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June 28, 2006

Hot News from Digitrax

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Digitrax is finally releasing the PR-2 Programmer and a new SoundFX decoder.

Note:
While Digitrax has announced "availability" dates below, our experience has consistently shown that new products from Digitrax may actually take months before they are available!

Announcing in Philadelphia at the National Train Show, shipping August 30, 2006.

SFX064D
SoundFX and Function Decoder (List $69.95, Tony's $54.95)

  • Add Digitrax SoundFX and 6 extra functions to any DCC installation!
  • Fits most HO installations.
  • Ready to run, pre-loaded with realistic generic steam and diesel sound projects.
  • 32 Ohm 28 mm speaker included (others can be used, too).
  • External hold up capacitor for flexible installation.
  • Completely customizable for super detailed locomotive sound.
  • Downloadable sound with PR2 Programmer.
  • 6 FX3 Function outputs let you add more functions to your installations.
  • Based on proven Digitrax decoder technology.
  • Low current draw and smart power management let you run as many Sound FX decoders as your layout can handle without booster shutdown problems.
  • No special programming booster or other extra equipment needed for programming.

Available NOW!

PR2
Decoder Programmer w/SoundLoader Software (List $99.95, Tony's $79.95)

Using Digitrax PR2 Programmer and Digitrax SoundLoaderTM software with your PC and programming track, you can create, manage, test, and download sound projects (.spj files) in your Digitrax SoundFX decoders. You can customize your Digitrax SoundFX decoders to your hearts content!

Using the SoundTestTM feature you can even try out different SoundFX decoder sound projects. Just put the SoundFX equipped locomotive on the PR2 programming track and use the SoundTest feature to run the speed up or down and set any combination of functions to on or off while the locomotive remains stationary on the PR2 programming track.

Try Out SoundLoader at www.digitrax.com/sounddepot.com

Digitrax PR2 Programmer comes with:

  • PR2
  • SoundLoader Software
  • Installation CD and instructions
  • Cables needed to hook up to a 25 or 9 pin PC Serial port (USB adapters can also be used).
  • In addition, youll need:
  • A 12-15V DC Power Supply (Digitrax recommends the PS12)
  • A PC Computer running Windows XP with SoundLoader or equivalent program running
  • An isolated programming track section (You won't need a power booster to increase programming track voltage.)
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