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Title: reduce sound volume
Post by: rabbibgr on May 27, 2014, 10:13:09 AM
A lot of the electronic programming stuff confuses me. I recently purchased a Bachmann HO Alco RS-3 with dcc and value sound. The diesel sound is really too loud and according to the instructions, it can be adjusted, but it doesn't say how. The bell and whistle are fine. I know that I can mute all sounds, but really, I just want to lower the volume of the diesel. Any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: reduce sound volume
Post by: Doneldon on May 27, 2014, 02:38:38 PM
rabbi-

What DCC control system are you using? You cannot program the decoder if you have EZCommand.

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Title: Re: reduce sound volume
Post by: rabbibgr on May 27, 2014, 03:45:04 PM
I do have ez command. What do I need or can I bring it to a train shop to have it done
Title: Re: reduce sound volume
Post by: Bucksco on May 28, 2014, 08:39:53 AM
Yes - your local train store or a local model train club would be great places to have this done for you.
Title: Re: reduce sound volume
Post by: rabbibgr on May 28, 2014, 09:42:51 AM
Thank you
Title: Re: reduce sound volume
Post by: ACY on May 28, 2014, 09:56:53 PM
Quote from: Yardmaster on May 28, 2014, 08:39:53 AM
Yes - your local train store or a local model train club would be great places to have this done for you.
A potential suggestion for future Bachmann products is to have a way to control the volume by removing an access panel and adjusting a dial with a screwdriver. This is how some of the competitors have it arranged, including Mike Train House with there HO locomotives. Of course I am sure Bachmann likes to have their own unique designs, which is why it is just a potential idea to incorporate in the future.

Speaking of sound value locomotives; I am especially happy with the quality and pricepoint of your 2-6-0 sound value locomotive.