Sound Value decoders are short legged versions of Tsunami decoders that are missing some CVs indeed.And some of the CVs that are there are lacking some of the configuration posibilities true Tsunami decoders CVs have.Soundtraxx program them to the loco manufacturer's (their customer here) requested parameters.
Let us know what you'd like to do...may be we can help.....
Look at the CV list. They will be different than the stock Tsunami decoders you buy and install yourself.
The link I sent tells you something about Sound Value.
Rich
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http://www.soundtraxx.com/factory/OEM_pages/bachmann/bachmann.php
Very easy to find.
I just came from the Bachmann site. It links directly to the Tsunami Technical Reference. But it makes no mention of the Sound Value decoders, which I think are basically Tsunamis, but lacking some of the Tsunami features.
For example the B unit only has the diesel rumble. No horn or bell. I would like to know if there is no horn or bell in the B unit decoder, or if it is just turned down or off.
The Tsunami Technical reference makes no reference whatsoever to the Sound Value series, which is different from the Tsunamis.
The Bachmann and SoundTraxx both have the CV list. Go back and look. You did not look hard enough
I recently purchased a Bachmann FA-1 and an FB unit with sound. They both came with a Quick Start guide. Nothing more. Everything else seems to be a well kept secret. I need to know what CVs are supported. Things like changeing the various sound volumes, speed matching, etc. The quick start guide says for more info go to either Bachmann or Soundtraxx websites. Good luck with that. Bachmanns website simply provides the Quick Start guide in PDF form. I already have that on paper. It came with the loco! Soundtraxx website makes no mention of the Sound Value decoders, and there is no search function. Soundtraxx site is everything you could possible want to know about Tsunamis, and that's about all.
Also, can anyone tell me if the Sound Value decoders that come in Bachmann diesels are basically Tsunamis, without some of the sounds. That would be helpful.
Where or how can I find a little more detailed info about the Sound Value decoders that come pre installed in Bachmann diesels. Things like what CVs are supported, and what they control.
Thanks, Rich