Soundtraxx Tsunami Quick Start User Manual

Tsunami™ Digital Sound DecoderQuick Start Guidefor the Experienced UserSoftware Release 1.00Rev. A 11/15/05

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 7Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 7Wiring the Decoder Begin by mounting the speaker and securing the decoder in place u

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 8Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 8The polarity of the speaker terminals is only important when using multiple speakers

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 9Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 9Installing Tsunami in a DCC-ready ModelIf your locomotive is wired with an NMRA-comp

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 10Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 10Quick Start Your SoundTraxx Tsunami has been shipped with all CVs pre-programmed s

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 11Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 11Programming and Reading CVsCertain command stations allow you to read a CV during

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 12Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 12Diagnostic LampsTsunami has two red LEDs on the circuit board which may be helpful

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 13Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 13List of Configuration Variables (CVs)The following is a quick reference list of CVs

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 14Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 14Service and Warranty PolicyEach SoundTraxx Digital Sound Decoder is tested

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 15Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 15©2005 Throttle Up! Corp.All Rights Reserved.COMPATIBLE WITHTHE NMRA DCC STANDARDS

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Table of ContentsAll Aboard! ...1Overview ...

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 1All Aboard!OverviewCongratulations on the purchase of your SoundTraxx™ Tsunami™ Digital Sound Decoder™. Properly inst

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 2Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 2Tsunami FeaturesTsunami Digital Sound Decoders have a great number of new features d

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 3Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 3Diesel Sound Effects• Engine Exhaust (8 notches) • Engine Startup• Engine Shutdo

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 4Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 4Reminder: Some Do’s and Don’tsIt will be a great temptation to begin connecting wire

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 5Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 5Basic Installation GuidelinesAs a reminder for any installation:• Don’t pick a loco

Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 6Tsunami Quick Start Guide Page 6Installing the Digital Sound DecoderIsolating the MotorIf your model is not DCC-read