Marshall Amplification MG15 User Manual

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Owners Manual

From Jim Marshall

I would like to thank you personally for selecting
one of our new 15 Watt, MG combos – the
MG15CD, the MG15CDR or the MG15DFX.

As a musician myself I fully understand the
necessity of achieving the right tone and feel to help

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inspire musicians to reach their full creative potential
– be they aspiring beginners or more skilled players.
With this in mind I set my experienced R&D team
the task of designing a new range of affordable MG
amplifiers that truly captured the essence of the
Marshall sound.

Utilising new technologies, some of which were developed for our critically acclaimed AVT range,
the new MG Series raises the standard for what can be expected from a value-for-money range of
guitar amplifiers and defines a new benchmark. For example, the power amp section of your MG15
combo boasts FDD (Frequency Dependant Damping) – a radical new feature that is exclusive to
Marshall Amplification and accurately mimics the way an all-valve amplifier interacts with a
loudspeaker. As a result of FDD, your new MG15 will give you a sound never before thought possible
in such an affordable, non-valve amp.

Two of these three units also feature built-in effects – the MG15CDR boasts a natural sounding
spring reverb, while the MG15DFX houses specially designed Digital Effects (DFX).

The DFX featured in the MG15DFX are custom voiced by our own in-house design team. Each one
of the four effects on offer (Reverb, Delay, Chorus and Flange) have been designed to give you the
true warmth and feel of analogue effects, but in a highly flexible digital format. Furthermore, a wide
range of variations for each effect are literally at your fingertips – merely tweaking the two digital
effects controls on the front panel will give rise to sounds that range from subtle to radical, while
always remaining both natural and musical.

Like all the amplifiers in my new MG range, the MG15 was completely designed and engineered in
the UK and the most rigorous quality control procedures ensure that it meets the standard of build
you have come to expect from all Marshall products.

Whether the MG15 is your first ever Marshall or is the latest addition to your arsenal of amps, the
tone, flexibility and feel of this compact, rugged combo will deliver the goods – from bedroom to
backstage!

I wish you every success with your new Marshall. Welcome to the family…

Yours Sincerely,

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WARNING! - Important safety instructions

WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed!

A. PLEASE read this instruction manual carefully before switching on.
B. ALWAYS use the supplied mains lead, if a replacement is required please contact your

authorised Marshall Dealer.
Note: Closed back equipment with non-detachable mains cord.

When the equipment is not in use or is being transported, the mains
cord should be gathered and retained under the top strap handle to
prevent damage. See diagram.

C. NEVER attempt to by-pass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value.
D. DO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts.
E. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the
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.

F. NEVER use an amplifier in damp or wet conditions.
G. ALWA YS unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
H. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

I. DO NOT switch the amplifier on without the loudspeaker connected.

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

directive (Environments E1, E2 and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage directive in the E.U.

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EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the MG15CD, MG15CDR and MG15DFX is

2.5 amps.

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CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance may void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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Note: It is recommended that all audio cables used to connect to the MG15CD, MG15CDR and

MG15DFX are of a high quality screened type. These should not exceed 10 metres in length.

➲ WARNING: Always ensure free movement of air around the amplifier!

USA ONLY - DO NOT defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised

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. When the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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Follow all instructions and heed all warnings

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

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