*THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Model Rectifier Corporation (MRC) will, subject to the conditions explained
and set forth below, repair at its expense, within three calendar years from the
date of sale, any component of this MRC product which is proven defective by
reason of improper workmanship or materials. MRC will repair said
component(s) without charge for necessary parts or labor. If the unit cannot
be repaired, it will be replaced with another unit or similar product of equal or
greater value.
CONDITIONS
1. Limitation to original purchaser and proof of date of purchase: The obligations of
MRC set forth herein shall only extend to the original purchaser. The burden of proof
as to the date of purchase is on the purchaser, thus it is recommended that you
retain your bill of sale or sales receipt and include it with the return of your product,
keeping a copy of the same for your records. This bill of sale or sales receipt must
have the date of purchase and the name and address of the dealer.
2. Validation of the Warranty: The validity of the above state warranty is contingent
upon the original purchaser possessing an original copy of the sales receipt that
shows the product’s name and/or model number, purchase date, name of the dealer,
and the address of the dealer. The burden of proof rests with the purchaser of the
product.
3. Exclusions from Warranty: The warranty does not apply to (a) any marring,
scratching, or defects in decoration and/or finish, (b) any damage or defect resulting
from misuse, abnormal service, water, or weather damage, (c) any damage incurred
in shipping and handling, (d) any incidental or consequential damage(s)caused by or
resulting from a defect in material or workmanship or other equipment failure, (e) any
damage arising from the product not being used in accordance with the instructions
provided. Your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as herein above
expressed. Under no circumstances shall MRC be liable for any losses or damage,
direct or consequential, arising out of the use of or inability to use this MRC product.
No implied warranty shall continue beyond the three years from the date of purchase.
Further, any modification, alteration, or tampering with the MRC product or any repair
other than that done at the factory automatically voids the warranty.
4. Notice: Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or
the inclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above state
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
5. Customers outside the continental United States, including; Hawaii, Alaska, Canada
and Mexico, must contact MRC for return shipping rates for both warranty and non-
warranty repairs. Contact us via email: [email protected]
Model Rectifier Corporation
360 Main St. STE # 2
Matawan, NJ 07747 USA
Telephone 1-732-225-6360
www.modelrectifier.com
© 2019 Model Rectifier Corporation
Printed in USA
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT: 15 VDC
OUTPUT: 0 to 15 VDC (Standard mode) / Constant 15VAC (Dual mode)
MAXIMUM CURRENT RATING: 2.0 amps
TOTAL OUTPUT: 30 VA
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0. This high-
powered pack will provide plenty of power. It can control two types of
locomotives: standard analog DC loco and locomotives that are equipped
with DCC NMRA compatible sound or non-sound decoders. The Tech 6 will
tap into all the sounds and lighting features available in any locomotives that
are equipped with DCC (NMRA compatible) sound decoders.
Please note if
you use Blue Line locomotives you will need to install a power decoder
.
POWER PACK SETUP
Strip approximately 1/8 inch from your Main Track layout wires and tin the
ends. Use 18 AWG or heavier. Insert the two wires into the green two-
terminal right-angle plug. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, tighten the
screws on the green plug to hold the wires in place. Make sure that the green
plug is firmly inserted into the receptacle on the right-hand side of the
cabinet. The two screws on the green plug will face down.
Note: When connecting to any terminal, care must be taken that wires do not
touch more than one terminal at a time. Loose wires are a danger to your
Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0 and layout. Be certain wires are properly
inserted into the terminals before tightening screws. Also note that the output
terminal screws can get hot during periods of peak use.
OPERATION
The TECH 6 operates as a normal DC power pack. It is also a sound
controller that can operate all the sounds in your locomotive if it contains a
DCC sound decoder. It has two modes of operation, STANDARD (STD) DC
for non-sound equipped locomotives and DUAL for operating DCC (NMRA
compatible) sound and non-sound equipped locomotives.
MODE I (STD): TRADITIONAL DC OPERATION MODE
If you wish to operate a standard, non-decoder equipped loco, press the
Mode
button to select
STD
mode. You can use the throttle knob to control
speed and the direction <> button to change the locomotive direction.
You
can use this mode for Blue line locomotives if they do not have a power
decoder, but you will not control all the sounds
For the advanced user, you may want to adjust the Start Voltage,
Acceleration Momentum, Deceleration Momentum, and Top Voltage. You
can do so quite easily; just follow the steps shown in “Adjusting Feature
Variables”.
TECH 6 SOUND CONTROLLER 2.0
Item: 0001200
MODE II (DUAL): POWER AND SOUND CONTROL MODE
This mode is to run and control the sounds in your decoder equipped loco.
Do not run a standard, analog DC loco in the DUAL mode, as this puts constant
AC voltage to the track rails and can damage the motor in your locomotive.
Press the
Mode
button to select
Dual
(power with sound) mode. You should be able
to control your loco with the throttle knob and change locomotive direction with the
direction button. Whenever the locomotive does not respond, press the
SHIFT
button
and then press
9
,
9
. This will reset your loco to factory default address # 3 within 5
seconds.
Notes:
•
If you plan to use a locomotive with a DCC system, you will need to re-program the
loco address using the DCC system, if the address is other than # 3.
•
Older Atlas HO scale locos that are equipped with a standard Lenz DCC decoder
usually came from the factory set at an address that matched the first two digits of
the road number printed on the sides of the locomotive. These locos must have
their addresses reassigned to address #3 before running them with the Tech 6.
You can turn on / off the headlight by pressing
0
. You can turn on / off the Bell by
pressing
1
. To blast the horn, press
2
. To control functions F3 to F9, press 3 to 9. To
control F10 to F28, press
SHIFT
and then press the desired two-digit number.
ADJUSTING FEATURE VARIABLES – BOTH MODES
1. Press
P
, all LEDs will turn on.
2. Press any one of the numbered buttons listed below to adjust the individual feature:
• Button
2
is used to set
Start Voltage
• Button
3
is used to set
Acceleration momentum
• Button
4
is used to set
Deceleration momentum
• Button
5
is used to set
Top voltage
And then press
ENTER
, all LEDs will turn off.
3. Using the keypad input a value range from 0-32*.
4. Finish the process by pressing ENTER again. The Tech 6 will return to run mode
and will memorize your setting until you wish to make another change.
If you wish to make another adjustment, repeat the above steps.
*If you are using a standard locomotive with no sound decoder installed or your
locomotive has an MRC decoder installed, the range of adjustment is from 0 to 32. “0”
is the lowest value, while “32” is the maximum value. Some other brand sound
decoders may have a different range of adjustments (some are 0 to 255). Please read
your loco manual or decoder instructions and refer to CV numbers 2,3,4,5 for their
range of adjustments.
ADJUSTING CVs (Configuration Variables)
If you are an advanced user, you may wish to adjust the decoder CVs. Refer to your
locomotive or decoder manual for information on CV definitions and their values.
To adjust CVs:
1. Press P; all LEDs will turn on.
2. Input the CV number to adjust and then press
ENTER;
all LEDs will turn off.
3. Input the CV value.
4. Finish the process by pressing
ENTER
again. Two LEDs will light showing the
Tech 6 has reverted to DUAL mode and ready to resume running.
To adjust another CV, repeat the above 4 steps.
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WALKAROUND
The Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0 has a built-in jack for a handheld controller. The
optional handheld controller will provide mobility around your layout. You will also
be able to operate multiple decoder equipped locomotives on the same track. For
more information on this feature and possible upgrades, please visit our website:
www.modelrectifier.com
.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION
1 Never reverse a locomotive without stopping it first. To do so may damage the
locomotive motor.
2 Unplug your power supply at the end of the day’s operation.
3 Avoid prolonged overloads and short circuits. Your Tech 6 is equipped with
safety devices to prevent accidental damage due to short circuits and overloads,
but it is unwise to subject the unit to these frequently.
4 Children under the age of 14 should be supervised by an adult when operating
this product.
SERVICE
Your Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0 has been thoroughly tested before leaving our
facility. If for some reason you are having problems with your Tech 6, please
contact MRC Customer Support using the contact information below
prior to
sending the unit for service.
The unit carries a three-year limited warranty* If it should become necessary to
return the Tech 6 for warranty repair/replacement, be sure to contact MRC technical
support beforehand. Contact customer support
before
returning the unit to ensure
you receive the correct fees for service. This also gives us the opportunity to
troubleshoot issues which may be solved with technical phone support.
The three-year limited warranty* does not include return shipping for customers
outside of the continental United States (including Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and
Mexico). Customers outside of the continental United States must contact us for
return shipping rates.
Questions regarding the three-year limited warranty* policy or troubleshooting
issues can be directed to MRC Customer Support by calling 1-732-225-6360 from
Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm EST or by emailing
[email protected].
In order to receive warranty service, we require a copy of the original sales receipt
to validate the warranty period. Include a note briefly describing the issues along
with your name, address, phone number, and email address.
Our return mailing address is:
Model Rectifier Corporation
360 Main St. STE # 2
Matawan, NJ 07747 USA
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