According to the schematic, once the signal is initially amplified (also where the LED shows signal), the audio is sent to the send/return jacks (shown on pg3-C7). A quick test to see if audio exists at the insert point will require an insert cable. An insert cable can be a
balanced 1/4" cable which splits out to two mono 1/4" connectors
or a pair of RCA's. Connect one of the insert outputs to a console (if 1/4" cable) or a tape loop on a home stereo receiver (if send cable splits out to RCA's) and see if you've got sound when playing your guitar (with LED on the Marshall showing signal). If no sound, go to
(A) below. If you have sound, go to
(B) below.
(A) Ten pin connector labelled CON2 (shown on pg5-B1). Make sure connector is tightly seated and that the pins on the jack and the female connectors in the plug are clean and that good contact is being made.
(B) Twelve pin connector labelled CON1 (shown on pg5-B4). This is the DFX board - make sure this is tight and well seated.
According to the schematic there are voltages seen at several of the connection points previously mentioned. If you have a multimeter and are qualified and careful - check to make sure the voltages are present as shown.
If you're not qualified - meaning you have little or no experience -
STOP and refer this repair to a qualified bench tech. They get paid to keep the magic smoke inside the amplifier. You may end up damaging things worse or even beyond repair or even damaging yourself.
The JBL gets a signal.. it lights up. and I can plug the input cable into the other speaker and it works fine
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