the DSL5C™ Handbook
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1. E headphones to this jack when the power switch is set to Your amp is provided with a detachable mains low will mute the speaker for private practice power lead which is connected here The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has 6 AUDIO been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel Enables the connection of an MP3 player or any similar Before connecting for the first time please ensure source for practicing BUT ONLY when the amp is in that your amplifier is compatible with your electricity headphone mode Low Power The signals are mixed supply If you have any doubt please seek advice using a HiFi mixer for high quality backing track audio from a qualified technician Your Marshall dealer will quality this does not effect the tone of the guitar signal help you in this respect IMPORTANT NOTE The Audio in input is not FXLOOP __ connected to the speaker just the headphone out 2 FX LOOP SEND For connection to the input of an external effects 7 HIGH LOW POWER MODE SWITCH pedal or processor Switches the output power of the amplifier from 5W High to approximately 0 5W Low It also effects 3 FX LOOP RETURN the operation of the Emulated Line Out Emulated For connection from the output of an external effects Headphone Out 3 as already indicated pedal or processor LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS FOOTSWITCH I I AA R IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE With all valve 4 FOOTSWITCH2. JACK amplifiers it is imperative that the amp is connected For the connection of the supplied footswitch This to a load whilst in operation and that the impedance allows you to switch between the Classic Gain and output on the amp matches the total impedance of the Ultra Gain channels speaker cabinet being used Failure to comply with these points will result in NOTE The footswitch overrides the front panel damage to the amplifier Channel switch 8 160 SPEAKER OUTPUT 5 EMULATED LINE OUT For the connection of the internal speaker or an A speaker emulated output for connection to a external 160 speaker cabinet recording console live PA or headphones When the Power switch 5 is set to High power this jack operates IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE The internal as a line output When the power switch is set to Low speaker is 160 the jack operates as a headphone output Plugging in Notes Notes AMPLIFICATION Denbigh Road Bletchley Milton Keynes MK1 1DQ England Tel 44 0 1908 375411 Fax 44 0 1908 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 BOOK 91011
3. LE VOLUME INPUT Channel Select CLASSIC GAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 INPUT 7 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Input jack socket for guitar cable Controls the volume level for the Ultra Gain channel CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL EQUALISATION SECTION TONAL NOTE This channel is based on the 8 TONE SHIFT BUTTON Clean mode of the DSL100H s Classic Gain The Tone Shift reconfigures the tone network adding channel producing a tone reminiscent of an early a new dimension to passive tone shaping When the button is pushed in and the Middle control 10 is 1959 Plexi Super Lead head turned down the result is an aggressive scooped 2 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL mid sound ideal for many modern metal styles Controls the volume level for the Classic Gain channel There is a level where the maximum clean 9 TREBLE CONTROL volume level is achieved after this the sound will Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone start to overdrive making your guitar sound brighter when it is turned clockwise 3 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL LED This LED lights up green to indicate that the Classic 10 MIDDLE CONTROL Gain channel has been selected This controls the middle register of your guitar s sound Turning this up will make your guitar 4 CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTON sound fatter while turning it down will result in a Selects Ultra Gain channel when pushed in and the sharper scooped tone especially whe
4. Marshall AMPLIFICATION DSL 5C 5 Watt Combo Dual Super Lead All Valve Combo Owner s Manual DSL5C 5 Watt Combo Sincere thanks and congratulations for selecting this Dual Super Lead all valve DSL5C combo As you may know when the JCM2000 Dual Super Lead series of amps was first introduced in 1997 we were delighted to see them get a fantastic reaction from guitar players and also the press In fact one of the biggest American guitar magazines described the DSL100 as The best Marshall ever It combines the best tonal qualities and features of both modern and vintage Marshall amps in one pack age Better still when the world renowned magazine Guitar Player reviewed the DSL100 it printed The Ultimate Marshall as a subheading on their June 1997 cover After a very successful life the JCM2000 series was replaced by the JVM series in 2007 which has also gone onto great success and critical acclaim That said there is still a great deal of respect and demand for the DSL s with one of the UK s most popular guitar magazines recently referring to the DSL100 as the go to rock amp As a result of public demand for the DSL s tonal palate the late great Jim Marshall decided to intro duce a range of affordable amps based on the popular DSL100 one of them being your DSL5C We would like to wish you every success with all of your musical endeavours and also your DSL amp which We know will provide you with
5. akers where appropriate are connected to the correct impedance LOUDSPEAKER jack s on the rear panel of the amplifier See the Speaker Output guides in this handbook if applicable for specific information regarding impedance matching When using an extension cabinet make sure that you are using a proper speaker cable Never use a screened shielded guitar cable for this purpose WARNING Failure to do any of the above may damage your amplifier Ensure that the VOLUME controls on the front panel are set to zero For amplifiers provided with a detachable mains power lead connect the supplied mains power lead into the MAINS INPUT on the rear panel first and then into an electrical outlet Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack socket on the front panel Turn the front panel POWER switch on and if a valve amplifier wait a couple of minutes before going to point 6 other wise go to point 7 Turn the volumes up to your preferred level and your amp is ready to play OND oof EUROPE ONLY Note C 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 average half cycle r m s inrush current on initial switch on is 5 5 A the average half cycle r m s inrush current after a supply interruption of 5s is 0 7 A 2 DSL5C Front Panel Controls amp Switches from Left to Right TREB
6. great tones and playing pleasure for many years to come Welcome to the Marshall family Yours Sincerely The Marshall Team Overview The mindset behind the DSL5C 5 Watt combo combined with the high gain settings of the is a simple one take that world renowned Ultra Gain channel The Equalisation section DSL100H tone and make it available as a also features a Deep switch which adds a fixed compact low wattage all valve unit containing 3 resonant bass boost to your sound adding girth x ECC83 valves in the preamp and 1 x 12BH7 or without muddying it up ECC99 in the power stage The ability to select either the full 5 Watts of output The DSL5C features two footswitchable channels power or low power 0 5 Watts via the high low footswitch supplied Classic Gain and Ultra power switch on the rear panel adds further to Gain As their names imply each channel has a your new DSL s already impressive feature set very different character Classic Gain takes you The all round tonal and gain versatility makes from a shimmering harmonic enhanced clean your DSL5C superb and flexible performance tool to a 1959 style crunch when the Gain control is for today s most demanding playing situations cranked Ultra Gain on the other hand takes and you can rest assured it is packed full of our you into the world of modern high gain and then famed Marshall tone some Enjoy your DSL amp and please read this Both channels share a pass
7. ive three band EQ handbook carefully before plugging in with controls for Bass Middle and Treble The Equalisation section also features a Tone Shift button which when activated pushed in shifts out the mid frequencies making the amp ideal for brutal modern metal tones especially when Follow all instructions and heed all warnings KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Before going any further make sure that your amplifier is compatible with your electrical supply If you have any doubt please seek help from a qualified technician your Marshall dealer can help you in this respect Mains Input amp Fuse Your amplifier is provided with either a detachable mains power lead which should be connected to the mains input socket on the rear panel of the amplifier or a fixed mains power lead attached to the rear of the amplifier The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel of the amplifier The correct value and type of mains fuse for valve amplifiers is specified on the rear panel of the amplifier NEVER attempt to bypass the fuse or fit one of the incorrect value or type Transporting your equipment Please ensure that your amplifier is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply and that all removable cables have been disconnected from your equipment before attempting to move it Important set up information 1 Make sure that the cabinet s spe
8. n used in Classic Gain channel when out conjunction with the Tone Shift button ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL 11 BASS CONTROL TONAL NOTE This channel is based on the Controls the amount of bottom end low frequencies Lead 2 mode of the DSL100H s Ultra Gain in your tone channel producing a high gain mid boosted tone based on a hot rodded JCM800 2203 12 DEEP BUTTON When pressed in this switch adds a resonant 5 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL LED bass boost to your sound increasing bottom end channel has been selected all important low end This is a function of the 6 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL power stage Controls the Gain level for the Ultra Gain channel As POWER SECTION the amount of gain increases so will the distortion 13 POWER SWITCH level in your sound On Off switch for mains power to the amplifier Gaps in table need filling DSL5C Technical Specification Power RMS 5W Size mm Speaker 1 x G10R 30 160 10 Weight kg 4 8kgs Valves 3 x ECC83 1 x 12BH7 ECC99 POWER 3LE MIDDLE Dy NZ NE AA 10 11 12 13 DSL5C Rear Panel Features from Left to Right MAINS INPUT IRAN rer MODEL DSL5C PINE Our FULL POWER ten Designed Engineered amp Quality Controlled by a y a FN ee a gt LEE sty eye England O DIO LO Re 230V T250mAE250V SEND RETURN FOOTSWITCH EMULATED ae As 16 OHM or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 MAINS INPUT SOCKET WITH MAINS FUS
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