Marshall MG Gold Series Guitar Amplifiers Owner's Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this MG Gold amplifier from Marshall Amplification. The MG provides modern Marshall tones for the player who is on the go. With your MG, you can easily dial in storable sounds and effects including sparkling clean, rich driven blues, rock tone, and heavy distorted metal settings. Every element, from voicing through to the speaker, has been carefully designed to give you flexibility at your fingertips.

From the punchy MG 10 to the powerful MG 50, each MG Gold amplifier is quick to set up and delivers time and time again. Whether you are practicing at home or gigging on the road, the MG Gold not only looks good, it won't let you down.

We hope you enjoy your MG Gold amplifier.

- The Marshall Team

Important Safety Instructions

Warning:

Before going any further, make sure that your amplifier is compatible with your mains electricity supply. If you have any doubt, please seek help from a qualified technician – your Marshall dealer can help you in this respect.

Mains Input & Fuse:

The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel of the amplifier. For the MG50FX: Your amplifier is provided with a detachable mains (power) lead, which should be connected to the MAINS INPUT socket on the rear panel of the amplifier. The correct value and type of mains fuse is specified on the rear panel of each 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, 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

Warning:

Failure to select the correct impedance may damage your amplifier.

If connecting a speaker cabinet, make sure that you use a proper speaker cable. Never use a screened (shielded) guitar cable for this purpose.

1. Ensure that the MAINS (power) switch is set to the OFF position.
2. Connect the supplied mains (power) lead into the MAINS INPUT first and then into the mains electricity supply.
3. Ensure that the VOLUME controls on the front panel are set to zero.
4. Plug your guitar into an INPUT jack socket.
5. Turn the front panel MAINS switch to the ON position.
6. Turn the VOLUME up to your preferred level, and your amplifier is ready to play.

Compliance Statement

For MG15FX, MG30FX & MG50FX

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 the 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.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).

MG10 Front Panel Functions

Please read this manual carefully before plugging in. Follow all instructions and heed all warnings. Keep these instructions.

The MG10 front panel features the following controls and connections:

• 1. INPUT: Input for your guitar. Use a good quality guitar cable (i.e., one that's screened/shielded) to help prevent noise, interference, and unwanted feedback.
• 2. VOLUME - CLEAN CHANNEL: This control adjusts the volume of the Clean Channel.
• 3. CHANNEL SWITCH: This switch allows you to change between the amp's two channels, Clean and Overdrive, via the front panel. When the LED is green, the Clean channel is engaged. When the LED is red, the Overdrive channel is engaged.
• 4. GAIN: This control sets the operating level of the pre-amp. Simply turn up the Gain control until the required amount of distortion is achieved.
• 5. VOLUME - OVERDRIVE CHANNEL: This control adjusts the volume of the Overdrive channel. The louder this channel is set, the 'looser' the amplifier will sound and feel.
• 6. CONTOUR: This highly effective tone control works by modifying the mid-range (body).
• 7. HEADPHONE OUT: For use when silent practice is the order of the day. Connection of headphones will automatically mute the internal speaker.
• 8. MP3 IN: If you want to jam to your favourite track, connect the line out or headphone output of your player here. Adjust the volume of your player to match that of your guitar, and you've got the perfect 'play-along' practice system.
• 9. MAINS: The power switch turns your amplifier on and off. The Channel switch will light up when your amplifier is turned on and will not be lit when the amplifier is switched off.

Note: The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been built for is shown on the back panel. Before connecting to the mains electricity supply, always 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.

Warning: Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply before being moved.