Samson SXD3000, SXD5000, SXD7000 User Manual

SXD3000 - 900 Watt Stereo Power Ampliﬁer SXD5000 - 1,500 Watt Stereo Power Ampliﬁer SXD7000 - 2,000 Watt Stereo Power Ampliﬁer

Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information

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

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE -

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NE PAS OUVRIR

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. 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.

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

17. 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.

that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

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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 28 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.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES CLASS B. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MUST NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. SUITABLE FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.

Table of Contents

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

Getting Started with the SXD Power Ampliﬁer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front Panel Callouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear Callouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started - DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

System Setup Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wiring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SXD Series Power Ampliﬁers with DSP

Introduction

The Samson SXD Series stereo power amplifiers have been designed to provide robust, clean output with low distortion and wide dynamic range, along with the dependability demanded by professional front-of-house engineers and installers.

The convenient two rack-space design is compact, and yet there’s plenty of power available, with 2 x 450 Watts at 4Ω for the SXD3000, 2 x 750 Watts at 4Ω for the SXD5000, and 2 x 1000 Watts at 4Ω for the SXD7000 over the full frequency spectrum, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

The SXD has a full-featured DSP and front panel LCD display with settings for high- and low-pass filters, three-band equalizer, output limiter, delay time for speaker alignment, and digital pass-code security lock to ensure settings are not changed accidentally. There are also four presets designed for typical speaker configurations. These presets will allow you to quickly get up and running with your system by displaying the parameters that are essential to the speaker arrangement.

Input connections are made via both balanced XLR and balanced ¼” TRS connections. For the outputs, the SXD Series provides standard binding posts as well as a Speakon® connectors. To help you set the correct operating levels, the SXD amplifiers include front panel Signal, Output Level, Limiter and Protection LED indicators.

Like all Samson power amplifiers, the SXD Series' internal electronics are based around a serious power-core, with oversized toroidal transformers and large heat sinks. To keep the SXD amplifiers running cool, the design employs forced-air cooling via a temperature-sensitive, variable speed fan, which greatly reduces the chance of thermal and overheating problems. Multi-stage protection for power-up, over-heating, over-current, short circuit, low output impedance and DC voltage, assures high reliability under the most demanding situations.

The SXD amps are designed for the rigors of either portable PA system or a fixed installation system with all-steel chassis, 19-inch rack mount design, and convenient carry handles.

Optimized for live sound venues, houses of worship, commercial installations, and for driving live PA systems, the SXD amplifiers will deliver reliable power from gig-to-gig and venue-to-venue. In the following pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the many features of the SXD Series 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.

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

Serial number: ____________________________________________

Date of purchase: __________________________________________

Dealer name: _____________________________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your SXD ampliﬁer 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 SXD ampliﬁer was purchased outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.

Features

• High power for performance and installation speaker configurations: SXD3000 2 x 300 Watts at 8Ω and 2 x 450 Watts at 4Ω SXD5000 2 x 400 Watts at 8Ω and 2 x 750 Watts at 4Ω SXD7000 2 x 550 Watts at 8Ω and 2 x 1000 Watts at 4Ω

• High performance DSP technology offers complete control over many performance features

• Digital Security Lock prevents unwanted changes to the DSP settings

• Front panel LCD for navigating DSP settings, including Filters, EQ, Limiter, Delay, and more

• Clean, crisp sound, 0.02% THD, dynamic range of 100 dB, and frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, guarantee ultra-clean sound quality

• Independent level controls for each channel allow precision adjustments

• LED signal indicators for each channel continuously display input signals and output levels

• Temperature-sensitive, variable speed fan provides reliable performance without thermal and overheating problems

• Protection relay circuitry that guards against overheating or faulty wiring conditions and also prevents “thumps” when powering on or off

• Input connectors for each channel accommodate both balanced XLR or balanced ¼-inch TRS plugs

• Output connections are made via binding posts and Speakon® connectors

• The SXD Series can be mounted in any standard 19” rack, making it easy to integrate the amp into any fixed or traveling PA rig

• Rugged construction makes the SXD Series completely roadworthy

SXD Series Power Ampliﬁers with DSP

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