User manual FENDER PRECISION SPECIAL

[. . . ] When DELTACOMPTM engages, it is practically impossible to cause the power amplifier to clip (distort). With DELTACOMPTM, apparent compressor release time is kept short, yet waveform distortion is kept to a minimum at low frequencies. The selection of a Fender amplifier will reward you with years of quality music in a wide range of sonic possibilities. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the features and functions of your PRECISION SPECIAL amplifier. [. . . ] Read this manual carefully so you will benefit from these features as soon as you start using your new Fender amplifier. The built-in quality of a Fender amplifier is the result of over four decades of dedication in the combined skills of the Fender design team. The Sound That Creates Legends. PRECISION SPECIAL Front Panel Functions A. Channel 1 Input (XLR)- A high sensitivity, XLR style connector designed for use with microphones. Channel 1 Volume- This control adjusts the preamplifier gain of channel 1. It works in conjunction with the Master Volume control (item 1) to set the overall loudness of the amplifier for channel 1 only. Being a true "gain" control, it allows for the use of a variety of microphones, keyboards or other instruments with differing output signal levels. Lowlevel instruments generally require a higher Channel Volume setting while "hotter" keyboards will require a lower setting. Channels 2 and 3 - These channels are provided for two additional instruments. In order to maximize headroom and minimize noise, instruments with low-level output will require a high Channel Volume setting and a low Master Volume setting, while other instruments may require a lower Channel Volume and higher Master Volume setting. It is recommended that the Master Volume control be set as high as possible for maximum DELTACOMP' compressor range. Record Out jack- Two RCA style jacks provide an unbalanced, mono signal for recording. This signal is derived from the preamp and is at line level, similar to that of the Effects Send jack. Headphone jack- This jack allows the use of stereo headphones for private listening. WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN USING HEADPHONES, AS EXCESSIVE VOLUME WILL DAMAGE YOUR HEARING. Power Indicator- When this LED is illuminated, the PRECISION SPECIAL is receiving power. When the switch is off, the amplifier is completely shut down. PRECISION SPECIAL Rear Panel Functions NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK THE AIR FLOW TO THE REAR PANEL; FOR EXAMPLE, BY BACKING THE AMPLIFIER UP AGAINST A WALL. The rear panel is used to keep the output devices from getting too hot. [. . . ] The rear panel is used to keep the output devices from getting too hot. POWER CORD - This amplifier is equipped with a grounding type supply cord to reduce the possibility of shock hazard. The line cord should be connected to a suitable power source, in accordance with the voltage and frequency as shown by the power rating on the rear panel. DO NOT ALTER THE AC (MAINS) PLUG. WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED. [. . . ]