ZIMO MX695 - 9 Service Insructions

Page 60 Large-scale Decoder & Sound Decoder MX695/6/7/9
CV
Designation
Range
Default
Description
5.
4
#395 –
397
Volume Keys
-
0
Volume adjustments with function keys
5.
4
#376
Volume driving sound
0 – 255
255
Reduction of motor sound compared to total volume
5
-
#267
- 766
Sound-Parameter
-
-
Sound generation settings
(see sound CV table above)
18
#400
#401
…..
#428
Input-Mapping
0 - 255
0
External function (Function key) for internal F0
External function (Function key) for internal F1
……
External function (Function key) for internal F28
9 Service Instructions
Even Zimo decoders can break down ... sometimes "for no reason", sometimes due to short
circuits in the wiring, sometimes by a failed update ...
These defective decoder can of course sent to Zimo for repair or replacement. Whether this is
covered by warranty or a payable service, the submitter should expect a decoder back that is
not only functional, but is also configured similarly as the original (i.e. the same CV values and
the same sound project). However, this is not possible if the decoder is damaged so badly that
it cannot be read-out anymore.
THEREFORE ... is it recommended to READ OUT IMPORTANT DATA from the
decoder before it is defective and to send this information along
with the decoder to ZIMO for repair.
Other information required:
Address
Loaded SW version (CV #7, 65)
Possibly activated CV Set (activation code for CV #8, concerns
non-sound decoder)
Decoder ID (CV #250 ... 253, if available)
Possibly load code (CV #260 ... 263, relates to sound decoder)
Loaded sound project.
It would also be very useful (but relatively complex) to read out the entire CV list and keep it in
a safe place, so it can later be programmed to a repaired decoder (which sometimes requires