Sam Ash Music XP58 BLUETOOTH SPEAKER User Manual
Sam Ash Music Corporation BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
User Manual
Owner's Manual
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Important Safety Information
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE 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 “danger-
ous 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 in-
structions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRONIQUE -
NE PAS OUVRIR
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.
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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 open-
ings. 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 electri-
cian 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 ap-
paratus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/appara-
tus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during lighten-
ing 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 ap-
paratus.
16. Caution-to prevent electrical shock,
match wide blade plug wide slot fully
insert.
17. Please keep a good ventilation envi-
ronment around the entire unit.
18. To prevent injury, this apparatus must
be securely attached to the stand
in accordance with the installation
instructions.
19. WARNING: The battery (battery or
batteries or battery pack) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
20. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
FCC Notice
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS OR
CHANGE TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGE
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be de-
termined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF exposure exempt:
The transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with the FCC RF
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm
between the radiator and any part of your body.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Avoiding Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Sam Ash Music Corporation
45 Gilpin Avenue
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: 631-784-2201
www.samsontech.com
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samson Technologies is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.”
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Expedition Escape battery-powered portable
sound system, featuring wireless Bluetooth® connectivity, to stream audio from
your smart phone, tablet, or computer.
Lightweight and compact, the Expedition Escape weighs less than 10lbs mak-
ing it an excellent complement to any mobile speaker situation. The internal
battery provides fifteen hours of audio on a full charge. The Expedition Escape
can be plugged in to an outlet for continuous audio.
Whether you are looking for a sound system for use outdoors, in the classroom,
for karaoke, for presentations, or performing live music, the Expedition Escape
provides high quality, portable audio in a small self-powered package.
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 Expedition Escape 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 Expedition Escape was purchased
outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for warranty details
and service information.
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Rear Panel Features
1. MIC Volume - Used to control
the level of the microphone
input.
2. MIC INPUT - Use this 1⁄4" input
to connect a microphone.
3. Pairing Indicator - Displays the
Bluetooth status of the Expe-
dition Escape system.
4. Pairing Button - Press this
button to enable discoverable
mode to pair with a Bluetooth
audio device.
5. AUX INPUT - Connect a line
level device using a 3.5mm
audio cable.
6. MASTER VOL - Used to control
the overall level of the speaker
system.
7. POWER SUPPLY Indicator -
Lights green when the speaker
system in plugged into an AC
outlet.
8. Battery Level Indicators - Dis-
plays the status of the battery
charge level.
9. USB CHARGE OUTPUT - Supplies 5 volts of power to charge a small por-
table USB device like an MP3 player or smart phone.
10. Power - Switches on the main power.
11. AC INPUT - Connect the supplied power cord here.
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Using a microphone
•Set the Expedition Escape's power switch to the OFF position, and fully turn
the volumes controls counterclockwise to 0.
•If an outlet is available, connect the included power cord to the AC INPUT
of the speaker, and plug it in.
•Connect a microphone using a 1⁄4" cable to the MIC INPUT.
•Switch on the Expedition Escape power.
•While speaking into the microphone, slowly raise the channel MIC until you
have reached the desired level.
NOTE: If not using the MIC input, turn the volume control all the way down to keep
out any unwanted noise.
Pairing with a Bluetooth® device
• Turn all MASTER VOLUME control all
down counterclockwise to 0.
• With the Expedition Escape and your
Bluetooth device powered on; press the
PAIR button on the rear panel of the
Expedition Escape speaker to make the
speaker discoverable. The Bluetooth
indicator will slowly flash blue.
• In the settings of your Bluetooth
device, set it to “discover” available
devices.
• From the Bluetooth device list, select
the "Samson Escape" device.
• If your device asks for a passkey, enter digits 0000 (four zeros) and press
OK. Some devices may also ask you to accept the connection.
• As the Expedition Escape is connecting to your device, the Bluetooth
indicator will quickly flash blue.
• The Expedition Escape speaker indicates that pairing is complete when the
indicator turns steady blue. You can now stream audio from your device to
the Expedition Escape speakers.
• With the volume control on your Bluetooth device turned up, play some
music, and slowly raise the Expedition Escape channel MASTER VOL control
until you have reached the desired level.
Quick Start
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The Expedition Escape has an internal, rechargeable battery capable of 20
hours of continuous audio on a full charge. Even though the system may have
some charge when first taken out of the box, we recommend fully charging
your Expedition Escape before first using the system.
To charge the battery for the first time:
• Set the power switch to the “OFF”
position.
• Connect the Expedition Escape to an
AC power outlet using the included
power adapter.
• Keep the system plugged in until
the Battery indicator changes to
green, indicating the battery is fully
charged.
The Expedition Escape utilizes a sealed lead-acid gel cell battery. When not
in use, the battery will slowly self-discharge. If you are planning not to use
the Expedition Escape for a long period of time, it is advised to fully charge
the unit before storing. It is also important to charge the unit every six
months when not used. This will ensure a healthy battery and extend its life.
If the battery is left with a very low charge for an extended period of time, it
is possible to recharge the battery to working condition, but the charge time
can take over 24 hours.
If you find that the operation time of the Expedition Escape becomes
noticeably decreased, even after fully charging, the battery should be
replaced. Contact Samson customer service or your local distributor for a
replacement battery.
Charging the Battery
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The Expedition Escape provides three
different placement options for your specific
situation.
For maximum sound coverage the Expedition
Escape can be used with a standard 13⁄8”
speaker stand. The speaker should be raised
above the heads of the listening audience.
Take care when placing the speaker on a
stand, to ensure that it is on a level, steady
surface and will not tip over.
When using the speaker on the floor, or
when the speaker is below the listener, the
Expedition Escape features a monitor angle position to project the sound up,
towards the audience.
For smaller settings, the speaker can be placed vertically on a table or desk.
Take care when placing the Expedition Escape in direct sunlight for long
periods of time, as this may discolor or damage the unit.
Do not place the speaker on wet surfaces, as it can cause malfunction. If you
notice condensation on the unit, dry the speaker before using or storing.
Speaker Placement
Feedback is the annoying howling and squealing that can heard when the
microphone picks up sound from the speaker. The sound is then re-amplified
back through the speaker again, creating a feedback loop. Follow these steps to
minimize the likelihood of feedback:
•Avoid pointing the microphone directly at the speaker. In general it is
recommended that the microphone be positioned behind the speaker
enclosure. This uses the directional characteristics of the speaker and
microphone to your advantage.
•Keep the microphone as far from the speaker as possible. This will help
achieve isolation between the speaker and the microphone, and allow you
to increase the output of the Expedition Escape.
•Position the microphone as close to the sound source as possible. This
will enable the microphone to pick up more direct sound, and allow you to
reduce the microphone input gain control.
•Reduce the overall level of the speaker.
Avoiding Feedback
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Amplifier
Mic Input . . . . . . . . . . . . ¼"
Aux Input . . . . . . . . . . . . ¹
∕
8"
LEVEL Controls . . . . . . . . . Mic, Master
Speakers
Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6" Woofer + 1" HF Driver
Built-in Battery. . . . . . . . . .6V / 4AH, Rechargeable & Sealed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 20 hours
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . Approx. 8 hours for a Single charge
Construction . . . . . . . . . . Polypropylene, internally ribbed
Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perforated Steel Grill, powder coated
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . Integral 1 ³
∕
8" Pole Mount Receptacle
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75" x 8.25" x 12.7"
222mm x 210mm 323 mm
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 lb
4.6 kg
Specications
Sam Ash Music Corporation
45 Gilpin Avenue
Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: 631-784-2201
www.samsontech.com