Marshall DSL5C Owner`s Manual

DSL

5C

5 Watt Combo

Dual Super Lead, All-Valve Combo

Owner’s Manual

DSL5C

5 Watt Combo

Sincere thanks and congratulations for selecting this Dual Super Lead, all-valve DSL5C combo.

As you may know, when the JCM2000 Dual Super Lead series of amps was first introduced in 1997,
we were delighted to see them get a fantastic reaction from guitar players and also the press. In fact
one of the biggest American guitar magazines described the DSL100 as “The best Marshall ever? It
combines the best tonal qualities and features of both modern and vintage Marshall amps in one pack­age.” Better still, when the world renowned magazine, Guitar Player, reviewed the DSL100 it printed
“The Ultimate Marshall?” as a subheading on their June 1997 cover. After a very successful life, the
JCM2000 series was replaced by the JVM series in 2007, which has also gone onto great success
and critical acclaim. That said, there is still a great deal of respect and demand for the DSL’s with one
of the UK’s most popular guitar magazines recently referring to the DSL100 as “the go-to rock amp.”

As a result of public demand for the DSL’s tonal palate the late, great Jim Marshall decided to intro­duce a range of affordable amps based on the popular DSL100, one of them being your DSL5C.

We would like to wish you every success with all of your musical endeavours and also your DSL amp,
which We know will provide you with great tones and playing pleasure for many years to come.
Welcome to the Marshall family!

Yours Sincerely,
The Marshall Team

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Overview

The mindset behind the DSL5C, 5-Watt combo
is a simple one – take that world renowned
DSL100H tone and make it available as a
compact, low wattage, all-valve unit containing 3
x ECC83 valves in the preamp and 1 x 12BH7 (or
ECC99) in the power-stage.

The DSL5C features two footswitchable channels
(footswitch supplied) – Classic Gain and Ultra
Gain. As their names imply, each channel has a
very different character. Classic Gain takes you
from a shimmering, harmonic-enhanced clean
to a 1959 style crunch when the Gain control is
cranked. Ultra Gain, on the other hand, takes
you into the world of modern, high-gain and then
some.

Both channels share a passive three-band EQ
with controls for Bass, Middle and Treble. The
Equalisation section also features a Tone Shift
button which, when activated (pushed in), shifts
out the mid frequencies making the amp ideal
for brutal, modern metal tones, especially when

combined with the high gain settings of the
Ultra Gain channel. The Equalisation section
also features a Deep switch which adds a fi xed,
resonant bass boost to your sound – adding girth
without muddying it up.

The ability to select either the full 5 Watts of output
power or low-power (0.5-Watts) via the high/low
power switch on the rear panel, adds further to
your new DSL’s already impressive feature set.
The all-round tonal and gain versatility makes
your DSL5C superb and fl exible performance tool
for today’s most demanding playing situations,
and you can rest assured it is packed full of our
famed Marshall tone.

Enjoy your DSL amp and please read this
handbook carefully before plugging in.

ENGLISH

Follow all instructions and heed all warnings

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Warning:

Before going any further, make sure that your amplifi er is compatible with your electrical supply. If you have any doubt, please seek help
from a qualifi ed technician – your Marshall dealer can help you in this respect.

Mains Input & Fuse:

Your amplifi er is provided with either a detachable mains (power) lead which should be connected to the mains input socket on the rear
panel of the amplifi er or a fi xed mains (power) lead attached to the rear of the amplifi er.
The specifi c mains input voltage rating that your amplifi er has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel of the amplifi er.
The correct value and type of mains fuse for valve amplifi ers is specifi ed on the rear panel of the amplifi er.
NEVER attempt to bypass the fuse or fi t one of the incorrect value or type.

Transporting your equipment:

Please ensure that your amplifi er is switched off and 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:

1. Make sure that the cabinet(s)/speakers, where appropriate, are connected to the correct impedance LOUDSPEAKER jack(s) on the
rear panel of the amplifi er. See the Speaker Output guides in this handbook, if applicable, for specifi c information regarding impedance
matching. When using an extension cabinet make sure that you are using a proper speaker cable. Never use a screened (shielded) guitar
cable for this purpose.
WARNING! Failure to do any of the above may damage your amplifi er.

2. Ensure that the VOLUME controls on the front panel are set to zero.

3. For amplifi ers provided with a detachable mains (power) lead, connect the supplied mains (power) lead into the MAINS INPUT on the rear
panel fi rst and then into an electrical outlet.

4. Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack socket on the front panel.

5. Turn the front panel POWER switch on and, if a valve amplifi er, wait a couple of minutes before going to point 6, other wise go to point 7.

6. Turn the volumes up to your preferred level and your amp is ready to play.

EUROPE ONLY – Note:
(Environments E1, E2, and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage Directive in the E.U.

EUROPE ONLY – Note: The average half-cycle r.m.s. inrush current, on initial switch-on, is 5.5 A. the average half-cycle r.m.s. inrush
current after a supply interruption of 5 s is 0.7 A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive

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