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Appendix B: The Computer Interface
The Computer Interface is an optional accessory that enables complete
customization of all sounds.
The Computer Interface consists of a CD and USB Interface for use with
Windows 2000, XP and Vista. The CD contains software to customize sounds
from the Phoenix Sound library. Connecting the USB interface to the board
through the access jack allows you to download sounds for different engines and
change the following:
●
Individual sound volumes
●
Manual vs. Programmed response for bells and whistles
(horns)
●
Assign sounds to terminals and DCC functions
●
Adjust how often a sound plays
●
Change shutdown time
●
Change and modify chuff rhythm, compression and tone
●
Configure and fine tune for various control systems such
as: AC, DC, DCC, MTS, Locolinc®, Train Engineer, RCS,
Reeds and Air Wire 900
●
plus many other features you will discover as you
familiarize yourself with the system
All adjustments, upgrades and sound loading can be made through the
Access Jack. You will not need to take the model apart after installation is
complete.
P
LEASE
NOTE
:
THE
SOFTWARE
WILL
RUN
ON
ANY
PC
WITH
W
INDOWS
95
OR
NEWER
. I
T
IS
THE
USB
INTERFACE
HARDWARE
WHICH
REQUIRES
A
MINIMUM
OF
W
INDOWS
2000. I
F
YOU
ARE
USING
THE
OLDER
P
HOENIX
S
ERIAL
C
ABLE
I
NTERFACE
YOU
CAN
CONTINUE
TO
USE
THE
UPDATED
SOFTWARE
WITH
YOUR
EXISTING
SERIAL
CABLE
ON
W
INDOWS
95/98/98SE/ME.
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