Fender Passport-Wireless-Systems Operation Manual

Thank you for selecting the Fender Passport Wireless System. Before installing or operating this system please read this instruction manual
thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the system components and correct operating procedures.

What is covered in this manual

Descriptions, installation and usage for the Passport Wireless Handheld System, Passport Wireless Executive System and Passport Docking Receiver
are covered in this manual.

Overview

The Fender Passport Wireless Systems are unique, extremely simple, yet effective systems, which provide high quality, reliable wireless microphone
operation.

The Fender Passport Wireless System combines high technology design with the latest construction methods and high quality components for
superior performance in all applications. Fender’s fifty-plus years of experience in building professional instruments gives us a clear understanding of
the importance of reliable and consistent operation show after show. Your choice of this high quality system will result in years of reliable service.

Design Notes

In keeping with the principles of ease of use and reliability, the Passport Wireless System accessories for the Passport family of products is designed
to require little or no additional operations or adjustments before each use. In fact these wireless systems require less set-up than even the normal
wired microphone! Once installed, the only requirement of the operator is to make sure the microphone/ transmitter is fitted with a fresh battery.

Systems

The Passport Wireless Handheld System

Contains a handheld wireless microphone (transmitter) and custom-designed docking receiver.

The Passport Wireless Executive System

Contains a belt-pack transmitter, a lavalier microphone, a headset microphone, an instrument cable, and a custom designed docking receiver.

An additional transmitter may be purchased separately to compliment either system. Make sure to order any additional transmitters in the correct
frequency. Consult your Fender dealer for details and options.

Wireless Components

Transmitters

Handheld Microphone (Handheld System)

The Fender Handheld microphone and transmitter is a high quality microphone combined in a compact and lightweight package. The microphone
element is a professional, electret-condenser type with very low handling noise, excellent frequency response and cardioid pattern characteristics.

The Handheld microphone uses a 9v battery in the lower battery housing. To replace, simply remove the bottom section by twisting counter
clockwise. Note the plus and minus signs and make sure to insert the battery in the correct direction and orientation. Take care to not cross threads in
the housing when replacing.

An ON/OFF switch is the only control on the unit. When the switch is moved to the ON position the LED indicator should momentarily flash red. If
the LED stays on, the battery level is too low for normal operation.

Belt Pack Transmitter Unit (Executive System)

The Belt Pack transmitter has a 4-pin input connector for use with the interchangeable microphones and instrument cable. The microphone and
instrument cables have a miniature jack plug. These have threaded collars to assure secure attachment to the transmitter. When attaching an input
source, make sure to insert its jack plug, then turn clockwise to lock into place

Located on the front panel is an on/off switch and battery low indicator. The Power LED will flash briefly upon turn-on when the battery is in good
condition. When the LED is on continuously, the battery level is too low for normal operation.

On the side of the transmitter are level controls. A level switch provides two input level settings – GT (electric guitar) and MT (microphone). When
in the MT position, the Gain control adjusts the input gain for the microphone. The gain is fixed (and the gain control is inoperative) when in the GT
position.

The transmitter uses one 9-volt alkaline battery, with the battery compartment accessed on the lower right side. Take care to place the battery into its
housing in the correct direction. Look carefully at the battery and identify the plus or positive terminal.

Lavalier Microphone

For general purpose public speaking a lavalier microphone, sometimes known as a lapel microphone, can be very effective. One advantage of this type
of microphone is its relative invisibility. The microphone element is an electret-condenser type.

Headset Microphone

This microphone is essentially of the same type as the lavalier microphone. Fender’s design features a number of advantages for entertainment and
presentation applications. The Fender headset system can be worn securely and comfortably even when used by physically active performers or
instructors. It is designed to go underneath and around the hairline at the back of the neck and fix lightly but securely to the ears of the user.

The headset assembly has a number of adjustments. The neckband is adjustable for size and fit. The pivot arm tension and length can be adjusted. Do
not adjust the arm without loosening the screws slightly.

Instrument Cable

The instrument cable allows virtually noise-free, high quality wireless transmission of instruments or line level sources. The cable simply plugs
directly into the source instrument and the transmitter.

Receiver

Custom Docking Receiver

The wireless receiver is built into the “docking” unit that mounts inside Passport’s storage compartment. All power, audio and antenna connections
are built into the docking receiver.

When you install the docking receiver, audio connections are automatically made to input channel one of the Passport. In other words, input channel
one is now dedicated to the Wireless System. The Wireless Systems come with “blanking plugs” (install in the XLR and ¼” jacks for channel one)
intended as a reminder that this input is in use.

Docking Receiver Indicators

The Passport docking receiver receives power from the Passport. When the Passport main power switch is on (*), the red “Power” LED on the
Wireless docking receiver will illuminate.

* For DC operation only: The Passport front panel ON/OFF switch is not operational when used with a DC-DC converter. The Passport is turned on
and off via the DC Converter On/Off switch. The Wireless Module power LED (red) will illuminate as normal.

The “Signal Present” Green LED on the docking receiver will illuminate when the transmitter is turned “on”- showing the receiver is “seeing” a signal
from your transmitter.

Tone Key

With the Passport Wireless System, the transmitter and receiver are locked to a specific tone key frequency that is carried “invisibly” with the signal
from the transmitter. If the receiver loses this tone key, it soft-mutes the output of the receiver. In this way, should for example, the battery run low
in your transmitter, and its transmission is interrupted, no annoying noises or spurious signals will be fed to the system.

A second advantage to this tone key system is that the transmitter can be turned on and off without having to turn off the receiver – or mute its
channel on the Passport.