HORNBY HOBBIES HM7000-TXS BLE Decoder User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HORNBY HOBBIES
Table of Contents
Getting to know the HM7000-TXS
Your new Bluetooth Sound Decoder.
“Please Note: Speakers connected to the locomotive board will still function
accordingly in parallel.
HM7000-TXS BLE Decoder
HM7000-21TXS
R7322
HM7000-N18TXS
R7345
HM7000-8TXS
R7336
Initial setup
- Plug your HM7000 decoder into your DCC ready locomotive, please refer to your locomotive’s instruction manual for full guidance
Bluetooth Only
2.0 For Bluetooth only control of your HM7000-TXS, power your track using a compatible power supply’ and the HM7020 – Power supply adapter. Turn on mains power then proceed to step [3].
P9100, P9101, P9102, P9103, P9300, P9301, P9302, P9303, P9600, P9601, P9602,
P9603
Default Address: 3 (CV1: 3)
Bluetooth mode: (CV12: 2)
DCC & Bluetooth
2.1 For DCC control of your HM7000-TXS, power your track using a compatible DCC controller* and proceed to step [3]. You can now control your locomotive using your DCC controller. Bluetooth mode will also work whilst powered through a DCC controller by altering CV12 to a value of ‘2’. Please alter CV’s (Configuration Values) using the HM I DCC app or your DCC controller.
** Hornby Select (R8213)
Hornby Elite (R8214)
Hornby eLink (R8312)
Default Address: 3 (CV1: 3)
Default mode: DCC (CV12: 0)
Installing a HM7070 – Power Bank Module (R7377) (Sold Separately)
– A HM7070 – Power Bank Module (R7377) can be plugged into the Power Bank
Socket as shown below
Installing an external speaker (Included in pack)
– A Sugarcube Speaker can be plugged into the Speaker Socket shown below OR
the speaker can be cut/soldered to a locomotive that supports it.
Installing speaker enclosures (Included in pack)
– Included is a sugarcube speaker and a set of enclosures to fit a locomotive
without a speaker pre-installed. It is advised to choose the largest possible
enclosure to ensure the highest fidelity of sound. Lastly, fit your HM7000
decoder and sugarcube speaker assembly into your locomotive where best.
Quick Start Guide
Bluetooth App Control
4. Download the HM I DCC application.
A. Scan the QR code with a compatible Android or iOS phone or tablet.
B. You will be directed to the HMI DCC app in your app store. You can also
search for “HM DCC- in your app store to find the HM I DCC app.
C. Tap on ‘GET’ or ‘Install’ next to the HMI DCC app icon and follow the on-
screen instructions.
D. Wait for the app to download and install on your phone or tablet. Proceed
to Step [5]
https://hmportal.io/link/hm7000-app
5. Connect your HM7000-TXS Decoder to HM I DCC.
A. Ensure steps 1-3 have been followed and your locomotive is powered.
B. On the compatible phone or tablet you wish to use, ensure that your
Bluetooth is turned on.
C. Open the application and follow the initial setup process, ensuring you
allow HM I DCC to access and use Bluetooth on your device. Ensure all
permissions are granted. Please note: You will be required to login to the HM
I DCC app using your Hornby.com account. A Hornby account can be created via
the Hornby.com website.
D. Once initial setup is complete, the locomotive will respond to inputs on
the ‘Control Screen’.
Locomotive Sounds & Profiles
6. All sound profiles for HM7000-TXS decoders are FREE of charge.
Please note that the HM7000-TXS decoders feature a factory default profile
that is not specific to any locomotive. Specific locomotive sound profiles are
available via the HM I DCC app.
During initial setup of your connected decoder on the HM I DCC app, follow the
steps provided to OTA sync the sound profile to your decoder.
Once the OTA sync is complete, please ensure that a ‘power-cycle’ is performed
by removing and replacing the locomotive on the track. This will activate the
sound profile.
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, end-users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Canada Warning
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, End-Users must be provided with transmitter operation conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
HM7000-TXS- Quick Start Guide
Model: HM7000-Next18(8)TXS
FCC ID: 2ACUF-7000818TX
IC: 12075A-HM7000818TX| Radiation Frequency:
2402MHz-2480MHz
Power ≤ 10mW
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Manufactured by:
HORNBY HOBBIES LTD
Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JUX,
United Kingdom
+ 44(0)1843 233525
[email protected]
EU Authorised Representative:
HORNBY ITALIA S.r.I
Viale dei Caduti, 52/A6, Castel Mella (BS), Italy, 25030
+ 39 0687501292
[email protected]
HORNBY AMERICA Inc
Lakewood Industrial Park, 4620 95th St Sw, Bldg. 6, Suite A, Lakewood, WA.
98499
+ 39 0687501292
[email protected]
Full HM7000 digital manual(s) available here:
https://support.hornby.com/hc/en-gb/sections/6430190965522-Additional- Manuals
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