Bachmann HO ALCO S4 Sound Value Equipped

[Lotek]

Hello, I just received this locomotive and I have a question about sound. When I turn on the power to my DCC layout the S4 loco engine sound automatically turns on. I have many locomotives on the track but this is the only one that sound comes on without me turning it on. Is there a way to program the locomotive so that the sound does not come on every time I cycle the power to the track?

Thanks

Lotek

[Jerrys HO]

Lotek

I believe cv113 will adjust the quiet mode.
http://soundtraxx.com/factory/OEM%20pages/bachmann/ho_alcos4_sv.pdf

Scroll to cv113 on this next link
http://soundtraxx.com/manuals/Tsunami%20Diesel%20Technical%20Reference_1.13.pdf

Jerry

[Lotek]

Hello Jerry, Thank you for the info. I tried changing the CV# 113 from 0 to 5 but it does not seem to change anything. I'm using a MRC prodigy wireless DCC system.

Lotek

[railtwister]

Interesting question. I suppose you could use F8 to mute the sound, but I'm not sure it was intended for that. I have other sound units that act the same, but they are mostly steam. The few units I have depicting internal combustion engines do have a user activated start sequence though.

Bill in FL

[Lotek]

I just got off the phone with Tech Support. They say there is no way to set the sound to off when powered.


Lotek

[ebtbob]

Then,  do as was suggested.   Before turning off your system,  hit function 8 on your throttle to turn the sound off(mute).   That way,  the next time you turn on your system,  your engine will be silent.

[railtwister]

EBTBob,

Actually, even though this probably wasn't the reason for having the mute function, the more I think about it, it's probably better to not have the automatic start-up sound, because if the engine encounters dirty track, you won't have to go through the engine start-up sequence once the power is restored, you can just go on your way and pretend nothing happened! Still, it would be nice to be able to go through the startup-shutdown sequence if you wanted to. I guess we shouldn't complain too much, because in spite of my great disappointment at this loco not having the automatic brake squeal, the truth is, I really think it's a bargain to be able to buy a loco for this price that has not only onboard DCC, but factory installed sound as well.

Bill in FL

[WESTLANDER]

Yes,

Having purchased the S4, ,FA2 and 2-6-0 myself, I really think that there is nothing to complain about at all.

Hell, for under 100USD I got a sound equipped dcc loco that runs beautifully! The FA2 took 10 mintues to go around a figure of "8" 6 x 4 layout at muy friends place yesterday and didnt stall once even on the gradients.  You can see them run here:

http://youtu.be/GDL3CQA5a2Y

I support and encourage Bachmann to continue with this line as it represents very good value for money, at a time when the price of locos at the top end kepps getting dearer.

[ebtbob]

      I am in total agreement as to the value of this line of sound/dcc equipped engines from Bachmann.   I live in the Philadelphia area,  and many of the well know modelers are VERY excited about these engines.   I have the S4,  and though is more gear noise than I would like,  that little shifter is seeing much action on the Philadelphia and Reading Shortline.