SoundTraxx LC Series Owners Manual User Manual

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LC SERIES DIGITAL SOUND DECODER OWNER’S MANUAL

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
It will be a great temptation to begin connecting wires immediately. Before you install your
DSD-LC, there are some simple precautions you should take.

First, read the instruction sheet that came with your decoder carefully! Models do vary
and you should not assume the installation of one DSD-LC is identical to another. Then
ﬁnish reading this Owner’s Manual!

The DSD-LC should be handled carefully in a static-free environment. To discharge

static electricity, touch a water pipe or grounded, metal surface before handling the

decoder.

Never remove the decoder’s protective shrink tubing. First, you will void your warranty

and second, you will compromise the decoder’s built in thermal management system.

Never make connections to the decoder while it is powered, Doing so makes for an

accident waiting to happen,

Make sure all electrical connections are insulated. Avoid using electrical tape as it

tends to unravel over time. We recommend using heat shrinkable tubing instead.

Never allow the decoder leads to come in contact with any DCC track wiring except

those speciﬁcally designed for that purpose.

Never allow speaker outputs to become shorted together,

Never allow motor outputs to become shorted together.

Do not exceed the output ratings for which the decoder is designed.

Take your time and have fun!

Tools and Materials You Will Need

In addition to the common hand tools found on most modeler’s workbenches, you should have at

your disposal:

Low wattage (under 25 watts) solder iron

Rosin Core Solder

Hobby Knife

High Speed Motor Tool (such as a Dremel)

Miniature Screwdriver Set

Diagonal Cutters

Multi-meter

Double Sided Tape

Silicone RTV

Heat gun

Assorted sizes of heat-shrink tubing (SoundTraxx PN 810037)

Insulative Tubing (SoundTraxx PN 810036)

We also recommend the following items

to aid your installation

Microconnectors facilitate easy separa-

tion of items like speakers from the loco-

motive. SoundTraxx offers an economical

2 pin connector (PN 810012) and a 10

pack of mini-micro connector pins and

sockets (PN 810058).

SoundTraxx offers two sizes of 1.5 Volt

micro-bulbs for use with the DSD-LC’s

lighting effects. PN 810022 is a 1.3mm

diameter bulb and PN 810024 is a 2.5mm

diameter bulb. Bulbs are also available in

economical six-packs.

SoundTraxx offers a variety of high quality,

miniature speakers suitable for use with

the DSD-LC. Choose the largest speaker

that can be ﬁt into the locomotive.

810083
810089
810053
810054
810055
810056
810087
810057
810112
810113
810103
810078
810086

N-Scale

HO-Scale

S-Scale

O-Scale

G-Scale

SUITABLE SCALES

SPEAKER SIZE

P.N.

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3/8" Speaker
1/2" Speaker
3/4" Speaker
1" Speaker
1-1/2" Speaker
2" Speaker
2-1/2" Speaker
3" Speaker
1.0” X 0.56” Oval
1.38” X 0.63” Oval
1.56” X 0.78” Oval
1.1" X 1.57" Oval
1" X 1" X .38" Edgeport