User manual MARSHALL VINTAGEMODERN 2266C

[. . . ] This is the philosophy behind our Vintage Modern series of amplifiers. Over the years I have witnessed several trends in guitar amplification and take great interest in keeping in touch with peoples comments and opinions from all generations. In doing so I have found that we must move with technology in order to take advantage of the rapid advances in our industry, as well as preserving the classic Marshall tones of yesteryear that have been the keystone of my company's success. The amplifier you have just purchased is a marriage of vintage 60s and 70s tone to a feature set found on our more current ranges. Once the amplifier is optimally set, the guitar becomes your control centre for accessing the varying degrees of tone and boost required for live performances. [. . . ] The input to any guitar amplifier is a very sensitive part of the signal path and is therefore susceptible to air born radio interference, hence the need for a screened guitar cable. If you are in any doubt regarding this, your Marshall dealer will be more than happy to help, advise and supply you. 1. Power Switch This is the On/Off switch for the mains electric power to the amplifier. Note: Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply whenever it is moved!Standby Switch The Standby Switch is used in conjunction with the Power Switch (1) to `warm up' the amplifier before use and to prolong the life of the valves. When powering up the amplifier always engage the Power Switch (1) first, leaving the Standby switch in the `OFF' position. This enables the heater voltage, allowing the valves to come up to their correct operating temperature. After approximately two minutes the valves will have reached their correct operating temperature and the Standby Switch can be engaged, enabling the HT. In order to prolong valve life, the Standby Switch alone should also be used to turn the amplifier on and off during breaks in a performance. Also, when switching the amplifier off, always disengage the Standby Switch prior to the main Power Switch. Mains Indicator This purple LED indicator will light up whenever the amp is plugged into the mains and the Power Switch (1) is on. Reverb This controls the level of the internal studio quality plate emulation reverb that is mixed with the direct guitar signal. Note: If the supplied footswitch is not connected, the reverb is always enabled and can only be turned off by setting this control fully counterclockwise if the reverb is not required. If the footswitch is connected then the reverb can be toggled on and off allowing the reverb level control to remain where you set it. 2 5. Master Volume This control sets the overall output volume of the amplifier. Tonal tip: It is practical to set this first to suit the venue in which you are playing as the position of this volume largely dictates the optimum positions for the other controls. Presence This control operates in the power amp section of your amp and adds high frequencies to your tone, creating crispness and bite. As you turn this control up (clockwise), your sound will become more cutting. Bass This controls the amount of low frequencies (bottom end) in your tone. Turning this up (clockwise) will make your guitar sound fatter and fuller. Treble This control determines the amount of treble and gives your guitar tone a defining edge as it is turned up. Dynamic Ranges: Low and High This single channel amplifier has provision to switch between two dynamic ranges. [. . . ] Output Selector This switch should be set to match your speaker cabinet's impedance. If more than one speaker cabinet is connected then you should set the switch to match the total impedance of the combination. 8 & 4 ohms are provided for on the combo (2266C). 6 7 8 9 The correct value of mains fuse located in the small drawer at the bottom of the mains socket is specified on the rear panel of the amplifier. Footswitch Connecting the supplied footswitch here enables you to perform two functions; you can change the Dynamic Range and toggle the Reverb on and off. [. . . ]