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SoundCar
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Digital Sound Decoder
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Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder
SoundCar
User' s Guide
Software Release 1.03**
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Includes previous software versions.
Rev. D 09/06/17

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  • Page 1 ® SoundCar ™ Digital Sound Decoder ™ Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder SoundCar User’ s Guide Software Release 1.03** Includes previous software versions. Rev. D 09/06/17...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. SoundTraxx (Throttle Up!) shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents All Aboard! ...................1 Overview ........................1 Operation ....................2 Using Your SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder ............2 Basics of Programming ..............5 Programming Procedure ..................5 Basic Programming ................11 Step 1: Configuring the Address ................11 Step 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...
  • Page 4 Table Directory Table A. Whistle Signals ..............3 Table B. CV 29 – Configuration Register 1 ........12 Table C. Quick Reference for CV 29 Values ........13 Table D. SoundCar Function Mapping Table ........14 Table E. Hyperlight Control Mode Settings ........19 Table F. Sound Mixer CVs ..............24 Table G.

  • Page 5: All Aboard

    SoundCar DSD, as well as provide some tips for troubleshooting. For advanced programming techniques, refer to the Tsunami SoundCar 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.

  • Page 6: Operation

    While waiting on a siding, press F7 to dim the headlight for an oncoming train. If you wired the FX5 and FX6 function outputs for Hyperlight lighting effects, Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 2...

  • Page 7: Table A. Whistle Signals

    Spook the Livestock The Tsunami SoundCar now includes realistic livestock sounds, allowing you to add life to your entire train! The BeastBanter feature lets you to choose between shipping cattle or sheep in your stock cars. Please refer to the “Sound Programming”...
  • Page 8 Mute the Sound As with all SoundTraxx DSDs, pressing F8 will mute all sound effects – great for when you need to take a quick break from the sounds of your layout. Pressing F8 a second time will turn the sounds back on.

  • Page 9: Basics Of Programming

    Some CVs use individual bits to control specific features, allowing up to eight features to be controlled using a single CV. You can set each bit to a binary Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 5...
  • Page 10 CV 15: CV Unlock Code level. Consult your DCC system manual or CV 16: CV Lock ID contact the manufacturer if you need more CV 30: Error Information detailed programming instructions. CV 31: CV Index 1 Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 6...
  • Page 11 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. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 7...
  • Page 12 3. To unlock CVs, set CV 15 to the same value as CV 16. 4. To lock CVs, set CV 15 to a different value than CV 16 to unlock CVs. Note: CV 8 (Manufacturer ID) cannot be used to reset CVs to factory defaults Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 8...
  • Page 13 CVs are unlocked. If you still can’t identify the lock code, there may be a problem with the installation, programming track, or decoder. Contact SoundTraxx customer support if this occurs. If you do not have access to a programming track with read‑back capabilities...
  • Page 14 2. If the model is already on the mainline, cycle power to the DSD by turning power to the track off and then back on again. Note: If you have a SoundTraxx CurrentKeeper™ or other device intended to maintain power to the decoder, remove power for at least 2 minutes to ensure that it is fully discharged.

  • Page 15: Basic Programming

    If bit 5 of CV 29 is set to 0, the decoder will continue to respond only to its primary address. For more information related to CV 29, see the next section, “Configuring the Decoder.” Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 11...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Configuring The Decoder

    Note: Table C values are in decimal format. If your command station requires hex inputs, you will need to convert using Appendix A. Refer to the Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference for more CV 29 details. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide...
  • Page 17 Normal Extended (CV 17:18) Reversed Extended (CV 17:18) 28/128 Normal Extended (CV 17:18) 28/128 Reversed Extended (CV 17:18) Normal Extended (CV 17:18) Reversed Extended (CV 17:18) 28/128 Normal Extended (CV 17:18) 28/128 Reversed Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 13...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Function Mapping

    Table D. SoundCar Function Mapping Table F0 (f) F0 (r) Bold values indicate default settings. Note: Previous software versions do not support the “Spook the Livestock” sound effect. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 14...
  • Page 19 F9‑F12. Think of CV 30 as a sort of “shift” key when bit 2 is enabled: F5 = Generator F6 = Uncoupling and Glad Hand Release F7 = Apply/Release Brakes F8 = Coupler Clank Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 15...
  • Page 20 For example, if you want to activate Intelligent Consisting by pressing F7 four times, you would change CV 228 to a value of 7. For additional techniques and tips, see the “Function Mapping” section in the Tsunami User’s Guide (steam or diesel). Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 16...

  • Page 21: Step 4: Configuring The Lighting Outputs

    The Stratolite flashes in a mechanical “stepped” fashion, as opposed to the smooth motion of the rotary beacon. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 17...
  • Page 22 LED. You can enable LED Compensation Mode to correct this, which will improve the contrast of the lighting effect by automatically adjusting the function output level to compensate for the brightness of LED bulbs. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 18...

  • Page 23: Table E. Hyperlight Control Mode Settings

    0 to 15; 0 indicates the highest frequency and 15 indicates the lowest frequency. When Grade Crossing Logic is enabled, CV 60 (Crossing Hold Time) can be used to adjust the Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 19...
  • Page 24 “on.” When the airhorn is sounded, however, the two lights will flash alternately. The lights will revert to a steady “on” state approximately 5 seconds after the airhorn is turned off. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 20...
  • Page 25 In this case, the emergency light would be turned on and all other lights would be turned off. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 21...

  • Page 26: Step 5: Setting The Momentum

    0 in your locomotives, the same value should be programmed into your SoundCar decoders to sync the momentum to the locomotives. For more information, see “Consist Inertia Control” in the “Consist Operations” section. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 22...

  • Page 27: Sound Programming

    Sound Control CVs CV 128, Master Volume Control CVs 129‑144, Sound Mixer (see Table F, next page) Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 23...

  • Page 28: Table F. Sound Mixer Cvs

    CV 115 Value Airhorn/Whistle 0 (default) Nathan K5LA Leslie S2B Nathan K5LA Amtrak Version Wabco E2 Nathan K3L Hancock Air Whistle Nathan K3LA Caboose Whistle (1) Nathan KP3 Caboose Whistle (2) Wabco AA2 Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 24...

  • Page 29: Table H. Cv 227 – Bell Select

    CV 227 Value Bell 0 (default) Modern Cast Electronic bell Bronze Cast Gong bell Cast Note: Previous software versions only include 3 bells: 0 = Cast 1 = Electronic bell 2 = Gong bell Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 25...
  • Page 30 0. For one truck per car, set bit 2 to 1. Examples: If you have a bobber caboose, which only has one truck with two axles, you will set CV 112 to 4 (bit 1 = 0 + bit 2 = 4). Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 26...
  • Page 31 When quiet mode is active, the SoundCar will remain silent when it is first powered up and then will automatically turn on the sound once it receives a function command (other than mute). It will automatically mute the audio Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 27...
  • Page 32 117 can be configured to simulate different types of cars. See Table I for the value to turn on individual sound effects. Following are examples listing the appropriate sounds and corresponding CV values for simulating cab cars, passenger cars, freight cars, refrigerator cars, and cabooses. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 28...

  • Page 33: Table I. Cv 117 – Rolling Stock Type Select

    Enter a value of 246 into CV 117 to enable these sound effects. Otherwise, enter a value of 244 into CV 117 to disable the generator sound effect. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 29...
  • Page 34 Enter a value of 244 into CV 117 to enable these sound effects. Next, choose the desired animal type using CV 227. Enter a value of 1 to select cattle and a value of 2 for sheep. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 30...

  • Page 35: Consist Programming

    (deactivated after 1 minute) for a signal from the command station to add them to the consist. Select the address of the locomotive or consist to which you want to add the SoundCar‑equipped models. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 31...
  • Page 36 Operations Mode; if programming in Operations Mode, commands must be sent to the primary or extended address. Advanced Consisting Example: This example will use the same SoundCar‑equipped models and locomotive No. 1513 as in the Intelligent Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 32...
  • Page 37 CV 21. Table J. CV 21: Consist Function Control 1 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Function CV Value Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 33...
  • Page 38 F2 is pressed. Note: If you are programming on the mainline, you will hear a quick cowbell sound after changing a CV value as an acknowledgement. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 34...
  • Page 39 Notes: A value of 128 is equivalent to a setting of 0 and will have no effect. When operating Intelligent Consisting, it is best to leave the values in CVs 23 and 24 at 0 unless all of the locomotives pulling the cars are set up using advanced consisting. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 35...

  • Page 40: Miscellaneous Features

    (Baseline Deceleration Rate), and 61 (F11 Braking Rate) to the same values in your locomotive and SoundCar decoders. For more information, please refer to the Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference, as well as the appropriate Technical Reference for your locomotive. If CV 61 is set to a non‑zero value, pressing F11 will slow down the locomotive and cars without...

  • Page 41: Table L. Automatic Sound Function Enable

    A CV 195 setting of 5, for example, requires you to quickly increase the throttle by at least five speed steps before the airhorn will sound. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 37...
  • Page 42 Instead, use automatic sound functions (CV 197) to generate sound effects in analog mode, as discussed earlier in this section. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 38...

  • Page 43: Table M. Cv 13 – Analog Function Enable 1

    DCC cab. The SoundCar’s function mapping settings will ultimately determine which output or sound effect is activated by the enabled function. Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 39...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any difficulties with the operation of your Tsunami SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder, first check this section for hints on troubleshooting. We have found that most problems are caused by an errant CV value and are easily corrected. When all else fails, reset the CV values back to defaults (see the “Basic Programming”...
  • Page 45 On rare occasions, the SoundCar DSD may also report the following error code, which cannot be remedied by the user and must be returned to the factory for repair: Code 5 – EEROM Checksum Failure Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 41...

  • Page 46: Appendix A

    00110111 01111000 10111000 11111000 00111000 01111001 10111001 11111001 00111001 01111010 10111010 11111010 00111010 01111011 10111011 11111011 00111011 01111100 10111100 11111100 00111100 01111101 10111101 11111101 00111101 01111110 10111110 11111110 00111110 01111111 10111111 11111111 00111111 Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 42...

  • Page 47: Appendix B

    Appendix B List of Configuration Variables (CVs) The following is a quick reference list of CVs used by the SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder. See the Tsunami SoundCar Technical Reference for detailed information related to each CV. CV 118 Recovery Speed...

  • Page 48: Appendix C

    License Agreement Please read this license agreement carefully before opening the package that contains the Tsunami SoundCar Digital Sound Decoder. Breaking the seal on the package indicates your acceptance of these license terms. If you have received the Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder pre‑installed from your dealer, then use of the product indicates your acceptance of the agreement.

  • Page 49: Contacting Support

    SoundTraxx will cover the repair under the conditions of our Safety Net Service Warranty. If you damage the Digital Sound Decoder or it fails to operate within the first ninety (90) days, SoundTraxx will repair or replace the product free‑of‑charge under the following conditions: A.
  • Page 50 THE NMRA DCC STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES ® New Dimensions in Digital Sound Technology 141 Burnett Drive, Durango CO 81301, U.S.A. (970) 259-0690 • Toll Free: (888) 789-7637 • Fax: (970) 259-0691 www.soundtraxx.com • sales@soundtraxx.com Tsunami SoundCar User’ s Guide Page 46...

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