User manual MARSHALL MG10CD

[. . . ] Utilising new technologies, some of which were developed for the critically acclaimed AVT range, the new MG Series raises the standard for what can be expected from a value-for-money range of guitar amplifiers and defines a new benchmark. For example, the power amp section of your MG10CD boasts FDD (Frequency Dependant Damping) ­ a radical new feature, exclusive to Marshall Amplification, that accurately mimics the way an all-valve amp interacts with a loudspeaker. As a result of FDD, your new MG10CD will give you a width of sound never before thought possible in such an affordable, non-valve amp. Whether the MG10CD is your first ever Marshall or is the latest addition to your arsenal of amps, the tone and feel of this compact, rugged combo will deliver the goods ­ from bedroom to backstage! [. . . ] H PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus. I DO NOT switch the amplifier on without the loudspeaker connected. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC directive (Environments E1, E2 and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage directive in the E. U. EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the MG10CD is 2 amps. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note: It is recommended that all audio cables used to connect to the MG10CD are of a high quality screened type. These should not exceed 10 metres in length. WARNING: Always ensure free movement of air around the amplifier! USA ONLY - DO NOT defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Follow all instructions and heed all warnings KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS ! 2 MG10CD Front Panel Features 1 ENGLISH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. INPUT jack Use a good quality guitar (screened) cable to plug your guitar in here. 7. CD IN & EMULATED LINE OUT jack The MG10CD cleverly combines its Line Out and CD Input functions. If you want to jam to your favourite CD or tape, merely connect the headphone output of your CD or tape player here, adjust the player's volume to match that of your guitar and `hey-presto' ­ you've got the perfect `play-along' practice system. Alternatively, you can use this socket to connect the MG10CD to your multi-track recording machine and you'll get a great guitar sound direct to disk or tape. HELPFUL HINT: for `silent' recording merely plug an unconnected jack plug to the headphone socket and you'll disconnect the MG10CD's internal speaker. 2. Clean VOLUME control When the OD Select switch is `out', this control adjusts the volume of the Clean Channel. At low settings the sound will be very clean with a belllike ring. Turning this control above half way will introduce a desirable, bluesy distortion as the power amplifier is driven into `crunch mode'. 3. [. . . ] Overdrive VOLUME control Amazingly enough, this control adjusts the volume of the Overdrive channel!The louder this channel is set, the `looser' the amplifier will sound and feel. This behaviour is exactly what a good all-valve amplifier does and is a result of our proprietary FDD circuitry. 6. CONTOUR control This highly effective tone control works on both the Clean and Overdrive channels. [. . . ]