I have an nsale Atheran F45 engine with a SoundTraxx Tsunami decorder. I general like the sound and engine but one thing “bugs” me. When I power up my DCC system the engine automatically starts the sound with the start up sequence. I would like to be able to start the sound when I want to instead. I always have to shut the engine down first before doing anything else. Does anyone know if there is a way to change this so the engine remains quiet (shut down) when the DCC power is started? I am using an MRC Advanced-2 DDC system. Thanks
This is controlled by CV116.If your system can read CV’s,then read the value to CV116 then substract 32 from whatever reading you get and rewrite it to the new value.
You probably will have to reprogram it “on the main” since your prog. track probably doesn’t have sufficient power to reprogram a Tsunami without a programming booster.Your system’s instruction should explain how to do this.Don’t forget to remove all other locos from the main when you do this.
If you can’t read the CV’s,then do a blind reset and try giving it a value of 7.This should correct your problem.However,CV116 has other interesting settings available,like manual notching.I think you should visit Soundtraxx’s website,go to “Diesel user’s guide” manual and read about it.A good read indeed.
I was having the same issue. Thanks I will try it![:)]
I went to the SOUNDTRAX website and I put CV 113 to 120. Now when I place the Loco on the track the sound does not start automatically. Once I give it a little throttle sound will start. If not in use the sound will stop after about 12 seconds.
This is what I found on the website.
Using the Quiet Mode
Tsunami’s Quiet Mode is used to turn the sound on only after the decoder is placed into service. It will also automatically turn the sound effects off when the decoder is not being used. This is particularly useful when you have a large number of sound equipped engines on your layout and don’t wish to have them turn all at once!
To activate the Quiet Mode, simply program CV 113 to any non-zero value between 1 and 255. This value sets the amount of time in tenth second increments, that the decoder will wait before it turns the audio off. Thus, a setting of 120 corresponds to 12.0 seconds.
When the Quiet Mode is active, the decoder will remain quiet when it is first powered up and then automatically turn on the audio whenever it receives a non-zero speed command or any function is turned on (except Mute). It will automatically mute the audio when the locomotive speed is returned to zero, all functions are turned off and the time set in CV 113 has elapsed.
Setting CV 113 to 0 disables this feature and the sounds will turn on immediately when the decoder is powered up and remain turned on for the duration of the operating session.
Now it’s my turn to say thanks.I haven’t tried CV113 yet but will.I’m still learning too.
Thank You Jacktal I reduced the value of cv 116 by 32 and it now works perfectly. Thanks again!
Glad I could help.Enjoy your engine now.