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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The Fender Passport sound system is supplied with
a detachable power cable with an IEC female
connector and a male AC connector. Depending on
the territory in which the Passport system is
purchased, the power cable will be supplied with
one of a number of male AC connectors to
accommodate the different safety and code
requirements of specific countries. All AC cables
supplied with Passport products are three pin
grounded types.
Under no circumstances should the ground
(earth) pin be disconnected or removed.
Your Passport System features a Switch-Mode-
Power-Supply designed to operate on any AC
voltage and line frequency to convert AC power with
maximum efficiency.
When traveling abroad with the Passport system, as
a standard precaution, always 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.
This check must be performed before connecting
the power cable. The Fender Passport has two
range settings:
115v
or
230v
.
Failure to select the appropriate voltage range will
cause the unit to go into protect mode, void any
warranty and may cause damage to the unit.
For example, The United States of America is
standardized at 117 volts/60 Hz, Japan operates on
100 volts/50 Hz. For both of these countries the
range selector must be set to 115v. Countries in the
EEC have standardized at 230 volts/50 Hz.,
however, there are different types of AC plugs used.
For all these countries the selector should be at the
230v position. When using plug adapters or
operating in a territory other than the one in which
the unit was purchased, take great care to comply
with local safety requirements and electrical codes of
practice.
If you are not sure of the local voltage, wiring
codes & colors, AC grounding, or correct
procedures for connection, consult a qualified
technician.
Warning
Under no circumstances should the ground pin on
the Passport or on any of your electrical equipment
be lifted. It is possible that under certain
circumstances a combination of different types of
ungrounded equipment can create a life threatening
shock hazard. Microphones have metal cases and
are connected through the mic cable to the mixer’s
chassis. Your Passport mixer may be correctly
grounded if the building’s wiring is to code and the
ground pin on the A/C plug is properly connected.
However if for any reason external A/C powered
equipment with ungrounded A/C connections are
used in conjunction with the Passport system (e.g.
an ungrounded music amplifier), there may be a
difference in potential to the microphone case. With
this combination a performer holding a (grounded)
microphone coming into contact with an
ungrounded item of powered equipment may be
subject to dangerous electrical shocks.
By following the correct procedures and safety
precautions, risks of severe shock hazard can be
minimized. Always check the A/C connection and
particularly the voltage between the microphone and
any other A/C equipment. Best of all, avoid
operating the system in conjunction with
ungrounded or improperly grounded electrical
equipment.
