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NOTE: The STRATEGY draws a substantial amount of AC current due to its high power and robust power transformer. Having
multiple amplifiers connected to the same AC source (power strip or even the same 15 amp Circuit), using long extension cords or
playing at extreme volumes can increase the likelihood of a circuit breaker tripping. If a breaker does trip, check to see what else may
be on that same circuit (refrigerator, fans in use, other amplifiers, etc.) and remove any “unconditioned” power strips, extension cords
and amplifiers and try to plug the STRATEGY directly into the wall Outlet—preferably one with only the STRATEGY or very little else
on that circuit.

NOTE: NEVER ALTER THE 3-PRONG POWER CORD IN ANY WAY. Doing so will void your warranty and increase the risk of electri-
cal shock.

EXT (EXTERNAL) SWITCHING

These four ¼” phone jacks allow external, remote switching of the MUTE, SOLO, EQ and

VOICE Features for easy interfacing with a master (usually MIDI) switching system. Most MIDI controllers and switching interfaces

utilize simple tip-to-ground latching-type switch logic, which is industry standard and provided for on virtually all
brands and types of master switching systems on the market.

These jacks may also be used with single button tip-to-ground latching-type footswitches to isolate any of the four
features for individual control. This allows those who don’t need all four features to be footswitchable to just use
single or smaller boxes on their pedal board for just the features they need to control. There are common individual
Control Footswitches offered by many manufacturers and Mesa also sells single button tip-to-ground footswitches

for these functions as well. You can purchase Mesa single button footswitches from your local Mesa Authorized dealer or direct from
the factory.

NOTE: Use unshielded cables for the EXT. SWITCHING functions.

NOTE: The EXT SWITCHING Features are controlled by standard tip-to-ground latching-type logic.

FOOTSWITCH (OPTIONAL)

An optional STRATEGY Footswitch is available that provides remote control of the VOICE,

MUTE/TUNE, EQ, FX(LOOP) and SOLO features. It also features a ¼” TUNER OUT jack on the left side that provides for connec-

tion of a tuner at the location of the Footswitch. When MUTE is selected on the Footswitch the signal at the SPEAKER
OUTPUTS will be silenced but the signal at the TUNER jack on the Footswitch will still be active so you can tune your
instrument silently without having to run a cable back to your amplifier. The VOICE button allows you to toggle the VOICE
feature from Mode (position) 1, 2, 4 and 5 back to the “Bypassed/Flat” setting of Mode #3.

The female 8-Pin DIN receptacle on the Rear Panel just to the right of the EXTERNAL SWITCH JACKS is for the optional
STRATEGY Footswitch. Connect the 8-Pin DIN cable to this receptacle when the STRATEGY Footswitch is to be used to

control the VOICE, MUTE (TUNE), EQ, FX (LOOP) and SOLO. Make sure the cable is oriented correctly—with the pins lining up with
the sleeves in their jacks and then be sure it is properly seated (all the way in) when inserting the cable into the 8-Pin DIN receptacle
and the footswitch.

NOTE: NEVER force an improperly aligned cable! It can be connected easily when properly aligned.

NOTE: It is good practice to secure the Footswitch cable so that it will not be stressed should someone step on, trip over or pull the
cable sideways in some manner. This could cause damage to the pins on the male end of the cable or even possibly the sleeves within
the DIN jack. The simple, time tested gaffer’s (duct) tape is a good idea even if you and your band mates don’t move around much
during performance—someone else might.

INPUT

MAINS

FUSE

EXT

SWITCHING

LOOP

EXT

SWITCH

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