Samson XPD2 User manual

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XPD2 Belt Pack
USB Digital Wireless System
Samson Technologies Corp.
278-8 Duffy Ave
Hicksville, New York 11801
Phone: 1 -800,3-SAIVISO N (I-BOO-37 2-67 66)
www.samsontech.com NF051,33- t.2 sArwsoN'

lmportant Safety Information
tffi'lf you want io dispose this product, do not mix it wrth general
t\ household waste. There is a separate collection systern for used
/9 electronic products in accordance with legislat on that requ res propet
r treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the 28 member states of the EU. in Switzerland and
Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to des gnated
collection faciLities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For Countrles not mentioned above, piease contact your local authorities for a
correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure thai your disposed product undergoes the necessary
treatrnent, recovery and recyclrng and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health.
Hereby, Samson Technologies Corp., declares that this Stage XPD2
(RX:RXD2, TX:HXD1 or PXDl) is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2OI4l53lEU.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at:
http://www,sarnsontech.com/site_media/support/manuals/Stage XPD2 D0C.pdf
lmportant Safety Information
Attentlon should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal
The use of aDoaratus in moderate climates
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equrvalent type,
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine. frre or the like.
Copyright 2018, Samson Technologies Corp. v1.1
Samson Technologies Corp.
278-8 Duffy Ave
Hicksville, NY 11801
www.samsontech.com
iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. tPad Arr and iPad mini are trademarks of Apole
Inc. The trademark "iPhone" is used with a license from Aiphone K.K.
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I mportant Safety Information
FCC Notice
1. This device complies with Part 15 of ihe FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for comp iance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FGC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digita devrce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru es. These ltmtts
are designed to provide reasonable protection agatnst harmful interference in
a resldentlal installat on.
This equipment generates uses and can rad ate radio frequency energy
and, f not insta led and used in accordance wjth the instructlons, may
cause harmful interference to radio comrnitnications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. lf this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
wh ch can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user ts
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measu res:
Reorent or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver s connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for heip.
RF Warning Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction,
Thrs dev ce complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada, Operation is subject
to the condit on that this device does not cause harmful interference.
XPD2 USB Digital Wireless System

lntroduction
Samson XPD2 USB Dig tal Wireless System brings the convenience of
wireless to your computer recordings and beyond With a w reless receiver
bui t into a USB stick and a beltpack transmltter, wlth a lave ier or headset
microphone, the Stage XPD2 allows you to wirelessly record stunning audio
straight to your 1Vlac/PC and favor te digital audio software. lt's the ideal
w reless system for presentations, podcasting, YouTube performances,
karaoke video games, voice over projects and rnuch more. Addltionally, the
Stage XPD2 is the perfect accessory for expand ng the Samson Expedltion
Series Portable PA Systems that lnclude USB wireless ports, for full range
wireless capabil ty in live applications.
XPD2 operates in the license free 2.AGNL frequency band, is extremely
fast and easy to setup and with 100 feet of operating range (environment
dependent) the system provides plenty of room to work wirelessly
We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a
copy of your sa es receiPt.
Serial number:
Date of purchase
lf you have any questions or cornments regarding the XPD2 USB Digital
Wireless System or any other products from Samson, do not hesltate to
contact us at [email protected].
W th proper care and maintenance, your XPD2 USB Digital Wireless System
will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your XPD2 USB Digital
W reless System ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number
must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number,
the unit wr I not be accepted. Please visit www samsontech.com/ra for'an
RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing
materlals and, if possib e, return the unit in its original carton lf your XPD2
USB Digita Wrreless System was purchased outside of the United States,
co^Lact you' local dtstfib-tor.
RXD2 Controls
1. USB Connector - Plugs into the USB iack
on the rear panel of a wirelessly enabled
Samson a-o o device. The 'eceivet car
also plug directly into a computer USB
port and wil be recognized as a USB
audio device. The unit passes audio to the
device and receives power from the device
through this connector. lf connecting
the LINE output to an analog device, the
RXD2 can be powered using a standard 5
Volt adapter,
2. PAIR Switch - Press >5 seconds to enter
pairing mode.
3. STATUS lndicator - Tnis LED oisp,avs the
operatton mode:
Amber, Normal Operation
Flashing Amber, Pairing
No Lrght: Not palred; Transmitter out of
range; No Power
LINE / Headphone output - Use thjs 3.5mm
lack when connecting to an analog line
input or headphones [or montto'ing.
4.
SAfrlSON XPD2 USB Digital Wireless System

PXDl Gontrols
t. lnput Connector - Connect the input device via the mini-XLR connector'
The PXDl s supplied with either a lavalier or headset mlcr0pnone'
Status Indicator - Tn s LED oisplavs the ope'al on rrode:
Amber: Norrnal OPerat on
Flashing Amber: Palrlng / Low Battery
Power/Pair Switch - Press for <5 seconds to turn the unit on or off'
Press +o'lore tndn 5 seconds Lo ente pai ing node
Input GAIN Control - This control adjusts the transrnitter input sensLt vity
Battery Holder - Insert Lwo standa d AA (rR6) oatte'ies rere being sure
to observe the pLus and minus polartty markings shown WARNlNG: Do
not insert the batteries backwards; doing so can cause severe 0amage
to the PXDl and w ll void your warranty
Screwdriver - tJsed to ad ust the inout GAIN conrrol'
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1. Plug the RXD2 USB receiver into the USB iack on a wireless-enabled
SaÀson audio device, or to an available USB port on a computer'
Note: When using the XPD2 wireless system with a computer' you
must set the computer's audio input device to "Samson RXD Wireless
Receiver". ln most computer operating systems, an audio software
must be used to record or monitor the audio from the USB receiver'
2. Place a fresh set of AA (LR6) batteries in the transmitter battery
holder, taking care to observe the polariiy marklngs
3. lf using a Samson audio device, turn the wireless level knob on the
audio Jevice completely counterclockwise, then turn the power of the
audio device to the 0N Posltion
4. Turn on the power to the transmitter by pressing and holding Power
sw,tcn; the ndicaror LID wilr rtght a'nber'
5. lf the transmitter and receiver have not been previously palred' press
and hold the button on the RXD2 receiver for >5 seconds' until it
begins to flash. Press and continue to hold the Power button on
the-transmitter untrl the LED indicators on both units light steady'
indicating that the receiver and transmitter are paired and ready for
oPeratlon.
6. Speak or sing into the microphone at a normal performance level and
raise the input level on the audio device until the desired level is
reached. For best signal-to-noise operation, set the input Gain control
as ^ig" as poss.ble witnout overloading'
7. lf you hear distortion turn down the input level on the audio device
tf âistortion is still audible, use the supplied screwdriver to turn the
Gain control in the PXDl transmiiter slowly counterclockwise until the
d istortton d isaPPears.
Conversely, if you hear a weak, noisy signal at the desired volume
level and with the wireless level control of the audio device is set to
maxtmum, use tne screwdriver to turn the Gain control in the PXDl
transmitter slowly clockwise until the signal reaches an acceptable
level .
XPD2 USB Digital Wireless System
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Computer SetuP
Windows
1. The first time You Plug the
XPD2 into a USB Port,
Windows will install the USB
driver for that Port.
2. To set the XPD2 as Your default
input/recordi ng device, or
to change its settings, oPen
the Control Panel, Hardware
& Sound settings, then cllck
SOUND. Under Recording
tab, select the "Samson RXD
Wireless Receiver" from the list
of devices and Press the Set
oefault button to set it as the default audio input devlce'
3. To set the gain of the microphone, click the Properties button' and
then selecithe Levels tab. Slide the control until the desired level is
reached.
Apple MAC oSX
1. Plug the RXD2 receiver into an available USB port
2. Select the XPD2 as the computer's audio input, open System
Preferences from the dock or the main Apple Menu'
3, Next, open the Sound preferences, choose the Input tab and select
"samson RXD Wireless Receiver". To set the gain of the mlcrophone'
adlust the Input volume slider at the bottom of the Sound dralog box
The lnput Level meter will show the recording level'
Connecting to a Line InPut
The XPD2 wireless system can work
wrth any audio gear that accepts a
line input like a mixer or portable PA
system. Follow these steps to connect
your XPD2 system using the andlog
oulpuI:
1.
2.
Plug the RXD2 receiver into a
standard 5 Volt USB adaPter
and plug the adapter into an
available AC outlet.
Turn the volume on the inPut
channel that you are connecting
to the XPD2 system all the way
down.
Using a 1/8" (3.5mm) cable, connect the RXDl LINE / Headphone
output to the line input on the audio device.
Turn on the power to the transmitter by pressing and holding Power
switch; the indicator LED will light amber'
Speak or sing into the microphone at a normal performance level and
raise the input level control on the input channel until the desired
level is reached.
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Connecting to a smartphone
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The RXD2 receiver can be used with a smartphone to add a
wireless microphone to your live streams or mobile filmmaking'
To use the XDP2 system with an iPhone or iPad, you wllL
need to use the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (not
r nc l uded ).
To use the XPD2 system with an Android device, you wilL need
to use a Host OTG adaPter.
You can connect heaclphones to the i/8" (3.5mm) Headphone
output to monitor the wireless signal.
At Samsan, we are continually improvtng our products' therefore
specifications and images are subject to change without notice.
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Specif ications
Simultaneous Systems
Working Range
Working Frequency
lModulatron type
Audio Frequency ResPonse
T,H,D
Signal to Noise
0perating Temperature
PXDI Transmitter
Input Connector
RF Power
Power Requirements
Battery Lrfe
Audio Sample Rate
Dimensions (HxLxD)
We jght
RXD2 Receiver
\4ax. A^alog A-o o OutP-t Leve
Headphone Output
0perating Voltage
D rnensions (LxDxH)
Weight
2
i00' line of sight
2.404-2.476 GHz
GFSK
20 Hz - 1,7 kHz (-1 dB)
<0.1% (at I kHz, -10 dBu)
>85 dB
10'C - +40"C
Mlni XLR (P3)
<10 mW EIRP
Two AA (LR6) alka ine batteries
20 hours
32 k{z
3.75" x2.44" xa.75"
96mmx62mmx18.5mm
0.21b / 939
9 dBu
22 mW into 16 O or 32 O
5V DC
3.5"x0.9"x.31"
89mrnx23rnmx8mm
0.3502 / 10g
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