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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 standard-
ized 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 com-
bination 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 AC plug is properly
connected. However if for any reason external AC
powered equipment with ungrounded AC connections
are used in conjunction with the Passport system (e.g.
an ungrounded music amplifier), there may be a dif-
ference in potential to the microphone case. With this
combination a performer holding a (grounded) micro-
phone coming into contact with an ungrounded item of
powered equipment may be subject to dangerous elec-
trical shocks.
By following the correct procedures and safety
precautions, risks of severe shock hazard can be mini-
mized. Always check the AC connection and particularly
the voltage between the microphone and any other AC
equipment. Best of all, avoid operating the system in
conjunction with ungrounded or improperly grounded
electrical equipment.
To open and close your Passport system, simply follow
these guidelines:
1. Place your finger tip under
the safety latch and gently lift.
When the safety latch has dis-
engaged, lift both the latches
clear on each speaker before
attempting to remove the
speaker.
2. To replace, position each
speaker on the tower foot and
bring the speaker in to close
the engagement with the
tower and latches. Position the
latch hooks over the speaker
notch and close the latches.
The 4 latches will automatically
engage.
Note: These parts are precision engineered and no
force is needed to secure them. Careful alignment of
parts will ensure easy operation.
TRANSPORTATION LATCHES
