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Offline trainman11  
#1 Posted : 14 November 2023 13:04:28(UTC)
trainman11

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Hello,

I wondered if it is possible to deactivate the sound effects of mfx locomotives?
For example the engine in the Start Up pack no. 29453 has "Diesel locomotive op. sounds".
I would be using the digital controller from this pack.
https://www.marklin.com/...ts/details/article/29453

I wonder how to deactivate the sound, not switch it on/off with the remote controller. Is that possible at all?

Many thanks for any thoughts on this.

Steve




Offline marklinist5999  
#2 Posted : 14 November 2023 13:49:33(UTC)
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Why would you want to? Just don't turn the sound on at your controller. The sounds are not a default "ON", but OFF.
Offline trainman11  
#3 Posted : 14 November 2023 13:57:39(UTC)
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I suspect that the kids will go crazy with it and I will have permanent Diesel engine sound around the house.
Offline H0  
#4 Posted : 14 November 2023 14:00:14(UTC)
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You cannot disable the sounds with that starter set controller.

An MS2 could do the trick. Or a soldering iron.
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Offline trainman11  
#5 Posted : 14 November 2023 14:01:35(UTC)
trainman11

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Originally Posted by: H0 Go to Quoted Post
You cannot disable the sounds with that starter set controller.

An MS2 could do the trick. Or a soldering iron.


OK - thank you!


Offline kiwiAlan  
#6 Posted : 14 November 2023 16:50:33(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: trainman11 Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: H0 Go to Quoted Post
You cannot disable the sounds with that starter set controller.

An MS2 could do the trick. Or a soldering iron.


OK - thank you!






Yes, the easiest way would be to open the loco and cut one of the speaker wires. Put a bit of tape to hold the two ends of the wire apart and so it doesn't short to anything else.
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Offline trainman11  
#7 Posted : 14 November 2023 17:05:16(UTC)
trainman11

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Originally Posted by: kiwiAlan Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: trainman11 Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: H0 Go to Quoted Post
You cannot disable the sounds with that starter set controller.

An MS2 could do the trick. Or a soldering iron.


OK - thank you!






Yes, the easiest way would be to open the loco and cut one of the speaker wires. Put a bit of tape to hold the two ends of the wire apart and so it doesn't short to anything else.



Do you reckon that is relatively straightforward with digital locos?
I'm only familiar with analogue ones on the inside.
Offline clapcott  
#8 Posted : 20 November 2023 23:07:13(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: trainman11 Go to Quoted Post
I wondered if it is possible to deactivate the sound effects of mfx locomotives?

(not withstanding the various versions of mFX decoder ...)
I can think of at least 3 , non-intrusive, configuration options for this.

* Un-map all the sound selections from any Fx button
* Set the volume to 0
* introduce the "Mute" logical function

In the case of the Mute function I would utilize the "always on" special function to invoke.
This would be my preference as it retains the sound mapping and volume in case you wish to UnMute in the future


Quote:
I would be using the digital controller from this pack.
https://www.marklin.com/...ts/details/article/29453

The actual re-configuration of options (above) may not be performed with the "IR-Controller' (Märklin Power Control Stick) of the 29453, however if you have a colleague, club or dealer with a CS2 or CS3 they may be set and the settings will subsequently persist, when you return the loco to your own 'Start-Up" layout

Edited by user 21 November 2023 07:54:01(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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