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	Need to calculate a resistor value for your circuit? Make sure you have the voltage and current specs for your lamp, and then click the following link for a handy-dandy tool! [TODO Series Resistance Calculator]		Need to calculate a resistor value for your circuit? Make sure you have the voltage and current specs for your lamp, and then click the following link for a handy-dandy tool! [TODO Series Resistance Calculator]

			== WOWSound - Light Mode and Sound Mode ==
	{{:Light Mode and Sound Mode}}		{{:Light Mode and Sound Mode}}

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	===Calculating Resistor Values===		===Calculating Resistor Values===
	Need to calculate a resistor value for your circuit? Make sure you have the voltage and current specs for your lamp, and then click the following link for a handy-dandy tool! [TODO Series Resistance Calculator]		Need to calculate a resistor value for your circuit? Make sure you have the voltage and current specs for your lamp, and then click the following link for a handy-dandy tool! [TODO Series Resistance Calculator]
	~~==WOWSound - Light Mode and Sound Mode==~~
	~~''Question: I hooked up my lights on my WOWSound decoder but I cannot turn them on. What gives?''~~

	~~NOTE: If you are looking for assistance or advice on wiring your locomotive, see the sections below for wiring LED's or incandescent lamps.~~		{{:Light Mode and Sound Mode}}

	WOWSound decoders have two operational modes: Light Mode and Sound Mode. When first powering up a WOWSound decoder, it will default to Sound Mode. In order to access your light functions beyond F0, you must enter Light Mode. (Unless otherwise user-configured)

	To toggle operational modes, you must press Button 8 on your controller twice in rapid succession. You will hear an announcement from Audio Assist® announcing the active mode. In order to change back, just press button 8 twice again. If you switch too fast, however, the decoder may register 4 presses and enter the Audio Assist® program.

	In sound mode, you can use buttons 0-28 to control sound functions. In Light Mode, you can use buttons 0-12 to control lighting functions. Both modes can be remapped using Audio Assist or CV programming, but you should refer to your decoder literature for the default mappings. By default, Light Mode buttons will correspond directly to their numbered function output unless otherwise programmed. By default, ONLY function 0 will respond to commands in both Sound Mode and Light Mode. In order to use any other function button in both modes, that button must be "dual-enabled" using CV programming. For assistance on CV programming function buttons into dual-mode, visit the Guided Programmer for your decoder type:

	~~Programming Tools~~

	~~''Question: Function 2 doesn't work?''~~

	Most likely, lighting Function 2 of your decoder ''is'' working. Some command stations and throttles such as Digitrax set Button 2 as a momentary function (not latching). You can confirm this by ''holding'' the button down to see if your light remains on.

	~~''Okay so how do I fix that?''~~

	The simple solution is to remap your light to another button. Otherwise, the instruction manual for your throttle or command station should tell you how to change the momentary function to a latching one.

	~~To learn more and see a demonstration of~~ Light Mode and Sound Mode~~, check out our video on WOWSound Operational Modes:~~

	~~{{#ev:youtube\|ldxfLtVgmKw~~}}

	==Setting Up Lighting Effects==		==Setting Up Lighting Effects==

	The [[~~:Category:Lights~~\|Lighting Effect CV's]] are used on decoders to set the lighting effect for each of the lighting outputs. The value in these CV's sets the active lighting effect ''and'' the active direction. Consideration must be taken to choose the correct value which includes BOTH factors when performing programming of a lighting effect.		The [[Lighting Effects\|Lighting Effect CV's]] are used on decoders to set the lighting effect for each of the lighting outputs. The value in these CV's sets the active lighting effect ''and'' the active direction. Consideration must be taken to choose the correct value which includes BOTH factors when performing programming of a lighting effect.

	Below, you can find solutions to our most-commonly-asked lighting configuration questions.		Below, you can find solutions to our most-commonly-asked lighting configuration questions.
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	For the above case, light functions tied to the lights physically pointing ''opposite'' the direction of travel need to be programmed with the value which corresponds ''to'' the direction of travel. For example, the lights on the rear of the engine would be programmed to be ON in ''forward'', and the lights on the front of the engine would be programmed to be ON in ''reverse''.		For the above case, light functions tied to the lights physically pointing ''opposite'' the direction of travel need to be programmed with the value which corresponds ''to'' the direction of travel. For example, the lights on the rear of the engine would be programmed to be ON in ''forward'', and the lights on the front of the engine would be programmed to be ON in ''reverse''.

	Please consult the [[Full List of Lighting Effects]] for your decoder type and version for the full chart of available lighting effects and the corresponding directional values.		Please consult the [[Lighting Effects\|Full List of Lighting Effects]] for your decoder type and version for the full chart of available lighting effects and the corresponding directional values.

	===Setting up "Constant Dim" Lighting Effects===		===Setting up "Constant Dim" Lighting Effects===
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	Note that in TCS WOWSound Version 4 (and older) decoders, as well as the non-sound product line, we offer FOUR independent dimness generators. Any lighting output can be assigned to have its own "dimness" generator assigned, or the same generator may be assigned to multiple functions simultaneously depending on your needs. By applying the same dimness generator to multiple lighting effects, those lighting effects will operate at the same level of dimness relative to the configurable setpoint.		Note that in TCS WOWSound Version 4 (and older) decoders, as well as the non-sound product line, we offer FOUR independent dimness generators. Any lighting output can be assigned to have its own "dimness" generator assigned, or the same generator may be assigned to multiple functions simultaneously depending on your needs. By applying the same dimness generator to multiple lighting effects, those lighting effects will operate at the same level of dimness relative to the configurable setpoint.

	Step 1: To assign a constant dim lighting effect to an output, program the Lighting Effect CV for that output using the corresponding value found in the [[Full List of Lighting Effects]] based on the generator number and active direction you desire.		Step 1: To assign a constant dim lighting effect to an output, program the Lighting Effect CV for that output using the corresponding value found in the [[Lighting Effects\|Full List of Lighting Effects]] based on the generator number and active direction you desire.

	Step 2 (optional): Each of the constant dim generators can be individually reconfigured using individual CV's. Program the corresponding "dimness level" CV for the generator you selected to change the level of dimness.		Step 2 (optional): Each of the constant dim generators can be individually reconfigured using individual CV's. Program the corresponding "dimness level" CV for the generator you selected to change the level of dimness.
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	=== Setting Up Rule 17 ===		===Setting Up Rule 17===
	Rule 17 is a prototype railroad rule which defines the behavior of the brightness of lights on locomotives, particularly in regards to the direction of a locomotive and its proximity to other trains. The exact behavior and rules can vary slightly on a per-railroad basis.		Rule 17 is a prototype railroad rule which defines the behavior of the brightness of lights on locomotives, particularly in regards to the direction of a locomotive and its proximity to other trains. The exact behavior and rules can vary slightly on a per-railroad basis.

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	Just as with typical headlights, the Rule 17 Dimmable lighting effect allows for specification of which direction that light will be "On" in - Forward, Reverse, or Both Directions.		Just as with typical headlights, the Rule 17 Dimmable lighting effect allows for specification of which direction that light will be "On" in - Forward, Reverse, or Both Directions.

	* If set to "forward," that light will only come on in forward, and will dim as necessary while in forward.		*If set to "forward," that light will only come on in forward, and will dim as necessary while in forward.
	* If set to "reverse," that light will only come on in reverse, and will dim as necessary while in reverse.		*If set to "reverse," that light will only come on in reverse, and will dim as necessary while in reverse.
	* If set to "both directions," that light can be on in either direction, and will dim as necessary. The light will only turn off when turned off using the button it is mapped to.		*If set to "both directions," that light can be on in either direction, and will dim as necessary. The light will only turn off when turned off using the button it is mapped to.

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	==== Automatic Rule 17 Features ====		====Automatic Rule 17 Features====
	In a TCS decoder, there are a few settings which allow you to configure automatic behavior for lighting outputs programmed with the Rule 17 Dimmable lighting effect. These settings are enabled and disabled through [[CV 61]] and are described in detail below:		In a TCS decoder, there are a few settings which allow you to configure automatic behavior for lighting outputs programmed with the Rule 17 Dimmable lighting effect. These settings are enabled and disabled through [[CV 61]] and are described in detail below:

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	==== Manual Rule 17 Dimming ====		====Manual Rule 17 Dimming====
	A manual "dimmer switch" is available for the operator to dim the light(s) at any time. The button which operates this manual dimmer switch is configurable using [[Support - Lighting#Function Remapping\|Function Remapping]]. For most decoders, the default dimmer button is 4. Regardless of whether or not the Automatic Rule17 Features are in use, the manual dimmer will dim ALL Rule 17 Dimmable lighting outputs when pressed. Press again to brighten the lights again.		A manual "dimmer switch" is available for the operator to dim the light(s) at any time. The button which operates this manual dimmer switch is configurable using [[Support - Lighting#Function Remapping\|Function Remapping]]. For most decoders, the default dimmer button is 4. Regardless of whether or not the Automatic Rule17 Features are in use, the manual dimmer will dim ALL Rule 17 Dimmable lighting outputs when pressed. Press again to brighten the lights again.
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	To learn more and see a demonstration of Light Mode and Sound Mode, check out our video on WOWSound Operational Modes:		To learn more and see a demonstration of Light Mode and Sound Mode, check out our video on WOWSound Operational Modes:

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	==Setting Up Lighting Effects==		==Setting Up Lighting Effects==

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