Page 2 - Table of Contents; Introduction 1
Produced by On The Right Wavelength for Samson Technologies Corp. Copyright 1999, Samson Technologies Corp. Printed October 1999 Samson Technologies Corp.575 Underhill Blvd.P.O. Box 9031Syosset, NY 11791-9031Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)Fax: 516-364-3888 Table of Contents Introduction 1 S15...
Page 3 - Introduction
1 We know you don’t like reading owners manuals, but you’ve just purchased one of the finest soundreinforcement power amplifiers around, and we want to tell you about it! So, before you plug in, we’d liketo suggest you take just a few moments out to scan these pages. We’ll make it as painless as pos...
Page 5 - Guided Tour - Front Panel
Guided Tour - Front Panel 1: Power switch - Use this to power the S1500 / S2000 on or off. 2: Power LED - Lights whenever the S1500 / S2000 is powered on. 3: Protection LED - This goes on for approximately five seconds whenever the S1500 / S2000 ispowered on and then turns off (you’ll hear a “click”...
Page 6 - Guided Tour - Rear Panel
4 Guided Tour - Rear Panel 1: Fan - This variable-speed fan provides vital cooling to your S1500 / S2000 (the hotter the amp gets,the faster the fan blows!). Make sure that both the front and rear panels are kept free of all obstructionsand that cool, fresh air is accessible at all times. Also, try ...
Page 8 - The following conditions will cause the Protection LED to go on:; wiring for possible shorts or other defects.
6 The S1500 / S2000 Protection Circuitr y As noted in the “Guided Tour” section of this manual, the S1500 / S2000 front-panel Protection LED indicates the activity of the relay speaker connectioncircuitry. When the Protection LED is lit, this circuitry is active, and all connectedspeakers are muted ...
Page 9 - Bridged and Parallel Modes; WARNING: Bridged mode is to be used only when the S1500 / S2000 is; connected to an 8 ohm speaker load. Use of Bridged mode with speaker; Bridged Mode
7 Bridged and Parallel Modes The S1500 / S2000 provides a rear-panel switch that allows it to be used ineither a Bridged or Parallel mode. When this switch is placed in the “STEREO”(center) position, the S1500 / S2000 functions as a true stereo amplifier, whereboth of the two independent amplifier c...
Page 12 - Specifications; Stereo / Parallel modes; Total Harmonic Distortion; Clipping LED
10 Specifications 1. Rated Output Power, per channel (1 kHz, THD 0.1%, Both Ch Drive) Stereo / Parallel modes S1500, per channel (into 4 ohms) 760 W S1500, per channel (into 8 ohms) 520 W S2000, per channel (into 4 ohms) 1045 W S2000, per channel (into 8 ohms) 670 W Bridged mode S1500, per channel (...