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Marshall Amplification plc
Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DQ, England
Tel : [01908] 375411 Fax : [01908] 376118
MODEFOUR
www.marshallamps.com
MF350
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.
OWNERS MANUAL
BOOK-00072-00 / 10 / 02
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From Jim Marshall I would like to personally thank you for selecting one of my new MF350, 350 Watt, MODE FOUR amplifier heads. The very first Marshall amplifier, the JTM45, was built in 1962 as a direct result of my listening to the requests of the guitarists who frequented my music shop at that time. Forty years later, we are still listening to the thoughts and wishes of guitar players from all walks of life. The amplifier you have just acquired is, once again, the direct result of us paying at
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WARNING! - Important safety instructions ! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED! A PLEASE read this instruction manual carefully before switching on. BALWAYS use the supplied mains lead, if a replacement is required please contact your authorised MODEFOUR Marshall Dealer. C NEVER attempt to bypass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value. Over the years a great many amplifiers have claimed to offer both classic and modern tones but, D DO NOT attempt to remove the amplifier chassis, there
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Fully Loaded For Professional Use MODE FOUR Front Panel Features - see panel page 70 From the very start, the MODE FOUR was created with the professional guitarist in mind. To this end it boasts a host of carefully thought out features that have been designed to give you, the level may be experienced when switching 7. MIDDLE Control player, the ultimate in professional flexibility and control. These include: between these modes, especially at extreme This controls the all-important mid-range of
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MODE FOUR Front Panel Features - see panel page 70 bottom-end more full. At high gain settings the 19. VOLUME Control 25. TREBLE Control MASTER SECTION pre-amp valve is driven into saturation as the This control determines how loud or quiet This controls the amount of treble and makes MASTER SECTION Controls (12 - 16) are sound becomes more compressed and there is AMP 2 is. This control should be used in your guitar’s tone brighter as it is turned up. common to both AMP 1 and AMP 2. an increase
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MODE FOUR Rear Panel Features - see panel page 70 If you use the MODE FOUR with a load of ensures the most effective control of the effect 1. MAINS INPUT RECORDING / D.I. less than 8 Ohms the LOAD PROTECTION level (via FX LEVEL Control 11 & 24) and that Your amp is provided with a detachable OUTPUTS CIRCUIT will become active, there will no the tonal integrity of the amp’s direct (dry) mains (power) lead that is connected here. longer be sound, and the LOAD signal is unimpaired in any way by the
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MODE FOUR Cabinet Options Cabinet Impedance Full Stack versus Half Stack The MODE FOUR must be connected to a minimum load of 8 The MODE FOUR can be used either as a full stack (two cabinets) or half stack (one cabinet) Ohms. Connecting a load of less than 8 Ohms and playing the amp configuration. The rig you choose is a matter of personal taste and as always when it comes to will trigger the LOAD PROTECTION (rear panel 6) and could damage sound we recommend you try both to see which suits your
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Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Guide Before calling the service department, check the following: Can I use the MF350 power amp with another pre-amp? Yes, follow these simple steps: If the unit does not seem to operate properly, read the instructions again, then check the table Connect the output of your pre-amp to the MF350 FX RETURN jack socket. below. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair an amplifier yourself, as this could be Turn GAIN to MINIMUM on AMP 1 and AMP 2
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Block Diagram Technical Specification Power Output 350W RMS into 8Ω Potencia de salida 350W RMS sobre 8Ω Ausgangsleistung 350W RMS an 8Ω Puissance de sortie 350W RMS sous 8 Ohms 350W RMS / 8Ω Main Guitar • Input Impedance 1 MΩ Impedancia de entrada principal de guitarra 1 MΩ Guitar • Input Eingangsimpedanz 1 MΩ Impédance d'entrée 1 MΩ 1 MΩ Emulated Output • Level -10dBV * see Note 1 Nivel de salida de línea simulada -10dBV * ver nota 1 Emulated Output • Ausgangspegel -10dBV * siehe Hinweis 1 Niv
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MODE FOUR FRONT PANEL FEATURES 2 4 6 9 11 17 19 21 24 26 1 3 5 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 22 23 25 27 28 MODE FOUR REAR PANEL FEATURES This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the WARNING!: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. TO REDUCE THE RISK following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR ! this device must accept any interference received, including interference
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AMP 1 Suggested Settings Configuraciones que sugerimos Soundvorschläge Exemples de réglages AMP1 AMP2 Full Bodied Clean Solid Rhythm AMP 2 OUT OUT 'Plexi' Clean Classic Metal IN OUT Dynamic Blues Solo Detuned OUT IN Hotrodded JCM800 Extreme Detuned OUT IN Extreme Thrash Smooth Shred IN OUT 72 73 ● ● ● ●
