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OWNERS MANUAL
POWER
AMPLIFIER
S1000 / S700
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Produced by On The Right Wavelength for Samson Technologies Corp.
Copyright 1998, Samson Technologies Corp.
Printed November, 1998
Samson Technologies Corp.
575 Underhill Blvd.
P.O. Box 9031
Syosset, NY 11791-9031
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: 516-364-3888
Table of Contents
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Introduction 1
S700 / S1000 Features 2
Guided Tour 3
Front Panel 3
Rear Panel 4
Setting Up and Using Your S700 / S1000 5
The S700 / S1000 Protection Circuitry 6
Bridged and Parallel Modes 7
S700 / S1000 Connections 8
Specifications 10
FRANÇAIS
Introduction 11
Caractéristiques du S700/S1000 12
Visite guidée 13
Face avant 13
Face arrière 14
Installation et utilisation du S700/S1000 15
Circuit de protection du S700/S1000 16
Mode Bridged et mode Parallel 17
Connexions du S700/S1000 18
Spécifications 20
DEUTSCHE
Einleitung 21
S700 / S1000 Merkmale 22
Übersicht 23
Die Vorderseite 23
Die Rückseite 24
Aufbau und Benutzung Ihres S700 / S1000 25
Der S700 / S1000 Schutzkreis 26
Bridged- und Parallel-Modus 27
S700 / S1000 Anschlüsse 28
Technische Daten 30
ESPAÑOL
Introducción 31
Características del S700 / S1000 32
Recorrido guiado 33
Panel frontal 33
Panel trasero 34
Ajuste y utilización de su S700 / S1000 35
La circuitería de protección del S700 / S1000 36
Modos de puente mono y paralelo 37
Conexiones del S700 / S1000 38
Especificaciones 40
1
We know you don’t like reading owners manuals, but you’ve just purchased one of the finest sound
reinforcement power amplifiers around, and we want to tell you about it! So, before you plug in, we’d like
to suggest you take just a few moments out to scan these pages. We’ll make it as painless as possible,
we promise—and, who knows, you might just pick up a tip or two.
The Samson S700 / S1000 is a double rack-space stereo power amplifier which is optimized for live
sound venues, commercial installations, and for driving small and medium-sized live PA systems.
Fan-cooled for maximum thermal protection, the S700 delivers 350 watts of power per channel (or, in
Bridged mode, 700 watts), and the S1000 provides a whopping 500 watts of power per channel (or, in
Bridged mode, 1000 watts), over the full frequency spectrum, from 10 Hz to 55 kHz. Combination
connectors allow both balanced XLR and balanced 1/4" TRS input connections; output connections are
provided on both standard banana and advanced Speakon™ connectors. Front-panel controls and
displays include a power switch and LED, as well as independent left- and right-channel input level
controls, three-segment LED meters, and Protection LEDs.
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of the S700 / S1000 power
amplifier, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, 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.
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your S700 or S1000 ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA)
is necessary. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. If purchased in the United States,
please call Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping the unit.
If purchased outside the United States, contact your local Samson dealer for details. Please retain the
original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton and packing materials.
Introduction
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S700 / S1000 Features
The Samson S700 / S1000 power amplifier utilizes the latest technology in professional power amplifier
design. Here are some of its main features:
• Power to spare - In the S700, each channel delivers 350 watts of power into 4 ohms. In the S1000,
each channel delivers 500 watts of power into 4 ohms.
• A Bridged mode links both channels, thus providing even more power (700 watts into 8 ohms in the
case of the S700; 1000 watts into 8 ohms in the case of the S1000).
• Clean, crisp sound - Impressive audio specifications such as 0.04% THD, dynamic range of 105 dB,
crosstalk of 80 dB, and frequency response of 10 Hz to 55 kHz guarantee ultra-clean sound quality.
• Independent 42-position detented input level controls for each channel allow precision adjustments.
• Three-segment LED meters for each channel continuously display power output levels and allow you
to correct for overloading (clipping) conditions.
• Unique stable bipolar circuit design that continuously keeps DC output during idling at or near 0 volts
(thus keeping idle speakers at their 0 point). This serves to minimize heat overload problems by
effectively preventing the S700 / S1000 from applying power when unnecessary.
• Dual temperature-sensitive speed-controlled fans for reliable cooling without thermal and overheating
problems.
• Protection relay circuitry (with dedicated LEDs for each channel) that guards against overheating or
faulty wiring conditions and also prevents “thumps” when powering on or off. This means that you
can use the S700 / S1000 with a single power strip into which a mixer or other audio devices are
connected, without danger of damage to connected speakers.
• Combination input connectors for each channel accommodate both balanced XLR or balanced 1/4"
TRS plugs, as well as both Speakon™ and banana jack output connectors for maximum flexibility.
• XLR link outputs, allowing multiple amplifiers to be “daisy-chained” together for additional power.
The utilization of advanced circuitry and direct wiring ensures that there is no distortion in slaved
amplifiers even when the first amp in the daisy-chain is powered off.
• Toroidal transformer power supply for high current and low profile.
• User-resettable circuit breaker for fast, easy startup following a power supply overload.
• The S700 / S1000 can be mounted in any standard 19" rack (taking just two rack spaces), making it
easy to integrate the into any fixed or traveling PA rig.
• Rugged construction (an all-steel chassis with a titanium finish and a lightweight anodized aluminum
heat sink) makes the S700 / S1000 eminently roadworthy.
• Three-year warranty.
• Last but certainly not least, value. The Samson S700 / S1000 has been designed from the ground
up to deliver excellent yet affordable sound quality.
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