DCS Remote Commander
The following Guide will help you trouble shoot your DCS Remote Commander
handheld remote.
Troubleshooting Guide
Engine address must be set to
factory default. The engine must be
reset to factory defaults using
either a DCS System or a DCS
Commander.
Replace the batteries in the
handheld remote with two fresh
“AA” batteries. Be sure the remote
is generally pointing toward the
receiver base within 20 feet.
Remove red lens and make sure IR
receiver is centered.
Solution
Symptom
Ensure SU/SD has been pressed.
Press the VOL button then press
+
on the throttle control to raise the
volume
1. Ensure the model has coil-
wound proto-couplers.
2. Press the CPLR button then
press
+
or
-
on the throttle control
within 2 seconds to fire the front (
+
)
or rear (
-
) coupler.
Press the VOL button then press
+
or
-
on the throttle control within 2
seconds to raise or lower engine
volume
Press the DIR button to cycle
through all four PFA sequences
Engine must be standing still to
play the Idle Sounds
Engine does nothing when Start-
Up is pressed
Green light on receiver is not
flashing when a button is pressed
on the handheld remote
Engine has no sound
Engine’s coupler will not fire
Engine only plays first PFA
sequence sounds
Engine Volume is not adjusting
when the throttle control is pressed
Idle sounds are not playing when
the SND button is pressed
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