Fender Passport PD-500 Owner's Manual page 6

C C H H A A N N N N E E L L S S
• STEREO/MONO SWITCH - Selects the mode of op-
eration for the RCA inputs below. MONO mode mix-
es stereo sources together into a mono signal. TIP:
Use MONO mode with sources having only one RCA
output to enable output through both of the Passport speakers.
• RCA INPUT - The RCA jacks accept either stereo or mono in-
puts and are intended for use with a tape player, CD player, etc.
Note: The RCA inputs are not affected by the MIC/LINE switch.
• 1/4" PHONE JACK INPUT - This 1/4" balanced
mono input jack is capable of accepting high– or
low–impedance microphones, keyboards, drum ma-
chines, outboard effects, etc.
• MIC/LINE SWITCH - Set this switch to the MIC position for
low–impedance microphones, and low–level input signals. Set
the switch to the LINE position for high-impedance microphones
and high-level signals. Note: This switch only affects the 1/4"
phone jack.
M M A A S S T T E E R R
• SYSTEM EQ - Adjusts the overall tone of the amp in three fre-
quency bands. Generally, operate with these controls at their
notched center positions. Adjust the individual channel EQ con-
trols first, then adjust SYSTEM EQ controls for overall sound.
• FEEDBACK KILLER™ - Press this button in to eliminate feed-
back. Feedback can also be prevented by keeping microphones
(and instruments with pickups) behind the system speakers or in-
creasing the distance from the speakers.
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C C O O N N T T R R O O L L S S
• MASTER VOLUME - Adjusts
the overall volume output
from the Left and Right main
Speakers. Optimum Passport
performance is generally
achieved with LEFT and
RIGHT set between 4 and 6,
(about half volume). Oper-
ate outside the 4–6 range if
adjusting the individual
channel level controls be-
comes insufficient.
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D D I I G G I I T T A A L L
• FX SELECT - Selects the active Digital Effect. Each selection
creates the sensation of a different acoustic environment:
Room Reverb - Simulates the warm ambience of a small room.
It has the shortest decay time, meaning the reverberation is
the shortest. This setting works great with acoustic guitars, or
an acoustic combo.
Studio Reverb - Simulates the sound of a medium sized, bright
studio recording room. This works great for drums and acous-
tic guitar.
Hall Reverb - Simulates the sound of a large hall or church. This
setting has the longest decay time and is best used for vocals.
Adjust the Hall Reverb level so the reverb sound is lower than
the main vocal sound.
Plate Reverb - Perfect for vocals; this setting simulates a bright
analog plate reverb.
Echo - A multi-tap digital delay at 250 ms. Works very well on
acoustic guitar.
• FX LEVEL - Adjusts the level of the selected Digital Effect for
all channels together. Optimum performance is generally achieved
between 4 and 6. Adjust outside the 4–6 range when the indi-
vidual FX SEND controls become insufficient.
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E E F F F F E E C C T T S S
Digital Effects can be used to en-
hance the sound quality of any per-
formance where appropriate and de-
sired. Keep in mind that while Re-
verb or effects can enhance a musi-
cal performance or presentation,
too much can make the same per-
formance unintelligible or "muf-
fled." Keep your audience in mind
when setting effects levels.