Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MRC’s Prodigy Advance
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DCC (Digital
Command Control) system. You now own one of the most advanced,
easy to use DCC systems available. It comes as a complete system with
a Command Station (base unit), power supply and LCD Cab/Handheld
with cable. The MRC Prodigy Advance DCC
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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.
From a beginner’s 4x8 layout to a massive club layout, the Prodigy
Advance
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gives you everything you want.
Note
Although there are Quick-start instructions on the back of the Cab/
Handheld, please read these instructions thoroughly to better
understand and enjoy your Prodigy Advance
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DCC system.
DCC Basic Background
A DCC system consists of a DCC Command Station that sends DCC
commands to your layout and DCC decoders installed in your locos that
receive the DCC commands. Each decoder equipped loco has its own
address. Each decoder receives DCC commands but only follows those
commands matching its address. No more multiple blocks and no more
multiple power packs. With DCC, you can run different locos with different
speeds and directions all on the same track. You can also turn on/off the
loco’s headlight and activate sounds if your loco is equipped with a sound
decoder. Please visit our website at
www.modelrectifier.com
for more
information about other DCC products.
Please read this manual
and
your decoder manual carefully before
installing and operating your DCC system.
Note
The Prodigy Advance
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does not support NON-decoder equipped or analog
locos. MRC’s earlier DCC systems do support running analog locos.
However, running analog locos will dramatically slow the response time of
your DCC system. Therefore, our new Prodigy Advance does not support
this old feature.
Info
For more information on DCC or Prodigy Advance
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, visit the Resources
section of our web site at www.modelrectifier.com or visit the
National Model Railroad Association’s website at www.nmra.org.
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Getting Started
MRC Prodigy Advance
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Getting Started 1-1
