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BASS BXR
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One hundred,
Owners Manual
P/N 040695
BXR 100 Owner’s Manual 
Congratulations on your purchase of the Fender BXR 100 Bass amplifier. The Fender BXR 100 is the most recent effort in state-of-the-art bass amplifier technology, and is a member of the FENDER BXR series. The design of the BXR 100 was carried out with the aid of some of today's best bass players, and represents years of thought and consideration in determining features and specifications. The features included in the BXR 100 will provide a forum for almost every conceivable playing style, from "traditional" to "contemporary", and those yet to come.
The preamp section of the BXR 100 features two inputs of differing sensitivities, allowing for the use of a wide variety of input sources and levels. A MID NOTCH button is provided to enhance the mid frequency response. The 4-band EQ allows for up to 12 decibels of boost or cut in 4 bands between 80 Hz and 6KHz. The PREAMP OUT & POWER AMP IN jacks can be used as an effects loop or send and return points while slaving multiple amps together. A HEADPHONE jack automatically mutes the speaker while driving stereo headphones for private practice sessions. The quasi-balanced LINE OUT jack is used for "hum free" direct connection to recording and sound reinforcement equipment.
The rugged power amplifier is designed to give years of reliable service under all conditions. It is equipped with our exclusive DELTACOMP™ adaptive compressor system. With DELTACOMP™, it is practically impossible to clip (distort) the power amplifier. The apparent release time of the compressor is short, yet distortion at low frequencies is kept to a minimum.
The BXR 100 incorporates a highly efficient, computerdesigned, turned port cabinet, and delivers a full 100 watts R.M.S. to it’s single fifteen inch Fender Special Design driver.
The selection of a Fender amplifier will reward you with years of quality performance and a wide range of musical sounds. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the equipment and to acquaint you with its many features. Please read it carefully so you will benefit from all the features as soon as you start using the amplifier.
The built in quality of a Fender amplifier is the result of over four decades of dedication, and the combined skills of research and development by our engineers and musicians.
That is why we proudly say FENDER, The Sound That Creates Legends.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
BXR 100 Front Panel Functions 
The front panel contains all items necessary for system operation and observation. Please read this section of the manual carefully to make sure you understand all the operational features for your new FENDER BXR 100 bass amplifier.
A.INPUT 1 - A high impedance, high sensitivity plug-in connection for instruments. This input can handle as much as
2.5volts R.M.S., and should be used with most instruments.
B.INPUT 2 - Plug-in connection for instruments. This input is recommended for basses with active pickups, and can handle as much as 5 volts R. M. S.
C . DEEP switch - boosts and extends the low frequency response of the amplifier.
D.NOTCH switch - removes midrange, making the amp sound “punchy”. This switch is good for “thump and pluck” playing.
E.BRIGHT switch - adds high frequency “sparkle”.
F. GAIN control - adjusts the gain of the preamplifier. This control, in conjunction with the VOLUME control (item ), allows the use of a variety of pickups, from high-impedance
low-level acoustic pickups to high-output active pickups. Lowlevel pickups generally require a high GAIN setting and low VOLUME setting, while “hotter’ pickups require a lower GAIN setting and a higher VOLUME setting. This maximizes headroom and minimizes noise.
G.LOW shelving control - adjusts the low part of the frequency spectrum, where the deep “fundamentals” reside.
H.HIGH shelving control - adjusts the high part of the frequency spectrum. Turning up the HIGH control will add “sparkle” to the sound.
1.GRAPHIC EQUALIZER - allows precise adjustment of the tonal characteristics of the amplifier. Each control provides a 12 dB boost or cut to narrow bands of frequencies centered about 80, 150, 300, 570, 1.1k, 2.1k, and 4kHz. The 80, 150, and 300 Hz controls are used to adjust the low, mid, and high fundamental notes of the bass. The 570, 1.1k, 2.1k, and 4k controls allow control of the timbre of the instrument, allowing for a very wide variety of tonal characteristics.
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