Fender owner manual KXR 100 Front Panel Functions

KXR 100 Front Panel Functions

A. Channel 1 Input (XLR)- A high sensitivity, XLR style connector designed for use with microphones. This balanced input can handle as much as 1V R.M.S.

B.Channel 1 Input (Phone)- Plug-in connection for instruments. This balanced input can handle as much as 8V R.M.S.

C.Channel 1 Volume- This control adjusts the preamplifier gain of channel 1. It works in conjunction with the Master Volume control (item 1) to set the overall loudness of the amplifier for channel 1 only. Being a true “gain” control, it allows for the use of a variety of microphones, keyboards or other instruments with differing output signal levels. Low- level instruments generally require a higher Channel Volume setting while “hotter” keyboards will require a lower setting.

D.Channels 2 and 3 - These channels are provided for two additional instruments. The inputs and volume controls operate in the same manner as items B and C in Channel 1. These channels are muted when nothing is plugged into their inputs, and thus will contribute no additional residual noise to the amplifier output when left unused. All three channels may be used simultaneously, however Channel 1 should be used first if only one input is needed.

E.Equalizer- The equalizer allows precise adjustments of the tonal characteristics of the amplifier. Each control provides a 12 dB boost or cut to bands of frequencies centered about 100, 338,1588, and 4000 Hz.

F.Reverb control- This control adjusts the amount of reverb to be mixed with the dry signal. The input to the reverb circuitry is the sum of channels 1, 2 and 3.

G.Effects Send jack- This jack provides an unbalanced output signal from the preamp. This output can be used with the Effects Return jack (item H) as a patch point for mono effects devices. The Effects Send is connected to the input of the effect (digital delay or other effects device) and the output of the effect is connected to the Effects Return jack (item H). The Effects Send can also be used to provide a signal to a

recording or sound reinforcement mixer. In addition, this output can be used to drive another KXR 100 as a slave amp. This is done by connecting a standard guitar cord from the Effects Send jack of the master amp to the Effects Return jack of the slave amp.

H. Effects Return jack- This balanced jack inputs signal to the Master Volume control, which drives the power amp section. It automatically disconnects the preamp when used. This jack is useful with the effects loop feature, or when using the KXR 100 as a slave amp.

1.Master Volume control- This control adjusts the level of the signal coming out of the preamplifier section. This control is used in conjunction with the Channel Volume controls to set the overall sound level of the amplifier. In order to maximize headroom and minimize noise, instruments with low-level output will require a high Channel Volume setting and a low Master Volume setting, while other instruments may require a lower Channel Volume and higher Master Volume setting. It is recommended that the Master Volume control be set as high as possible for maximum DELTACOMP’ compressor range.

J. Record Out jack- Two RCA style jacks provide an unbalanced, mono signal for recording. This signal is derived from the preamp and is at line level, similar to that of the Effects Send jack. The level is not affected by the Master Volume Control.

K. Headphone jack- This jack allows the use of stereo headphones for private listening. When this jack is used, the internal speaker is disconnected. WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN USING HEADPHONES, AS EXCESSIVE VOLUME WILL DAMAGE YOUR HEARING.

L. Power Indicator- When this LED is illuminated, the KXR 100 is receiving power.

M. Power Switch- This switch turns the KXR 100 or Off. When the switch is off, the amplifier is completely shut down.