Last Updated: 9 June 2025

DCC Decoder Manuals

Here's a selection of reference manuals for some of our favourite DCC decoders, and the ones we use when converting DC locos to DCC. These manuals are handy for looking up CV values, finding out how to factory reset them, and other functions. To identify your decoder manufacturer, read back CV8 and look up the value on JMRI's website.

The decoders listed below are all small enough to be suitable for N Gauge locos and DC retrofitting. For a full list, see our N Gauge DCC Decoder Recommendations page.

Our DCC Conversion Service Recommended N Gauge Decoders

Decoder Manuals

Bachmann 36-557
Bachmann 36-558
Dapol Imperium
Dapol Light Bars
DCC Concepts Zen Blue+ Nano
Doehler & Haass PD10MU-3
Doehler & Haass DH, PD & FH Decoders
ESU LokPilot 5 Micro
ESU LokSound 5 Micro
Gaugemaster Ruby
Kato EM13 (Class 800 Directional Lights Decoder)
Kato FL12 (Class 800 Motor Decoder)
Lenz Silver Mini
Tran DCX75 (CTelektronik)
Zimo MM140, MN170 & Other Small Decoders
Zimo MX615, MX615 & Other Small Decoders

DCC Interface Manuals

ESU LokProgrammer (53451)

DCC Conversion Service