Professional Tube Amplifier
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1. Professional Tube Amplifier tone tradition innovation Reference and Owner s Manual P N 049991 THE FENDER HERITAGE Since 1946 Fender realized the importance of your amplifier You see your amplifier is more than a combination of dials wires and speakers Your amplifier IS a 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 amplifiers is all about For over half a century we have been designing and producing some of the world s best amplifiers helping shape the face of music In fact many of the world s most classic and best sounding amplifiers have proudly worn the Fender name Whether you re after that classic Fender tone a clean crisp sound for your Bass or Keyboard or the raw driving power of modern distortion your decision to purchase a Fender amplifier is one you will appreciate with each passing note for years to come Wishing you years of enjoyment and a heartfelt thank you Bill Schultz Bill Schultz Chairman Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Fender Tradition THE FENDER PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFIER SERIES Designed for the discriminating musician Fender Professional Tube Amplifiers cater to the artist who appreciates the full bodied rich tones that only tube amplifiers can create Professional Tube Amplifiers combine that classic Fender sound with a perfect touch of modern real world pl2. SUGGESTED PROSONIC SOUND SETTINGS You Take it from Here CLASSIC FENDER 7 NORMAL 4 5 2 1 2 9 DRIVE y INPUTS w VOLUME 5 P A GAIN1 5 6 e 4 e 4 e VAN A g 1 10 D Ag TO TASTE COWBOY TWANG INPUTS TO TASTE ELEVATOR ROCK 5 4 NORMAL 4 tT 2 OO B 9 INPUTS DRIVE PA 10 N A N A TREBLE MASTER REVERB N A PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFER MADE IN U S A TREBLE MIDDLE MASTER REVERB N A PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFIER MADE IN U S A 5 6 bg z Amp 2 VOLUME N A IN YOUR FACE REVERB PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFIER MADE IN U S A 1 2 INPUTS VOLUME N A METAL E INPUTS VOLUME N A NOSTRIL LEAD 5 4 NORMAL 4 ey 3 T INPUTS DRIVE 10 VOLUME N A GAIN 1 GAIN1 TREBLE REVERB PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFIER MADE IN U S A 32 1 Pxosonie TREBLE MASTER REVERB TO TASTE PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFIER MADE IN U S A UU Pronte MASTER REVERB PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFIER MADE IN U S A TOTASTE TOTASTE PROSONIC FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS A INPUTS Input 1 is the main guitar input for the Prosonic Input 2 is a 3dB low sensitivity input for the Prosonic B NORMAL DRIVE Allows front panel selection of the NORMAL Vintage sound or DRIVE Hi Gain SPECIAL NOTE This switch is deactivated by plugging in the footswitch C VOLUME Controls the volume level of the NORMAL channel ONL
3. 021 2067 x00 230V 021 2037 x00 240V AUSTRALIA NZ Forx 1 RED 2 GREEN 0 BLACK Combo Only 4 12 Celestion Vintage 30 speakers 021 3001 100 RED 021 3001 200 GREEN 021 3001 000 BLACK Class AB2 Solid state rectifier 60W R M S Class AB2 5AR4 GZ34 rectifier 50W R M S Class A 5AR4 GZ24 rectifier 30W R M S minimum into 8 or 16 Q 8 or 160 Combo 4 8 or 160 Head 1MQ 100 120V AC 50 60 Hz 360W 230 240V AC 50 Hz 360W 100 120V version T3 Amp 250V 230 240V version T1 6 Amp 250V COMBO HEAD 185in 47cm 9in 23cm 24in 61cm 24in 61cm 10 5 in 26 5 cm 9 5in 24cm 48 lbs 22kg 42 105 19 kg VERSATILE AND VOLUPTUOUS WARNING No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel only THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES EMC 89 336 EEC AND LV 73 23 EEC Our manuals are intended to be a reference source throughout the lifetime of your product We appreciate any suggestions corrections and or comments regarding this manual Please send your comments to Fender Musical Instruments Corp Research and Design Documentation Department Attn Technical Writing 7975 North Hayden Road Scottsdale Arizona 85258 USA Product specifications are subject to change without notice A Product of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Corona CA 91720
4. CH Turns the AC POWER on and off When this switch is in the OFF position the amplifier is completely shut down C FUSE The fuse located in the AC supply of the amplifier helps protect the amplifier in the event of an electrical fault or tube failure If the fuse blows replace it with one of the same type and rating NEVER use a fuse of a higher current rating Doing so could severely damage the unit and present a serious safety hazard If the amplifier repeatedly blows fuses take it to an authorized Fender warranty service center D STANDBY SWITCH Toggles between the operate and stand by mode When the switch is in the stand by mode no sound will be heard Power however is still supplied to the tube filaments to keep them warmed and the unit ready to play Using this switch during short breaks will help increase tube life A good rule of thumb is wait at least 50 seconds after the power switch is on before turning on the standby switch E RECTIFIER BIAS SWITCH Allows for the selection of Rectifier sounds and bias classes to best suit your playing style Experiment until you find a preferred setting The Class A TUBE setting at low volume sounds a lot like the Class AB2 Solid State setting at high volume F IMPEDANCE SWITCH Head only Labeled 4 8 and 16 This switch serves to set the output impedance of the amplifi er to best match the speaker impedance for maximum power and tube life G SPEAKER Combo SPEAKER 1 Head I
5. Y D GAIN 1 1st control for gain or overdrive of the DRIVE channel ONLY E LED Indicates operation of the DRIVE channel F GAIN 2 2nd control for gain or overdrive This acts much like a compressor when tumed up Operates in the DRIVE channel ONLY The gain channel will still operate with Gain 2 set at zero Ye Puesto 1 REVERB PROFESSIONAL TUBE AMPLIFIER MADE IN U S A G TREBLE Adjusts the overall brightness of the amplifier H BASS Adjusts the low frequencies of the amplifier I MID Adjusts the midrange frequencies of the amplifier J MASTER Controls the loudness of the DRIVE channel ONLY REVERB Combo only Controls the strength of the Reverb both channels This effect may be selected on or off via the footswitch L PILOT J EWEL Illuminated when the Prosonic is receiving power If the lamp bums out unplug the amplifier unscrew the green jewel and replace the lamp with a type T47 light bulb 12 3 EXTERNAL p ON X icine 7 AIC SPEAKER SPEAKER FOOTSWITC EFFECTS EFFECTS 210 o gt Q IE ER WwW wW wW FUSE STANDBY IMPEGENCE oW d se E E EM Weiss f MN Tora PROSONIC REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS A LINE CORD Your amplifier is equipped with a 3 prong grounding type supply cord designed to reduce the possibility of shock due to electrical fault Be sure to connect the cord to a grounded receptacle DO NOT ALTER THE AC PLUG B POWER SWIT
6. ayer conveniences Fender Professional Tube Amplifiers feature welded all steel chassis capable of handling the most extreme condi tions Covered in genuine Tolex for long life and lasting good looks our cabinets are constructed from premium hand selected birch maple plywood and employ rugged corner joinery Only the most road worthy and musical components are used in the all tube circuitry This and much more enables each amplifier to withstand the most demanding perfor mance situations day in and day out And last but certainly not least Fender s classic all tube reverb adds that touch of depth and tone that has kept guitarists smiling for generations Professional gear for the professional musician The serious amplifier choice is Fender So whether you want your blues to cry like a baby or your heavy metal leads to scream like a madman Fender has a Professional Tube Amplifier for you Fender Tone PROSONIC REFERENCE AND OWNER S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Fender Prosonic Professional Tube Amplifier The P rosonic is a unique amplifier offering endless possibilities and numerous features setting it apart from any other amplifier Each Prosonic amplifier is individually hand crafted from the finest components at our Fender amplifier factory in Lake Oswego Oregon USA The All Tube Prosonic is available in 2 models the 2 10 speaker Combo with Reverb and the Prosonic Head amplifier Both version
7. itches and speakers TROUBLESHOOTER S CHECKLIST Ifthe amp is set up but does not function check the following items 15 the amp power cord properly plugged into an electrical outlet 15 there power to the outlet 15 the fuse blown Is the speaker s properly connected to the amplifier Is the amp on standby 1 the Rectifier tube lighting Try switching to the solid state rectifier Position 3 Are the amplifier VOLUME TREBLE MID and BASS controls above 0 15 the instrument volume control turned up Is the switch selecting the proper channel Try Both volume controls Is the instrument plugged into the amplifier Eliminate any effects pedals and try another guitar cord Check under all tube covers to see that the tube filaments are glowing If after checking all of the above your amplifier is not performing correctly consult your authorized Fender service center PROSONIC SPECIFICATIONS PART NUMBER COMBO SPEAKER ENCLOSURE PART NUMBER HEAD COMPANION SPEAKER ENCLOSURE POWER OUTPUT OUTPUT IMPEDANCE INPUT IMPEDANCE POWER REQUIREMENTS FUSE TYPE DIMENSIONS HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT SOUND 021 1077 x00 100V 021 1007 x00 120V 021 1047 x00 230V UK 021 1067 x00 230V 021 1037 x00 240V 021 1087 x00 230V AUSTRALIA NZ SCANDINAVIA MO SS 2 10 Custom Design Celestion speakers 021 2077 x00 100V 021 2007 x00 120V 021 2047 x00 230V UK
8. lement consists of 1 pair of Fender special design 5881 6L6WGC s part 099 5090 4 Fender special design 12AX7A s part 4099 5091 and 1 5AR4 GZ34 part 4099 5097 Tube Replacement Tube life varies with playing style and application with power tubes having a much shorter life than pre amp tubes which can last for years For continued optimum performance from your amplifier the tubes should ONLY be replaced with the same type tubes as specified on the tube location label inside the cabinet A simple way to check if the tubes are worn is to replace the set in your amp with your spare set You do carry spare tubes and fuses don t you First replace the OUTPUT tubes in the amplifier and listen Next re insert the original output tubes Replace the PRE AMP tubes and listen Finally try replacing both the OUTPUT and PRE AMP tubes and listen If there is a marked improvement in the tone of your amp at any point in this procedure leave the new tubes in your amp and purchase another spare set When changing the tubes ALWAYS unplug the amplifier and remember THE TUBES ARE HOT Either wait for the tubes to cool or use an insulated oven mitt to remove them from your amplifier COVERING CARE To clean the Tolex covering use a sponge and a light soapy water solution Do not use flammables ALWAYS unplug the amplifier before cleaning or approaching it with fluids Avoid spilling liquids on operating surfaces grill cloths controls sw
9. nput connection for speakers This jack is the primary connection for speakers H EXTERNAL SPEAKER Combo SPEAKER 2 Head Input connection for an external speaker This jack is ONLY used in conjunction with the main SPEAKER J ACK Ifthe EXTERNAL SPEAKER J ACK is used without a cord speaker plugged into the main SPEAKER J ACK there will be no sound Using this jack on the Combo automatically switches the amplifier impedance to 80 I FOOTSWITCH J ACK Input connection for the footswitch The footswitch allows remote switching from CHANNEL A normal to CHANNEL B drive as well as on and off for the REVERB on the Combo unit ONLY The Head amplifier footswitch has a single button ONLY J EFFECTS RETURN Input jack or Return from effects device s Inserting a cord here automatically disconnects the internal connection from the pre amp and power connection K EFFECTS SEND Output jack for Send to effects device s This jack can also be used as a line out L CHANNEL SWITCH Allows the remote switching from CHANNEL A normal to CHANNEL B drive M REVERB SWITCH Combo only Allows the remote switching of the reverb effect TUBES Prosonic Combo The Prosonic Combo s tube complement consists of 1 pair of Fender special design 5881 6L6WGC s part 4099 5090 5 Fender special design 12AX7A s part 3099 5091 1 special design 12AT7 part 4099 5092 and 1 5AR4 GZ34 part 099 5097 Prosonic Head The Prosonic Head s tube comp
10. s feature a 3 way bias rectifier switch allowing the player a choice between class A cathode bias class AB grid bias as well as the sounds of both tube and solid state rectifiers The Prosonic is rated at 60 Watts R M S and includes among its many features 2 gain controls Gain 1 functions as a standard gain stage whereas Gain 2 functions similar to a compressor adding sustain while reducing Edge when the volume is increased This channel produces great high gain sound at any volume from bedroom to stadium The Prosonic combo is designed for the guitarist who requires a portable medium powered amplifier with reverb capable of producing tones ranging from the crystal clean to a super gain crunch Equipped with 2 channels the Prosonic combo offers the flexibility of accessing each channel via the front panel switch or the two button footswitch provided The Prosonic head is designed for the guitarist who requires a medium Wattage head with a wide variety of great tones Like the Prosonic combo the P rosonic head features 2 channels with the flexibility of accessing each channel via the front panel A B switch or the footswitch also enclosed In order to thoroughly understand the operation features and functions of your amplifier please read and refer as need ed to this operation manual By doing so your amplifier is sure to provide you with years of trouble free music making and maximum playing enjoyment Fender Innovation
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