Rear Panel; Rear Storage Compartment; Setup And Connections - Fender Passport P80 Owner's Manual

REAR PANEL

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
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.
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).
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If over-current

REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT

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
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