Marshall Amplification G80RCD MG Series Manual page 3

G50RCD Front Panel Features
CHANNEL 2 (Boost)
7. Gain Control
Controls the gain level on the boost channel. Take
some time to experiment with the varying gain
levels to find the wide variety of distortion sounds
available.
8. Contour Control
Mid-band contour shift, giving wide voicing sweep
for maximum tonal versatility on overdrive
selections. When used in conjunction with the EQ,
this control is highly effective.
9-10. Bass & Treble Controls
Interactive EQ controls covering the lower through
to the upper frequencies and offering accurate
sound tailoring.
11. Volume
Controls the overall volume level of the boost
channel.
MASTER SECTION
12. Master Reverb
Gives overall control of the depth of reverb effect
for both channels.
Effects Loop
The effects loop is used for connecting an external
effects processor or floor pedal. The effects loop
on the Marshall G50RCD is sensitive enough to
G50RCD Rear Panel Features
MAINS INPUT
Designed, Engineered and
Quality Controlled
by Marshall Amplification plc UK
Made in India
230V ~ 50Hz
90 Watts
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1. Mains Input
Mains inlet for mains lead supplied.
2. CD Input
This is an input for connection to a CD player, tape
player or other auxiliary device, to allow you to
suit the level of either type (processor or floor
pedal) to ensure that a perfect match is made.
Generally it is advisable to connect time based
effects such as Chorus or Delay through the loop
only and any external distortion type effects
directly between the guitar and the combo.
13. FX Send
For connection to the input of an external effects
processor or floor pedal.
14. FX Return
For connection to the output of an external effects
processor or floor pedal.
15. Line Output
Filtered output for connection directly to a
recording or PA mixing desk.
16. Footswitch Jack
Socket for the connection of a single footswitch
for normal/ boost channel switching only (model
PEDL 10008 included).
17. Power Switch
Switches the Mains to the unit.
WARNING!:
SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
AVIS!:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE ET
DE DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES, N'EXPOSEZ JAMAIS CET APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
CONNECTER CET APPAREIL A LA TERRE.
CAUTION!: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
CD INPUT
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION!:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS OUVRIR LE
COUVERCLE. CET APPARRIL NE COMPORTE AUCUNE PIECE SUSCEPTIBLE D'ETRE REPAREE PAR VOS
SOINS. FAITES TOUJOURS APPEL A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE POUR TOUTE REPARATION.
50 Watts RMS into 8
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play along. This is a fixed level input, so volume
of your backing music should be adjusted on the
auxiliary unit itself.
Note: The CD Input is not suitable for connection
to speaker/poweramp outputs.
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G80RCD & G100RCD Front Panel Features
NORMAL CHANNEL BOOST CHANNEL
CHANNEL
SELECT
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 20 0 10 0 10
INPUT GAIN CLEAN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE GAIN OD1 BASS MIDDLE
CRUNCH OD2
2 4 7 9
1 3 5 6 8 10 11
G80RCD - 80 Watt Combo
G100RCD - 100 Watt Head
CHANNEL 1 (Normal)
1. Input Jack
Connects the guitar to the amplifier. We
recommend that you always use a high quality
screened cable to help prevent noise, interference
and unwanted feedback.
2. Gain Control
Controls the gain level of the normal channel on
both Clean and Crunch selections. In Clean mode,
sounds remain clean, even at high gain levels.
When switched to Crunch mode the amount of
crunch increases as you wind the gain up.
3. Clean/Crunch Rhythm Switch
Push switch to select either clean or crunch
sounds on the normal channel (push in for
Crunch).
4-6. Bass, Middle & Treble
Full 3 band EQ for normal channel tonal
selections. These controls are effective and
interactive to give you incredible versatility. Try as
many combinations as possible to really get to
know your EQ.
7. Channel Select
Normal to boost channel selector switch. This
function is also footswitchable. Set the switch to
the in position for the footswitch to function.
LED's indicate which mode has been selected.
CHANNEL 2 (Boost)
8. Gain Control
Controls the gain level of the boost channel. This
control is effective on either overdrive selection.
On OD1, it fattens the bluesy distortion and on
OD2 goes from rock overdrive to full metallic
thrash as you turn it up.
MASTER G80R CD
LOOP
LEVEL
0 10 LOW HIGH 0 10 DRY EFF 0 10 0 10
TREBLE CONTOUR VOLUME SEND -20dB RETURN EFFECTS REVERB VOLUME LINE FOOT
OUT SWITCH
0dB
16 21
12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 22
9. Overdrive Select (OD1 to OD2)
Manually switches from creamy 'classic' OD1 to
screaming 'Hi Gain' OD2 distortion modes.
10-12. Bass, Middle & Treble
Effective 3 band EQ to shape the tone of all
overdrive selections.
13. Contour Control
This sweeping control shifts the mid-band voicing
of the boost channel to give amazing versatility to
your overdrive sounds. When used in conjunction
with the 3 band EQ, this control is devastating!
14. Volume Control
Controlling the overall level of the boost channel,
this allows volume balancing between the two
channels.
MASTER SECTION
Effects Loop
The effects loop is used for connecting an external
effects processor or floor pedal. Generally it is
advisable to connect time based effects such as
Chorus or Delay through the loop only and any
external distortion type effects directly between
the guitar and the combo.
15. Effects Send Jack
For linking to the input of an external effects
processor or floor pedal.
16. Effects Level Switch
Selects the level to match your external effects
units (0dB for rack units and -20dB for pedals).
17. Effects Return Jack
For connection from the output of an external
effects processor or floor pedal.
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POWER
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