Marshall Amplification DSL 100H, Owner'S Manual

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DSL40C Front Panel Controls & Switches
(from Left to Right)
DSL40C Rear Panel Features
(from Left to Right)
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STANDBY
OFF
ON
POWER
OFF
ON
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ULTRA
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CLASSIC
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RESONANCE
6 4
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PRESENCE
6 4
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BASS
6 4
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MIDDLE
6 4
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8
TREBLE
6 4
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8
VOLUME
6 4
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GAIN
6 4
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VOLUME
6 4
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GAIN
INPUT
Clean
Crunch
Channel
Select
Lead 1
Lead 2
Tone
Shift
CLASSIC GAIN ULTRA GAIN EQUALISATION REVERB
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
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1. INPUT
Input jack socket for guitar cable.
CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL
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2. CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL CONTROL
Controls the Gain level for the Classic Gain channel.
As the amount of gain increases, so will the
distortion level in your sound.
3. CLEAN/CRUNCH MODE SELECT BUTTON
The Classic Gain channel features two modes – Clean
and Crunch. With the button pressed in, the Clean
mode is reminiscent of an early 1959 Plexi Super Lead
head and, depending on the Gain setting (2) will take
you from clean to a Plexi style crunch. With the button
pressed out, the Crunch mode gives you a JCM800
2203 style grind.
4. CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL
Controls the volume level for the Classic Gain
channel.
5. CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL LED
This LED lights-up green to indicate that the Classic
Gain channel has been selected.
6. CHANNEL GAIN SELECTION BUTTON
Selects Ultra Gain channel when pushed in, and the
Classic Gain channel when out.
ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL
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7. ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL LED
This LED lights-up red to indicate that the Ultra Gain
channel has been selected.
8. ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL CONTROL
Controls the Gain level for the Ultra Gain channel. As
the amount of gain increases, so will the distortion
level in your sound.
9. LEAD 1/LEAD 2 BUTTON
The Ultra Gain channel features two selectable
modes – Lead 1 & Lead 2. Lead 1 (button out) gives
an open, high-gain crunch, with traditional Marshall
characteristics, similar to a hot-rodded JCM 800
2203. Lead 2 (button in) produces a mid-boosted
tone with even higher gain possibilities.
10. ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL
Controls the volume level for the Ultra Gain channel.
EQUALISATION SECTION
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11. TREBLE CONTROL
Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone,
making your guitar sound brighter when it is turned
clockwise.
12. MIDDLE CONTROL
This controls the middle register of your guitar’s
sound. Turning this up will make your guitar
sound fatter, while turning it down will result in a
sharper, “scooped” tone – especially when used in
conjunction with the Tone Shift button.
13. BASS CONTROL
Controls the amount of bottom end (low frequencies)
in your tone.
14. TONE SHIFT BUTTON
The Tone Shift reconfi gures the tone network adding
a new dimension to passive tone shaping. When the
button is pushed in and the Middle control (12) is
turned down, the result is an aggressive, scooped-
mid sound, ideal for many modern metal styles.
15. PRESENCE CONTROL
Turning this control clockwise adds higher
frequencies to your guitar tone, creating crispness
and bite and making the sound more cutting and “in
your face.” This control works within the powerstage.
16. RESONANCE CONTROL
Turning this control clockwise adds a resonant
bass boost to your sound, increasing bottom end
thud whilst making your tone fatter around that all-
important low end. This control also works within the
powerstage.
REVERB SECTION
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17. CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL REVERB CONTROL
Controls the Reverb level on the Classic Gain channel.
18. ULTRA CHANNEL REVERB CONTROL
Controls the Reverb level on the Ultra Gain channel.
POWER SECTION
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19. STANDBY SWITCH
Controls H.T. or high voltage to the valves, allowing
them to attain correct working temperature before
playing.
NOTE 1 : To prolong the life of the valves it is always
advisable to switch on the Mains Power Switch (20)
about 2 minutes before switching on the Standby (19) .
NOTE 2 : On powering your amp down, the Standby
should always be switched off before the Power Switch
is.
NOTE 3
: The standby facility is particularly useful before
playing, when changing guitars and between sets as it
allows you to keep the valves operating at a functional
temperature without any sound being produced.
20. POWER SWITCH
On/Off switch for mains power to the amplifi er.
1. MAINS INPUT SOCKET WITH MAINS FUSE
Your amp is provided with a detachable mains
(power) lead, which is connected here. The specifi c
mains input voltage rating that your amplifi er has
been manufactured for is indicated on the rear
panel. Before connecting for the fi rst time, please
ensure that your amplifi er is compatible with your
electricity supply. If you have any doubt, please
seek advice from a qualifi ed technician. Your
Marshall dealer will help you in this respect.
OUTPUT POWER SELECTION
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2. PENTODE/TRIODE SWITCH
When Pentode (full power) is selected the amp’s
output capability is the full 40-Watts. When Triode
mode (half power) is selected, the amp’s output is
halved to 20-Watts. Triode mode also produces a
smoother, less aggressive sound.
IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE: Whenever this
switch is used the amp must always be in Standby
mode.
FX LOOP
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3. FX LOOP SEND
For connection to the input of an external effects
pedal or processor.
4. FX LOOP RETURN
For connection from the output of an external
effects pedal or processor.
5. FX LOOP SWITCH
This switches the DSL40C’s Series FX loop on
or off.
FOOTSWITCH
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6. FOOTSWITCH JACK
For the connection of the supplied 2 button footswitch
(PEDL-00009). This allows you to switch between
the Classic Gain and Ultra Gain channels (Note:
The footswitch overrides the front panel Channel
switch) and also switches the Reverb on/off.
LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS
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IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE: With all-valve
amplifi ers it is imperative that the amp is connected
to a load whilst in operation and that the impedance
output(s) on the amp matches the total impedance
of the speaker cabinet(s) being used.
Failure to comply with these points will result in
damage to the amplifi er.
The DSL40C features three outputs, a dedicated
16
Ω
output and two 8
Ω
outputs.
The DSL40C must not be run into an impedance
less than 8 Ω .
7. 16
Ω
SPEAKER OUTPUT
For the connection of a 16 Ω speaker cabinet. It
should be noted that when this Speaker Output is in
use the remaining Speaker Outputs
(8 & 9)
are not
operational.
8. & 9. 8 Ω SPEAKER OUTPUTS
For use when the total impedance of the speaker
cabinet(s) being used is 8 Ω . That is, when using
either 1 x 8 Ω cab or 2 x 16 Ω cabs.
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Technical Specifi cation
DSL40C
Power (RMS) 40W
Valves 4 x ECC83
2 x EL34
C hannels 2
Speaker 1 x 12"
Weight (kg) 22.85
Dimensions (mm)
W
621
H 490
D 252