Power On / Standby On - Mesa/Boogie Lonestar Special Owner's Manual

FRONT PANEL: Controls & Features
POWER ON:
This sideways 2 position toggle switch determines the status of the incoming AC power. During power up it is im-
portant that you turn the POWER switch on first and allow at least 30 seconds of warm up time for the power tubes
before flipping the STANDBY to the ON position.
ON
Following this start up procedure will lessen the shock on cold tubes and increase their toneful service life.
POWER
STANDBY
ON
STANDBY:
Perfect for set breaks... this toggle switch also serves an even more important purpose. In the Standby position
the tubes are at idle so that during power up they may warm up before being put to use. Before power is switched on make sure the
STANDBY switch is in the Standby position.
Wait at least 30 seconds and then flip the STANDBY switch to the ON position. This prevents tube problems and
ON
increases their toneful life substantially.
POWER
STANDBY
ON
Now that we have reviewed the features and controls of the Front Panel and you have a handle on how they interact to achieve the
sound you want, let's move to the Rear Panel and cover the controls and features found there. you want, let's move to the Rear Panel and cover the controls and features found there. you
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