Mesa Throttle Box, Owner'S Manual

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BATTERY
This unit can operate on either one 9-Volt or two 9-Volt batteries (for longer replacement intervals) or a standard 9-Volt “wall-wart”
DC power supply. The unit is shipped from the Factory with a single long-life 9-Volt Battery to facilitate easier trial demonstration in a music
store environment.
NOTE: If you need longer battery life (playing time) and will not be powering the unit with an external power supply, it is possible to add an addi-
tional battery for a total of two 9-Volt Batteries. We have provided a second Battery Terminal in the Battery Compartment and you can feel free
to add a second battery at any time by removing the four screws on the Bottom Plate and connecting the battery alongside the included factory
battery. This will provide longer periods of operation in the Battery mode and increase replacement intervals.
NOTE: The internal battery (1 or 2) is switched to an “ON” state (drawing current and supplying voltage) by a switching element in the INPUT jack.
Disconnect the cable from the ¼” INPUT jack whenever the unit is not in use to prolong battery life
To access the 9-Volt battery for inspection, replacement or removal; make sure the External Power Jack is disconnected, remove the four Phil-
lips-head screws from the four corners of the bottom lid and remove it. Note the orientation/direction of the battery and terminals and replace it
(them if using two) in the same position.
NOTE: BATTERY TYPES. Any type of 9-Volt battery will work in this device if it is fully charged and functional. Carbon Zinc, Alkaline or even
Nickel Cadmium Rechargeable type batteries are all acceptable replacements. Some pedal aficionados prefer the “sweetness” they claim to hear
from standard Carbon Zinc type batteries, but you will have to decide what type best serves your needs.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions (W/D/H): 5.78” x 4.76” x 2.30” (146.8mm x 121mm x 58.4mm)
• Weight: 1.7lbs (817g) with (one) battery, 1.6lbs (726g) without battery
• True Bypass Switching
• Battery Type: 9VDC (One or Two—Two for extended battery-powered use)
• Power Consumption (Current Draw): 9VDC/30mA
• AC to DC Adapter (Optional): Power Jack 2.1mm x 5.5mm, 9VDC with Negative Center (Regulated Recommended)
• Input Impedance: 1M Ohm (500k Ohm minimum)
• Output Impedance: 10k Ohm