Fender Computer Monitor Power Stage 100 User Manual

POWERED MONITORS  
From Fender Pro Audio  
Owner's Manual for  
Power Stage 100  
P/N 049810  
REV B  
 
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.  
Detachable Wired Remote Control Panel  
Variable Corner Low Pass Frequency  
Filter and Two Variable Center  
Frequency Notch Filters  
Enclosed in a quasi-trapezoidal floor monitor style  
cabinet, the PowerStage 100 includes a 3 channel  
preamp, a power amp, a power supply and a full-  
range coaxial speaker system. With three angles of  
orientation, inputs for microphones and a variety of  
musical instruments, the PowerStage 100 is suitable  
for nearly every monitoring application. The  
PowerStage 100 also features a unique detachable  
wired remote control panel. All volume levels and  
frequency shaping can be controlled via the remote  
panel allowing for adjustments from the  
"performance position".  
1/4 inch Stereo Headphone Jack  
Bass/Treble Boost with Bypass Switch  
Phantom Power  
Both 1/4 inch Phone TRS and 3-Pin XLR  
Female Input Connectors  
Insert Patch Point for Signal Processing  
Devices  
The versatile input panel and detachable remote  
control unit combined with the 100 watt power  
amplifier makes the PowerStage 100 the perfect  
general purpose compact sound system. With  
phantom power, 1/4 inch phone TRS and 3-Pin XLR  
female input connectors and a stereo RCA input  
connection, the PowerStage 100 can accommodate  
almost any input signal. By connecting a multi-  
effects unit through the insert jack and adding the  
optional PowerStage Xpander 100, you now have a  
PA system ready for any small club or intimate  
setting.  
1/4 inch Phone Output Jack for the  
Optional PowerStage Xpander  
Coaxial Speaker System  
Tough Metal Grille  
Carpet Covered Cabinet with Three  
Angles of Orientation 45º, 25º and 0º  
WARNING:  
- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
- NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER  
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONAL ONLY.  
- THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED.  
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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS  
Designed for maximum flexibility, the wired remote E. LOW CUT - Designed to attenuate low frequency  
control section is the "brain" of the PowerStage 100. noise or "stage rumble", the LOW CUT knob is a  
Whether hand held or mounted to a mic stand, the variable corner (shelving) frequency control. By  
wired remote control unit governs all volume levels, slowly rotating the knob, any undesirable low  
frequency shaping and features a 1/4 inch frequency noise, such as rumbling of a rocking  
headphone jack for personal monitoring. microphone stand, can be diminished.  
Constructed from rugged 18 gauge electro-  
galvanized steel and secured in place via ball stud  
and Tinnerman clips, the remote unit handles the  
most demanding, day to day setup and performance  
situations.  
F. LOW NOTCH -  
Designed to  
a t t e n u a t e  
feedback  
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A. MIC 1 - The Mic 1 volume  
b o t h e r s o m e  
hums, the LOW  
NOTCH control is a  
control. Rotating the knob  
A
B
clockwise increases volume.  
Because the Mic 1 input and  
the Mic 1 output connections  
are "daisy chained", adjusting  
the volume control will not  
affect the Mic 1 output signal to attenuates frequencies between 200Hz and 2kHz.  
the main mixing console.  
G
constant  
Q,  
F
variable center  
frequency filter.  
The  
control  
By slowly rotating the knob to locate the feedback  
frequency, it can be diminished.  
B. MIC 2 / INST - The Mic 2 /  
Inst volume control. Rotating G. HIGH NOTCH - Designed to attenuate feedback  
the knob clockwise increases or other bothersome hums, the HIGH NOTCH control is  
volume. Any adjustments to a constant Q, variable center frequency filter. The  
this control will affect both the control attenuates frequencies between 600Hz and  
Mic 2 and the Inst output 6kHz. By slowly rotating the knob to locate the  
volume.  
feedback frequency, it can be diminished.  
C
D
C. LINE - The Aux Line / Stereo H. LEVEL - Adjusts  
Line volume control. Rotating the volume level of  
the knob clockwise increases the  
volume. Any adjustments to output. Caution:  
this control will affect both the Prolonged listening  
Aux Line and the Stereo Line at high volume levels  
headphone  
J
H
volume.  
may be hazardous  
to your hearing and  
D. MASTER LEVEL - Adjusts could possibly cause  
the overall volume level of the hearing damage.  
PowerStage 100.  
Again,  
I
rotating the knob clockwise increases volume. If the  
optional PowerStage Xpander 100 is connected to  
the system, the master level also controls the output  
volume for the other unit.  
I.  
- A 1/4 inch  
stereo output jack for use with headphones.  
J. ENHANCE - Pressing this button in provides an  
increase in the bass and treble response of the  
PowerStage 100.  
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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.  
F. PHANTOM POWER LED - This  
LED illuminates when the phantom  
power supply is on.  
F
G. POWER LED - This LED  
illuminates when the PowerStage  
100 is on.  
A
G
H. MIC 1 OUT - This three pin XLR  
balanced male output connector is  
used to send the MIC 1 input signal  
unmodified out to a mixing console.  
B
H
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.  
I. INST - A 1/4 inch TS unbalanced  
input jack suited for use with  
instrument level signals such as an  
acoustic guitar, a keyboard or a drum  
C
D
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C. MIC 2 IN - An additional  
balanced microphone input for the  
PowerStage 100. Both the MIC 2 IN  
and the INST jack can be used  
simultaneously, however, any  
adjustments to the MIC 2 / INST  
control knob will affect the volume of  
both the Mic 2 and Instrument inputs.  
machine.  
Remember, any  
adjustments to the MIC 2 / INST  
control knob will affect the volume of  
both the Mic 2 and Instrument  
inputs.  
J
J. STEREO LINE - These are  
unbalanced phono (RCA) input jacks  
designed for use with a stereo tape  
player, CD player, etc. These jacks  
produce a mono signal out and are  
useful for playing prerecorded  
music. Adjustments to the AUX  
LINE/STEREO LINE control knob will  
affect the volume of both the AUX  
LINE / STEREO LINE inputs.  
D. AUX. LINE - A 1/4 inch TRS  
balanced input jack suited for use  
with items having a line level output.  
Both the AUX LINE and the STEREO  
LINE  
jack  
can  
be  
used  
simultaneously but remember, any  
adjustments to the AUX LINE / STEREO  
LINE control knob will affect the  
volume of both the AUX LINE / STEREO  
LINE inputs.  
K
E
K. LINE OUTPUT - A 1/4 inch TRS  
unbalanced output jack designed to  
feed the optional PowerStage  
Xpander 100.  
E. INSERT - A 1/4 inch unbalanced  
TRS input / output phone jack  
designed for use with signal  
processing devices, such as a digital  
delay or a reverb unit. A special "Y" line cord (stereo  
to 2 mono) is required to use this jack. On the  
PowerStage 100, the tip is the send and the ring is  
the return.  
POWER SECTION  
L. SUPPLY CORD JACK - The  
M.POWER SWITCH - Turns the  
AC power ON and OFF. When  
the switch is in the OFF position,  
the PowerStage 100 is  
completely shut down.  
M
L
supply cord connects here. This is a  
grounding type supply cord to  
reduce the possibility of shock  
hazard. Be sure to connect it to a  
grounded receptacle. DO NOT  
ALTER THE AC PLUG.  
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WIRING AND CONNECTIONS  
SETTING UP THE POWERSTAGE 100  
The PowerStage 100 utilizes a variety of  
Before using the PowerStage 100,  
please read and follow the steps listed  
below:  
connectors on its input panel. Below is  
a chart listing the various types of  
connectors on the PowerStage 100.  
1. Heed all safety warnings when operating the  
PowerStage 100.  
Jack  
Style  
Connection  
Pin Out  
MIC 1  
IN  
XLR  
Female  
Balanced  
Input  
Pin 1 = GND  
Pin 2 = POS  
Pin 3 = NEG  
2. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position  
and all volume levels are in the Min position.  
MIC 1  
OUT  
XLR  
Balanced  
Output  
Pin 1 = GND  
Pin 2 = POS  
Pin 3 = NEG  
Male  
3. Plug the female end of the supply cord into the  
Supply Cord Jack (item L page 5) of the PowerStage  
100. Next, plug the supply cord into a power source  
with the correct voltage.  
MIC 2  
IN  
XLR  
Female  
Balanced  
Input  
Pin 1 = GND  
Pin 2 = POS  
Pin 3 = NEG  
4. Connect the cord(s) from your microphone or  
other signal source(s) to the PowerStage 100's input  
jack(s).  
INST 1/4" TS Unbalanced Tip = Input Signal  
Input  
Sleeve = GND  
AUX  
LINE  
1/4"  
TRS  
Balanced  
Input  
Tip = POS Signal  
Ring = NEG Signal  
Sleeve = GND  
5. If you have a PowerStage Xpander 100, connect  
it to the PowerStage 100 via the 1/4" Line Output  
Jack (item K).  
STEREO Dual  
LINE  
Unbalanced Inner Ring = Signal  
Input Outer Shell = GND  
RCA  
6. First, turn all outboard gear, instruments and other  
equipment ON, then the PowerStage 100.  
INSERT  
1/4"  
TRS  
Unbalanced Tip = Send (output)  
Input/Output Ring = Return (input)  
Sleeve = GND  
7. Adjust volume levels to the appropriate levels,  
listening for feedback or other ringing.  
LINE  
OUTPUT  
1/4"  
TRS  
Unbalanced Tip = Signal Output  
Output  
Ring = Terminated  
100to GND  
8. If feedback is encountered, rotate the appropriate  
(LOW or HIGH band) frequency notch filter control  
down to its lowest position. Next, slowly turn the  
frequency control knob to pinpoint the location of  
the problem frequency and cancel it.  
Sleeve = GND  
9. Steps 7 and 8 may need to be performed more  
than once if several feedback problems occur.  
For more detail on setting up your PowerStage 100,  
please refer to the diagrams on pages 8 thru 11.  
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GROUNDING AND HUMS  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Ground loops are probably the most  
common cause of hum and buzz in  
sound reinforcement systems and other  
If the PowerStage 100 is set up but  
does not function, please check the  
following items:  
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. In order to help minimize stray hums and  
buzzes, here are some helpful hints.  
• Is the PowerStage 100's power cord properly  
plugged into an electrical outlet?  
• Is the power cord properly plugged into the Power  
Stage 100's Supply Cord Jack?  
• Is there power at the outlet?  
1. Keep all electronics connected to the sound  
system on the same electrical circuit.  
• Does your instrument have power?  
• Are the volume control knobs on the Power  
Stage turned above the Min position?  
• Are the volume control knobs on your instruments  
turned above their minimum position?  
• Is the mic/instrument properly plugged into the  
Power Stage 100?  
2. Keep audio signals cables away from the AC  
power cords.  
3. Use balanced cables when applicable.  
4. Always plug the PowerStage 100 into a  
grounded AC electrical outlet.  
• Is the mic/instrument turned on?  
• Are your audio cables frayed, cut or damaged?  
• If using a condenser mic, is the phantom power  
turned on?  
5. Be sure to use properly maintained cords and  
cables with the PowerStage 100.  
• If using an effects processor, is the "Y" line cord  
properly connected?  
CARPET COVERING CARE  
If after checking all of the above the PowerStage  
100 is still not performing correctly, consult your  
authorized Fender Service Center.  
The PowerStage 100 is covered in a  
tough, soil resistant synthetic  
indoor/outdoor carpet for long life and  
lasting good looks. To clean the  
carpeted cabinet, use a brush to wipe  
away any smudges or dirt. For stubborn stains, a  
sponge with a light soapy solution may be used.  
Avoid spilling liquids on the operating surface, heat  
sink, grille, volume and tone controls, switches and  
speakers. ALWAYS unplug the PowerStage 100  
before cleaning it and wait until it has dried before  
plugging in the PowerStage 100.  
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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.  
8
 
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).  
4. Remember, turning up the mic 1 volume will  
NOT affect the output of the main P.A. system,  
but it will affect how much of your "dry" signal  
you will hear.  
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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).  
4. Remember, turning up the Mic 2 / Inst volume  
WILL NOT affect the output of the main P.A.  
system. It WILL determine how much of your  
"dry" signal you will hear.  
10  
 
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.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
DESIGNATION TYPE  
PART NUMBER  
PR 306  
071-0100-000 (120 V)  
THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO  
THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES :  
EMC 89/ 336/ EEC AND LV 73/ 23/ EEC  
071-0100-030 (240 V) Aust  
071-0100-040 (230 V) UK  
071-0100-060 (230 V) Euro  
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. 1 System Gain  
Preamp Gain  
Mic 1  
Mic 1  
Mic 1  
Mic 1  
Mic 1  
Mic 1  
Mic 1  
0 dB to +90 dB  
0 dB to +60 dB  
-28 dBV  
Input Level Nominal  
Minimum  
Maximum  
Input Impedance  
Phantom Voltage  
-60 dBV  
0 dBV  
2 k  
+15 V  
Ch. 2 System Gain  
Mic 2  
Mic 2  
Mic 2  
Mic 2  
Mic 2  
Mic 2  
Mic 2  
0 dB to +90 dB Inst 0 dB to +75 dB  
0 dB to +60 dB Inst 0 dB to +47 dB  
Preamp Gain  
Input Level Nominal  
Minimum  
-28 dBV  
-60 dBV  
0 dBV  
2 kΩ  
Inst  
Inst  
Inst  
Inst  
-24 dBV  
-47 dBV  
+13 dBV  
220 kΩ  
Maximum  
Input Impedance  
Phantom Voltage  
+15 V  
Ch. 3 System Gain  
Aux Line 0 dB to +60 dB Stereo line 0 dB to +70 dB/side  
Aux Line 0 dB to +28 dB Stereo line 0 dB to +33 dB/side  
Preamp Gain  
Input Level Nominal  
Minimum  
Aux Line -21 dBV  
Aux Line -28 dBV  
Aux Line +20 dBV  
Aux Line 20 kΩ  
Stereo line -26 dBV/side  
Stereo line -33 dBV/side  
Stereo line +5 dBV/side  
Stereo line 25 k/side  
Maximum  
Input Impedance  
LOW CUT  
FILTER  
Corner Frequency  
Slope  
-3 dB @ 30 Hz to 270 Hz  
-12 dB / Octave  
LOW NOTCH Center Frequency  
200 Hz to 2 kHz  
-20 dB  
5
FILTER  
Depth  
Q
HIGH NOTCH Center Frequency  
600 Hz to 6 kHz  
-20 dB  
5
FILTER  
Depth  
Q
ENHANCE  
Low Boost  
High Boost  
+9 dB @ 100 Hz  
+5 dB @ 4 kHz  
HEADPHONES Maximum Output  
14 mW into 8 , 1% THD + Noise  
165 mW into 300 , 1% THD + Noise  
POWER AMP Nominal Power  
Maximum Power  
100 W into 8 , <0.05% THD+Noise @ 1kHz  
108 W into 8 , <0.1% THD+Noise @ 1 kHz  
+0 dB, -3 dB 20 Hz to 40 kHz @ Nominal Power  
<0.05% @ 1 kHz, 100 W into 8 Ω  
0.2 @ 1 kHz, 0.02 @ 100 Hz  
1 V RMS, 0 dBV  
Frequency Response  
THD + Noise  
Output Impedance  
Input Sensitivity  
DIMENSIONS (At 25º) Height:  
18 in 45.7 cm  
23.5 in 59.7 cm  
12 in 30.5 cm  
45 lbs 20.4 kg  
Width:  
Depth:  
Weight:  
Product specifications are  
subject to change without notice.  
A PRODUCT OF:  
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.  
CORONA, CA 91720 USA  
 

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