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1. Introduction .............................................................. 3
1.1. Properties of the decoder ..............................................3
2. Initial operation ....................................................... 4
2.1. Function mapping .........................................................4
2.2. Using your LokSound decoder under DCC ....................4
2.5. Analogue operation ......................................................4
3. Decoder settings ...................................................... 5
3.1. Basics of DCC programming .........................................5
3.1.1. Configuration Variables (CV) ......................................5
3.1.2. Standardization in the NMRA .....................................5
3.1.3. Bits and Bytes ............................................................5
3.1.4. Programming methods ..............................................5
3.1.4.1. Programming on The Main .....................................6
3.1.4.2. Service Mode Programming ....................................6
3.1.5. Programming procedure using various DCC systems ..6
3.1.6. Programming with the ESU LokProgrammer ..............6
3.4. Setting up your LokSound .............................................6
3.4.1. Address Settings ........................................................6
3.4.1.1. Primary Address .....................................................6
3.4.1.2. Extended Address ...................................................7
3.4.2. Configuring the decoders behaviour ..........................7
3.4.2.1. Acceleration / Deceleration .....................................7
3.4.2.2. Starting voltage, VMax............................................7
3.4.2.3. Shunting mode .......................................................7
3.4.2.4. Analogue mode ......................................................7
3.4.3. Brake sectors .............................................................7
3.4.3.1. DC Brake Mode ......................................................8
3.4.3.3. Lenz® ABC Brake Mode .........................................8
3.3.4. Adjust the sound volume ...........................................8
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4. Decoder Reset .......................................................... 8
5. Appendix .................................................................. 9
5.1. Programming Long Addresses .......................................9
5.1.1. Write address .............................................................9
5.1.2. Read out addess ........................................................9
6. Support and Assistance ......................................... 15
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