Digitrax SDH167D Series 7 Sound Decoder HO Scale

The Digitrax SDH167D Series 7 Sound Decoder is a top - notch choice for HO scale locomotives. It's compatible with many HO locos, offering both selectable steam and diesel sounds, so you can use it in any locomotive type. The decoder features the Digitrax SoundFX® v3 Sound System, making your locomotives sound incredibly realistic. It's customizable with 16, 12, or 8 - bit .wav file sounds and works with all SoundFX 8 and 16 - bit sound projects. There can be up to 4 simultaneous voices, and you can download sounds using a Digitrax Sound Programmer and SoundLoader II. With a 4 - megabit on - board sound memory, it also has a cam input - synchronized steam - chuff option for steam locos and scalable speed stabilization for sound operation. The SoundFX v3 doesn't need an external rate sensor. The factory 8 - Ohm 16 x 26 x 9 mm box speaker on a 10 - pin plug design allows for quick and easy installation. It comes with smart power management to prevent booster or programmer shutdowns. You can program CVs using any Digitrax - compatible control system without extra equipment. The Digitrax Easy Connect 9 - Pin Socket enables the decoder to be moved between different locomotive interfaces. It has Series 7 enhanced features, works with the PX112 - 10 Power Extender (up to 15V max on track), and offers Digitrax FX3 Functions for prototypical lighting effects. It also has a configurable FX3 Pulse Function on all function outputs. The Digitrax LocoMotion® System makes your trains run realistically. It supports 2 - digit and 4 - digit addressing, has basic, advanced, and universal consisting, a SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation, direct and operations mode programming, decoder reset by CV8, and is transponder - equipped. It has power - on motor isolation protection and is DCC - compatible and FCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant, operating on a DCC track voltage of 9V to 18V.

Using the Digitrax SDH167D Series 7 Sound Decoder is quite straightforward. First, make sure your locomotive is of the HO scale as this decoder is designed for it. When installing, use the factory 8 - Ohm 16 x 26 x 9 mm box speaker with the 10 - pin plug design for an easy setup. You can connect the decoder to your locomotive using the Digitrax Easy Connect 9 - Pin Socket. To add sounds, use a Digitrax Sound Programmer and SoundLoader II to download sounds into the 4 - megabit on - board sound memory. You can program CVs with any Digitrax - compatible control system without buying extra equipment. When it comes to operations, ensure the track voltage is between 9V and 18V. Remember, this decoder is DCC - compatible, so it should work well with DCC systems. For maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. If you need to reset the decoder, you can do it via CV8. Also, the power - on motor isolation protection helps prevent damage, but still handle it carefully to avoid any physical harm. Enjoy the realistic locomotive sounds and smooth operation with this great decoder.