SoundTraxx SurroundTraxx - Manual (Page 5)

SurroundTraxx User’s Guide Page i
All Aboard!
Overview
Congratulations on the purchase of your SurroundTraxx system.
SurroundTraxx is a revolutionary sound system for your DCC layout. For the
first time a stationary sound system can interact and “move” with the train
gaining the same advantages as onboard sound decoders but without the
space limitations that accompany onboard speakers - making it ideal for the
smaller scales!
When operating SurroundTraxx you will be able to control your train just as
you would a DCC sound decoder equipped model by accessing it through
the same address as the locomotive. Sounds are assigned to the locomotive
and sound functions controlled through your DCC Cab. The Quick Start
Guide that accompanies the SurroundTraxx system gives a simple step-by-
step process to immediately hear the sounds – right out of the box, and help
familiarize you with basic operations.
Feature Highlights Found in SurroundTraxx
 Six Sound channels which allows for up to 6 different ‘sound zones’ on
your layout
 Simultaneous sound operations for up to 6 trains at once
 Roundhouse memory storage for up to 99 locomotives in the database
 An extensive sound library to closely match your prototype locomotive
 Adjustable ambient effects such as echo and reverb
How to Make SurroundTraxx Work
While SurroundTraxx is not difficult to use and install, there are a number of
steps that need to happen in order to get your system up and working. We
have structured this manual so that it has five major sections.
The Setup Guide will explain how SurroundTraxx works, its operating
modes, what is included and what additional items you may need, planning
for your SurroundTraxx installation and the actual wiring and installation of
the SurroundTraxx system.
The Configuration Guide delves into setting up your SurroundTraxx system.
You will learn how to set up all of the system features and sound channels
and how to program the individual locomotives and set up all of the sound
features in the roundhouse.
The Operations Guide explains how to dispatch a locomotive and activate
the sound features and functions.
The Troubleshooting Guide is designed to help you past any difficulties you
may have with any of the above sections.