Front Panel Features - Marshall Amplification Valvestate VS230R Handbook

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LIST CAREFULLY
A. ALWAYS ensure that a good quality mains plug is fitted to your Valvestate™ conforming
to the latest B.S.I. standards (UK only) lead supplied.
B. ALWAYS ensure that the plug is wired in accordance with the regulations of your country.
C. DO NOT attempt to remove the chassis. There are no user serviceable parts inside your
Valvestate™.
D. ALWAYS have your Valvestate™ serviced or repaired by competent, qualified service
technicians.
E. NEVER use your Valvestate™ in damp or wet conditions.
F. WARNING This apparatus must be earthed.
The concept behind Marshall's revolutionary Valvestate™ technology is to simulate the performance of a
Marshall valve power stage without actually using power valves. By providing the warmth, feel,
responsiveness and sheer musicality of a valve amp without involving the cost and weight, Valvestate™ has
placed the classic Marshall sound in the hands of thousands of waiting guitarists the world over.
This handbook is designed to help you to get the most from your Valvestate™ and covers our VS230, VS232
and VS265. All of which are perfectly suited to practising at home and recording. The VS230 and VS232 are
ideal for smaller gigs while the VS265 is capable of handling much larger venues. We would stress though
that the simplest way of getting the best from your Valvestate™ is by experimenting. Don't be afraid of using
radical settings if that is what is needed to create the sound that you want. Valvestate™ is radical technology
for radical thinkers and players and is designed to handle the most gruelling punishment of any playing
situation with ease.
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Front Panel Features

1. Foot Switch Jack
For connection of Footswitch allowing selection
of Clean or Overdrive Channel.
2. Ch 1/2 Switch
Allows selection of Clean or Overdrive channel
via the front panel.
3. Input
Plug your guitar in here. We recommend that
you always use a high quality screened cable to
help prevent noise, interference and unwanted
feedback.
WARNING!
VS230
4. Volume
VS232
and is useful for balancing the level of the
Overdrive and Clean Channels. Once turned past
half way this channel will start to crunch up your
guitar sound for semi-distorted chords and bluesy
leads.
5. Bass
of low frequencies or bottom end in your guitar
tone. Rotating this control clockwise will increase
the lower tones and, depending on other settings,
will generally make your tone warmer and heavier
if combined with distortion. By turning the Bass
control anti-clockwise you will reduce the bass
frequencies in your tone which will make your
sound sharper, thinner and more cutting.
probably be the main influence in your overall
sound and a naturally bassy guitar for example will
probably need less bass on the amplifier than a
naturally trebly guitar.
2
This controls the volume of the Clean Channel
Turning the Bass control will effect the amount
It should be remembered that your guitar will