E PEDITION XP1000 1000-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.
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) T his device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. C hanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 XP1000 Mixer Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pairing with a Bluetooth® device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting Up the XP1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Quick Start . . . .
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Expedition XP1000 PORTABLE PA SYSTEM from Samson! The XP1000 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 XP1000 system is comprised of two 10” 2-way speaker cabinets, a 10-channel, 1000 watt powered mixer, and two speakers cables.
Features The Samson Expedition XP1000 is a compact portable PA system with dual 2-way speakers, onboard mixer and 1000 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.
XP1000 Mixer Layout 1 2 8 9 11 10 12 13 3 4 14 5 15 16 6 17 7 18 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 XP1000’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 XP1000.
XP1000 Mixer Layout 5. Equalizer control knobs HIGH Frequency – The HIGH knob controls the amount of treble applied to each channel. The channel’s high 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 high frequency response above 10 kHz by 15 dB, and rotating it towards the left will cut the high frequency response by 15 dB. LOW Frequency – The LOW knob controls the amount of bass applied to each channel.
XP1000 Mixer Layout frequency response, or tone contour, for the XP1000 sound system. If your application is mainly for music, press the switch down to select the MUSIC response curve. If your application is mainly for spoken word, leave the switch up to select the SPEECH response curve. 15. Pairing Indicator - Displays the Bluetooth status of the XP1000 system. 16. Pairing Button - Press this button to enable discoverable mode in order to pair with a Bluetooth audio device. 17.
Pairing with a Bluetooth® device Bluetooth® is a wireless communication technology that allows for connectivity between a wide range of devices. The XP1000 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 XP1000 it must first be paired. 1. Turn all channel LEVEL controls down counterclockwise to 0. 2.
Setting Up the XP1000 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 XP1000 Position the speakers on the floor or on stands. For maximum sound coverage the XP1000 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 XP1000’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 XP1000 mixer’s power inlet and the other to a grounded AC power outlet. 5.
XP1000 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, press the EFFECTS button 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 XP1000 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 Reverb Program selector to choose one of the ten built-in digital effects. 3.
Stage XPD1 Wireless System (Optional) Plug the RXD1 USB receiver into the Channel 4 USB jack labeled WIRELESS. Turn the channel 4 LEVEL knob on the XP1000 completely counterclockwise to 0, then turn the POWER siwtch on the XP1000 to the ON position. 18 On the wireless handheld transmitter, unscrew the bottom section of the microphone by turning it counterclockwise and then slide it off.
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. Press and hold the Power button on the handheld transmitter >5 seconds. This will put both components into pairing modes. Once the receiver and transmitter communicate and sync, the LEDs on both units will light steady and will be ready for operation. If you hear distortion check the LIMITER LED.
XP1000 Connections Bass Preamp There are several ways to interface the XP1000 to support a variety of applications. The XP1000 features balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible.
Wiring Guide Unbalanced ¼” Connector Signal Signal Tip (signal) Ground Ground Sleeve (ground) Balanced TRS ¼” Connector -Signal (tip) Tip (+signal) Ring (-signal) +Signal (tip) +Signal (tip) -Signal (ring) Ground Ground Sleeve (ground) XLR Balanced Connector +Hot Common (1) (ground) Common (ground) +Hot (2) Solder Points End View Female XLR -Cold +Hot (2) -Cold (3) Common (1) (ground) Common (ground) +Hot End View Solder Points -Cold (3) -Cold Male XLR Stereo TRS 3.
Specifications Amplifier Power (0.5% THD at 1KHz) 1000 W @ 4Ω (500 W per channel) Peak 500 W @ 4Ω (250 W per channel) Average Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz Power Consumption AC INPUT 100V~240V,50/60Hz 800W Speakers Low Frequency 10” bass transducer High Frequency 1” tweeter Mixer Inputs XLR, ¼” balanced, RCA, 3.5 mm stereo, USB Wireless Outputs ¼” MONITOR, RCA REC OUT, ¼” Speaker output Maximum Output Level (0.5% T.H.
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