Samson Expeditionn XP150 User manual

Important Safety Information
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION !
NE
PAS
OUVRIR!
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
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"dangerous volt-
age"
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 instructions
in the literature accompanying
the
appliance.
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
INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED
INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE
THAT
MAY
CAUSE
UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
SUITABLE
FOR
HOME
OR
OFFICE
USE.
"'a
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
25
member
states
of
the
EU,
in
Switzerland and Norway may
return
their
used
electronic products free
of
charge
to
designated collection facilities
or
to
a retailer
{if
you purchase a similar
new one).
For
Countries
not
mentioned above, please
contact
your
local authorities for a
correct
method
of
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.
Copyright
2013-
V2.3
Expedition
XP150
SAMSON

Important Safety Information
1.
Read
these instructions.
2.
Keep these instructions.
3.
Heed all warnings.
4.
Follow all instructions.
5.
This apparatus shall
not
be exposed
to
dripping
or
splashing liquid and
no
object
filled
with
liquid, such
as
avase, should be placed
on
the
ap-
paratus.
6.
Clean
only
with
a
dry
cloth.
7.
Do
not
blockany
of
the
ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with
the
manufacturer•s instructions.
8.
Do
not
install nearany heat sources
such
as
radiators, heat registers,
stoves,
or
other
apparatuses (includ-
ing amplifiers)
that
produce heat.
9.
Only use attachments/accessories
specified by
the
manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus
during
light-
ning storms
or
when
not
in use
for
long periods
of
time.
11. Do
not
override
the
intended pur-
pose
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
ground-
ing prong.The
wide
blade,
or
third
prong,
is
provided
for
your safety.
If
the
provided
plug
does
not
fit
your
outlet, consult an electrician
to
replace
the
obsolete outlet.
12.
Protect
the
power
cord
from
being
walked
on
or
pinched, particularly
at
the
prongs, convenience receptacles,
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
apparatus.
13.
Use
only
with
the
cart ,
stand,
tripod
bracket,
or
table specified by
the
manufacture,
or
sold
with
the
ap-
paratus.When a cart
is
used, utilize
caution when
moving
the
cart/ap-
paratus combination
to
avoid injury
from
tip-over.
14. Refer all servicing
to
qualified service
personnel. Servicing
is
required
if
the
apparatus
has
been damaged in any
way, such
as
power-supply cord
or
plug breakage, damage due
to
liquid
or
objects falling
onto
the
appara-
tus, exposure
to
rain
or
moisture,
or
if
the
apparatus does
not
operate
normally,
or
has
been dropped.
15.
POWER
ON/OFF
SWITCH:
For prod-
ucts
with
a powerswitch,
the
power
switch
DOES
NOT
break
the
connec-
tion
from
the
mains.
16. MAINS
DISCONNECT:
The plug
should remain readily operable.
For rack-mount
or
installation
where
plug
is
not
accessible,
an
all-pole mains switch
with
acontact
separation
of
at
least 3
mm
in each
pole shall be incorporated
into
the
electrical installation
of
the
rack
or
building.
17.
FOR
UNITS
EQUIPPED
WITH
EXTER-
NALLY
ACCESSIBLE
FUSE
RECEP-
TACLE:
Replace fuse
with
same
type
and rating only.
18.
MULTIPLE-INPUT
VOLTAGE:
This
equipment
may require
the
use
of
a
different line cord, attachment plug,
or
both, depending on
the
available
power
source at installation. Connect
this
equipment
only
to
the
power
source indicated on
the
equipment
rear panel.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire
or
electric shock, refer servicing
to
qualified service personnel
or
equivalent.
Expedition
XP150
3

Table
of
Contents
Introduction
.............................................
5
Features
...............................................
6
Setting Up
the
XP150
.......................................
7
XP1
SO
Quick Start
..................................
-
.......
9
Configuring
the
XP1
SO
for
Transport
............................
11
4
XP1
SO
Mixer Layout
.......................................
12
XP1
SO
Connections
.......................................
14
XP1
SO
Wiring Guide
.......................................
15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Expedition
XP150
SAMSON

Introduction
Thankyou
for
purchasing
the
Expedition XP150 Portable
PA
System
from
Samson!
The XP150 features a compact, 5-channel mixer
with
150 watts
of
on
board
power
and
dual 2-way speakers,
making
it
an ideal solution
for
a variety
of
small-
to
medium-sized
PA
applications.The XP150
is
also extremely portable, thanks
to
its
lightweight
and
unique
"Slide and Lock"design.
The 5-channel mixercan be removed
from
the
speaker
for
tabletop
use.
It
features
three
inputs
for
connecting
microphones, plus
one
channel
for
connecting
a stereo
signal
from
an MP3 player,
or
other
electronic device.There's also a
built-in
digital
ef-
fects processor
to
add
reverb
to
your
voice
or
instrument.The mixer provides a robust
output,
with
150 watts
total
power
from
the
lightweight,
Class
D amplifier section.
The XP150 employs a matched speaker system
with
dual 2-way enclosures
that
have
proprietary
6-inch woofers and 1-inch
high
frequency
drivers.
To
help
project
sound
to
a larger audience,
the
XP150 speakers can be
mounted
on
standard speaker stands,
thanks
to
the
integral
pole
mount
receptacles.The XP150
is
constructed using durable
ABS
high
impact
plastic,
making
it
super road
tough
and,
at
the
same time,
light-
weight.
In this manual, you'll
find
a detailed description
of
the
features
of
the
XP150
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
com-
plete
information
about
our
full
product
line.
With
proper
care and adequate aircirculation,
your
XP150
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:.
___________
_
Should
your
unit
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
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.
Owner's Manual Expedition
XP150
5

Features
• The XP150
is
a compact
PA
system
with
dual 2-way speakers,
on
board mixer, and
150
watt
power
amplifier.
• The XP150
is
the
ultimate
in
portability.The
lightweight,
clever design allows you
to
slide and lock
the
two
speakers
together
to
carry all
components
together
in a
single, easy
to
move
case.
The mixer
is
stored in
one
of
the
speaker cabinets.The
second cabinet has a
compartment
for
storing
the
speaker cables, microphones,
and
other
accessories.
• The speakers are 2-way vented enclosures
with
6-inch woofers.
Each
is
compli-
mented
by
a
l-inch
high
frequency driver, and set
in
a custom
horn
with
a 60 x 90
degree coverage pattern
producing
a clean, clear sound.
• The
XP1
SO
speaker cabinets feature a
tilt
back
monitor
position
for
use
without
speaker stands
or
as
a performance monitor.
• The
internal2
x 75
watt
lightweight
Class
D
power
amplifier produces a
powerful
stereo sound.
• The
XP1
SO's
mixercan be removed
from
the
speaker
for
tabletop
use.
• The 5-channel mixerfeatures three Mic/Line inputs allowing you
to
connect micro-
phones
or
line signals. In addition,
one
stereo
input
channel allows
you
to
connect
line level signals
from
keyboards,
drum
machines and MP3
or
CD
players.The mixer
provides+
1
SV
of
phantom
power
to
use
with
condenser microphones.
• On each
of
the
mixer's channel inputsthere
is
a
Bass
andTreble control
allowing
you
to
equalize
the
tone
of
the
individual inputs.
•
To
create a lush sound
on
any
of
the
microphone
channels, you can use
the
internal
effects processor
to
add Digital Reverb.
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XP1
50
SAAISDN

Setting Up the XP150
1.
Unpackall
the
system components from
the
shipping carton and
save
all packing
materials in
the
event
your
unit
ever needs
to
be returned
for
service.
2.
Remove
the
mixer
by
turning
the
quarter
turn
screw counterclockwise towards
the
RELEASE
position.
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3.
Carefully
hold
the
mixer
to
remove
it
from
the
speaker.
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4. Remove
the
accessory
compartment
cover
by
turning
the
quarter
turn
screw
counterclockwise towards
the
RELEASE
position, and remove
the
included
speaker cables.
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XP150
7

Setting Up
the
XP150
5.
Replace
the
accessory panel
by
aligning
the
bottom
of
the
panel
with
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.
6.
Position
the
speakers on
the
floor
or
on stands.
7.
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
OUT
to
the
right
speaker's
input
connector.
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Expedition
XP150
SAMSON

XP150 Quick Start
1.
Be
sure
that
the
XP150's
POWER
switch
is
set
to
the
OFF
position.
2.
If
the
speakers are
not
connected, connect
the
speaker wires
as
described in
the
previous section.
3.
Turn each
of
the
channel
volume
(VOL)
and
MASTER
volume controls
fully
coun-
terclockwise,
to
the
"0"position.
4. Next, connect one side
of
the
included
power
cable
to
the
XP150 mixer's
power
inlet
and the
other
to
a grounded
AC
power
outlet.
5.
Connectyour microphones using standard
XLR
cables, instrumentsusing
W'
phone
cables, and MP3 player using 3.Smm cable,
into
the
appropriatejacks
on
the
mixer.
Electric Acoustic
Guitar
6.
Switch
on
all
equipment
connected
to
the
XP150,
then
switch
the
XP150's
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
position.
7.
Turn
the
MASTER
level control
up
halfway,
to
the
"5"position.
MASTER
Owner's Manual Expedition
XP150
9

XP150 Quick Start
8.
Start talking
or
playing
into
channel1 while slowlyadjusting
the
VOL
control
until
you have reached
the
desired level. Do
the
same
for
each channel you are using.
9.
If
you notice
that
the
POWER/PEAK
indicator
is
lighting
constantly,
turn
the
MASTER
volume
down
so
that
the
indicator
only
lights occasionally.
10.
To
add
depth
to
the
mix
or
smooth
out
the
vocals, you can apply reverb
to
chan-
nel 1-3.
To
do
this, press
the
REV
button
on
the
channel(s)
to
which you
would
like
to
add
the
effect.
11.
Slowly turn
up
the
REVERB
knob
until
the
desired sound
is
reached.
12.
To
alter
the
tonal characteristic
of
the
signal, you can adjust
the
LF
(bass)
and
HF
(treble) controls.
If
you find
the
audio
too
muddy,
you may
want
to
reduce
the
LF
control.
If
you
find
that
the
audio
sounds dull,you can increase
the
HF
control.There
is
no
right
or
wrong
way
to
EQ
a sound.
You
should listen
to
how
the
mix sounds
in
the
room and fine-tune
to
your liking.
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Expedition XP150
51JWI50N

Configuring
the
XP150 for Transport
You
can easily carry
your
sound system using
the
XP150's
1/Siide
and Lock"feature. The
liS
Iide and Lock"speaker enclosures
allow
you
to
connect
both
speakers
together
into
a single, easy
to
carry unit. Follow these steps
to
configure
the
XP150
for
easy trans-
port.
1.
Place
one
speaker
on
the
floor
and
· set
it
on
its side.
2.
Position
the
second speaker above
the
first speaker and line
up
the
"Slide
and Lock"tracks and grooves
so
that
they
are parallel
to
the
speaker
on
the
floor.
Speaker
cabinets
must
be
reversed
with
respect
to
top
andbottom.
3.
Slide
the
second speaker
into
the
speaker
on
the
floor
making certain
that
the
two
speakers stay parallel
to
each other.
4.
You
will feel a slightclick
when
the
two
speakers are in place.
Owner's Manual Expedition
XP150
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XP1
SO
Mixer Layout
®
1 ®
-
-
-
-
®
CH'1
®
1.
XLR
MicInput Connectors (channels
1-3)-
Use
these
XLR
jacks
to
connect
low
impedance microphones
to
the
XP150's
built-in mic preamps.
2. %-inch Line InputConnectors (channels
1-3)-
Use
these
1.4"
jacks
to
connect
instrument
or
audio
sources
with
line level signals
to
the
XP150.
You
can connect
the
outputs
from
acoustic
guitar
pickups, keyboards,
drum
machines, CD/MP3
players and
other
units
with
line level
outputs
here.
3. Stereo %-inch InputConnectors (channels
4/5)
-For stereo devices, use
the
channel4/5
Land
Rinputs
to
connect
to
the
left
and
right
channel outputs
of
the
device.
Use
these inputs
to
connect
high
impedance microphones, synthesizers,
drum
machines, MP3,
CD,
tape players
or
any
other
line level device.
4.
Stereo
3.5mm
InputConnector (channels
4/5)-
Use
this
input
to
connecta
stereo line level device, such
as
an an MP3,
CD,
or
tape
player.
5. High Frequency (HF)
-The
HF
knob
controls
the
amount
of
treble applied
to
each channel.The channel's
HIGH
frequency response
is
flat
when
the
knob
is
in
the
"0"position.Rotating
the
knob
to
the
right
will
boost
the
channel's
high
frequency response above 10 kHz
by
15 dB, and rotating
it
towards the
left
will
cut
the
highfrequency response
by
15 dB.
6. Low Frequency
(LF)
-The
LF
knob
controls
the
amount
of
bass
applied
to
each
channel.The channel's
LOW
frequency response
is
flat
when
the
knob
is
in
the
"0"
position. Rotating
the
knob
to
the
right
will
boost
the
channel's
low
frequency
response
below
100Hz
by
15
dB,
and rotating
it
towards
the
left
will
cut
the
low
frequency response
by
15
dB.
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XP150
SAMSON

XP150 Mixer Layout
7.
REVERB
Switch-
Use
the
REVERB
switch
to
add an effect
to
a
Mic
or
Line
input
on
any
of
the
inputs
1-3.
The
REVERB
LED
indicator lights
GREEN
when
the
REVERB
is
ON.
8.
REVERB
Indicator-
The
REVERB
LED
will
illuminate
when
the
REVERB
switch
is
pressed
down,
indicating
the
channel
is
set
to
add reverb
(see
#7
above).
9.
VOLUME
Control
Knob-
This
knob
sets
the
overall level
for
each channel's Mic
or
Line
input.
NOTE:
To
reduce noise, set
the
VOLUME controls
on
any unused chan-
nels
to
the
minimum
setting.
10.
SPEAKER
OUT Jacks-
The XP150 has
two
Y4-inch
phone
connectors,
which
are
powered
outputs
used
to
connect
your
left
and
right
speakers.
Use
the
included
speaker cables
to
connect
the
speakers.
CAUTION:The
total
impedance load for each side
of
the
amplifier
must
not
be
less
than
8 Ohms. Do
not
connect additional speakers
to
the
XP150 mixer.
11.
SPEECH/MUSIC
Switch-
The
SPEECH/MUSIC
switch
is
used
to
change
the
overall
frequency response,
or
tone
contour,
for
the
XP150 sound system.
If
your
ap-
plication
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.
12.
REVERB
Control
Knob-
The
REVERB
control
knob
is
used
to
adjust
the
total
amount
of
reverb added
to
all channels
with
their
REVERB
switch
(see
#7
above)
pressed
down.
13.
MASTER
Volume
Knob-
The
MASTER
volume
knob
controls
the
overall
output
level. Signals
from
all five channels are routed here
just
before being routed
to
the
built-in
power
amplifiers and Left and Right
output
jacks
(see
#1
0 above).
14.
POWER
Switch-
Use
the
POWER
switch
to
turn
power
to
the
XP150 on
or
off.
15. Power/Peak Indicator-
This
LED
will
illuminate
GREEN
when
the
MAIN
power
switch
is
turned
on, and
light
RED
when
the
when
the
amp
is
near
the
clipping
point.
If
the
Peak
indicator
lights frequently,
turn
down
the
MASTER
volume
con-
trol
or
turn
down
the
input
channel VOL controls,
until
the
indicator does
not
light
anymore,
or
lights
only
occasionally
with
signal peaks.
16.
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Inlet-
Connect
the
supplied heavy-gauge 3-pin
11
1EC"
power
cable here.
17. Mixer
Lock-
Turn this
quarter
turn
lockcounterclockwise,
to
the
RELEASE
poisi-
tion,
to
remove
the
mixer
from
the
rear
of
the
speaker cabinet. When transporting
the
XP150, make sure
the
lock
is
in
the
LOCK
position.
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several
ways
to
interface
the
XP150
to
support
a
variety
of
applications.
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features
balanced
inputs,
so
connecting
balanced
and
unbalanced
signals
is
possible.
Unbalanced
Y4"
Connector
Signal Tip (signal)
Ground Ground
Sleeve
(ground)
Stereo
TRS
3.5mm
Connector
Right Signal (ring) Tip (left signal)
Left Signal (tip)
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Specifications
RMS
Power
Frequency Response
Power Consumption
Low Frequency
High Frequency
Inputs
Outputs
Phantom Power
High
Input
Channel
EQ
Low
Speech/Music Switch
Indicators
Length
Dimensions Width
Height
Weight
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40Hz-20kHz
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6"
bass
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stereo
114"
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output
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Fixed Phantom Voltage
1OkHz
Shelving ±15dB
100Hz Shelving ±15 dB
150Hz, 18dB/Octave
Two Color LED- Power/Peak
15.6"/395
mm
8.6"/218
mm
13.9"/354
mm
24 Ibs/1 0.8 kgs
Specifications aresubject to change
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notice.
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