Getting Started - Mesa/Boogie MARK 5 THIRTY-FIVE Owner's Manual

NOTE: When using the SPKR ON position, make SURE you have a working speaker connected to one of the SPEAKER OUTPUTS.
Failure to do so may result in damage to your amplifier that is not covered under Warranty. Using the amplifier in the SPKR ON position
without a speaker or external load (resistor, soak, etc) will likely cause damage to your output transformer and render your amplifier
inoperative. Damage caused in this manner will not be covered under warranty.
Now that we've reviewed the Features and Controls of the MARK FIVE: 35 globally, let's take a closer look at the individual controls
to see how they interact to create the sounds YOU want to hear.

GETTING STARTED

1. Connect the A.C. Cord to a grounded (3 pin) A.C. outlet.
2. Connect your speaker cabinet of choice to the proper matching impedance SPEAKER OUTPUT on the right side of the Rear Panel.
An 8 Ohm load is preferable for your first experience with the MARK FIVE: 35, as you will then be able to experience the full power
(wattage) potential and best Tonal balance.
3. Connect your Instrument to the INPUT jack on the far left of the Front Panel using a good quality, shielded, Instrument Cable
(grounded type) of preferably no more than 12–15 feet. Longer cable lengths will begin to compromise the sound and roll off top
end due to increased capacitance.
4. Unpack and Connect the MARK FIVE: 35 Footswitch to the 5-PIN DIN jack labeled FT SW to the left of the EFFECTS LOOP SEND
and RETURN jacks on the Rear Panel. Set the 3-position Channel Select mini toggle on the Front Panel (in the center of the Chan-
nels) to "FS" (center position) to use the Footswitch to access the Channels. If you don't want to use—or don't have—the Footswitch,
use the Channel Select mini toggle to access the two Channels by moving it up to access Channel 1 and down to select Channel 2.
NOTE: The Channel Select mini toggle must be in the CENTER "FS" position for the Footswitch to select the Channels.
5. Flip the POWER Switch to the (right) ON position while leaving the STANDBY Switch in the (left) STANDBY position for at least 30
seconds. This allows the filaments in the tubes to warm up before being put to use with high voltage.
NOTE: 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 refer to the FX LOOP section in this manual for proper
connection and operation, although we recommend auditioning the MARK FIVE: 35 without processing for the first time.
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 (right) position and enjoy the ride!
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