MRC AD370 Quick Start Manual

When hooking up accessory lighting, regardless of mode being used,
use light bulbs rated at maximum track power. The bulbs receive full
track power when the functions are activated. Auxiliary factory
installed locomotive lighting that use LEDs or 1.5-volt bulbs will need
a resistor (1 K ohm, 0.25 Watt) placed in line to prevent them from
burning out.
HOW TO SELECT THE MRC LIGHT EFFECTS
The AD370 is shipped from the factory in the normal/default mode (address #3)
normal lights & functions. There are two ways to access the MRC Light Effects:
1. The MRC EZ way (for all DCC systems except the MRC Command 2000):
Place your locomotive on a programming track. Program your locomotive to
address #1. This step turns our MRC Light Effects on. Final step: Now
program in your locomotive running address, either 2 or 4 digit, and adjust
the rest of your running parameters (momentum, start voltage, etc). That's
it! To turn off the MRC Light Effects, simply program the locomotive to
address #3 and then follow the final step above.
You cannot run a locomotive on address #1 and retain normal lights/
function or run a locomotive on address #3 with MRC Light Effects.
These two addresses are reserved for turning the functions on and off,
but a locomotive will still be able to run on these addresses.
2. The other way:
If your non-MRC DCC system has the ability to program CVs, you can go
directly to CV 64 to turn on your MRC Light Effects. You can use the
register/ CV chart we have provided for you in this instruction booklet or visit
the National Model Railroad Association website at www.nmra.org for a
more comprehensive understanding of CVs and registers.
PROGRAMMING
The AD370 decoder supports the following register and CV programming.
MRC PRODIGY DCC and MRC Command 2000 users do not need to know
all these register/CV numbers because the MRC DCC systems use model
railroading terminology. It is easy to understand and easy to program.
The MRC AD370 decoder should perform well when used with other brand
command systems. See your DCC command station's 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.
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.
CV Register Description
CV1 R1 Short address
CV2 R2 Start voltage
CV3 R3 Acceleration
CV4 R4 Deceleration
CV5 --- Max voltage
CV29 R5 Basic configuration
CV7 R7 Manufacturer version number
CV8 R8 Manufacturer ID
CV17 --- Long address upper byte
CV18 --- Long address lower byte
CV19 --- Advanced consist address
Light effect setting
CV64 ---
(0=special light effect/1=normal light effect)
CV105 --- User identifier number
CV106 --- User identifier number
--- R6 Page number
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 $15.00 check for handling and shipping
fee. Be certain to return the decoder only.
Send the decoder to:
Model Rectifier Corporation
Attn: Parts & Service
80 Newfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
     2003 MODEL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
80 NEWFIELD AVENUE
EDISON NJ 08837-3817
Tel. 732-225-6360
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Factory
Range
Value
1-127 3
0-32 0
0-32 0
0-32 0
0-32 0
--- 2
Diesel Sound Decoder
--- 32
--- 143
with MRC Light Effects
192-231 192
0-255 3
Thank you for purchasing our highly advanced DCC locomotive
1-127 0
decoder. Combined with any DCC System, our decoder will
make your model railroad more realistic and exciting.
0-1 1
0-255 0
• 1.5 amp capacity
0-255 0
• 3 accessory functions at 0.1 amp rate (F1 – F3)
0-31 1
• 4 sound functions, (bell, long horn, short horn,
uncoupling), plus diesel idle and diesel rumble
• 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
• Directional lighting control for front and rear lights
at 0.2 amp rate.
• Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
• Supports programming on the main
• Compatible with NMRA DCC standard
• Complies with the part 15 of FCC
• 20mm speaker included
• Dimensions: 44.0mm x 17.5mm x 7.0mm
AD370 HO Gauge