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Tsunami SoundCar User’s Guide 

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The sections of this user’s guide are categorized according to each part of 

Basics of Programming

decoder operation, from basic to advanced programming, and allows you to 

configure one group of CVs at a time. When you’re comfortable programming 

one set of CVs, move on to the next category and explore each setting 

SoundCar has to offer. Refer to the SoundCar Technical Reference for a list 

of CVs detailing each adjustable setting.

Programming Modes

SoundCar supports Operations Mode and Service Mode programming.

Operations Mode

Referred to as “Ops Mode” or “programming on the main, Operations Mode 

allows you to program CVs during operation even when other locomotives 

and rolling stock are present. Being able to program during operation is 

especially helpful when making adjustments to sound effects since you can 

hear the results of the changes you’ve made. However, because data cannot 

be read back from the decoder, programming on the main will not allow you 

to verify CV values. 

Service Mode

Service Mode programming usually requires connecting the model to a 

dedicated programmer or placing it on a separate programming track. 

SoundCar supports four types of Service Mode instructions:

             

Address Mode:

 CV 1 may be modified

             

Register Mode:

 CVs 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 29 may be modified

             

Paged Mode:

 A page register is used to modify any CV indirectly

             

Direct Mode:

 All CVs may be directly modified

Reading CVs

Some command stations permit you to read the value of a CV and verify its 

setting during Service Mode programming. If you have trouble reading or 

verifying CVs, there may be a problem within the command station’s design 

rather than with the decoder. 

Try another programming mode if you experience difficulties programming 

or reading CVs. Many of the newer DCC systems automatically select the 

appropriate programming mode and only require you to enter the CV number 

and desired value. However, some DCC systems may restrict the number 

of available CVs. If you’re having difficulty determining the programming 

modes supported by your DCC system, refer to the manual or contact the 

manufacturer.

Note: 

SoundCar does not require a programming track booster, such as the 

PTB‑100.

Summary of Contents for tsunami soundcar

Page 1: ...Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder SoundCar User s Guide Software Release 1 03 Rev D 09 06 17 SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder Includes previous software versions...

Page 2: ...cument contains information protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Throttle Up Corp Product names mentioned h...

Page 3: ...tep 2 Configuring the Decoder 12 Step 3 Function Mapping 14 Step 4 Configuring the Lighting Outputs 17 Step 5 Setting the Momentum 22 Sound Programming 23 Step 6 Modifying Sound Effects 23 Consist Pro...

Page 4: ...ntrol Mode Settings 19 Table F Sound Mixer CVs 24 Table G CV 115 Airhorn Whistle Select 24 Table H CV 227 Bell Select 25 Table I CV 117 Rolling Stock Type Select 29 Table J CV 21 Consist Function Cont...

Page 5: ...Technical Reference which provides a comprehensive list of CVs available for use with the SoundCar including a description of the exact function and make up of each CV Technical Bulletins and Applica...

Page 6: ...are grouped together and controlled by a single function key Default function assignments are as follows Function Key Effect F0 Headlight On Off F1 Bell F2 Airhorn Whistle F3 Short Airhorn Whistle F4...

Page 7: ...ll have that nice crisp toot regardless of how responsive your cab controls may be Table A Spook the Livestock The Tsunami SoundCar now includes realistic livestock sounds allowing you to add life to...

Page 8: ...of the retainer valve and bleed off as the brakes are released The brakes can also be set and released when the train is idle using F11 perfect for performing a standing brake test prior to departure...

Page 9: ...ll modify a specific decoder setting However knowing a little more about how CV values are represented will help you make the right adjustments CV values can be represented in the three numeric format...

Page 10: ...of 18 into the CV Binary Decimal Conversions You can easily convert binary values into decimal form without the conversion chart if you know the value of the bit when it is set to 1 The decimal value...

Page 11: ...verify CV values Service Mode Service Mode programming usually requires connecting the model to a dedicated programmer or placing it on a separate programming track SoundCar supports four types of Ser...

Page 12: ...t to its factory defaults until it is unlocked SoundCar decoders are shipped from the factory with all CVs unlocked that is CV 15 and 16 are both set to 0 Note that if the decoder is unlocked changing...

Page 13: ...self and further investigation will be required To reiterate follow the steps below to unlock CVs and determine the lock code 1 Place the model on the programming track and enter a value of 0 into CV...

Page 14: ...ce the model on a powered section of track Using either Service Mode or Operations Mode program CV 8 to 8 or CV 30 to 2 2 If the model is already on the mainline cycle power to the DSD by turning powe...

Page 15: ...DCC systems will also allow the decoder address to be modified in Operations Mode consult your system manual for details Please note that when programming in Operations Mode the following restrictions...

Page 16: ...1 or the extended address in CVs 17 and 18 see Configuring the Address for more information Alternate Analog Power Source APS Bit 2 APS of CV 29 allows the decoder to work with an alternate power sou...

Page 17: ...s Yes 14 Normal 20 Primary CV 1 Yes Yes 14 Reversed 21 Primary CV 1 Yes Yes 28 128 Normal 22 Primary CV 1 Yes Yes 28 128 Reversed 23 Extended CV 17 18 No No 14 Normal 32 Extended CV 17 18 No No 14 Rev...

Page 18: ...e effect output is selected for both CV 33 and CV 34 that function will turn on whenever the F0 function is on regardless of direction Not all function keys can control all outputs or effects see Tabl...

Page 19: ...r we will simply swap it with F1 as follows 1 First reassign F3 to the bell In Table D locate the bell column Then locate the F3 row Note the value 1 found in the box at the intersection of the bell c...

Page 20: ...and F6 keys Using Table D we can proceed to remapping the functions Starting with F0 configure the forward direction F0 f to control the headlight FX5 and FX6 outputs CV 33 1 16 32 49 For the reverse...

Page 21: ...s on the output level will be reduced by approximately 60 when the dimmer function is on Mars Light This effect simulates the sweeping figure 8 pattern of this popular warning beacon Pyle National Gyr...

Page 22: ...s allows you to have two lighting effects that blink back and forth by setting one effect to Phase A and the other to Phase B Grade Crossing Logic When Grade Crossing Logic is enabled it causes a sele...

Page 23: ...de Settings Effect Type CV Value Crossing Logic Off Crossing Logic On Phase A Phase B Phase A Phase B On off 0 16 32 48 Dimmable 1 17 33 49 Mars Light 2 18 34 50 Gyralite 3 19 35 51 Oscillating Headli...

Page 24: ...configure the FX5 and FX6 outputs as alternating strobe lights like those that can be found on a cab car 1 In Table E locate the value associated with the single flash strobe effect under the column...

Page 25: ...ied direction Either function may be made bi directional by setting both the forward and reverse bits to 1 CV 58 FX5 FX6 Lighting Override Enable is used to configure FX5 or FX6 so that all other ligh...

Page 26: ...peed such as wheel noise and braking applications If CVs 3 Acceleration Rate and 4 Deceleration Rate or CVs 23 Consist Acceleration Rate and 24 Consist Deceleration Rate if in an active consist are se...

Page 27: ...caution is recommended when adjusting mixer levels to avoid a condition known as clipping or limiting which occurs when the sum of two or more signals exceeds the capacity of the associated output ch...

Page 28: ...Mixer Channel 15 Livestock 100 Note Previous software versions do not support the BeastBanter feature Airhorn Whistle Control The SoundCar s factory settings utilize F2 to control the primary airhorn...

Page 29: ...ver 16 steps to simulate the sound of an air rung or hand rung bell A setting of 0 yields the fastest ring rate like an air ringer while higher values produce increasingly slower ring rates The defaul...

Page 30: ...turn on suitable for non refrigerator cars Conversely a value of 255 will cause the generator to run constantly suitable for passenger cars where generators run non stop for climate control purposes O...

Page 31: ...al volume and may be set to any value from 0 to 255 The default is 16 Flange Squeal Probability The flange squeal is set to run automatically using CV 201 which allows you to set the frequency of occu...

Page 32: ...m and will produce no additional noise above the baseline A value of 255 will result in an extremely anxious herd of animals the moment the stock car is set in motion The default value is 50 which tra...

Page 33: ...ol car on push pull trains which run in reverse along commuter lines rather than switching the locomotive Since they serve as the leading end of the train in a push pull operation these cars are equip...

Page 34: ...l refrigerator car or reefer are the same as a freight car plus the generator Enter a value of 246 into CV 117 to enable these sound effects Example 5 Caboose The sounds from a caboose include the cou...

Page 35: ...locomotive s decoder selected sound effects and parameters and lighting effects The decoder will retain this profile when the car is added to a consist You can also adjust the momentum and enable cert...

Page 36: ...o add three SoundCar equipped models to a consist led by a locomotive with extended address 1513 After coupling the cars and the locomotive set your cab to the locomotive s address 1513 and wave a mag...

Page 37: ...trols functions 1 8 and CV 22 controls F0 f F0 r and functions 9 12 This feature enhances your ability to run prototypical scenarios such as a train that includes passenger cars and a caboose with sep...

Page 38: ...us set CV 22 to 60 4 8 16 32 60 Stock Car Using Table J select the values corresponding to F8 mute and F4 spook the livestock and enter the sum of 136 8 128 into CV 21 Likewise using Table K program C...

Page 39: ...127 Positive values produce slower throttle responses while negative values result in quicker throttle responses If the sum of the values of CV 23 and CV 3 exceeds 255 then the final consist accelera...

Page 40: ...functions automatically This is especially useful when your cab has fewer than 14 function keys to control all of the available functions and effects or when you are operating on a DC analog layout wh...

Page 41: ...ammed with any value from 0 to 126 corresponding to the speed step of the same value CV 194 must be set to a value greater than CV 193 or the bell will not turn on Example Set CV 193 to 5 and CV 194 t...

Page 42: ...Car s input voltage rating of 27 volts When your track exceeds 21 volts the SoundCar will automatically shut down and begin flashing Error Code 10 on the lighting outputs if connected If you experienc...

Page 43: ...F0 forward and reverse and F9 F12 refer to Table N Circle the numbers corresponding to functions you want to enable and then add up the circled numbers and program the sum into CV 14 Table N CV 14 An...

Page 44: ...ut Lights and sound effects are not working in a consist Consist functions are disabled Set CV 21 and 22 to activate desired functions see Step 7 Consist Operations Consist function assignments have b...

Page 45: ...by the user are Code 10 Over Voltage Fault An over voltage fault indicates that the track voltage is greater than 22 volts When this error occurs sound will be shut off and the error code will flash p...

Page 46: ...4 11110100 245 F5 11110101 246 F6 11110110 247 F7 11110111 248 F8 11111000 249 F9 11111001 250 FA 11111010 251 FB 11111011 252 FC 11111100 253 FD 11111101 254 FE 11111110 255 FF 11111111 DECIMAL HEX B...

Page 47: ...ight Effect Select CV 50 Backup Light Effect Select CV 51 FX5 Effect Select CV 52 FX6 Effect Select CV 57 FX5 FX6 Directional Control Enable CV 58 FX5 FX6 Lighting Override Enable CV 59 Flash Rate CV...

Page 48: ...from SoundTraxx or its dealers and licenses its use within the terms set below A You are granted a nonexclusive nontransferable license to use the software firmware included with your Tsunami sound s...

Page 49: ...d unit B The product must show no signs of damage of which resulted from unauthorized repairs or modifications This includes but is not limited to o Removal of the shrink tubing from the decoder o Dri...

Page 50: ...p Corp All Rights Reserved COMPATIBLE WITH THE NMRA DCC STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DCC New Dimensions in Digital Sound Technology 141 Burnett Drive Durango CO 81301 U S A 970 259 0690 Toll Fr...

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