Marshall Code 50 OWNER’S MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 amplifiers) 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

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultan 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 specifiedbythemanufacturer.

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

12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

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.

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 fire 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 filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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 modifications 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.

- 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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INTRODUCTION

CODE is a new generation of Marshall amplifier. 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 settingsremotelyviaBluetoothandsharePresetswithotherCODEusers.Youcanstream 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 amplifier as a DAW interface.

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

- The Marshall Team


	CODE50 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Power (RMS)		50 Watts

Presets		100 User editable Presets
Speaker		12” Custom Voiced
Footcontroller		4-Way Programmable (PEDL-91009, Sold separately)
Weight		13 kg
Size (in mm)		530 x 440 x 280
Connectivity		Bluetooth® 4.0 & USB 2.0

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MARSHALL AMPLIFIER HISTORY

MSTmodellingrecreatesthetonalandsoniccharacteristicsofsomeofthemostsuccessful and respected amplifier preamps from the past fifty plus years.

JTM45™

The JTM45 was the first Marshall amplifier. 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 amplifier 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 first combo made by Marshall. Launched in 1965, it had two12”speakerswithanoutputof30Watts.The1962wasfamouslyusedbyEricClapton on the influential 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™

Tothemindsandearsofmany,the100WattSuperLeadheadsofthemidtolate1960sare theholygrailofgreatrocktone.Beingnon-master-volume,whencranked,the1959power valves overdrive producing highly responsive, harmonically rich tones. The 1959 amplifier is still made today as part of the Vintage Re-Issue Series™ and Handwired™ Series.

JCM800 2203™

The2203isoneofthemostimportantamplifiersMarshallhasevermade.Itevolvedinthe ‘70s from the JMP and 1959 Plexi heads. In the ‘80s the 2203 became the JCM800 2203 we knowtoday: astraightforwardsinglechannel amplifierthat was favoured by theheavy metalscenethatdominatedmuchofthatdecade.Itspopularityremainedwellintothe‘90s with the emergence of Grunge and Britpop, and it’s still revered today and is considered the benchmark by which modern all metal amplifiers 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 Amplification and 50 years of Jim Marshall being in the music business. Based on the JCM800 2203 and 2204™ Master Volume models, Silver Jubilee amplifiershad a specialpreampcircuit thatfeatured threegain ‘modes’which wereClean, Rhythm Clip and a switchable Lead Channel. The 2555 was the 100 Watt head in the Jubileeseries,whichwasalimitededition.BypopulardemandtheJCM2555wasre-issued as the 2555X™ in 2015.

JCM2000™ DSL100™

Launchedin1997,theJCM2000DualSuperLead’s‘dualmode’designmeantthatguitarists 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.

AMPLIFIER HISTORY (CONT.)

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 reconfigures the channel gain stages in order to develop different amounts of gain and tone. The JVM410H’s vast tonalspectrummakesitthemostversatileamplifierMarshallhasevermade,usedbymany 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 amplifier’s sound and its tonal character.

SPEAKER CABINETS

MarshallspeakercabinetsareperhapsasfamousasMarshallamplifiers.Theiconic4x12” design has changed little since Jim Marshall designed the first one in 1965. Since then the Marshall4x12”hasbecomethetouchstoneforallotherspeakercabinets.MSTmodelling recreates the sonic characteristics of eight classic Marshall speaker cabinets, including a varietyof4x12”,2x12”&1x12”speakerconfigurations.Marshallspeakercabinetsdiffer not only in their speaker configurations, 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 amplifier before plugging into the mains electricity supply.

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

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

•Turn the amplifier ON using the ON/OFF switch.

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

•Turn the PRESET selector to explore your CODE amplifier’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 firmware updates and control via MIDI..

To record with CODE using your DAW:

•Connect to your computer via USB.

•Select your CODE amplifier 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 amplifier as your computer’s output source.

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

TogetCODEfirmwareupdates: http://my.marshall.com/Downloads

Follow this link to quickly and easily keep yourCODEamplifier’sfirmwareuptodate.

MIDI data:

•Your CODE amplifier can also send and receive MIDI data related to the front panel controls via the USB.

2. INPUT

Use this jack socket to connect your guitar to the amplifier. 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 (#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 flash red to show that the Preset’s stored settings have changed.

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