Marshall Code 100, Code 100H OWNER’S MANUAL
&
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! IMPORTANT SETUP INFORMATION
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
8) Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
This “bolt of lightning” symbol indicates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an electric shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which
you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems.
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
9) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10) Only use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
12) Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
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.
Warning: Changes or
modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Note: 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
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is connected.
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
13) WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
14) The appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
15) The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
lled with liquid, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
- Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This equipment complies
with FCC RF radiation
exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your
body.
Industry Canada caution.
This device complies with
Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation of
the device.
Francais:
Le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de
licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
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BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER
Ensure that the specic mains input voltage rating that your amplier has been
manufactured for matches your electricity supply. This is indicated on the rear panel of
the amplier.
Your amplier is provided with a detachable mains (power) lead, which should be
connected to the MAINS INPUT socket on the rear panel of the amplier (#24 in this
manual) before the mains electricity outlet.
INTRODUCTION
CODE is a new generation of Marshall amplier. Fully programmable, CODE combines
authentic modelling of classic and contemporary Marshall tones with professional
quality FX. CODE preamp, power amp and speaker cabinet models have been developed
in collaboration with audio software pioneers Softube to create Marshall-Softube
(MST) modelling. Featuring Bluetooth® & USB connectivity, and Marshall Gateway™
compatibility, CODE is a powerful tool that lets you make music your way.
OVERVIEW
CODE is loaded with sonic possibilities. It has 14 MST preamps, 4 MST power amps
and 8 MST speaker cabinets. CODE features 24 FX: including Compressor, stompbox
Distortions, Auto Wah, Pitch Shifter, Chorus, Vibrato, Phaser, Vibes, Flanger and Tremolo.
It includes Studio, Vintage, Multi and Reverse Delays, Tap Tempo, and studio quality
Reverbs. Including Gate, you can have up to 5 FX simultaneously.
Using the Marshall Gateway App for your iOS or Android device you can control CODE’s
settings remotely via Bluetooth and share Presets with other CODE users. You can stream
audio from your device, computer or music player through CODE’s speaker or headphones
for practice, or jam along with tracks from your music library. Connect via USB to use your
CODE amplier as a DAW interface.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy your CODE amplier and we wish you every success,
whatever your performance situation. Thank you for choosing Marshall.
- The Marshall Team
CODE100 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Power (RMS)
Presets
Speaker
Footcontroller
Weight
Size (in mm)
Connectivity
100 Watt (at 8 Ohm)
100 User editable Presets
2 x 12” Custom Voiced (CODE100 combo)
4-Way Programmable (PEDL-91009, sold separately)
CODE100: 21.0kg & CODE100H: 8.9kg
CODE100: 700 x 280x 480 & CODE100H: 525x 200 x 220
Bluetooth
®
4.0 & USB 2.0
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MARSHALL AMPLIFIER HISTORY
AMPLIFIER HISTORY (CONT.)
MST modelling recreates the tonal and sonic characteristics of some of the most successful
and respected amplier preamps from the past fty plus years.
JTM45™
The JTM45 was the rst Marshall amplier. It was made in 1962 by Jim Marshall and his
small team of engineers in a workshop at his music store in Hanwell, London. This 30 Watt
two channel amplier began a revolution that changed forever the sound of rock and
blues music. The JTM45 is still made today as part of the Vintage Re-Issue™ Series and
Handwired™ Series.
1962 Bluesbreaker™
The 1962 Bluesbreaker was the rst combo made by Marshall. Launched in 1965, it had
two 12” speakers with an output of 30 Watts. The 1962 was famously used by Eric Clapton
on the inuential blues album ‘John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers’ in 1966 – hence the 1962’s
‘Bluesbreaker’ nickname. The 1962 Bluesbreaker is still made today as part of the Vintage
Re-Issue Series™ and Handwired™ Series.
1959™ Plexi™
To the minds and ears of many, the 100 Watt Super Lead heads of the mid to late 1960s are
the holy grail of great rock tone. Being non-master-volume, when cranked, the 1959 power
valves overdrive producing highly responsive, harmonically rich tones. The 1959 amplier
is still made today as part of the Vintage Re-Issue Series™ and Handwired™ Series.
JCM800 2203™
The 2203 is one of the most important ampliers Marshall has ever made. It evolved in the
‘70s from the JMP and 1959 Plexi heads. In the ‘80s the 2203 became the JCM800 2203
we know today: a straightforward single channel amplier that was favoured by the heavy
metal scene that dominated much of that decade. Its popularity remained well into the ‘90s
with the emergence of Grunge and Britpop, and it’s still revered today and is considered
the benchmark by which modern all metal ampliers are measured.
JCM2555™ Silver Jubilee™
The 25/50 Silver Jubilee Series was created in 1987 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of
the founding of Marshall Amplication and 50 years of Jim Marshall being in the music
business. Based on the JCM800 2203 and 2204™ Master Volume models, Silver Jubilee
ampliers had a special preamp circuit that featured three gain ‘modes’ which were Clean,
Rhythm Clip and a switchable Lead Channel. The 2555 was the 100 Watt head in the
Jubilee series, which was a limited edition. By popular demand the JCM2555 was re-issued
as the 2555X™ in 2015.
JCM2000™ DSL100™
Launched in 1997, the JCM2000 Dual Super Lead’s ‘dual mode’ design meant that guitarists
could choose either a Clean or Crunch tone from the Classic Gain Channel, whilst the
Ultra Gain Channel provided two lead sounds: Lead 1 & Lead 2. This tonal versatility was
aided by the Deep and Tone Shift features. It is the JCM2000 DSL100’s tonal range and
versatility that made it massively popular in its day, so much so, that its legacy lives on in
the current DSL Series.
JVM410H™
When the JVM410H launched in 2006 it caused quite a stir. This 100 Watt head is an allvalve tonal monster that has four channels, each with three modes: Green, Orange and
Red, offering guitarists a range of 12 unique tones. Each mode recongures the channel
gain stages in order to develop different amounts of gain and tone. The JVM410H’s vast
tonal spectrum makes it the most versatile amplier Marshall has ever made, used by many
professional players.
POWER AMPLIFIERS
MST modelling recreates four classic and vintage valve power output topologies. A valve
power stage is a vital part of an all-valve amplier’s sound and its tonal character.
SPEAKER CABINETS
Marshall speaker cabinets are perhaps as famous as Marshall ampliers. The iconic 4 x 12”
design has changed little since Jim Marshall designed the rst one in 1965. Since then the
Marshall 4 x 12” has become the touchstone for all other speaker cabinets. MST modelling
recreates the sonic characteristics of eight classic Marshall speaker cabinets, including a
variety of 4 x 12”, 2 x 12” & 1 x 12” speaker congurations. Marshall speaker cabinets differ
not only in their speaker congurations, but in the speakers that they use, how they are
wired and the size of the cabinet.
GETTING STARTED
To begin using CODE:
• Ensure that the power ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position (#14 in this manual).
• Connect the supplied power cord to the MAINS INPUT (#24 in this manual) before
plugging into the mains electricity supply.
• If using the CODE100H head, connect the supplied speaker cable to the speaker cabinet
and to the SPEAKER jack socket on the amplier’s rear panel (#26 in this manual).
• Plug your guitar cable into the amplier INPUT jack socket (#2 in this manual).
• Set the MASTER volume control to zero (#8 in this manual).
• Turn the amplier ON using the ON/OFF switch.
• Gradually turn the MASTER up to your desired volume level.
• Turn the PRESET selector to explore your CODE amplier’s factory Presets
(#9 in this manual).
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FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS
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1. USB
Connect via USB to use CODE as a DAW interface, to play tracks from your music library,
to get rmware updates and control via MIDI.
To record with CODE using your DAW:
• Connect to your computer via USB.
• Select your CODE amplier as the input
source on your computer and within
your DAW.
To stream audio from your computer
through CODE:
• Connect to your computer via USB.
• Select your CODE amplier as your
computer’s output source.
• Use the MASTER control to adjust the
volume level (#8 in this manual).
To get CODE rmware updates:
http://my.marshall.com/Downloads/
FirmwareUpdate
Follow this link to quickly and easily keep
your CODE amplier’s rmware up to date.
MIDI data:
• Your CODE amplier can also send and
receive MIDI data related to the front
panel controls via the USB.
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2. INPUT
Use this jack socket to connect your
guitar to the amplier. Use a good quality
screened/shielded guitar cable to help
prevent noise interference.
3. GAIN
Controls the amount of GAIN introduced to
a Preset. The higher the GAIN, the harder
the preamp is driven.
4. BASS
Turning the BASS control will adjust the
warmth and low-end depth of your sound.
5. MIDDLE
Adjusting the MIDDLE control will vary the
amount of body in your sound by boosting
or cutting midrange frequencies.
6. TREBLE
Increasing the TREBLE will make your
sound brighter and more cutting. Turning
the TREBLE down will decrease tonal edge
and make the sound softer.
7. VOLUME
Controls the volume level within a selected
Preset.
Because GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE
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& VOLUME are stored as part of a Preset,
these panel tone controls only become active
when they are used. This means that until
they are turned their position is not related to
their setting within a Preset. When you turn
a tone control it becomes active. The display
screen will show its current setting and the
stored setting.
When a GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE
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or VOLUME control is activated the
EXIT/STORE LED will ash red to show that
the Preset’s stored settings have changed.
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FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS (CONT.)
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8. MASTER
current Section Switch settings.
Controls the overall volume level of your
CODE amplier.
MASTER volume control settings are not
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stored as part of a Preset.
To discover how to edit a Preset, go to
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‘EDITING A PRESET’ in this manual.
11. F/C
Use this jack socket to connect the
9. PRESET
A Preset is a combination of preamp, power
amp & speaker models, with tonal settings
and FX: Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, Delay
etc, stored to a single location within your
CODE amplier’s memory. This is like a
‘snapshot’ of the whole amplier’s settings
(excluding MASTER), which can be recalled
using the PRESET selector, or with the
optional CODE footcontroller.
Turn the PRESET selector to explore your
CODE amplier’s factory Presets.
supplied 2-way footswitch for scrolling
through Presets, or to connect the CODE
programable footcontroller (PEDL-91009
sold separately).
12. MP3 PLAYER INPUT
Use this dedicated mini-jack socket to
connect an audio player to practice with or
jam along to music.
13. HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Use this mini-jack socket to connect
headphones for ‘silent’ practice. This can
also be used as a line out.
14. ON/OFF
10. EDIT
This is the mains power ON/OFF switch.
Use the EDIT selector to deep edit a Preset.
Push the EDIT selector to preview the
stored Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble & Volume
settings. Turn the EDIT selector to view the
SECTION SWITCHES (15 - 21)
The Section Switches represent different ‘sections’ in the guitar signal chain. This is the
route that a guitar signal travels through a conventional amplier setup from the guitar to
the loud speaker(s).
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Pressing the Section Switches (#15 – #21 in
this manual) will activate (Red LED on) and
bypass (LED off) that Section.
PREAMP
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CABINET
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STOMPBOX
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REVERB
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15. PRE FX
This is where you will nd FX that would typically plug into a conventional amplier setup
between the guitar and the amplier’s input. These FX would typically be in pedal form,
and also known as ‘stompboxes’. The ‘stompbox’ FX in the PRE FX section are:
‘STOMPBOX’ FX
Compressor
Compressor affects an audio signal’s dynamic range. CODE’s compressor decreases,
or ‘compresses’, any part of your guitar sound that peaks above a certain threshold.
Any part of your guitar sound that remains below the threshold is unaffected.
Compressor can add clarity and consistency to your guitar sound whether clean or
overdriven. Compressor’s editable parameters are:
PARAMETER VALUE RANGE DESCRIPTION
Tone 0 - 10 Adjusts the Compressor’s higher and lower
frequencies.
Ratio 0 - 10 Controls how much Compression is applied to a signal
above the threshold.
Compression 0 - 10 Adjusts the point at which Compression is applied to
the signal.
Level 0 - 10 Controls the overall volume level of the Compressor.
Distortion
CODE’s stompbox Distortion’s three Modes simulate solid-state Distortion and
Overdrive FX pedals. GUV Mode is a Marshall Guv’nor™ with Drive and Tone
controls. ODR & DIS Modes provide avours of classic overdrive and distortion
stompboxes. Stompbox Distortion is particularly effective when used with classic
and vintage MST preamp models to provide more drive and sustain. Distortion’s
editable parameters are:
PARAMETER VALUE RANGE DESCRIPTION
Mode GUV, ODR & DIS Marshall Guv’nor, Classic OD pedal
& Classic Distortion pedal.
Drive 0 - 10 Controls the amount of Overdrive or Distortion
applied to the signal.
Tone 0 - 10 Adjusts the amount of upper mid and higher frequency
content in the Overdrive or Distortion before the
signal reaches the amplier panel tone controls.
Level 0 - 10 Controls Distortion’s overall volume level.
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