Owner's Manual
Copyright 2013 v1.1 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 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned 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.
Important Safety Information AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE 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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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.
Important Safety Information FCC Notice 1. T his device complies with Part 15 of the 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 compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ® Pairing with a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Expedition Express battery-powered portable sound system, featuring wireless Bluetooth® connectivity, to stream audio from your smart phone, tablet, or computer. The Expedition Express is a complete all-in-one solution providing the flexibility of a three-channel mixer (with inputs for a microphone, instrument, and line level devices), a line output for linking multiple speakers, and bass and treble tone controls.
Rear Panel Features 1. 2. OL (Ch1) - Used to control V the level of the Mic/Line input. IC/LINE - Use this XLR/1⁄4" M input for microphone or a line signal. 1 5 3 7 8 3. OL (Ch2) - Used to control V the level of the line input. 2 4. I NSTRUMENT Input - ¼" input used to connect instrument or line level signals. 4 5. OL (Ch3) - Used to control V the level of the Bluetooth® and MP3 inputs. 6 12 9 13 10 14 11 15 6. P3 IN - Connect a line level M device using a 3.
Quick Start Follow these steps below to quickly get started using your Expedition Express portable sound system. • Set the Expedition Express's power switch to the OFF position, and fully turn all of the VOL 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.
Pairing with a Bluetooth® device Bluetooth® is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity between a wide range of devices. The Expedition Express 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 Expedition Express it must first be paired. 1. Turn all three channel VOL controls all down counterclockwise to 0. 2.
Charging the Battery The Expedition Express has an internal, rechargeable battery capable of eight 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 Expedition Express before first using the system. To charge the battery: • Set the power switch to the “OFF” position. • Connect the Expedition Express to an AC power outlet using the included power adapter.
Speaker Placement The Expedition Express provides three different placement options for your specific situation. For maximum sound coverage the Expedition Express 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.
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.
Making Connections Instrument, Keyboard, Drum Machine MP3 Player, Portable Audio SIGNAL FLOW Microphone, Instrument, Line Level Device SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW Paired Bluetooth Device LINE OUT to a second Expedition Express 14
Specifications Amplifier Mic/Instrument Input . . . . . . . LEVEL Controls . . . . . . . . . Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . Line Input . . . . . . . . . . . . MP3 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . XLR / 1/4-inch combi connector Mic/Line, INST, MP3/Blutooth Treble / Bass, ±15dB Independent 1/4-inch 1/8-inch Speakers Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Built-in Battery . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .
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