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After unpacking the amplifier, remove the plastic webbing from all the tubes (including the preamp tubes behind the row of big 1.
power tubes and the Rectifier tubes. While you’re at it, check to make sure all the tubes are firmly seated in their sockets as
some may have loosened a bit during shipping.
Connect the A.C. Cord to a grounded (3 pin) A.C. outlet. 2.
Unpack the Footswitch from it’s stored location (in combo’s it’s in a pouch fastened to the Back of the combo cabinetry) and 3.
connect the 8 pin DIN Footswitch cable to the FOOT SWITCH DIN jack on the right side of the Rear Panel. Select FTSW on the
(far left) Rear Panel CHANNEL SELECT Rotary Control. NOTE: Do Not Force The Cable Into The Jack! When the 8 pins are
aligned properly the connector will fit easily into the jack.
Connect your speaker enclosure to the proper matching impedance SPEAKER OUTPUT on the right side of the 4.
MARK V
Rear
Panel. An 8 Ohm load is preferable for your first experience with the
MARK V
as you will hear the full power potential and best
Tonal balance. (Combo speakers are shipped from us with the speaker(s) connected to the 8 Ohm SPEAKER OUTPUT).
Flip the POWER Switch to the FULL POWER (up) position while leaving the STANDBY Switch in the STANDBY position for at 5.
least 30 seconds. This allows the filaments to warm up in the tubes before being put to use. Following this cold-start procedure
every time you power up will increase the toneful life of your tubes.
If you intend to connect processing devices to your loop do so now and look up EFFECTS LOOP for proper connection and 6.
operation, although we recommend auditioning the
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without processing for the first time. If the Loop is to be in use set
the OUTPUT LEVEL control on the far right of the Front Panel To 9:00 (or lower) to avoid damage to your ears or speakers and
increase slowly to the desired level once STANDBY is lifted.
Follow the Sample Settings examples below and set the Controls at these approximate settings for a tour through your new world 7.
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.
Flip the STANDBY to the ON (up) position and enjoy the ride! 8.
SAMPLE SETTINGS:
Below are a couple of different ways to set up the 3 Channels for Channel Switching choices. Remember, there are countless ways
to set up the Channels and after reading the rest of this Guide, you will be well equipped and ready to dedicate the Channels to your
needs quickly and effortlessly.
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GAIN MASTER PRESENCE GAIN MASTER PRESENCE GAIN MASTER PRESENCE
TREBLE MID BASS TREBLE MID BASS TREBLE MID BASS
OUTPUT
CLEAN
TWEED
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
10 W
45
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
MARK I
NORMAL
CH 1
NORMAL
MARK I
THICK
BOLD
10 W
45
MK II C+
MK
IV
EXTREME
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
90 W 90 W 90 W
10 W
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
DEPTH
PRESET
DEPTH
SOLO
PULL MUTE
PRESET
80Hz 240 750 2200 6600
45 3
2
1
3
2
1
CH CH CH
1
2
3
F
A
T
C
R
U
N
C
H
CH 3
NORMAL
BRIGHT
EDGE
MARK I
STANDBY
ON
FULL
POWER
VARIAC
POWER
MUTE EQ FX
0
INPUT
GAIN MASTER PRESENCE GAIN MASTER PRESENCE GAIN MASTER PRESENCE
TREBLE MID BASS TREBLE MID BASS TREBLE MID BASS
OUTPUT
CLEAN
TWEED
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
10 W
45
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
MARK I
NORMAL
CH 1
NORMAL
MARK I
THICK
BOLD
10 W
45
MK II C+
MK
IV
EXTREME
EQ ON
O
EQ FS
90 W 90 W 90 W
10 W
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
SLIDERS
PRESET
DEPTH
PRESET
DEPTH
SOLO
PULL MUTE
PRESET
80Hz 240 750 2200 6600
45
3
2
1
3
2
1
CH CH CH
1
2
3
F
A
T
C
R
U
N
C
H
CH 3
NORMAL
BRIGHT
EDGE
MARK I
STANDBY
ON
FULL
POWER
VARIAC
POWER
MUTE EQ FX
0
INPUT