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APPENDIX

13.1.3. Problems when reading the decoder

Should the program not be able to read out decoder data
then an error message will be displayed.

The display of that message could have several reasons:

• The locomotive is not set properly on the programming track

or the track is not properly connected to the LokProgrammer.

• The decoder is not wired correctly – particularly the motor

leads - in the locomotive.

• The decoder may be faulty.
• The track is dirty.

13.1.4. Memonry types 8MBits and 16MBits

Generation 3 LokSound-decoders provide different memory
sizes: 8MBits (for about 69 seconds of sound data) and 16MBits
(for about 138 seconds of sound data). The ESU-retailmarket
sounds on our Website are mostly made for 8MBits memory,
so that owners of older Loksound 3 sound decoders can use
them. But OEM-LokSound-Projects could be bigger than
8MBits.
It is always possible to transfer 8MBit-files onto a 16MBits-
decoder zu übertragen. You can’t transfer a 16MBits-file onto
an 8MBits decoder because of the memory discrepancies.

Please do the following procedure to change an 8MBits Sound-
file to a 16MBits file:

• load the requested ESU-file
• upload the 8MBits ESU-file onto a 16MBits-decoder (see also

5.3.)

• Read out the decoder date by using the intended button ,

while the file is still loaded (see also 5.3.)

• Confirm that the decoder data should be adopted to the open

project file.
16MBits memory size is now shown on the information display
in the upper center of the screen.
The memory capacity in the menu „Sound“ is now 16MBits
(which equals about 138 seconds). This memory is now available
for your projects.

• Save the file. The 16MBits characteristics will be saved now.

13. Appendix

13.1. Miscellaneous

13.1.1. Activating the Doppler effect during

13.1.1. Activating the Doppler effect during ........

........

operation:

• Press the appropriate function button (e.g.: F2 horn) at a speed

of more than 50% of the maximum speed.

• Wait for about 3 seconds. Then double click the function button.

The pitch will be lowered.

• Deactivate the horn button. A few seconds later the sound will

go back to normal.

13.1.2. Hardware of LokSound (cables, colours)

Fig.39.: Wiring of H0-decoder and micro-decoder

13.2. Customer service – Assistance and support

Should you require assistance your first call should be to your
dealer where you purchased your LokSound decoder. He is
your competent partner for all questions around model trains.

We recommend highly checking the FAQs on our website at
www.esu.eu.

You can reach us by several means. However, we kindly request
you to contact us by fax or email first. We will reply within a
short period of time. Please always state your own fax number
or email address.
Our telephone hotline can be pretty busy. Therefore you should
only call if the other options do not seem practical. Also check
our website, you will find many useful hints and answers to
questions already raised by others under Tips & Tricks.

Hotline:

+49 (0) 700 - 56576863 *)
( 0 )700 - LOKSOUND
Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fax:

+49 (0) 700- 37872538 *)

Online:

www.esu.eu/en/support

Post:

ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG
-Technical Support-
Industriestrasse 5
D - 89081 Ulm

www.esu.eu

*) 0.12Euro per minute

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