BULLET® 15 DSP

(This is the model name for warranty claims)

p/n 2267700020 (120V)

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS:
Notices .............................. 2
Specifications.................... 3
Service Notes.................... 4
Circuit Description............. 5
Parts Lists:
PCB Assembly............ 6
uDSP Assembly ......... 8
Chassis Assembly ...... 8
Cabinet Assembly ...... 9
End Item Assembly .... 9
Service Diagrams ........... 10

Fender® Musical Instruments Corp. 8860 East Chaparral Road Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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BULLET® 15 DSP
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June, 2002

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Copyright © 2002 FMIC. All rights reserved. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
information contained herein is CONFIDENTIAL This information and any copies produced elec-
and PROPRIETARY and is the property of Fender® tronically or otherwise must be surrendered upon
Musical Instruments Corporation. It is not to be demand of Fender Musical Instruments Corpora-
sold or assigned to another party and is disclosed tion.
solely for use by Fender Authorized Service Cen-
Parts marked with two asterisks (**) indicate the re-
ters for purposes of product service and
quired use of that specific part. This is necessary
maintenance. All information is not to be disclosed
for RELIABILITY and SAFETY requirements.
to others without the expressed permission of
DO NOT USE A SUBSTITUTE!
Fender® Musical Instruments Corporation. All

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
Model Name: Bullet 15 DSP

Release Number: PR 241

(Not a model number)

Part Numbers (120V, 60Hz) US: 2267700020

(110V, 60Hz) TW: 2267701020
(240V, 50Hz) AUS: 2267703020
(230V, 50Hz) UK: 2267704020
(230V, 50Hz) ARG: 2267705020
(230V, 50Hz) EUR: 2267706020
(100V, 50/60Hz) JPN: 2267707020
(220V, 60Hz) ROK: 2267709020

Power Requirement: 38W

Power Output: 15W RMS into 8 ohms @ 5%THD

Nominal Input Level: 100mV for 15W into 8 ohms @ 5%THD

Impedances Input (Pre-Amp): 1M ohms

CD Input: greater than 30k ohms

Speaker Complement: One (1) 8", 8 ohm,

Fender Special Design Speaker
(P/N 0025421000)

Dimensions Height: 12.4 in (31.4 cm)

Width: 13.25 in (33.7 cm)
Depth: 7.13 in (18.1 cm)

Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 kg)

Product specifications are subject to change without notice

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SERVICE NOTES
1. CHASSIS REMOVAL is accomplished by first 3. BULLET 15 DSP MAIN PCB REMOVAL is ac-
removing four (4) screws from the Rear Cabi- complished by removing the following items: All
net Panel and two (2) screws from the top of Knobs, one (1) screw at the CD Input Jack, two
the Cabinet; detach the speaker wires from the (2) nuts and washers at the Input and Head-
speaker and then slide the Chassis toward the phone Jacks, two (2) screws at the Heatsink
rear of the Cabinet. which attaches to the Chassis. Desolder the
Transformer Leads at P1, P4, P5, P6 and P7.
2. uDSP PCB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL is accom-
Disconnect the Yellow and Black wires at the
plished by disconnecting the Ribbon cable on
Power Switch leading from P2 and P3. Discon-
the uDSP PCB Assembly, releasing the tabs on
nect the Ribbon Cable at P8.
each of the plastic Stand-offs which the uDSP
PCB Assembly is mounted. Removal of the
uDSP PCB Assembly may be necessary should
any of the Digital Effects operate improperly.

PCB EXCHANGE POLICY

Parts marked with a single asterisk (*) in the Part Customer Service Department to order the com-
Lists (starting on page 9) are not field replaceable. plete PCB Assembly.
If a failure due to one of these components is de-
tected, please contact the Fender® Dealer
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This section provides an overview of any new or
POWER AMPLIFIER
unusual circuitry incorporated into this amplifier
model. The purpose is to aid the service technician Current Feedback topology is used for the Power
by providing insight into the design areas most amplifier. The Power amplifier IC (U5) is configured
likely to present a challenge in troubleshooting. as a non-inverting amplifier. Diodes D7 and D8 are
This overview is focused for the efficient use and used for common-mode protection of the amplifier.
security of Fender® proprietary information. Current feedback is achieved by sampling current
at the negative speaker terminal and feeding the
PRE-AMPLIFIER signal back to the inverting node of the Power am-
plifier through R41 and series capacitor C25. The
The guitar input signal is fed into the high pass filter
negative speaker terminal is referenced to ground
at U1–B before splitting into two signal paths. The
through resistors R42 and R43. FET Q1 provides a
Normal Channel signal path (U1–A to U3–B) is ac-
mute function at the Power amplifier input.
tive until the Drive Select switch is pushed “IN” to
change the signal path from the Normal Channel to
POWER SUPPLY
the Drive Channel (U2–B to U3–B). Differential
amplifier U4–A and follower U4–B adjust the signal Standard bridge rectifiers for high voltage (+/-22V),
level and provides +1.65VDC bias voltage to the with zener regulation (D14–15) for the +/–15V sup-
uDSP effects card. The preamp is in series with the plies. +15V supplies U7, 7805 regulator for +5V
digital effects card, therefore, disconnecting the supply for the uDSP card and digital user–interface.
card breaks the overall signal path. The signal from
the uDSP card is recovered at U6–A. It is neces- DIGITAL USER INTERFACE
sary to bring the signal back to its level prior to
entering the uDSP card. This is accomplished by The uDSP Effects control (R65) is a linear pot that
increasing the signal gain at U6–B. The signal is sets a DC level (0–5V), which is read by an A/D
fed through the Passive Tone Control circuitry to the converter located on the uDSP card. These DC
summing amplifier at U3–A, where it is mixed with levels determine which desired Effect is selected.
the CD/Tape Input. The signal is fed through the
Headphone buffer amplifier (U8–A and U8–B) and DIGITAL NOISE
on to the Power Amplifier. FET Q2 is used to mute The uDSP effects card generates some high fre-
U6–A at power shutdown, preventing any uDSP quency noise (>50kHz), which is a normal product
card signal transients from getting through to the of DSP processing. This does not affect amplifier
Power amplifier. performance, but may be visible when observing
the output of the amplifier on an oscilloscope.

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PARTS LIST: MAIN – PCB ASSEMBLY (continued)

QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION
1 0057257004 PCB ASSY BULLET 15 DSP
1 * **PCB FAB BULLET 15 DSP
1 * HEATSINK BULLET 15 DSP
REF 0057259000 SERV. DIA. COMB. BULLET 15 DSP

1 * CAP AE AX 22uF 35V 20% C38

1 * CAP AE AX 4.7uF 50V 20% C25
3 * CAP AE RDL .47uF 50V 20% C12-13 C27
2 * CAP AE RDL 1uF 50V 20% C26 C51
2 * CAP AE RDL 2.2uF 50V 20% C6 C24
2 * CAP AE RDL 2200uF 35V 20% C33-34
3 * CAP AE RDL 22uF 50V 20% C7 CC48-49
2 * CAP AE RDL 47uF 50V 20% C35-36
2 * CAP CD 120pF 500V 5% C54-55
1 * CAP CA 100pF 100V 5% C21
3 * CAP CA 220pF 100V 5% C46 C52-53
1 * CAP CA 33pF 50V 5% C20
2 * CAP CA 470pF 50V 5% C11 C22
1 * CAP CA 47pF 100V 5% C3
3 * CAP CA 560pF 50V 5% C14 C29 C32
1 * CAP CA 68pF 100V 5% C45
1 * **CAP MPF .1uF 250VAC 20% C50
9 * CAP MPF .1uF 63V 10% C23 C37 C39-44 C47
2 * CAP MPF .33uF 63V 10% C30-31
1 * CAP PFF RDL .0022uF 100V 10% C5
1 * CAP PFF RDL .0033uF 100V 10% C17
3 * CAP PFF RDL .0047uF 100V 10% C1-2 C18
1 * CAP PFF RDL .015uF 100V 10% C4
2 * CAP PFF RDL .022uF 100V 10% C15-16
2 * CAP PFF RDL .033uF 100V 10% C9-10
3 * CAP PFF RDL .047uF 100V 10% C8 C19 C28

3 * CONTROL 100K 30C SNAP IN R20 R24 R34

1 * CONTROL 10KB R65
1 * CONTROL 250K 30C R35
1 * CONTROL 50KB SNAP IN R33
1 * CONTROL SNAPIN 50K 15A R13

7 * DIODE 1N4003 D5-6 D10-13 D17

7 * DIODE 1N4448 SIGNAL D3-4 D7-9 D18-19
2 * DIODE ZEN 1n4744a 15v 1w 5% D14-15

1 * HEADER .1 8x2 P8

2 * IC DUAL OP AMP TL072 U2-3

4 * IC DUAL OPAMP PC4560 U1 U4 U6 U8
1 * IC OP AMP PWR TDA2050V U5
1 * IC REGULATOR +5V MC7805CT U7

1 * JACK MONO R/A J1

1 * JACK PHONO DUAL PC MTG J3
1 * JACK STEREO R/A W/SL J2

* Non-serviceable part. Replace complete parent assembly. See PCB EXCHANGE POLICY on page 4.
Unique Fender® part. Order directly from the Fender® dealer Customer Service Department.
** Safety Requirement part. Replacement must match Safety Agency…–Value, if specified –Type, if specified –Approval Mark(s) if on part.
** Both a unique Fender® part and a Safety Requirement part as defined above.
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PARTS LIST: MAIN – PCB ASSEMBLY (continued)

QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION
3 * LED, RED LONG LEAD LUMEX D1-2 D16
1 * SPACER LED .5x.1 BRN @ D16

1 * RES CF 1/2W 1.5k 5% R64

1 * RES CF 1/2W 5.6 ohm 5% R44
2 * RES CF 1/4W 27k 5% R50-51
3 * RES CF 1/4W 100k 5% R38 R46-47
6 * RES CF 1/4W 10k 5% R8 R37 R61 R67 R71 R73
3 * RES CF 1/4W 15k 5% R1 R6 R32
1 * RES CF 1/4W 180k 5% R36
4 * RES CF 1/4W 1k 5% R7 R26 R54-55
2 * RES CF 1/4W 1M ohm 5% R66 R76
4 * RES CF 1/4W 2.2k 5% R12 R59 R69-70
5 * RES CF 1/4W 220k 5% R10 R14-15 R23 R25
4 * RES CF 1/4W 22k 5% R16-17 R31 R77
4 * RES CF 1/4W 30k 5% R52-53 R56-57
5 * RES CF 1/4W 3.3k 5% R19 R21 R49 R74-75
1 * RES CF 1/4W 4.7k 5% R68
2 * RES CF 1/4W 470k 5% R22 R48
5 * RES CF 1/4W 47k 5% R11 R27-30
1 * RES CF 1/4W 5.1Kohm 5% R5
2 * RES CF 1/4W 510Kohm 5% R2 R4
3 * RES CF 1/4W 6.8k 5% R3 R58 R72
1 * RES CF 1/4W 75k 5% R60
1 * RES CF 1/4W 8.2k 5% R18
1 * RES CF 1/4W 82k 5% R9
2 * RES CF 1/4W 820ohm 5% R41 R45
1 * RES CF 1/4W 120k 5% R78
2 * RES FILM 1W .68 ohm 5% R42-43
2 * RES FILM 1W 120 ohm 5% LL R39-40
2 * RES FILM 1W 220ohm 5% R62-63

2 * SCRW M 4-40x3/8 PHP BLX @ U5 U7

2 * SCRW TF 6-32x3/8 PHP ZI @ HEATSINK
2 * NUT HEX 4-40 EX LOCK @ U5 U7
1 * INSULATOR MICA TO-220 @ U5

1 * SWITCH PUSH SLFLK SHORT STROKE S1

1 * BUTTON PUSH OFF WHITE @S1

1 * **PCB WIRE SET, BULLET 15 DSP

1 * WSHR SHLDR NYL 1/8x1/4 @ U5

2 * XSTR N-CH JFET J111 TO-92 Q1-2

2 * **FUSE CLIP PCB 5MM F1

42 * JUMPER WIRE 22 GA W1-21 W23-43

* Non-serviceable part. Replace complete parent assembly. See PCB EXCHANGE POLICY on page 4.
Unique Fender® part. Order directly from the Fender® dealer Customer Service Department.
** Safety Requirement part. Replacement must match Safety Agency…–Value, if specified –Type, if specified –Approval Mark(s) if on part.
** Both a unique Fender® part and a Safety Requirement part as defined above.
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PARTS LIST: uDSP – PCB ASSEMBLY (continued)

QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION
1 0057261008 PCB ASSY uDSP BULLET 15 DSP w/EPROM
REF 0057283000 SVC DIAG COMB MICRO DSP
1 * IC ROM BULLET 15 DSP V1.01
1 * PCB FAB uDSP
2 * CAP 0805 CER .001uF 25V 5%
14 * CAP 0805 CER .01uF 25V 5%
10 * CAP 0805 CER .1uF 25V 5%
2 * CAP 0805 CER 22pF 25V 5%
2 * CAP 0805 CER 750Pf 25v 5%
3 * CAP 3528 TAN 4.7uF 16V 20%
6 * CAP 3528 TAN 10uF 16V 20%
5 * DIODE SMT 1N4448 SIGNAL
2 * HDR .1 CTR 8x2 CKT SQ PIN
4 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 0ohm
2 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 100ohm
4 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 750ohm
4 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 1k
1 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 2k
1 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 3.3k
2 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 4.7k
1 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 15k
1 * RES 0805 MF 1/10W 5% 47k
1 * IC SMT SOCKET PLCC 44-TT
1 * IC SMT TLC549 AD
1 * IC SMT SRAM 64Kx16
1 * IC SMT COUNTER 74LV4040
1 * IC SMT HEX SCHMITT-T INV 74HC14
1 * IC SMT VREG +3.3V LM1117
1 * IC SMT CODEC TLC320AD77C
1 * IC SMT DSP TMS320VC5402PGE
1 * IC SMT VREG +1.8V 150mA TPS76318
1 * IC SMT RESET 5V MC34064D-5
1 * XTAL 20MHz HC49SD

PARTS LIST: CHASSIS ASSEMBLY (continued)

QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION
1 * CHASSIS BULLET 15 DSP AMP
1 * CLAMP CABLE NYL SCRW MNT 5/16 @ 100V-120V PWR CORDS
- 0041775000 **XFMR PWR EXPORT 100v 100V XFMR
1 0025413000 **XFMR PWR F1158UC MEX AMPS/BRNC 120V XFMR
- 0031634000 **XFMR PWR FD15 230v 220V-240V XFMR
1 0025935000 **SWITCH DPST .187 TAB (DOM) POWER SWITCH, ALL MODELS
6 0053986000 KNOB RTRY SS W/CHR INSERT @ R13 R20 R24 R33-35
1 0057256000 KNOB RTRY ARROW W/CHR INS @ R65
5 0026459000 WSHR FLAT 6x3/8 ZI @ XFMRS, HEATSINK, PWR CORD
5 0028684000 SCRW SMB 6x3/8 PH PHS BLX @ XFMRS, HEATSINK, PWR CORD
2 0053479000 NUT HEX 7/16 20X1/8 NI @J1-2
2 0053480000 WASHER FLAT .442 X.692 NI @J1-2
1 0038900000 SCRW TF 6-32X1/4 PHP ZI @ GND
1 0048377000 **FUSE QA 20mm X 5mm 250V .5A 100V-120V FUSE
- 0020781000 **FUSE QA 20mmx5mm 250v .25A 220V-240V FUSE
1 * PANEL FRONT BULLET 15 DSP
1 0051330000 **CABLE ASSY 120V 6 FT

* Non-serviceable part. Replace complete parent assembly. See PCB EXCHANGE POLICY on page 4.
Unique Fender® part. Order directly from the Fender® dealer Customer Service Department.
** Safety Requirement part. Replacement must match Safety Agency…–Value, if specified –Type, if specified –Approval Mark(s) if on part.
** Both a unique Fender® part and a Safety Requirement part as defined above.
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PARTS LIST: CHASSIS ASSEMBLY (continued)

QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION
- 0040992000 **CABLE ASSY PWR 5A U.K..187 TAB
- 0026528000 **CABLE ASSY PWR 230v .187 TAB
- 0036479000 **CABLE ASSY PWR AUST .187 TABS
- 0048465000 **CABLE ASSY PWR .187 100V
- 0057675000 **CORD PWR ARG .187 TABS
1 0057359000 CABLE RIBBON 16 CKT W/2 CONN
4 0051404000 STANDOFF NYLON BLK .375 @ uDSP
1 0031868000 SCRW PLASTITE 4x1/4 PHP BLX @ J3
- * CLAMP CABLE NYL SCRW MNT 1/4 @ 230V-240V PWR CORDS

PARTS LIST: CABINET ASSEMBLY (continued)

QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION
12 0026571000 SCRW SMAB 8X5/8 THP NI @ CORNERS
4 0029071000 CORNER NOTCHED NICKLE (FD)
0.910 * TOLEX "BRAVURA BLACK"
4 0029323000 FOOT RUBBER 1.0 DIA SMALL
2 0026566000 CORNER 2 HOLE w/TAB NI
0.003 * TAPE ALUM 5" x 60 YDS

PARTS LIST: END ITEM ASSEMBLY (continued)

QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION REFERENCE DESIGNATION
1 0025421000 SPKR 8" PF8643 (099-4808-002)
5 0029828000 SCRW PB 8x3/4 PHP ZI @ SPKR & CABLE CLAMP
1 0057262000 MANUAL OWNERS BULLET 15 DSP
1 0057254000 LABEL REAR BULLET 15 DSP
- 0057255000 LABEL REAR ROK BULLET 15 DSP
1 0029906000 NAMEPLATE FENDER GENERIC SMALL @ BAFFLE ASSY
2 0018113000 SCRW SMA 4x1/2 OHP BLX @ LOGO
2 0025395000 HANDLE CAP 1 HOLE NI (DWG 17420) @ HANDLE
1 0025883000 HANDLE SHORT NO LOGO
2 0022277000 SCRW M 10-32x1-1/2 OHP NI @ HANDLE
1 0057763000 CAB ASSY BULLET 15 DSP
1 0050711000 CAB BACK LAMTED BLK PB 3/8"
1 0040143000 GRILLE ASSY BLK/SLVR X-15 '92
4 0029677000 SCRW SMA 6x1 THP BLX @ CAB BACK
1 0022491000 CLAMP CABLE NYL SCRW MNT 5/16 @ PWR CORD & CAB
1 0022327000 WSHR FLAT 8x7/16 NI @ CABLE CLAMP
2 0029527000 WSHR FNSH 8-5/8 FLNGD BLX WX @ CAB SIDE
2 0026800000 SCRW SMAB 8x1-3/4 OHP BLX @ CAB SIDE
0.2 0029085000 VELCRO STRIP LOOP 1.5" WD BLK @ CAB BACK
0.2 0029086000 VELCRO STRIP HOOK 1.5" WD BLK @ CAB BACK

* Non-serviceable part. Replace complete parent assembly. See PCB EXCHANGE POLICY on page 4.
Unique Fender® part. Order directly from the Fender® dealer Customer Service Department.
** Safety Requirement part. Replacement must match Safety Agency…–Value, if specified –Type, if specified –Approval Mark(s) if on part.
** Both a unique Fender® part and a Safety Requirement part as defined above.
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Schematics and Drawings

Service Diagram (Schematic) ............Bullet 15 DSP
Service Diagram (PCB Assy) ............Bullet 15 DSP
Service Diagram (Schematic) ............Micro DSP
Service Diagram (PCB Assy) ............Micro DSP
Chassis Assy ............Bullet 15 DSP
End Item Assy ............Bullet 15 DSP
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