DV Mark DV MICRO 50 II User manual

v.29.march.2017

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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”
MORE INFORMATION
For warranty and service information, please contact your local DV Mark distributor (contact information available at www.dvmar
k.it). For more technical information, please visit us at www.dvmark.it and ll out the form on the Support
page. We hope you enjoy your power amp and use it to make great music!
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 tha
n the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for yo
ur 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 wh
ere 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 r
ain 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 FILL
ED
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 FROM 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.”
20) “CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SH
OCK
DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN TEH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO”
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 polari
sée 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 dansvotre 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 COMPLETEMEN L’APPAREIL DU RESEAU D’ALIMENTATION, DÉCONNECTER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION DE LA PRISE
MURALE;
17) LA PRISE DU RESEAU D’ALIMENTATION DOIT DEMEURER AISEMENT 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.”
20) “ATTENTION: CES INSTRUCTIONS D'ENTRETIEN SONT DESTINÉES PAR PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ SEULEMENT . POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS EFFECTUER TOUT ENTRETIEN AUTRE QUE CELLES CONTENUES DANS TEH MODE D'EMPLOI SAUF SI VOUS ÊTES QUALIFIÉ
POUR LE FAIRE”

Marco De Virgiliis
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MARK VISION
A Word from Marco De Virgiliis
Thank you for choosing the DV MICRO head!
In the years i made Markbass a world leader brand in the bass amps segment, using technology to better serve bass players needs: great tone, reliability,
versatility/flexibility and light weight. all those elements made their lives way easier!
Now it’s guitar players turn… with the new DV MICRO heads I created an exciting new chapter in guitar amplification history, being the first to introduce such
a kind of guitar products design that marked a new standard for ultra-portable and great sounding amps, offering to guitar players plenty of
power and serious headroom.
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!
At DV Mark, we invested a lot of resouces in R&D to develope a proprietary power amp, designed to respect and glorify the tone of your instrument.
So enjoy my amps, and I invite you to contact us any time with your comments and questions, at info@ dvmark.it.
Thanks again, and good music!

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OVERVIEW
DV MICRO 50 II
We made a few upgrades to our DV Micro 50 best seller head. The DV Micro 50 II features the FX Loop and a new designed Lead
Channel, together with Aux In and Headphone connections.
DV MICRO 50 Metal
This head is for hard rock and metal players looking for a high gain tone on the Lead Channel. A particularly scooped EQ makes way
easier to get any sound in the heavy style palette. On board Reverb and FX Loop give this little monster anything a metal dude could need.
DV MICRO 50 CMT
Ciro Manna is a highly respected Italian guitar hero playing with icons like Richard Bona, Frank Gambale, Alain Caron, Andy
Timmons and many others. He signed this tube driven DV Micro 50 CMT. A 6205 mini tube in the preamp section gives this head a
different voice,a warm sound and a pleasant overdriven tone while increasing Level even on the Clean Channel.
DV MICRO 50 JAZZ
This ultra portable and lightweight head comes after the huge success of the Jazz series combo amps by DV Mark.
It delivers the same warm tone, featuring a beautiful Reverb, FX Loop, Aux In and Headphones Out. DV Mark legendary Jazz
tone has never been so portable!

1) INPUT Connect your guitar to this input using a standard ¼” shielded instrument
cable. It’s also designed to perfectly interface with all the effects most used by
guitarists.
2) LEVEL This knob sets the input level, turn it up gradually until you reach your
desidered volume.
3) BASS This knob controls the amount of low frequencies in your sound.
4) MID The Middle control regulates the midrange frequencies and it is an important
part of your tone shaping.
5) HIGH The High knob controls the amount of high frequencies in your sound.
6) DRIVE (LEAD CHANNEL) Adjusts the amount of distortion on CH2, ranging
from crunch to overdrive sounds.
7) BASS This knob controls the amount of low frequencies in your sound.
8) HIGH The High knob controls the amount of high frequencies in your sound.
9) LEVEL (LEAD CHANNEL) This knob sets the input level, turn it up gradually
until you reach your desidered volume.
10) REVERB Level control for the onboard reverb. This amp features a last
generation of digital reverb, it’s sweet-sounding, warm and natural.
11) AUX Use this input to plug in an iPod, CD or MP3 player using a mini plug 1/8”.
This signal mixes in evenly with your instrument input.
12) CLEAN/LEAD SWITCH This channel selector switches between the Clean and
Lead channels.
Channel-switching can also be controlled by a footswitch that can be plugged into
the amp’s rear panel (20).
13) PHONES For quiet practing plug headphones into this mini plug 1/8” input. You
can practice anywhere and anytime you like.
14) ON/OFF SWITCH This switch delivers AC power to the amp.
FRONT PANEL - DV MICRO 50 II - DV MICRO 50 M - DV MICRO 50 CMT
Drive Bass Hi Level Reverb
Level Bass Mid Hi PhonesAux
Input
Clean
―
Overdrive
Overdrive
Clean DV Micro
50 CMT
Off
On
leveldrive bass hi reverb
level bass mid hi phonesaux
input
clean
―
drive
Micro 50
M
off
on
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
JAZZ DV MICRO 50 JAZZ
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15) AC POWER SOCKET 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.
16) VOLTAGE SELECTOR The DV MICRO heads 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 unit.
17) FSW 1/4” MONO jack for connecting a SINGLE
footswitch to switch between Clean and Lead
channels.
18/19) SEND/RETURN The send/returncan be
used for connecting with outboard effect processors
or pedals. Simply connect the Send out to your
processor’s input, and connect the output of your
processor to the Return in.
20) SPEAKER OUT The two speaker ouputs
provided for speaker cabinet connections are wired
in parallel and total minimum impedance load for the
amp is 4 ohms, so you can connect one or two 8 ohms speakers or only one 4 ohms speaker.
Use speaker cable (not instrument cable)..
REAR PANEL - DV MICRO 50 II - DV MICRO 50 M - DV MICRO 50 CMT
Drive Bass Hi Level Reverb
Level Bass Mid Hi PhonesAux
Input
Clean
―
Overdrive
Overdrive
Clean DV Micro
50 CMT
Off
On
leveldrive bass hi reverb
level bass mid hi phonesaux
input
clean
―
drive
Micro 50
M
off
on
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
JAZZDV MICRO 50 JAZZ
15 16 17 18 19 20 20
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1 2 5 8
4
3
6
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Channels: Two (clean / lead)
Controls: Level (clean ch)
Drive / Level (lead ch)
EQ Controls: Bass - Mid - High (clean ch)
Bass - High (lead ch)
Speaker Outputs: Two ¼” Jacks mono out 8 ohm
Power Output: 60W @ 4ohm / 50W @ 8ohm
Other Features: Footswitch input for channels switch
AUX IN
Headphones OUT
XLR Line OUT with GND Lift
Dual Voltage selector 120V/240V
(not available on the 100V version manufactured for Japan)
Dimensions: DV MICRO 50 II 200 x 64 x 221 mm / 7.87” x 2.51” x 8.7”
DV MICRO 50 M 200 x 64 x 221 mm / 7.87” x 2.51” x 8.7”
DV MICRO 50 CMT 200 x 64 x 221 mm / 7.87” x 2.51” x 8.7”
Weight: DV MICRO 50 1,9 kg / 4.19 lbs
DV MICRO 50 M 1,9 kg / 4.19 lbs
DV MICRO 50 CMT 1,9 kg / 4.19 lbs
POWER REQUIREMENT: 120V; 230V; 240V - 50/60Hz
100V - 50/60Hz (version manufactured for Japan)
FUSES: T 2A 250V for 100V/120V setting;
T 1A 250V for 230V/240V setting
TECHNICAL SPECS - DV MICRO 50 II - DV MICRO 50 M - DV MICRO 50 CMT
Input
Drive
Power
Out
TONES
Power
Level
Level TONES REVERB
AUX
Send
Return
Phones
Headphones
Out
BLOCK DIAGRAM

FRONT PANEL - DV MICRO 50 JAZZ
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1) INPUT Connect your guitar to this input using a standard ¼” shielded instrument cable.
2) LEVEL Start with the Master Level control OFF (all the way counter-clockwise) and turn it up gradually until you reach your deidered volume.
3) BASS This knob controls the amount of low frequencies in your sound.
4) MID The Middle control regulates the midrange frequencies and it is an important part of your tone shaping.
5) HIGH The High knob controls the amount of high frequencies in your sound.
6) REVERB Level control for the onboard reverb. This amp features a last generation of digital reverb, it’s sweet-sounding, warm and natural.
7) AUX Use this input to plug in an iPod, CD or MP3 player using a mini plug 1/8”. This signal mixes in evenly with your instrument input.
8) PHONES For quiet practing plug headphones into this mini plug 1/8” input. You can practice anywhere and anytime you like.
9) ON/OFF SWITCH This switch delivers AC po-
wer to the amp.
Drive Bass Hi Level Reverb
Level Bass Mid Hi PhonesAux
Input
Clean
―
Overdrive
Overdrive
Clean DV Micro
50 CMT
Off
On
leveldrive bass hi reverb
level bass mid hi phonesaux
input
clean
―
drive
Micro 50
M
off
on
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
JAZZ DV MICRO 50 JAZZ
15 16 17 18 19 20 20
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1 2 5 8
4
3
6
15 16 17 18 19 20 20
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REAR PANEL - DV MICRO 50 JAZZ
10) AC POWER SOCKET 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.
11) VOLTAGE SELECTOR The DV MICRO heads 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 unit.
12) FSW 1/4” MONO jack for connecting a SINGLE
footswitch to turn ON/OFF the reverb
13/14) SEND/RETURN The send/returncan be
used for connecting with outboard effect processors
or pedals. Simply connect the Send out to your pro-
cessor’s input, and connect the output of your pro-
cessor to the Return in.
15) SPEAKER OUT The two speaker ouputs pro-
vided for speaker cabinet connections are wired in parallel and total minimum impedance load for the amp is 4 ohms, so you can connect one or two
8 ohms speakers or only one 4 ohms speaker.
Use speaker cable (not instrument cable)..
Drive Bass Hi Level Reverb
Level Bass Mid Hi PhonesAux
Input
Clean
―
Overdrive
Overdrive
Clean DV Micro
50 CMT
Off
On
leveldrive bass hi reverb
level bass mid hi phonesaux
input
clean
―
drive
Micro 50
M
off
on
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
SPEAKER OUT
MIN LOAD 4Ω
RETURN SEND
FSW
CLASS 2 WIRING
VOLTAGE
120
240
JAZZDV MICRO 50 JAZZ
15
16 17 18 19 20 20
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1
7
2
6
5 13
4
3
8910
11
12
14
1 2 5 8
4
3
6
15 16 17 18 19 20 20
15
16 17 18 19 20 20
10
11 12 13 14 15 15
6
7
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Channels: One (clean)
Controls: Level
EQ Controls: Bass - Mid - High
Speaker Outputs: Two ¼” Jacks mono out 8 ohm
Power Output: 60W @ 4ohm / 50W @ 8ohm
Other Features: Footswitch input for reverb on/off
AUX IN
Headphones OUT
XLR Line OUT with GND Lift
Dual Voltage selector 120V/240V
(not available on the 100V version manufactured for Japan)
Dimensions: 200 x 64 x 221 mm / 7.87” x 2.51” x 8.7”
Weight: 1,9 kg / 4.19 lbs
POWER REQUIREMENT: 120V; 230V; 240V - 50/60Hz
100V - 50/60Hz (version manufactured for Japan)
FUSES: T 2A 250V for 100V/120V setting;
T 1A 250V for 230V/240V setting
Input
Power
Out
Power
Level TONES REVERB
AUX
Send
Return
Phones
Headphones
Out
BLOCK DIAGRAM
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TECHNICAL SPECS - DV MICRO 50 JAZZ

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