Fender Passport P150 Owners Manual - Page 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The Fender Passport sound system is supplied with a detachable power cable with an IEC female connector and a male AC connector. Depending on the territory in which the Passport system is purchased, the power cable will be supplied with one of a number of male AC connectors to accommodate the different safety and code requirements of specific countries. All AC cables supplied with Passport products are three pin grounded types. Under no circumstances should the ground (earth) pin be disconnected or removed. Your Passport System features a Switch-ModePower-Supply designed to operate on any AC voltage and line frequency to convert AC power with maximum efficiency. When traveling abroad with the Passport system, as a standard precaution, always check the local voltage and set the voltage selector switch located adjacent to the power input socket on the rear of the mixer / amplifier to the appropriate operating range. This check must be performed before connecting the power cable. The Fender Passport has two range settings: 115v or 230v. Failure to select the appropriate voltage range will cause the unit to go into protect mode, void any warranty and may cause damage to the unit. Warning Under no circumstances should the ground pin on the Passport or on any of your electrical equipment be lifted. It is possible that under certain circumstances a combination of different types of ungrounded equipment can create a life threatening shock hazard. Microphones have metal cases and are connected through the mic cable to the mixer's chassis. Your Passport mixer may be correctly grounded if the building's wiring is to code and the ground pin on the A/C plug is properly connected. However if for any reason external A/C powered equipment with ungrounded A/C connections are used in conjunction with the Passport system (e.g. an ungrounded music amplifier), there may be a difference in potential to the microphone case. With this combination a performer holding a (grounded) microphone coming into contact with an ungrounded item of powered equipment may be subject to dangerous electrical shocks. By following the correct procedures and safety precautions, risks of severe shock hazard can be minimized. Always check the A/C connection and particularly the voltage between the microphone and any other A/C equipment. Best of all, avoid operating the system in conjunction with ungrounded or improperly grounded electrical equipment. For example, The United States of America is standardized at 117 volts/60 Hz, Japan operates on 100 volts/50 Hz. For both of these countries the range selector must be set to 115v. Countries in the EEC have standardized at 230 volts/50 Hz., however, there are different types of AC plugs used. For all these countries the selector should be at the 230v position. When using plug adapters or operating in a territory other than the one in which the unit was purchased, take great care to comply with local safety requirements and electrical codes of practice. If you are not sure of the local voltage, wiring codes & colors, AC grounding, or correct procedures for connection, consult a qualified technician. 4