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FRONT PANEL
A. MASTER VOLUME: Adjusts overall loudness. No sound is
produced at full counterclockwise position.
B. SIGNAL LEVEL METERS: Indicate left/right power amp output
signal level. If meters illuminate red, reduce MASTER VOLUME
(A) to prevent distortion and avoid amp overload/shutdown
(see item V, POWER/PROTECT LED, to reset unit after protect-
mode shutdown).
C. TONE: Adjusts overall tonal character, with “flat” response
at center-detented position. Rotate clockwise to boost high
frequencies and reduce lows; counterclockwise to reduce highs
and boost lows.
D. REVERB SELECT: Press to select one of two reverb types.
“Reverb 1” produces dark hall to bright plate reverb depending
on REVERB TONE (E) setting, with short to long diffusion
depending on REVERB TIME (E) setting. “Reverb 2” produces
medium dark to bright hall reverb depending on REVERB TONE
(E) setting, with short to long diffusion depending on REVERB
TIME (E) setting.
E. REVERB TIME/TONE: TIME adjusts reverb “tail” length; TONE
adjusts reverb tonal character.
F. SIGNAL/CLIP LED:
Illuminates green when signal is present;
yellow when signal level is -10dB away from clipping. Illuminates
red during clipping (
see step 9 under SYSTEM SETUP)
.
G. CHANNEL VOLUME: Adjusts individual channel loudness.
H. TREBLE/BASS: Adjusts individual channel treble and bass tone,
with "flat" response at center-detented position.
I. REVERB: Adjusts individual channel reverb effect.
J. MIC/LINE SWITCH: For
channels 1 through 4 only
; if signal
source level is too high (
see step 9 under SYSTEM SETUP
), press
in to reduce input sensitivity by 24dB.
K. PHANTOM POWER: Press to supply 48V phantom power to
channels 1 through 4.
NOTE: Use caution when using ribbon
microphones, as not all are compatible with phantom power.
L. MONO CHANNEL INPUT: For
channels 1 through 4 only
; XLR
and 1/4” input for microphones, instruments and other mono
line-level sources.
M. LINE/INSTRUMENT SWITCH: For
channels 5 and 6 only
,
switch activates high-impedance ("Hi-Z") preamp for passive
instruments such as electric guitars and basses. For line-level
input or if clipping (distortion) occurs, disengage switch.
N. PAIR BLUETOOTH: For
channel 9/10 only
; press for Bluetooth
pairing with external devices. When button is flashing blue,
select “PASSPORT VENUE” in external device Bluetooth menu.
Button will stop flashing and illuminate blue continuously when
connection is successful. Press and hold button to disconnect
Bluetooth. For best sound quality, set volume control on external
device (i.e., smart phone) to 75-100 percent of its maximum level.
O. 1/4”-ONLY MONO CHANNEL INPUT: For
channels 5 and 6 only
;
1/4” input for instruments and other line-level sources.
P. 1/4” LEFT (MONO)/RIGHT INPUT: For
channels 7/8 and 9/10
only
; inputs for line-level stereo audio sources requiring
separate 1/4” jacks for each channel. Using stereo L/MONO
jack by itself functions as mono channel; mono output will be
heard from both speakers.
Q. 1/8” STEREO INPUT: For
channels 7/8 and 9/10 only
; input for
mobile devices, computers and other line-level stereo audio
sources with 1/8” connection.
R. HEADPHONE OUTPUT: Connect headphones and recording
equipment here. Individual channel controls affect this output;
MASTER VOLUME (A) does not.
S. LEVEL CONTROL: Adjusts HEADPHONE OUTPUT (R) and MONO
OUTPUT (T) signal levels.
T. MONO OUTPUT: For connection to a powered monitor. Signal
level is pre-MASTER VOLUME (A); can be adjusted using LEVEL
CONTROL (S).
U. SUB OUTPUT: For connection to a powered subwoofer. Set
subwoofer crossover frequency control to 120Hz. Use subwoofer’s
volume or level control to set bass level to preference. External
subwoofer use automatically removes signals below 120Hz from
main Passport amp and speakers.
V. POWER/PROTECT LEDS: POWER LED illuminates green when
system is on. Passport features internal protection measures that
will shut down audio output in the event of electrical or thermal
problems; PROTECT LED will illuminate red when this happens.
Passport will automatically reset itself on resolution of such problems.
If Passport does not reset automatically, check fuse in power cord
socket on rear panel (Y). If PROTECT LED remains illuminated after
unit has had sufficient cooling time and other power outlets have
been tried, consult an authorized Fender Service Center.
