Owner's Manual

MESA BOOGIE

Owner's Manual

Hello from the Tone Farm...

...You, smart player and all around intuitive human, have put your trust in us to be your amplifier company. This is something we do not take lightly. Our reward is that we've made a classic amplifier and by choosing this amplifier, you have become part of the MESA family...WELCOME! Our goal is to never let you down. Your reward is that you are now the owner of an archetypal guitar pre-amp, bred of fine all tube amp heritage...benefiting from the many pioneering and patented MESA circuits that led to the refinement of your new instrument. Feel confident, as we do, this amp will inspire many hours of musical satisfaction and lasting enjoyment. It was built with you in mind, by players who know the value of a fine musical instrument and the commitment it takes to make great music. The same commitment to quality, value and support we make to you...our new friend.

Table of Contents

FRONT PANEL:

EDITING: PRESETS / PROGRAMS / PARAMETERS_ __________________________________________________________ 1-2 MAPPING: PRESET / PROGRAM____________________________________________________________________________ 2 COPY FEATURE / MODE SELECTION________________________________________________________________________ 3 PROGRAM / CHANNEL WINDOW___________________________________________________________________________ 3-4 CHANGING MIDI CHANNEL________________________________________________________________________________ 4 DATA DUMP____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4-5 DEFEAT FACTORY PRESETS / RECALL FACTORY PRESETS_ __________________________________________________ 5

REAR PANEL:

PHANTOM POWER_ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 6 MIDI CONNECTIONS: IN / THRU / OUT_______________________________________________________________________ 6 EXTERNAL SWITCH JACKS________________________________________________________________________________ 6 RECORD OUT_ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 MAIN OUT_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 FX LOOP________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7

OPERATIONS:

THE CONTROLS: PARAMETERS_ ________________________________________________________________________ 8-12 THE MODES: DESCRIPTION / USES_ ____________________________________________________________________ 13-20 VERSION 2.0: CONTINUOUS CONTROL SOFTWARE________________________________________________________ 21-26 TUBE TASKS / PLACEMENT / DIMENSIONS / SPECIFICATIONS_________________________________________________ 27 WIRING DIAGRAMS____________________________________________________________________________________ 28-35 FACTORY PRESET LIST & SETTINGS 1 thru 10 SAMPLE SETS________________________________________________ 36-37 PERSONAL SETTINGS PAGES___________________________________________________________________________ 38-39 PARTS SHEET & PANEL IDENTIFICATION PAGE______________________________________________________________ 40

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. To insure proper ventilation always make sure there is at minimum four inches (101.6mm) of space behind the rear of the apparatus. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not impede ventilation by placing objects on top of the apparatus which extend past the rear edge of its cabinet. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The AC plug is the mains disconnect. The plug should remain accessible after installation. WARNING: EU: permission from the Supply Authority is needed before connection. WARNING: Always make sure proper load is connected before operating the amplifier. Failure to do so could pose a shock hazard and may result in damage to the amplifier. Do not expose amplifier to direct sunlight or extremely high temperatures. Always insure the amplifier is properly grounded. Always unplug AC power cord before changing fuse, tubes or removing chassis. Use only same type and rating when replacing fuse. Avoid direct contact with heated tubes. Keep amplifier away from children. To avoid damaging your speakers and other playback equipment, turn off the power of all related equipment before making the connections. Do not use excessive force when handling buttons, switches and controls. Do not use solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean the unit. Always connect to an AC power supply that meets the power supply specifications listed on the rear of the unit. Export models: always insure unit is wired for proper voltage. Make certain grounding conforms with local standards.

YOUR AMPLIFIER IS LOUD! EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND VOLUMES MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE!

Your Mesa/Boogie Amplifier is a professional instrument. Please treat it with respect and operate it properly.

READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF PROPER USAGE.

TURN POWER ON AT REAR OF UNIT: The AC Power Switch is a 3 position - center off type switch. Always try the ON/GROUND

position first (switch down). If hum is noticed in the sound, then try the ON/LIFT position. Whenever

ON/LIFT

possible it is best to use the grounded position for many reasons unless having TriAxis grounded

creates noise problems such as buzz or AC hum.

OFF

ON GROUND

NOTE: The A.C. power for TriAxis should be derived from the same power strip as that of the power amp in use. Any effects units used should also be plugged into this same strip. This close proximity of A.C. power supply for units within a system will prevent TONE degradation. Failure to follow this wiring scheme may result in harsh or excessively bright tonal characteristics.

RUN THROUGH FACTORY PRESETS 1-10:

COPY PRESET ENTR NUMBER

PRESET

PROGRAM/CHANNEL

EXIT

PGM

/CH

0

To do so use the left & right arrowed Preset keys. (Notice that 11-20 do not sound very different unless TriAxis Switch 1 Jack is connected to a MESA Switch Track power amp and Track Switching is used.)

NOTE : Factory presets 1 thru 20 are Loaded automatically during power-up, but can be disabled or reloaded manually by user when defeat procedure is followed...see page 4 for directions.

TO INCREASE OR DECREASE: Presets, Programs or Parameters use any of the arrowed keys.

ENTR EXIT

PRESET

PROGRAM/CHANNEL

PGM /CH

GAIN

0

1

TREBLE

2

3

MIDDLE

4

5

BASS

LEAD 1 DRIVE LEAD 2 DRIVE

MASTER

6

7

8

9

PRESENCE

RHY

LD1

DYNAMIC VOICE

LD2

M B ESA

OOGIE

SW 1 234

ALL TUBE PREAMPLIFIER

FX LOOP

OUTPUT

456

3

7

2

8

1 0

A

9 10

B

TO ENTER AND SAVE NEW PARAMETER SETTINGS: to an existing preset, press the ENTR key two times. If pressed one

time Preset flashes to indicate it will be overwritten when you press the ENTR key a second

COPY

4

ENTR FLASHES

time. If you happen to change your mind or wish to hear the original preset, press the EXIT key while PRESET is flashing to return to the original settings and void any changes you had made.

PRESET

PROGRAM/ CH

EXIT

TO ACTIVATE PROGRAMMABLE FX LOOP AND FUNCTION SWITCHES: Press the LOOP SW key. This allows you to se-

RHY LOOP SW

LD1

OUTPUT

456

3

7

quence through all the possible LOOP/SWITCH combinations. Press the key ENTR two times when the desired combination has been selected to store this combination.

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ALL TUBE PREAMPLIFIER

2 LD2

1

SW

0

1 2 3 4

FX LOOP

A

8 9 10 B

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