Samson 100, KM60 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Please read all instructions before operating the unit.

2. Keep these instructions for future reference.

3. Please heed all safety warnings.

4. Follow manufacturers instructions.

5. Do not use this unit near water or moisture.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ

ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on and pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recep

tacles and at the point at which they exit from the unit.

11. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in

any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, or if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magni

tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Caution: To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back.

No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servic

ing to qualified personnel.

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Printed November, 2005 v1.2

Samson Technologies Corp. Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: 516-364-3888

Table of Contents

Introduction 2

Hartke KM60 and KM100 Keyboard Amplifier Features

Guided Tour - Front Panel

Guided Tour - Rear Panel

Setting Up and Using Your KM60 and KM100

Using the Footswitch Jack

and Effects Loop 9

KM60 and KM100 Sample Settings 10

Specifications 1

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Hartke KM60 or KM100 Keyboard Amplifier! The KM60 and KM100 are perfect solutions for just about any keyboard player who needs a flexible mix /moni

tor system to handle a sophisticated instrument rig, and who demands a high quality ampli

fier that faithfully reproduces the sound, nuances, and soul, of their performance. The KM60 achieves this goal by delivering a solid 60 watts of power, driving a custom designed Hartke 10” aluminum cone low frequency drive unit, working with a ceramic tweeter, fit in a rugged enclo

sure. The KM100 handles the job by delivering 100 watts of power, driving a custom designed Hartke 12” aluminum cone low frequency drive unit, working with a 1” titanium compression driver, enclosed in an innovative kickback cabinet, giving you a powerful full-range 2-way pro

fessional monitoring system.

For players with multiple keyboards and sound modules, an additional mixer isn’t needed because the KM60 and KM100 have one built-in. The mixer features a Mic/Line input, as well as three additional inputs, giving you a total of 4 channels, plus a stereo Aux in. The KM60 and KM100 also feature a powerful 7-band Graphic Equalizer allowing you to set a customized fre

quency response contour that’s perfect for your sound and helps you hear yourself better on stage. The KM60 and KM100 are easy to transport and the solid construction makes them reli

able performers from night-to-night and venue-to-venue.

Although these units are designed for easy operation, we suggest you first take some time to go through these pages so you can fully understand how we’ve implemented a number of unique features.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of the KM60 and KM100 keyboard amplifiers, as well as a guided tour through it's front and rear panels, step-bystep instructions for setting up and using the product, detailed discussions about equalization and compression, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Hartke and Samson products in the future.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your KM60 or KM100 will operate trouble free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

Serial number: __________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials.

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Hartke KM60 and KM100 Keyboard Amplifier Features

The Hartke KM60 and KM100 keyboard amplifiers offer all the newest concepts in Keyboard amplification. Here are some of their main features:

• Four Channel Keyboard mixer amplifier with 2-way speaker system.

• Microphone input, plus 3 additional mono input channels.

• The KM60 features 60 Watts of clean Hartke power while the KM100 provides 100 Watts,

delivered to thier 2-way internal speaker system.

• For rocking lows, the KM60 employs a 10-inch, custom designed Hartke Aluminum Cone

Low Frequency Drive Unit and the KM100 emlpoys a 12-inch, custom designed Hartke Aluminum Cone Low Frequency Drive Unit.

• To capture and project the high frequencies of your keyboard rig, the the KM60 utilizes a

ceramic tweeter, and the KM100, a 1-inch Throat Titanium Compression Driver.

• A 7-band Graphic Equalizer is provided to shape the overall tone of the keyboard monitor.

• The KM100 features an innovative Kickback enclosure design that allows the sound to be

projected up at the player.

• Rugged construction makes the KM60 and KM100 eminently road-worthy.

• Three year extended warranty.

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