POWERED MONITORS From Fender Pro Audio Owner's Manual for Power Stage 100 P/N 049810 REV B
Fender Musical Instruments 7975 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 U.S.A. Fender knows the importance of sound reinforcement. From the simple box-top mixer to today's professional touring concert systems, the need to communicate, to make the connection between the performer and the audience is foremost in Fender's mind. Perhaps no other single piece of gear can make or break your band's sound. You see, your sound system is more than just a combination of dials, wires and speakers.
POWERSTAGE 100 PROFESSIONAL POWERED MONITOR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The PowerStage 100: a 100 watt powered monitor and general purpose compact sound system from your friends at Fender® Pro Audio. We are sure you will find the PowerStage 100 to be both a unique and effective sound reinforcement product, providing years of trouble-free service.
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS Designed for maximum flexibility, the wired remote control section is the "brain" of the PowerStage 100. Whether hand held or mounted to a mic stand, the wired remote control unit governs all volume levels, frequency shaping and features a 1/4 inch headphone jack for personal monitoring.
INPUT PANEL FUNCTIONS A. PHANTOM - When this button is pressed, a +15 V D.C. Phantom Power supply is activated, necessary for some condenser style microphones. Before plugging or unplugging any microphone, make sure the Phantom Power supply is off. B. MIC 1 IN - Plug your microphone in here. This three pin XLR balanced female input connector is intended for input signals from low impedance microphones. C. MIC 2 IN - An additional balanced microphone input for the PowerStage 100.
WIRING AND CONNECTIONS SETTING UP THE POWERSTAGE 100 The PowerStage 100 utilizes a variety of connectors on its input panel. Below is a chart listing the various types of connectors on the PowerStage 100. Before using the PowerStage 100, please read and follow the steps listed below: Pin Out 1. Heed all safety warnings when operating the PowerStage 100. Balanced Input Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = POS Pin 3 = NEG 2.
GROUNDING AND HUMS TROUBLESHOOTING Ground loops are probably the most common cause of hum and buzz in sound reinforcement systems and other audio products. A ground loop usually occurs if the separate pieces of equipment are plugged into different AC circuits. Also, if the audio wiring is placed too close to the power cords, hums or buzzes can bleed into the system. Still, improperly maintained power and audio cables are yet another cause of bothersome noise.
SIMPLE MONITOR SET UP 1. Connect your microphone to the Mic 1 IN. 2. Next, connect a cord from the Mic 1 out jack to your main mixing console. This is a mic level signal. 3. Your PowerStage 100 monitor is a dry signal. Any reverb or other signal processing heard through the main P.A. will NOT be heard in the PowerStage 100. 4. Remember, turning up the Mic 1 Volume will NOT affect the output of the main P.A. system.
FULL MIX MONITOR SET UP 1. Connect your microphone to the Mic 1 In. 2. Connect a cord from the Mic 1 Out jack to your main mixing console. This is a mic level signal. 3. Next, connect a cord from the monitor out on your mixing console back to the Aux Line In jack on the PowerStage 100. You now have a full monitor mix with all effects from your mixing console in the PowerStage 100. To turn up the full monitor mix, turn up the Line volume (item C page 4). 9 4.
FULL MONITOR WITH AN INSTRUMENT 1. Connect your instrument to the Inst jack on the PowerStage 100 and to the line in on your mixer. 2. Connect a cord from the Instrument’s line output jack to your main mixing console. 3. Next, connect a cord from the monitor out on your mixing console back to the Aux Line in jack on the PowerStage 100. You now have a full monitor mix with all effects from your mixing console in the PowerStage 100. To turn up the full monitor mix, turn up the Line volume (item C page 4).
MINI PA SET UP (A ONE PERSON BAND) 1. Connect your microphone to the Mic 1 In jack, your instrument to the Inst jack and a tape or CD player to the Stereo Line jack. 2. Connect a cord from the line output jack to a PowerStage Xpander 100 (optional). 3. Next, an effects unit may be used by connecting a "Y" line cord to the insert jack (item E page 5). 4. Headphones out (item I page 4) on the detachable remote unit may be used for monitoring purposes.
SPECIFICATIONS DESIGNATION TYPE PR 306 PART NUMBER 071-0100-000 071-0100-030 071-0100-040 071-0100-060 POWER SPECIFICATION 120 V version: 120 VAC, 60 Hz 360 W 230 V version: 230 VAC, 50 Hz 360 W 240 V version: 240 VAC, 50 Hz 360 W PREAMP Ch.
