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Additional Features Accessible With The DCS
Remote Control System
(Additional equipment required)
While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound® 3.0 engine yields wonderfully
realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows
the user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge
railroaders. With the addition of the DCS Remote Control System (including a DCS
remote handheld and Track Interface Unit) users gain many advanced features, including:
•DCS Proto-Speed Control - Establishes desired locomotive speed in scale
miles per hour increments via a thumbwheel control and allows operator to set
maximum speed and acceleration/deceleration rates
•ProtoSmoke™ Variable Output Control - Controls how much smoke each engine
outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed
•Locomotive Lighting Control - Controls locomotive headlights, marker and
interior lights, beacon lights, ditch lights, and MARS lights
•Emergency Stop-Single button push stops all Proto-Sound® 2.0 and Proto-
Sound® 3.0 engines but does not turn off the input power to the TIU
•One Touch Global Mute/UnMute-Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS-
controlled locomotives’ sounds
•Proto-Dispatch Operation-Public Address-like feature allows users to speak
through locomotive speaker during operation
•Proto-Cast-Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive speaker
during operation
•Proto-Doppler Sound Effects Set Up-Users can configure locomotive for Doppler
Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat, and stop
modes
•Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle, and
Accent Sounds for each Locomotive
•Control up to 99 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with
multiple TIUs •Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™
operations to be active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds,
coupler sounds, Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up
direction (start in forward or reverse) for doubleheading operations
•Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist
make-ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate
together
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