PORTABLE COLUMN ARRAY 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 Congratulations on purchasing the Resound VX8.1 Portable Column Array System from Samson! The Resound VX8.1 is an all-in-one system featuring 12” subwoofer and eight 3.5” drivers arranged in a vertical speaker array. Intallation and setup are extremely easy with the three column array pieces locking together and fitting into the subwoofer. The onboard 3-channel mixer allows the Resound VX8.
Getting Started Subwoofer Spacer Center Speaker Array 4 The Resound VX8.1 is made up of four sections: 12” subwoofer with built-in amplifier, spacer, center speaker array with four 3.5” drivers and the top speaker array with four 3.5” drivers. Follow the steps below to put the system together. 1. Place the Resound VX8.1 subwoofer on a flat, steady surface. 2. Insert the spacer section into the subwoofer, by aligning the four pins on the spacer with the four holes on the subwoofer. 3.
Getting Started The Resound VX8.1 provides a horizontal coverage of 120°. The unique array design allows the two speaker arrays to be rotated 45° in opposite directions providing an exceptionally wide coverage area of 200°. The onboard DSP has two Column Select settings. When the speaker arrays are centered, set the COLUMN SELECT switch to the Center position. When the two arrays are rotated 45° , set the switch to the Rotate position.
Quick Start 1. Set the Resound VX8.1 power switch to the OFF position, and fully turn all of the LEVEL controls counterclockwise to 0. 2. If an outlet is available, connect the included power cord to the AC input of the speaker, and plug it into an electrical outlet. 3. Set the Resound VX8.1 power switch to the ON position. 4. Connect your audio sources. 5. Turn the MASTER VOLUME control up and set the input levels, following the steps below. Making Connections INPUT 1 (Microphone / Line Input) 1.
Quick Start Bluetooth® 1. Turn the BLUETOOTH Volume control down counterclockwise to 0. 2. Rotate the Bluetooth antenna so that it is in the vertical position. 3. With the Resound VX8.1 and your Bluetooth device powered on; press the PAIR button on the rear panel of the Resound VX8.1 to make the speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth indicator will slowly flash blue. 4. In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to “discover” available devices. 5.
Resound VX8.1 Controls and Connections 1. INPUT 1 - XLR - 1⁄4” combo input for connecting a microphone or a device with a line level signal. 2. LINE / MIC Switch - Adjusts the gain of the CH1 input for a microphone or line level device. 3. INPUT 1 Volume - Controls the level of the INPUT 1 Mic/Line input. 4. INPUT 2 - XLR - 1⁄4” combo input for connecting a instrument or device with a line level signal. 5.
Resound VX8.1 Controls and Connections 11. LINE OUT - Line level XLR output jack to connect to the input of a another Resound VX8.1 to expand your sound system. NOTE: When connecting another powered speaker system to the THRU Output of the Resound VX8.1, it is important to power on the main Resound VX8.1 system first, then power on the linked speaker. When powering down the system, it is recommended to turn off all linked speakers, then power off the main Resound VX8.1 system. 12.
Using Two Resound VX8.1 Systems For larger sound reinforcement applications using a pair of Resound VX8.1 systems, there are two methods of connecting the systems. Connect two Resound VX8.1 systems to a mixer 1. Turn the Resound VX8.1 system’s and mixer Power switch to the OFF positions. 2. Turn the VOLUME controls on the rear panel of the Resound VX8.1 down, fully counterclockwise. 3. Following the manufacturer’s instruction, connect the audio sources to your mixer. 4.
Using Two Resound VX8.1 Systems Daisy-chaining chaining two Resound VX8.1 systems This method is convenient when you don’t have a mixer or have minimal input sources. 1. Connect the all of the input sources to the main Resound VX8.1 system. 2. Set the MIX / INPUT 1 switch to the down MIX position. 3. Connect an XLR cable from the THRU output on the main Resound VX8.1 to the INPUT 1 of the second Resound VX8.1 system. 4. On the second Resound VX8.
Specifications Amplifier 700 W (2 x 350 W) continuous 1400 W (2 x 700 W) program System Power Frequency Response 40Hz – 20kHz (-6dB) Max SPL 130 dB @ 1W/1m Power Consumption AC Input 110V-120V/200-240V 50/60Hz 700W Speakers High Frequency Drivers 8 x 3.
Having Trouble with your Resound VX8.1? We can help! CONTACT OUR SUPPORT TEAM: support@samsontech.com Our experts can help you resolve any issues. Follow us: @samson @samsontech Samson Technologies Corp. 278-B Duffy Ave Hicksville, New York 11801 Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 631-784-2201 www.samsontech.
