Connecting the 4200
About Impedance
Before you hook up your speaker cabinet, be sure that you understand a little about
impedance. Impedance is the electronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier
and is measured in Ohms.
Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance: When two speakers are wired in "Parallel"
the total impedance is cut in half and when two speakers are wire in “Series” the total
impedance is the sum of the speakers individual impedance.
The
4200
impedance (many audio guys used the made up word “ohmage”, however the
correct term is impedance) is 4 Ohms. So, when two 4200ʼs are connected together in
parallel, the total impedance is 2 Ohms. The impedance of your speaker also has an
effect on your amplifier. In general, the lower the impedance, the more power your ampli-
fier will put out.
IMPORTANT
: There is a minimum safe impedance so be sure to check the manufacturerʼs
recommended impedance for your amplifier to avoid any damage to your amplifier or void-
ing your warranty.
Connecting the 4200 to Your Amplifier
The 4200 connections are made via 1/4” phone jacks located on the rear panel jack-plate.
Be sure to make your connection with un-shielded speaker cable. Connect the Amplifier
Output to the speaker Input on the 4200ʼs rear jackplate.
Using the HIGH FREQUENCY switch
You can tailor the high frequency response of your 4200 by using the High Frequency
control switch. This three-position switch allows you to set the output level of the high fre-
quency compression driver to ON, OFF and PAD. In the ON position, the high frequency
compression driver is active and
producing brightness to help you cut
through the backline, or enhance snap-
ping and harmonics during solo pas-
sages. If your ideal sound is less bright,
you can set the HIGH FREQUENCY
to the PAD position, which will reduce
the compression driver output by 3dB.
If you are looking for a deeper tone, set
the HIGH FREQUENCY control switch
in the middle position and the compres-
sion driver will be completely off.
Using the EXTENSION Output
The 4200 provides both 1/4-inch and
Speakon connections. You can use
either connector to connect to your
amplifier head. Since both the 1/4-
inch phone and Speakon connectors
are wired in parallel, you can connect
additional speaker cabinets using either
connector as an extension output. Be
sure to read the section above on
impedance to insure a proper hook-up
with your amplifier.
Hartke Systems
Distributed Exclusively by
Samson Technologies Corp.
Hicksville, New York 11802
MODEL 2000
200 WATTS
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= 120 WATTS
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= 200 WATTS
CAUTION
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ASSEMBLED IN R.O.K.
SERIAL NUMBER
115
~ AC INPUT
115V/230V 50/60Hz
FUSE
5A/250V, 180W (115V)
2.5A/250V, 450W (230V)
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
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