THE SOUND THAT CREATES LEGENDS
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Owner,s Manual
P/N 049254
INTRODUCTION
Your new Fender®KXR 60 Keyboard Amplifier is the result
of Fender’s ongoing dialog with many of today’s top musicians. It uses state of the art technology to deliver clear,
resonant and most importantly... musical sound.
The KXR 60 is actually much more than just a keyboard
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amp. With its heavy-duty, Fender
Special Design speaker
and piezo-electric horn, it is a self-contained, portable P.A.
system, suitable for almost any musical instrument requiring
full-range sound reinforcement. This makes the KXR 60
ideal for amplifying electronic keyboards, acoustic/electric
guitar, electric violin or voice. Compact packaging and
medium level output power make the KXR 60 the perfect
full-range instrument amplifier for rehearsal, studio or small
club performances.
The preamp section of the KXR 60 features two independent channels, a four band master EQ, Reverb and Master
Volume controls. Each channel features a single 1/4 inch
Input jack and Volume control. The Effects Send and Effects
Return jacks can be used with a wide variety of effects
devices, or as patch points for slaving multiple amps
together. The Effects Send can also be used to connect
your KXR 60 directly to a recording console or sound rein-
forcement mixer. A tape player or drum machine can be
mixed with the preamp signal (pre-effects loop) by using
the Tape In jacks. The Headphones jack automatically
mutes the internal speaker while driving stereo or mono
headphones for private practice sessions.
The KXR 60's rugged 50 watt power amplifier was
designed to give years of quality service under all conditions and is equipped with a unique implementation of our
TM
exclusive DELTACOMP
With DELTACOMP
adaptive compression system.
TM
, it is practically impossible to cause
the power amplifier to clip (distort). Also, apparent compressor release time is kept short keeping distortion to a
minimum at low frequencies.
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Your selection of a Fender
amplifier will be rewarded with
years of quality performance and a wide range of musical
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sounds. The built in quality of your Fender
amplifier is the
result of over four decades of dedication in the combined
skills of research and development by our engineers and
musicians.
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That is why we proudly say... Fender
, The Sound That
Creates Legends.
KXR 60 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS
CHANNEL 1 INPUT (1/4" Phone)- Plug-in connection
A.
for instruments. This balanced input can handle as
much as 8V R.M.S.
CHANNEL 1 VOLUME- This control adjusts the pream-
B.
plifier gain of channel 1. It works in conjunction with
the Master Volume control (item H) to set the overall
loudness of the amplifier for Channel 1 only. Being a
true “gain” control, it allows for the use of a variety of
microphones, keyboards or other instruments with differing output signal levels. Low-level instruments generally require a higher Channel Volume setting, while
“hotter” keyboards require a lower Channel Volume
setting.
CHANNEL 2 - This channel is provided for an addi-
C.
tional instrument. Its input and volume control operate
in the same manner as items A and B in channel 1.
This channel is muted when nothing is plugged into its
input, and thus will contribute no additional noise to
the amplifier output when left unused. Both channels
may be used simultaneously, however Channel 1
should be used first if only one input is needed.
EQUALIZER- The equalizer allows precise adjustments
D.
of the tonal characteristics of the amplifier. Each control provides a 12 dB boost or cut to bands of frequencies centered about 100, 338, 1188, and 4000 Hz.
REVERB CONTROL- This control adjusts the amount
E.
of reverb to be mixed with the dry signal. The input to
the reverb assembly is the sum of Channels 1 and 2.
EFFECTS SEND JACK- This jack provides an unbal-
F.
anced output signal from the preamp. This output can
be used with the Effects Return jack (item G) as a patch
point for mono effects devices. The Effects Send is
connected to the input of the effect (digital delay or
other effects device) and the output of the effect is connected to the Effects Return jack (Item G). The Effects
Send can also be used to provide a signal to a recording or sound reinforcement mixer. In addition, this
output can be used to drive another KXR 60 used as a
slave amp. This is done by connecting a standard guitar cord from the Effects Send jack of the master amp
to the Effects Return jack of the slave amp.
EFFECTS RETURN JACK- This balanced jack inputs
G.
signal to the Master Volume control which drives the
power amp section. It automatically disconnects the
preamp when used. This jack is useful with the effects
loop feature, or when using the KXR 60 as a slave
amp.
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL- This control adjusts the
H.
level of the signal coming out of the preamplifier section. This control is used in conjunction with the
Channel Volume control to set the overall sound level
of the amplifier. In order to maximize headroom and
minimize noise, instruments with low-level output will
require a high Channel Volume setting and a low
Master Volume setting, while other instruments will
require a lower Channel Volume and higher Master
Volume setting. It is recommended that the Master
Volume control be set as high as possible for maximum DELTACOMP
TAPE IN JACK- Two RCA style jacks provide an input
I.
TM
compressor range.
for an unbalanced, mono signal from a tape player or
CD player. This signal is summed with the signal from
the preamp inputs and provides the user the ability to
play along with pre-recorded music.
J.
HEADPHONE JACK- This jack allows the use of stereo
headphones for private listening. When this jack is
used, the internal speaker is disconnected. WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN USING HEADPHONES, AS
EXCESSIVE VOLUME WILL DAMAGE YOUR HEARING.
K.
POWER INDICATOR- When this LED is illuminated,
the KXR 60 is receiving power.
L.
POWER SWITCH- This switch turns the KXR 60 On or
Off.
CAUTION: CHASSIS SURFACE HOT
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
TYPE: PR 299
ATTENTION: SUPERFICIE DE CHASSIS CHAUDE
KXR 60 REAR PANEL
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POWER CORD - This amplifier is equipped with a
grounding type supply cord to reduce the possibility of
WARNING : THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTH
GROUNDED.
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 the voltage and
frequency as shown by the power rating on the rear
panel. DO NOT ALTER THE AC (MAINS) PLUG.
COVERING CARE - The exclusive vinyl covering on your
cabinet has been especially designed for years of lasting
beauty. A very light, soapy solution on a sponge may
be used to remove dirt and residue that may accumulate
in the texture. Be careful as not to let any liquid get
NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK THE AIR FLOW TO THE REAR
PANEL; FOR EXAMPLE, BY BACKING THE AMPLIFIER UP
inside the chassis or contact the operating surfaces.
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING.
AGAINST A WALL. The rear panel contains a heatsink
that needs air flow to cool off the amplifier. Blocking the
air flow may result in equipment failure due to excessive
heat building up inside the chassis.
TROUBLESHOOTER‘S CHECKLIST
If the amplifier is set up but does not function, check the following items:
• Is the amplifier power cord plugged into an electrical outlet ?
• Is there power at the outlet ?
• Are all the control knobs properly set ?
• Are the controls knobs on the instrument properly set ?
• Is the instrument properly plugged into the KXR 60 ?
• If you are using an electronic keyboard, does it have power?
(Eliminate any effect pedals and try another instrument cord.)
If after checking all of the above, and the system is still not performing correctly, consult your FENDER
®
Service Dealer.
KXR 60 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Part Number: 120V Version: 022-8500-000
Type Specification: PR 299
Power Requirements: 100V Version: 100VAC, 50/60Hz, 180W
POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION:
Power output: 50W R.M.S.
Rated load impedance: 8Ω
Distortion at 50 watts: Less than .1% @ 1 kHz, before compression.
Sensitivity: 370 mV R.M.S.
Input impedance: 33 kΩ
KXR 60 SPECIFICATIONS
Aust. Version: 022-8530-000
UK Version: 022-8540-000
230V Version: 022-8560-000
100V Version: 022-8570-000
120V Version: 120VAC, 60Hz, 180W
230V Version: 230VAC, 50Hz, 180W
240V Version: 240VAC, 50Hz, 180W
Less than 1% @ 1 kHz, maximum compression.
THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO
THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES :
EMC 89/336/EEC AND LV 73/23/EEC
DELTACOMP
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range: 20 dB
PREAMP SECTION:
Input impedance: Phone: 36 kΩ
Sensitivity for 50 W: Phone: 28 mV
CHANNEL AND MASTER
VOLUME at maximum, all
tone controls at “0”
Equalizer: Low +/- 12 dB @ 100 Hz (shelving)
Low Mid +/- 12 dB @ 338 Hz
High Mid +/- 12 dB @ 1188 Hz
High +/- 12 dB @ 4kHz (shelving)
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Height: 22" (55.9 cm)
Width: 18" (45.7 cm)
Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)
Weight: 46 lbs (21 kg)
Speaker Complement: 12” Fender Special Design (P/N 047539)
Single piezo horn (P/N 049260)
WARNING: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
A PRODUCT OF:
FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP.,
CORONA, CA 91720
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