Owner's Manual
Copyright 2013 v2.2 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 ENGLISH AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR FRANÇAIS 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.
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.
RF Warning Statement The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ® Pairing with a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Avoiding Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Making Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Whether you are looking for a sound system for use outdoors, in the classroom, for karaoke, for presentations, or performing live music, the Expedition Express provides high quality, portable audio in a small self-powered package. FRANÇAIS Lightweight and compact, the Expedition Express weighs less than 10lbs making it an excellent complement to any mobile speaker situation. The internal battery provides eight hours of audio on a full charge.
Rear Panel Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. VOL (Ch1) - Used to control the level of the Mic/Line input. MIC/LINE - Use this XLR/1⁄4" input for microphone or a line signal. 1 5 3 7 8 VOL (Ch2) - Used to control the level of the line input. 2 INSTRUMENT Input - ¼" input used to connect instrument or line level signals. 4 VOL (Ch3) - Used to control the level of the Bluetooth® and MP3 inputs. 6 12 9 13 10 14 11 15 6. MP3 IN - Connect a line level device using a 3.5mm audio cable. 7.
Quick Start If an outlet is available, connect the included power adaptor to the DC IN of the speaker, and plug it into an AC socket. • Connect a microphone using a standard XLR cable, instrument and line level equipment using a 1⁄4" instrument cable, or portable audio device using a 1⁄8" cable. • Switch on the Expedition Express power.
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. • Keep the system plugged in until the Battery indicator changes to green, indicating the battery is fully charged.
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 • Keep the microphone as far from the speaker as possible. This will help achieve isolation between the speaker and the microphone, and allow you to increase the output of the Expedition Express. • Position the microphone as close to the sound source as possible. This will enable the microphone to pick up more direct sound, and allow you to reduce the microphone input gain control. • Reduce the overall level of the speaker.
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
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EXPEDITION EXPRESS ©2014 Samson. Preliminary Literature. All product descriptions and specs subject to change. 2014 PRODUCT INFORMATION Rechargeable Portable PA with Bluetooth® Samson’s Expedition Express Rechargeable Portable PA is packed with incredible features, including Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in 3-channel mixer. It also comes complete with a wired handheld dynamic microphone for delivering impromptu performances and professional presentations in any environment.
