Fender PASSPORT Instruction Manual - page 5

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CHANNNELS 1 - 4

J. LEVEL – Adjusts the volume level of the individual

channel. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the

respective channel’s contribution to the “Main Out” mix,

while rotating it counterclockwise decreases the volume.

Adjust this control after the Passport’s master output level

volume has been set. 

K. VIP (CHANNEL 1 ONLY) – The VIP or Vocal Input

Priority control adjusts the level at which the volume of all

other channels are automatically reduced in favor of the

source attached to the Mic/Line Input 1. This unique

feature permits a user to speak while other inputs (such as

background music) continue at temporarily reduced

levels. The VIP circuit is “pre-volume control” which means

it is effective regardless of level control setting of channel

one. Adjust this control while speaking into a microphone

on channel 1, with other program material input through

another channel. Depending on the duration and level of

the signal being input to Mic/Line 1 and the position of the

control, the VIP circuit will trigger a reduction in level of all

the other channels. The original levels will be automatically

restored when there is no signal present on channel 1. In

typical use, the circuit will return normal levels in about 

4 seconds. With the level set at a higher or a stronger

signal, normal levels will be restored after approximately 

6 seconds. The VIP circuit has an intentionally slow

release time which prevents interruptions when a speaker

pauses for thought or effect. Care should be taken to

avoid the VIP triggering on sound from the main speakers.

At high settings, the microphone may “hear” the main

system speakers and trigger a reduction in level. When

not using the VIP feature, be sure to turn the control

completely counterclockwise.

L. EQ – Adjusts the amount of frequency increase or

decrease in the channel. Rotating the knob

counterclockwise increases the bass or low frequency

response while simultaneously decreasing the treble or

high frequency response. Likewise, rotating the knob

clockwise increases the treble or high frequency response

while simultaneously decreasing the bass or low

frequency response. When the tone controls are set at

their notched or straight up position, the channel response

is “flat” with no frequencies increased or decreased. To

set the EQ, start with this control in the 12 o’clock

(notched) position. Simply turn the control until things

sound good!

M. REV/AUX – Adjusts the amount of signal sent to the

Reverb processor, and to the Rev/Aux output jack.

Reverb can be used to enhance the sound quality of any

performance where appropriate and desired. In the full left

position there is no level sent to the reverb processor or

Rev/Aux jack. Care should be taken to set the Reverb

return master control to a middle position or above, before

adjusting levels from the individual channels. When the

reverb/auxiliary mix is set, overall levels of reverb can be

adjusted at the master control. 

Keep in mind that while Reverb or effects can enhance a

musical performance or presentation. Too much reverb

can make the same performance or presentation

unintelligible or “muffled”. Keep your audience in mind

when setting reverb levels.

N. PAN – The Pan control features a notched position

indicator and adjusts the perceived “position” of the mono

signal from the input within the stereo field created by the

two speaker cabinets. Full Left or Right rotation of this

control sends the signal to the that channel only, with no

signal sent to the other. The center position sends the

same amount of signal to both speakers.

J. STEREO INPUT LEVEL – Adjusts the volume level of

the stereo input channel. Rotating the knob clockwise

increases the stereo input channel’s contribution to the

“Main Out” mix, while rotating it counterclockwise

decreases the volume. Adjust this control after the

Passport’s master output level volume has been set. 

L. EQ LOW – Adjusts the relative level of the low

frequency content for the stereo channel. Rotating the

knob counterclockwise decreases the bass or low fre-

quency response. Likewise, rotating the knob clockwise

increases the bass or low frequency response. 

L. EQ HI – Adjusts the relative level of the high frequency

content. Rotating the knob counterclockwise decreases

the treble or high frequency response. Likewise, rotating

the knob clockwise increases the treble or high frequency

response. When the EQ controls are set at their notched

or straight up position, the channel frequency response is

“flat” with no frequencies increased or decreased. 

MONO MIC / LINE  CONTROL FUNCTIONS

STEREO CONTROL FUNCTIONS