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Marshall Amplification Valvestate 2000 AVT AVT20 User Manual

Marshall Amplification Valvestate 2000 AVT AVT20
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Marshall Amplification Valvestate 2000 AVT AVT20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMarshall Amplification
ModelValvestate 2000 AVT AVT20
CategoryMusical Instrument Amplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Crucial safety guidelines for operating the amplifier, covering mains leads, fuses, servicing, and environmental conditions.

Introduction

The History of Valvestate

Details the evolution of Marshall Valvestate amplifiers from the early 90s to the present.

Addictive Tone and Feel

Explains the focus on guitarist-friendly features and achieving valve-like tone and feel.

Pre-amp Valve Power

Highlights the use of ECC83 valves in preamp stages for enhanced tone and dynamics.

Introducing the Valvestate 2000 Range

Introduces the AVT20, AVT50 combos, and AVT50H head as powerful amps.

AVT20 1x10" Combo Front Panel Features

Input Jack Socket

Connection point for your guitar, emphasizing the use of screened, high-quality cables.

Clean/Overdrive Selection Switch

Switch to select between the Clean and Overdrive channels for different tonal characteristics.

Gain Control

Adjusts the amount of distortion or 'break-up' for both Clean and Overdrive channels.

Volume Control

Controls the overall output volume and can contribute to power amp distortion at higher levels.

Tone Controls (Bass, Middle, Treble)

Passive Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ controls that influence tone across both channels.

Reverb Depth Control

Adjusts the intensity of the internal spring reverb effect.

CD Input Jack Socket

Allows playing along with external audio sources like CD or tape players.

Emulated DI Out Jack Socket

Provides a speaker-emulated output signal for direct recording or live sound.

Headphone Jack Socket

For practicing in silence; also disconnects the main loudspeaker.

External Speaker Jack Socket

Connects the amplifier to external speaker cabinets for expanded sound.

AVT20 1x10" Combo Rear Panel Features

Mains Input Connector

Connection point for the detachable mains power lead.

AVT50 1x12" Combo & AVT50H Head Front Panel Features

Input Jack Socket

Connection point for your guitar, emphasizing the use of screened, high-quality cables.

Clean Gain Control

Adjusts the gain for the Clean channel, offering clean to crunch tones.

Clean Volume Control

Controls the output volume for the Clean channel.

Clean Tone Controls

Bass and Treble controls for the Clean channel, featuring a pre-set mid scoop.

Channel Push-switch

Selects between the Clean and Overdrive channels; must be 'in' for footswitch operation.

Overdrive Gain Control

Sets the gain for the Overdrive channel, from vintage to high-gain tones.

Overdrive Volume Control

Controls the output volume for the Overdrive channel.

Overdrive Tone Controls

Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ controls for the Overdrive channel.

Reverb Depth Control

Adjusts the intensity of the internal spring reverb effect.

CD Input Jack Socket

Allows playing along with external audio sources like CD or tape players.

Headphone Jack Socket

For practicing in silence; also disconnects the main loudspeaker.

AVT50 1x12" Combo Rear Panel Features

Mains Input Connector

Connection point for the detachable mains power lead.

Loudspeaker Output

Connects to the internal loudspeaker or an external cabinet.

Emulated DI Out

Provides a speaker-emulated output signal for direct recording or live sound.

FX Return

Input for external effects units post-preamp stage.

FX Send

Output to send signal to external effects units.

Footswitch Connection

Connection for the footswitch to control channel switching and other functions.

AVT50H Head Rear Panel Features

Mains Input Connector

Connection point for the detachable mains power lead.

Loudspeaker Outputs

Connects to external speaker cabinets; minimum total impedance required.

Emulated DI Out

Provides a speaker-emulated output signal for direct recording or live sound.

FX Return

Input for external effects units post-preamp stage.

FX Send

Output to send signal to external effects units.

Footswitch Connection

Connection for the footswitch to control channel switching and other functions.

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