SoundTraxx LC Series Owners Manual - Manual (Page 6)

LC SERIES DIGITAL SOUND DECODER OWNER’S MANUAL 6
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