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Power Requirements
AC Power:
100 volts to 240 volts, 50-60 Hz.
DC Operation (with optional converter):
For any situation where AC power may not be readily
available, such as outdoor sports events, rodeos,
political rallies, and even emergency public address,
the Passport system can be powered from a 12 volt
DC car-type battery. For these applications you
must use the Fender Passport DC-DC
converter/adapter (optional). To maximize the
amount of time the Passport will function on a
standard car battery, however, its power section has
been designed to operate at slightly reduced
maximum levels during this application. This
reduction in peak output will be unnoticeable in all but
the most demanding continuous high output
applications.
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.
POWER HANDLING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
