Marshall Amplification MG10CD User manual

SERIES

10CD

Owners Manual

2 CHANNELS

CLEAN

OVERDRIVE

CONTOUR

CD INPUT

EMULATED

LINE OUT

EMULATED

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From Jim Marshall

I would like to thank you personally for selecting our new MG10CD Combo.

As a musician myself, I fully understand the necessity of achieving the right tone and feel to

help you realise your potential – whether an aspiring beginner or more experienced player. With

this in mind, I set my experienced R&D team the task of designing a new range of affordable MG

amplifiers that truly captured the essence of the Marshall sound.

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!

Like all the amplifiers in my new MG range, the MG10CD was completely designed and

engineered in the UK. The most rigorous quality control procedures ensure that it meets the

standard of build you have come to expect from all Marshall products.

I wish you every success with your new Marshall. Welcome to the family.

Yours Sincerely,

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WARNING! - Important safety instructions

WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed!

APLEASE read this instruction manual carefully before switching on.

BALWAYS use the supplied mains lead, if a replacement is required please contact your

authorised Marshall Dealer.

Note: Closed back equipment with non-detachable mains cord.

When the equipment is not in use or is being transported, the mains

cord should be gathered and retained under the top strap handle to

prevent damage. See diagram.

CNEVER attempt to by-pass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value.

DDO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts.

ERefer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the

power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally

or has been dropped.

FNEVER use an amplifier in damp or wet conditions.

GALWAYS unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

HPROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

IDO 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 !

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1. INPUT jack

Use a good quality guitar (screened) cable to

plug your guitar in here.

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 bell-

like ring. Turning this control above half way will

introduce a desirable, bluesy distortion as the

power amplifier is driven into ‘crunch mode’.

3. OD (Overdrive) SELECT switch

Depressing the Overdrive Select Switch will

engage the Overdrive Channel.

4. Overdrive GAIN control

Turning up the Overdrive Gain Control will

increase the amount of distortion generated in

the Overdrive channel. Low gain settings will

produce classic rock and blues tones. Crank the

Gain for fat and aggressive sounds that are

perfect for soloing or hard rock and nu-metal

riffs.

5. 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. By radically

modifying the mid-range (body), the tone can

range from traditional and woody sounding

(setting at 10), to aggressive, ‘scooped’ and

modern (setting at 0) and all points in-between.

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.

8. EMULATED HEADPHONES jack

Plug your headphones here for a killer speaker

emulated sound! Doing this mutes your

MG10CD's internal speaker for ‘silent’ practice.

9. POWER Switch & LED

The power switch turns your amplifier on and

off. The LED will be lit when your amplifier is on

and will not be lit when the amplifier is switched

off.

Note: Before connecting to the mains

electricity supply, always ensure that your

electricity supply is compatible with your

amplifier, as detailed on the rear panel.

Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and

unplugged from the mains electricity supply

before being moved.

MG10CD Front Panel Features

ENGLISH

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Technical Specification

Especificaciones técnicas

Technische Daten

Caractéristiques techniques

Technical Técnicas Technische Techniques

Power Output 10W RMS into 8Ω

Potencia de salida 10W RMS sobre 8Ω

Ausgangsleistung 10W RMS an 8Ω

Puissance de sortie 10W RMS sous 8 ohms

10W RMS / 8Ω

Main Guitar • Input Impedance 1MΩ

Impedancia de entrada principal de guitarra 1MΩ

Guitar • Input Eingangsimpedanz 1MΩ

Impédance d'entrée 1MΩ

1MΩ

CD Input • Input impedance 3.3kΩ

Impedancia de entrada de CD 3.3kΩ

CD Input • Eingangsimpedanz 3.3kΩ

Impédance d'entrée CD 3.3kΩ

3.3kΩ

Emulated Output • Level -10dBV

Nivel de salida de línea simulada -10dBV

Emulated Output • Ausgangspegel -10dBV

Niveau de sortie -10dBV

-10dBV

Weight 5.0kg

Peso 5.0kg

Gewicht 5.0kg

Poids 5.0kg

5.0kg

Size (mm) 290mm x 290mm x 180mm

Tamaño (mm) 290mm x 290mm x 180mm

Maße (mm) 290mm x 290mm x 180mm

Taille (mm) 290mm x 290mm x 180mm

290mm x 290mm x 180mm

SERIES

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Clean

Out

BluesRockMetal

Suggested Settings

Configuraciones que sugerimos

Soundvorschläge

Exemples de Réglages

Marshall Amplification plc

Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ, England

Tel : [01908] 375411 Fax : [01908] 376118

www.marshallamps.com

Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement

and development, Marshall Amplification plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice.

Here follows four sample settings to act as starting

points from which to develop your own sounds.

N.B. Volume should be adjusted to taste.

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