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MRC SOUNDER
TM
Diesel Sound Decoder with 28
Accessory Functions
Item 0001662
Thank you for purchasing our highly advanced DCC diesel sound only decoder.
Combined with any non-sound power decoder installed in your locomotive, and
used with your favorite DCC System, our new sound only decoder with
“Carnegie Hall” sound quality will make your model locomotive come to life.
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Easy installation - two wire only
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Two types of synchronized diesel prime mover, with random
associated locomotive sounds
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28 functions (F1 - F28)
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2 or 4-digit (1-9999) addressing
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Programmable 14, 28, 128 speed steps
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Programmable acceleration rate, deceleration rate
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Programmable accessory lighting for either ditch lights, mars
light, gyra lights, prime strato lights, strobe light, or steady on/
off
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Programmable user selectable different horns and bells
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Programmable individual sound volumes
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Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
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Supports programming on the main(OPS mode)
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Compatible with NMRA DCC standards
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Complies with the part 15 of FCC
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28mm speaker included
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Dimensions: 17.4mm x 17.4mm x 4.0mm
*Note- Instead of using CV3 and CV4, the decoder uses CV120 and CV121 as acceleration and
deceleration rates. So you can change its acceleration and deceleration rates without changing
CV3 or CV4 in your power decoder, if you already have these rates tailored for your locomotives
optimum performance.
ADDRESS PROGRAMMING
T
he “MRC Sounder” comes with a factory default address of #3, and 28 speed steps. If your
locomotive has a different address, and speed step already programmed into it, place the
locomotive, with decoder and MRC Sounder installed, on your program track and
re-program
it
to the address you had originally programmed it to. While it is on the program track, also
re-
program
the locomotive to the speed step of your choice, (14-28/128). Since the decoder does
not have a motor driver, you can’t read back its CV.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The MRC Sounder synchronized diesel sound only decoder should perform well when used with
other brand command systems, and decoders. See your DCC command stations manual to learn
how to program and operate any decoder. For more information about register/CVs and their
functions, please refer to the NMRA DCC Standard & Recommended practices, RP-9.2.2 available
directly from the NMRA or their website at www.nmra.org.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RETURN PROCEDURE
If you experience any problems with the MRC Sounder, please contact MRC first by either phone,
732-225-6360, or by e-mail,
. Please have the following information
ready: Make/model of your DCC system and decoder. Make/scale of locomotive, and the type of
problem you are experiencing. This way you can possibly avoid unnecessarily returning the MRC
Sounder.
Should it become necessary to return your MRC Sounder, un-solder the Sounder and return the
Sounder only. Please include a letter, [printed clearly], with your name, address, daytime phone
number, and a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing. Please also include a
$10.00 check to cover shipping and handling. Be certain to return only the MRC Sounder.
Warranty does not include abuse, neglect, or using this product for anything
other than it’s intended purpose. Warranty coverage will be handled on a
case by case basis, and other charges may apply for repair/replacement of
the product.
Send the decoder to:
Model Rectifier Corporation
Attn: Parts & Service
80 Newfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
2007 MODEL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
80 NEWFIELD AVENUE
EDISON, NJ 08837-3817
Printed in USA