Fender Passport Portable Sound Systems manual Master Control Functions, MIC / Line / Stereo Inputs

M. REV/AUX – Adjusts the amount of signal sent to the internal Reverb processor, and to the Rev/Aux output jack. In the full left position the control is effectively off. Care should be taken to set the Reverb return master control to a middle position or above, before adjusting levels from the individual channels. When the reverb/auxiliary mix is set, overall levels of reverb can be adjusted at the master control.

N. BAL – The balance control features a notched position indicator and adjusts the perceived “position” of the mono signal from the input within the stereo field created by the two speakers. Full Left or Right rotation of this control sends the signal to the that channel only, with no signal sent to the other. The center position sends the same amount of signal to both speakers.

MASTER CONTROL FUNCTIONS

O & P. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL CONTROLS – The Left and Right Master Volume Controls adjust the output volume of the PD-250. The Master controls feature notched position indicators. For the majority of applications the Passport system has been balanced to operate with these controls at their notched 12 o’clock positions. In situations where more volume is required the master controls can provide an additional 6 dB of gain when turned to the right of the center position.

Set the system up in the normal manner and adjust levels as necessary. Raise the master volume controls beyond their 12 o’clock positions only after increasing the individual channel level controls.

Passport’s internal amplifiers have on-board processing designed to optimize the system’s performance when used with the custom designed PD-250 speakers.

S. STEREO/ DUAL SELECTOR SWITCH – Allows the PD-250’s power amps to be configured as stereo or “dual-mono”. In the Stereo mode, the system operates as a traditional stereo power mixer/ amplifier. In the Dual mode, the channel level controls set the level for the Main mix (LEFT master volume control). The Rev/Aux controls set the individual channel levels for the Monitor (RIGHT master volume control).

When the Dual mode position is selected with the switch, the Pan and Balance controls become inoperative (you have selected a mono setting for the output). Additionally, the internal reverb is only sent to the MAIN speaker output. Reverb is not available to the MONITOR speaker output. The reverb level sends for the MAIN mix are also controlled from the channel REV/AUX channel controls.

The overall reverb level to the MAIN mix is controlled by the Reverb Master Control.

Q. MASTER REVERB – Adjusts the amount of reverb signal level sent to the mix or output. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the reverb signal sent to the main mix. When the knob is in its full counterclockwise position, there is no reverb heard in the mix.

R. SYSTEM EQ – Adjusts the overall amount of frequency increase or decrease on the Passport. Rotating the knob counterclockwise increases the bass frequency response while simultaneously decreasing the high frequency response. Likewise, rotating the knob clockwise increases the high frequency response while simultaneously decreasing the bass frequency response. When the system EQ control is set at its notched or straight up position, the channel response is “flat” with no frequencies increased or decreased. To set the System EQ, start with this control in the 12 o’clock (flat) position. Simply turn the control until things sound good!

You will notice that the input jacks and channel controls are color coded. This is done to easily identify which set of controls is associated with which input connections.

MIC / LINE / STEREO INPUTS

	V. MIC INPUT JACK
	– Plug your micro-
phone in here. This three
pin	XLR balanced	female
input	connector is	intended

for input signals from low

impedance microphones.

W. LINE INPUT JACK – Plug your instrument in here. This 1/4 inch balanced input jack suited for use with items having a line level output such as high impedance microphones, keyboards, drum machines, outboard effects, etc. It accepts both balanced and unbalanced cables.

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