Reference and
Owner’s Manual for
the SFX Keyboard 200
P/N 053448 REV C
A Message from the Chairman
Since 1946, Fender realized the importance of your amplifier. You see, your
amplifier is more than just a combination of dials, wires and speakers. It is a
finely tuned 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 guitar 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 proudly wear the Fender name.
Whether you are 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 of the Board
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
YOUR SFX KEYBOARD 200 AMPLIFIER
Congratulations on your purchase of a Fender SFX
Keyboard 200 Amplifier. Your new Fender amp is
designed by the same Tone-Team that has created
many other classic Fender amps: like the ToneMaster®, Princeton®Chorus and the versatile Hot
Rod Series. Built with care and special attention to
detail, your SFX Keyboard 200 offers much more
than meets the eye.
Your SFX Keyboard 200 Amplifier includes among its
Traditional Amp
Fig. A The sound waves from a traditional amplifier
project forward, focusing their energy in one direction.
many features: the Stereo Field eXpansion effect
(patent pending) creating unique spatial
characteristics via the forward and side-radiating
speakers, 80 Watts of power per channel with full time
Delta Comp™and On-board DSP. The three channel
preamp (2 stereo and 1 mono/mic) with their
individual tone controls are voiced for stereo electronic
keyboards and microphones. Moreover, the front
panel also features insert jacks designed for use with
signal processing devices or other line level outboard
gear. Still, the rear panel features a Subwoofer Line
Out jack for sending low frequency signals to an
external power amp and subwoofer cabinet.
SFX Keyboard 200
Fig. B Fender’s Stereo Field eXpansion circuitry (patent
pending) processes the signal through one of 32 available
stereo digital effects. The stereo signal is then processed
by the exclusive SFX matrix circuit and sent to the speakers
creating a psychoacoustic event that results in up to 300º
of stereo imaging.
Designed for the keyboardist / vocalist who wants a
specialized instrument amplifier, your SFX Keyboard
200 is a high quality Fender product. To ensure
maximum performance from your SFX Keyboard
200, please read through this manual and reference
it as needed. Also, please heed all safety warnings
when operating your new SFX Keyboard 200.
Take the time to get to know each other... Step-up,
Plug-in and ... Play On!
WARNING:
-TO PREVENT DAMAGE, FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
-NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ONLY.
-THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED.
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SFX KEYBOARD 200 FRONT CONTROL PANEL
A. INPUTS - Plug your keyboard in here; these are line
level input jacks. If sending a mono signal from your
keyboard, plug your cord into the left or L/M input.
B. VOLUME - Adjusts the loudness of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s Stereo Channel 1 inputs.
C. LOW - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the low frequency range of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s Stereo Channel 1.
D. MID - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease
in the middle frequency range of the SFX Keyboard
200’s Stereo Channel 1.
E. HIGH - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the high frequency range of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s Stereo Channel 1.
F. DSP SEND - Adjusts the amount of signal from
the SFX Keyboard 200 Stereo Channel 1 sent to the
on-board Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
G. INPUTS - Plug your keyboard in here too. These
jacks are the same as in item A.
H. VOLUME - Adjusts the loudness of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s Stereo Channel 2 inputs.
I. LOW - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease
in the low frequency range of the SFX Keyboard
200’s Stereo Channel 2.
J. MID - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease
in the middle frequency range of the SFX Keyboard
200’s Stereo Channel 2.
K. HIGH - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the high frequency range of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s Stereo Channel 2.
L. DSP SEND - Adjusts the amount of signal from
the SFX Keyboard 200’s Stereo Channel 2 sent to the
on-board DSP.
M. INSERTS - 1/4 inch TRS (tip ring sleeve) input /
output phone jacks designed for use with signal
processing devices or other line level outboard gear
on Channel 2 ONLY. A special "Y" line cord (stereo
to dual mono) is required to use these jacks. The tip
is the send and the ring is the return.
N. MIC - Plug your microphone in here. This three
pin XLR balanced female input connector is intended
for input signals from low impedance microphones
and has a +20 dB gain.
O. LINE - This is a 1/4 inch TRS balanced input jack
suited for use with items having a line level output
such as high impedance microphones, drum
machines, etc. It accepts both balanced and
unbalanced cables.
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P. VOLUME - Adjusts the loudness of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s mono channel.
Q. LOW - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the low frequency range of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s mono channel.
X. SFX - Adjusts the amount of Stereo Field
eXpansion effect produced by your SFX Keyboard
200 amplifier. Rotating the knob clockwise increases
the SFX spatial effect. Likewise, rotating the knob
counterclockwise allows the SFX Keyboard 200 to be
used as a traditional amp.
R. MID - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease
in the middle frequency range of the SFX Keyboard
200’s mono channel .
S. HIGH - Adjusts the amount of increase or
decrease in the high frequency range of the SFX
Keyboard 200’s mono channel.
T. DSP SEND - Adjusts the amount of signal from
the SFX Keyboard 200’s mono channel sent to the
on-board DSP.
U. INSERT - 1/4 inch TRS input / output phone jack
designed for use with signal processing devices or
other line level outboard gear for the mono channel
ONLY. A special "Y" line cord (stereo to dual mono)
is required to use this jack. The tip is the send and
the ring is the return.
V. VOLUME - Adjusts the overall loudness of the SFX
Keyboard 200 amplifier.
W. DSP - Adjusts the amount of return signal from
the SFX Keyboard 200’s on-board DSP.
Y. OUTPUTS - 1/4 inch balanced TRS output jacks
which are pre-master volume and post digital effects.
These jacks may be used to send the SFX Keyboard
200’s line level signal to a mixer, direct box or an
external power amplifier.
Z. ON - This RED LED illuminates when your SFX
Keyboard 200 is receiving power.
AA. DSP EFFECTS - This 32-position data wheel
selects among the various on-board digital effects.
These effects will only be heard if the DSP send knob
on the respective channels and the master DSP is
turned up. For a complete listing of all on-board
effects available refer to the chart located on page 6.
BB. SIGNAL - This yellow LED illuminates when an
adequate signal level exists at the DSP input. CLIP This red LED illuminates when an excessive signal
level exists at the DSP input. If this occurs lower the
input signal via the DSP Send knob on the individual
channels affected.
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SFX KEYBOARD 200 REAR PANEL
DSP EFFECTS CHART
A. POWER SWITCH - Turns the AC power ON and
OFF. When the switch is in the OFF position, the
amplifier is completely shut down.
B. LINE CORD - This amplifier is equipped with a
grounding type supply cord to reduce the possibility
of shock hazard. Be sure to connect it to a grounded
AC receptacle. The line cord should be connected to
a suitable power source in accordance with voltage
and frequency as shown in the input power rating on
the rear panel. DO NOT ALTER THE AC PLUG.
C. SUBWOOFER LINE OUT -
This 1/4 inch, balanced, TRS,
line level output jack sends low
frequency signals to an external
power amp and subwoofer
cabinet.
Below is a listing of all effects available on the SFX
Keyboard 200. To choose among these various
effects simply rotate the dial to the desired effect.
Remember both the DSP Send and DSP Return
knobs must be above their minimum positions in
order for the effect to be
heard. (To change from
slower to faster sweeps,
shorter to longer delays or
smaller to larger reverbs,
turn the DSP effects
selection knob clockwise.)
Reverb- 1 - Medium Room / Short Delay
Delay 2 - Medium Room / Medium Delay
3 - Medium Room / Long Delay
4 - Medium Hall / Short Delay
5 - Medium Hall / Medium Delay
6 - Medium Hall / Long Delay
Reverbs
Room 1 - Small
2 - Large
Hall 1 - Small
2 - Medium
3 - Large
Vibratone 1 - Slow Deep Sweep
2 - Medium Deep Sweep
3 - Fast Shallow Sweep
Chorus 1 - Slow Deep Sweep
2 - Medium Sweep
3 - Fast Shallow Sweep
Flange 1 - Slow Sweep
2 - Fast Sweep
Slap Quick, Single Echo
Delay 1 - Short Delay
2 - Short to Medium Delay
3 - Medium Delay
4 - Medium to Long Delay
5 - Long Delay
Reverb- 1 - Medium Room / Slow Sweep
Chorus 2 - Medium Room / Medium Sweep
3 - Medium Room / Fast Sweep
4 - Medium Hall / Slow Sweep
5 - Medium Hall / Medium Sweep
Plate 1 - Small
2 - Large
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CONNECTIONS
If the SFX Keyboard 200 is set up but
does not function, check the
following items:
• Is the power cord properly plugged into an
electrical outlet?
• Is there power at the outlet?
• Are the control knobs turned above 1?
• Is the volume control on the instrument turned up?
• Are the control knobs on your external
equipment turned above 1?
• Is the power cord on your external equipment
properly plugged into an electrical outlet?
• Is the microphone turned on?
• Are any cords cut, frayed or damaged?
• Are the DSP control knobs turned above 1?
• Is the instrument / microphone properly plugged
into the amplifier?
(Eliminate any effects pedals and try using another cord.)
The SFX Keyboard 200 has a variety of
connectors on its input / output panels.
Below is a chart listing the various types
and their pin outs.
Jack Style Connection Pin Out
LINE
INPUTS
MIC
INPUT
INSERTS
LINE
OUTPUTS
SUB
LINE
OUT
1/4"
TRS
XLR
Female
1/4"
TRS
1/4"
TRS
1/4"
TRS
Balanced
Input
Balanced
Input
Input /
Output
Balanced
Output
Balanced
Output
Tip = POS
Ring = NEG
Sleeve = GND
Pin 1 = GND
Pin 2 = POS
Pin 3 = NEG
Tip = Send
Ring = Return
Sleeve = GND
Tip = POS
Ring = NEG
Sleeve = GND
Tip = POS
Ring = NEG
Sleeve = GND
If after checking all of the above your amplifier is still
not performing correctly, consult your nearest
authorized Fender Service Center.
COVERING CARE
Your SFX Keyboard 200 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 and
vacuum 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 input panel, grille and speakers.
REMEMBER TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD
BEFORE CLEANING AND WAIT UNTIL THE UNIT
IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PLUGGING IT IN.
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SFX KEYBOARD 200 SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE: PR 372
PART NUMBER: 22-8503 (120V)
22-8533 (240V) Aust
22-8543 (230V)UK
22-8563 (230V) Eur
22-8573 (100V)
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100V AC, 50/60 Hz 450W
120V AC, 60 Hz, 450W
230V AC, 50 Hz, 450W
240V AC, 50 Hz, 450W
POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION
POWER OUTPUT: 80W R.M.S. per channel, (160W R.M.S. Total)
into 8Ω @ <0.18% T.H.D., both channels driven
SENSITIVITY : 0.965V (both channels)
PREAMP SECTION
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 18.2kΩ (line) 1.82kΩ (mic)
SENSITIVITY FOR
FULL POWER : 2.1 V (line) 210 mV (mic) Nominal Controls
23 mV (line) 2.3 mV (mic) Maximum Controls
TONE CONTROLS: Treble: +/-15 dB @ 15 kHz
Mid: +/-15 dB @ 750 Hz
Bass: +/-15 dB @ 30 Hz
SPEAKER COMPLEMENT: One Fender Special Design 12” Speaker (P/N 047539)
One Fender Special Design 10” Speaker (P/N 053614)
Single Piezo Horn (P/N 049260)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 33 in 83.8 cm
Width: 19.5 in 49.5 cm
Depth: 13.5 in 34.3 cm
WEIGHT: 82 lbs 37.3 kg
Fender®, SFX®, Tone-Master®and Princeton®Chorus are
registered trademarks of the Fender Musical Instruments
Corporation.
The SFX Effect, patent pending, is manufactured under license
from Aspen Pittman and Drew Daniels of SFX Technology.
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
A PRODUCT OF:
CORONA, CA 91720 USA
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