MRC Sheer Brilliance 0001643 Quick Start Manual

PROGRAMMING

This decoder supports all programming methods including: register, paged CV,
direct CV, and programming on the main (ops mode programming).
C V R e g is te r D e s c r ip tio n
C V1 R 1 S h o rt a d d re s s
C V2 R 2 S ta rt vo l ta g e
C V3 R 3 Ac c e l e ra tio n
C V4 R 4 D e c e l e ra ti o n
C V5 --- T o p vo lta g e
--- R 6 P a g e n u m b e r
C V2 9 R 5 B a s i c c o n fig u ra ti o n
C V7 R 7 M a n u fa c tu re r ve rs i o n n u m b e r
C V8 R 8 M a n u fa c tu re r ID
C V1 7 --- L o n g a d d re s s u p p e r b yte
C V1 8 --- L o n g a d d re s s lo w e r b yte
C V1 9 --- Ad va n c e d c o n s i s t a d d re s s
W h e n C V 2 1 = 0 , a ll a c c e s s o r y f u n c tio n s w ill
C V2 1 ---
f o llo w its o w n a d d r e s s . W h e n C V 2 1 = 1 , a ll
f u n c tio n s w ill f o llo w th e c o n s is t a d d r e s s
C V4 9 S o u n d o n /o ff (1 = o n )
C V5 0 --- H o rn typ e
C V5 1 --- H o rn vo l u m e
C V5 2 --- B e ll typ e
C V5 3 --- B e ll vo lu m e
C V5 4 --- B e l l ri n g ra te
C V5 5 --- D i e s e l ru m b l e vo l u m e
C V5 6 --- B ra k e s q u e a l vo l u m e
C V5 7 --- D yn a m i c b ra k e vo l u m e
C V5 8 --- Ai r re l e a s e vo l u m e
C V5 9 --- Ai r p u m p vo l u m e
C V6 0 --- S a fe ty p o p va l ve vo lu m e
C V6 1 --- E n g i n e c o o l i n g fa n vo l u m e
C V6 2 --- C o u p li n g vo l u m e
C V6 3 --- R a n d o m n o i s e vo l u m e
C V6 4 --- R a il w h e e l c l a c k
C V1 0 5 --- U s e r i d e n ti fi c a ti o n n u m b e r
C V1 0 6 --- U s e r i d e n ti fi c a ti o n n u m b e r
C V1 1 5 --- Au to b ra k e s q u e a l e n a b l e /d is a b l e
C V1 1 6 --- C o u p l i n g s o u n d typ e
C V1 1 7 --- L i g h ts e n a b l e /d is a b le
C V1 1 9 C o u p l i n g fire vo l u m e
C V1 2 0 B ra k e re l e a s e vo l u m e
C V1 2 1 ra n d o m n o i s e e n a b le
D i e s e l s o u n d typ e (0 = o ff, 1 = rp m & n o tc h
C V1 2 2 s yn c h ro to s p e e d , 3 = n o tc h u p /d o w n
(F 8 = n o tc h d o w n , F 9 = n o tc h u p ))
C V1 2 3 b a c k e m f o n /o ff (1 = o n )
S p e e d c u rve s e l e c t (0 = li n e a r, 1 = s l o w
C V1 2 4 i n c re a s e a t s l o w s p e e d , 2 = fa s t i n c re a s e
a t s l o w s p e e d
Fa c to r y d e f a u lt s e ttin g : Pr o g r a m m in g to 1 w ill
C V1 2 5 ---
r e s to r e a ll C V 's to d e f a u lt s e ttin g
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.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

The MRC 0001643 HO 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,
R a n g e D e fa u lt
please refer to the NMRA DCC Standard & Recommended practices, RP-9.2.2
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this is available directly from the NMRA or their website at www.nmra.org.
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Due to the nature of all sound decoders, the CV read back is not 100% correct.
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So this feature is not supported in the decoder. This is not a defect of the
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decoder or your DCC.
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Whenever the decoder doesn't work please use program track to re-program
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the loco address or program CV# 125 with value 1 to restore the decoder to
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FCC COMPLIANCE

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This device complies with the part 15 of FCC rule. Operation is subject to the
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following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
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and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that cause undesired operation.
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RETURN PROCEDURE

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If it should become necessary to return your decoder, unplug the decoder and
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return the decoder only. Please include a letter (printed clearly) with your
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name, address, a daytime telephone number, and a detailed description of the
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problem you are experiencing. Please also include a $15.00 check for shipping
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and handling. Be certain to return only the decoder.
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Send the decoder to:
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Model Rectifier Corporation
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Attn: Parts & Service
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80 Newfield Avenue
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Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
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0 -1 1 (e n a b l e )
0 -2 , 2 = o ff 1
0 -1 1 (e n a b l e )
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0 -1 1 (e n a b l e )
0 -3 1
0 -1 0
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80 NEWFIELD AVENUE
EDISON, NJ 08837-3817
Printed in USA
Sheer Brilliance Mini HO EMD Modern
Switch Diesel Sound Decoder with
19 Accessory Sound Functions
Item #0001643
Thank you for purchasing our highly advanced DCC locomo-
tive sound decoder. Combined with any DCC System, our
new decoder with authentic diesel sound truly will make your
model railroad come to life.
• Synchronized diesel prime mover with randomly
associated locomotive sounds
•
User selectable 15 different horns and 7 bells
•
19 accessory functions allowing more sound control
than ever
• Programmable individual sound volumes
• 1.5 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
•
Directional lighting (FO) at 0.2 amp rate
•
Programmable "Rule 17" directional lighting
• Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
• Supports programming on the main (OPS mode)
• Compatible with NMRA DCC standards
• NMRA 8 pin plug included for easy installation
• Complies with Part 15 of FCC
• 20mm speaker included
• Dimensions: 33.0mm x 10.5mm x 5.0mm