Optimal Speaker Design OSD Black SAM500 User manual

NOTE: Leave adequate ventilation above and below
the amplifier when rack mounted. If there is not enough
ventilation, amp may over heat and switch to standby mode.
SAM500 Mono Channel DSP Amplifier
SAM500
SAM500
User Manual
SAM500
Thank you for purchasing the SAM500 by OSD. This
500 watt DSP amplifier has some of the most advanced
DSP functions available. We have included settings with
common subwoofer set-ups from TV speakers to
floorstanding speakers, just select the pre-set that
matches your system most closely and cross-over
frequency and slope will be set automatically.

M u s i c
SUB
EQ
Mode
Mode
Volume Level
Output Signal Level
Auto Off Function Setting
Lock Function Setting
External Trigger Power Control
-60dB , -59.5dB , -59.0dB,
-58.5dB,...........,+10dB
off , 20.3Hz , 20.9Hz , 21.5Hz , 22.1Hz , ........... , 39.4Hz , 40.5Hz
19.7Hz , 20.3Hz, 20.9Hz, ........... , 236Hz , 243Hz , 250Hz
-6dB , -12dB , -18dB , -24dB , -48dB
Choose
BookshelfPort , BookshelfSeal , Floor Port , Floor Sealed
Ceiling/Wall , SoundBar , DeskTop , TV , Outdoor Small , Outdoor Large

There are presets for all sat/sub
combinations, such as TV speakers or
floor-standing speakers.
Preset Preset Name Subsonic/Freq X-Over/Freq X-Over/Slope
1 BookshelfPort 20 50 24dB
2 BookshelfSeal 20 60 12dB
3 Floor Port 20 40 24dB
4Floor Sealed 20 50 12dB
5 Ceiling/Wall 20 60 6dB
6 Soundbar 20 80 12dB
7 Desktop 20 80 24dB
8 TV 20 120 6dB
9 Outdoor Small 20 60 6dB
10 Outdoor Large 20 45 6dB
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SAM500
WARRANTY
OSD Black | Brea, CA | osdaudio.com
All Optimal Speaker Design electronics products have a 5 Year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase must accompany all claims.
During the warranty period Optimal Speaker Design will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor Optimal Speaker
Design may replace returned speakers with a product of equal value and performance. In such cases, some modification to the mounting may be necessary and are not Optimal
Speaker Designs responsibility.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be performed by Optimal Speaker Design. The unit
must be returned to Optimal Speaker Design at the owner’s expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects, nor is
damaged resulting from abuse or from servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Optimal Speaker Design
Optimal Speaker Design sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any Optimal Speaker Design
product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source, including retailers, mail order dealers and on-line sellers will not be honored or serviced under existing Optimal
Speaker Design warranty policy. Any sale of product by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by Optimal Speaker Design shall void the warranty on the
applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail
value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you must email customer service at [email protected] for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number# then the unit
must be shipped to Optimal Speaker Design at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated
container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.
This Warranty Does Not Cover: Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation (installation) • Any products that have been altered or modified •
Any product whose identifying number of decal, serial #, etc. has been altered, defaced or removed • Normal wear and maintenance.