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Fender Polaris User Manual

Fender Polaris
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Fender Polaris Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFender
ModelPolaris
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

System Overview

General Description

Overview of the Chroma Polaris synthesizer, its hybrid nature, and key features.

Synthesizer Architecture

Details the voice structure, signal processing, and modulation elements.

Computer Tutorial

Computer Memory

Explains memory chips, locations, addresses, and data storage.

Direct Memory Access

Explains DMA for high-speed data transfer without CPU intervention.

Circuit Descriptions

Main Board

Covers the main board circuitry, including the computer and synthesizer.

Memory Array

Details the RAM and EPROM configurations and chip layouts.

MIDI Interface

Describes the MIDI communication circuitry, UART, and clock generation.

Synthesizer Voices

Details the circuitry for individual synthesizer voices.

Oscillator

Describes the dual oscillator chip and its functions.

Filter

Explains the low-pass filter and resonance control.

Output Board

Introduces the output board circuitry for audio output.

Headphone & Line Amplifier

Details the circuitry for headphone and line audio output.

Disassembly

Opening for Service

Instructions on how to open the unit for servicing.

Diagnostics

The "Scratch Patch"

Establishes a basic sound for testing and diagnosis.

Diagnostic Readouts

Explains how to interpret diagnostic LEDs and modes.

Adjustments and Checkout

Digital +5V Level

Adjusting the digital +5V supply level.

Reference +5V Level

Adjusting the reference +5V supply level.

ADC Range

Adjusting the analog-to-digital converter range.

DAC Null

Adjusting the digital-to-analog converter for zero offset.

Tuning

Procedure for tuning the synthesizer voices.

Volume Offset

Trimming VCA volume offset for proper envelope shaping.

What to Do If You Lose Your Memory

Procedure for restoring memory and default settings.

General Operational Checkout

Steps to verify the overall functionality of the unit.

Testing the Synthesizer Channels

Procedures to test individual synthesizer channels.

Checking for Proper Adjustments

Verifying that various controls and functions are adjusted correctly.

Testing the Interfaces

Procedures to test the sync, MIDI, and cassette interfaces.

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