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Reference and Owners Manual for the Acoustasonic SFX

Fender Musical Instruments 7975 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 U.S.A.

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 worlds best amplifiers, helping shape the face of music. In fact, many of the worlds 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 ACOUSTASONIC SFX AMPLIFIER


Congratulations on your purchase of a Fender Acoustasonic SFX 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 Acoustasonic SFX offers much more than meets the eye.

Traditional Amp
Fig. A The sound waves from a traditional guitar amplifier
project forward, focusing their energy in one direction.

Acoustasonic SFX Amplifiers include among their many features: the Stereo Field eXpansion effect (patent pending) creating unique spatial characteristics via the forward and side-radiating speakers, on-board digital signal processing, a dual channel power amplifier and both phone and XLR input connections. The two independent channels with their individual tone controls are voiced for acoustic instruments and feature a feedback notch filter control which attenuates ringing and other bothersome hums. Moreover, the exclusive String Dynamics control (patent pending) helps suppress unwanted high frequency harshness. Still, the front panel features insert patch points for the addition of external signal processing devices or other outboard gear. Designed for the guitarist / vocalist who wants the most from an acoustic instrument amplifier, your Acoustasonic SFX is a quality Fender product. To ensure the best performance from your Acoustasonic SFX, please read through this manual and reference it as needed. Also, remember to always heed all safety warnings relating to your Acoustasonic SFX Amplifier and other equipment. Take the time to get to know each other... Tune-up, Plug-in and ... Play On! WARNING: -THIS UNIT MUST BE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION BEFORE USER OPERATION -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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Acoustasonic SFX
Fig. B Fenders 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 300 of stereo imaging.

ACOUSTASONIC SFX FRONT CONTROL PANEL

INSTRUMENT

GAIN

TREBLE

MID

BASS

STRING DYNAMICS

FEEDBACK NOTCH

PHASE

MIC

LINE/INST.

GAIN

TREBLE

MID

BASS

FEEDBACK NOTCH

A. INSTRUMENT - Plug your guitar / acoustic instrument in here. B. GAIN - Adjusts the overall loudness of the Acoustasonic SFXs instrument channel. C. TREBLE - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease in the high frequency range of the Acoustasonic SFXs instrument channel. D. MID - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease in the middle frequency range of the Acoustasonic SFXs instrument channel. E. BASS - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease in the low frequency range of the Acoustasonic SFXs instrument channel. F. STRING DYNAMICS - This knob controls a dynamic tone shaping filter on the Acoustasonic SFXs instrument channel. Rotating the knob to the right decreases the instruments harshness at higher frequencies when playing loudly. When playing at softer levels, the Acoustasonic SFX maintains its crispness. G. FEEDBACK NOTCH - This control is designed to attenuate feedback or other bothersome hums. By slowly rotating the knob to locate the feedback frequency, it and other unwanted hums can be eliminated in the Acoustasonic SFXs instrument channel.

H. DSP SEND - Adjusts the amount of signal from the Acoustasonic SFXs instrument channel sent to on board DSP. I. INSERT - A 1/4 inch TRS (tip ring sleeve) input / output phone jack designed for use with signal processing devices or other line level outboard gear. 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. J. MIC - Plug your microphone in here. This three pin XLR balanced female input connector is intended for input signals from low impedance microphones. K. LINE/INST - 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, keyboards, drum machines, etc. It accepts both balanced and unbalanced cables. L. GAIN - Adjusts the overall loudness of the mic / line channel of the Acoustasonic SFX amplifier. M. PHASE - This push button reverses the phase (180o) of the Acoustasonic SFXs mic / line channel. It is useful for eliminating feedback in instruments using dual pickup configurations. N. TREBLE - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease in the high frequency range of the Acoustasonic SFXs mic / line channel .

BYPASS

SFX ON

OUTPUT PHASE

FEEDBACK NOTCH

DSP SEND

INSERT

SFX
PLATE

DSP RETURN

MASTER VOLUME
CHORUS FLANGE SLAP DELAY REVERB CHORUS CLIP

HALL ROOM REVERB DELAY

FEEDBACK NOTCH

DSP SEND

SIGNAL

INSERT

DSP EFFECTS

O. MID - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease in the middle frequency range of the Acoustasonic SFXs mic / line channel. P. BASS - Adjusts the amount of increase or decrease in the low frequency range of the Acoustasonic SFXs mic / line channel . Q. FEEDBACK NOTCH - This control is designed to attenuate feedback or other bothersome hums. By slowly rotating the knob to locate the feedback frequency, it and other unwanted hums can be eliminated in the Acoustasonic SFXs mic / line channel. R. DSP SEND - Adjusts the amount of signal from the Acoustasonic SFXs mic / line channel sent to the on-board DSP. S. INSERT - A 1/4 inch TRS input / output phone jack designed for use with signal processing devices or other line level outboard gear. 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. T. BYPASS - This button deactivates the Stereo Field eXpansion effect on the Acoustasonic SFX amplifier. When this button is pressed the SFX effect is inactive. U. SFX - Adjusts the amount of SFX effect produced by your Acoustasonic SFX amplifier. Rotating the knob clockwise varies the SFX spatial effect.

V. SFX ON - This red LED illuminates when the SFX effect is active on your Acoustasonic SFX amplifier. W. DSP RETURN - Adjusts the amount of DSP effect or wet signal mixed with the dry overall loudness of the Acoustasonic SFX amplifier. Rotating the knob clockwise increases the amount of DSP effect or wet signal effect. X. OUTPUT PHASE - This push button reverses the phase (180o) of the Acoustasonic SFX amplifier. It is useful for eliminating feedback when playing in small environments. Y. MASTER VOLUME - Adjusts the overall loudness of the Acoustasonic SFX amplifier. Z. POWER - This red LED illuminates when your Acoustasonic SFX 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 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. CC. 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 knobs.
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POWER

ACOUSTASONIC SFX REAR PANEL


A. POWER SWITCH - Turns the AC power ON and OFF. When the switch is OFF, your Acoustasonic SFX amplifier is completely shut down. B. LINE CORD - Your Acoustasonic SFX 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 power rating on the rear panel. DO NOT ALTER THE AC CORD OR PLUG.

DSP EFFECTS CHART


Below is a listing of all effects available on the Acoustasonic SFX. 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 CHORUS be heard. (To change PLATE FLANGE from slower to faster HALL SLAP sweeps, shorter to ROOM DELAY longer delays or REVERB REVERB smaller to larger DELAY CHORUS reverbs, turn the DSP DSP EFFECTS effects selection knob clockwise.) ReverbDelay 1 2 3 4 5 6 Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Room / Short Delay Room / Medium Delay Room / Long Delay Hall / Short Delay Hall / Medium Delay Hall / Long Delay Plate 1 - Small 2 - Large 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Slow Sweep Slow to Medium Sweep Medium Sweep Medium to Fast Sweep Fast Sweep Slow Sweep Slow to Medium Sweep Medium to Fast Sweep Fast Sweep

Chorus

Flange

Slap Delay

Quick, Single Echo 1 - Short Delay 2 - Medium Delay 3 - Long Delay 1 - Medium Room / Slow Sweep 2 - Medium Room / Medium Sweep 3 - Medium Room / Fast Sweep 4 - Large Hall / Slow Sweep 5 - Large Hall / Medium Sweep 6 - Large Hall / Fast Sweep

Reverbs Room

ReverbChorus

1 - Small 2 - Large 1 - Small 2 - Medium 3 - Large


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Hall

TROUBLESHOOTING
If the Acoustasonic SFX is set up but does not function, check the following items:

COVERING CARE
The exclusive covering on your Fender Acoustasonic SFX cabinet has been especially designed for years of lasting beauty. A light soapy solution on a sponge can be used to remove dirt and residue that may accumulate in the fabric. Be careful not to let any liquid come in contact with operating surfaces. REMEMBER TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING AND WAIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE PLUGGING IT IN.

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, external signal processing devices and try using another cord.) If after checking all of the above your amplifier is still not performing correctly, consult your nearest authorized Fender Service Center.

ACOUSTASONIC SFX SPECIFICATIONS


TYPE: PART NUMBER: PR 370 22-1301 22-1331 22-1341 22-1361 22-1371 100V 120V 230V 240V AC, AC, AC, AC, (120V) (240V) Aust (230V) UK (230V) Eur (100V) 50/60 Hz 450W 60 Hz, 450W 50 Hz, 450W 50 Hz, 450W

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION POWER OUTPUT: 80W per channel, (160W R.M.S. Total) into 8 @ <.07% T.H.D., both channels driven 1.51V (both channels)

SENSITIVITY : PREAMP SECTION INPUT IMPEDANCE: TONE CONTROLS:

10M (Inst), 3.6k (Mic), 36.4k (Line/Inst) Treble: +/-15dB @ 15kHz (Inst), +/-15dB @ 15kHz (Mic/Line/Inst) Mid: +/-12dB @ 1kHz (Inst) Bass: +/-12dB @ 100Hz (Inst), +/-12dB @ 50Hz (Mic/Line/Inst) -10dB from 80Hz to 700Hz (Instrument Channel) -10dB from 720Hz to 7.2kHz (Mic/Line Channel) 0 to -15dB @ 6.3kHz (Instrument Channel) +15V DC (Mic) One Fender Special Design 8 speaker (P/N 051016) One Fender Special Design 10 speaker (P/N 029753) Single Piezo Horn (P/N 049260) Height: 29.5 in Width: 17.5 in Depth: 13 in 62 lbs 73 cm 44 cm 33 cm 28.2 kg

FEEDBACK NOTCH: STRING DYNAMICS: PHANTOM VOLTAGE: SPEAKER COMPLIMENT:

DIMENSIONS:

WEIGHT:

Fender, SFX, Tone-Master and Princeton Chorus are registered trademarks and Acoustasonic is a trademark 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.
A PRODUCT OF: FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION CORONA, CA 91720 USA

P/N

052002

REV B

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