SR6300 / SR8500 Powered Mixers

(These are the model name for warranty claims)

p/n 0716200000 (120V)

p/n 0718500000 (120V)

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS:
Notices .............................. 2
Specifications SR6300...... 3
Specifications SR8500...... 4
Service Notes.................... 5
Circuit Description............. 6
Parts Lists ......................... 7
Service Diagrams.............. 9

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 8860 East Chaparral Road Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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August, 2004

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Copyright 2002 FMIC. All rights reserved. All specifications are subject to change without no-
information contained herein is CONFIDENTIAL tice. This information and any copies produced
and PROPRIETARY and is the property of electronically or otherwise must be surrendered
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. It is upon demand of Fender Musical Instruments Cor-
not to be sold or assigned to another party and is poration.
disclosed soley for use by Fender Authorized Ser-
vice Centers for purposes of product service and Parts marked with two asterisks (**) indicate the
maintenance. All information is not to be dis- required use of that specific part. This is neces-
closed to others without the expressed permission sary for RELIABILITY and SAFETY requirements.
of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. All DO NOT USE A SUBSTITUTE!

PARTS LIST CODES

The description codes used in the itemized Parts Lists are defined below:

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

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SPECIFICATIONS
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SERVICE NOTES
FRONT PANEL REMOVAL is accomplished by EFFECTS board is permanently connected to
removing the 6 screws from the front. It helps to the main mix board (NOT the input section, an
remove the PROGRAMS and MAIN MAS- additional board on the front panel). The effects
TER knobs for leverage to pull the panel from board is part of the main mix module. To re-
the chassis. Clip the wire tie and remove the move this module, remove the knobs, nuts and
two connectors (CON5 + CON6) to completely washers from the PROGRAMS and MAIN
remove the front panel. Ensure that all wires MASTER controls. There are 5 connectors on
are re-attached onto wire tie point to prevent a the board that must be disconnected for full re-
safety hazard. moval of effects and main mixer section.
REAR PANEL REMOVAL is accomplished by PCB REMOVAL is generally not necessary
first removing the front panel as in # 1. There since part replacement is done at the module
are 6 screws in the rear panel that must be re- level only.
moved; after which the rear panel including
power supply and power amplifier can be re- POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE REMOVAL is
moved. accomplished by removing the screws on the 4
corners of the heatsink (which is part of the
module). Remove connectors from CON1,
CON2, CON7 and DC FAN.

MODULE EXCHANGE POLICY

If a failure due to one of the modules is

detected, please contact the Fender Dealer
Customer Service Department to order the
complete Module Assembly.
SR6300/SR8500 Parts List

Part Number Description

0069912000 Power Amp Module, SR6300
0069913000 Power Amp Module, SR8500
0069914000 Transformer, 120V, SR6300
0069915000 Transformer, 230V, SR6300
0069916000 Transformer, 120V, SR8500
0069917000 Transformer, 230V, SR8500
0069918000 Cooling Fan, SR6300
0069919000 Cooling Fan, SR8500
0069920000 Speaker Output Board, SR Mixers
0069921000 DFX Board, SR Mixers
0069922000 Front Panel Assy, SR6300
0069923000 Front Panel Assy, SR8500
0069924000 Chassis, SR Mixers
0069925000 Knob, Grey Tip, SR Mixers
0069926000 Knob, Red Tip, SR Mixers
0069927000 Knob Green Tip, SR Mixers
0069928000 Knob Blue Tip, SR Mixers
0069929000 Knob, Grey, Phantom Pwr, SR Mixers
0069930000 Knob, Red, DSP, SR Mixers
0069931000 IEC Socket, 120V, SR6300
0069932000 IEC Socket, 120V, SR8500
0069933000 IEC Socket, 230V, SR6300
0069934000 IEC Socket, 230V, SR8500
0069935000 Rubber Feet w/screws, SR Mixers
0069936000 Corner, w/screws, SR Mixers
0069937000 Strap Handle w/cover/scews, SR Mixers
0069938000 Pot, Channel Pan, SR Mixers
0069939000 Pot, Channel Level, SR Mixers
0069940000 Pot, Channel EFX/Mon, SR Mixers
0069941000 Pot, Channel EQ/lo/mid/high, SR Mixers
0069942000 Pot, Master EFX/Aux/Tape, SR Mixers
0069943000 Pot, Master Mon out/L/R, SR Mixers
0069944000 Pot, Main Master, SR Mixers
0069945000 Switch, EFX on/off, SR Mixers
0069946000 Switch, Level Meter Mode, SR Mixers
0069947000 Switch, Phantom Pwr, SR Mixers
0069948000 Switch, System Mode, SR Mixers
0069949000 Jack, TRS, all exept spkr, SR Mixers
0069950000 Jack, XLR, SR Mixers
0069951000 Jack, RCA, SR Mixers
0069952000 Jack, TRS, speaker out, SR Mixers
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This section provides concise information points to each bus (tape in/out, aux in etc.) that
about new or unusual circuitry designs are best described in the users manual block
incorporated into the mixer. The purpose is to diagram.
aid the service technician by providing insight
into the design areas most likely to become POWER AMPLIFIER
obstacles in troubleshooting. Information is
The power amplifier is a standard class AB
focused for its effective use while maintaining
stereo 150 Watt per side amplifier. Note that the
the security of Fender proprietary information
program material sent to the amplifier is switch-
wherever possible.
able between Left and Right, Main and Monitor,
and Bridged. Bridge mode level is controlled by
FRONT PANEL MIXER SECTION
the left volume control.
The mixer section is mainly made of operational
amplifiers and gain stage and therefore requires POWER SUPPLY
only a brief description. The mixer section
The power supply is located on the power
consists of 6 or 8 Mic and line inputs with
amplifier board.
volume, EQ and pan controls. There are also
monitor and effects bus levels on each channel.
Line inputs can be operated as either balanced DIGITAL EFFECTS
or unbalanced. There is a gain selection switch The effects are located on a permanently affixed
(0dB / -20dB) on the front panel for each daughter board on the front panel. This module
channel. Each channel is routed to one of 4 converts the effects bus to digital audio,
main mixer busses (Left, Right, Monitor and processes it with the selected effect, and
Effects). The Main bus is a mono sum of the converts it back to analog audio to later be
left and right busses. There are many access mixed onto one of the main channels.
.