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1. Serial Converter Adapter Fig 8 above is used to connect the LI101F Computer Interface device with RS232 serial port to interface with the Video Train Simulator software for a better performance via USB Linkage Please follow the adapter s instruction manual and use the CD driver provided with the adapter to install the connection programs and set the configurations as required 11 1 4 Checking the Interface Configuration and Connection Set the Lenz Digital Plus or Roco Digital DCC equipments and Lenz Digital Plus LI USB Computer Interface device or LI101F Computer Interface device and RS232 High Speed USB Serial Converter device as per the instruction manuals and use the CD driver provided with this device to install the connection programs and set the configurations as required for this device For Hornby refer to the manual for the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller provided by the Hornby After the cable connections from the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller Lenz Digital Plus or Roco Digital DCC systems and Lenz Digital Plus computer interface device to the computer are completed please ensure you select the correct interface connection settings and configurations for the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller or Lenz Digital Plus computer interface device Set the setting and configuration for the Computer Interface device as follows 1 4 1 For Hornby s Elite Digital Controller or L
2. for that journey When the fuel is run out the train will automatically stop Selecting Diesel as the locomotive type will enable you to type in the text box An example of all the required details 1s shown in Fig 22 below CMTDSS Locomotive Selection amp ideo Setting Locomotive Selection Type in a code number for the locomotive which has the micro video camera that WOU are uzing in the code box below Locomotive Code tien Locomotive Type 25 Railcar Diesel Modern Description Class 628 Rallcar No First Video train f LeftHand UE Japan Australia f Right Hand USA Europe Driver Side Position Diesel Fuel Capacity for 100 km ea en r Fig 22 23 Click the cursor on the Next button at the bottom to continue and the screen expands to another column with the inclusion of the Video Camera settings as shown in Fig 23 below 2 4 Image Type amp Video Camera Settings CMTDSS Locomotive Selection amp ideo Setting Locomotive Selection Type in a code number for the locomotive which has the micro video camera that you are using in the code box below Locomotive Code Locomotive Type 23 Railcar Diesel Modern Description F ae Se Driver Side Position Diesel Fuel Capacity for km poe Video Setting Video Image Type Video camera in the locomotive powered by C PC Image r C TY Image C PC amp T
3. software product the Introduction screen will appear automatically every time you start this program as shown in Fig 18 page 19 18 Quick Start Step 2 Controlling and Driving a Train The Introduction screen page as shown in Fig 18 below is displayed as the first page when the program starts Video Train Driver Digital Captured Model Train Driving Simulator Fig 18 2 1 Preparing a Train for Model Railway Computer Control Place a locomotive with a wireless mini video camera fitted in it on the tracks of your layout and run it with the Digital control system This is to verify that the Digital control system and the locomotive are correctly running and also remember the locomotive code for this Video Train Driver Digital program 2 2 Setting up the Interface Configuration and Connection Press the Continue button on the Introduction screen page to continue to the next screen Interface Configuration and Connection On this page you will need to configure the interface between the DCC system and your Computer as shown in Fig 19 page 20 19 COMTDSS Interface Configuration amp Connection Interface Setting 1 Which presenet Interface Device will LH OOF 4 control the system 2 Which COM Fort interface will be used COM 3 Which baud rate will control the shehenr 9600 Connection Status Interface Information nn I 1 r Interf
4. Capture systems refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer of your chosen product Lenz Digital Systems SST Video Train Driver Software eo AN 9 KXN Lenz LI USB Personal Computer RS SF LH100 Lenz Hand Controller LZV100 Lenz Digital Command Station Fig 1 OR To Track Roco Digital Systems 1 SST Video Train Driver Software 10764 Roco Digital Command Station Personal Computer Transformer 15V AC Lenz LI USB Fig 2 Roco Digital Systems 2 To Track SST Video Train Driver Software 10810 Roco MultiMaus 10764 Roco Digital Command Station Transformer 15V AC Layout Controller Ta Personal Computer 10785 Rocomotion Fig 3 Roco Digital Systems 3 To Track SST Video Train Driver Software 10810 Roco MultiMaus 10764 Roco Digital Command Station ons T Transformer 15V AC 10758 Roco Data Cable Distributor Adapter Layout Controller gt 10785 Rocomotion la Personal Computer Fig 4 IMPORTANT Do not use a USB Port Hub unit to connect any of the following USB Linkages 1 USB XpressNet Interface device Hornby s Elite Digital Controller LI USB or LIIO1F 2 USB Video capture device 3 RailDriver USB Train Driver Control Console device as optional Connect each separately and plug directly into different USB ports of the computer otherwise probl
5. Digital Plus Interface Modules 1 4 Checking the Interface Configuration and Connection 1 4 1 For Lenz LI USB Device 1 4 2 For Lenz LILOIF Device 1 5 Program Start 1 6 License and Unlock Key Quick Start Step 2 Controlling and Simulating a Train 2 1 Preparing a Train for Model Railway Computer Control 2 2 Setting up Interface Configuration and Connection 2 3 Locomotive Selection and Connection 2 4 Image Type amp Video Camera Settings 2 5 Screen Resolution Change 2 6 Video Capture System Selection and Connection 2 6 1 Video Capture Adapter Type Selection 2 6 2 Capture Properties 2 6 3 Pin Properties 2 7 Video captured Model Train Driving Simulator Page 2 7 1 Controlling and Driving a Train 2 8 Thank you About this Instruction Manual SwanSoft Technologies creates and provides a video captured simulation product line of computer programs and electronic products for use with digitally and conventionally controlled model railways and cranes These products provide a drivers eye view simulation of train and model crane control via a micro wireless video camera link from the screen and keyboard of your computer and or the optional device of a Raildriver desktop cab controller for the model train or a joystick or game pad controller for the model crane gt Video Train Driver Digital software product is for any model train with a decoder in DCC format It 1s supported by any Digital Command Control system gt Video Tra
6. L101F Information Lenz Central Unit Information Central Unit Version 3 5 Central Unit ID LZ100 LZW100 D 04 LN OTF Intormation Version Humber 1 0 Service Number 02 xpresshet Device Address 29 Mew Address 29 7 Baud Rate 115 200 Baud New Baud Rate 115 200 Fig 13 15 1 5 Program Start After the correct installation of Video Train Driver Digital there should be an icon or entry in the Start menu of your Windows system or on the Video Train Driver Digital icon on the Windows desktop as shown gt x Click the cursor on it to start the software After the start of the program it first inquires a license key Unlock Key 1 6 License and Unlock Key VCMIDSS Licience Registration Nos Tour unique system key is Enter your unlock key provided by SwanSoft Technologies aera o rT B a Werty Please write down and store both System and Unlock keys for your future use Cancel Fig 14 JL Click the cursor on the Show command button to display your unique system key and the instructions as shown below You can click the cursor on the Show again command button to display other unique system key VCMIDSS Licience Registration Nos Akta 05106 7067 069052057 051054046 057049048 046054 1 Show again ED i To obtain your unlock key please register this product wia our website tte aia videotrainsinulator com or http aay swans com au This software t
7. SWANSOFT TECHNOLOGIES Puts YOU in the Driver s seat XN Experience the REAL Driver s view of YOUR Model Train Layout Model Trains Software and Electronic Products SwanSoft Technologies 1lramDriver Video Train Driver Digital M V1 16 User s Guide Part 1 Quick Start For Windows XP And Hornby Digital Digital Plus by Lenz and Roco Digital DCC Systems Document Version 1 16 3 March 2012 Copyright SwanSoft Technologies 2005 2012 Contact SwanSoft Technologies PO Box 253 Glen Iris 3146 Australia E mail info videotrainsimulator com au Website http www swansoft com au http www videotrainsimulator com au All rights reserved The content of this instruction manual is furnished for informational use only it is subject to change without notice The author assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this instruction manual No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the author Table of Contents About this Instruction Manual SwanSoft Technologies iTrainDriver Video Train Driver Digital User s Guide Part 1 Quick Start Instruction Quick Start Step 1 Installation and Program Start 1 1 Software Installation 1 2 Systems Setup 1 3 Lenz
8. V Image c Image not used c Number of Cameras in the locomotive Railcar or Train set o f Instruction Select the Video Image Type If unsure click on Help button to get information about the Video Image Type Fig 23 Further Instructions about the Help Button are explained in User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction CMTDSS Locomotive Selection amp ideo Setting Locomotive Selection Type in a code number for the locomotive which has the micro video camera that you are Using in the code box below Locomotive Code ue Locomotive Type 23 Railcar Diesel Modern E Description p _ ae i Driver Side Position Diesel Fuel Capacity for km Video Setting Video camera in the jcomolive puoered Fu 7 elp C Battery or Other Source f Decoder m C TY Image C PO amp TY Image f mage not used Function Mo for 1st 6 Of main camera Type in the 1st function number to switch on the decoder to supply powertoth Tt or main Video camera in the locomotive Check the led light is ON next to camera in the locomotive Then type in the 2rd function number for the 2nd Video 24 The settings for the screen Fig 24 can be set as follows 1 Video Image Type Click the cursor on the option button to choose which image is to be displayed for the simulator There are 4 different types of images available a PC Image The Video Trai
9. ace Connection off ry Version No of your existing DCC system is Save Connection Fig 19 The settings need to be set as follows 1 COM Port Set the COM Port to match the Computer set up for the device as established via 1 4 1 a Check the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller or Lenz LI USB Device on Device Manager for COM Port Number on Win XP Ref page 12 14 or 1 4 2 a Check USB RS232 Serial Adapter for the connection with Lenz LI101F Device on Device Manager for COM Port Number on Win XP Ref page 14 amp 15 2 Interface Type Set this depending on which interface device Hornby s Elite Digital Controller LI1O1F or LI USB you are using with the Lenz Digital Plus or Roco Digital DCC system 3 Baud Rate Set the baud rate to the same setting as that on the Lenz LIIO1F Tool instructed in from 1 4 2 b Set the Lenz LI101F Interface device to connect Ref page 14 amp 15 57600 recommended For Hornby s Elite Digital Controller the baud rate is automatically set at 19200 as standard For LI USB device the baud rate is automatically set at 57600 as standard 20 Click on the 3 above fields COM Port Interface Type amp Baud Rate in the List boxes to highlight and select 4 Click on Select button to connect the interface with the DCC system and the Computer 5 Ifyou are unable to connect an interface device then you can click on the Find Device b
10. age Tab button to open the Image folder as shown in Fig 30 page 31 Also check the Video Image format of the wireless camera receiver you have purchased to indentify if it is NTSC or PAL Click the cursor on the option buttons to select the correct format and video source as shown in Fig 30 page 31 NTSC format is used in USA PAL format is used in Europe Australia etc Depending on the video source output you are using select either Composite Video for RCA cable or S Video for S Video cable If you are unsure about the adapter s video source please refer to the instruction manual provided with the USB video capture adapter No other settings in this panel need to be adjusted When the adjustment is completed to your satisfaction then click the cursor on the OK command button to set and close this screen page 30 USB 2 0 Capture Properties Video Prac A nee Video Sources Flip Mirror Debug Mode W304 Factory Default tS Dale Make ts ate Bate pote Dae Gee Peas Crescentec Registers ZC Registers Reg p Read Addr o Read Value Whi rite Value Write C cms Fig 30 2 6 3 Pin Properties You can adjust the Picture Performance Colour Space Compression Speed Frame Rate and Size Output Size by placing the cursor on the list boxes to select the field to comfortably suit you as shown in Fig 31 below amp Fig 32 page 32 Pin Propert
11. age Interface Connection 388 COM Port 4 Baud Fite 57 ROO bytes s RailDriver device not connected aie I 1 Power Control Knob 2 Gear Shift Control n 3 Parking Brake Brake Shift Control 4 Throttle Control Slider 2 7 1 1 Starting to control and drive the train There are 4 main control components as shown in Fig 35 above that you will use most of the time to control and drive the train 2 7 1 2 To start and drive the train 1 Firstly click the cursor on the Power Control Knob 1 to turn ON the power and the green light will activate above the knob 2 Secondly click the cursor on the Gear Shift Control 2 and it will shift the gear to the Forward position 3 Thirdly click the cursor on the Parking Brake Brake Control Shift 3 and it will release the parking brake 34 4 Lastly activate the Throttle Control Slider 4 using any of the following options e Left click hold down and drag down the Throttle Control Slider with the mouse e Use the scrolling wheel on the mouse e Use the Down arrow on the keyboard In any choice the train will move and accelerate as the slider moves further down To decelerate the train use any of the above options to move the slider in the opposite direction and the train will slow down and stop as the slider moves further up to the end The speedometer needle moves with the movement of the throttle slider and indicates the scale speed of
12. deo Capture adapter you use the Filter Capture Properties and Pin Properties screen pages may be different If necessary refer to the specific user manual for that product Click the cursor on the field in the List box to highlight and select the USB Video Capture adapter you are using for this simulator program and then click the cursor on the Insert command button to interface connect as shown in Fig 28 above It 1s important that you make sure that the USB video capture interface adapter and its cable is plugged in the same USB Port everytime when it is interface connected to the computer otherwise the adapter s configuration screen page will come up asking you to set up another connection for a different USB Port 2 6 2 Capture Properties 2 6 2 1 Video Proc Amp Picture Settings You can adjust the picture brightness contrast hue and saturation by placing the cursor on the scroll bars buttons and draging with the mouse or using the Left and Right arrow buttons on the key board to scroll either left or right to suit you as shown in Fig 29 page 30 29 USB 2 0 Capture Properties Video Proc Amp Image Brightness iD co CU Contrast Hue Saturation _ MMMM _ mnM FE MMMM E Default Ky c ta Fig 29 2 6 2 2 Image Image Settings Depending on the availability of the Video Image format used in your country select the correct Video Image format by clicking the cursor on the Im
13. e Video Train Driver Digital system as shown on the previous page Fig 15 page 16 Click the cursor on the Get Unlock Key button to proceed The unlock key will be provided by email within 24 hours After receiving the Unlock key and instructions in your email from SwanSoft Technologies 1 Re enter your unique system key by pushing Show or Show Again button 2 Insert the Unlock key code in the five box display 3 Click the cursor on the Verify button to activate the Video Train Driver Digital system as shown in Fig 17 page 18 17 Your unique system key is 051067067 069052057 0351054046 05 7049046 0460541 To obtain your unlock key please register this product via our website Athos Www videotransimulator cor or tho ua Sivansork com au This software is only licensed for one computer Please write UZE Fig 17 This would usually be done only once but you will need to unlock again if you are re installing the Video Train Driver Digital software product Please retain and store the keys for future use If you are changing the system to another computer you will not able to activate the Video Train Driver Digital system with the same unlock keys You need to contact SwanSoft Technologies using the Unlock page on the 1TrainDriver s website to provide you another set of different unlock keys After you have been licensed with this Video Train Driver Digital
14. e mentioned only 1f they are necessary to understand the related issues or to point to important features of the program SWANSOFT TECHNOLOGIES Puts YOU in the Driver s seat Experience the REAL Driver s view of YOUR Model Train Layout Model Trains Software and Electronic Products Part 1 Quick Start Quick Start Step 1 Installation Setup and Program Start Video Train Driver Digital is a video captured model train driving simulation software product to operate a model train on your layout from a personal computer running Microsoft Windows XP amp Windows 2000 Quick Start Instructions will enable you to quickly set up and enjoying the basic functions of this innovative product To gain the maximum benefit from the many options within the program we strongly recommend that you read the Expanded Instructions in Part 2 of this Users Guide The Expanded Instructions are also found on the included CD and can be loaded to your computer for easy access and ready reference during later use 1 1 Software Installation IMPORTANT Prior to the installation of SwanSoft Technologies Video Train Driver Digital please ensure you have downloaded the following 1 Microsoft Windows XP Updates including Service Packages from Microsoft website for smoother and better video capture and audio performance The installation file of SwanSoft Technologies Video Train Driver Digital is called SETUP EXE a
15. ems will occur CMTDSS Image Type 3 Personal Computer amp Television Schematic Chart Electric or Diesel Locomotive Railcar or Driving Coach eae eres Wireless Adapter Peel Micro Colour Camera al N Ds JE Z H tt ECE XpressNet Cable lo o AV RCA irais Sockets Ports gt g ox a N LI101F Interface Adapter H Video Cable AV Cable Lenz Digital Plus i 4 DCC System WP kca Plugs Set 01 or Set 02 Oa USB Serial RCA Plugs LZV100 amp RS232 Converter LH100 or LH90 Wireless Receiver Version 3 Video Capture Adapter USB 5 1 1072 0 lt Main Power 110 ont or 220 240 V AC a Cable RCA Plugs Sockets Merger amp Adapter To set up the Lenz DCC Plug Stereo a FST System please refer to g RCA Plugs Lenz Digital Plus Manual B Booklet EE Stereo Socket Red AV NS Microphone port Alternative Personal Computer IBM Compatible amp N Plugs MS Windows RCA E RF Plug TOR AV RCA Pi Sockets Ports i Fig 5 10 1 3 Lenz Digital Plus Interface Modules Only the two latest version computer interface devices LI USB and LI101F will be used in this guide Illustrations for the new LI LAN USB are not included in this guide but it is similar to LI USB LI USB USB Computer Interface device Fig 6 LI101F RS 232 High Speed Serial Computer Interface device Fig 7 USB Serial Converter Adapter Optional Fig 8 This USB
16. enz LI USB Device a Check the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller or Lenz Digital Plus LI USB Device on Device Manager for COM Port Number on Win XP On the Windows place the cursor on Start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Double click on Ports COM amp LPT and it will show a list of used ports as shown on the next page Fig 9 page 13 For example USB Serial Port COM4 you can see COM4 as the Port number which you will use for the Video Train Driver Digital system Please remember this as you will need to enter it in the Video Train Driver Digital program Depending on the USB port used for the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller or LI USB device the COM Port could register as any number Make sure you have the correct COM Port number for the device you are using for the Video Train Driver Digital system It is important that you make sure the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller or LI USB device and its cable is plugged into the same USB Port every time whenever it 1s interface connected to the computer otherwise the device s configuration popup screen would come up and ask you to set up another connection for a different USB Port 12 Device Manager File Action View Help Hee A OF ANDRE WSNOTEBOOK T Batteries Y Computer Se Disk drives E Display adapters 4a DYDICD ROM drives Ha Human InterFace De
17. ies Stream Format Video Format Compression Video Standard None Frame Rate 29 97 Frame Interval E Ej g F Frame Interval m Color Space Compression Luality 31 Pin Properties Stream Format Video Format Compression Video Standard None Frame Aate 29 970 EJ Frame Interval E 23970 Ir o F Frame Interval Color Space Compression Uy Output Size Quality 320 x 240 Cancel Apply Fig 32 In making a good balance between quality and best performance of the image the Frame Rate 30 Maximum the Colour Space Compression YUY2 and the Output Size 320x240 were found to be the best combination for this simulator program JL When the adjustment is completed to your satisfaction click the cursor on the OK command button to set and close the screen page as shown in Fig 33 below Pin Properties Stream Format Video Format Compression Video Standard None Frame Aate 29 970 Frame Interval E 23 970 r E F Frame Interval Color Space Compression YUY Output Size Quality 320 240 a Cancel Apply 32 ae eS ee ee 2 7 Video captured Model Train Driving Screen After clicking the Start button on the Locomotive Selection and Video Setting screen Fig 25 page 27 and successfully continue through to a few small screen pages the Screen Resolution Change the Video Captured sys
18. in Driver Conventional software product and a USB interface the Conventional Train Controller Device is for any model train without a decoder It is supported by any Analogue 12 14V DC Model Train system gt Video Crane Operator Digital software product is for any model crane with a decoder in DCC format gt Video Crane Operator Conventional software product and a USB interface the Conventional Crane Controller Device is for any model crane without a decoder It is supported by any Analogue 12 14V DC Model crane system SwanSoft Technologies Video Train Driver Digital User s Guide An overview of the concepts of Video Train Driver Digital is provided in this User s Guide By reading this instruction manual one can obtain information about many features of the product Additionally you are provided with background information necessary for model railway computer control with Video Train Driver Digital Two instruction manuals are provided with this Video Train Driver Digital software product gt Part 1 provides a Quick Start Instruction for users who want to start quickly gt Part 2 provides an Expanded Instruction Knowing the contents of this Guide will assist you to control the train programs and to maximize your enjoyment to SwanSoft Technologies unique video capture technology The Expanded Instructions are also found on the CD included unit in this package Details of usage ar
19. mal operation The emergency indicator will also display the status of the operation 3 Throttle Control Button Click the cursor on this button to switch to either Automatic or Manual throttle operation In the automatic operation click the cursor on the throttle slider and it will automatically slide down to accelerate in incremental steps proportionally with time to the maximum Click on it again to automatically slide up to decelerate and stop Throttle Control Type Indicator will also display the type of throttle operation 35 4 Headlight Control Click the cursor on this button to switch On or Off the Head and Rear lights 5 Controls for auxiliary Functions See in the User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 6 Diesel Fuel Gauge See Section 10 4 2 Diesel Fuel Setting on page 77 78 of User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 7 Locomotive No textbox After turning the Power Knob to Off position click the cursor over this Locomotive No textbox and it will return you to the Locomotive Selection and Connection screen page to select a different train or locomotive to drive See section 7 3 Locomotive Selection and Connection on page 25 26 of User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 8 Digital Clock Double click the cursor on the Clock display to choose either the Real Time or Fast Clock 2 8 Thank You SwanSoft Technologies wish to thank you for purcha
20. n Driver Digital is only displayed on the computer monitor b TV Image The Video Train Driver Digital is to be displayed on the Television screen for a bigger video image but the control functions will be displayed only on the computer screen c PC amp TV Image The Video Train Driver Digital is to be displayed on both Computer monitor and Television screen for a bigger video image but the control functions will be displayed only on the computer screen d Image not used The Video Train Driver Digital is to be displayed on the computer monitor without the video image and only the control functions will be displayed This is for any locomotives without the camera For more information about the video image type see the User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 2 Video camera in the locomotive powered by There are 3 different power sources which can be used to supply the video camera a Battery 1 The video camera can be powered by a normal 9v battery or 2 A 9V regulated DC power adapter with a 9V rechargeable battery such as SST EC60 1 Video Camera Power and Rechargeable Battery Module powered directly from the track Not suitable for DCC systems b Decoder 3 The video camera can be powered by the decoder fitted in the locomotive via an anti interference adapter SST ED62 1 used with an extra function wire such as the green or purple coloured wire If two cameras are used then use both g
21. nd can be started from the CD ROM Disc provided with the package After starting SETUP EXE an instructional window is displayed that guides you through the steps necessary to install Video Train Driver Digital on your computer 1 2 Systems Setup For effective operation SwanSoft Technologies Video Train Driver Digital requires either Hornby s Elite Digital Controller Lenz Digital Plus or Roco Digital DCC systems plus a Lenz Digital Plus Computer DCC Interface Device LI USB or LI101F connected to the XpressNet of the DCC system and the USB port of the computer After software installation and before you start running Video Train Driver Digital you should connect your Hornby s Elite Digital Controller Lenz Digital Plus or Roco Digital DCC system and the 1 Lenz Digital Plus Computer DCC Interface Device LI USB or LI101F through which you are simulating and controlling your model train Fig 1 below Fig 2 amp 3 page 8 amp Fig 4 page 9 Illustrations for Hornby s Elite Digital Controller are not included in this guide refer to the manual for the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller provided by the Hornby 2 Video Capture system to the computer using the USB Linkages as shown in the diagram Fig 5 page 10 If unsure please refer as necessary to the instructions provided by 1 Hornby for Elite Digital Controller Lenz Digital Plus or Roco Digital DCC systems 2 Video
22. ntroduction screen page This page will be displayed again if you have unplugged the interface device from the USB Port or plugged it in a different USB Port on the computer or the power is not turned to ON on the DCC system before starting the Simulator The tick in the Save Connection checkbox will be automatically unsaved If you would like to save the connection you will need to click the Save Connection checkbox to tick again If the connection fails a red indicator light 1s displayed and the error message box appears with an error description and instructions of what you need to do next 2 3 Locomotive Selection and Connection Click on the Continue button to continue and the next page The Locomotive Selection amp Video Setting displayed as shown below CMTDSS Locomotive Selection amp ideo Setting Locomotive Selection Type in a code number for the locomotive which has the micro video camera that PeLLare uzing in the code bos below Locomotive Code List dares Locomotive Type Description Driver Side Position Diesel Fuel Capacity for km Fig 21 The settings for the above screen need to be set as follows 1 Locomotive Code N B You will have previously established a program code number for each locomotive using the Hornby s Elite Digital Controller Lenz Digital Plus or Roco Digital DCC systems a Enter the matching code number for the ch
23. o connect with the Lenz LI USB device and it will not work It is important that Lenz LI USB Server is switched off at all time when using the Video Train Driver Digital program 13 Click on Stop server button to switch off the Lenz LI USB Server Mae Lenz LI USB Server File Server Language 7 Command ports in use Broadcast ports in use Server i TUNNING File Server Language Command ports in use Broadcast ports in use Server i not running 1 4 2 For Lenz LI101F Device a Check USB RS232 Serial Adapter on Device Manager for COM Port Number on Win XP If a USB Serial Converter Adapter is used and connected with an LIIOIF Computer Interface device a COM Port Number will be automatically generated for your use To check this COM Port number Place the cursor on the Windows to Start All Programs Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Double click on Ports COM amp LPT and it will show a list of used ports as shown on the next page Fig 12 page 15 For example in Prolific USB to Serial Bridge COMS you can see COMS as the Port number which you will need to use with the Video Train Driver Digital system Please remember this number as you will need to enter it in the Video Train Driver Digital program 14 Please note that depending on the Brand of USB RS232 Serial adapter
24. osen locomotive into the Locomotive Code box b Then click the cursor on the Next button to unprotect the remained fields and continue 22 Press the List button to list all the saved locomotives Further Instruction about the List button are explained in the User Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 2 Locomotive Type Select the correct locomotive type you are using to drive your train on this simulator Use the up and down arrow button to scroll up or down until the correct details are displayed then click the cursor on it to highlight It is important to select the correct locomotive type so that accurate speed and distance reading can be read on the Speedometer and Odometer The Diesel Fuel Gauge will be displayed on the console when selecting Diesel as the locomotive type 3 Description Optional The train can be described or named as you prefer e g The Orient Express Class 103 Electric Locomotive No2 or My Favourite Electric Locomotive The description can contain up to 50 characters 4 Driver Side Position Select which side the driving console will be positioned Trains in the UK Japan Australia etc have a Left hand side driving position Trains in the USA Europe etc have a Right hand side driving position 5 Diesel Fuel Capacity Type the total distance of the journey to establish the fuel capacity The computer will now allocate the required amount of Fuel Load
25. reen and purple coloured wires will be employed You will need 2 DCC Video Camera Filter SST ED61 80 1 one for each camera c Camera not used This option button will be automatically selected when 1 d is selected as above Image not used 25 3 Function Number s for the camera s in the locomotive railcar or train set Your locomotive may be fitted with one or two camera s Select either the option button or 2 camera s to control 1 or 2 camera s in the locomotive Type in their corresponding program code Function number s in 1 and oe camera s boxes If not sure how to establish the programmed code number for the decoder refer to the instruction provided with the decoder Railcars such as the Roco 43022 or 63013 Class 628 railcars will easily take 2 cameras which can be fitted to both ends Instruction on how to install the cameras in the Roco 43022 or 63013 Class Railcars are provided in the other instruction booklet in this package 4 Click on the Automatic Train Camera Direction checkbox if you would like the cameras to automatically switch the power supply from the front to the back camera or from the back to the front camera when the locomotive is changing direction from forward to reverse or vise versa 5 Click the Test button to test whether the camera has successfully switched on If the camera has successfully switched on the LED on the DCC Video Camera Filter SST ED61 80 1 in the locomoti
26. s only licensed for one computer Enter your unlock key provided by SwanSoft Technologies eri ue r a a erify Please write down and store both System and Unlock keys for your future use Cancel Fig 15 16 You will need an unlock key to activate the Video Train Driver Digital system The unlock key is provided from SwanSoft Technologies via the Unlock page on the iTrainDriver Website www itrainriver com International or www itraindriver com au Australia as shown below E vee feria ec Help OFT Freaks D fie Seach Home Mews Products Soreenshots Order Link Linck Support Contac Unlock For A Su ey purpose when you hawe purcdhate the software product and the Ba ade can be provid dive orem Swaneelt Technologies bo activate your Wider zi imulat Gii pout Tyrie Provide sire ins ort yar Le ae details serial code fron the Deck t your oe H case and System code i the security page on the Video Train Simulator program aee oaia soil be provided on the emall send to you within 24 Selly Further instractions are provided in the inshction manual booklet which is provided together with the awftware product Mime Address Suri Stabe Country Poshoode kbarat ink Fig 16 You then insert your personal and CD disc details as displayed above The Serial key is provided on the back of the CD disc case and the System code is provided from the unique system key on the first screen page of th
27. sing our innovative product the Video Train Simulator It has been developed for your increased enjoyment and the enhancement of model trains because we too share a passion for this world wide traditional hobby We hope you have as much pleasure and excitement using them as we had in developing them for you Happy Train Driving 36
28. tem configuration and setting the main screen Video captured Model Train Driving Screen comes up with a Video captured image displayed on the windscreen of the locomotive driver s compartment as shown in Fig 34 below a Video Captured Model Train Driving Simulator System Window Size Train Control Video Control Video Image Size Audio Control Video Record Help EQ by other operator CRE Cabin Light Control Emergency Indicator Odometer Emergency Stop Button Speedometer Gear Control Throttle Brake Throttle Control Button 10 Power Control Knob 11 Controls for auxiliary Functions OO ONIN NM BB WN 12 Headlight Control 13 Digital Clock Display 14 Locomotive Code 15 Direction Indicator 16 Throttle Control 17 Headlight Indicator 18 Brake Indicator 19 Fuel Gauge For Diesel Locomotives 33 13 17 18 14 16 15 19 12 11 10 2 7 1 Controlling and Driving a Train Video Captured Model Train Driving Simulator System Window Size Train Control Video Control Video Image Size Audio Control Video Record Help HeadLight s 6281 i z ake Loco No On he a CE Manual N Cab Light MESEN H TER Throttle Direction F Controlled Na by other DE Sial ps AN operator FGHR Nie Naf Daul Live Video Captured Im
29. ti esteem ieaiiere ii0 Description Number of Cameras in the locomotive Railcar or Train set _ a g Driver Side Position a Function Mo for 1st Diesel Fuel Capacity for km or main camera uit Function Mo for 2nd camera Reset Exit Automatic Train Camera direction W Instruction Function 6 on the decoder of Locomotive 6282 replied through interface that it iz now switched ON to supply power to the Wideo camera in the locomotive Check that the led light is ON nest to the camera in Locomotive otherwise change to another function number until the led light is ON okay press the Start Button to continue Fig 25 2 5 Screen Resolution Change YCMTDSS Screen Resolution T bisg No 8 Change Screen Resolution to 600 6007 Fig 26 Click the cursor on the Yes button if you would like the Video Train Driver program to expand and fully cover the whole screen in 800 x 600 pixel size as shown below Please note that the screen in 800 x 600 pixel size will not be in high definition quality resolution 24 Fig 27 Click the cursor on the No button if you do not wish to change the screen resolution to 800 x 600 pixel size This will keep the screen resolution in the Windows XP default setting The Video Train Program screen will be reduced to a smaller size for example 1280 x 1024 with your selected coloured background screen behind it This will pro
30. utton to automatically search and connect the interface device with the DCC system and the Computer 6 Click on the Reset button if you want to unprotect and refresh all 3 list boxes of settings and start them again Reset them and all 3 settings will set to the top field After setting up the Interface Connection configuration click on the Select button The information will display in the white message box and the green indicator light will switch On when the interface is successfully connected as shown in Fig 20 below COMTDSS Interface Selection amp Connection Status EJ Interlace Setting 1 Which COM Port Interface will be used COM4 2 Which Lenz Interface will control L USE the system 7 3 Which baud rate will contral the apstem 5600 Connection Status Interface Information Interface is now connected with Com Port COM4 Interface type LI LISB Baud Speed 57600 bauds Save Connection Save Connection 7 Click in the Save Connection checkbox to tick if you want to save the connection for next time and the page will not show again 8 Click on the Continue button on the Interface Configuration amp Connection screen page to continue and the next screen page The Locomotive Selection amp Video Setting will display Fig 21 page 22 21 9 Click on the Exit button if you want to close this screen and return back to the I
31. ve will be activated If this failed then try again with a different function number as stated on 3 Function Number s for the camera s in the locomotive railcar or train set Fig 24 page 24 You will first need to click the Off button to switch off the function of that number before you try to switch on a different function number for the camera Otherwise check and rectify the problem which may be in the camera wirings or decoder programming 6 Click on the Reset button if you want to refresh and initialize all settings and start them again Resetting them returns all settings to blank fields When you are satisfied that the camera is operating correctly click the Start button to continue to the program Work through the next few small pop up pages the Screen Resolution Change the Video Captured system configuration and setting pages before the main screen Video captured Model Train Driving Simulator will open as shown on Fig 25 page 27 Instructions for the Screen Resolution Change are in the User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 26 CMTDSS Locomotive Selection amp ideo Setting Locomotive Selection Video Setting Type in a code number for the locomotive which has the micro video camera that Video Image Type Video camera in the you are Using in the code box below locomotive powered by 7 a Locomotive Code a Her c is o i iS Locomotive Type ERRNS
32. vices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Keyboards wy Mice and other pointing devices he Modems a Monitors B8 Network adapters E PCMCIA adapters Pibus Ports COM amp LPT A Toshiba BT Port COM1 jf Toshiba BT Port COM10 jf Toshiba BT Port COM11 af Toshiba BT Port COM12 af Toshiba BT Port COM13 af Toshiba BT Port COM14 af Toshiba BT Port COMZ0 af Toshiba BT Port COM21 af Toshiba BT Port COMZ2 af Toshiba BT Port COME aF Toshiba BT Port COM Cs USB Serial Port COM J Secure Digital host controllers Sound video and game controllers 9 System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Fig 9 b Set the Lenz LI USB Computer Interface device to connect After clicking the Lenz Digital Plus LI USB Server from Start All Programs Lenz Digital Plus LI USB Server on the menu bar on Windows or on the LI USB Server icon on the Windows desktop the screen will display as shown on the next page Fig 10 page 14 Please make sure the server is switched OFF for this device with the message Server is not running highlighted in red as shown in Fig 11 page 14 If unsure please refer to its instructions provided with the device If the Lenz LI USB Server reads Server is running highlighted in green the Video Train Driver Digital program will not be able t
33. vide much higher definition and clearer resolution Further information about screen size and resolution is in the User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 2 6 Video Capture System Configuration Settings and Connection 2 6 1 Video Capture Adapter Type Selection When starting the simulator program the Video Train Driver main simulator screen the Video Capture Adapter Type Selection Filter Capture Properties and Pin Properties screen pages will be automatically displayed step by step straight after the Screen Resolution Change screen page is completed Fig 26 page 27 The Video Capture Adapter Type Selection is the first screen page displayed on the main simulator screen as shown in Fig 28 page 29 The Driver Installation disc included with the USB Video Capture interface adapter must be loaded onto your computer before the program will operate correctly and displayed as an optional choice under Video Capture Adapter Type Selection alternatives as shown in Fig 28 page 29 If you are unsure about the adapter s set up configuration and connection to the computer please refer to the instruction manual provided with the USB video capture adapter to see how this is done 28 CMTDSS ideo Capture Adapter Type Selection Cancel Instruction Place the cursor and click the Video Adapter on the list to select and highlight then press Insert Button Fig 28 Please note Depending on the type of USB Vi
34. you are using you may be generating new COM Port numbers for different brands so remember to match the COM Port number to the correct adapter evice Manager F5 Fie Action View Help 4 Computer Se Disk drives 2 Display adapters 4 DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers 2 Floppy disk drives IDE ATAJATAPI controllers gy IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers 38 Imaging devices ae Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems Monitors B Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT a7 Communications Port COM1 wy Communications Port COM2 Prolific USB to Serial Bridge COMS a ne amp SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers Se Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Fig 12 b Set the Lenz LI101F Computer Interface device to connect After clicking the Lenz LI101F Tool from Start All Programs Lenz Digital Plus LI101F Tool on the menu bar of Windows or on the LI101F Tool icon on the Windows desktop the screen will display as shown in Fig 13 below Please set the configurations as required If unsure please refer to the instructions provided with the device Please remember the baud rate 57600 recommended as you will also need to be entered in the Video Train Driver Digital program Minas LHF Programming Tool Read and write
35. your running train and the odometer indicates the scale distance you have travelled To reverse the locomotive you must first stop the train then click the cursor on the Gear Shift Control 2 and it will shift the gear from the Forward position to Reverse position To turn OFF the power you must stop the train and click the cursor on the Brake Shift 3 to pull up the parking brake then click the cursor on the Power Control Knob 1 and it will turn from ON position to OFF position There are many more things that the Video capture model train driving simulator can do for realistic control of your trains You can operate auxiliary functions Light horn whistle coupler etc simulate the consumption of resources adjust the moment to your personal needs and scale the speed and distance measurements to the physical characteristics of your train This is discussed in detail elsewhere in the User s Guide Part 2 Expanded instruction manual 2 7 1 3 Other Control Functions on the console 1 Cabin Interior Light Control Click the cursor on this button to switch On or Off the light See Section 10 2 4 Day and 10 2 5 Night on page 56 58 of User s Guide Part 2 Expanded Instruction 2 Emergency Stop Button Click the cursor on this button to immediately stop the train to avoid accidental situations Click on it again to release the emergency stop and bring the control back in a nor

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