Getting Started - Mesa/Boogie JP-2C Owner's Manual

GETTING STARTED

1. After unpacking the amplifier, check to make sure all the tubes are firmly seated in their sockets as some may have loosened
a bit during shipping.
2. Connect the A.C. Cord to a grounded (3 pin) A.C. outlet.
3. Unpack the JP-2C Footswitch and connect the 7 pin DIN Footswitch cable to the FOOTSWITCH DIN jack on the right side
of the Rear Panel. If you intend to use a Midi Controller to access the Channels and Features, connect your Controller (or
Computer) to the Midi IN jack on the JP-2C Rear Panel.
4. Connect your speaker enclosure to the proper matching impedance SPEAKER OUTPUT on the left side of the JP-2C Rear
Panel. An 8 Ohm load is preferable for your first experience with an amp this dynamic and explosive as you will hear the full
power potential and best Tonal balance. .
5. Flip the POWER Switch to the POWER (up) position while leaving the STANDBY Switch in the STANDBY position for at least
30 seconds. This allows the filaments to warm up in the tubes before being put to use. Following this cold-start procedure
every time you power up will increase the toneful life of your tubes.
6. If you intend to connect processing devices to your loop, do so now and look up EFFECTS LOOP for proper connection and
operation, although we recommend auditioning the JP-2C without processing for the first time. If the Loop is to be in, check
the INPUT levels on your processor to make sure they are in the medium to lower range so you can increase the level slowly
once you have lifted STANDBY on the JP-2C and run through the Channels to view the SEND level coming from the amp.
7. Follow the Sample Settings examples below and set the Controls at these approximate settings for a tour through your new
world of TONE. Remember these are just a glimpse at the vast possibilities and are meant to give you a taste of one possible
way to set up your Channels. Feel free to fine tune the sound as you go...you can't hurt a thing and you will be learning by
feel...the best way.
8. Flip the STANDBY to the ON (up) position and enjoy the ride!
INSTANT GRATIFICATION
to set up the Channels. This example demonstrates a pristine Clean sound in Channel 1, a heavy Crunch Rhythm in Channel 2, and
a burning high gain lead tone in Channel 3. This just happens to be not only the most popular application of the Channels, but also
is very close to the set up–and settings–John himself uses in the Channels of his JP-2C.
Instant Gratification Settings
™
CH 1 EQ 1
GAIN MASTER PRESENCE
MD FS
TREBLE BASS
MID
EQ 2
INPUT
In case you haven't yet played your new amplifier, below is just one example of the many ways
CH 2 EQ 1
PULL GAIN MASTER PULL PRES PULL GAIN
MD FS
TREBLE TREBLE
MID BASS
EQ 2
FX
MD
CH 3 EQ 1
MASTER PULL PRES
MD FS
EQ 1
MID BASS
EQ 2
REV
80Hz
MD/FS
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CH 1
FS
2
MD
CH 3
O
POWER
EQ 2
STANDBY
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SHRED 2
MD
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