GRAUPNER Soundswitch 2 Instructions Manual
GRAUPNER Soundswitch 2 Instructions Manual

GRAUPNER Soundswitch 2 Instructions Manual

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Instructions for the Soundswitch 2, V1.30
Order No.: 2386.F, 2386.S
Manufacturer's declaration from Graupner GmbH & Co. KG
Content of the manufacturer's declaration
If material defects or manufacturing faults should arise in a product distributed by us in the
Federal Republic of Germany and purchased by a consumer (§ 13 BGB), we, Graupner
GmbH & Co. KG, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany, acknowledge the obligation to correct
those defects within the limitations described below.
The consumer is not entitled to exploit this manufacturer's declaration if the failure in the
usability of the product is due to natural wear, use under competition conditions, incompetent
or improper use (including incorrect installation) or external influences.
This manufacturer's declaration does not affect the consumer's legal or contractual rights
regarding defects arising from the purchase contract between the consumer and the vendor
(dealer).
Extent of the guarantee
If a claim is made under guarantee, we undertake at our discretion to repair or replace the
defective goods. We will not consider supplementary claims, especially for reimbursement of
costs relating to the defect (e.g. installation / removal costs) and compensation for
consequent damages unless they are allowed by statute. This does not affect claims based
on legal regulations, especially according to product liability law.
Guarantee requirements
The purchaser is required to make the guarantee claim in writing, and must enclose original
proof of purchase (e.g. invoice, receipt, delivery note) and this guarantee card. He must send
the defective goods to us at his own cost, using the following address:
The purchaser should state the material defect or manufacturing fault, or the symptoms of
the fault, in as accurate a manner as possible, so that we can check if our guarantee
obligation is applicable.
The goods are transported from the consumer to us and from us to the consumer at the risk
of the consumer.
Duration of validity
This declaration only applies to claims made to us during the claim period as stated in this
declaration. The claim period is 24 months from the date of purchase of the product by the
consumer from a dealer in the Federal Republic of Germany (date of purchase). If a defect
arises after the end of the claim period, or if the evidence or documents required according to
this declaration in order to make the claim valid are not presented until after this period, then
the consumer forfeits any rights or claims from this declaration.
Limitation by lapse of time
If we do not acknowledge the validity of a claim based on this declaration within the claim
period, all claims based on this declaration are barred by the statute of limitations after six
months from the time of implementation; however, this cannot occur before the end of the
claim period.
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
Brunel Drive
GB, NEWARK, Nottinghamshire
NG242EG
Tel. (+44) 16 36 61 05 39
Fax: (+44) 16 36 60 52 55
Email: service.uk@graupner.com
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  • Page 1 If material defects or manufacturing faults should arise in a product distributed by us in the Federal Republic of Germany and purchased by a consumer (§ 13 BGB), we, Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany, acknowledge the obligation to correct those defects within the limitations described below.
  • Page 2 These safety notes must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the Soundswitch 2, be sure to pass them on to the new owner.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The Sound module SOUNDSWITCH 2 was developed for the RC model construction in order to equip models, with an as realistic as possible, speed-dependent engine sound (e.g. engine sound). To make the background noise perfect, in addition to the engine sound, up to 16 additional sounds can be played.
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    USB 2.0 Mini B Permissible ambient temperature: 0 – 60°C Permissible relative air humidity: max. 85% Measurement: 67 x 46 x 16 mm GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 5: Operating Modes: Digital, Analogue And Mix Mode

    However, the proportional channels #2 - #4 still working in digital mode and can interpret straight signals of the RC receiver. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 6: Pin Assignments In Digital Mode

    Connection for output 5 X3/6 Connection for output 6 X3/7 Connection for output 7 USB connector Connection for the potentiometer for the volume control GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 7: Wiring Diagram For Digital Mode

    Wiring diagram for digital mode GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 8: Pin Assignment In Analogue Mode

    Connection for output 5 X3/6 Connection for output 6 X3/7 Connection for output 7 USB connector Connection for the potentiometer for the volume control GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 9: Wiring Diagram For Analogue Mode

    Wiring diagram for analogue mode GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 10: Pin Assignment In Mix Mode

    Connection for output 5 X3/6 Connection for output 6 X3/7 Connection for output 7 USB connector Connection for the potentiometer for the volume control GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram For Mix Mode

    Wiring diagram for mix mode GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 12: Installation Of The Sound Module

    Connection of the loudspeaker: The positive pole of the loudspeaker should be connected with the terminal X1/1 the negative pole with the terminal X1/2. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 13 If multiple LEDs are connected to one output (e.g. front and rear direction indicators), it is always better to use separate dropping resistors than to wire the LEDs in series. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 14 To the terminals X1/1 and X1/3 an additional audio amplifier can be connected. We recommend using our audio amplifier Order No. 2383. This amplifier is optimally designed for the SOUNDSWITCH 2 Sound module. Of course other amplifiers can be connected as well; however, this requires an additional voltage divider to break the audio-voltage to the amplifier required audio-input voltage.
  • Page 15: Connection Of The Sound Module In Digital Mode

    9-12 with this proportional channel. Also no outputs for light, indicators and hazard warning light can be used. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 16 The engine sound is always switched off, if neither the terminal X1/6 nor the proportional channels #3 or #4 are connected and switched on for the engine sound. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 17: Connection Of The Sound Operation In Analogue Mode

    (e.g. by a switch module or switch) must be connected to this input. If this switching-input is not connected, the engine sound is always switched off! GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 18: Connection Of The Sound Operation In Mix Mode

    5-8 engine sound on/off volume control In the mix mode no additional sounds can be activated by the switching-inputs. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 19: Functional Assignment At Proportional Channels #1- #4

    Assignment of channel #3: Area Functions additional sound 1 additional sound 3 additional sound 4 additional sound 2 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 20 “Diagnosis”. This can be helpful to find a malfunction as well. Furthermore it is a good practice to learn how to control the 5 areas A, B, C and D over the remote control. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 21: Loudspeaker

    Loudspeaker You can connect every loudspeaker to the Sound module SOUNDSWITCH 2, which has an impedance of 8 - 32Ω and was designed for the respective maximal power. The maximum power and the volume of the Sound module, is heavily dependent on the height of the supply voltage and the loudspeaker impedance.
  • Page 22: Volume Control

    With low supply voltage (e.g. 6V) the sound can be sometimes overdriven and therefore unclear with scratch noises. In this case, the volume should be turned down. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 23: Sounds

    Random sound 1 Random sound 2 Random sound 3 Random sound 4 Random sound 5 Random sound 6 Random sound 7 Random sound 8 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 24: Engine Sound

    For each driving sound FG1 – FG5 you can use 3 different settings (normal, decelerate and accelerate). The latter options are just additional to generate a more authentic sound but in most cases the “normal” sound is sufficient. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 25 A great advantage of this Sound module is that you can edit and compile your own engine noises to make your model unique, individual and realistic. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 26: Additional Sounds 1 - 16

    Also for example a MG fire can be fitted with a great reverberation. The start and stop slots are only options which can be used. You can let these slots also free. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 27 When the input is switched on, the sound is played again and again from start to finish in an endless loop. If the input is switched off again, the sound then stops immediately. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 28: Random Sounds

    Random sounds Up to 8 random sounds can be played with the Sound module SOUNDSWITCH 2. The time of the sound play-back is determined then by a random generator. The time spans (min/max) can programmed by 1 – 250s for every sound separately. In the same way the conditions (idling/drive - engine sound on/off) the sound should be played can be programmed for each of the 8 random sounds.
  • Page 29: Switching Outputs

    #2 to the positions A (light 1), B (light 2) or C (light 3). Of course this output can also be used to switch other systems, not only lights. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 30 This output is always switched on briefly as soon as the model accelerates from rest. “Driving speed” output This output is switched on when the model exceeds the running speed previously selected in the Sound-Teacher. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 31: One-Channel Multi-Function Selection (Ekmfa)

    Additional sound 7 (on/off) Additional sound 8 (on/off) Additional sound 9 (on/off) Additional sound 10 (on/off) Additional sound 11 (on/off) Additional sound 12 (on/off) GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 32 “once/complete”. The options “loop” and “stop at once” are not possible with the proportional channels in this configuration. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 33: Nautic Mode

    The Nautic mode is probably the most convenient method of operating the sound module when using your remote control, although it requires the appropriate switch module at the transmitter. At present the SOUNDSWITCH 2 supports the following switch modules (and modules compatible with them): •...
  • Page 34 “once/complete”. The options “loop” and “stop at once” are not possible with the proportional channels in this configuration. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 35: Pc-Software „Usm-Rc Sound-Teacher

    „CD-Installer.exe" which is in the main folder on the CD-ROM. To install the Sound-Teacher, click on the „USM-RC Sound-Teacher” button follow further instructions on the screen. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 36 If the message “The driver did not pass the Windows Logo- test” appears during installation, it is important to click on “Continue”. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 37 “Open”. 5. Transfer the new sounds to the Sound module by clicking on the button “Upload sounds to sound module”. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 38: Using The Software "Usm-Rc Sound-Teacher

    Additional sounds 13 - 16 • Random sounds With the sound-select-bar you can choose the sound slots you would like to edit. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 39 You will find an example on page 53 which explains how this works. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 40 When saving a project, the sound settings for the slots are saved in the project file together with the sound module configuration. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 41 To receive a more realistic driving sound you can adjust the volume of all sounds (driving sounds and additional sounds) to the speed. This means the faster the model drives, the louder the sounds will get. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 42 / or the sound module. If you ignore this, it is possible that incorrect values will be read in, and in the worst case it will no longer be possible to operate the sound module correctly. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 43 IR-transmission, you cannot use output 4 of the sound module for any other function. By selecting the option “Light flickering when starting” all seven outputs will flicker while the engine start sound is played. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 44 If a random sound is to be played, there must be at least one tick to right and left of the “&” character. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 45 Opting for manual settings enables you to set the values for the transmission protocol of the Nautic mode manually. These values should only be altered as instructed. Normaly it is not necessary to set the values manually. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 46 28). The engine sound always switches on automatically, as soon as you move the accelerator shortly while standing. After an adjustable time the engine sound is turning automatically. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 47 The diagram shows graphically which driving sound/gear is played at the corresponding speed. In addition it is possible to set the driving sound directly in the diagram. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 48: Adjustments With The Driving Sound Diagram

    60% to 300%. This percent refers to the play- back speed of the driving sounds saved in the Sound module. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
  • Page 49 1. Connect the proportional channel #1 (X2/1) of the sound module with a servo patch cable and the corresponding receiver output. 2. Switch on the transmitter, the receiver and the sound module. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 50 FG1 - FG3 for your different sounds. Otherwise your sound module might get problems with finding the different sounds. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 51: Uploading Sounds Into The Sound Module

    PC, close all not needed programs and try the transfer again. Attention: The sounds and the configuration cannot be downloaded from the Sound module! GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 52: Firmware Update

    With the menu File Download firmware from the internet it can be checked whether a new firmware (e.g. with new functions) for the SOUNDSWITCH 2 Sound module is available. You can download these from our internet page to your hard disk.
  • Page 53: Converting Sound Files

    5. Now you can upload the new file with our software „USM-RC Sound-Teacher" to the Sound module. If you have any questions please read the help section of the software. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 54: Record And Edit New Sounds With The Pc

    11. Now you can upload the new file with our software „USM-RC Sound-Teacher" to the Sound module. If you have any questions please read the help section of the software. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #???????
  • Page 55: Table Of Contents

    Uploading sounds into the Sound module................51 Firmware update ........................52 Converting sound files......................53 Record and edit new sounds with the PC ................54 Table of Contents ........................55 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...
  • Page 56 We all hope that you have lots of fun with your new Soundswitch 2 Yours - the Graupner team GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. #??????? 07/2012...

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