MG15CFX

CLEAN / CRUNCH

BASS

MIDDLE

TREBLE

VOLUME

REVERB

FX

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VOLUME

Yours Sincerely,

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1. Input Jack Socket

Jack input for your guitar. Use a good quality guitar cable
(i.e. one thats screened/shielded) to help prevent noise,
interference and unwanted feedback.

11. FX Control
Selects and adjusts one of five digital effects - Chorus,
Phaser, Flanger, Delay and Octave.

2. Gain Control
Controls the amount of signal entering the pre-amp and
the amount of distortion created in the selected channel.

12. Store Switch

Stores the current amp settings into the current channel or
to recall with the optional footcontroller. When in manual
mode the Store button lights red.

3. Clean/Crunch Switch
Selects between Clean (green) and Crunch (red)
channels.

13. Master Control

Controls the master volume of the amplifier.

4. Bass Control
Turning up the Bass control will add warmth and low-end
depth to your sound.

14. MP3 Line In Socket

Jam to your favourite MP3, CD or tape track by
connecting the line out or headphone output of your
player here. Adjust the volume of your player to match
that of your guitar and youve got the perfect playalong practice system.

5. OD-1/OD-2 Switch
Selects between OD-1 (green) and OD-2 (red) channels.
6. Middle Control
Adjusting the middle frequencies will vary the amount of
body in your sound.

15. Footcontroller Socket

" Jack socket for the connection of the optional
footcontroller (PEDL-90008) - see page 8.

7. Treble Control
Increasing the Treble will make your sounds brighter and
more cutting, turning it down will decrease your tones
edge and make it sound softer as a result.

16. Headphone Socket

For use when silent practice is the order of the day.
Connection of headphones will automatically mute the
internal speaker.

8. Reverb Control
This control lets you add a lush digital reverb to the
selected channel, from a subtle hint to cavernous and all
points in-between. Furthermore, there are two distinctly
different sounding reverb types for you to choose from
Studio or Spring. Studio emulates the sound of a studio
plate reverb while, as expected, Spring emulates the
sound of a classic spring reverb unit.

10. Tap (Manual) Switch

Matches the delay FX time to the time between two
pushes. The LED flashes at the selected delay time. Holding
down the Tap switch for longer than 2 seconds switches
the amp between manual and preset mode (pg 2).

16

When using the optional footcontroller, holding both the

Tap switch and the Store switch will activate the tuner.

17. Power Switch

The power switch turns your amplifier on and off. A
channel switch will light up when your amplifier is turned
on and none will be lit when the amplifier is switched off.

Note: The specific mains input voltage rating that your

amplifier has been built for is shown on the back panel.
Before connecting to the mains electricity supply, always
ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your
electricity supply. If you have any doubt, please get
advice from a qualified technician. Your Marshall dealer
will help you in this respect.

9. Volume Control
Controls the volume of the selected channel.

Dr. Jim Marshall OBE

FOOTCONTROLLER

10

LAY

STUDIO

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

MASTER

US

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ER

Whether this is your first ever Marshall, or is the latest addition to your
arsenal of amps, the tone, flexibility and feel of these compact,
rugged units is guaranteed to deliver the goods from bedroom to
backstage, from song writing to recording studio and from rehearsal
to on stage!

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Like all the amplifiers in the new MG range, state-of-the-art

manufacturing and stringent quality control procedures ensure that
these amplifiers meet the high standard of build you have come to
expect from all Marshall products.

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TUNER

TAP

As a musician myself, I fully understand what it takes to successfully

achieve your goals and dreams. In addition to talent, dedication
and a lot of hard work, you also need equipment that does exactly
what you ask of it. Over the years I have witnessed many advances
in amplifier technology and I wanted this MG series to take full
advantage of such innovations. To this end, these state-of-the-art
solid-state amplifiers had to meet the tonal expectations of the
modern guitarist whilst also incorporating new and exciting digital
technology in terms of both effects and memory. With this goal firmly
in mind, I set my experienced R&D team the task of designing a new
range of affordable MG amplifiers that would not only produce the
tone youre looking for, but also offer an intuitive and totally
programmable way of customising, storing and accessing your
favourite Marshall tones and features.

(MANUAL)

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CH

I would personally like to congratulate you on your purchase of this

next-generation Marshall MG amplifier.

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Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and unplugged

from the mains electricity supply before being moved.

ENGLISH

SPRING

From Jim Marshall

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MG30CFX

STORE

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MG15CFX

TUNER

TAP

OD-1 / OD-2

MG15CFX & MG30CFX Overview

Channel Selection
The amplifier has 4 channels - Clean, Crunch, OD-1 &
OD-2.

Pressing Store (12) will store the current settings into

the selected channel. These can then be recalled
when using the unit in Preset mode.

When channel settings have been stored the current

channel light (3 or 5) will stop flashing indicating the
preset has been saved.

Pressing the Clean/Crunch switch (3) selects between

the Clean (Green Light) and Crunch (Red Light)
channels.

When moving from an OD channel to a

Clean/Crunch channel, the unit remembers the last
channel you were in before leaving. E.g. If you have
moved from the Crunch Channel to an OD channel
and you press the Clean/Crunch switch (3), the
amplifier will revert back to the Crunch channel rather than starting again in the Clean channel.

Reverb
The Reverb control (8) sets the amount of signal sent
to either one of the two reverb options - Studio or
Spring When the Reverb control (8) is set to 0 the
reverb is switched off, the status of the reverb is also
indicated on the optional footcontroller.

FX
The FX control is essentially split into five segments and
selects the type of FX and adjusts its associated
settings - except in the case of Octave which has a
simple setting. When the FX control is set to 0 the FX
are switched off, the status of the FX is also indicated
on the optional footcontroller.

Modes
The amplifier operates in two modes - Preset and
Manual.

To change between these two modes, you must hold

the Tap switch (10) down for at least two seconds.
When in manual mode the Store switch (12) lights red
and the selected channel light (3 or 5) will start to
flash.

Restoring Settings - WARNING ALL AMP &

FOOTCONTROLLER ALLOCATIONS WILL BE LOST
To restore the unit to factory settings (see handbook
rear cover) you must hold the Store switch (12) while
powering on the unit. The Clean/Crunch (3) and
OD-1/OD-2 (5) lights will light orange. You can then
release the Store switch (12).

MG30CFX Technical Specification

Power (RMS)
Channels
Speaker
Weight (kg)
Size (mm) W, H, D

Power
The Power switch (17) turns the amplifier on and off. If
current settings have not been stored they will be lost.

Power (RMS)
Channels
Speaker
Weight (kg)
Size (mm) W, H, D

Resetting the amplifier will erase all user Channel

presets and all user Footcontroller allocations,
replacing them with the factory presets.

15W
4
1x8"
7.7kg
382 x379 x205

30W
4
1x10"
10.8kg
480 x420 x225

FX Off
Speed increases and depth is reduced as
knob is turned clockwise.
Phaser Speed increases as knob is turned
clockwise.
Flanger Speed increases, feedback and depth are
reduced as knob is turned clockwise.
Delay level is increased as knob turned
Delay
clockwise.
Octave When the FX control is turned fully clockwise
the Octave effect is engaged producing
a simultaneous note a full octave lower than
the one being played.
0
Chorus

The amplifier will remember the last mode it was in

after power off and revert to it the next time it is
powered on.

Preset
This is the factory default operation of the amplifier.

In Preset mode the position of all controls except

Master Volume (13) are stored within each channel.
Each channel should be considered a preset.

Selecting a channel automatically recalls the settings

stored within the channel. Note: The physical position
of the front panel controls, except Master Volume (13)
which is not storable, will now not match the actual
settings of the amplifier. All front panel switches will
automatically update.

Tap Tempo
The Tap Tempo switch (10) is used for the Delay effect
only.
The Tap Tempo switch matches the delay time to the
time between two presses.

Altering a control will cause the associated

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

(3 or 5) will start to flash indicating that the current
preset has been altered.

The number of repeats is reduced as the delay time

decreases.

To store the updated settings, push the Store switch

(12).

If you change from a channel with delay to one

without delay the effect will spill between channels.

If you select another channel without pressing Store

(12) then any altered settings will be lost as the new
channel and its settings are recalled.

If you change from a channel with delay to a

channel with delay set to a different delay time the
delay effect will not spill between channels.

Manual
In manual mode the amps settings always match
the physical positions of the controls.

Changing channel only changes the channel, NO

presets are recalled, NO other controls are altered.

MG15CFX Technical Specification

MP3 / Line In
The 3.5mm MP3 / Line In socket (14) allows the
connection of an external audio source e.g. MP3 or
CD player.

* 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.
* EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the MG15CFX is 2.5 amps.
The Peak Inrush current for the MG30CFX is 5 amps.

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 the 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.

Follow all instructions and heed all warnings

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

ENGLISH

Reverb & FX
The amplifier provides two simultaneous digital
effects, Reverb (Studio or Spring) and one of five FX
(Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Delay or Octave)

Pressing the OD-1/OD-2 switch (5) selects between

the OD-1 (Green Light) and OD-2 (Red Light)
channels.

Headphones
The 3.5mm Headphone socket (16) allows the
connection of a pair of headphones. When a jack is
inserted into the headphone socket the units
speaker is muted.

MG50CFX / MG101CFX / MG102CFX / MG100HCFX

OD-1 / OD-2

VOLUME

FX

VIB

STUDIO

HI

CH

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10

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OFF

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POWER

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Rear panel shows MG50CFX combo - MG100CFX combo has the same features
MG100HCFX head is identical except features two loudspeaker sockets

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12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

50W
4
1x12"
16.6kg
518 x494 x278

Power (RMS)
Channels
Speaker
Weight (kg)
Size (mm) W, H, D

100W
4
1x12"
20kg
591 x528 x283

Power (RMS)
Channels
Speaker
Weight (kg)
Size (mm) W, H, D

100W
4
2x12"
22.4kg
674 x494 x278

Power (RMS)
Channels
Speaker
Weight (kg)
Size (mm) W, H, D

100W
4
11.4kg
591 x249 x275

MG101CFX Combo

LINE OUT
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OFF

INPUT

Power (RMS)
Channels
Speaker
Weight (kg)
Size (mm) W, H, D

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MG102CFX Combo

MG100HCFX Head

21

22

1. Input Jack Socket

Jack input for your guitar. Use a good quality guitar
cable (i.e. one thats screened/shielded) to help
prevent noise, interference and unwanted feedback.

distinctly different sounding reverb types for you to

choose from Studio or Spring. Studio emulates the
sound of a studio plate reverb while, as expected,
Spring emulates the sound of a classic spring reverb
unit.

2. Gain Control
Controls the amount of signal entering the pre-amp
and the amount of distortion created in the selected
channel.

10. Volume Control

Controls the volume of the selected channel.

11. FX Switch
Switches the FX section (FX and Delay) on and off.

3. Clean/Crunch Switch
Selects between Clean (green) and Crunch (red)
channels.

12. FX Control
Selects and adjusts one of five digital effects - Chorus,
Phaser, Flanger, Vibe and Octave.

4. Bass Control
Adds warmth and low-end depth to your sound.

13. Tap Switch

Matches the delay FX time to the time between two
pushes. The LED flashes at selected delay time.

5. OD-1/OD-2 Switch
Selects between OD-1 (green) and OD-2 (red)
channels.

14. Delay Control

Controls the amount of signal sent to any one of four
selectable delay types Hi-Fi, Tape, Multi or Reverse.

6. Middle Control
Varies the amount of body in your sound.

15. Ext FX Switch

Switches the external FX Loop on and off.

7. Treble Control
Increasing the Treble will make your sounds brighter
and more cutting, turning it down will decrease your
tones edge and make it sound softer as a result.

16. Master Control

Controls the master volume of the amplifier.

8. Rev Switch
Switches the reverb effect on and off.

9. Reverb Control
This control lets you add a lush digital reverb to the
selected channel, from a subtle hint to cavernous
and all points in-between. Furthermore, there are two

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17. Damping (Manual) Switch

Switches the power amp damping between classic
amp feeling (LED off) and modern response (LED on).
Holding down the Damping switch for longer than 2
seconds switches the amp between manual and
preset mode (page 6).

24

25

26

When using the footcontroller, holding both the

Damping switch and the Store switch will activate the
tuner.

contains a space for a spare fuse. NEVER attempt to

bypass the fuse or fit one of the incorrect value!

22. Footcontroller Socket

Jack socket for the connection of the footcontroller.

18. Headphone / Line Out Socket

3.5mm headphones / Line out.

23. Loudspeaker Output(s) Socket

The MG50CFX, MG101CFX and MG102CFX combos
have 1 loudspeaker output. The MG100HCFX head
has 2 loudspeaker outputs.

19. Store Switch

Stores the current amp settings into the current
channel to recall with the footcontroller. When in
manual mode the Store button lights red.

Always use a non-screened Marshall approved

speaker lead when connecting an extension cabinet
to these amplifiers.

20. Power Switch

The power switch turns your amplifier on and off. A
channel switch will light up when your amplifier is
turned on and none will be lit when the amplifier is
switched off.

24. MP3 Line In Socket

Jam to your favourite MP3, CD or tape track by
connecting the line out or headphone output of your
player here. Adjust the volume of your player to
match that of your guitar and youve got the perfect
play-along practice system.

Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and

unplugged from the mains electricity supply before
being moved.

21. Mains Input Connector

Your amp is provided with a detachable mains
(power) lead, which is connected here. The specific
mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has
been built for is indicated on the back panel. Before
connecting for the first time, please ensure that your
amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply. If
you have any doubt, please get advice from a
qualified technician. Your Marshall dealer will help
you in this respect.

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. The drawer

25. Return Socket

Connect to the output of an external effects
processor or pedal here.

26. Send Socket

Connect to the input of an external effects processor
or pedal here.

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MG50CFX Combo

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CLEAN / CRUNCH

Technical Specifications

MG50CFX & MG101CFX / MG102CFX / MG100HCFX Overview

Channel Selection
The amplifier has 4 channels - Clean, Crunch, OD1 &
OD2.

Pressing Store (19) will store the current settings into

the selected channel. These can then be recalled
when using the unit in Preset mode.

When channel settings have been stored the current

channel light (3 or 5) will stop flashing indicating the
preset has been saved.

Pressing the Clean/Crunch switch (3) selects between

the Clean (Green Light) and Crunch (Red Light)
channels.

When moving from an OD channel to a

Clean/Crunch channel, the unit remembers the last
channel you were in before leaving. E.g. If you have
moved from the Crunch Channel to an OD channel
and you press the Clean/Crunch switch (3), the
amplifier will revert back to the Crunch channel rather than starting again in the Clean channel.

Reverb
The Reverb control sets the amount of signal sent to
either one of the two reverb options - Studio or Spring.

FX
The FX control is essentially split into five segments and
selects the type of FX and adjusts its associated
settings except in the case of Octave which has a
single setting. When the FX control is set to 0 the FX
are switched off, the status of the FX is also indicated
on the optional footcontroller.

Modes
The amplifier operates in two modes - Preset and
Manual.

To change between these two modes, you must hold

the Damping switch (17) down for at least two
seconds. When in manual mode the Store switch (19)
lights red and the selected channel light (3 or 5) will
start to flash.

FX Off
Speed increases and depth is reduced as
knob is turned clockwise.
Phaser Speed increases as knob is turned
clockwise.
Flanger Speed increases, feedback and depth are
reduced as knob is turned clockwise.
The speed of the modulation increases as
Vibe
the control is turned clockwise.
Octave When the FX control is turned fully clockwise
the Octave effect is engaged producing
a simultaneous note a full octave lower than
the one being played.
0
Chorus

The amplifier will remember the last mode it was in

after power off and revert to it the next time it is
powered on.

Preset
This is the factory default operation of the amplifier.

In Preset mode the position of all controls except

Master Volume (16) are stored within each channel.
Each channel should be considered a preset.

Delay
Hi-Fi

Selecting a channel automatically recalls the settings

stored within the channel. Note: The physical position
of the front panel controls, except Master Volume (16)
which is not storable, will now not match the actual
settings of the unit. All front panel switches will
automatically update.

A high fidelity, digital delay so pure that each

individual repeat is identical to the original
note(s)
Tape
This emulates the classic, analogue nature of a
tape echo, producing a warm, dark sounding
delay effect with each successive repeat
diminishing.
Multi
A digital delay with multiple outputs (taps),
each having a different delay time.
Reverse As its name suggests, this emulates the
sound of a reverse or backwards delay
usually created in a studio by reversing the
tape or track (i.e. playing it backwards)

Altering a control will cause the associated

parameter to jump to the current physical position of
that control.
When a control is altered the selected channel light
(3 or 5) will start to flash indicating that the current
preset has been altered.

Tap Tempo
The Tap Tempo switch (13) is used for the Delay effect
only.

To store the updated settings, push the Store switch

(19).

If you select another channel without pressing Store

(19) then any altered settings will be lost as the new
channel and its settings are recalled.

The Tap Tempo switch matches the delay time to the

time between two presses.

The Tap Tempo LED flashes red at the

selected/recalled delay time.

Manual
In manual mode the amps settings always match the
physical positions of the controls.

Changing channel only changes the channel, NO

presets are recalled, NO other controls are altered.

The number of repeats is reduced as the delay time

decreases. If you change from a channel with delay
to one without delay the effect will spill between
channels.

MP3 / Line In
The 3.5mm MP3 / Line In socket (24) on the rear panel
allows the connection of an external audio source
e.g. MP3 or CD player.

MG50CFX
The single Loudspeaker socket (22) is used to connect
either the internal speaker or an external speaker
cabinet to the units power amp. When using external
cabinets ensure the total load impedance is equal to,
or exceeds, 8 ohms.

Headphones & Line Out

The 3.5mm Headphone socket (18) allows the
connection of a pair of headphones. When a jack is
inserted into the headphone socket the units
speaker is muted.

MG100CFX 1x12" & 2x12" Combos

The single Loudspeaker socket (22) is used to connect
either the internal speaker or an external speaker
cabinet to the units power amp. When using external
cabinets ensure the total load impedance is equal to,
or exceeds, 4 ohms.

Additionally the Headphone socket (18) can also be

used as a Line Out to send the signal to an external
equipment e.g. A computer, digital recorder or mixer.
When a jack is inserted into the socket the units
speaker is muted providing silent recording. The
units output can then be monitored directly from the
external equipment used.

MG100HCFX Head
The two Loudspeaker sockets are used to connect to
1 or 2 external cabinets. When using external
cabinets ensure the total load impedance is equal to,
or exceeds, 4 ohms.

Damping
The Damping switch (17) selects between the two
modes of power amp damping. When Damping is off
(LED off), the power amp response resembles the feel
of a classic power amp with emphasized middle and
limited bass and treble. Switching Damping on (LED
on) will boost the speaker resonances both in the
bass and high frequency ranges.

Power
The Power switch (20) turns the amplifier on and off. If
current settings have not been stored they will be lost.
Restoring Settings - WARNING: ALL AMP &
FOOTSWITCH SETTINGS WILL BE LOST
To restore the unit to factory settings (see handbook
rear cover) you must hold the Store switch (19) while
powering on the amplifier. The Clean/Crunch (3) and
OD (5) lights will light orange. You can then release
the Store switch (19).

FX Loop
The FX Return socket (25) on the rear panel is used to
connect the OUTPUT of the effects processor or pedal
you are using in the effects loop.

The FX loop is series and set at instrument level so both

guitar FX or professional rack effects units can be
connected.

Resetting the amplifier will erase all user Channel

presets and all user Footcontroller allocations,
replacing them with the factory presets.

The FX Send socket (26) on the rear panel is used to

connect to the INPUT of the unit you are using in the
effects loop.
The FX loop is switched on and off via the Ext FX
switch (15) on the front panel.

* 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.
* EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the MG50CFX is 9.6 amps.
The Peak Inrush current for the MG100HCFX, MG101CFX and MG102CFX is 21 amps.

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 the 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.

Follow all instructions and heed all warnings

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

ENGLISH

Reverb, FX & Delay

The amplifier provides three simultaneous digital
effects: Reverb, Delay and any one of the five
offered on the FX control (Chorus, Phaser, Flanger,
Vibe or Octave).

Pressing the OD-1/OD-2 switch (5) selects between

the OD-1 (Green Light) and OD-2 (Red Light)
channels.

Loudspeaker
ALWAYS USE A NON-SCREENED MARSHALL APPROVED
SPEAKER LEAD WHEN CONNECTING AN EXTENSION
CABINET TO THESE AMPLIFIERS.

If you change from a channel with delay to a

channel with delay set to a different delay time the
delay effect will not spill between channels.

Footcontroller (optional - PEDL-90008)

1. Footcontroller
Each footswitch can be assigned a different stored function.

MG50CFX & MG100CFX

By simultaneously pushing the Damping (17) and
Store (19) 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.

When either a Channel preset or Footswitch preset

has been altered the Digital Display (3) will begin
to flash. The footcontroller will flash the relevant
number if a Footswitch preset has been altered or
will flash a - if a Channel preset has been
altered.

2. LED Status Panel

This always reflects the current status of the amplifier or tuner details:

Pressing only the Store switch at this point will

overwrite the altered Channel or Footswitch
preset.

To store an altered Channel preset to the

Footswitch instead, hold the Store switch and while
held down, press your chosen Footswitch (1) - Just
like a normal Preset Store.

3. Digital Display
This display indicates the various functions of the footcontroller.
3

Assigning the Tuner to a footswitch is carried out

like any other Switch Store. To assign the Tuner to
the footswitch hold down the Damping (17) and
Store (19) switches and press the chosen footswitch
you wish to assign it to. The Digital Display (3) will
swirl to show that the footswitch has been
assigned. You can then release the footswitch and
front panel switches.

To store an altered Footswitch Preset to another

Footswitch hold the Store switch and while held down,
press your chosen Footswitch (1) - Just like a normal
Preset Store.

For all amplifiers, when entering Tuner mode the

unit mutes and Clean/Crunch (3) and OD-1/OD-2
(5) switches light yellow.

The Digital Display (3) indicates the closest current

note being played. The indicator dot on the lower
right hand corner shows if the current closest note
is #.

Digital Display
When recalling a footswitch preset, the Digital
Display (3) will indicate which footswitch number
has been pressed.

The LED Status Panel (2) is used to show how far

away from the closest note the current note being
played is. When the central FX Status LED lights, it
indicates the correct tuning, with the others
progressively indicating the tuning is up to 50 cents
up or down.

If a Channel preset has been recalled the Digital

Display (3) will remain blank.

When either a Channel preset or Footswitch preset

has been altered the Digital Display (3) will begin
to flash. The footswitch will flash the relevant
number if a Footswitch preset has been altered or
will flash a - if a Channel preset has been
altered.

To exit the Tuner push any footswitch, the amplifier

will then exit returning to the settings before
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.

1
Footcontroller Factory Settings
Footswitch 1: Clean/Crunch Switch
Footswitch 2: OD-1/OD-2 Switch
Footswitch 3: Tap Tempo Switch
Footswitch 4: Tuner

The Digital Display (3) will swirl to show that the

footswitch has been assigned. You can then
release the footswitch and front panel switch.

Preset Store
To assign a preset to a Footswitch (1), select the
required channel and modify the front panel
controls if required, press and hold the Store switch
on the front panel and while held down, press your
chosen Footswitch (1).

Programming
The footswitch can be programmed to store front
panel switches (Switch Store) or complete presets
(Preset Store).

Switch Store
To assign a front panel switch to a Footswitch
location (1), press and hold the front panel switch
and while held down press the Footswitch (1) you
wish to assign it to.

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
(12) switches and press the chosen footswitch you
wish to assign it to. The Digital Display (3) will swirl to
show that the footswitch has been assigned. You
can then release the footswitch and front panel
switch.

The Digital Display (3) will swirl to show that the

footswitch has been assigned. You can then
release the footswitch and Store switch.

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.

ENGLISH

CLN & OD: Current Channel

REV: Reverb On/Off
FX: FX Section On / Off
Ext FX: External FX Loop On/Off (MG50FX & MG100FX)
Damp: Damping Mode (MG50FX & MG100FX)
Tap: Tap Tempo speed.

Marshall Factory Presets

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

On

On

Off

On

Off

Off

On

Off

On

On

On

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

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.

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

On

Marshall Amplification plc

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Tel : +44 (0)1908 375411 Fax : +44 (0)1908 376118
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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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