300-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 XP312w battery-powered portable sound system, featuring wireless Bluetooth® connectivity. Lightweight and compact, the XP312w features 300 watts of power weighing only 38 pounds, making it an excellent complement to any mobile speaker application. The internal rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of continuous use. The XP312w can also be AC powered (with the included power cord).
21 22 XP312w Mixer Callouts 2. MASTER BASS - Controls the lowfrequency tone of the entire system. 3. MASTER TREBLE - Controls the highfrequency tone of the entire system. 4. CH1 VOLUME - Controls the level of the Channel 1 Mic/Line input. 5. LINE / MIC Switch - Adjusts the gain of the CH1 input for a microphone or line level device. 6. CH1 Input - XLR-1⁄4” input for connecting a microphone or a device with a line level signal. 1 2 3 12 14 13 4 7 9 11 17 8 5 18 10 6 16 15 7.
4 7 XP312w Rear Panel Callouts 5 6 23 9 11 17 8 18 10 19 16 15 20 20 21 22 20. Antennas - The antenna mountings allow full rotation for optimum placement. When using the Concert 88a wireless system, both antennas should be placed in a vertical position. 1 2agile wireless 3 12 UHF14receiver. 21. CR88a Receiver - Included frequency 22. CR88a receiver cover/slot - Extra slot to add an additional 13 CR88a wireless receiver. 4 up to extend 7 9 handle11for transport. 23.
CR88a Receiver Display 3 1 1. Channel - Displays the selected channel number. 2. Frequency - Indicates the operating frequency of the selected channel. 3. Audio Meter - Displays the strength of the incoming audio signal. 4. RF Signal Meter - Displays the strength of the incoming radio signal. 5. Transmitter Battery Level - Indicates the battery level of the transmitter. ENGLISH 5 FRANÇAIS 2 4 DEUTSCHE Using the CR88a Receiver 1 3 ESPAÑOL 2 Selecting a channel 1.
Using the CR88a Receiver IR Set 5. Press and hold the UP (1) button for 3 seconds to enter IR Set mode to send the selected channel to the transmitter. 6. Position the transmitter about 6”–12” (15–30 cm) from the front of the CR88a receiver display with the transmitter’s IR window (located in the battery compartment facing the receiver. 7.
CH88 Handheld Transmitter Callouts Flashing GREEN Low Battery Power/Mute Switch - Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Press and release to mute or unmute the transmitter. Battery Cover - Unscrew the battery cover and slide down to open the CH88 battery compartment. Battery Holder - Open the battery holder by pressing the tab and lifting the cover. Insert two standard AA (LR6) batteries here, being sure to observe the plus and minus polarity markings shown.
Quick Start 1. Set the XP312w 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 XP312w 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 Channel 1 (Microphone / Line Input) 1.
Bluetooth® 1. Turn the BLUETOOTH VOLUME control down counterclockwise to 0. With the XP312w and your Bluetooth device powered on; press the PAIR button on the rear panel of the XP312w to make the speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth indicator will slowly flash blue. 3. In the settings of your Bluetooth device, set it to “discover” available devices. 4. From the Bluetooth device list, select the “Samson BLUETOOTH” device. 5. If your device asks for a passkey, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press OK.
Connecting Samson XPD Wireless The following steps detail connecting a Samson XPD2 USB digital wireless system (sold separately) to your XP312w. 1. Plug the RXD2 USB receiver into one of the USB jacks on rear panel of the XP312w directly (figure 1) or using the included USB extension cable (figure 2). 2. Place a fresh set of AA (LR6) batteries in the transmitter battery holder, taking care to observe the polarity markings. 3.
Using the LINE OUT Jack The XP312w LINE OUT jack allows you to connect the XP312w with any powered speaker to expand your system or link two XP312w systems together to daisy chain the speakers. DEUTSCHE FRANÇAIS ENGLISH Using a standard shielded 1/4” instrument cable, connect the LINE OUT on the XP312w to a line level input of a second powered speaker. The XP312w will send a mix of all inputs, including Bluetooth® audio. Each channel VOLUME will control corresponding output level to the LINE OUT jack.
Charging the Battery The XP312w has an internal, rechargeable battery capable of up to 12 hours of continuous audio on a full charge. Even though the system may have some charge when first taken out of the box, it is recommended to fully charge your XP312w before first using the system. To charge the battery: 1. Connect the XP312w to an AC power outlet using the included power cable. 2. Set the power switch to the “RECHARGE” position. 3. While charging the CHARGING indicator will light red. 4.
Installing the CR88a Receiver 1. Turn the XP312w POWER off and leave the AC power cable disconnected until the installation process is completed. 2. Press the button with the arrow under the blank receiver panel until the panel pops out (you may need to use a nonmarking tool). 3. Remove the blank panel by sliding it out of the XP312w. 4. Align the CR88a module with the open slot and slide the module in until it is fully seated in the XP312w.
Specifications Output Power 300 watts Peak Speakers 12” woofer + 1” tweeter Frequency Response 50Hz–18kHz (-3dB) Mic/Line Input XLR-1⁄4” combo Aux Input 1/8” Aux Wireless Input USB wireless Outputs 1⁄4” Line Tone Control Master Bass & Treble EQ Dynamics Control Reverb, Voiceover (ducker) Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP Working Frequency 2.402GHz~2.
Concert 88a Operating Bands and Frequency Ranges Band Frequency Range Kª 470–494 MHz Dª 542–566 MHz IL* 794–806 MHz B* 806–810 MHz G* 863–865 MHz European Frequency Operation Note: This equipment is intended for professional musical and similar applications, and may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. Please contact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies for wireless microphone products in your region.
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