Fender Passport Conference User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
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 openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
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 grounding
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 plugs, convenience receptacles
and 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 this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 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, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15) To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from
the AC receptacle.
16) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
17) WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
18) Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, are placed on the equipment.
19) Maintain at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of unobstructed air space behind the unit to allow for proper
ventilation and cooling of the unit.
20) CAUTION – For rack mounted power amplifiers, keep all wiring and materials away from the sides of the
unit and allow the unit to cool down for 2 minutes before pulling from a rack enclosure.
21) Amplifiers and loudspeaker systems, and ear/headphones (if equipped) are capable of producing very
high sound pressure levels which may cause temporary or permanent hearing damage. Use care when
setting and adjusting volume levels during use.
22) FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications and there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician if help is needed with interference. NOTE: FMIC will not be responsible for unauthorized
equipment modifications that could violate FCC rules, and/ or void product safety certifications.
23) WARNING – To maintain product safety, products with internal or external (battery pack) batteries:
•Batteries and/or the product in which they are installed, shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like. •There may be a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly connected/
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery specified in the instructions or on the
product.
24) CAUTION – Unplug unit and allow it to cool before touching/ replacing vacuum tubes.
25) WARNING – Provide an earthing connection before the mains plug is connected to the mains. And, when
disconnecting the earthing connection, be sure to disconnect after pulling out the mains plug from the
mains.
26) Apparatus with CLASS I construction (grounded type with a three-prong plug) must be connected to a
MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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System Set-Up
Congratulations on your purchase of the Fender® Passport®
Conference audio system. Your Passport is a self-contained,
Portable audio system that includes everything you need
for great sound anywhere you go! Carry your Passport as
you would a suitcase. When you arrive, simply flip open the
cabinet release latches and inside you'll discover two full-
range speaker cabinets, a powered mixer, a microphone, plus
all the cables you'll need to get started.
Use your Passport as a public address system or to amplify
musical instruments and singing. You can connect a music
playback device such as an MP3 player, CD player or laptop to
provide accompaniment. The Passport's quick and easy set-
up, its ability to cover large audiences and its simple operation
are the hallmarks of this innovative product. The Passport's
control panel features both mono mic/line channels and
stereo line channels with a variety of input jacks to provide
you with superb flexibility in making connections.
Please visit the individual product page for full warranty
details and instructions on how to get your system serviced
under warranty in U.S.A. and Canada; see your Fender
distributor for warranty details in other countries.
1. Flip open the cabinet latches on the sides of the
Passport and detach the speaker cabinets from the
powered mixer section.
2. For optimal results, elevate the speaker cabinets on
Passport Speaker Stands or on sturdy tables and
place the speakers far apart to maximize stereo
separation. Position the mixer close to where you
will be performing so you will have easy access to
the control panel.
3. Open the storage
compartment on the
rear of the mixer and
remove the micro-
phone, power cord
and speaker cables.
4. Plug the speaker cables into the left and right
speaker jacks on the back of the mixer, then
connect the corresponding left and right speakers.
Make sure the power switch is off, then plug the
supplied power cord into the power socket on
the back of the mixer and the other end into a
grounded A/C power outlet.
225W
INPUT POWER
T4A H
250V
FUSE
ON OFF
220- 240V~
50/60Hz
100-120V~
50/60Hz
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,
CORONA, CA U.S.A.
MADE IN CHINA
CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE R ISKOF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
AT TENTION:SUPERFICIE DECHASSIS CHAUDE
WARNING:
FENDER AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE CARE
WHEN SETTING AND ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVELS DURING USE.
TYPE: PR 844
LEFT
RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
175W total
4ΩMIN 85W
Use only with supplied
4 ohm speakers
AT TENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE
ET CALIBRE
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE
AND RATING
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
MAINTAIN 6" CLEARANCE
FOR VENTILATION.
Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla
varustettuun pistorasiaan
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
THISDEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERAT IONIS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1)THISDEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,AND (2)THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPTANYINTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDINGINTERFERENCE THATMAYCAUSE UNDESIREDOPERATION.
C US
158744
This product
is covered by
US Patent No.
5,933,507
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5. Connect each of your microphones, instruments
and other sound sources into separate channels
using the appropriate type of input jack. Use the
mono channels on the left for monophonic sources
such as microphones and use the stereo channel
on the right for stereo/mono sources such as CD
players, MP3 players, keyboards and other line-level
audio devices.
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6. Rotate the MASTER VOLUME knob and all channel
VOLUME knobs fully counter-clockwise to start.
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
7. Turn on all equipment connected to the Passport first,
then switch the Passport on. The Power LED on the
Passport should illuminate green.
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
8. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob up to 1/4 volume.
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
VOLUME
9. Connect a microphone (or other source) and use
it at the intended level, while slowly turning up
that channel's VOLUME knob. Watch the signal
LED above the VOLUME knob. The LED illuminates
green when small signals are present, changes to
yellow when the signal is strong, and turns RED
when clipping (distortion) occurs from too strong
of signals. For best performance, set the VOLUME
and TONE controls so that the LED is yellow
or green. If the LED is turning red, reduce the
VOLUME or TONE knob settings. If the LED is still
turning red after adjusting VOLUME/TONE, press
the PAD button in.
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
10. Set up each of the other channels in the same way.
Use the channel VOLUME knobs to adjust the
relative loudness of each
channel until you get the
right overall balance, then
use the MASTER VOLUME
knob to adjust everything
together.
11. Start with each of the TONE knobs in the center
detent position. At this setting they
have no equalization effect. From
there you can experiment by
turning each TONE control to see
what sounds best to you. If possible, have someone
walk to each corner of the room and make sure the
settings and speaker positions provide clear and
consistent coverage throughout your audience.
Basic set-up is now complete! The following pages
contain detailed information on each of the Fender
Passport Conference's many features.
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE
TONE
TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
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Master Controls
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
MASTER VOLUME — Use to adjust the overall loudness of
your Fender Passport Conference. When this knob is rotated
fully counter-clockwise, there will be no sound coming out of
the Passport speakers.
Channel Controls
SIGNAL PRESENT / CLIP INDICATOR —
This LED illuminates green to indicate an
input signal level is present in the channel.
It turns yellow when the input signal level
gets closer to clipping (-10dB from clip)
and red during clipping (distorting). For
best performance, set the VOLUME and
TONE controls so that the LED is yellow or
green. If the LED is turning red, reduce the
VOLUME or TONE knob settings. If the LED
is still turning red after adjusting VOLUME/
TONE, press the PAD button in.
VOLUME — Use to adjust each channel's
volume relative to the loudness of the other
channels.
TONE — Use to adjust the tone character of each channel. In
the center detent position the TONE control is "flat" and has
no effect on the channel's sound.
PAD — Press in to reduce the input sensitivity of the channel
by 20dB if the source level is too high (see above).
Mono Channel Inputs
& XLR & 1/4" — Connect microphones,
instruments, or mono line-level sources
into these jacks. Both XLR and 1/4"
inputs are compatible with microphone
or line inputs. The PAD switch may be
required for line-level signals, to prevent
clipping.
♫It is okay to use both inputs at the same time, but the signal
levels of each of the inputs need to be adjusted at their sources.
Stereo Channel Inputs
1/8" STEREO — Plug your CD player, MP3
player, computer audio interface, or other
line-level, stereo source into this jack. NOTE:
Using this jack will mute the L/MONO and
RIGHT input jacks.
1/4" LEFT (MONO) / RIGHT — Plug a line-
level stereo source that requires separate
1/4" connections for each channel, into these
jacks. You can also use the stereo channel as
a mono channel by using only the L/MONO
jack (mono output will be through both speakers).
Front Panel Output
STEREO / PHONES OUT —
Connect recording equipment or
headphones here. MASTER VOLUME
does not effect this output, but
each of the channel controls do.
LEVEL — Adjusts the output level of the STEREO / PHONES
OUT jack to accommodate the input level requirements of
your external equipment.
Power LED
POWER — The Power LED will illuminate
green when the Passport is turned on. If
audio output from the Passport shuts off,
the unit may have shutdown to protect
itself from electrical or thermal trouble.
The Passport will reset itself as soon as the
problem has been resolved. If the Passport will not reset,
check the FUSE in the POWER SOCKET.
PADPAD
PAD
STEREO INPUT
TONE
TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/5
1
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
PADPADPAD
STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
PADPADPAD STEREO INPUT
TONE TONE TONE TONE
MASTER VOLUME
L/MONO INPUT
INPUT
INPUT INPUT
RIGHT INPUT
INPUT
INPUT INPUT
2 3 4/51
PHONES
OUT
LEVEL
POWER
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
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Rear Panel
225W
INPUT POWER
T4A H
250V
FUSE
ON OFF
220-240V~
50/60Hz
100-120V~
50/60Hz
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,
CORONA, CA U.S.A.
MADE IN CHINA
CAUTION:
CHASSIS SURFACE HOT
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
AT TENTION:
SUPERFICIE DE CHASSIS CHAUDE
WARNING:
FENDER AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
VERY HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WHICH MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE CARE
WHEN SETTING AND ADJUSTING VOLUME LEVELS DURING USE.
TYPE: PR 844
LEF T
RIGHT
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
175W total
4ΩMIN 85W
Use only with supplied
4 ohm speakers
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE
ET CALIBRE
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE
AND RATING
SERIAL NUMBER
WARNING:
MAINTAIN 6" CLEARANCE
FOR VENTILATION.
Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla
varustettuun pistorasiaan
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1)THIS DEVICE MAYNOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2)THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPTANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAYCAUSEUNDESIRED OPERATION.
C US
158744
This product
is covered by
US PatentNo.
5,933,507
VOLTAGE SELECTOR — Change this setting only if you travel
to a country that requires a different voltage setting.
POWER — Switches the Passport on-off.
POWER SOCKET — Connect to a grounded A/C outlet in
accordance with the proper VOLTAGE SELECTOR setting.
FUSE — To replace a failed fuse, unplug the power cord,
then pry the fuse holder out of the POWER SOCKET . Only
use a fuse of the same type and rating.
SPEAKER OUTLETS — Connect the Passport speakers here
using the cables provided.
Specifications
TYPE: PR 844
PART NUMBERS: 6945000000 (120V~, 60Hz)
6945000900 (120V~, 60Hz) DS
6945001900 (110V~, 60Hz) TW DS
6945003900 (240V~, 50Hz) AU DS
6945004900 (230V~, 50Hz) UK
6945005900 (220V~, 50Hz) ARG DS
6945006900 (230V~, 50Hz) EU
6945007900 (100V~, 50/60Hz) JP DS
6945008900 (220V~, 50/60Hz) CN DS
6945009900 (220V~, 60Hz) ROK DS
6945013900 (240V~, 50Hz) MA DS
POWER REQUIREMENT: 225W
FUSE: T4A H, 250V
DIMENSIONS: Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)
Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
WEIGHT: 30 lb (13.61 kg)
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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