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Expedition Pro XP300 Using one XP300 and an XP200 (stereo operation): In this example, microphones are connected to the XLR mic inputs of chan- nels 1 and 2 of an XP300, and a stereo keyboard is connected to the stereo 1/4" TRS connector of channel 3/4 of the XP300 (using a Y-cord, with the tip carrying the left signal and the ring carrying the right signal). A connection is then made between the Right output of the XP300 to the XLR input of an XP200. IMPORTANT NOTE: When using the XP300 w
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ENGLISH Positioning and Mounting Instructions General Positioning Tips • Operating a microphone or turntable in front of a speaker is a sure formula for feedback and/or rumble problems, so always place the Expedition Pro in front of any mics or turntables that are being used. • Use the Expedition Pro upright for all “front-of-house” PA applications; use it in its tilt-back position only for onstage monitoring. • Always raise the speakers as high above the audience as is practicable f
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Positioning and Mounting Instructions Before fly-mounting, wall-mounting or ceiling-mounting the Expedition Pro, you must first install a Samson MP 1030 mounting bracket to the fly points, as shown in the illus- trations on the right Standard cabling and hardware can then be attached to the MP 1030 mounting bracket in environments where the Expedition Pro needs to be “flown.” In fixed installations where you wish to mount the Expedition Pro to a ceiling, use the OmniMount model 100-S
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ENGLISH Expedition Pro Accessories As shown in the illustration on the left, the top panel of the Expedition Pro XP200 and XP300 provides a prewired compartment that accommodates any of three differ- ent Samson wireless receivers: the UM1 or M32 UHF models or the VM1 VHF model. Output signal from a wireless receiver mounted in an XP300 arrives at channel 2 of the onboard mixer. In addition, a number of accessories are available from your local Samson dealer that allow you to expa
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Introduction Bienvenue pour un tour d'horizon des Samson Expedition Pro — les enceintes audio portables du nouveau millénaire ! D'une polyvalence, d'une mobilité et d'une qualité audio exception- nelles, ces enceintes sont la solution à vos attentes, qu'il s'agisse d'installer un système de sonorisation principal ou des retours de scène dans un club, un lieu de culte, une salle de spectacle ou bien de disposer d'un système sonore pour des présentations commerciales, pour des DJ itinérants,
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FRANÇAIS Caractéristiques techniques Les enceintes Samson Expedition Pro bénéficient des dernières avancées technologiques, ce qui leur permet d'offrir des performances exceptionnelles en matière de modularité et de mobilité. Voici quelques-unes de leurs caractéristiques : • La poignée télescopique et les roulettes intégrées faci- litent grandement le transport et le déplacement de l'enceinte. • D'une grande légèreté et compacité, les enceintes Expedition Pro n'en sont pas moins robustes e
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Caractéristiques techniques • L'XP300 reprend toutes les caractéristiques de l'XP200 en lui ajoutant un mélangeur sté- réo 4 voies très souple d'emploi proposant deux voies micro/ligne mono et une voie micro/ligne stéréo sur connecteurs XLR et Jacks 6,35 mm. En outre, deux connecteurs RCA séparés permettant la connexion d'une platine cassette ou CD externe. Chacune des voies du mélangeur est dotée d'un égaliseur deux bandes et d'un réglage de volume indépendant. Vous trouvez même des e
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XP100 • XP200 • XP300
OWNERS MANUAL
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Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas exposer cet or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back. appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ôter le No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servi
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Table of Contents ENGLISH Introduction ........................................................................................................2 System Features .................................................................................................3 Expedition Pro XP100 ......................................................................................5 Expedition Pro XP200 ......................................................................................7 Expedition Pro XP300 .
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Introduction Welcome to Samson Expedition Pro—the portable audio system for the new millenium! This exceptionally versatile system offers the perfect solution wherever you need portable, high- quality audio: as a main PA system or as onstage monitors in clubs and performance halls; in houses of worship; as a sound system for business presentations, mobile DJs at parties, or aerobics instruction; and for use in outdoor environments such as parks, beaches and flea markets. W
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ENGLISH System Features The Samson Expedition Pro system uses state-of-the art technology to bring a revolutionary new degree of flex- ibility and portability to professional audio. Its main fea- tures include: • A built-in telescoping handle and locking wheels that make it easier than ever before to transport your audio system. • All Expedition Pro enclosures are lightweight and com- pact yet exceptionally durable and roadworthy. Injection-molded with Polypropylene, they f
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System Features and there’s even built-in digital effects for the addition of six different reverb presets. Balanced left and right XLR outputs allow daisy-chaining of multiple Expedition speakers (with a mono/stereo switch that allows operation in either mode), and a VU meter enables you to continuously moni- tor output levels. The XP200 and XP300 also include a meter that shows battery level when used with the optional RB 2030 rechargable battery cartridge (see below). • The to
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ENGLISH Expedition Pro XP100 Guided Tour 1: 1/4" input - Use this standard 1/4" connector to connect signal from a power amplifier (rated at up to 250 watts into 8 ohms) to the XP100. 2: Speakon™ input - Alternatively, you can use this Speakon™ connector to connect signal from a power amplifier (rated at up to 250 watts into 8 ohms) to the XP100. 3: 1/4" extension - Use this standard 1/4" connector to daisy-chain one XP100 to another. See below for interconnection diagrams. 4: Speakon™ e
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SERVO - 240 SERVO - 240 Expedition Pro XP100 Using two XP100s in mono: A single mono signal (bus or aux send) is routed from a mixer to a power amplifier. One speaker output of the power amplifier is connected to either the XP100 1/4" input (solid line) or Speakon™ input (dotted line), and a con- nection is made between either the 1/4" extension to a second XP100’s input (solid line) or between the Speakon™ extension to a second XP100’s Speakon™ input (dotted line). ������ ������ �������� ���
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ENGLISH Expedition Pro XP200 Guided Tour 1: Input connector - Use this balanced female XLR connector to route line- level signal into the XP200. 2: Output VU meter - This three-segment bar meter shows the XP200 output level. For optimum signal-to-noise ratio, set the Volume control (see #6 below) so that program material is usually at or around 0 VU, with occasional but not steady excursions to the red “+3 dB” segment. 3: Power switch - Use this to turn power to the XP200 on o
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Expedition Pro XP200 Using two XP200s in mono: A single mono signal (bus or aux send) is routed from a mixer to one XP200’s XLR input, and a con- nection is made between that XP200’s XLR output to a second XP100’s XLR input. 5 5 0 10 0 10 ! ! ������ �������� ������� ������� Using two XP200s in stereo: A stereo signal (bus or aux send) is routed from a mixer, with the left side connected to one XP200’s XLR input, and the right side connected to the other XP200’s XLR input. 2 2 5 5 5 0 10 0 10 0
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ENGLISH Expedition Pro XP300 Guided Tour 1: Equalizer - These controls allow you to shape your sound by boosting or cutting the amount of bass (at 100 Hz) or treble (at 10 kHz) by up to 15 dB. A center detent in each knob indicates no boost or cut (that is, flat response). As each knob is turned clockwise from the 12 o’clock position, the bass or treble is boosted; as it is turned counterclockwise from the 12 o’clock position, the bass or treble is reduced. 2: Reverb send - Thes
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Expedition Pro XP300 6: Line inputs - Use these 1/4" jacks to connect line-level sources to the XP300. Channels 1 and 2 are mono 1/4" connectors; channel 3/4 uses a stereo (TRS) 1/4" connector, with tip carrying left signal and ring carrying right signal. Stereo devices should always be connected to the stereo channel (channels 3/4). If a wireless receiver is connected to the XP300 via its internal connectors (see page 14 in this manual), its output arrives at channel 2, whic
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ENGLISH Expedition Pro XP300 17: Limiter switch - Use this switch to turn the built-in limiter circuitry on or off. In order to maximize speaker protection, we recommend that this switch be left in the “on” position during normal operation. 18: Voltage selector - Make sure this is set correctly for the country you are in before turning on the power to the XP300. 19: Gain switch - Sets the line-level TRS input of channel 3/4 (see #6 on the preceding page) to either +4 (professio
