Fender Princeton-112-Plus-SM Service Manual

PRINCETON 112 PLUS

p/n 022-6704-010 (120V)

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS:

Notices

Specifications

Therory of operation

Parts lists:

PCB Assembly

Chassis assembly

Footswitch assembly

Cabinet assembly

Miscellaneous

Schematics

Service diagram

Fender Musical Instruments Corp.7975 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85258

PRINCETON 112 PLUS

(This is the model name for warranty claims)

APRIL 1995 REV A

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The information contained herein is CONFIDENTIAL and PROPRIETARY to Fender Musical Instruments Corp. It is
disclosed solely for use by qualified technicians for purposes of equipment maintenance and service. It is not to be
disclosed to others without the expressed permission of Fender Musical Instruments Co. All specifications subject to
change without notice.

For warranty repair service, only Fender specified part numbers are to be used. It is recommended they also be
used for post-warranty maintenance and repair.

Parts marked with an asterick (

*

) indicate the required use of that specific part. This is necessary for RELIABILITY

and SAFETY requirements. DO NOT USE A SUBSTITUTE!

A coded naming convention is used in the description of certain parts. The codes and what they mean are as
follows:

CAPACITOR CODES HARDWARE CODES

CAP AE = Aluminum Electrolytic BLX = Black Oxide
CAP CA = Ceramic Axial CR = Chrome Plated
CAP CD = Ceramic Disk HWH = Hex Washer Head
CAP MPF = Metalized Polyester Film M = Machine Screw
CAP MY = Mylar NI = Nickel Plated
CAP PFF = Polyester Film/Foil OHP = Oval Head Phillips

PB = Particle Board

RESISTOR CODES

PHP = Pan Head Phillips

PHPS = Pan Head Phillips Sems
RES CC = Carbon Comp SMA = Sheet Metal "A" Point
RES CF = Carbon Film SMB = Sheet Metal "B" Point
RES FP = Flame Proof SS = Stainless Steel
RES MF = Metal Film TF = Thread Forming
RES WW = Wire Wound ZI = Zinc Plated

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SPECIFICATIONS

Part Number:

022-6704-010 (120V)

022-6734-010 (240V Australia)

022-6744-010 (230V UK)

022-6764-010 (230V)

022-6774-010 (100V)

Input impedance: Greater than 1M Ohm

Nominal input level: 100mV

Power output: 63 Watts R.M.S. @ 5% T.H.D

Rated load impedance: 8 Ohms

Effects loop: Nominal level -10 dBv

Output impedance 1k Ohm

Input impedance 16k Ohms

Dimensions:

Width: 18-5/8 inches (47.3 cm)
Height: 16-1/2 inches (41.9 cm)
Depth: 9 inches (22.9 cm)
Weight: 28 lbs. (12.7 kg)

THEORY OF OPERATION

PREAMP

Input jack J1 contains the switching circuit for the inhibit function of the 4053 CMOS switch
(U7). Without a plug inserted into J1 -8Vdc is available to pin 6 of U7A. This inhibits the CMOS
switch from functioning, effectively muting the preamp. When the input plug is inserted into J1,
+8Vdc becomes available at the inhibit line allowing the CMOS switch to function.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIP: When the channel switching circuit does not operate, first check
that the inhibit voltage toggles properly. In some cases a faulty CMOS switch can load down the
inhibit line. Desolder pin 6 (of U7) and check that the voltage toggles between -8Vdc to +8Vdc.
If so, the CMOS switch may need to be replaced.

The first stage (U1A) sets up the initial response of the amplifier. It provides a second order
high pass filter with a 3dB down point at 60 Hz, and a gain of about 3.5. The output of U1A
splits to feed the clean and overdrive channels. For the clean channel, the signal feeds the
treble and bass controls, which provide boost and cut respectively. The signal then flows to the
Auto-pad circuit (U1B). It provides excellent headroom and low noise. At upper volume control
settings, it also rolls off low frequencies.

The signal split from U1A feeds the overdrive channel through a special tone shaping circuit
located just prior to U2A. This circuit is a third order bandpass filter with a peak boost at 2.2kHz.
It provides the optimum frequency response for the distortion circuit that follows. U2A provides
the variable gain adjustment that drives the distortion circuit. It also acts as a bandpass filter
with 3dB down points at 90Hz and 4kHz. U2B is the distortion circuit. LD1 and LD2 provide
diode distortion.

The Contour control adjusts the overall tone quality of the overdrive channel by emphasizing or
notching the mid range frequencies. In the fully CCW position the response is fairly flat up to
about 2kHz, where a gentle roll-off occurs. In the fully CW position, the circuit provides a -20db
notch at about 1kHz. The signal then feeds the overdrive volume control and then to the treble
and bass controls.

U3B sums the clean and overdrive channels through CMOS switches U7B and U7C. The output
from U3B feeds the reverb drive circuit (U4B) and summing amp U3A. U4A is the reverb
sensing circuit. The output of U4A drives the reverb volume control and then feeds through
U7A, which sums the reverb with the dry signal at U3A. The output of U3A drives the preamp
out jack, is normalled through the power amp in jack, and feeds the power amp input.

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THEORY OF OPERATION CONT.

CHANNEL AND REVERB SWITCHING

The A.C. voltage from the power transformer secondary is tapped off through dropping resistor
R73, and presented to the footswitch jack (Approx 20 V R.M.S.). By rectifying the positive or
negative side of the waveform, we create a D.C. control voltage that is sensed by comparators
U6A and U6B. Diode's CR18 and CR21 set up the reference voltages for the comparators.
Therefore the control voltage must toggle above and below the reference voltage to cause the
output of the comparator to toggle between +15Vdc and -15Vdc. The comparator output
controls the state of the CMOS switches and the indicator LEDs. Without the footswitch
connected to the footswitch jack, CR15 rectifies the negative half of the waveform. U6B senses
the DC control voltage, and provides -15vdc to U7A, allowing the reverb output to function.

POWER AMPLIFIER

U5 is a high voltage op-amp that provides voltage gain for the power amplifier. CR3 and CR4
act as differential protection diodes that prevent the positive and negative inputs of U5 from
becoming more than 0.6 volts apart. Bootstrap Capacitors C38 and C39 sense the output
through R60. This provides more voltage swing for the opamp with respect to ground.

Diodes' CR5 - CR8 (BYV26D) make up the Fixed Bias circuit for the output transistors. The Bias
Diodes mount through a hole in the transistor heatsink. This insures the Diodes will properly
track the temperature of the output transistors. These Diodes were selected because they
exhibit a 2mV decrease in Knee Voltage for every 1 degree (Celsius) increase in temperature.
Pin 6 of U5 is at 0 Vdc. Therefore the Bias Diodes provide 2 voltage drops (+/-1.2volts) to the
Base of Darlington Transistors Q1 and Q2.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIP: With the circuit board removed, the heatsinking for the output
transistors is greatly reduced. With no signal applied, the Bias/Idle current will cause the output
transistors to quickly overheat. Use a jumper wire to short across the bias diodes. The easiest
way is to jumper from the bases of opposing output transistors. This will turn off the transistors.

Diodes' CR9 - CR12 make up a voltage clamp protection circuit. If the bases of the output
transistors reach 4.5 volts with respect to the output, the diodes will turn on, clamping the bases
of the output transistors.

The output signal feeds through the Headphone jack circuit, before driving the speaker. With
headphones connected to the Headphone Jack, the speaker is muted and a new feedback path
is created through R78.

PARTS LIST

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY

QTY PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION

1 048523001 PCB ASSY PRINCETON 112 PLUS
1 028104 BUTTON PUSH SWITCH BLACK (@ S1 DRIVE SELECT)
1 028577 CABLE ASSY REVERB 30 (@ P1-4)
4 038689 CAP AE AX .47µF 100V C15,16,28,34
6 025960 CAP AE AX 22µF 16V C9,10,25,32,40,41
1 038690 CAP AE AX 1.0µF 100V C53
5 026517 CAP AE AX 2.2µF 50V C7,35,37,42,43
1 038691 CAP AE AX 4.7µF 50V C36
4 028471 CAP AE RDL 47µF 50V 20% C38,39,51,52
2 041048 CAP AE RDL 2200µF 50V 20% C47,48
2 038703 CAP CA .1µF 50V 5% C49,50
1 038873 CAP CA 22pF 100V 5% C31
1 038698 CAP CA 47pF 100V 5% C33
3 038699 CAP CA 100pF 100V 5% C6,24,27
1 038701 CAP CA 470pF 50V 5% C14
1 039262 CAP CA 680pF 100V 5% C17
1 039263 CAP CA 1000pF 100V 5% C3
1 039264 CAP CA 1500pF 100V 5% C22
2 039265 CAP CA 2200pF 100V 5% C8,26
1 039266 CAP CA 3300pF 100V 5% C21
2 039268 CAP CA 4700pF 50V 5% C1,2
1 027281 CAP MPF .22µF 63V 10% C5
2 027286 CAP MPF .47µF 63V 10% C4,44
1 036234 CAP PFF RDL .015µF 100V 10% C29
1 033590 CAP PFF RDL .022µF 100V 10% C20
6 033591 CAP PFF RDL .033µF 100V 10% C11-13,30,45,46
3 033592 CAP PFF RDL .047µF 100V 10% C18,19,23
2 037324 CONTROL 100K 30C SNAP IN R23,32 (GAIN,DRIVE CH-TREBLE)
2 037323 CONTROL 50K 15A SNAP IN R8,9 (CLEAN CH TREBLE,BASS)
2 034719 CONTROL 50KB SNAP IN R30,44 (CONTOUR,REVERB)
2 038658 CONTROL RTRY 50K 30C R16,31 (CLEAN/DRIVE VOLUME)
1 040552 CONTROL 250K 30C R37 (DRIVE CHANNEL BASS)
2 064089 DIODE 1N4003 200PRV CR13,14
13 006260 DIODE 1N4448 75PRV CR1-4,9,12,15-21
4 020534 DIODE 1N5402 RECTIFIER 200PRV C&F CR22-25
4 028776

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DIODE BIAS BYV26D LEAD FORMED CR5-8
2 027329 DIODE ZEN 1N5228B 3.9V 5% CR10,11
2 028119 DIODE ZEN 1N5353B 16V 5W 5% CR26,27
2 026000 FSTN TAB MALE PCB MT .187x.032 CP11,12
10 025802 FSTN TAB MALE .250x.032 PCB MT CP1-10
2 025996 FUSE CLIP PCB .250 & 5MM FUSE (@ XF1)
1 048827 FUSE QA 1-1/4x1/4 250V 2AMP F1(100V/120V ONLY)

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