MXR CSP027 User manual

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Timmy Overdrive

CSP027

The Timmy Overdrive provides a versatile range
of overdrive tones that enhance the natural sound
of your guitar and amp setup. With three different
clipping options and ingeniously configured Bass
and Treble controls, this pedal offers players a ton
of options to make the most of their playing and
recording experience.

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External Controls

4

3

2

5

6

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1 FOOTSWITCH toggles effect on/bypass (blue LED indicates on)

2 VOLUME knob adjusts overall volume of effect

3 BASS knob cuts low end frequencies from pre-overdrive signal

4 CLIP switch sets clipping mode

5 GAIN knob adjusts overdrive intensity

6 TREBLE knob cuts high end frequencies from post-overdrive signal

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Basic Operation

Power Directions

The Timmy® Overdrive is powered by the Dunlop
ECB003 9-volt adapter, or the DC Brick™, Iso-Brick™,
and Mini Iso-Brick™ power supplies. This pedal
cannot be powered by a battery.

1. Run a cable from your guitar to CSP027’s INPUT jack
and another cable from CSP027’s OUTPUT jack to your
amplifier.

2. Start with VOLUME and GAIN controls at 12 o’clock
and BASS and TREBLE controls fully clockwise.

3. Turn effect on by depressing the footswitch.

4. Use CLIP switch to select your preferred clipping style:

The Left position provides asymmetrical clipping with
moderate saturation and slight compression for a wide,
dynamic range of sounds.

The Middle position provides symmetrical clipping with
light saturation, high headroom, and high definition for
a big sound.

The Right position provides symmetrical clipping with
heavy saturation and low headroom.

5. Rotate VOLUME knob clockwise to increase overall
volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.

6. Rotate GAIN knob clockwise to increase overdrive
intensity or counterclockwise to decrease it.

7. Rotate BASS knob counterclockwise to reduce bass
frequencies to your taste.

8. Rotate TREBLE knob counterclockwise to reduce high
frequencies to your taste.

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Specifications

Input Impedance

Output Impedance*

Noise Floor* -115 dBV

Gain 3 dBV to 43 dBV

Bypass

Current Draw 2.2 mA

Power Supply 9 volts DC

Measurements made at 1 kHz
*All control at mid-position, A-weighted

400 kΩ

1 kΩ

True Hardwire

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