M292

Carbon Copy ®

Deluxe Analog Delay

With extended delay time, tap tempo functionality,

and a number of other features, this pedal updates
the sound and operation of the respected Carbon
Copy Delay for discerning players with modern
gigging and recording needs.

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External Controls

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1 TAP-BEAT footswitch sets tempo of repeats

(indicated by orange LED)
2 TAP DIV switch cycles through tap tempo subdivisions
(indicated by LED screen)
3 BRIGHT switch accentuates high end frequencies of delay
signal (red LED indicates on) Internal Controls
4 MIX knob controls ratio of wet to dry signal
5 REGEN knob sets number of repeats
INPUT GAIN switch optimizes pedal for use with
6 DELAY knob sets delay time
both guitar and line-level input signals.
7 EXP jack allows for external control of various functions
8 SPEED knob controls rate of modulation effect
DRY switch removes dry signal from output mix to
9 WIDTH knob sets width of modulation effect provide 100% wet return for recording and parallel
10 MOD switch toggles modulation on/off signal mixing
(blue LED indicates on)
11 EFFECT footswitch toggles effect on/bypass
(blue LED indicates on)

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Basic Operation

1. Run a cable from your guitar to the M292’s INPUT jack 9. Rotate the WIDTH knob clockwise to widen modulation
and another cable from the M292’s OUTPUT jack to your effect or counterclockwise to narrow it.
amplifier.
10. To set the tempo of your repeats, tap your foot at
2. Start with all controls at 12 o’clock. least twice on the TAP BEAT footswitch to desired rhythm.
3. Turn the effect on by depressing the EFFECT 11. Press the TAP DIV switch to engage and select one of
footswitch. four tap tempo subdivisions: dotted 8ths, 8ths, Triplets,
and 16ths.
4. Rotate the REGEN knob clockwise to increase the
number of repeats or counterclockwise to decrease it. 12. Push the BRIGHT switch to accentuate delay signal’s
high end frequencies (indicated by red LED).
5. Rotate the MIX knob clockwise to increase the ratio
of wet to dry signal or counterclockwise to decrease it. 13. The internal INPUT GAIN switch is factory set to the
Fully clockwise results in equal wet/dry mix while fully GTR position, which optimizes the pedal’s performance
counterclockwise results in 100% dry signal. for instrument-level input signals. Set the switch to its
LINE position to optimize performance for line-level input
6. Rotate the DELAY knob clockwise to increase delay signals. NOTE: INPUT GAIN switch does not affect overall
time or counterclockwise to decrease it. output signal level.
Note: This control overrides the tempo set by the
TAP BEAT footswitch. 14. The internal DRY switch is factory set to its ON
position, which adds 100% of your unaffected dry signal
7. Press the MOD switch to add modulation to your to the output mix while the delay effect is on. Set the
delay signal (indicated by pulsing blue LED). switch to its OFF position to remove the DRY signal from
8. Rotate the SPEED control clockwise to increase the output mix while the delay effect is ON, giving you
modulation rate or counterclockwise to decrease it. 100% wet return for recording and parallel signal mixing.

Power

The Carbon Copy Deluxe Delay is powered by a 9-volt battery,

a Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter, or the DC Brick™ and
Iso-Brick™ power supplies.

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Advanced Operation

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES USING A EXTERNAL TAP SWITCH TO SET

DVP3 Volume (X)™ Pedal or DVP4 Volume (X)™ Mini Pedal TEMPO
M199 MXR Tap Tempo Switch 1. Press and hold TAP-BEAT switch while connecting M292 to
power source, then release switch after TAP-BEAT LED flashes.

2. Connect external tap switch to M292’s EXP jack with an

USING EXPRESSION PEDAL TO SWEEP instrument cable.
BETWEEN TWO DIFFERENT SETTING
3. External tap switch now acts as tap tempo control along
CONFIGURATIONS
with TAP-BEAT switch.
1. Connect expression pedal to M292’s EXP jack with a TRS
cable. Expression pedal will sweep between “A” and “B” setting
configurations. Previously saved settings will be automatically *USING EXTERNAL TAP SWITCH TO
recalled.
CONTROL TEMPO & TAP-BEAT SWITCH
2. To override recalled “A” settings and create a new “A” TO TOGGLE BETWEEN TWO SETTING
configuration, set expression pedal rocker to its HEEL-DOWN
CONFIGURATIONS
position and adjust DELAY, SPEED, and WIDTH knobs and
BRIGHT, TAP DIV, and MOD buttons as desired. Note: MIX and 1. Press & hold TAP-BEAT + BRIGHT + TAP DIV buttons while
REGEN knobs cannot be controlled with expression pedal. connecting M292 to power source, then release buttons after
LEDs flash.
3. To override and create a new “B” configuration, set expression
pedal rocker to its TOE-DOWN position and then adjust 2. Connect external tap switch to M292’s EXP jack with an
aforementioned knobs and buttons as desired. instrument cable.

4. Hold TAP-BEAT switch for 2 seconds until all front panel LEDs 3. External tap switch now acts as tap tempo control, and
flash to save settings. Settings will be preserved when pedal is onboard TAP-BEAT switch now toggles between “A” and
disconnected from power source or from expression pedal. “B” setting configurations. Previously saved settings will be
automatically recalled.
5. Moving rocker back and forth will move smoothly sweep
between “A” and “B” settings. BRIGHT, TAP DIV, and MOD 4. To override recalled “A” settings and create a new “A”
settings will toggle at rocker’s half way position. configuration, adjust DELAY, SPEED, and WIDTH knobs and
BRIGHT, TAP DIV, and MOD buttons as desired. Note: MIX and
6. Settings can be overridden by simply re-adjusting
REGEN knobs cannot be controlled with the onboard TAP-BEAT
aforementioned knobs and buttons. To return to saved settings,
switch.
disconnect TRS cable for 2 seconds and then reconnect it.
5. Press onboard TAP-BEAT switch to recall “B” configuration.
7. Delay time can be temporarily changed by tapping a new
To override and create a new “B” configuration, adjust knobs
delay time with TAP-BEAT switch. NOTE: The selected TAP DIV
and buttons as mentioned above.
setting will apply. Moving the Expression pedal will automatically
recall saved or overridden settings. Hold TAP-BEAT switch for 2 6. Onboard TAP-BEAT switch now toggles overridden A and B
seconds until all front panel LEDs flash to save the new tapped setting configurations.
in delay time to “A” or “B” setting depending on rocker position.
This will also save overridden knob and button settings to the 7. Press & hold TAP-BEAT switch for 2 seconds until all front-
same position. panel LEDs flash to save all overridden settings. These new
settings will be automatically recalled upon powering up or
connecting a cable to M292’s EXP jack.

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Advanced Operation (cont.)

8. If you haven’t saved overridden settings, you can return 8. If you haven’t saved overridden settings, you can return
to previously saved settings by power cycling pedal or to previously saved settings by power cycling pedal or
disconnecting the cable from EXP jack for 2 seconds and then disconnecting the instrument cable from EXP jack for 2
reconnecting it. seconds and then reconnecting it.

9. “A” or “B” delay time can be temporarily changed by tapping 9. A or B delay time can be temporarily changed by tapping
a new delay time with external tap switch. NOTE: Selected TAP a new delay time with TAP-BEAT switch. NOTE: Selected TAP
DIV setting will apply. Toggling settings with onboard TAP-BEAT DIV setting will apply. Toggling settings with external tap switch
switch automatically erases temporary tapped-in delay time and automatically erases tapped-in delay time and recall saved or
recalls saved or overridden settings. Before toggling settings, the overridden settings. Before toggling settings, the newly tapped
newly tapped in delay time can be saved by holding TAP-BEAT in delay time can be saved by holding TAP-BEAT switch for 2
switch for 2 seconds until all front panel LEDs flash. This will also seconds until all front panel LEDs flash. This will also save all
save any overridden “A” and “B” settings. overridden A and B settings.

*USING EXTERNAL TAP SWITCH TO TOGGLE USING A EXTERNAL TAP SWITCH

BETWEEN TWO SETTING CONFIGURATIONS TO CONTROL BRIGHT BUTTON
1. Press and hold BRIGHT + TAP DIV + MOD buttons while 1. Press and hold BRIGHT button while connecting M292 to
connecting M292 to power source, then release buttons after power source, then release button after BRIGHT LED flashes.
LEDs flash.
2. Connect external tap switch to EXP jack with an instrument
2. Connect external tap switch to M292’s EXP jack with an cable.
instrument cable.
3. External tap switch now controls BRIGHT button.
3. External tap switch now toggles between A and B setting
configurations. Previously saved settings will be automatically
recalled, whether set by expression pedal or by external tap USING A EXTERNAL TAP SWITCH
switch.
TO CONTROL TAP DIV BUTTON
4. To override recalled A settings and create a new A
1. Press and hold TAP DIV button while connecting M292 to
configuration, adjust DELAY, SPEED, and WIDTH knobs and
power source, then release button after TAP DIV LED display
BRIGHT, TAP DIV, and MOD buttons as desired. Note: MIX and
flashes.
REGEN knobs cannot be controlled with external tap switch.
2. Connect external tap switch to EXP jack with an instrument
5. Press external tap switch to recall B configuration. To override
cable.
and create a new “B” configuration, adjust knobs and buttons
as mentioned above. 3. External tap switch now controls TAP DIV button.
6. External tap switch now toggles overridden A and B setting
configurations.

7. Press & hold EXTERNAL TAP SWITCH switch for 2 seconds

until all front-panel LEDs flash to save all overridden settings.
These new settings will be automatically recalled upon power up
or connecting an instrument cable to M292’s EXP jack.

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Advanced Operation (cont.)

USING A EXTERNAL TAP SWITCH ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF TAP DIV

TO TOGGLE MOD BUTTON DISPLAY & TAP-BEAT LED
1. Connect external tap switch to EXP jack with an instrument 1. Press & hold TAP-BEAT & TAP DIV buttons while connecting
cable. M292 to power source, then release buttons after LEDs flashes.

2. Press and hold MOD button while connecting M292 to 2. Observe the flashing TAP DIV LED display brightness level.
power source, then release button after MOD LED flashes. DELAY knob adjusts brightness from bright to OFF (no flashing).

3. External tap switch now controls MOD button. 3. Press TAP DIV button to observe the steady-on TAP DIV LED
display brightness level. DELAY knob adjusts brightness from
bright to dim.
METRONOME IN/OUT FUNCTIONS 4. Press TAP DIV button to observe the flashing TAP-BEAT LED
FOR MULTIPLE DEVICES brightness level. DELAY knob adjusts brightness from bright to
OFF (no flashing).
1. Program a positive pulse signal metronome master OUT
by holding down TAP DIV + BRIGHT buttons while connecting 5. Press TAP DIV button to repeat the cycle. NOTE: A flashing
master M292 to power source, then release buttons after LED set to OFF will flash twice, indicating which LED has been
LEDs flash. selected.

2. Program a positive pulse signal metronome slave IN by 6. Press TAP-BEAT switch to save brightness settings, or press
holding TAP-BEAT + BRIGHT buttons while connecting slave BRIGHT button to exit without saving.
M292 to power source, then release button after LEDs flashes.

3. Connect devices via EXP jack with an instrument cable.

OVERRIDE SAVED EXPRESSION PEDAL/
4. TAP-BEAT switch or DELAY knob on master M292 controls
TOGGLE SETTINGS WITH CURRENT KNOB
tempo beat of both devices. TAP DIV on master M292 has no
effect on metronome master OUT tempo. & BUTTON SETTINGS
5. TAP-BEAT switch on slave M292 selects the TAP DIV used 1. Press and hold TAP-BEAT switch for at least two seconds
to divide master tempo beat. Delay knob on slave M292 is (TAP-BEAT LED restarts blinking if brightness not set to OFF).
disabled. Continue holding down TAP-BEAT switch while connecting a
TRS cable to the EXP jack or MONO cable if EXP jack has been
programed to either *TOGGLE SETTINGS function. Release
TAP-BEAT switch at least one second after EXP jack connection.

2. Controllable front panel settings now override both saved

setting configurations.

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Specifications

Input Impedance 1MΩ

Output Impedance 1 kΩ

Maximum Output Level +8dBV

Noise Floor* -96 dBV

Delay Time 40ms to 1200ms

Noise Reduction 2:1 ratio

Modulation Speed 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz

Tap Divisions Dotted 8th, 8th, Triplet, 16th

Bright** 1.5 kHz, +4.5 dB

200 Hz, -3 dB

Bypass True Hardwire

Current Draw 22 mA***

44 mA****

Power Supply DC 9 volts

*A-weighted, MIX control Full CW, REGEN control Full CW, Internal INPUT GAIN to GTR position.
** Delayed Signal
*** All selectable LEDs OFF, Delay control CW to 9 o’clock
****All selectable LEDs ON, Delay control 9 o’clock to CCW

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