Fender PASSPORT PD-500 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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This symbol warns the user of dangerous voltage levels localized

within the enclosure.
This symbol advises the user to read all accompanying literature for

safe operation of the unit.

∆ Read, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
∆ CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified per-

sonnel only.

∆ WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit

to rain or moisture.

∆ Do not drip nor splash liquids, nor place liquid filled containers on the unit.
∆ Only connect the power supply cord to an earth grounded AC receptacle in

accordance with the voltage and frequency ratings listed under INPUT POW-

ER on the rear panel of this product.

∆ This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one blade wider than

the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug in-

to the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do

not defeat the safety purpose of this plug.

∆ During operation: Maintain at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of unobstructed air

space around the unit to allow for proper ventilation and cooling of the

unit; do not block any vents in the unit chassis.

∆ This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

∆ This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: the

power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or objects have fallen,

or liquid has been spilled onto the product; or the product has been ex-

posed to rain; or the product does not appear to operate normally or ex-

hibits a marked change in performance; or the product has been dropped,

or the enclosure damaged.

∆ Protect the power supply cord from being pinched or abraded.
∆ The power supply cord of this product should be unplugged from the out-

let when left unused for a long period of time, or during electrical storms.

∆ Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the unit exterior (use a damp

cloth only). Wait until the unit is completely dry before reconnecting it to

power.

∆ This product should only be used with a cart or stand that is recommend-

ed by the manufacturer.

∆ Fender® amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable of producing very

high sound pressure levels which may cause temporary or permanent hear-

ing damage. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use.

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•500 Watts of Clear Stereo Sound
•Custom Designed Neo-Precision Loudspeakers with Celestion

®

drivers

•Built in 32 bit DSP Digital Effects:

•Room Reverb •Studio Reverb •Hall Reverb •Plate Reverb •Echo

•Room Echo •Studio Echo •Hall Echo

•Patent Pending Feedback Killer™ – Automatically detects and elimi-

nates feedback

•Six Mono Microphone / Line Inputs each With An XLR, a 1/4” Balanced

Line Input and Line/Mic Switch, +48V Phantom Power for microphone

inputs 1-6

•Switching Power Supply Allows Use Almost Anywhere In the World
•Power Amp In/Out Connections
•Everything You Need To Get Started:

– Passport Powered Mixer Section

– Two P-51 Dynamic Microphones & Cables
– Two 22' (6.5m) Speaker Cables with Neutrik

®

Speaker connectors

– IEC Power Cable

– Rugged, Portable Enclosure

Congratulations on your purchase of the Fender Passport Deluxe PD–500.

The PD–500 is the most innovative portable PA of its type. The PD–500

is perfect if you’re playing in a band, making a presentation, using it

for a school play, law enforcement and military training or as a second

PA for your church.
The PD–500 outclasses its competition in its easy to transport, black lug-

gage style case. The case protects the PD–500 from the elements while

moving or in storage, providing you with years of use. Unlatch the top

hinges to discover that the PD–500 expands into three pieces; two speak-

ers and one center tower. The tower conveniently holds an 8 channel

mixer, digital FX and a lightweight power amp.
The PD–500’s mixer features 6 mic/line channels and 2 stereo line/mic

channels. Channels 7 and  8 can be used for either stereo or mono op-

eration. The mixer also fe48 Volt phantom power, one touch

patent pending Feedback Killer™ and 32–bit DSP professional digital FX.

Enclosed in the center tower is a 500 Watt class D power amp that pro-

vides powerful, full sound without the hassle of the extra weight of an

ordinary amplifier.
Rounding out the PD–500 are the specially designed Neo-Precision speak-
ers, powered by Celestion

®

drivers. The long excursion NeoPrecision

speakers use neodymium motor structures for high performance and

dramatically reduced weight.

Summary of Contents for PASSPORT PD-500

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Page 2: ...rs and loudspeaker systems are capable of producing very high sound pressure levels which may cause temporary or permanent hear ing damage Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T S S A A F F E E T T Y Y I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S I I N N T T R R O O D D U U C C T T I I O O N N 500 Watts of Clear Stereo Sound Custom Desig...

Page 3: ...puter or a tape recorder or anything that can accept a line level signal PRESENTATION SETUP The PD 500 is shown above in a presentation scenario Use the headphones output on your laptop computer as output to the PD 500 Connect to the RCA jacks of channel 7 or 8 using 1 8 stereo to dual RCA adapter cables Note Some computers re quire a direct box with a ground lift to eliminate noise gener ated fro...

Page 4: ...onnections are made adjust the volume up from 0 as described in the Setting Levels section NOTE Plug all sound system equipment into the same outlet or power strip to enhance system safety and performance TIP If you have other powered equipment connected to the Passport it is important to switch the Passport ON last when setting up and then OFF first when finished to prevent harmful popping sounds...

Page 5: ...sts the effects level for each chan nel Use in conjunction with the Digital Effects FX LEVEL master control MONITOR Adjusts the Monitor volume level for each channel Use in conjunction with the master Monitor Level control at the MONITOR OUT jack PAN BALANCE Use the PAN control BALANCE for channels 7 8 to adjust the amount of signal sent to each speaker left right Adjusting this control al lows yo...

Page 6: ...ER Press this button in to eliminate feed back Feedback can also be prevented by keeping microphones and instruments with pickups behind the system speakers or in creasing the distance from the speakers Digital Effects can be used to en hance the sound quality of any per formance where appropriate and de sired Keep in mind that while Re verb or effects can enhance a musi cal performance or present...

Page 7: ...mp Insert To use just the PD 500 mixer bypassing the amplifier and connect to an external amplifier plug a 1 4 mono cable completely into the amp insert To use an external source with the PD 500 internal amplifier use a TRS to dual TS cable Y adapter Plug your external mixer into the mono plug connected to the ring of the stereo plug The other mono plug can be input to a channel of the external mi...

Page 8: ...on plug to align it with the input slots then fully insert the plug Rotate the plug clockwise until it locks into place To disconnect the Speak on locking connectors pull back on the grey lock ing ring while rotating the plug counter clockwise Pull the plug out from the Speakon socket POWER SOCKET and FUSE HOLDER Connect the Power Socket to a grounded AC outlet using the provided IEC power cord To...

Page 9: ...R LEVEL MONITOR OUT BAL LINE DRIVER LEVEL DETECTOR INFRASONIC FILTER LEFT RIGHT DIGITAL VOLUME DAC DAC DAC LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT Lo Mid Hi SYSTEM EQ EFFECTS FX Select FX Level FX LED Indicators FBK Indicator FBK Enable MASTER VOLUME Left Right Level FX Send Monitor PAN BAL EQ Hi EQ Lo CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 PK PK PK PK PK PK PK PK LEFT SPEAKER OUT RIGHT SPEAKER OUT CHANNELS 1 6...

Page 10: ...USA CAN 069 1007 930 240VAC 50Hz AUS 069 1007 940 230VAC 50Hz UK 069 1007 950 220VAC 50Hz ARG 069 1007 960 230VAC 50Hz EUR 069 1007 970 100VAC 50Hz JPN Fuse type T10A H 250V Power Requirement 750Watts Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz 1 dB Tape Monitor Amp Insert 50Hz to 20kHz 1 dB Speaker output Distortion 0 1 50Hz to 20kHz Tape Monitor Amp Insert 0 5 50Hz to 20kHz Speaker output Signal to Noise R...

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