HM | DCC & HM7000 – Text Tutorials

1. HM | DCC & HM7000 – First Setup 2-3

2. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Basic Locomotive Settings 4-5
3. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Installing (Sound) Profiles 6-7
4. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Unlink & Delete HM7000 from your phone or tablet 8-9
5. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Reset your HM7000 10-11
6. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Function Map Setup 12-13
7. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Advanced CV Editor 14-15
8. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Manage HM Devices (Basic Information) 16-17
9. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Device Health 18
10. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Device Version(s) & Updating 19-20
11. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Manage HM Devices & Engine Shed 21-22
12. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Help & Customer Support 23

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 1. HM | DCC & HM7000 - First Setup

Welcome to HM | DCC, your new digital control system.

Firstly, make sure that the instructional manuals within your decoder and locomotive pack have
been followed, ensuring your decoder is installed correctly and your locomotive is powered on your
layout ready for the HM | DCC app to connect.

Ensure your Bluetooth® & Wi-Fi are turned on in your device settings and you are connected to the
internet.

Download the HM | DCC application using the QR code shown on the instructions, or search for “HM
DCC” in your app store.

Once the download is complete, open the HM | DCC app on your device.

Accept ALL permissions* to ensure your application works correctly with your hardware. These can
be altered within your device settings at any time.

*Android users must ensure that Location Services, Bluetooth® access and Nearby device scanning
(device dependent) are granted. HM | DCC will not connect to HM Devices without these
permissions granted. Depending on your Android device, certain permissions may not be available
for accepting on HM | DCC app launch; if this is the case, you will need to go into your Android
device settings and grant these permissions for the HM | DCC app.

You will require a Hornby.com account to use the HM | DCC application. If you already have a
Hornby.com account, tap the Login button, enter your details, and then tap the Sign In button.

If you do not already have a Hornby.com account, tap on the Sign Up* button and you will be
redirected to the Hornby website where you will be able to create an account. Once your account
has been verified, please use the same details to login to the HM | DCC app.

*Versions of the HM | DCC may have the exclusion of the Sign Up button. In this case, please visit:
https://uk.hornby.com/community/login/register

Once logged in, tap on Link Device.

Tap on Start Scan and wait for the scan to finish. You should notice your decoder (HM7000-_ _ _ _)
pop-up under the Ready to Link section.

If your device has not been found, please ensure that your locomotive is powered correctly and tap
Restart Scan.

Tap on your decoder (HM7000-_ _ _ _) and allow the Device Link process to complete. Please note,
you may be prompted to update your decoder if it is not updated to the latest version. For your
decoder to work correctly with HM | DCC you must ensure your decoder is updated to the latest
version. If you are presented with the essential update screen, please place your phone or tablet
down next to your locomotive and tap the Start Update button. Please allow a few minutes for the
update(s) to complete, then tap the Done button.

Please then Power-Cycle your decoder by removing the locomotive from the track, waiting 5
seconds, and replacing the locomotive. If you have a Power Bank installed, you will have to wait up

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to 60 seconds for your HM7000 to power down. Once power is restored to your locomotive, your
HM7000 will auto-reconnect to HM | DCC within 15 seconds.

You may be prompted to install the Function Map for the Profile that is installed on your
locomotive. It is always advised to do this at it will pre-setup the sound, lighting, and motor
Functions for your control.

Once connected, tap on the Control ‘ ‘ button on the bottom toolbar. Your locomotive is ready
to control.

Please continue to view HM | DCC – Basic Locomotive Settings If you wish to setup your locomotive
with a name, an image and tinker with sound, inertia, and CV Settings.

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 2. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Basic Locomotive Settings

Welcome to another tutorial for HM | DCC, in this tutorial we will look at basic locomotive settings
within the HM | DCC app and how to use them.

Firstly, ensure HM | DCC & HM7000 - First Setup has been followed and your decoder is connected
to HM | DCC.

Tap on the Control ‘ ‘ button on the bottom toolbar and then tap the Locomotive Settings
button. Ensure the DATA column is selected on the top toolbar – These are your basic locomotive
settings.

Change the image for your locomotive by tapping the Edit button.

Tap Take Photo to use your device camera, ensuring that camera access is granted. Take your
desired photo and then tap Use Photo (iOS) or Confirm.

Alternatively, to get the perfect image, tap the Import button to choose an image from your device
library. Tap Choose (iOS) or Confirm and your image will be inserted.

Remove any previously chosen image by tapping the Remove Image (iOS) button.

When your HM7000 is connected to HM | DCC, you can alter the locomotive address by tapping on
the field to the right-hand side of Loco Address. Key in the desired address with your device’s
number pad. The address will instantly be written to your locomotive’s HM7000 decoder. Please
note: Loco Address is not required for Bluetooth® control but is necessary for DCC control. It is good
practice to have a different address for each of your locomotives.

You can change the name of your locomotive by tapping the field to the right-hand side of Name and
typing in your desired locomotive name with your device’s keyboard.

When your locomotive’s HM7000-TXS decoder is connected to HM | DCC, the control mode will
automatically switch to Bluetooth® mode. You can alter the Control Mode of your locomotive’s
HM7000-TXS decoder by tapping on the Bluetooth® button for wireless control and DCC for use with
digital DCC controllers such as the Hornby Elite, Select or eLink controllers. Only motor and function
control will be changed, allowing you to still be connected to the HM | DCC app to change CV
settings whilst controlling motor and functions on your DCC controller; it is good practice to only use
the faster method of using the HM | DCC app to alter CV Settings in this scenario.

Please note: Out of the box, HM7000 will be set to DCC mode (CV12: 0). On first Device Link with
HM | DCC, your decoder will automatically switch to Bluetooth® mode (CV12: 0).

If you wish to remove your locomotive from the Control ‘ ‘ screen, you can tap on the Inactive
button, your locomotive will continue to appear in the Engine Shed within the HM | DCC Settings ‘

‘ screen. If you wish for your locomotive to appear in the Control ‘ ‘ screen, ensure that
the Vehicle State is set to Active and a decoder is assigned to your locomotive. When you first link

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your decoder, you will automatically be assigned a locomotive. You can Unassign a decoder from a
locomotive by tapping on the Decoder Setup box and tapping on Remove Assigned Decoder. Your
decoder will then be ready to assign to another locomotive in your Engine Shed on the Settings ‘

’ screen. Tap on your locomotive your wish to assign the free decoder to and tap on the
Decoder Setup box, then tap on the decoder you wish to assign to your locomotive. Providing the

Vehicle State is set to Active, your locomotive will appear on the Control ‘ ’ screen.

When your HM7000 is connected to HM | DCC, you can alter your locomotive’s Acceleration &
Deceleration Rate by moving the slider bars to the desired values. Tap and hold your finger on the
screen and move your finger up and down to pan the screen.

Any values altered on the slide bars will instantly be updated on your locomotive’s HM7000 decoder
and settings can be altered whilst your locomotive is on the move. A higher value for the rate of
acceleration and deceleration will mean your locomotive takes longer to speed up and slow down.

You can alter the sound volume of your locomotive’s sounds by moving the Global Volume slider bar
to the desired value. A smaller value will mean more quiet locomotive sounds.

If you wish to delete your locomotive from HM | DCC, you first must remove your assigned decoder
from your locomotive as shown previously. If there is no decoder assigned to your locomotive, then
at the bottom of the Locomotive Settings screen, tap on the Delete button and then tap Yes. Your
decoder will still be linked to HM | DCC and will not be deleted.

Please continue to view HM | DCC & HM7000 – Advanced Locomotive Settings If you wish to learn
how to change CV settings and Function Maps for your HM7000 fitted locomotive.

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 3. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Installing (Sound) Profiles

At launch, ALL locomotive (Sound) Profiles are FREE. Each “Profile” includes a set of lighting
functions, sounds* and motor control functions based on your class of locomotive.

- *TXS sounds are only available for HM7000-TXS sound decoders.

If your locomotive is DCC Fitted with a HM7000 at the point of purchase, you will have pre-installed
on your HM7000 decoder a Profile that is best suited to that locomotive. If you have purchased a
HM7000-TXS decoder separately, you will have a Default Profile installed (SD999).

If you wish to try a new Profile, this will require the Profile to be installed via the HM | DCC app.

Firstly, ensure HM | DCC & HM7000 - First Setup has been followed and your HM7000 fitted
locomotive you wish to update is stationary. Ensure that your HM7000 fitted locomotive you wish to
update the Profile for is the only locomotive on the rails. It is good practice to Power-Cycle the
entire layout from the main supply and ensure that no short-circuits are present.

Ensure that your phone or tablet has Wi-Fi turned ON and your internet connection is stable. Wi-Fi is
required for the full duration of the Profile installation from the HM | DCC app to your HM7000
decoder.

The installation screen is required to be always on when updating your HM7000, therefore it is
advised to alter your phone or tablet settings to make sure your screen is set to Do Not Disturb. This
will ensure that the installation is not interrupted*. Instructions on how to do this are available from
your phone or tablet’s support website.

- *It is always advised to leave your phone or tablet stationary on the HM | DCC app during
the entirety of the installation process.

If the screen turns off the HM | DCC app, the installation will pause. But, returning to the HM | DCC
app will resume the installation process.

Tap on the Control ‘ ‘ icon. Then, for the locomotive you wish to update the Profile for, tap on
Locomotive Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap Browse Profiles. This will pre-
fill your locomotive and HM7000 decoder, ready for install of a new Profile.

Alternatively, you can tap on Profiles on the Settings ‘ ‘ screen.

Browse the Profiles screen and choose a Profile. You can scroll through different Profiles by holding
your finger on the screen and moving it side to side. Pick the right scale (00 or TT) to ensure your
HM7000 is calibrated to the motor in your locomotive once the Profile install is complete. The scale
is featured in the top-right of each Profile.

Tap on the Profile you wish to install to open the Manage Profile screen. Tap on the Preview
Functions button to view the Function Map and list of Functions you are about to install. Tap on
PAGE 2 and PAGE 3 at the top of the screen to view all Functions.

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Tap up on the top-left to go back to the Manage Profile screen.

Under Decoder Selection, make sure your decoder you wish to update is listed. If it isn’t, tap on the
Decoder Selection box and select the correct Locomotive and HM7000 decoder you wish to update.
They will be named accordingly based on your Locomotive Name and Address (#). In the top-right of
the Decoder Selection box, the Sound Download SKU ‘SD###’ will show what Profile is currently
installed on your HM7000 decoder.

Ensure that your HM7000 decoder is connected to HM | DCC and the Bluetooth® icon ‘ ’ is BLUE
and your locomotive and HM7000 decoder are powered.

Place your phone or tablet around 3-6 inches away from your stationary locomotive, tap on the
Install Locomotive Profile button and then tap on the Proceed button.

Please allow up an average of 15 minutes for the new Profile to install. It may take longer based on
your phone or tablet. It is advised to keep your phone or tablet still and plugged into mains power
during the entire installation process.

Once the installation is complete, please Power-Cycle your decoder by removing the locomotive
from the track, waiting 5 seconds, and replacing the locomotive. If you have a Power Bank installed,
you will have to wait up to 60 seconds for your HM7000 to power down. Once power is restored to
your locomotive, your decoder will auto-reconnect to HM | DCC in an average of around 5 seconds.
This will activate the new Profile for use.

You may be prompted to choose if you would like to Import the Function Map for your newly
installed Profile. It is advised to Import the new Function Map to ensure that all your Functions
work properly with the new Profile. If you are not pre-prompted, you can tap on the Import
Function Map at the bottom of the Manage Profile screen of the Profile you have just installed.

Please note: The Import of the new Function Map will replace any previous Function Map for your
locomotive. If you wish to keep your existing Function Map, please first use the Export Function
Map feature on your Locomotive Settings screen before any new Profile install.

You can view what Profile is installed onto a HM7000 decoder on the Manage Device screen and
view the Profile SKU code.

Tap on the Control ‘ ‘ icon and begin controlling with your new Profile.

If you wish to take things further and perfect running for your class of locomotive, you can also tap
on Import Running Profile on the Manage Profile screen for a given Profile. Ensure that the correct
scale is chosen for your locomotive before Running Profile import.

If you experience any issues when installing a new Profile or receive any app alerts of trouble with
your decoder; please ensure no short-circuits are present and your locomotive is the only
locomotive on the rails. Then, try reinstalling the Profile a few times, performing a Power-Cycle
before each try. If issues still occur, please read the troubleshooting section on the Hornby.com
website, or alternatively contact [email protected] for specialised assistance.

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 4. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Unlink & Delete HM7000 from your phone or tablet

In HM | DCC & HM7000 - First Setup, we explored linking your HM7000 to HM | DCC. This locks the
HM7000 to your phone or tablet, ensuring no other users can control your locomotive. Another
phone or tablet can Reset the HM7000 by inputting the 12 Digit Device Reset Passcode on the Link
Device screen. Please see HM | DCC & HM7000 – Reset your HM7000 for information on how to do
this.

For now, it is vital that for each HM7000 decoder connected to HM | DCC, you note down the 12
Digit Device Reset Passcode(s).

To do this, double tap on the Settings ‘ ‘ icon, then tap on Export Device Reset Codes. Then,
save the Device Reset Codes using an appropriate app (Notes etc), or send them to a trusted friend
in a message or email. This will allow you to always Reset your decoder back to Default Settings.

If you wish to pass on your HM7000 to a friend, you will first need to Unlink your HM7000 from HM
| DCC.

If your HM7000 decoder is Assigned to a locomotive, tap on the Control ‘ ‘ button on the
bottom toolbar and then tap the Manage Device button for the HM7000 you wish to Unlink and
Delete from your phone or tablet.

Alternatively, double tap on the Settings ‘ ‘ icon, tap on Manage Devices and then tap on the
HM7000 decoder you wish to Unlink and Delete from your phone or tablet.

Ensure that your HM7000 decoder is connected to HM | DCC and the Bluetooth® icon ‘ ’ is BLUE
and your locomotive and HM7000 decoder are powered.

Tap, hold, and move your finger to scroll down to the bottom of the Manage Device screen.

Please note: You cannot Unlink & Delete your HM7000 decoder from your phone or tablet if it has a
locomotive Assigned to it. Tap on Unassign in the Assigned Vehicles box to remove your HM7000
from your locomotive. Your locomotive will be placed in your Engine Shed ready for a different
decoder to be Assigned to it.

Tap on Unlink & Delete Device.

Tap on Proceed to remove your decoder from your phone or tablet, this will also perform a Reset on
the decoder, setting it back to Default Settings. Please note: CV Settings will be reset to Default(s),
but the Profile on the decoder will not be removed on a Reset*.

- *This also allows you to install a (Sound) Profile for a friend if required.

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Once the Unlink & Delete Device process is complete, please Power-Cycle your decoder by
removing the locomotive from the track, waiting 5 seconds, and replacing the locomotive. If you
have a Power Bank installed, you will have to wait up to 60 seconds for your HM7000 to power
down.

The HM7000 will now be ready to Device Link to another phone or tablet.

Please note: If you wish to set your decoder back to Factory Settings, please install the Default
Profile (SD999) to your HM7000-TXS or Default Profile (SD998) to your HM7000-6/8 and then
proceed to Unlink & Delete Device from your phone or tablet.

If any issues occur, please read the troubleshooting section on the Hornby.com website, or
alternatively contact [email protected] for specialised assistance.

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 5. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Reset your HM7000

In HM | DCC & HM7000 - First Setup, we explored linking your HM7000 to HM | DCC. This locks the
HM7000 to your phone or tablet, ensuring no other users can control your locomotive.

It is vital that for each HM7000 decoder connected to HM | DCC, you note down the 12 Digit Device
Reset Passcode(s).

To do this, double tap on the Settings ‘ ‘ icon, scroll the bottom of the screen and then tap on
Export Device Reset Codes. Then, save the Device Reset Codes using an appropriate app (Notes etc),
or send them to a trusted friend in a message or email. This will allow you to always Reset your
decoder back to Default Settings.

Deleting the HM | DCC app from your phone or tablet will reset the entire app back to Default App
Settings and any locomotives and HM Devices stored will be lost.

Please note: Your HM7000(s) will remain locked to the previously deleted version of the app.
Therefore, before deleting the HM | DCC app it is always advised to perform the Unlink & Delete
Device process for all HM7000 decoders first. Please see the HM | DCC & HM7000 – Unlink & Delete
HM7000 from your phone or tablet section for advice on how to do this.

If this cannot be done, the HM7000 decoders can be Reset back to Default Settings to allow you to
Link them back to the HM | DCC app. You will need your 12 Digit Device Reset Passcode(s) at hand
to do this for each of your HM7000 decoders.

If you have lost your Device Reset Passcode(s), please contact [email protected]
where a 1-use Device Reset Passcode can be provided for you for each decoder you wish to Reset.

Ensure your Bluetooth® & Wi-Fi are turned on in your phone or tablet settings and you are
connected to the internet.

To Reset a HM7000 decoder, double tap the Settings ‘ ‘ Icon.

Tap on Link Device.

Tap on Start Scan and wait for the scan to finish. You should notice your decoder (HM7000-_ _ _ _)
pop-up under the Resettable Devices section.

If your device has not been found*, please ensure that your locomotive is powered correctly and tap
Restart Scan.

*Ensure that the HM7000 is not connected to another previously used phone or tablet, you can
temporarily turn off Bluetooth® on any other phone or tablet to ensure this does not happen. If the
HM7000 decoder is connected to another phone or tablet, the Scan process will not find the
decoder to Reset or Link to.

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Tap on your decoder (HM7000-_ _ _ _) and a Reset Device prompt will appear. Insert your 12-Digit
Device Reset Passcode for your decoder. Each reset code will be specific to each HM7000 decoder. If
the Reset process fails, ensure that you check the 4-Digit code (HM7000-_ _ _ _) at the end of your
HM7000’s name correlates to the correct 12-Digit Device Reset Passcode previously saved. Also,
ensure your Bluetooth® & Wi-Fi are turned on in your phone or tablet settings and is connected to
the internet.

Once the Reset is complete, please Power-Cycle your decoder by removing the locomotive from the
track, waiting 5 seconds, and replacing the locomotive. If you have a Power Bank installed, you will
have to wait up to 60 seconds for your HM7000 to power down.

Your HM7000 will now be Reset and ready to Device Link to any phone or tablet.

Please note: Another phone or tablet can Reset the HM7000 by inputting the 12 Digit Device Reset
Passcode on the Link Device screen. This will Unlink the device from any currently Linked phone or
tablet. Please note: This will not Delete the HM7000 decoder from HM | DCC and will cause it to
desync. If this occurs, you can tap on the Unlink & Delete Device function on the Manage Device
screen for your HM7000. This will fail due to the HM | DCC app trying to find a HM7000 that is no
longer Linked. But, after the 3rd attempt a Force Delete button will be available.

Tap on the Force Delete button at the bottom of the screen to remove the HM7000 decoder from
HM | DCC.

It is always advised to use the Unlink & Delete Device function prior to another phone or tablet
Resetting or Device Linking to the HM7000 decoder.

If any issues occur, please read the troubleshooting section on the Hornby.com website, or
alternatively contact [email protected] for 1-use Device Reset Passcode(s) for your
HM7000 and specialised assistance.

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 6. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Function Map Setup

Firstly, ensure HM | DCC & HM7000 - First Setup has been followed and your decoder is connected
to HM | DCC.

Tap on the Control ‘ ‘ button on the bottom toolbar. You will notice that when the Device Link
to your HM7000 has completed and you have tapped Yes on the Function Map Import prompt, the

correct Functions will be present and ready to use on the Control ‘ ‘ screen under Function
Control.

This is your Function Map and features a profile of Function Buttons. A “profile” includes a set of
lighting functions, sounds* and motor control functions based on your class of locomotive and the
Profile installed on your HM7000 decoder.

If your decoder has been purchased separately to your locomotive, you will have pre-installed on the
HM7000 decoder a Default Profile (SD999).

- *TXS sounds are only included on HM7000-TXS sound decoders.

If your decoder is pre-fitted into a locomotive when purchased, you will have pre-installed on your
HM7000 decoder a Profile that is best suited to that class of locomotive.

If you wish to change the locomotive profile on your decoder, please follow the instruction in HM |
DCC & HM7000 – Installing (Sound) Profiles.

when on the Control ‘ ‘ screen, you can easily change the pre-set Function Control Map by
tapping on Locomotive Settings and then tapping the FUNCTIONS column on the top toolbar.

You can move your Function Button(s) by pressing and holding a Function Button and moving it to

the desired place. These changes will take effect on your Control ‘ ‘ screen.

Tap on a Function Button to go to Edit Function screen. Here you can alter settings for the chosen
function.

Under Function Setup, you can alter the Name of your Function by tapping on the field to the right-
hand side and entering a new Name with your phone or tablet’s keyboard.

Your HM7000 decoder will have in-built on the decoder a set of Functions (0 – 28). If you wish to
alter what Function is activated on the Function Button press, please type in the desired number (0
– 28) to the right-hand side of the ‘Function (0 – 28)’ field. For further information of the list of
Functions for each Profile, please refer to HM7000 Series Decoders Reference Manual.

You can alter the way the button is set on your HM | DCC app for the respective Function by tapping
on Switch (Toggle), Push-Button (Momentary) and Timed (Switch-Toggle, for a set amount of time).

For Functions you wish to stay on, when you press the Function Button, it is advised to select
Switch.

For Functions you wish to turn off when you release your finger, it is advised to select Push-button.

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If you select Timed, this will open a Timer Interval field. Enter how many seconds you would like the
Function to stay on for. On tapping the Function Button. This will activate the Function for the set
amount of time input.

You can tap the Icon to the right-hand side of the Icon field to select from a list of desired icons that
best suit your Function.

You can turn off the Function Number by tapping on the GREEN switch icon for your Function.

You can test your Function works by tapping on the Test Function button.

You can clear the Function button completely by tapping on Clear Function Setup.

Once finished, tap on the < Back button in the top-left of the screen to go back to your Function
Map Setup screen. If you notice a Spanner icon, you can edit this by tapping on it. but if left as the
Spanner icon, the Function Button will appear blank and unusable on your Function Map on the

Control ‘ ‘ screen.

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 7. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Advanced CV Editor

Firstly, ensure HM | DCC & HM7000 - First Setup has been followed and your HM7000 decoder is
connected to HM | DCC.

Tap on the Control ‘ ‘ button on the bottom toolbar and then tap on Locomotive Settings for
the desired locomotive you wish to alter CV Settings (Configuration Values) for.

On the top toolbar, tap on ADV. CV EDITOR. This is where you can alter all the CV Settings on your
HM7000 decoder.

On entering the ADV. CV EDITOR, it is always advised to tap on the Refresh ‘ ‘ button in the top-
right of the ADV. CV EDITOR table or the Refresh CV Data ‘ ‘ button to ensure that the Values
are up to date. All CV Settings should be updated within 12-18 seconds.

If a CVs Out of Sync prompt appears, please tap the Refresh ‘ ‘ button to ensure your CV Settings
are correct.

Once your CV Settings have been refreshed, a list will be populated of all the available CV Settings
that can be altered on your HM7000 decoder.

On each row of the CV Settings list, in the top-left is the CV Number (CV#). Underneath is the name
of the CV Setting and on the right-hand side is the current Value. Please see the HM7000 Series
Decoders Reference Manual for full explanation of each CV Setting and their Default Values.

You can tap on a particular CV Setting row and a pop-up prompt will appear. Certain CV Settings will
only provide a set of Options, whilst other CV Settings will allow you to alter Values within a certain
range using a Slider Bar.

You can also tap on the ‘-’ and ‘+‘ buttons in the top-left and top-right of the pop-up prompt for fine
tuning of CV Settings.

If your HM7000 decoder is connected to HM | DCC and the Bluetooth® icon ‘ ’ is BLUE at the top
of the screen. You can alter the Options by tapping on each Option button or by using the Slider Bar
to alter the Value.

You can reset your entry of CV Setting by tapping on the RESET CV button on the pop-up prompt.
This will write your CV Settings back to the Default Value for the respective CV.

Once happy with the CV Setting input, you can tap on the EXIT button or tap on the outside of the
pop-up prompt, these CV Settings will be instantly written and changed on your HM7000 decoder.

Please note: on the install of a Profile, Unlinking and also Resetting your HM7000 decoder, all CV
Settings will be set to Default Values. It is advised to write down any CV Settings prior to installing a
new Profile, Unlinking or Resetting your HM7000 decoder.

You can still alter CV Settings using a DCC Controller. But please note, CV Settings will not be
reflected on the ADV. CV EDITOR until a CV Setting Refresh ‘ ‘ has been actioned.

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It is good practice to only use the faster method of using the HM | DCC app to alter CV Settings. You
can use the ADV. CV EDITOR in parallel with a DCC controller by altering the Control Source (CV12)
to DCC (Value: 0). Only Motor & Function control will be changed.

Please note: Loco Address CV Settings can only be read/viewed in the ADV. CV EDITOR. If you wish
to alter your Loco Address, please do this on the DATA tab on the Locomotive Settings screen.
Multiple CV Settings will be written when inputting the Address # to allow for Long Addressing.

Lastly, if you notice any issues with the running of your locomotive. It is advised to Reset All CVs
using CV8 (Manufacturer ID) and tapping on the Reset All CVs button on the pop-up prompt. This
will reset all CV Settings to Default Values. Please then tap the Refresh ‘ ‘ button in the top-right
of the ADV. CV EDITOR table to check CV Settings are reset to Default Values.

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 8. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Manage HM Devices (Basic Information)

Double tap the Settings ‘ ‘ Icon.

Tap on Manage Devices. This is the list of all HM Devices* connected to HM | DCC.

Under My Devices, you will be able to see HM Devices that are connected when the Bluetooth® icon

‘ ‘ is BLUE or they will disconnected when the Bluetooth® icon ‘ ‘ RED.

*A HM Device is any device in the HM6000 Or HM7000 range of products that has Bluetooth®
capability.

Each HM Device has it’s on own box on screen, in the top-right corner of each HM Device box will be
a number that correlates to the number of locomotives are Assigned to it.

You may notice in the bottom-left of each box a RED update icon. This will tell you that your HM
Device firmware is out of date. For your HM Device to work correctly with HM | DCC you must
ensure your decoder is updated to the latest version. Please see Device Version(s) for advice on how
to do this.

Tap on a HM Device to go to the Manage Device screen for the selected HM Device. The Manage
Device screen provides important information regarding your HM Device.

Basic Information such as your HM Device Name is shown, this is a name that identifies your HM
Device. The 4-Digit Code after your HM Device name is unique and differs between another HM
Device.

Connection Status will let you know if your HM Device is connected to HM | DCC in BLUE or
disconnected when RED. 1 device on your Bluetooth® Mesh Network, will feature a ‘H’ to the left-

hand side of the Bluetooth® icon ‘ ’, this is your HOST in your Bluetooth® Mesh Network and all
commands will be relayed through this device. It is always advised for your HOST to be as stable as
possible: Static HUBs such as the HM7040, HM6000 and HM6010 are always recommended. HM |
DCC – Bluetooth® Mesh Network discusses this further.

Vehicle Allocation Limit is the limit of how many locomotives can be assigned to the HM Device. As
of the HM | DCC app release date, HM7000 decoders can have 1 locomotive Assigned to them,
whilst the HM7040 – Legacy Dongle can have multiple locomotives under different addresses
Assigned to it.

Device SKU is the identification SKU of the decoder installed into your locomotive and Sound
Capable Decoder shows if the decoder can be connected to a speaker output to play TXS (Triplex)
locomotive sounds.

(HM7000-21TXS: R7322) – Sound Capable Decoder: True

(HM7000-N18TXS: R7345) – Sound Capable Decoder: True

(HM7000-8TXS: R7336) – Sound Capable Decoder: True

(HM7000-8: R7335) – Sound Capable Decoder: False

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(HM7000-6: R7321) – Sound Capable Decoder: False

(HM7000-N18: R7401) – Sound Capable Decoder: False

(HM7000-21: R7402) – Sound Capable Decoder: False

Also featured is your Device Reset Passcode for your HM7000 decoder, this is very important and is
used to Reset your HM7000. Please ensure that the Device Reset Passcode is written down or
stored away from HM | DCC. Tap on the 12-Digit Code to copy this to your phone or tablet’s
clipboard, it can then be pasted where you wish.

Alternatively, double tap on the Settings ‘ ‘ icon, scroll the bottom of the screen and then tap
on Export Device Reset Codes. Then, save the Device Reset Codes using an appropriate app (Notes
etc), or send them to a trusted friend in a message or email. This will allow you to always Reset your
decoder back to Default Settings.

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 9. HM | DCC & HM7000 – Device Health

Double tap the Settings ‘ ‘ Icon.

Tap on Manage Devices. This is the list of all HM Devices* connected to HM | DCC.

Tap on a HM7000 to go to the Manage Device screen for the selected HM Device. The Manage
Device screen provides important information regarding your HM Device.

The Device Health Check section is information to ensure that your HM7000 is working as expected.
This section will notify you if there are any issues with your decoder.

All fields in the Device Health Check section must be GREEN for your HM Device to function
properly.

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If you notice a ‘ ’ , next to any fields. It is advised to reinstall the Profile on your HM7000 decoder
until all fields in the Device Health Check section are GREEN. For Information on how to do this,
please view HM | DCC & HM7000 – Installing (Sound) Profiles and check the installation of your
HM7000 decoder in your locomotive.

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If you still experience ‘ ’ or in app-notifications, please read the troubleshooting section on the
Hornby.com website, or alternatively contact [email protected] for specialised
assistance.

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 10. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Device Version(s) & Updating

Double tap the Settings ‘ ‘ Icon.

Tap on Manage Devices. This is the list of all HM Devices* connected to HM | DCC.

Tap on a HM Device to go to the Manage Device screen for the selected HM Device. The Manage
Device screen provides important information regarding your HM Device.

Further down the Manage Device screen is the Device Version(s) box. This is important information
to see what firmware is installed onto your HM Device.

Bluetooth® Version is the firmware of the Bluetooth® chip on your HM Device.

Profile ROM (APROM) is the firmware on your HM Device that allows for running your locomotive.

Boot ROM (LDROM) is firmware in relation to the hardware on your HM Device, this will not change.

Profile SKU (SPIROM + APROM) is the currently installed Profile on your decoder and will relate to a
certain class of locomotive.

Hardware Version is in relation to Boot ROM and will not change.

It is vital to ensure that your HM Device is running correctly to always be up to date with the latest
Version (firmware).

To update the Bluetooth® Firmware of your HM Device, under the Bluetooth® Firmware section of
the Manage Device screen, if a later update is available an Update Device button will be present.

Ensure your Bluetooth® & Wi-Fi are turned on in your phone or tablet settings and the phone or
tablet is connected to the internet. Ensure that Do Not Disturb is turned on to ensure no
interruptions to the update.

Tap on Update Device and you will be prompted with a screen showcasing all the available
Bluetooth® Firmware. The latest Bluetooth® Firmware version will have “(Latest)” to the right-hand
side of the Version Number.

Place your phone or tablet around 3-6 inches away from your HM Device and tap on the (Latest)
firmware, tap Yes and then tap Update.

Please allow up an average of 1 minute for the new Bluetooth® Firmware to install. It may take
longer based on your phone or tablet. It is advised to keep your phone or tablet still and plugged
into mains power during the entire installation process.

Once the installation is complete, please Power-Cycle your HM7000 decoder by removing the
locomotive from the track, waiting 5 seconds, and replacing the locomotive. If you have a Power
Bank installed, you will have to wait up to 60 seconds for your HM7000 to power down. Once power
is restored to your locomotive, your decoder will auto-reconnect to HM | DCC in an average of
around 5 seconds. This will activate the new Bluetooth® Firmware for use.

For other HM Devices, please Power-Cycle by switching of the HM Device at the mains, waiting 5
seconds and then switching power back on. This will activate the new Bluetooth® Firmware for use.

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If, after update, issues are noticed. It is always possible to revert to a previous firmware.
Alternatively, please refer to the Troubleshooting section or contact
[email protected] for specialised assistance.

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 11. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Manage HM Devices & Engine Shed

Double tap the Settings ‘ ‘ Icon.

Tap on Manage Devices. This is the list of all HM Devices connected to HM | DCC.

Tap on a HM Device to go to the Manage Device screen for the selected HM Device. The Manage
Device screen provides important information regarding your HM Device.

Under Assigned Vehicles, you can see if your HM7000 is Assigned to a locomotive. Tap on Unassign
to put your locomotive back into the Engine Shed.

Or, if no locomotive is Assigned to your HM7000 decoder, tap on one of your locomotives to Assign
it to your HM7000 decoder.

Under Delete Device & Configurations, is the Unlink & Delete Device button. Tapping this will
Unlink your HM Device from your phone or tablet. Ensure that no locomotive is Assigned to your
HM Device and that your HM Device is connected to HM | DCC before tapping the Unlink & Delete
Device button.

Alternatively, Double tap the Settings ‘ ‘ Icon.

Tap on Engine Shed. This will list all your locomotives.

Tap and hold down your finger on a locomotive box, then move your finger up and down to reorder

your locomotives. This will alter the order of the Control ‘ ‘ screen.

You will see at the top-left of the locomotive box your locomotive Name and Address #. Also, a
picture of your locomotive on the right-hand side if you have imported or taken a photo.

In the bottom-left of the locomotive box. You will see the decoder Assigned to it. You will also see
locomotives without a HM7000 decoder Assigned to them with Vehicle Not Assigned status.

You can tap on a locomotive with the Vehicle Not Assigned Status, and then on the Locomotive
Settings screen, tap on Assign Now > in the Decoder Setup box. A prompt will pop-up, allowing you
to Assign an available HM7000 decoder; HM7000 decoders already Assigned to another locomotive
will not appear in the pop-up prompt.

In the Engine Shed, you can create a New Vehicle by tapping the button at the bottom of the Engine
Shed screen. You can then tap on Locomotive to create a brand-new locomotive (Vehicle) in the HM
| DCC app.

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Tap on the Control ‘ ‘ button on the bottom toolbar and then tap on Manage Device

In the Decoder Setup box, in the top right corner, tap on Manage. This will take you to the Manage
Device screen.

Tap and hold your finger to scroll down to the bottom of the Manage Device screen. The Manage
Device screen provides important information regarding your HM7000 decoder.

Information such as your decoder Name is shown: This is a unique name that identifies your
HM7000 decoder only.

Connection Status will let you know if your HM7000 is connected to HM | DCC in BLUE or
disconnected when RED. 1 device on your Bluetooth® Mesh Network, will feature a ‘H’ to the left-

hand side of the Bluetooth® icon ‘ ’, this is your HOST in your Bluetooth® Mesh Network and all
commands will be relayed through this device. It is always advised for your HOST to be as stable as
possible: Static HUBs such as the HM7040, HM6000 and HM6010 are always recommended. HM |
DCC – Bluetooth® Mesh Network discusses this further.

Also featured is your Device Reset Passcode for your decoder, this is very important and is used to
Reset your HM7000. Please ensure that the Device Reset Passcode is written down or stored away
from HM | DCC. Tap on the 12 digit Code to copy this to your phone or tablet’s clipboard, it can then
be pasted where you wish.

Alternatively, you can double tap on the Settings ‘ ‘ icon and then scroll to the bottom of the
screen and tap on Export Device Reset Codes. Then, save them using an appropriate app (Notes
etc). This will then give you a record of ALL your decoders connected to HM | DCC.

In the Basic Information box

Tap on Unassign to remove the HM7000 decoder from your Locomotive*. Your locomotive will be
placed in your Engine Shed ready for a different decoder to be Assigned to it.

- *We allow for decoders to be split from the locomotive for certain scenarios such as
Consisting where multiple decoders refer to 1 single locomotive.

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 12. HM | DCC & HM Devices – Help & Customer Support

HM | DCC & HM7000 Instructional Manuals + Function Maps:

https://support.hornby.com/hc/en-gb/sections/6430190965522-Additional-Manuals

YouTube Tutorials for HM | DCC:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdNqiK7_F42uWgBdQ4HdgqQms7XnSUN73

Specialised support for HM | DCC & HM7000:

[email protected]

General support for DCC and HM7000:

[email protected]

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