8. Emulated DI Out Jack Socket9. Headphone Jack Socket5. Channel Push-switchdesigned to achieve maximum tonal variation
This jack socket carries a specially treatedIn addition to providing a specially filtered outputYour AVT50X has two channels - Clean andfrom your AVT50X and, just like our famous all-
output signal from your AVT20X whichsignal for a set of headphones, this jack alsoOverdrive. This switch selects the channel youvalve amps, are highly inter-dependent on each
accurately emulates the sonic signature of adisconnects the main loudspeaker, enabling youdesire - �outO for Clean and �inO for Overdrive.other. As a result, the way each one functions
guitar loudspeaker. This output can be used into practice in �silenceO.When using the supplied footswitch, the channeldepends on the exact position of the other two
both live performance and recording situationspush-switch must be left in the �inO position forcontrols. This is especially true of the Bass and
to achieve authentic guitar amp tones without10. External Speaker Jack Socketthe footswitch to operate.Treble controls in relation to the Middle control.
having to use a microphone. Furthermore, if youThis socket allows you to connect your AVT20XThe lower the Middle control, the more reactionENGLISH
wish to mute the loudspeaker, for �silentOinto an external loudspeaker system, provided itThe Clean channel of the AVT50X has thecan be obtained from the others. As tone is very
recording, then merely insert an unused jackhas an impedance of 8 or 16 ohms. By usingwarm, responsive action normally associatedmuch down to personal taste, experimentation
a short patch cable will do fineany one of our comprehensive range ofwith a valve amp, rather than the relativelyand experience is probably the best way of
headphones into the Headphone socket.extension cabinets, you will be able to unleashsterile, one-dimensional sound that is typical oflearning how these three controls will affect your
the massive amount of tonal options that extramany solid-state type guitar amps. At lower Gainsound. Some suggested settings are shown
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loudspeakers will provide.settings this channel remains very clean but willlater.
evolve into bluesy/rock type crunch at higher
Gain settings. * Points to remember are:
A) The tone and output level coming out of the
AVT20X Combo Rear Panel Features
When the Overdrive channel is selected it willguitar is as widely variable as there are guitars
take you from mild crunch to aggressivethemselves, guitars are not designed (nor
1. Mains Input Connectorplease ensure that your electricity supply is�modernO distortions and all-points in between. intended) to be equal. Therefore, amp settings
Your AVT20X is provided with a detachablecompatible with your amplifier. If you have anywill vary to suit your guitar and playing style,
powerdoubt, please get advice from a qualifiedThe many sonic palettes available from bothand, by necessity, are at your discretion. Again,
The specific mains input voltage rating that yourperson. Your Marshall dealer will help in thischannels are dependent on the exact settingsif in doubt, consult your Marshall dealer for
amplifier has been built for is shown on the backrespect.you choose on the front panel controls for Gain,advice.
panel. Before connecting for the first time,Volume and EQ.
B) The tone of your sound is also dependent on
6. Overdrive Gain Controlthe settings of the �toneO controls, and adjusting
AVT50X Combo & AVT50HX Head Front Panel FeaturesWhen the Overdrive channel is selected, thisthem to taste will further enhance the sonic
rotary control acts as itOs sonic �brainO. Lowertextures of your AVT50X.
1. Input Jack SocketThe actual volume settings will be dependent onGain settings will give you a vintage sounding,
This is where you plug your guitar into the amp.how loud you want the channel to be, and alsovalve distortion while higher settings will9. Reverb Depth Control
The AVT50X is fitted with an internal spring
In case you are not aware, you must always usewhat type of sound you have selected on theproduce more modern, high-gain tones.
a screened guitar cable, never use anpre-amp. Due to the remarkable realism of ourReverb unit. This control affects the mix of the
unscreened speaker lead. Also, for the bestAdvanced Valvestate Technology, once the7. Overdrive Volume Controldry
control is set, the greater the depth of the
performance this cable should be one of highVolume control is turned-up past a certain point,As its name suggests, this control determines
quality. If you are in any doubt regarding this,the preamp will start to push the power amphow loud your AVT50XOs Overdrive channel willReverb.
your Marshall dealer will be more than happy tosection into creating its own, desirable distortionbe. The volume setting you choose will be
10. CD Input Jack Socket
help and advise you further.mode - just like an all-valve Marshall amp.dependent on both how loud you actually want
When this occurs, the AVT50XOs power amp willto be, and also what type of sound you have setThe CD input will take a stereo signal from an
2. Clean Gain Controlstart to add musical harmonics, compressionup on the preamp, i.e. high overdrive settingsexternal source, such as a CD or tape player,
When the Clean channel is selected, this rotaryand �break-upO into your sound.will be generating much more preamp outputand mix it into a mono format. This will allow
level than lower, cleaner settings. Due to theyou to play along with a pre-recorded signal.
control can best be described as the sonic
�brainsO of said channel. At lower settings, this4. Clean Tone Controlsremarkable realism of our Advanced ValvestateBecause this input is after the preamp stages,
control will give you a wide range of well definedThe AVT50X Clean Channel is equipped withTechnology, once the Volume control is turned-its volume has to be controlled from your CD or
clean tones. At higher settings, this control willrotary Bass and Treble controls, with a pre-setup past a certain point, the preamp will start totape player.
start to �crunch upO the sound of the channel in amid �scoopO. As is the case with our all valvepush the power amp section into creating its
�blues/rockO type fashion. This �crunching upO isamps, these two passive controls are very inter-own, desirable distortion mode - just like an all-11. Headphone Jack Socket
often referred to as �break-upO. dependent on each other. As tone is very muchvalve Marshall amp. When this occurs, theIn addition to providing a specially filtered output
down to personal taste, experimentation andAVT50X's power amp will start to add musicalsignal for a set of headphones, this jack also
3. Clean Volume Controlexperience of the controlOs functions is probablyharmonics, compression and �break-upO into yourdisconnects the main loudspeaker, enabling you
As its name suggests, this control determinesthe best way to learn how they will affect yoursound.to practice in �silenceO.
how loud the clean channel of your AVT50X willsound. We would advise spending some time
be by controlling how much signal is transferredwith these controls to see what suits you best.8. Overdrive Tone Controls
from the preamp to the power amp. Some suggested settings are shown later, to actThe AVT50X is equipped with rotary Bass,
as possible starting points.Middle, and Treble controls, for the Overdrive
Channel. These three passive EQ controls are
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