Dakota Digital MCL-30K-TCH - Manual (Page 5)

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TACHOMETER SETUP
Main Menu Sub Menu Description
CL set clock time
tCH nigHt set night dimming level
t CAL set engine cylinder setting
vPdAtE set rpm update rate for digital readout
WXArN set rpm shift warning point
geAr transmission gear programming
SIgnAL select 12 HI (normal) or 5 LO (low voltage) tach signal
The gauge can be set to read from 1-15 cylinder ignition signals. It can also be set to read either 12 volt tach signals or 5
volt tach signals found on some engine computers. The digital tachometer update rate can be adjusted between slow, mid, and
fast. The rpm warning/shift point can be adjusted from 2200 – 9900. The tachometer will read from 350 – 9,990 rpm.
Press and hold the switch while turning the key on. Release the switch. Press and release the switch until “ tCH ” is
displayed, then press and hold switch until “ – “ is displayed. The rpm display will show “ Set ” and the lower display will show
“night”. Press and release the switch to move through the different menus, press and hold the switch to select a menu option.
Note: The tachometer calibration may require you to hold the switch while starting the bike, only if you are going to
adjust/set the GEAR programming since you will have to ride the bike. Some ignition systems may disrupt power to other circuits
causing the gauge to reset, this is why you must hold the switch wile starting if you are setting up the GEAR display. All other
gauge functions, and gauges, can be set without running the engine
CL
CL CL CL Clock setup
The time is displayed on the smaller display below the RPM. It will not light up until the orange wire is powered.
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To set the clock, press and hold the switch while turning the key on. Release the switch.
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The RPM display should show “ CL ” , press and hold switch until “ - “ is displayed.
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Release the switch. The lower display will show the current hours.
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Press and release the switch to change the hours, press and hold the switch to change the minutes.
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Release the switch. The lower display will show the current minutes.
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Press and release the switch to change the minutes, press and hold the switch to save this and exit setup.
nIgHt nIgHt nIgHt nIgHt Night dimming
Your display system has a dimming feature that dims the display intensity. Normally the system is at full
brightness for daytime viewing. The tachometer has a light sensor that will provide a signal to the other gauges to
reduce the brightness at night. The level of darkness before the gauges dim can be adjusted in the tachometer
setup.
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Press and release the switch until “ nIgHt ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ – “ is displayed.
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Release the switch. The update setting will be displayed. ( 1 =late(darkest), 2 =mid, 3 =early(lightest), OFF ).
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Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the setting.
T TT T C CC CaL aL aL aL Engine cylinder setup
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Press and release the switch until “ t CAL ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
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Release the switch. The current cylinder setting will be displayed.
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Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed.
v vv vPdAtE PdAtE PdAtE PdAtE Display update setup
The display update will select how quickly the tachometer reading will respond.
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Press and release the switch until “ vPdAtE ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
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Release the switch. The update setting will be displayed. ( 1 =slow, 2 =mid, 3 =fast).
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Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the setting.
W WW WX XX XArn Arn Arn Arn Rpm warning setup
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Press and release the switch until “ WXArn ” is displayed, then press and hold the switch until “ - “ is displayed.
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Release the switch. The current warning point will be displayed.
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Press and release the switch until the desired setting is displayed.
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Press and hold the switch until “ - ” is displayed to save the setting.