Samson Car Amplifier s1000 s700 User Guide

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OWNERS MANUAL  
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Introduction  
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.  
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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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Guided Tour - Front Panel  
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-20dB  
OFF  
ON  
-40db  
-20db  
CLIP  
PROTECTION  
POWER  
PROTECTION  
-40db  
-20db  
CLIP  
-30dB  
-10dB  
-30dB  
-10dB  
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500W  
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SAMSON  
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1: Power switch - Use this to power the S700 / S1000 on or off.  
2: Power LED - Lights whenever the S700 / S1000 is powered on.  
3: Protection LED - This goes on for approximately five seconds whenever the S700 / S1000 is  
powered on and then turns off (you’ll hear a “click” when it does so). The Protection LED will also light  
when overheating or other severe problems occur (see page 6 in this manual for more information). It is  
normal for the Protection LED to fade slowly when the amp is powered off. When lit, 0 volts DC are  
provided to all connected speakers, thus muting them and preventing any “thump” from occurring. For a  
complete description of the conditions under which this light goes on, see the section entitled “The S700 /  
S1000 Protection Circuitry” on page 6 of this manual.  
4: Channel input level controls - These 42-position detented knobs allow you to precisely adjust the  
input level of the signal arriving at the rear-panel input jacks (see #7 on the following page). At their fully  
counterclockwise position (labeled “-80 dB”), the signal is attenuated by 80 dB (essentially completely  
off). At their fully clockwise position (labeled “0 dB”), the signal is at unity gain (that is, no attenuation).  
When 0 dBu of signal arrives at the input jacks and the Channel input level controls are set to their fully  
clockwise “0 dB” position, the S700 / S1000 delivers full power output.  
5: LED meters - These three-segment LED meters continuously monitor the power output level for the  
corresponding channel. For convenience, the segments are labeled, from left to right, -40 dB, -20 dB,  
and CLIP. The left (-40 dB) segment lights whenever input signal is present. The right (CLIP) segment  
lights whenever the channel is outputting signal at full strength. For the best signal-to-noise ratio, the  
right (CLIP) segment should light occasionally during peak levels; if it lights frequently, you may be  
overloading the S700 / S1000 and a distorted (“clipped”) signal is probably being output. If this occurs  
and backing off the Input Level control delivers too low an output level for your application, consider  
using Bridged mode (see the “Bridged and Parallel Modes” section on page 7 in this manual for more  
information).  
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Guided Tour - Rear Panel  
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OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
PUSH TO RESET  
20A / 250V  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
12  
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TRS  
BALANCED  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
XLR  
BALANCED  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
~AC INPUT  
STEREO  
120V 60Hz, 770W  
CH 2  
CH 1  
CH 2  
CH 1  
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1: Fan - This variable-speed fan provides vital cooling to your S700 / S1000 (the hotter the amp gets,  
the faster the fan blows!). Make sure that both the front and rear panels are kept free of all obstructions  
and that cool, fresh air is accessible at all times. Also, try to ensure that the S700 / S1000 is used in a  
dust-free environment.  
2: Circuit Breaker - This circuit breaker will trip if there is a fault with the mains voltage or if maximum  
output is exceeded (very highly distorted). Push it in (once only!) to restart the amplifier.  
3: AC input - Connect the supplied heavy-gauge 3-pin IECpower cable here.  
4: Banana output connectors - Use these to connect each channel of the S700 / S1000 to 4- or 8-ohm  
loudspeakers. Be sure to connect the loudspeaker correctly, with the red (+) terminal normally  
connected to the positive input of the speaker and the black (ground) terminal normally connected to the  
negative input of the speaker. See page 7 in this manual for more information about Bridged mode and  
pages 8 and 9 in this manual for full speaker connection instructions.  
5: Speakon™ output connectors - Alternatively, you can use these to connect each channel of the  
S700 / S1000 to 4- or 8-ohm loudspeakers. See page 7 in this manual for more information about  
Bridged mode and pages 8 and 9 in this manual for full Speakonconnector wiring and interconnection  
instructions.  
6: Bridged / Stereo / Parallel switch - For normal operation, place this three-way switch in its center  
(STEREO) position. When placed in its right (PARALLEL) position, the signal arriving at the  
Channel 1 input only is routed to the power amplifiers of both Channel 1 and Channel 2 (the Channel 2  
input is ignored), with each power amplifier delivering 350 watts into 4 ohms (in the case of the S700) or  
500 watts into 4 ohms (in the case of the S1000). When placed in its left (BRIDGED) position, the  
signal arriving at the Channel 1 input only is again routed to both power amplifiers (again, the Channel 2  
input is ignored), but the two power amplifiers are bridged together, providing a full 700 watts of power  
into 8 ohms (in the case of the S700) or a full 1000 watts of power into 8 ohms (in the case of the  
S1000). For more information, see the Bridged and Parallel Modessection on page 7 in this manual  
and the S700 / S1000 Connectionssection on pages 8 -9 in this manual. WARNING: Due to the  
extremely high power output of the S700 / S1000 when used in Bridged mode, be sure to use  
only loudspeakers sufficiently rated to handle the resultant wattage (in Bridged mode, these  
must be 8-ohm speakers).  
7: Input connectors - Connect incoming signal to these electronically balanced Combination  
connectors, using either XLR or 1/4" TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) plugs, wired as follows: Pin 2 (or Tip) hot,  
Pin 3 (or Ring) cold, and Pin 1 (or Sleeve) ground. We recommend the use of balanced three-conductor  
cabling wherever possible (unbalanced two-conductor 1/4" plugs can also be inserted into these inputs,  
but youll get better signal quality and less outside noise and hum if you use balanced lines).  
The S700 / S1000 accepts input levels of any strength but needs at least 0 dBu to achieve maximum  
power. Stereo signals should be connected to both the Channel 1 and Channel 2 input jacks; however,  
when operating the S700 / S1000 in Bridged or Parallel modes, use the Channel 1 input jack only.  
See page 7 in this manual for more information about Parallel mode and pages 8 and 9 in this manual  
for full interconnection instructions.  
8: Link connectors - These XLR connectors provide unity gain outputs, allowing the S700 / S1000 to  
be daisy-chained to additional power amplifiers. Wiring is as follows: Pin 2 hot, Pin 3 cold, Pin 1 ground.  
See page 9 in this manual for more information.  
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Setting Up and Using Your S700 / S1000  
Setting up your S700 / S1000 is a simple procedure which takes only a few minutes:  
1. Remove all packing materials (save them in case of need for future service) and  
decide where the amplifier is to be physically placedit can be used free-standing or  
mounted in a standard 19" rack, requiring only two rack spaces. When installed, make  
sure that both the front and rear panels are unobstructed and that there is good  
ventilation around the entire unit (we recommend the use of spacer panels, especially if  
multiple amplifiers are used in a rack.  
PARALLEL  
BRIDGED  
STEREO  
Bridged / Stereo / Parallel switch  
2. Set the rear panel Bridged / Stereo / Parallel switch as desired (see the Bridged and  
Parallel Modessection on page 7 in this manual for more information). If desired, use  
the XLR Link connectors to daisy-chainthe output of the S700 / S1000 to external  
amplifiers (see #8 on page 4 in this manual for more information).  
CH 2  
CH 1  
Link connectors  
3. Make the speaker connections, using the banana or Speakonoutput connectors on  
the rear panel. It is never a good idea to power up any amplifier that is not connected to  
loudspeakers. When operating in Stereo or Parallel mode, any loudspeakers with a  
minimum impedance load of 4 ohms (that is, 4 ohms or greater) can be used; however,  
in Bridged mode, 8 ohm speakers must be used. Be sure to connect the loudspeaker  
correctly. In Stereo or Parallel mode, make sure the red (+) terminal is connected to the  
positive input of the speaker and the black (ground) terminal is connected to the negative  
input of the speaker. See page 7 in this manual for more information about Bridged mode  
and pages 8 - 9 in this manual for full speaker interconnection instructions.  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
CH 2  
CH 1  
Output connectors  
4. Next, make the signal input connections, using the Combination input connectors on  
the rear panel (if operating the S700 / S1000 in Bridged or Parallel mode, use the  
Channel 1 input onlysee page 7 in this manual for more information). If your mixer or  
crossover network has balanced outputs, we recommend the use of three-conductor  
cabling and connectors (unbalanced two-conductor plugs can also be inserted into the  
Combo inputs, but youll get better signal quality and less outside noise and hum if you  
use balanced lines).  
INPUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
Input connectors  
5. On the front panel of the S700 / S1000, turn both Channel input controls fully  
counterclockwise (to their -80setting). Then connect the supplied heavy-gauge 3-pin  
IECcable to the rear panel IEC connector and to any grounded AC socket. Because of  
the relay protection circuitry built into the S700 / S1000, you can even plug it into the  
same power strip that other audio devices (such as a mixing console) are connected to.  
You can then turn on all devices at once with the single power strip on-off switch, with no  
danger of damaging connected speakers by generating thumps.”  
-20dB  
-30dB  
-10dB  
-80dB  
0dB  
Channel Input control  
6. Press the front panel Power switch in order to turn on the S700 / S1000. The Power  
LED will light and the Protection LED will go on. After approximately five seconds, the  
Protection LED will go off (youll hear a click when this occurs).  
PROTECTION  
7. Apply an input signal to the S700 / S1000 at or about 0 dBu (if sending signal from a  
mixer, drive the output meters at approximately 0 vu). While the input signal is present,  
slowly raise the Channel Input controls until the desired sound level is achieved.  
The three-segment LED meters next to each Channel input control will show you the  
continuous power output of the S700 / S1000 as signal is being passed. For the best  
signal-to-noise ratio, the S700 / S1000 should normally be run with the Channel Input  
controls at or near maximum (fully clockwise, at the 0 dBposition) and the right (CLIP)  
segment should light occasionally (but not frequently) during peak levels. If you are  
using a mixer that has a master output level control (sometimes called control room  
level), use it to attenuate the signal as necessary to achieve the desired speaker level.  
Protection LED  
-40db  
-20db  
CLIP  
Three-segment LED meter  
If you encounter difficulty with any aspect of setting up or using your S700 or S1000,  
contact your local Samson dealer. If purchased in the United States, you can call  
Samson Technical Support (1-800-372-6766) between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.  
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The S700 / S1000 Protection Circuitry  
As noted in the Guided Toursection of this manual, the S700 / S1000 front-  
panel Protection LED indicates the activity of the relay speaker connection  
circuitry. When the Protection LED is lit, this circuitry is active, and all connected  
speakers are muted (provided with 0 volts DC), thus protecting them and  
preventing any audible thumpfrom occurring.  
PROTECTION  
The following conditions will cause the Protection LED to go on:  
Initial power-up: For approximately five seconds after initial power-up, the  
protection circuitry is activated and the speaker output is muted. If everything is  
operating normally, you will hear an audible click at the conclusion of this brief  
period, as the protection circuitry is deactivated and the S700 / S1000 begins  
delivering signal to connected speakers (at which point youll hear a click). It is  
normal for the Protection LED to fade gradually after the amplifier is powered off.  
WARNING: If the Protection LED fails to go out (and you fail to hear the  
accompanying audible click) approximately five seconds after power-up,  
turn the S700 / S1000 off immediately and check all external devices and  
wiring for possible shorts or other defects.  
Overheating: A temperature sensing device in the S700 / S1000 will cause the  
protection circuitry to be activated (and the Protection LED to go on) whenever  
the operating temperature of the unit rises above a safe level. To guard against  
this problem, make sure the S700 / S1000 receives adequate ventilation on all  
sides and that both the front and rear panels are unobstructed.  
Severe overcurrent conditions: This occurs whenever the signal being input to  
the S700 / S1000 rises to a level above 20% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion).  
Shorted speaker cables: This will occur if, due to faulty wiring, the hot and  
ground signals being output by the S700 / S1000 short one another.  
Output impedance drops below 2 ohms: This can occur if the S700 / S1000 is  
connected to inappropriate speaker systems (see the Setting Up and Using  
Your S700 / S1000section on page 5 in this manual for more information).  
DC voltage detected at speaker output: The most likely cause of this is an  
internal failure.  
In general, any time the Protection LED lights up (other than during the  
approximately five seconds following initial power-up), there is reason to be  
concerned. If this occurs, turn the S700 / S1000 off immediately and carefully  
check all wiring and external devices in order to locate and correct the condition  
that caused the LED to light up in the first place.  
For further assistance, contact your local Samson dealer. If purchased in the  
United States, you can call Samson Technical Support (1-800-372-6766)  
between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.  
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Bridged and Parallel Modes  
The S700 / S1000 provides a rear-panel switch that allows it to be used in either  
a Bridged or Parallel mode. When this switch is placed in the STEREO”  
(center) position, the S700 / S1000 functions as a true stereo amplifier, where  
both of the two independent amplifier channels (Channel 1 and Channel 2) can  
receive different input signals and produce independent output signals.  
However, when the switch is placed in the BRIDGED(left) position, the  
Channel 1 inputs signal is routed to both power amplifiers bridged together,  
producing a single output signal with a true 700 watt output into a single 8 ohm  
channel (in the case of the S700) or a true 1000 watt output into a single 8 ohm  
channel (in the case of the S1000).  
PARALLEL  
BRIDGED  
STEREO  
WARNING: Bridged mode is to be used only when the S700 / S1000 is  
connected to an 8 ohm speaker load. Use of Bridged mode with speaker  
loads of 4 ohms or less can result in severe damage to the unit due to  
excessive heat and current limiting and will void your warranty!  
Bridged Mode  
The illustration on the right shows how this works. In Bridged mode, the  
polarity (phase) of the Channel 2 output signal is reversed relative to that of  
the Channel 1 output signal. Both channels then process the same input  
signal, with the speaker load connected so that power is derived from both  
channels. The effective voltage swing seen by the load is thus doubled, so  
that the power output is doubled.  
INPUT  
CHANNEL  
1(+) OUTPUT  
When using the S700 / S1000 in Bridged mode, be sure to connect your  
loudspeaker as shown in the illustrations on page 9 (and as silkscreened on  
the rear panel), with the red (+) terminal of the Channel 1 output connected to  
the negative input of the speaker and the red (+) terminal of the Channel 2  
output connected to the positive input of the speaker. Do not use the black  
ground (-) output terminal of either channel (the speaker load must  
floataway from the amplifier chassis).  
CHANNEL  
2(+) OUTPUT  
When the rear panel switch is placed in the right PARALLELposition, the  
S700 / S1000 operates in a unique Parallel mode. In this mode, only the signal  
present at the Channel 1 input is used (and only the Channel 1 input control is  
functional). This signal is then routed to both the Channel 1 and Channel 2  
power amplifiers, thus producing a dual mono output, with 350 watts per channel  
into 4 ohms (in the case of the S700) or 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms (in  
the case of the S1000).  
See pages 8 - 9 in this manual for interconnection diagrams when using the  
S700 / S1000 in Bridged or Parallel modes  
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S700 / S1000 Connections  
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-
The illustrations on these two pages show the  
required interconnections when using the  
S700 / S1000 in Stereo, Bridged and Parallel  
modes. Wiring for Speakonconnectors  
(shown on the right) is indicated where  
appropriate.  
Stereo Mode: (two or four speakers)  
SAMSON  
SAMSON  
MMPL2242  
MMPL2242  
SAMSON  
MMPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
Speakonwiring:  
Speakonwiring:  
USE SAME WIRING  
FOR CH1, CH2  
1- 1+  
USE SAME WIRING  
FOR CH1, CH2  
1- 1+  
2+ 2-  
NOT CONNECTED  
2+ 2-  
NOT CONNECTED  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
TRS  
BALANCED  
TRS  
BALANCED  
TRS  
BALANCED  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
XLR  
BALANCED  
XLR  
BALANCED  
XLR  
BALANCED  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
-
-
+
+
-
-
+
(8 ohm min)  
(8 ohm min) (8 ohm min) (8 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
Bridged Mode: (single speaker only)  
SAMSON  
SAMSON  
MMPL2242  
MMPL2242  
SAMSON  
MMPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
Speakonwiring:  
NOT CONNECTED  
1- 1+  
Speakonwiring:  
NOT CONNECTED  
1- 1+  
2+ 2-  
MONO  
CH2  
2+ 2-  
MONO  
CH1  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
TRS  
BALANCED  
TRS  
BALANCED  
TRS  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
BALANCED  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
XLR  
BALANCED  
XLR  
BALANCED  
XLR  
BALANCED  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
STEREO  
STEREO  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
STEREO  
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
+
+
-
-
-
+
(8 ohm min)  
(8 ohm min)  
(8 ohm min)  
8
 
S700 / S1000 Connections  
Parallel Mode: (two or four speakers)  
SAMSON  
MMPL2242  
SAMSON  
SAMSON  
MMPL2242  
MMPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
MPL2242  
Speakonwiring:  
Speakonwiring:  
USE SAME WIRING  
FOR CH1, CH2  
1- 1+  
USE SAME WIRING  
FOR CH1, CH2  
1- 1+  
2+ 2-  
NOT CONNECTED  
2+ 2-  
NOT CONNECTED  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
TRS  
TRS  
TRS  
BALANCED  
BALANCED  
BALANCED  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
XLR  
BALANCED  
XLR  
BALANCED  
XLR  
BALANCED  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
CH  
2
CH  
1
-
+
-
+
+
-
-
+
+
-
+
-
+
-
-
+
(8 ohm min)  
(8 ohm min) (8 ohm min) (8 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
(4 ohm min)  
Using the S700 / S1000 Link Connectors  
The illustration belows shows how multiple amplifiers can be interconnected using the S700 / S1000 link connectors.  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
PUSH TO RESET  
20A / 250V  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
12  
A
M
P
TRS  
BALANCED  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
XLR  
BALANCED  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
~AC INPUT  
STEREO  
120V 60Hz, 770W  
CH 2  
CH 1  
CH 2  
CH 1  
OUTPUT  
BRIDGE  
(8~16)  
INPUT  
PUSH TO RESET  
20A / 250V  
PUSH  
PUSH  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
BALANCED  
0dBm  
12  
A
M
P
TRS  
BALANCED  
TIP=HOT  
RING=COLD  
SLEEVE=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
XLR  
BALANCED  
3=COLD  
2=HOT  
1=GND  
(4~8)  
(4~8)  
BRIDGED  
PARALLEL  
~AC INPUT  
STEREO  
120V 60Hz, 770W  
CH 2  
CH 1  
CH 2  
CH 1  
TO ADDITIONAL AMPLIFIERS  
9
 
Specifications  
1. Rated Output Power, per channel (1 kHz, THD 0.1%, Both Ch Drive)  
Stereo / Parallel modes  
S700, per channel (into 4 ohms)  
S700, per channel (into 8 ohms)  
S1000, per channel (into 4 ohms)  
S1000, per channel (into 8 ohms)  
Bridged mode  
360 W  
230 W  
545 W  
340 W  
S700, per channel (into 8 ohms)  
S1000, per channel (into 8 ohms)  
720 W  
1090 W  
2. Frequency Response (0 dB, +0, -.5 dB)  
10 Hz - 20 kHz  
0.04%  
3. Total Harmonic Distortion  
(1/2 power @ 20 Hz - 20 kHz, Both Ch Drive into 4 ohms)  
4. Dynamic Range  
S700  
105 dB  
103 dB  
S1000  
5. Channel Separation (4 ohm, 125 W, 1 kHz)  
80 dB  
6. Residual Noise (0 dB ref. = .775 VAC rms, 22 Hz - 22 kHz)  
S700 (Att. Min.)  
S700 (Att. Max.)  
S1000 (Att. Min.)  
S1000 (Att. Max.)  
-68 dBu  
-74 dBu  
-65 dBu  
-68 dBu  
7. Voltage Gain (4 ohm, 1 kHz)  
S700  
S1000  
33.5 dB  
35.2 dB  
8. DC Offset Voltage  
9. Damping Factor  
10. Indicators  
0
100 mV  
More than 200  
Clipping LED  
Signal LED Right  
Signal LED Left  
1 kHz THD 0.1%  
-20 dB 2 dB  
-40 dB 2 dB  
11. Dimensions  
19 in (w) x 9.75 (d) x 5.25 (h)  
482 mm (w) x 247 (d) x 133 (h)  
10  
 

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