MG15CFX

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CLEAN / CRUNCH OD-1 / OD-2

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From Jim Marshall 1. Input Jack Socket When using the optional footcontroller, holding both the
Jack input for your guitar. Use a good quality guitar cable Tap switch and the Store switch will activate the tuner.
I would personally like to congratulate you on your purchase of this (i.e. one that’s screened/shielded) to help prevent noise,
next-generation Marshall MG amplifier. interference and unwanted feedback. 11. FX Control
Selects and adjusts one of five digital effects - Chorus,
As a musician myself, I fully understand what it takes to successfully 2. Gain Control Phaser, Flanger, Delay and Octave.
achieve your goals and dreams. In addition to talent, dedication Controls the amount of signal entering the pre-amp and
and a lot of hard work, you also need equipment that does exactly the amount of distortion created in the selected channel. 12. Store Switch
what you ask of it. Over the years I have witnessed many advances Stores the current amp settings into the current channel or
in amplifier technology and I wanted this MG series to take full 3. Clean/Crunch Switch to recall with the optional footcontroller. When in manual
advantage of such innovations. To this end, these state-of-the-art Selects between Clean (green) and Crunch (red) mode the Store button lights red.
channels.
solid-state amplifiers had to meet the tonal expectations of the 13. Master Control
modern guitarist whilst also incorporating new and exciting digital 4. Bass Control Controls the master volume of the amplifier.
technology in terms of both effects and memory. With this goal firmly Turning up the Bass control will add warmth and low-end
in mind, I set my experienced R&D team the task of designing a new depth to your sound. 14. MP3 Line In Socket
range of affordable MG amplifiers that would not only produce the Jam to your favourite MP3, CD or tape track by
tone you’re looking for, but also offer an intuitive and totally 5. OD-1/OD-2 Switch connecting the line out or headphone output of your
programmable way of customising, storing and accessing your Selects between OD-1 (green) and OD-2 (red) channels. player here. Adjust the volume of your player to match
favourite Marshall tones and features. that of your guitar and you’ve got the perfect ‘play-
6. Middle Control along’ practice system.
Like all the amplifiers in the new MG range, state-of-the-art Adjusting the middle frequencies will vary the amount of
manufacturing and stringent quality control procedures ensure that body in your sound. 15. Footcontroller Socket
these amplifiers meet the high standard of build you have come to ¼" Jack socket for the connection of the optional
expect from all Marshall products. 7. Treble Control footcontroller (PEDL-90008) - see page 8.
Increasing the Treble will make your sounds brighter and
more cutting, turning it down will decrease your tone’s 16. Headphone Socket
Whether this is your first ever Marshall, or is the latest addition to your edge and make it sound softer as a result. For use when silent practice is the order of the day.
arsenal of amps, the tone, flexibility and feel of these compact, Connection of headphones will automatically mute the
rugged units is guaranteed to deliver the goods – from bedroom to 8. Reverb Control internal speaker.
backstage, from song writing to recording studio and from rehearsal This control lets you add a lush digital reverb to the
to on stage! selected channel, from a subtle hint to cavernous and all 17. Power Switch
points in-between. Furthermore, there are two distinctly The power switch turns your amplifier on and off. A
I wish you every success with your new Marshall. Welcome to the different sounding reverb types for you to choose from – channel switch will light up when your amplifier is turned
family... Studio or Spring. Studio emulates the sound of a studio on and none will be lit when the amplifier is switched off.
plate reverb while, as expected, Spring emulates the
Yours Sincerely, sound of a classic spring reverb unit. Note: The specific mains input voltage rating that your
amplifier has been built for is shown on the back panel.
9. Volume Control Before connecting to the mains electricity supply, always
Controls the volume of the selected channel. ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your
electricity supply. If you have any doubt, please get
10. Tap (Manual) Switch advice from a qualified technician. Your Marshall dealer
Matches the delay FX time to the time between two will help you in this respect.
pushes. The LED flashes at the selected delay time. Holding
down the Tap switch for longer than 2 seconds switches Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and unplugged
Dr. Jim Marshall OBE the amp between manual and preset mode (pg 2). from the mains electricity supply before being moved.

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Channel Selection Pressing Store (12) will store the current settings into Headphones MG15CFX Technical Specification
The amplifier has 4 channels - Clean, Crunch, OD-1 & the selected channel. These can then be recalled The 3.5mm Headphone socket (16) allows the
OD-2. when using the unit in Preset mode. connection of a pair of headphones. When a jack is Power (RMS) 15W
inserted into the headphone socket the unit’s Channels 4
Pressing the Clean/Crunch switch (3) selects between When channel settings have been stored the current speaker is muted. Speaker 1x8"
the Clean (Green Light) and Crunch (Red Light) channel light (3 or 5) will stop flashing indicating the Weight (kg) 7.7kg
channels. preset has been saved. Power
The Power switch (17) turns the amplifier on and off. If Size (mm) W, H, D 382 x379 x205
Pressing the OD-1/OD-2 switch (5) selects between Reverb & FX current settings have not been stored they will be lost.

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the OD-1 (Green Light) and OD-2 (Red Light) The amplifier provides two simultaneous digital
channels. effects, Reverb (Studio or Spring) and one of five FX Restoring Settings - WARNING ALL AMP &
(Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Delay or Octave) FOOTCONTROLLER ALLOCATIONS WILL BE LOST
MG30CFX Technical Specification
When moving from an OD channel to a To restore the unit to factory settings (see handbook Power (RMS) 30W
Clean/Crunch channel, the unit remembers the last Reverb rear cover) you must hold the Store switch (12) while
Channels 4
channel you were in before leaving. E.g. If you have The Reverb control (8) sets the amount of signal sent powering on the unit. The Clean/Crunch (3) and
moved from the Crunch Channel to an OD channel to either one of the two reverb options - Studio or OD-1/OD-2 (5) lights will light orange. You can then Speaker 1x10"
and you press the Clean/Crunch switch (3), the Spring When the Reverb control (8) is set to ‘0’ the release the Store switch (12). Weight (kg) 10.8kg
amplifier will revert back to the Crunch channel - reverb is switched off, the status of the reverb is also Size (mm) W, H, D 480 x420 x225
rather than starting again in the Clean channel. indicated on the optional footcontroller. Resetting the amplifier will erase all user Channel
presets and all user Footcontroller allocations,
Modes FX replacing them with the factory presets.
The amplifier operates in two modes - Preset and The FX control is essentially split into five segments and
Manual. selects the type of FX and adjusts its associated
settings - except in the case of Octave which has a
To change between these two modes, you must hold simple setting. When the FX control is set to ‘0’ the FX
the Tap switch (10) down for at least two seconds. are switched off, the status of the FX is also indicated
When in manual mode the Store switch (12) lights red on the optional footcontroller.
and the selected channel light (3 or 5) will start to
flash. 0 FX Off
Chorus Speed increases and depth is reduced as
The amplifier will remember the last mode it was in knob is turned clockwise.
after power off and revert to it the next time it is Phaser Speed increases as knob is turned
powered on. clockwise.
Flanger Speed increases, feedback and depth are
Preset
reduced as knob is turned clockwise.
This is the factory default operation of the amplifier.
Delay Delay level is increased as knob turned
In Preset mode the position of all controls except clockwise.
Master Volume (13) are stored within each channel. Octave When the FX control is turned fully clockwise
Each channel should be considered a preset. the Octave effect is engaged – producing
a simultaneous note a full octave lower than
Selecting a channel automatically recalls the settings the one being played.
stored within the channel. Note: The physical position
of the front panel controls, except Master Volume (13) Tap Tempo
which is not storable, will now not match the actual The Tap Tempo switch (10) is used for the Delay effect
settings of the amplifier. All front panel switches will only.
automatically update.
The Tap Tempo switch matches the delay time to the
Altering a control will cause the associated time between two presses.
parameter to jump to the current physical position of
that control. The Tap Tempo LED flashes red at the
selected/recalled delay time.
When a control is altered the selected channel light * EUROPE ONLY - 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.
(3 or 5) will start to flash indicating that the current The number of repeats is reduced as the delay time
preset has been altered. decreases. * EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the MG15CFX is 2.5 amps.
The Peak Inrush current for the MG30CFX is 5 amps.
To store the updated settings, push the Store switch If you change from a channel with delay to one 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
(12). without delay the effect will spill between channels. 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
If you select another channel without pressing Store If you change from a channel with delay to a 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
(12) then any altered settings will be lost as the new channel with delay set to a different delay time the determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
channel and its settings are recalled. delay effect will not spill between channels. following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Manual MP3 / Line In * Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
In manual mode the amp’s settings always match The 3.5mm MP3 / Line In socket (14) allows the * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
the physical positions of the controls. connection of an external audio source e.g. MP3 or
CD player.
Follow all instructions and heed all warnings
Changing channel only changes the channel, NO
presets are recalled, NO other controls are altered. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

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MG50CFX Combo
Power (RMS) 50W
Channels 4
TUNER

Speaker 1x12"
DAMPING
CLEAN / CRUNCH OD-1 / OD-2 TAP EXT. FX (MANUAL) STORE

Weight (kg) 16.6kg

GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE REVERB VOLUME FX FLA
DELAY MASTER

Size (mm) W, H, D 518 x494 x278

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INPUT POWER

Channels 4
Speaker 1x12"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Weight (kg) 20kg
Size (mm) W, H, D 591 x528 x283
Rear panel shows MG50CFX combo - MG100CFX combo has the same features
MG100HCFX head is identical except features two loudspeaker sockets MG102CFX Combo
Power (RMS) 100W
Channels 4
Speaker 2x12"
Weight (kg) 22.4kg
Size (mm) W, H, D 674 x494 x278

MG100HCFX Head
Power (RMS) 100W
Channels 4
Speaker -
Weight (kg) 11.4kg
Size (mm) W, H, D 591 x249 x275
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1. Input Jack Socket distinctly different sounding reverb types for you to When using the footcontroller, holding both the contains a space for a spare fuse. NEVER attempt to
Jack input for your guitar. Use a good quality guitar choose from – Studio or Spring. Studio emulates the Damping switch and the Store switch will activate the bypass the fuse or fit one of the incorrect value!
cable (i.e. one that’s screened/shielded) to help sound of a studio plate reverb while, as expected, tuner.
prevent noise, interference and unwanted feedback. Spring emulates the sound of a classic spring reverb 22. Footcontroller Socket
unit. 18. Headphone / Line Out Socket Jack socket for the connection of the footcontroller.
2. Gain Control 3.5mm headphones / Line out.
Controls the amount of signal entering the pre-amp 10. Volume Control 23. Loudspeaker Output(s) Socket
and the amount of distortion created in the selected Controls the volume of the selected channel. 19. Store Switch The MG50CFX, MG101CFX and MG102CFX combos
channel. Stores the current amp settings into the current have 1 loudspeaker output. The MG100HCFX head
11. FX Switch channel to recall with the footcontroller. When in has 2 loudspeaker outputs.
3. Clean/Crunch Switch Switches the FX section (FX and Delay) on and off. manual mode the Store button lights red.
Selects between Clean (green) and Crunch (red) Always use a non-screened Marshall approved
channels. 12. FX Control 20. Power Switch speaker lead when connecting an extension cabinet
Selects and adjusts one of five digital effects - Chorus, The power switch turns your amplifier on and off. A to these amplifiers.
4. Bass Control Phaser, Flanger, Vibe and Octave. channel switch will light up when your amplifier is
Adds warmth and low-end depth to your sound. turned on and none will be lit when the amplifier is 24. MP3 Line In Socket
13. Tap Switch switched off. Jam to your favourite MP3, CD or tape track by
5. OD-1/OD-2 Switch Matches the delay FX time to the time between two connecting the line out or headphone output of your
Selects between OD-1 (green) and OD-2 (red) pushes. The LED flashes at selected delay time. Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and player here. Adjust the volume of your player to
channels. unplugged from the mains electricity supply before match that of your guitar and you’ve got the perfect
14. Delay Control being moved. ‘play-along’ practice system.
6. Middle Control Controls the amount of signal sent to any one of four
Varies the amount of body in your sound. selectable delay types – Hi-Fi, Tape, Multi or Reverse. 21. Mains Input Connector 25. Return Socket
Your amp is provided with a detachable mains Connect to the output of an external effects
7. Treble Control 15. Ext FX Switch (power) lead, which is connected here. The specific processor or pedal here.
Increasing the Treble will make your sounds brighter Switches the external FX Loop on and off. mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has
and more cutting, turning it down will decrease your been built for is indicated on the back panel. Before 26. Send Socket
tone’s edge and make it sound softer as a result. 16. Master Control connecting for the first time, please ensure that your Connect to the input of an external effects processor
Controls the master volume of the amplifier. amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply. If or pedal here.
8. Rev Switch you have any doubt, please get advice from a
Switches the reverb effect on and off. 17. Damping (Manual) Switch qualified technician. Your Marshall dealer will help
Switches the power amp damping between classic you in this respect.
9. Reverb Control amp feeling (LED off) and modern response (LED on).
This control lets you add a lush digital reverb to the Holding down the Damping switch for longer than 2 The correct value of mains fuse located in the small
selected channel, from a subtle hint to cavernous seconds switches the amp between manual and drawer at the bottom of the mains socket is specified
and all points in-between. Furthermore, there are two preset mode (page 6). on the rear panel of the amplifier. The drawer

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Channel Selection Pressing Store (19) will store the current settings into If you change from a channel with delay to a Loudspeaker
The amplifier has 4 channels - Clean, Crunch, OD1 & the selected channel. These can then be recalled channel with delay set to a different delay time the ALWAYS USE A NON-SCREENED MARSHALL APPROVED
OD2. when using the unit in Preset mode. delay effect will not spill between channels. SPEAKER LEAD WHEN CONNECTING AN EXTENSION
CABINET TO THESE AMPLIFIERS.
Pressing the Clean/Crunch switch (3) selects between When channel settings have been stored the current MP3 / Line In
the Clean (Green Light) and Crunch (Red Light) channel light (3 or 5) will stop flashing indicating the The 3.5mm MP3 / Line In socket (24) on the rear panel MG50CFX
channels. preset has been saved. allows the connection of an external audio source The single Loudspeaker socket (22) is used to connect
e.g. MP3 or CD player. either the internal speaker or an external speaker
Pressing the OD-1/OD-2 switch (5) selects between Reverb, FX & Delay cabinet to the unit’s power amp. When using external

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the OD-1 (Green Light) and OD-2 (Red Light) The amplifier provides three simultaneous digital Headphones & Line Out cabinets ensure the total load impedance is equal to,
channels. effects: Reverb, Delay and any one of the five The 3.5mm Headphone socket (18) allows the or exceeds, 8 ohms.
offered on the FX control (Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, connection of a pair of headphones. When a jack is
When moving from an OD channel to a Vibe or Octave). inserted into the headphone socket the unit’s MG100CFX 1x12" & 2x12" Combos
Clean/Crunch channel, the unit remembers the last speaker is muted. The single Loudspeaker socket (22) is used to connect
channel you were in before leaving. E.g. If you have Reverb either the internal speaker or an external speaker
moved from the Crunch Channel to an OD channel The Reverb control sets the amount of signal sent to Additionally the Headphone socket (18) can also be cabinet to the unit’s power amp. When using external
and you press the Clean/Crunch switch (3), the either one of the two reverb options - Studio or Spring. used as a Line Out to send the signal to an external cabinets ensure the total load impedance is equal to,
amplifier will revert back to the Crunch channel - equipment e.g. A computer, digital recorder or mixer. or exceeds, 4 ohms.
rather than starting again in the Clean channel. FX When a jack is inserted into the socket the unit’s
The FX control is essentially split into five segments and speaker is muted providing ‘silent recording’. The MG100HCFX Head
Modes selects the type of FX and adjusts its associated unit’s output can then be monitored directly from the The two Loudspeaker sockets are used to connect to
The amplifier operates in two modes - Preset and settings – except in the case of Octave which has a external equipment used. 1 or 2 external cabinets. When using external
Manual. single setting. When the FX control is set to ‘0’ the FX cabinets ensure the total load impedance is equal to,
are switched off, the status of the FX is also indicated Damping or exceeds, 4 ohms.
To change between these two modes, you must hold on the optional footcontroller. The Damping switch (17) selects between the two
the Damping switch (17) down for at least two modes of power amp damping. When Damping is off Power
seconds. When in manual mode the Store switch (19) 0 FX Off (LED off), the power amp response resembles the feel The Power switch (20) turns the amplifier on and off. If
lights red and the selected channel light (3 or 5) will Chorus Speed increases and depth is reduced as of a classic power amp with emphasized middle and current settings have not been stored they will be lost.
start to flash. knob is turned clockwise. limited bass and treble. Switching Damping on (LED
Phaser Speed increases as knob is turned on) will boost the speaker resonances both in the Restoring Settings - WARNING: ALL AMP &
The amplifier will remember the last mode it was in clockwise. bass and high frequency ranges. FOOTSWITCH SETTINGS WILL BE LOST
after power off and revert to it the next time it is To restore the unit to factory settings (see handbook
Flanger Speed increases, feedback and depth are
powered on. FX Loop rear cover) you must hold the Store switch (19) while
reduced as knob is turned clockwise.
The FX Return socket (25) on the rear panel is used to powering on the amplifier. The Clean/Crunch (3) and
Preset Vibe The speed of the modulation increases as connect the OUTPUT of the effects processor or pedal OD (5) lights will light orange. You can then release
This is the factory default operation of the amplifier. the control is turned clockwise. you are using in the effects loop. the Store switch (19).
Octave When the FX control is turned fully clockwise
In Preset mode the position of all controls except the Octave effect is engaged – producing The FX loop is series and set at instrument level so both Resetting the amplifier will erase all user Channel
Master Volume (16) are stored within each channel. a simultaneous note a full octave lower than guitar FX or professional rack effects units can be presets and all user Footcontroller allocations,
Each channel should be considered a preset. the one being played. connected. replacing them with the factory presets.

Selecting a channel automatically recalls the settings Delay The FX Send socket (26) on the rear panel is used to
stored within the channel. Note: The physical position Hi-Fi A high fidelity, digital delay so pure that each connect to the INPUT of the unit you are using in the
of the front panel controls, except Master Volume (16) individual repeat is identical to the original effects loop.
which is not storable, will now not match the actual note(s)
settings of the unit. All front panel switches will Tape This emulates the classic, analogue nature of a The FX loop is switched on and off via the Ext FX
automatically update. tape echo, producing a warm, dark sounding switch (15) on the front panel.
delay effect with each successive repeat
diminishing.
Altering a control will cause the associated Multi A digital delay with multiple outputs (taps),
parameter to jump to the current physical position of each having a different delay time.
that control. Reverse As its name suggests, this emulates the
sound of a reverse or backwards delay –
When a control is altered the selected channel light usually created in a studio by reversing the * EUROPE ONLY - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive
(3 or 5) will start to flash indicating that the current tape or track (i.e. playing it backwards) (Environments E1, E2 and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage Directive in the E.U.
preset has been altered. * EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the MG50CFX is 9.6 amps.
Tap Tempo The Peak Inrush current for the MG100HCFX, MG101CFX and MG102CFX is 21 amps.
To store the updated settings, push the Store switch The Tap Tempo switch (13) is used for the Delay effect
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
(19). only. 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
If you select another channel without pressing Store The Tap Tempo switch matches the delay time to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
(19) then any altered settings will be lost as the new time between two presses. 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
channel and its settings are recalled. following measures:
The Tap Tempo LED flashes red at the * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Manual selected/recalled delay time. * Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
In manual mode the amps settings always match the * 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.
physical positions of the controls. The number of repeats is reduced as the delay time
decreases. If you change from a channel with delay
Follow all instructions and heed all warnings
Changing channel only changes the channel, NO to one without delay the effect will spill between
presets are recalled, NO other controls are altered. channels. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

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1. Footcontroller When either a Channel preset or Footswitch preset MG50CFX & MG100CFX
Each footswitch can be assigned a different stored function. has been altered the Digital Display (3) will begin By simultaneously pushing the Damping (17) and
to flash. The footcontroller will flash the relevant Store (19) switches on the front panel or by
2. LED Status Panel number if a Footswitch preset has been altered or assigning the Tuner to the footswitch. Note: On
This always reflects the current status of the amplifier or tuner details: will flash a “-“ if a Channel preset has been factory reset / first switch on, the Tuner is already
altered. assigned to Footswitch number 4.
CLN & OD: Current Channel
REV: Reverb On/Off Pressing only the Store switch at this point will Assigning the Tuner to a footswitch is carried out
FX: FX Section On / Off overwrite the altered Channel or Footswitch like any other Switch Store. To assign the Tuner to

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Ext FX: External FX Loop On/Off (MG50FX & MG100FX) preset. the footswitch hold down the Damping (17) and
Damp: Damping Mode (MG50FX & MG100FX) Store (19) switches and press the chosen footswitch
Tap: Tap Tempo speed. To store an altered Channel preset to the you wish to assign it to. The Digital Display (3) will
Footswitch instead, hold the Store switch and while swirl to show that the footswitch has been
3. Digital Display held down, press your chosen Footswitch (1) - Just assigned. You can then release the footswitch and
This display indicates the various functions of the footcontroller. like a normal Preset Store. front panel switches.

To store an altered Footswitch Preset to another For all amplifiers, when entering Tuner mode the
Footswitch hold the Store switch and while held down, unit mutes and Clean/Crunch (3) and OD-1/OD-2
3 2 press your chosen Footswitch (1) - Just like a normal (5) switches light yellow.
Preset Store.
The Digital Display (3) indicates the closest current
Digital Display note being played. The indicator dot on the lower
When recalling a footswitch preset, the Digital right hand corner shows if the current closest note
Display (3) will indicate which footswitch number is #.
has been pressed.
The LED Status Panel (2) is used to show how far
If a Channel preset has been recalled the Digital away from the closest note the current note being
Display (3) will remain blank. played is. When the central FX Status LED lights, it
indicates the correct tuning, with the others
When either a Channel preset or Footswitch preset progressively indicating the tuning is up to 50 cents
has been altered the Digital Display (3) will begin up or down.
to flash. The footswitch will flash the relevant
number if a Footswitch preset has been altered or To exit the Tuner push any footswitch, the amplifier
will flash a “-“ if a Channel preset has been will then exit returning to the settings before
altered. entering.

Tuner
The Tuner can be accessed in two ways:

MG15CFX & MG30CFX

By simultaneously pushing the Tap (10) and Store
(12) switches on the front panel or by assigning the
Tuner to the footswitch. Note: On factory reset /
first switch on, the Tuner is already assigned to
Footswitch number 4.
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Assigning the Tuner to a footswitch is carried out
like any other Switch Store. To assign the Tuner to
the footswitch hold down the Tap (10) and Store
Footcontroller Factory Settings The Digital Display (3) will swirl to show that the
(12) switches and press the chosen footswitch you
Footswitch 1: Clean/Crunch Switch footswitch has been assigned. You can then
wish to assign it to. The Digital Display (3) will swirl to
Footswitch 2: OD-1/OD-2 Switch release the footswitch and front panel switch.
show that the footswitch has been assigned. You
Footswitch 3: Tap Tempo Switch
can then release the footswitch and front panel
Footswitch 4: Tuner Preset Store
switch.
To assign a preset to a Footswitch (1), select the
Programming required channel and modify the front panel
The footswitch can be programmed to store front controls if required, press and hold the Store switch
panel switches (Switch Store) or complete presets on the front panel and while held down, press your
(Preset Store). chosen Footswitch (1).

Switch Store The Digital Display (3) will swirl to show that the
To assign a front panel switch to a Footswitch footswitch has been assigned. You can then
location (1), press and hold the front panel switch release the footswitch and Store switch.
and while held down press the Footswitch (1) you
wish to assign it to. Footcontroller Presets are independent of the
dedicated Channel presets stored within the
amplifier. This allows you to create a number of
presets based on the same channel/pre-amp
setting.

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Clean: Pure guitar with a touch of chorus and studio reverb - with a subtle delay on the MG50CFX & MG100CFX.

On On Off

Crunch: Classic rock tone paired with spring reverb. On the MG50CFX & MG100CFX turn the FX on to introduce a slap back delay.

On Off Off

OD1: Pure and brutal, with a hint of studio reverb to fatten. On the MG50CFX & MG100CFX turn the FX on to kick in the Octave effect.

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OD2: A soaring arena lead with studio reverb and delay.

On On On

Marshall Amplification plc

Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ, England.
Tel : +44 (0)1908 375411 Fax : +44 (0)1908 376118
www.marshallamps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Marshall Amplification plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice.

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