Fryette Power Station User manual
Power Station
®
OWNERS MANUAL
VARIABLE REACTIVE LOAD + TUBE POWER AMPLIFIER
MODEL PS-2A
www.fryette.com
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Welcome to the family!
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the FRYETTE Power Station®!
You are constantly searching for new sounds and new ways to improve your existing sound. We understand
the constantly evolving nature of artistic creativity and the search for the perfect sound to complement
your ever-widening musical vision. Providing the tools to help you create your own sonic signature is our
primary mission.
Amplier attenuators have been around in various forms and congurations for decades and yet the most
common and aggravating shortcomings which plague every available attenuator regardless of cost remain:
1) Lack of transparency – All resistive type amplier attenuators negatively impact the tonal quality of
your amplier at some or all volume settings.
2) Limited controllability – Attenuators that use step type level select switches are typically dicult or
impossible to set to the exact volume you may be trying to achieve. Variable rheostat type attenuators
cause frequency losses and are often plagued by high contact resistance that can cause level dro-
pouts and may even damage your amplier output transformer.
3) Loss of dynamic amplier performance – All resistive attenuators interrupt the natural interaction
between the speaker and power tube stage of your amplier causing an articial, compressed
sound and sti feel.
Enter the Fryette Power Station® – a new amplier attenuator and re-amplication solution, oering
players intuitive and precise control over amplier volume, distortion behavior and a wide range of highly
rened tonal qualities previously unavailable from any single attenuating or re-amping product.
Built on decades of experience producing the nest all-tube power amps available, the Power Station is a
practical and highly functional tool that solves problems frequently encountered in live playing and recording
environments. It beautifully accentuates the inherent qualities of any amplier and allows your amplier to
breathe and dynamically respond to your playing technique the way a great guitar amp should. The Power
Station is designed to be transparent, user friendly, reliable and ultra-responsive to a wide array of guitar
amplier and speaker types. It also integrates seamlessly with any combination of internal and external
speaker congurations.
The Power Station also excels as a power booster, something that no other attenuator can do. Just as
you would connect a big amp to reduce output volume, the Power Station can also be used to boost the
output of a small amplier. Imagine taking your mini-amp or small vintage combo to a gig and having
enough power to be heard without sacricing feel and tonal quality. It is not only possible, but easy and
fun!
Finally, your Power Station functions as a versatile silent reactive load for direct recording by simply
connecting the Balanced or Unbalanced Line out to your recording interface.
Getting familiar with the Power Station is easy, so don’t be terribly surprised when you nd yourself up
and running in no time. First-hand experience and real world application will yield the ultimate satisfaction
of nding your own path to comprehension and self-expression.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol warns the user of dangerous voltage levels localized within the enclosure.
This symbol advises the user to read all accompanying literature for safe operation of the unit.
XRead, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
XOnly connect the power supply cord to an earth grounded AC receptacle in accordance with the voltage and frequency
ratings listed under the AC input on the rear panel of this product.
XWARNING:Topreventdamage,reorshockhazard,donotexposethisunittorainormoisture.
XUnplugthepowersupplycordbeforecleaningtheunitexterior(useadampclothonly).Waituntiltheunitis
completely dry before reconnecting it to power.
XMaintain unobstructed air space behind and above the unit to allow for proper ventilation and cooling.
XThis product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that
produce heat.
XThisproductmaybeequippedwithapolarizedplug(onebladewiderthantheother).Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyou
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of this plug.
XProtect the power supply cord from being pinched or abraded.
XThe power supply cord of this product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time, or during electrical storms.
XThisproductshouldbeservicedbyqualiedservicepersonnelwhen:thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeen
damaged;orobjectshavefallen,orliquidhasbeenspilledontotheproduct;ortheproducthasbeenexposedto
rain;ortheproductdoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibitsamarkedchangeinperformance;ortheproduct
has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
XDonotdriporsplashliquids,norplaceliquidlledcontainersontheunit.
XCAUTION:Nouserserviceablepartsinside,referservicingtoqualiedpersonnelonly.
XFRYETTE®ampliersandloudspeakersystemsarecapableofproducingveryhighsoundpressurelevelswhich
may cause temporary or permanent hearing damage. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use.
XHazardousvoltagesmaybepresentwithinthechassisevenwiththepowerswitchoandpowercordconnected.
Therefore, disconnect the power cord from the rear panel power inlet before servicing. The power inlet must remain
readily operable.
XEXTENDED USE OF YOUR AMPLIFIER AT HIGH OUTPUT POWER WILL PLACE THERMAL STRESS ON THE OUTPUT
TUBES, OUTPUT TRANSFORMER AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, AND MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR
AMPLIFIER. OLDER AMPLIFIERS MAY HAVE CRITICAL COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE DETERIORATED OVER TIME,
SUCH AS COUPLING AND FILTER CAPACITORS, WIRING INSULATION, TUBE SOCKETS, GRID RESISTORS, AND
THE INTERNAL INSULATION OF THE OUTPUT TRANSFORMER WINDINGS. THESE COMPONENTS MAY BE EXCESSIVELY
STRESSED UNDER SUSTAINED HIGH POWER OPERATION AND MAY FAIL IF NOT PROPERLY USED AND MAINTAINED.
XPLEASE CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR OUTPUT TUBES, AND REPLACE THEM IF THEY ARE OLD OR FRAGILE
BEFORE USING THE AMPLIFIER AT HIGH POWER LEVELS WITH THE POWER STATION CONNECTED. OUTPUT
TUBES CAN EASILY FAIL WHEN STRESSED. CATASTROPHIC TUBE FAILURE CAN ALSO DAMAGE OTHER COMPONENTS
SUCH AS THE OUTPUT TRANSFORMER.
XTHE POWER STATION IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH SOLID STATE AMPLIFIERS THAT USE CURRENT FEEDBACK
AND AN UNGROUNDED OUTPUT. USING THE POWER STATION WITH SUCH PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE OSCILLATION
AND POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER.
XTHE POWER STATION IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE WITH CLASS D OR PWM AMPLIFIERS.
XFRYETTE AMPLIFICATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR AMPLIFIER THAT MAY OCCUR IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY USE OF THE POWER STATION.
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FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS
Power Station
- Integrated Reactance Amplifier -
OPERATEVOLUME PRESENCE DEPTH
BYPASS POWER
ON
Variable Reactive Load + Vacuum Tube Power PS-2A
EDGE
FLAT
BRITE
DEEP
FLAT
WARM
®
INPUT
LEVEL
HI
LO
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REACTIVE LOAD VOICING SWITCHES
Reactive Load at your preferred playing volumes.
1. EDGE/BRITE/FLAT – This switch sets the high frequency (Treble/Presence) response of the
presence and clarity will be retained. At high volume settings, this switch will normally be set FLAT
or possibly BRITE if you want a little more cut in your live or recorded mix.
2. DEEP/WARM/FLAT - This switch sets the low frequency (Bass/Resonance) response of the reactive
depth will be retained. At high volume settings, this switch will normally be set FLAT or possibly
WARM if you want a little more low-end projection in your live or recorded mix.
NOTE: These switches only operate when your load speaker output is connected to
the Power Station Amp In jack. They remain operational in normal attenuation mode as well as in
Silent Mode, whether the Power Station is powered on or
POWER AMPLIFIER CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3. INPUT LEVEL SWITCH – Sets usable range of the Volume control relative to strength of Line Input
or Amp In signal level. This is useful for setting your ideal playing volume whether you are attenua-
ting a high powered amp, boosting a low powered amp or connecting a preamp to the Line In. Set
the Level switch to HI for attenuating high powered amps or hot Line In signals or LO for boosting
small amps or when using low level Line In signals.
4. VOLUME – Sets the overall playing volume, or sound coming out of your speaker cabinet.
5. PRESENCE
6. DEPTH
7. STANDBY/BYPASS – In Standby mode, this switch bypasses the Power Station, puts the internal
8. A
NOTE: The Standby/Bypass switch only allows sound to pass directly through to the speaker in
Bypass mode when your load speaker output is connected to the Amp In jack. When
using only the Line In jack, this switch turns the Power Station on Standby mode. In Standby
mode there will be no sound from the speaker.
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REAR PANEL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
1. L
listening level through a speaker cabinet can be connected here.
3. F -
4. F
5. FX LEVEL – This sets the signal level inside the loop. Use the HI position for line level (+4 to 0dB)
devices. Use the LO position for guitar level devices (-10 to -20dB) such as pedal delays, etc. In LO
mode you can even plug your guitar, bass, acoustic instrument pickup or keyboard directly in here
6. L
connected to Amp In.
7.
8. A
-
Amp In (Max Continuous):
200W @ 2, 4 & 16 Ohms.
150W @ 8 Ohms
NOTE: Set this impedance to match both the speaker and the load Most cabs have a
impedance and you usually have a choice of impedance on your Therefore it is
best to choose the impedance that will match your speaker cab. This will assure that
your and speaker are matched correctly when the Power Station is bypassed.
9. AMPLIFIER IMPEDANCE – Sets the impedance of the internal reactive load for optimum perfor-
10.SPEAKER 1 / SPEAKER 2 – Two parallel wired output jacks are provided for connection to any
cabinet or combination of cabinets that total 2/4, 8 or 16 ohms impedance. This is a simple way
to solve impedance questions. For example, when using only a single 16 ohm cabinet (typically a
4X12 cabinet), it is connected to the top jack and you will set the switch to 16 ohms. When using
two 16 ohm cabinets, simply connect them to the two parallel jacks and set the switch to 8. When
using two 8 ohm cabs, set this switch to 4 ohms.
2. L
Power Station Amp In jack and makes it available to drive any external device, such as a mixer,
speaker output plugged into the
Use this feature to send your onstage sound to an external processor and then to FOH, an onstage
powered monitor or a “wet” only amp/effect/speaker system.
signal processor.
MAINS INPUT
SERIAL:
117 V
SPKR OUT
GROUND
LIFT
POWER STATION MODEL PS-2A
STE VEN FRYETTE DESIGN, INC.
AMP IN
IMPEDANCE
SELECT
LINE OUT
BAL AN CED
SPE AKER
2/4
8
16
2/4
8
16
ONE 20 0W MAX
TWO
AMPLIFIE R
FX SEND LINE IN
FX RETN LINE OUT
FUSE
MAIN
T3A
50/60 HZ
180 WATTS
AVIS: RISQUES DE CHOC E LECTRIQUE , NE PAS OUVR IR:
WARNING: HA ZA RDO US VOLTAG E INS IDE . RE FER
SERVICING TO QUALIFI ED SERVICE PE RSONNEL:
CAUT ION : DO NOT EXP OSE THIS
EQU IPM ENT TO RAI N OR MOISTURE:
CAUT ION R EPL ACE O NLY
WIT H SAM E TY PE FUSE
UTI LIS ER UN FUSIBLE D E
ECH ANG E DE MEME T YPE
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED S ERV ICE PERSONN EL
NO US ER SERVICABLE PAR TS IN SIDE
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FX
LEVEL
LINE
LEVEL
HI
LO
LINE LEVEL – Simultaneously controls the output level of the unbalanced 1/4“ line out and the
balanced XLR out.
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IMPORTANT:TheSPEAKER1jackhasanopenloadprotectionfeature.Ifnocableisconnected
tothisjackthePowerStationwillremainlockedinBYPASS/STANDBYmoderegardlessofthe
front panel Standby switch setting. This is done to prevent potential damage to your valuable
vintageampshouldthespeakercablebecomedisconnectedwhileinBypassmode.
11. CABINET IMPEDANCE – When one or both of the two parallel jacks are connected, simply set the
impedance selector switch for connection according to the chart below:
16Ω + None = 16Ω, 4Ω + None = 4Ω
16Ω + 16Ω = 8Ω, 4Ω + 4Ω = 4Ω
8Ω + None = 8Ω 2Ω + None = 2Ω
8Ω + 8Ω = 4Ω
IMPORTANT:The2/4Ωampandspeakersettingisdesignedtobesafeandcompatiblewithall
vintage2Ωand4Ωampliers.Becauseareactiveloadisnotanactualspeaker,theimpedance
behavioroftheloadwillnotvaryaswildlyasanactualspeakerandwillthereforemaintainasafe
and stable load for your treasured vintage amps at this low impedance range. Even so, we do
recommend that your power tubes are in good condition when using this device.
12. GROUND LIFT – This switch separates the internal circuit ground from chassis and power ground
in order to eliminate possible ground loops between the Power Station and the load amplier
connected to the AMP IN jack. Select the position which yields quietest operation. With a properly
wired AC outlet and factory supplied AC cord, this switch may not produce a noticeable dierence.
13. MAINS FUSE – Protects the amplier from electrical faults. Replace only with type and rating spe-
cied on the rear panel of your amplier.
14. AC MAINS INPUT – Connect to a grounded outlet in accordance with the voltage and frequency
specied on the rear panel of your amplier.
USE ONLY THE FACTORY SUPPLIED CORDSET OR A UL APPROVED EQUIVALENT TYPE
USING SILENT MODE
Silent Mode allows you to use the Power Station as a silent adjustable reactive load for quiet direct recor-
ding or when sending a live amp signal to front of house with no speaker cab connected. In this mode it is
not necessary to power up the Power Station. You don’t even need to plug in the power cord. The Voicing
switches, Low Pass Filter switch, FX Send (along with the FX Level switch), and the Balanced and Unba-
lanced Line Outputs all operate with no AC power applied.
TUBE FUNCTION AND LOCATION
Power and phase inverter tubes are mounted horizontally near the back of the unit. The power tubes are
factory biased for optimum performance. No provision for internal or external biasing is provided. To insure
that the Power Station will remain within safe temperature operating limits, the bias must not be modied
or tampered with. Doing so will immediately void the warranty. Tube types are factory selected for superior
performance, consistent tone quality and reliability. Power tubes are factory tested and matched. For best
performance, replace only with factory recommended tubes.
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
MAIN S INPUT
SERI AL:
117 V
SPKR OUT
GROUND
LIFT
POWE R STATION MODE L PS-2A
STEV EN FRYE TTE DES IGN, INC.
AMP IN
IMPE DANCE
SELE CT
LINE O UT
BALA NCED
SPEA KER
2/4
8
16
2/4
8
16
ONE 200 W MAX
TWO
AMPL IFIE R
FX SE ND LINE IN
FX RETN LINE OU T
FUSE
MAIN
T3A
50/6 0 HZ
180 WATTS
AVIS: R ISQUES D E CHOC ELE CTRIQUE , NE PAS OUV RIR:
WARNI NG: HAZ ARDOUS V OLTAGE INSID E. REFER
SERV ICING TO QU ALIFIE D SERVIC E PERSONN EL:
CAUTI ON: DO NOT E XPOSE THI S
EQUI PMENT TO R AIN OR MOI STURE:
CAUTI ON REPLAC E ONLY
WITH S AME TYPE F USE
UTIL ISER UN FU SIBLE DE
ECHA NGE DE MEM E TYPE
REFE R SERVIC ING TO
QUALI FIED SER VICE PER SONNEL
NO USE R SERVIC ABLE PARTS I NSIDE
FX
LEVE L
LINE
LEVE L
HI
LO
Amp Speaker Out
Speaker
Cab In
XLR Line Out
to mixer
Standard ¼“ to ¼“
male speaker cable
1. Amp head to Power Station to Cab with in loop and line out going to mixer.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNNEL. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
V2, V3 – 6L6 Power tubes.
USE ONLY 6L6 OR EQUIVALENT. NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH ANY OTHER TUBE TYPES!
things cool and to extend tube life.
during use. This is normal and there is not only a cooling fan and plenty of ventilation in the chassis
design, but all of the critical components and transformers are designed to withstand much more heat
than you will normally experience at during typical operation.
MAIN S INPUT
SERI AL:
117 V
SPKR OUT
GROUND
LIFT
POWE R STATION MODE L PS-2A
STEV EN FRYE TTE DES IGN, INC.
AMP IN
IMPE DANCE
SELE CT
LINE O UT
BALA NCED
SPEA KER
2/4
8
16
2/4
8
16
ONE 200 W MAX
TWO
AMPL IFIE R
FX SE ND LINE IN
FX RETN LINE OU T
FUSE
MAIN
T3A
50/6 0 HZ
180 WATTS
AVIS: R ISQUES D E CHOC ELE CTRIQUE , NE PAS OUV RIR:
WARNI NG: HAZ ARDOUS V OLTAGE INSID E. REFER
SERV ICING TO QU ALIFIE D SERVIC E PERSONN EL:
CAUTI ON: DO NOT E XPOSE THI S
EQUI PMENT TO R AIN OR MOI STURE:
CAUTI ON REPLAC E ONLY
WITH S AME TYPE F USE
UTIL ISER UN FU SIBLE DE
ECHA NGE DE MEM E TYPE
REFE R SERVIC ING TO
QUALI FIED SER VICE PER SONNEL
NO USE R SERVIC ABLE PARTS I NSIDE
FX
LEVE L
LINE
LEVE L
HI
LO
MAIN S INPUT
SERI AL:
117 V
SPKR OUT
GROUND
LIFT
POWE R STATION MODE L PS-2A
STEV EN FRYE TTE DES IGN, INC.
AMP IN
IMPE DANCE
SELE CT
LINE O UT
BALA NCED
SPEA KER
2/4
8
16
2/4
8
16
ONE 200 W MAX
TWO
AMPL IFIE R
FX SE ND LINE IN
FX RETN LINE OU T
FUSE
MAIN
T3A
50/6 0 HZ
180 WATTS
AVIS: R ISQUES D E CHOC ELE CTRIQUE , NE PAS OUV RIR:
WARNI NG: HAZ ARDOUS V OLTAGE INSID E. REFER
SERV ICING TO QU ALIFIE D SERVIC E PERSONN EL:
CAUTI ON: DO NOT E XPOSE THI S
EQUI PMENT TO R AIN OR MOI STURE:
CAUTI ON REPLAC E ONLY
WITH S AME TYPE F USE
UTIL ISER UN FU SIBLE DE
ECHA NGE DE MEM E TYPE
REFE R SERVIC ING TO
QUALI FIED SER VICE PER SONNEL
NO USE R SERVIC ABLE PARTS I NSIDE
FX
LEVE L
LINE
LEVE L
HI
LO
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Use PS2 to boost
any mini amp,
iPhone, iRig,
preamp or
modeling preamp
Speaker
Cab In
Preamp Out
to Line In
3. Preamp to Power Station Line In, in loop and Power Station speaker out to speaker.
Amp Speaker Out Standard
speaker cable
Female to female
¼“ adapter
Standard ¼“ to ¼“
male speaker cable
2. Combo to Power Station and back to speaker with in loop.
MAIN S INPUT
SERI AL:
117 V
SPKR OUT
GROUND
LIFT
POWE R STATION MODE L PS-2A
STEV EN FRYE TTE DES IGN, INC.
AMP IN
IMPE DANCE
SELE CT
LINE O UT
BALA NCED
SPEA KER
2/4
8
16
2/4
8
16
ONE 200 W MAX
TWO
AMPL IFI E R
FX SE ND LINE IN
FX RETN LINE OU T
FUSE
MAIN
T3A
50/6 0 HZ
180 WATTS
AVIS: R ISQUES D E CHOC ELE CTRIQUE , NE PAS OUV RIR:
WARNI NG: HAZ ARDOUS V OLTAGE INSID E. REFER
SERV ICING TO QU ALIFIE D SERVIC E PERSONN EL:
CAUTI ON: DO NOT E XPOSE THI S
EQUI PMENT TO R AIN OR MOI STURE:
CAUTI ON REPLAC E ONLY
WITH S AME TYPE F USE
UTIL ISER UN FU SIBLE DE
ECHA NGE DE MEM E TYPE
REFE R SERVIC ING TO
QUALI FIED SER VICE PER SONNEL
NO USE R SERVIC ABLE PARTS I NSIDE
FX
LEVE L
LINE
LEVE L
HI
LO
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
MAINS I NPUT
SERIA L:
117 V
SPKR OU T
GROUN D
LIFT
POWER S TATION M ODEL PS-2A
STEV EN FRYETTE D ESIGN, INC .
AMP IN
IMPEDA NCE
SELEC T
LINE OU T
BALAN CED
SPEA KER
2/4
8
16
2/4
8
16
ONE 200W M AX
TWO
AMPLI FIE R
FX SEN D LINE IN
FX RETN LINE OUT
FUSE
MAIN
T3A
50/60 H Z
180 WATTS
AVIS: RI SQUES D E CHOC ELEC TRIQUE , NE PAS OUVR IR:
WARNIN G: HAZ ARDOUS VO LTAGE INSIDE . REFER
SERVI CING TO QUA LIFIED S ERVICE P ERSONN EL:
CAUTIO N: DO NOT EX POSE THI S
EQUIP MENT TO RA IN OR MOIS TURE:
CAUTIO N REPLAC E ONLY
WITH SA ME TYPE FU SE
UTILI SER UN FUS IBLE DE
ECHAN GE DE MEM E TYPE
REFER S ERVICI NG TO
QUALIF IED SERV ICE PERS ONNEL
NO USER S ERVICA BLE PARTS I NSIDE
FX
LEVE L
LINE
LEVEL
HI
LO
to input
on mixer
from PS2
FX loop
to PS2 FX loop
to PS2 line in
PS2 spkr out to cab in / 8 Ω
to input
on mixer
F
5. David Torn type setup for live performance and/or recording.
Amp Speaker Out
All red outlined functions operate without power
No A/C power needed
XLR Line Out
to mixer
Standard ¼“ to ¼“
male speaker cable
Power Station
- Integrated Reactance Amplifier -
OPERATEVO LU M E PR ESE N C E D E PT H
BYPASS P OWER
ON
Variable Reactive Load + Vacuum Tube Power PS-2A
EDG E
FL AT
BRI TE
DEE P
FL AT
WAR M
®
INP UT
LEV EL
HI
LO
4. Silent mode.
USING SILENT MODE
Silent Mode allows you to use the Power
Station as a silent adjustable reactive load
for quiet direct recording or when sending
a live amp signal to front of house with no
speaker cab connected. In this mode it is not
necessary to power up the Power Station.
You don’t even need to plug in the power
cord. The Voicing switches, Low Pass Filter
switch, FX Send (along with the FX Level
switch), and the Balanced and Unbalanced
Line Outputs all operate with no AC power
applied.
CAUTION! The 200W maximum power ra-
ting of the Power Station’s load depends
on the fan being operational. Running the
Power Station with no AC power disables
the fan and the Maximum Power rating is
reduced by 50%.
WHEN USING A HIGH-POWERED AMP
CRANKED, YOU MUST RUN THE POWER
STATION WITH THE AC CORD PLUGGED IN
AND THE POWER SWITCH TURNED ON.
IN THIS CASE, LEAVE THE OPRATE/BYPASS
SWITCH SET TO BYPASS.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS
WON’TTURNON
1. Make sure AC cord is securely connected at
both ends.
2. Verify the power source with something you
know works.
3. Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary.
If it blows again, refer to qualied service personnel.
NO SOUND
1. Check input cable.
2. Check volume controls.
3. Make sure the amplier volume and/or gain
controls are turned up.
4. Check to see if the eects loop is connected
correctly.
5. Check speaker cable to see if it is disconnected
or shorted.
6. Make sure that the impedance selector is fully
engaged in its detent.
7. Check the standby switch.
8. Check for a blown speaker.
9. Check the mains fuse, and replace if necessary.
If it blows again, refer to qualied service personnel.
WON’TSWITCHTOOPERATE
1. Check the mains fuse, and replace if neces-
sary. If it blows again, refer to qualied service
personnel.
EFFECTS NOT OPERATING
1. Make sure eects send and return cables are
good and properly connected.
RUNNING HOT
1. Make sure that the unit has adequate ventilation.
2. Make sure that the impedance selector is set to
the proper impedance.
3. Power tubes may be drawing excessive current
(refer to qualied service personnel).
NOTE: Always set the amplier to standby when
taking breaks and turn the amplier o when
not in use. This will extend tube life and improve
long term reliability.
DISTORTION
1. Check the impedance setting.
2. Check the speaker cable for shorts.
3. Check the speaker.
4. Check the signal level at other devices in the
signal path or in the loop.
5. Power tubes may be weak (refer to qualied
service personnel).
BLOWING MAINS FUSE
1. Bad power tube or other internal power supply
component (refer to qualied service personnel).
MODEL: POWER STATION
MODEL NUMBER: PS2.
POWER REQUIREMENT: 180W
POWER AMP OUTPUT: 50W RMS @ 5% THD,
1kHz sine into 8Ω
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 2/4Ω/8Ω/16Ω (selectable)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 2/4Ω/8Ω/16Ω (selectable)
FUSE:
100V UNITS: T3.15A, 125/250V.
120V UNITS: T3A, 250V.
220V-240V UNITS: T1.6A, 250V.
DIMENSIONS:
HEIGHT: 3.6 in (9.1 cm)
WIDTH: 14 in (35.5 cm)
DEPTH: 9 in (22.8 cm)
WEIGHT: 15 lb (6.8 kg)
Product specications are subject to change without notice.
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Certicate of Compliance
Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
We certify that all of our products (exceptions see listed below) are compliant with the European Union
Directive 2002/95/EC for the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (RoHS).
No Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6), PBB or PBDE is intentionally
added to these devices. Any trace impurities of these substances contained in the parts are below the
RoHS specied threshold levels.
All information provided in this Certicate of Compliance is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of
the date this Certication was issued.
Certicate of Compliance
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of chemicals (REACh)
We declare that all of our products are compliant with European Union Directive EC1907/206 for the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of chemicals (REACh), and contain none or less
than 0.1% of the chemicals listed as hazardous chemicals in the REACh regulation. All information provided
in this Certicate of Compliance is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the date this Certication
was issued.
Declaration of Conformity
EMC and Low Voltage Directive (CE)
Product Name: POWER STATION
Model Number: PS2
This is to certify that the product listed above complies with the following European Union Council Directives
and Standards relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 89/336/EEC) and the low voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC).
This declaration of conformity of the European Communities is the result of an examination carried out
by Electromagnetic Engineering Services, Inc. in accordance with European Standards EN 50081-1, EN
50082-1 and EN 60065 for low voltage, as laid down in Article 10 of the EMC Directive.
Fryette Amplication
6850 Vineland Ave. Unit P
North Hollywood, CA 91605 USA
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Subject to the obligations and exclusions found below, this product is warranted by Steven Fryette Design, Inc., (herein SFD)
against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the period of Five (5) Years from the date of purchase, with the
exception of the tubes, fuses and speakers where applicable, which carry a 90 day warranty.
The warranty period commences on the date of purchase by the original user. Performance under this warranty must be obtained
at one of the following: an SFD Authorized Service Station, by returning the unit to the SFD factory with prior written authorization,
or (in countries outside of the United States) by a representative SFD distributor.
Obligations
1. This warranty will be honored only on the presentation of the original proof of purchase.
2. Transportation of the product to and from an authorized SFD service outlet is the responsibility of the user. Units sent directly
to the SFD factory for warranty repairs must be authorized by SFD and shipped prepaid.
Exclusions
1. This warranty shall not cover adjustment of consumer-operated controls as explained in the appropriate instruction manual,
or products that have been altered or have missing, or defaced serial numbers.
2. This warranty shall not apply to the appearance of accessory items including but not limited to, cabinets, cabinet parts, or
knobs.
3. This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, or the removal and reinstallation of products for repair.
4. This warranty shall not apply to repair or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFD including, but
not limited to, any malfunction, defects, or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, damaged or broken
5. Responsibility for the repair of any SFD product sold outside of U.S. boundaries is borne by the SFD representative in that
the SFD distributor or dealer in your country for more information.
The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties, and SFD does not authorize any party to assume for it any other obliga-
tion or liability. In no event shall SFD be liable for special or consequential damages arising from the use of this product, or for any
delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond our control. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitations on implied
rights that vary from state to state.
FRYETTE AMPLIFICATION
6850 VINELAND AVE. UNIT P
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
TEL (818) 980-2800 FAX (818) 980-2802 www.fryette.com
Copyright 2014 Steven Fryette Design, Inc.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
U.S. and Canadian residents: Please retain your purchase receipt as proof of purchase for warranty purposes. All
other international residents please contact the authorized distributor your Fryette product was purchased from.
For a list of international distributors please visit www.fryette.com/dealers.html
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