Marantz NR1605 Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. PIP AMPLIFICATION Owners Manual From Jim Marshall would like to thank you personally for selecting one of our new Vintage Modern Series amplifiers Overview The Vintage Modern Series comes in three models 2466 100W head 2266 50W head and 2266C 50W 2 x 12 combo The accompanying 4 x 12 cabinets are the 425A and 425B each rated for 100 Watts power handling This amplifier has a single channel with the capability of switching between two dynamic ranges either by front panel push button or supplied footswitch Each dynamic range yields its own gain structure and sonic character It is optimised to react to your touch and always retains a substantial tonality wherever you may set your guitar volume Organic and simplistic in operation it will facilitate the classic method of dialling your sounds in on the fly with the guitar controls as opposed to using preset patches This technique is still favoured by many players and their heroes Once the amplifier is optimally set the guitar becomes your control centre for accessing the varying degrees of tone and boost required for live performances A true affinity with your instrument will develop once you have familiarised yourself with the ideal sweet spot settings that suit your own personal style rs Modern features included on this amp are the now standard Master Volume a foot switchable high quality have always believed that the most2. DANGEREUSE US T1AE 250V OUTPUT SELECTION O Q E Q 80 160 This device complfes with Part 15 of the FCC Rules MAINS INPUT 375 Watts Clee C E Operation is subjeft to the following two conditions 1 this device may npt cause harmful interference and Cet appareil num jique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 fu Canada 7 8 Note The impedance of the combo s 2266C own speakers is 8 ohms Make sure the combo s output selector is set to 8 ohms when no extension cabs are connected 8 HT Fuse The correct value of this H T fuse is specified on the rear panel of the amplifier NEVER attempt to bypass the fuse or fit one of the incorrect value 9 Mains Input Socket with incorporated Mains Fuse Your amp is provided with a detachable mains power lead which is connected here The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been built for is indicated on the back panel Before connecting for the first time please ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply If you have any doubt please get advice from a qualified technician Your Marshall dealer will help you in this respect Technical Specification 2 this device mu t accept any interference received including interferenfe that may cause undesired operation FUSE 230V T2AE 250V 100V 120V T4AE 250V 9 The correct value of mains fuse located in the small drawer at the bottom of
3. important Reverb and a 10 4dB Series Effects Loop which can be completely bypassed if not required aspect of a musician s choice of amplification is the l l l l fundamental tone it produces Truly experienced A brand new feature are the two frequency selective Preamp Volumes gains which work in tandem to electric guitar players and have known a few will provide greater flexibility over tonal shaping of your instrument look for an amplifier that will enable them to o l be l express themselves with comfortable ease Music The power amp plays a significant role in contributing to the overall sound and incorporates KT66 valves for is a language like any other and serves to true vintage tone These are complimented by the newly developed Celestion G12C greenback speakers communicate the artists feel and emotion to their which deliver that smooth balanced harmonically rich timbre sought after by numerous connoisseurs of audience A guitarist is capable of translating a benchmark Marshall Tones universe of subtle nuances dynamics aggression restraint and touch to the appreciative listener This is the philosophy behind our Vintage Modern series A of amplifiers Over the years have witnessed several trends in guitar amplification and take great interest in keeping in f touch with peoples comments and opinions from all l generations In doing so have found that we must move with technology in order to take advantage of the rapid advances i
4. switch in to enable the loop Note If this switch is accidentally pushed in and there is nothing plugged in to the loop the signal will still pass through from send to return by means of an internal link on the switching jacks This link is disconnected when something is plugged into the return socket The send socket has no effect on the status of the internal link and could therefore be used as a line out to a tuner for example if no external FX are connected 6 Speaker Outputs WARNING Never use the amplifier without a load speaker cabinet s attached There are two parallel loudspeaker output jacks provided for connection to speaker cabinet s ALWAYS ensure you use good quality speaker unshielded cables NEVER use guitar shielded cables Always use a non screened Marshall approved speaker lead when connecting an extension cabinet to these units 7 Output Selector This switch should be set to match your speaker cabinet s impedance If more than one speaker cabinet is connected then you should set the switch to match the total impedance of the combination Check with your dealer if you are unsure 16 amp 8 ohms are provided for on the heads 2466 and 2266 8 amp 4 ohms are provided for on the combo 2266C SPEAKER OUTPUTS CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE OUTPUT 100 WATTS RMS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 WARNING RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY HTF E AVIS ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE
5. the need for a screened guitar cable This screened cable should preferably be of good quality If you are in any doubt regarding this your Marshall dealer will be more than happy to help advise and supply you Rear Panel Features panel shown is 2466 2266C Combo panel is reversed MODEL 2466 EXT FX OLON H Bypass 4dBu mu FOOTSWITCH SEND RETURN QAUTION DO NOT OPEN WARNING DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION GRILLE p A ATTENTIQN NE PAS OBSTRUER HES GRILLES DE VENTILATION 1 2 3 4 5 1 Footswitch Connecting the supplied footswitch here enables you to perform two functions you can change the Dynamic Range and toggle the Reverb on and off The Dynamic Range switch functions exactly the same as the front panel counterpart 11 Effects Loop Send amp Return Jacks To increase the flexibility of your amplifier even further you may choose to add external effects in its Series Effects Loop which allows direct connection of either floor pedals or rack processors with the Level switch 4 providing the correct operating level 2 Send Connect the mono input of an external effects processor here 3 Return Connect the mono output of an external effects processor here Tonal tip Effects involving distortion or Wah Wah aren t usually put in an effects loop because they sound best when they re before the amp i e placed between the guitar and the amp s input However when it comes to your s
6. er voltage allowing the valves to come up to their correct operating temperature After approximately two minutes the valves will have reached their correct operating temperature and the Standby Switch can be engaged enabling the HT In order to prolong valve life the Standby Switch alone should also be used to turn the amplifier on and off during breaks in a performance Also when switching the amplifier off always disengage the Standby Switch prior to the main Power Switch 3 Mains Indicator This purple LED indicator will light up whenever the amp is plugged into the mains and the Power Switch 1 is on 4 Reverb This controls the level of the internal studio quality plate emulation reverb that is mixed with the direct guitar signal Note If the supplied footswitch is not connected the reverb is always enabled and can only be turned off by setting this control fully counterclockwise if the reverb is not required If the footswitch is connected then the reverb can be toggled on and off allowing the reverb level control to remain where you set it REVERB MASTER VOLUME PRESENCE BASS l f Sn e NS Sn 1 N e x e NS e x e x 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 5 Master Volume This control sets the overall output volume of the amplifier Tonal tip It is practical to set this first to suit the venue in which you are playing as the position of this volume largely dictates the optimum positions for the o
7. es the identity of your instrument You can set just the right amount of transient detail to allow your guitar to cut through with all the subtle information that your playing dynamic requires 14 Body This controls the lower mid and bass frequencies of your sound bringing fatness and weight to your tone This is ideal for making single coil pickups deliver a humbucker style bottom end without destroying their inherent higher frequency detail This control coupled with the Mid Boost button 12 can enable a real rock solid beefy grind for those who choose to truly feel it as they play it Tonal tip Bear in mind there is much dynamic versatility to be had at your fingertips when varying the volume s and or tone s on your guitar rather than leaving them on full Please take the time to fully investigate their impact on the sound as well This amp is optimised for this interaction between playing dynamics and guitar volume tone settings Try setting the amp so that high gain medium gain and clean can all be accessed from the guitar volume alone 15 Input Jack Socket This high impedance input is where you plug your guitar into the amp You must use a screened shielded guitar cable Never use an unscreened unshielded speaker cable because you will find it very noisy to the point of annoyance The input to any guitar amplifier is a very sensitive part of the signal path and is therefore susceptible to air born radio interference hence
8. n our industry as well as preserving the classic Marshall tones of yesteryear that have been the keystone of my company s success The amplifier you have just purchased is a marriage of vintage 60s and 70s tone to a feature set found on our more current ranges Dr Jim Marshall OBE and daughter Victoria Managing Director DA ee tree VintageModern E This amplifier is designed to react to the player s human dynamic in conjunction with judicious use of the guitar s volume and tone controls as exemplified by many iconic guitar heroes who mastered this art lt has been designed to deliver the goods no matter what your style instrument or musical genre hope you enjoy the voyage of tonal discovery on which you are about to embark and continue to do so for many years to come Yours Sincerely y Front Panel Features panel shown is 2466 2266C Combo panel is reversed 0 OFF l ON POWER STANDBY 1 Power Switch This is the On Off switch for the mains electric power to the amplifier Note Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply whenever it is moved 2 Standby Switch The Standby Switch is used in conjunction with the Power Switch 1 to warm up the amplifier before use and to prolong the life of the valves When powering up the amplifier always engage the Power Switch 1 first leaving the Standby switch in the OFF position This enables the heat
9. ound it s up to you 4 Ext FX 10dBV 4dBu This switch offers two different loop levels to enable you to match the type of effect s connected to the Series Effects Loop The higher level 4dBu switch in suits rack processors and the lower level 10dBV switch out suits floor pedals stomp boxes Note A similar level matching switch may also be found on rack effect units in which case the amp and effects unit should be set to the same level Marshall Made in England by Marshall Amplification plc Bletchley Milton Keynes England 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 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 APPAREIL NE COMPORTE AUCUNE PIECE SUSCEPTIBLE D ETRE REPAREE PAR VOS SOINS FAITES TOUJOURS APPEL A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE POUR TOUTE REPARATION 5 Ext FX Bypass Loop When out this switch completely bypasses the circuitry involved in the effects loop Push this
10. tatus of the dynamic range selection Blue indicates the lower dynamic range is active and white indicates the higher range is active 11 Dynamic Range push button This button is used to toggle between the dynamic ranges if the supplied footswitch is not used When the footswitch is used this button still remains functional 12 Mid Boost push button This button adds a significant boost to the middle frequencies in your guitar tone Use it to fatten thin single coils or just because you want to anyway See which position you prefer Body and Detail Preamp Volumes These two controls are the dual preamp volumes serving to set your preferred gain and allow more extensive tone shaping possibilities for individual guitars and styles They both work together irrespective of which dynamic range is selected and can be set to whatever positions sound right for you including one of them completely off if that is your sound Balancing of these two controls is the secret to a great fundamental tone Tonal Tip as the Body amp Detail controls offer so much tonal flexibility we suggest you initially set the Bass Middle Treble and Presence controls at 12 o clock and then use them to fine tune your tone once you re happy with your Body and Detail settings VintageModern 2466 100W Valve Amplifier ad 13 Detail This controls the upper mid and treble frequencies of your sound bringing an edge to your tone which defin
11. the mains socket is specified on the rear panel of the amplifier The drawer contains a space for a spare fuse NEVER attempt to bypass the fuse or fit one of the incorrect value Note It is wise to carry spare HT and Mains fuses 2266 Head 2266C Combo 50W 50W 2466 Head Power RMS 100W Valves 4x ECC83 4x KT66 FX Send Level selectable 10dBV 4dBu Weight 22 5kg Size mm W H D 750 x 310 x 230 4x ECC83 2xKT66 4x ECC83 2x KT66 10dBV 4dBu 10dBV 4dBu 18kg 30kg 750 x 310 x 230 690 x 570 x 270 Follow all instructions and heed all warnings KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
12. ther controls Tone Controls 6 Presence This control operates in the power amp section of your amp and adds high frequencies to your tone creating crispness and bite As you turn this control up clockwise your sound will become more cutting 7 Bass This controls the amount of low frequencies bottom end in your tone 8 Middle This controls the mid range of your sound Turning this up clockwise will make your guitar sound fatter and fuller 9 Treble This control determines the amount of treble and gives your guitar tone a defining edge as it is turned up Dynamic Ranges Low and High This single channel amplifier has provision to switch between two dynamic ranges The low dynamic range is synonymous with our classic vintage amplifiers in terms of the available gain In this mode clean to mild moderate overdrive is attainable depending where your guitar volume is set TREBLE DETAIL BODY INPUT LOW soto st 0 Gy Gy O 2 HIGH er x r s 0 10 0 10 DYNAMIC MID RANGE BOOST PRE AMP VOLUMES 9 1011 12 13 14 The high dynamic range adds an extra valve gain stage enabling a lot more overdrive capability coupled with a dynamically realistic volume boost with the guitar volume on full The clean to mild moderate overdrive tones are still there but will now be found at lower guitar volume settings 10 Dynamic Range LEDs These LEDs serve as a visual representation for the current s
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