DV Mark Silver Gen Series User manual

v.01.february.2016
DV Gen 15
DVC Gen
15

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“To be used only
where the climate
is not tropical”
“The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure
that may be of suf�icient magnitude to constitute
a risk of shock to persons.”
“The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.”
“To be used only
with altitude
not exceeding 2000 m”
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions;
2) Keep these instructions;
3) Heed all warnings;
4) Follow all instructions;
5) Do not use this apparatus near water;
6) Clean only with dry cloth;
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat;
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-type plug. A polarized 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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet;
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus;
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer;
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the tip-over (and Fig 21
DU Tipping Cart Symbol).
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time;
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as 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;
15) “Warning: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture; and objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus”;
16) To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug fron the AC receptacle;
17) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall reamin readily accessible.
18) In case of voltage selector make sure the switch on the rear panel is on the correct voltage before connecting it to the AC
power, and the fuse is the right value for that voltage (This selector is not available on the 100V version).
Please change the voltage/fuse values label located near the voltage selector matching the voltage/fuse values when you
need to change the voltage of the apparatus.
19) “WARNING: this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor or wall in accordance with installation istruction. Tipping,
shaking, or rocking the machine may cause injury or death.”
MORE INFORMATION
For warranty and service information, please contact your local DV Mark distributor (contact information available at www.dvmark.it). For more technical information, please visit us at www.dvmark.it and fill out the form on the Contact Us page. We
hope you enjoy your amplifier and use it to make great music!
1. PRÉCAUTIONS D’EMPLOI
1) Lire ces instructions;
2) Conserver ces instructions;
3) Suivre tous les conseils d’utilisations;
4) Suivre toutes les instructions;
5) Ne pas utiliser cet appareil au bord de l’eau;
6) Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon humide;
7) Ne pas bloquer le système de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant;
8) Ne pas installer l’appareil près d’une source de chaleur tel qu’un radiateur, un fourneau, ou bien un autre appareil qui produit de
la chaleur;
9) Ne pas modifier le système de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de de la fiche pour les prises de terre. Une fiche polarisée a deux
broches, l’une étant plus distante de l’autre. Une fiche pour prise de terre a deux broches et une pointe pour la masse.
La broche plus distante et la pointe pour la masse ont été installées pour votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie de rentre pas dans votre
prise de courant consulter un électricien pour la substitution;
10) Protéger le cordon d’alimentation afin qu’il ne soit pas piétiné ou écrasé tout particulièrement au niveau des fiches, des prises de
courant femelles, et des parties qui sortent de l’appareil;
11) Utiliser uniquement les accessoires recommendés par le fabricant;
12) Utilisez uniquement avec le chariot, le socle, le trépied, le support ou la table spécifiés par le fabricant ou vendu avec l’appareil.
Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot, soyez prudent lorsque vous déplacez l’ensemble chariot / appareil pour éviter toute blessure du
renversement (et la figure 21 DU Tipping panier Symbol).
13) Ne pas branché l’appareil en cas d’orage accompagné d’éclairs. Le débrancher en cas de non utilisation prolongée;
14) S’adresser à un service assistance agréé si l’appareil a subi des dommages, si le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche a été
endommagé, si un liquide a été renversé sur l’appareil ou bien si un object est tombé dans l’appareil, si ce dernier a été exposé à
la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas correctement ou s’il est tombé;
15) “Avertissant: pour réduire le risque du feu ou de décharge électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l’humidité et les
objets remplis de liquides; tels que des vases, ne devraient pas être placés sur cet appareil”;
16) Pour déconnecter totalement cet appareil du secteur, débranchez la cordon d’alimentation fiche de la prise secteur;
17) La prise de courant doit être facilement accessible.
18) En cas de sélecteur de tension s’assurer que l’interrupteur sur le panneau arrière est sur la bonne tension avant de le raccorder à
l’alimentation secteur et le fusible est la bonne valeur pour que la tension (Ce sélecteur n’est pas disponible sur la version 100V).
S’il vous plaît changer la tension / valeurs de fusibles étiquette située près du sélecteur de tension correspondant aux valeurs /
fusibles de tension lorsque vous avez besoin de changer la tension de l’appareil.
19) “AVERTISSEMENT: cet appareil doit être assujetti au plancher ou au mur conformément aux instructions d’installation.
Le fait de l’incliner, de le balancer ou de l’agiter peut causer des blessures ou la mort.”

Marco De Virgiliis
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MARK VISION
A Word from Marco De Virgiliis
Thank you for choosing DV MARK!
The DV Mark Silver Generation Amps will bring about a much easier lifestyle for every musician around the world. Thanks to our cutting-edge proprietary techno-
logy we can offer affordable and great sounding amps, easy-to-use, reliable and ultra-portable… improving the quality of musicians life, making it easier!
• TheDV GEN 15 is an addictive 15W class A all-tube head of DV Mark Silver Generation Series, that will charm you with its vintage personality and
impress you with its incredible full sound-tone, its versatility, feel and reliable performance.
• Matchingallfeaturesofthe15WclassAall-tubeDVGEN15headwithasingle12”DVNeoclassicspeaker,theDVC GEN 15 combo is a perfect
choice for gigging guitarists, with best portability and zero compromise on volume or tone.
This amp also feature a Dual Voltage Switch 120V/240V (not available on the 100V version manufactured for Japan) to use the amp in countries with different
voltages, without having to carry an external converter!
DV Mark DV GEN 15 head and DVC GEN 15 combo allow you to get killer tube tone at a fraction of the weight you’d expect. We hope you will enjoy your
new guitar amp, and we invite you to contact us any time with your comments and questions, at [email protected].
Thanks again, and good music!

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1) INPUT Connect your guitar to this input using a standard ¼” shielded instrument cable.
2) BOOST This switch increases your level by +6 dB, which is very useful for live solos. With the right gain setting the boost control also lets you
change from a clean sound to a crunch/overdrive sound.
3) GAIN This knob sets the gain level, and is the preamp most powerful control. It not only determines the amount of drive or saturation (to get clean,
crunch or overdriven sounds, or anything in between), but also plays an
important role in tone shaping.
4) BASS This knob controls the amount of low frequencies in your sound.
When you’re starting to explore sounds on the amp, avoid boosting the
lows too much as this can reduce your attack and muddy your sound—
especially with higher gain settings.
5) MIDDLE The Middle control regulates the midrange frequencies and
is an important part of your tone shaping. The frequency range it boosts
or cuts has a big effect on the character of your sound. For a more scoopy tone, lower the mids. Turn the knob up for more focused attack and better
pitch definition.
6) HIGH The High knob controls the amount of high frequencies in your sound. It can produce unwanted noise (hiss) or pickup feedback when really
cranked, so it’s best to avoid extreme settings.
7) REVERB Level control for the onboard reverb. This amp features a last generation digital reverb, it’s sweet-sounding, warm and natural.
8) MASTER This control is the master feed from the end of the preamp channel to the tube power stage. It allows you to obtain a wide range of sounds/
colours in relation to the gain setting—for example, very low gain sounds at high volumes, or high gain sounds at low volumes.
9) STANDBY Before powering on, make sure this switch is in standby position.
When you turn on the power, make sure this switch is in standby position for about 30 seconds. Between sets or whenever you’re on a break from
playing, put the amp in standby position, this will extend the power tubes life.
10) POWER This switch delivers AC power to the amp. Make sure the unit is grounded; all three terminals of the AC power plug must be connected to
avoid any injury to the user or damage to the unit.
The DV GEN 15 head and DVC GEN 15 combo feature a 120V/240V Voltage Selector (not available on the 100V version manufactured for Japan) to
use the amp in countries with different voltages, so make sure to properly set the voltage switch on the rear panel before connecting it to the AC power,
and use the right fuse value as well. Follow the procedure described in the STANDBY section above (9) before powering up your amp.
FRONT PANEL
VOLTAGE
INPUT BOOST
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
GAIN
ON
ON
OFFSTANDBY
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
BASS
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
MIDDLE
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
HIGH
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
REVERB
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
MASTER
Gen 15
4 Ωtotal 8 Ω16 Ω
DO NOT OPERATE THIS AMPLIFIER WITHOUT CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS
SPEAKER OUTS
120
240
17 26 5
4
389 10
13
11 12

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11) VOLTAGE SELECTOR The DV GEN 15 head and DVC GEN 15 combo feature a 120V/240V Voltage Selector to use the amp in countries with
different voltages, so make sure the switch on the rear panel is on the correct voltage before connecting it to the AC power, and the fuse is the right
value for that voltage (not available on the 100V version manufactured for Japan).
Please change the voltage/fuse values label located near the voltage selector matching the voltage/fuse values when you need to change the voltage
of the apparatus.
12) AC POWER SOCKET Make sure the unit is grounded; all three terminals of the AC power cord must be connected to avoid any injury to the user
or damage to the unit.
13) SPEAKERS OUTS One 4 ohm jack, two jacks for a total of 8
ohm (wired in parallel, you can connect two 16 ohms speakers
or only one 8 ohms speaker) and one 16 ohm jack are provided
for speaker cabinet connections. Verify the impedance of your
speaker cabinet to make sure you connect it to the correct output.
REAR PANEL
VOLTAGE
INPUT BOOST
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
GAIN
ON
ON
OFFSTANDBY
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
BASS
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
MIDDLE
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
HIGH
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
REVERB
1
2
3
456
7
8
9
100
MASTER
Gen 15
4 Ωtotal 8 Ω16 Ω
DO NOT OPERATE THIS AMPLIFIER WITHOUT CONNECTING LOUDSPEAKERS
SPEAKER OUTS
120
240
17 26 5
4
389 10
13
11 12

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Channels: One
Controls: Gain
Boost (on/off)
EQ Controls: Bass - Middle - High (passive)
Speaker Outputs: Two ¼” Jacks mono out 8 ohm
One ¼” Jacks mono out 4 ohm
One ¼” Jacks mono out 16 ohm
Power Output: 15W Class A
Other Features: Dual Voltage selector 120V/240V
(not available on the 100V version manufactured for Japan)
Dimensions: DV GEN 15 379 x 220 x 21 mm
14.92” x 8.66” x 8.43”
DVC GEN 15 375 x 395 x 375 mm
14.76” x 15.55” x 14.76”
Weight: DV GEN 15 5,7 kg
12.57 lbs
DVC GEN 15 9,1 kg
20.06 lbs
POWER REQUIREMENT: 100V; 120V; 230V; 240V - 50/60Hz
FUSES: T 1,25A 250V for 100V/120V setting;
T 630mA 250V for 230V/240V setting
TECHNICAL SPECS
Input
Gain
Passive
tone
control
Low Mid High
Power Supply
On/Off
Boost
fuse
mains
Master
Power amp
EL84
EL84
ECC83 Output
transformer
8 ohm
16 ohm
4 ohm
BLOCK DIAGRAM

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NOTE

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