Samson Expedition XP106 User manual

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Copyright
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v1.7
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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by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use
of such marks
by
Samson Technologies
is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are
those of their respective
owners."
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION
AVIS
RISQUE
DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE -
NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated "danger-
ous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance in-
structions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
~ If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
A separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
-- requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the
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used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you
purchase a similar new one).
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disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery
and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health.
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Important
Safety
Information
1.
Read
these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5.
Do
not
use
this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7.
Do
not block any ventiI
ation open-
ings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8.
Do
not install near any heat sources
such
as
radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do
not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding type plug.
A polarized piug
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 pi
ug
does not
fit
into your outlet, consult
an
electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being
walked
on
or
pinched particularly at
the plugs, convenience receptacles,
and at the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only
use
attachments/accessories
specified
by
the manufacturer.
12.
Use
only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified
by
the
manufacturer, or sold with the ap-
paratus. When a cart
is
used,
use
caution when moving the cart/appara-
tus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
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13. Unplug the apparatus during lighten-
ing storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel. Service
is
required when
the apparatus
has
been
damaged in
any
way,
such
as
power supply cord
or plug
is
damaged, liquid
has
been
spilled or objects
have
fallen into the
apparatus
has
been
exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15.
This appliance shall not
be
exposed
to dripping or splashing water and
that
no
object filled with liquid such
as
vases
shall
be
placed
on
the ap-
paratus.
16. Caution-to prevent electrical shock,
match wide blade pi
ug
wide slot fully
insert.
17. Please keep a good ventiI
ation envi-
ronment around the entire unit.
18.
To
prevent injury, this apparatus must
be
securely attached to the stand
in
accordance with the installation
instructions.
19. WARNING: The battery (battery or
batteries or battery pack) shall not
be
exposed to excessive heat such
as
sunshine, fire or the like.
20.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion
if
bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
SAMSON

Important
Safety
Information
FCC
Notice
1. This device complies with Part
15
of the
FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing 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 compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits
for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part
15
of the
FCC
Rules. These
limits
are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates
uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if
not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference will not occur
in a particular installation.
If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can
be
determined by turning the equipment
off
and on,
the user
is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by
one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient 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 is connected.
• Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation
is
subject to the
condition
that
this
device does not cause harmfuI interference.
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Table
of
Contents
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Introduction . .
Features
...
Control
Panel
Features
. .
Quick Start . . . . . . .
Pairing with a
8/uetooth®
device
.
Charging
the Battery. .
Speaker
Placement
Avoiding Feedback.
Quick Start-
Stage
XPD1
Wireless
System
Stage
HXDl Handheld Transmitter Controls .
Stage
RXD1
Receiver
Controls
.
Using
the
LINE
IN/OUT
Jack
...
Making Connections
..
XP106 Specifications .
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Introduction
Thank
you
for purchasing the XP106 battery-powered portable
sound
system,
featuring wireless 8/uetooth® connectivity, to
stream
audio
from
your
smart
phone,
tablet,
or
computer.
The
XP106
is
a complete all-in-one solution provid-
ing
the flexibility
of
a four-channel mixer (with inputs for a microphone
and
line
level
devices), a line output for linking multiple
speakers,
and
a Music/Speech
tone
switch.
For
added
flexibility, the XP106 mixer
has
a
USB
jack for connecting the
Samson
Stage
XPD1
digital handheld wireless
system,
creating a completely
cordless performance.
Lightweight
and
compact, the XP106 features 100 watts
of
power
weighing
less
than
201bs,
makes
it
an
excellent complement to
any
mobile
speaker
application.
The
internal battery
provides
up
to
20
hours
of audio
on
a full
charge.
The
XP106
can
also
be
powered
by
the included
AC
adaptor for
continuous audio.
Whether
you
are
looking for a
sound
system
for
use
outdoors,
in
the
classroom,
for
karaoke,
for presentations,
or
performing live music, the XP106
provides
high
quality, portable audio
in
a small self-powered
package.
We
recommend
you
keep
the following
records
for
reference,
as
well
as
a
copy
of
your
sales
receipt.
Serial
number:
_________________
_
Date
of purchase:
________________
_
Dealer
name:
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With
proper
care
and
maintenance,
your
XP106 will
operate
trouble-free for
many
years.
Should
your
speaker
ever
require servicing, a
Return
Authorization
(RA)
number must
be
obtained
before
shipping
your
unit to
Samson.
Without
this
number,
the unit will not
be
accepted.
Please
call
Samson
at
1-800-
3SAMSON
{1-800-372-6766) for
an
RA
number prior
to
shipping
your
unit.
Please
retain the original packing materials
and,
if possible, return the unit
in
its original carton. If
your
XP106
was
purchased
outside
of
the United
States,
contact
your
local
distributor for warranty details
and
service
information.
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Features
• Lightweight, 100 watt
PA
system
that weighs under 20
pounds
• Bluetooth connectivity
to
connect wireless music
sources
•
2-way
speaker enclosure with 6-inch woofer
and
l-inch
high frequency
driver
•
Four
channel mixer with microphone, line level,
and
USB
wireless receiver
inputs.
• Integrated 1 3/8-i
nch
speaker
stand mount
• Ergonomic top carry handle
• Internal rechargeable battery for
up
to 20
hours
of
continuous
use
•
System
equalization contour switch for music
and
spoken
word
applica-
tions
• Link output for expanding
your
sound
system
Accessories
• XP106 -Dynamic handheld microphone with
XLR
cable
• XP106w-
Stage
XPDl digital handheld wireless
system
with
USB
receiver
and
handheld transmitter
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Control Panel Features
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
MICIINST Input - Use this
XLR/
1
/4
11
input for microphone,
instrument with
and active
preamp
or a line signal.
LEVEL (CHANNEL 1) - Used to
control the level of the CHAN-
NEL 1 Mic/Line input.
AUX IN -Connect a Ii ne level
device using a 3.5mm audio
cable.
LINE Input- ~~~ input used to
connect instrument or line
level signals.
LEVEL (CHANNEL 2) - Used to
control the
level of the M P3
IN and LINE inputs.
2.4GHz WIRELESS Input* - Con-
nect the Samson Stage XPD 1
digital wireless
USB receiver
to this input.
The wireless receiver gets its power from the XP106, so no
additional power supply is needed.
LEVEL (WIRELESS)- Used to control the level of the 2.4GHz WIRELESS
in put.
LINE OUT-~~~ output connector to link multiple XP106 systems together
LEVEL (BLUETOOTH®)- Used to control the level of the 8/uetooth input.
10. SPEECH/MUSIC Switch- This switch is used to change the overall fre-
quency
response, or tone contour, for the XP106 sound system. If your
application is mainly for music, leave the switch up to select the MUSIC
response curve. If your application is mainly for spoken word, press the
switch
down to select the SPEECH response curve.
11. Power- Switches on the main power.
12. PEAK LED- The Red LED illuminates at the level where distortion occurs.
13. Battery Indicator- Displays the status of the battery charge level.
14. DC IN- Connect the supplied power adapter here.
* The USB connector is for the Stage XPDl receiver only. The connector is
not designed to charge smartphones, tablets, or similar devices.
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Control
Panel
Features
15. Pairing Indicator -
Displays the
8/uetooth status of the XP106
system.
16. Pairing
Button
-
Press
this
but-
ton to enable pairing mode in
order to connect to a Blue-
tooth audio device.
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Quick
Start
Follow these steps
below
to
quickly get started using
your
XP106 portable
sound
system.
•
Set
the XP1061
S
power
switch to the
OFF
position,
and
fully turn
all of the
LEVEL
controls
counterclockwise
to
0.
• If
an
outlet
is
available,
connect the included
power
adaptor to the
DC
IN
of the
speaker,
and
plug it into
an
AC
socket.
• Connect a microphone
using a standard
XLR
cable,
line
level
equipment using
a 1
/4
11
instrument cable,
or
portable audio device using
a
1
/s
11
cable.
• Switch
on
the XP106
power.
®
B
®
• While speaking into the microphone
or
playing music from a line
level
audio source, slowly
raise
the channel
LEVEL
until
you
have
reached
the
desired level.
NOTE:
If
not
using
the
channel
1
input,
turn
the
LEVEL
control
all
the
way
down
to
keep
out
any
unwanted
noise.
Setting
a
Good
Level
Use
the
Channel
LEVEL
controls
to
set the individual volume of
your
micro-
phone,
line
level
and
8/uetooth® devices.
The
PEAK
light illuminates
when
the signal sending
to
the internal amplifier
begins to
reach
a
level
where
distortion occurs. If the
PEAK
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
it should
go
off quickly
and
should
not constantly
stay
on.
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Pairing with a Bluetooth® device
8/uetooth® is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity
between a wide range of devices. The XPl 06 uses 8/uetooth to stream high quality
audio from your 8/uetooth enabled device without the need for connecting any
cables. In order for your device to work with the XPl 06 it must first be paired.
1. Turn all channel VOL controls down counterclockwise to 0.
2. With the XP106 and your 8/uetooth device powered on; press the PAIR
button on the top panel of the XP106 speaker to make the speaker discov-
erable.
The 8/uetooth indicator will slowly flash blue.
3. In the settings of your 8/uetooth device, set it to "discover" available
devices.
4. From the 8/uetooth device list, select the
usamson XP106u device.
5. If your device asks for a passkey, enter
digits 0000 (four
zeros) and press OK.
Some devices may also ask you to accept
the connection.
6. As the XP106 is connecting to your device,
the 8/uetooth indicator will quickly flash
blue.
7. The XP106 speaker indicates that pairing
is complete when the indicator turns steady
blue. You can now stream audio from your
device to the XP106 speakers.
8. With the volume control on your 8/uetooth
device turned up, play some music, and
slowly raise the XP106 BLUETOOTH chan-
nel VOL control until you have reached the
desired
level.
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Charging
the
Battery
The XP106 has
an
internal, rechargeable battery capable of up to
20
hours
of continuous audio
on
a full charge.
Even
though the system may have some
charge when first taken out of the box,
we
recommend
fully
charging your
XP106 before first using the system.
·
To
charge the battery:
• Set the power switch to the
"OFF" position.
• Connect the XP106 to
an
AC
power outlet using the
included power adapter.
• Keep the system plugged in
until the Battery indicator
changes to green, indicating
the battery is
fully
charged.
The XP106 utilizes a sealed lead-acid gel cell battery. When not
in
use, the
battery will slowly self-discharge.
If
you
are
planning not to
use
the XP106
for a long period of time,
it
is advised to
fully
charge the
unit
before storing.
It
is also important to charge the
unit
every six months when not used. This
wi
II
ensure a healthy battery and extend its I
if
e.
If
the battery
is
left with a
very low charge for
an
extended period of time,
it
is possible to recharge the
battery to working condition, but the charge
time
can take over
24
hours.
If
you
find
that
the operation
time
of the XP106 becomes noticeably
decreased,
even
after
fully
charging, the battery should
be
replaced. Contact
Samson customer service or your local distributor for a replacement battery.
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Speaker
Placement
The
XP106 provides three different placement options for
your
specific
situation.
For
maximum
sound
coverage
the XP106
can
be
used
with a standard 1
3
/s"
speaker
stand.
The
speaker should
be
raised
above
the
heads
of the listening audience.
Take
care
when
placing the speaker
on
a stand,
to
ensure
that
it
is
on
a level, steady surface
and
will not tip
over.
Take
care
when
placing the XP106
in
direct sunlight for
long
periods of time,
as
this
may
discolor
or
damage
the unit.
Do
not place the speaker
on
wet surfaces,
as
it
can
cause
malfunction. If
you
notice condensation
on
the unit, dry the speaker before using
or
storing.
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Avoiding
Feedback
Feedback is the annoying
howling
and squealing
that
can heard when the
microphone picks up sound from the speaker. The sound
is
then re-amplified
back through the speaker again, creating a feedback loop. Follow these steps to
minimize the likelihood of feedback:
• Avoid pointing the microphone directly at the speaker.
In
general
it
is
recommended
that
the microphone
be
positioned behind the speaker
enclosure. This uses the directional characteristics of the speaker and
microphone to your advantage.
• Keep the microphone
as
far from the speaker
as
possible. This will help
achieve isolation between the speaker and the microphone, and allow
you
to increase the output of the
XP
106.
• Position the microphone
as
close to the sound source
as
possible. This
will enable the microphone to pick up more direct sound, and allow you to
reduce the microphone
input
gain control.
• Reduce the overall level of the speaker.
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Quick
Start •
Stage
XPD1
Wireless
System
Plug the
RXDl
USB receiver into the
USB jack labeled 2.4GHz WIRELESS.
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Turn the WIRELESS LEVEL
knob
on
the
XP106
completely
counterclockwise to 0, then turn the
POWER
siwtch
on
the XP106 to the
ON
position.
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On
the wireless handheld transmitter,
unscrew the bottom section of
the microphone
by
turning
it
counterclockwise and then slide
it
off.
Place a fresh set of
AA
(LR6) batteries
in the transmitter battery holder,
taking care to observe the polarity
markings, then replace the cover.
Turn
on
the power to the transmitter
by pressing and holding Power switch;
the indicator
LED
will light amber.
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Quick
Start ·
Stage
XPD1
Wireless
System
If
the handheld transmitter and
receiver have not been previously
paired, press and hold the button
on
the
RXDl
receiver for
>5
seconds,
until
it
begins to flash.
•
•
Press and hold the Power button
on
the handheld transmitter
>5
seconds.
This will
put
both components into
pairing modes. Once the receiver and
transmitter
communicate and sync,
the
LEOs
on
both units will
light
steady and will
be
ready for operation.
If
you hear distortion check
the
rear
panel
PEAK
LED.
If
it
is
lit red, turn
down
the
WIRELESS
LEVEL
on the
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06
until
it
lights only occasionally during
loud sounds.
If
you still hear distortion,
unscrew the microphone
body
and
use
the
supplied plastic screwdriver
to
turn
the
Gain control in the
HXD1
transmitter
slowly counterclockwise until
the
distortion disappears.
Conversely,
if
you hear aweak, noisy
signal at the desired volume level (and
Speak or sing
into
the
mic
at a normal
with
the
WIRELESS
control
of
the
XP1
06
performance level and raise the
WIRELESS LEVEL control until the
desired level is reached.
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turned fully clockwise),
use
the supplied
plastic screwdriver
to
turn
the
Gain
control in the
HXD1
transmitter slowly
clockwise until the signal reaches
an
acceptable level.
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Stage
HXD1
Handheld
Transmitter
Controls
1.
Status
Indicator-
This
LED
displays the
opera-
tion
mode:
Amber
Normal
Operation
Flashing Amber Pairing/Low Battery
2.
Power/Pair
Switch
-
Press
<5
seconds to
turn the
unit
on
or off. Press
>5
seconds
to enter pairing mode.
3.
Battery
Cover
-
Unscrew the battery cover
and slide down to open the
HXDl
battery
compartment.
4.
Battery
Holder-
Open the battery holder
by
pressing the tab and
lifting
the cover.
Insert two standard
AA
(LR6) batteries
here, being sure
to
observe the plus and
minus polarity markings shown. Although
rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries can
be
used, they do not supply adequate current
for more than four hours. WARNING:
Do
not insert the batteries backwards; doing
so
can cause severe damage to the
HXDl
and wi
II
void your warranty.
5.
Input
GAIN
Control
-This
control adjusts the transmitter
input
sensitivity.
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This input sensitivity control
has
been
factory preset to provide optimum
level
for
the particular microphone capsule provided with the
Stage
XPDl
system
and
so
we
recommend that this not
be
adjusted manually. If
necessary,
however,
you
can
use
the supplied plastic screwdriver to
raise
or
lower
the input level.
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Stage RXDl Receiver Controls
1. USB Connector- Plugs into the USB 2.4GHz Wireless jack on
the rear panel of the XP106. The receiver can also plug directly
into a computer
USB port and will be recognized as a USB
audio device. The unit passes audio to the device and receives
power from the device through this connector.
2. PAIR Switch- Press >5 seconds to enter pairing mode.
3. STATUS Indicator -This LED displays the operation mode:
Amber
Normal Operation
Flashing Amber Pairing
No Light
Not Paired; Transmitter Out Of Range;
No Power
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Using
the
LINE
OUT
Jack
The
XP106
LINE OUT jack allows
you
to connect the XP106 with any powered
speaker to expand your system or link two
XP106
systems together and share
all inputs between the two units.
You
can also use the jack to receive audio
from another speaker without using
an
input
channel.
Daisy
Chain
Speaker
Using a standard shielded 1
14
instrument cable, connect the LINE OUT
on
the
XP106 to a line level
input
of second powered speaker. The XP106 will send a
mix of all inputs,
including
Bluetooth® audio. Each channel LEVEL will control
corresponding
output
level to the LINE OUT jack.
Linking
Two
XP1
06
Systems
To
use two XP106's
as
one system is simple. Just connect each side using a
standard 1
!4
11
Shielded instrument cable to the LINE OUT jack located
on
each
XP106 rear panel. Both mixers and the microphones or instruments connected
to each of the individual XP106 systems will
be
heard in both speakers.
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Auxiliary
Line
Input
The LINE OUT jack can
be
used to accept any line level
input
source. This
input
does not have a level control,
so
you must utilize the
output
level of the
connected device to control the level of the audio in the XP106.
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