Mesa/Boogie REVOLVER Manuel utilisateur

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1317 Ross Street Petaluma, CA 94954

USA

The Spirit of Art in Technology

EVOLVER

Owner's Manual

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.

USE COMMON SENSE AND ALWAYS OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS:

Do not expose to moisture, rain or water, direct sunlight or ex-

tremely 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.

RemovethepowerplugfromtheA.C.mainssocketiftheunitisto

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.

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

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REVOLVER

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

REVOLVER

Operating Instructions

Overview:

Congratulations on purchasing the REVOLVER. Mesa/Boogie has taken a new and innovative approach to spinning sound for

guitarplayers.Unlikethetraditionalsystemwhichusesastationaryspeakerwitharotatingbaffletoreflectitssound,theREVOLVER’S

internal 12" speaker cabinet (which is tuned and has an open back,) actually rotates horizontally.

By spinning the enclosure and the speaker itself, the high end clarity, punch and overall sonic qualities of the host amplifier are

preservedlikenever before.Thesourcetoneisretainedwhileachievinggorgeously wideandnaturalthreedimensionalchorusing,or

the fattest vibrato imaginable, all controlled by either the Footswitch or Continuous Control Pedal.

We’resurethatwithsomeon-handsexperimenting,youwilldiscoverthroughtheREVOLVER awholenewworldwaitingtounleash

your creative musical ideas ! The simple to understand and usability of the REVOLVER,make it easy for you dive right in and start

creatingsomereallycoolsounds,however, please read this manual carefully andobserveallthesafetyinstructionsandprecautions.

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REVOLVER

All sides are cosmetically the same except for the control and jack panels.

8 OHMS

FUSE

WARNING:

To reduce risk of fire and/or

electric shock, replace only with

same type and rating of fuse.

Unplug power before removing f

use. Do not expose this unit to

rain or moisture. Do not remove

bottom cover.

117 V.

1 A

60 HZ.

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SLOW FINE TUNE

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FAST

SLOW

OFF

FOOTSWITCH

CONTINUOUS

CONTROL

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

3 POSITION POWER SWITCH:

When using this 3 position switch manually (without footswitch,) and the toggle is set in the

up position, the REVOLVER will be in its fast mode of operation. With the toggle set in its lower position, theREVOLVER will be

settorun initsslowmodeofoperation.Withthetogglesettoitsmiddlepositionthe

unit is switched to off.

NOTE: The 3 positionpower switchon the REVOLVER’S FrontPanel must be in

the SLOW or (down position) for either the Footswitch or the Continuous Control

Pedal to function.

SLOW SPEED FINE TUNE CONTROL:

The function of this control is for fine tuning the REVOLVERS’ rotational speed

whenitisinitsslow mode of operation.Itenablesyoutoachievepreseteffectsranging fromextremelyslowchorusingtofastvibrato.

This controls’ function is very useful when it comes to matching a songs tempo.

FOOTSWITCH JACK:

Thisiswhere the REVOLVER’S 1/4" Stereofootswitch cable plugsinto the unit.(This jack is NOT

to be confused with the speaker jack on the Rear Panel.)

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FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS:

SLOW FINE TUNE

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FAST

SLOW

OFF

FOOTSWITCH

CONTINUOUS

CONTROL

SLOW FINE TUNE

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REVOLVER

FAST

SLOW

OFF

FOOTSWITCH

CONTINUOUS

CONTROL

SLOW FINE TUNE

REVOLVER

FOOTSWITCH

CONTINUOUS

CONTROL

FAST

SLOW

OFF

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REMEMBER...in order to turn the REVOLVER off when it is not in use, always use the 3 position power switch which is located on

the Front Panel.

CONTINUOUS CONTROL JACK:

This is where the REVOLVERS’ Continuous Control pedal connects to the unit. This is

a standard 1/4 inch stereo jack.

CONTINUOUS CONTROL PEDAL:

This pedal allows maximum control over the REVOLVER’S rotational speed. It func-

tions similarly to a normal volume pedal and is not unlike the gas pedal in a car. When it is pushed all the way forward (or down) the

REVOLVER will operate at its fastest speed and at its slowest rate of speed when the pedal is pulled all the way back (or in its up

position.)

Be aware that the Slow Fine Tune Control on the REVOLVER’S Front Panel can be used as

a Trim Control for the Continuous Control Pedal. If the Slow Fine Tune control is set low, the

ContinuousControlPedalsslowestandfastestspeedswillbothbeslower.IftheSlowFineTune

control is set high, the Continuous Control Pedals slowest and fastest speeds will be faster.

FOOTSWITCH UNIT:

Cable to Footswitch Jack on the REVOLVER'S

Front Panel.

ON / OFF

FAST / SLOW

SLOW

REVOLVER

ON / OFF

This button (switch) which is

linked to the Red LED and is

in its ON position when the

LED is lit, activates the

REVOLVER’S internal

cabinet.

This is not a power ON / OFF

switch, although it will stop the

rotation of the internal

speaker, it will not turn off the

REVOLVER’S electrical

circuitry.

FAST / SLOW

This button (switch) which is

linked to the Green LED and is

in its ON position when the LED

is lit, controls the

REVOLVER’S two speeds.

The REVOLVER is in its slow

running mode when the LED is

lit and in its fast running mode

when unlit.

SLOW FINE TUNE

REVOLVER

FAST

SLOW

OFF

FOOTSWITCH

CONTINUOUS

CONTROL

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Continuous Control Pedal

in its slowest position

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS:

(Continued)

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CONTINUOUS CONTROL PEDAL: (Continued)

This pedal is ideal for controlling speed swells in either direction from

slow to fast and back or vice versa. Whatever position the pedal is left in will determine the speed at which theREVOLVER comes

to rest at. This makes available many more speed settings than using only the footswitch...all of which are available on the fly.

The lever located on the Continuous Control Pedal, when pushed to the right with your foot, duplicates the ON / OFF function of the

footswitch. When the Red LED on the pedal is lit the REVOLVER will rotate. Likewise, when the LED is unlit the REVOLVER will

not rotate.

Like the footswitches ON / OFF button, this lever is not a power switch and will not turn

theREVOLVER’S circuitryoffwhennotinuse.Again...alwaysusethe3positionpower

switch located on Front Panel for this function.

BRAKE:

The REVOLVER has an automatic Brake System which is activated by both the footswitch and the Continuous

ControlPedal when goingfrom a faster speedto a slowerspeed. The Brake releaseswhen the rotationalspeed which is determined

by either the Slow Fine Tune or the Continuous Control Pedal has been reached.

FUSE:

This is the A.C.s’ (Alternating Current) main fuse and provides electrical current protection from outside A.C. fluctuations,

as well as possible circuitry failure damage. Should the fuse blow, replace it with the same rating in a slo-blo type package. The

Domestic U.S. REVOLVER’S requires a 1 Amp slo-blo fuse. The Export

REVOLVER’S use a .500 Milliamp Slo-Blo fuse.

TheREVOLVER isprotectedbytwofusesoneontheRearPanelandoneinside

thecabinet.Shouldaproblemarise,alwayscheckbothfuses.Asalways,besureto

disconnect the unit to avoid possible injury and/or causing more damage to the

REVOLVER.

NOTE: Like tires on a car, spare fuses are always a measure of good insurance.

Your REVOLVER was carefully constructed with reliability in mind! Given the

propercareand maintenance, it willdeliveryearsof trouble free service. However,

any pro guitarist who is out there gigging will tell you; spare tubes and fuses are a

must for the fabled cord bag and may someday be worth their weight in gold.

SPEAKER JACK: The REVOLVER’S Speaker Jack is located beside the fuse holder. Do not confuse this jack with the

Footswitch Jack located on the Front Panel. TheREVOLVER is an 8 Ohm speaker cabinet and does not have its own amplifier.

Thestock speaker is a90WattCelestionBlackShadow, which ismadeexclusively

for Mesa/Boogie.

ON / OFF Lever (switch)

FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS:

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REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS:

FUSE

8 OHMS

WARNING:

To reduce risk of fire and/or

electric shock, replace only with

117 V.

1.25 A

60 HZ.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SPEAKER ENCLOSURE

8 OHMS

FUSE

WARNING:

To reduce risk of fire and/or

electric shock, replace only with

same type and rating of fuse.

Unplug power before removing f

use. Do not expose this unit to

rain or moisture. Do not remove

bottom cover.

117 V.

1 A

60 HZ.

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Back of Cabinet

FUSE

WARNING:

To reduce risk of fire and/or

electric shock, replace only with

same type and rating of fuse.

Unplug power before removing f

use. Do not expose this unit to

rain or moisture. Do not remove

bottom cover.

117 V.

1 A

60 HZ.

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A.C. RECEPTACLE:

The REVOLVER was designed with convenience in mind as well as practicality. Therefore an A.C.

power receptacle was built into the cabinet and is located beside the Rear Panel. Be sure the power cable is firmly seated into this

receptacle and it would be a good idea to have the

REVOLVER’S power on switch in the OFF position in order

to prevent a possible electric shock.

IfyoushouldloseyourA.C.powercableoriftheonethatcomes

supplied with your new REVOLVER fails, just give us a call

and we will be happy to send you a new one for a nominal

charge.

NOTE:NeverexposethepowerreceptacleorA.C.powercable

tomoistureofanykind,severeelectricshockmayoccur.Never

alter the power cable or the receptacle in any way.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE BOTTOM COVER OR GRILLES...INJURY MAY RESULT. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

NO POWER:

Check the external fuse first. If this fuse is not blown, check the internal circuit board fuse and replace it if

necessary. Remember, always replace fuses with the same type and rating.

NO SOUND:

USE CAUTION when trouble shooting in this situation as the host amplifier may not have a proper load on it.

Turn theampsvolume down to aminimumoutput level so asnottodamage the tubes oroutputtransformer while you arelookingfor

the problem.

Makesurethatthefootswitchandspeakercablesarenotreversedandthatthespeakerconnectordeviceispluggedinproperlytothe

receptacle located at the bottom of the shaft.

KNOCKING:

Knocking is usually caused by one of the bearings being loose on the shaft. There are two 3/32 allen set screws

in the collar of each bearing which must be fastened tightly to the shaft. Asmall amount of loc-tite is recommended to keep them in

place. These set screws can be accessed more easily by loosening the internal speaker cab on the shaft and sliding it away from

either bearing.

Knockingcanalsobe caused by the internal speakercabalreadybeinglooseonthe shaft. There are two aluminumblocksinsidethe

cab and each block has a 10/32 allen head set screw which must be fastened tightly to the shaft. A small amount of loc-tite is

recommended on these screws as well.

TROUBLE SHOOTING:

REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS:

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