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4. Complete address programming. On DT400 press 

ENTER

Note: 

CV29

must also be programmed to enable 4 digit addressing, this is done automat-
ically by the DT300 & DT400 but not on earlier throttles.

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The factory supplied sound project loaded into the SFX064D is for a Steam

(default) or SD38-2 diesel locomotive, selectable with the value in CV60.
If you want to install it in a different locomotive, you can simply load a dif-
ferent sound project for that type of locomotive. The cam input is available
for steam installations where you want to synchronize chuffing.

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associated with motor drive to synchronize the generation of prime move
sounds.

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Momentum is part of DCC decoder operation. Acceleration is controlled by
CV03 and deceleration by CV04. Both come from the factory set to 000/x00. A
range of 000/x00 to 031/x1F is available for both accel and decel. We recom-
mend that you try CV03:003/x03 and CV04:000/x00 as a starting point for
experimenting with momentum.

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With Digitrax LocoMotion, there are two types of speed tables: 3 Step Tables
and High Resolution 28 Step Tables. Please see your Digitrax Decoder Manual
for a discussion of the 28 Step Tables. The 3 Step Tables are set up by program-
ming 3 CVs: Start Voltage (CV02), Mid point Voltage (CV06) and Max Voltage
(CV05). These values are set at 000/x00 at the factory. All have a range of val-
ues from 000/x00 to 255/xFF. We recommend the following CV values as a
starting point for experimenting with speed tables. 

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Switching speed

is controlled by CV54. The factory setting is 000/x00 for

OFF. To turn on the switching speed feature, program CV54 to a value of
001/x01. When this feature is on, use F6 to activate and deactivate switching
speed. When switching speed is ON and F6 is ON, the switching speed feature
is on. With the feature on the throttle’s target speed is effectively reduced by
about 50% and the effects of accel and decel programmed into the decoder are
reduced by 1/4. This is useful for yard switching operations.

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Summary of Contents for SoundFX SFX064D

Page 1: ...m chuff option for steam locos n Smart Power Management no more booster or programmer shutdowns No extra equipment needed to program or run n Digitrax FX3 Functions Control lights and functions n Program using any Digitrax Compatible Control system without having to buy any extra equipment n Direct mode programming n Operations Mode Programming n DCC Compatible 2006 Digitrax Inc www digitrax com 1...

Page 2: ...ct the function leads that are to be used from the 9pin Track and Function harness Note that to be able to readback Sound FX CV s a combi nation of function lead loads of at least 60mA at 12volts should be connect ed to these function leads Ins ulate the unused function leads so they can not short to the locomotive frame or track power 3 Mount the 28mm speaker attached to the 10pin sound feature h...

Page 3: ... Sound schemes other than the default Steam CV60 0 or Diesel CV60 1 schemes may be loaded by using a Digitrax PR2 Sound FX Programmer U Us si in ng g t th he e S SF FX X0 06 64 4D D w wi it th h o ot th he er r D DC CC C d de ec co od de er rs s The sound project loaded into this decoder may be operated independently of any other DCC motor or function decoder If another non Sound FX com patible DC...

Page 4: ...le and the baffle walls should be acoustically rigid so not to allow acoustic interference Practical baffle materials are plastic cardboard and even sheetmetal Common items such as cardboard tubes or 35mm film canisters may be modified and trimmed to create reasonable baffles Commercial baffles are also available in many sizes to match many types of speakers such as a TDS Enclosure 1 10 diameter f...

Page 5: ...s 03 to check the installation The following sec tions show how to change the locomotive address and customize the decoder For more information on decoder installation and programming techniques and examples visit the www digitrax com C Ch ha an ng gi in ng g t th he e D De ec co od de er r A Ad dd dr re es ss s The first CV most people change is the decoders address This lets you inde pendently c...

Page 6: ... e L Lo oc co o R Re es sp po on nd ds s t to o t th he e T Th hr ro ot tt tl le e With Digitrax LocoMotion there are two types of speed tables 3 Step Tables and High Resolution 28 Step Tables Please see your Digitrax Decoder Manual for a discussion of the 28 Step Tables The 3 Step Tables are set up by program ming 3 CVs Start Voltage CV02 Mid point Voltage CV06 and Max Voltage CV05 These values a...

Page 7: ...notching modes The default of CV155 00 provides automatic notching that changes the diesel RPM settings at 8 distinct throttle speeds that are controlled by Sound CV132 Sound CV155 01 selects semi automatic notching mode that allows F6 ON to increase the notch from the current throttle setting and F7 ON to decrease back towards the lowest current throttle notch setting Sound CV155 02 selects manua...

Page 8: ... 0 132 Notch Rate 127 135 Mute Volume 0 140 Prime Mover Chuff Volume 0 64 60 141 Bell Volume Min 0 max 64 25 142 Horn Whistle Volume Min 0 max 64 60 143 Time Scattered Air Effects Volume 0 64 30 145 Misc vols 0 64 40 146 Bell Ring Rate 1 24 milliseconds 1 100 07 147 Air Drier Rate 1 about 2 seconds 1 64 02 148 Compressor Run Rate 30 149 Air Compressor On Time 20 150 Horn Whistle Setup Default 0 Pl...

Page 9: ... di ig gi it tr ra ax x c co om m E E s sa al le es s d di ig gi it tr ra ax x c co om m Func Used For Notes F0 Lights F1 Bell F2 Horn Whistle CV150 sets mode F3 Coupler crash Auto coupler brake set by CV151 max speed F4 Air feature disable F4 off enables pop off drier and starts compressor airpump F5 Diesel Dynamic brake Fans Steam Waterpump turbine F6 Diesel Notch UP Steam Blowdown Notch UP if C...

Page 10: ...e sounds the decoder must have a command addressed to it at least once If you have trouble reading back CV s on the programming track this may be due to insufficient current draw on the SFX064D function leads Of course you can always just re program the CV value into a CV to get the desired results even though reading CV s does not work OPs mode is recommended for programming all CVs except CV01 C...

Page 11: ... SF FX X0 06 64 4D D 4 45 50 0 C Ce em me et te er ry y S St tr re ee et t T T 7 77 70 0 4 44 41 1 7 79 99 92 2 N No or rc cr ro os ss s G GA A U US SA A 3 30 00 07 71 1 F F 7 77 70 0 4 44 41 1 0 07 75 59 9 w ww ww w d di ig gi it tr ra ax x c co om m E E s sa al le es s d di ig gi it tr ra ax x c co om m ...

Page 12: ...t not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particu lar purpose For complete warranty details see www digitrax com Damaged decoders should be returned directly to Digitrax for repair Incorporates elements of US Patents 6220552 6545886 6729584 6747579 other patents pending Digitrax Inc is not responsible for unintentional errors or omissions in this document C Co om mp pl le...

Page 13: ...tr re ee et t T T 7 77 70 0 4 44 41 1 7 79 99 92 2 N No or rc cr ro os ss s G GA A U US SA A 3 30 00 07 71 1 F F 7 77 70 0 4 44 41 1 0 07 75 59 9 w ww ww w d di ig gi it tr ra ax x c co om m E E s sa al le es s d di ig gi it tr ra ax x c co om m This Page Intentionally Left Blank ...

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