Samson 80a User Manual

STUDIO REFERENCE MONITORS

Two-way Active Studio Reference Monitor

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Safety Instructions/Consignes de sécurité/Sicherheitsvorkehrungen/Instrucciones de seguridad

ACHTUNG: Um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder Stromschlags zu verringern, soll-

ten Sie dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.Um die Gefahr
eines Stromschlags zu verringern, sollten Sie weder Deckel noch Rückwand des
Geräts entfernen. Im Innern befinden sich keine Teile, die vom Anwender

gewartet werden können. Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.Der Blitz mit Pfeilspitze im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender

vor nichtisolierter “gefährlicher Spannung” im Geräteinnern warnen. Diese
Spannung kann so hoch sein, dass die Gefahr eines Stromschlags besteht. Das
Ausrufezeichen im gleichseitigen Dreieck soll den Anwender auf wichtige
Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitungen aufmerksam machen, die im mitgelieferten
Informationsmaterial näher beschrieben werden.

Wichtige Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

1. Lesen Sie alle Anleitungen, bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen.

2. Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen für den späteren Gebrauch gut auf.

3. Bitte treffen Sie alle beschriebenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen.

4. Befolgen Sie die Anleitungen des Herstellers.

5. Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser oder Feuchtigkeit.

6. Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung des Geräts nur ein feuchtes Tuch.

7. Blockieren Sie keine Belüftungsöffnungen. Nehmen Sie den Einbau des
Geräts nur entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers vor.

8. Bauen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern,
Wärmeklappen, Öfen oder anderen Geräten (inklusive Verstärkern) ein, die
Hitze erzeugen.

9. Setzen Sie die Sicherheitsfunktion des polarisierten oder geerdeten Steckers
nicht außer Kraft. Ein polarisierter Stecker hat zwei flache, unterschiedlich bre­ite Pole. Ein geerdeter Stecker hat zwei flache Pole und einen dritten
Erdungsstift. Der breitere Pol oder der dritte Stift dient Ihrer Sicherheit. Wenn
der vorhandene Stecker nicht in Ihre Steckdose passt, lassen Sie die veraltete
Steckdose von einem Elektriker ersetzen.

10. Schützen Sie das Netzkabel dahingehend, dass niemand darüber laufen und
es nicht geknickt werden kann. Achten Sie hierbei besonders auf Netzstecker,
Mehrfachsteckdosen und den Kabelanschluss am Gerät.

11. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker des Geräts bei Gewittern oder längeren
Betriebspausen aus der Steckdose.

12. Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. Eine Wartung ist
notwendig, wenn das Gerät auf irgendeine Weise, beispielsweise am Kabel
oder Netzstecker beschädigt wurde, oder wenn Flüssigkeiten oder Objekte in
das Gerät gelangt sind, es Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt war, nicht
mehr wie gewohnt betrieben werden kann oder fallen gelassen wurde.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture. To reduce the hazard of electrical shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to qualified per­sonnel.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 magnitude 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.

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 (including 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 receptacles 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.

PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que
este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de
descarga eléctrica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay
piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario. Dirija cualquier reparación al
servicio técnico oficial. El símbolo del relámpago dentro del triángulo equilátero
pretende advertir al usuario de la presencia de “voltajes peligrosos” no aislados
dentro de la carcasa del producto, que pueden ser de la magnitud suficiente como
para constituir un riesgo de descarga eléctrica a las personas. El símbolo de excla­mación dentro del triángulo equilátero quiere advertirle de la existencia de impor­tantes instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (reparaciones) en los documentos
que se adjuntan con este aparato.

Instrucciones importantes de seguridad

1. Lea todo este manual de instrucciones antes de comenzar a usar la unidad.

2. Conserve estas instrucciones para cualquier consulta en el futuro.

3. Cumpla con todo lo indicado en las precauciones de seguridad.

4. Observe y siga todas las instrucciones del fabricante.

5. Nunca utilice este aparato cerca del agua o en lugares húmedos.

6. Limpie este aparato solo con un trapo suave y ligeramente humedecido.

7. No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instale este aparato de
acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante.

8. No instale este aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como radiadores, calenta­dores, hornos u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan
calor.

9. No anule el sistema de seguridad del enchufe de tipo polarizado o con toma
de tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos bornes, uno más ancho que el
otro. Uno con toma de tierra tiene dos bornes normales y un tercero para la
conexión a tierra. El borne ancho o el tercero se incluyen como medida de
seguridad. Cuando el enchufe no encaje en su salida de corriente, llame a un
electricista para que le cambie su salida anticuada.

10. Evite que el cable de corriente quede en una posición en la que pueda ser
pisado o aplastado, especialmente en los enchufes, receptáculos y en el
punto en el que salen de la unidad.

11. Desconecte de la corriente este aparato durante las tormentas eléctricas o
cuando no lo vaya a usar durante un periodo de tiempo largo.

12. Dirija cualquier posible reparación solo al servicio técnico oficial. Deberá
hacer que su aparato sea reparado cuando esté dañado de alguna forma,
como si el cable de corriente o el enchufe están dañados, o si se han derra­mado líquidos o se ha introducido algún objeto dentro de la unidad, si esta ha
quedado expuesta a la lluvia o la humedad, si no funciona normalmente o si
ha caído al suelo.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, ne pas
exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocu­tion, ne pas ôter le couvercle ou le dos du boîtier. Cet appareil ne contient aucune
pièce remplaçable par l'utilisateur. Confiez toutes les réparations à un person­nel qualifié. Le signe avec un éclair dans un triangle prévient l’utilisateur de la
présence d’une tension dangereuse et non isolée dans l’appareil. Cette tension
constitue un risque d’électrocution. Le signe avec un point d’exclamation dans
un triangle prévient l’utilisateur d’instructions importantes relatives à l’utilisation
et à la maintenance du produit.

Consignes de sécurité importantes

1. Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

2. Conserver ces instructions pour toute lecture ultérieure.

3. Lisez avec attention toutes les consignes de sécurité.

4. Suivez les instructions du fabricant.

5. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près d’une source liquide ou dans un lieu
humide.

6. Nettoyez l’appareil uniquement avec un tissu humide.

7. Veillez à ne pas obstruer les fentes prévues pour la ventilation de l’appareil.
Installez l’appareil selon les instructions du fabricant.

8. Ne pas installer près d’une source de chaleur (radiateurs, etc.) ou de tout
équipement susceptible de générer de la chaleur (amplificateurs de puis­sance par exemple).

9. Ne pas retirer la terre du cordon secteur ou de la prise murale. Les fiches
canadiennes avec polarisation (avec une lame plus large) ne doivent pas
être modifiées. Si votre prise murale ne correspond pas au modèle fourni,
consultez votre électricien.

10. Protégez le cordon secteur contre tous les dommages possibles (pince­ment, tension, torsion,, etc.). Veillez à ce que le cordon secteur soit libre,
en particulier à sa sortie du boîtier.

11. Déconnectez l’appareil du secteur en présence d’orage ou lors de périodes
d’inutilisation prolongées.

12. Consultez un service de réparation qualifié pour tout dysfonctionnement
(dommage sur le cordon secteur, baisse de performances, exposition à la
pluie, projection liquide dans l’appareil, introduction d’un objet dans le boîti­er, etc.).

Table of Contents

Copyright 2003, Samson Technologies Corp.
Printed August, 2003

Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com

Introduction 2
RESOLV 80a Features 3

RESOLV 80a Layout

Front View Layout 4
Rear Panel Layout 5

Setting Up the RESOLV 80a 6-7

Connecting the RESOLV 80a 8

Operating the RESOLV 80a 9-10

Mono Sub With Active Satellites 11

RESOLV 80a Wiring Guide 12

Specifications 46

Inhalt

Einleitung 24
RESOLV 80a Features 25

RESOLV 80a Layout

Vorderseite 26
Rückseite 27

RESOLV 80a einrichten 28-29

RESOLV 80a anschließen 30
RESOLV 80a bedienen 31 - 32

Mono Sub mit aktiven Satelliten 33

RESOLV 80a Verdrahtung 34
Technische Daten 46

Table des matières

FRANÇAIS
Introduction 13
Caractéristiques des moniteurs RESOLV 80a 14

Présentation des moniteurs RESOLV 80a

Face avant 15
Face arrière 16

Configuration des moniteurs RESOLV 80a 17-18

Connexion des moniteurs RESOLV 80a 19

Utilisation des moniteurs RESOLV 80a 20-21

Subwoofer mono avec satellites actifs 22

Plan de câblage des moniteurs RESOLV 80a 23
Caractéristiques techniques 46

Indice

Introducción 35
Características del RESOLV 80a 36

Vista general del RESOLV 80a

Vista del panel frontal 37
Vista del panel trasero 38

Configuración del RESOLV 80a 39-40

Conexión del RESOLV 80a 41

Manejo del RESOLV 80a 42-43

Sub Mono con satélites activos 44

Cableado del RESOLV 80a 45

Especificaciones técnicas 46

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Samson RESOLV 80a Studio Reference Monitors. The Samson
RESOLV 80a is a self powered 100 Watt monitor featuring an extended range 8-inch (20.3
cm) copolymer woofer and a 1-inch ( 2.5 cm) titanium dome tweeter. The RESOLV 80a is an
ideal near field monitor system for studios, video post production suites, fixed installations or
where great sound is desired.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the RESOLV 80a subwoofer,
as well as a guided tour through its control panel, step-by-step instructions for its setup and
use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill
it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you
updated information about these and other Samson products in the future.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your RESOLV 80a 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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RESOLV 80a Features

The Samson RESOLV 80a reference monitors provide a smooth response that is accurate, and at the same time
pleasant to listen to. Here are some of its main features:

•Two-way, active studio reference monitor with ported tuned enclosure providing extremely accu­rate monitoring for recording studio, post-production and multi-media applications.

•Eight inch (20.3 cm) Copolymer Butyl Surround woofer provides tight and controlled low fre­quency response.

•One inch (2.5 cm) Titanium Dome tweeter with Neodymium magnet, plus Heat-sink and Ferro­Fluid Cooling provides smooth and sweet high frequency response.

•Bi-Amp Power with 75 watts on the LF driver and 25 watts on the HF driver.

• Four-position midrange Presence control allows the user to contour the response curve to emu­late monitors from hi-fi, through flat and all the way to aggressive midrange nearfield.

• Active crossover utilizing a multi-pole design for linear response from bottom to top.

• XLR and 1/4-inch balanced inputs, as well as unbalanced RCA inputs make connecting to most
any -10 or + 4db signal source quick and easy.

• A/V shielded for multimedia applications providing clean operation near computer monitors.

• Solid MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction, extremely rigid delivering maximum SPL.

•Black satin finish is attractive and durable thanks to the heavy textured epoxy paint.

• Three-year extended warranty.

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RESOLV 80a Layout

1 ONE-INCH (2.5 CM) TITANIUM DOME TWEETER -

Smooth high frequency response produced from
titanium dome, Neodymium Magnet with Ferro­fluid plus Heat-sink cooling for high output.

2 PHASE PLUG- Insures even dispersion of the high

frequencies and improves off axis listening.

3POWER LED - Blue LEDilluminates indicating the

unit is powered on, ready for operation.

4 EIGHT-INCH (20.3 cm) LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER-

Heavy duty 6.5,” extended range low frequency

transducer.

5 TUNED PORT- Quiet port design offering linear

extended low frequency response.

6 ENCLOSURE- Rigid MDF construction.
7 FINISH - Sleek black textured finish.
8 NON-SKID FEET - Large rubber feet keep enclo-

sure in place even at high sound pressure levels.

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Front View Layout

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1 MID RANGE CONTOUR CONTROL – Four-posi-

tion switch used to adjust the midrange
response (in 3dB increments) providing cus­tomized voicing from hi-fi, to aggressive mid­range, near-field monitoring.

2VOLUME- Controls the amount of output level.

3 XLR INPUT - Balanced, line level input is con-

nected here via standard XLR (microphone)
cable.

RESOLV 80a Layout

Rear Panel Layout

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4RCA– Used to connect signals from unbalanced,

–10dBV devices.

5 1/4-INCH PHONE – Balance TRS (Tip, Ring,

Sleeve) 1/4-inch phone plug used to connect
balanced or unbalanced line level signals.

6POWER SWITCH– Main power switch. When set

to the on position, illuminates green indicating
the Resolv 80a is powered up and ready for
operation.

7AC INLET - Connect the supplied IEC power

cable here.

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Setting up the RESOLV 80a

Background on the Resolv 80a Studio Reference Monitor

The Resolv 80a is a near field reference monitor featuring a custom designed, 20.3 cm copolymer, low
frequency driver and a 2.5 cm titanium tweeter, employing a Ferro fluid cooled voice coil and neodymi­um magnet. The monitor’s crossover has been carefully designed with high quality components insur­ing a linear frequency and phase response. The Resolv 80a enclosure is constructed from MDF
(Medium Density Fiberboard) and is finished in scuff resistant, textured paint. The monitor’s enclosure
also includes a tuned vent port that provides extended low-end response, and with a low turbulence
design, the low frequency driver can move freely with minimal effect on the overall impedance. On the
rear of the enclosure you’ll find Resolv 80a’s control panel, which features a variety of input connec­tions including XLR balanced input, 1/4-inch TRS balance input and RCA unbalanced input. These
inputs are connected to Resolv 80a’s internal bi-amp power module providing 75 watts of power for the
low frequency woofer, an active crossover, and 25 watts of power for the high frequency tweeter. You
will also find the pre-amp controls, including VOLUME knob, used to adjust the overall level of the inter­nal power amplifier, as well as the innovative MID PRESENCE control. This four-position switch allows
the mix engineer to contour the mid-range response of the monitor from a traditional hi-fi sound to flat
and then through two levels of aggressive mid-range response. The Resolv 80a has been designed to
provide flat, accurate monitoring, and at the same time, to provide an adjustable response curve so
that the sound of other popular nearfield monitors can be easily emulated.

Positioning the Resolv 80a

Near field monitoring has become
the choice of many engineers in
large and small studios because it
minimizes the effect of room
acoustics. This is especially impor­tant in today’s project studios since
the budget for room acoustics is
often close to nothing. By position­ing the reference monitors in the
near field (close to the listeners),
you can greatly reduce the effects
of room acoustics. The most impor­tant considerations when evaluating
the effects of room acoustics are
reflective surfaces that are around
the monitoring area. These can
include flat tabletops, glass mirrors
or framed pictures, large open walls
and even the surface of your mixing
console. Mostly all reflecting sound
will eventually reach the listening position, but since it is slightly delayed from the direct source, the
result is random cancellation of some frequencies, or comb filtering. If possible, remove any and all
reflective surfaces. You may also want to hang some acoustic foam on walls that are close to the moni­tors. When positioning the monitors you’ll want to set up what is commonly referred to as the “mix trian­gle”. In this ideal configuration, the space between the left and right monitor is equal to the distance
from the listener to each monitor, forming an equilateral triangle. (Figure 1.)

Figure 1.

Equal Distance

Prime Listening Spot

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Setting up the RESOLV 80a

A Moment of Reflection

When choosing the height of your monitor system, be careful to avoid reflections off the surface of the
mixing console. (Figure 3.) These reflections arrive at the listening position slightly delayed from the
original sound resulting in strange cancellations and overall unpredictable response. Visualize straight
lines representing the beams of sound radiating from the monitors and choose a height that reduces
the occurrence of reflections that will end up in the prime listening spot. (Figure 4.) In most cases, the
ideal position is slightly behind and above the mixing console’s meter bridge.

Figure 2.

Speaker Orientation

The Resolv 80a’s can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position. When using the monitors in
the horizontal position, be certain to place the left and right side tweeters on the outer most sides.
(Figure 2) This will improve the stereo imaging and bass response by increasing the coupling of the
low-end drivers.

Positioning the Resolv 65 - continued

Figure 3.

Figure 4.

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Connecting the RESOLV 80a

• Lower your mixer’s master outputs to all the way off.

• Connect the mixer’s left Control Room output to the left-side RESOLV 80a LINE INPUT and the
mixer’s right Control Room output to the right-side RESOLV 80a LINE INPUT.

• Set the Resolv 80a’s input Volume control to the 2 o’clock position.

• Run an audio signal (like some music from a CD) through your mixer and raise the Control
Room level to a comfortable listening level.

Resolv 80a Quick Connections

Note:

Before plugging in and turning on, remember the “last on first off” rule of power amplifiers (and
powered monitors). When powering up your system, be sure that all the wires are connected, turn your
mixer and any other outboard gear on, and then last turn your RESOLV 80a’s on. When powering
down, turn your RESOLV 80a’s off first and then your mixer and outboard gear.

The Resolv 80a connections can be made via one of the three rear panel Audio Inputs. You can use
RCA inputs for unbalanced -10dBV level signals, or either the 1/4-inch or XLR inputs for balanced
+4dBu level signals. Follow the simple steps and diagram below for a quick connection using a stan­dard recording console’s control room outputs.

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Operating the RESOLV 80a

RESOLV 80a Control Panel

The Resolv 80a’s rear control panel is where you will make your connections for both AC power and
audio signals. The rear panel is also contains the controls to make adjustments to the overall volume
and frequency response curve. The following section details the rear panel controls and connections.

Powering the Resolv 80a

Since the Resolv 80a is an active studio monitor with an on-board power amplifier and electronic
crossover, it is necessary to connect the unit to an AC power supply. Make sure that the main Power
switch is set to the off position and connect the supplied IEC power cable into the AC inlet.

The Resolv 80a power amplifier features a Sleep Mode to conserve energy and extend the life of the
unit. The Sleep Mode is a low power, standby mode that will automatically engage when the unit
receives no input signal for 10 minutes. The Blue LED located on the front of the unit will turn off dur­ing this mode. The Resolv 80a will instantaneously wake up and achieve full power as soon as a sig­nal is present at any of the inputs.

Things that go Hum!

When running power cables, be careful
not to run the AC power cords or AC
extension cords in parallel to your
input cables. This will help reduce any
AC hum that can be picked up. If your
have to cross an AC line with an audio
line, try to cross them at a 90 degree
angle for the least amount of induced
hum. Using the Resolv 80a’s balanced
input connectors will greatly protect
against the induced hum thanks to the
common mode rejection (the induced
hum is phase canceled) that its bal­anced input circuit provides.

POWER SWITCH – The POWER
switch is used to turn on the Resolv
80a’s active electronics. When set to
the on position, the internal LED will
illuminate green, indicating the Resolv
80a is powered up and ready for oper­ation. The Resolv 80a also has a blue
LED which illuminates when the unit is
powered up.

AC INLET - Connect the supplied IEC power cable here.
The Resolv 80a’s rear panel provides two important controls for adjusting the overall sound of the

monitor, Mid-Presence and Volume. Eventually, you will adjust these controls to your preferable posi­tion and “set it and forget it”. That’s assuming that the monitors remain in the same spot, in the same
studio. If you take your monitors to other studios you may find the controls extremely useful in adjust­ing the sound for the new room.

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Operating the RESOLV 80a

RESOLV 80a Control Panel - continued

MID PRESENCE CONTROL

The four-position Mid Presence control switch is used to adjust the mid-range response (in 3dB incre­ments), providing customized voicing from hi-fi to aggressive mid-range, near-field monitoring. There
are many mix engineers that prefer the sound of near field monitors that have an aggressive midrange
response. In a typical recording, the mid range is often where many parts of the music compete for the
same frequency range. Having a slight ‘bump” is like having a microscope on the heavy traffic area.
You’ll find that the change is very subtle. The best way to set the controls is what sounds good to you.
Therefore, you should experiment with the various settings to find the combination of the Mid-Presence
and Volume controls you like. To do this play several CD’s of music that you are familiar with.
Remember, if you think you’re getting lost, the Resolv 80a is flat when the Presence control is set to
the “0” position.

VOLUME CONTROL

The volume control is used to adjust
the overall output level of the Resolv
80a. When operating the unit for the
first time, start with the volume con­trol set all the way off. Slowly raise
the Volume control to reach a com­fortable listening level.

The Ins and The Outs

The RESOLV 80a features a full com­plement of input connectors providing
easy installation with a variety of
audio devices like recording con­soles, hard disk recorders, CD play­ers and computer sound cards, to
name a few. The following section
details the Resolv 80a’s input con­nectors. In addition, there is a
detailed cable-wiring diagram on
page 12.

BALANCED XLR AUDIO INPUT -

The Resolv 80a features a female XLR connector that will accept balanced or unbalanced +4dBm line
level signal. If you are using a mixer that has balanced outputs on XLR connectors, you can make the
connections via standard XLR (microphone) cable.

1/4-INCH PHONE AUDIO INPUT – A balanced TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) 1/4-inch phone plug is

used to connect balanced or unbalanced line level signals. The 1/4-inch input is a switching jack, so
when a 1/4-inch connector is inserted into the jack, the RCA and/or XLR inputs are switched off and
the 1/4-inch input is switched on. This provides a convenient patch point for quick insertion of a sec­ondary signal source for testing or expanded operation.

RCA AUDIO INPUT – The RCA input accepts unbalanced signals used to connect signals from

unbalanced –10dBV devices.

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Connecting to the Resolv120a Subwoofer

Resolv 80a with Mono Sub

Adding a subwoofer and extended low frequency response to your Resolv 80a system is easy using
the RESOLV 80a’s LINE LEVEL inputs. Below is a typical system set-up using the RESOLV 120a with
a mixer and a pair of Resolv 80a’s satellite speakers. The RESOLV 80a’s inputs utilize industry stan­dard RCA connectors. For a detailed wiring diagram, see the section “RESOLV 80a Connections” on
page 12. Follow the steps in the diagram below to set up your system.

• Lower your mixer’s master outputs to all the way off.

• Connect the mixer’s left output to the RESOLV 120’s LEFT LINE INPUT and the mixer’s right

output to the RESOLV 120’s RIGHT LINE INPUT. Now connect the RESOLV 120’s LEFT LINE
OUTPUT to the input of the left RESOLV 80a, and the RESOLV 120’s RIGHT LINE OUTPUT to
the input of the right RESOLV 80a.

• Run an audio signal (like some music from a CD) through your mixer and raise the level to a

comfortable listening level.

•Now adjust the SWEEP control to the desired frequency. Consult your studio monitors owner’s

manual for a recommended crossover point. You can also use your ears by adjusting the
SWEEP control to the frequency that sounds good to you. A good place to start is about 70 Hz.

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10 Inch Long Throw Transducer 120 Watt Amplifier

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RESOLV 80a Connections

Unbalanced 1/4” to RCA Cable

Un-Balanced XLR to RCA Cable

RESOLV 80a Wiring Guide

There are several ways to interface the RESOLV 80a, depending on your exact monitoring set-up.
Follow the cable diagrams below for connecting your monitor system.

Balanced XLR to XLR Cable

Balanced 1/4” to 1/4” Cable

Un-Balanced 1/4” to 1/4” Cable

RCA to RCA Cable

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Signal

Ground

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (ground)

Signal (tip)

Ground

Signal (ring)

Ring (signal)

Ground

Ground

Signal

Signal (ring)

Signal (tip)

Ground

Signal (tip)

Signal (ring)

Ground

Signal

Ground

Signal (tip)

Ground

Sleeve (ground)

Signal (ring)

Sleeve (ground)

Tip (signal)Signal

Ring (signal)

Tip (signal)

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Introduction

Nous tenons à vous remercier d’avoir choisi les moniteurs de studio Samson RESOLV 80a.
Les moniteurs Samson RESOLV 80a sont actifs, bi-amplifiés (75 + 25 Watts), d’un Woofer de
20,3 cm avec membrane en copolymère et d’un Tweeter à dôme au titane de 25 mm. Les
RESOLV 80a sont d’excellents moniteurs de proximité pour les studios, la post-production
vidéo, les installations fixes nécessitant des écoutes d’une qualité parfaite.

Dans ces pages, vous trouverez une description détaillée de toutes les fonctions des moni­teurs RESOLV 80a, ainsi qu’une description des réglages, des connexions, de son utilisation
et de ses caractéristiques techniques. Vous trouverez également une carte d’enregistrement
— n’oubliez pas de la remplir et de nous l’envoyer afin de recevoir notre lettre d’information et
de pouvoir accéder à notre service technique.

Installez et utilisez votre RESOLV 80a avec soin et veillez à assurer une ventilation suffisante.
Nous vous recommandons de noter le numéro de série du produit ci-dessous pour toute
référence ultérieure.

Numéro de série :
Date d’achat :

Si vous devez faire réparer l’appareil, vous devez tout d’abord obtenir un numéro de retour
auprès de Samson. Sans ce numéro, l’appareil sera refusé. Contactez Samson aux USA
au : 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) ou contactez votre revendeur. Les conditions de
garantie et de retour varient selon le pays de distribution. Conservez l’emballage d’origine et
utilisez-le pour tout retour en atelier.