DSL20CR & DSL20HR OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Dual Super Lead (DSL) amplifier from Marshall Amplification. The DSL provides the legendary Marshall tone, allowing you to express your distinct playing style and attitude. From clean to distorted overdrives, the DSL 20 is a versatile all valve amp that allows you to easily dial in the sound you desire.
WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT WARNING: Before going any further, make sure that your amplifier is compatible with your mains electricity supply. If you have any doubt, please seek help from a qualified technician – your Marshall dealer can help you in this respect. WARNING: Failure to do the above may damage your amplifier. When connecting a speaker cabinet make sure that you use a proper speaker cable. Never use a screened (shielded) guitar cable for this purpose.
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS DSL20C FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DSL20H FRONT PANEL 15 14 13 1. INPUT Input jack socket for your guitar cable. Use a good quality screened/shielded guitar cable to help prevent noise interference. CLASSIC GAIN CHANNEL 2. GAIN Controls the gain level for the CLASSIC GAIN channel. As the amount of gain increases, so will the distortion level in your sound. 3. VOLUME Controls the volume level for the CLASSIC GAIN channel. 4.
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 11. PRESENCE Controls the amount of higher frequency content in your sound. Turn clockwise to add bite for a more cutting tone. PRESENCE is an power-stage function and acts independently of the preamp EQ network. 12. RESONANCE Controls the amount of lower frequency content in your sound. Turning this control clockwise adds a resonant bass boost, increasing bottom end. RESONANCE is a power-stage function and acts independently of the preamp EQ network. 13.
REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS DSL20CR REAR PANEL 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 DSL20HR REAR PANEL 22 21 20 19 18 16. MAINS INPUT Connects the amplifier to the mains electricity supply. 18. FX LOOP SEND Connect the input of an external FX pedal or processor. Note: The MAINS INPUT socket has an integrated fuse compartment. Ensure that the value of a replacement fuse matches the labelling on the amplifier rear panel.
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