E PEDITION XP800 800-WATT PORTABLE PA SYSTEM Owner's Manual
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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 ventilation openings. 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.
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Expedition XP800 PORTABLE PA SYSTEM from Samson! The XP800 delivers the optimum balance between huge, awesome sound and portability. The system is light enough for one person to carry, and packs together into a single unit, making it amazingly easy to transport even in the trunk of a compact car. The XP800 system is comprised of two 8” 2-way speaker cabinets, an 8-channel, 800 watt powered mixer, and two speakers cables.
Features The Samson Expedition XP800 is a compact portable PA system with dual 2-way speakers, onboard mixer and 800 watt power amplifier. Here are some of the main features: • Lightweight and designed to allow you to connect all the pieces together into a single, easy to move case. • The mixer is stored in one of the speaker cabinets; the other cabinet has an accessory compartment for storing the speaker cables, microphones, etc.
Mixer Layout 1 2 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 15 5 16 17 6 18 7 19 20 21 22 23 1. Channel Input Jacks (channels 1 – 4) MIC XLR Connector – Use these XLR jacks to connect low impedance microphones to the XP800’s built-in mic preamps. LINE ¼” Phone Connector – Use these ¼” jacks to connect instrument or audio sources with line–level signals to the XP800.
Mixer Layout LOW Frequency – The LOW knob controls the amount of bass applied to each channel. The channel’s low frequency response is flat when the knob is in the center detent (12:00) position. Rotating the knob to the right will boost the channel’s low frequency response below 100 Hz by 15 dB, and rotating it towards the left will cut the low frequency response by 15 dB. 6. EFFECTS Knobs – Use the EFFECTS control knows to add an effect to a Mic or Line input on any of the first four input channels.
Mixer Layout 18. Effects SEND Knob – The SEND knob is used to adjust the total amount of effects added to the master bus. 19. Effects Program (PROG) Selector – This control knob is used to select one of 16, 24– bit DSP effects programs. 20. MASTER Knob – The MASTER volume knob controls the overall output level. This knob determines the final output signal level. Signals from all channels are routed here just before being routed to the built–in power amplifiers and Left and Right speaker output jacks. 21.
Pairing with a Bluetooth® device Bluetooth® is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity between a wide range of devices. The XP800 uses Bluetooth to stream high quality audio from your Bluetooth enabled device without the need for connecting any cables. In order for your device to work with the XP800 it must first be paired. 1. Turn all channel LEVEL controls down counterclockwise to 0. 2.
Setting Up the XP800 Unpack all the system components from the shipping carton and save all packing materials in the event your unit ever needs to be returned for service. Remove the mixer by turning the quarter turn screw counterclockwise towards the RELEASE position. LOCK RELEASE Carefully hold the mixer to remove it from the speaker. Remove the accessory compartment cover by turning the quarter turn screw counterclockwise towards the RELEASE position, and remove the included speaker cables.
Setting Up the XP800 Position the speakers on the floor or on stands. For maximum sound coverage the XP800 can be used with a standard 13⁄8” 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.
Quick Start 1. Be sure that the XP800’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 LEVEL and MASTER volume controls fully counterclockwise, to the “0” position. 4. Next, connect one side of the included power cable to the XP800 mixer’s power inlet and the other to a grounded AC power outlet. 5.
XP800 Quick Start 9. If you notice that the LIMITER indicator is lighting constantly, turn the MASTER volume down so that the indicator only lights occasionally during loud hits. 10. To add depth to the mix or smooth out the vocals, you can apply effects such as reverb to channels 1–4. To do this, raise the EFFECTS level controls on the channel(s) to which you would like to add the effect. 11. Slowly turn up the effects SEND knob until the desired sound is reached. 12.
Applying Effects The XP800 features built-in, high quality, 24-bit digital effects that you can add to channels 1 through 4. You can use effects like delay or reverb to enhance vocals or ambiance to the mix by following the steps below: 1. Connect a mic or instrument to the desired channel, and adjust the volume and equalizer to your liking. 2. Use the PROG selector to choose one of the ten built-in digital effects. 3. Raise the EFFECTS level on the channel to which you want to add the digital effect.
Stage XPD1 Wireless System (Optional) Plug the RXD1 USB receiver into the Channel 4 USB jack labeled WIRELESS. On the wireless transmitter, place a fresh set of AA (LR6) batteries in the transmitter battery holder, taking care to observe the polarity markings. Turn the channel 4 LEVEL knob on the XP800 completely counterclockwise to 0, then turn the POWER siwtch on the XP800 to the ON position. Turn on the power to the transmitter by pressing and holding Power switch; the indicator LED will light amber.
Stage XPD1 Wireless System (Optional) If the handheld transmitter and receiver have not been previously paired, press and hold the button on the RXD1 receiver for >5 seconds, until it begins to flash. Raise the MASTER LEVEL control and speak or sing into the mic at a normal performance level while raising the Channel 4 LEVEL control until the desired level is reached. 18 Press and hold the Power button on the transmitter >5 seconds. This will put both components into pairing modes.
Amplifier Power (0.5% THD at 1KHz) 800 W @ 8Ω (400 W per channel) Peak 400 W @ 8Ω (200 W per channel) Average Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz Power Consumption 120Vac 3.29A @ rated output power Speakers Low Frequency 8” bass transducer High Frequency 1” tweeter Mixer Inputs XLR, ¼” balanced, RCA, 3.5 mm stereo, USB Wireless Outputs ¼” MONITOR, ¼” SUB OUT , ¼” Speaker output Maximum Output Level (0.5% T.H.
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