POWERING UP
REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
A small storage compartment can be found on the rearTurn the Power Switch to the ON position. The Power
of the Passport tower. To access this compartment,LED will illuminate green and the system will turn on. If
simply lift the latch and pull open the storage door. Thisother powered equipment is to be attached to the
compartment is ideal for storing cables, microphones orsystem, it is always advisable to turn on your Passport
other items when you are transporting your Passport.last. In this way any transient spikes and thumps
caused by other equipment will not be amplified and
On the back panel of the storage compartment you willsent to your system speakers. For the same reasons it
see a narrow metal strip with a screw on either end.is advisable to turn off your Passport system first before
This is the protective cover for the wireless adapterturning off the attached equipment.
terminal. Custom wireless systems are available for your
Passport. The receiver for the wireless system installs inShould the Power LED not illuminate when the rear
the storage compartment.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 con-
nections, disconnect all cables and check the PassportSET-UP AND CONNECTIONS
fuses. Be sure to replace any blown fuses with fuses of
Before turning on the Power, read and heed the safetythe correct value. Reconnect the power and speaker
warnings on page 2.cables and turn the rear panel power switch on.
It is wise to establish a routine for connecting andRe-set the system by turning on the power switch. If the
powering up your sound system. Provided you have aPower LED illuminates red, the system is indicating a
properly grounded AC outlet or outlet strip withthermal protect mode or cooling problem. Be sure to
sufficient power handling capacity, plug all soundcheck the air inlet filter at the base of the unit by
system equipment into the same outlet or strip. This willremoving it and making sure it is clear of debris.
enhance system safety and performance. Take care
that the AC circuit is capable of handling the peakTurn power off and wait for a few minutes allowing heat
power demands of your system. Consult the productto dissipate and the Passport to reset itself. If after
handbooks or a qualified electrician if in doubt. doing so the Power LED continues to glow red this
indicates a fault with your system and you should
When setting up, be sure to follow these simple set-upconsult an authorized Fender service center.
guidelines: If no audio is present in one of the speakers, check to
1. First, turn all channel Level, VIP (channel 1 ONLY)see if your control settings are correct. Next, unplug the
and Rev/Aux controls to their full counterclockwisecable from your working speaker and reconnect it to the
(OFF) positions. Next, place all EQ, Pan and Masterother speaker. If the second speaker now works, this
controls at 12 oOclock in their center notched positions.indicates that the first cable is bad, and should be
Be sure to set the appropriate input (mic/line switchrepaired or replaced.
position) for the source you are setting up.
2. Next, connect each speaker cable to the appropriateSET-UP SYSTEM VOLUME AND LEVELS
Left & Right Speaker outputs on the rear tower and onTo set system volume and operating levels, be sure to
each speaker front panel with the enclosed cables. follow these simple set-up guidelines:
3. Connect all sources such as microphones, tape1. First, slowly raise the large Left and Right Master
decks, keyboards etc., into the appropriate inputs. volume controls to their 12 oOclock notched positions.
2. Use a microphone (or other source) in the same
4. Finally, check the local voltage and set the voltageposition as it will be used on stage and in the manner in
selector switch located adjacent to the power inputwhich it will be used for the event. Slowly bring up the
socket on the rear of the mixer / amplifier to the
appropriate operating range. (See Safety Precautionsappropriate channel input level control listening for the
on page 2.) Plug the power cable into the IEC (poweronset of feedback or howling or until the required level
cord) socket on the rear of the Passport Tower andis reached. Have a helper Owalk� the audience area to
connect the other end to a properly grounded 3 wire ACmake sure coverage and levels are sufficient for your
power outlet. needs. The systemOs overall volume can be raised
simply by rotating the Left and Right Master volume
controls to the desired level.
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