The interesting thing about the soundbug is using a pr3 and the provided software you can download and install other sound packages so you arent limited to the factory installed packages. Click here to enter the esu virtual clinic titled esu from the workbench. Full throttle features are available on all north american sound files for both loksound selects and. Programmeren sounddecoders algemeen dcc decoder service. When trying to read cvs of a sound decoder on an older power pro phpro system box you might need a programming track booster like the soundtraxx ptb100. N scale decoder dropin with sound kato p42 does not fit e89 this one piece sound decoderspeaker combination replaces katos factory installed printed circuit board, by simply removing the loco body, unclipping the factory unit, and dropping in the decoder. Ho gauge emd mp15 dropin diesel sound decoder with 28. Programming, turnout, throttle and power support is available for a jmriconnected prodigy unit. Universal emd 710 00112703 replaces 00017 suitable for sd60 series, sd70 series, sd75 series, gp59, gp60 series, sd80, sd90 includes nmra 8 pin and 9 pin jst connector 1 synchronized prime mover sound 16 bit dual mode hoscale dc dcc sound. Due to low programming track power in certain dcc systems, programming sound decoders on the program track may not be possible, especially trying to assign the decoder a four, 4, digit address. You should check your owners manual for complete descriptions on the configurations available and which.
Some sound decoders are designed such that when the loose enough power they shutdown and must go through a engine restart sequence before it can start moving again. In the loksound programmer software there is a checkbox that makes these setting the default that a cv8 reset will reset to. Mrc dcc decoders model railroad electrical accessories. If you dont have sound equipped locos, buy an mrc sound decoder. I also tested and programmed dcc sound equipped units with mrc.
I have 3 engines with dh163a0 decoders and one with a mrc sound decoder. The ms100 does not come with software but is an interface between the computer and loconet. Mar 25, 20 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Esu 73100 loksound select direct micro nmra dcc sound. Here are a few decoder programming tips from my experience. Decoders are programmed when the db150 command station sends programming information to them through the rails.
Try the decoder on the main line using address 3 to be sure everything is okay. The loksound cv8 reset can be a bit tricky in that when a sound file is loaded into the decoder it comes with a set of default cv settings. Ho gauge dcdcc steam sound decoder with 24 different. There are several things that can cause a failure to read. The device looks nearly identical to an mrc prodigy advance dcc throttle. Lokprogrammer is produced by esu for use with esu products. Programming mrc sound decoders on the main model rectifier. Microprocessor controlled unit safely boosts and controls programming power to about 200 ma. Dcc specialties powerpax dcc programming booster overcome programming problems with bli, soundtraxx and multiple decoderloco combinations. When hooked up for programming, unit initially powers programming track to chargeup decoder components like capacitors that would otherwise reduce. They not only have very poor quality control, they also dont sound very good. Resetting a decoder will change the address back to the default of 3. Problem with mrc sound decoder posted by allegheny2666 on monday, june 29, 2009 5. This is for users who have digitrax command stations boosters etc and wish to program mrc sound decoders.
Change locomotive from rtc, regulated throttle control default, to stc, standard throttle control. I personally like the qsi revolution but you wont go wrong getting a tsunami either. After some research, the qs industries people have come up with better settings, and have made all 3 bemf parameters available for programming. Service mode programming broadcasts a message to all dcc equipped locos that are on the track. Features four types of synchronized diesel prime mover sounds to choose from 0. Just plugged the mrc into the 8pin nmra jack on the turntables motor control board, addressed the default address 003 frpm the control station, reset cv001 via ops to. By this, i mean, once a decoder has been properly installed in a locomotive, the locomotive can operate on any dcc system right then and there, without any need make any changes to the decoder programming. Userfriendly programming with the right software, you dont need to worry about bits and bytes anymore.
When using mrc prodigy dcc to program addresses it will. Enhancing the sound of power make sure you have some minimum momentum to accentuate. Decoder programming is the action of entering suitable values into configuration variables cvs in a dcc decoder to set their address, speed table, functions and other parameters so they operate with the characteristics you choose. The plastic frame of the e8 has to be filed down in ten places to get the decoder to be properly seated on the locomotive frame. Since 1999 on the road to success the reference among sound decoders. Mrc 0001808 dcc sound decoder for n scale kato sd8090mac locomotive. Programming mrc sound decoders on the main using hexadecimal conversions for cvs 17 and 18 due to low programming track power in certain dcc systems, programming sound decoders on the program track may not be possible, especially trying to assign the decoder a. While a computer is not necessary for implementing or using digital command control, there are a number of software packages available which will increase your enjoyment by automating tasks or simplifying decoder programming. Programming decoders jmri provides full support for the readingwriting of decoders on the programming along with the ability to write changes to a decoder on the main. Programming old mrc decoders model railroader magazine.
Also remember that some decoders cannot be read back not matter what. First, you should have do the basic tuning, as in the manual. The broadway, atlas, and lifelike equipped with qsi id 1 dcc sound engines use a different reset procedure. Programming is adjusting features, selecting sounds. Digital command control dcc decoder programming is what makes your dcc decoder installation unique to your locomotive. Jun 29, 2009 problem with mrc sound decoder posted by allegheny2666 on monday, june 29, 2009 5. Resetting qsi decoders to factory default the broadway, atlas, and lifelike equipped with qsi id 1 dcc sound engines. There are multiple videos to teach you more about esu products.
Mrc n scale dropin sound decoder for intermountain fp7. The athearn engines themselves are very good, just get the dcc ready version and stick in your own sound decoder. Provides 2 amp regulated power for ho, n, tt, z and other dc scales. Program track express programming mrc sound decoders on the main. The software is much like jmri decoder pro in that it is a graphic user interface to simplify and organize the task of programming decoder cvs. The new loksound select direct micro only measures 2. Unfortunately, they have not caught up to the level of sound decoder performance that mrc competators have offered from the start. Mrc 00112703 universal emd 710 diesel sound decoder.
Just a small tutorial on how to speed match locomotives with mrcs computer interface. Problem with mrc sound decoder model railroader magazine. Backed by mrcs 60 plus years of experience making the worlds finest train controls. Mrc decoders are widely distributed in most hobby shops that carry many fine mrc products. Because this is a broadcast method, you will need to set up a. The decoder has the normal two reversing functions and four additional functions that can be modified with a single set of attributes for ditch lights and strobes.
It can also power all the lights and the sound system of a sound decoder. Sprog 2 dcc decoders programming via computer locgeek. Mrc prodigy advance dcc system packed with a host of features that include an easytoread display, walkaround control, and the potential for future software upgrades, the new prodigy advance digital command control dcc system from model rectifier corp. Zimo mx660 micro dcc sound decoder universal boardstyle. More specifically, they came to the sound decoder market very late. The footprint is so compact, it fits easily into almost any kato, athearn, atlas, intermountain, or other narrow hood n scale diesel. Install it in your loco, operate it and tech 6 will deliver all its sounds. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Resetting a loksound decoder dcc electronics therailwire. Due to low programming track power in certain dcc systems, programming sound decoders on the program track may not be possible, especially trying to. The manufacturer id is for the locomotive decoder you are programming and has nothing to do with what system you are using. Programming mrc sound decoders on the main using hexadecimal conversions for cvs 17 and 18 due to low programming track power in certain dcc systems, programming sound decoders on the program track may not be possible, especially trying to assign the decoder a four 4 digit address. Jmri hardware support connecting to a digitrax pr3 xtra.
Oct 16, 2016 the loksound cv8 reset can be a bit tricky in that when a sound file is loaded into the decoder it comes with a set of default cv settings. The software is much like jmridecoder pro in that it is a graphic user interface to simplify and organize the task of programming decoder cvs. Each mrc release of a new sound decoder series is an improvement in catching up. Some dcc systems may be limited by their software to cvs below 255. Cannot read cv welcome to the nce information station. Mrc dcc decoders n scale model trains fifer hobby supply. This decoder meets all expectations, including ops programming of cv001, the locomotive address. Most dcc systems support all methods of programming, however some dcc decoders do not support all methods because of limited resources amount of memoryfeatures available to the microprocessor. The warnings about mrc sound decoders are well founded. This tech note has nothing to do with digitrax soundfx sound decoders. With the increasing complexity of multifunction decoders equipped with sound, a tool such as the computer. This means the decoder did not respond to attempts to read this parameter value in the decoder. Since the first release of mrc sound decoders, many new series of decoder have been released.
Combined with any dcc system or the mrc blackbox, our true live capture digital sound decoder will make your model railroad come to life. Unfortunately mrc was very late getting into the dcc market. Dec 18, 2014 resetting a decoder will change the address back to the default of 3. There may be additional steps required to program a cv greater than 255. Bli, mth, and mrc are almost impossible to read correctly. Dec 29, 2014 just a small tutorial on how to speed match locomotives with mrc s computer interface. Saving and loading decoder profiles this comes very handy for car decoders. I needed to re program the address to control a bachmann turntable via dcc. The mx660 is the perfect micro sound decoder for narrow hood diesels because it is the thinnest sound decoder on the market today, measuring just 2. Master list of decoder resets by manufacturer welcome to. First of all, i am assuming that you know the basics of entering a locomotive address and maybe even how to change the start voltage by altering a simple cv configuration variable.
Due to low programming track power in certain dcc systems, programming sound decoders on the program track may not be possible, especially trying to assign the decoder a. Hornby tts digital sound decoder fitting dcc sound. You can upload the same decoder settings to many cars, in a few clicksseconds. Since the first release of mrc sound decoders, many new series of decoder. For a sound decoder, it goes a long way to preventing sound dropouts and engine stalling. Using digitrax systems to program an mrc ad310 decoder is especially. Ive been informed that jmri has added mrc to there program. Digitrax offers the soundbug soundonly decoder that comes with 8 different steam and diesel sound packages.
689 1333 1146 1558 1440 1271 1112 1480 1273 746 897 338 1324 1559 17 1242 1037 1446 1040 1106 873 116 654 1524 629 1110 808 458 510 169 297 502 1154 1407 1205 1342 1340 181 619 269 171