Diesel Version 5:Random Sounds

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	Each random sound module has its own timer but all of them are also controlled by a master timer in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_139\|CV139]]. If you want to adjust all of the random sound timers or find that you can't get the desired play frequency using the individual timers try adjusting the overall random sound timer		Each random sound module has its own timer but all of them are also controlled by a master timer in [[{{NAMESPACE}}:CV_139\|CV139]]. If you want to adjust all of the random sound timers or find that you can't get the desired play frequency using the individual timers try adjusting the overall random sound timer
	== Random Sound One ==		== Random Sound One ==
	Random Sound One is reserved for use by the air compressor. The air compressor will play over time as air leaks out of the reservoir or whenever a lot of air is used for the train ~~breaks~~ or horn (try it out, its fun!)<br>		Random Sound One is reserved for use by the air compressor. The air compressor will play over time as air leaks out of the reservoir or whenever a lot of air is used for the train brakes or horn (try it out, its fun!)<br>
	When the Prime mover is changed from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Audio_Assist™\|Audio Assist™]] the air compressor sound automatically changes to the prototypical compressor for that prime mover. The compressor assigned to Random Sound 1 can also be manually changed on Audio Assist menu 1.2 or through [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|CV programming]]. When adjusting the air compressor in Audio Assist be sure to select "Random Sound One" as the function your mapping a sound to.		When the Prime mover is changed from [[{{NAMESPACE}}:Audio_Assist™\|Audio Assist™]] the air compressor sound automatically changes to the prototypical compressor for that prime mover. The compressor assigned to Random Sound 1 can also be manually changed on Audio Assist menu 1.2 or through [[{{NAMESPACE}}:WOWDiesel_Indexed_CV's\|CV programming]]. When adjusting the air compressor in Audio Assist be sure to select "Random Sound One" as the function your mapping a sound to.
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Bachmann C36-7 - HO

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	\|Power Output=3,600 or 3,750 hp (2,680 or 2,800 kW)		\|Power Output=3,600 or 3,750 hp (2,680 or 2,800 kW)
	\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_C36-7]		\|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_C36-7]
	\|image=}}		\|image=61301.jpg}}

	==Overview==		==Overview==

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	==Button Mappings==		==Button Mappings==
	The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.		The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.
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	\|function 17 light=None		\|function 17 light=None
	\|function 17 dual=No		\|function 17 dual=No
	\|function 18 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute ~~<br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page~~		\|function 18 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute
	\|function 18 light=None		\|function 18 light=None
	\|function 18 dual=No		\|function 18 dual=No
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	\|function 27 dual=No		\|function 27 dual=No
	\|function 28 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute ~~<br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page~~		\|function 28 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute
	\|function 28 light=None		\|function 28 light=None
	\|function 28 dual=No		\|function 28 dual=No
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	==Demonstration==		==Demonstration==
	Coming Soon!		Coming Soon!

Bachmann C36-7 - HO

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Created page with "<noinclude> Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide. {{Infobox locomotive |name=Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW |Manufacturer=Bachmann |Scale=HO-Scale |Stock Number=68511-68514 |Power Type=DCC Dual Mode w/Sound |Release Date=2023 |Retail Price=$459.00 |Decoder Type=OEM-21 |Version=5 |Functions=(Varies); 8 Maximum |Builder=GE Transportation Systems |Build Date=July 1989 – January 1994 |Motive Power=Dies..."

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Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.
{{Infobox locomotive
|name=Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW
|Manufacturer=Bachmann
|Scale=HO-Scale
|Stock Number=68511-68514
|Power Type=DCC Dual Mode w/Sound
|Release Date=2023
|Retail Price=$459.00
|Decoder Type=OEM-21
|Version=5
|Functions=(Varies); 8 Maximum
|Builder=GE Transportation Systems
|Build Date=July 1989 – January 1994
|Motive Power=Diesel-Electric; GE 7FDL16
|Cylinders=V16
|Aspiration=Turbocharged
|Power Output=4,000 hp (3,000 kW)
|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_Dash_8-40CW GE Dash 8-40CW]
|image=Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW.jpg}}

==Overview==
Bachmann’s new DCC sound-equipped Dash 8-40CW uses original design documentation and authentic sound files recorded from the prototype. This model includes a TCS WOWSound® decoder with factory-preset configuration, and on-board Keep-Alive® device for uninterrupted operation, even over dirty track. The WOWSound® diesel-electric locomotive sound package includes sounds for horn, bell, prime mover, air compressor, dynamic brakes, cooling fan, coupler close/release, brake release and application, and many more!

Loaded with prototypical features, the GE Dash 8-40CW in HO-scale from Bachmann Trains brings all the sights and sounds of GE's iconic rumble diesel-electric locomotive to your layout.

==Specific Features==
Features include:

*DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control
*Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder operates sound, motor, and lights on DCC or DC power.
*TCS high-quality 16-bit audio
*Authentic and prototypical sounds
*5 hand-picked prototypical horn options and 6 bell options
*On-board Keep-Alive® device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
*Directional headlights with "Rule 17" dimming operation enabled by default
*Directional steady/flashing ditch lights
*TCS' industry-leading "quiet drive" Back EMF motor control for superior slow-speed performance and load compensation
*User-loadable speed table options (3-point, 28-point, and 126-point curves)
*Three select-able [[Throttle Modes|Throttle Modes]]
*Two configurable [[Diesel Version 5:Momentum Function|Momentum Modes]]
*TCS' exclusive Function Pagination System
*Die-cast frame

==Specific Features==
The {{PAGENAME}} is at its heart a WOWDiesel decoder but has had some customization to make it specific to the locomotive. The information below details where CV’s and operation differ from the standard Diesel decoder.

'''DC mode operation'''

When operating in DC mode, the locomotive will sit still and silent until a sufficient track voltage is present. Once the minimum voltage (approximately 8 volts) is met, the locomotive will ignite the prime mover and the lights will come on. An additional increase in voltage will cause the locomotive to begin to move. A directional horn blast will sound, and the bell will activate automatically. Increasing the voltage further will shut off the automatic bell. Users may trigger a grade crossing horn quill sound by quickly adjusting the track voltage up and back down quickly. The directional horn blasts, quill, and automatic DC mode bell are enabled by default. If you would like to change these settings, as well as other behavior of your locomotive on DC power, please read more in our section on [[Diesel Version 5:DC Mode Operation|DC Mode Operation and Configuration for WOWSound Version 5]].

Note: This WOWSound® product does not support TCS' Audio Assist® auditory feedback program.
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==Button Mappings==
The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.

For information on how to program your locomotive using the values provided in the charts below, please see our [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Standard CV's|List of Diesel Version 5 Standard CV's]], and/or [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Indexed CV's|List of Diesel Version 5 Indexed CV's]].

{{:Diesel Version 5:Function Pagination}}

{{Button Mapping Paged
|function 0 sound=None
|function 0 light=Headlights & Number Boards (F0F/R,F1,F2)
|function 0 dual=Yes
|function 1 sound=Bell
|function 1 light=None
|function 1 dual=No
|function 2 sound=Horn - Long Blast
|function 2 light=Blink Ditch Lights
|function 2 dual=Yes
|function 3 sound=Horn - Short Blast
|function 3 light=Ditch Lights On/Off (F3 & F4)
|function 3 dual=No
|function 4 sound=Horn - Grade X Quill
|function 4 light=None
|function 4 dual=No
|function 5 sound=Train Brake
|function 5 light=None
|function 5 dual=No
|function 6 sound=Startup/Shutdown
|function 6 light=None
|function 6 dual=No
|function 7 sound=None
|function 7 light=Dim Headlights
|function 7 dual=Yes
|function 8 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page
|function 8 light=None
|function 8 dual=Yes
|function 9 sound=None
|function 9 light=None
|function 9 dual=No
|function 10 sound=Manual Notch Up
|function 10 light=None
|function 10 dual=No
|function 11 sound=Manual Notch Down
|function 11 light=None
|function 11 dual=No
|function 12 sound=Coupler Crash
|function 12 light=None
|function 12 dual=No
|function 13 sound=Coupler Release
|function 13 light=None
|function 13 dual=No
|function 14 sound=Brake Release
|function 14 light=None
|function 14 dual=No
|function 15 sound=Dynamic Brakes
|function 15 light=None
|function 15 dual=No
|function 16 sound=Momentum
|function 16 light=None
|function 16 dual=No
|function 17 sound=Crew Alert
|function 17 light=None
|function 17 dual=No
|function 18 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page
|function 18 light=None
|function 18 dual=No
|function 19 sound=None
|function 19 light=None
|function 19 dual=No
|function 20 sound=Air Spit
|function 20 light=None
|function 20 dual=No
|function 21 sound=Forward Quill
|function 21 light=None
|function 21 dual=No
|function 22 sound=Reverse Quill
|function 22 light=None
|function 22 dual=No
|function 23 sound=Stop Quill
|function 23 light=None
|function 23 dual=No
|function 24 sound=Rotate Bell/Horn
|function 24 light=None
|function 24 dual=No
|function 25 sound=Windshield Wipers
|function 25 light=None
|function 25 dual=No
|function 26 sound=Exhaust Fan
|function 26 light=None
|function 26 dual=No
|function 27 sound=None
|function 27 light=None
|function 27 dual=No
|function 28 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page
|function 28 light=None
|function 28 dual=No
}}
{{Random Mapping
|random sound 1=Air Compressor
|random sound 2=Air Spitter 1
|random sound 3=Air spitter 2
|random sound 4=None}}

==Sound list==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |Sound Type
! scope="col" |Sound Number
! scope="col" |High Byte
! scope="col" |Low Byte
! scope="col" |Sounds Available
|-
|-
|Air Compressor
|0
|0
|0
|GE Air Compressor Type 1
|-
|
|1
|0
|1
|GE Air Compressor Type 2
|-
|-
|Air Spitter
|2
|0
|2
|Air Spitter #1
|-
|-
|
|3
|0
|3
|Air Spitter #2
|-
|
|4
|0
|4
|Air Spitter #3
|-
|-
|Bell
|5
|0
|5
|Bell *
|-
|Brake Release
|11
|0
|11
|Brake Release
|-
|-
|Brake Squeal
|12
|0
|12
|Brake Squeal *
|-
|-
|Coupler Clank
|42
|0
|42
|Coupler Clank Closed
|-
|-
|
|43
|0
|43
|Coupler Clank Open
|-
|-
|[[Crew Alert]]
|44
|0
|44
|Crew Alert Feature
|-
|Dynamic Brake
|45
|0
|45
|Dynamic Brakes
|-
|-
|
|46
|0
|46
|Dynamic Brakes Medium
|-
|-
|
|47
|0
|47
|Dynamic Brakes High
|-
|-
|Exhaust Fan
|48
|0
|48
|Exhaust Fan
|-
|-
|Horn Forward Quill
|49
|0
|49
|Horn Forward Quill *
|-
|-
|Horn Long
|54
|0
|54
|Horn Long *
|-
|Horn Quill
|59
|0
|59
|Horn Quill *
|-
|-
|Horn Short
|64
|0
|64
|Horn Short *
|-
|Manual Notch Down
|69
|0
|69
|Notch Prime Mover Down
|-
|Manual Notch Up
|70
|0
|70
|Notch Prime Mover Up
|-
|Momentum
|71
|0
|71
|Momentum Feature
|-
|Mute
|73
|0
|73
|Mute All Sounds
|-
|-
|Prime Mover Ignition
|150
|0
|150
|Prime Mover Ignition *
|-
|-
|Horn Reverse Quill
|152
|0
|152
|Horn Reverse Quill *
|-
|[[WOWSound Rotate Feature|Rotate Feature]]
|157
|0
|157
|Rotate Feature
|-
|-
|Horn Stop Quill
|162
|0
|162
|Horn Stop Quill *
|-
|-
|Windshield Wipers
|167
|0
|167
|Windshield Wiper
|-
|}

<p> *For Prime Mover, Bell, and Horn custom reprogramming use the sound numbers below in the corresponding CV from the table header </p>

<div><h3>Prime Mover</h3>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV 123 Value
! scope="col" |Active Prime Mover
|-
|-
|0 (default)
|GE 7FDL16
|-
|}
<h3>Bell</h3>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV 122 Value
! scope="col" |Active Bell
|-
|-
|0 (default)
|ALCo S-4 Bell
|-
|-
|1
|EMD SW Bell
|-
|-
|2
|E-Bell
|-
|-
|3
|GE U23B Bell #1
|-
|-
|4
|GP38-3 Bell
|-
|5
|GE U23B Bell #2
|-
|}
<h3>Horn</h3>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV 120 Value
! scope="col" |Active Horn
|-
|-
|0 (default)
|Nathan K3H
|-
|-
|1
|Nathan K5H
|-
|-
|2
|Nathan K5LA
|-
|-
|3
|Nathan M3 Tilt
|-
|-
|4
|Nathan M5
|-
|-
|-
|-
|}
</div>

==CV Addendum (Standard CV's)==
The {{PAGENAME}} follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in in TCS' [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Standard CV's|Complete Standard CV's List For WOWSound Version 5]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the {{PAGENAME}} decoder.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV
! scope="col" |Value
! scope="col" |Description
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_3|CV 3]]
|5
|Acceleration Rate
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_4|CV 4]]
|5
|Deceleration Rate
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 13|CV 13]]
|15
|DC Mode Lights (1-8)
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 14|CV 14]]
|3
|DC Mode Lights (0F/R & 9-12)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 35|CV 35]]
|0
|F1 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 36|CV 36]]
|0
|F2 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 37|CV 37]]
|3
|F3 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 38|CV 38]]
|3
|F4 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 39|CV 39]]
|255
|F5 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 40|CV 40]]
|255
|F6 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 41|CV 41]]
|255
|F7 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 42|CV 42]]
|255
|F8 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 43|CV 43]]
|255
|F9 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 44|CV 44]]
|255
|F10 Light Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_49|CV 49]]
|40
|F0F Lighting Effect
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_50|CV 50]]
|40
|F0R Lighting Effect
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 53|CV 53]]
|10
|F3 Lighting Effect
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 54|CV 54]]
|11
|F4 Lighting Effect
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_61|CV 61]]
|33
|Configuration CV #2
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 109|CV 109]]
|1
|TCS Extended ID (High Byte)
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 110|CV 110]]
|0
|TCS Extended ID (Mid Byte)
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 111|CV 111]]
|1
|TCS Extended ID (Low Byte)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_115|CV 115]]
|0
|Motor Delay Reset Time
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_120|CV 120]]
|0
|Horn Set Selecton
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 122|CV 122]]
|2
|Bell Selection
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_123|CV 123]]
|0
|Prime Mover Selection
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_126|CV 126]]
|7
|Rule 17 Dimming Button Remapping
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 139|CV 139]]
|1
|Random Sound Overall Timer
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 141|CV 141]]
|5
|Random Sound 1 Frequency
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_142|CV 142]]
|20
|Random Sound 2 Frequency
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 143|CV 143]]
|255
|Random Sound 3 Frequency
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_177|CV 177]]
|176
|User Options #2
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 179|CV 179]]
|7
|Automatic Sound Options #2
|-
|-
|-
|-
|-
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_238|CV 238]]
|133
|Dual Enabled functions register 1 (F0-F7)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_241|CV 241]]
|8
|Dual Enabled functions register 4 (F24-F28)
|-
|-
|[[Diesel Version 5:CV 248|CV 248]]
|1
|Sound Set Version identifier
|-
|-
|[[Diesel_Version_5:CV_249|CV 249]]
|190
|Decoder Hardware Model Identifier
|-
|}

==CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)==
The {{PAGENAME}} follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS' [[Diesel Version 5:WOWDiesel Indexed CV's|List of Indexed CV's for WOWSound Version 5]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the {{PAGENAME}} decoder.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
|-
! scope="col" |CV31
! scope="col" |CV32
! scope="col" |CV
! scope="col" |Value
! scope="col" |Description
|-
|-
|16
|0
|260
|90
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|262
|9
|DC Quill Voltage - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|264
|85
|DC Mode Motor Start Voltage - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|266
|13
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|268
|140
|DC Mode Max ADC Value - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|274
|90
|DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|276
|9
|DC Quill Voltage - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|278
|85
|DC Mode Motor Start Voltage - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|280
|15
|DC Mode Motor Hysteresis - Unregulated
|-
|-
|16
|0
|282
|160
|DC Mode Max ADC Value - Regulated
|-
|-
|16
|4
|260
|5
|Sound Mapping - F1
|-
|-
|16
|4
|262
|54
|Sound Mapping - F2
|-
|-
|16
|4
|264
|64
|Sound Mapping - F3
|-
|-
|16
|4
|266
|59
|Sound Mapping - F4
|-
|-
|16
|4
|268
|12
|Sound Mapping - F5
|-
|-
|16
|4
|270
|150
|Sound Mapping - F6
|-
|-
|16
|4
|272
|65535
|Sound Mapping - F7
|-
|-
|16
|4
|274
|73
|Sound Mapping - F8
|-
|-
|16
|4
|276
|65535
|Sound Mapping - F9
|-
|-
|16
|4
|278
|70
|Sound Mapping - F10
|-
|-
|16
|4
|280
|69
|Sound Mapping - F11
|-
|-
|16
|4
|282
|42
|Sound Mapping - F12
|-
|-
|16
|4
|284
|43
|Sound Mapping - F13
|-
|-
|16
|4
|286
|11
|Sound Mapping - F14
|-
|-
|16
|4
|288
|45
|Sound Mapping - F15
|-
|-
|16
|4
|290
|71
|Sound Mapping - F16
|-
|-
|16
|4
|292
|44
|Sound Mapping - F17
|-
|-
|16
|4
|294
|74
|Sound Mapping - F18
|-
|-
|16
|4
|298
|3
|Sound Mapping - F20
|-
|-
|16
|4
|300
|49
|Sound Mapping - F21
|-
|-
|16
|4
|302
|152
|Sound Mapping - F22
|-
|-
|16
|4
|304
|162
|Sound Mapping - F23
|-
|-
|16
|4
|306
|157
|Sound Mapping - F24
|-
|-
|16
|4
|308
|167
|Sound Mapping - F25
|-
|-
|16
|4
|310
|48
|Sound Mapping - F26
|-
|-
|16
|4
|314
|75
|Sound Mapping - F28
|-
|-
|16
|4
|316
|0
|Sound Mapping - R1
|-
|-
|16
|4
|318
|2
|Sound Mapping - R2
|-
|-
|16
|4
|320
|4
|Sound Mapping - R3
|-
|}
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<noinclude>
==Demonstration==
Coming Soon!
==Decoder Service and Repair==
{{BachmannService}}
{{:Bachmann Sound Value Trademark}}
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