Fender FRONTMAN 15 User Manual

FRONTMAN 15/15R
p/n 022-1500-000 (120V)
SERVICE MANUAL
CONTENTS:
Notices
Specifications
Parts lists:
PCB assembly
Chassis assembly
Cabinet assembly
Miscellaneous
Schematics
Service diagram
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. 7975 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85258
FRONTMAN 15/15R
(This is the model name for warranty claims)
SERVICE MANUAL
FEBRUARY 1997
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 asterisk (
*
) 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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Fender FRONTMAN 15 Specifications

General

Power Output	15 Watts
Channels	2 (Normal and Drive)
Controls	Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass
Inputs	One 1/4" Instrument Input
Headphone Jack	Yes
Auxiliary Input	1 x 1/8" (3.5mm)
Type	Solid State
Speaker	8-inch Fender Special Design

Summary

Frontman 15/15R Service Manual Introduction

Important Notice and Disclaimer

Contains confidential information and a notice regarding part substitutions for reliability and safety.

Component Naming Conventions

Explains the coded naming conventions used for Capacitor and Resistor parts.

Technical Specifications

Product Release and Part Numbers

Lists product release numbers and specific part numbers for different voltage versions.

Input Impedance and Nominal Level

Specifies the input impedance and nominal input level for the amplifier.

Power Output and Requirements

Details the amplifier's power output rating and AC power requirements.

Speaker Complement and Dimensions

Describes the speaker configuration and physical dimensions of the unit.

Parts Lists

Printed Circuit Board Assembly Components

Lists components, part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and reference designators for the PCB.

Chassis and Cabinet Assembly Components

Lists components for chassis, cabinet, and miscellaneous items like handles, knobs, and grilles.

Service Diagrams and Schematics

Main Schematic Diagram

Detailed schematic showing circuit layout, component values, and test points.

Printed Circuit Board Layout Diagram

Diagram illustrating the physical layout of components on the printed circuit board.