Appendix B: The Computer Interface
The Computer Interface is an optional accessory consisting of a CD and USB
Interface for use with a Windows PC. The CD contains the configuration software,
sound library, sound samples and USB drivers. 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
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Manual vs. Programmed response for bells and whistles (horns)
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Assign sounds to terminals and DCC functions
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Adjust how often a sound plays
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Change shutdown time
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Change and modify chuff rhythm, compression and tone
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plus many other features you will discover as you familiarize yourself with
the system
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Adjust Motor speed settings
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Assign effects and features to function outputs
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Programming of CVs listed as supported without a Programming track
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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