Page 47 loksound loksoundxl v3, 1st edition, 072004. 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. This runs on all modern windowssystems from windows 98. Vbg they have a very good turbo sound in the sd45f45 project. Cv 123 controls the auxiliary sound effects volume. I decided to put the decoder into an athearn 282 steam engine. Review of the new loksound dcc decoders and programmer. With a programmer, once the decoder was moved, the sound files could be changed to match the new locomotive. Downloadable dcc sound projects uk wickness models. We will change the sound file for free to another sound, if the decoder has been purchased from us. 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. Tim, i have just installed a loksound decoder in my new kato sd402.
Loksound 5 dcc still supports 14 to 128 speed steps, 2 and 4digit addresses and up to 32 functions. This can be a problem with the nce momentum button, particularly if you have v4. Here you can find loksound 5 project files we created especially for the usage with selected loksound factory equipped locomotives. The members of the loksound family step how to install a loksound decoder. As of march 26th the state of washington has issued a stay at home order for all nonessential businesses.
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. Operating modes like all products of the loksound family the loksound 5 l is a true multi protocol decoder. 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. But the guy who gave me the loco has other loksound units, so i dont know if he gave me the correct manual. We load the sound required into the decoder when requested. Lokprogrammer instructions model railroad hobbyist magazine.
Loksound v3 changed soundslot name is not displayed or. 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. Lokprogrammer pcsoftware for all loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4. The loksound volumecontrol cvs all have a range of 0 through 64, with the default setting being 64. Cant use old computer software with newer decoder software. Load dependent strain deselectable is as selfevident as dopplereffect, as is.
Introduction the loksound family this manual is divided into several chapters that show you stepby 5. Characteristics of the loksound decoders the loksound decoder is a universal electronic module for installation in model engines of most common scales. This is a digital download service for uk dcc sound projects for the esu loksound v4 and 5 decoder families. 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. Hvordan man importerer en loksound 3,5 fil i lokprogrammer v4 how to import at loksound 3,5 file in lokprogrammer v4. The pinconnector version fits into all locos that have installed a loksound xl v3. All you need to do is to pull off remove the old decoder and plug in the new loksound xl v4. Loksound vistaon frs 5 50 mm round speaker for loksound xl 3.
All loksound 5 decoders are offered with all common interfaces. Piko br 187 rem 487 sound einbau umbau mit esu loksound decoder duration. Software kann er unter dcc oder motorola eingesetzt. Not tried the programmer software either so must try that. With a loksound programmer you can change the sound project, or individual sounds. Loksound has about 40 different diesel engine sounds, some are great and some are not so good. Then start up the especially userfriendly lokprogrammer software, which is included on cdrom.
Intermountain can write any available esu loksound select sound file to any select decoder before your decoder ships. Streamlined backshop services is an authorized dealer for all major dcc manufacturers including. 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. The loksound 5 is equipped with a multipin connector and is supplied ex works with an adapter board featuring solder pads. The software automatically detects which type of decoder is installed and provides specific information. F4 dynamic brakes, f3 short horn and so on i cant figure it out with all the tables in the manual and so on. Lokprogrammer pc software fur loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4. For example, their alco 244 sound set for the loksound 4 has a 5 chime horn in it. We recommend loksound for all engines in tt, ho gauge as well as smaller engines in o gauge. Intermountain esu loksound select decoder programming service for retail customers.
So if the initial problem was a detached wire from the speaker and this is an early 3. This is transferred to the last stage audio amplifier via four polyphonic sound channels. Lokprogrammer pc software for all loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4. According to a couple of posts on the loksound yahoo group, esu is planning to release a new version 5 decoder soon. Toottoot model train and scenery retailer and supplier. This being done from read ecos data base and select the loco in question and add to tc. The little esu user manual pamphlet i was given says loksound, loksoundxl, suitable for decoder version v3. The following is a set of instructions provide by esu outlining a method for programming cvs addresses greater than 255. 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. Therefore it fits into almost any 00 or 0 gauge locomotive. Start the software then place a loco with a loksound decoder on your programming track. 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 one is a 100% compatible to the current model. The loksound 5 is the most important member of the loksound family.
I like to say loksound is the audio kitbashers decoder. Esu offers many different sound files for all sorts of locomotives. 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. 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. I want to remap the f buttons to match other locos i have. This means that you will need to enter a value nearly 4 times as great 3. Loksound 5 dcc decoders now get back the 3point speed control using cv 2. Converter for conversion from loksound 4 to loksound 5 decoders. The new generation of loksound decoders employ indexed cvs to provide expanded functionality.
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