MG10CD Hbk Multi 230V

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MG 0CD 1

SERIES

2 CHANNELS

CLEAN OVERDRIVE

CONTOUR

CD INPUT

EMULATED

LINE OUT

Owners Manual

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ENGLISH

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!
A PLEASE read this instruction manual carefully before switching on. B ALWAYS 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. C NEVER attempt to by-pass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value. D DO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts. E Refer 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. NEVER use an amplifier in damp or wet conditions.
G ALWAYS unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 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 !

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MG10CD Front Panel Features

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 players 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 youll 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 youll disconnect the MG10CDs 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. 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.
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.

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.

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Technical Specification Especificaciones tcnicas Technische Daten Caractristiques techniques
Power Output Potencia de salida Ausgangsleistung Puissance de sortie Main Guitar Input Impedance Impedancia de entrada principal de guitarra Guitar Input Eingangsimpedanz Impdance d'entre CD Input Input impedance Impedancia de entrada de CD CD Input Eingangsimpedanz Impdance d'entre CD Emulated Output Level Nivel de salida de lnea simulada Emulated Output Ausgangspegel Niveau de sortie Weight Peso Gewicht Poids Size (mm) Tamao (mm) Mae (mm) Taille (mm)
10W RMS into 8 Technical 10W RMS sobre 8 10W RMS an 8 10W RMS sous 8 ohms 10W RMS / 8 1M 1M 1M 1M 1M 3.3k 3.3k 3.3k 3.3k 3.3k -10dBV -10dBV -10dBV -10dBV -10dBV 5.0kg Techniques 5.0kg 5.0kg 5.0kg 5.0kg 290mm x 290mm x 180mm 290mm x 290mm x 180mm 290mm x 290mm x 180mm 290mm x 290mm x 180mm 290mm x 290mm x 180mm

Tcnicas Technische

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Suggested Settings

Configuraciones que sugerimos Soundvorschlge Exemples de Rglages
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.
Marshall Amplification plc
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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. 230V