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To adjust the volume by hand: (Analog and DCC)
Note:
Volume can also be adjusted digitally using the programming methods described in the programming
sections of this manual. However, if you turn the volume down using the Manual Volume Control, you will not
be able to increase the volume using programming above the level set by the reed switch.
Using Magnetic Reed Switches:
The Reed Switch is not installed on the Revolution-A, See Pg-7, other options
Locate the reed switch on the decoder
Power up the locomotive and leave it in Neutral.
Place the enclosed Magnetic Wand over the reed switch on the decoder and wait as you hear the volume increase or
decrease in incremental amounts as the Horn hoots about every second. Move the wand away
and again place it over the reed switch to change the direction (louder or softer) of the volume. Remove the wand when
you reach the desired volume level.
There is another simple option. Solder two wires to the reed switch pads and touch them together momentarily to
simulate the reed switch function, see Pg-7.
Note:
System Volume can also be adjusted digitally using the programming methods described
in the Analog and DCC programming sections of this manual.
To Reset Your Locomotive to Factory Default Values (Analog and DCC):
In the event your locomotive’s sound and control system misbehaves – and turning the power off and back on does not
return it to normal operation – you can reset your locomotive to original factory values.
Locomotives with Magnetic Reed Switches:
Locate the reed switch on the decoder, and turn off the power. Place the Magnetic Wand over the reed switch area,
apply power and leave the wand in place until you hear the word “Reset”. Your locomotive is now reset to original
factory defaults including all DCC and Analog values
High Voltage Circuit Breaker (Analog and DCC):
Your Revolution equipped locomotive is designed to operate on the normal HO track voltage supplied by most HO
power packs. If track voltage gets too high, the motor drive circuit will automatically shut down and the locomotive will
coast to a stop. The Quantum System will alert you to the problem through a continuous series
of Horn blasts. This built-in safety feature protects Quantum Revolution electronics and the electric motor from
excessive voltage.
To restart your locomotive, reduce the track voltage until the horn blasts stop and the motor re-engages.
Note:
Later Quantum-equipped locomotives use a different motor control design, which will operate at higher voltage.
Reasons why your locomotive is silent or will not start (Analog and DCC):
In the event your locomotive remains silent after power up, and turning the power off and back on does not return it to
normal operation, try the following suggestions to bring your locomotive back to normal sound operation.
1. Make sure the locomotive has not been Muted with the DCC F8 key or Quantum Engineer Mute Key.
2. Check to see if your Manual Volume Control or Programmed Digital Volume has been turned all the way down.
3. You may have shut down your locomotive in DCC using the F9 key, or in Analog using the Quantum Engineer Shut
Down key. Use the F6 key in DCC, or the Quantum Engineer Start Up key or Magnetic Wand in Analog, which both
selects and starts the locomotive.