ne pas exposer cet appareil la pluie ou l humidit Pour viter tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ter le couvercle ou le dos du boitier Ce
24. ower switch to the position Now play your guitar or keyboard and slowly raise the channel control and the MASTER level control until you have reached the desired VOLUME Microphone Positioning How to Reduce Feedback Feedback is the annoying howling and squealing that is heard when the microphone gets too close to the speaker and the volume is high You get feedback when the microphone picks up the amplified signal from the speaker and then amplifies through the speaker again and then picks it up again and so and so on In general it is always recommended that any LIVE mic mic that s on is positioned behind the speaker enclosures This will give you the best level from your system before XP308i Quick Start feedback One possible exception is when you are adjusting the sounds of the microphones since you want to listen in front of the speaker to hear properly To do this lower your mixers MASTER 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 MASTER volume Speaker Placement Whenever possible it is a good idea to raise the speakers above the heads of the listening audience The XP308i enclosures feature standard 1 3 8 pole mount receptacles which are compatible with speaker stands from a variety of manufacturers including the models LS2 TS50 and TS100 from Samson In a
25. re una qualsiasi delle aperture di ventilazione Posizionatelo seguendo le istruzioni del costruttore Non posizionatelo vicino a sorgenti di calore come radiatori scambiatori di calore forni o altri apparecchi amplificatori compresi in grado di generare calore Non disattivate la protezione di sicurezza costituita dalla spina polarizzata o dotata di collegamento a terra Una spina polarizzata dotata di due spinotti uno pi piccolo ed uno pi grande Una spina dotata di collegamento a terra dotata di due spinotti pi un terzo spinotto di collegamento a terra Questo terzo spinotto eventualmente anche pi grande viene fornito per la vostra sicurezza Se la spina fornita in dotazione non si adatta alla vostra presa consultate un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta 0 Proteggete il cavo di alimentazione in modo che non sia possibile camminarci sopra n piegarlo con particolare attenzione alle prese ai punti di collegamento eal punto in cui esce dall apparecchio 1 Staccate l apparecchio dalla alimentazione in caso di temporali o tempeste o se non lo usate per un lungo periodo 2 Per l assistenza fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualificato necessaria l assistenza se l apparecchio ha subito un qualsiasi tipo di danno come danni al cavo o alla spina di alimentazione nel caso in cui sia stato versato del liquido o siano caduti oggetti al suo interno sia stato esposto a pioggia o umidit non funzioni
26. simply following the steps below 1 Connect a mic or instrument to the desired channel and adjust the volume and equalizer to your liking 2 Now press the REVERB switch down on the channel you want to add the reverb effect to 4 Once you have selected the channels for effects by using the channel REVERB switch raise the REVERB main level control to apply the amount of reverb effect NOTE If the effect sound is distorted lower the REVERB main level Operating the XP308i Using Monitor Speakers In many live sounds applications it s necessary to have a monitor system to help the performers hear their performance A monitor system includes a dedicated signal from the main mixer feeding amps and monitor speakers or powered monitor speakers facing the performers on stage Monitor speakers are typically angled enclosures and can be miniature stand mounted monitors used in small situations or for medium to large PA set ups floor monitors are used The XP308i s mixer provides a MONITOR OUT on two inch phone jacks for connecting additional speakers Follow these steps to connect your monitor speakers Be sure to select the correct type of monitor speakers The MONITOR OUT is a line level un powered output so you must use a powered monitor like the Samson LIVE 612M or a passive monitor with a power amp Place the monitor in position Connect a standard shielded instrument type cable with 44 inch phone
27. smaller setting like a school cafeteria library or a mall kiosk you can also use the XP308i on its side in the tilt back monitor position which will improve the projection of the speakers and may eliminate the need for speaker stands XP308i Mixer Layout XP308i Front View Layout 100 100 SOOM 1 1 4 Use these XLR jacks to connect low impedance microphones to the XP308i s built in mic preamps 2 LINE 4 inch phone connector channels 1 4 Use these 1 4 jacks to connect instrument or audio source with line level signals to the XP308i You can connect the outputs from acoustic guitar pickups keyboards drum machines CD MP3 TAPE players and other units with line level outputs here 3 MIC LINE switch channels 1 4 The MIC position changes the gain of both input jacks to MiC level The LINE position reduces the gain of both jacks by 30dB to line level 4 HIGH FREQUENCY HF control knob The HF knob controls the amount of treble applied to that channel The channel s HIGH frequency response is flat when the knob is in the 12 00 position Rotating the knob towards the right will boost the channel s high frequency response above 10 kHz by 1588 and rotating it towards the left will cut the high frequency by 15 5 LOW FREQUENCY LF control knob The LF knob controls the amount
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29. uilt in iPod dock which can be used to connect most of the latest iPod models 17 Phantom LED indicator The LED will illuminate whenever the Phantom Power switch is pressed XP308i Mixer Layout 18 PHANTOM switch The XP308i features an onboard 48 Volt Phantom power supply to operate condenser microphones When the switch is engaged the LED will illuminate indicating that phantom power is now available on the microphone pre amps IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid a loud pop be sure to turn down the MASTER level controls before plugging and unplugging the mic cables when the phantom power is active 19 POWER LED indicator The Power LED will illuminate when the MAIN power switch is turned on 20 SPEECH MUSIC switch The SPEECH MUSIC switch is use to change the overall frequency response or tone contour for the XP308i sound system The SPEECH setting boosts the mid a little for vocal articulation while the MUSIC setting boost the lows and highs for a more hi fi sound If your application is mainly for MUSIC press the switch down to select the MUSIC response curve If your application is mainly for speech leave the switch up to select the speech response curve 21 MONITOR control knob The MONITOR volume control is used to control the overall level sent to the MONITOR OUT which can be used to send to a second set of powered speakers for monitors 22 MASTER control knob The Master volume knob controls the overall o
30. ure reference Serial number Date of purchase Should your unit ever require servicing a Return Authorization number RA must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson Without this number the unit will not be accepted Please call Samson at 1 800 35 5 1 800 372 6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit Please retain the original packing materials and if possible return the unit in the original carton and packing materials If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States please contact your local distributor for warranty information and service XP308i Features The Expedition XP308i PA system is an ideal solution for a variety of live sound applications Here are some of its main features The XP308i is a compact PA system with dual 2 way speakers onboard mixer and 300 watt power amplifier The XP308i is the ultimate in portable design The lightweight and the clever design allow you to connect all the pieces together into a single easy to move case The internal 2 x 150 watt lightweight Class D power amplifier produces a clean loud stereo sound The speakers are 2 way vented enclosures with a heavy duty 8 inch woofers for deep bass complimented by a 1 inch titanium tweeter set in a custom horn with a 60 x 90 degree coverage pattern producing a clean and clear sound The XP308i s 8 channel mixer can be r
31. utput level This knob determines the final output signal level Signals from all eight channels are routed here just before being routed to the built in power amplifiers and Left and Right output jacks see 13 above 23 REVERB control knob The REVERB control knob is use to adjust the total amount of reverb added to any channels with their REVERB switch see 6 above pressed down 24 METER LED indicators This six segment bar meter shows the XP308i s output level For optimum signal to noise ratio set the Volume control so that program material is usually at or around 3 to 6 VU with occasional but not steady excursions to the red LIMIT segment Operating the XP308i Setting up The XP308i system 1 Remove the accessory compartment cover by turning the quarter turn screw counter clockwise towards the RELEASE position and remove the included speaker cables 2 Remove the mixer by turning the quarter turn screw counter clockwise towards the RELEASE position IMPORTANT NOTE In order to ensure proper ventilation always remove the mixer before powering it on 3 Place the mixer on a table top and extend the kickstand to provide a comfortable ergonomically correct mixing angle For added flexibility you can attach a standard mic stand adapter to the bottom of the mixer for mounting on a standard microphone stand 4 Plugthe power cable into an available power source but
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