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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 MRC Prodigy Advance User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setting Accessory Decoder Routes (Cab #1) ..........2-12 Running Accessory Routes ................ 2-12 Clearing Accessory Routes ................ 2-12 3 Trouble Shooting General Trouble Shooting ..................3-1 Checklist for General Problems ................3-2 Special Trouble Shooting ..................3-2 4 Service & Support Contents-1 MRC Prodigy Advance... -
Page 3: Getting Started
The MRC Prodigy Advance DCC system will enhance the enjoyment of your train layout for many years to come. Here at MRC, we pride ourselves in giving you the most advanced, reliable and easy to use DCC train controls. With up to 9,999 addresses available and use of up to 99 Cabs, you can expand your railroad empire as much as you desire. -
Page 4: Specifications And Features
Input: 15-16 volts DC, 3.5 Amps. It comes with a universal switching power supply (good for USA and Europe). Output: DCC signal with 14.5 V amplitude, for HO and N scales Scales larger than HO may need a power booster, such as MRC’s Power Station 8 Maximum Current: 3.5 Amps... -
Page 5: Operation
Cabs are trying to control the same loco simultaneously, the loco may not act as you expect. One operator will have to relinquish control of the loco by deleting the loco from his Cab for proper operation. MRC Prodigy Advance Operation 2-1... -
Page 6: Controlling Accessory Functions
Let’s explain how to use the Yard throttle. When the loco is traveling forward, turning the yard throttle clockwise will increase the loco’s speed. Turning counterclockwise will decrease its 2-2 Operation MRC Prodigy Advance... -
Page 7: Fast Clock
2-rail “O” or “G” scales, you may need a DCC power booster. We recommend you use the MRC Power Station 8 to boost your DCC layout. -
Page 8: Setting The Total Number Of Operational Cabs (Cab #1)
Cabs. After that, for every 5 Cabs you need a special extension plate with a built in power supply (item no. 0015002) to boost power for Cabs. This item must be ordered directly from MRC. Please visit our website for more information. -
Page 9: Setting Last Cab Allowed To Program On The Program Track (Cab #1)
For the beginner or if you want to only program the loco address, you can stop right here. Put the loco back on the Main Track. Select the loco by pressing LOCO then enter the loco address and press ENTER. Now you can run the loco. MRC Prodigy Advance Operation 2-5... -
Page 10: Programming Locos On The Main Track
Not all decoders support this feature. Please read your decoder’s manual to check whether it supports this feature. 1. Place the loco on the Program Track. 2. Press PROG to select “rEAd Prog Track” then press ENTER. 2-6 Operation MRC Prodigy Advance... -
Page 11: Configuration Variables - Cvs
Top voltage Mid voltage Manufacturer version # Manufacturer ID # Extended address - upper & lower bytes, 4 digit address Extended address - upper & lower bytes, 4 digit address Advance consist Configuration data #1 MRC Prodigy Advance Operation 2-7... -
Page 12: Consisting
3. “Add Loco” will display, prompting you to add a loco into the consist group. Enter the address of a loco you want to add. Press DIRECTION if you want the loco’s direction reversed (forward is the default setting). Then press ENTER. 2-8 Operation MRC Prodigy Advance... -
Page 13: Running Advanced Consists
Cab. Once programmed, the base unit will remember the consist group until you clear it. Turning off the base unit power will not clear it. Programming Universal (Old-Style) Consists 1. Press CONSIST until “oLd SET” flashes in the display. Then press ENTER. MRC Prodigy Advance Operation 2-9... -
Page 14: Running Universal (Old-Style) Consists
F W D system base unit memory. The settings Time will remain unchanged until you Speed reprogram them. The time is sent to all Cabs operating on the layout so railroad schedules can be maintained. 2-10 Operation MRC Prodigy Advance... -
Page 15: Setting Time (Cab #1)
Main Track Insulated gaps are matched at the second gap. The MRC Auto Reverse Loop Module (#AD520) can be used in place of the DPDT switch for automatic operation of the loop. See your hobby dealer to purchase this item. -
Page 16: Programming Accessory Decoders With Cv #513
Exception The MRC #AD360 Dispatch Decoder uses a short (1-127) mobile decoder address. You can treat the MRC #AD360 as a loco decoder and use accessory functions F1 and F2 to operate it. It is very easy to use and program. -
Page 17: Trouble Shooting
7. Your decoder may have lost its memory or is in Advanced Consist mode (CV19 is not 0). Reprogram the loco address and try again. 8. Your decoder may have too much momentum. Program the loco with zero acceleration and deceleration rates. MRC Prodigy Advance Trouble Shooting 3-1... -
Page 18: Checklist For General Problems
During operation all locos stop responding Turn base unit power switch off, wait 3 seconds and turn the power back on. Trouble Shooting 3-2 MRC Prodigy Advance... -
Page 19: Service & Support
United Parcel Service to: Model Rectifier Corporation Model Recti er Corporation Attn: Customer Service Dept. Attn: Customer Service Department 80 Newfield Avenue 360 Main Street, Suite 2. Edison, NJ 08837 Matawan, NJ 07747 MRC Prodigy Advance Service & Support 4-1... - Page 20 If you run a large layout and need more than 3.5 amps of power, please order the DCC power booster from MRC. © 2020 Model Recti er Corporation © 2007 Model Rectifier Corporation 360 Main Street, Suite 2.