User Manual

HO Universal DCC Diesel Sound Decoder
with NMRA 8 pin and 9 pin JST connector
Item #0001711/1712/1713/1714/1715/1716
Thank you for purchasing our most advanced 16 bit DCC
locomotive sound decoder. Combined with any DCC
System, MRC Blackbox or Tech 6, our true live capture
digital sound decoder will make your model railroad come
to life.
• Synchronized prime mover sound
• 1.5 amp capacity
• 4 different types of horns and bells
• Adjustable individual sound volumes (16 levels)
• Programmable either 2-digit or 4-digit addresses
• Programmable start voltage and top voltage
• Programmable acceleration and decelaration rates
• Programmable 14, 28, 128 speed steps
• Back EMF load control
• User controlled service brake and dynamic brake with
sound
• Supports read back address and CV values
• Advanced speed table control CV67-CV94
• Kick start voltage control CV65
• Easy function mapping
• 17 light effects: ditch lights, mars light, gyra light,
strobe light, prime strobe...
• 28 accessory functions (F1-F28)
• Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
• Supports programming on the main (OPS mode)
• Compatible with NMRA DCC standards
• Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
• Speaker included
• Dimensions: 73.0mm x 17.8mm x 7.7mm
PROGRAMMING
This decoder supports all program modes and read back features. With MRC
Prodigy Advance DCC you can read its address and CV value.
Printed in USA
SPEED TABLE CV67-CV94 FOR 28 SPEED STEPS
When CV29’s bit 4 is set to “1” it will use the speed table formed by CV67-CV94
to control speed (motor voltage). It allows you to setup each speed for all 28
speed steps. First, program CV29 to 18 for short addresses (1-127) or program
CV29 to 50 for long addresses (128-9999) to enable speed table control. Then set
throttle to 28 speed steps and run your loco at speed step 1. Use program CV on
the main to change CV67’s value (1-255) to adjust step 1’s speed. The kick voltage,
CV65 is only applied when the speed step changes from 0 to 1. You should switch
between 0 to 1 many times to check step 1’s speed. When done with CV67, select
speed step 2 and program CV68. CV68’s value must be greater then CV67’s. When
done with CV67-CV94, use read back CV to make sure their values are in increasing
order.
Note: When using MRC Prodigy Advance DCC to program addresses it will
automatically disable the speed table (set CV29’s bit 4 to “0”). Programming CV125
to 1 will also disable the speed table and re-program CV67-CV94 to a default linear
speed setting.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If the loco is runing without sound click F12 to turn on the sound. Whenever
the decoder doesn’t work please use the program track to program CV# 125
with a value of 1 to restore the decoder to the factory settings. This should
bring the decoder to life with address #3. This decoder should perform well with all
DCC systems. The maximum DCC output should be less than 21 V. If the locomotive
does not respond to commands, it may have lost its address. Please re-program the
address and program CV19 to 0 (disable consist). If it responds too slowly, you
should clear its momentum by reprogramming CV3 and CV4 to zero. If step 1’s
speed is too high, you should program start voltage, CV2 to zero. If its top speed is
too slow, program top voltage CV5 to 31. You should also clean the track to improve
electrical pickup. Read your DCC system manual to learn how to program and
operate the decoder. For more information about registers/CVs and their functions,
please refer to the NMRA DCC Standard & Recommended Practices, RP-9.2.2. This
is available directly from the NMRA or their website at www.nmra.org.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
RETURN PROCEDURE
This decoder carries a 6 month warranty against factory defects. This warranty
does not include abuse, misuse, neglect, improper installation, or any modifications
made to this decoder, including but not limited to the removal of the NMRA plug if
applicable. If it should become necessary to return the decoder for warranty repair/
replacement, please include a copy of the original sales receipt. Please
include a letter (printed clearly) with your name, address, daytime phone number,
and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing. Please also include
a check or a money order for $11.00 to cover return shipping and handling. If the
decoder is no longer considered under warranty, then please include a check or a
money order for $35.00 to cover the cost of repair or replacement and return
shipping and handling. Be certain to return the decoder only.
Any questions regarding Warranty Policy can be directed to our Customer
Service Department by calling 732-225-6360 between the hours of 8:30am
and 6:00pm EST, or by emailing: [e-mail]
Send the decoder to:
Model Rectifier Corporation
Attn: Parts & Service
80 Newfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
CV Description Range Default
CV1 Short address 1-127 3
CV 2 Start v oltage 0-63 10
CV3 Acceleration, 1=1 sec, max is 63 sec to reach top speed 0-63 0
CV4 Deceleration, 1=1 sec, max is 63 sec to stop at top speed 0-63 0
CV5 Top voltage, 63=full speed, 0=half of the top speed 0-63 63
CV29 Basic configuration --- 2
CV7 Manufacturer version number --- 0
CV8 Manuf acturer ID --- 143
CV17 Long address upper byte 192-231 192
CV18 Long address low er byte 0-255 3
CV19 Advanced consist address 0-127 0
CV37 0=normal, 1=F3 and F4 exchange 0-1 0
CV39 0=normal, 1=F5 and F6 exchange 0-1 0
CV42 0=normal, 1=F8 and F12 exchange 0-1 0
CV49 Master sound volume, 16=max volume, 0=sound off 0-16 16
CV 50 Horn ty pe 0-3 0
CV51 Horn volume 0-15 12
CV52 Bell type 0-3 0
CV53 Bell volume 0-15 12
CV54 Bell ring rate 0-50 3
CV55 Prime mover volume 0-15 12
CV56 Brake squeal volume 0-15 12
CV57 Dynamic brake volume 0-15 12
CV58 Air release volume 0-15 12
CV59 Air pump volume 0-15 12
CV60 Safety pop valve volume 0-15 12
CV61 Engine cooling fan volume 0-15 12
CV62 Coupling volume 0-15 12
CV63 F3 control air release enable 0-1 1
CV64 Rail w heel clack 0-15 12
CV65 Kick start voltage 0-63 63
CV67-94 28 speed steps table w hile CV29.4=1 1-255 linear
CV112 Back EMF start speed adjudstment 0-7 0
CV113 Back EMF Load control proportional gain Kp 0-31 20
CV114 Back EMF Load control integral gain Ki 0-31 10
CV115 Brake sound type; 2=brake sound off 0-2 0
CV117 Headlight light effect 0-15 0
CV118-119 Accessory light mode 0-16 0
CV120 Light brightness 0-255 255
CV121 Air compressor mode (1=change w ith engine rpm) 0-1 0
CV122 Diesel Notch mode, 0=auto, 3=manual 0-3 0
CV124 Back EMF Load control intensity (0=of f) 0-255 0
CV 125 Programming to "1" w ill res tore s ome CV's to factor settings --- 0
0CV 21
When CV21=0, functions follow its ow n address. CV21=1,
functions follow the consist address
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