ADDING A DECODER
There is no better way to get the most from your model than to
operate using DCC. An ESU DCC decoder allows you to access all of
the lighting outputs built into your model. If you are installing a sound
decoder, you will have the most realistic model available today!
Due to the many lighting features that our Rivet Counter AC4400 is
equipped with, we have employed two DIP switches on the main circuit
board. These help with the DCC functionality of the lighting features.
If your Rivet Counter model has factory sound, or you are installing an
ESU sound or non-sound decoder, these DIP switches are to be turned
OFF ( see Fig.1 ) to help with the lighting effects and only when using
an ESU brand decoder (DCC & Sound Ready units come with the DIP
switches in the on position). If you choose to use a different brand
decoder, the DIP switches should be in the ON position. Important
Note: non-ESU decoders will only have partial access to the advanced
lighting effects and will not be able to control the Power Pack that is
part of the main board. When using non-ESU decoders, you will have
directional headlights, lighted number boards and white class lights (if
equipped). Red and green class lights will not function with non-ESU
decoders the same as when operating on DC power.
Fig.1
Note: For non-sound Lokpilot installs: Units equipped with class lights
(if equipped) will not be able to cycle through the various colors
using F5 as you can with a Loksound decoder. When using a Lokpilot
decoder, three functions buttons are used to control the class lights.
Check the Function Map Chart to see how F5 is used on your model.
SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENTS
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL CV63
When operating your model it may be desirable to adjust the sound
volume differently than programmed at the factory. Only one CV is
necessary to adjust the Master Volume Control. CV63 moves all sound
up or down depending on the setting. The ESU V5 DCC decoder
will allow adjustments from 0 to 150%. The factory setting will vary
depending on the model. You can read CV63 with your DCC system’s
program track to learn the default value for your model before making
any adjustments. Volume settings from 0 to 128 are 0 to 100%. Settings
from 129 to 192 are 101 to 150%.
Important Note: Settings between 129 and 160 (125%) are generally
safe. Settings above 160 should be used with caution especially with
single or small speaker installations to keep from over driving and
damaging your speakers.
INDIVIDUAL SOUNDS / VOLUME CONTROL
The advanced functions of the ESU Loksound V5 decoder allows you
to control the volume on each sound loaded in the decoder separately
in addition to the master volume. Confusing? Not really. Think of your
decoder like the mixing board of an event hall or concert venue. In
these setups, you can control the input of each microphone, instrument,
etc. to mix them and come up with the compostion you want. Your ESU
decoder does the same with the individual input volumes for each
sound and then the master volume to move all sound up or down at the
same percentage while keeping the sound mix the same.
To control so many sounds on a single decoder, ESU has utilized CVs
above the normal cap of 255 by indexing the CV. Indexing can be a
complicated subject but to simplfy it, you must use three CVs to set the
volume of an individual sound CV. We will use CV31, CV32 and the CV
for the sound slot’s volume (see Sound CV chart).
Important Note: The following CVs MUST be set rst before adjusting
the sound slot volume: CV31 =16 and CV32 = 1.
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