Page 47 loksound loksoundxl v3, 1st edition, 072004. Due to the combination of the digital decoder and the sound module on one circuit board we achieve the smallest possible dimensions of 30 mm x 15. You can download the software from our homepage free of charge. This is transferred to the last stage audio amplifier via four polyphonic sound channels. Streamlined backshop services is an authorized dealer for all major dcc manufacturers including. With a loksound programmer you can change the sound project, or individual sounds. The loksound 5 is the most important member of the loksound family. For example, their alco 244 sound set for the loksound 4 has a 5 chime horn in it.
All loksound 5 decoders are offered with all common interfaces. Piko br 187 rem 487 sound einbau umbau mit esu loksound decoder duration. Intermountain esu loksound select decoder programming service for retail customers. This can be a problem with the nce momentum button, particularly if you have v4. The loksound select decoder has an 8 pin standard connector that would allow you to easily move from one locomotive to another loco. Cv 123 controls the auxiliary sound effects volume. Loksound 5 dcc decoders now get back the 3point speed control using cv 2. According to a couple of posts on the loksound yahoo group, esu is planning to release a new version 5 decoder soon. So if the initial problem was a detached wire from the speaker and this is an early 3. But the guy who gave me the loco has other loksound units, so i dont know if he gave me the correct manual.
Set the loco with the esu decoder on your programming track and you can read out the decoder data, edit or program. Esu offers many different sound files for all sorts of locomotives. The following is a set of instructions provide by esu outlining a method for programming cvs addresses greater than 255. The new one is a 100% compatible to the current model.
Lokprogrammer pc software fur loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4. All esu loksound 5 h0 sound decodersets with desire sound. The loksound 5 decoder notice it doesnt say dcc in addition to be speaking dcc, it also is compatible with motorola, selectix, and mfxm4 digital languages. The messages on the yahoo group indicated that the new decoder will be capable of 50 khz bemf control todays decoders generally top out at 40khz. Converter for conversion from loksound 4 to loksound 5 decoders. As of march 26th the state of washington has issued a stay at home order for all nonessential businesses. All you need to do is to pull off remove the old decoder and plug in the new loksound xl v4. Not tried the programmer software either so must try that. I have a few v5 loksound fitted on my layout but have not yet tested the locos for automation but certainly have read the decoder profile over from the ecos to tc to get the loco functions etc. This is transfered to the last stage audio amplifier via four polyphonic sound channels. Toottoot model train and scenery retailer and supplier. I want to remap the f buttons to match other locos i have.
Lokprogrammer instructions model railroad hobbyist magazine. We will change the sound file for free to another sound, if the decoder has been purchased from us. The loksound 5 is equipped with a multipin connector and is supplied ex works with an adapter board featuring solder pads. Characteristics of the loksound decoders the loksound decoder is a universal electronic module for installation in model engines of most common scales. Loksound vistaon frs 5 50 mm round speaker for loksound xl 3.
Review of the new loksound dcc decoders and programmer. Tim, i have just installed a loksound decoder in my new kato sd402. The loksound volumecontrol cvs all have a range of 0 through 64, with the default setting being 64. Operating modes like all products of the loksound family the loksound 5 l is a true multi protocol decoder. We recommend loksound for all engines in tt, ho gauge as well as smaller engines in o gauge.
Then start up the especially userfriendly lokprogrammer software, which is included on cdrom. With a programmer, once the decoder was moved, the sound files could be changed to match the new locomotive. Vbg they have a very good turbo sound in the sd45f45 project. Therefore it fits into almost any 00 or 0 gauge locomotive. The members of the loksound family step how to install a loksound decoder. We load the sound required into the decoder when requested. This runs on all modern windowssystems from windows 98.
This being done from read ecos data base and select the loco in question and add to tc. Downloadable dcc sound projects uk wickness models. Intermountain can write any available esu loksound select sound file to any select decoder before your decoder ships. Hereby the decoders handle addresses 01 80, stop correctly on the m rollin braking section, and can be used without problems on all analog ac layouts. The new generation of loksound decoders employ indexed cvs to provide expanded functionality. Cant use old computer software with newer decoder software. Here you can find loksound 5 project files we created especially for the usage with selected loksound factory equipped locomotives.
I can see two pads at the back of the decoder labelled imp and that appears to be the only logical location and those pads also appear on the loksound 3. The loksound 4 is the latest version of the full feature decoder, with all the extra protocols and the capability to individually edit each sound. Loksound 5 dcc still supports 14 to 128 speed steps, 2 and 4digit addresses and up to 32 functions. One thing always annoyed me a bit was the colour change from activating the virtual drivers cab to deactivating, now it is a nice dark blue colour which indicates the light or aux. Loksound v3 changed soundslot name is not displayed or. Hvordan man importerer en loksound 3,5 fil i lokprogrammer v4 how to import at loksound 3,5 file in lokprogrammer v4. This is a digital download service for uk dcc sound projects for the esu loksound v4 and 5 decoder families. Loksound has about 40 different diesel engine sounds, some are great and some are not so good. Since you know the full size engine firsthand, i would be very interested to hear what you think of the sound and the full throttle features of the loksound decoder. The pinconnector version fits into all locos that have installed a loksound xl v3. Its always best to run the latest version of jmri because improvements and fixes are being done continuously. Introduction the loksound family this manual is divided into several chapters that show you stepby 5. Lokprogrammer pc software for all loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4.
Software kann er unter dcc oder motorola eingesetzt. The little esu user manual pamphlet i was given says loksound, loksoundxl, suitable for decoder version v3. Load dependent strain deselectable is as selfevident as dopplereffect, as is. I like to say loksound is the audio kitbashers decoder. I decided to put the decoder into an athearn 282 steam engine. The software automatically detects which type of decoder is installed and provides specific information. Your locked sound project locked to your decoder serial number will be emailed to you so that you can load your own decoder using the esu lokprogrammer. Lokprogrammer pcsoftware for all loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4. Start the software then place a loco with a loksound decoder on your programming track. Hi phil and peter that was fun v4 programmer said it was a old file and would not import it so i had load 2. F4 dynamic brakes, f3 short horn and so on i cant figure it out with all the tables in the manual and so on. This means that you will need to enter a value nearly 4 times as great 3. I have not upload a video for a minute so here is a quick one.
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