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CV Register Description Range Default

CV1 R1 Short address 1-127 3

CV2 R2 Start voltage 0-32 0

CV3 R3 Acceleration 0-32 0

CV4 R4 Deceleration 0-32 0

CV5 --- Top voltage 0-32 32

CV6

Speed curve select (0=linear, 1=slow

increase at slow speed, 2=fast

0-2 0

--- R6 Page number --- ---

CV29 R5 Basic configuration --- 2

CV7 R7 Manufacturer version number --- 32

CV8 R8 Manufacturer ID --- 143

CV17 --- Long address upper byte 192-231 192

CV18 --- Long address lower byte 0-255 3

CV19 --- Advanced consist address 0-127 0

CV50 --- Horn type 0-16 4

CV51 --- Horn volume 0-3 3

CV52 --- Bell type 0-6 3

CV53 --- Bell volume 0-7 3

CV54 --- Bell ring rate 0-50 3

CV55 --- Diesel rumble volume 0-3 3

CV56 --- Brake squeal volume 0-3 3

CV57 --- Dynamic brake volume 0-3 3

CV58 --- Air release volume 0-3 3

CV59 --- Air pump volume 0-3 3

CV60 --- Safety pop valve volume 0-3 3

CV61 --- Engine cooling fan volume 0-3 3

CV62 --- Coupling volume 0-3 3

CV63 --- Random noise volume 0-3 3

CV64 --- Rail wheel clack 0-3 3

CV105 --- User identification number 0-255 0

CV106 --- User identification number 0-255 0

CV113 --- Coupling fire volume 0-3 3

CV114 --- brake release volume see chart 0

CV115 --- Auto brake squeal enable/disable 0-1 1(enable)

CV116 --- Coupling sound type 0-2, 0=off 1

Diesel notch mode, 0=auto-notch

3=manual notch

CV123 --- Prime mover sound (2- types) 0-1 0

CV125 ---

Factory def ault setting: Programming to 1

w ill restore all CV's to def ault setting

--- 0

0CV21 ---

When CV21=0, all accessory functions w ill

follow its ow n address. When CV21=1, all

functions w ill follow the consist address

---

CV122 --- 0-3 0

N Gauge DCC/DC Synchronized

Diesel Sound Decoder with

28 Accessory Sound Functions

Item #0001645

Thank you for purchasing our highly advanced dual mode DCC/

DC locomotive sound decoder. Combined with any DCC

System or the MRC BlackBox, our new decoder with authentic

diesel sounds will truly make your model railroad come to life.

• Two selectable diesel prime mover types with

randomly associated locomotive sounds

• User selectable 16 different horns and 8 bells

• 28 accessory functions allowing more sound control

than ever

• Programmable individual sound volumes

• 1.0 amp capacity

• Programmable for either 2-digit (1-127) or 4-digit

(1-9999) addresses

• Programmable start voltage

• Programmable acceleration rate

• Programmable deceleration rate

• Programmable top voltage

• Programmable 14, 28, 128 speed steps

• Selectable factory default speed curve

• Supports advanced consisting (CV19)

• Supports programming on the main (OPS mode)

• Compatible with NMRA DCC standards

• Complies with Part 15 of FCC

• 13mm speaker included

• PCB size: 90 x 14 x 4.2mm

• Directly replaces Kato GE P42 and EMD E8/9 PC

Boards

TROUBLE SHOOTING

The MRC 0001645 N diesel sound decoder should perform well with all DCC

systems. See your DCC system manual to learn how to program and operate the

decoder. For more information about register/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.

Due to the nature of all sound decoders, the CV read back is not 100% correct. So

this feature is not supported in the decoder. This is not a defect of the decoder or

your DCC system.

Whenever the decoder doesn’t work please use program track to re-program the

loco address or program CV# 125 with value 1 to restore the decoder to factory

setting. This should bring the decoder to life.

FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with the part 15 of FCC rule. 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 cause undesired operation.

RETURN PROCEDURE

If it should become necessary to return your decoder, unplug the decoder and

return the decoder only. Please include a letter (printed clearly) with your name,

address, a daytime telephone number, and a detailed description of the problem

you are experiencing. Please also include a $25.00 check for shipping and

handling. Be certain to return only the decoder.

Send the decoder to:

Model Rectifier Corporation

Attn: Parts & Service

80 Newfield Avenue

Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A

PROGRAMMING

This decoder supports all programming methods including: register, paged CV,

direct CV, and programming on the main (ops mode programming).



 2007 MODEL RECTIFIER CORPORATION

80 NEWFIELD AVENUE

EDISON, NJ 08837-3817

Note: Due to limitations in older DCC systems, some of the sound functions or

light effects functions may not accessable. ALSO, you might be limited to

factory default CV values.

Printed in USA

Summary of content (2 pages)

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PROGRAMMING This decoder supports all programming methods including: register, paged CV, direct CV, and programming on the main (ops mode programming). CV Register Description Range Default CV1 CV2 CV3 CV4 R1 R2 R3 R4 Short address Start voltage Acceleration Deceleration 1-127 0-32 0-32 0-32 3 0 0 0 CV5 --- 0-32 32 0-2 0 ----- --2 Note: Due to limitations in older DCC systems, some of the sound functions or light effects functions may not accessable.
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INSTALLATION DIESEL SOUNDS FUNCTION CHART MAKING A TEST TRACK It is easy to install this decoder into a Kato GE P42 or EMD E8/9 diesel locomotive. Remove the original circuit board by very carefully removing the plastic clip (fig 3), and sliding the circuit board out. Remove the copper contact strips. The 0001645 sound decoder is installed in the same location. However, you will have to use a hobby knife to trim some plastic “bumps” before installing the decoder.