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DESKTOP
MONITOR SYSTEM
STEREO 40W X 2 MIXER
FULL RANGE SPEAKERS
DMS80
OWNERS MANUAL
®
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CONTENTS ENGLISH INTRODUCTION 3 FEATURES 4 OPERATING NOTES 5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 INSTALLATION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 FRANCAIS INTRODUCTION 15 DESCRIPTION 16 NOTES D’UTILISATION 17 RÉGLAGES ET FONCTIONS 18 INSTALLATION 23 ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE 25 CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 26 DEUTSCHE EINLEITUNG 27 BESCHREIBUNG 28 BEDIENUNGSANWEISUNGEN 29 EINSTELLUNGEN UND FUNKTIONEN 30 AUFBAU UND ANSCHLUß 35 FEHLERSUCHE 37 TECHNISCHE DATEN 38 ESPANOL INTRODUCCION 39 CARACTERISTICAS 40 NOTAS
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ENGLISH INTR ODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Samson DMS80 Desktop Monitor System. The DMS80 is a compact true high fidelity sound system. The DA80, a highly advanced stereo amplifier and the M40 full range speakers were developed specifically for use with keyboard setups, project studios, and computer multimedia systems. The DMS80 incorporates audio technolo- gy that improves and enhances the sound of your entire system. To get more details for setting up and operating the DMS80, please re
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FEATURES Features: • DA80 Amplifier produces 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms • Extremely compact (1.6″ / 41mm H) all metal amplifier chassis is strong enough to support up to 40 lbs (18kg) • Stereo 5-band Graphic Equalizer with In/Out switch • LED level meters • Mono Sub-woofer line out (left and right combined) with level control • Gold-plated RCA terminals, Mic and Headphone jacks 1 • Pair of M40 2-way full-range shielded speakers (5 ⁄4″ woofer; dome tweeter) • Dual-induction toroidal power s
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ENGLISH OPERATING NO TES • Do not connect speakers and turn on power until you have read this manual thoroughly. • While unpacking the DMS80 inspect all items for quality of appear- ance and physical damage. If shipping damage has occurred, immediately notify your dealer. • The DMS80 has been specially designed with vents placed on the bottom, sides and top of the metal cabinet. If you decide to place a computer monitor on top of the DA80 and depending on the size of your monitor’s support base,
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CONTR OLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 POWER VOLUME BALANCE 60Hz 250Hz 1KHz 3.5KHz 12KHz SUB LINE AUX/CD 100% MIC/INST. MIC/INST. PHONES R IN • L +12db +12db +12db +12db MAX DESKTOP 75% I • • • • • E MONITOR SYSTEM • • • • • G STEREO 40W X2 MIXER F 0db 0db 0db 0db • 50% EQ MIC/INST. H • • • • • T T DA80 • • • • • 25% -12db -12db -12db -12db MIN ON OFF MIN MAX LEFT RIGHT 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER LEVEL ON OFF LEVEL SAMSON 8 9 12 13
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ENGLISH CONTR OLS AND FUNCTIONS 60Hz: Boost to bring out kick drum, bass guitar or to add more low end “punch” to a mix. Cutting this frequency can help clean up a muddy sound. 250Hz: Adjusts the mid bass range. Boost to add “warmth” to vocals and strings. The cello and the low strings of a rhythm guitar fall into this range. Cut to eliminate overpowering low end. 1kHz: Boosting this range enhances vocals, snare drum and per- cussive instruments, while cutting this range may make vocals blend in
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CONTR OLS AND FUNCTIONS 9. MIC/INST. SWITCH Depress the MIC/INST. (Microphone/Instrument) switch to its On position to select the audio signal from the MIC/INST. inputs. Release the MIC/INST. switch to its Off position to mute the audio signal from the MIC/INST. inputs.This is used in combination with the MIC/INST. LEVEL Control (see 11 below). 10. SOUND LEVEL METER The sound level meter is used for visual monitoring of the sound levels and signals being processed within the DA80. The meter is a
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ENGLISH CONTR OLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear Panel LINE IN AUX/CD IN SPEAKER OUTPUTS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8Ω LINE OUT SUB OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT MONO DO NOT OPEN LEFT+ LEFT- RIGHT- RIGHT+ WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRONIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE ATTENTION RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE SERIAL SAMSON DESKTOP MONITOR SYSTEM ST
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CONTR OLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: Signals to the LINE IN will be amplified only when the LINE switch on the front panel is depressed to its on position. 3. AUX/CD IN The AUX/CD IN jacks accept audio signal input from any external CD or CD ROM player, stereo receiver, audio mixer, video board or VCR. NOTE: Signals to the AUX/CD IN will be amplified only when the AUX/CD switch on the front panel is depressed to its in position. 4. LINE OUT The LINE OUT provides line level output of the LINE input, AUX
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ENGLISH INSTALLATION NOTE: Please read the Operating Notes Section (pg. 4) of this manual before connection or attempting to operate the DMS80. 1. Unpack the DMS80. Find a secure place where the DA80 and M40 speakers will be used. The DA80 amplifier is strong enough to sup- port 40 lbs. (18kg) and can be placed under a computer monitor if so desired. Make sure the DA80 is on a hard surface, (to allow air flow to the bottom vents) especially if the top air vents are being blocked by a monitor bas
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INSTALLATION 4. Before connecting the DA80 to an AC outlet, make sure the POWER switch is off (out position) and the MASTER VOLUME and MIC/INST. LEVEL controls are rotated completely counter-clock- wise. Connect the “IEC” cord to the AC INPUT on the rear of the DA80 and to a grounded AC outlet. 5. Connect input devices to the LINE IN (keyboard, sound module, line level from mixer, output from computer sound board), AUX/CD IN (CD player, stereo receiver, audio mixer, video board, VCR) and or MIC/
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ENGLISH TR OUBLESHOO TING • No sound. Power LED is not lit. Reinsert the power cord of the unit into an alternate outlet. If the power outlet is good, unplug the DA80 from the outlet and check the fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a standard F3A miniature fuse (5mm x 20mm) for 115V systems or T2A for 230V systems. If the fuse blows again, do not replace with a larger ampere rated fuse. Call Samson Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) • No sound, Power LED i
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SPECIFICATIONS DA80: Nominal Signal Levels Line In: -10dBu Aux/CD In: -10dBu Mic/Inst. In: -50dBu Line Out: -10dBu Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% at 1kHz Input Impedance Line, Aux/CD in: 10k Ohms Mic/Inst. in: >1megΩ Graphic EQ: (60Hz, 250Hz, 1kHz, 3.5kHz, 12kHz) ±12 dB Power Rating (per channel): 40 Watts into 6–8 Ohms at less than 1% THD (typically < 0.3% THD) Input Sensitivity 40 watts into 8 Ohms: 250mV rms 1 Watt into 8 Ohms: 40mV Damping factor: 20Hz—20kHz >80 Rise Time: 5kHz, 70V peak
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FRANCAIS INTR ODUCTION Nous tenons à vous remercier de la confiance que vous nous témoignez en choisissant le Système d’écoute DMS80 de Samson. Le DMS80 est un système compact de reproduction sonore haute fidélite. Le DA80, un amplificateur stéréo très sophistiqué, et les enceintes large bande M40 ont été spécialement conçus pour les claviers, les studios de maquettes et les systèmes informatiques multi- média. La technologie audio du DMS80 permet d’améliorer le rendu sonore de vos équipements a
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DESCRIPTION Description : • L’amplificateur DA80 délivre 40 Watts par canal dans 8 Ohms. • Le boîtier métallique extrêmement compact de l’amplificateur (sa hauteur est de 41 mm) peut supporter un poids de 18 kg. • Correcteur graphique stéréo 5 bandes avec touche de mise en/hors ser- vice. • Afficheurs de niveau à LED. • Sortie ligne mono de subwoofer (signaux gauche et droit confondus) avec réglage de niveau. • Embases RCA plaqué or, connecteurs microphone et casque. • Deux enceintes blindées M4
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FRANCAIS NO TES D ’ UTILISTION • Ne connectez pas les enceintes et ne mettez pas l’appareil sous tension avant d’avoir lu ce manuel attentivement. • Lorsque vous sortez le DMS80 de son emballage, vérifiez que l’appareil n’a subi aucune dégradation pendant le transport. Le cas échéant, signalez-le immédiatement à votre revendeur. • Des trous d’aération ont été spécialement placés sur les parties inférieures, supérieures ainsi que sur les côtés du boîtier métallique du DMS80. Vous pouvez placer un
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • R É GLA GES ET FONCTIONS Réglages de face avant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 POWER VOLUME BALANCE 60Hz 250Hz 1KHz 3.5KHz 12KHz SUB LINE AUX/CD 100% MIC/INST. MIC/INST. PHONES R IN • L +12db +12db +12db +12db MAX DESKTOP 75% I • • • • • E MONITOR SYSTEM • • • • • G STEREO 40W X2 MIXER F 0db 0db 0db 0db • 50% EQ MIC/INST. H • • • • • T T DA80 • • • • • 25% -12db -12db -12db -12db MIN ON OFF MIN MAX LEFT RIGHT 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER LEVEL ON OFF LEVEL SAMSON 8 9 1
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FRANCAIS R É GLA GES ET FONCTIONS 60Hz : Accentuez cette fréquence pour mettre en valeur la grosse caisse, la guitare basse ou pour donner plus de punch dans les basses à votre mixage. Atténuez-la pour améliorer la clarté sonore globale. 250Hz : Permet de régler les bas médiums. Accentuez cette fréquence pour ajouter de la chaleur à vos voix et à vos cordes. Le violoncelle et les cordes d’une guitare rhythmique tombent dans cette plage de fréquence. Atténuez cette fréquence pour supprimer des ba
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R É GLA GES ET FONCTIONS 9. TOUCHE MIC/INST. Appuyez sur la touche MIC/INST. (Microphone/Instrument) pour sélection- ner l’entrée Micro/Instrument. Appuyez de nouveau sur la touche MIC/INST. pour la désactiver et ainsi couper le signal. Cette touche est utilisée en combinaison avec le réglage du niveau Micro/Instrument (voir le point 11 ci- dessous). 10. AFFICHEUR DE NIVEAU L’afficheur de niveau sert à visualiser les niveaux sonores et les signaux traités par le DA80. L’afficheur est un outil id
