Marshall Amplification STUDIO VINTAGE SV20H User manual

STUDIO VINTAGE
SV20H &
SV20C
USER MANUAL

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CONGRATULATIONS ON
PURCHASING YOUR MARSHALL
STUDIO VINTAGE AMP.
THE STUDIO VINTAGE DELIVERS THE TONE AND FLEXIBILITY OF AN ICONIC
JMP 1959 IN A MORE PORTABLE FORM. GIVING THOSE IN THE STUDIO AND
PLAYING INTIMATE GIGS ACCESS TO THAT FAMOUS MARSHALL SOUND.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR NEW AMP AS MUCH AS WE HAVE ENJOYED
DESIGNING AND BUILDING IT FOR YOU.
THE MARSHALL TEAM

Warning: before going any further, make
sure that your amp is compatible with your
mains electricity supply. If you have any
doubt, please seek help from a qualied
technician – your Marshall dealer can help
you with this.
MAINS INPUT & FUSE
The specic mains input voltage rating
that your amp has been manufactured for
is indicated on the rear panel of the amp.
Your amp is provided with a detachable
mains (power) lead, which should be
connected to the mains input socket on the
rear panel of the amp. The correct value
and type of mains fuse is specied on the
rear panel of the amp.
Never attempt to bypass the fuse or t one
of the incorrect value or type.
IMPORTANT SET UP INFORMATION
1. When using your amp with one or
more speaker cabinets, make sure
that they are connected to the correct
loudspeaker jack sockets.
Warning: failure to do the above may
damage your amp. When connecting
a speaker cabinet make sure that you
use a proper speaker cable. Never use a
screened (shielded) guitar cable for this
purpose.
2. Ensure that the power switch is set to
the off position and the standby switch
is set to standby.
3. Connect the supplied mains (power)
lead into the mains input on the rear
panel rst and then into an electricity
outlet.
4. Ensure that any master, volume and/
or output level controls on the front
panel are set to zero.
5. Plug your guitar into one of the input
jack sockets on the front panel.
6. Turn the front panel power switch on
and wait a couple of minutes.
7. Select between 20W / 5W using the
standby switch.
8. Turn the volume up to your preferred
level and you’re ready to play.
TRANSPORTING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Please ensure that your amp is switched
off, unplugged from the mains electricity
supply and all removable cables have been
disconnected from your equipment before
attempting to move it.
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WARNING! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PLUGGING IN. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS.

Based on an amp that inspired generations
of iconic guitarists, the 1959SLP.
Marshall Studio Vintage amps deliver
the unmistakeable tone shaping and
harmonics that are expected from the
1959SLP in a portable format. You can
play anything from saturated blues tones
to biting leads for classic rock. Studio
Vintage amps provide four separate inputs
for you to blend your sound, distinctive EQ
settings including presence control, a DI
output and power reduction.
SV20H AND SV20C
VALVES
2 x ECC83, 1 x ECC83 (phase splitter) and
2x EL34
CHANNELS
Single channel with four separate inputs
High and low sensitivity loudness controls
POWER CONTROL
20W or 5W
SPEAKERS
1 x 10”
Celestion V-type 10”
(combo only)
EQUALISATION
Treble, middle, bass and presence
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
5 x 1/4” jack sockets
(16Ω load / 8Ω load / 4Ω load)
OUTPUTS
DI Output
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OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATION

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FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS
SV20H
1 432 5 67 8 9 11
10
13
12
SV20C
13 8911 7 65 4 3 2 1
12 10

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FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS CONTINUED
1. POWER SWITCH
Mains power is on when set to the on
position.
2. STANDBY SWITCH
The unit power is in low power mode
(5W) when set to low, it is set to standby
when in the middle position and when set
to high power the unit runs at full power
(20W).
Standby mode: this should be used during
breaks in performances, instead of leaving
the amp on full power. Always turn the
power on for two minutes before using the
standby switch.
3. POWER INDICATOR
Illuminates when unit is switched on.
4. PRESENCE
Adjusts the high frequencies of the power
amp. Increasing the high frequencies adds
more bite to your sound.
5. BASS
Adjusts the low frequencies of the amp.
It will add bottom end and depth to your
sound.
6. MIDDLE
Adjusts the mid frequencies of the amp.
Giving you anything from a fat and full
sound to an aggressive tone.
7. TREBLE
Adjusts the upper frequencies of the amp.
Your tone will get brighter as it is turned up.
8. HIGH TREBLE / LOUDNESS 1
A volume control that changes the
loudness of input 1.
9. NORMAL / LOUDNESS 2
A volume control that changes the
loudness of input 2.
10. INPUT 1
Is a high sensitivity, high treble input.
11. INPUT 1
Is a low sensitivity high treble input.
12. INPUT 2
Is a high sensitivity normal input.
13. INPUT 2
Is a low sensitivity normal input.
Inputs: the high treble and normal inputs
can be linked together with a 1/4” patch
cable to blend and create the tone that
suits the player.
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REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS
SV20H
SV20C
7
654321 8 9 10
7
654321 8 9 10

1. SPEAKER OUT
1/4” socket for 16 Ohm speaker connection.
2. SPEAKER OUT
1/4” socket for 8 Ohm speaker connection
– use this in conjunction with socket 3
when plugging in 2 x 16 Ohm cabinets.
3. SPEAKER OUT
1/4” socket for 8 Ohm speaker connection
– use this in conjunction with socket 2
when plugging in 2 x 16 Ohm cabinets.
4. SPEAKER OUT
1/4” socket for 4 Ohm speaker connection
– use this in conjunction with socket 5
when plugging in 2 x 8 Ohm cabinets.
5. SPEAKER OUT
1/4” socket for 4 Ohm speaker connection
– use this in conjunction with socket 4
when plugging in 2 x 8 Ohm cabinets.
Warning: never attempt to connect
more speakers than rated. The safe
combinations are those listed in this
manual. Any other speaker combinations
may stress the power amp and potentially
lead to valve failure.
Note: never use this amp without a
speaker load.
6. DI OUTPUT
Connect your amp to an external
recording device or sound desk using this
output socket.
Note: the DI output has added
loudspeaker emulation.
7. LOOP SWITCH
This turns the effects loop of the amp on
or off to completely remove the loop from
the signal path when switched off.
8. EFFECTS LOOP SEND
Sends signal to effects loop / outboard
equipment.
9. EFFECTS LOOP RETURN
Returns signal to effects loop / outboard
equipment.
10. POWER INLET
The supplied mains power lead is
connected here.
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REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS CONTINUED

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WHILST THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AT THE TIME
OF PUBLICATION, DUE TO ITS POLICY OF CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT, MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION PLC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
ALTER SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION PLC,
DENBIGH ROAD,
BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES,
MK1 1DQ, ENGLAND.
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MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION PLC
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND
REGISTERED NUMBER: 805676
M331O.129 | BOOK-00152-00-V.1

STUDIO VINTAGE
SV20H &
SV20C
MANUEL D'UTILISATION