Reference and Owner’s Manual for the SFX Satellite
A Message from the Chairman Since 1946, Fender realized the importance of your amplifier. You see, your amplifier is more than just a combination of dials, wires and speakers. It is a finely tuned musical instrument. And like any fine musical instrument, it should be treated with special care and attention to detail. At Fender, we know what building guitar amplifiers is all about.
YOUR FENDER® SFX SATELLITE® Congratulations on your purchase of a Fender SFX Satellite. Your new Fender SFX Satellite is designed by the same Tone-Team that has created many other classic Fender amps: like the Tone-Master®, Princeton® Chorus and the versatile Hot Rod Series. Built with care and special attention to detail, your SFX Satellite offers you the ability to add the “spatially exciting” Stereo Field eXpansion effect (patent pending) to your traditional guitar rig.
SFX SATELLITE SET-UP PROCEDURE Your Fender SFX Satellite offers endless possibilities for enhancing and creating new and exciting sounds from your traditional guitar rig. By following the setup procedures listed below and on the following page, in a matter of minutes you will be exploring your SFX Satellite’s capabilities. 1. To set up your SFX Satellite, begin by making sure both your amplifier and your SFX Satellite are turned OFF or are in their standby positions.
SFX SATELLITE SET-UP PROCEDURE, CONTINUED 3. Next, place all knobs on your SFX Satellite at 1 or their minimum positions. 9. Push the Bypass switch in and out to match the volume levels between your SFX Satellite and your guitar amp by itself. The table below offers a few suggestions on setting up the DSP Send and Output Level adjustments. As a general rule of thumb, when increasing your guitar amp volume it may be necessary to decrease DSP send level on your SFX Satellite. 4.
SFX SATELLITE FRONT CONTROL PANEL E. SFX - This knob controls the volume level of the bottom speaker. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the volume to the bottom speaker varying the SFX spatial effect. A. INPUT - Plug your guitar amplifier’s preamp output or its effects send output in here. B. DSP SEND - This knob adjusts the input level received from your guitar amp to the SFX Satellite, setting the level of signal input to the Digital Signal Processing card.
SFX SATELLITE FRONT CONTROL PANEL K. DSP EFFECTS - This 32-position data wheel selects among the various on-board digital effects. These effects will only be heard if the DSP Send and Receive knobs are turned up. For a complete listing of all on-board effects available refer to the chart located on page 8. I. BYPASS - This push-push button is the On / Off switch for the bypass feature.
SFX SATELLITE REAR PANEL LINE CORD - Your SFX Satellite is equipped with a grounding type supply cord to reduce the possibility of shock hazard. Be sure to connect it to a grounded AC receptacle. The line cord should be connected to a suitable power source in accordance with voltage and frequency as shown in the power rating on the rear panel. DO NOT ALTER THE AC PLUG. DSP EFFECTS CHART Vibratone* Below is a listing of all effects available on the SFX Satellite.
TROUBLESHOOTING COVERING CARE If the SFX Satellite is set up but does not function, check the following items: • • • • • • • • • • • The exclusive covering on your Fender SFX Satellite cabinet has been especially designed for years of lasting beauty. A light soapy solution on a sponge can be used to remove dirt and residue that may accumulate in the fabric. Be careful not to let any liquid come in contact with operating surfaces.
SFX SATELLITE SPECIFICATIONS TYPE: PR 378 PART NUMBER: 22-2001 22-2031 22-2041 22-2061 22-2071 (120V) (240V) Aust (230V) UK (230V) Eur (100V) POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100V 120V 230V 240V 50/60 Hz 360W 60 Hz, 360W 50 Hz, 360W 50 Hz, 360W POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION POWER OUTPUT: AC, AC, AC, AC, 80W R.M.S. into 4Ω @ <1% T.H.D. PREAMP SECTION INPUT IMPEDANCE: 18.
SFX SATELLITE BLOCK DIAGRAM BYPASS INPUT +V DRY FROM GUITAR AMP SIGNAL PRESENT DIFF AMP DRY CLIP + + DSP SEND DSP RETURN DSP DRIVER SIGNAL LEVEL SENSE L + + R + DSP RETURN EFFECT SELECT BYPASS BYPASS SWITCH* L AMP OUTPUT TO GUITAR AMP SFX MATRIX OUTPUT LEVEL R DRIVER AMP SFX HPF SFX BYPASS SWITCH* PA 12" SIDE SPEAKER *For switch functions refer to the table on page 7. A PRODUCT OF: FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.
