Marshall Code 50 OWNER’S MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

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 ampliers) 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

specied by the manufacturer.

11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

12) Refer all servicing to qualied 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

modications 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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CODE is a new generation of Marshall amplier. 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 MP3 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 amplier as a DAW interface.

We sincerely hope that you enjoy your CODE amplier and we wish you every success,
whatever your performance situation. Thank you for choosing Marshall.

- The Marshall Team

CODE50 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power (RMS)

Presets

Speaker

Footcontroller

Weight

Size (in mm)

Connectivity

50 Watts

100 User editable Presets
12” Custom Voiced
4-Way Programmable (PEDL-91009, Sold separately)
13 kg

530 x 440 x 280

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 amplier preamps from the past fty plus years.

JTM45™

The JTM45 was the rst Marshall amplier. 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 amplier 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 inuential 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 amplier
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 ampliers 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 amplier 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 ampliers 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 Amplication and 50 years of Jim Marshall being in the music
business. Based on the JCM800 2203 and 2204™ Master Volume models, Silver Jubilee
ampliers 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 recongures 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 amplier 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 amplier’s sound and its tonal character.

SPEAKER CABINETS

Marshall speaker cabinets are perhaps as famous as Marshall ampliers. 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 congurations. Marshall speaker cabinets differ
not only in their speaker congurations, 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 rear power socket of the amplier before
plugging into the mains electricity supply.

• Plug your guitar cable into the amplier INPUT jack socket (#2 in this manual).

• Set the MASTER volume control to zero (#8 in this manual).

• Turn the amplier ON using the ON/OFF switch.

• Gradually turn the MASTER up to your desired volume level.

• Turn the PRESET selector to explore your CODE amplier’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 amplier 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 amplier as your
computer’s output source.

• Use the MASTER control to adjust the
volume level (#9 in this manual).

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To get CODE rmware updates:

http://my.marshall.com/Downloads

Follow this link to quickly and easily keep
your CODE amplier’s rmware up to date.

MIDI data:

• Your CODE amplier 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 amplier. 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.

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7. VOLUME

Controls the volume level within a selected
Preset (#8 in this manual).

Because GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE

!

& 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

!

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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