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THE SOUK THAT CREATES LEGENDS M-80 CHORUS Owner s Manual P/N 040281
THE SOUK THAT CREATES LEGENDS M-80 CHORUS Owner s Manual P/N 040281
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...as you want it out, night after night. The HEAD- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. M-80 Chorus Owner's Manual o•saimmoiiiimmm The Fender M-80 CHORUS amplifier is a straight ahead combination of radical new distortion ... a Fender amplifier will continuously vary your sound from all the way to use and inherently reliable. Last, but it's still there if you start using the amplifier. This manual is why we proudly say, ...FENDER, The Sound That Creates Legends. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO ...
...as you want it out, night after night. The HEAD- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. M-80 Chorus Owner's Manual o•saimmoiiiimmm The Fender M-80 CHORUS amplifier is a straight ahead combination of radical new distortion ... a Fender amplifier will continuously vary your sound from all the way to use and inherently reliable. Last, but it's still there if you start using the amplifier. This manual is why we proudly say, ...FENDER, The Sound That Creates Legends. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO ...
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R EittCTS LOOP J For mono effects devices / SLEEVE \ `-TIP--/ SHIELDED CABLE EXTERNAL EFFECTS 0 INPUT OUTPUT SHIELDED CABLE MONO MONO STEREO STEREO . \ SEND RETURN SEND RETURN ©00 R.-^ 11 EFFECTS LOOP I 2. M-80 Chorus Effects Loop connection diagrams 1. For stereo in/stereo out effects devices E___Aill _11) SLEEVE --'-- 0LEFT EXTERNAL EFFECTS ca____4111V___E INPUTS OUTPUTS (UI In RIGHT RIGHT SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE RING TIP SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE \./ i MONO MONO STEREO STEREO".\ SEND RETURN SEND RETURN 000 :0 .. 0 t ._...
R EittCTS LOOP J For mono effects devices / SLEEVE \ `-TIP--/ SHIELDED CABLE EXTERNAL EFFECTS 0 INPUT OUTPUT SHIELDED CABLE MONO MONO STEREO STEREO . \ SEND RETURN SEND RETURN ©00 R.-^ 11 EFFECTS LOOP I 2. M-80 Chorus Effects Loop connection diagrams 1. For stereo in/stereo out effects devices E___Aill _11) SLEEVE --'-- 0LEFT EXTERNAL EFFECTS ca____4111V___E INPUTS OUTPUTS (UI In RIGHT RIGHT SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE RING TIP SHIELDED CABLE SHIELDED CABLE \./ i MONO MONO STEREO STEREO".\ SEND RETURN SEND RETURN 000 :0 .. 0 t ._...
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... as shown will cancel the stereo image of the internal Chorus. For mono in /stereo out effects devices (Alternate connection) 6 TIP CO IQIIIII'~--~ III EXTERNAL EFFECTS OUTPUTS INPUT RIGHT SHIELDED CABLE Note: Connecting a mono input effects device as shown will bypass internal Chorus completely c MONO SEND \ I MONO STEREO b tHEO \ © RETURN SEND RETURN I MONO MONO...
... as shown will cancel the stereo image of the internal Chorus. For mono in /stereo out effects devices (Alternate connection) 6 TIP CO IQIIIII'~--~ III EXTERNAL EFFECTS OUTPUTS INPUT RIGHT SHIELDED CABLE Note: Connecting a mono input effects device as shown will bypass internal Chorus completely c MONO SEND \ I MONO STEREO b tHEO \ © RETURN SEND RETURN I MONO MONO...
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... is illuminated when the stereo chorus is selected. A lower setting will introduce a subtle yet distinct effect whereas a higher setting will notch the midrange to the M-80 CHORUS combo amp. With both the NORMAL and DRIVE channels. NOTE: This switch disables the Chorus Select Footswitch. Both inputs are identical for the M-80 CHORUS HEAD, only the order is useful in the bass frequency...
... is illuminated when the stereo chorus is selected. A lower setting will introduce a subtle yet distinct effect whereas a higher setting will notch the midrange to the M-80 CHORUS combo amp. With both the NORMAL and DRIVE channels. NOTE: This switch disables the Chorus Select Footswitch. Both inputs are identical for the M-80 CHORUS HEAD, only the order is useful in the bass frequency...
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...of the slave amp with the MONO RETURN (item U) as a slave amplifier for private listening. It automatically disconnects the preamp, reverb and chorus circuitry when used . HEADPHONES - This jack can be used , may be used to drive another M-80 CHORUS as a slave amp. Plug-in .... This output can also be degraded slightly. EFFECTS LOOP STEREO RETURN - This is useful when using the Mono Effects Loop option or when using the M-80 CHORUS as an unbalanced stereo line output, which drives the stereo power amp section. This is done by connecting a shielded...
...of the slave amp with the MONO RETURN (item U) as a slave amplifier for private listening. It automatically disconnects the preamp, reverb and chorus circuitry when used . HEADPHONES - This jack can be used , may be used to drive another M-80 CHORUS as a slave amp. Plug-in .... This output can also be degraded slightly. EFFECTS LOOP STEREO RETURN - This is useful when using the Mono Effects Loop option or when using the M-80 CHORUS as an unbalanced stereo line output, which drives the stereo power amp section. This is done by connecting a shielded...
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...used to a grounded receptacle. Trouble Shooter's Checklist Nimmmmmmmimm If the amp is set up ? ---Is your instrument properly plugged into the power outlet when cleaning. CAUTIONt guar....x MOT AVIS: RISQUE Or-O.P:ELECPPEPUE NE P. ATTENTION: 9,4TERTICE OF cvmas door A 12:5Z13 M-80 Chorus Rear PanelmImlii=lmomimms. LINE CORD This amplifier... and residue that may accumulate on your Fender Service Dealer. DO NOT have the amplifier plugged into the amplifier? (Eliminate any liquid come in contact with a grounding type supply cord to the amplifier? ---Are all of shock hazard. RUS...
...used to a grounded receptacle. Trouble Shooter's Checklist Nimmmmmmmimm If the amp is set up ? ---Is your instrument properly plugged into the power outlet when cleaning. CAUTIONt guar....x MOT AVIS: RISQUE Or-O.P:ELECPPEPUE NE P. ATTENTION: 9,4TERTICE OF cvmas door A 12:5Z13 M-80 Chorus Rear PanelmImlii=lmomimms. LINE CORD This amplifier... and residue that may accumulate on your Fender Service Dealer. DO NOT have the amplifier plugged into the amplifier? (Eliminate any liquid come in contact with a grounding type supply cord to the amplifier? ---Are all of shock hazard. RUS...
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...Specifications for each channel: Left on Tip, Right on Ring) POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120 Volts AC 60 Hz., 3.33 Amps Max., SPEAKER COMPLEMENT: Two 8 Ohm Fender Special Design 12inch (PN 025923) speakers (Combo only). Two 8 Ohm Fender...INPUT 2: 200 my POWER OUTPUT: 65 Watts R.M.S. M-80 Chorus Specifications•mmil•mm il l 120V VERSION PART NUMBER: Combo 22-5905 Head 22-5908 INPUT ...EFFECTS LOOP: Nominal Level: -10dBv Send Output Impedance: 1k Ohm Return Input Impedance: 50k Ohm (Specifications for each channel: Left on Tip, Right on Ring) 230 Volts -%•50 Hz., 2 Amps...
...Specifications for each channel: Left on Tip, Right on Ring) POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120 Volts AC 60 Hz., 3.33 Amps Max., SPEAKER COMPLEMENT: Two 8 Ohm Fender Special Design 12inch (PN 025923) speakers (Combo only). Two 8 Ohm Fender...INPUT 2: 200 my POWER OUTPUT: 65 Watts R.M.S. M-80 Chorus Specifications•mmil•mm il l 120V VERSION PART NUMBER: Combo 22-5905 Head 22-5908 INPUT ...EFFECTS LOOP: Nominal Level: -10dBv Send Output Impedance: 1k Ohm Return Input Impedance: 50k Ohm (Specifications for each channel: Left on Tip, Right on Ring) 230 Volts -%•50 Hz., 2 Amps...
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ME= CHORUS FOOT EFFECTS LOOP PHHEOMNSES ON Memphis Magic I SIM] (c) o 1 INPUTS VOLUME TRCBLE 4 • I 9 10 PRESENCE • S• Pl. • 0 10 VOLUME 4 0 'Tr • I MID II 1,0 4,7 a. • 1 10 NOR Position Note: This setting uses the Drive channel HIT CAM CONTOUR... 2 O • 2 • t0 y 0 . VOLUME TRE8IE HID SASS NORMAL 16VF1~ • 9 10 0.50 10 CONTOUR PRESENCE • • 0 10 DRIVE VOLUME • w M-80 CHORUS MeO.NO Tolt° VEERED POWER a •...
ME= CHORUS FOOT EFFECTS LOOP PHHEOMNSES ON Memphis Magic I SIM] (c) o 1 INPUTS VOLUME TRCBLE 4 • I 9 10 PRESENCE • S• Pl. • 0 10 VOLUME 4 0 'Tr • I MID II 1,0 4,7 a. • 1 10 NOR Position Note: This setting uses the Drive channel HIT CAM CONTOUR... 2 O • 2 • t0 y 0 . VOLUME TRE8IE HID SASS NORMAL 16VF1~ • 9 10 0.50 10 CONTOUR PRESENCE • • 0 10 DRIVE VOLUME • w M-80 CHORUS MeO.NO Tolt° VEERED POWER a •...
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... Bridge Position Note: This setting uses the Drive channel onlq. a INPUTS • • • MID MEN 6 NORMAL to" RE 4 ": o ' 10 OAR CONTOUR ICE VOLY .• 2: 10 M 0 'tO 0 DRIVE II 2 • • o CHORUS MONO WM MONO RETURN M-80 CHORUS STEREO $010 STEREO ACTIN'', POWER HEAD EFFECTS LOOP PHONES ON MONO RETURN M-80 CHORUS STEREO SEND STEREO RENNIN POWER HEAD EFFECTS LOOP PHONES ON Note...
... Bridge Position Note: This setting uses the Drive channel onlq. a INPUTS • • • MID MEN 6 NORMAL to" RE 4 ": o ' 10 OAR CONTOUR ICE VOLY .• 2: 10 M 0 'tO 0 DRIVE II 2 • • o CHORUS MONO WM MONO RETURN M-80 CHORUS STEREO $010 STEREO ACTIN'', POWER HEAD EFFECTS LOOP PHONES ON MONO RETURN M-80 CHORUS STEREO SEND STEREO RENNIN POWER HEAD EFFECTS LOOP PHONES ON Note...
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Input 1 Normal Channel Tone Controls Volume Input 2 Treble Mid Bass Gain Drive Channel Volume Contour Presence Reverb Drive Reverb Pan VVVVVVVVW Reverb Recovery Reverb Channel • Switch Send Mono FX Return Chorus Off Chorus Select On Rate Depth Right Power Amp Headphone Switch And Pad Left Power Amp M-80 Chorus Block Diagram A product of: FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP. 1130 Columbia Street, Brea, California Send Stereo FX r Return -/ Right Speaker \./ -/ Left Speaker
Input 1 Normal Channel Tone Controls Volume Input 2 Treble Mid Bass Gain Drive Channel Volume Contour Presence Reverb Drive Reverb Pan VVVVVVVVW Reverb Recovery Reverb Channel • Switch Send Mono FX Return Chorus Off Chorus Select On Rate Depth Right Power Amp Headphone Switch And Pad Left Power Amp M-80 Chorus Block Diagram A product of: FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP. 1130 Columbia Street, Brea, California Send Stereo FX r Return -/ Right Speaker \./ -/ Left Speaker