Mesa Boogie Revolver User Manual

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Owner's Manual

The Spirit of Art in Technology

1317 Ross Street Petaluma, CA 94954

USA

Hello from the Tone Farm......

You, smart player and all around intuitive human, have put your trust
in us to be a part of your musical voice. This is something we do not
take lightly. Our reward is that we’ve designed and built another fine
Mesa product that is destined to become a classic. By purchasing and
choosing this unit, 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 not just another speaker but a newly
designed rotational sound reinforcement speaker system, that will offer
you some of the most exciting and rewarding sound possibilities you’ve
ever heard. The REVOLVER is handcrafted and incorporates the same
Mesa heritage and integrity...benefiting from the many pioneering and
patented Mesa circuits and products that led to the refinement of this
unit. Feel confident, as we do, the REVOLVER 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.

Your REVOLVER is a professional instrument. Please treat it with respect and operate it properly.

THIS UNIT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING VERY LOUD VOLUMES! EXPOSURE TO

USE COMMON SENSE AND ALWAYS OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS:

Do not expose to moisture, rain or water, direct sunlight or ex­tremely high temperatures.

Always insure that the unit is properly grounded.
Always unplug A.C. power cord before changing/checking fuses.
When replacing fuse, use only same type and rating.
Keep the unit away from children.
Do not throw or drop the unit, especially on living beings.
Be sure to connect to an A.C. power supply that meets the power

supply specifications listed on the rear of the unit.
If there is any danger of lightning occurring nearby, remove the

power plug from the wall socket in advance.
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 in handling control buttons, switches
and rotary controls.

Remove the power plug from the A.C. mains socket if the unit is to
be stored for an extended period of time.

Do not use solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to clean the
unit. Wipe off the exterior with soft cloth.

Be sure to have the warranty card for this product filled out by the
store at which it was purchased and return to Mesa Engineering.

HIGH SOUND LEVELS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE!

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified personnel. Always unplug A.C. power before
removing chassis.

EXPORT MODELS: Always insure that unit is wired for proper voltage. Make certain grounding
conforms with local standards.

READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF PROPER USAGE.

REVOLVER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions
Overview ________________________________________________________________1

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS:

3 Position Power Switch ___________________________________________________2
Slow Speed Fine Tune-Control ______________________________________________2
Footswitch Jack __________________________________________________________2
Footswitch Unit ___________________________________________________________ 3
Continuous Control Jack ___________________________________________________ 3
Continuous Control Pedal _______________________________________________ 3 / 4
Brake ___________________________________________________________________4

REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS:

Fuse ____________________________________________________________________ 4
Speaker Jack_____________________________________________________________4
A.C. Receptacle ___________________________________________________________ 5
Trouble Shooting ______________________________________________________ 5 / 6
Hook-Up Options ______________________________________________________ 7 / 8

Parts Sheet ______________________________________________________________ 9