DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE
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Does Proto-Sound 2.0 or later with DCS really allow me to control
Lionel® Trainmaster® engines?
Yes. Proto-Sound 2.0 or later with DCS is the first train control system on the O Gauge market
that allows individual control over TMCC and Proto-Sound 2.0 or later engines on the same
track at the same time. When you connect a Lionel® Command Base into the DCS TIU you
can operate DCS locomotives in Command Mode, Trainmaster® locomotives in Command
Mode, and Conventional locomotives on the same track at the same time, all with a single
DCS Application.
That does not, however, mean that new features, such as Proto-Speed Control, will function
in non-Proto-Sound 2.0 or later engines that are being operated by our DCS Application. You
will be able to use only the features that are included in each individual locomotive.
The system will control other manufacturers’ conventional locomotivevs and sounds without
requiring additional equipment.
If I want to run conventional and DCS command mode locomo-
tives on the same track, what limitations will I have?
The speed on all the locomotives is limited to the setting you use for the Conventional loco-
motive’s speed. For example, if you choose to run the Conventional locomotives slowly and
set the transformer for 10 volts, that is all the power that will be available to the Command
engine, limiting its speed as well.
Can I retrofit my original Proto-Sound locomotives with the new
system?
A Proto-Sound 2.0 or later upgrade kit has been created for older M.T.H. and non-M.T.H.
steam and diesel locomotives and can be purchased directly from the company’s website or
through an M.T.H. Authorized Retailer. Each kit consists of a Proto-Sound 2.0 or later circuit
board, a coil wound Proto-Coupler, various wire harnesses, new speaker, new rechargeable
batteries, new mounting brackets, and headlight and backup light bulbs. The kits are warranted
for 90 days when installed by a participating M.T.H. Authorized Service Center. Each kit will
require programming of a sound set prior to operation. The sound sets can be downloaded
from the M.T.H. website at no charge but will require the DCS system in order to be uploaded
into the upgraded locomotive.
Virtually all features found in factory equipped Proto-Sound 2.0 or later locomotives are
included in the Proto-Sound 2.0 or later Upgrade Kit. These include conventional and com-
mand mode Proto Speed Control, full Ps2 digital sound effects, DCS command features,
conventional and command mode Proto-Coupler operation, conventional and command mode
synchronized puffing smoke on locomotives equipped with fan driven M.T.H. smoke units,
self recharging battery backup system and operating headlight control.
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Summary of Contents for Digital Command System WIFI
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Page 5: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 5 1 Introduction To DCS...
Page 13: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 13 2 Quick Start Command Mode...
Page 23: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 23 3 One Touch Locomotive Operation...
Page 28: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 28 4 Menu Operation Sound...
Page 37: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 37 5 Menu Operation Control...
Page 42: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 42 6 Menu Operation Systems...
Page 54: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 54 7 Advanced Wiring...
Page 62: ...DCS WiFi DIGITAL COMMAND SYSTEM USER S GUIDE 62 Setting up a Programming Track Advanced Wiring...
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