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...set up with GAIN & VOLUME controls for obtaining distortion textures and includes an additional footswitchable BOOST control providing a second gain preset primarily used to fine tune the effects ...using the amplifier. 185 SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL Your Fender 185 SERIES amplifier is the culmination of total Solid State circuitry and more tonality than most tube amplifiers, at half the cost. Channel Two not only features the traditional Fender Treble, Mid, Bass, 'Mid-Boost PRE-EQUALIZER but definitely not least, the Fender 185 SERIES packs a new power amp utilizing Fender CURRENT IMPULSE POWER...
...set up with GAIN & VOLUME controls for obtaining distortion textures and includes an additional footswitchable BOOST control providing a second gain preset primarily used to fine tune the effects ...using the amplifier. 185 SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL Your Fender 185 SERIES amplifier is the culmination of total Solid State circuitry and more tonality than most tube amplifiers, at half the cost. Channel Two not only features the traditional Fender Treble, Mid, Bass, 'Mid-Boost PRE-EQUALIZER but definitely not least, the Fender 185 SERIES packs a new power amp utilizing Fender CURRENT IMPULSE POWER...
Owner Manual
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...less effect. This control works in connection for instruments. I IN CH. 2 IN 0 0 SUCVMSHIOEATDNFCENOHERILNE UBSOEDWFEOR 3 2 1 0 7 8 9 10 GAIN 1 11 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 BOOST PRE E0 - 6 3 7 3 7 2 a8 2 1 9 9 10 0 10 MID BOOST TREBLE MID 185 SERIES FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS A. They behave much like traditional Fender tone...SELECT switch will route the input signal to set the overall loudness at lower gain settings. K. L. F. When this input is used alone with nothing plugged into the Channel 2 input, the amplifier is in the Channel-Switching mode. The remote...
...less effect. This control works in connection for instruments. I IN CH. 2 IN 0 0 SUCVMSHIOEATDNFCENOHERILNE UBSOEDWFEOR 3 2 1 0 7 8 9 10 GAIN 1 11 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 10 BOOST PRE E0 - 6 3 7 3 7 2 a8 2 1 9 9 10 0 10 MID BOOST TREBLE MID 185 SERIES FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS A. They behave much like traditional Fender tone...SELECT switch will route the input signal to set the overall loudness at lower gain settings. K. L. F. When this input is used alone with nothing plugged into the Channel 2 input, the amplifier is in the Channel-Switching mode. The remote...
Owner Manual
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... it has been off . (See T. This is preferable to set the overall tone of boost or cut lows and boost highs. NOTE...the amount of Channel Two. (See 0. REVERB: Adjusts the amount of the amplifier.) N. CHANNEL 1 INDICATOR: This Red LED is illuminated when Channel One is...work with one switch actuation. R. X. however a speaker grade cord is useful while in connection for the remote three-way footswitch. V. SELECT.) NOTE:...U. O El FOOT CH.1 al BOOST .2 ' BO T SWITCH SELECT SELECT POWER M. i.e.: This allows you exit the boost mode. TILT: Selects the operating ...
... it has been off . (See T. This is preferable to set the overall tone of boost or cut lows and boost highs. NOTE...the amount of Channel Two. (See 0. REVERB: Adjusts the amount of the amplifier.) N. CHANNEL 1 INDICATOR: This Red LED is illuminated when Channel One is...work with one switch actuation. R. X. however a speaker grade cord is useful while in connection for the remote three-way footswitch. V. SELECT.) NOTE:...U. O El FOOT CH.1 al BOOST .2 ' BO T SWITCH SELECT SELECT POWER M. i.e.: This allows you exit the boost mode. TILT: Selects the operating ...
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... POWER AMP IN jack + & - 9dB to the next lower setting. SPEAKER JACK: (On STAGE and LONDON models only.) Plug-in addition to an 8 Ohm speaker connected to drive other SPEAKER JACK (E). EXT. Selects the nominal operating level of the slave. If the effect unit is clipping on all amplifiers should be set for "unity gain': there will be used...
... POWER AMP IN jack + & - 9dB to the next lower setting. SPEAKER JACK: (On STAGE and LONDON models only.) Plug-in addition to an 8 Ohm speaker connected to drive other SPEAKER JACK (E). EXT. Selects the nominal operating level of the slave. If the effect unit is clipping on all amplifiers should be set for "unity gain': there will be used...
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...TROUBLESHOOTER'S CHECKLIST If the amp is set up but does not function, check the following items: • Is the amp power cord properly plugged into an electrical outlet? • Is there power at the outlet? • Is the speaker properly connected to remove dirt and residue that may be used to the amplifier...into the power outlet when cleaning. Operation from an ungrounded (two pronged) AC receptacle requires a three to a grounded receptacle. LINE CORD: This amplifier is still not performing correctly, consult your Fender Service Dealer. VINYL CARE: The exclulsive Fender vinyl covering...
...TROUBLESHOOTER'S CHECKLIST If the amp is set up but does not function, check the following items: • Is the amp power cord properly plugged into an electrical outlet? • Is there power at the outlet? • Is the speaker properly connected to remove dirt and residue that may be used to the amplifier...into the power outlet when cleaning. Operation from an ungrounded (two pronged) AC receptacle requires a three to a grounded receptacle. LINE CORD: This amplifier is still not performing correctly, consult your Fender Service Dealer. VINYL CARE: The exclulsive Fender vinyl covering...
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... 1 e PASS 5 i re! n••40 reenvuot tfiA4TICor KIN Sw1104(S IMt6 K KV DY 0Y0 a' ' ry 2 °" 1061fn"' sr..44., ento e cri aN VP FOOT SWITCH POWER . . . . LT OUT . . . . .. ...... PII0 -4 3 7 2 9 e SASS 5 - 1 4 5 5 4O . 5 5 5 7 2 8 1 le CONTOUR...2 8 e I . MID CUT IN MID BOOST OUT . . . IAA,. 6 1 56 • 56 , 7 3 9 8 10 VOLUME 1 8 P CZ, CUT TREBLE 9 18 MID USE 11704 DeRITS FM 5 040•40. FOOT SeI T CH POWER . . . . . . I Ie e rA.- %i , Cm. 2 le M. ,5 3 Wi " 7.11, W Ew • 8 9 e e GAIN • 56 3 2 8...
... 1 e PASS 5 i re! n••40 reenvuot tfiA4TICor KIN Sw1104(S IMt6 K KV DY 0Y0 a' ' ry 2 °" 1061fn"' sr..44., ento e cri aN VP FOOT SWITCH POWER . . . . LT OUT . . . . .. ...... PII0 -4 3 7 2 9 e SASS 5 - 1 4 5 5 4O . 5 5 5 7 2 8 1 le CONTOUR...2 8 e I . MID CUT IN MID BOOST OUT . . . IAA,. 6 1 56 • 56 , 7 3 9 8 10 VOLUME 1 8 P CZ, CUT TREBLE 9 18 MID USE 11704 DeRITS FM 5 040•40. FOOT SeI T CH POWER . . . . . . I Ie e rA.- %i , Cm. 2 le M. ,5 3 Wi " 7.11, W Ew • 8 9 e e GAIN • 56 3 2 8...
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.... PRO: Two 8 Ohm Fender Special Design 12 inch (P.N. 026428) speakers wired in parallel. 185 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS INPUT IMPEDANCE: Greater than 93k Ohm. Output Impedance less than 1.2k Ohm. SOUND: "Like...Totally-Tubular, For-Sure Dude!!!" MODEL LONDON STAGE PRO PART NUMBER 22-5500 22-5200...COMPLEMENT: STAGE: One 8 Ohm Fender Special Design 12 inch (RN. 026428) speaker. POWER OUTPUT: 150 Watts R.M.S. RATED LOAD IMPEDANCE: 4 Ohms. EFFECTS LOOP: Nominal Level -Switch selectable to -16dBv, -7dBv, and +4dBv. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120 Volts AC 60 Hz. 3.75 Amps Max., 450 Watts Max.
.... PRO: Two 8 Ohm Fender Special Design 12 inch (P.N. 026428) speakers wired in parallel. 185 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS INPUT IMPEDANCE: Greater than 93k Ohm. Output Impedance less than 1.2k Ohm. SOUND: "Like...Totally-Tubular, For-Sure Dude!!!" MODEL LONDON STAGE PRO PART NUMBER 22-5500 22-5200...COMPLEMENT: STAGE: One 8 Ohm Fender Special Design 12 inch (RN. 026428) speaker. POWER OUTPUT: 150 Watts R.M.S. RATED LOAD IMPEDANCE: 4 Ohms. EFFECTS LOOP: Nominal Level -Switch selectable to -16dBv, -7dBv, and +4dBv. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120 Volts AC 60 Hz. 3.75 Amps Max., 450 Watts Max.