Marshall Amplification EFFECT PEDAL RF-1 REFLECTOR User manual

RF-1 Reflector
Reflector Suggested Settings
Owners Manual
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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Marshall Amplification plc
Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes,
MK1 1DQ, England.
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
www.marshallamps.com
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WARNING!
IMPORTANT Precautions
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as 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.
WARNING
Do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not expose
the apparatus to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with
liquids should be placed on or near the apparatus. Do not use this
apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
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 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Marshall
Amplification plc could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Keep these instructions.
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From The Chairman
I would like to personally thank you
for selecting one of our effects pedals.
For over 40 years the Marshall name has been synonymous
with the greatest guitar tones in music. We have worked hand
in hand with guitarists from all levels throughout the world to
maintain and improve that special ingredient, ‘The Marshall
Sound.’
Our range of effects pedals gives the opportunity to augment
the classic Marshall tone to add Marshall character to a guitar
set-up.
All our pedals are made with the same utmost attention to
quality, in both materials and manufacture as our world
renowned amplifiers, cabinets and combos, in order to provide
you with optimum reliability and tone.
I would like to wish you every success with all of your musical
endeavours and also your new Marshall effects pedal, which I
am sure you will find a pleasure to play for many years to
come.
Yours Sincerely,

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Introduction
The Reflector pedal is a stereo reverb pedal offering a
maximum delay time of 2000ms. From a spacious hall to the
sound of a studio plate via the pulsing of a vintage spring, the
Reflector recreates six different reverb modes for you to
explore giving you full control over the reverb time, damping
and level of every mode.
The Reflector's dual outputs offer the choice of using a
passive bypass for the main signal path to ensure complete
tonal integrity or allowing the pedal to spill-over allowing your
reverb tails to naturally die away. Combined the outputs create
a stereo reverb effect creating a wide spacious field.
Below is a complete run down of the Reflector's features for
your information. We have also enclosed a number of
suggested settings to help guide you. It should be
remembered that these are only suggested settings and you
should really experiment as much as possible.
Features
1. 'In' Jack Socket
This is the input jack for connection to your guitar or to the
output of another effects pedal when linking pedals together.
2. 'Expression' Socket
An expression pedal can be connected to this socket to
control the decay time. Moving the pedal overrides the
reverb time setting on the pedal allowing you to
increase/decrease the control as you perform.
Always use good quality shielded leads.
Always use 9V regulated DC supply with centre negative rated
at 80mA or above.
Although it may seem obvious the first action in achieving a
good effected sound (be it duration / compression etc.) is to
find the perfect bypassed sound. This will then allow the
correct level to be set with the effect unit to allow a cut or
boost in volume and a realistic tone.
On clean channels it is advisable to set the gain (or volume)
to a setting of no less than one quarter maximum so as not to
get unrealistic results due to any volume dependent tonal
shaping on the amplifier preamp.
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3. 'Out 1 / Left' Jack Socket - Passive Bypass
Out 1 is connected to a passive bypass circuit. The passive
bypass ensures complete tonal integrity by disconnecting the
output of the effects circuit when not in operation. When a
jack is connected to Out 1 the pedal operates in mono mode.
4. 'Out 2 /Right' Jack Socket - Spill-Over
Out 2 is connected to a spill-over circuit. When the pedal is
switched off the reverb tail it has produced is allowed to 'spill'
and naturally decay over your playing while the input feeding
the effects circuit is switched off. When a jack is connected to
Out 2 the pedal operates in mono mode.
When jacks are connected to Out 1 & Out 2 the pedal operates
in Stereo mode, the input is dispersed over the stereo field
creating an even more spacious reverb. No spill-over is
present when the pedal operates in stereo mode.
5. Mode
The Reflector offers six different reverb modes. Selected by
switching the mode knob in to one of the six positions.
Hall A large, lush reverb, adding smooth diffuse trails
to your playing without letting your tone be
swallowed by its wave of sound.
Plate Recreating the sound of a high quality studio plate
reverb, bringing space and presence to your tone.
Room A small reverb, wrapping a subtle presence round
your sound.
Spring 1 Recreating the classic sound of the spring reverb
with it's characteristic pulse and resonant
ambience.
Spring 2 Accompanying Spring 1, this mode takes the
sound of springs and infuses it with a lush reverb
that only a digital pedal could, providing you with
the perfect combination of old and new.
Reverse The reverse mode creates ghostly textures as your
notes spill backwards out into space, rushing up to
your face before melting off into the distance.
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6. Reverb Time
Controls the decay time of the reverb tail from no tail (fully
anti-clockwise), providing just the initial sense of space, to full
decay (fully clockwise), providing long reverb tails trailing off
into the modelled space.
7. Damping
Controls the amount of high frequencies that are reflected
within the reverb. Fully clockwise all the high frequencies are
reflected creating a bright vibrant reverb. Fully anti-clockwise
and only a small amount of high frequencies are fed back
producing a dark smooth reverb.
8. Level
Controls the level of the overall effect. Fully anti-clockwise
gives the least effect and driest (uneffected) guitar signal,
while fully clockwise gives the most effected guitar sound.
9. Foot Switch
For switching the Reflector on and off.
10. LED
Indicates when the Reflector is in operation.
11. DC Input
For input of a 9V DC centre negative regulated adaptor should
you not wish to use batteries.

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Technical Specification
Power: 9V DC Centre Negative Regulated
Minimum Current Draw: 80mA
Controls: Mode, Reverb Time, Damping, Level
Switches: On/Off Switch
Indicators: On/Off LED
Jacks: 2 Input, 2 Output 'Jack sockets'
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Output Load Impedance: < 1kΩ
Dimensions: 120mm x 65mm x 55mm
Weight: 510 grammes
Battery Replacement
1. To replace the battery, open the easily accessed coin screw
battery cover plate by loosening screw as shown, then
disconnect the battery connector lead.
2. Use PP3 or equivalent battery
(for improved battery life use
alkaline type).
3. Always ensure that the battery
is removed when the pedal is
not in use for long periods.
4. Dispose of old battery in a
safe place.
WHAT IF
NO
OUTPUT
SOUND TOO
TREBLY OR
FIZZY
UNUSUAL
HUM
BASS
FEEDBACK
SOUND TOO
MUSHY OR
BASSY
UNUSUAL
FEEDBACK
INDICATOR
LED NOT
ON
NOISE IN
BYPASS
CHECK BATTERY
CHECK LEADS
CHECK PEDAL CONTROLS
DC INLET CHECK AMP CONTROLS
CHECK GUITAR
REDUCE
TREBLE
REDUCE
TREBLE
INPUT
LEAD
Trouble Shooting
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MOVE AWAY
FROM AMP
PICKUPS
MAY BE
VIBRATING