DSL 40C & 100H handbook is5 (RR & NB EDIT)
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1. _ 6 FOOTSWITCH JACK For the connection of the supplied 2 button footswitch PEDL 00009 This allows you to switch between the Classic Gain and Ultra Gain channels Note The footswitch overrides the front panel Channel switch and also switches the Reverb on off IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE With all valve amplifiers it is imperative that the amp is connected to a load whilst in operation and that the impedance output s on the amp matches the total impedance of the speaker cabinet s being used Failure to comply with these points will result in damage to the amplifier The DSL40C features three outputs a dedicated 160 output and two 80 outputs The DSL40C must not be run into an impedance less than 80 7 160 SPEAKER OUTPUT For the connection of a 160 speaker cabinet It should be noted that when this Speaker Output is in use the remaining Speaker Outputs 8 amp 9 are not operational 8 amp 9 80 SPEAKER OUTPUTS For use when the total impedance of the speaker cabinet s being used is 80 That is when using either 1x 80 cab or 2 x 160 cabs DSL100H Front Panel Controls Switches from Left to Right ass Mos 66 0620 6 0 O26 en a 2 ULTRA CLASSIC RESONANCE PRESENCE BASS MIDDLE POWER STANDBY POWER SECTION 1 POWER SWITCH On Off switch for mains power to the amplifier 2 STANDBY SWITCH Controls H T or high voltage to the valves allowing them to attain correct working temperature befor2. Lead 1 amp Lead 2 Lead 1 button out gives an open high gain crunch with traditional Marshall characteristics similar to a hot rodded JCM 800 2203 Lead 2 button in produces a mid boosted tone with even higher gain possibilities 10 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Controls the volume level for the Ultra Gain channel EQUALISATION SECTION 11 TREBLE CONTROL Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone making your guitar sound brighter when it is turned clockwise GAIN VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS 4 2 0 Lead 1 Lead 2 o 6 4 6 8 8 10 o 10 L ULTRA GAIN J 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 MIDDLE CONTROL This controls the middle register of your guitar s sound Turning this up will make your guitar sound fatter while turning it down will result in a sharper scooped tone especially when used in conjunction with the Tone Shift button 13 BASS CONTROL Controls the amount of bottom end low frequencies in your tone 14 TONE SHIFT BUTTON The Tone Shift reconfigures the tone network adding a new dimension to passive tone shaping When the button is pushed in and the Middle control 12 is turned down the result is an aggressive scooped mid sound ideal for many modern metal styles 15 PRESENCE CONTROL Turning this control clockwise adds higher frequencies to your guitar tone creating crispness and bite and making the sound more cutting and in your face This control works within the p
3. 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 have decided to introduce four affordable amplifiers based on the popular DSL100 two of which are featured in this manual a 100 Watt head the DSL100H and a 40 Watt combo the DSL40C In addition to their new names these EL34 powered beauties both boast the same exact front panel features and functions They also include a variable Resonance control as opposed to the fixed off or on Deep switch on the original and a fresh modern look while remaining true to the great tones that made the original DSL100 such a popular amp would like to wish you every success with all of your musical endeavours and also your DSL amp which know will provide you with great tones and playing pleasure for many years to come Welcome to the Marshall family Yours Sincerely Jim Marshall Overview The mindset behind the DSL100H is a simple one and obviously identical to that of the original JCM2000 DSL100 head combine the world renowned EL34 driven power stage of the 1959 Super Lead Plexi SLP 100W head with a dual channel valve preamp giving you two footswitchable
4. Super Leads in one Then for good measure add a built in studio quality digital spring Reverb plus extra preamp gain that can take you into JCM800 2203 territory and far beyond it Hence the name DSL Dual Super Lead The DSL40C is the same exact beast except in a 40 Watt 1x12 combo form housing a custom voiced Celestion speaker Both amps feature two footswitchable channels footswitch supplied named Classic Gain and Ultra Gain each with two modes selectable via a front panel button As their names imply each channel has a very different character Classic Gain takes you from a 1959 style clean to the snarl of a JCM800 2203 and everything in between via its Clean Crunch mode button Ultra Gain on the other hand takes you from a hot rodded 2203 vibe to an even higher gain response with additional mid boost via its Lead 1 Lead 2 mode switch Both channels share a passive three band EQ 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 combined with high gain settings Each channel also has its own individual Reverb level control for the built in studio quality digital spring reverb This effect can be switched on off via the supplied footswitch Both amps power section features controls for Resonance and Presence Resonance adds a v
5. also switches the Reverb on off NOTE The footswitch overrides the front panel Channel switch power lead which is connected here The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel Before connecting for the first time please ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply If you have any doubt please seek advice from a qualified technician Your Marshall dealer will help you in this respect 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 91009 10 11
6. produces a mid boosted tone with even higher gain possibilities 13 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL Controls the Gain level for the Ultra Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the distortion level in your sound channel 14 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL LED EQUALISATION SECTION 5 RESONANCE CONTROL Turning this control clockwise adds a resonant bass boost to your sound increasing bottom end thud whilst making your tone fatter around that all important low end This is a function of the powerstage 6 PRESENCE CONTROL Turning this control clockwise adds higher This LED lights up red to indicate that the Ultra Gain channel has been selected 15 CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTON Selects Ultra Gain channel when pushed in and the Classic Gain channel when out CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL 16 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL LED This LED lights up green to indicate that the Classic Gain channel has been selected Technical Specification aaa oe ae GAIN ae DSL100H On 0 Power RMS 100W ei Channel Clean Valves 4 x ECC83 Lead 2 Select Crunch 0 10 4 x EL34 VOLUME GAIN Channels o Weight kg 24 2 Dimensions mm 12 13 141516 17 18 19 20 741 274 19 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL 242 Controls the gain level for the Classic Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the distortion level in your sound 20 INPUT Input jack socket for guitar cable DSL100H Rear Panel Features from Le
7. L40C Front Panel Controls amp Switches from Left to Right GAIN VOLUME INPUT a a Clean a 5 Channel Crunch Select N 0 10 0 10 O CLASSIC GAIN 1 INPUT Input jack socket for guitar cable CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL 2 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL CONTROL Controls the Gain level for the Classic Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the distortion level in your sound 3 CLEAN CRUNCH MODE SELECT BUTTON The Classic Gain channel features two modes Clean and Crunch With the button pressed in the Clean mode is reminiscent of an early 1959 Plexi Super Lead head and depending on the Gain setting 2 will take you from clean to a Plexi style crunch With the button pressed out the Crunch mode gives you a JCM800 2203 style grind 4 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Controls the volume level for the Classic Gain channel 5 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL LED This LED lights up green to indicate that the Classic Gain channel has been selected 6 CHANNEL GAIN SELECTION BUTTON Selects Ultra Gain channel when pushed in and the Classic Gain channel when out ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL 7 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL LED This LED lights up red to indicate that the Ultra Gain channel has been selected 8 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL CONTROL Controls the Gain level for the Ultra Gain channel As the amount of gain increases so will the distortion level in your sound 9 LEAD 1 LEAD 2 BUTTON The Ultra Gain channel features two selectable modes
8. Marshall AMPLIFICATION DSL 40C AO Watt Combo DSL diale 100 Watt Head Dual Super Lead All Valve Amps with Reverb Owner s Manual all From JIM MARSHALL would like to personally thank and congratulate you for selecting one of our Dual Super Lead all valve DSL100H heads or DSL40C combos Since started Marshall Amplification in 1962 have witnessed some incredible breakthroughs and advances in amplifier design technology These include switchable channels Master Volume Reverb MIDI technology speaker emulation and digital effects processing to name just a few These may seem like every day features nowadays but this certainly wasn t always the case However the same values that were present in the first Marshalls are still here today that is solid workmanship reliability iconic looks and above all great Marshall tone 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 package 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
9. ariable bass boost to your sound without muddying it up while the Presence adds high end The ability to select either full output power or half power via the Pentode Triode switch on the rear panel adds further to your DSL s already impressive feature set The all round tonal and gain versatility makes both the DSL100H amp DSL40C superb and flexible performance tools for today s most demanding playing situations and you can rest assured it is packed full of our famed Marshall tone The ability to select either full output power or half power via the Pentode Triode switch on the rear panel adds further to your DSL s already impressive feature set Enjoy your DSL amp and please read this handbook carefully before plugging in 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 o
10. detachable mains power lead which is connected here The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel Before connecting for the first time please ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply If you have any doubt please seek advice from a qualified technician Your Marshall dealer will help you in this respect OUTPUT POWER SELECTION 2 PENTODE TRIODE SWITCH When Pentode full power is selected the amp s output capability is the full 40 Watts When Triode mode half power is selected the amp s output is halved to 20 Watts Triode mode also produces a smoother less aggressive sound IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE Whenever this switch is used the amp must always be in Standby mode FX LOOP nn 3 FX LOOP SEND For connection to the input of an external effects pedal or processor 4 FX LOOP RETURN For connection from the output of an external effects pedal or processor 5 FX LOOP SWITCH This switches the DSL40C s Series FX loop on or off LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS Technical Specification DSL40C Power RMS 40W Valves 4 x ECC83 2 x EL34 Channels 2 Speaker 1x 12 Weight kg 22 85 Dimensions mm 621 490 252 WARNINGS Risk OF AVIS Je USE LOUDSPEAKERS 66 6 O 16 OHM 8 OHM 8 OHM SEND RETURN gy FX LOOP FOOTSWITCH SE MODEL DSL40C FOOTSWITCH
11. e 9 MIDDLE CONTROL This dictates the middle register of your guitar s sound Turning this up will make your guitar sound fatter while turning it down will result in a sharper scooped tone especially when used in conjunction with the Tone Shift button playing 10 TREBLE CONTROL NOTE 1 To prolong the life of the valves it is always advisable to switch on the Mains Power Switch 1 about 2 minutes before switching on the Standby 2 Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone making your guitar sound brighter when it is turned clockwise ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL NOTE 2 On powering your amp down the Standby should always be switched off before the Power Switch is 11 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Controls the volume level for the Ultra Gain channel 12 LEAD 1 LEAD 2 BUTTON NOTE 3 The standby facility is particularly useful before playing when changing guitars and between sets as it allows you to keep the valves operating at a functional temperature without any sound being produced REVERB SECTION 3 ULTRA GAIN CHANNEL REVERB CONTROL Controls the Reverb level on the Ultra Gain channel 4 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL REVERB CONTROL Controls the Reverb level on the Classic Gain The Ultra channel features two selectable modes Lead 1 amp Lead 2 Lead 1 button out gives an open high gain crunch with traditional Marshall characteristics similar to a hot rodded JCM800 2203 Lead 2 button in
12. f 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 speakers 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 2 Ensure that the VOLUME controls on the front panel are set to zero 3 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 4 Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack socket on the front panel 5 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 6 After waiting engage the STANDBY switch see Front Panel Features for full explana
13. ft to Right WARNING de AVIS ENERGII USE SoS MAINS INPUT ON RETURN SEND PENTODE Full Power FOOTSWITCH FX LOOP PVN Say Dhl Fy IRRE LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS FX LOOP IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE With all valve 5 FX LOOP SWITCH amplifiers it is imperative that the amp is connected This switches the DSL100H s Series FX loop on or to a load whilst in operation and that the impedance off output s on the amp matches the total impedance of the speaker cabinet s being used Failure to comply with these points will result in damage to the amplifier 6 FX LOOP RETURN For connection from the output of an external effects pedal or processor The DSL100H features three outputs a dedicated 160 output and two 80 outputs The DSL100H must not be run into an impedance less than 80 7 FX LOOP SEND For connection to the input of an external effects pedal or processor OUTPUT POWER SELECTION 8 PENTODE TRIODE SWITCH 1 amp 2 80 SPEAKER OUTPUTS For use when the total impedance of the speaker cabinet s being used is 80 That is when using either single 80 cab or two 160 cabs 160 SPEAKER OUTPUT Forthe connection of a 160 speaker cabinet It should be noted that when this Speaker Output is in use the remaining Speaker Outputs items 1 and 2 When Pentode full power is selected the amp s output capability is the full 100 Watts When Triode mode half power
14. is selected the amp s output is halved to 50 Watts Triode mode also produces a smoother less aggressive sound IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE Whenever this frequencies to your guitar tone creating crispness and bite and making the sound more cutting and in your face This is also a function of the powerstage 17 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL are not operational switch is used the amp must always be in Standby Controls the volume level for the Classic Gain mode channel FOOTSWITCH _ 4 FOOTSWITCH JACK 9 MAINS INPUT SOCKET WITH MAINS FUSE For the connection of the supplied 2 button footswitch Your amp is provided with a detachable mains 7 TONE SHIFT BUTTON The Tone Shift reconfigures the tone network to give 18 CLEAN CRUNCH BUTTON a new dimension to passive tone shaping When the button is pushed in and the Middle control 9 is turned down the result is an aggressive scooped mid sound ideal for many modern metal styles 8 BASS CONTROL Controls the amount of bottom end low frequencies in your tone Just like the Ultra Gain channel the Classic Gain channel features two modes Clean and Crunch The Clean mode is reminiscent of an early 1959 Plexi Super Lead head and depending on the Gain setting 19 will take you from clean to a Plexi style crunch The Crunch mode gives you a JCM800 2203 style grind PEDL 00009 This allows you to switch between the Classic Gain and Ultra Gain channels and
15. owerstage 16 RESONANCE CONTROL Turning this control clockwise adds a resonant bass boost to your sound increasing bottom end thud whilst making your tone fatter around that all important low end This control also works within the powerstage REVERB SECTION 17 CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL REVERB CONTROL Controls the Reverb level on the Classic Gain channel 18 ULTRA CHANNEL REVERB CONTROL Controls the Reverb level on the Ultra Gain channel POWER SECTION 19 STANDBY SWITCH Controls H T or high voltage to the valves allowing them to attain correct working temperature before playing NOTE 1 To prolong the life of the valves it is always advisable to switch on the Mains Power Switch 20 about 2 minutes before switching on the Standby 19 NOTE 2 On powering your amp down the Standby should always be switched off before the Power Switch is NOTE 3 The standby facility is particularly useful before playing when changing guitars and between sets as it allows you to keep the valves operating at a functional temperature without any sound being produced PRESENCE RESONANCE 0 0 0 C a STANDBY POWER CLASSIC ULTRA OFF OFF 4 6 i 1 DSL 10 40C 17 18 19 20 20 POWER SWITCH On Off switch for mains power to the amplifier MAINS INPUT g 7 PENTODE TRIODE E gi Half Power F IR p 231 100 1 V _ AA IRRE 1 MAINS INPUT SOCKET WITH MAINS FUSE Your amp is provided with a
16. tion 7 Turn the volumes up to your preferred level and your amp is ready to play 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 Peak Inrush current for the DSL100H is 44A and the DSL40C is 27A Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help DS
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