Samson Concert 88 User manual

16-CHANNEL TRUE DIVERSITY

UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM

OWNER'S MANUAL

Samson Technologies Corp. 45 Gilpin Ave Hauppauge, NY 11788 www.samsontech.com

Important Safety Information

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION !

NE PAS OUVRIR !

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

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

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

WARNING

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

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. 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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug the apparatus during lightening storms, or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed personnel. Service is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object ﬁlled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. Caution-to prevent electrical shock, match wide blade plug wide slot fully insert.

17. Please keep a good ventilation environment around the entire unit.

18. The direct plug-in adapter is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

19. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like.

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guided Tour - CR88 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guided Tour - CB88 Belt Pack Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Guided Tour - CH88 Handheld Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Quick Start - Single System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Quick Start - Multiple System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Concert 88 Channel Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Concert 88 Wireless System

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Concert 88 wireless system. The Concert 88 is the ideal solution for the active performer who needs a reliable, great sounding system for wireless applications. Featuring simple operation, with 16 available channels and infrared set for the transmitter channel, the Concert 88 can quickly be up and running out of the box. The Concert 88 system ensures clear, interruption-free performance by combining tone-key with auto-mute. This conﬁguration allows only the transmitter’s audio to pass through the receiver, and mutes the output if there is any interference.

The Concert 88 comes in four conﬁgurations. The vocal handheld system includes the CH88 handheld transmitter and Q6 dynamic microphone capsule. The CB88 belt pack system can be conﬁgured with either the HS5 headset microphone, LM5 lavalier microphone, or a ¼" instrument cable. For travel or permanent installation, the Concert 88 includes a standard 19" rackmount kit.

In these pages, you’ll ﬁnd a detailed description of the features of the Concert 88 wireless system, as well as a guided tour through its control panel, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full speciﬁcations. If your wireless system was purchased in the United States, you’ll also ﬁnd a warranty card enclosed—don’t forget to ﬁll it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so that we can send you updated information about this and other Samson products in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line.

We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your sales receipt.

Receiver Serial number: _________________________________________

Transmitter Serial number: ______________________________________

Date of purchase: ______________________________________________

Dealer name: __________________________________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your Concert 88 wireless system will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your wireless system ever require servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number 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 an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Concert 88 system was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.

System Features

• Professional wireless system for use in both live sound and sound contracting applications

• True diversity technology maximizes active range (up to 300 feet) and reduces potential interference

• 16 available channels operating in the UHF band designed for maximum system compatibility in the same location without interference

• The CR88 receiver is a half-rack unit that can be used freestanding or can be mounted in any standard 19" rack using the included rack kit, making it easy to integrate into any traveling or fixed installation audio system

• Tone-key and auto-mute ensures clear, interruption-free performance allowing only the transmitter’s audio to pass through the receiver, and mutes the output if there is any interference

• Up to 300-foot range (line-of-sight)

• Up to eight hours of battery life, using two standard AA batteries

System Components

All systems

CR88 receiver Power Supply ¼" to ¼" audio cable Rack Accessories Long rack ear, short rack ear, two receiver adaptor Owner's Manual

Handheld system

CH88 handheld transmitter with Q6 dynamic microphone capsule

Headset system

CB88 belt pack transmitter HS5 headset microphone with mini-XLR connector

Lavalier System

CB88 belt pack transmitter LM5 lavalier microphone with mini-XLR connector Tie clip

Instrument System

CB88 belt pack transmitter ¼" to mini-XLR instrument cable

Concert 88 Wireless System

Guided Tour - CR88 Receiver

1. Antennas - The antenna mountings allow full rotation for optimum placement. In

normal operation, both antennas should be placed in a vertical position. Both antennas can be folded inward for convenience when transporting the CR88.

2. VOLUME Control - This knob sets the level of the audio signal being output

through both the balanced and unbalanced output jacks on the rear panel. Reference level is obtained when the knob is turned fully clockwise (to its “10” setting).

3. READY Indicator - This indicator lights green when the CR88 is receiving RF sig-

nal and the system is ready to use.

4. PEAK Indicator - This indicator lights red when the transmitted audio signal is

overloaded.

5. LED Display - The 7-segment LED display shows the receiver's current operating

channel. The CR88 channels are indicated by 0-9 and A-F.

6. IR Transmitter - During “IR SET” an infrared light is used to set the transmitter

channel.

7. SELECT Button - Press this button to cycle through the receiver's operating chan-

nels. Press and hold this button to send the channel information to the transmitter via infrared transmission.

8. POWER Switch - Use this to turn the CR88 power on and off.

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