Samson S.3-Way Stereo System User Manual


 
Once you have your system wired-up, follow the steps below:
Set the mode switch to the MONO 4 W position. Notice how the BAND
INDICATOR LEDs change showing the frequencies that are now under
control by the associated GAIN or FREQUENCY knobs.
Look for the illuminated L/LM BAND INDICATOR LED over the first FRE-
QUENCY control. Now, use the first crossover FREQ on Channel 1 to set
the desired frequency dividing the Low and Low-Mid frequencies. Now, use
the second crossover FREQ on Channel 1, indicated by the illuminated
LM/HM LED, to set the desired frequency dividing the Low-Mid and High-
Mid frequencies. To set the frequency point dividing the High-Mid and High
use Channel 2s second crossover FREQ which will have the HM/H BAND INDICATOR LED lit up.
Look for the illuminated LOW BAND INDICATOR LED over the first GAIN control. Now, adjust the first gain
control on Channel 1 to set the level of the Low frequency output. Look for the LM/HM BAND INDICATOR
over Channel 1s second GAIN control to adjust the LOW-MID output. The High-Mid level is adjusted by
using Channels 2s second GAIN control indicated by the HMID LED. Adjust the High output using Channels
2s third GAIN control designated by the HIGH BAND INDICATOR LED.
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MONO FOUR-WAY LOW
The S 3way incorporates a special operating mode, MONO 4-WAY LOW for operating sub woofers at very low
frequencies. In the MONO 4-WAY LOW mode the frequency divisions are half of those in MONO 4-WAY mode.
It youre operating your PA system Mono 4-way LOW, wire your system as shown in the system diagram below:
S•3-Way System Set-Ups
BRIDGED PARALLEL
STEREO
BALANCED
0dBm
CH 2 CH 1
BALANCED
0dBm
INPUT
~AC INPUT
115V 60Hz, 1100W
25A/250V
PUSH TO
RESET
(4~8
)(4~8)
(4~8) (4~8)
CH 2 CH 1
OUTPUT
TRS
BALANCED
TIP=HOT
RING=COLD
SLEEVE=GND
XLR
BALANCED
3=COLD
1=GND
2=HOT
BRIDGED PARALLEL
STEREO
BALANCED
0dBm
CH 2 CH 1
BALANCED
0dBm
INPUT
~AC INPUT
115V 60Hz, 920W
20A/250V
PUSH TO
RESET
(4~8
)(4~8)
(4~8) (4~8)
CH 2 CH 1
OUTPUT
TRS
BALANCED
TIP=HOT
RING=COLD
SLEEVE=GND
XLR
BALANCED
3=COLD
1=GND
2=HOT
SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK
TO PREVENT SHOCK DO
NOT OPEN. NO USER
SERVICABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN
CAUTION
HEATSINK MAY BE
HOT! DO NOT BLOCK
AIRFLOW OR OVER-
HEATING MAY OCCUR
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SERIAL
NUMBER
F
U
S
E
FUSE
FUSE RATING
12A/250V (115V)
6A/250V (230V)
CAUTION
!
~AC INPUT
115V/230W, 50/60HZ
510W (115V)900W (230V)
USE CLASS 2 WIRING MAXIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE 4
RIGHT
LEFT
+RIGHT
LEFT+
GROUND
OUTPUT 250W/4
SERVO 550 STUDIO AMPLIFIER
RIGHT
LEFT
BRIDGED
MONO STEREO
INPUTS
(BALANCED
10K/0dBm0)
TIP RING SLEEVE
TIP +
RING -
SLEEVE GND
PL 1602
16 CHANNEL LINE MIXER
SAMSON TECHNOLOGIES CORP., NEW YORK, U.S.A.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
120V - 60 Hz 35W
POWER
RATING
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
ON
OFF
MIC 3MAIN OUT
BALANCED 600 +4db
TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND
AUX
RETURNS
UNBALANCED 10K
1L
AUX SEND
UNBALANCED
2K +4db
2R
1L2R3L4R5L6R7L8R9L10R11L12R13L14R15L16R
INPUTS BALANCED 10K -30 to +4db TIP + RING - SLEEVE GND.
6R 5L 4R 3L 2R 1L
INSERTS TIP RETURN RING SEND
1
2
3
1
2
3
-40+4
0
-10
TRIM
-40+4
0
-10
TRIM
1L2R3L4RLRLR
BUS
INSERTS
MIXER LINKING
110
POWER
S / N
~115V(0.3A)
230V(0.15A)
50/60Hz 30W
MIC 1
PL1602 Mixer
Servo 550 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono High)
S1500 Power Amp ((Bridged Mono Mid)
S2000 Power Amp
(Bridged Mono Low)
Left High
Right High
Left Mid
Left Low
Right Mid
Right Low
MODE
STEREO
2 WAY
STEREO
3 WAY
MONO
4 WAY
CHANNEL
1 INPUT
CHANNEL
1 INPUT
MONO
INPUT
CH 1
LOW
OUTPUT
CH 1
LOW
OUTPUT
MONO
LOW
OUTPUT
CH 1
MID
OUTPUT
MONO
LOW-MID
OUTPUT
CH 1
HIGH
OUTPUT
CH 1
HIGH
OUTPUT
CH 2
INPUT
CH 2
INPUT
CH 2
LOW
OUTPUT
CH 2
LOW
OUTPUT
CH 2
MID
OUTPUT
MONO
HIGH-MID
OUTPUT
CH 2
HIGH
OUTPUT
CH 2
HIGH
OUTPUT
MONO
HIGH
OUTPUT
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
S3 Way
BRIDGED PARALLEL
STEREO
BALANCED
0dBm
CH 2 CH 1
BALANCED
0dBm
INPUT
~AC INPUT
115V 60Hz, 1100W
25A/250V
PUSH TO
RESET
(4~8
)(4~8)
(4~8) (4~8)
CH 2 CH 1
OUTPUT
TRS
BALANCED
TIP=HOT
RING=COLD
SLEEVE=GND
XLR
BALANCED
3=COLD
1=GND
2=HOT
S2000 Power Amp
(Bridged Mono Sub)
Mono
Sub
XLR
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 HOT
PIN 3 NEG
PHONE
TIP - POS
RING - NEG
SLEEVE - GND
SERIAL NUMBER
MADE IN CHINA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN.
_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 115V
_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 220V
CHANNEL 2
-10
+4
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
OUTPUT
CHANNEL 1
LEVEL
-10
+4
KEY
INPUT
OUTPUT
KEY
INPUT
OUTPUT
LEVEL
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
OUTPUT
S com Plus
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
SCom Plus
XLR
PIN 1 GND
PIN 2 HOT
PIN 3 NEG
PHONE
TIP - POS
RING - NEG
SLEEVE - GND
SERIAL NUMBER
MADE IN CHINA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN.
_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 115V
_ mA SLOW BLOW FUSE FOR 220V
CHANNEL 2
-10
+4
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
OUTPUT
CHANNEL 1
LEVEL
-10
+4
KEY
INPUT
OUTPUT
KEY
INPUT
OUTPUT
LEVEL
BALANCED
INPUT
BALANCED
OUTPUT
S com Plus
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
SCom Plus
LIMITER
CD EQ
MONO
SUB
THRESHOLD
dB
+18
-5
+14
-2
+10
0
MONO
4 W
ST
3 W
4 W
LOW
ST
2 W
HI
G
LO
M
H
M
H
M
PHASE
+5
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