Fender Passport P80 Owners Manual - Page 7

REAR PANEL REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT V. SPEAKER OUTPUTS - These are speaker level (powered) output jacks designed to feed each of your Passport speaker enclosures. Use the enclosed cables (or other speaker cable) to connect the Passport's speakers to the power tower. W. POWER SWITCH - Turns the AC power ON and OFF. When the switch is in the OFF position, your Passport is completely shut down. X. POWER LED - The power LED illuminates green for normal operation. In the unlikely event your Passport overheats, this LED will glow red until the unit cools. If the power LED blinks red, the unit is in over-current protection mode. Try reducing the volume level. If over-current protection mode occurs again, a speaker cable or speaker may have a short. Try disconnecting them. If problems still persist, consult an authorized Fender Service Center. Y. AC POWER CORD CONNECTOR - The Passport is equipped with a grounding type IEC supply cord to reduce the possibility of shock hazard. Be sure to connect it to a grounded AC receptacle. DO NOT alter the AC plug. The power mains (AC) fuse and fuse holder are under the IEC (power cord) socket. Replacement fuses must be of the same rating (T4AH, 250V) and size as originally equipped. To replace a blown fuse, remove the IEC power cord. Pull out the fuse holder and find the spare fuse inside. Your Passport system is capable of running on battery power. The off-white plastic connector on the rear of your Passport is the DC power input connector for connecting the Passport DC-DC converter. The converter is then connected to a battery. Available accessories include the Passport DC-DC converter (Fender part number 069-1002-000) and 12 volt battery pack (Fender part number 069-9003-000). A small storage compartment can be found on the rear of the Passport tower. To access this compartment, simply lift the latch and pull open the storage door. This compartment is ideal for storing cables, microphones or other items when you are transporting your Passport. On the back panel of the storage compartment you will see a narrow metal strip with a screw on either end. This is the protective cover for the wireless adapter terminal. Custom wireless systems are available for your Passport. The receiver for the wireless system installs in the storage compartment. SET-UP AND CONNECTIONS Before turning on the Power, read and heed the safety warnings above. It is wise to establish a routine for connecting and powering up your sound system. Provided you have a properly grounded AC outlet or outlet strip with sufficient power handling capacity, plug all sound system equipment into the same outlet or strip. This will enhance system safety and performance. Take care that the AC circuit is capable of handling the peak power demands of your system. Consult the product handbooks or a qualified electrician if in doubt. When setting up, be sure to follow these simple set-up guidelines: 1. First, turn all channel Level, VIP (channel 1 ONLY) and Rev/Aux controls to their full counterclockwise (OFF) positions. Next, place all EQ and Master controls at 12 o'clock in their center notched positions. Be sure to set the appropriate input (mic/line switch position) for the source you are setting up. 2. Next, connect each speaker cable to the Speaker outputs on the rear tower and on each speaker front panel with the enclosed cables. 3. Connect all sources such as microphones, tape decks, keyboards etc., into the appropriate inputs. 4. Finally, 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. (See Safety Precautions above.) Plug the power cable into the IEC (power cord) socket on the rear of the Passport Tower and connect the other end to a properly grounded 3 wire AC power outlet. POWERING UP Turn the Power Switch to the ON position. The Power LED will illuminate green and the system will turn on. If other powered equipment is to be attached to the system, it is always advisable to turn on your Passport last. In this way any transient spikes and thumps caused by other equipment will not be amplified and sent to your system speakers. For the same reasons it is advisable to turn off your Passport system first before turning off the attached equipment. Should the Power LED not illuminate when the rear panel power switch is operated, check your power connections and retry. Should the Power LED still fail to illuminate after you have confirmed the power connections, disconnect all cables 7