PROGRAMMING
This decoder supports all program mode and read back feature. With MRC
Prodigy Advance DCC you can read its address and CV value.
CV
Register
Description
CV1
R1
Short address
CV2
R2
Start voltage
CV3
R3
Acceleration
CV4
R4
Deceleration
CV5
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Top voltage
Speed curve select (0=linear, 1=slow
CV6
increase at slow speed, 2=fast increase at
slow speed
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R6
Page number
CV29
R5
Basic configuration
CV7
R7
Manufacturer version number
CV8
R8
Manufacturer ID
CV17
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Long address upper byte
CV18
---
Long address lower byte
CV19
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Advanced consist address
When CV21=0, all accessory functions will
CV21
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follow its own address. When CV21=1, all
functions will follow the consist address
CV49
Sound on/off
CV50
---
Horn type (34 types)
CV51
---
Horn volume
CV52
---
Bell type (8 types)
CV53
---
Bell volume
CV54
---
Bell ring rate
CV55
---
Diesel rumble volume
CV56
---
Brake squeal volume
CV57
---
Dynamic brake volume
CV58
---
Air release volume
CV59
---
Air pump volume
CV60
---
Safety pop valve volume
CV61
---
Engine cooling fan volume
CV62
---
Coupling volume
CV64
---
Rail wheel clack
CV65
kick start voltage
CV67-94
28 speed steps table while CV29.4=1
CV105
---
User identification number
CV106
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User identification number
CV113
---
Coupling fire volume
CV114
---
brake release volume
CV115
---
Auto brake squeal enable/disable
CV116
---
Auto bell with horn enable
light mode, 0=normal headlight
CV117
1=off, dim, bright cycle
CV121
Mars light flashing on/off (F28)
Diesel notch mode, 0=auto-notch
CV122
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3=manual notch
CV123
prime mover type
Program it to1 will restore some the CV to
CV125
---
factory default settng
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
Range
Default
50 for long addresses (128-9999) to enable speed table control. Then select
1-127
3
throttle to 28 speed steps and run your loco at speed step 1. Use program CV on
0-32
0
the main to change CV67's value (1-255) to adjust step 1's speed. The kick
0-32
0
voltage, CV65 is only applied when the speed step changes from 0 to 1. You
0-32
0
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
0-32
32
then CV67's. When done with CV67-CV94, use read back CV to make sure their
values are in increasing order.
0-2
0
Note: When using MRC Prodigy DCC to program addresses it will automatically
disable the speed table (set CV29's bit 4 to "0"). Programming CV125 to 1 will also
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disable the speed table and re-program CV67-CV94 to a default linear speed
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2
setting.
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32
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143
TROUBLE SHOOTING
192-231
192
This decoder should perform well with all DCC systems. The maximum DCC output
0-255
3
should be less than 18 V. If the locomotive does not respond to commands, it may
0-127
0
have lost its address. Please re-program the address and program CV19 to 0
(disable consist). If it responds to slowly, you should clear its momentum by
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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
0-1
1
voltage CV5 to 31. You should also clean the track to improve electrical pickup.
0-33
4
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
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NMRA DCC Standard & Recommended Practices, RP-9.2.2. This is available
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directly from the NMRA or their website at www.nmra.org. Whenever the
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decoder doesn't work please use the program track to program CV# 125 with
0-50
3
value 1 to restore the decoder to factory settings. This should bring the decoder to
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3
life with address #3.
0-3
3
FCC COMPLIANCE
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3
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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3
following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
0-3
3
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
0-3
3
may cause undesired operation.
0-3
3
0-3
3
RETURN PROCEDURE
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3
This decoder carries a 6 month warranty against factory defects. This warranty
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does not include abuse, misuse, neglect, improper installation, or any modifications
1-255
linear
made to this decoder, including but not limited to the removal of the NMRA plug if
0-255
0
applicable. If it should become necessary to return the decoder for warranty repair/
0-255
0
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
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3
detailed description of the problem you are experiencing. Please also include a check
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3
or a money order for $8.00 to cover return shipping and handling. If the decoder is no
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1(enable)
longer considered under warranty, then please include a check or a money order for
0-1
0(disable)
$29.00 to cover the cost of repair or replacement and return shipping and handling.
Be certain to return the decoder only.
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Any questions regarding Warranty Policy can be directed to our Customer
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Service Department by calling 732-225-6360 between the hours of 8:30am
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and 6:00pm EST, or by emailing: rrtech@modelrectifier.com
Send the decoder to:
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Model Rectifier Corporation
Attn: Parts & Service
80 Newfield Avenue
Printed in USA
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
HO DC/DCC Synchronized Diesel Sound
Decoder with 28 Accessory Functions for
Proto 2000 PA/PB Locomotive
Item #0001803
Thank you for purchasing our most advanced DC/DCC
sound decoder. Combined with any DCC System or MRC
Blackbox, our true live capture digital
ALCo
bring your Proto 2000 PA/PB to life.
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Synchronized diesel prime mover with random
associated locomotive sounds
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1.5 amp capacity
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Programmable for either 2-digit (1-127) or 4-digit (1-
9999) addresses
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Programmable start voltage and top voltage
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Programmable acceleration and deceleration
rate
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Programmable 14, 28/ 128 speed steps
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Directional lighting, (FO).
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Programmable user selectable horns and bells
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Supports full read back
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28 accessory functions (F1-F28)
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Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
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Supports programming on the main (OPS mode)
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Compatible with NMRA DCC standards
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Complies with part 15 of FCC regulations
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Programmable individual sound volumes
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28mm speaker included
ALCo
sound decoder will
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