Samson RESOLV5e, RESOLV SE6, RESOLV SE8, RESOLV SE5 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Important Safety Information

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE -

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.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. This apparatus shall not be exposed to drip­ping or splashing liquid and no object filled
with liquid, such as a vase, should be placed
on the apparatus.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the 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 ap­paratuses (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

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

10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when not in use for long periods
of time.

11. Do not override the intended 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. If
the provided plug does not fit your outlet,
consult an electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet.

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

13. Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket,
or table specified by the manufacture, or

sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,
utilize caution when
moving the cart/appara­tus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

14. Refer all servicing to
qualified service person­nel. Servicing is required if the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug breakage, damage
due to liquid or objects falling onto the ap­paratus, exposure to rain or moisture, or if
the apparatus does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

15. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For products with
a power switch, the power switch DOES NOT
break the connection from the mains.

16. MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug should
remain readily operable. For rack-mount or
installation where plug is not accessible, an
all-pole mains switch with a contact separa­tion of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be
incorporated into the electrical installation of
the rack or building.

17. FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY
ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace
fuse with same type and rating only.

18. MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment
may require the use of a different line cord,
attachment plug, or both, depending on the
available power source at installation. Con­nect this equipment only to the power source
indicated on the equipment rear panel. To
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer
servicing to qualified service personnel or
equivalent.

AVIS

NE PAS OUVRIR

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Resolv Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting an Active Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Positioning your Studio Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Resolv SE Series Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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45 Gilpin Avenue
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: [phone]
www.samsontech.com

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Resolv SE series studio reference monitor from Sam­son Technologies! The Resolv studio monitors are active speakers that incorporate
internal biamplied power and electronic crossovers for optimal tonal balance
and precise performance. Each speaker features a 1.25” neodymium, soft-dome
tweeter with ferrofluid cooling, mounted in a waveguide in the center of the
front baffle. This combination of components provides a precise high frequency
response, and a wide listening area. To deliver an accurate mid-range and tight
low end, our engineers have carefully voiced each model utilizing glass-fiber low­frequency drivers with butyl surrounds. This ensures even stereo imaging without
hyped frequency response. The cabinets are constructed out of medium density
fiberboard (MDF) with internal bracing to create a rigid enclosure which reduces
vibration and increases performance. The edges of the cabinets are rounded to
reduce cabinet-edge diffraction.

The Resolv SE monitors have been designed as near-field monitors ideal for use in
studios, video post-production suites, fixed installations, or as playback speakers.
They are also well-suited to be part of a multi-channel audio system.

In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Resolv
SE5, SE6, and SE8 models, as well as a guided tour through the control panel,
and instructions for setup and use. 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 that we can send you updated information about these and
other Samson products, in the future.

We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for
future reference.

Serial number:_____________________________________

Date of purchase: ___________________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your Resolv studio monitor will operate
trouble-free for many years. Should your speaker 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 Resolv monitor was purchased outside of the United
States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.
Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for information
about our full product line.

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Resolv SE Studio Monitors

Features

The Samson Resolv SE series reference monitors provide smooth, accurate
response for any mixing or critical listening situation. Here are some of their main
features:

• Two-way, bass-reflex, active studio monitor providing extremely accurate
monitoring for recording studio, post-production or multi-media applications

• 1.25” soft-dome tweeter provides extended, accurate high frequency
response with minimal distortion

• Tweeter waveguide designed to provide accurate, even dispersion of high­frequency content for flat on- and off-axis listening areas

• Powered by an internal amplifier specifically designed for optimal perfor­mance and maximum SPL. The SE5 has 70 watts of total power, while the
SE6 and SE8 have 100 watts of total power

• Four-position High Frequency Level control allows the listener to contour the
response curve to custom tailor the response that works best in their mixing
environment

• Active electronic crossover utilizing a multi-pole design for linear frequency
response unaffected by signal level

• Tight and controlled low frequency response produced by magnetically
shielded, woven carbon fiber woofers with butyl surround and heavy-duty
motor structures with large voice coils

• Extremely rigid, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction, delivering
maximum SPL

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