Rear Panel - Fender BASSMAN 250 Owner's Manual

J. FX BLEND - Adjusts the amount of effects loop
"wet" signal mixed with the "dry" signal.
K. PRE/POST - Supplies the LINE OUT {N} jack with
the signal either before or after it is processed by the
amplifier's equalization/tone circuits.
PRE—EQ bypassed
POST—EQ active
L. LINE LEVEL - Adjusts the output level of the LINE
OUT jack {N}.
M. GROUND LIFT - Disconnects the LINE OUT {N}
ground connection (pin-1) which may reduce hum
noise in some situations.
GROUNDED (normal)
GROUND LIFTED
N. LINE OUT - This jack allows you to send signal from
the preamp section out to an external source (such
as a house mixing console or a recording device).
The on board "level" control allows for adjustment of
signal strength. Use the "Pre/Post" control to select
if you would prefer the bass signal to be affected by
the EQ changes you make (post) or before the EQ, to
S. IEC POWER SOCKET -
Connect the included power cord to a
grounded AC receptacle in compliance
with the voltage and frequency ratings
specified on the rear panel of your
amplifier.
T. PARALLEL SPEAKER OUTPUTS - Use the 1/4"
phone jacks and Speakon
combination to connect a total speaker load of
4–ohms minimum. Combo units have a 4-ohm
internal speaker load for maximum power output.
The following configurations are recommended:
• One 4–ohm speaker
• Two 8–ohm speakers
U. HEADPHONES - Connect your headphones here.
Disconnect speaker
listening.
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connections for private
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give an unaffected signal (pre). The "Ground Lift" is
there to eliminate buzz resulting from connection to
improperly grounded equipment.
O. MUTE - Disables all amplifier outputs except for
TUNER OUT {X}. The LED flashes when MUTE is
•
active.
P. MASTER - Adjusts the power amp signal level. Use
together with VOLUME {C} to set the overall
loudness of the amplifier.
PWR AMP CLIP—Indicates power amp clipping.
•
Reduce MASTER level if you hear distortion when
this LED is on.
Q. POWER - Switches the amplifier on-off. Illuminates
when the unit is powered on.
R R
R R
V. AUX IN - RCA input jacks for connecting your drum
machine or CD/tape player. Control the level of this
input at its source.
W. EFFECTS - (1) Effects Loop - Connect SEND to the
input of your effects device and the output of the
effects device to RETURN. (2) Multiple Amplifiers -
Connect SEND on the primary unit to RETURN on
the auxiliary unit. The
auxiliary units except MASTER.
X. TUNER OUT - Connection for your bass tuner. Use
MUTE {O} for silent tune-ups.
Y. HORN LEVEL -
(combo units only) Adjusts the
volume level of the horn.
Z. FUSE - (combo units only)
Protects the horn from overload
damage. If the horn stops
responding, replace the fuse with the same type and
rating as specified on your amplifier (F2A, 250V).
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primary unit controls all
FUSE
2A 250V
MIN. MAX.
HORN
LEVEL
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