Samson Concert 88 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

16-CHANNEL TRUE DIVERSITY

UHF WIRELESS SYSTEM

Samson Technologies Corp.

45 Gilpin Ave

Hauppauge, NY 11788

www.samsontech.com

Important Safety Information

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-

SIDE. 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.

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 25 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.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ÉLECTROCUTION !

NE PAS OUVRIR !

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERT-

ED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

Important Safety Information

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 sourc-

es such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (includ-

ing 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 ground-

ing 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

electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly

at the plugs, convenience recep-

tacles, 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 apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug the apparatus during light-

ening storms, or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed per-

sonnel. 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 apparatus.

16. Caution-to prevent electrical shock,

match wide blade plug wide slot

fully insert.

17. Please keep a good ventilation en-

vironment around the entire unit.

18. The direct plug-in adapter is used

as disconnect device, the discon-

nect device shall remain readily

operable.

19. Batteries (battery pack or batteries

installed) shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunshine,

ﬁre or the like.

Concert 88 Wireless System

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guided Tour - CR88 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guided Tour - CB88 Belt Pack Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Guided Tour - CH88 Handheld Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Quick Start - Single System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Quick Start - Multiple System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Concert 88 Channel Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Congratulations on purchasing the Samson Concert 88 wireless system. The Concert

88 is the ideal solution for the active performer who needs a reliable, great sounding

system for wireless applications. Featuring simple operation, with 16 available chan-

nels and infrared set for the transmitter channel, the Concert 88 can quickly be up

and running out of the box. The Concert 88 system ensures clear, interruption-free

performance by combining tone-key with auto-mute. This conﬁguration allows only

the transmitter’s audio to pass through the receiver, and mutes the output if there is

any interference.

The Concert 88 comes in four conﬁgurations. The vocal handheld system includes

the CH88 handheld transmitter and Q6 dynamic microphone capsule. The CB88

belt pack system can be conﬁgured with either the HS5 headset microphone, LM5

lavalier microphone, or a ¼" instrument cable. For travel or permanent installation,

the Concert 88 includes a standard 19" rackmount kit.

In these pages, you’ll ﬁnd a detailed description of the features of the Concert 88

wireless system, as well as a guided tour through its control panel, step-by-step

instructions for its setup and use, and full speciﬁcations. If your wireless system

was purchased in the United States, you’ll also ﬁnd a warranty card enclosed—don’t

forget to ﬁll it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and

so that we can send you updated information about this and other Samson products

in the future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for com-

plete information about our full product line.

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

sales receipt.

Receiver Serial number: _________________________________________

Transmitter Serial number: ______________________________________

Date of purchase: ______________________________________________

Dealer name: __________________________________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your Concert 88 wireless system will operate

trouble-free for many years. Should your wireless system 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 Concert 88 system was purchased outside of the United

States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.

Introduction

Concert 88 Wireless System

System Components

System Features

All systems

CR88 receiver

Power Supply

¼" to ¼" audio cable

Rack Accessories Long rack ear, short rack ear, two receiver adaptor

Owner's Manual

Handheld system

CH88 handheld transmitter with Q6 dynamic microphone capsule

Headset system

CB88 belt pack transmitter

HS5 headset microphone with mini-XLR connector

Lavalier System

CB88 belt pack transmitter

LM5 lavalier microphone with mini-XLR connector

Tie clip

Instrument System

CB88 belt pack transmitter

¼" to mini-XLR instrument cable

• Professional wireless system for use in both live sound and sound contracting

applications

• True diversity technology maximizes active range (up to 300 feet) and reduces

potential interference

• 16 available channels operating in the UHF band designed for maximum system

compatibility in the same location without interference

• The CR88 receiver is a half-rack unit that can be used freestanding or can be

mounted in any standard 19" rack using the included rack kit, making it easy to

integrate into any traveling or fixed installation audio system

• Tone-key and auto-mute ensures clear, interruption-free performance allowing

only the transmitter’s audio to pass through the receiver, and mutes the output if

there is any interference

• Up to 300-foot range (line-of-sight)

• Up to eight hours of battery life, using two standard AA batteries

1. Antennas - The antenna mountings allow full rotation for optimum placement. In

normal operation, both antennas should be placed in a vertical position. Both

antennas can be folded inward for convenience when transporting the CR88.

2. VOLUME Control - This knob sets the level of the audio signal being output

through both the balanced and unbalanced output jacks on the rear panel.

Reference level is obtained when the knob is turned fully clockwise (to its “10”

setting).

3. READY Indicator - This indicator lights green when the CR88 is receiving RF sig-

nal and the system is ready to use.

4. PEAK Indicator - This indicator lights red when the transmitted audio signal is

overloaded.

5. LED Display - The 7-segment LED display shows the receiver's current operating

channel. The CR88 channels are indicated by 0-9 and A-F.

6. IR Transmitter - During “IR SET” an infrared light is used to set the transmitter

channel.

7. SELECT Button - Press this button to cycle through the receiver's operating chan-

nels. Press and hold this button to send the channel information to the transmit-

ter via infrared transmission.

8. POWER Switch - Use this to turn the CR88 power on and off.

Guided Tour - CR88 Receiver

Concert 88 Wireless System

This device complies with Part 15of 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.

FREQ:

542-566MHz

Using the strain relief: Gather up a loop of wire and pass

it through the strain relief, then pass the adapter plug

through the loop in order to create a knot.

Guided Tour - CR88 Receiver

1. DC Input - Connect the supplied power adapter here, using the strain relief as

shown in the illustration below. WARNING: Do not substitute any other kind of

power adapter. Doing so can cause severe damage to the CR88 and will void your

warranty.

2. BALANCED OUTPUT - Use this electronically balanced low impedance (600 Ohm)

XLR jack when connecting the CR88 to professional (+4dBu) audio equipment.

Pin wiring is as follows: Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 high (hot), and Pin 3 low (cold).

3. UNBALANCED OUTPUT - Use this unbalanced high impedance (5K Ohm) ¼" jack

when connecting the CR88 to consumer (-10dBV) audio equipment. Wiring is as

follows: tip hot, sleeve ground.

1. Input Connector - Connect the input device via the mini-XLR connector. The CB88

is supplied with either a lavalier, headset microphone or ¼" instrument cable.

2. Status Indicator - This LED displays the operation mode:

GREEN Normal Operation

RED Mute

Flashing GREEN Low Battery

3. Power/Mute Switch - Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Press and release

to mute or unmute the transmitter.

4. Belt Clip - Use this clip to fasten the CB88 transmitter to a belt or guitar strap.

5. Battery Cover Release - Push in both sides and pull back to open the CB88 bat-

tery cover.

6. Antenna - This permanently attached transmitter antenna should be fully extend-

ed during normal operation.

Guided Tour - CB88 Belt Pack Transmitter

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