From Jim Marshall
I would like to thank you personally for selecting
our new MG30DFX combo.
As a musician myself I fully understand the
necessity of achieving the right tone and feel to help
inspire you to reach your full creative potential as a
guitarist – whether you are an aspiring beginner or a
more advanced player. With this in mind I set my
experienced R&D team the task of designing a new
range of affordable MG amplifiers, that truly capture
the essence of the Marshall sound.
Utilising new technologies, some of which were
developed for our critically acclaimed AVT range, the new MG Series raises the standard for what can
be expected from a value-for-money range of guitar amplifiers and defines a new benchmark. For
example, the amp section of your MG30DFX combo boasts FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping) –
a radical new feature that is exclusive to Marshall Amplification and accurately mimics the way an all-
valve amplifier interacts with a loudspeaker. As a result of FDD, your new MG30DFX will give you a
sound and feel never before thought possible in such an affordable, non-valve amp.
The DFX (Digital Effects) featured in the MG30DFX are custom-voiced by our in-house digital
effects experts. Each one of the four effects on offer (Reverb, Delay, Chorus and Flange) has been
designed to emulate the much sought after warmth and feel of analogue effects, but in a highly
flexible digital format. Furthermore, a wide range of variations for each effect are quite literally at your
fingertips – merely tweaking the two Digital FX controls (Preset/Adjust & FX Level) on the front panel,
will give rise to sounds that range from subtle to radical, while always remaining both natural and
musical.
Like all the amplifiers in the new MG range, state-of-the-art manufacturing and stringent quality
control procedures ensure that this combo meets the high standard of build you have come to expect
from all Marshall products. The MG30DFX was completely designed and engineered at my
Headquarters in Milton Keynes, England.
Whether the MG30DFX is your first ever Marshall or is the latest addition to your arsenal of amps,
the tone, flexibility and feel of this compact, rugged combo will deliver the goods – from bedroom to
backstage!
I wish you every success with your new Marshall. Welcome to the family…
Yours Sincerely,
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WARNING! - Important safety instructions
WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed!
A. PLEASE read this instruction manual carefully before switching on.
B. ALWAYS use the supplied mains lead, if a replacement is required please contact your
authorised Marshall Dealer.
Note: Closed back equipment with non-detachable mains cord.
When the equipment is not in use or is being transported, the mains
cord should be gathered and retained under the top strap handle to
prevent damage. See diagram.
C. NEVER attempt to by-pass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value.
D. DO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there are no user serviceable parts.
E. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the
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.
F. NEVER use an amplifier in damp or wet conditions. No objects filled with liquids should be placed
on the apparatus
G. ALWAYS unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
H. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
I. DO NOT switch the amplifier on without the loudspeaker connected.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC
directive (Environments E1, E2 and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage directive in the E.U.
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EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the MG30DFX is 5 amps.
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CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the users authority to operate the equipment.
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Note: It is recommended that all audio cables used to connect to the MG30DFX are of a high
quality screened type. These should not exceed 10 metres in length.
➲ WARNING: Always ensure free movement of air around the amplifier!
USA ONLY - DO NOT defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised
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. When the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Follow all instructions and heed all warnings
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
